BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
Becky Crane: From tragedy to advocacy
also a common thought that because the vaccine doesn’t always fully prevent the flu, it must not be that critical.
You may recall a guest column we ran in November from Becky Crane, local teacher, mother, and advocate, who tragically lost her son Blake to the flu in 2020. The shock was great, and the grief that followed is only understood by the unlucky few who have experienced similar. But rather than let grief overwhelm, Becky sought to prevent this tragedy from happening again here in Coos Bay.
“When we lost Blake, it happened very fast, and I felt very responsible. I felt like I should have been able to stop
it. I should have been able to recognize the symptoms… With the feelings of guilt that I had I knew I needed to talk a lot, share my story with anyone that would listen. Share all the details, not hold them in. And what kept coming back was that he wasn’t vaccinated, and it was the only year of his life that he wasn’t vaccinated,” said Crane in an interview.
The flu shot, which is recommended by the end of October, is something that can prevent strong flu symptoms even if gotten late. According to the CDC, flu activity spikes December through February. Many people avoid the shot due to inconvenience or mistrust, but it’s
“We just didn’t do it. Just didn’t think it was that important. Thought the only reason we got flu shots was to make the flu not as bad when you got it, because I knew a lot of people got it anyways. So with that, I wanted to make it easier for students to be able to get their vaccination,” said Crane. “A lot of people had a hard time accepting that it was just a standard flu. It really can damage
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Winter Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast December 27 through 31
OREGON
COAST, Oregon— Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week on the Oregon Coast Friday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Trained Oregon State Park volunteers will be stationed at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help visitors spot gray whales on their southward migration to the calving lagoons in Mexico.
The sites are some of the best places to watch for whales on the Oregon Coast. A map of volunteer-staffed sites is available online at the official
event webpage (links below).
“Now is a perfect time to see the whales as their population rebounds on the Oregon Coast,” said Park Ranger Peter McBride.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced an end to an Unusual Mortality Event impacting gray whales. Since then, the estimated population has increased by roughly 30% from 14,530 last year to 19,260 this year, according to NOAA.
Letters to the Editor
The HB 3610 Task Force
The HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services, after a year of research and 16 meetings, made the sound decision to reject tax hikes on Oregon’s brewers, wineries, and cider makers.
These businesses face numerous challenges, from inflation and labor shortages to high taxes and a slow recovery from the pandemic. Public feedback aligned with this decision: 87.5% of more than 400 letters opposed new taxes.
The task force exposed serious issues with the Oregon Health Authority. OHA cannot track its behavioral health spending or demonstrate meaningful outcomes. Worse, it misrepresented findings, suppressing a report that confirmed a proposed 2,400% tax increase would not address problem drinking.
Oregon’s taxpayers have already contributed an additional $1 billion toward addiction services. The focus must shift to OHA’s accountability and effectiveness, not raising taxes.
Greg
Fisherman’s Grotto
Brugnoli Coos Bay
The restaurant “Fisherman’s Grotto” in Charleston has been sold. The Charming family – from “cook to waitress” - will be leaving at the end of the year!
Our family has enjoyed many meals, for two or 30 plus, at several gatherings.
Excellent food and pleasant surroundings – we especially mention a ‘Special’ Jody who has served us always with her big smile and gentle manner.
We Will Miss You All,
BY J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com
Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe
was in a tough spot 80 years ago this month. The handful of American soldiers he commanded were ordered to hold a small but critical crossroads village in Belgium. With Christmas just days off, many of his men were homesick. The Lowlands were being blasted by the coldest temperatures in decades and covered by nearly a foot of freshly fallen snow. Oh, and four German soldiers were demanding to meet him, too.
They don’t instruct you on how to handle a situation like that at West Point, where McAuliffe had graduated in the Class of 1918. Nor do they teach the one-word response he gave that turned near disaster into inspiration and motivation for his troops. Here’s how it happened.
As 1944 drew to a close, Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich was crumbling. The Soviets were advancing from the East, and after June’s successful D-Day invasion, U.S., British, and Canadian troops had slogged their way across France and were creeping ever closer to the Rhine in the West.
Hitler opted for one last roll of the dice, a military Hail Mary maneuver where he would use every available Panzer unit he could scrounge up in a massive surprise offensive — conducted during bleak winter weather that would keep warplanes grounded — in a frantic push to cut the Allied forces in two and capture the crucial port of Antwerp. It
The Cotton Family
Veterans Day Lunch @ NB High
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible Veterans Day Lunch held at North Bend High School. This event was a true testament to our community’s dedication to honoring and supporting our veterans.
Firstly, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to North Bend High School for hosting this meaningful event. The welcoming environment and the heartfelt efforts of the staff made the day truly special for all who attended.
A special mention goes to the Culinary Department. The students and instructors showcased their exceptional skills by preparing a delicious meal that was enjoyed by everyone. Their hard work and dedication were evident in every bite, and we are incredibly grateful for their contribution.
I would also like to acknowledge the local Boy Scouts and Girl Scout troops. Their assistance and enthusiasm brought an added layer of joy and camaraderie to the event.
Their dedication to community service and their respectful interactions with our veterans were commendable.
To all those who attended and supported this event, thank you for making Veterans Day Lunch a memorable and heartfelt occasion. It is through such efforts that we can truly honor and appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans.
Sincerely,
Chevell Magill Executive Director Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach, Inc. (SOVO)
A Word, Please
BY JUNE CASAGRANDE Guest column
Even if you know a lot about grammar, there’s always more to learn. And what better time than the start of a new year? Here are some language resolutions to consider for 2025.
1. Challenge a long-standing language belief by checking a dictionary.
Unless you have a Ph.D. in linguistics, chances are you’ve fallen victim to some misperceptions. Think “since” can’t mean “because”? Think “between” is never for groups of three or more? Think a university can’t “graduate” a student? A quick check of a dictionary will dispel all these beliefs.
2. Learn one new grammar term. Up your grammar game with a bit of advanced jargon. I suggest “modal auxiliary verb.” You use them every day, anyway, so why not? The most common modal auxiliary verbs are “must,” “can,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “might.” They’re similar to the two regular auxiliary verbs — “be” and “have” — in that they team up with other verbs (think: “I have walked” and “I am walking”). But modal auxiliaries express possibility (may, might), necessity (must), permission (may), ability (can), etc. Congratulations. You just learned a new grammar term. Did you already know about modals? Try looking up predicate nominatives, copular verbs or subordinating conjunctions.
3. Learn to conjugate one verb in a new language. I’ve talked to a lot of people over the years who’ve tried and failed to pick up a foreign language. When I ask how they studied, the answer is often some app or language software marketed to adults with the promise of “easy, practical” learning. That is, handy phrases that go in one ear and out the other. In my humble opinion, there’s a better way: grammar. At least in the Latin-based languages I’ve studied, if you can’t say “I am,” “you are,” “he/she/it is,” “we are” and “they are,” you don’t have a foundation to build on. Start with just one verb and you’ll be well on your way to forming your first sentences.
4. Learn an irregular past form. Not sure if it’s right to say, “I have swam” or “I have swum”? Do “drank” and “drunk” or “hanged” and “hung” or “woke,” “awoke” and “awakened” trip you up? Resolve to learn just one. Check the main form of the word — “swim,” “drink,” “hang,” “wake” — in a dictionary, then look at the bolded forms that immediately follow. Under “drink,” for example, you’ll see “drank,” which you know is the simple past tense because those are always listed first, after which you’ll see the past participles indicated with “drunk or drank,” meaning both are acceptable with the auxiliary “have”: I have drank and I have drunk. If that’s not advanced enough for you, memorize the past forms of both “lie” and “lay.” For the most proper use
of “lie,” the simple past is “lay” (yesterday I lay), and the past participle is “lain” (in the past I have lain). For “lay,” both past forms are the same (yesterday I laid, in the past I have laid).
5. Use “me” in a compound object. You’d never say, “Thanks for visiting I” or “Send the memo to I,” so why do you say, “Thanks for visiting Beth and I” and “Send the memo to Tom and I”? Somewhere along the line, too many of us got it into our heads that “me” is wrong anytime another person is involved. But that’s not true. The object of a verb (like “visit”) or a preposition (like “to”) doesn’t change form just because it’s more than one person: Try dropping the other person from your sentence to see whether “I” or “me” works alone. Then add the other person back in. Between you and me (not I), it’s not exactly wrong to use “I” in an object position. But it’s a shame if you do so because you were trying (and failing) to use proper English.
— June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@aol.com.
HOLY COW! H RY: Nuts! To the Germans
was sheer desperation in the extreme.
We know this campaign today as the Battle of the Bulge, taking its name from the massive bulge the German attack created in the Allied lines. In the opening phase of that campaign, capturing little Bastogne was vital to German chances of success. Several key roads converged there. The Nazis had to hold it to push on to the Atlantic.
McAuliffe was determined not to let that happen. Though greatly outnumbered, the 28th Infantry Division bravely held out, allowing reinforcements, including the legendary 101st Airborne Division, to arrive.
They weren’t enough. On Dec. 20, the Germans completely surrounded Bastogne. With air cover grounded and the town now encircled, no more help would be heading its way.
At 11:30 on the morning of Friday, Dec. 22, two German soldiers holding white flags accompanied by two German officers stepped out of the woods. “I want to see the commanding officer of this sector,” one officer said in English to some dumbfounded GIs.
Leaving the enlisted men behind, the officers were blindfolded and taken on a zigzag trip to the closest command post. There, a typed message was handed over.
