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Coos Bay recognizes Women’s History Month

The City of Coos Bay made a proclamation in the City Council meeting on March 19th, 2024, to officially recognize March as Women’s History Month.

Though already a federal initiative, an official acknowledgment from the city is a step forward in supporting and recognizing the achievements of the women in our community and beyond.

Starting under President Jimmy Carter in March of 1980 as a week-long appreciation of the contributions of women, it was expanded in 1987, after the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned

Congress to grow the initiative to a full month of celebration and reflection.

The proclamation was read in its entirely by Council President Lucinda DiNovo and Mayor Joe Benetti, and is as follows:

“Whereas throughout history, Women have played pivotal roles in shaping societies, advancing progress, and championing justice, equality, and human rights, and Whereas the contributions of women, often overlooked or marginalized, have been instrumental in every facet of

human endeavor. Including science, technology, arts, literature, politics, business, and education, and

Whereas the resilience, determination, and leadership of women have inspired generations to strive for excellence, and to challenge barriers and stereotypes, and

Whereas Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to honor their courage, vision, and legacy, and

Whereas by recognizing and amplifying women’s voices, stories, and experiences, we can promote gender equality, foster inclusive communities, and create a more just and equitable world for all.

The motion passed unanimously, and though only a small portion of the meeting, it is a significant step in the community’s efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive place for all to thrive.

Therefore I, Joe Benetti, Mayor of the City of Coos Bay, do hereby proclaim March as Women’s History Month, and call upon all citizens to honor the extraordinary women who have shaped history, and to support efforts that promote gender equality and empower women and girls to reach their full potential.”

All of us at The Coos Bay World would like to join the City of Coos Bay in recognizing Women’s History Month, and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the women of the Southern Coast and beyond!

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Jerry Wadsworth will not eat rice!

thrust into the business. Jerry was just a teenager when his father Jerry Sr., was diagnosed with kidney failure. Doctors said he had about seven months to live.

The elder Wadsworth was manager of the Coquille Safeway store. Understanding his fate, he bought the “tiny” garbage service,” Jean said, adding, “his father died

he was literally

in the late ’60s, when Jerry was 16.”

That left Jerry, his mother, Louise, and Jerry’s little brother, Kent, who was about seven at the time. The Wadsworths assumed

Surprise talent at LTOB

I attended the Sunday matinee

The Sound of Music at the

restored and renovated Liberty Theater in North Bend. During the 1980’s and 90’s I was active there in several capacities: I acted and directed and did lighting and so on. I was pretty familiar with the venue and with the available talent.

What I saw this past Sunday, a musical play directed by John Adamson, is on another scale. There were voices on that stage that would not have been out of place on Broadway in New York. I single out the lead, Amee Pedder, who easily matched Judy Garland herself in her rendition of those iconic songs. The rest of the very numerous cast stood up extremely well to that high standard, and the seven Trapp Children, aged from about 5 to 16, stole the show and were more than worth the price of admission by themselves. In support, there was an enormous output of costuming the 30 or 35 cast members.

The live music was right on cue, just right. The set, the murals, lighting, and use of the drops, properly enhanced the theater experience. The sound system was flawless (something very rare, in my experience).

Do not miss this superb display of local talent in a newly renovated and updated historic theater. It continues each Friday and Saturday evening, with Sunday matinees through April 7. Call 541-756-4336.

Lionel Youst, Allegany Coos Bay

I support Farmer for commissioner

Drew Farmer will definitely have my vote for Coos County Commissioner. I have met him several times and he is smart and level headed, just what we need in Coos County. He is an advocate for this community and has been a real asset in helping with housing and has great plans for the jail. Vote for Drew!

Ronni Jennings Coos Bay

SCOTUS inconsistencies

We shouldn’t be surprised that several members of the US Supreme Court failed to attend the State of the Union Address last week. Potential felons may not want to mingle with other members of the Department of Justice.

We should be surprised that Given the originalist perspective of the current court, SCOTUS decided to ignore the simple language of the 14th amendment in their review of Colorado’s effort to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. It’s pretty clear that Mr. Trump provided aid and comfort to members of the January 4th insurrection on the US Capitol.

Justifying their decision based on the argument that one state should not impact a federal election appears to be an example of the Court writing new law rather than supporting the original language of the Constitution.

I guess you can ignore the original language when it supports your political needs.

Chris Luecke Bandon, Oregon

Jessica Rowe of Coquille earns degree at George

Fox University

Jessica Rowe of Coquille was among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduatelevel students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its mid-semester graduation ceremony in December of 2023. Rowe earned a bachelor of science in biology.

George Fox University is a Christian college classified by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best National University”

and ranked as the top Christian college in Oregon by The Wall Street Journal. More than 4,000 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, Oregon, and at teaching centers in Portland and Redmond, Oregon.

George Fox offers more than 60 undergraduate academic programs, degree-completion programs for working adults, seven seminary degrees, and 14 masters and doctoral degrees.

7 resources you can use to manage your mental health

By STAN POPOVICH Guest Column

Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health?

Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away.

As a result, here are 7 options you can use to start the process of getting some assistance as quickly as possible.

1. Contact your doctor: Your doctor is a great source in finding available mental health resources in your area. Explain your situation to your doctor and ask if he or she knows of anyone that can help you. Chances are your doctor will be able to give you some referrals.

2. Go to the nearest hospital: Your local hospitals can give you immediate assistance for your mental health issues. The people who work at a hospital know of other professionals in your area that can provide you with additional treatment. In addition, some hospitals may offer various mental health services that are available to the public.

3. Talk to the insurance

companies: Your insurance company can provide a list of mental health services and other treatment programs that are covered in your health plan. If you do not have health insurance, you could still contact some of those companies and see if they can point you in the right direction regarding your current circumstances. There could be some affordable programs in your area that you do not know about.

4. Talk to the local churches: Your local churches may know of programs in your area that you could go to in overcoming your anxieties and stresses. Many churches offer mental health and addiction programs that anyone can take advantage of. A priest or minister can also provide additional advice to your situation.

5. Find a support group: There are all kinds of mental health support groups that can help you with your issues. Go to a support group in your area and meet people who are also struggling with addiction and depression. A person can go on the internet or talk to some of the local mental health organizations to get more

information about what is in their area.

6. Network with others: Many people have dealt with fear and anxiety sometime in their life. Talk to the people that you trust to see if they have any suggestions on where you can go for some assistance. Make sure that your friends can keep things confidential and do not get into the habit of giving out too much personal information to others.

7. Contact your local mental health organizations: There are many private, public, nonprofit, and governmental organizations that specialize in various mental health services that you can talk to for some assistance. The people at these places can give you some ideas on where you can find some mental health programs and counselors that can help you right away.

BIOGRAPHY

Stan is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear” which covers a variety of techniques that can drastically improve your mental health. For more information, please visit Stan’s website at http://www. managingfear.com

OSU scientists discover metal capable of removing carbon dioxide from air

By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital

Chronicle

A metal found in the Earth’s crust could be used to attract and remove climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Oregon State University scientists studying ways to filter greenhouse gases from the air recently discovered that when molecules of the metal vanadium are bound with oxygen molecules as peroxide, they can pull carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon molecules can be siphoned off using a small amount of energy that’s then funneled into other uses, like making limestone for buildings or enhancing the atmospheric carbon in greenhouses, accelerating plant growth.

The process could help improve nascent technologies in capturing carbon dioxide from the air to slow the impacts of global climate change. The discovery was published in the journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry in December.

Carbon dioxide is responsible for about two-thirds of the

atmospheric heating causing global climate change, and it is primarily released in the burning of fossil fuels for energy, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Vanadium is often added to steel to strengthen it, and is found in many other minerals such as iron ore, and is often mined alongside uranium.

May Nyman, the Oregon State chemistry professor who led the research, said vanadium and peroxide could be used in filters behind industrial fans to trap the carbon dioxide.

“It’s not a magic elixir. It’s new science. It’s a new approach. It’s a new tool,” she said.

This discovery could eventually help slow the Earth’s heating when paired with rapid decarbonization in the transportation sector and with the expansion and improved health of the Earth’s own carbon dioxide magnets: forests, grasslands, wetlands and other natural plant-rich ecosystems.

