Knights of Columbus feed 4,500 through annual Food Drive
BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
Thanks to a $5,000 award from Cows Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation (CCUIF), the Knights of Columbus Council 1261 were able to feed nearly 1,000 underprivileged households on the South Coast over the 2024 holiday season.
The Knights’ annual Holiday Food Basket distribution provides perishable and non-perishable food to folks in need during a time that can cause huge stress for those without the resources to provide big holiday dinners. This year, over 131,000 pounds of food were distributed to over 950 households providing nutritional support to more than 4,500 men, women and children in Reedsport, Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Powers and Brookings.
“It started out with 10 or 12 families, and now it’s grown to sometimes over 1000 families in
any given year registering for the food baskets. They contain both perishable and non-perishable food items, some have a good long shelf life… They also receive vouchers from McKays Market, who’s one of our partners, to pick up bread, cheese, eggs, and protein products,” said Mike Taylor, Grant Coordinator for the local Knight’s branch.
The event itself has been sponsored and supported by the Knights of Columbus and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 1982, and brings in other local and regional businesses and foundations. Volunteers from all over the community come together to put together the food boxes. This year that included 250 kids and teens from the Coos Bay area.
“The youth groups from the LDS church are a big part of the
International artist Sontonya Necheal presents: ‘Outpouring’
‘Outpouring’
International Artist Sontonya Necheal at Black Market Gourmet in Coos Bay, OR
Internationally renowned mixed-media artist Sontonya Necheal proudly announces her new installation entitled “Outpouring.”
The show will be displayed at Black Market Gourmet at 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420 from Sunday, January 19th with a reception and artist talk on Sunday February 9 from 2-4pm.
The exhibit features a collection of paintings that reflect the artist›s raw emotions and unique journey of selfexpression, where every stroke and color is a direct manifestation of her life experiences and
subconscious mind.
The title, “Outpouring”, encapsulates the artist’s approach to creation, a process in which emotions, thoughts, and experiences are poured onto the canvas in an act of cathartic release. Each piece in the exhibit embodies this emotional release, allowing the artist to express the complexities of their inner world in vivid, visual form.
A notable feature of the exhibit is the integration of binary code within several works. The code, which spells out the word Outpouring, represents the artist’s attempt to convey deeply personal emotions through a language of structure and precision. It serves as a metaphor for the artist’s process of channeling their emotions into a tangible, communicable form, much like binary code is the foundation of digital language.
“I’ve often asked God to guide me in how my work can inspire
others and reflect His presence,” says the artist. “I believe my gift of painting does that. I pour my soul onto the canvas, often leaving it in tears, knowing I’ve given everything of myself.”
In addition to the exhibit, the Outpouring series—featuring the use of binary code—will continue in future works, with several pieces already in progress. The first piece in this series holds special significance: it has been permanently housed in the museum at Chateau Orquevaux in Paris, France. This piece was created as a deeply personal outpouring to the artist herself, honoring her creative gift after a year-long hiatus from art. During this time, the artist grappled with holding back emotions and creative energy. The floodgates finally opened during a residency in Paris, where the artist’s creative journey was reignited and this first Outpouring piece was born.
“As a Black abstract artist, I often find myself overlooked for opportunities, despite the depth and complexity of my work. The binary code in my thinking— intricate and layered—reflects a sense of hiding in plain sight, mirroring the way my contributions are often underappreciated in spaces that fail to recognize the value of diverse perspectives and talent,” said Necheal. Outpouring is more than just an art exhibit; it is a reflection of the artist’s emotional, spiritual, and creative journey. It invites viewers to witness the intimate process of creation and the powerful release of unspoken feelings and experiences. Visitors are encouraged to experience the exhibit and explore the artist’s deep emotional connection to her work. The Outpouring series will continue with new pieces, soon to be revealed.
Reedsport overpass project receives federal support, enabling safer rail expansion
Coos Bay, OR – January 16, 2025 – The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is pleased to announce the award of $3,993,224 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. This funding supports the design and engineering of a new overpass crossing Oregon Highway 38 and will also enhance safety upgrades at an adjacent rail crossing in Reedsport, Oregon.
“The City of Reedsport is looking forward to the receipt of the Federal Railroad Crossing Elimination grant,” said Reedsport’s City Manager, Deanna Schafer. “This grant will give us the opportunity to further explore options for mitigating the potential effects of increased rail traffic here in Reedsport. We look forward to collaborating with the Port of Coos Bay and ODOT to continue the planning and engineering of potential rail crossings upgrades.”
The Reedsport Grade Separation Project is a regional, multi-year initiative developed with a community focus in mind.
A Project Advisory Committee composed of local citizens, business leaders and tribal representatives determined the initial scope of the project. They published the Reedsport Rail Crossing Study in 2023 which laid the groundwork for planning dollars to follow.
“Safety is at the heart of
everything we do at the Port of Coos Bay, and this project addresses important potential improvements in the Reedsport area,” said Lanelle Comstock, CEO of the Port. “We will continue coordinating as a regional team, thoughtfully balancing economic opportunity with enhanced safety.”
“With this funding, our congressional delegation continues its laudable effort to bring federal dollars to help facilitate local solutions.”
The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) ship to rail project is
“This is an important step in building the foundation for a modern, multimodal transportation hub on the South Coast,” said Melissa Cribbins, Executive Director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project.
expected to generate thousands of family-wage jobs, boost the local economy, and strengthen national supply chains. The overpass and safety upgrades are critical to supporting this growth, ensuring that the infrastructure can handle the increased traffic safely and efficiently.
“The Reedsport Grade Separation Project exemplifies
the kind of forward-thinking infrastructure planning we need to ensure the success of this project,” said Cribbins. “By working proactively to address safety and rail traffic challenges, we’re building resilience into our transportation systems and paving the way for economic growth and connectivity that will benefit the entire South Coast for decades to come.”
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Score a touchdown for compassion: choose plant-based wings this Super Bowl Sunday
As Super Bowl Sunday nears, it’s worth considering the staggering number of chickens sacrificed for a single day of indulgence—an estimated 375 million, just for wings. This annual tradition, though beloved by many, comes at a great cost to animals, the planet, and even our health.
Fortunately, there’s a kinder and equally satisfying alternative: plant-based wings. Made from ingredients like tofu, seitan, potatoes, or even cauliflower, these options pack all the flavor without harm to animals. Brands like Blackbird, Gardein, and Daring, offer ready-toenjoy wings, while homemade cauliflower “wing” recipes are easy, delicious, and crowdpleasing.
This year, why not make your Super Bowl spread one of compassion and sustainability? By swapping traditional chicken wings for plant-based alternatives, you’ll score a win for animals and the environment, all while enjoying a healthier take on a game-day favorite. Sincerely,
Clyde Bustamante Coos Bay
Make sure Trump delivers for workers
Many workers made possible Donald Trump’s return to the White House. President Trump campaigned promising better times for those workers. Since trust in government agencies and the news media is low, where do we go to monitor conditions for workers during the Trump administration?
Maybe a dependable option is just to trust ourselves. Trust our sense of our own situation. Trust our observations of the conditions of those around us. Talk with those we trust. What are they experiencing? What are they observing? Maybe our circle of conversation will expand to include more and more in the coming days, weeks, months, and years. A powerful by-product of this effort to monitor our own well-being will be the community we create through which we can work together to assure those with position, money and, thus power, do not leave the worker behind again
Jeannie Culp Bandon
Corporate media
Dear fellow south coast community members, if you believe in democracy then you will need factual news reporting. X, Meta, Fox News and the like, are not the places to rely on objective reporting. National Public Radio (Jefferson Public Radio, 88.5 fm in our area) is a reliable source and available to all in the area. It is supported by listeners, but you can listen free of charge. We have seen in the last decade an erosion of good reliable journalism due not to crooked journalists, but the establishments for which they write.
Jennifer Rubin, a Washington Post political commentator, resigned recently from the newspaper stating in her resignation letter:
“Corporate and billionaire owners of major media outlets have betrayed their audiences’ loyalty and sabotaged journalism’s sacred mission — defending, protecting and advancing democracy. The Washington Post’s billionaire owner and enlisted management are among the offenders. They have undercut the values central to The Post’s mission and that of all journalism: integrity, courage, and independence. I cannot justify remaining at The Post. Jeff Bezos and his fellow billionaires accommodate and enable the most acute threat to American democracy—Donald Trump—at a time when a vibrant free press is more essential than ever to our democracy’s survival and capacity to thrive.
“I therefore have resigned from The Post, effective today. In doing so, I join a throng of veteran journalists so distressed over The Post’s management they felt compelled to resign.”
Jen Rubin and others have created The Contrarian, a new independent media project unencumbered by corporate interests. I am an early subscriber and would recommend it to anyone interested in fact-based journalism. The other online voice that has been very helpful is from Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American. She is an American historian, presently teaching at Boston College. She comments on current events with a perspective of history, which in the case of the present political scene, is valuable to review as we seem to be repeating an age of authoritarianism.
Listen and read on.
Jamie Fereday Coos Bay
Merkley Monthly: Hitting the Ground Running
As the new Congress begins,
I’m hitting the ground running in 2025 to fight for the four foundations that working families need to thrive: good health care, decent affordable housing, quality education, and good-paying jobs.
My work starts with hearing directly from you. Every year, I host town hall meetings in all 36 Oregon counties, including down the coast from Clatsop to Curry, to hear about the issues that matter most in your communities. Then, I take your ideas back to Capitol Hill to craft effective legislation.
I’m kicking-off my 2025 town hall meetings in January, and you can sign-up to receive announcements about when I’ll be hosting a town hall in your county on my website, www. merkley.senate.gov.
A large part of my work on Capitol Hill happens through committees, where bills get debated and administration nominees get hearings, before going to the full Senate for final votes. Here are the committees I’ll be serving on this Congress: I’m taking the top Democratic spot on the Senate Budget Committee. In this new role, I’ll fight back against the massive tax loopholes that enable the mega-millionaires and billionaires to dodge paying their fair share in taxes. These loopholes drive a lot of well-justified cynicism about our tax structure, but they also are adding trillions a year to our national debt.
I’m staying on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee to ensure that Oregon has a strong voice in national spending decisions. I’ll fight for strengthening programs that Oregonians highlight at my town halls, from forest management to reduce wildfires to investments in housing, mental health, fighting fentanyl, and affordable health care.
In addition, I’ll use my Appropriations post to deliver projects highlighted as top priorities by our local leaders. Over the last three years, I’ve secured funding for 475
projects in all 36 counties. These investments have included $1.9 million to help the City of Astoria replace century-old pipes to deliver clean drinking water; $500,000 for Community Action Resource Enterprises, Inc. (CARE) to renovate a building to serve as Tillamook County’s navigation center for people experiencing homelessness; and over $360,000 to repair the dock and pilings of the Newport International Terminal in Lincoln County. In addition, I’ll continue to serve on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. We need bold action to protect Oregon from the threats of climate chaos, like warming waters off our coast and this year’s record-setting wildfires. I’ll keep fighting to ban toxic chemicals, like the tire additive 6PPD that is deadly to coho salmon and address PFAS “forever chemicals” found in many household items that are hazardous to humans. And I’ll keep raising the alarm about plastic pollution, from plastic trash choking our sea life and waterways to dangerous microand nano-plastics poisoning our blood and breastmilk.
I’ll also keep pushing our government to work better from the Senate Rules Committee. And I’m staying on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where I’ll continue to champion democracy, the rule of law, and human rights around the world.
These are just few ways I’m hitting the ground running in the new Congress – and I look forward to hearing from you in-person at one of my upcoming town halls about your top priorities and ideas.
