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Bay Area Hospital Board votes to continue search for “strategic partner”

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World Bay Area Hospital Board at their Sept. 10 meeting voted to continue discussions in pursuit of a “strategic partner.”

The public meeting was attended by five members of the community.

Board members were presented with three options: discontinue the process; verbalize acceptance of one of the partners; or agree to move all participating partners ahead in the process.

Vice Chair Tom McAndrew motioned in favor of the third option, and was seconded by Patrice Parrott.

The motion was approved unanimously.

Board Member Barbara Taylor called it a “go or no go step” and clarified that no decisions are being made at this point.

“This vote is just to say we intend to go forward and look at potential partners ... and get more information,” she said.

One community member addressed the board during the meeting’s public input session.

Jennifer Briggs of Coos Bay called a potential partnership “maybe the most significant decision a hospital board will ever make.” Briggs argued the public needs to be more involved in the decision, describing

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Coos Bay, North Bend School Districts start new school year with student decrease

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

Coos Bay and North Bend School Districts both start the 2024-25 school year with decreases in student enrollment.

For CBSD, the decrease is

minor. This year starts with 3,044 students. At its start last year, CBSD had 3,045 students, Superintendent Justin Ainsworth told The World.

This will likely increase, though, after the first week of

school.

“Typically you have an increase in enrollment at the end of the week and even into next week,” he said. “By the time you’re out of the second week of school and into the third week, you’ve settled

into where your student numbers are going to be.” He added, “I anticipate we’ll jump up another 15 to 20 students.”

The greatest concern for CBSD

SWOCC reveals updated

five-year facilities master plan

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World Southwest Oregon Community College has unveiled its 2025-2030 facilities master plan.

At an inservice event held Sept. 9, SWOCC faculty members returning from summer break for professional development, along with members of the campus community, were given a

preview of future plans for the Coos County campus.

“We’re trying to keep it fresh,” SWOCC President Patty Scott told The World. “We have it broken into five-year sections, so from ’20 to ’25 we have all

the projects either completed or started, and now we’re looking at making priorities from ’25 to ’30. We’ve done a process in Curry County this summer, and

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce recently conducted endorsement reviews with the candidates for the State Senate SD5, SD1, and House seats, HD1 and HD9, and the Coos County Commissioners Position 1 office.

As a service to its members, the local business community and the public at large, the BACC conducts a thorough assessment of each candidate from a business point of view. In this review, we look for a positive track record in four key areas to evaluate each candidate. Those criteria were: electability, leadership, support of BACC and our local business issues, Chamber and community involvement.

All candidates participated in our entire process, and through the review were divided into one of three categories:

1. Endorsed: Candidate satisfies all the preferred candidate criteria outlined in this policy and in addition, shares a strong fundamental understanding of our key business issues and concerns, and participates fully in the process.

2. Not Endorsed: Candidate does not satisfy enough of the criteria of understanding our key business issues to earn endorsement.

3. Invited But Did Not Respond: Candidate chose not to participate in our process to the full degree of requirement.

Endorsements by the BACC must be two-thirds approval of the voting directors. In some races, more than one candidate met the Chamber’s criteria. In those cases, the BACC is endorsing both candidates.

At its August Board Meeting, the directors met the standard as they voted for the following recommendations to you for the 2024 General Election:

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Bob Main turns down $50,000 grant for cash strapped county because, “We are not a democracy.” The foundation, Center for Tech and Civic Life, tag line is, “It’s time to push our democracy into the 21st century.” Main says, “We are a constitutional republic,” and he fears they are trying to “push socialism or something like that by using this term ‘democracy’.”

County Clerk Julie Brecke explained the grant’s only requirement is that receipts for all equipment purchases and rentals and additional security hires be provided to the foundation at the end of the election. The board of commissioners have final say in all purchases and expenditures but Main and fellow ideologue Rod Taylor voted against accepting the grant. John Sweet was the sole voice of reason.

First, this red herring about republics vs. democracies is nothing more than a dog-whistle meant to appeal to certain groups. We consent to be governed therefore we are a democracy. We elected our leaders therefore we are also a republic. The two terms are not mutually exclusive.