“To the American Commander, … The U.S.A. forces in and near Bastogne have been encircled by strong German armored units. More are coming.
… There is only one possibility to save the encircled U.S.A. troops from total annihilation: that is honorable surrender.
– The German Commander”
The document gave two hours
to think it over.
The message was dispatched to HQ. McAuliffe, roused from a sleeping bag, groggily misunderstood it. “They want to surrender?’ he asked. “No, sir; they want us to surrender,” a staff officer corrected.
McAuliffe took the paper, scanned it, then grumbled, “Us surrender? Aw, nuts!” as he threw it on the floor Then he went on about his business.
The command post called back a while later, reminding the brass that the two German officers were still cooling their heels and awaiting a reply.
“Well, what should I tell them?” McAuliffe asked.
“What you said initially would be hard to beat,” one officer suggested. The others agreed.
And so a short while later, the two antsy German officers were handed a single page with the following typed on it:
“December 22, 1944
To the German Commander, NUTS!
The American Commander”
Later that afternoon at their headquarters, the Germans were flummoxed. They translated the word to mean the single-seed fruit. What did nuts have to do with their demand? None of them had ever heard the slang version meaning crazy or insane.
And so the fighting resumed. The Germans never captured Bastogne. McAuliffe’s men hung on in sub-zero weather for four more agonizing days until the lead elements of Gen. George S. Patton’s tanks arrived on the 26th. They were inspired to keep fighting by their commander’s humorous contempt for the call to surrender.
Less than four months later, Hitler was dead, and the Third Reich was out of business.
And Anthony McAuliffe, who retired from the Army as a four-star general in 1956, carried for the rest of his days as an affectionate nickname the same thing he had told his enemy: Nuts.
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that extensively and that quickly.”
To that end, Crane works with a pair of advocacy groups that make vaccine awareness and access their mission: Families Fighting Flu (FFF) and Vaccinate Your Family (VYF). Together with local partner Waterfall Community Health Center, who provide the shots, a number of clinics are able to be put on at Coos Bay schools in October. An average of 150-200 vaccinations are able to be administered through Coos Bay schools each clinic.
That doesn’t come without its challenges.
Losing Blake in 2020, just before the advent of Covid-19 in America made some convinced it was the much more aggressive virus rather than the common flu, which to most meant stomach trouble, fever, and fatigue. Others at the time in the growing anti-vax movement we’re politicizing public health concerns.
“For me it was really challenging. His death happened a month before Covid shut the world down… And we had antivaxxers at the entrance saying horrible things to us. I had to navigate that, and with a lot of talk and
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counseling through that, what I came to was that they’re not my audience. I’m not trying to convince the non-vaxxers, I’m only trying to make it easier for the ones that want it,” said Crane.
FFF and VYF were providing more than just access to vaccines, however. Through FFF Crane was able to get said counseling.
“[FFF} provided me grief counseling too, and that was really amazing. That was during covid when grief counceling would have been hard to come by otherwise.”
Nowadays, Crane
continues her advocacy.
Bringing clinics to schools and doing her best to make sure her story is affecting change in the right ways.
“If I’m asked to share Blake’s story, if somebody thinks that it’s a story that can make a difference then I’ll share it,” said Crane.
The World newspaper would like to thank the hard work of the Crane family and the organizations they choose to represent. It is utterly commendable to take a moment of deep despair and turn it into a sense of advocacy for one’s community, and the vulnerable within it.
The numbers are on the rise overall, but the calf count is still low as the population continues to rebound.
“While there are more gray whales to see now on the Oregon Coast, the calves remain a rare and important sight,” said Michael Milstein, public affairs officer with NOAA Fisheries.
Winter Whale Watch Week provides an opportunity to see not only the gray whales but other coastal wildlife including birds and other marine mammals with help from trained volunteers and rangers.
The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 27-31. Visitors to the center can enjoy interactive whale exhibits and take in the panoramic
ocean views. Binoculars are provided. Rangers from Oregon State Parks will also be on hand to answer questions about the whales.
All Whale Watch Week visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, to bring binoculars and to follow beach safety guidelines such as remaining out of fenced areas, knowing the tide schedule and always keeping an eye on the surf.
For a list of safety tips go to: https://visittheoregon coast.com/beach-safety/ . For more information about coast parks and campgrounds, visit: oregonstateparks.org.
For a map of volunteer-staffed whale watching site, visit: oregonstateparks.org/index. cfm?do=thingstodo. dsp_whaleWatching
Visitors are encouraged to share their photos and videos from Winter Whale Watch Week on social media using #OregonStateParks and #ORWhaleWatch24.
SPORTS
Area roundup
North Bend girls have big week in hoops
John Gunther For the World
North Bend’s girls won three times in a busy week to improve to 6-2 on the season.
The Bulldogs beat Newport 49-33, North Valley 40-18 and Dallas 55-22, all at home, to run their winning streak to four games. They also hosted Estacada on Monday (the score was not available) and next visit Siuslaw on Dec. 30.
TIGERS WIN THREE: Bandon picked up a trio of wins during the week. The Tigers topped Powers at home 50-30 and then won on the road against Monroe 56-47 and Lowell 55-18.
The Tigers, now 5-2, host Siuslaw on Jan. 2 in the first round of the Bandon Dunes tournament.
BOBCATS STILL
PERFECT: Myrtle Point won all three of its games last week to improve to 6-0 on the
season. The Bobcats topped Camas Valley 60-42 on the road and won at home against Glide (45-31) and beat Lost River (33-27) in a game at Gold Beach.
Myrtle Point is off until facing North Douglas in the first round of the Bandon Dunes tournament on Jan. 2.
REEDSPORT GETS FIRST WIN: Reedsport beat visiting Riddle 54-42 last week for its first victory of the year. The Brave also lost to Toledo 70-23.
Reedsport is at Camas Valley on Dec. 27 and hosts New Hope on Dec. 30.
CRUISERS TOP
REDSIDES: Powers bounced back from its loss to Bandon to beat South Wasco County 54-36 on Saturday, improving to 3-5 on the season. The Cruisers face Toledo on Thursday in the opening round of the Clemens Holiday Tournament at Eddyville.
PACIFIC TAKES TWO:
Pacific beat Mohawk 49-37 and topped South Wasco County 43-41 last week to improve to 2-2 on the season.
The Pirates face Monroe at Alsea on Thursday in the first round of the Clemens Holiday Tournament.
BOYS BASKETBALL
BANDON WINS GAMES:
Bandon topped Monroe 35-26 and Lowell 58-26 on the road last week after earlier losing at home to Days Creek 50-48. The Tigers now have two losses by a combined five points.
The Tigers host La Pine on Jan. 2 in the first round of the Bandon Dunes tournament.
BOBCATS DROP TWO:
Myrtle Point fell to both Glide (49-38) and Lost River (68-43) on back-to-back days last week. Myrtle Point also beat Camas Valley 64-46.
The Bobcats are off until facing Coquille on Jan. 2 in the first round of the Bandon Dunes tournament.
Coquille played three games in the Logger Classic at Eureka, but only the score of the opener, a 72-39 loss to Shasta, was available.
REEDSPORT TIPS
TOLEDO: Reedsport edged visiting Toledo 55-53 last week for its second straight win, having also beaten Crow 6020. The Brave fell to Sutherlin 64-45 on Thursday and next visit Camas Valley on Friday.
PACIFIC LOSES TWO:
Pacific was tipped by Mohawk 40-39 in a game at Bandon and fell to South Wasco County 54-31 at home last week. The Pirates next play in the Clemens Holiday Tournament starting Friday.
POWERS WINS ONE: Powers beat Bandon’s JV team last week 43-30 before losing to South Wasco County 55-39. The Cruisers face Toledo on Thursday in the opening round of the Clemens Holiday Tournament.
Morton, Houston win titles in Coquille wrestling tournament
John Gunther For the World
Two South Coast wrestlers won their weight classes in the Coquille Holiday Tournament on Friday and Marshfield was second in the team race.
Marshfield’s Charlie Morton won at 120 pounds, beating Michael Christie of Springfield 12-6 in the championship bout.
Coquille’s Camaron Houston was champion at 175 pounds, winning all four of his matches by either pin or technical fall (he beat Kevin McAvoy of Riddle 17-2 in the title bout).
Gold Beach’s Nolan Timeus was second at 165 pounds and Myrtle Point’s Chase Hawley was runner-up at 285.
Marshfield’s Fernando Santana was third at 126 pounds, beating Gold Beach’s Braiden PItchford in the placing bout.
Marshfield teammate Mason Tice finished third at 150 pounds, when his opponent in the consolation final couldn’t wrestle because of the six-match limit.
Myrtle Point’s Ryder Blanton also was third at 165 pounds in impressive fashion, losing his first match and then winning five in a row, four by pin and then by technical fall in the placing match over the wrestler who beat him in the first round.
Michael Varitek of Brookings-Harbor was third at 175 and Myrtle Point’s Jonathan Padgett had the same place at 285.
Gold Beach’s Chris Salcedo was fourth at 190 and Marshfield’s Rodney Epperson fourth at 215.
South Coast wrestlers who were eliminated one round from placing (only the top four placed) included Coquille’s Tristan Henry (106 pounds), Brody Sherritt (120), Paisley Morrison (138), Jacob
Kingery (150), Clyde Davis and Jordan Florez (215) and Harley Pierce (285); Marshfield’s Nick Long (132), Dakota Wright (138), Wylie Robinson (150), Dax Johnson (157); Gold Beach’s Trevor Lasater (157); Brookings-Harbor’s Levi Radliff (175) Morrison, who won her girls division and was named outstanding female wrestler at the Coast Classic a week earlier, was particularly impressive, winning five of her six bouts by pin before not being able to wrestle in the consolation semifinals because she had reached the six-match limit for the day.
