The Certified Respite Program
BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is making a push for enrollment in one of Child Welfare’s newest statewide programs. The Certified Respite program, which launched in 2023, has aimed to give resource families (the new parlance for ‘foster families’) a helping hand in caring for vulnerable children and youth in Coos and Curry Counties who are impacted by foster care. Respite providers give resource parents a chance to recharge by taking over caregiving duties for anywhere from a few hours to a few days at a time.
and certification
so that you can make a positive impact in the life of a child or young adult going through the immense flux that can occur in foster care. In speaking with Bonnie Ell, the Resource Family Retention and Recruitment Champion for our District, we got an idea of how the program got started.
In partnership with Every Child Oregon, and their Coos and Curry affiliates, ODHS provides assessment, training,
“[We] listened to resource parents, and in hearing that they needed some extra support in the work that they were doing to
care for kids in foster care, this program was proposed to and approved by the Oregon State legislature. Our hope is that resource parents will feel better supported in their fostering journey and able to provide a safe, stable and loving home for the children or young adults that they are caring for. We also hope that by bringing another caring adult into the child or
young adult’s life, they too will be better equipped to face the hardships associated with foster care,” explained Ell.
Respite providers can give kids a greater sense of support from the community. It can be a huge relief to resource parents, as well, as they are able to take time for themselves and recharge, like this resource parent explained:
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new permanent veteran’s housing
BY LINDA LEE Country Media, Inc.
Curry County is on its way to getting 18 affordable housing units with last Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony at the Wild Chinook Inn in Gold Beach.
The Veteran’s Housing Project CORE Response of Brookings was awarded three million one hundred fifty thousand dollars in Veterans General Housing Account Programs (GHAP) funds to build an 18-unit affordable housing facility for veterans and their families.
According to the website Oregon.gov, GHAP’s purpose is to have access to safe, affordable, stable housing for Oregon’s families and communities.
The GHAP Capacity Building Program was created to invest in the growth and development of our key partners and regional
“The program has been amazing. Having respite care available, I was able to attend my appointments, take time away for my self-care and not have to worry as my kiddos are safe. Amazing program and such a need for foster families,” said
Staff report
Exciting changes are coming to your Coos Bay World newspaper.
Moving forward, your ‘Weekend’ World, normally delivered on Friday when you receive your mail, will be delivered earlier in the week, inserted into the Tuesday World.
This move will bring our readers news and events a few days earlier to be able to better plan your busy lives.
You will still receive the ‘Weekend’ World as you have come to enjoy, but it will be delivered each week, packaged into the Tuesday edition.
We have always provided news, sports, classi eds, legal advertising, opinion pages, puzzles and more on Tuesday with the weekend edition focused on promoting awareness of the many events in our area.
BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
After a whopping $54 million in federal funding was announced for the Port of Coos Bay’s expansion into the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP), locals undoubtedly have questions about the timeline for the project and just what those funds can be used for.
To get some clarity on the massive expansion, I spoke with PCIP Executive Director, Melissa Cribbins, to discuss the funding conditions, what impact a change in administration could bring, and the push for workers housing for the project. The two funding
packages, both provided by the US Department of Transportation, are for specific aspects of the development. The first set of funds comes from the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways (INFRA) initiative, and the second is part of the Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. “The CRISI funds will be used for the railroad upgrades, not for the actual construction itself, but for the planning and permitting. We have to get the design work done on it. INFRA will be used
“Nothing has changed in our coverage plan,” said Country Media’s Chief Executive Joe Warren. “We’re just delivering the papers earlier in the week so our readers can make necessary plans due to so many events our area provides.”
The page count will remain the same, and some weeks will be larger.
“This will really beef up our weekly presentation, giving all the news, sports and events coverage in one package,” Warren said.
BY J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com
An out-of-wedlock pregnancy … Palace intrigue and backstabbing …
A headstrong monarch scorched by public fury …
It may sound like business as usual at Buckingham Palace, but you won’t find this story in Fleet Street tabloids. It happened 185 years ago. It ruined an innocent woman’s good name and taught a young royal a lesson she never forgot. Here’s how it all went down.
Queen Victoria was just 18 when she ascended the British throne. The crown was barely on her head when she set about settling old scores.
To say Victoria and her widowed mother, the Duchess of Kent, had a strained relationship is an understatement. Mother ruled daughter like a tyrant.
The Duchess was under the sway of Sir John Conroy, her private secretary and rumored lover. He schemed to become the power behind the throne once Victoria eventually reached it. The girl’s daily life was so structured that she wasn’t permitted to have a single hour alone. Victoria was treated more like a prized piece of
HOLY COW! H RY: The Baby Bump that Wasn’t
livestock than a person.
So, it’s easy to understand why she despised everyone associated with her ice-cold mother and the conniving Conroy.
Including Lady Flora Hastings.
Flora was lady-in-waiting for Victoria’s mom, a kind of personal assistant who fully supported the mother’s harsh parenting tactics.
The minute Victoria became queen, she banished her mother, Conroy, Lady Flora and the rest of their crowd to a distant part of Buckingham Place and commanded them to stay there. When the duchess asked if Conroy could at least be presented at court, Victoria replied, “I thought you would not expect me to invite him after his conduct towards me.”
Things took an unexpectedly nasty turn thanks to an innocent incident.
In January 1839, the unmarried Flora concluded a visit to her family in Scotland by riding back to England alone in a carriage with Conroy. Sounds harmless, right?
Soon after, the 33-year-old Flora began complaining of pain in her abdomen. Then, her stomach began to swell.
Tongues began wagging around the palace. Conroy and Flora travel together, Flora gets sick, a “baby bump” appears — you do the math. She had to be pregnant. What else could it be?
Flora’s doctor couldn’t accurately diagnose her condition without a physical examination. But it was improper back then for a single woman to expose her private person to a male, even a physician. So she refused. Still another sign of guilt in gossips’ eyes.
Queen Victoria spread the story, her payback for the terrible treatment she had received as a girl, spitefully delivered with compounded interest.
For an unmarried woman in 1830s London society, there was no greater
A Word, Please
BY JUNE CASAGRANDE
Guest column
Every year as the holiday season approaches, this column offers tips on how to avoid the most common grammar mistakes on Christmas cards, emails and other holiday greetings. This year, instead of telling you how the rules work, let’s make it a quiz. See how many of the following questions you can get right.
1. We’re spending the holidays with the (a. Smiths, b. Smiths’, c. Smiths’).
2. We’re going to Joe (a. Smiths, b. Smith’s, c. Smiths’) house.
3. We’re going to the (a. Smiths, b. Smith’s, c. Smiths’) house.
4. Merry Christmas from the (a. Williamses, b. Williams’, c. William’s, d. Williams’s).
5. We’re going to the (a. Williamses, b. Williams’, c. Williamses’, d. Williams’s) house.
6. We’re spending Christmas with the (a. Chavez’, b. Chavez’s, c. Chavezes).
7. We’ve been invited to the (a. Chavez’, b. Chavez’s, c. Chavezes’) house.
8. I’m looking forward to spending time with all the (a. Mancinis, b. Mancinises, c. Mancini’s).
9. The (a. Berrys, b. Berries, c. Berry’s) are coming for dinner.
10. Wishing you (a. Happy, b. happy) holidays, a (a. Merry, b. merry) Christmas and a wonderful (a. new year, b. New Year.)
Answers:
1. a. “We’re spending the holidays with the Smiths.” The rule here: Never use an
apostrophe to form a plural of a name. Just as one cat plus another cat make two cats, one Smith plus another Smith make two Smiths.
2. b. “We’re going to Joe Smith’s house.” In this case, there’s just one Smith, so it’s not plural. But we are talking about something he possesses, the house. So just as you would write about a single dog’s tail, you’d write about a single Smith’s house.
3. c. “We’re going to the Smiths’ house.” This name is both plural and possessive. The rule here is to use just an apostrophe after the plural s: the horses’ owners, the Smiths’ house.
4. a. “Merry Christmas from the Williamses.” When you want to make a plural out of a name that ends with s, do as you do for words like “boss,” “dress” and “bias”: just add es to the singular. So just as you’d write bosses, dresses and biases, turn the singular Williams into the plural Williamses.
5. c. “We’re going to the Williamses’ house.” Plural possessives that end in s pose some of the biggest pitfalls for writing holiday greeting cards. Take it one step at a time: first, make the name plural, then add the possessive apostrophe after the plural s: the Williamses’ house. If it helps, think of all the bosses’ bonuses, all the dresses’ hems, or all the biases’ consequences.
6. c. “We’re spending Christmas with the Chavezes.” Names that end in z, x, sh and ch form their plural the same way as generic words: add es. Don’t get flummoxed. You already know that one blintz plus another blintz equals two blintzes. Proper names are no different. One Chavez,
scandal than getting pregnant outside marriage. Flora was mortified when she learned what people were saying about her.
Only one course of action remained: She must be examined. Two male doctors conducted it, with Victoria’s own Lady of the Bedchamber watching to make sure everything was on the up and up.
When it was over, the physicians signed a certificate stating, “There are no grounds for believing pregnancy does exist, or ever has existed.”
What she did have was a tumor caused by advanced liver cancer. Flora was dying.
The gossip instantly stopped. The damage to her reputation remained. Flora wrote a long, detailed letter to an uncle that ended with, “I blush to send you so revolting a tale, but I wished you to know the truth, the whole truth — and you are welcome to tell it right and left.” Which the uncle promptly did by forwarding the letter to a London newspaper.
When it was published, public opinion loudly swung in Flora’s favor. The matter was becoming a crisis.
Flora weakened. Her hair fell out. She became dangerously thin. By June, she couldn’t get out of bed. Victoria visited her one final time, writing in her diary that Flora was “as thin as anybody can be who is still alive, literally a skeleton …”
Just past two o’clock on the morning of July 5, 1839, the tiny, emaciated figure was sleeping in her Buckingham Palace bedroom. There was a little gasp, her hands moved slightly, and she was gone.
Flora’s family and John Conroy launched a nasty press war, blaming Victoria and her intimates for the slander, hinting it had caused Flora’s demise. Many Britons openly turned against their young queen.
Victoria had to do serious damage control. She turned a corner with her marriage to Prince Albert the following
two Chavezes. One Nash, two Nashes.
7. c. “We’ve been invited to the Chavezes’ house.” Hopefully, this is getting easier by now. Just make Chavez plural then add the apostrophe to make it possessive. The same holds true for the Nashes’ house.
8. a. “I’m looking forward to spending time with all the Mancinis.” Names like Mancini that end in vowels can fool you because the i at the end of Mancini is pronounced “ee,” but when we add an s, it seems to change the vowel sound to create an “iss” pronunciation. Ignore your ear here. Just add s to names ending in vowels: the Chos, the Sununus, the Riccis.
9. a. “The Berrys are coming for dinner.” Proper nouns never change their spelling. So the Berrys may enjoy berries, but unlike the fruit, they don’t have an irregular plural.
10. b. b. and tossup
Wishing you happy holidays, a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year/ New Year.” Neither “happy” nor “merry” is a proper noun, so it’s lowercase. “New Year” is a proper noun when you mean the holiday and lowercase when you mean a year that is new.
June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@ aol.com.
J. Mark Powell
year and her many subsequent (real) pregnancies. Over time, she regained her popularity throughout her 63 years on the throne, the longest of any English monarch until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed it. But she was haunted by nightmares of the innocent woman she had wronged. Toward the end of her long life, Victoria said, “I was very young then, and perhaps I should act differently if it was all to be done again.” Still, those words came too late for the woman whose reputation was ruined by a queen’s vindictive slander.
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a Coos County Resource Parent.
The experience can be positive for everyone. Children and young adults in foster care get an addition to their support system and can gain new skills and unique experiences. Resource parents get a much-needed break for themselves, and the certified respite providers have an important impact on a kid in need and help contribute to a sense of community for everyone. As this local respite provider explained:
“I love being a respite provider, it gives me the opportunity to meet and talk to children of all ages. I think it has also given my kids the opportunity to get a feel for the diversity in our community and understand some of the struggles other kids they go to school with are facing.”
“We have kids that we have had in our home that we will see in the community, at soccer games, community events, grocery stores, that come up to us and want to talk. I have one I see nearly every weekend during soccer season that makes sure to come over and say hi every time we see them. They tell us how much fun they have had at our house, and they look forward to coming back,” said a local respite provider.
The program launched in 2023, but in 2024 it expanded to include biological parents as well. Respite providers can now grant muchneeded consistency to kids while in foster care, and then continue to build a relationship with them and care for them as they transition back to living with their biological family. The main goal of ODHS and Every Child is reunification and family preservation whenever possible.
To process to become a certified respite provider entails filling out an application, completing a pre-recorded 2-hour training, background check and fingerprinting, and a home walk through by an ODHS certifier. Certified respite providers can decide what age groups and genders will be the best fit for them to care for in their home, and they can share specific interests and skillsets that they can offer.
There are 109 children and young adults across Coos and Curry Counties currently in foster care. For these children and young adults, who spend an average of 15 months in the foster system, the experience can be disorienting and scary. Many going through crucial developmental periods, particularly older middle and high-school aged kids, need consistent support to navigate what is already a confusing period for most.