Let’s keep working together to take on the powerful and deliver for the people!
Guest Column
Jeff Merkley
volunteer force, along with our own Knights of Columbus membership. They assemble all the boxes. It goes from pallets of bulk food into the individual boxes,” said Taylor. “A lot of it is the youth groups, that both assemble the boxes and, on distribution day, carry them from the line and into the cars.”
Also helping was a group from Future Farmers of America called Food for All from up in Perrydale, Oregon. They contributed 50,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables in addition to helping with distribution.
“It wouldn’t happen without that kind of support. Dollar wise, the foundations cumulatively, and all the other donations we get, is probably in excess of $50,000. That all goes to buying the fresh fruits and vegetables, the non-perishable food, and all the perishable food,” said Taylor. “Without the foundations it just wouldn’t happen.”
The Knight’s were just one recipient of funds from CCUIF, who recently
gave $751,581 across 86 non-profits in Southern Oregon. CCUIF Executive Director Carma Mornarich had this to say:
“Being able to assist non-profits in their work to help youth, to build families, to support education, and to meet basic needs fills us with gratitude. The work of non-profit organizations is tireless and highly important to our communities. The CCUIF works diligently to support the underpinnings of life. Families, youth, education, shelter, food is what we’re about.”
outlets want to call it a ‘odd-looking salute’ or make excuses for him, anyone with the slightest grasp on history did not need a second look (though Musk gave us one himself by doing the gesture twice). If you are confused
how a terminally online South African billionaire, whose fortune was born on the back of apartheid, wound up doing Nazi salutes at an American presidential inauguration, when his only government experience is receiving billions of dollars in subsidies, you haven’t been paying attention. He bought a ticket, to the tune of $200 million in campaign contributions to one Donald Trump, only after turning Twitter into a safe haven for conspiratorial and extremist right-wing thinking. Musk certainly
doesn’t have a dog in the race of ‘government efficiency’ when his companies have received $20 billion dollars from said government; No conflict of interest there. In fact, Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, and a number of high and low-profile billionaires all had great seats to the show. A true sign of solidarity from the newly sworn-in president with the richest of the rich, when he campaigned on caring so much about the poor, and destitute,
Photo by Memo Jasso
Volunteers from the Knights of Columbus and the FFA group from Perrydale on distribution day.
Photo by Memo Jasso
Over 250 volunteers came together to assemble the food baskets on assembly day.
Photo by Memo Jasso
Area Hoops
Marshfield boys stay perfect
John Gunther
For the World
Marshfield, the top-ranked team in the Class 4A boys coaches poll, kept its perfect run going in the Sky-Em League by beating Junction City on Friday, the third straight league win on the road.
The Pirates, now 5-0, topped the Tigers 70-53 in the first game of the second round of league play. Marshfield is at North Bend on Tuesday before starting a stretch of five straight home games with a contest against Cottage Grove on Friday.
That will be followed by the second showdown with Marist Catholic, which is 4-1 in league play, on Feb. 4. The Spartans are ranked fourth in the coaches poll, trailing the Pirates, Cascade and defending state champion Baker.
North Bend lost both its games during the week, falling to Cottage Grove 65-58 and Marist Catholic 69-41. The Bulldogs, still seeking their first league win, follow Tuesday’s game with Marshfield with a home game against Junction City on Friday.
SUNSET CONFERENCE
Bandon won a pair of league games and lost a nonleague contest to Umpqua Valley Christian.
The Tigers beat Myrtle Point on the road 47-36 and came from behind to top Reedsport at home 49-47. In between the two games, the Tigers fell to the Monarchs 32-29.
Bandon, which improved to 2-2 in league play, finishes the first round of league play at Gold Beach on Tuesday before starting the second round at home against Illinois Valley on Thursday.
In addition to falling to Bandon, Myrtle Point lost at Illinois Valley 58-46. The Bobcats, still winless in league, host Oakland on Tuesday and are at Gold Beach on Friday.
Reedsport fell to 2-2 in league play with the loss to Bandon after beating Gold Beach 47-41 earlier in the week.
The Brave host Illinois Valley on Tuesday and Oakland on Friday. Those two teams top the league standings, with the Oakers 4-0 and the Cougars 3-1 after Oakland pounded IV 79-39 last week.
FAR WEST LEAGUE:
Coquille fell twice during the week, losing a nonleague game
at North Valley 59-56 and then falling to league foe Siuslaw in Florence 50-36.
The Red Devils, 0-2 in league, are at Glide on Tuesday and host Sutherlin on Friday.
SKYLINE LEAGUE:
Powers got its first league win when it beat New Hope Christian at home 36-30 on Friday. The Cruisers fell to North Douglas on the road 7025 on Saturday.
Powers hosts Umpqua Valley Christian on Friday and is at Milo Adventist on Saturday this week.
Pacific still is seeking its first league win. The Pirates fell to Riddle 48-43 and also lost a nonleague game at Brookings-Harbor 57-42 last week. Days Creek topped Pacific 5925 on Saturday.
The Pirates face New Hope on Thursday at home and visit Camas Valley on Saturday.
GIRLS
SKY-EM LEAGUE: Marshfield won at Junction City 33-29 to start the second round of league play and is tied with Marist Catholic at 4-1 in the league standings (the Pirates beat the Spartans on the road in their first meeting). Marshfield will try to avenge its lone league loss when it visits North Bend on Tuesday and then hosts Cottage Grove on Friday this week.
North Bend won at Cottage Grove 49-41 last week, but lost at Marist Catholic 37-28. The Bulldogs are 2-3 heading into home games against Marshfield on Tuesday and Junction City on Friday.
FAR WEST LEAGUE:
Coquille had a pair of dominant wins to stretch its current win streak to 10 games.
The Red Devils beat host North Valley 48-24 in a nonleague game and beat Siuslaw 47-14 in a league contest.
Coquille is at Glide on Tuesday before a huge home game Friday against Sutherlin. The Red Devils are fourth and the Bulldogs ninth in the most recent coaches poll. Unbeaten Amity is No. 1, Vale No. 2 and Banks No. 3 a little over a month before the state tournament jointly hosted by Marshfield and North Bend.
SUNSET CONFERENCE:
Myrtle Point took the early lead in the league race by beating visiting Bandon last week 45-36. The Bobcats then won at Illinois Valley 52-42 to improve to 4-0 in league play.
Myrtle Point hosts Oakland to wrap up the first round of league play on Tuesday and is at Gold Beach on Friday.
Bandon bounced back from the loss to Myrtle Point with a nonleague win over Umpqua Valley Christian 38-35 and a
65-11 win over Reedsport. The Tigers, ninth in the most recent Class 2A coaches poll, are at Gold Beach on Tuesday and host Illinois Valley on Thursday.
Reedsport got its first league win when it edged Gold Beach 37-35 last week before losing to Bandon. The Brave are at Illinois Valley on Tuesday and host Oakland on Friday. Oakland is tied with Bandon for second place at 3-1 heading into its game at Myrtle Point.
SKYLINE LEAGUE: Powers suffered its first two league losses, including an agonizing loss at home to New Hope Christian. The Warriors edged the Cruisers 36-35 on Friday before Powers fell to North Douglas 54-31 on Saturday.
Powers hosts Umpqua Valley Christian on Friday and then has a nonleague game at Rogue Valley Adventist on Saturday.
Pacific, which has just one league loss to North Douglas, beat Riddle by forfeit on Friday before topping Days Creek on Saturday 40-29.
Pacific hosts New Hope on Thursday and is at Camas Valley on Saturday. North Douglas, New Hope and Umpqua Valley Christian all are 5-3, followed by Pacific and Powers.
SWOCC men, women each win once
The Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team split a pair of nail-biters last week before falling at home to Clark on a cold-shooting afternoon Saturday.
The Lakers started the week with a two-point win at Mount Hood on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, beating the Saints 59-57.
Colby Whicker had 15 points, Kelby Jessen added 13 and Logan Deal scored 11 in the win.
On Wednesday, the Lakers fell to Lane 79-77 on a last-second 3-pointer by Izzy Golden. Whicker had given the Lakers the lead on a layup with three seconds to go. Whicker had 18 points, Luke Fatheringham added 15 and Kam DuPaix scored 11. The Lakers were hurt by shooting just
12-for-22 from the line.
In the final game of the week, the Lakers fell to Clark 69-60 on a day when they shot just 25-for-62 overall and 9-for-30 from 3-point range and attempted just one free throw.
Whicker, who had a strong shooting day that included four 3-pointers, scored 20 points and DuPaix had 15. Aside from those two players, SWOCC was just 10for-37 overall and 4-for-20 from 3-point range.
The Lakers fell to 3-4 in South Region play heading into this week, which includes a game at Linn-Benton on Wednesday to finish the first round of league play and a contest at home against Clackamas on Saturday.
Umpqua, Lane and Clark, which all
have beaten SWOCC in the first round of league play, are each 5-2 and Portland is 5-3. The Lakers handed Portland one of its losses.
WOMEN
SWOCC’s women got their first win in league play when they beat Mount Hood 61-57.
Kali Hibbert had 18 points, Bree Turner 15 and Jessi Knudsen 11 in that win. Tatyana Nashookpuk added nine off the bench and Helen Wolfe had 12 rebounds.
The Lakers forfeited the game at Lane and lost to Clark 84-53. Wolfe had 17 points and Hibbert 15 in that loss.
The Lakers are 1-6. Lane and Umpqua both still are unbeaten at 7-0 and Clackamas is 5-2.
Red Devils second in Bay City Duals
John Gunther For the World
Coquille won five of its six matches in the Bay Cities Duals at Marshfield on Saturday, finishing second in the dual meet tournament to Hidden Valley. With only seven teams in the tournament, each faced the other six schools in a round robin format.
Hidden Valley won all six of its matches, beating Coquille 51-30, Marshfield 49-18, North Bend 48-12, Glide 42-30, Cottage Grove 42-39 and Mazama 48-20. Coquille beat Marshfield 4037, Cottage Grove 54-26, Glide 54-26, Mazama 49-36 and North Bend 60-21. The Red Devils benefited from having wrestlers in all 14 weight classes, getting multiple victories by forfeits in several of their duals.
Coquille also fared well in contested bouts. Camaron Houston had four pins and one decision on the day and went unbeated at 165 pounds, including the lone contested win against Marshfield, when the Red Devils won six matches by forfeit. Reynen Morrison had three pins at 126 pounds. Parker Corbus had two pins at 138 and Paisley Morrison had a pin and a decision at 132.
Tristin Henry (106), Ember Quigley (113), Brody Sherritt (120), Kadin Silva (157), Clyde Davis (190) and Harley Pierce (285) each had one pin. Marshfield beat North Bend 41-18 and Glide 33-24 and lost to Mazama 33-30 and Cottage Grove 58-18. The Pirates were without six regular members of the lineup out with illness.
Aryan Wright pinned four wrestlers and won another match by injury default at 175 pounds for the Pirates. Aaron Sinnott (157) had two pins and two wins by decision. Skyler Folau (285) had two pins and one win by decision. Kashfield Davison pinned two foes at 144. Both Haydyn Widdicombe (120) and Joey Williams (138) won a match by pin and a match by decision and Wylie Robinson won two matches by decision at 150. North Bend lost all six matches, also falling to Cottage Grove 60-24, Mazama 54-15 and Glide 36-30.
Parker Pruett was a highlight for the Bulldogs with pins in all six of his matches. Robert Champlin (190) and Kaleb Delph (285) each had two pins and Demitrius Mavola (132) and John Willett (157) each had a pin and a win by decision.
