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A conversation with Val Hoyle, the South Coast’s congresswoman

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

News Editor

After another successful campaign for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, Representative Val Hoyle will be looking to continue her work for the area. We caught up with her about her priorities, the impact of the new administration, and the Port of Coos Bay expansion.

Q – What does it mean to have the South Coast’s support regardless of party afﬁliation?

Why do you think you’ve maintained support in a red area?

Hoyle – “Well, other than having my children, being able to represent this district in Congress is my greatest honor. I didn’t come from a place where I was likely to be in Congress, and I feel a real responsibility and afﬁnity for the South Coast as we ﬁght to make sure that the South Coast can be that economic engine again. Where our kids can have

opportunity at home, and not have to leave to ﬁnd their way out in the world.

“I spend a fair amount of time on the south coast, and ultimately, I think that it’s the most beautiful place on Earth. I know that sounds very schmaltzy but it’s how I feel.”

Q – For the start of your term, what bills or house resolutions are you prioritizing, and what should South Coasters be paying attention to?

Hoyle – “The ﬁrst thing I want to do is make sure that we use the rest of this session (this would the 118th session of congress). That ends January 3rd, when we get sworn in to the next session of congress (the 119th).

“And there’s still a lot to do.

One is to make sure the Fix Our Forests Act, that was passed through the House to address wildfire prevention and wildfire fighting, comes back over before the end of the year with a permanent increase in wildland firefighting pay. That’s critical.

Also, with funding for some of the things that we need to do to make sure there’s less things to burn in our forests. That may be coming back with a lands package, which would be great because there’s potential for getting the mining withdrawal for the Smith River down in Curry County. That would be really important.

“We also have a number of community projects that we would like funded. Infrastructure projects, things that are really important. Whether it’s a wildland firefighter training center or just helping out our commercial fishing industry.

“Basically, I’m going to continue to focus on what I have focused on in the 119th [session]. Wildﬁre funding and prevention, support for our coastal regions, whether that’s commercial ﬁshing, whether that’s infrastructure. Then, making sure that we protect workers and stand up for the

More than the Munchies: Green Lion Dispensary hosts its second Turkey Giveaway

BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor

For the second year running, Green Lion Dispensary on Virginia Avenue, in North Bend, gave away free turkeys for locals

in need. The small Oregon chain has 4 locations and does its best to serve as a community partner, as much as a business. This year, the folks at Green Lion increased supply, after quickly running out during last

year’s event. Giving out dozens of frozen birds eases the burden of Thanksgiving groceries for many North Bend locals and enables those who may not be able to afford a traditional Thanksgiving to provide some

normalcy for their families.

“Last year we only did 100, and we had to turn people away. So, this year we wanted to come back a little bit stronger, a little bit bigger, and we did 150 turkeys. Deﬁnitely bigger, bigger

need,” said Mandi Humphrey, manager at the North Bend location.

Development of 400 housing units approved by Coos Bay City Council

BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor

Over a project thought to be stalled indeﬁnitely, the Coos Bay City Council held discussions for a 400-unit housing development

ﬁrst proposed back in 2021. With Red Moon Developers attached to the project, the city had begun the land use permitting process and entered into a cost sharing agreement for improving important infrastructure near the development. Those plans fell-through, but as of recently a new developer is in the picture and looking to continue the project. Timber Cove LLC have picked up where the previous developers left off, and the project has been revived, with the Council

voting unanimously to re-enter a developer agreement with Timber Cove for the development of homes off Lindy Lane and Ocean Boulevard.

Timber Cove have stated intentions to keep the homes priced to sell, which the city describes as being ‘extremely difﬁcult’ given the estimated $10 million cost for updating the infrastructure. The new development would need an additional pump station and force main to provide utilities. Those two infrastructural improvements alone are estimated to cost $4.7 million.

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Technology has eliminated many jobs over the years. Buggy whip makers have been out of business since William McKinley was in the White House. The iceman hasn’t made home deliveries in nearly as long. And there’s not as many calls these days for switchboard operators as there once was.

Oh, and knocker-uppers have vanished from British streets as well.

Wait, what?

This story is a reminder of the fundamental truth in George Bernard Shaw’s quip: “England and America are two countries separated by the same language.”

In Brit Speak, to “knock someone up” is slang for waking them up. The name derives from knocking on a bedroom door to rouse a sleeper.

On this side of the pond … well, let’s say “knocking someone up” involves something completely different and leave

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Britain’s Lost Knocker-Uppers

it at that.

Getting back to our British cousins, there’s more involved than just a simple phrase. From the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century to World War II, people in the United Kingdom were paid to be “knocker uppers.”

As large factories and business offices began appearing, people suddenly had to show up for work by a specific time, often early in the morning. That could have been difficult for sound sleepers long before alarm clocks in that era. (And when they were invented, many early models were unreliable.) Being late too many times carried the genuine possibility of losing a much-needed job. What to do?

Enter the knocker-uppers.

For a few pennies a week, they would come around to homes and make sure working-class people were awake. They did so by using a variety of methods.

Most common was using a long, thin pole, similar to a fishing rod. They would lift it up and rap on a bedroom window until the party inside got out of bed. Sometimes, rattles were used. Some enterprising people even used peashooters to hit the glass windows and awaken their clients.

They were especially popular in industrial cities like Manchester but were also commonly found in most metro areas. So, just who were the knocker-uppers?

Poor retirees, mostly. Older men and women looking for extra money to help them scrape by. Moms-to-be, frequently

construction going smoothly.

in 2016, communities across the state have been working on the housing issue and the crisis we’re having with availability… The price point of the homes has been a topic of discussion around the community, but we have to remember that when people are renting or staying in starter homes, those aren’t available for those at different income levels, so by having housing on the market it helps alleviates some of the issues,” said Councilor Stephanie Kilmer.

To ease the burden of cost, the city is working on multiple funding opportunities through grants, loans, and government appropriations at both the federal and state level. One such grant is being pursued with the help of CCD Business Development. The EPA grant in question would provide $4 million in funding for the aforementioned water and sewage infrastructure.

“While we feel fairly confident in this application, given the scope of the project and the elements added for a limited number of low-income/ affordable housing units, the EPA grant process is extremely competitive,” wrote City Manager Nichole Rutherford in her staff report on the project.

The timeline for the pump station is crucial, and the city hopes to have all design and drafting done by June, 2025. Construction of the pump station could take upwards of over a year, so the intention is to align the construction of the houses and pump station, in order to keep the project moving forward at a steady pace. With the plan to put up 30-40 homes a year, a low-interest rate loan may be needed to keep funding and

“As you know, we are suffering with housing and it’s causing all kinds of issues in our community. From lowincome housing, all the way up to providing workforce housing and jobs in our area. With a 1% vacancy factor, we’re struggling to try to get development… I think it’s important for us to step forward, to take this pump station and pay for it. I believe that it is our obligation,” said Mayor Joe Benetti.

To that end, the Council also voted to enter a professional services agreement with The Dyer Partnership to finalize a design for the needed pump station. The partnership has been partially funded through the 2025 budget to the tune of $225,000. The City’s budget audit saw over $1 million carryover from the 2024 budget.

The Council proposed that an extra $177,385 be appropriated from that carryover to complete the design contract for the necessary infrastructure.

Mayor Benetti stressed the importance of maintaining the timeline. At least 50% of the design work would need to be completed by March of 2025 for the proper parts to be ordered in time to keep up with construction. Benetti, echoing Timber Cove’s Greg Drobot, emphasized that if the pump station isn’t built in time, they can’t sell the homes.

“Mayor Benetti, I think what you’re saying is, because we need parts and parts take up to year, trying to get this done sooner versus later is going to be critical to the success of this housing project. Is that correct?” asked Council President Lucinda DiNovo.

“Absolutely, and as you heard Greg say, he can’t sell a home until this pump station is done. So, time is of the essence in many ways, and the crux of it is the design of this pump station,” clarified Benetti.

not allowed to work during pregnancy, did it to help replace their lost wages. Sometimes, police officers walking the beat would supplement their meager income by performing the service. Children were occasionally employed, though not often due to their fondness for oversleeping.

In England’s coal country, miners sometimes hung slate boards on the outer walls of their houses and wrote the times they were to be awakened. They eventually gained the nicknames “knockyup boards” or “wakeup slates.”

And the practice wasn’t limited to England. Although the custom didn’t catch on in this country, knocker-uppers were also used in Ireland and the Netherlands. Nowhere was the practice as widespread as it was in Britain’s working-class neighborhoods.

All good things must eventually end, and so it was for the knockeruppers. Alarm clocks became both more affordable and dependable after World War II. Most knocker-uppers stopped making their rounds in the 1950s, with a few isolated pockets carrying on into the 1970s.

A woman named Molly Moore claimed to be the last practitioner of the trade, as was her mother before her. Both women favored the peashooter approach to ensuring their clients greeted the new day.

It’s a quaintly picturesque image today: An old man or woman wandering down a street in the morning’s first light, reaching

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up and gently tapping on a window, then moving on down the block and repeating the process until finally, with the sun inching higher overhead, a whistle blows, and the workday begins anew once more.

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Oregon’s Commercial Dungeness crab season delayed

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

Commercial Dungeness crabbers in Coos Bay, Brookings, and along the entire Oregon Coast are idle due to a delay in the opening season.

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).

Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas and have elevated domoic acid in crab viscera (guts) in two areas on the south

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a highquality product and crabs are not wasted.

The commercial bay crab ﬁshery. currently open from Cape Blanco to the Washington border, closes at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 in conjunction with the delayed ocean commercial season. The commercial bay crab season runs through Dec. 31 but will only

reopen in December if the ocean commercial season does so.