“We want to cast as wide a net as we can, to let community members know that this program exits, and encourage them to get involved and make a positive impact in the life of a child or young adult. We are in need of resource parents and certified respite providers to care for children of all ages, and we especially have a need for community members to apply who have a heart to care for adolescents and teens (young adults), because there tends to be lack of support for those age groups,” said Ell. There are many ways to support children and young adults impacted by foster care outside of being a resource parent or respite provider, though
the need for both of those positions is still great.
Businesses and community organizations can get involved by providing discounts or donated items for children and young adults experiencing foster care, and for resource families.
“There are big and small ways to get involved outside of being a respite provider. Community members can volunteer at a resource parent appreciation event or Foster Parents Night Out event, for example, or help meet a tangible need such as clothing or bedding through Every Child’s My Neighbor program. There is also a need for more Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s) as well, to support kids in the courtroom and give them a voice,” said Ell.
Consider becoming a resource parent, respite
provider or volunteer today and have a direct, positive impact in the life of a child or young adult in your community. ODHS and Every Child Coos and Every Child Curry are always looking for more volunteers and donations, so they can continue their mission of helping to uplift vulnerable children and families impacted by foster care. As they say, ‘It takes a village’.
“We’re very grateful for
the community members that have already stepped up to support the certified respite program. We feel like it’s a much more do-able entry point for the community. We know the foster care system can feel overwhelming and very heavy. This is an impactful way to take one simple step into it and make a meaningful difference in the life of a child,” concluded Ell.
For more information on how you can help in Coos or Curry County, contact Bonnie Ell at:
Bonnie.Ell@odhs.oregon. gov 971.719.3453
Or fill out an online connect form at: everychildoregon.org/ connect/ oregon.gov/odhs/fostercare/pages/default.aspx
networks towards meeting Oregon’s immediate and long-term needs for safe, stable housing.
“The development is the first low-income housing project to work directly with local developers,” said CORE Executive Director Diana Carter. “We are thankful to our project partner, AB Innovations LLC, who are a Curry County based affordable housing developer and general contractor.”
The Wild Chinook Inn will be transformed into individual residences. The
housing unit will have nine 1-bedroom units, seven efficiency units and two 2-bedrooms units that are all American Disability Act (ADA) accessible. “Not only will there be housing, but a community center that has a large lounge with a kitchen, bathrooms and a common laundry area for all the residents to use,” said Carter. “There will also be an office so that there can be on-stie services and case management.”
Since the idea’s conception in June of 2023, Core has been working with City of Gold Beach, Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation, Coos-Curry Housing Authority, Rural Oregon Continuum of Care, Rural
Roots Collaborative and the Fair Housing Council of Oregon to bring this project to life.
“We’re really grateful for all the support from the community and local and state governments,” said Carter. “We hope that this is just the beginning and we can add further housing by building some cottages behind the grass field. We’re also working on getting the large parking lot across the street.”
Carter added, “Educating the community, the public about homelessness is important, especially when it comes to our veterans.”
The housing is slated to be available by August of 2025.
SPORTS Powers advances to football semifinals
JOHN GUNTHER For The World
Just one play into the state quarterfinals Friday night, the Powers football team found itself in a new situation for this season — trailing an opponent.
Joseph’s Gavin Russell burst untouched 48 yards for a touchdown and the Eagles led the top-ranked Cruisers 6-0 in a game played at Marshfield High School.
Powers didn’t flinch, despite a few hiccups along the way, and went on to beat Joseph 54-33 to advance to the Class 1A six-player semifinals. The Cruisers meet South Wasco County In the semifinals Saturday. The game will be played at 1 p.m. at Cottage Grove High School.
“I’m real proud of our players,” Powers coach Ricky Ostle said. “That’s the first time we’ve had adversity.”
Powers handled that adversity well.
After Russell’s touchdown, Rene Sears intercepted the conversion pass, but Joseph kept the momentum when Powers muffed the ensuing kickoff and Kellen Crenshaw recovered for the Eagles.
This time, the Powers defense stiffened, with Talon Blanton twice tackling Joseph players for losses.
And when Powers finally got the ball, Joseph wasn’t able to stop the Cruisers.
“The TD on the first play didn’t affect us,” said Powers quarterback Braden Bushnell.
“Everybody was on point today. They knew their jobs and did their jobs well.”
On the first Powers possession, Bushnell connected with Talon Blanton on a 35-yard pass to set up a 21-yard scrambling touchdown run by Sears with 6:49 to go in the opening quarter. Jayce Shorb caught the conversion pass from Henry Fandel and Powers led 7-6. The Cruisers’ defense and explosive offense kept them in front the rest of the way.
On the next Powers possession, Sears again had a long run on fourth down to keep the drive alive and Bushnell hit Patrick Mahmoud for a 19-yard score. Sears ran in the conversion and Powers was up 14-6.
Just 40 seconds later, the advantage was 20-6 after Mahmoud intercepted an overthrown pass and returned it 55 yards for a score.
After the Cruisers forced a punt, Powers went on another
drive, capped by another touchdown pass from Bushnell to Mahmoud, this one for 18 yards on the first play of the second quarter. Sears’ conversion run made it 27-6.
After another quick stop, Powers was marching again, a 66-yard scoring drive capped by a 9-yard touchdown run by Jayce Shorb. Blanton caught the conversion pass from Bushnell and Powers led 34-6.
Mahmoud had his second interception on the first play of Joseph’s next series and the Cruisers again marched the field. Shorb was heading into the end zone after catching a pass from Bushnell, but fumbled before crossing the line. Blanton was in the right spot at the right time, recovering for a touchdown and Bushnell’s conversion run gave Powers a 35-point lead.
Joseph fought back, with Crenshaw connecting with Jayden McNall on a touchdown pass.
After Powers muffed the kick and McNall recovered, Crenshaw had another touchdown pass, this one 7 yards to Russell, and Joseph was within 41-19 at halftime.
Powers quickly gained back momentum in the second half.
Sears connected with Blanton for a short touchdown pass on the first possession of the third
quarter and Bushnell hit Mahmoud for the extra point. After another quick stop, the Cruisers again drove the field, with Shorb capping the drive with a 1-yard run giving Powers a 54-19 lead and enacting a running clock for the rest of the game.
Joseph had two late touchdowns, by Russell on a 28-yard run and by center JT Vargas on a pass from Crenshaw in the final moments.
Powers improved to 10-0 on the season.
The Cruisers’ biggest asset has been its teamwork, Mahmoud said.
“Communicating, not getting on each other, playing as a team,” he said.
That will be the key going forward as the Cruisers try to get to the top after coming up short against the eventual champions the past three seasons.
“We need to keep working together as a team,” Mahmoud said.
Perhaps the best asset of the Cruisers is that they have six seniors who have been playing together for four years and committed to offseason work in the weight room to get stronger and faster.
“It’s amazing,” Bushnell said of the group of seniors, which also includes Blanton, Mahmoud,
Shorb, Sears and Henry Fandel. “We’re just like brothers.”
Joseph gave Powers its biggest test to date, and Ostle was pleased with what he saw.
“It’s been fun watching the players mature,” he said. “They didn’t buckle.”
After the first play, Powers did what it does best, he said.
“We went back to being aggressive and playing Powers football,” he said.
As the team looks ahead to the semifinals and, ideally, the championship game, the big keys will be staying healthy — a couple of players were cramping up late in the game on a chilly night Friday — and maintaining the team focus.
“Trusting the man next to you,” Ostle said.
The semifinal opponent is a familiar one.
South Wasco County edged North Lake 52-45 in the quarterfinals Saturday. The Cruisers beat South Wasco 66-29 in the season opener back in August.
In the other semifinal, Harper Charter meats the combined Prairie City/Burnt River squad.
Harper Charter, ranked No. 2, pounded Echo 59-8 in its semifinal Friday while Prairie City/Burnt River shut out Eddyville 54-0.
SWOCC volleyball team falls in regionals
The Southwestern Oregon Community College volleyball team advanced to the regional round of the NWAC playoffs, but didn’t get any further.
SWOCC was eliminated in the first round of the West regional Saturday by Treasure Valley in three sets, 25-11, 25-21, 25-20.
The Lakers finished 10-6 in South Region play, tied for third place with Clackamas behind unbeaten Linn-Benton and Rogue (11-5). They beat Umpqua in four sets 25-17, 25-9, 20-25, 25-12 to secure a spot in the postseason. Davis Wright had 11 kills, Ashlee Tims 10, Kimber Privetts nine and Israiah Sexton-Tua eight in the win. Abby Stout had 13 digs and Wright and Lily Gagnier 12 each. It was SWOCC’s only win in its final five league games.
Privetts, a middle blocker, was named to the South Region first team. Tims, an outside hitter, was on the second team, and Wright, an outside hitter, was on the third team.
CROSS COUNTRY: SWOCC’s men placed fifth in the NWAC championships. Spokane won with 42 points. Green River had 57, Lane 57, Clark 93 and the Lakers 151. Steven Votaw was 19th to lead the Lakers in 27:18 for the 8,000-meter course. Calvary
Votaw was 22nd (27:23), Habtamu Hurty was 35th (28:18), Skylar Richard 47th (28:53), Jose Zelaya 49th (29:06), Talon Thomas 53rd (29:40), Tiago Schrader 74th (33:32) and Drew Lockner 78th (38:28). Gilbert Langut of Spokane won the race in 25:34.
SWOCC’s women only had four runners, so did not have a complete team.
Brianna Dimick was 26th in 21:28 for the 5,000-meter course. Betzabhe Avendano Arevalo was 48th (23:55), Kahmussa Green 51st (24:07) and Navaeh Dewitt 52nd (24:08).
Spokane easily won the team title with 24 points, to 67 for Clark and 96 for Lane. Clark’s Mia Beightol won the race in 18:18.
SOCCER: SWOCC defender Dingiswayo Nyerenda was named to the South Region first team for men’s soccer. Noa Quintana and Jose Basave were on the second team.
Midfielder Breck Jones was named to the first team for the women.
Faith Taeoalii and Kyla Daniels were named to the second team.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: SWOCC won its first two games over the weekend at the Titan Classic in Eugene (Sunday’s result was not available).
On Friday, SWOCC edged Pierce 62-57. Bree Turner had 16 points, Kaydence Apkaw 14 and Helen Wolfe 10. On Saturday, the Lakers topped Centralia 70-61. Turner and Jessi Knudsen scored 20 points each and Raegan Bruner had 16.
This weekend, the Lakers play in the annual Pre-Thanksgiving Invitational hosted by Clackamas, where they will face Clackamas on Friday, Umpqua on Saturday and Bellevue on Sunday.
MEN’S BASKETBALL: SWOCC had a pair of high-scoring wins to start the Treasure Valley tournament (Sunday’s score was not available).
On Friday, the Lakers beat Grays Harbor 103-73. Cole Roberts had 16 points, Kam DuPaix and Quinton Christman added 13 each and Kelby Jessen scored 11.
On Saturday, the Lakers topped Multnomah 112-46. Brighton Palmer had 16 points, Connor Wilson and Colby Whicker both had 12, DuPaix scored 11, and Jessen, Jett Lundberg and Julius Adlawan had 10 each.
The Lakers host Simpson’s JV team on Friday and visit the Corban University Gold team on Sunday.
Oakland beats Myrtle Point in football playoffs
Myrtle Point’s season came to an end Friday night, when the Bobcats fell to Oakland 29-14.
The final score was not reflective of the close nature of the game. The teams were tied 8-all midway through the fourth quarter before a late flurry of touchdowns.
Oakland scored in the first half of what was, for the most part, a defensive battle. Myrtle Point finally broke through on a short touchdown run by Logan Knapp and a conversion pass from quarterback Jake Sproul late in the third quarter.
Oakland went on a long march, the key play a 7-yard run by Gabe Williamson on a fourth-and-7 play. Williamson scored on a 1-yard run with 4:42 to go to give the Oakers the lead, 14-8.
Myrtle Point’s next drive stalled and the Bobcats failed to convert a fourth down, giving Oakland good field position. Williamson again scored to put the Oakers up 22-8.
The Bobcats had one last push, a long touchdown pass from Sproul in the final minute, but Myrtle Point missed the twopoint conversion attempt and wasn’t able to recover the onside kick and the Oakers had another long touchdown run for the final margin.
Oakland improved to 11-0 heading into the semifinals against Gervais, which beat Stanfield 18-6.
Myrtle Point, meanwhile, finished the season with an 8-3 record in its first season of nine-player football — the Bobcats moved back up to Class 2A this fall.
In the other semifinal, topranked Heppner will face St. Paul, like Myrtle Point in its first year at the nine-player game. Heppner beat Lost River 16-12 and St. Paul topped Culver 43-8.
CLASS 3A: North Valley beat top-ranked Siuslaw 55-22, ending the Vikings’ hopes for a perfect season and second state title in four years.
The Knights advanced to face Vale in the semifinals. Vale beat Taft 46-24 on Saturday.
In the other semifinal, Banks will meet Burns after the Braves knocked off the team that won the past two titles, Cascade Christian, 27-20 in a game that came down to the final minute when the Braves got a stop at midfield and went on to score the winning touchdown. Burns, seeded 11th but now with two dominant road wins in the playoffs, topped Santiam Christian 25-3.