“There needs to be a balance of everything: conservation, forests, marshes, new

technologies,” Nyman said. “We’re adding another tool to the toolbox. We’re adding knowledge, and understanding the reaction of removing carbon dioxide from the air.”

She and others on her team, which includes scientists at the University of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, continue to study other metals similar to vanadium that could attract and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Nyman’s project is one of nine projects nationwide working on finding ways to remove carbon dioxide from the air anywhere and not just where it is emitted. The projects received $24 million in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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Honor Roll North Bend Middle School

Grade 7:

Abrahamsen, Clarissa L. Aguirre, Tania G. *Amato, Logan P. *Anderson, Brayden K. Barber, Carly E. Benney’Bettencourt, Annalisa M. *Biesanz, Callia C. Boersma, Emmet S. Bowlby, Hannah L.

Gensorek, Abigail C.

*Givens, Hailey R. Green, Tulee B. Hague, Mikyla E.

*Haning, Oliver W.

*Hansen, Kyndle L.

*Harbolt, Melina L.

*Harbolt, Teagan S. Harris, Skylar M. Hernandez, Dylan J. *Hudman, Sophia M. *Ishida, Sophia M.

Johnson, Braelyn S.

Grade 6:

*Adams, Isaiah R.

*Adams, Logan J.

*Bascom, Isla E. BellCole, Deztinie X.

*Bettencourt, Keira N.

*Buckman, Jocelyn O.

*Carter, Kaiyan A.

*Celoni, Karli M. *Collier, Raleigh J. Collins, Brenya C. Davison, Mya T. Dean, Kimber F. Dennen, Patience I. *Dewhirst, Amelia K. Frazier, Benjamin S. Gill, Lorelai M. *Gonsalves, McKenzie L. Gordon, Dixie B.

Gulotta, Christopher L. III Hardman, Aria R.

*Harnden, Bo D. *Hebert, Emma L. *Horton, Blake X. Hudman, Emma M.

*Ingersoll, Abigail B.

*Jensen, Anders *J. Jensen, Torsten E. Jimenez, John R. Johnson, Steven D. Lin, Celina *Lu, Michael *Luo, Lucas R. Martinez, Laila A. McGill, Gaven A.

*Medina, Naila A.

Meighan, Gabriel A.

*Mendrin, Paisley D.

*Messner, Ally I. Moore, Adaline R. O’Neil, Gage C. *Paiva, Kairi L. Parra, Blake A. *Parra, Emily R.

*Praus, Abigail R. Prickett,

Spencer L. *Rodriguez, Lorelei H. Rohde, Emma L. Schnabel Martin, Castle R. Schwenk, Max S. *Simpson, Alexys M. Smith, Bryn I. *Staley, Taylor R. *Stebbins, Kaily M. Stevens, Jacelyn A. Stone, Grayson A. *Storm, Bella J. *Switzer, Lyra C. Teixeira, Alden G. Traylor, Evan C. Underwood, Abigail S. *Vonderohe, Alayna J. Wagner, Matthew J. Walsh-Headlee, Caileigh M. Warnock, Payton S. Weber, Ryan J. White, Gage J. *Whitsett, Emma D. Yu, WenJun Zebadua, Sara K.

*Brophy, Liam E. Burns, Bryson V. Jr *Chen, Amanda J. Clark, Kaytlynn R. *De La Torre, Yonny Dehart, Makayla S. *Fulmer, Journee L. *Garrigus, Lauryn A.

Grade 8:

Bauman, Haileyanne A. Callaway, Mikayla J. *Campbell, Mollie M. Carmo, Joseph A. Chen, Liqing *Favilla, Janessah H. *Flitcroft, Malia J. Ford, Easton J. *French, Thomas R. Garner,

*Kelley, Noah A. *London, Yasuni T. Lopez-Casas, Iker G. Louwenaar, Zoe K.

Ludovici- Simpson, Adrina P. McInturff, Nikolai R.

Moore, Annabelle G.

Moore, Audrina *Mueller, Sophea M. *Muir, Rustin W. *Muth-Vu, Mira M.

MaryAnn L. *Gaudette, Isabelle A. *Gordon, Benelli A. *Hall, Kylee M. *Hill, Madalyn R.

Neal, Mazzie L.

*Netherton, Lola R. *Nyleen, Liam A. *Pedrini, Angelo O. Pullen, Makenzie R. *Qadir, Zoya H. *Rogers, Patrick O. Ronk, Caleb D. *Rowe, Leanabella M. Scott, Keegan B. *Smith, Barrett C. Stalcup, Brayden A. Stout, Carter W. Taylor, Liam J. *Teshite, Allira M. Veloz, Jaxon W. *Vo, Trang P. Waite, Nikolai A. Washington, Violet R. Weber, Amber E.

*Wheeling, Blaze E. *Willett, Anna M. *Wisbey, Zoie Zimmer, Remy N.

*Horning, Addison J. Johnson, Rylee A. Johnston, Finnley P. Knutson, Caroline M. Krossman, Maieina R. *Lu, Karen Lucas, Olivia M. McAllister, Jaden E. *Moore, Cadence M. Morrow, Keira A. Murray, Natalie J. *O’Neal, Tabytha R. *Paraguya, Aiko Amari M. *Phillips, Gaven B. *Phillips, Isis J. *Ponzini-Beck, Riley A.

*Puckett, Tyler V. *Rexine, Rylee A. *Reyna, Mikayla L. Richards, Lily A.

*Slade, Scotty A.

*Stadden, Bella B. Stinson, Jaxson S. Taylor, Sandra J. Wakeling, Kile Warnock, Saylor M.

What does your Coos County Sheriff’s Office do for you?

BY COOS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

Although the list below does not include the entire operations of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, it gives a good overview of how the Sheriff’s Office serves all citizens of Coos County.

· Run the Coos County Jail, the ONLY jail / holding facility in Coos County used by ALL local agencies to hold offenders from their respective jurisdictions. (The jail has several aspects, including food service, Medical Transports of Adults in Custody AICs, Transports

to other jurisdictions of AICs, and overall care of AICs, to name a few)

• Provide courtroom security for the courts.

• Primary Law Enforcement response for 28,959 citizens in unincorporated cities (note this includes Lakeside and Powers as the Coos County Sheriff’s Office is the sole law enforcement provider for these cities as they have no police force) (Comparison note— Coos County has a

population of 64,999.) The following local agencies serve the subsequent number of citizens in their jurisdictions: Coos Bay Police, 15,907; North Bend Police, 10,285; Coquille Police, 4,028; Bandon Police, 3,331; and Myrtle Point Police, 2,489.

• Patrol the 1,596 sq miles of Coos County, including waterways, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (Dunes), and County / State / Private Forest lands.

• Serve Civil documents, Subpoenas’, evictions, restraining orders, and all other legal documents to ALL citizens of Coos County, regardless of where they live.

• Operate Animal Control / Shelter and receive ALL strays and lost / vicious animals from ALL jurisdictions in Coos County, as well as handle ALL animal complaints in Coos County.

• Operate a Dispatch Center, which dispatches to (4) law enforcing agencies, numerous fire departments, and other first responders.

• Operates a Search and Rescue that responds to and deals with cases of missing persons regardless of jurisdiction.

• Process ALL concealed handgun license applications and other applications, including civil services for ALL

64,999 citizens of Coos County.

• Primarily Staff and lead the Coos County Emergency Response Team

• Primarily Staff and Run the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (S.C.I.N.T)

We hope this helps address some of your questions about why we at the Sheriff’s Office are committed to serving each one of our citizens and working to make your home a great place to work, play, and live.

rst responders and emergency supplies can get where they’re needed fast.

That’s why I’ve worked hard to bring home federal dollars to maintain and upgrade our ports for the next generation—especially our small ports that have too often been overlooked in the past, like the $20 million I secured for workforce development at small shipyards. These investments will help our ports be safer, more ef cient, and support more good-paying, local jobs.