More Testing

The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks.

Results help determine if the season opens Dec. 16 or is further delayed or split into areas with different opening dates. ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the commercial Dungeness crab industry.

Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made.

History Numbers

During the 2023-24 season, the commercial Dungeness crab season was delayed and opened in stages due to low meat yield.

Commercial ﬁshermen landed 24.7 million pounds of crab at an ex-vessel value of $93.6 million. A history of Oregon’s commercial crab landings is available online. The recreational ocean

Port, how would you assess the progress of that project after those two huge funding packages?

Dungeness crab season is slated to reopen Dec. 1 as scheduled in areas with no elevated biotoxins. Recreational crab harvesting in bays, estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers, and jetties is currently open from Cape Blanco to the Washington border. The ODFW ofﬁcials said recreational crabbers should

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values that Oregonians believe in.”

Q –

To the opposite side of that coin if I may, how do you think that the oncoming administration will affect those big Oregonian issues? Things like conservation?

Hoyle – “The funding packages are speciﬁcally for the planning, environmental, and permitting processes. Helping the port move forward with those things, with community outreach, and making sure we have really good processes for permitting and that we’re following the environmental protection laws.

construction jobs, all told. Not all of them will be there at once, but North Point has committed to build workforce housing, and that workforce housing will be able to be used afterwards for permanent housing.

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Hoyle – “The new administration has made it very clear that they want to move away from investment in green energy and the push away from fossil fuels. We are on the forefront, right on the frontlines of the effects of climate change. With our hotter and drier conditions, with conditions in the ocean, it really shouldn’t be a partisan issue to think about protecting our environment and sustainability, especially if we do it in a way that balances jobs and the environment. These should not be mutually exclusive.

“Senator Merkley is over in Asia right now, along with people from PCIP, talking to shippers there and letting them know, and talking about the opportunity we have for shippers to come here. This is a really good option for another port on the West Coast so the interest is strong. And since we secured the federal investment, that has spurred private sector interest in the port.

“It’s a critical piece. When I started working with North Point, the ﬁrst thing I brought up was that this project cannot move forward without having adequate housing. So they committed to building it, and that’s the beauty of a public private partnership. I don’t believe that its government’s role to do everything. I think we make initial investments in infrastructure, that’s a good use of taxpayer dollars, and what that does is brings in private investment.

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“And the Port of Coos Bay project is a clear example of that. What we’ll be doing with the expansion is make sure the Port gets back to its former days, when it was one of the busiest, most-critical ports in the entire world. And we’ll be moving those containers by rail out to the Midwest, allowing our farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers to be able to have access to markets in the East and in Asia.

“That will still be, I believe, a priority for the incoming administration, because we’ve been very careful to have bipartisan support for the Port of Coos Bay project. Again, it’s not democratic or republican to want to strengthen our supply chain, and we’ve got strong bipartisan support for that project…

“Look, this is going to be a very different direction from the Biden administration. My greatest concern right now, especially for Oregon and the South Coast, is the Trump administration saying they are going to put blanket tariffs on Mexico, on Canada, and on China.

“My background is international trade, and tariffs are something that should be used with surgical precision to make sure that you have an outcome that you’re looking for. With a blanket 10% tariff on [these countries] it affects the goods that we import. And also, for our manufacturers, parts for the things that we manufacture. I’ve talked to a lot of manufacturers, businesses here in the United States and they are very concerned.

“Oregon is a very tradedependent state, it’s one of the most trade-dependent in the country, so it could affect our economy quite badly.”

“So, these two grants were absolutely signiﬁcant because without that initial federal investment: One, we wouldn’t really be moving forward with the permitting process in the same way. And two, it’s a big signal to bringing in private investment. I’m really excited about the potential for the project.”

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“We were really clear [with North Point], that for you to be successful, we have to have more housing. And that’s something we need to deal with at the state level. There isn’t a place in this state that doesn’t have a housing issue... People really need more housing stock.”

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Q – Do you have a closing message to the people of the South Coast?

Ending: Mid April

Q – I think a lot of the community is too, but the major concern circulating is about housing. How are we going to bring in so many workers, and how are we going to house them? I know a big part of your work has been on workers housing in the area. Would you give us your perspective on that?

Hoyle –

“As you know, on the coast, we have half a percent vacancy rate, so there isn’t enough housing for people right now, just for the jobs that we have. North Point, the private company that will be building the terminal, put forward in their grant proposal and what they have committed to do is build enough housing for the construction workforce.

“We expect there to

Hoyle – “Just that our ofﬁce is there, we have a regional representative that works to get out in and amongst the community. Our message is that: I was elected to represent the entire district, not just the blue sections because I’m a democrat, not just the urban areas. It’s the rural communities and the more conservative communities.

“What we can do is help people if they have an issue with a federal agency. So the IRS, VA, Social Security beneﬁts, contact us and we can help with that. If you need a passport. Any kind of federal agency people are having issues with, they can come to our ofﬁce, and we have a number of people that do constituent work.

“We were elected to serve the people of this district and we’re going to work really hard over the next year to do that as best as possible.”

Hoyle

SPORTS Cruisers capture state title in football

For the first time since 1998, Powers is state football champions.

The Cruisers won the Class 1A six-player title on Saturday, coming back from an early 13-0 deficit to beat Harper Charter 32-13 at Caldera High School in Bend. It was the first title for the Cruisers since they won three straight eight-player titles from 1996-98. Harper Charter came into the game as the No. 2 seed following a season that saw the Hornets win their first 10 games scoring at least 45 points every time and holding eight of their 10 foes to one touchdown or less.

Harper Charter got interceptions on the first two Powers series by Richard Joyce, and converted both chances into touchdowns, one on a pass from Joyce to Cope Cristensen and the second on a run by Madoxx Martinez.

But that was all the scoring the Hornets could manage against the stingy Powers defense, and the Cruisers controlled the clock with a bruising run game.

Powers pulled even 13-all at halftime when Rene Sears scored on a 2-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down play and

also had the conversion run just seconds before the end of the second quarter.

Powers got the ball first in the third quarter and again got a touchdown on a fourth-down play by Sears and another conversion run for a 20-13 advantage.

Harper appeared to be driving for the tying score, but fumbled deep in Powers territory and the Cruisers recovered. A long drive ended with a touchdown by Jayce Shorb early in the fourth quarter. The

conversion attempt resulted in a third interception on the day by Joyce, but that was about the last big highlight for Harper Charter.

Powers recovered a loose ball on the ensuing kickoff and again scored, this time another touchdown by Shorb after he earlier converted a third-and-14 with a long run.

The Cruisers got one final stop on the last drive by Harper Charter and ran out the clock.

The title was sweet for a Powers group of seniors that

lost to the eventual champions in the playoffs each of the past three seasons after going unbeaten in the regular season.

Sears, Shorb, Talon Blanton, Braden Bushnell, Patrick Mahmoud and Henry Fandel all were on all of those squads for the Cruisers, who have eight players on the squad younger than seniors.

Harper Charter, meanwhile, is loaded with juniors and should be a power again next fall. The Hornets have just one senior, but nine juniors.

Buskeruds compete in world judo championships

North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud competed recently in the International Judo Federation World Championships, held in Las Vegas.

The twins, who study at Shipyard Judo, had qualified for the world championships by winning gold medals in three different events at the USA Judo Senior Nationals championships in California. They also were overall champions in the U23 division and were invited to both the world championships and the Pan American Championships.

Rather than travel to Colombia for the Pan Ams, the twins decided to focus on preparing for the world event.

Along with coach Rob Schab, the Buskeruds attended the United States Judo Federation Kata Conference in San Diego, which included athletes and coaches from around the country.

The clinicians for the conference were Germans Wolfgang Dax-Romswinkle and Ulla Loosen, who have won numerous European and world championships. They agreed to help the Buskeruds prepare for the world championships and the pair also got input from other coaches from around the country,

Schab said.

In Las Vegas, they were among 12 teams competing in the U23 age group in the Ju no Kata (forms of gentleness) Division, and the only representatives from the United States. They came up short of the finals, placing eighth.

A team from Japan won the gold medal, followed by a team from Italy and another from Vietnam on the medal podium. The Buskeruds scored higher than a second Japanese team, as well as Spain, Slovenia and Poland.

“It was a great experience and we can’t wait to start working again for worlds next year,” Haley said.

“Nothing can top the high of being in the competition hall,” said Brynn. “It was full of multiple countries, old friends, new friends and the anticipation to show off what we have been all working so hard on.

“I can’t wait to represent the U.S. again.”

The North Bend High School graduates are currently freshmen at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

Schab said the performed exceptionally well in their first competition on the world stage.

“Brynn and Haley did a great job preparing for the

worlds,” he said. “It was an eye-opener to see the level of competition at the world level. WE have already met to recalibrate for the 2025 season and are looking forward to qualifying for next year’s

worlds in Sarajevo, and Pan Ams in the United States.”

For more information on judo classes on the South Coast, contact Shipyard Judo at www.shipyardjudo.com

Marist Catholic avenges title game loss to Henley

Marist Catholic reversed the result of last year’s Class 4A championship game and beat Henley 30-6 for the state title on Saturday at Medford.

The Spartans got three touchdown passes from Nick Hudson — one each to Christian Guerrero (43 yards), Aaron Bidwell (59) and CJ Giustina (5). Guerrero also kicked a field goal to give Marist Catholic an early lead. Hudson completed 15 of 27 passes in all for 256 yards. Conner Harvey, meanwhile, ran for 177 yards and a score.

Henley got its lone score on a pass from Joe Janey to Mark Carpenter.