Marshfield has a busy week this week, joining Phoenix and host North Bend on Wednesday for a pair of league duals, followed by the McArthur Court Duals in Eugene on Thursday and the Junction City Invitational on Saturday. Next up for North Bend is the big Cottage Grove Invitational, a two-day event Feb. 7-8 that also includes Marshfield and Coquille and most of the other South Coast squads.
Coquille will be at South Umpqua on Wednesday.
Contributed Photo by Tom Hutton
Providers in Coos Bay and Myrtle Point welcome new patients to Coquille Valley health clinics
COOS BAY, Ore. –
Two healthcare clinics in Coos Bay and Myrtle Point are stepping up their efforts to welcome new patients to their practices.
Operating as part of the nonprofit health organization Coquille Valley Health, both Myrtle Point Clinic and Coos Bay Clinic offer primary care services for individuals and families.
The Coos Bay Clinic also offers orthopedic and physical therapy services and will soon offer pain management care under Dr. William Crosen starting Feb. 10.
“We want individuals and families on the South Coast to know that they have a home at the Coquille Valley Health clinics in Myrtle Point and Coos Bay,” said Linda Royal, Chief Development Officer.
“Some of our clinic providers have been practicing in our region for years, others are newer to our communities and are eager to meet the healthcare needs of those who call this beautiful
place home,” Royal said.
Coquille Valley Health is an independent, local nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to patients in Oregon’s South Coast communities. This newly formed nonprofit, which is governed by a board of healthcare professionals, business leaders and long-time community members, was established to expand access to primary care and other specialty services in the region.
This nonprofit entity is not owned or controlled by Coquille Valley Hospital District, but the hospital does provide some administrative support services through a contract to assist Coquille Valley Health, Royal said.
“Ensuring that our organization can meet the needs of the patients in our community is essential as we create new programs and expand our services,” she said.
Patients are welcome to call to establish care with the following Coos Bay Clinic and Myrtle Point Clinic providers:
Coos Bay Clinic 2699 North 17th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420
Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 541-396-3101
Myrtle Point Clinic 345 8th Street Myrtle Point, OR Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 541-396-3101
Oregon joins $80 million enforcement action against Block Inc., CashApp for Bank Secrecy Act violations
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and 47 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block Inc., for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use.
More than 50 million consumers in the U.S. use CashApp, Blocks mobile payment service, to spend, send, store, and invest money. In the multistate settlement signed this week, Block agreed to pay an $80 million penalty to the state agencies, hire an independent consultant to review the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of its BSA/ AML program, and submit a report to the states within nine months. Block then will have 12 months to correct any deficiencies found in the review after the report is filed.
“Oregon continues to work alongside other states to protect consumers and hold companies account-
able,” said TK Keen, DFR administrator. “This settlement reinforces our commitment to safeguarding the financial system and ensuring compliance with laws designed to prevent illicit activity.”
The settlement was the result of a multistate examination to determine Block’s compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Block worked cooperatively with the state regulators throughout the examination.
Under BSA/AML rules, financial services firms are required to perform due diligence on customers, including verifying custom-
er identities, reporting suspicious activity, and applying appropriate controls for high-risk accounts. State regulators found Block was not in compliance with certain requirements, creating the potential that its services could be used to support money laundering, terrorism financing, or other illegal activities. Through a strong, nationwide regulatory framework, state financial regulators license and serve as the primary supervisor of money transmitters. States license more than 700 money transmitters. To protect consumers and enforce safety and soundness requirements, state
regulators regularly coordinate supervision of multistate firms and, when necessary, initiate enforcement actions. This coordination networked supervision supports consistency and collaboration, while preserving the authority of individual states to take direct action.
State financial regulators license and supervise more than 34,000 nonbank financial services companies through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System, including mortgage companies, money services businesses, consumer finance providers, and debt collectors. Oregon
residents who have questions about the enforcement action should contact DFR’s consumer advocates at 888-877-4894 or email dfr.financialserviceshelp@ dcbs.oregon.gov. Residents can also visit NMLS Consumer Access to verify that a company is licensed to do business in Oregon.
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Legal Notices 999
Notice of Public Hearing
The City of Lakeside Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 pm on February 20, 2025, in the City of Lakeside City Hall Chambers located at 915 North Lake Road, Lakeside, Oregon 97449 to hear and consider the following matter: CUP 2024-01 - 800 Railroad Ave: An application from William Weihrouch for a Conditional Use Permit for an RV-Vehicle Storage yard. The property is located at 800 Railroad Ave., Assessor’s Map #23S 12W 18BD 22 tax lot 12401, situated in the General Commercial District regulated by Lakeside City Zoning Code Chapter 155 section 155.110. Written testimony is welcomed ahead of the public hearing or oral testimony may be provided at the public hearing in front of the Planning Commission. Written testimony must be received by 2/13/2025 to be included in the staff report, written testimony will be accepted until February 20, 2025, at 3:30 pm. Per ORS 197.195(3)(c) (B) Issues raised for basis of appeal must be raised with sufficient specificity to enable the decision maker to respond to the issue. Appeals shall be raised in writing prior to the expiration of the comment period. 1/28/2025, World, 407535
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY CASE NO. 24PB11287
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS in the matter of the Estate of TAMARA RAE PALMER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has qualified and has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 766 S.E. Kane Street, Roseburg, Oregon, 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. Dated and first published this 28th day of January, 2025.
Personal Representative: Randy C. Rubin
766 SE Kane Street
Roseburg, OR 97470
Telephone: (541) 677-7102
Attorney for Personal Representative: Gillian E. Wickersham, OSB #194779
Attorney at Law 766 SE Kane Street Roseburg, OR 97470
Telephone: (541) 677-7102
Facsimile: (541) 537-5039
Email: gillian@randyrubin. com
1/28/2025, World, 407260
Coquille Valley Hospital District will hold the regular monthly meeting on Thursday January 30th, 2025, at 7:30am in the N/S Conference room located on the 2nd floor of the hospital at 940E. 5th St. Coquille, OR. If you prefer to join via an online portal, please contact Beth Heatongrindel for the link by email: beth. heatongrindel@cvhospital. org or phone: 541-3961052
1/28/2025, World, 407532 FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
In the Matter of the Estate of: BETTY LOU PRUITT, Deceased. Case No. 24PB11072 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JANICE MOULDER has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of BETTY LOU PRUITT are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 129 W 16th Ave., Spokane, WA 99203, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on January 14, 2025. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520
Attorney for Personal Representative
Personal Representative: Janice Moulder 129 W 16th Ave. Spokane, WA 99203
Phone: (509) 220-5706
Email: janmoulder@gmail. com
Lawyer for Personal
Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 269-1123
Fax: (541) 269-1126
Email: nmcclintock@epuerto.com
1/14, 1/21, 1/38, & 2/4/2025, World 406903
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matter of, RIPLEY AURORA ISADORA LEILEHUA ANNON, A Child. Case No. 24JU05167
PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: Melissa Ann Curtis General Delivery Coos County, Oregon OR 97420 IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:
A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and/or 419B.508 for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Coos County Circuit Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, on February 27th, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court- ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above.
AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS.
This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the aboveentitled court, dated January 16, 2025. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Coos County.
Date of first publication: January 28, 2025 Date of last publication: February 11, 2025 NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either on the date specified in this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
(1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.
IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you
are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos County Circuit Court at 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 9742, phone number 541-396-4076, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Anthony Valdivia Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 686-7973 ISSUED this 17th day of January, 2025. Issued by: /s/ Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB #192416 Assistant Attorney General Of Attorneys for ODHS 1/28, 2/4, & 2/11/2025, World, 407434 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of KATHLEEN M. MILLER, Deceased. Case No. 25PB00118 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Theresa Miller 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: January 28, 2025 Theresa Miller Personal Representative 55444 Frosty Road Bandon, OR 97411 1/28/2025, World, 407410
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM LYNN WIRTZ, Deceased.
Case No.24PB08465
INFORMATION TO HEIRS
TO: The heirs of the above-named decedent:
Amanda Ferguson
2331 Wolf Lane Valley Mills, TX 76689
Ryan Wirtz
1190 W. 6th St., Apt. 126 Eugene, OR 97402
The following information is given to you as an heir of the above-named Decedent who died February 27, 2024, in North Bend, Coos County, Oregon.
Estate proceedings in the Decedent’s estate, bearing the clerk’s file number 24PR08465, have commenced and are pending in the aboveentitled court. On October 2, 2024, Amanda Ferguson was duly appointed and is now serving as Personal Representative of the estate.
The name and address of the Personal Representative and the attorney for the Personal Representative are as follows:
Personal Representative: Amanda Ferguson 2331 Wolf Lane Valley Mills, TX 76689
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Jessica L. Wingler, OSB #051015 283 SE Fowler Street Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541)672-6027
YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THIS PROCEEDING; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MY BE OBTAINED FROM THE RECORDS OF THE COURT, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, OR THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.
DATED this 8th, day of October 2024.
By /s/ Jessica L. Wingler
Jessica L. Wingler, OSB #051015 Attorney for Personal Representative
1/28, 2/4, & 2/11/2025, World, 407531
The Fortress Self Storage 1503 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5521
The following units will be sold at Public Auction Starting 02/11/2025, at 9:00 am Ending 02/18/2025, at 9:00 am Unit 301, 776 and 743 for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office. All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com Unit# 301 Teasley Horn, Tammy Unit# 776 Thompson, Megan Unit# 743 Horn, Wendy 1/21 & 1/28/2025, World 406072 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter Of the Estate of FAYE A. LA FRANCHI, Deceased. Case No. 24PB10837 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ronald La Franchi has been appointed 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 at P.O. Box 600, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Donald O. Costello. Dated this 10th day of January, 2025. Donald O. Costello, OSB #770246 Attorney for Personal Representative 1/21, 1/28, & 2/4/2025, World, 407187
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the following information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: LOYD J. LEMMER AND VALARIE J. AUGUSTINE Trustee: TICOR TITLE COMPANY Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY
Beneficiary: OREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, STATE OF OREGON, ASSIGNEE OF UMPQUA BANK
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Rainbow Gardens to Lakeside, Coos County, Oregon 3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: December 26, 2007
Recording No. 2007-16001 Official Records of Coos County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly payments in the amount of $840.29 each, due the first of each month, for the months of February 2024 through October 2024; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest.
5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $104,178.01; plus interest at the rate of 5.6250% per annum from January 1, 2024; plus late charges of $257.44; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs.
6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Coos County, Oregon.
7. TIME OF SALE. Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Coos County Courthouse, Front Entrance, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423
8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE.
Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed
reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.778.
NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS
(This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.) 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.
You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800452-7636 or you may visit its website at: www.osbar. org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http://www.oregonlawhelp. org. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #30057.30877).
DATED: October 22, 2024. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440. 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, & 2/4/2025, World 406904
Storage Auction for Coos Bay Stor-N-Lok, 1330 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Auction Online At: www. storagetreasures.com
February 11, 2025 Tuesday at or after 10:30am. G276 Michael Steilling, E190 Samuel Werst, G274 Lorrie Gevas, G360 Rodney Richter, A24 Ian Craven, G331 Aisha Henderson, G285 Trixie Standley, D175 Kimberly Mcintosh, A42 Marissa Cato, G349 Teresita Hansen, G347 Vicki Pratt, B68 Vicki Pratt, D159 Nicole Lecompte, E221 Kelcie Smith. $100 Minimum Deposit.