CLASS 4A: Top-ranked Marist Catholic had its second straight playoff shutout, beating Stayton 45-0 to move into the semifinals against Scappoose, another team that has yet to give up a point in the postseason after shutting out Tillamook 41-0.
The other semifinal features defending champion Henley against Cascade. The Hornets held of Philomath 21-14 and Cascade beat Pendleton 44-26.
Practice begins for winter sports teams
Winter Sports practice in Oregon started Monday as the area’s basketball, wrestling and swimming teams begin preparing for their seasons. The first day teams can have contests is Dec. 4. The area’s basketball teams will get right to work that week, North Bend’s boys and girls host Douglas on Dec. 4. Marshfield’s boys and girls compete in the Crook County
Invitational Dec. 5-7. Coquille opens the season with its annual Winter Lake Showcase on Dec. 6-7. The boys and girls will face Elmira and Harrisburg. Myrtle Point’s boys and girls host South Umpqua on Dec. 4 and will face Siuslaw on Dec. 6 in the Winter Lake Showcase. Bandon hosts a jamboree on Jan. 4 with Camas Valley and Pacific. The boys then
head to the Culver Tournament Dec. 5-7, with games against Culver, Weston-McEwen and Joseph. The Powers squads are at Mohawk on Dec. 4, Southwest Christian on Dec. 6 and Perrydale on Dec. 7. Pacific’s boys and girls will follow the Bandon jamboree with a home game against Illinois Valley on Dec. 6. Among local tournaments, the South Coast Les Schwab
Holiday Tournament at Marshfield, with the Marshfield and North Bend boys and Marshfield and Coquille girls among eight teams, is Dec. 19-21. The Bandon Dunes Invitational, with the Tigers, Coquille and Myrtle Point among the eight schools, is Jan. 2-4. The swimming teams from Marshfield and North Bend are at the Cottage Grove Relays on Dec. 6 and the North
Bend Invitational on Dec. 14. Reedsport’s invitational is Dec. 13. The big early-season wrestling tournament, the Coast Classic at North Bend, is Dec. 13-14, with all the South Coast squads involved. North Bend is at the Deven Dawson Invitational in Harrisburg on Dec. 6 while Myrtle Point and Reedsport are at the Willie Wilkinson Memorial at Glide on Dec. 7.
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Patrick Mahmoud returns an interception for a touchdown for Powers.
Port Funds
for the terminal project and completing design and engineering for that...
“Right now, we’re in the process of contracting with the federal government to get those grant funds. It takes longer than most people would think. They are fast tracking us, so we expect it to be done in the next three months, which is a long time when you already know that you’ve received the grant,” said Cribbins.
In that interim, the PCIP is continuing on multiple fronts. The first is the continued search for an engineering firm to oversee design and engineering. Another would be the community engagement campaign.
The Port has contracted Portland firm JLA to conduct an outreach plan
that they will be presenting to the Port Commission on December 19th, after hearing feedback from the community and stakeholders. Lastly, but essentially, is the long permitting process.
“That community engagement will be going on concurrently. And Mike Dunning [Chief Port Operations Officer] has also been working with the Army Corp of Engineers on the permitting for the dredging. So, we’ll have a bunch of processes working at the same time,” explained Cribbins.
Another one of those processes is the continued pursuit of further funding.
The Port are exploring further grants and potential loans to complete other aspects of the project, including a housing element. It is estimated that the Port could bring in upwards of 8000 new jobs.
“[Housing] is something that is top of mind for us
too, and something that we are attempting to work through… I think the last thing that we want to do is propose something that will be negative for the community. So we’re being very thoughtful about it, and making sure that we consider all of the potential impacts before we say ‘this is going to be the spot’ or ‘this is exactly what were going to do’…”
“It’s honestly been one of the number one topics that has come up in our community engagement interviews. I mean, if you’ve looked for a rental in Coos or Curry County, you’ll know prices are very high. We want to make sure whatever we do serves the community after its done… I think this is a real opportunity to help create more housing,” said Cribbins.
The issue, as far as grants are concerned, is the changeover in administration. In fact, the
recent elections could have a few different impacts on the project.
“The potential grants change when administrations change. We’ve been having a lot of meetings now, reevaluating that path forward,” said Cribbins.
The reelection of Val Hoyle to the House of Representatives was a huge win for the project, as a consistent advocate for the Port.
“Val has been a huge champion of this project, and we’ve appreciated her support and her engagement. Honestly, Val has been a supporter of the Port since she was in the Oregon legislature, so we couldn’t ask for much more than to see her re-elected,” said Cribbins.
A promise of the Trump administration for harsher tariffs is of concern to many business owners. Intended as a protectionist trade policy, its biggest
impact will likely be on
domestic retailers who rely on foreign suppliers, increasing their import costs. A cost that is then frequently passed on to consumers. I asked if there is worry that tariffs may impact the Port.
“I’m not worried about [tariffs] effecting the project. People will continue to want to buy things, and the thing about this port project that we’ve always known is, we have to be able to haul goods both ways. We need that backhaul for the economics to make sense. So, not only does this project represent an opportunity to bring in goods, but it also represents an opportunity to ship goods out,” said Cribbins on tariffs.
Another federal point of concern is the further development of the wind energy areas off the coast of Coos Bay and Brookings. One could imagine it could affect
shipping routes and ocean access, but Cribbins was similarly skeptical that it would have any impact on the project.
“It really doesn’t impact this project. It’s been interesting, we’ve had people suggest that wind energy would be complimentary to this project because it will generate green electricity. I think with the Governor making the decision to ask to BOEM postpone the lease auction, and with everything that’s happened, I just don’t think the timing would mesh up,” said Cribbins.
Representatives from the Port will be giving a ‘PCIP 101’ presentation to the County Commissioners in their next meeting, and any curious citizens are encouraged to attend.
Keep your eyes out for more news about the port expansion, here in the Coos Bay World!
Search for Joshua McCoy ends, Mourning family gets closure
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It is with immense sadness that we have to report that missing Joshua McCoy has been found deceased. Joshua had been missing since the late evening of Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Joshua was reported to North Coos dispatch via third party at 6:27 pm.
At approximately 6:45 PM, first responders arrived on scene. Soon after, it was discovered the child had a cellphone, and a phone-ping of that phone was conducted. The information related to the phone-ping did not provide any fruitful information.
Several Deputies began a search of the property, while investigating the allegations of Joshua being picked up by a known family member which was later found not be factual.
An ‘Attempt To Locate’ (ATL) was sent out to all surrounding agencies.
On Sunday, November 10th, deputies continued to search the property and surrounding areas, along with several volunteers from Coos County Search and Rescue including K9 units, ground and Drone operators. A pond on the property was drained and nothing of interest was located.
During Sunday’s search, additional resources were requested from neighboring counties in southern Oregon and northern California. Law enforcement remained on scene until the following crews arrived in the morning to continue the investigation.
At approximately 6:00 AM, on Monday,
November 11th, Deputies and SAR volunteers continued the search and rescue operation. Several members of local fire departments arrived to assist in the search. Additional CORSAR assistance was requested for the next day, which consists of search and rescue members from several Counties within Oregon and California.
On Tuesday, November 12th, the search continued with help from our federal partners, local Search and Rescue, along with CORSAR. CORSAR is providing additional Search and Rescue members from California, and from several Counties within Oregon.
Tuesday, around 12:30 PM, Joshua was discovered deceased and found approximately 1.6 miles
straight line distance NorthWest from the child’s residence, and almost 2 miles by road. The investigation is on-going and no additional information will be released at this time.
The areas that have been searched have been very thorough and methodical due to the circumstances behind the disappearance. We have had amazing support from the community in feeding all of these volunteers.
Thank you to the departments and agencies assisting Coos County Sheriff’s Office; Homeland Security, FBI, OSP, NCMEC, Bandon PD, MPPD, Coos Bay PD, Lincoln co. SO, all seven CORSAR counties, Charleston Fire, NB Fire, Coquille Fire, MP Fire and Ambulance among others.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY
In the matte of the Estate of Harley Brimhall, Deceased Case No. 24PB6705 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That John Brimhall has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 47823 Gaylord Rd., Myrtle Point, OR 97458, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, or the Personal Representative. 11/19/2024, World 403948
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
In the Matter of the Estate of: PAMELA SUE ORIBELLO, Deceased. Case No. 24PB09546
INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JENNA NIEHOFF has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of PAMELA SUE ORIBELLO are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 482, Standish, CA 96128, or through her 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 November 12, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520
Attorney for Personal Representative
Personal Representative: Jenna Niehoff PO Box 482
Standish, CA 96128
Phone: 707.954.2454
Email: mustangsally85@ gmail.com
Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 269-1123
Fax: (541) 269-1126
Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, & 12/3/2024, World 403599 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
PROBATE DEPARTMENT
In the matter of the Estate of: Janet Louise Mealer, Decedent.
Case No.: 24PB8389 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Melissa Kay Mealer has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published November 12, 2024. Melissa Kay Mealer, Personal Representative 11/12, 11/19, & 11/26/2024, World 403622
SUMMONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Case No. 24CV49603
MICHAEL D. DROBOT; KABATECK, LLP, and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN claiming any right, title, claim, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint herein.
To: ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN Explanation of the Complaint and Relief Requested. Plaintiff seeks a money judgment against defendant Drobot, for the amounts due on a promissory note; and (2) foreclosure of a Trust Deed, which granted Plaintiff, as beneficiary, a security interest in certain real property commonly referred to as 2778 Colony Circle, Bandon, Oregon 97411, and more particularly described as Lot 10, The Colony at Bandon Cove - A Planned Community Filed and Recorded September 26, 2007 in Volume 14, Page 25, CAB C-581, Plant Records and in Microfilm Reel No. 2007-12561, Deed Records, Coos County, Oregon, in the Complaint (the “Property”). The relief requested may impact the rights and interests of third parties who are presently unknown (the “Unknown Parties”), who are included in this case pursuant to ORCP 20 J. Because of the possible adverse effect of this lawsuit, notice is being given, and the Unknown Parties are being given the opportunity to appear in the case and present their claims and defenses to the relief requested by Plaintiffs. Plaintiff seeks (1) a money judgment be awarded against defendant Drobot in the amount of $946,843.16 and for additional sums that may be awarded to Plaintiff, together with postjudgment interest from the date of entry until paid, and (2) a declaration that the lien of Plaintiff’s Trust Deed is prior in time, right, title, and interest to any interest in the Property of Defendants, and forever foreclosing all right, title, lien, claim or interest of Defendants in the Property and declaring any such rights are inferior to Plaintiff’s, and foreclosing the lien of the Trust Deed and ordering the sale of the Property by the Sheriff of Coos County, in the manner prescribed by law. IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and answer the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled case within 30 days from the first date of publication of this summons, and if you fail so to answer, for want thereof, the Plaintiffs will
apply to the court for the relief demanded therein.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the Plaintiff. The date of first publication is November 8. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling 503-684-3763 or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at 800-452-7636. WATKINSON, LAIRD, RUBENSTEIN, P.C. Of Attorneys for Plaintiff Julia I. Manela, OSB No. 023771 Email: jmanela@wlrlaw. com 1203 Willamette Street, Ste 200 PO Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440 T: 541-484-2277, F: 541484-2282
Trial Attorney: Connor D. King, OSB No. 193945 Email: cking@wlrlaw.com 11/8, 11/15, 11/19, and 11/26/2024, World 403577 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of: Arman Kjell Andreasen, Decedent. Case No.: 24PB08918 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Katherine Alfano has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published November 12, 2024. Katherine Alfano, Personal Representative 11/12, 11/19, & 11/26/2024, World 403623
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE, NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL
The Successor Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby gives notice of sale, default, and elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS Chapter 86, the following information is provided:
1. PARTIES:
Grantor: Lane E. Neely and Brandy K. Piepkorn, not as tenants in common, but with rights of survivorship Original Trustee: Ticor Title Company of Oregon Successor Trustee: James A. Gardner, Gardner Beckley Meadows, LLC, 975 Oak Street, Suite 625, Eugene, OR 97401
Beneficiary: James Patrick Houghton Death of Beneficiary: James Patrick Houghton died on or about February 24, 2024. Cheryl A. Houghton was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of James P. Houghton on or about May 14, 2024, in Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB04051 Installment Note:
$80,900.00, May 29, 2019 Current Occupant: Lane E. Neely and Brandy K. Piepkorn, 63389 Isthmus Heights Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property otherwise known as: 63389 Isthmus Heights Road, Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon 97420, and legally described as follows: See Attached Exhibit A.
3. RECORDING: The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: May 22, 2008, as Reception No. 2008028746 of the Records of Lane County, Oregon.; Trustee’s Notice of Sale, Notice of Default, and Election to Sell, Date Recorded: September 19, 2023, as Reception No. 2023-027120.
4. DEFAULT: The Grantor is in default and the Beneficiary has declared all sums due pursuant to the terms of that promissory note dated May 29, 2019, in the original amount of $88,900 plus interest thereon at the rate of 5% per annum from May 29, 2019, in monthly principal and interest installments of $472.93, until June 10, 2044, when the entire unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest is due and payable, the of which
$72,588.57 plus $5,130.92 in interest is presently due and owing, and has elected to foreclose the Trust Deed because of the following: (1) failure to make payments due and owing for March 20, 2023 through August 16, 2024, plus interest and late fees from March 20, 2023 through August 16, 2024, for a total sum of $77,719.49.