CLASS 3A: Burns completed an impressive run to the title by beating rival Vale 42-16 in the championship game at Summit High School in Bend. The Hilanders had been seeded 11th and needed road wins at Cottage Grove and Santiam Christian and a win over Banks to reach the title game against the No. 4 seed Vale.

Jack Wright passed for 340 yards and two touchdowns for Burns, including a 77-yarder to Coltin Miller and a 72-yarder to Canon Winn. Wright also ran for four scores in the win.

Kase Shaffeld ran for 206 yards and scored both touchdowns for Vale, which beat Burns to win their league title earli-

er in the season.

CLASS 2A: St. Paul beat Oakland 28-20 to win a title in its first year since moving up to the nine-player level.

Clay Smith had the winning touchdown with 6:07 to go in the game after Oakland had tied it in the third quarter.

Grady Wolf had two touchdown passes to Diego Medina and a touchdown run for the Buckaroos.

Gabe Williamson had two touchdown runs for the Oakers, who also got a long touchdown pass from Ryan Fullerton to Andrew McCurdy.

Oakland eliminated Myrtle Point in the quarterfinals after also winning the Sunset Conference title over the Bobcats.

CLASS 1A EIGHT-PLAYER:

Adrian bottled up North Douglas star Hunter Vaughn and ran past the Warriors 66-12 at Summit High School.

The Antelopes held Vaughn to just 19 yards rushing on 16 carries, though he did catch six passes for 111 yards and a score. Adrian, meanwhile, got 11 yards rushing and four TDs from Colten Bayes and 209 yards rushing and nine scores from Rance Jordan.

CLASS 6A: No. 2 West Linn opened a 24-0 lead

and held on for a 44-30 win over topranked Lake Oswego in the Open championship game Friday at Hillsboro.

Viggo Anderson rushed for 204 yards and two scores for West Linn. Quarterback Baird Gilroy passed for 181 yards and three touchdowns — all to Danny Wideman.

LaMarcus Bell had two rushing touchdowns for Lake Oswego.

In the bracket for the teams ranked 17 to 32, North Medford topped neighbor South Medford 31-13 Saturday in the stadium they share.

Traeger Healy had two touchdown passes and Cameron Nix had two scoring runs for the Black Tornados. Nix ran for 233 yards and Healy completed seven of his eight passes for 83 yards.

CLASS 5A: Wilsonville won its second straight title, beating Mountain View 56-35 on Friday at Hillsboro. The two schools also met for the title last year, with Wilsonville winning 29-23.

Mark Wiepert ran for 159 yards and four touchdowns for Wilsonville and also passed for 271 yards and three scores, two to Nick Crowley. Mason Chambers had three touchdown passes for Mountain View.

First basketball games are Wednesday

The winter sports season begins this week, with the area’s schools getting their first competition in basketball, wrestling and swimming.

Wednesday is the first day teams can have contests and North Bend’s boys and girls host Douglas in basketball that night, with Myrtle Point’s boys and girls home against South Umpqua and Powers at Mohawk. Bandon will host a jamboree with Camas Valley and Pacific on Wednesday, then the Tigers head to the Culver tournament the next three days, with games against Culver, Weston-McEwen and Joseph.

Coquille’s annual Winter Lakes Showcase is Friday and Saturday, with the boys and girls facing Elmira and Harrisburg. Myrtle Point plays Siuslaw on the first day of the event.

Marshfield’s boys and girls compete in the Crook County Invitational Thursday through Saturday. Powers is at Southwest Christian on Friday and Perrydale on Saturday and Pacific is home against Illinois Valley on Friday.

The swimming teams from Marshfield and North Bend are at the Cottage Grove Relays on Friday 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 Friday while Myrtle Point and Reedsport are at the Willie Wilkinson Memorial at Glide on Saturday.

Oregon’s Commercial Dungeness crab season delayed

Commercial Dungeness crabbrers along the entire Oregon Coast are idle due to a delay in the opening season.

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).

Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas and have elevated domoic acid in crab viscera (guts) in two areas on the south coast.

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.

The commercial bay crab fishery. currently open from Cape Blanco to the Washington border, closes at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 in conjunction with the delayed ocean commercial season. The commercial bay crab season runs through Dec. 31 but will only reopen in December if the ocean commercial season does so.

MORE TESTING

The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks.

Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made.

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Haley and Brynn Buskerud compete in the recent International Judo Federation World Championships in Las Vegas.

This is a joint Coquille Indian Tribe and Oregon Department of Human Services

On November 21st, Tribal, county, state and local partners gathered for an emergency preparedness exercise and demonstration. These partners worked together to set up components of an Evacuation Assembly Point (EAP). An EAP is a shortterm, designated location used after emergencies like the Cascadia earthquake and tsunami. It serves as a staging area where people can gather while emergency responders work to access impacted regions and facilitate evacuation.

The EAP equipment was purchased by the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management. The Coquille Indian Tribe has graciously agreed to store this equipment on their land. The supplies are housed in metal shipping containers and include food, water, tents, and medical supplies to support up to 100 people at the EAP for two

weeks.

“The Coquille Indian Tribe is excited to be able to take on this responsibility which highlights what is possible when two sovereign entities work together for the common good,” Chair Brenda Meade said. “This is a great example of the Coquille’s desire to be a leader in our community and to highlight the spirit of Potlatch, and it emphasizes the importance of these partnerships to ensure we are prepared to support our Tribal citizens and our neighboring residents in Southwest Oregon when the need arises.”

This is the third set of EAP equipment that OREM has deployed on the Oregon Coast. Additional EAP locations are situated at the Tillamook Municipal Airport and Newport Airport, both of which are pre-designated sites for transporting individuals out of immediate disaster

zones.

“Coastal communities are a priority for housing EAP equipment because data indicates they are most likely to be cut off from the rest of the state in the aftermath of a Cascadia earthquake,” said Ed Flick (he/him), Director of the Oregon Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM). “I’m grateful to the Coquille Indian Tribe for hosting this exercise and for their willingness to stage this EAP equipment for the Tribal members and their neighbors. As the lead state agency responsible for mass care and shelter in disaster situations, it’s essential for us to ensure local communities have fast access to critical supplies that can immediately support their needs in times of crisis.”

In addition to the EAP demonstration, several mass care demonstrations were conducted:

• United States Coast Guard demonstrated medical extraction and search and rescue operations.

• CERFP (Chemical, Biological,

Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Disaster Response Force) demonstrated mass care triage capabilities.

Scappoose Fire Department showcased the use of an unmanned aircraft system (also known as a drone).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No. 24PB09440 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Denton Vernon Watson, Deceased. The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Coos (Probate Department), in Case No. 24PB09440 has appointed Shane R. Watson (“Personal Representative”), as the personal representative of the estate of Denton Vernon Watson (“Estate”), Deceased. Within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, all persons having claims against the Estate shall present the claims to the Personal Representative at 7650 SW Beveland St., Ste. 250, Portland, Oregon 97223. Claims not so presented may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding TAKE NOTICE THAT additional information may be obtained from the records of the court, the Personal Representative or Lindsey George of MYATT & BELL, P.C., attorney for the Personal Representative, at 7650 SW Beveland St., Ste. 250, Portland, Oregon, 97223. Dated and first published on December 3, 2024. /s/ Lindsey George Lindsey George, OSB #222370 Attorney for Personal Representative 12/3/2024, World 404525 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT No 24PB10065 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL N. BODKIN, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that BENJAMIN J. BODKIN has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 444 N 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or their claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the above proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published on: December 3, 2024.

BENJAMIN J. BODKIN, Personal Representative Megan E. Kronsteiner, OSB No. 076190, Scarborough, McNeese, Oelke & Kilkenny, PC, Attorney for Personal Representative 444 N 4th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 982-5678 12/3/2024, World 404761

The Coquille Indian Housing Authority has prepared Annual Performance Reports for its programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the federal fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. The reports are available for review at www.coquilleiha. org, the Coos Bay Public Library (525 Anderson Street, Coos Bay, OR), and the North Bend Public Library (1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR). PUBLIC COMMENT IS INVITED and will be accepted through 12:00 p.m., December 18, 2024. Please address all requests and comments in writing to Anne Cook, Executive Director, Coquille Indian Housing Authority, 2678 Mexeye Loop, Coquille Tribal Lands, Coos Bay, OR 97420; fax (541) 888-8266; annecook@coquilleiha.org. 12/3/2024, World 404379

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS ONITY LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2024-HB2, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHIRLEY A. JANSSEN; THOMAS DALE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY; ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY; and ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Case No. 24CV51822 SUMMONS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHIRLEY A. JANSSEN and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you. If you fail to appear and defend, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR RELIEF SOUGHT Plaintiff, ONITY LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2024-HB2, made a loan on October 19, 2009, which was secured by a Deed of Trust recorded on October 23, 2009, giving Plaintiff interest in the real property located at 2141 N Lake Rd. Lakeside, OR 97449. The loan has defaulted and Plaintiff seeks to foreclose.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

1. For an Order granting judgment against Borrower in favor of Plaintiff and/or declaring the amount due from Borrower to Plaintiff.

2. Foreclosing Plaintiff’s Deed of Trust lien and ordering the sale of the Property described above by the county Sheriff in the manner prescribed by law pursuant to ORS 18.901 et seq., with proceeds of sale paid into court.