Oakridge finished first among the 19 teams with 190.5 points. Marshfield had 153, Lowell 137, South Umpqua 135 and Coquille 121.5. Gold Beach was 11th, Myrtle Point 12th, Brookings-Harbor 18th and Reedsport 19th.
Osborne wins Mac’s Run
Jordan Osborne won the annual Mac’s Run in the area of the state parks near Charleston. Osborne covered the 10-kilometer course that includes treks through Sunset Bay, Shore Acres and Cape Arago state parks in 43 minutes and 32 seconds.
He finished nearly two minutes ahead of runner-up Moises Garcia, who finished in 45:29. Zach Reinig was third (47:03) and Luke Padilla fourth (48:02). They were followed by the top three women — Maggie Graham (48:13), Emily Reinig (49:07) and Crystal Ramirez-Garcia (52:39). The rest of the 10K finishers were Braden Padilla (56:19), Alex Cook (56:28), Therrese Bauer (58:51), Abbygail Whitham (1:00:02), Harley Meservey (1:03:05), Misty Dansky (1:32:17) and Tabetha Morgan (1:32:18). John Hinkel finished first in the 5K race in 20:25. He was followed by Patrick Bringardner (20:52), Sawyer Miller and Angelo Pedrini (both 21:07) and Dylan Hitner (23:23). Kelliann Hitner was first among female finishers in 23:52. She was followed by five more female runners, C. Abrahamsen (25:33), Nora Rector (28:02), Leah Rector (28:06), Clementine Miller (28:22) and Caryn Mickelson (28:42). The rest of the finishers were Chandler Shopes (28:50), Kimber Privetts (29:21), Sara Buskerud (29:39), C. Miller (34:04), Tancred Creagh (36:00), Clarissa Abrahamsen (36:26), Lynn Lary (37:13), Jim Clark (51:24), Maurene Aakre (53:15) and Tryson Bradford (1:00:03). The next event for the South Coast Running Club, the first of 2025, is the annual Bullards Run, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11.
For information on that race or to sign up for the running club, visit www.southcoastrunningclub. org.
10 tips to catch more winter steelhead
Here are his 10 tips for catching more steelhead by developing a successful fishing strategy and selecting the right gear for current conditions.
1) Do your homework.
You can learn a lot about a river, its steelhead runs and current fishing conditions before you even leave home.
Figure out the run timing on the river you want to fish. In some places, hatchery fish return earlier in the season – something to think about if you want a fish for the freezer. In rivers with wild broodstock hatchery programs, hatchery steelhead are available over a longer period of time. Wild fish typically arrive later in the run, but these catch-and-release fisheries are often quieter and less crowded, especially in rivers without hatchery programs
Check the current river levels. High water levels put fish on the move but can make fishing more challenging. Often the best fishing is right after a big rain as water levels begin to drop. Find your access points. Bank anglers will want to look for bridge crossings, parks and other public lands. Boat anglers should identify boat put ins/take outs. Make a phone call to the local ODFW fish biologist to get the latest conditions and some fishing tips. Or, visit the weekly Recreation Report.
2) Organize your stuff before you go. Collect and check your boots, waders, clothing, boat accessories, etc.
Locate your license and tag. If you’re electronically tagging, remember to log into the MyODFW app before leaving cell phone range.
Review the regulations for the waters you want to fish, and check for any in-season regulation
updates. You’ll find in-season regulation updates here.
Check/replace your mainline, pre-tie your leaders, sort and organize your jigs, spoons and other lures. Remember, you might be wearing gloves, which will make it trickier to pick through your lures.
Spend time doing this before you go and you’ll be less stressed once you’re on the water, and have more time for actual fishing.
Besides, do you really like tying leaders while standing in 40 degree water during a rainstorm?
3) Join a fishing club or hire a guide.
image of two anglers in a boat, one is landing a steelhead with a net Organizations like the Association of Northwest Steelheaders have several local chapters, and offer a chance to meet veteran anglers, see speakers and participate in workshops.
You might also consider hiring a guide for a trip on your new home water. A guided trip can be a one-day lesson on how and where to fish a stretch of river. Be sure to let your guide know what you want from the trip -- it may be about more than just catching a fish.
4) Pick a “home water.”
Spend time learning the water on one river, or even one stretch of a river, rather than jumping from place to place chasing the bite.
And we mean really learn the water – explore every nook and cranny with a spinner or bobber/jig to figure out where the fish hold. Also, pay close attention to where other anglers are catching fish. Think about catching more fish in less water. These are transferrable skills that once mastered, can be used on other rivers or streams.
One of Robert’s best seasons was when he fished just a single two-mile stretch of river again and
again, and where he soon learned every rock that had a fish hiding behind it.
5) Better yet, pick two “home waters.”
When water levels rise after a rain, rivers reaches and streams higher in the basin will drop faster and clear first. In the same vein, smaller basins tend to get back in shape faster than larger basins.
Just remember the old adage “Water high, fish high. Water low, fish low.”
6) Learn a variety of techniques.
But don’t get too complicated. If you’re new to steelhead fishing start with spinner and/or bobber/ jig techniques. This gear has some advantages:
You won’t lose a lot of gear (helps manage your frustration level), and these are effective techniques to cover the water and locate fish.
Drift fishing can be very effective, especially in higher water, but you can lose a lot of gear and spend more time re-rigging than fishing. Be prepared to mix things up based on water or other conditions.
7) Adjust your gear and techniques to water levels.
Regardless of the water level, fish will be holding just off the bottom of the river. So no matter what gear you’re using, it’s going to be most effective when it’s near the bottom. Where the fish are.
That means you’ll want to adjust your tactics for different water levels so you’re fishing near the bottom without getting hung up all the time. Water levels also will influence where to look for fish and what lines/lures to consider.
So, in higher water: Look for fish in the softer waters near the bank or behind obstacles.
Upsize your gear. Use a heavier
leader* (12-15 pound) and larger weights or lures to keep your gear in the right zone and to handle the increased flows. Consider drift fishing or plunking. These slower presentations can give fish more time to consider your offering. Choose bright colors like orange, bright pink or chartreuse. In lower water: Look for fish further up near the head of holes, or in deeper parts of the runs.
Downsize your gear. Use a lighter leader* (8-10 pound) and smaller sized lures or baits
Choose darker, more subdued colors like reds, blues and black.
*In general, use a heavier main line and just adjust your leader size for different water conditions.
8) Keep a journal.
As you get to know your “home waters” keep notes on recent rains, water levels and temperatures, current weather and conditions, what gear/techniques you used and where/when you caught fish. You may think you’ll remember where you caught a fish, but you probably won’t. You can even take photos of certain hot spots to revisit later.
Also, note those places you might want to revisit in the summer, when low summer flows often reveal deeper pools, submerged rocks and other fish holding spots that are harder to see during high winter flows.
9) Assume you’re going to catch a fish. Be prepared to care for the fish you catch and want to keep. Do you know how to properly gill and clean it? Do you have a cooler to keep it in for the drive home? If you’re going harvest the eggs for bait, are you prepared to deal with them when you get home?
10) Know how to safely release a wild fish.
image of angler safely releasing a steelhead
If you’re going to release a fish, do it in a way that gives it the greatest chance of surviving.
• Land the fish quickly.
• Use barbless hooks.
• Keep the fish in the water.
• Revive the fish before releasing it.
Robert Bradley is the ODFW district fish biologist in Tillamook and can be reached at 503-8422741, ext. 18613 or robert.bradley@odfw.oregon.gov.
Photo courtesy of ODFW
Coquille Chess Club holds their first tournament of the year
Novice. Many were excited to start their dragon collections. There were two adults who took on the challenge of playing against the scholastic players. Thank you, Matthew Bottoroff and Tristan Huff! It takes bravery and humbleness to risk being beaten by young kids! We welcome parents and adult players to challenge our scholastic players, who will be proceeding to state competitions in the spring. After the tournament, many of the Coquille participants walked in the Christmas in Coquille parade dressed as kings, queens, knights and bishops.
Results
for the Intermediate and
Advanced section: 1st place: Misha von Dassow (Lighthouse 8th grade)
2nd place: Jeremiah Thompson (Coquille Junior High 8th grade)
3rd place: Frank Morse (Coquille homeschool 12th grade)
Intermediate section: 1st place: Adrian Rangel (Coquille Junior High 7th grade)
2nd place: Skyler WhiteRoss (Bandon homeschool 9th grade) and Ruckus Hughes (Sunset Middle School 6th grade)
3rd place: David Huff (Myrtle Point Junior High
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
NOTICE:
In the matter of the civil forfeiture of: $853.58, $106.94, $504.38, Silver Dollar, $2262.24, Glock 19 9mm w/ three magazine, two Alorair Dehumidifiers, two ideal air dehumidifiers, $1084.46, $363.54, $1221.10, $1810.83, $2386.31, $79.04, 2004 Harley Davidson 1HD1CLP134K426687, 2006 Volkswagen 3VWRW31C46M421934, $1797.00, 1986 collectors two coins, Buffalo Coin, liberty gold coin, three silver dimes, six pennies, collector buffalo nickel, eleven coins, thirteen wheat back pennies, two collector coins, thirty seven dollar coins, seven .50 cent coins, five pennies, two dimes, three .50 cent pieces, thirty two misc. coins, two gold collector bills, one silver bill, one dollar bill, nine dollar bills, copper nickel, half dollar, fourteen liberty dollars, five troy ounces silver, two liberty dollars, two .50 cent pieces, four rings, one pendant, small gold collector bar, five collector coins, gold watch, eight .50 coins, five gold dollars, five collector coins, gold watch, eight .50 coins, five gold dollars, five collector quarters, three Susan B. Anthony coins, $3.00 dollars in dimes, $2.00 dollars in nickels, eight foreign coins, gold ring, one earing, one quarter, eleven eagle dollars, three nickels, two dimes, two pennies, two dimes, two quarters, five 50c, six liberty dollars, six Susan B. Anthony dollars, nine .50c, two Eagle coins $50.00, three collector coins, eight camel coins, twenty three foreign coins, gold bicentennial, sixty five foreign coins, $1.00 dollar gold coin, $168.50 in change. Notice to all Potential Claimants: READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY!