5. AMOUNT DUE: By reason of the default just described, the Beneficiary has declared and does hereby declare all sums owing on the obligations secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, towit: principal amount of $72,588.57, plus interest in the sum of $5,578.38 through August 16, 2024, for a total sum of $77,719.49, plus title expenses, insurance, costs, trustee fees, attorney fees and any other cost advances made by Beneficiaries to protect their interest in the said real property pursuant to the terms of the said trust deed, including but not limited to attorney fees and costs incurred in defending and protecting Beneficiary’s interest in the said real property against claims by third parties.
6. ELECTION TO SELL: The Successor Trustee hereby elects to sell the property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed.
7. TIME AND PLACE OF SALE:
Date: March 31, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: Main Entrance to Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon 97423
8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE: The right exists under ORS 86.778 to have the proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying the entire amount then due, together with costs, trustee’s fees and attorney fees, and by curing any other default complained of in the notice of default, at any time this is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale.
Dated: November 5, 2024 s/ James A. Gardner James A. Gardner, Successor Trustee Gardner Beckley Meadows, LLC, 975 Oak Street, Suite 625, Eugene, OR 97401 Exhibit A
A parcel of land located in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 13 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at an iron
pipe on the North boundary of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, said iron pipe being South 88° 57’ 51” West 200.00 feet from the Northeast corner of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4; thence South 0° 20’ 18” West 90.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 88° 57’ 51” West 325.63 feet to an iron pipe on the approximate Easterly right of way boundary of the Eastside Sumner County Road; thence Northeasterly along said right of way boundary to an iron pipe on the North boundary of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4; thence North 88° 57’ 51” East along said North boundary 259.24 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2024, The World 403076
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: WAYNE W. HENDERSON, Deceased. Case No. 24PB09374 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JULIE HENDERSON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of WAYNE W. HENDERSON are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 273 n 12TH Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or through her 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 November 5, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 269-1123 nmcclintock@epuerto.com
Julie Henderson, Personal Representative 273 N 12th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 541.260.4328 magicandjulie@yahoo.com 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, & 11/26/2024, The World 403251
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On DECEMBER 2ND, 2024, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 1990 Grant Street, North Bend, OR 97459. The court case number is 23CV12427, where HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF THE FIELDSTONE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST, SERIES 2006-1 is plaintiff, and VICTORIA E. CONNELLY AKA VICTORIA CONNELLY; TRACY A. CONNELLY AKA TRACY CONNELLY; CREDIT SERVICES OF OREGON INC.; U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/ 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, & 11/19/2024, The World 402858
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF COOS BAY
500 Central Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
The City of Coos Bay is requesting proposals for: Englewood Dike and Coalbank Slough Project. Proposals will be received by the City of Coos Bay until: December 11, 2024 - 2PM.
The Request for Proposal is available from the City of Coos Bay’s website: www. coosbayor.gov. All questions can be directed to jwirising@ coosbayor.gov, 541-2691181 ext. 3521 11/12 & 11/19/2024, World 403718
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 24CV27359 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GERALD A. WARNER; PAMELA WARNER; KEVIN WARNER; ALISON WARNER; STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION, Defendants. To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GERALD A. WARNER You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-11 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/services/ pages/county-services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https:// www.oregon.gov/odva/Services/Pages/All-ServicesStatewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 1829 Willow Street, Myrtle
Point, OR 97458. Date of First Publication: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP John Thomas OSB No. 024691 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 jthomas@ mccarthyholthus.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0225084 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, & 11/26/2024, The World 403228 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA JULIEANN SONG LOPEZ, Plaintiff vs. GAYLE WANDA JUNG, Defendant. CASE NO.: D-27-691961-L DEPT. NO.: P SUMMONS NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO THE DEFENDANT(S): A civil Complaint for Annulment has been filed by the Plaintiff(s) against you for the relief set forth in the Complaint.
1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you, exclusive to the day of service, you must do the following:
1. File with the clerk of the clerk of this court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the court, with the appropriate filing fee.
2. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney whose name and address is shown below, or upon the Plaintiff if Plaintiff is in Proper Person.
2. Unless you respond, your Default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff(s) and this court may enter judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested in the Complaint.
3. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time.
4. The State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, officers, employees, board members, commission members, and legislators, each have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an Answer or other responsive pleading to the Complaint. Submitted by: JAMES E. SMITH, Attorney for: Plaintiff JULIEANN SONG LOPEZ By: STEVE GRIERSON, CLERK OF THE COURT Shaun Salcedo, Deputy Clerk Date: 7/9/2024 Family Court Complex 601 N. Pecos Road Las Vegas, NV 89101 11/15, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, & 12/10/2024, World 403710
Wyden, Merkley and Hoyle announce NOAA’s support for Port Orford
Washington D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, announced on Oct. 9 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries included specific support for Port Orford’s local economy and job growth in its National Seafood Strategic Implementation Plan.
“World-renowned seafood is synonymous with Oregon, and is a vital part of our coastal econo-
my and a delicious part of our dinner tables,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified NOAA recognizes the important role Port Orford plays in sustaining the local and regional seafood industry. This plan will net local jobs for Curry County, while Oregonians will reel in enhanced availability of fresh, local seafood in the region.”
“Oregon seafood is the lifeblood of our coastal communities and economy, and when the industry thrives, all of Oregon thrives,” Merkley said. “This
national strategy from NOAA— which supports the revitalization of the Port of Port Orford—will boost Oregon’s coastal fishermen and world-class seafood producers, creating jobs in Curry County and across the country.”
“Our fishermen are the heart of Oregon’s coastal communities,” said Rep. Hoyle. “NOAA is specifically focused on the resilience of the seafood sector in Port Orford, which will help create coastal jobs and support the health of our seafood industry. In
Arrest made in Coos County for luring of a minor
On Oct. 10, at around 1:28 p.m., Sgt. Slater of Coos County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a juvenile in reference to a local adult male requesting to meet with the juvenile for sex. Sgt. Slater requested assistance from Deputy Kent and Detective Davis for the active investigation. The suspect male agreed to meet with the 14-year-old juvenile at Bastendorf Beach, where he instead met with law enforcement. The suspect was soon after identified as Thomas O. Barnett, 38, and upon further investigation, was subsequently arrested and booked on the requested charges of online sexual corruption of a child I, luring a minor, unlawful
possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be requested.
CCSO is requesting for any other victims to contact Sgt. Slater at 541-396-7806.
Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until
Congress, I’ll continue working to bring back Oregonian taxpayer dollars to support economic growth and sustainability on the Coast.”
“As both Mayor of Port Orford as well as Manager of the Port I am ecstatic to see that the hard work and planning by the Port of Port Orford and all of its stakeholders has gotten this National recognition. The revitalization of the Port of Port Orford will change the tides of possibility for our region,” said Pat Cox, Mayor
of Port Orford and Port Manager at Port of Port Orford.
The U.S. seafood industry is critical to enhancing public health and nutrition, creating jobs, and building a climate resilient food strategy. It is facing unprecedented challenges resulting in an urgent situation for many fisheries and connected communities and putting our supply of sustainable seafood at risk. Ensuring a supply of sustainable seafood for U.S. consumers is a key part of NOAA Fisheries’ mission.
E. coli detected in myrtle point water
On Oct. 21, the City of Myrtle Point Wastewater Treatment Plant received elevated wastewater flows causing a discharge of partially treated sewage and wastewater solids. As a result of the presence of solids in the effluent, the efficiency of the ultraviolet disinfection system was reduced and E. coli bacteria was present in the effluent water from about 02:15 a.m. on Oct. 21, until 02:15 p.m. the same day.
This notice is provided to let the public know about the possible presence of E. coli bacteria in the South Fork Coquille River at river mile 34. The Oregon Emergency Management System and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality were notified and signs are posted in the area. For more information, call Scott Nay at Myrtle Point City Hall at 541-572-2626.
Monday 11/4
North Bend
• 2:18 am, 33 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Sheridan.
Coos Bay
• 12:14 am, disorderly conduct, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:59 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:25 am, suspicious subject, 1165 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:52 am, injured animal, area of South Empire and Wisconsin.
• 7:17 am, theft, 2395 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 7:29 am, accident, area of South Empire and Wisconsin.
• 8:07 am, theft, area of North 10th Street and West Commercial Avenue.
• 10:21 am, accident, area of North Broadway and Alder.
• 11:34 am, theft, 568 block of South 2nd Street.
• 11:53 am, theft, 1125 block of Ingersoll Avenue.
• 12:00 pm, disorderly conduct, area of North Broadway.
• 5:20 pm, animal abuse, area of Coal Bank Slough Bridge.
6:07 pm, disturbance, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
• 6:54 pm, suspicious subject, 880 block of South 1st Street.
• 7:05 pm, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
• 8:58 pm, dispute, 831 block of South Marple Street.
• 9:07 pm, suspicious subject, 357 block of South 6th Street.
• 11:05 pm, 23 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on assault IV, 1953 block of Lawnridge Loop. Coquille
Reedsport
• 8:25 pm, suspicious activity, 430 block of Westmont Drive.
Tuesday 11/5
North Bend Coos Bay
• 12:05 am, prowler, 775 block of Anderson Avenue.
• 12:13 am, suspicious subject, 250 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 8:39 am, 1020 block of South 1st Street.
• 9:11 am, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:20 am, dispute, 312 block of Laclair Street.
• 10:03 am, criminal mischief, area of Johnson Avenue.
• 11:35 am, suspicious subject, 1100 block of Fenwick Street.
• 12:54 pm, 24 year old and 29 year old female cited on hit and run property damage,
POLICE BLOTTER
area of Newmark and Ocean.
• 1:25 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:37 pm, fraud, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:57 pm, criminal trespass, 3111 block of South East Ocean Boulevard.
• 5:11 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1988 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:46 pm, injured animal, area of North 10th Street.
• 7:04 pm, fraud, 1272 block of Park Avenue.
• 7:18 pm, 50 year old female cited on criminal trespass II, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:53 pm, 39 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II and possession of controlled substance, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:02 pm, harassment, 592 block of North Cammann Street.
• 8:31 pm, shots red, area of F Street.
• 9:35 pm, criminal mischief, area of eastside Boat Ramp.
• 9:41 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:49 pm, criminal trespass, area of Empire.
• 11:26 pm, dispute, 2175 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coquille
• 4:56 pm, counterfeit
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money, area of 2 block of North Central Boulevard.
Reedsport
• 10:34 am, trespassing, area of Dollar General.
• 11:57 am, animal problem, area of North 12th Street and Highway Avenue.
• 12:34 pm, harassment, 330 block of Winchester Avenue.
• 1:46 pm, animal problem, 749 block of Myrtle Avenue.
• 2:39 pm, fraud, area of McKay’s.
Wednesday 11/6
North Bend
• 1:36 am, alarm, 2002 block of Inland Drive.
• 7:11 am, 46 year old male cited on criminal mischief, 1380 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 7:35 am, accident, area of 11th and Broadway.
• 8:03 am, 37 year old male cited on criminal trespass and failure to register as a sex offender, 1750 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 11:11 am, business alarm, 2356 block of Broadway Street.
• 1:07 pm, criminal trespass, 2926 block of Sheridan Avenue.
• 1:43 pm, business alarm, 2002 block of Inland Drive.
• 2:38 pm, accident, area of California Street.
• 4:39 pm, criminal trespass, area of Broadway and Newmark.
• 5:23 pm, theft, 1709 block of McPherson
Changes
“This shift allows you to start planning your weekend activities earlier in the week by bringing this content to you on Tuesday — we hope to make exploring and participating in activities that the Southern Oregon Coast offers more accessible.” Warren said nothing
• 11:55 pm, criminal trespass, 2238 block of Pony Creek Road.
Coos Bay
• 12:02 am, business alarm, 260 block of 2nd Avenue.
• 12:47 am, criminal trespass, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 2:55 am, criminal trespass, 1001 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 5:53 am, criminal trespass, 1190 block of Anderson Lane.
• 6:24 am, 29 year old female cited on criminal trespass, 862 block of South 2nd Street.
• 6:36 am, criminal trespass, 1005 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:01 am, dispute, area of South 8th and Kruse.
• 7:16 am, criminal trespass, 275 block of North Broadway Street.
• 7:21 am, criminal trespass, 1005 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:40 am, criminal mischief, 2755 block of 33rd Street.
• 9:13 am, alarm, 1645 block of Lakeshore Drive.
• 10:45 am, dispute, 1445 block of North Bayshore.
• 10:52 am, fraud, 700 block of South Broadway Street.
• 10:58 am, disorderly conduct, area of Coos Bay City Hall.
• 11:01 am, re alarm, 1855 block of South East Ocean Boulevard.
• 11:02 am, shoplifter, 149 block of South 7th Street.
• 11:43 am, 24 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Empire.
• 12:48 pm, hit and run, area of Empire.
• 1:31 pm, animal abuse, 1195 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:41 pm, fraud, 1020 block of South 1st Street.
• 1:46 pm, harassment, 1800 block of South 28th Court.
• 3:20 pm, accident, 1001 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 4:26 pm, criminal trespass, 1020 block of South 1st Street.