3. Granting any other further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. 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 must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s lawyer or, if the plaintiff does not have a lawyer, 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 contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

NOTICE TO ANY VETERAN OF THE ARMED FORCES

If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 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/AllServices-Statewide.aspx. DATED this 1st day of November 2024. /s/ Nathan Harpham Nathan Harpham, OSB #143338 650 NE Holladay St, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Telephone: (971) 270-1233 nate.harpham@mtglawfirm. com 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, & 12/24/2024, World 404694

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF PAUL STUART WALTON COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 24PB09898

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tim Smith has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul Stuart Walton, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the Personal Representative c/o Patrick M. Terry, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative named above. Dated and published on December 3, 2024 Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick M. Terry, OSB #025730 PO Box 630 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 756-2056 12/3/2024, World 404768

Auction Notice Storage Auction for Midway Storage, Coos Bay, OR. Auction at www. storagetresures.com, Ends December 16, 2024 @ 6 pm, Jones, Unit C-1 & C-49. Quarino, Unit D-30. $100.00 min deposit. 12/3 & 12/10/2024, World 404587

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case

No.: 24CV30948 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN

HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGO L NIX AKA

MARGO LYNN NIX AKA

MARGO NIX; UNKNOWN

HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RODNEY E NIX AKA

RODNEY EARL NIX AKA

RODNEY NIX; GENERAL CREDIT SERVICES, INC.; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (DE), INC.; FIRST PORTFOLIO VENTURES

I, LLC; WESTERN

MERCANTILE AGENCY

INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY AT 93718 E HOWARD AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY AT 63776 ELLEN ST, COOS BAY, OR 97420, Defendants.

To: The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Margo L Nix aka Margo Lynn Nix aka Margo Nix and The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Rodney E Nix aka Rodney Earl Nix aka Rodney Nix 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

Rules

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 2-1-1 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/countyservices.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 93718 E Howard Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Date of First Publication: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP _ John Thomas OSB No. 024691 _ Grace Chu OSB No. 220848 _ David Swartley OSB No. 232327 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 2013200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 gchu@mccarthyholthus. com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff

IDSPub #0225428 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, & 12/17/2024, World 404442

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

CASE No. 24PB05952 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of Katherine Laura Barnett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Jade Laura Gries has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such objections may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney of the personal representative.

Dated and first published: December 4, 2024

Jade Laura Gries

Personal Representative Manuel C. Hernandez, OSB #874123

Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411

541-347-2911

Fax: 541-347-3656

Email: Manuel@ visitbandon.com 12/3/2024, World 404745

EZ MINI STORE, 1293 Ocean Blvd NW, Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be selling the following Storage Units at Public Auction, December 10, 2024, at 10:00am for Non-Payment & Other Fees: Hannah Davis, Unit #56 11/26 & 12/3/2024, World 404201

amended to prohibit shore camping in Brookings

SALEM, Oregon—The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted proposed rule changes to add Brookings to the list of cities where overnight camping is prohibited along the ocean shore within the city limits. The proposed rule change was requested through a petition from residents living near Mill Beach in Brookings. Residents identified concerns over public health, risks to public safety and impacts on the marine ecosystem along the ocean shore as reasons for pro-

posing the closure of camping on the ocean shore within the city limits.

Public comment received by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) strongly favored adding restrictions to camping. Over 90% of the more than 90 comments received by the agency expressed support for the change.

Brookings will join the cities of Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City, Newport, Bandon and Gold Beach where camping is currently prohibited along the ocean shore with-

in the city limits. Camping is also prohibited on portions of the ocean shore in Clatsop and Tillamook counties, under different rules within OPRD’s division 30. The last time a new area was added to this list was in 2000 when sections of the Tillamook County area were included.

Signage and other materials will begin communicating changes to visitors as soon as December 1, 2024. Rangers will continue to focus on visitor education to reduce the impact to natural resources and gain rule compliance.

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 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of BERNICE I. MARCOTT, Deceased. Case No. 24PB10039 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 3rd day of December, 2024. Lynne Herscher Personal Representative 12/3/2024, World 404715

To solve the sudoku puzzle:

The numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Robert Joseph Frost Jr.

October 25, 1952 – October 31, 2024

Private services were held for Robert J. Frost Jr., 72, of Coos Bay.

Robert was born October 25, 1952 in La Port, Indiana to Amelia (Dominic) and Robert Joseph Frost Sr. He passed away October 31, 2024 at his home in Coos Bay from natural causes.

Robert grew up in Michigan City, Indiana. He joined the United States Army in March of 1972 and served in the 82nd Airborne Infantry until March of 1979.

Robert also lived in Colorado and Washington before settling in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he bought a commercial fishing boat.

On October 7, 1989, Robert married Terri Johnson in Coos Bay. Together, they raised two sons, Joseph and Christopher Frost. He was very proud of his children and family.

He worked at American Bridge in Reedsport, retiring in 2008, and later worked for CNB Security; guarding ships.

Robert loved camping, fishing and hunting and he also loved to cook; making many wonderful meals for his family.

He will be deeply missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Robert is survived by his wife, Terri Frost of Coos Bay; sons, Joseph and Christopher Frost of Coos Bay; sister

Maxine Yvone Sigloh

February 21, 1935 – October 28, 2024

Maxine Yvone Sigloh, 89, was born February 21, 1935 to Virgil and Bernice Johnson in Parma, Idaho. She went to be with Jesus October 28, 2024, in Long Creek, Oregon.

Maxine and her family moved between Parma, Idaho; Umatilla, Oregon; and Vale, Oregon throughout her growing up years. She attended school in Umatilla and Vale, then graduated from Ontario High School in 1953. After high school, Maxine entered Oregon State University where she earned a Bachelor of Home Economics and Education in 1957. Maxine joined a group of Campus Crusade for Christ while at OSU and was able to work for them during some college summers on Catalina Island in California to share her love of the Lord.

After completing her degree at Oregon State, Maxine found employment as a social worker for Columbia County in St. Helens where she was able to hone a strong connection to helping people. She then taught home economics at Wallowa High School and Silverton High School for a few years before meeting her husband, Bill.

Maxine and Bill were married in Salem, Oregon on February 8, 1964. They made their first home in Coquille, Oregon, then later moved to Coos Bay. Maxine spent many years being a wife and mother. She was a breast cancer survivor since the early 1970s. Once their children were grown, Maxine found a position with the WIC program in Coos County where she could continue her love of helping people.

Maxine was a beloved member of Greenacres Community Church for decades. Her first action during time of

April 2, 1932 – October 21, 2024

A family graveside service for Merritt

George Shaw, 92, of Coos Bay who died October 21, 2024 in Coos Bay was held Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens, 1525 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay with Pastor Dale Herring officiating.

He was born April 2, 1932 in Hillsdale, Michigan; the son of Arlo Eli and Fannie Mae (Ellis) Shaw. He went to school in Michigan until the eighth grade when he had to quit school to work on the family farm.

Merritt joined the US Army September 18, 1952 and was a private first class Korean War Veteran until his honorable discharge August 27, 1954. He married Beverly JoAnne (McKay) Shaw at age

and brother-in-law, Patricia and Mark Mochary of Richmond, Virginia.

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

Sirkka Liisa Purkey

October 31, 1953 – November 13, 2024

A memorial service for Sirkka Purkey will be held on January 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St, North Bend, 97459 with Rev. Michael Barnard officiating.

Sirkka Liisa Purkey was born on October 31, 1953 in Kauhajoki, Finland to Aarre and Kerttu (Saarinen) Viitanen as the youngest of their three daughters. She died at home on November 13, 2024 of cancer in North Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Her father was a gunsmith and her mother owned a clothing store. When growing up, Sirkka helped her mother at the store. She was a graduate of Kauhajoki High School and Vaasa University. After finishing college, Sirkka moved to England to join the non-profit literature arm of an international interdenominational mission organization called Operation Mobilization. Sirkka worked in the wholesale side where Christian books were shipped to over a hundred countries.

During that time she met her future husband, John Purkey who had arrived from Oregon to work for the same organization. John managed a Christian bookstore in South East London. John and Sirkka were married on Midsummer’s Eve 1976 in Kauhajoki, Finland. After the birth of their first child John and Sirkka returned to Oregon, settling in North Bend in 1980 where two more children were born to them.

was very involved with Friends of the Library groups. With the internet erasing geographical challenges, and her deep interest in historical research, she continued her engagement with her hometown of Kauhajoki, Finland by becoming an administrator of a group with a focus on local history through old photographs.

For the last three years of her life she spent the majority of time at her daughter’s home in North Carolina where she also made many close friends.

crisis or joy was to pray! Maxine enjoyed bible study and daily devotions, spending time with friends and family, reading, gardening, knitting, sewing, crocheting, adventuring around the next bend in the road, visiting, eating chocolate and drinking tea!

Maxine is survived by her son, David Sigloh and his wife, Tanya of Allegany, Oregon; daughter, Denise Porter and her husband, Don of Long Creek, Oreogon; daughter-in-law, Laura Sigloh and grandchildren, Lena and Alexander Sigloh of Portland, Oreogn; sister-in-law, Karen Sigloh; brothers-in-law, Bruce Sigloh; Robert Sigloh; Rockey Sigloh and his wife, Ritta Dreier; numerous nephews, nieces, grand, and great-grand nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Bernice Johnson; granddaughter, Emily Olgarose Sigloh; husband, Bill Sigloh; son, Devin Sigloh; and brothers, Red Johnson and Marvin Johnson.

Memorial contributions in her honor can be made to Camp Fircroft though the Greenacres Community Church, 93512 Green Acres Lanes, Coos Bay, OR 97420 or through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.

A Memorial Service was held at Greenacres Community Church, 93512 Green Acres Lanes, Coos Bay, OR 97420 on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12 p.m. PST with Pastor Tom Stroud officiating.

A private family interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.