Main also implies a nefarious connection between democracy and socialism. Considering he has worked decades for socialist organizations like Coos County Government I’m not sure what point he is trying to make other than to betray his own prejudice and ignorance.

Taylor, who still believes in The Big Lie, voted against the grant falsely claiming the foundation was “grotesquely involved in the manipulation of the 2020 election.” Even in the absence of proof, the former president could shoot Taylor in the middle of Fifth Avenue and he still wouldn’t accept the results.

This is why we shouldn’t have ideologues on our nonpartisan boards. They are to serve the people, not impose their radical political and religious beliefs upon them.

Remember how they refused these funds when the next levy measure begging for funding shows up on your ballot this November.

Mary Geddry Coquille

Our county council reviewed a grant for $50,000 for increased voting security. Our county clerk worked very hard to get the grant. The money would have been used for cameras, needed office equipment, locks on the doors, and metal detectors for the duration of ballot counting.

The only stipulation of the grant was to submit receipts of how the money was spent. It was a no-brainer to take the free money, particularly when Coos County needs every cent.

Why would Bob Main deprive his bosses, we taxpayers, of $50,000? Of increased voting security? Is it because he’s going to lose his election and wants to be able to whine fraud?

Martha Springer Gregor North Bend

Bob Main has been videotaped publicly saying that Donald Trump should be permanently elected as president. There are many reasons why Main’s stated position is wrong-headed and the sign of an elected official whose time has passed.

In the first place the U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment limits the number of terms of the President to two. Main goes against the Constitution here, advocating to overturn it and violating his oath as an elected official to protect and defend the Constitution. The Constitution also estab-

lishes a system of checks and balances, including regular elections to ensure that leadership reflects the will of the people.

A permanent presidency breaks with this, creating an authoritarian government, subverting the democratic republic established in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Given the current climate of political polarization and threats against election officials, promoting extreme views like a permanent presidency encourages extremist behavior against our election process. This could lead to further harassment and violence against election workers in Coos County and beyond.

As a long-time county official and an incumbent current candidate for a county commissioner position, Main’s views influence local politics and governance. Advocating for extreme positions alienates constituents who value democratic processes and disrupts the functioning of local government, which relies on cooperation and respect for the rule of law.

Given the above, in my opinion Main has clearly demonstrated that he is unfit to be our Coos County Commissioner. His statement borders on treason and goes against the Constitutional principles that have governed our nation for nearly 250 years. He ought to resign his position and retire. He certainly must not be reelected.

Robert More Coos Bay

Somewhere I had read that volunteers were needed to be locators for visitors to the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall. It was to be displayed at Sturdivant Park in Coquille. So, I called. On the appointed day I arrived, received my instructions, and sat down in a chair at a table with its computer, among a similar collection of tables, chairs and computers. I waited.

Sometimes in groups. Sometimes alone. I would be given a name; maybe a date and I would enter the data into the computer and locate the exact location of the name engraved into the polished black granite panels before me.

When there was time, I read the information provided at the table and as I read a name came to me. A boy I had barely known in high school who had not come home, my classmate’s elder brother.

As the autumn sun traveled the sky into dusk, a solitary figure stood before me. Silently, he handed me a small piece of paper with a name, military rank, unit and an exact date. Without a word I handed him the answer to his unspoken question.

Numerous times throughout that day I had said, “Thank you for your service,” but in that moment all I could say was, “I’m so sorry.” September, 2018 slid into the shadows of the 58,276 who had given their lives for their county.

At the end of the day, unannounced, the sound of a trumpet pierced the air. I looked up and around until I saw a silhouette atop the playground’s fortress. Taps. Sturdivant Park melted away. Without hesitation, I stood and reflexively placed my hand over my heart. In that shattering moment, I was standing on hallowed ground.

Arlington National Cemetery has more than 400,000 names. Each fallen soldier to be honored with gratitude, dignity and respect by a salute or a hand over one’s heart. Anything less would dishonor their ultimate sacrifice.

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now we’re doing it here in Coos County.”

Being prioritized are instructional and student spaces, and enhancing ease of use.

“Most of our campus was built in the 60s, so they’re in need of deferred maintenance and repurposing in terms of better flow and more student engagement space,” said Scott.