Here are three examples of recent investments by the federal government in Oregon’s ports. In Clatsop County, the Port of Astoria received over $26 million from the federal government for critical repairs to Pier 2 West, which is a major hub for seafood processing and commerce. In Coos County, the Coquille Indian Tribe received $7.7 million to repair and extend docks and install a shore power outlet box to the wharf so folks won’t need to rely on idling diesel engines. And, in Lincoln County, the Port of Newport received $3.8 million to build more laydown and storage space, increase security, and make repairs to docks and pilings at the Newport International Terminal.

The Port of Garibaldi, in Tillamook County, was awarded $62 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to perform critical repairs on

the struggling south jetty, but more is needed to ensure safe passage in and out of the Port. And I just secured an additional $748,000 communityinitiated project to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue dredging the federal navigation channel and will keep push for funding to nish repairs on the jetty to ensure its safety and economic security. I also secured $720,000 for another one of these critical projects to continue essential maintenance dredging for the Port of Coos Bay for safer navigation.

To be sure, there is still more to do for our ports. I’ll keep ghting for Coos Bay’s transformative container port project, which would be a game changer for the region and the nation. These kinds of targeted investments in Oregon’s small ports and large shipyards have a huge return on investment for so many parts of our state’s economy.

Thriving ports are essential for good-paying jobs and strong coastal communities, and I’ll continue to ght to keep Oregon’s ports and economy growing strong.

Scott R. Landrey

April 21, 1954 – March 11, 2024

Dr. Scott Richard Landrey passed peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2024. He was 69 years old. Born in Portland, OR to Dr. Darrell and Elaine Landrey, Scott, an Eagle Scout, attended Sunset High School, and received his Masters in Biology from Portland State. After marrying his first wife, Lisa Larson, Scott earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from OHSU. They settled in Reedsport, where he opened his practice and was a founding partner of the South Coast Dental Association. An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Scott was never happier than on the ocean in his boat.

Scott had an insatiable intellectual curiosity and was a forever scientist and researcher, with a passion for aeronautics and frogs in equal order. He was a heartfelt artist, expressing his creativity through paintings, poetry, and model airplanes. Scott loved to travel and did so extensively throughout the world. He also made the best huckleberry pancakes.

Scott devoted his life to simply loving his family and friends. With his bellowing laugh and consummate bear hugs, Scott was everyone’s favorite person, most especially his son’s, Chase. Scott married his love, Dr. Sarah Samuelson, in 2014 and relished being a grandpa to her wonderful grandchildren. Scott and Sarah retired to Florence and McMinnville, OR.

Scott was preceded in death by parents, Darrell and Elaine, sisters, Kimberly and Jolynn, and first wife, Lisa Larson Landrey. Scott is survived by his wife, Sarah; son and daughter in law, Chase and Lydia Landrey; beloved second mother, Cynthia Landrey; brothers, Gregg Landrey (Karen) and David Landrey; sisters Tracy Wise (Steve) and Michelle Cline (Alan); step daughter Erika (Jerry) Tindall; step son Aaron (Carrie) Samuelson; 6 grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at

Jennifer Breams

January 16, 1943 – February 21, 2024

Jennifer, the only child of Harry and Mabel Clark, was born in Leicester, England on January 16, 1943. She passed away peacefully in Springfield, Oregon with her children at her side. She is survived by her daughter Sally and son Tony Grandchildren, Ian, Morgan, Ryon & Jessica. Jenny grew up on Oxendon Street in Highfields, Leicester. She attended the Newarke Girls’ Grammar School where she studied French and Latin. She loved to go dancing at the local Palais and also was a fan of Elvis. It was in Leicester where Jenny met the love of her life and future husband Brian Bream. They were happily married until his passing in 2010. Jenny loved to be active in her community and served in many ways. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the most joy. She had a passion and a zest for life and her door was always open with a welcoming smile. She will be forever missed by us

11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at North Valley Friends Church in Newberg, OR with a reception following. Online condolences at: https://everloved.com/ life-of/scott-landrey/.

all. Services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Coos Bay on April 6th @ 3:00 pm. Reception immediately following.

James “Pat” Houghton

June 25, 1932 – February 25, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held for James (Pat) Houghton, 91, of Coos Bay, at 1:00 pm on April 13, 2024 at Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. Inurnment will be at Roseburg National Cemetery.

Pat was born June 25, 1932 in Charleston, West Virginia, He passed away February 25, 2024 in Coos Bay. He was raised and educated in West Virginia, the middle child of 5 with two older sisters and a younger brother and sister. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and retired in 1972 as a Master Sergeant

E-7 after 20 years of service. He then worked for Bureau of Land Management for another 18 years before retiring.

Pat is survived by two of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Through his next two marriages to Grace and Emelie (both deceased) he is survived by many step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Worshipful Brother Pat has been a member of the North Bend Masonic Lodge for over 57 years.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/2674216

Helen “Frankie” (Risley) Santos

February 25, 1931 – March 10, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held for Helen “Frankie” (Risley) Santos, 93, of Coos Bay, at 11:00am Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Coquille Christian Community Church, 625 E 10th St., Coquille, Pastor Clint Mustain will officiate.

Frankie passed away March 10, 2024 after an amazing 10-day vigil at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay attended by numerous family and friends. She always cherished time spent with loved ones.

She was born February 25, 1931 at Cane Hill, Arkansas to Viola (Grant) and John Keen; she was raised by her grandparents along with 13 siblings. While still in high school, she married Clarence Risley on May 13, 1948. They raised their three sons, Jim, Bob, and Gary before Clarence’s untimely death at sea in 1972. She also survived two later husbands, Jim Huckaba and Daniel Santos.

She and Clarence moved from Arkansas to Washington when their oldest son was two years old, traveling by bus (she said it was NOT fun!). They lived wherever mill work took them, from Aberdeen and the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, and eventually settled in the Coos Bay area. They were very involved in their church and loved the ocean. Frankie was an excellent cook and loved preparing seafood feasts. Those skills later carried over to cooking positions at the Courtel and Hilltop House. She also managed the Duerksen Motel and worked at the Bayshore Motel before retiring.

For the past 18 years, she resided at Bayside Terrace Assisted Living where both staff and residents became her friends. They truly cared for her, including visiting her during her final days. Frankie’s family will always appreciate them, as well as the various wonderful staff at Bay Area Hospital.

She is survived by sons Jim (Sandy), Bob (Pam), and Gary (ex Sue), grandchildren, Raina (Colt) Wells, April (Andrew) Fink, Alice Risley/Pruett, and Clara (J.D) Risley/Peters and her much loved great grandchildren Iyla and Brogan

Wells, Noah Risley/Young, and Chandler and Preslee Pruett.

Her family, her friends, and her Lord were Frankie’s passions. She was truly the matriarch of her family, hosting the annual Christmas celebrations for as long as she could physically do so. She was even able to attend our family campout this past July. A Sunday School teacher in her younger years and a life-long Bible student, she enjoyed her Bible study group at Bayside until her last months. From “Hey Jude” by the Worn Out Frets to “Amazing Grace” sung by family at her hospital bedside in her last days, Frankie loved music. She has definitely passed that trait along to family members. Most of all, her love for her family is her legacy. Goodbye for now, Mom – WE LOVE YOU. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be welcomed. Or, just simply spend an hour or two walking on the beach with your family.

Cremation Rites have been held under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Kenneth Richard Freeman

September 18, 1951 – March 16, 2024

A funeral service for Kenneth “Ken”

R. Freeman, 72, of Coos Bay, will be held at noon, Friday, March 29 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay. Private interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay.

Kenneth was born September 18, 1951 in North Bend, Oregon. He passed away peacefully in his home March 16, 2024.

Ken was the eldest son of 5 boys to Merlen Freeman and Barbara (McCulloch) Manski. He grew up in Coos Bay and his love of the outdoors grew. After high school, Ken began working for Weyerhaeuser as a timber faller. He was the youngest timber faller that they had ever hired. Working in the woods, Ken found his happy place being among big trees, rivers, streams, mountains and out among the wildlife. Many years of his best years were spent trailing the roads behind Dellwood gates, and he knew that land like the back of his hand. He worked for Weyerhaeuser for 30 years as a timber faller.