24 in August of 1959 in Coos County. Merritt and Bev lived in Coos Bay most of their lifetime. He worked as a millwright at Coos Head Timber until it burned down and then went to work for Bandon Overseas until he retired. Merritt enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Lolley Wechter of Coos Bay; Dolley Mack of Carlton, Oregon; Corkey McCaughan of Coos Bay; and Jerry Larson of Coos Bay. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and daughter, Shawn Livingston. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

A devout Christian, Sirkka over the years was active in local churches such as North Bend First Presbyterian Church, Hauser Community Church, and for the past 17 years Shoreline Community Church, as well as volunteering for The Salvation Army. An avid reader of non-fiction, she

Donna Miller

July 14, 1939 – November 10, 2024

An informal gathering of family and friends to honor the life of Donna Lee DeLore Miller, 85, will take place at the home of David Button, 94051 Greenacres Lane, Coos Bay at 1 pm, Sunday, December 8th.

Donna was born in Coos Bay on July 14, 1939, to Janie (Sharrai) and Norris DeLore. She passed away on November 10, 2024, in Coos Bay.

Donna attended Coos Bay schools until she married her high school sweetheart, Don Button in 1956. They immediately started a family, having four children within five years. Donna spent those early years primarily raising her family in Coos Bay. Later, she worked as a cook and bartender and attended Chemeketa Community College. There, she got her GED and associate degree. While married to her second husband, Travis Miller, she got to experience living in new places, including Alaska; Seattle; and Halfway, Oregon.

After being widowed, Donna was “married in the eyes of God” to longtime friend, Noel White, of Roseburg. Together, they enjoyed traveling and many camp outs in their RV. As Donna’s health began to fail, she returned to Coos Bay to be near her children.

Donna was very loving, compassionate, and giving. She often provided assistance to family members in need as well as helping out at church. She also loved reading, music and spending time with family. She considered her greatest achievement in life to be raising three children who grew into such “wonderful adults.” During her last few months, she especially enjoyed her great-grandchildren who would stop in to visit and ask her to “Watch us play.”

Donna is survived by her sons, Ray Button (Marcy) and David Button (Yvette); daughter, Janet Saint (Jeff); partner, Noel White; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nephew, Joe Davidson (Kim).

Sirkka is survived by her husband of 48 years, three children and their families, and one sister and her family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sirkka’s memory can be made to Shoreline Community Church Missions, or Friends of the North Bend Public Library.

Charles “Charlie” G. Gibson, 85, of Coos Bay, passed away on November 21, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Juanelle D. Danley, 72, of North Bend, passed away on November 23, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Merritt George Shaw

She was preceded in death by her parents, Janie and Norris DeLore; infant son, Stanley; and siblings Beth and Ed.

Obituaries

Eugene “Gene” Leslie Hiserote

March 21, 1930 – October 11, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Leslie Hiserote was born March 21, 1930 in Akeley, Minnesota, and passed away peacefully October 11, 2024 in Coos Bay, with his loving family by his side.

The only child of Leslie and Evelyn (Dighton) Hiserote, Gene was raised in Akeley and was known in the community for his athleticism and woodworking skill. After graduating from Akeley School in 1948, he ran his own sign painting and woodworking business in town. In 1958, he married Janice Archer, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Judie, the following year. Gene earned his degree in Teaching and Industrial Arts Education from Bemidji State College in 1966, followed by a master’s degree from Oregon State University in 1968.

In 1966, Gene and his family relocated

to Coos Bay after being encouraged by Akeley friend, Jane Henrickson, to apply for a job opening at Marshﬁeld High School. Gene got the job and went on to teach Woodshop and Building Trades at MHS for 20 years. His excellence in teaching earned him an invitation to help develop the Curriculum Guide for Building Construction for the Oregon State Board of Education in 1972.

After his marriage ended, Gene felt incredibly fortunate in love when he met Donna, the woman who would become his devoted wife for more than four decades. They were married in 1982 and together, they enjoyed a fulﬁlling retirement, spending their time square and round dancing, volunteering, traveling, and spending cherished time with family and friends. Gene also ran his small business, The Wood

Loft, where high quality lumber was available for customers and Gene’s own handcrafted creations became treasured keepsakes for friends, family and customers.

Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who deeply valued his time with his loved ones. He is survived by Donna, his wife of more than 42 years; his daughter, Judie (Tom); Donna’s daughters, Dana (Meredith) and Diane; granddaughters, Maranda (Julian), Maegan (Scott), Melissa, Galina, and Samantha (Alfredo); and great-grandchildren, Austin, Rosetta, Harlow, and Rowan.

A public memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 1140 S 10th Street in Coos Bay at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 21. The community is warmly welcomed to celebrate Gene’s life and

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

North Bend

• 6:08 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on felony elude, reckless driving and reckless endangering, area of Ocean Boulevard.

• 8:08 am, business alarm, 3661 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 9:58 am, criminal trespass, area of Broadway and Newmark.

• 10:28 am, criminal trespass, 1988 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 11:48 am, 41 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Virginia and Harbor.

• 1:23 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Broadway and 12th Street.

• 2:37 pm, injured animal, area of McPherson and Virginia.

• 2:59 pm, shots red, area of Bay Street.

• 4:40 pm, lost dog, 2129 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 5:13 pm, injured animal, area of Madrona and Virginia.

• 9:41 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3855 block of Vista Drive.

Coos Bay

• 8:33 am, business alarm, 200 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 10:11 am, criminal trespass, area of Wash-

• 10:32 am, business alarm, 3333 block of Walnut Avenue.

• 10:56 am, suspicious subject, area of South Wasson and Newmark.

• 10:59 am, 38 year old male cited on theft III, area of Margaretta and Seagate.

• 11:15 am, accident, area of Ocean and Butler.

• 1:03 pm, criminal trespass, 1001 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 2:20 pm, criminal trespass, 255 block of Kruse Avenue.

• 4:39 pm, 44 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft III, 1385 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:12 pm, disorderly conduct, 775 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 5:19 pm, dispute, 1415 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 7:51 pm, 38 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 8:29 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation and weapon offense, area of Schoneman and Harris.

• 8:54 pm, business alarm, 550 block of South 4th Street.

• 9:03 pm, 42 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of South 2nd and Ingersoll.

• 9:12 pm, 35 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 925 block of South Broadway Street.

• 9:17 pm, criminal trespass, 392 block of South

POLICE BLOTTER

4th Street.

• 10:07 pm, dispute, 297 block of North 2nd Court.

• 11:40 pm, 35 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Oak.

Coquille

• 3:11 pm, accident, 30 block of East 1st Street.

• 6:28 pm, 44 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary II, escape III, attempted criminal misdemeanor II and unlawful use of a weapon, 400 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 7:37 pm, suspicious subject, 54 block of West Highway 42.

• 9:42 pm, 46 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 200 block of East 2nd Street.

Reedsport

• 4:16 pm, hit and run, 205 block of Elm Avenue.

• 11:32 pm, alarm, 284 block of North 18th Street.

Tuesday 11/19

North Bend

Coos Bay

• 12:10 am, runaway juvenile, 1296 block of Dakota Avenue.

• 4:00 am, suspicious subject, 1001 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 4:25 am, prowler, 1195 block of North 8th Street.

Coquille

• 4:29 a, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal

trespass II, 54 block of West Highway 42.

Reedsport

• 1:05 pm, disturbance, 339 block of Fir Avenue.

• 3:45 pm, theft, area of Ace Hardware.

• 6:30 pm, alarm, area of Liquor Locker.

• 7:15 pm, re, 105 block of Westwood Court.

• 11:44 pm, re, area of Mile Post 215 and Highway 101.

Wednesday 11/20

North Bend

• 7:00 am, disorderly conduct, 3427 block of Ash Street.

• 8:02 am, business alarm, 3661 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 8:16 am, hit and run, area of Sherman.

• 9:44 am, fraud, 2066 block of Madrona Street.

• 10:09 am, animal neglect, 2131 block of Newmark Street.

• 10:21 am, fraud, 2496 block of Broadway Court.

• 11:21 am, disorderly conduct, 2323 block of Paci c Street.

• 11:30 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1712 block of Grant Street.

• 11:39 am, criminal mischief, 3229 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 11:48 am, threats, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 11:39 am, criminal trespass, 3229 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 2:46 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Myrtle Avenue.

Avenue.

• 4:12 pm, disorderly conduct, 835 block of California Avenue.

• 4:27 pm, disorderly conduct, 1324 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 5:00 pm, injured animal, area of Pony Slough and Crowell.

• 6:02 pm, accident, area of Newmark and Oak.

• 6:16 pm, criminal trespass, 1988 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 6:23 pm, menacing, area of Newmark and Broadway.

• 7:29 pm, 29 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Harrison and Washington.

• 8:15 pm, shots red, 3880 block of Liberty Street.

• 8:23 pm, accident, area of Sherman Avenue and Bayview Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 5:29 am, business alarm, 810 block of Central Avenue.

• 8:47 am, criminal mischief, 200 block of South Broadway.

• 9:14 am, shoplifter, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 9:45 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:48 am, criminal mischief, area of South 1st Street and Curtis.

• 10:03 am, injured animal, area of Ocean and Butler.

• 10:13 am, criminal mischief, 1650 block of North 17th Street.

Street.

• 11:52 am, criminal trespass, 175 block of Ingersoll Avenue.

• 12:07 pm, business alarm, 260 block of South Broadway Street.

• 12:35 pm, theft, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 12:51 pm, dispute, 525 block of Anderson Ave.

• 1:54 pm, menacing, 755 block of South 7th Street.

• 1:59 pm, dispute, area of Juniper and 14th.

• 2:20 pm, theft, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:23 pm, criminal trespass, 525 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 2:43 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Highway 101 and Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 2:50 pm, injured animal, area of Ocean and Woodland.