“We’re also looking at Fairview (Hall), which is where welding manufacturing is, and expanding that and doing more because we have a pre-apprenticeship program and we’re about ready to have millwright, and we need more space for that.”

Plans were shown at the inservice, held at Hales Center for the Performing Arts, detailing plans for various campus buildings and open space improvements.

Building plans include a complete renovation of both Dellwood Hall and Tioga Hall with seismic upgrades; renovation of Fairview Hall and expansion of career and technical education programs; renovation of Stensland Hall to host Student Services and a welcome center; ADA improvements to Prosper Hall; and locker room and team

room upgrades to the Student Rec Center, with expanded weight and fitness area, space for a golf simulator, and added community changing rooms.

Open space plans include upgrading baseball fields with turf to reduce upkeep expenditures, and allow potentially for community access; improving campus lighting; adding a walking trail around campus, for recreation and potentially to host college and high school events; outdoor activity spaces for student housing, including picnic areas and covered basketball and volleyball courts; and development of a comprehensive campus landscape plan.

As with all state learning institutions, future facilities planning was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Mark Stoller, a principal at Portlandbased Opsis Architects.

For Opsis, this is their third facility plan with colleges completed post-COVID, said Stoller.

“Their instructional delivery, a fair amount of it has shifted off campus to online, basically,” he said. “We do facility planning throughout the state with community colleges, and right now probably 20% to 30% of instruction is online.”

On-campus improvements at SWOCC continue to emphasize

facilitating student growth and anticipating the needs of prospective students.

“The new forestry lab and agro ecology lab, for example, they have a partnership with (Oregon State University) for forestry, they’ve become a feeder program,” said Stoller. “Right now, everybody’s just looking at how to better use what they have and not build new buildings. It’s more renovation.”

The latest SWOCC facilities master plan is an exciting one, said Stoller.

“It’s been interesting looking at different regions of the state and the impact of COVID, and they’re all kind of the same, but the numbers vary slightly from college to college, and how they’re approaching it,” he said, “because that’s really what they’re about.”

Classes for the 2024-25 year started at SWOCC on Sept. 15, with students moving into oncampus housing on Sept. 10.

Scott is optimistic about the coming year and SWOCC’s future.

“Our enrollment is rebounding from the pandemic days,” she said. “Slowly, but it has continued to build.”

For more information about Southwest Oregon Community College, visit https://www.socc. edu/.

Oregon Humanities, Coos Bay Public Library partner on Dear Stranger project

PORTLAND — For 10 years, Oregon Humanities’ Dear Stranger project has invited Oregonians to exchange letters with people they’ve never met. Since 2014, more than 1,000 people have sent letters to Dear Stranger and received letters from other writers in exchange. Participants have hailed from every county in Oregon, as well as 35 other states and four countries.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the project, Oregon Humanities is partnering with libraries and museums

across Oregon to host letterwriting stations. The bright red drop boxes come with everything patrons need to participate in Dear Stranger. In Coos Bay, a station will be available at Coos Bay Public Library through Oct. 31. A map of participating institutions can be found at oregonhumanities. org/programs/dear-stranger/. More locations will be added in early September.

Oregon Humanities is a statewide organization that brings people together to talk, listen, and learn from one

another.

“Dear Stranger is one of many ways that we connect people across distance and difference of experience and belief,” said Ben Waterhouse, Oregon Humanities Communications Director.

“Reading a letter from someone you’d probably never meet gives you a window the life and mind of another person. We hope participants will find they have more in common than they might have guessed.”

The aim of Dear Stranger is to create shared understanding

among Oregonians with different backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs. The premise is simple: Write a letter, get a letter, and make a new connection. Each round of the project asks writers to address a different question or theme.

The prompt for the current round is “What is the Oregon you want to live in?”

Instructions for participation are available on the Oregon Humanities website at oregonhumanities.org. Letters are swapped anonymously, and each person receives a letter

from the person who received the one they wrote. What happens next is up to the writers. If they’d like to write a reply, they can do so via Oregon Humanities.

Letters should be addressed to Oregon Humanities, ATTN: Dear Stranger, 610 SW Alder St., Suite 1111, Portland, Oregon, 97205.