Date of first publication: Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Date of second publication: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 1/28 & 2/4/2025, World, 407416
immediately following the Coos Bay City Council meeting that begins at 6:00 pm at Coos Bay Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. The supplemental budget includes the following:
DOWNTOWN SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Source – Carryover
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matter of, BHODI LEE ANNON, A Child. Case No. 24JU05166 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: Melissa Ann Curtis General Delivery Coos County, Oregon OR 97420 IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:
A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and/ or 419B.508 for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Coos County Circuit Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, on February 27th, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above.
AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS.
This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated January 16, 2025. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Coos County.
Date of first publication: January 28, 2025
Date of last publication: February 11, 2025 NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either on the date specified
in this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.
IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos County Circuit Court at 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 9742, phone number 541-3964076, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.
IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS.
(2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An
attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place.
PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Anthony Valdivia Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 686-7973 ISSUED this 17th day of January, 2025. Issued by: /s/ Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB #192416
Assistant Attorney General Of Attorneys for ODHS 1/28, 2/4, & 2/11/2025, World, 407432
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing at the time and location noted below for the purpose of taking testimony on the matter of vacating a portion of Kingwood Avenue, and a portion of the alley between TLs 400 & 1100 found in N/E ¼ of the N/E ¼ of Section 27, Township 25, Range 13 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon. Filed on August 1, 2024, by Northwest Natural Gas Company.
The City Council will consider the proposal at a public hearing which will take place on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Detailed information pertaining to the conduct of the public hearing and submission of evidence is available upon request by contacting the Public Works Department. Written objections may be filed with the Public Works Department, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, prior to the hearing and will be considered at the time of the hearing. Additional information pertaining to this application or its review may be obtained by contacting Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator, at (541) 2691181 extension 3541. The Exhibit (map showing the right of way vacation location) can be provided upon request. 1/21, 1/28, & 2/4/2025, World, 406977 Coos County Area Transportation District is accepting applications to fill one open position on its board of directors. For more information, please contact Melissa Metz at 541-2677111.
No.: OR-241002380-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, CLAUSEN OYSTERS, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE
COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of NPI
DEBT FUND I, LP, as Beneficiary, dated 10/11/2023, recorded 10/13/2023, in official records of COOS County, Oregon as fee/file/ instrument/microfilm/ reception number 202307181 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to NPI DEBT FUND II, LP covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 186101 24S1335-A0-00100 182300 24S1325-00-01100 PARCEL 1 ALL OF THE TIDELANDS FRONTING AND ABUTTING GOVERNMENT LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN SECTION 25 OF TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. PARCEL 2
BEGINNING AT THE MEANDER CORNER
BETWEEN SECTIONS 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE ALONG THE MEANDER LINE SOUTH 78° 00’ WEST 528.00 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE MEANDER LINE SOUTH 81° 00’ WEST 300 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND SOLD TO STATE OF OREGON BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 121, PAGE 205, DEED RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 5° 05 1/2’ WEST ALONG SAID TRACT OF LAND SOLD TO THE STATE OF OREGON, 190.30 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY AND 30 FEET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY AT ENGINEER’S STATION 96+ 40; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY AND 30 FEET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 930 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SAID SECTIONS 35 AND 36 AND NORTH OF ENGINEER’S STATION 105+70.5; THENCE NORTH 50.0 FEET ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO THE MEANDER CORNER AND BEGINNING. ALSO: A PORTION OF TIDELANDS FRONTING GOVERNMENT LOT 4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP
24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MEANDER CORNER ON LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS 35 AND 36 OF SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE; THENCE NORTH 47° 30’ WEST 495 FEET TO THE LOW WATER LINE OF HAYNES SLOUGH; THENCE SOUTH 50° 00’ WEST 520 FEET ALONG THE SAID LOW WATER LINE TO A POINT THAT IS 160 FEET NORTH 5° 05 1/2’ EAST FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAX LOT 4-1; THENCE SOUTH 5° 05 1/2’ WEST 160 FEET TO THE SAID HIGH WATER LINE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAX LOT 4-1; THENCE NORTH 81° 00’ EAST 275 FEET ALONG THE HIGH WATER LINE ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TAX LOT 4-1; THENCE NORTH 78° 00’ EAST 528 FEET ALONG THE WATER LINE ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF TAX LOT 4-1 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 121, PAGE 205, DEED RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON, SAID PARCEL SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE FROM WHICH THE MEANDER CORNER BETWEEN SECTIONS 35 AND 36, SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE BEARS NORTH 69° 00’ 01” EAST 824.40 FEET, SAID IRON PIPE BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED BEARING MICROFILM REEL NO. 86-1-0074, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE ALONG THE HEREBY ADJUSTED BOUNDARY NORTH 84° 54’ 30” WEST 40.00 FEET ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE OLD STATE HIGHWAY 101 (NORTH BAY DRIVE) TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 5° 05’ 30” EAST 107.94 FEET PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED BEARING MICROFILM REEL NO. 86-01-0074 TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD ON THE APPROXIMATE HIGH WATER LINE OF HAYNES SLOUGH; THENCE SOUTH 84° 54’ 30” EAST 40.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ON SAID WEST LINE; THENCE LEAVING SAID ADJUSTED
BOUNDARY SOUTH 5° 05’ 30” WEST 107.94 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 66234 NORTH BAY RD, NORTH BEND, OR 97459-8506 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above-described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee 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. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: Not applicable due to loan maturity TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $2,014,714.01 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REINSTATEMENT WILL NOT BE AN OPTION AT THIS TIME, AS THE ENTIRE BALANCE OF THE DEBT IS OWED AND DUE. Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The loan has matured and all balances due under the terms of the promissory note dated 10/11/2023 have not been paid, including the balance of principal and interest, along with late charges, foreclosure fees and costs, any legal fees, and/or advances that have become due. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as
a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 4/17/2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, 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 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 and 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. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest CLAUSEN OYSTERS LLC C/O WSCJ BUSINESS SERVICES, INC, REG AGENT 805 SW BROADWAY, SUITE 2440 PORTLAND, OR, 97205 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 916-9390772 or Login to: www. nationwideposting.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary”
include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. Pursuant to ORS 86.797(4) an action for deficiency may be brought after a trustee’s sale of a nonresidential trust deed. 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. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-241002380-BB Dated: 12/9/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address:
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1/14, 1/21, 1/28, & 2/4/2025, World 405748
In the Matter of a Spray Program for Coos County Road Department NOTICE OF SPRAY PROGRAM TO: ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS
1. In order to maintain County roads, the Coos County Road Department intends to institute a brush control program on March 1st, which may include the use of herbicides on the rights-of-way of certain Coos County roads.
2. Property owners may request the Coos County Road Department not spray the right-of-way abutting their property. Property owners who do not wish the County to spray must contact the Road Department. The Road Department will provide the property owner with a “NO SPRAY” Agreement to complete and return by February 15th. These agreements are free of charge and must be renewed annually.
3. The property owner must post the right-of-way to indicate the “NO SPRAY” area with signs provided by the Road Department. The County will no longer recognize homemade nospray signs. If you do not want us to spray the right of way adjacent to your property, you must come in to the Road Department and fill out a no-spray agreement.
4. Failure to contact the Road Department, enter into the agreement or failure to post the required signs will result in the Road Department spraying the right-of-way as planned.
5. If the property owner posts the abutting rightof-way as a “NO SPRAY” area, the property owner is responsible for controlling the vegetation on the right-of-way. If the property owner fails to clear the rightof-way, the County may do so, with the cost charged to the property owner. Failure to pay this cost will result in a lien being assessed against the property.
6. Contact the Coos County Road Department at 1281 West Central, Coquille, Oregon 97423; or call 541/396-7660 for further information. 1/21 & 1/28/2025, World, 407219
Auction Notice Storage auction for Midway Storage, Coos Bay, OR. Auction at www. storagetresures.com. Ends Feb 08, 2025. Timothy Stafford, Unit BB-22 & BB 25. 1/21 & 1/28/2025, World,
Wayne Leon Kennedy
June 30, 1938 - December 9, 2024
Wayne Leon Kennedy, 86, of Coquille, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2024. Born on June 30, 1938, in Smithville, Oklahoma, to Harris and Rose Kennedy. Wayne’s family moved to Oregon where he built a life with his wife, Judy Kennedy. Together, they raised five children and founded Kennedy Logging, earning respect for their hard work and dedication.
Wayne loved Oregon’s outdoors and was an excellent fisherman and crabber. He also raised hunting hounds and built a family cabin at Ten Mile Lake, where countless cherished memories were made. Known for his strength, dependability and integrity, Wayne left a lasting impact on his family and community.
Wayne’s partnership with Judy exemplified love and devotion. After 58 years together, he now joins her in Heaven, just one week after her passing. Their remarkable legacy lives on through their family. Wayne is survived by his children, Terry Kennedy; Tina Erickson; Troy Kennedy; Tonya Godden; and Tracey Frederick; his sister, Carol Foster; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
A joint celebration of Wayne and Judy’s
Phillip Myhrvold
January 25, 1937 - October 8, 2024
Phillip Allen Myhrvold, 87, of North Bend, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by the family he loved and the laughter he inspired.
Phil’s final chapter followed a brief illness, closing a remarkable 43 year streak of confounding the medical community with his resilience. A self-proclaimed “medical miracle and mystery,” Phil defied the odds with grit, humor and sheer stubbornness.
Born January 25, 1937, in Wanderoos, Wisconsin, Phil graduated from Marshfield High School in 1955 and proudly served as an Army Airborne Ranger. After his military service, he began his lifelong career with Coos Head Timber as a teenager and retired in 2003 — a feat of sheer endurance.
Phil’s love for hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, and tinkering in his garage defined much of his life. His competitive streak and wickedly sarcastic sense of humor made him both formidable and unforgettable, whether on the golf course, at the breakfast table with friends, or while sharing his bounty of game meat, crab and fish. Phil showed his love not through words, but by showing up, helping out and delivering the freshest catch of the day.
Phil is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ellen; and siblings, Gerald, Stuart; and Marilyn Crandall. He is survived by his sister, Georgene Varley; his wife of 59 years, Shelia; his sons, Ed (Leila) and Bob (Tracy); his daughter, Lori; and his four granddaughters, Tiera (Clifford); Brittany (Justin); Tianna; and Shayla. He leaves behind 11 greatgrandchildren: Cameron, Jonathan, Breighden, Lhanden, Greason, Cahmden, Averie, Paxton, Evalynn, Luellah, and Hazlee.
Phil often joked that everyone should be
lives will be held on February 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Coquille Valley Elks Lodge. All are welcome to attend in their memory Friends may offer condolences online at westrumfuneralservice.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service, Coquille Chapel. 541-396-3846.
named after him, and his family delivered; Breighden and Averie carry the name Philip, while Lori and Tianna honor him with the middle name Allan. Phil would no doubt be thrilled to remind them of this honor whenever possible.
Phil is also survived by his lifelong fishing, golfing, hunting and breakfast crew — Buzz, Lou, Corey, Jeff, Butch, Brad, and Jim — friends who stuck by him through every big catch, bad joke and friendly competition.
Phil’s loss is deeply felt, but his legacy of love, laughter and generosity will carry on in the countless stories he leaves behind.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BASA, P.O. Box 1624, Coos Bay, OR 97420.
His loss may be great, but the memories greater.
Freddie W. Wilson, 66, of Coos Bay died January 9, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. _www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Richard B. Swanson, 88, of North Bend died January 18, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Betty Lou Reed, 95, of North Bend, passed away on January 18, 2025 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
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Judy Ann Kennedy
September 18, 1946 - November 29, 2024
Judy Ann Kennedy, 78, passed away on November 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 18, 1946, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Judy was raised by her parents, Julius and Bonnie Dockery, along with five siblings. Their family moved to Coquille, Oregon, where she later met her husband, Wayne Kennedy. Together, they raised five children and founded two successful logging companies, where Judy worked as a dedicated bookkeeper.