• 4:36 pm, fraud, 567 block of South Wall Street.
• 5:40 pm, threats, 302 block of South 10th Street.
• 6:51 pm, business alarm, 579 block of South Broadway Street.
• 8:31 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of South Broadway Street.
• 8:46 pm, business alarm, 1610 block of Thompson Road.
• 10:51 pm, dispute, area of Highway 101.
• 11:28 pm, criminal trespass, 990 block of 2nd Street.
Coquille
• 12:31 am, shots red, 700 block of East 11th Street.
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SUDOKU PUZZLE
PUZZLE ANSWERS
Pinocchio was a whale of a tale at the Sawdust Theatre
This amazing show was performed by fiftythree local children who learned their parts in just five days with the help of the Missoula Children’s Theatre tour directors Robert Laws and Emma Chippindale. Kids had fun while exploring their drama talents and learning stage presence, songs and dances. Micah Lambson helped Vickie Earl (main piano player) so children had a role in every aspect of the show. Assistant directors Lexi Gilkey, Faith Delyria kept everything under control.
The next Missoula Children’s production
will be May 3rd with the show HERCULES. Auditions will be April 28th, and all Coos County children are invited. Missoula Children’s Theater is brought to Coquille by the nonprofit CREATE Center who brings art, dance, theater, cheer, music and other programs for our youth to explore.
Contact Dr. Nancy Keller 541 290-8479 or drnancykeller@yahoo. com if you would like to help.
See Pinocchio Continued on Page 13
DIY bat boxes with a South Slough naturalist
Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library, Saturday, December 14.
South Slough Reserve Education Staff will lead the one-of-a-kind program for all ages. Two sessions will be offered; one at 10am and the other at 2pm. Supplies provided, one bat box per household. Limited space available; pre-registration required beginning November
18 on the Library’s website or by calling the Library at (541) 269-1101 x 3606. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Located five miles south of Charleston at the south end of the Coos Bay Estuary, the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of 29
areas in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. This reserve is managed by the Oregon Department of State Lands and is protected for long-term research, waterquality monitoring, education, and coastal stewardship. The NOAA Office for Coastal Management provides
According to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, 15 species of bats live in Oregon, In addition to being pollinators, bats help keep insect populations at bay. Increasingly across the US bats are a “species of concern” as populations dwindle due in part to habitat loss. Bat boxes can help provide needed habitat.
funding, national guidance, and technical assistance. Education Staff at the Reserve offer naturalistled outdoor education both at the South Slough and throughout the community. For more information about the bat box program contact Jennifer at jknight@
coosbaylibrary.org or via phone at (541) 269-1101 x 3606. For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 or by visiting us online at http:// coosbaylibrary.org.
Community Calendar of Events
Dance and Fitness Class:
Every Monday (All year long, except holidays)
9:00am - 10:30am
North Bend Senior Center
1470 Airport Lane
Fun paced world music exercise class for women and men. New dancers are welcome. Free!
Pacific Home Health and Hospice: Grief and Loss support group
1st Friday of the month
12:00pm - 2:00pm Kaffe 101 171 S Broadway, Coos Bay
All are welcome. For questions, call 541-2667005.
Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS)
Every Saturday
12:00pm - 3:00pm Pony Village Mall- 1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend
All of our adoptable cats and dogs live in foster homes. For more information, visit: https://friendsof cooscountyanimals.org
The Coos Bay and North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group
Second Thursday of each month
1:00pm - 2:30pm Coos Bay Public Library (Myrtlewood Room)
525 Anderson Avenue
The support group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www. parkinsonsresources.org
Oregon Bay Area Beautification
Every 2nd Saturday 9:45am Locations vary; visit www.4obab.org/ for details
Whether you’re someone who enjoys light duties or someone who’s ready to dive into more demanding tasks, we have a project for you.
The American Council of the Blind of Oregon, Southwest Chapter
Every 2nd Saturday 11:30am & 12:30pm
The Venture Inn Restaurant 2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend
For more information, call Leonard Kokel at
541-888-0846.
ASL Practice Place
Every third Thursday 12:00pm
Zoom: bit.ly/3m6j2WG
Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills.
Community Cooking with the Co-Op
Every 4th Thursday
5:30pm
Zoom: bit.ly/3powyqG
Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Little Theatre on the Bay Presents: God of Carnage Comedy Friday, November 22 7:00pm Saturday, November 23 7:00pm Liberty Theatre 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend
Join us for this 90 minute dark comedy which won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Tony Award for Best Play. Find out what happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children. Box of ce is Tuesdays 11 a.m. -1 p.m., or one hour prior to each show. You can purchase tickets at www. thelibertytheatre.org Call 541-756-4336 for more information.
Yayoi Kusama Pop-Art Painting (Ages 12-18)
Friday, November 22
2:00pm - 5:00pm Coos Bay Library (Myrtlewood Room) 525 Anderson Ave.
Participants will focus on Kusama’s famous pop-art dot work that has inspired the work of many other famous artists. Please visit the program calendar on our website more information on this event and others at https://www. coosbaylibrary.org/events or contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101.
Egyptian Theatre Presents: The Sting
Saturday, November 22
3:00pm
229 S Broadway, Coos
Bay
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Regular admission.
Mind Power Gallery
Wine Tasting with Season Cellars
Friday November 22
4:00pm - 7:00pm
417 Fir Ave, Reedsport Join us for art and wine!
Drag me to the Bay
Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, November 22
8:00pm
Saturday, November 23
8:00pm
229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
General admission is $20 and VIP is $50.
Bay Area Contra Dance
Saturday, November 23
6:00pm - 9:00pm
North Bend Senior Activity Center 1470 Airport Lane
A delightful evening of joyful contra dance.
Stories from the South Coast with Patricia Whereat Phillips
Wednesday, November 27
10:00am
Coos Bay Public Library
525 Anderson Ave.
Whereat Phillips (Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians) will tell traditional Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw stories. The program is free and open to the public.
Santa, Tree Lighting and “Elf” Movie
Friday November 29
5:30pm
Saturday, November 30
2:00pm
Coos Bay Visitor Center 50 Central Ave.
Egyptian Theatre
229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
The mayor and Santa will light the tree! The children can follow Santa to the movie where Santa will take a wish list from the children. Bring clean, new socks for a sock ght. Catch a free showing of “Elf” Saturday with Santa. For more information, visit www.coosbaydowntown. com
CBDA and the Egyptian Theatre Presents: Elf
Friday, November 29
7:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
Saturday, November 30
2:00pm (Doors open at 12:00pm)
Saturday, November 30
7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
Admission is free! Bring those socks for the ultimate sock ball ght!
Shop Small Saturday Saturday, November 30
229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
This event encourages shoppers to support their neighborhood business and to embrace the day as a holiday shopping tradition. Shop participating downtown businesses and sign up for door prizes. For more information, visit www. coosbaydowntown.com
Alive After Five: Nog Walk Saturday, November 30 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Town Bandon (Boardwalk Picnic Shelter)
390 1st St SW, Bandon Purchase $10 commemorative glass from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Night of 10,000 Lights
Saturday, November, 30 3:00pm – 6:00pm Bandon Visitor Center
300 2nd St., Bandon The event returns for its 13th year! Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for pictures with the kids. This year’s Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for 5:30pm.
The Bay Area Concert Band - Fall into Winter Concert Thursday, December 5 7:30pm Sunday, December 8 2:00pm
North Bend Presbyterian Church 2238 Pony Creek Road
We are truly enjoying the music selections and are excited to share them with you! We hope that you will join us at one or both of the two performances.
Christmas Little Ole Opry: Holiday musical variety show with band, singers and dancers
Friday, December 6
7:00pm
Saturday, December 7
7:00pm Sunday, December 8
2:00pm
Liberty Theatre 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend
Join us for a holiday musical! Tickets: www. thelibertytheatre.org
Box of ce: Tuesdays 11:00am -1:00pm or one hour prior to each show. 541-756-4336.
Create Dance Center Now until Saturday, December 14
Beginning Ballet/ Lyrical: Monday 5:30pm - 6:25pm $30 per month
Inter. Ballet/ Lyrical: Monday 6:30pm - 7:25pm $30 per month
Intermediate Hip Hop: Wednesday 5:30pm6:25pm
$30 per month
Burlesque 17+: Wednesday 6:30pm7:30pm
$7 per class
Mini Ballet/ Hip Hop: Saturday 9:30am10:10am
$30 per month
Beginning Hip Hop: Saturday 10:15am11:10am
$30 per month
Sign up with Chelsea King at (208) 5701062 or e-mail chelsearking1209@ yahoo.com. If you’re unable to get ahold of her contact Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@yahoo. com.
Shop with Heroes
Saturday, December 14
Begins at Coquille High School
The Coquille Police and Fire Department helped over 155 children last year have a great Christmas. With your help, we look forward to doing the same. Donations can be made at Coquille City Hall or the Coquille Police Department.
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays
10:00am; Beginning now until December 17
Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave.
The program will include stories, rhymes, and songs selected speci cally with babies in mind. Free and open to the public. For more information on storytimes, visit www. coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606, or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary. org.
City of Reedsport Pubic Meeting
December 19
5:00pm
Reedsport City Hall
451 Winchester Ave.
Held in person at location. Additional information including a zoom link to attend the meetings can be found at www.cityofreedsport.org. For questions, contact Cindy Phillips at 541271-3603 ext. 1003.
Reindeer Roundup
Monday, December 2Friday, December 20
For more information, visit www. coosbaydowntown.com
CAM Biennial 2024
November - December 29
Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson Ave.
Every other year Coos Art Museum celebrates Oregon’s emerging artist talent. We are pleased to have so many distinct submissions this year.
We Are All Homeless: Exhibit and Artist Talk with Willie Baronet
November - December 29
Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave.
The We Are All Homeless project began in 1993 when Willie Baronet bought a sign from a person experiencing homelessness.
Monthly Preschool Art Program
Every third Thursday of every month until January 2025 10:00am Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave.
Ages 3- 6. November 21, December 19, and January 16. Free and no registration required. Each program features a different craft project.
Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilters
First Thursday of the month until June 2025 6:00pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1290 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay New members are welcome to attend. Dues are $20.00 a year. A program is presented each month on quilt related topics. https://coosbayquiltguild. com
Oregon State Police investigating officer involved shooting in Lincoln County
God of Carnage and Christmas Opry at Liberty Theatre
22-23, Friday and Saturday nights only at 7 PM.
Michael and Veronica, whose son had his teeth knocked out with a stick, invite Alan and Annette, whose son whacked the stick, to their home to settle who will pay for new teeth. But the calm, civilized discussion they planned quickly devolves into finger-
pointing, name-calling, and changes and a fair amount
throwing things around. of offstage time for the
And that’s before they break out the rum!
Director Anse Tauber was drawn to the uniqueness of this dark comedy. “When I first read God of Carnage,” he says, “I felt immediately that it was very different than most theater I have seen, both on the Southern Oregon Coast and in general.” Unlike most plays, which have scene
actors, God of Carnage is “one long scene with no stopping, scene changes, or time skips,” Tauber says. “We as the audience get to watch everything and everyone unravel in real time. You need a solid group of actors to pull that off, and I feel grateful to have pulled together such an amazing team.”
God of Carnage juxtaposes our civilized desires with our
savage instincts. As the poster for the play says, “Boys will be boys, but the adults are usually worse – much worse.”
Watching the parents in this play act like petulant children will make you laugh, but it may also make you examine yourself more closely.
Because The Liberty Theatre’s historic auditorium is currently under restoration, God of Carnage is the first production
held upstairs in the theatre’s new facilities.
God of Carnage, which won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Tony Award for Best Play, is a 90 minute show with no intermission
Get your tickets now at www.thelibertytheatre.org, or at the box office, 1 hour prior to the show.
Christmas Opry December 6-8, Friday & Saturday nights at 7 PM,
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 PM.
This delightful musical variety show is filled with songs for the holidays, with singing, dancing and the best band on the Oregon Coast! It’s guaranteed to put you and your family into the holiday spirit. Grab your tickets now at www.thelibertytheatre.org, or at the box office, 1 hour prior to the show.
Obituaries
Carol Agnes Murray
November 30, 1933 – October 30, 2024
Carol Agnes Murray was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1933, and died peacefully at home on October 30, 2024.
Carol grew up in Gresham, Oregon where, from her parents, she learned the strong work ethic that guided her throughout her life. She graduated from Gresham High School in 1951, and attended Linfield College where she and Wayne met. They married shortly after he graduated in 1955, and she worked to support him while he attended medical school. After his stint in the Navy, they and their four kids moved to Coos Bay in 1967.
Carol was actively involved in her kids’ lives and in the community leading 4-H and Cub Scout groups, volunteering in the PTA, running both Bay Area Hospital’s and Coos History Museum’s gift shops for a time, and was an active member of PEO, Progress Club, her bridge group. Most importantly, she was a faithful member of the congregation at Coos Bay’s United Methodist Church for over 55 years.
In 1981 Carol and Jane Henrickson opened Checkerberry’s Florist and Gift shop in downtown Coos Bay, where they were an important part of the business community for nearly 20 years until they retired; she was proud of building a business that continues to thrive today. Of all of her accomplishments, Carol counted her family as the single most important aspect of her life. She is survived by Wayne, her husband of 69 years; four children, Bill; Stuart; Barbara;
and Kathy; two daughters-in-law, Kathy and Teresa; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Carol was interred in a private family service on Saturday, November 9 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Coos Bay. There will be a public memorial service at Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541267-3131.