• 6:20 pm, criminal mischief, 675 block of Hemlock Avenue.

• 7:24 pm, indecent exposure, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 11:16 pm, dispute, 280 block of North Main Street.

Coquille

• 12:28 am, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 54 block of West Highway 42.

• 4:29 pm, 57 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 222 block of East 2nd Street.

• 10:15 am, unlawful vehicle, 200 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 11:11 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 11:33 am, fraud, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 11:48 am, 33 year old male cited on theft III, 149 block of South 7th

• 10:01 pm, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 155 block of East 1st Street. Reedsport

• 2:18 am, missing person, 2140 block of Cedar Avenue.

• 8:53 am, re, area of Reedsport Community

Friday, December 6, 2024

17th annual Nativity Festival in Florence starts Friday, December 6th

Hundreds

explore the crèche tradition in the folk art of many cultures. The festival has grown from a oneday event displaying 119 Nativity scenes to a three-day festival with 400 crèches, tapestries and other art forms depicting the birth of Christ. The Christmas crèche-also known as a Nativity or manger scene is more than a decoration. For many, displaying a Christmas crèche is a way to focus on the real meaning of the holiday.

traditions. Many have been collecting for years and are eager to share their love of the Savior with you through their Nativity scenes. They can be made

and

1:00pm Florence Ward Choir – Vocal 2:00pm Jolene Alcorn – Ocarina

3:00pm Megan Maxwell – Piano (schedule is subject to changes)

Community Calendar of Events

Please email

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 541-266-7005.

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

Women’s Empowerment

Book Club

1st Saturday of the month (next meeting is December 7)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Coos Bay Library- 525 Anderson Ave

This book club reads books about women’s issues and feminism and then meets to discuss them. December’s book is The Little Book of Feminist Saints by Julia Pierpont. Book Club members and those wishing to join may stop by the library for a free copy while supplies last.

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: Aaron - 541.808.1336. 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 541-8880846.

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.

First Tuesday Talk Lecture Series

Tuesday, December 3

6:00pm - 7:00pm Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St.

Zoom

Join local author, storyteller, and tribal linguistic Patty Whereat Phillips for a night of traditional Story telling. $7 for non-members, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom and free for CHM in-person members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Preregister at https://cooshistory.org/ event-registration/ or call 541-756-6320

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.

NBHS Student Presents: Grandpas Go Bonkers

Thursday, December 5

6:00pm

Egyptian Theatre 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Admission is $10.

Bandon Playhouse Presents: A Christmas Story

Friday, December 6

7:00pm Saturday, December 7 7:00pm Sunday, December 8 2:00pm Sprague Community Theater in Bandon 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park

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.

Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for youth age 18 and younger. Tickets online and at the door. Info at Bandonplayhouse.org.

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.

Umpqua Discovery Center Presents: Community Appreciation Day

Saturday, December 7

10:00am – 4:00pm

Umpqua Discovery Center

409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport

Free admission to center exhibits and special sales.

Egyptian Theatre Presents: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Saturday, December 7

3:00pm

Egyptian Theatre 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Regular admission.

The Bay Area Hospital District’s Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, December 10

6:05pm Via Teams

This session is pursuant to ORS 192.660(2) (c) for the consideration of matters pertaining to the function of the medical staff. Please contact Denise Bowers, Administration of ce at denise.bowers@ bayareahospital.org if you would like to attend this session.

Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus and Summer Wind Ensemble Present: Sing We Now of Christmas.

Thursday, December 12

7:00pm

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

400 Highland Ave., Coos Bay

Join us for this free holiday concert featuring Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus, a women’s a cappella chorus, and Summer Wind Ensemble, a woodwind quintet. Featuring traditional and modern Christmas music.

Volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Thursday, December 12

10:00am – 12:00pm

Saturday, December 21

12:00pm – 2:00pm Coos Bay Library (Library’s Cedar Room) 525 Anderson Ave.

VITA’s recruiting volunteers of all ages to assist low to moderate income families prepare their taxes for free. No experience necessary. Receive specialized training, become IRS certi ed, choose your own hours, learn valuable skills, and work with experienced tax professionals. Program runs January 15 to April 15. Be part of the VITA team and give back to your community! For more info, contact Dan McAvoy at dan@moneywiseoregon. org or 541-670-5054.

Oregon Coast Historical Railway Presents: The Polar Express

Friday, December 13

7:00pm

Egyptian Theater

229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 6:16 p.m.

Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Egyptian Theatre Presents: 50th Annual Sounds of Christmas Saturday, December 14 12:00pm

Egyptian Theater 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Free admission!

Egyptian Theatre Presents: Miracle on 34th Street

Saturday, December 14

3:00pm

Egyptian Theater 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Regular admission.

DIY Bat Boxes

Saturday, December 14

10:00am & 2:00pm Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave.

Help create a valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program. Limited space available. Pre- registration is required. Sign up at the library website or call 541269-1101 x 3606.

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) 570-1062 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.

Bandon Holiday Light

Parade

Saturday, December 14 5:00pm - 7:00pm Near Bandon Fisheries Warehouse

200 1st St. SW, Bandon

Join us for the Bandon Annual Holiday Light Parade, lled with music, lights, and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on the festive oats, lighted vehicles and bikes. Celebrate the season with us.Everyone is invited to join in. Light up your vehicle, your pet, yourself! No registration required.

Alive After Five: Nog Walks

Saturday, December 14

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Boardwalk Picnic Shelter, Old Town

390 1st St. SW, Bandon

Join us for our nog walk!

Purchase $10 commemorative glasses from 5- 6:30 p.m.

The Sounds of Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 14

12:00pm

Egyptian Theatre

229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Featuring Lee Little eld on the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. For ve decades, the concert is a gift to the community from the musicians involved and The Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association. Admission is free. Donations for the Wurlitzer Restoration Fund are welcome.

Christmas Bazaar at the Barn

Saturday, December 14 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday, December 15 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Barn, Bandon Community Center 1200 block of 11th St., Bandon Free admission. For questions, contact Avery Richards at 541-551-1474.

Marshﬁeld Project Graduation Presents: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sunday, December 15 2:00pm

Egyptian Theatre 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $7.

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.

Unlimited Book Club Thursday, December 19 6:00pm Zoom

The group will discuss the book, “Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart” by James R. Doty. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M

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 541-271-3603 ext. 1003.

The Oregon Coast Ballroom Dance Club Presents: The Holiday Dance Friday, December 20 6:00pm - 9:00pm Coos Bay Engles Aerie 538 568 S. 2nd St., Coos Bay With a beginning waltz class at 6 p.m. All levels welcome. No partner required. $7. Contact Paul Rutan 818-675-8518 or email oregoncoastballroom danceclub@gmail.com

Egyptian Theatre Presents: Christmas Vacation

Saturday, December 21

7:00pm

Egyptian Theatre 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Regular admission. Join us for an ugly sweater contest. Shark Bites will be serving beverages.

Cookies for Santa Sunday, December 22

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Bandon Community Center- 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon

Join in family-friendly holiday fun with crafts, stories, snacks, cookie decorating, face painting, crafts and story time, plus a visit by Santa. Welcome to children of all ages accompanied by adults. RSVP by December 19 on Facebook or by calling Rita at 541-329-9854. This free event is sponsored by Southern Coos Hospital and the City of Bandon. Donations of canned or non-perishable foods welcome.

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.

Holiday Lights at Shore Acres

Now until December 31 4:30pm - 9:00pm 89039 Cape Arago Hwy., Charleston

Visitors get a chance to stroll through this holiday tradition through New Year’s Eve – including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It has become a real holiday tradition for the whole family. Admission is always free! However, parking at Shore Acres any time of the year is $5.

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

Ad Series Summary - Q4 2024

By Mary Schamehorn As I See It

The ﬁrst picture I am sharing was taken 50 years ago when a seaplane was rescued by the Coast Guard after an emergency landing in the Coquille River.

The front page of the Western World of Jan. 10, 1974, carried the story.

“Crowds gathered at the south jetty Sunday afternoon

they had taken off earlier, explained Frank Crook, Bandon ﬂight instructor

During the process of clearing a fallen tree atop a communications cable, Ranegar was cutting away portions of the tree to free the cable that was under extreme tension. Upon cutting a section of the fallen tree, the communications cable recoiled violently, striking Kevin in the face and knocking him to the ground, where he lay unconscious. Kevin, who has worked for the Bandon electric department for 18 years, told me the accident occurred on Pioneer Way, in the Four Mile area, eight miles south of Bandon.

When Kevin regained consciousness, he was immediately transported by the crew to the Southern Coos Hospital emergency room where he was treated for a concussion and received numerous facial stitches. Although he will not ofﬁcially return to work until after the Thanksgiving holiday, he was at work the following morning to attend the promotion of a subordinate.

“Kevin represents the best of Bandon employees and exempliﬁes their dedication and commitment to serving the community and its residents,” said City Manager

opposite the Bank of Bandon Monday morning and are showing a ﬁne line of merchandise.”

This was only two years after the Fire, and the Bank of Bandon had moved into the former First National Bank (third photo), which is now the Masonic Temple, occupied by the Cobblers Bench and Spirit of Oregon.

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The ﬁrst in a series of big wind storms hit the Oregon Coast last Tuesday, Nov. 19, blowing down trees, ﬂooding area roads and resulting in at least one injury ... to Bandon’s new Electric Supervisor Kevin Ranegar.

During the height of the “Bomb Cycle” city staff from ﬁnance, public works and the electric utility departments worked through the evening ﬁelding telephone calls from concerned residents, clearing fallen trees and restoring power to electric customers.