Judy’s life was filled with grace, kindness and a love for family. She created a warm, beautiful home, cherished time with her children and grandchildren; and enjoyed gardening, dancing and hosting holiday gatherings. Her devotion to her faith, family and her partnership with Wayne, inspired those who knew her.
Days after Judy’s passing, her beloved husband joined her in Heaven. A joint celebration of their lives will be held on February 8 at 2 p.m. at the Coquille Valley Elks Lodge.
Judy is survived by her children, Terry Kennedy; Tina Erickson; Troy Kennedy; Tonya Godden; and Tracey Frederick; her siblings, Kathy Sprague and Benny Dockery; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love, laughter and the beauty she brought to the world. Friends may offer condolences online at westrumfuneralservice.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service, Coquille Chapel. 541-396-3846.
Phillip D. Drehmer
February 20, 1934 - January 8, 2025
Phillip D. Drehmer, 90, of Lakeside, passed away peacefully from this life to his heavenly home January 8, 2025. He was born February 20, 1934, in Corning, New York to Earl Clover Drehmer and Gertrude Sylvina Walling Drehmer. Phil lived a life of love and devotion to his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a beloved husband, stepfather, uncle and friend to everyone who knew him. He was a man of overflowing joy, humor and faith. You always came away feeling uplifted and refreshed after being in Phil’s presence.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025 at New Revival and Healing Ministry, 480 Greenwood Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467. We invite all who knew and loved him to come and honor his memory. Phil was raised in a large family in Corning, New York. The Drehmer household included his parents, a brother and four sisters. His family affectionately called him by his middle name, Dale. Phil would have everyone in stitches when he shared stories of his childhood experiences and hijinks. He graduated from Northside High School in Corning, New York in 1954.
After graduating from high school, Phil enlisted in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Army SP4. Phil had a deep love for the USA and those who served to protect it. After serving in the army for four years, Phil moved to Los Angeles, CA and began working in the grocery business. He quickly worked his way up the ladder into management. Phil eventually left the grocery business to forge a long and successful career in real estate ownership and management that lasted the rest of his life.
It was during this time that Phil met his first wife, Jeanne Carricaburu. They met at a dance and Phil fell in love with her immediately. He liked to say the Lord told him during that first meeting that Jeanne would be his wife. It took Jeanne a few years to receive the same message from the Lord, but as soon as she did, Phil whisked her to Las Vegas for the wedding. Phil and Jeanne enjoyed many happy years of marriage together as they worked side by side in their real estate business. They were loved by their tenants because of the kindness they showed them, like the times they cooked Thanksgiving dinner for their 29 tenants at an apartment complex they owned and personally managed.
Phil and Jeanne pulled up stakes in Southern California in 1980 and settled in Lakeside, Oregon. They took a trip up the Southern Oregon Coast and fell in love with a house that was for sale at a beautiful spot on Tenmile Lake. They purchased it on the spot, and this would become their lifelong permanent residence. The patio affords a perfect view of the annual Lakeside Fourth of July fireworks over the lake. After many years of marriage, Phil’s beloved Jeanne passed away September 21, 2013.
Phil married the second love of his life, Constance Koehler, November 12, 2017. Connie and her deceased husband, Gary, had been friends of Phil and Jeanne for many years. Connie lovingly replaced
Jeanne as Phil’s soulmate, and they enjoyed seven wonderful years together. Because Connie is also an accomplished singer, she and Phil would sing duets at church and other occasions. Connie and her family were devoted to Phil and provided much loving support for him as his health declined over the last few years of his life. Serving the Lord and the church were a vital part of Phil’s life from his childhood days up until his passing. Phil was a gifted singer who sang regularly in church and community choirs. Phil was even blessed once with the privilege of singing at Carnegie Hall with the Palm Desert Southwest Community Church choir. He was a member of the North Bend Presbyterian Church for many years, and for the last few years of his life attended the New Revival and Healing Ministry church in Reedsport, Oregon. Phil also was an accomplished “fisher of men.” He had a cross ministry that he did on his own. He handed out miniature crosses and shared the gospel and the love of Jesus in a gracious way with people everywhere he went. Many of the waiters and waitresses in town have a miniature cross in their possession courtesy of Phil. In addition to being a “fisher of men,” Phil was also an avid fisher of salmon. His boat would be one of the first on the water and usually one of the last to come in. Whether it was Phil racing full throttle to the spot where the “bite was on,” or jockeying for position in the flotilla of boats in the Coos Bay Channel, or watching him spring into action like a teenager when he hooked a salmon, it was always an adventure to go fishing with him.
Phil is survived by his wife, Connie; stepson, Gary Koehler; stepdaughter, Christine Wilson; step-grandsons, Connor Koehler; Ryan Wilson and Tyler Wilson; brother, Richard Drehmer; his special niece, Holly Welch; and many other nieces and nephews.
Phil was predeceased by his first wife, Jeanne; and his sisters, Shirley; Dolores; Janet and Judy.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals. com
Friday, January 31, 2025
South Coast Chess Tournament bring in players of all ages
Twenty-six chess players, from kindergarteners to senior citizens, competed to test their skills in the Coquille South Coast Chess Tournament on January 18th. As this tournament was entirely United States Chess Federation rated in all three sections, notation and chess clocks were required at every board.
The youngest kids in the novice section were amazing as they quickly learned how to notate and the rules involved with that official requirement. Not only was there a lot of strategy learned on the chess boards, there was also a lot of learning of high level chess tournament rules.
Although notating games was not familiar or popular, the games were interesting and dynamic. The four adults who came to compete and risk losses
against the scholastic players were greatly appreciated as they become goals to beat for the novice and intermediate players.
In the advanced section
Frank Morse managed a draw against Nenand Trifunovic who was a Candidate Master in his younger years, but Nenand fended off the rest of the players in his section to win 4.5 games out of 5.
In the novice section, Perrin had to face his older brother in the final round and notation showed an error occurred during the game during a dispute.
Once corrected, after a hard battle, Rand managed to defeat his little brother Perrin. Perrin’s determination shows that Rand will have some rough battles ahead. Bruen Baumgardner was a trooper, always with a smile no matter how the game ended.
Advanced: 1st place: Nenand Trifunovic (California)
2nd place: Misha von Dassow (Coos Bay)
3rd place: Frank Morse (Coquille)
Intermediate: 1st place: Skyler WhiteRoss (Port Orford)
2nd place: Matthew Bottoroff (Coos Bay)
3rd place: Adrian Rangel (Coquille) and Tristen Larman (Sutherlin)
Novice:
1st place: Rand Tew (Bandon)
2nd place: Hunter Sedlemyer (Coquille)
3rd place: Draven Bowman (Coquille) and Perrin Tew (Bandon)
register in person at the museum’s front desk.
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!
Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS)
Every Saturday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Pony Village Mall
1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend
Bay
Steve Greif for a six-week journey in the unknown. Admission price is $80 for non-members and $75 for members. Pre-registration is required, payment is required at booking. Reservations can be made online https://cooshistory. org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or
All of our adoptable cats and dogs live in foster homes. For more information, visit: friendsofcooscounty animals.org
Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilters
First Thursday of the month until June 2025 6:00pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church 1290 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay
New members are welcome to attend. Dues are
$20.00 a year. A program is presented each month on quilt related topics. https://coosbayquiltguild.com
Pacific Home Health and Hospice: Grief and Loss support group
1st Friday of the month 12:00pm - 2:00pm Kaffe 101 171 S Broadway, Coos Bay All are welcome. For questions, call 541-266-7005.
Women’s Empowerment Book Club
1st Saturday of the month 11:00am - 12:00pm
Coos Bay Library
525 Anderson Ave.
Join our women’s empowerment book club where we read and discuss books that celebrate the achievements and resilience of
women from all walks of life.
Building Programs using Lego Building Blocks: Build it Saturdays 1st Saturday of every month 12:00pm – 1:30pm Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave, Ages
Local contact information:
Aaron - 541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources.org
Oregon Bay Area Beautification
2nd Saturday of each month 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 for lunch
12:00 p.m. for meeting
The Venture Inn Restaurant
2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend
For more information, call 541-707-2226
ASL Practice Place
Every 3rd Thursday of every month (Next event is Feb. 20)
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
Sam Baugh, Community Engagement Manager at Advanced Health, and his daughter Alex, will be making Saka Saka (Congolese Cassava Leaf Stew) with Fufu.
This event is FREE and open to everyone. For ingredients and access, please register by going to https://bit.ly/3powyqG.
Coquille Rural Fire Protection District Meeting
January 27
7:00pm Coquille Fire Hall
Sawdust Theatre Auditions
Tuesday, January 28
7:00pm
Sawdust Theatre 120 N Adams St, Coquille
The play will be double cast, so each character will have two actors/actresses ready for each performance. Nancy Wilson, the play’s director, is looking for 10 men and 10 women over age 16 to fill the roles. The melodrama revolves around local philanthropist, Camilla Reitman and her family. All these questions, and more, are answered on stage at the Sawdust Theatre this summer! Contact Michael Thurman, 541-396-4563 (office) or 360-970-8171 (cell)
North Bend/ Coos- Curry Housing Authority Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 28 @ 2
p.m.
Conference room 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 3961 7298
Passcode: 784560
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Board with matters relative to Board business. Please Keep Comments to a Maximum of Three Minutes
OHSU Knight Cancer
Wednesday, January 29
8:00am to 4:00pm Bay Area Cancer Center Lobby 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay
Join us for a special community event during National Cancer Prevention Month! Learn more about screening and prevention of colorectal cancer, age recommendations and FIT kits, along with other cancer screening and prevention strategies.
Dinosaur Planetarium
Friday, January 31 4:00pm – 6:00pm Coos bay Fire Department 450 Elrod, Coos Bay Travel back in time with SWOCC’s portable planetarium. Facilitated by paleontologist Dr. Win McLauglin and NASA Solar System ambassador Krystal M. Hopper Meyers. Free and open to all ages. No pre-registration required.
Live Standup Comedy with Jess Everette and Will Lampe
Friday, January 31 7:30pm Sawdust Theatre 120 N Adams St, Coquille
Get ready for a hilarious night of live professional stand-up comedy at the Sawdust Theatre, where laughter is guaranteed! Tickets online are $12 on eventbright.com and $15 at the door. For tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/stand-up-comedy-with-jess-everettetickets-1109540297899? aff=erelexpmlt
Egyptian Theatre Presents: Singing in the Rain
Saturday, February 1 1:00pm – 3:00pm 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay Doors open @ 2:30 p.m. Regular admission.
CAM Studio Presents: Felt Sky Shapes
Saturday, February 1 1:00pm – 3:00pm 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay
Come make and embellish your own felt sky shapes. All materials provided. $15. Ages 5 – adult. Register online at coosart.org
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Now until Sunday, February 2
The Liberty Theatre 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend
Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees 2 p.m. Complete with secret passageways, flickering lights and the blizzard of the century, this laughfilled farce spoofs the great murder mystery movies of the 1940’s
Sunday Dance
Sunday, February 2
2:00pm
Eagles Aerie (2nd floor) Coos Bay 568 S. 2nd St Basic 4 count hustle class for 30 minutes, the 1 and a half hours of ballroom dancing. $5 donation to Eagles Charities. Email to be on the dancer list or for more information: dccbor@gmail.com
First Tuesday Talk
February 4
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St, Coos Bay
Learn about “York of Lewis and Clark,” with Zachary Stocks as he discusses York’s experiences as an enslaved man and his place in African American history. Door open at 5:30 p.m. Pre- registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online https:// cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are
welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs!