Ken met Christine Main, the love of his life. They were married December 24, 1971 in Coos Bay, Oregon. They were married for 52 years. Not long after finding each other, the couple began their family and one girl after another was added until they stopped after the 4th girl, as Ken always joked that he was outnumbered enough.

Ken was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He shared this love with his family and taught his girls how to hunt, fish and pretty much do anything they put their minds to. He took pride in ensuring his girls were taken care of, but also knew how to keep up. His passion of hunting quickly grew when his sons-in-law were added to the family, as well as when grandkids came thereafter. The joy of talking about guns, or hunting trips, or if

Diana L. Griffith, 72, of Coos Bay died March 14, 2024 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Dennis Albert Halliday, 38, of Coos Bay, passed away March 12, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131

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Eva M. Woodworth, 86, of Coos Bay died March 17, 2024 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131.

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Kenneth M. Plunkett, 58, of Coos Bay, passed away March 9, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

you really wanted to sit and stay a while, you got him on the topic of the proper way to fall a tree.

Ken’s retirement came with tending to his property on his tractor and feeding the local wildlife. He really enjoyed his time with family and seeing his grandkids and great-grandkids.

He will be greatly missed by his family.

Ken is survived by his wife, Christine Freeman; daughters, Michelle (Adam) Hill, Kim (Carl) Hastings, Hanna (Dave) Grenade and Greta Freeman; grandchildren, Ashlee (Dillion) Skillings, Max Cole, Ryan and Zara Hill, MacKenzie Hastings, Dylan and Gavyn Grenade, Keanon and Lili Walton; greatgrandchildren, Zoey and Dean Skillings.

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

Byron Robert Mason, 54, of North Bend, passed away on March 14, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Larry A. Beach, 76, of Coos Bay died March 12, 2024 in Coos Bay. Family memorial services have been held at Coos Bay Chapel with cremation rites having been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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Legal Notices 999

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: JANICE FAYE DAVIS, Deceased. Case No. 24PB01270

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOAH RHETT DAVIS has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of JANICE FAYE DAVIS are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 566, Powers, OR 97466, or through their attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on March 5, 2024.

/S/ Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal

Representative

Personal Representative: Noah Rhett Davis P.O. Box 566

Powers, OR 97466

Telephone: 541.260.4077

Email: nrd801@gmail.com

Lawyer for Personal

Representative:

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Corrigall & McClintock

P.O. Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 269-1123

Fax: (541) 269-1126

Email: nmcclintock@

epuerto.com

Published: March 5, 2024.

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

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF BONEVA WILSON; VIVA MATHIESON; RHONDA STEEL; PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. No. 23CV44782

CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs & Devisees of Boneva Wilson NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!

A lawsuit has been started against you in the aboveentitled Court by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is on file at the Coos County Courthouse. You must “appear” in this case, or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. The object of the complaint is to foreclose a deed of trust dated September 14, 2020, and recorded as Instrument No. 2020-09201 given by Boneva Wilson and Viva Mathieson, not as tenants in common but with rights of survivorship on property commonly known as 868 N 8th Terrace (shown on DOT as 868 8th Ter), Coos Bay, OR 97420 and legally described as:

The Easterly 5 feet of Lot 12, all of Lot 13 and the Westerly 30 feet of Lot 14, Block 27, Perham Park Addition to the City of Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon.

The complaint seeks to foreclose and terminate all interest of Unknown Heirs & Devisees of Boneva Wilson and all other interests in the property.

The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. The date of first publication of the summons is March 19, 2024.

If you are in the active military service of the United States, or believe that you may be entitled to protection of the SCRA, please contact our office. If you do not contact us, we will report to the court that we do not believe that you are protected under the SCRA.

If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636. Attorneys for Plaintiff,

request *** The mission of SOWIB is to maximize regional collaboration, effective innovation and coordinated investment of public-private resources to optimize equitable workforce access to family-sustaining employment. For more information about SOWIB, please visit www. sowib.org. Published: March 26, 2024, The World & ONPA. (ID:387330)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of BRIAN VERNE KIST, Deceased. Case No. 24PB01910 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jacques P. DePlois, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published March 26, 2024.

Jacques P. DePlois, Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 3159 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338 Published: March 26, April 2, and 9, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387447)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of KENNETH DALE LYNCH, Decedent. Case No. 24PB01493 NOTICE TO INTERESTED

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The meeting will take place on April 15, 2024, at 7:00

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained after April 15, 2024, at City Hall, 555 Highway 101, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. The City’s website where this notice can also be read is: www.cityofbandon.org. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Listed below is the time and place of additional Budget Committee meetings which will be held to take public comment. Any person may appear at the meetings and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

Date: April 29, 2024, and May 6, 2024 (if needed), at 7:00 PM

Location: City Hall, 555 Highway 101, Bandon, OR

The public may also attend by Zoom for April 15, 2024, April 29, 2024, and May 6, 2024: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/2157059460

To call in for audio by phone: +1 253 215 8782 US

Published: March 26, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387448)

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Bandon Urban Renewal Agency, Coos County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, will be held at City Hall, 555 Highway 101. The meeting will take place on April 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained after April 15, 2024, at City Hall, 555 Highway 101, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. The City’s website where this notice can also be read is: www.cityofbandon.org. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Listed below is the time and place of additional Budget Committee meetings which will be held to take public comment. Any person may appear at the meetings and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

Date: April 29, 2024, and May 6, 2024 (if needed), at 7:00 PM

Location: City Hall, 555 Highway 101, Bandon, OR The public may also attend by Zoom for April 15, 2024, April 29, 2024, and May 6, 2024: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/2157059460

To call in for audio by phone: +1 253 215 8782 US

Published: March 26, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387450)

interest therein,

2. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $30,031.57, plus late fees of $61.10, plus accrued interest of $2,442.30 through February

16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum ($6.77973 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, plus title search fees of $224.00 which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent from February 16, 2024, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein, until paid; together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein; plus Plaintiff’s reasonable attorney fees; plus Plaintiff’s costs and disbursements incurred herein;

3. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed #1, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded April 9, 2008, as Recorder’s No. 2008-3524, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

4. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed #2, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded April 9, 2008, as Recorder’s No. 2008-3525, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

5. For judgment and decree that Plaintiff’s Trust Deeds #1 and #2 upon the Property be foreclosed, and that the title, claim, interest, or demand of defendants and each of them in said Property, and every part thereof, except their statutory rights of redemption, be foreclosed;

6. For judgment and decree that the Property, with all of its appurtenances, rights,

privileges, and easements be sold on execution by the Sheriff for Coos County, Oregon, after giving notice as required by law; that Plaintiff may be and become a purchaser at said sale; that the Sheriff give the purchaser thereof a Certificate of Sale and, unless the Property is redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period, a deed; that said purchaser have immediate possession of the Property, and every part thereof; and that said purchaser be entitled to such remedies as are available at law to secure such position, including a writ of assistance, if defendants or any other parties or persons shall refuse to immediately surrender possession to the purchaser;

7. That the proceeds of the sale be applied as follows: first, to pay the costs and expenses of said sale; second, to pay the judgment of Plaintiff; and third, the overplus, if any, be paid to the Registry of the Court subject to further court order; and

8. That if any deficiency remains after application of the proceeds of the sale thereon, execution may not be issued for said.

B. SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF:

1. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $24,506.24, plus late fees of $27.03, plus accrued interest of $273.97 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum ($4.34550 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein;

2. For interest on the sums in paragraphs B1 at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum, which may be adjusted from time to time, from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full;

3. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $30,031.57, plus late fees of $61.10, plus accrued interest of $2,442.30 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum ($6.77973 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, plus title search fees of $224.00 which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent from February 16, 2024, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein;

4. For Plaintiff’s attorney fees, costs, and disbursements incurred herein; and

5. For interest on the sums in paragraphs B3 through B4 at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum, which may be adjusted from time to time, from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full. C. Such other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY!! YOU MUST “APPEAR” IN THIS CASE OR THE OTHER SIDE WILL WIN AUTOMATICALLY. TO “APPEAR” YOU MUST FILE WITH THE COURT A LEGAL PAPER CALLED A “MOTION” OR “ANSWER”. A MOTION OR ANSWER MUST BE GIVEN TO THE COURT CLERK OR ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION SPECIFIED HEREIN

ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED FILING FEE. IT MUST BE IN PROPER FORM AND HAVE PROOF OF SERVICE ON THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY OR, IF THE PLAINTIFF DOES NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY, PROOF OF SERVICE UPON THE PLAINTIFF.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD SEE AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU NEED HELP IN FINDING AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY CALL THE OREGON STATE BAR’S LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE AT (503) 6843763 OR TOLL-FREE IN OREGON AT (800) 4527636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. This summons is published by order of the Honorable Martin E. Stone, Judge of the above-entitled Court made on the 22nd day of February, 2024, directing publication of this summons once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Coos County, Oregon.