The City Park was hard hit by downed trees, and a longtime Bandon couple, Iva and Doug Kistner, both of whom are 90 years old, escaped injury when a tree fell across their home on Morrison Road during the height of the storm, according to their daughter Linda, who is married to Steve Clausen.

* * * A 49-year-old Bandon man, Michael Guarino, died shortly before noon on Nov. 19 as a result of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 north of Bandon near milepost 255, at the Medo-

The state police report indicated a northbound GMC Sierra, operated by Nickolos Hastings Barker, 40, also of

Bandon, crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Ford F-250 and trailer, operated by Michael Guarino, head-on. Guarino was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Barker was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

don Police Department, Bandon Rural Fire Department, Coquille Police Department, Coos County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and ODOT.

Guarino was the step-son of long-time Bandon resident Ed Norton, and is also survived by his wife Charlene and daughter Carissa. He was an employee of Knife River, and has lived in Bandon for many years.

mer Bandon resident, Sally Bowder, 76, Newberg, died this week only 8 days after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, surrounded by her children and their families. She was the widow of Jack Bowder, who died in 2018.

* * * Steve Friedland post-

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY SCHAMEHORN

As I See It

ed this week that James Barry Richardson, a former resident of Bandon, died recently in Portland. Sgt. Richardson was a Vietnam War veteran, a decorated Marine and a good friend, said Friedland. “He loved parks and bought a plot of land next to his home where he planted a forest and native species of plants.” He is survived by a sister and brothers.

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I’ve heard that after an item in my column, which appeared over a year ago when Wolf Daniel Braun died, that people weren’t sure that the Cobbler’s Bench was still open. The business is owned and operated by his son, Peter Braun, and is definitely open ... every day in Old Town Bandon. If you haven’t visited

Police Blotter

Charter School.

9:08 am, dispute, 970 block of Rowe Street.

• 9:20 am, animal problem, 338 block of North 9th Street.

Thursday 11/21

North Bend

2:26 am, theft, 385 block of Wall Street.

3:55 am, criminal trespass, 2222 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 4:01 am, criminal trespass, 3427 block of Ash Street.

7:15 am, business alarm, 2080 block of Public Square.

• 9:06 am, suspicious subject, 3229 block of Broadway Avenue.

9:14 am, theft, 1503 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:42 am, criminal trespass, 745 block of California Avenue.

11:02 am, accident, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:23 pm, suspicious subject, area of Broadway and Maine.

1:46 pm, disorderly conduct, 2495 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 2:03 pm, fraud, 2320 block of Pine Street.

• 6:03 pm, dispute, area of Kinney and Edgewood.

6:08 pm, 18 year old male cited on theft III, 1988 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 6:48 pm, dispute, 340 block of State Street. Coos Bay

• 4:26 am, business alarm, 525 block of Newmark Avenue.

5:37 am, alarm, 988 block of Broadway Street.

• 8:41 am, alarm, 454 block of 9th Avenue.

• 9:14 am, fraud, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

9:16 am, theft, 1453 block of Juniper Avenue.

• 10:28 am, 42 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on possession of a firearm, burglary I, criminal mischief I, possession of controlled substance schedule 2 fentanyl and aggravated theft I, 100 block of North Schoneman Street.

• 10:26 am, pedestrian accident, area of Broadway and Ingersoll.

11:40 am, stalking, 2775 block of 35th Street.

• 11:51 am, theft, 1064 block of Evans Boulevard.

• 11:59 am, harassment, 190 block of Johnson Avenue.

12:27 pm, stalking, 2775 block of 35th Street.

• 12:45 pm, 28 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft I, 772 block of South Broadway Street.

the shop recently, you’re in for a treat.

* * * GBA sponsored the annual Night of 10,000 Lights Saturday, Nov. 30, with a nog walk from 3 to 5, and Santa on hand in the City’s trolley on the parking lot at the visitor center. The lighting of the Community Christmas Tree took place at 5:30 at the visitor center in Old Town.

The Bandon Holiday Lights Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 14, and people are encouraged to light up their vehicle, pet or themselves. No registration is required. Line up at 5 near Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, for the 5:30 parade.

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Although there was no Meet and Greet on Nov. 26, Dr. Alden Forrester, the new Southern Coos Hospital Chief Medical Officer, will be at the Dec. 3 event to answer questions and introduce himself from noon to 1 p.m.

• 1:11 pm, fraud, 1185 block of Salmon Avenue. 1:56 pm, shoplifter, 1995 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:24 pm, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on assault II and Theft II, area of North Bend Probation and Parole Office.

2:54 pm, fraud, 400 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 5:27 pm, hit and run, area of South Empire and Michigan.

5:55 pm, hit and run, area of Highway 101 and Anderson.

• 6:27 pm, theft, 500 block of Central Avenue. 6:42 pm, threats, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 6:50 pm, criminal trespass, 190 block of Johnson Avenue.

7:12 pm, dispute, 1595 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 7:28 pm, theft of dog, 2213 block of North 14th Street.

Coquille

• 8:29 am, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct, 250 block of Baxter Street.

• 10:12 pm, business alarm, 484 block of North Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

9:20 am, animal problem, area of Forest Village Apartments.

• 9:23 am, animal problem, 100 block of Riverbend.

1:03 pm, criminal mischief, area of Schooner Café.

• 3:50 pm, burglary, area of Umpqua Mobile Home Village.

Friday 11/22

North Bend

• 11:13 am, criminal trespass, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

1:00 pm, 25 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Sheridan and Connecticut.

2:22 pm, fraud, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:30 pm, 49 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on foot pursuit, assault on peace officer, disorderly conduct, resist arrest, escape III, and 2 counts of attempted unauthorized entry into motor vehicle, 3491 block of Broadway Avenue.

4:01 pm, theft of mail, 1679 block of Monroe Avenue.

• 5:53 pm, injured animal, 2164 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 6:39 pm, theft, 1771 block of McPherson Avenue.

7:35 pm, dispute, area of Union and Virginia.

8:33 pm, theft, 2046 block of Virginia Court.

• 10:06 pm, runaway

The Oregon Water Resources Dept. is sponsoring a pair of meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 10, including one from 11:30 to 1, and an evening session from 6 to 8 p.m. for anyone interested in water issues.

Representing the Bandon History Museum, Jim Proehl, Reg Pullen and I will host an “Ask The Expert” Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Dec. 17, which will be the last Meet and Greet until mid-January.

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The Bandon Playhouse presented “A Christmas Story” on the Sprague Theater stage two weekends: Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 and Dec. 6-8, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7 and Sunday shows at 2. Admission was$18 for adults and $15 for youth 18 and younger. Advance tickets were available on Eventbrite. Find ticket links at BandonPlayhouse.org or on their Facebook page. Tickets were also available at the door.

juveniles, 2075 block of Lincoln Street. 11:07 pm, suspicious subject, area of Church of Christ.

Coos Bay

5:39 am, injured animal, area of MP 5 and Highway 42.

• 6:43 am, business alarm, 25 block of East Lockhart Avenue.

8:05 am, criminal trespass, 1023 block of South Broadway Street.

• 8:32 am, 32 year old transported to Coo County Jail on failure to appear on warrant service, criminal mischief III, disorderly conduct II and escape III, 775 block of North Front Street.

9:54 am, criminal trespass, 350 block of Commercial Avenue.

• 9:56 am, threats, 755 block of South 7th Street.

10:12 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:44 am, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:05 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

1:33 pm, missing person, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:33 pm, stalking, area of Empire Lakes.

5:06 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:22 pm, burglary, 229 block of South Wasson Street.

6:31 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1920 block of Lindberg Avenue.

• 8:38 pm, 32 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Fir.

• 8:54 pm, 36 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Oak.

9:09 pm, 23 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Highway 101 and Newmark.

9:29 pm, 38 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Ocean and Vine.

• 10:10 pm, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts of unlawful use of weapon and 2 counts of menacing, 290 block of South 9th Street.

10:13 pm, criminal trespass, 555 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 11:23 pm, 34 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of North 8th and Redwood. Coquille

• 8:43 am, violation court order, 1201 block of Shelley Road.

10:00 am, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 23 block of East 1st Street.

10:09 am, criminal trespass, 207 block of East 1st Street.

• 10:40 am, criminal tres-

Bandon people are reminded of the Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus and Summer Wind Ensemble free holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 12, beginning at 7 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland Ave. in Coos Bay.

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St. John’s Rainy Day Used Book Sale, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 795 Franklin, is being held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for books, puzzles, and handmade bookmarks while enjoying holiday treats and hot drinks.

* * * I saw on the TV news the other night that Face Rock Creamery owner Greg Drobot is scheduled to build several hundred (one person told me 400) market-rate homes in Coos Bay, at the rate of 30 to 40 a year.

* * * Robin and Geneva Miller have announced that they have sold the Bandon Pro-

pass, 23 block of East 1st Street.

Reedsport

• 3:15 am, harassing phone calls, 431 block of Elm Avenue.

Saturday 11/23

North Bend

3:35 am, 29 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on forgery I, 4 counts of ID theft and theft I, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 4:23 am, unlawful vehicle, area of Ash and Lombard.

5:53 am, dispute, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 7:23 am, criminal trespass, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue. 7:37 am, criminal trespass, 1911 block of Newmark Street.

• 9:00 am, disorderly conduct, area of Virginia and Broadway.

10:20 am, 27 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, unlawful possession of a destructive device, criminal mistreatment I, criminal mistreatment II and endangering the welfare of a minor, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

10:36 am, harassment, 2257 block of Newmark Street.

• 10:57 am, accident, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

11:40 am, suspicious subject, area of Brussells and Maine.