Alice Lemon
March 26, 1937- November 8, 2024
Alice Lemon, 87, joined a host of family and friends alongside her Savior November 8, 2024. She was born Alice Ann Osborn March 26, 1937, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Lucile and Cecil Osborn. She was the third of four children: Steven Osborn, Wallace Osborn and Edith (Osborn) Fowler. She grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, where she graduated from high school in 1955. She received her personal secretary certification from Parks School of Business in Denver. She was married for 54 years to Joel Warren Lemon, who died in 2014. Their children are: David Joel Lemon (wife Barbara) of North Bend, Daniel Warren Lemon of Portland, and Jill Suzanne (Lemon) Donaldson (husband Doug) of Hillsboro. Mrs. Lemon has five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Lemon lived with her husband and children in Pueblo, La Junta and Colorado Springs, Colorado, before the family moved in 1969 to Coos Bay, where they lived for nearly 40 years. Mrs. Lemon owned the Diet Center in North Bend for 10 years. She was a longtime member of Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, where she sang in the church choir and introduced visitors at Sunday morning services. She and her husband went on church missions to Barbados and the People’s Republic of China. She served on the board of Kingsview Christian School. She and her husband represented the City of Coos Bay on the delegation to its sister city, Choshi, Japan, and housed guests and a student on behalf of the organization. The Lemons were known for their philanthropy and hospitality, as well as appreciation for travel and world culture. But more than
anything, they loved spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Lemon had a flair for sewing, dressmaking and decorating — particularly in lemon motifs. She always prioritized an attractive appearance and was a consultant for Image of Loveliness in the 1970s and Mary Kay in the 1990s.
Mrs. Lemon played the piano and usually was the first to tell a joke, suggest a movie and gather family around a board game. An avid reader, she relished hearing and telling a good story. While she appreciated dining out and trying new foods, she proficiently prepared many a meal for 15, and there was always room for an extra guest at her table.
In retirement, the Lemons spent part of each year living in Mexico, first camping and angling on the Baja Peninsula and befriending fishing and ranching families of the region. They purchased a home in La Paz, where they resided part time for about a decade, becoming involved in the city’s community of American and European expats. Mrs. Lemon made friends from myriad walks of life wherever she went.
Mrs. Lemon also resided in Hillsboro with her daughter’s family before moving in 2014 to King City, where she lived until 2021. She was a member of Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin. Mrs. Lemon made her home at Evergreen Court in North Bend for the final few years of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers and an older sister who died in infancy. She is survived by her sister, children and grandchildren.
Donations may be made in memory of Alice Lemon to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team makes meth, firearms arrest
Detectives with Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team have been investigating the recent alleged illegal activities of Glenn Gearhart, 50, of Bell Gardens, Calif. Detectives received information that Gearhart was a very dangerous individual who recently moved here from California, and he was in possession of several firearms and was routinely selling large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the greater Roseburg area. A check of Gearhart’s criminal history revealed he is a multiple times convicted felon from California, with multiple convictions for crimes of violence, including with the use of firearms. Gearhart has spent the bulk of his adult life in the California prison system. During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to corroborate much of this information, to include suspicion of high level drug trafficking activity and illegal firearms activity. On Friday, Oct. 18, detectives obtained a search warrant for Gearhart, as well as the apartment he’s been living in at 100 block of Page Road in Winchester. At approximately 4:40 p.m., detectives located Gearhart leaving the residence in Winchester, driving a late model Jeep Cherokee. Detectives asked
for assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to help get Gearhart stopped and detained. Detectives had reason to believe Gearhart was in possession of illegal firearms and large quantities of narcotics, and was considered armed and dangerous. Gearhart was reported to have made statements that if he is caught again he would go to prison for the rest of his life and therefore he would not be taken alive.
Deputies attempted a traffic stop on Gearhart on NE Stephens Street near Exchange Ave in Roseburg, with plans to conduct a high risk traffic stop. Gearhart failed to yield to the deputies, and a pursuit ensued. Gearhart led deputies on a pursuit through the north Roseburg area, driving onto Stewart Parkway, to Edenbower Blvd, then Aviation Drive, and back to Stewart Parkway. Gearhart continued into the neighborhood areas around Alameda Street and Vine Street and eventually hit a curb causing damage to his vehicle. Gearhart’s vehicle was still somewhat functional and he continued to flee from deputies. Gearhart turned onto Garden Valley from Vine Street and sideswiped an uninvolved vehicle near the intersection with NE Stephens Street. There
Gearhart was slowed by traffic congestion and deputies had the opportunity to pin Gearhart’s vehicle with patrol vehicles both in front, and behind. Gearhart was confronted by multiple deputies, Roseburg PD officers, and DINT detectives. Gearhart at first was non-compliant but he eventually gave up and was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody without further incident.
During a search of Gearhart’s vehicle, detectives found a Glock .40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine, an illegal short barrel shotgun, an AR-15, a pump action shotgun, and a toy gun, along with a large sum of cash. The Glock handgun returned as a stolen firearm from Los Angeles, California.
Detectives returned to the residence in the 100 block of Page Road to search the residence. There they contacted and detained Hannah Fallert, 34.
A search of the residence revealed a large cache of narcotics to include: 608 grams (1.3 lbs) of suspected fentanyl, 734 grams (1.6 lbs) of suspected methamphetamine, 51 grams of cocaine, 369 dosage units of alprazolam, and 12.5 grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
Glenn Gearhart was
lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Attempt to Elude Police Officer; Recklessly Endangering Another Person (multiple counts); Reckless Driving; Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Sch. II Contr Subst (Fentanyl); Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, and Sch. II Contr Subst (Fentanyl); Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Sch. II Contr Subst (Fentanyl); Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Sch. II Contr Subst (Fentanyl) Within 1,000’ of a School; Felon in Possession of a Firearm (4 counts); Theft I by Receiving (Stolen Firearm); and Unlawful Possession of a Short Barrel Firearm.
Hannah Fallert was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Unlawful Possession of Sch. II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl); Unlawful Delivery of Sch. II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl); and Unlawful Delivery of Sch. II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) Within 1000 feet of a School.
DINT is continuing the investigation into Gearhart’s alleged distribution of controlled
Rudy L. Gorsch, 76 of Coos Bay died October 26, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Bunnie Lucille Van Fossen, 82, of North Bend, passed away October 23, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Marcia Marie Baker, 71, of Coos Bay, passed away November 6, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Russell M. Scott, 62, of Coos Bay died November 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131.
William Kent Scoville, 49, of North Bend, passed away on November 8, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Sharon R. DeFazio, 60, of North Bend, passed away on November 9, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
substances that may be related to an ongoing overdose death investigation. Additional arrests are anticipated.
The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts, and dismantles local, multistate, and international drug trafficking organizations using an intelligence-driven, multiagency prosecutorsupported approach.
DINT is supported by the Oregon-Idaho HighIntensity Drug Trafficking
Area (HIDTA) and is composed of members from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, and the Bureau of Land Management. The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives, including DINT.
Jane B. Castleman, 79, of Lakeside, passed away on November 10, 2024 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
Daniel O. Napier, 64, of Coos Bay died November 8, 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
Betty “Annie” A. Bushong, 66, of Coos Bay, passed away on November 4, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
The Chamber Minute From the desk of Rosey Thomas
BY ROSEY THOMAS Executive Director,
Chamber of Commerce
places to spend our time, and dollars. We are smack Dab in the midst of Small Business Season for our SHOP LOCAL campaign,
reminding you that every local dollar spent here strengthens us for the future! November through December if you shop local you can win a Colossal Coos Bay, North Bend,
By Mary
Schamehorn
The first story I am sharing is about the Riverton Ferry, and it comes out of the July 10, 1924, Western World. Headlined “Ferries Many Cars,” the article goes onto explain that the number of cars crossing the Riverton ferry on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of that week, totaled 1756, according to the count made by the ferry tender.
“Seven hundred and fifty-four of those cars crossed on July 4. The traffic had been almost more than the little, three-car capacity ferry can handle. Roadmaster E.L. Robinson is desirous of getting drivers used to going over the south bank road from Coquille to Bandon so that the traffic on the ferry could be lessened. Going through Coquille on the way from Coos Bay to Bandon makes the distance about five miles longer, he said, but if there is any kind of a jam at the ferry the extra distance can be made in less time than would be taken in waiting for the ferry. The detour around part of the dike road is not bad if taken slowly, he said. It will likely be eliminated in a few days. Other parts of the road are in as good shape as parts of the north bank road.”
The second item tells of efforts made by local men to obtain property for a golf course in July of 1927. They later decided on the old Ledgerwood property (second photo), which became Bandon Westmost Golf Course. Today that property is owned by the City of Bandon and cared for by Friends of Bandon Parks and Recreation.
“Monday evening at Jerry’s, a group of local golf fans met and effected an informal organization for the purpose of promoting a golf course for Bandon. George W. Moore Jr. was elected president and Otto Shindler secretary-treasurer.
“Plans for a campaign to determine the amount of funds which might be raised in and around Bandon were discussed. Also the merits of several possible sites were argued. A committee of three, L. D. Felsheim (my grandfather), Archie H. Rosa and R.E. Donahey, was appointed to investigate the suitability of all sites. Anyone who owns or knows of a piece of land within easy reach of town, which might be made into a golf course, is requested to get in touch with the committee.
“Just as the meeting closed a long distance call came from Roy Loop, formerly manager of the Nestle’s Food Co. plant in Bandon, and now residing in Garibaldi. Speaking for himself and Lee Smith of Tillamook, he tendered assistance in putting across a golf course for Bandon. Lee Smith is a well-known golf architect and has recently completed a commercial course at Tillamook.
I am sure I shared this photo some years ago, but it is one of my favorites. This photo was taken in 1957 as John Sweet and I walked at our high school graduation exercises, held in the Ocean Crest gymnasium.
Little did we know that 60 years later, we would both
be active in Coos County politics: he as a long-time county commissioner and me as the 20-year mayor of Bandon.
Our families had been long-time friends, and by that time we were already related by marriage as his aunt, Anne Sweet, and my uncle, Lou Felsheim, had married in 1950 ... and remained married for 65 years until they died in 2015 within six weeks of each other.
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* * As I began writing my column Sunday night (Nov. 10), the Coos County Sheriff’s Office sent out a poster about a 5-year-old Hauser boy, Joshua James McCoy, who had been missing from the Hauser area for 24 hours.
The flyer said that “the child and his mother had taken a nap at 1 p.m. on Saturday and the mother woke up at 5:30 p.m. to find Joshua missing from the residence on Stage Road. He has Autism and should answer to Josh or Joshie. However, Josh is autistic and may not respond when called to.”
Sheriff’s office personnel and Coos County Search and Rescue teams, along with K-9s, have been searching for the youngster, but as of 8 o’clock Sunday night had found no trace of him.
Late Sunday afternoon someone posted that a pond on the property was being drained in case he had fallen in. Later, a spokesman for the Hauser Citizen’s Patrol posted: “Head’s up, Hauser area. Sounds like we still have a missing child with the possibility of a gold car in question. Any information, please call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. If there is more info than what I’ve posted, please advise and we can update from there,” said the Facebook poster. Hopefully by the time this goes to print, the youngster will have been found.
* * * Although the election results have not officially been certified, the results were pretty clear, at least for the local elections. None were close enough that the outcome could change after the ballots that were mailed on election day had been counted.
I was re-elected as mayor for a two-year term with 985 votes, compared to
Angela Cardas with 862 and write-in votes of 34.
Councilors elected included the two incumbents, Bear Slothower with 839 votes and Geri Procetto with 783, while the top vote getter was a new councilor Archie Garrett. Shauna Schmerer received 639 votes and Claudine Hundhausen finished with 599.
Former Coos Bay City Councilor Drew Farmer defeated long-time county commissioner Bob Main 53.2 percent to 46.2 percent.
Both Senator David Brock Smith and State Representative Court Boice were re-elected.
The Coos County Jail Levy again went down to defeat, with 63.07 percent voting no and 36.93 voting yes. It was a similar fate for the Coos Bay library bonds, with 67.05 voting no and 32.95 voting in favor. The North Bend sewer rate increase was defeated 64.8 percent to 35.1 percent. On the advisory vote to oppose offshore energy, 60.08 percent voted yes (to oppose) and 39.92 voted no.
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Coast Alliance) had appealed the planning commission approval.
Ocean River LLC of Bandon applied for a conditional use permit in April to establish the 18-hole golf course with accessory uses in the exclusive farm use zone.
Mike Keiser, who was here for the hearing, signed the application.
At the recent hearing before the Coos County Board of Commissioners on an appeal of the new Keiser golf course south of Bandon, held Oct. 23 in Coquille, the commissioners unanimously upheld the decision of the county planning commission allowing the golf course to proceed. ORCA (Oregon
The accessory uses would include a clubhouse/ restaurant, a maintenance facility, restrooms, a caddy shack, driving range, practice course and parking.
The development would be on about 340 acres west of the highway and south of Boak Lane, which would be the principal access.