Date of first publication:

March 5, 2024

Date of last publication:

March 26, 2024

Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff TOMASI BRAGAR DUBAY 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850

Portland, OR 97204

Published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given that the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will conduct a public auction at 4:00 p.m. on April 4, 2024.

Sealed bids for the auction items will be received until 4:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marina office, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly awarded to the highest bidder in order to satisfy moorage and/or storage charges for which the Port has possessory chattel lien under the provisions of ORS 87.152 through 87.212. All reasonable bids will be considered. The description of the items, the name of the owners or reputed owners of such items, and amounts due on the liens are as follows: Rusty Zarick, Tzegunka / 911528, $5,382.48

Sealed bids will be stamped in date order and must have the bid numbers clearly marked on the envelope. All items can be viewed by contacting the Charleston Marina office, 541-8882548. The purchasers will be required to remove the purchased items from Port property within five (5) working days.

Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Charleston Marina PO Box 5409 Charleston, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 888-2548

Published: March 22 and 26, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387104)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN J. PEDRO, Deceased.

Case No. 24PB01917

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC,

Coos County primary ballot sees eight candidates, three levies

Farmer. The term is four years, beginning in January 2025.

Castleman, according to his website, favors regaining local control and rejecting “destructive liberal policies.” He frequently attends meetings of the county commissioners. Farmer, a Coos Bay resident most of his life, has been on the Coos Bay City Council since 2016. His term expires in November, according to the city’s website. He also attends the commissioners’

meetings.

Coos County Assessor Steve Jansen is not seeking re-election. Two candidates, Jason E. Corbus of Coquille, a residential real estate appraiser for Coos County, and Jeff Etzel, a commercial-industrial real estate appraiser for Coos County, have filed to succeed him. The four-year term begins next January.

County Treasurer Megan Simms also has filed for re-election. She has no opposition.

And District Attorney R.

Paul Frasier, who has held the position since 2008, is not seeking re-election to the state-funded office. His chief deputy, Jody A. Newby of Bandon, has filed to succeed him. She is a former deputy prosecutor in Cowlitz County, WA, who earned her bachelor’s degree at Willamette University in Salem and her professional degree at Seattle University. Coos County will be asking voters to approve a five-year local option levy to fund public safety. If voters approve the measure, the county would assess 98 cents per $1,000 of property value beginning in fiscal 202425. According to the measure summary the county filed, the levy would raise more than $5.7 million in the first year, and more in subsequent years, to increase the capacity of the Coos County Jail to 147 adult beds, which is 49 more than its current 98-bed capacity. Sheriff Gabriel “Gabe” Fabrizio said the jail’s capacity should be doubled to 98 beds by the time the primary election occurs.

The proposed levy also would allow the district attorney’s office to hire two more prosecutors to increase the office’s ability

to prosecute more criminal cases. Frasier has told county commissioners the office is backlogged about 1,400 cases.

Proceeds from the levy would be placed in a restricted special revenue fund and would be reviewed annually by an external auditor, the ballot summary states. The special levy would expire after five years unless voters reapprove it. Also on the primary ballot will be a measure filed by the Coquille School District, asking voters to approve general obligation bonds “to construct and improve” school facilities. The ballot question asks if the district may issue $14.555 million in general obligation bonds to finance school improvements. The measure summary states the district has been awarded a $6 million state grant that would be available only if voters approve the bond measure, which would cost an estimated $1.41 per $1,000 of property value.

Planned improvements include upgrades at Coquille Junior/Senior High School, Coquille Valley Elementary and Lincoln School of Early Learning. At the junior/ senior high, the

improvements would include seismic upgrades, renovating the 1948 classroom wing, securing the office vestibule and lower floor, remodeling the multipurpose room and securing access and modernizing classrooms.

At Coquille Valley Elementary, the bonds would pay for securing a vestibule entrance, improving and updating the office and replacing/ updating the boilers, heating ductwork, electrical distribution, plumbing, piping and fixtures. At Lincoln, the planned upgrades include replacing/upgrading the heating-cooling system and electrical distribution, adding a secure vestibule entrance, replacing the fire alarm system and adding fire sprinklers, replacing and updating plumbing, piping and fixtures, and creating better access for the disabled with an elevator.

The Myrtle Point Health District is asking voters to approve a five-year levy to maintain and improve ambulance operations. If approved, the levy would raise nearly $146,000 the first year and more in subsequent years. It would cost taxpayers an estimated $30 cents per $1,000 of property value.

JAMF accepting grant applications and LOIs April 5 – May 5

The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) opens its application portal for the 2024 Grant Cycle on April 5, 2024. Oregon nonprofits are invited to review JAMF’s updated funding guidelines and grant cycle timeline at www.jamoganfoundation. org before applying.

Project beneficiaries must be located in Coastal Douglas, Coos, or Curry Counties, and projects must fall under one or more of JAMF’s seven priority areas: Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community Health, Convening & Gathering Places, Economic Development, Environment & Natural Resources, and Poverty Alleviation. To apply for a grant, please submit requests via the online application portal found on the JAMF website. For the 2024 Grant Cycle, JAMF is offering two (2) grant programs: a Small Grant program (request of $25,000 or less) and a Large Grant program (request of more than $25,000). The Large Grant program has a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) stage after which qualified applicants will be invited to fill out the Grant Application form. The Small Grant program omits the LOI stage and is evaluated separately from the Large Grant process. Organizations can apply to one or both grant programs but are limited to a total of 2 applications for the 2024 Grant Cycle. The past three years have seen JAMF distribute

over $4.2 million to 69 organizations with 114 projects benefiting the Southern Oregon Coast. Beneficiary communities include Bandon, Brookings-Harbor, Charleston, Coos Bay, Coquille, Gardiner, Gold Beach, Lakeside, Langlois, Myrtle Point, North Bend, and Reedsport. A list of past organizations and projects awarded is found on the Foundation’s website.

Founded in 2020 through the generosity of Judith Ann Mogan and the Al Peirce Co., LLC, the Judith Ann Mogan Foundation is a private foundation based in Coos Bay, Oregon. Its mission is to develop successful citizens and vital communities on the Southern Oregon Coast.

Southwestern hosts Earth Day Themed ‘STEAM’ for TEENS” Event

Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 7th to 12th grade students to join us for an Earth Day themed “STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for TEENS” on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This science-immersion event will be from 1:005:00 pm in the College’s health and science building, Umpqua Hall, room 184, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Students will engage with professors in Earth Day themed hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Art, and more. This includes

working alongside the College’s SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in many STEAM projects. There will also be an opportunity to experience a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium on hurricanes and tornadoes called Force Five. This digital theater space immerses students in a show that takes them on an adventure. STEAM education projects help students visualize career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. The “A” adds in the arts, such as humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. When people learn in all these areas together, they gain soft skills that can help grow their ability in out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.

There is a $25 registration fee paid through Community Education. Please email krystal.hopper@socc.edu to register today. Spots are limited to 15. Scholarships are available.

For more information on this event, registration, and scholarships contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc. edu.

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and the loss of team members because

it is something she is passionate about.

“I really enjoy it and I want to see it continue,” she said.

“I think that all of these experiences will help me later on with being able to just stick by something, and of course, the experiences through speech debate with public speaking will be very helpful,” she said.

Her coach said she hopes Alyssa’s success with speech and debate will inspire more high school students in North Bend to join the club.