• 12:03 pm, injured animal, 2072 block of Harrison Avenue.

12:13 pm, recovered stolen property, 1779 block of McPherson Avenue.

• 6:56 pm, theft, 3025 block of Broadway Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:52 am, 29 year old male cited on DUII and reckless driving, area of Ocean and Lindy.

• 1:18 am, 60 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Salmon.

• 1:36 am, 29 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Juniper and Myrtle.

5:05 am, suspicious subject, 1494 block of Juniper Avenue.

• 6:50 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

9:08 am, threats, 241 block of North Broadway Avenue.

• 10:09 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:42 am, fraud, 980 block of North 7th Road.

12:10 pm, 27 year old female cited on criminal trespass I and theft III, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

12:50 pm, 31 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on

fessional Building, just south of Ray’s Shopping Center, to the present tenants, Coast Community Health Clinic. Miller told me he is preparing to lease the former bike shop at Highway 101 and June Avenue.

* * * Colene Hickman, a former employee of Coast Community Health Clinic, has joined the staff of Southern Coos Hospital and Health District as the new Director of Revenue Cycle.

* * I was invited to join members of the First Baptist Church for a special potluck lunch Saturday to celebrate the reopening of Alexander Hall, which had been severely impacted by a sewer backup after a city line plugged with grease on Aug. 4. Those of us who had assisted Pastor Dennis Schwarm in navigating the insurance claim or doing the restoration work, including the City’s insurance

menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, disorderly conduct II, possession of a controlled substance, possession of restricted weapon and harassment, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 12:56 pm, missing person, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

1:09 pm, burglary, 2115 block of Thompson Road.

• 1:27 pm, threats 914 block of South 10th Street.

3:33 pm, criminal trespass, 2045 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:17 pm, accident, area of Golden and Highway 101.

8:39 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1432 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:37 pm, dispute, 1350 block of Teakwood Avenue.

11:27 pm, suspicious subject, 2625 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 11:27 pm, 22 year old transported to Coos County Jail on assault II, unlawful use of a weapon, failure to perform duties of a driver, DUII, reckless driving, 2 counts of reckless endangering, 2 counts of criminal mischief and driving while suspended, 1015 block of South 1st Street.

Coquille

• 2:12 am, business alarm, 220 block of North Central Boulevard.

12:48 pm, theft from vehicle, 836 block of North Folsom Street.

• 10:49 pm, shoplifter, 240 block of West Highway 42.

Reedsport

• 8:48 am, trespassing, area of Dollar General.

10:06 am, dispute, area of Reedsport Police Department.

• 12:16 pm, hit and run, area of Sunrise Shop N Save.

12:30 pm, animal problem, 2684 block of Highlands Drive.

• 6:26 pm, theft, 469 block of Ranch Road.

• 7:45 pm, harassment, 560 block of North 7th Street.

8:51 pm, animal problem, area of Mile Post 6 and State Highway 38.

Sunday 11/24

North Bend

3:02 am, dispute, 3662 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 7:18 am, criminal trespass, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

11:49 am, business alarm, 2323 block of Pacific Street.

• 2:17 pm, dispute, 2477 block of Everett Avenue.

• 2:46 pm, suspicious subject, 3025 block of Broadway Avenue.

agent Joseph Bain, Public Works Director Tim Lakey, employees of Pacific Coast Restoration and the carpenter were invited to the luncheon as a way of saying thanks. The total cost of the threemonth project to beautifully restore the heavily damaged building was $107,000.

* * * I can’t tell you the number of people who have been appalled by Josh Meredith’s ugly YouTube Video and have shared their thoughts with me. When I tried to share it with others, as I had previously done, it is now marked private. Probably just as well ... I doubt this was the desired result. I understand it is still available on his Facebook page for those who may want to see it. Still trying to figure out what they mean by: ‘”If you can’t win, make the winner wish they’d lost.” Maybe one of those who “liked” the video could explain that for the rest of us!

3:16 pm, injured animal, 2210 block of Lewis Street.

• 3:25 pm, shoplifter, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:35 pm, dispute, 1850 block of 12th Street.

• 11:21 pm, fraud, 2046 block of Virginia Court. Coos Bay

• 1:11 am, dispute, 229 block of South Wasson Street.

• 1:57 am, 31 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Madison.

2:12 am, 45 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Wallace.

3:14 am, business alarm, 247 block of South 2nd Street.

3:38 am, theft, 914 block of South 10th Street.

• 10:24 am, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:10 pm, dispute, 344 block of 8th Court.

• 12:50 pm, hit and run, 3111 block of South East Ocean Boulevard. 1:23 pm, alarm, 290 block of North 2nd Court.

1:23 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Timberline Drive.

1:55 pm, hit and run, 670 block of West Central Avenue.

4:18 pm, disturbance, 451 block of 8th Avenue.

• 4:34 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:08 pm, dispute, 333 block of South 9th Street.

• 5:14 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Woodland.

• 7:19 pm, 26 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 4 counts of aggravated harassment, 4 counts of harassment and attempt to commit class C felony, 371 block of South Wasson Street.

8:28 am, criminal trespass, 338 block of Ackerman Avenue.

8:33 pm, 42 and 47 year old females transported to Coos County Jail on trespassing, 265 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 9:31 pm, theft of services, 702 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 11:03 am, phone harassment, 851 block of North Central Boulevard.

6:03 pm, suspicious subject, area of West 10th Street.

Reedsport 12:23 am, domestic disturbance, area of Lions Park.

• 2:34 am, domestic disturbance, 1977 block of Cedar Avenue.

5:39 am, domestic disturbance, area of Safeway.

• 10:21 am, fire, 1645 block of Salmon Harbor Road. 10:27 am, theft, area of Ace Hardware.

Oregon confirms first human case of bird flu out of Clackamas County

BY BEN BOTKIN

Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conﬁrmed that a person contracted bird ﬂu in a case linked to an outbreak that sickened thousands of birds in a Clackamas County commercial poultry operation.

Public health ofﬁcials declined to provide details about the person, name the operation or other details. They also said there is no evidence of bird ﬂu spreading from person to person and the risk to the public is low.

“Clackamas County Public Health Division has been closely monitoring people exposed to the animal outbreak, which is how this case was identiﬁed,” said Dr. Sarah Present, Clackamas County public health ofﬁcer. “The individual experienced only mild illness and has fully recovered.”

The person received treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir, and household contacts were prescribed oseltamivir prophylaxis.

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, health ofﬁcer and state epidemiologist at Oregon Health Authority, said people with the highest

risk of infection are those close or prolonged exposures to infected birds or other animals or environments the animals have contaminated.

OHA epidemiologists are working closely with local public health officials, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and CDC to monitor individuals exposed to animals infected with bird flu, also called avian influenza, and will respond swiftly if new symptoms emerge in people, Sidelinger said.

Symptoms can include mild respiratory problems like a sore throat, runny nose and cough.

Some people can also get conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye.”

When an outbreak in animals occurs, the state agriculture department provides personal protective equipment and training to farmworkers and public health workers provide information about symptoms to monitor for.

“This has proven an extremely effective approach to avian inﬂuenza outbreaks,” Sidelinger said. “While we cannot prevent every case, we know that we are preventing many.”

To reduce the risk of bird ﬂu,

people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds or animals, their droppings or litter, and should not drink or eat unpasteurized or raw dairy products such as milk or cheese. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.

com/briefs/oregon-confirms-firsthuman-case-of-bird-flu-out-ofclackamas-county/

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E. coli Outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in Oregon, other states

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health ofﬁcials in several states, including Oregon, are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O121.

The CDC said the infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people’s homes. If you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.

On November 16, 2024, Grimmway Farms recalled multiples sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots, according to the CDC. These products are likely no longer in stores for sale but may still be in your home.

Baby Organic Carrots

Best-if-used-by dates ranging from 9/11/2024 to 11/12/2024

Brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature’s Promise,

Fast Fact

Recalled Organic Carrots Cases: 39 • Hospitalizations: 15 Deaths: 1 • States: 18 – From the CDC as of Nov. 18

O-Organic, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Wholesome Pantry.

Whole Organic Carrots Were available for purchase in stores approximately from Aug. 14, 2024 through Oct. 23, 2024. No best-if-used-by-dates are on the bags of organic whole carrots.

Brands: 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O-Organic, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Wholesome Pantry.

What You Should Do

Do not eat any recalled bagged organic carrots. Check

your refrigerators or freezers for recalled carrots and throw them away. Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled organic carrots using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

Call your healthcare provider if you have severe E. coli symptoms:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F

• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving

• Bloody diarrhea

• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down

Signs Of Dehydration:

• Not peeing much

• Dry mouth and throat

• Feeling dizzy when standing up

Symptoms of E. Coli

• Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.

• Symptoms usually start 3 to 4 days after swallowing the bacteria.

Turkeys

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• Most people recover without treatment after 5 to 7 days.

• Some people may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and would need to be hospitalized.

For more information about E. coli, see the About Escherichia coli Infection page

The initiative will continue, with Humphrey explaining that they’d like to expand again and hopefully double the amount of turkeys for next year. Businesses that look to foster community and do their part to take care of folks are a boon to the neighborhood. The folks at Green Lion recognize that they can have a positive impact on the holidays for many, whether they buy cannabis or not.

“There’s a lot of need in the community,” explained Humphrey, “It’s important for us to be able to give back to the community that supports us throughout the year, and seeing such a big need we ask, ‘Where can we step in the best?’. And why not have a little fun and a party in the making of it?”

And a party it was. Smiles were abundant on the faces of recipients and employees alike. Making sure their community can celebrate a great Thanksgiving? Now that is more than just satisfying the munchies.