The southern end would be
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directly across the highway from the Bandon Crossings Golf Course. Commissioner John Sweet said their decision would pave the way for the development unless the decision was appealed to LUBA (Land Use Board of Appeals).
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The Bandon High School cross-country team, coached by Brent Hutton, finished third in the recent state 1A/2A state meet, with team member Beckett Pahls, a freshman, ending
up on the podium with a sixth-place finish. His time was 16:51.6. Others contributing to the third-place finish were sophomore Noah Brown, 29th, 18:02.2; junior Sawyer Miller, 37th, 18:13.4; freshman Jonah Brown, 38th, 18:16.2; freshman Trask Wehner, 44th, 18:35.3; senior Peyton Simonds, 53rd, 18:58.1; and freshman Jackson Simonds, 60th, 19:20.6.
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“The Story of Bandon Schools” was the subject of the Meet and Greet for Tuesday, Nov. 19. Retired Bandon teacher and Bandon History Museum
volunteer Jim Proehl led the photo-rich program. Unless Lori tells me something different, I believe that will be the last Meet and Greet until Dec. 10.
* * * The Bandon Showcase presented Halie Loren in concert at the Sprague Theater Nov. 14. Tickets were available in advance on Eventbrite and at the door on the evening of the show. General admission was $35.
One of Oregon’s brightest jazz vocal stars, Halie Loren’s definition of music is wide and deep. With a lush warm voice, she melds jazz, blues, pop and world flavors in a way
Bandon Playhouse presents ‘A Christmas Story’ to brighten your holiday season
BANDON - Bandon
Playhouse is pleased to present “A Christmas Story.” The holiday classic comes to the stage two weekends, Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, 6, 7, and 8, at the Sprague Community Theater in Bandon, Oregon. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Follow adult Ralph Parker down a wintery memory lane as he recalls dinner conversations and Christmas tree shopping with his family, childish pranks with friends and close encounters with neighborhood bullies. And, as the Christmas holiday draws near, Ralphie’s imagination runs wild as he conjures ways to persuade his parents to gift him a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. “A Christmas Story,”
the play, was adapted for stage by Philip Grecian, based on Jean Shepherd’s memoir “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash,” and the 1983 Warner Brother’s film. Audiences for the play will enjoy the hilarious and heartfelt scenes that make the book and movie so memorable.
The Bandon Playhouse community theater production is performed by local youth and adult actors, directed by Stephanie Jones. Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for
that captures the hearts of music fans around the world.
She performs in multiple languages and has toured across four continents. She was joined by Matt Treder on piano, Rob Kohler on bass, and Rob Birdwell on trumpet.
Complimentary refreshments during intermission were sponsored by Coastal Mist and by Larry and Sheila Langenberg.
Bandon Showcase programs also include free concerts for local students in coordination with the Bandon School District. Visit BandonShowcase.org for more information about
future events.
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The recent AARP magazine featured Kevin Costner on the front page, with a lengthy article about his life, titled “Kevin Costner Goes His Own Way.”
My friend Debbie Stewart, owner of Debbie’s Hair Station, shared the magazine with me, and it was interesting that after graduating from Cal State Fullerton, Kevin drove a truck, led bus tours of homes of Hollywood stars and worked on fishing boats ... including working as a deckhand out of Eureka, Coos Bay and Newport. * * *
I saw a Facebook post about the Auburn men’s basketball team, who were aboard a chartered plane, flying to their next ballgame, when two members of the team got into a fight, forcing the pilot to turn around, land and eject the two players who had been fighting.
* * * I do want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who supported me in my campaign for re-election. It was a sometimes stressful campaign, and like many of you, I was glad when it was over.
available on Eventbrite.
Black Friday, Nov. 29, is Pay What You Can night. Find ticket links at BandonPlayhouse.org or on the Bandon Playhouse Facebook page. Tickets are also available at the door.
The Sprague Community Theater is located at 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park. This production is presented by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing
youth age 18 and younger. Advance tickets are
Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Oregon State researchers lead $4.2 million USDA grant to study disease plaguing honey bees
BY MOLLY ROSBACH Guest Article
Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study European foulbrood disease, which is killing honey bees and affecting pollination of specialty crops.
The project is a partnership between OSU, Washington State University, University of California, Davis and Mississippi State University. Researchers will investigate the factors contributing to high incidence of the disease, then share their findings with beekeepers and growers to inform and improve mitigation efforts. European foulbrood disease is caused by a bacteria that infects honey bees at the larval stage, turning the newly hatched bee larvae into brown mush within a few days. The disease has been on the rise in recent years, causing persistent honey bee colony declines and hurting beekeepers — especially those who pollinate earlyseason specialty crops like highbush blueberries.
“It’s an enigmatic disease. We understand the basics, but we don’t know why this disease flares up some years and then goes down,” said project director Ramesh Sagili, a professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and an apiculturalist with OSU Extension Service.
“Researchers have done smaller targeted studies of this disease, but no one has really investigated it comprehensively with a large-scale, longitudinal
study.”
The four-year project has several components. Researchers will follow honey bee hives as they are transported by commercial beekeepers to pollinate almonds and then blueberries across Washington, Oregon, California and Mississippi.
They’ll tag 1,536 hives for ongoing observation, which includes checking the frames for signs of foulbrood, estimating colony populations and surveying the microbiota of bees and larvae.
Where they see evidence of foulbrood, researchers will collect samples and send them back to the lab for genetic testing to determine new bacterial variants and whether certain strains of the bacteria are more virulent or pervasive than others.
They will monitor the colonies’ nutrition by installing pollen traps on the hives to collect pollen as the bees re-enter their hives. This will allow researchers to determine whether the quantity or diversity of pollen plays a role in hives’ susceptibility to foulbrood.
The research teams will also document climatic factors like temperature and humidity to discover if they have an impact on the incidence and prevalence of the disease.
In the second and third years of the grant, Sagili said the team will focus on developing disease mitigation strategies for beekeepers, such as whether or when to apply antibiotics to their hives, the most effective time to split colonies and how often to replace honeycomb.
“The beekeeping industry and specialty crop producers such as
blueberry and almond growers are really excited about this grant,” he said. “It’s a huge, multidisciplinary collaborative effort with the states, the beekeepers and the farmers involved in this project.”
In addition to Sagili, OSU researchers Jeff Chang, Andony Melathopoulos, Maude David and Tim Delbridge will be working on the grant, which also includes education and outreach with OSU Extension.
Field work will start in February in California, where beekeepers from around the country bring their hives to pollinate almonds as one of the first crops of the year.
Police Blotter
• 11:37 am, fraud, 1179 block of North Grape Street.
• 11:52 am, fraud, 940 block of East 5th Street.
• 3:46 pm, criminal trespass, 222 block of East 2nd Street.
Reedsport
• 12:21 am, suspicious activity, 137 block of Swain Court.
• 4:55 am, suspicious activity, 1025 block of Eighth Street.
• 6:23 am, fire, area of Foursquare Church.
7:05 am, criminal mischief, 1889 block of Greenwood Avenue.
9:24 am, animal problem, area of Reedsport Lanes.
• 11:02 am, animal problem, 97 block of Rowe Street.
• 9:08 pm, suspicious activity, 137 block of Swain Court.
Thursday 11/7
North Bend
• 1:05 am, harassment, 2160 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 6:01 am, business alarm, 2323 block of Pacific Street.
• 7:22 am, criminal trespass, 3030 block of Broadway Avenue.
8:30 am, theft, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.
9:07 am, business alarm, 1501 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 12:04 pm, sex offender registration, 835 block of California Avenue.
• 12:22 pm, accident, 500 block of Newmark Street.
• 3:18 pm, fraud, 2061 block of State Street.
4:32 pm, 39 year olds male and female cited on criminal trespass II, 1850 block of Clark Street.
• 5:52 pm, damage city property, 2160 block of Monroe Street.
6:44 pm, hit and run, area of Virginia and McPherson.
8:3 pm, criminal trespass, 835 block of California Street.
9:51 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass and resisting arrest, 3432 block of Cedar Street. Coos Bay
• 12:57 am, criminal mischief, area of Eduardos.
• 4:44 am, alarm, 1610 block of Thompson
Road.
• 7:33 am, suspicious subject, 300 block of North Wall Street.
• 7:39 am, criminal mischief, 929 block of South 7th Street.
7:55 am, accident, area of Ocean and Wallace.
• 8:12 am, disorderly conduct, area of South end of Boardwalk.
8:22 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1080 block of South 10th Street.
8:34 am, disorderly conduct, area of Flanagan and Neese.
• 10:10 am, threats, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.
10:17 am, 49 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1850 block of Clark Street.
11:25 am, criminal trespass, 1525 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 11:35 am, theft, 1236 block of Teakwood Avenue.
• 12:30 pm, dispute, 1190 block of Anderson Avenue.
1:10 pm, accident, 1720 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.
• 1:28 pm, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
1:58 pm, accident, 245 block of South Cammann Street.
2:00 pm, sex offender registration, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 2:13 pm, 56 year old male transported to Coos County Jail o disorderly conduct, area of east Anderson Avenue and Bayshore Drive.
• 2:58 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of North 6th and Hemlock.
3:20 pm, disorderly conduct, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.
3:25 pm, 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.
3:53 pm, suspicious subject, area of Bayshore and ivy.
• 4:02 pm, accident, area of South Empire and Michigan.
8:11 pm, 34 year old transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1195 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:29 pm, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on warrant service on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle, disorderly conduct II and criminal trespass II, area of Newmark and
Laclair.
8:52 pm, criminal trespass, 925 block of South Broadway Street.
• 10:00 pm, 56 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended, area of South Broadway Street and Curtis Avenue.
• 11:00 pm, assault, 479 block of Newmark Avenue.
11:46 pm, 50 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I and theft II, area of John Topits and Ackerman.
• 11:46 pm, 31 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on harassment, 2 counts of escape III and criminal mischief II, area of John Topits and Ackerman.
Coquille
• 4:31 am, suspicious subject, area of MP5 and Highway 42.
• 7:11 am, dispute, 611 block of North Central Boulevard.
• 9:28 am, suspicious subject, 125 block of East 2nd Street.
2:56 pm, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 222 block of East 2nd Street.
• 5:03 pm, dispute, 97 block of East 1st Street.
5:29 pm, criminal trespass, 70 block of West 3rd Street.
5:47 pm, 20 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic harassment, 478 block of North Birch Street.
• 9:07 pm, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct and attempted assault on a police officer, 240 block of Highway 42.
10:29 pm, criminal trespass, 760 block of East 2nd Street.
Reedsport
• 5:12 am, suspicious activity, area of Sunrise Shop N Save.
• 9:20 am, suspicious activity, area of Umpqua Mobile Home Village.
9:45 am, suspicious activity, 141 block of Elm Avenue.
10:52 am, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
2:33 pm, animal problem, area of Reedsport K9 Shelter.
• 10:15 pm, suspicious activity, area of Reedsport Community Charter School.
Friday 11/8
North Bend
• 5:27 am, alarm, 2323
block of Pacific Avenue.
11:03 am, hit and run, 1067 block of Newmark Street.
11:14 am, 45 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on eluding, reckless driving, reckless endangering and hot and run, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 11:23 am, hit and run, area of Newmark and Highway 101.
• 11:56 am, criminal trespass, 2005 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 12:13 pm, dispute, 1971 block of Union Avenue.
1:09 pm, theft, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
2:24 pm, 58 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, 768 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:56 pm, shots fired, 2194 block of Garfield Street.
6:00 pm, criminal trespass, 1921 block of Virginia Avenue.
7:37 pm, assault, 768 block of Virginia Avenue.
9:10 pm, criminal trespass, 835 block of California Avenue.
• 11:11 pm, suspicious subject, area of Newmark and Highway 101. Coos Bay Coquille
• 12:10 pm, theft, 54 block of West Highway 42. 1:27 pm, harassment, 588 block of East 11th Street.
5:01 pm, bomb threat, 250 block of North Baxter Street.
7:03 pm, fraud, 1138 block of North Dean Street.
• 9:44 pm, suspicious subject, 625 block of east 10th Street.
Reedsport
7:13 am, disorderly conduct, area of Mile Post 1 and State Highway 38. 10:55 am, stalking, area of Dollar General.
• 12:39 pm, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
• 1:27 pm, animal problem, 756 block of Ranch Road.
2:15 pm, fire, area of Oregon Coast RV Resort.
• 2:32 pm, fire, 885 block of Vista Court.
• 2:51 pm, animal problem, area of Foursquare Church.
4:46 pm, animal problem, 970 block of Rowe Street.
Saturday 11/9
North Bend
• 1:16 am, alarm, 2290 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:28 am, business alarm, 2323 block of Pacific Street.
7:16 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3733 block of Chester Street.
• 7:37 am, disorderly conduct, 1991 block of Sherman Avenue.
1:14 pm, assault, 1380 block of Sherman Avenue.
1:57 pm, criminal trespass, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:22 pm, suspicious subject, area of Broadway and 16th.
4:22 pm, found dogs, 2128 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 6:09 pm, business alarm, 2665 block of Tremont Street.
6:46 pm, suspicious subject, 2690 block of Broadway Avenue.