Coos County Community Concert Association Presents: MusiKaravan Concert
Wednesday, February 5
7:00pm
Egyptian Theatre
229 S Broadway, Coos bay Often referred to as fun, imaginative “musical picnic.”Musikaravan presents classical favorites in inviting ways. Get tickets at Coos History Museum. For more information, call 541-297-4008 or visit www. cccca.net
Black History Month Event
Thursday, February 6
6:00pm
Coos Bay Public Library
525 Anderson Ave
The Coos Bay Public Library will recognize Black History Month with an all age’s celebration. The Marshfield High School’s Black Student Union will share poetry and writing by Black authors and the library will offer hands-on art projects inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. The event is free and open to the public; children and families are welcome.
Family Game Night
Friday, February 7
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Coos Bay Library
525 Anderson Ave.
During the event, families can eat pizza, play games and paint a savings bank. Games are geared towards children ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register go to: www.coosbaylibrary. org or call Jennifer at 541269-1101x3606.
Cooking Club
Friday, February 7
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Coos Bay Library
525 Anderson Ave.
Each session will focus on a different cooking skill with hands-on activity. Free! Pre-registration is required on the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org
Umpqua Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Friday, February 7
12:00pm - 2:00pm The Great Garden 2605 Longwood Dr, Reedsport
Free! No signup is required. Participants will delve into the fascinating world of soil composition, learn how to conduct soil tests, and discover effective fertilization techniques to enhance soil health.
Nature Film: Octopus Contact
Saturday, February 8
1:00pm – 2:00pm (Optional Guided Hike
2:00pm - 4:00pm)
61907 Seven Devils Rd, Coos Bay
Come learn about what is new in the world of octopus. Popcorn and light refreshments provided. Free. Pre-registration is required. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
The Art of Correspondence
Saturday, February 8
1:00pm – 4:00pm
187 Central Ave, Coos Bay Learn the art of letter writing. Decorate your own envelope. All supplies provided. Register online at coosart.org
CAM Studio Presents: Life Drawing Group
Every 2nd Sunday, February 9, March 9 and April 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay $120 for 6 sessions. 21 and up. Register online at
coosart.org
Umpqua Soil and Water
Conservation Meeting
Thursday, February 13 @ 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// meet.goto.com/UmpquaSWCD/umpquasoilandwater conservation districtmeeting You can also dial in using your phone: Access Code: 616-483-765, United States (Toll Free) 1 866 899 4679 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/ install
Roaring 1920s Murder
Mystery
Saturday, February 15
5:00pm- 8:00pm Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave. Step into character for $40 and receive your script ahead of time. For $35, sit back and enjoy the intrigue and savor a wonderful meal from Black Market Gourmet. For dietary preferences email development@coosartmuseum.org and we will ensure that you receive vegan or vegetarian substitutes. Plus, enjoy wine for just $5. For questions, email or call 541-267-3901. Purchase tickets here: https://coosartmuseum. org/visit/events/?mc_cid=b2a0611fd1
City of Reedsport Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 18
5:00pm
Reedsport City Hall 451 Winchester Ave
Additional information including a zoom link to attend the meetings can be found at www.cityofreedsport.org. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Planning Technician, Cindy Phillips at 541-271-3603 ext. 1003. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you there.
Teddy Villers Natural Resource Scholarship Deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 19 by 4:00pm Cooswatershed.org
Are you a high school senior or community college student (or recent graduate)? Are you pursuing a degree in a natural resource field? Apply
for this special award of $3,000 that honors Teddy Villers, who lost his life while helping a salmon habitat restoration project in 2025. You will need a letter of recommendation and transcript. Winner will be announced March 19.
CAM Studio Presents: Life Drawing Group
Every 4th Sunday starting February 23, March 23, and April 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm
187 Central Ave, Coos Bay $120 for 6 sessions. 21 and up. Register online at coosart.org
SAIF agricultural safety seminar
Monday, February 24
9:30am - 2:30pm
The Barn Conference and Community Center 1200 11th Street SW, Bandon
SAIF is bringing our free agriculture safety session to Bandon. The seminars are designed primarily for people working in agriculture but are open to anyone interested in safety and health—they don’t have to be insured by SAIF. Attendance is free, but registration is required: saif.com/agseminar
Birds on the Estuary
Wednesday, February 26 10:00am – 11:30am Charleston Welcome Center 91141 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay Dress for the weather. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. Meet at the Charleston Visitors Center. Max is 15 participants. Free!
Dr. MLK Coos County Student Art Exhibit Through Friday, February 28
Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend
Come see the fabulous artwork that Coos County elementary school students painted, drew and wrote about how they are inspired by Dr. King’s legacy of peace and nonviolence.
Adult Spelling Bee
Saturday, March 8 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Black Market Gourmet495 Central Avenue, Coos Bay Catch the spelling bee
buzz. Teams of undaunted locals will test their spelling abilities at Coos Bay Public Library Foundation’s Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser. The fee to register a team is $75 and spectator tickets are $25. Call (541) 269-1101 for more information.
Coos County Community Concert Association Presents: Jason Lyle Black Concert Wednesday, March 12 7:00pm
Egyptian Theatre 229 S Broadway, Coos bay Black returns with an allnew show, “100 Hits of Stage & Screen,” featuring 100 iconic songs from the hits of rock legends. This fast- paced show is packed with familiar hits and fun for the whole family! Get tickets at Coos History Museum. For more information, call 541-2974008 or visit www.cccca. net
Cooking Club
Friday, March 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave. Each session will focus on a different cooking skill with hands-on activity. Free! Pre-registration is required on the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org
Coos Art Museum Exhibits: Collector’s Series Now until April 13
Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave We will be showcasing work from the collection of Karen Thomas, owner of the Toriizaka Art Gallery in Sisters, Oregon. Museum admission: $5 general, $2 student, veterans and seniors. Free to museum members. Our hours are Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. –5 p.m.
Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd tour Friday, April 25
8:00pm (doors open 7:00pm)
Egyptian Theatre 229 S Broadway Ave. $35 for advance and $40 at the door. All ages are welcome. The tour will feature a new selection of the Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
Donald Leon Williams
August 24, 1933 – December 4, 2024
Donald Leon Williams was born August 24, 1933 in Fall River, Kansas. Don’s family moved to LaJunta, Colorado because Don’s great uncle had been a scout with Kit Carson. Don’s family then moved to the Oregon coast. Don and his many siblings with his parents lived in numerous locations around Coos County, including Bridge, Bancroft, Dellwood and Allegheny, to name a few.
Don graduated from North Bend high school and soon after, joined the Air Force and was stationed in San Bernardino, California. He worked in the medical department. His children, Lorraine and Harley were both born at the airbase and precede him in death.
Don was an avid hunter going as far as Alaska to hunt moose and made countless trips to the Alvord Ranch in eastern Oregon. He was an accomplished aviator and flew a Navion as a commercial multi-engine pilot for many years. He was known to hike Mount Hood on more than one occasion. He was a chemistry and microbiology instructor in the early days of SWOCC’s nursing program.
He was part of a team of Rotarians that traveled to Peru, South America, to work on a school and provide medical care to village residents. Don was the manager for McCowan’s laboratory and eventually went onto start Coast Medical Laboratory. In addition to running the laboratory, Don owned the A&W drive in and the car wash in Bunker Hill in the mid- 70s. Don
moved to Lakeside several years after purchasing a piece of property that was boat access only in 1971. He lived out the remainder of his life enjoying working around the property on countless projects. He has survived in death by his
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com
wife, Norma Williams; his granddaughter, Rachel Stappler; his brother, Jim Williams, and two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Gabriel Stappler.
As I See It
I still remember it as if it were yesterday when everyone was excited about celebrating Bandon’s Centennial, with lots of activities, including a street dance (first photo).
The headline in the March 3, 1959, Western World highlighted the kickoff date.
“June 6 has been set as kick-off date for Bandon Centennial activities with pioneer costumes, and a Centennial Ball to lend color and impetus to tourist season events.
“Bandon residents, especially businessmen and women, will be asked to dress in early-day mode each Friday and Saturday from June 6 throughout the summer to add historical atmosphere to the community. Plans for the Centennial Ball Saturday, June 6, will be under the chairmanship of Ernest Wehner.
“The Bandon Lions Auxiliary was asked to take leadership in obtaining workers to man the tourist information booth scheduled to go in to operation after the close of school. The Bandon Women’s Civic club and other local women’s organizations have volunteered to help with the booth. Workers in historical costume will advise tourists on housing, restaurants, picnic spots and interest points in the area, and answer questions on Oregon. Loren Steiner, education chairman, will conduct classes to brief information center workers on state history and geography.
“Roland Parks (the school superintendent) made a strong plea that the community build a log cabin for use as information booth. This could be furnished as a pioneer cabin, containing historical exhibits and souvenirs of the area. Previous plans have been to use space offered in the Unigas building,” referring to the building that today houses Dan Farmer’s State Farm Insurance office.
Dr. Ben Grant chaired the Centennial committee. Others taking part were Mrs. Melvin Boak, Mrs. Howard Kehl, Ralph Yockey, Jesse Laub, Edgar Capps, Mrs. John Devereux, Mrs. C.G. Girard, Dee Schvaneveldt, Wehner, Parks, Ed Glasscock, L.A. “Dutch” Reichlein, Vern Brown, Lou Felsheim and Raleigh Greene.
The second story, which appeared in the May 18, 1922, Western World told of remodeling the old school building (second photo) into a community center.
“The old school building on the brow of the hill overlooking the business section, which has always been the most conspicuous object in the community because of its commanding location, is rapidly being converted into a fine up-to-date Community building by Bandon Post, American Legion.
“The plans call for the lower floor to be finished for an assembly hall with a floor space approximately 35x70. A stage will be added on the north side of the building so as not to reduce the floor space. The second floor will be fitted up for lodge purposes with a kitchen.
“A special feature will be the installation of a radio receiving set, making
By Mary
Schamehorn
it possible to give concerts.
“When the remodeling is complete it will represent an investment of approximately $6,000. The Legion has decided to raise $3,000 outside the organization on notes of $100 denomination, bearing 8 per cent interest.”
The school house was constructed in the late 1800s.
The third picture features Lion Allan (George) MacDonald (Big Mac’s brother) with the District Governor’s trophy won by the Bandon Lions Club for the years 1965-70.
* * *
The big news last week that took the community by surprise and stunned patients of Coast Community Health Clinic is that Bandon’s federally qualified health center (FQHC) will be closing its doors Feb. 15 in Bandon and Port Orford, which includes clinics in each community and a popular pharmacy in Bandon.
In a statement released by the CEO Kendra Newbold Jan. 15, she said: “After much consideration, it is with a heavy heart that we inform our valued patients, staff and communities that Coast Community Health Center announces the closure of its healthcare facilities, including pharmacy services in Bandon and Port Orford, effective Feb. 15.
“Over the years, Coast has been proud to provide high-quality care to our patients. Our team has remained committed to serving the health and wellbeing of the community, and we are grateful for the trust and support we’ve received. We understand the impact this may have, and we want to ensure a smooth transition for all affected. It is our goal to collaborate with our fellow partners in healthcare across the region to help
reestablish care in the communities we have served. We will provide updates as Coast’s closure progresses, and more details become available,” said the release.
The letter explained that patients may obtain copies of their medical records by calling 541-347-2529 prior to Feb. 15.
“All patients will receive a patient letter notifying them of the closure that will include information on finding a new primary care service, behavioral health services, pharmacy services and additional details regarding the closure.”
Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center CEO Ray Hino responded with a letter explaining that the hospital’s clinic is accepting new patient applications. “We have also started the process to open a pharmacy in our hospital outpatient clinic, to address the need for more pharmacy services in Bandon.
“We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Webster will be joining our
clinic team on Jan. 27. Dr. Webster, formerly with North Bend Medical Center, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our clinic,” said Hino.
“Our commitment to the health and well-being of our community is unwavering, and we are here to meet both the current and future needs of our patients,” he added.
Coast has been struggling for some months with financial difficulties, which eventually got to the point where it was no longer sustainable to continue operating.
* * * A couple of weeks ago I told my readers that the Bandon Chamber board had hired a new executive director to replace Margaret Pounder, who resigned some months ago. Hal Jensen “Jensen” had been chosen for the position, but two board members told me last week that he has left to pursue other ventures in what could be termed as a mutual parting of the ways.
I have confidence that the chamber executive board, consisting of president Brandi Culp, Sara
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Kimball, Makena Ojeda and Anne McCaleb, with able assistance from other board members, will find a suitable replacement for Jensen. They’ve already begun a series of winter advertising designed to
local businesses through the slow time of the year.
a chamber mixer last week were David L. Davis Real Estate and Dew Valley Ranch owners Nathan Harren and Heather Toland. Anne Greendale,
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Monday 1/13
North Bend
• 5:11 am, criminal trespass, area of Skyline Baptist Church.
• 6:50 am, disorderly conduct, 2045 block of Hamilton Avenue.
• 9:33 am, harassment, 2323 block of Paci c Street.
• 10:44 am, fraud, 3959 block of Sheridan Avenue.
• 2:59 pm, 42 year old male cited on possession of a controlled substance- fentanyl, area of Pittum Loop Road.
• 6:13 pm, dispute, 766 block of California Avenue.
• 7:18 pm, 31 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 2075 block of Lincoln Street.
Coos Bay
• 12:27 am, 27 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I and theft III, area of Teakwood Avenue and Koos Bay Boulevard.
• 2:07 am, alarm, 930 block of Flanagan Avenue.
• 6:57 am, criminal mischief, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:04 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of Ackerman Avenue.
• 8:11 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:20 am, criminal trespass, 536 block of South 2nd Street.
• 8:23 am, fraud, 2775 block of 35th Street.
• 8:57 am, criminal trespass, 972 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.
• 9:20 am, alarm, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
• 9:29 am, hit and run, area of Thompson and Koos Bay Boulevard.
• 9:52 am, criminal trespass, 2700 block of North Woodland Drive.
• 11:15 am, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.
• 11:12 am, fraud, 290 block of South 9th Street.
• 11:31 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:07 pm, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
• 1:16 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of Thomas and Laclair.
• 1:58 pm, fraud, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:40 pm, threats, 2595 block of Woodland Drive.
• 2:56 pm, suspicious subject, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:09 pm, suspicious subject, area of Newmark and Wallace.
• 3:27 pm, criminal trespass, 972 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.
• 3:30 pm, criminal trespass, 2710 block of Woodland Drive.
• 3:39 pm, suspicious subject, area of Michigan and Morrison.
• 4:48 pm, dispute, area of Thomas Avenue.
• 5:49 pm, disorderly conduct, area of South 1st Street.
• 8:23 pm, 37 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark.
• 9:34 pm, 37 year old
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male lodged at Coos County Jail on possession of meth, criminal trespass II and theft III, area of South Marple and Fulton.
• 11:55 pm, 20 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coquille
• 3:17 am, dispute, 1446 block of North Collier Street.
• 11:49 am, 42 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on dispute and parole violation, 99 block of East 2nd Street.
• 12:55 pm, suspicious subject, 250 block of North Baxter Street.
• 2:55 pm, threats, 235 block of West 11th Street.
• 3:13 pm, sex offender registration, area of Coquille Police Department.
• 4:31 pm, explosion, 580 block of South East 3rd Street.
Reedsport
• 5:12 pm, animal problem, 960 block of Rowe Street.
• 5:22 pm, re, area of Highway 38.
Myrtle Point
• 7:40 am, injured animal, area of Highway 242.
Tuesday 1/14
North Bend
• 5:10 am, 35 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 10:39 am, fraud, 2121 block of Jackson Street.
• 11:40 am, 35 year old cited on driving while suspended, 2400 block of Marion Avenue.
• 1:40 pm, hit and run, 1225 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 2:11 pm, criminal trespass, 2290 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:21 pm, accident, area of Virginia and Ash.
• 5:50 pm, dispute, 2632 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 5:53 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Virginia and Maple.
• 6:31 pm, shoplifter, 1735 block of Virginia Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:55 am, dispute, 659 block of Clay Street.
• 7:58 am, criminal trespass, 972 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.
• 9:09 am, criminal
mischief, 930 block of Fenwick Street.
• 9:24 am, 29 year old transported to Coos County Jail on theft III and probation violation, 1434 block of Southwest Boulevard.
• 9:39 am, business alarm, 161 block of Anderson Avenue.
• 9:49 am, suspicious subject, 1126 block of Washington Avenue.
• 10:07 am, alarm, 465 block of Elrod Avenue.
• 10:57 am, theft, 115 block of East Hall Avenue.
• 1:13 pm, alarm, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 1:30 pm, theft, 1475 block of Newmark Street.
• 2:24 pm, 26 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 130 block of North Cammann Street.
• 2:59 pm, violation of restraining order, 772 block of South Broadway Street.
• 3:53 pm, suspicious subject, 900 block of Webster.
• 4:04 pm, criminal mischief, 355 block of South 8th Street.
• 4:18 pm, theft, 1995 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:17 pm, unlawful vehicle, 1100 block of Elrod Avenue.
• 5:47 pm, dispute, 832 block of 8th Terrace.
• 6:41 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:57 pm, criminal trespass, 282 block of South Morrison Street.
• 7:38 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal trespass I, disorderly conduct II and theft III, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:37 pm, 21 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on DUII, reckless driving, failure to perform duties of a driver, property damage and criminal mischief II, area of Salmon and Schoneman.
• 10:17 pm, 52 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Broadway.
Coquille
• 9:04 am, dispute, 1201 block of Shelley Road.
• 10:22 am, fraud, 572 block of East 1st Street.
• 11:00 am, stalking, 250 block of North Baxter
Street.
• 7:08 pm, criminal trespass, 1570 block of North Ivy Street.
Reedsport
• 12:25 am, juvenile problem, 811 block of Ranch Road.
• 4:29 am, alarm, 936 block of Salmon Harbor Drive.
• 12:46 pm, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
Myrtle Point
• 12:03 pm, hit and run, area of Maple Street and 8th Street.
Wednesday 1/15
North Bend
• 12:01 am, business alarm, 2002 block of Inland Drive.
• 3:31 am, suspicious subject, area of Sheridan and Lewis.
• 12:11 pm, 61 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV, 2321 block of Oak Street.
• 2:14 pm, 47 year old male cited on warrant service, 2 counts of driving while suspended or revoked, escape III and resisting arrest, 2455 block of Maple Leaf Avenue.
• 2:37 pm, dispute, 68895 block of Wildwood Road.
• 2:44 pm, suspicious subject, 2470 block of Troy.
• 4:21 pm, suspicious subject, 2112 block of Everett Avenue.
• 4:29 pm, business alarm, 2103 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 7:44 pm, shoplifter, 1988 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 8:12 pm, fraud, 2290 block of Inland Drive.
• 9:19 pm, found dog, area of Brussells and Newmark.
Coos Bay
• 1:09 am, criminal trespass, 1155 block of Flanagan Avenue.
• 4:13 am, 32 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Norman.
• 7:53 am, disorderly conduct, area of Laclair and Thomas.
• 8:18 am, criminal trespass, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:52 am, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
vehicle, 371 block South 5th Street.
• 11:06 am, accident, area of Lakeshore Drive.
• 11:20 am, dispute, 485 block of Village Pine Way.
• 11:26 am, 57 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Salmon and Woolridge.
• 11:44 am, 37 year old male cited on failure to register as a sex offender, area of Compass Circle and Radar.
• 11:59 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1432 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:13 pm, theft, 755 block of South 7th Street.
• 1:31 pm, theft, 540 block of Anderson Avenue.
• 2:07 pm, disorderly conduct, 1855 block of Thomas Avenue.
• 2:09 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:40 pm, 33 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 63033 block of Highway 101.
• 3:49 pm, 33 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Highway 101 and Kruse.
• 3:51 pm, criminal trespass, 1250 block of South 2nd Street.
• 4:23 pm, accident, 191 block of E Street.
• 6:31 pm, theft, 705 block of South Empire Boulevard.
• 8:32 pm, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance-schedule II and DUII, 1995 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:15 pm, criminal trespass, 479 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:49 pm, business alarm, 3111 block of Ocean Boulevard.
Coquille
• 12:33 pm, suspicious subject, 510 block of North Collier Street.
• 3:23 pm, accident, area of Highway 42 and North Birch.
• 3:47 pm, dispute, 510 block of North Collier Street.
• 4:52 pm, criminal trespass, 510 block of North Collier Street.
• 9:57 pm, dispute, 510 block of North Collier Street.
Reedsport
• 12:25 am, juvenile problem, 811 block of Ranch Road.
• 4:29 am, alarm, 936 block of Salmon Harbor Drive.
• 12:46 pm, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
Myrtle Point
• 7:27 pm, lost dog, area of Sunset Lane.
• 9:13 pm, alarm, 1681 block of Carlisle Lane.
Thursday 1/16
North Bend
• 7:47 am, dispute, 1189 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 8:25 am, dispute, area of Safeway.
• 10:10 am, criminal trespass, 2323 block of Paci c Street.
• 12:22 pm, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1431 block of Airport Lane.
• 12:22 pm, 27 year old female cited on possession of a controlled substance, 1431 block of Airport Lane.
• 3:25 pm, threats, 3661 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 6:14 pm, disturbance, 2160 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 6:50 pm, harassment, 2160 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 7:47 pm, 51 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 2031 block of Newmark Street.
• 8:08 pm, alarm, 880 block of California Street.
• 8:24 pm, 44 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Highway 101 and East Bay.
• 11:11 pm, phone harassment, 1503 block of Virginia Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:10 am, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended, area of Englewood Market.
• 6:52 am, 59 year old female cited on DUII, area of Newmark.
• 7:42 am, suspicious subject, 736 block of South
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the Chamber’s new administrative assistant, orchestrated the great event, which drew a big crowd into Fred and Keeli Gernandt’s David L. Davis Real Estate office, where chamber president Brandi Culp is an agent.
* * * Members of the Bandon High School Class of 1975 have asked me to remind their class members that they are planning their 50-year reunion for the Fourth of July weekend.
Class members can contact Nancy Streets, Jodie Van
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2nd Street.
8:32 am, hit and run, area of 1st and Johnson.
• 9:00 am, suspicious subject, 138 block of North Wasson Street.
9:43 am, dispute, 995 block of South 2nd Street.
• 10:03 am, 35 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of NAPA.
10:59 am, 42 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 455 block of South 4th Street.
11:44 am, 32 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Highway 101 and Adams Lane.
12:32 pm, accident, area of 11th and Ingersoll.
12:36 pm, business alarm, 171 block of South Broadway Street.
• 12:56 pm, disorderly conduct, 234 block of Mill Street.
1:25 pm, criminal trespass, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 2:00 pm, criminal trespass, 702 block of Newmark Avenue.
2:19 pm, criminal trespass, 1250 block of South 2nd Street.