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:
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In the Matter of the Estate of VINCENT ERNEST HOWELL, Deceased. Case No. 24PB10773 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SUSAN K. HOWELL has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of 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 courtProbate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published: December 24, 2024. 12/24/2024, World 405929
The property described above has been seized for civil forfeiture. If you have an interest in the said property, you must claim that interest or you will automatically lose that interest. To claim an interest, you must file a legal paper called a “claim” with the forfeiture counsel named below. The “claim” must be signed by the claimant under penalty of perjury and must include: (a) The true name of the claimant; (b) The address at which the claimant will accept future mailings from the court or forfeiture counsel; and (c) A statement that the claimant has an interest in the seized property. The “claim” must be filed with forfeiture counsel within 21 days after the last publication date of this notice. This notice will be published on four successive weeks, beginning DECEMBER 18, 2024, and ending JANUARY 16, 2025. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. Where to file a claim: Mail to: Coos County Forfeiture Counsel, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille OR 97423, (541) 396-7550 or hand deliver to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office. Summary statement of basis for civil forfeiture: On or about the dates of 12/10/2016, 03/25/2018, 09/25/2019, 11/19/2019, 04/02/20, 05/06/2022, 02/23/2023, 12/07/2023, 07/08/2024 and 08/21/2024 the properties described above was seized for civil/criminal forfeiture by agents of the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT). The property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to the laws of the State of Oregon (ORS Chapter 131A), because it is drugs, equipment, and money that are the proceeds of, or that were used to facilitate, a violation of the criminal controlled substance laws of the State of Oregon, specifically the manufacture, possession, and distribution of a controlled substance. Forfeiture means that ownership of the property will be transferred to the government and any person with an interest in the property will be deprived of that interest without compensation. 12/24, 12/31/2024, 1/7, & 1/14/2025, World 405922
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 toll-
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
Coos Bay Police Department Unclaimed Property Notice The Coos Bay Police Department has in its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described below that was collected between January 2024 and December 2024.
If you believe you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property or cash, you must file a claim with the Coos Bay Police Department within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property. (3) KNIVES (2) BAGS OF CLOTHING (7) POWER TOOLS (4) BAGS OF HAND TOOLS (5) MISC TOOL BAGS (2) BACKPACKS (4) AMMUNITION CONTAINERS (1) BAG OF DOG MUZZLES (8) MOUNTAIN BIKES (6) CRUISER/KIDS BIKES (3) OTHER BIKES (2) SCOOTERS (1) LAWN MOWER (4) PURSES (2) SETS OF KEYS (9) CELLULAR PHONES (1) DRONE (2) EYEGLASSES (1) RANGE FINDER (3) COMPUTER (2) KEY FOB (1) CAMERA (9) HANDGUNS (4) RIFLES Miscellaneous Jewelry Jewelry: Generally described as 2 women’s earrings Please provide a detailed description of each item when completing your claim and any proof of ownership you may have 12/24/2024, World 405691
AND RICHARD L. ROUSH HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee, in favor of U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D. as Beneficiary dated as of June 5, 2008 and recorded on July 9, 2008 as Instrument No. 20087315 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 331112 | 331111 BEGINNING AT AN IRON ROD ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF LOT 1 OF SECTION 17,TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, A DISTANCEOF 128.33 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID SECTION 17; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 34 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE SAID EAST BOUNDARY OF SECTION 17 FOR A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID EASTBOUNDARY OF SECTION 17, NORTH 78 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 150.74 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF A ROADWAY; THENCE ALONG SAID ROADWAY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A 316.50 FOOT RADIUS, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE 48 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 52 SECONDS FOR A DISTANCE OF 266.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.42
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH,RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 1675 MAXWELL ST, COOS BAY, OR 97420 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112,
have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Payment(s): Total Payments from 06/10/2021 to 11/12/2024 at $81,453.01 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $75.00 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $199,050.29 together with interest thereon at the rate of 7.50000% per annum from May 10, 2021 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on March 19, 2025 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such
portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.
Dated: October 24,2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee
Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation
Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100
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Cedar Point Storage 98286 OR-42 Coquille, Oregon 97423 will be selling the following Storage Units at Public Auction, January 9, 2025, at 10:00am for Non-Payment & Other Fees: Adrianne Simpson Unit#025, Zacchaeus Mullin Unit#032, Michael Mulvihill Unit#091, Katie Compton Unit#418 12/24 & 12/31/2024, The World, 405580
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY CASE NO. 24PB09509 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS in the matter of the Estate of STEPHANIE LYNN PECK, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at P.O. Box 1608, Roseburg, OR 97470, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings of this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Any objections or other filings made herein may be filed in the Coos County Circuit Court located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, 97423. Dated and first published this 24th day of December, 2024.
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE:
Mr. Steve M. Wilson 1411 Rimstone Drive Cedar Park, TX. 78613
Telephone No. (512) 4005464
ATTORNEY FOR
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE:
Thomas W. Crawford, OSB#: 791987
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1608 Roseburg, OR 97470
Telephone: (541) 672-5544
Email: attorneytwc@live. com 12/24, 12/31/2024, & 1/7/2025, World 405446 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of MARK VAN DER LAAN, Deceased. Case No. 24PB09612 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thomas Van Der Laan has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: December 24, 2024. Thomas Van Der Laan Personal Representative 37 Locust Street Burlington, MA 01803 (360) 904-0719 12/24/2024, The World 405621
Estate of Michael D. Pickett Notice to Interested Persons (Case No.: 24PB10401) In the Circuit Court of the State \charscalex95 of Oregon for the County of Coos Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of Michael D. Pickett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Cari M. Pickett has been appointed as personal representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them in the care of the undersigned attorney at: 6500 S. Macadam Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97239-3565 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding in the estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published December 24, 2024. Cari M. Pickett PO Box 236 Allegany OR 97407 Brett Callahan, OSB #113487 Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg LLC Attorney for Personal Representative 6500 S. Macadam Avenue, Suite 300 Portland, Oregon 972393565 12/24/2024, World 405801
Community Calendar of Events
Dance and Fitness Class
Every Monday (All year long, except holidays)
9:00am - 10:30am North Bend Senior Center
1470 Airport Lane Fun paced world music exercise class for women and men. New dancers are welcome. Free!
County Line Dancing
Every Thursday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Upstairs at the Eagles Lodge 568 S 2nd St., Coos Bay
$5 per person. Teaching step-by-step for beginners & advanced dancers too!
Pacific Home Health and Hospice: Grief and Loss support group
1st Friday of the month 12:00pm - 2:00pm Kaffe 101 171 S Broadway, Coos Bay
All are welcome. For questions, call 541-2667005.
Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS)
Every Saturday 12:00pm - 3:00pm Pony Village Mall- 1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend
All of our adoptable cats and dogs live in foster homes. For more information, visit: https://friendsof cooscountyanimals.org
Women’s Empowerment Book Club
1st Saturday of the month 11:00am - 12:00pm Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave.
The Coos Bay and North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group
Second Thursday of each month 1:00pm - 2:30pm Coos Bay Public Library
(Myrtlewood Room) 525 Anderson Avenue
The support group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www. parkinsonsresources.org
Oregon Bay Area
Beautification
Every 2nd Saturday 9:45am
Locations vary; visit www.4obab.org/ for details
Whether you’re someone who enjoys light duties or someone who’s ready to dive into more demanding tasks, we have a project for you.
The American Council of the Blind of Oregon, Southwest Chapter
Every 2nd Saturday 11:30am & 12:30pm
The Venture Inn
Restaurant 2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend
For more information, call Leonard Kokel at 541-888-0846.
ASL Practice Place
Every third Thursday 12:00pm
Zoom: bit.ly/3m6j2WG Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for
one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills.
Community Cooking with the Co-Op
Every 4th Thursday 5:30pm
Zoom: bit.ly/3powyqG Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Art & Wine Tasting with Girardet Winery Friday, December 27 4:00pm - 7:00pm Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave., Reedsport Join us for
Obituaries
Paul Robert Tiffany
October 29, 1940 – December 5, 2024
It is with heavy and humble hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Paul Robert Tiffany, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He had just celebrated his 84th birthday.
Paul was born on October 30, 1940 in Hawaii during the historic and tumultuous days surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. His early life was shaped by the resilience and adaptability required of military families, qualities that became a cornerstone of his character.
Paul’s early years included a variety of hands-on “fill-in” jobs from laborer, choker setter (his least favorite), dishwasher, carpenter’s helper, machinist’s helper, testing lab worker, ditch digger and bar tender.