Coos Bay
12:24 am, 22 year old male cited on DUII, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
12:44 am, dispute, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:53 am, 28 year old cited on DUII, area of North 6th and Koos Bay Boulevard.
1:11 am, dispute, 148 block of North 9th Street.
• 1:40 am, 28 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 2 counts of criminal driving while suspended or revoked, reckless driving and disorderly conduct, 772 block of South Broadway Street.
2:25 am, theft, 150 block of North 9th Street.
• 11:54 am, lost animal, 1080 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 12:32 pm, violation of restraining order, 2180 block of Southwest Boulevard.
1:46 pm, 33 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
2:20 pm, runaway juvenile, 135 block of South Wall Street.
• 4:08 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
4:48 pm, dispute, 962 block of South 10th Street.
4:57 pm, disorderly conduct, area near Mini Pet Mart.
• 6:23 pm, theft, 312 block of South 10th Street.
• 10:24 pm, suspicious subject, 763 block of South Broadway Street. Coquille
• 7:52 pm, shots fired, area of 2nd and Baxter. 10:54 am, criminal trespass, 47 block of South Cedar Street.
1:00 pm, criminal trespass, 16 block of East 1st Street.
• 5:48 pm, shots fired, area of North Elliot Street.
Reedsport
• 12:12 am, animal problem, 1757 block of Greenwood Avenue.
• 7:46 pm, trespassing and theft, area of &-Eleven.
8:12 am, animal problem, 1166 block of Juniper Avenue. 9:58 pm, animal problem, area of Mile Post 1 and Highway 38.
• 12:42 pm, accident, area of Highway 101 and Gardiner.
• 1:26 pm, trespassing, area of Forest Village Apartments.
3:50 pm, fire, 3500 block of Loon Lake Road.
4:01 pm, fire, 250 block of Ranch Road.
• 4:01 pm, fire, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.
Sunday 11/10
North Bend Coos Bay
Coquille
2:45 am, shots fired, area of 5th Street and Elliot Street.
9:58 am, criminal trespass, 285 block of North Baxter Street.
• 5:39 pm, criminal trespass, 225 block of North Adams Street.
• 8:12 pm, criminal trespass, 940 block of East 5th Street.
8:26 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 5th Street and Elliot Street. 9:20 pm, harassment, 510 block of North Collier Street.
• 10:36 pm, animal injured, area of South Cedar and Highway 42. Reedsport
7:54 am, trespassing, area of Umpqua Mobile Home Village.
• 7:59 am, trespassing, area of Safeway. 8:34 am, trespassing, area of McDonald’s. 2:13 pm, trespassing, area of Coho RV Park and Marina.
• 3:11 pm, theft, 1189 block of Ivy Avenue. 5:38 pm, theft, 293 block of South 18th Street.
Marine heat waves trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod
By MICHELLE KLAMPE Guest Article
Marine heat waves appear to trigger earlier reproduction, high mortality in early life stages and fewer surviving juvenile Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska, a new study from Oregon State University shows.
These changes in the hatch cycle and early growth patterns persisted in years following the marine heat waves, which could have implications for the future of Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod, an economically and culturally significant species, said Jessica Miller of OSU’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport and the study’s senior author.
“We found that the fish were hatching two to three weeks earlier. To see that dramatic of a shift in hatch dates of a species due to a one- or two-year event is pretty remarkable,” Miller
said. “That those changes continue to persist suggests that marine heat waves might be having long-lasting impacts that also influence the likely trajectory of the species under climate change.”
The findings, which were just published in the journal Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene, could also have implications for future management of the fishery. Pacific cod, perhaps best known as the key ingredient in fish and chips, is the second largest commercial groundfish fishery off the coast of Alaska. The 2022 commercial harvest totaled 403 million pounds and was valued at $225 million, according to NOAA Fisheries. The Gulf of Alaska stock is one of four Pacific cod stocks. It has a long history in Alaskan culture and is important to Indigenous communities in the region.
From 2014 to 2016 and in 2019, marine heat waves, which are periods
of unusually high ocean temperatures, led to a steep decline in the abundance of adult Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod. As a result, the fishery was closed in 2020, and a federal disaster was declared in 2022.
To better understand how these heat waves impacted the Gulf of Alaska population of Pacific cod, the researchers studied otoliths, or ear stones, from young Pacific cod. The tiny bony structures begin to grow during the embryonic stage of development and chronicle a fish’s life in a manner similar to rings on trees.
Most fish die at the larval stage. The events of the first year of the animal’s life impact their survival and ability to reproduce.
Understanding how marine heat waves impact the fish’s early growth cycle provides critical information to researchers and to fisheries managers, Miller said.
“The stones are a common tool in fish ecology.
They are a time capsule that can be very useful for tracking what the fish ate and how fast they grew across time,” said Miller, a professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
The researchers found that Pacific cod were hatching earlier during and after the 2014-2016 marine heat wave began, and those earlier hatches continued even when ocean temperatures cooled in 2017 and 2018.
“Fish responded to temperature differently during and after the marine heat waves,” said Zoe Almeida, who worked on the research as a post-doctoral scholar at Oregon State and is now at Cornell University.
“Warmer temperatures only partially explained the earlier hatch dates in 2017 and 2018, and faster growth was not always associated with warmer temperatures as we often assume.”
Overall, fewer juveniles survived the first year of life during marine heat waves.
“These are some complex, unexpected consequences we’re seeing and will continue to see in the future as the climate changes,” Miller said. “It’s not just straightforward changes in growth, with the young fish growing faster because the ocean is warmer, as predicted by several models.
The shifts in hatch timing influenced their body size as much, if not more, than the moderately faster growth, which can affect Pacific cod’s ability to survive past the first year. There can be future impacts to reproduction timelines as well.”
The findings suggest that fisheries managers may want to continue to monitor marine heat wave events and take a more conservative approach during subsequent years, when fish stocks are likely to be reduced, Miller said. Monitoring programs in
the future may also have to be redesigned, in terms of their timing or types of nets used, to account for changes in spawn timing and body size. The researchers are also working on three other projects to further explore the impact of marine heat waves on Pacific cod, including characteristics of fish who survived the first year after a marine heat wave and cascading effects of growth pattern changes as the fish get older. The research was supported by the North Pacific Research Board, which was established to support marine research relating to the fisheries and marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean, the Bering Sea and the Arctic Ocean. Additional co-authors are Hillary Thalmann of Oregon State and Benjamin Laurel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center.
Devereux Center earns extension after substantive changes
By NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
Coos Bay City Council moved to extend the Devereux Center’s 30-day code enforcement period, in which they were required to prove substantial updates to bring the facility up to code or potentially see a revocation of their business license.
On August 14th, 2024, City Council sent a letter establishing that if the Devereux did not come into compliance in the next 30 days, they could see their business license revoked. The City cited community impacts like garbage, and the presence of clients on Devereux ground outside of business hours as reasoning for the ultimatum, in addition to complaints about the center’s public perception.
To say that the surrounding community has mixed opinions about the Nancy Devereux Center would only be half the truth. The homelessness services center, which provides meals, mail service, and general advocacy and support, has seen waves of criticism and personal attacks against employees from concerned community members.
On September 17th, following the initial 30-day period, City Council determined that they would continue with the license revocation, a process that takes another 30-days to complete, should they continue to fall short of expectations.
The Devereux’s Board of Directors, who found the descriptions of the center inaccurate, were not exactly able to argue. The City had set the course and they were presented with the choice of comply, or see dozens of unhoused within our community stripped of essential services.
Those services will be suspended for two weeks beginning October 23, 2024, to address the City’s grievances. Those projects include fence installation, an increase to site security, and an examination of practices and processes.
“This temporary suspension
allows staff to focus on the physical location of the building, meaning projects, maintenance, cleaning, etc. It also allowed the Board of Directors to conduct necessary reviews, analysis, and planning,” said Amanda McCarthy, Treasurer and Secretary of the Devereux Board of Director, to City Council.
Other measures the Devereux Board is taking include expansion and diversification of the Board itself, including greater outreach to community members to attend meetings and have their concerns heard.
The Board is already relatively new to their positions, with over
half of them just starting their service this year, with the idea of bringing in more stakeholders.
In the period since the last Council discussion, Tara Johnson, long-time director of the Devereux, has relinquished her position. In the interim, a committee of board members have taken over directorial duties at the Center.
Another push from the Devereux has been decentralizing their services and pointing clients toward other service centers throughout the area. Moving forward, food service will not be provided at the Devereux and instead will
be dispersed to other community partners, which has so far been a success.
“We have gotten very positive feedback from those community organizations, and this was just a pilot, to see how we could do this. And we have had an offer for possible more organizations that will step up and provide services,” said Dr. Timothy Lynch, Director of Public Health for Coos County.
“There are four new board members, that I’m aware of, within the last 6 months in fact… I think that they’ve stepped forward to really make a change. And these are
volunteer positions, I really admire working with them lately. They’ve listened to us, and tried to address our concerns. They know they have a long way to go,” said Mayor Joe Bennetti about the Devereux Board of Directors. In response to this clear trend in a positive direction, the City Council agreed unanimously to extend the revocation period for another 30-days. All credit goes to the new look Board of Directors and passionate volunteers at the Devereux Center, for making huge strides towards addressing the City and community’s concerns.
Gray whales feeding along the Pacific Northwest coast are smaller than their counterparts who travel farther to forage
By MICHELLE KLAMPE Guest Article
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding off the coast of Oregon are shorter than their counterparts who travel north to the Arctic for food, new research from Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute shows.
Both males and female gray whales in the subgroup known as the Pacific Coast Feeding Group are smaller than those in the larger group of Eastern North Pacific whales. The females average 3 feet (about 1 meter) shorter and males average 1.5 feet (half a meter) shorter, said the study’s lead author, K.C. Bierlich, a postdoctoral scholar in the institute’s Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Laboratory.
“That is a significant difference in size. We also found that the Pacific Coast Feeding Group whales had slightly smaller skulls and flukes,” he said. “It’s a surprising finding – we have not thought about these whales being different
in this way before.”
The findings, published today in the journal Biology Letters, raise new questions about the health, behavior and management of the Pacific Coast Feeding Group, said study coauthor Leigh Torres, an associate professor at Oregon State who leads the GEMM Lab.
Most of the roughly 16,000 gray whales in the Eastern North Pacific population cruise past Oregon’s coast as they migrate south between October and December to their winter breeding grounds in Mexico and again in March as they return to feeding grounds in the Bering and Chukchi seas between Alaska and Russia, where they spend the summer.
But whales in the Pacific Coast Feeding Group, which number 212, spend their summer months feeding in coastal waters of Oregon, as well as northern California, Washington and southern Canada.
Since 2015, Torres and her research team have been studying the health
and habits of the Pacific Coast Feeding Group, also known as Oregon’s “summer resident” gray whales, because of their unique ecology and elevated exposure to human activities in some locations, including boat traffic, noise and pollution.
The work includes using photographs to identify individuals, nets to capture fecal samples and drones to capture aerial images for measuring the body size of individual whales. These methods provide researchers with a lot of information about the whales’ health and environment in a noninvasive manner.
“What is really unique about our data on the Pacific Coast Feeding Group is that we know these whales really well,” Bierlich said. “We see the same whales every year and can identify individuals based on unique markings, use sighting history from photo identification to estimate their age, collect fecal samples to determine their sex and use drone imagery to measure their
length, skull and fluke size.”
“A big question our research group has been debating for a while is why these whales come here instead of going farther north like the larger group,” he said.
Bierlich, whose research interests include using non-invasive tools such as drones to study whale health and behavior, saw an opportunity to compare the Pacific Coast Feeding Group and the Eastern North Pacific whales. He used a combination of historic whaling records, data from stranded animals, observations from airplanes and information collected through modern noninvasive techniques including drones and began to see differences between the two groups.
“When we look at the growth curves for the two populations, we see that they grow at the same rate, but reach different final lengths,” he said.
“That raises some interesting questions: Is this size difference normal for this group of
whales and they are a healthy population, but just differently shaped? Or is this difference a sign that they are stressed, unhealthy or not getting enough to eat?
Reduced size and length are common adaptations for animals when resources are limited, Bierlich noted, but the difference also could be attributed to an adaptation to the conditions of the region.
“These whales live in a very shallow environment, feeding in the kelp forest near shore, so the differences could be a reflection of their environment,” he said.
“Their smaller body size and shorter skulls and flukes could potentially help them feed more effectively in this habitat compared to the deeper waters where the Eastern North Pacific whales feed.”
The findings may also have implications for future population management.
“Being smaller means these gray whales may have less energetic storage available to support reproduction or response to
disturbance and injuries,” Torres said. “More research is needed to understand what may be driving the size differences between the two populations.”
In the United States, the Pacific Coast Feeding Group is managed as part of the larger Eastern North Pacific Group. The differences in size could raise questions about whether the Pacific Coast whales should be managed separately.
“With only 212 Pacific Coast Feeding Group whales, these whales might require different management strategies compared to the 16,000 whales in the Eastern North Pacific,” Bierlich said.
Additional coauthors include Oregon State’s Ally Kane, Lisa Hildebrand, Clara Bird, Alejandro Fernández Ajó, Josh Stewart, Ines Hildebrand and James Sumich and Duke University’s Joshua Hewitt. The Marine Mammal Institute is part of Oregon State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and is based at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