“She has worked really hard, and we hope that we can keep the club going after she graduates,” Quinn said.

Big marks highlight icebreaker meets

John Gunther World Sports

A few big personal bests highlighted the Marshfield Icebreaker track meet last week.

Myrtle Point’s Mason Detzler won both his specialties, including an improvement of more than 4 feet in the shot put to a new lifetime best 58 feet, 11 inches. It’s the best mark in Oregon by more than 4 feet early in the season.

Detzler also won the discus with a throw of 139-6.

Reedsport’s Clayton Wilson also was a double winner, with new bests in both distance races. He won the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:09.99, an improvement of just over 10 seconds from the personal best he set a week earlier.

Wilson took the 3,000 with a time of 9:14.43, nearly seven seconds faster than the time he had last year while placing fifth at the Class 2A state meet in the event.

Marshfield’s Bodey Lutes made his 2024 debut with a new best in the 200, finishing in 22.09 seconds. He won the 400 and was second in the 800 before an amazing final lap anchoring the winning 4x400 relay team at last year’s state meet, helping the Pirates repeat as team champions.

Marshfield freshman Carter McCriff won

the 100 (11.92) and was second to Lutes in the 200 (24.09).

Marshfield’s John Parks won the 400 (56.04), long jump (19-2) and pole vault (14 feet) and teamed with Lutes, McGriff and Quinton Kloster on the winning 4x100 relay (44.01).

The Pirates also had a strong opening time in the 4x400 relay, with the team of Lutes, Kloster, Elijah Cellura and Joe Herbert finishing in 3:30.71. Cellura won the 800 (2:06.98).

Marshfield’s Jonah Martin won the triple jump (37-5 ¾).

Pacific’s Tucker Long won the 110 hurdles (18.01) and Gold Beach’s Nelson Wilstead took the javelin (161-7).

On the girls side, Daphne Scriven won both the shot put (33-3 ½) and discus (113-3) for Marshfield.

Marshfield also got wins by Lily Thompson in the 3,000 (12:46.61), Isabel Ashton in the pole vault (7-6) and Alie Clarke in the triple jump (31-9).

Caitlyn Michalek of Bandon had a big personal best in the javelin, winning with a throw of 128-1. She also won the high jump, clearing 4-8. Bandon’s Marley Petrey won the 100 (13.04) and 300 hurdles (47.81).

Makenna Vierck won the 200 for Bandon (27.88) and Makiah Vierck took the 110

hurdles (18.18).

Safaa Dimitruk won the 1,500 for Bandon (5:47.66).

Giada Moore, Makenna Vierck, Dimitruk and Petrey teamed to win the 4x400 relay in 4:24.81.

Myrtle Point got wins by Ellie Horner in the 400 (1:15.62) and Rebekah Nicholson in the 800 (2:46.28). Olivia Brophy, Jadelin Warner, Taelyn Farmer and Kenzie Robinson teamed to win the 4x100 relay in 53.31 for the Bobcats.

SIUSLAW ICEBREAKER:

North Bend’s Jason Padgett made his season debut with a new best in the 400 (52.86) and also won the 200 (23.20) in the meet at Florence last week. Teammate Miles Baxter cleared 6 feet for the first time to win the high jump and North Bend got wins by Jake Smith in the javelin (147-5) and Shaunathan Wilder in the shot put (42-7).

Siuslaw’s Will Johnson won the pole vault (12-6), triple jump (41-6 ½) and 300 hurdles (44.57) and the host Vikings also got wins by Kale Jensen in the long jump (19-5) and in both relays. The squad of Johnson, Wesley Nicholls, Derrick Vanduch and Rymundo Brito Xilot won the 4x100 in 44.53 and the group of Brito Xilot, Jensen, Vanduch

and Nicholls won the 4x400 in 3:40.41.

For the girls, North Bend’s Ellie Massey took both the 1,500 (5:13.60) and 3,000 (11:07.44) and Coquille’s Ada Millet took the 400 (1:02.61) and 300 hurdles (51.97).

Coquille got fieldevents wins by Holli Vigue in the discus (109-3), Callie Millet in the javelin (121-5), Melanie Lambson in the long jump (16-2 ¾) and Emelia Wirebaugh in the triple jump (33-6).

In the pole vault, North Bend’s Abby Woodruff and Coquille’s Reagan Krantz and Callie Millet all cleared 10 feet, with Woodruff winning based on fewer misses.

North Bend’s Emma Slade won the high jump (4-10) and Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture won the shot put (33-2).

North Bend’s Eva Jensen won the 100 (13.49) and teammate Drew Hood took the 100 hurdles (17.05). The Bulldogs won the 4x400 relay with the group of Slade, Jensen, Massey and Ayla Riddle finishing in 4:28.96. Coquille’s Bryleigh Mead won the 800 (2:39.15).

With spring break this week, the next big meet that involves most South Coast squads is the Prefontaine Rotary Invitational at Marshfield on April 6.

Petrie reaches national finals in Elks Hoop Shoot

Coquille sharpshooter Presley Petrie has advanced to the national finals in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest.

The Coquille seventh-grader won the regional finals in Pasco, Wash., last weekend to move on to the national finals in Chicago April 18-21.

That person wasn’t able to go to the regionals, so Petrie was able to go to represent Oregon.

“It’s kind of a Cinderella story,” said Ginger Petrie, Presley’s mom. In the regional she made 17 to capture the 12-13 age group.

Petrie made 20 of her 25 free throws to win the Coquille Valley competition, then won the district competition in Roseburg. She actually finished second in the state finals in Silverton, an event that extended to two five-shot shootouts since she was tied with another girl.

The Northwest Regional includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

North Bend Bulldogs win two on the diamond

John Gunther World Sports

North Bend’s baseball team picked up a pair of wins last week.

The Bulldogs beat South Umpqua 15-6 on Monday. Catcher Drakkar Funk had four singles in the win and Caden Hunt, his courtesy runner, scored three times.

Aidan Nelson had two hits and two runs and Joshio Stevens and Weston Moffitt also scored twice. Luke Wheeling had a double in North Bend’s six-run fourth inning.

Nelson also was effective on the mound, not allowing a walk until the fourth inning. He and Hunter Osuna combined to walk four and strike out eight.

A day later, the Bulldogs edged Taft 2-1.

Jalen Riddle led off the game with a single and scored on a single by Luke Wheeling to give the Bulldogs an early lead. Joshio Stevens walked and scored on a double by Caden Hunt in the fourth.

That turned out to be enough offense as Wheeling and Stevens limited Taft to a single run in the third inning.

Wheeling allowed just one hit and struck out 10 while pitching the first six innings. Stevens

allowed a hit but struck out the other three hitters he faced in the seventh.

North Bend, 3-1, had five games scheduled in Phoenix, Ariz., for the Coach Bob Invitational starting Monday.

PIRATES 5-2: Marshfield had one win in three games during the week, taking the opener of a doubleheader against Hidden Valley on Thursday 6-5. The Pirates lost the nightcap 10-0 and also lost to Douglas 4-0 during the week.

The Pirates face Del Norte, Phoenix and Estacada during the three-day Stangs Stampede Spring Break Tournament at Hidden Valley starting Thursday.

TIGERS TAKE TWO: Bandon won two of its four games in a tournament at Idaho last week.

The Tigers, who beat Coquille 4-0 earlier in the week, topped North Star 6-2 and Prairie 11-10 while losing to Liberty Christian of Washington 10-3 and Clearwater Valley 11-7.

Bandon hosts Oakland for a doubleheader on Friday before opening league play at home against Reedsport on April 2.

BRAVE BEAT HORNETS: Reedsport topped Camas Valley 17-6 as a tuneup for the Volcano Spring Break Tournament in the Salem area. The Brave had four

games scheduled Saturday and Sunday in that event, beating Waldport 15-5 in the opener and falling to Valley Catholic 12-2 later Saturday. The scores of their Sunday games against Oakridge and Cottage Grove were not available.

BOBCATS WIN: Myrtle Point edged Oakland 6-5 in its lone game last week. The Bobcats were scheduled for a doubleheader at the combined North Douglas/Elkton squad on Tuesday before opening league play April 2 at Siletz Valley.