In 1962, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, Paul moved to Oregon, where his parents and younger siblings settled in Bandon, a small coastal town. It was there he met Margaret Josephine Lorenz, the love of his life. They married and built a life together, sharing over 51 years of marriage until Margaret’s passing in 2018. Their partnership was marked by love, dedication and a shared commitment to family and community. Together, they raised three children in the Grant neighborhood in Portland, Oregon; creating a hospitable home for many and rarely locked their doors!
Paul attended the University of Oregon in Eugene, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in U.S. history and valued education as a transformative force. Paul used his experience as a Choker Setter as his driving force to get an education so he never had to work like that again!
Paul’s career at the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries was marked by significant contributions to state labor laws. He was instrumental in shaping policies that ensured minimum wages for teenagers and tipped employees, rest period requirements, protections for child actors, improved conditions for farm laborers, prevailing wages and overtime on government jobs and safeguards for those using employment agencies. These accomplishments are a testament to his dedication to fairness and justice.
He enjoyed biking, hiking and golfing with his brothers and in-laws. He was also an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 36 years and served the community of Sun City by doing volunteer work.
Paul often said his greatest accomplishment was his family. He took
immense pride in his wife and children. As a grandfather, he found joy and pride in the accomplishments of the next generation.
Paul was known for his non-judgmental nature, quiet wisdom and boundless kindness. He was a stand-in father to many and a source of strength and guidance for all who knew him.
He is survived by his children, Geoffrey; Christopher and Kathryn Tiffany; his grandchildren, Emma Tiffany; Matthew Tiffany; Jeremy Tiffany and Justin Santos; in-laws, Gail Lorenz; Natasha & Paulina Tiffany; siblings, Ken; Claudia; Terry; Jim; Bill; Rosemary; and Blythe; and many extended family members, in-laws and good friends.
Paul’s ashes will be spread on December 28, 2024 with his wife, Margaret, in Cave Creek Arizona where they trained together to hike the Grand Canyon in 2017. A celebration of life to honor Paul’s life will be held on February 8th, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the Swain Fellowship Hall at The First Presbyterian Church of Sun City, 12225 N 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351. The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Raising Special Kids (raisingspecialkids.org), and/or to KMUZ Public Radio (kmuz.org), reflecting Paul’s spirit of generosity and compassion.
Paul Robert Tiffany will be remembered for his humility, tireless dedication, and unwavering love for his family and community. His legacy lives on in the laws he shaped, the lives he touched, and the example he set for all who knew him.
Connie Sue Croy
January 17, 1942 – October 30, 2024
Connie Sue Croy was born on January 17, 1942 in Bedford, Indiana to Parents, Charles and Betty Bundy and passed away on October 30, 2024 Coos Bay, Oregon.
Connie grew up in Bedford, Indiana and went to Johnson Bible School where she met Earl Croy. Connie and Earl married on September 1, 1962 and were married for 56 years with four children, Cara; Phillip; Stephen; and Deanna.
She graduated from Johnson Bible College with a Bachelor of Sacred Music and supported Earl Croy as a minister’s wife. Connie enjoyed playing piano, Sunday Bible School, crafts, holiday functions and so much more.
She was Director of the Area Agency on Aging, volunteered for Soroptimist organization and was an active member of Nazarene Church.
The memorial Service will be on January 11, 2025 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow, located at the Nazarene Church 1850 Clark St., North Bend.
Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory,
Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com
PORTLAND, OR (Nov. 25, 2024) – Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year.
Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts:
Scammers will often tell you that your service is scheduled to be inter-
rupted in the next 30-60 minutes.
Fact: Pacific Power will not contact any customer demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnection of service the same day.
Fraudsters may ask you to purchase a prepaid card and tell them the card information over the phone.
Fact: Pacific Power does not ask customers
to make payments by purchasing a prepaid card. You and other customers can always choose how you would like to make your payments.
• Be suspicious of anyone who approaches you by phone, email, text or in person and demanding on-the-spot payment.
Fact: Pacific Power will not demand immediate payment for damaged or broken electrical equip-
William Andrew “Bill” Kulick, 83, of North Bend, passed away December 7, 2024 at North Bend. He was born January 3, 1941 in Portage, Pennsylvania, the son of George & Teresa (Luther) Kulick.
After graduating from High School, Bill joined the Navy and served on the USS Constellation on its maiden voyage as an electronic engineer. He was also the heavy weight boxing champion during this time.
After the Navy, he lived in Los Angeles, California and worked as a TV repair man for RCA and then worked for Walt Disney which is where he learned the craft of welding.
He married Marty Zamora and in 1970 and was blessed with his daughter, Kristine. He moved the family to North Bend, Oregon in 1975 and worked as a construction welder with the Millwrights Union, Oregon and Washington Carpenters and Operating Engineers. He also started his own welding business, Sunny Hill Wrought Iron.
He was a Volunteer Fire fighter with North Bay Fire Department and a member of the Knights of Columbus; working with the Knights Christmas food basket program from its inception was a project that was dear to his heart.
His faith was very important to him and in 1990, he took a trip to Medjugorje with his daughter, Kristine; this was a life changing experience for him.
He loved watching football and was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan. He enjoyed photography and was a talented artist with painting as well as his welding. He was a man of many talents.
He met Susan in 1998 and they married
ment or any other service.
If you receive one of these calls, ask the caller to state your account number and compare it with the number listed on your bill.
Fact: Pacific Power customer service employees will always have your correct account number.
• Scammers increasingly have used text messages as a means of targeting
Mary Cretney, 83, of Reedsport and Coos Bay passed away on December 1, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, Coos Bay, 541-267-4216
William A. Foster, 78, of Coos Bay passed away December 4, 2024 in Albany. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Martha Z. Houghton, 78, of North Bend, passed away on December 10, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440
Patrick Leon Grover, 81, of Lakeside, passed away on December 12, 2024 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
Donald F. Rubin, 93, of North Bend died December 12, 2024 in Coos Bay. Burial has been held at Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Farrol L. Carter, 78, of Myrtle Point, died December 13, 2024 in Coquille. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Myrtle Point.
in 1999; they had many adventures together. They hunted, fished, crabbed, camped, picked mushrooms and paned for gold. After he retired, he built their home and was forever working on it as well as many other projects.
His faith and his family were the most important things in his life. He was a loving, quiet and gentle man who will be missed and in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Knights of Columbus Christmas Basket program, Council 1261 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St, North Bend, Oregon 97459. Cremation rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay. 541-267-4216.
victims.
Fact: Pacific Power will not demand payment via text message. Pacific Power encourages customers to set up their online billing profile at Pay My Bill (pacificpower.net) where they can pay bills and review statements.
Scammers may use a sophisticated deceptive tactic that makes it appear to caller ID systems that the call is coming from Pacific
Power when it is not. Hang up and call Customer Service directly. Remember, if you still have concerns about the legitimacy of a call, you can always call our published customer service number, 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power is asking customers to report information about any scam calls received, including the phone number the person is calling from and any information that may help to track down the fraudsters.
Waunita “Nita” Marie Massey, age 86, of Coos Bay, passed away December 2, 2024, at Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, Coos Bay, 541-267-4216.
Betty Maxine Holmes, 97, of North Bend, passed away on December 13, 2024in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Mitcheal Ray Tidwell, age 61, of Coos Bay, passed away December 6, 2024 ,at Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, Coos Bay, 541-267-4216.
William “Bill” Kulick January 3, 1941 – December 7, 2024
King Tides may have claimed the life of an Oregon man
request for assistance from North Bend Police Department Dec. 16, regarding a missing person.
K9 checked the area and determined that Neill is no longer in that area.
hours of
16, Neill’s vehicle was located on Transpacific Parkway near a landmark known as Jordan Point. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office OCCSO) received a
North Bend Police requested a K9 team in order to track the area for Neill’s whereabouts as some of his property had been located in that area, according to a release from the CCSO. A sergeant from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, a Coos County Search and Rescue trailing K9 Team, Flanker and a deputy responded to check the area. The
“Coast Guard assets were deployed at the request of North Bend Police Department as was a boat from North Bend Fire Department to check the Coos Bay and surrounding areas. As there was evidence to suggest that Neill was elsewhere, the search was suspended pending further information or clues,” the release states. “The property the
• Last Seen: Horsefall Beach, 12/15, taking photographs of the King Tide.
• Car Found: Near the train bridge at Jordan Point and Boxcar Hill, 2:30 AM, 12/16.
• Details: Likely walked inland to low points for moon re ections or along the shoreline. Contact: Chief Cal Mitts • 541-756-8500
Merkley, Wyden: ODOT Receives $31.9 Million to Slash Pollution from Construction Projects
Washington, D.C. –
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is receiving $31,933,577 to use cleaner construction materials on federally-funded projects statewide. The funding comes from the historic Inflation Reduction Act’s Low Carbon Transportation Materials Discretionary Grant Program, which supports continued growth in American manufacturing to boost the competitiveness of clean U.S.
industries and the creation of good manufacturing jobs while reducing pollution from the production of concrete, steel, and other bedrock materials of our economy.
“Investing in clean construction projects in Oregon and across the United States is a win for our health, economy, and climate,” Merkley said. “This $31.9 million federal award to ODOT will create good-paying jobs across our state and support U.S. manufacturers that are cutting climate pollution. We must continue to invest in the
infrastructure of the future that will simultaneously grow our economy while fighting climate chaos.”