• 3:25 pm, suspicious subject, 23 block of Cypress Point.
3:29 pm, criminal trespass, 550 block of South 4th Street.
• 3:46 pm, threats, 379 block of 6th Avenue.
• 4:36 pm, suspicious subject, 62993 block of Highway 101.
4:42 pm, criminal trespass, 700 block of South Broadway Street.
• 5:44 pm, dispute, 1155 block of Flanagan Avenue.
6:31 pm, shots fired, area of Fenwick Street.
• 6:47 pm, fraud, 894 block of Stillwater Drive.
8:29 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.
• 10:51 pm, criminal trespass, area of 2nd Court. Coquille
11:24 pm, business alarm, 200 block of North Adams Street. Reedsport
2:03 am, trespassing, 395 block of Winchester Avenue.
• 4:51 am, dispute, 451 block of North 10th Street.
10:08 am, juvenile problem, area of Highland Elementary School.
• 2:27 pm, animal problem, 940 block of Rowe Street.
Leuven, Therese Reilly Kent or Betty Dornath Albertson for more information.
* * * Bandon and South Coast residents will not lack for activities on President’s Weekend, Feb. 15-16, with two events taking place that weekend.
The second annual Wine and Seafood Festival, to be hosted by Farm and Sea and Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, will kickoff Friday evening with an invitational wine dinner, featuring wines of Abacela, with tickets priced at $95.
The weekend events, to be held in the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, will
3:05 pm, harassment, 2634 block of Park Court.
• 11:55 pm, juvenile problem, 811 block of Ranch Road.
Friday 1/17
North Bend
1:49 am, 45 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II and disorderly conduct II, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
8:13 am, criminal mischief, 2323 block of Pacific Street.
• 9:55 am, disorderly conduct, 2330 block of Broadway Avenue.
2:40 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 2190 block of Wall Street.
• 3:59 pm, suspicious subject, 3698 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 4:18 pm, assault, 2733 block of Sheridan Avenue.
4:49 pm, suspicious subject, area of Highway Street.
• 7:34 pm, theft of bike, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:34 am, subject cited on DUII, 1590 block of Newmark Avenue.
4:03 am, fire, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:42 am, 27 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Johnson and Fred Meyer.
• 7:50 am, criminal trespass, 972 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.
8:10 am, 37 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Kruse and 2nd.
9:14 am, 54 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on harassment and criminal trespass II, area of Lakeshore and Hayes.
9:22 am, 23 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of South 1st and Johnson.
10:01 am, 29 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 1064 block of Evans Boulevard.
10:15 am, unlawful vehicle, area of Ocean and 20th.
• 10:29 am, unlawful vehicle, area of Teakwood and 14th.
11:07 am, fraud, 281 block of Laclair Street.
• 11:24 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of South Broadway Street.
1:23 pm, shoplifter, 1385 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:43 pm, 55 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on
feature wineries, brewery, cocktails, live music, seafood, cheese, chocolate and more, with live music throughout the weekend. Featured artist will be recording artist Adam Gabriel and the Cavaliers. Tickets are $20, or $30 for entry both days. Hours for Saturday, Feb. 15, are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday hours are 11 am. to 5 p.m.
At the other end of town, in a tent on Delaware avenue, the Greater Bandon Association is hosting the return of the Gorse Blossom Festival, Saturday and Sunday, including the popular Bloody Mary Stroll.
Saturday hours are 11
failure to appear on warrant service, DUII and reckless driving, 1432 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:45 pm, theft of bike, 1001 block of North Bayshore Drive.
1:45 pm, dispute, 295 block of Holland Avenue.
• 3:29 pm, 49 year old male cited on warrant service and contempt of court, area of Ocean and Newmark.
• 3:46 pm, accident, area of Broadway and Ingersoll.
• 4:55 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1642 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:59 pm, 35 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of South 1st and Curtis.
9:33 pm, business alarm, 1295 block of South Broadway Street.
• 9:45 pm, 22 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Minnesota and 14th.
10:27 pm, injured animal, area of South Empire Boulevard and Fulton.
• 11:32 pm, 41 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Central and McKay’s.
• 11:43 pm, 67 year old female cited on DUII, 306 block of South 2nd Street.
Coquille
• 5:42 am, burglary, 510 block of North Collier Street.
9:51 am, identity theft, 68 block of South Collier Street.
• 5:02 pm, suspicious subject, area of Birch and 6th.
Reedsport 6:39 am, trespassing, area of Reedsport Post Office.
• 10:14 am, trespassing, area of Umpqua Bank.
11:00 am, animal problem, area of Reedsport K9 Shelter.
12:35 pm, disturbance, 888 block of South Hill Road.
• 9:27 pm, domestic disturbance, area of Umpqua Mobile Home Village.
• 11:13 pm, juvenile problem, 811 block of Ranch Road.
Myrtle Point
• 4:24 pm, theft, 1701 block of Sunset Lane.
Saturday 1/18
North Bend
• 4:27 am, business alarm, 2056 block of Sherman Avenue.
12:45 pm, alarm, 401 block of California
a.m. to 6 p.m., and tickets are $10 for general admission to the festival tent and access to the vendors which include wine, beer, art, food trucks and activities. The Bloody Mary Stroll is set for Sunday, and people are urged to go on their website and purchase tickets in advance, which are $50, as tickets are limited to 300.
The annual Port Orford Rotary Club Crab Feed is also being held Saturday night, Feb. 15, and some of us local Rotarians will be headed south for that event.
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Recent information from the Coos County Airport District reported that the
Street.
1:09 pm, hit and run, area of Oak Street and Newmark.
2:42 pm, assault, 1988 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:20 pm, burglary, 3132 block of Myrtle Street. 7:27 pm, runaway juvenile, 955 block of Newmark Street.
Coos Bay
• 4:16 am, criminal mischief, 545 block of South Marple Street.
8:09 am, business alarm, 479 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:10 am, 42 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary I, possession of burglary tools, attempted theft III and criminal mischief I, 479 block of Newmark Avenue.
8:55 am, shoplifter, 149 block of South 7th Street.
• 11:23 am, fraud, 790 block of South Wasson Street.
• 11:48 am, animal abuse, 130 block of North Cammann Street.
12:34 pm, disorderly conduct, 985 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:46 pm, theft, 525 block of Anderson Avenue.
1:52 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:37 pm, pedestrian accident, 600 block of North Broadway.
• 4:44 pm, disorderly conduct, 657 block of Newmark Avenue.
5:17 pm, accident, 2001 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 5:43 pm, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Thompson Road.
6:21 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:41 pm, 43 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of North Bayshore Drive.
9:03 pm, 44 year old male lodged at Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1743 block of South 19th Street.
10:06 pm, 32 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1155 block of Flanagan Avenue.
10:35 pm, 25 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
11:17 pm, criminal trespass, 3101 block of South East Ocean Boulevard. Coquille
12:39 am, criminal trespass, 760 block of East
number of people using the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport to reach their travel destinations continued to grow in 2024, setting a new 13-year record. Just under 42,000 passengers arrived or departed OTH in 2024. It was also announced that seasonal round-trip, non-stop service to and from Denver will increase from 2 to 7 days a week, with daily non-stop service to and from San Francisco available year-round, starting April 1.
* * * People are reminded of the free showing of the movie Casablanca Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Sprague theater.
end Street.
6:45 pm, lost wallet, 155 block of East 1st Street.
Reedsport
• 1:10 am, trespassing, area of 7-Eleven.
4:30 am, domestic disturbance, 811 block of Ranch Road.
• 2:17 pm, juvenile problem, 811 block of Ranch Road.
3:38 pm, animal problem, area of Longwood Drive and Highway 101.
• 8:19 pm, trespassing, area of South 22nd Street.
Myrtle Point
3:05 pm, animal neglect, area of end of Maryland.
• 10:39 pm, injured animal, area of MP 18 and Highway 42.
Sunday 1/19
North Bend
1:49 am, 64 year old male cited on failure to appear on warrant service and theft II, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
3:40 am, criminal trespass, 3451 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 11:54 am, accident, 2290 block of Inland Drive. 12:02 pm, threats, area of Highway 101 and MP 234.
• 12:18 pm, disorderly conduct, 2290 block of Newmark Street.
2:10 pm, threats, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 4:48 pm, runaway juvenile, 955 block of Newmark Street.
7:57 pm, dispute, area of Harbor and Virginia.
• 9:23 pm, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to report as a sex offender and theft of mail, 2666 block of Oak Street.
9:31 pm, 44 year old male cited on DUII, 2159 block of Oak Street.
11:44 pm, suspicious subject, 888 block of Vermont Street.
Coos Bay
12:01 am, 32 year old
male lodged at Coos County Jail on DUII, 3 counts of hunting or trapping in violation of wildlife law or rule, prohibited conduct regarding licenses tags and permits and removal of a wildlife carcass/wasting wildlife, 600 block of North Bayshore Drive.
1:15 am, 37 year old male cited on DUII, area of North Bayshore and Koos Bay Boulevard.
1:33 am, business alarm, 175 block of Ingersoll Avenue.
Reg Pullen, local anthropologist, will be talking about the traditional uses of Coquille Point by native peoples at a talk hosted by Shoreline Education Awareness Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. A conversation with local best-selling author Barbara O’Neal will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Bandon Library meeting room. There will be limited seating and people are urged to sign up at the Bandon Library, with a suggested donation of $20. The program is sponsored b the Bandon Library Friends and Foundation.
4:44 am, burglary, 775 block of Anderson Avenue.
• 6:23 am, 36 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on menacing, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 7:46 am, missing person, 1800 block of South 28th Court.
11:47 am, suspicious subject, 705 block of South Empire Boulevard.
• 12:04 pm, unlawful vehicle, 600 block of 11th. 12:10 pm, dispute, area of Shorepines.
• 12:13 pm, theft, 155 block of South Empire Boulevard. 12:53 pm, criminal mischief, 932 block of Seagate Avenue.
• 1:38 pm, assault, 604 block of 6th Avenue.
• 1:57 pm, disturbance, 881 block of South 1st Street.
1:43 pm, dispute, 562 block of North Broadway Street.
• 2:17 pm, theft of bike, 990 block of Augustine Avenue.
3:01 pm, 31 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:29 pm, dispute, 400 block of Madison Street.
5:27 pm, theft, 1475 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:27 pm, criminal mischief, 1465 block of Newmark Avenue. 6:46 pm, criminal trespass, 1155 block of Flanagan Avenue.
• 7:38 pm, dispute, 657 block of Newmark Avenue.
9:36 pm, 34 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Kruse and 4th. 10:10 pm, 56 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 200 block of North Broadway Street.
10:31 pm, DUII, 275 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 11:14 pm, 43 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Morrison and Lakewood.
Coquille 11:27 am, dispute, 1790 block of North Fir Street.
• 1:07 pm, counterfeit money, 240 block of West Highway 42. 1:34 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 961 block of North Gould Street. 1:47 pm, disorderly conduct, 145 block of North Dean Street.
• 2:23 am, 32 year old male cited on DUII, area of Teakwood and Planet Fitness.
• 2:51 am, 23 year old cited on DUII, 63033 block of Highway 101.
3:42 am, alarm, 289 block of Laclair Street.
4:18 am, 27 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic harassment, 176 block of Market Avenue.
Reedsport 10:47 pm, animal problem, area of 970 Rowe Street.
• 10:52 am, alarm, 2831 block of Greenbriar Street. 1:06 pm, dispute, 888 block of South Hill Drive.
• 6:14 pm, theft, area of North 14th Street and Highway Avenue. Myrtle Point 2:55 pm,