LANCERS SWEEP CO-

QUILLE: Coquille lost both games of its Far West League-opening doubleheader Thursday, falling at South Umpqua 10-0 and 5-3.

The Red Devils, 0-4 on the season, have three games in the White Buffalo Classic at Madras starting Wednesday and return to league play with a doubleheader at Sutherlin on April 2.

SOFTBALL PIRATES DROP TWO:

Marshfield fell to Douglas 14-7 and Cascade 10-1, the latter played on a neutral field at Marist Catholic during the week.

Marshfield, which is 4-3 overall, hosts Tillamook on Wednesday before heading to Hidden

Valley for the Stangs Stampede Spring Break tournament and games against Douglas, Crook County and Astoria starting Thursday.

BULLDOGS BEAT TAFT:

North Bend slugged out a 19-8 win over Taft last Tuesday. Laila Veloz and Mirra Riddle both had home runs and three total hits, as did Erica McClintock.

The Bulldogs also got strong defensive plays in the outfield from Riddle, McClintock, Hailey Rinderle and Adrianna Delph. North Bend fell to South Umpqua 9-3 earlier in the week, with Delph and McKenzie Breakfield having the Bulldogs’ only hits.

The Bulldogs were in Anderson, Calif., for a two-day event Friday and Saturday (scores were not available) and will take spring break off, returning to action in their Sky-Em League opener April 2 against Marist Catholic.

RED DEVILS DROP TWO:

Coquille was swept in its Far West League softball opening doubleheader against South Umpqua, 18-0 and 17-0 on Thursday.

The Red Devils, who beat Bandon 14-6 earlier in the week, have a nonleague game at Waldport on Tuesday. They return to

league play with a home doubleheader against Sutherlin on April 2.

BOBCATS EDGE MO-

HAWK: Myrtle Point beat Mohawk 14-13 last week for its second win of the preseason. The Bobcats played a doubleheader against Marshfield’s JV team the next day, tying one game 8-8 and falling 14-9 in the other.

Myrtle Point has a nonleague game against Glide April 4 before opening league play the next day against Gold Beach.

TIGERS DROP TWO: In addition to their loss to Coquille, Bandon also fell at Elkton 7-6 last week.

The Tigers are at Siuslaw for a doubleheader Wednesday and host Oakland for another doubleheader Friday before opening league play April 2 against Reedsport.

REEDSPORT WINS ONE: Reedsport beat Camas Valley 15-3 last week, the first win of the season for the Brave.

Reedsport also fell to Brookings-Harbor 14-11 and lost both games of a doubleheader to Glide 12-9, and 16-10.

The Brave are at Yoncalla for a doubleheader Tuesday and host Mohawk for a twin bill Thursday before opening league play April 2 at Bandon.

Registration deadline nears for Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay

Relay teams have until April 1 to sign up for the Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay, the South Coast Running Club’s annual spring event.

The race and the affiliated Laverne to Coos Bay Walk Relay are scheduled for April 20, but the registration deadline is early because of all the logistics involved in the event.

The team entry fee for the Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is $375 while the team entry fee for the Laverne to Coos Bay Walk Relay is $300.

In addition to the awards for the fastest teams in the various divisions, the event includes a Race Director’s Award for the team that is closest to its predicted time and a spirit award voted on by the various teams.

The Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is for teams of up to five runners. Teams can have more than five participants, but won’t be eligible for team awards. Each of the five runners completes three legs in the 68-mile event that starts in Roseburg and finishes at the Coos Bay History Museum. The 24-mile walk relay is for teams of up to four people and begins at Laverne County Park near Fairview. The entry fee includes a dinner and beverage in the finish area, as well as a race shirt for all participants.

Proceeds from the event go to Camp Millennium, dedicated to providing a summer camp experience for children with cancer.

Sponsors for the event include 7-Devils Brewery, Roto-Rooter of Roseburg and Coos Bay, Advanced Health, Epuerto, Wild Coast Running Company and Farr’s Hardware. For more information or to sign up, visit www. southcoastrunningclub.

org.

Prediction Run Kevin Filipello was the winner in the recent Prediction Run, which rewarded runners and walkers for their ability to predict their time for the 5,000-meter course.

Filipello missed his predicted time of 35 minutes and 10 seconds by just three seconds (participants were not allowed to use time devices on the course.

Alysen Barker was second, missing her predicted time by 32 seconds. She finished in 26:27.

Alesha Filipello was 38 seconds off her predicted time, finishing in 33:39. A total of 13 people participated in the event, contested on the Millicoma Marsh trails in Eastside.

Angelo Pedrini was the fastest finisher, covering the course in 21:48. He was 1:03 off his predicted time.

Moises Garcia was second fastest, in 21:53, 1:07 off his guess.

Third fastest was Kyle Erm, who finished in 22:20, which was 4:39 off his prediction. Results (based on predictions with total time in parentheses): 1. Kevin Filipello, :03 off (35:13); 2. Alysen Barker, :32 (26:27); 3. Alesha Filipello :38 (33:39); 4. Jenifer Church, :59 (39:01); 5. Angelo Pedrini, 1:03.7 (21:48); 6. Moises Garcia, 1:07 (21:53); 7. Victor Lahr, 2:19 (32:19); 8. Jennifer Stevens, 2:20 (45:47); 9. Jeff Conboy, 2:37 (44:37); 10. Tanner Qualman, 2:53 (27:36); 11. Brittany Church, 3:08 (28:40); 12. Kendall Qualman, 4:38 (31:08); 13. Kyle Erm, 4:39.6 (22:20). Salmon Creek Run

The next run on the South Coast Running Club schedule is the annual Salmon Creek Run, scheduled for Saturday, April 6 in Powers. The event starts and ends at the intersection of Hemlock and Second streets in Powers, beginning at 10 a.m. There is no cost to participate, but runners and walkers do need to register for the event and can do so the day of the race. Donations will be accepted, with funds going to the Powers cross country and track programs. The event includes both 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer distances on paved and gravel roads.

Others managed the business for the next few years while Jerry continued to work at the mill.

But all that changed in about 1970, when he came home for lunch one day and found his mother had died. He was 20, and his brother, Kent, was 13. He decided to take over the garbage service and raise his brother.

“And he’s been working it ever since,” she said, adding that her husband turned 73 in November.

At first, the business was so small Jerry didn’t need employees. “He would just have somebody help him,” Jean said. His son, Jerald, has worked for him for about 12 years. The company has four employees: Jerry, Jean, Jerald and Tim Walker.

In the past 53 years, the business has grown exponentially, with the number

of clients climbing about five times. The garbage-collection equipment has changed dramatically as well.

“One of the first trucks he used was a big dump truck,” Jean said. “They would actually get in the back of the dump truck and stomp down the garbage. That was their compactor.”

Jerry and his employee may have had a small compactor truck as well, she said, but she remembers him stomping garbage in the back of their dump truck.

“My husband will not eat rice,” she interjected, adding that pizza and other foods featuring a variety of items do not appeal to him. “He’s a very picky eater. He does not like his food mixed up.”

In the early years, even after Wadsworth acquired his first compactor truck, he and his helper carried heavy metal cans from the street to empty into the back of their truck.

“My husband’s a very kind and caring man,” Jean

said. “All the cans he ever used, he had to pick them up and put them on his shoulders and carry them.

I don’t think people realize the things that he does.”

For example, the police have contacted the business on several occasions, asking if the garbage had been picked up at a specific address. If it had, police would ask to be allowed to sift through it, looking for evidence of a crime.

“One time gals at the bank called and said they’d accidentally put a bank bag in the trash,” Jean recalled. “He dumped it in three piles at Beaver Hill. The bank workers dug through the piles and found the bank bag.”

At schools, the garbage goes into a dumpster, she said, remembering that one time a girl left her dental retainer on a tray and it got dumped.

“Her mother made the girl go through the garbage, after putting on gloves,” Jean said. “She found her

retainer.”

The lift trucks the company uses today were purchased just five or six years ago, she said, until then Jerry and his employees carried the metal cans to the idling trucks.