“Fighting pollution and the climate crisis in Oregon demands an all-out attack, and this federal investment in cleaner construction options is a vital piece of that arsenal,” Wyden said. “I worked to pass the Inflation Reduction Act so fresh resources like this $31.9 million for our state are available to generate jobs that pay well, clean up the air that Oregonians breathe, and battle climate changes magnifying
the destruction from wildfires and storms throughout the state.”
The federal funding to ODOT is part of a $1.2 billion award by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to 39 State Departments of Transportation. The investment also promotes the Federal Buy Clean Initiative, which leverages the federal government’s buying power as the world’s largest purchaser to spur demand for clean production of construction materials used in
federal buildings, highways, and infrastructure projects while supporting America’s workers, American manufacturing and tackling the climate crisis.
“We appreciate the support and direction Oregon’s federal delegation has given ODOT as we work to reduce carbon emissions from transportation,” said ODOT Director Kris Strickler. “Innovative programs like this are a central reason why Oregon is on track to reduce carbon emissions from transportation by 60 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.”
Friday, December 27, 2024
BRIGHTENS UP THE TOWN
The
Holiday Light Parade returned again on December 14th this year, and saw dozens of decorated vehicles,
and even pets hit First Street for the festive annual celebration. Onlookers lined the boulevard, and kept warm with cocoa and cider, to cheer on their fellow citizens and brighten up their holiday season.
The Chamber Minute
BY ROSEY THOMAS Executive Director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Rosey Thomas
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by lawenforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Monday 12/9
North Bend
• 12:54 am, dispute, 1971 block of Union Avenue.
• 6:02 am, business alarm, 1500 block of 16th Street.
• 10:40 am, id theft, 3840 block of Brussells Street.
• 11:33 am, criminal trespass, 2160 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 3:56 pm, disorderly conduct, 1362 block of Vermont Street.
• 5:55 pm, theft, 3843 block of Vista.
• 6:08 pm, harassment, 3881 block of Edgewood.
• 9:48 pm, business alarm, 1590 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 11:45 pm, criminal trespass, 2121 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 3:52 am, criminal trespass, 600 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 4:36 am, alarm, 1620 block of Thompson Road.
• 4:36 am, criminal trespass, 1076 block of South 4th Street.
• 5:03 am, alarm, 925 block of South Broadway Street.
• 6:48 am, disorderly conduct, area of South
POLICE BLOTTER
West Boulevard and
• 8:42 am, hit and run, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.
• 9:02 am, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on assault IV and harassment, area of Cape Arago and Pemberton.
• 9:14 am, burglary, 960 block of Maryland Avenue.
• 9:18 am, dispute, 250 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 9:34 am, criminal trespass, 985 block of South 7th Street.
• 9:38 am, unlawful vehicle, 500 block of South Marple.
• 9:51 am, unlawful vehicle, 629 block of South Marple Street.
• 10:18 am, alarm, 192 block of Norman Avenue.
• 11:30 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 130 block of North Cammann Street.
• 11:51 am, disturbance, 718 block of F Street.
• 11:53 am, smoke, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 12:45 pm, criminal trespass, 92797 block of Cape Arago Highway.
• 1:25 pm, theft, 936 block of South 10th Street.
• 2:05 pm, bicycle accident, area of Staples.
• 3:15 pm, disorderly conduct, 171 block of South Broadway Street.
• 3:21 pm, theft, 1060 block of Paci c Avenue.
• 3:51 pm, dispute, 660
block of South Wall Street.
• 4:02 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:34 pm, 29 year old male cited on failure to appear on criminal trespass I and 2 counts of theft III, 1297 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 5:02 pm, dispute, 660 block of South Wall Street.
• 5:23 pm, suspicious subject, 997 block of South 1st Street.
• 7:35 pm, disorderly conduct, 772 block of South Broadway Street.
• 8:05 pm, criminal trespass, 938 block of Maryland Avenue.
• 9:07 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:28 pm, suspicious subject, area of Blue Moon.
Coquille
• 6:07 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of North Central Boulevard.
Reedsport
• 2:44 pm, theft, 839 block of Myrtle Avenue.
Tuesday 12/10
North Bend
• 1:12 am, theft, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 3:18 am, 40 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 3:29 am, 40 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Tremont and Newmark.
Coos Bay
• 12:32 am, criminal
trespass, 1201 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 2:14 am, disorderly conduct, 1155 block of Flanagan Avenue.
• 2:41 am, 34 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 400 block of North Morrison Street.
• 4:31 am, business alarm, 602 block of West Hemlock Avenue.
• 4:33 am, disorderly conduct, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coquille
• 1:02 am, 46 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I, criminal mischief II and resisting arrest, 380 block of North Adams.
Reedsport
• 3:32 am, re, 2605 block of Lower Smith River Road.
• 12:25 pm, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
• 5:15 pm, hit and run, 520 block of North 7th Street.
Wednesday 12/11
North Bend
• 8:03 am, suspicious subject, 1251 block of Clark Street.
• 9:52 am, 49 year old transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation and disorderly conduct, 2000 block of Broadway.
• 12:01 pm, theft, 3855 block of Vista Drive.
• 4:58 pm, criminal trespass, 2121 block of Newmark Street.
• 7:08 pm, suspicious subject, area of Broadway and 17th.
Coos Bay
• 7:36 am, business alarm, 212 block of South 5th Street.
• 8:29 am, theft, 280 block of North Main Street.
• 9:05 am, theft, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:07 am, unlawful vehicle, area of Hemlock and Bayshore.
• 12:18 pm, hit and run, 570 block of North Wasson Street.
• 12:48 pm, disorderly conduct, 230 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 2:15 pm, theft, 1465 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:12 pm, theft, 1398 block of Oregon Street.
• 3:22 pm, shots red, area of SWOCC Campus.
• 3:26 pm, criminal trespass, 1385 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:37 pm, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
• 5:10 pm, 60 year old male cited on DUII, area of Empire Lakes.
• 5:19 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:40 pm, alarm, 1935 block of Thompson Road.
• 6:05 pm, 37 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:21 pm, prowler, 2460 block of Woodland Drive.
• 7:00 pm, business alarm, 1234 block of Teakwood Avenue.
• 8:49 pm, dispute, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.
• 9:26 am, criminal trespass, 1005 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:30 pm, threats, 3440 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 10:33 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue. Coquille
trespass, 625 block of East 10th Street.
• 8:07 am, dispute, 175 block of West 6th Street.
• 5:57 pm, found dog, 64 block of West Highway 42.
Reedsport
• 8:59 am, fraud, area of McKay’s.
• 5:27 pm, theft, area of Ace Hardware.
Thursday 12/12
North Bend
• 2:12 am, criminal trespass, 2238 block of Pony Creek Road.
• 2:22 am, criminal trespass, area of Newmark and Sherman.
• 3:31 am, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 3:36 am, criminal trespass, area of California Street.
• 5:51 am, 27 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft I, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 10:24 am, fraud, 2527 block of Pine Street.
• 10:55 am, sex offender registration, 835 block of California Avenue.
• 1:50 pm, disturbance, 3959 block of Sheridan Avenue.
• 2:43 pm, 59 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft II, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 9:26 pm, 31 year old male cited on failure to appear on unlawful possession of a controlled substanceschedule II and driving under the in uence of intoxicants, 1585 block of Sherman Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 1:08 am, 42 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Hall and Broadway.
• 1:49 am, alarm, 355 block of South Wall Street.
• 2:28 am, 34 year old transported to Coos County Jail on warrant service, theft II, criminal trespass I and theft III, 400 block of Newmark.
• 7:18 am, suspicious subject, area of Lakeshore and Fenwick Street.
• 7:40 am, stabbing, area of Anderson and South 6th.
• 8:09 am, business alarm, 1845 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 11:34 am, shoplifter, 230 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 11:48 am, dispute, 50 block of Central Avenue.
• 11:55 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 868 block of 8th Terrace.
• 1:16 pm, criminal trespass, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:43 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:04 pm, accident, area of Golden and South Broadway.
• 4:08 pm, suspicious subject, 410 block of Shorepines Avenue.
• 5:22 pm, criminal trespass, 1155 block of Flanagan Avenue.
• 5:27 pm, violation of court order, 155 block of North Schoneman Street.
• 5:39 pm, disorderly conduct, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:25 pm, disturbance, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:31 pm, elderly abuse, 400 block of Highland Avenue.
• 8:51 pm, dispute, 280 block of North Main Street.
• 9:07 pm, criminal trespass, 1195 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:33 pm, 28 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Morrison and Harris.
• 11:33 pm, 20 year old male and 18 year old cited on DUII, area of Newmark and Schoneman.
Coquille
• 12:16 am, lost animal, 851 block of North Central Boulevard.
• 2:57 am, suspicious subject, 105 block of East 2nd Street.
• 6:23 am, disorderly conduct, 29 block of West 1st Street.
• 11:13 am, criminal trespass, 76 block of West Highway 42.
• 12:37 pm, 57 year old male lodged at Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, criminal trespass II and resisting arrest, 183 block of East 2nd Street.
• 7:14 pm, business alarm, 749 block of Riverside Drive.
• 11:07 pm, 42 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on attempt to commit a class C unclassi ed felony and disorderly conduct II, area of Central and 1st.
Reedsport
• 7:17 am, motor vehicle accident, area of Highway 101 and Mile Post 204.
• 8:28 am, domestic disturbance, area of A2Z Mini Storage.
Friday 12/13
North Bend
• 8:29 am, hit and run, 1900 block of Union Avenue.
• 8:44 am, criminal trespass, 3411 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 11:23 am, hit and run, 3025 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 11:37 am, harassment, 3455 block of Fir Street.
• 12:41 pm, theft of mail, 1365 block of Ford Lane.
• 12:59 pm, 38 year olds cited on criminal trespass II, 3411 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 2:22 pm, 51 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Koos Bay and North 10th.
• 2:27 pm, criminal trespass, 1701 block of Newmark Street.
• 3:35 pm, hit and run, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 4:20 pm, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on warrant and assault, 2075 block of Johnson Street.
• 5:29 pm, hit and run, 3390 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 8:37 pm, disorderly conduct, 2076 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 8:50 pm, criminal trespass, 2238 block of Pony Creek Road.
• 9:12 pm, suspicious subject, 1735 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 9:15 pm, hit and run, 1500 block of 16th Street.
Coos Bay
• 7:41 am, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:51 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
As I See It
During the height of the lumber industry, with mills dotting our waterfront, photos like the first one I am sharing, taken in October of 1977, were more commonplace.
The Western Word caption reads: “Hull of Sause Bros. tug, Arrow 1, which capsized just west of Bullards Bridge shortly after midnight Saturday morning, drew plenty of stares from passersby during the week, although it was to have been removed from the channel yesterday.
“The tug was being used to transport a barge from Rogge Mill to Moore Mill & Lumber Co. According to an official from Sause Bros., based in Coos Bay, the two men aboard the tug were rescued by another Sause employee, who launched a small boat from the ramp at Bullards Park.
“Several years ago another Sause Bros. vessel capsized at the same spot, and a Sause employee, Roger McKnight, drowned.”
The second photo was taken in March of 1958 during a study on the feasibility of erecting a translator station to improve television reception in the Bandon area.
Among those in the photo are Bill Ellis, at right, and Bryant Stevens, center.
“A preliminary meeting of interested Bandonians was called hastily Friday morning to hear two representatives of a Tacoma, Wash., electronics engineering firm outline a proposal for establishing a community translator station for Bandon and vicinity.
“Equipment of this type recently installed at Powers and Gold Beach has been successful in improving reception and increasing the number of homes able to receive TV in those communities, it was reported.
“The first step to consider was finding the most suitable spot for locating a translator station for the Bandon community -- which means a point where TV signals can be consistently received at a strength capable of producing a satisfactory picture when re-transmitted to the home TV set.”
The third photo gives you an idea of what the Port owned building, leased to Lori and Barry Osborne as Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, looked like in 1979 when it was actively used in seafood production by Bandon Fisheries. Today it has a myriad of uses, including an event center, which over the weekend hosted Christmas parties for Bandon Dunes on Friday night and for employees of Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center Saturday night.
* * * I was sorry to learn of the death of Jimmy Pruitt, 43, who died last week in the state of Washington. I don’t know the particulars, but I understand he had come upon hard times, which was sad to hear. He was one of the nicest, friendliest young men you would ever hope to find. He grew up here, played sports and was loved by his friends and family. He was a 2000 graduate of Bandon High School.
* * * I also saw an obituary in
By Mary Schamehorn
Sunday’s Oregonian for Paul Tiffany, who died Dec. 4 at the age of 84. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he moved to Bandon in 1962 where his parents, Col. Kenneth and Linore Tiffany, and his younger siblings were living. Here he met and married Margaret Lorenz, who died in 2018. Col. Tiffany was the principal of Millard School. Paul and Margaret raised three children in the Portland area while Paul’s career with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries was marked by significant contributions to state labor laws. Among his survivors are his siblings Ken, Claudia, Terry, Jim, Bill, Rosemary and Blythe Tiffany. A celebration of life will be held Feb. 8 in Sun City, Arizona.
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* * I have received information about a great website from Coos County Emergency Coordinator Debbie Mueller, which is a valuable resource.
All people need to do is enter an address, and it shows you your evacuation route from where you are and how long it will take. I believe it also shows you how far above sea level your property is located. People need to look up their address for home and work so they will know whether to stay in place or leave. Just type in NVS: Tsunami Evacuation Zones, and the map will pop up. I was blown away by the amount of information this site contains, and want to thank Debbie for bringing it to our attention!
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A recent Facebook post contained a public safety announcement from Bandon Police Chief Cory Dhillon, who wanted to take a moment “to address an issue that has devastating consequences
in our community -impaired driving.
“During the month of November alone, the Bandon Police Department has arrested nine individuals for impaired driving. The BPD would like to recognize Officer Macy and his commitment to DUI enforcement. This serves as a stark reminder of how dangerous and unacceptable this behavior is. Tragically, over the past year, we have lost members of our own community due to impaired driving. These deaths are not just statistics -- they are beloved family members, friends and neighbors. Impaired driving is 100 percent preventable. We urge everyone to make responsible choices. If you are impaired please don’t drive. Use alternative transportation options or designate a sober driver. Worse case scenario contact Bandon Police and we can help with finding you a way home. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and prevent further tragedy in our community.”
Chief Dhillon said the names would not be released until the cases are adjudicated.
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The Coos County Sheriff’s office has issued a press release about the SCINT investigation into an illegal marijuana organization, which started in November and identified a Bandon address, just
outside the city limits, where a search warrant was executed Dec. 11 by a multi-jurisdictional team including SCINT, OSP, Coos County ERT, Bandon, Coquille and North Bend police, Coquille Tribal Police, Coos County Parole and Probation and the U.S. Coast Guard drone unit.
“Detectives seized over 2000 mushrooms containing suspected amounts of psilocybin, 49 firearms including shortbarreled rifles and shotguns, many of which are suspected to be obtained illegally, various grenades and marijuana processing. The FBI and ATF are being briefed on the illegal psilocybin lab, as psilocybin is a schedule 1 substance,” said the press release.
Charges for the case are
pending, as it is an ongoing investigation. During the execution of the search warrant, Highway 101 south of Bandon was closed for a duration.
release the name of the suspect until, or if, charges are brought against him.
released information about the case involving the five-
after having been missing
“There were articulable investigation which raised
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY SCHAMEHORN
got to the location he was found. Bottom line, investigators found the matter suspicious in nature and set out to attempt to determine exactly what happened. An autopsy was conducted, which showed Joshua had died of hypothermia. Elements of the autopsy are still being analyzed, and a final report has not been issued.
“In the following days and weeks search warrants were executed upon digital evidence and property seized during the case. Digital evidence was
located from Joshua’s phone which led investigators to reasonably believe that Joshua had walked away from the home while Mrs. German (his mother) was sleeping. Although there are still lab results which have not been received, the evidence is now pointing to these articulable facts. While an investigation is ongoing, no specific information is released to the public until it has been reviewed by the District Attorney’s office to ensure that a crime has not been committed and to protect the parties involved in the investigation.”
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Another press release from the Sheriff’s office,
issued Dec. 9, reported that 65-year-old Colleen Fiorucci of North Bend was found safe after spending two nights lost in the wilderness near Shore Acres State Park while searching for mushrooms. The release said a search and rescue team attempted to look for the woman behind locked private timber property gates, where she was reportedly said to be. Due to the location, the U.S. Coast Guard was requested along with their rescue helicopter. Because of declining weather conditions, the search was twice postponed overnight. The Coast Guard’s helicopter team was able to get to Fiorucci’s
location and hoist her out of the forest area. She was taken to a local medical facility for care.
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The last Meet and Greet at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse until February was held Tuesday, Dec. 17, when representatives of the Bandon History Museum, Jim Proehl, Reg Pullen and I, were available to answer questions about local history, the city, the port or whatever question you wanted to ask during our Ask The Expert program, which started at noon.
Lori Osborne deserves a big vote of thanks for providing the venue for the popular Meet and Greet, which has featured a
Mike Lucero Promoted to Fire Lieutenant at North Bend Fire Department
The North Bend Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Mike Lucero to the rank of Fire Lieutenant.
Lucero, a 22-year veteran of the department, has served as an Engineer Firefighter, earning respect for his skill, dedication, and commitment to the fire service and the community. A lifelong North Bend resident, Lucero graduated from North Bend High School and has consistently demonstrated a strong connection to his hometown through his work.
Police Blotter
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• 8:02 am, criminal trespass, 1023 block of South Broadway Street.
• 9:03 am, criminal trespass, 2735 block of 32nd Street.
• 9:48 am, 49 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of North Cammann and Newmark.
• 10:35 am, criminal trespass, 1995 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 11:27 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 440 block of Dunn Street.
• 12:30 pm, harassment, 175 block of South 3rd Street.
• 12:41 pm, suspicious subject, area of 17th Avenue.
• 1:33 pm, accident, area of Southwest Boulevard.
• 2:09 pm, fraud, 465 block of Elrod Avenue.
• 3:57 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:14 pm, disorderly conduct, 1200 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 4:46 pm, threats, 155 block of South Empire Boulevard.
• 5:04 pm, 46 year old male cited on failure to appear on warrant service and possession of meth, 230 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 5:14 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:39 pm, 34 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
• 9:21 pm, 32 year old male cited on disorderly conduct II, 479 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:49 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 192 block of Norman Avenue. Coquille
“I take pride in my work, and I am excited about the future of this department,” Lucero said. His passion for service and focus on excellence have made him a valued member of the department, and his leadership is expected to inspire and guide his colleagues as he steps into his new role.