“My husband’s a hard worker,” Jean asserted. “He puts in a lot of hours. He begins at 5-5:30 a.m. and comes home about 5 p.m. He worked six days a week until several years ago, when he gave up Saturdays. And he always worked on holidays. We always worked our holidays around the garbage service.

“You adjust,” she said.

Waste Connections will take over April 2. Jerry appeared before the Coquille City Council on Feb. 5 to explain the transition. Mayor Sam Flaherty introduced Jerry to the council.

“It has been a big decision,” Jerry said, “but after 53 years I have decided to retire and Waste Connections has offered to step up and take over.”

Councilor Dave Chappelle asked, “What are you going to do now with retirement?” “I’m not sure,” Jerry

replied. “I’ve never been retired before — maybe do some fishing.”

Flaherty then introduced Luke Pike, a district manager with Waste Connections, a Toronto-based firm that’s traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company serves about nine million residential, commercial and industrial customers in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across 44 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada.

“We have employees who live in the Coquille area, so that is helpful,” Pike told the council. He added that Jerry would remain employed for about a month after the transition “to try to make it as smooth as possible.”

Wadsworth Garbage Service has a franchise to operate in the city and pays the city a fee allowing it to operate and setting customers’ fees. Waste Connections would take over that franchise, which expires in August. It would not be allowed to increase garbage service rates without a public hearing and City Council approval.

City Manager Forrest Neuerburg said the council probably would consider a new franchise agreement with Waste Connections in July.

“Waste Connections approached us,” Jean said in the interview. “We didn’t approach them. The timing was good. We were ready! It’s a Ma and Pa service that will go away.”

The Canadian firm has most of the garbage pickup service in the region, Jean said, noting that it took over part of the Coos Bay franchise some time ago.

“They own everything in the area,” she said. “We were the missing link. I think they have everything in Coos County, except us and half of Coos Bay.”

Jean is looking forward to retirement as well. She’s been the office manager for the business all this time, answering the phone, taking payments, sending the drivers to pick up missed roll carts or placing vacations stops.

“It’s pretty exciting for us because we’ll get to camp all weekend,” she said. “We can even go in the middle of the week if we want to. We’re looking forward to doing lots of camping, and taking some trips as well.

“It will be a huge adjustment for Jerry,” she said. “I’ll have to teach him how to relax.”

The Valley View Cafe at Coquille Valley Hospital is catering Jerry’s retirement party. Chef Oscar Sermeno said the spread will include tea sandwiches, pinwheels, Swedish meatballs, pulledpork sliders, and displays of antipasto, vegetables and fruits. Jerry will be thankful there’s no rice pudding for dessert!

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Forty years ago the Wadsworths put their garbage truck in the Gay ’90s Parade. Jean’s three children rode in the back with a friend. “We cleaned the back with PineSol and covered the surface with a tarp and put kids in the back dressed as flies,” Jean recalled. Jerry drove the truck and Jean sat in the passenger seat with a big fly swatter sticking out the window.

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“You eat the best and we’ll haul the rest” said the signs on the sides of the Wadsworth Garbage Service truck as the kids rode in the back, dressed as flies, in the 1984 Gay ’90s Parade.

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Jerry Wadsworth at the wheel of his garbage truck in 2001.

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One of Wadsworth’s drivers at one time found a Bert doll from the Sesame Street collection, so he put it on the back of his garbage truck. Jean said he drove around with Bert on the back for some time before someone took him. The local newspaper carried a photo of the missing Bert and Wadsworths offered a reward, but “we never did get Bert back,” Jean said. “He was gone forever.”

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Jerry Wadsworth and his great-grandson, Shane, beside a company truck.

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Jerry Wadsworth and his great-grandson, Shane, at the wheel of his garbage truck.

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Customers would play jokes on Jerry, Jean called, so one time he stacked their cans just to get back at them. “He likes playing jokes on people,” she said.

Contributed photo Jean Wadsworth.

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Kotek promises to dog spending for homelessness and drug addiction programs

BY BEN BOTKIN

Capital Chronicle

Oregon

Gov. Tina Kotek faces a steep challenge now the legislative session is done: making sure that hundreds of millions allocated for homelessness and drug addiction is used as intended.

Oregon lawmakers made the fentanyl addiction and overdose crisis – and homelessness – priorities for the short session. They put $211 million toward drug addiction treatment, programs and new residential facilities. Lawmakers also allocated $376 million for homeless shelters, housing, infrastructure and rent assistance.

Kotek said that her administration will focus on making sure the money goes where it needs to go, with an eye toward equity and fairness across the state.

“The work is not done,” Kotek told reporters March 15. “It never is, but I’m pleased with the solid start to the work before us.”

Kotek has plenty to watch.

House Bill 4002, which she

said she would sign, allows counties to set up treatment programs to shepherd drug users towards recovery and avoid misdemeanor charges for drug possession.

Twenty-three of Oregon’s 36 counties have said they will participate, with involvement from law enforcement and addiction treatment providers.

The bill marks a return to the recriminalization of drug possession in Oregon.

In 2020, the state became the rst – and has remained the only – in the nation to decriminalize personal drug possession with voter approval of Measure 110. But rather than revert to the previous system, House Bill 4002 is designed to give drug users plenty of options for treatment. It only makes jail time a requirement if a defendant violates their probation agreement.

Counties, law enforcement and treatment providers will have to scramble to build the new system before the bill goes into effect in September.

Critics are concerned

about the impact on minority communities, and the state’s own analysis found the bill would disproportionately harm African American communities. Kotek said her of ce will closely track the rollout to ag any potential disparities.

“We want to track that data and make sure that that is not happening,” Kotek said. “I think the best way to do that is to make sure people are trained and understand the expectations.”

Counties and community mental health providers will get $30.5 million to set up new programs.

‘Set some goals’ There’s also $85 million for “shovel-ready” projects to allow Oregon’s residential behavioral health facilities to expand and treat and shelter more people from urban Portland to rural communities.

“We want to have consistency across the state,” Kotek said. “We want to set some goals and expectations

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 14. The cooperation between the

Ports of Coos Bay and Kaohsiung underscores the commitment to share best practices, technological advancements, and innovative solutions in the maritime industry. Oregon and Taiwan

have a long-standing history of collaboration, dating back to 1986 when they established a sister state relationship. This partnership has grown over the years, culminating in the recent passage of House

Fast Fact

The Legislature allocated $211 million for new treatment programs and other services, but it needs to be put into action quickly.

about what that looks like. We want to make sure the investments that were in the package for shovel-ready projects actually stay on pace.”

Oregon has a weak track record of funding and starting new behavioral health projects.

In February, behavioral health providers told the Capital Chronicle they were frustrated by the Oregon Health Authority’s failure to move quickly to fund $15 million for new addiction treatment projects that lawmakers allocated in 2023. Oregon faces a shortage of treatment beds – nearly 3,000 beds, according to a state report.

Kotek said her of ce has been asking the agency about the pipeline and what the delays are.

“I just want to make sure that we get resources out the door so things can get built, whether it’s new or renovation,” Kotek said.

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Port of Coos Bay signs agreement with Port of Kaohsiung

Concurrent Resolution

203 in Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session. The resolution reaffirms the commitment to cultivating economic, cultural, and educational ties between the two regions.

strengths and knowledge, we aim to create a positive impact on both regions. We want to build a Port of the future in Coos Bay, and cementing this relationship with a forward-thinking partner bolsters our efforts.“

In 2022, Taiwan emerged as the 8th largest trading partner of the United States, with trade reaching $135 billion. Trade is central to Oregon’s economy, with 1 in 10 jobs in the state being directly or indirectly supported through port activities.

The Ports of Coos Bay and Kaohsiung recognize the potential for further growth and development through this strategic collaboration.

“In a fast-changing world, this partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing port operations and infrastructure development,” said Port of Coos Bay CEO, John Burns. “By combining our

The relationship between Oregon and Taiwan has witnessed several notable milestones, including the sister city partnership between Portland and Kaohsiung in 1988.

Additionally, the collaboration between the Oregon Wheat Commission and the Taiwan Flour Mills Association in 2022 further solidified ties.

Chief Port Operations Officer Mike Dunning participated in the signing ceremony.