Fire Chief Jim Brown expressed confidence in Lucero’s abilities, stating, “Mike’s unwavering dedication and extensive experience make him an exemplary leader. His
• 9:14 am, disorderly conduct, 250 block of North Baxter Street.
• 9:44 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Adams Street.
• 9:44 am, criminal trespass, 193 block of East 2nd Street.
• 12:36 pm, disorderly conduct, 399 block of North Central Boulevard.
• 1:14 pm, harassment, 454 block of Highway 42 East.
• 1:53 pm, suspicious subject, area of 3rd and North Dean.
• 2:21 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft II, 259 block of North Adams Street.
• 3:33 pm, disorderly conduct, 361 block of North Elliot Street.
Reedsport
• 12:30 am, trespassing, area of Harbor Light Restaurant.
• 9:31 am, trespassing, area of McKay’s.
• 10:15 am, domestic disturbance, 2640 block of Highlands Drive.
Saturday 12/14
North Bend
• 2:56 am, 22 year old female cited on theft III, 1988 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:24 am, alarm, 2020 block of Hayes Street.
• 9:46 am, suspicious subject, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 11:42 am, menacing, area of Tremont and Lewis.
• 12:53 pm, accident, area of Brussells and Newmark.
• 2:59 pm, dispute, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:27 pm, accident, 3480 block of Tremont Avenue.
number of different entities sharing stories important to the community.
* * * People are reminded that the next Plastic Collection event, for recycling plastics, #2 (tubs, lids only), #4 and $5 was held December 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bandon Library’s Sprague Room.
People could also recycle batteries, including AA, AAA, C-cell, D-cell and other small batteries like 9-volt.
* * * A press release issued this week by Bay Area Hospital says, “Mired in deep financial woes, executives at Bay Area Hospital are courting a
private equity-owned health company to ‘assume operations’ at the Coos Bay facility. The 172-bed, nonprofit hospital -- the largest on the Oregon Coast -- said it has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to negotiate a deal with Quorum Health, which owns McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield. The two parties hope to complete the deal by the middle of 2025, pending further negotiations and approval from the state’s regulatory body that reviews business details in health care. While it can levy property taxes with voters’ approval, the hospital hasn’t done so since 1989.
promotion to Fire Lieutenant is welldeserved, and I am confident he will continue to serve our community with distinction.”
Lucero’s promotion is a testament to his years of hard work and dedication. The North Bend Fire Department and community look forward to seeing his continued contributions in this expanded capacity.
Congratulations to Fire Lieutenant Mike Lucero on this well-deserved achievement!
Coos Bay
• 12:44 am, 32 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 600 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 12:44 am, 37 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 644 block of 11th Avenue.
Coquille
• 9:04 am, suspicious subject, 1201 block of Shelley Road.
• 1:56 pm, criminal trespass, 16 block of East 1st Street.
• 3:38 pm, harassment, 510 block of North Collie Street.
• 6:57 pm, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass, 240 block of West Highway 42.
• 8:03 pm, criminal trespass, 343 block of North Elliot Street.
Reedsport
• 7:59 am, criminal mischief, 2150 block of Fir Avenue.
• 4:22 pm, theft, area of Ace Hardware.
Sunday 12/15
North Bend
• 3:44 am, criminal trespass, 1450 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:26 am, dispute, area of Broadway and Newmark.
• 1:28 pm, dispute, 2160 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 2:03 pm, harassment, 2031 block of Union Avenue.
• 2:55 pm, alarm, 2323 block of Paci c Street.
• 3:11 pm, dispute, 2112 block of Hamilton Street.
• 7:21 pm, criminal trespass, 3432 block of Cedar Street.
1988 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 5:41 pm, bicycle accident, area of Broadway and 16th.
• 7:08 pm, criminal trespass, 2402 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 7:20 pm, criminal mischief, 2750 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:39 pm, disorderly conduct, 1180 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:48 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Broadway and Maine.
• 7:59 pm, missing person, 3475 block of Liberty Street.
Coos Bay
• 8:02 am, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on unauthorized use of motor vehicle, possible stolen vehicle, failure to appear on disorderly conduct II and criminal trespass II, area of Anderson and Broadway.
• 9:19 am, criminal trespass, 880 block of South 1st Street.
• 9:25 am, dispute, 100 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:51 am, alarm, 209 block of North 2nd Court.
• 10:04 am, 29 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 1701 block of Newmark Street.
• 11:00 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 11:19 am, accident, area of Koos Bay and Teakwood.
• 11:33 am, criminal mischief, 3111 block of South East Ocean Boulevard.
• 12:28 pm, 29 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft I, area of John Topits Park and Morrison.
• 12:35 pm, 50 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:56 pm, indecent exposure, 1175 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:11 pm, dispute, area of Ocean and Three Rivers.
• 1:30 pm, lost animal, 772 block of South Broadway Street.
• 2:13 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:38 pm, criminal mischief, 1165 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:04 pm, indecent exposure, area of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:05 pm, injured animal, 740 block of Johnson Avenue.
• 5:24 pm, dispute, 1640 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:57 pm, found animals, 440 block of 3rd Court.
• 8:01 pm, prowler, 1475 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:11 pm, accident, area of Anderson and South 10th.
• 8:27 pm, disturbance, 323 block of 6th Avenue.
• 8:40 pm, shots red, 1075 block of South Broadway Street.
• 8:45 pm, threats, 925 block of South Broadway Street.
• 10:51 pm, dispute, 930 block of Augustine Street.
Coquille
• 12:22 am, criminal trespass, 343 block of North Elliot Street.
• 12:51 am, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 240 block of West Highway 42.
• 5:35 am, suspicious subject, area of East 6th and Baxter.
• 12:23 pm, harassment, 1238 block of North Elliot Street.
• 1:12 pm, criminal mischief, 1095 block of East 2nd Street.
Reedsport
• 3:33 am, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
• 8:57 pm, harassing phone calls, 282 block of Winchester Avenue.
• 3:45 pm, shoplifter,
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2,000 mushrooms, arsenal of weapons seized in local investigation
By JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.
One suspect is arrested following a multi law enforcement agency investigation of a suspect illegal drug operation in Bandon.
During South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team’s (SCINT) investigation into the illegal marijuana organization that began in November, agents identified 50-year-old Matthew Houglum as a suspect, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office.
SCINT identified Matthew’s address to be 50280 Highway 101 in Bandon.
The multi-jurisdictional operation, which included SCINT, Oregon State Police, Coos County ERT, Bandon Police, Coquille Police, North Bend Police, Coquille Tribal Police, Coos County Parole and Probation, and the U.S Coast Guard drone unit, executed a search
warrant at the Bandon address Dec. 11. Matthew and other co-conspirators were found to have an illegal psilocybin mushroom lab, marijuana processing center, and an arsenal of firearms, according to investigators.
“Detectives seized over 2,000 mushrooms containing suspected amounts of psilocybin, 49 firearms, including short-barreled rifles and shotguns, many of which are suspected to be obtained illegally, various grenades, and marijuana processing equipment,” the investigators said in a release.
The FBI and ATF were briefed on the alleged illegal psilocybin lab. Under the Controlled Substance act, psilocybin is a schedule 1 substance, which also includes heroin, meth and LSD.
The investigators said charges for this case are pending, since it is an ongoing investigation.
County Sheriffs suspect foul play in death of 5-year old Joshua McCoy
STAFF REPORT
New details have surfaced in the tragic case of young Joshua McCoy, who was found dead nearly two miles from his home in Hauser, after being reported missing for three days. Officers were made aware of his disappearance on November 9th, via a call to the North Coos Dispatch Center from a concerned family friend in Utah. Deputy Justin Gray of the Coos County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue division was on duty at the time and circled the wagons to respond. The Sherif’s spared no resource, as a K9 unit, thermal imaging drone, and phone location services were all deployed in an attempt to find Joshua. News outlets have reported that, according to court documents, investigators found Joshua’s mother Angela German had an open case with the Department of Human Services alleging neglect and mistreatment. A thorough investigation of their home on Stage Road was conducted, as officers were told German had laid down for a nap with Joshua at around 1:30 that Saturday afternoon. When German awoke a couple hours later, her son was gone, though the timeline for how long she was
sleeping has been reported to have changed over multiple conversations.
The California, Oregon Search and Rescue team (CORSAR) was activated on November 11th, to assist with the investigation, along with members of the FBI and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Community volunteers lent their hands in the search as well.
After two days without substantial evidence to Joshua’s whereabouts, the discovery was made on November 12th.
Joshua was found dead in the timberland north of their residence. Court documents revealed that he was likely left there in the woods. He was found naked, without any indication that he had travelled there by his own power. Investigators found his cell phone, but it had been set to airplane mode, hence the unsuccessful ping. Though the report is not final, an autopsy revealed that Joshua had passed to hypothermia from overexposure.
“There were articulable
facts regarding the investigation which raised concerns on how Joshua got to the location he was found. Bottom line, investigators found the matter suspicious in nature and set out to attempt to determine what exactly happened to Joshua,” read a release from the Coos County Sheriff’s office. Court documents indicated that German had not called the police herself due to negative experiences with law enforcement. The search of their home showed signs of drug use and prescription pills, along with otherwise unsanitary conditions. A search warrant stated that German’s vehicle was being inspected, as tire tracks were found in the mud near the body. No arrests have been made to the point of writing, but all evidence indicates that the investigation has shifted toward Murder charges. The World will be following this story as developments continue to unfold.
Photo courtesy from CCSO
Law enforcement agents seized an arsenal of firearms during the investigation in Bandon.
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