For this round, Oregon Humanities will exchange letters mailed by Oct. 31. For more information about Dear Stranger, email programs@ oregonhumanities.org.

Homeowner Assistance Fund program is accepting applications for remaining funds

Salem — Oregon

Housing and Community

Services is accepting final applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund program, which has limited funds remaining. HAF offers federal temporary COVID19 emergency mortgage relief, designed to help homeowners who have experienced severe financial hardship due to the pandemic.

Homeowners are eligible if they are facing foreclosure, involved in a court case that threatens their home, in property tax foreclosure, or in other high-risk situations identified by a housing counselor.

Homeowners should explore all other options with their servicer or a

housing counselor before applying for HAF.

“We strongly encourage eligible homeowners to contact a housing counselor immediately,” said Ryan Vanden Brink, Homeowner Assistance Programs Assistant Director. “Scheduling and completing foreclosure avoidance counseling takes time and documentation. While we are accepting new applications, we cannot guarantee assistance to everyone who applies due to limited funding.”

Homeowners wanting to apply for assistance must work with a HAF intake partner to submit an application on their behalf. A list of intake partners can be found

at https://www.oregon. gov/ohcs/homeownership/ Pages/HomeownershipAssistance-Fund.aspx.

OHCS plans to make its final HAF payments in February 2025, but funds may run out much sooner. When funds are allocated,

pending applications will be denied or paused subject to any funds becoming available. Applying for HAF does not guarantee approval or that a foreclosure will be postponed. Some homeowners

may have received letters from their county asking them if they want to apply for HAF. These are legitimate requests that the HAF team has approved and are not scam attempts. Homeowners can learn

more about eligibility criteria and application requirements at oregonhomeowner assistance.org

For more information about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit oregon.gov/ohcs

Photo by Brandon Summers

As illustrated by Portland-based Opsis Architects, SWOCC’s newly revealed 2025-2030 facilities master plan includes renovations and improvements to many Coos Bay Campus buildings, including seismic upgrades and an expanded Student Rec Center.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 |

SPORTS Bandon wins Cranberry Bowl

John Gunther World Sports

Bandon won the annual Cranberry Bowl on Friday night, topping visiting Rogue River 35-6 for the squad’s first win of the season.

This week, Bandon travels to Toledo as the Tigers continue their preparations for the upcoming league season.

MYRTLE POINT 24,

TOLEDO 0: The Bobcats posted the road shutout for their second straight win.

Myrtle Point, now 2-1, has given up just 20 points in three games. The Bobcats host Waldport on Friday for their final preseason game.

BAKER 41, MARSHFIELD 20: The Pirates lost to the Bulldogs in a

neutral-site game at Redmond on Friday, falling to 0-3 on the season.

Marshfield will look for its first win Friday at home against Junction City in its final preseason game.

COTTAGE GROVE 26, COQUILLE 14: The Red Devils lost for the second straight week, this time against the Lions, who are a Class 4A school in all sports but football.

Coquille will try to get on the winning track Friday when the Red Devils host St. Mary’s.

GLIDE 58, REEDSPORT 16: The Brave fell at home, their season record dropping to 1-1. This week, Reedsport travels to Central Linn.

LOST RIVER 38,

GOLD BEACH 6: The Panthers fell at home against the Raiders, who have transitioned up to nine-man football this year. Gold Beach plays its final preseason game Saturday at Weston-McEwen.

SIUSLAW 14, NORTH VALLEY 7: The Vikings got their second straight quality win, beating the Knights on the road. Siuslaw, which beat Marshfield in its season opener, hosts Cascade Christian on Friday.

BROOKINGS-HARBOR 22, PLEASANT HILL 20: The Bruins won at home for their first victory. Next up for the Bruins is a trip to Etna, Calif., this week.

CRUISERS, BULLDOGS BYES: Both Powers and North Bend had

the week off, their off week to make up for having games the weekend before school started. Powers, ranked first in the coaches poll for six-player teams, will be at North Lake on Saturday trying to build off dominant wins the first two weeks. In their win over Falls City last week, Jayce Shorb had four rushing touchdowns; Renee Sears had scores rushing, receiving and passing; Braden Bushnell passed for two scores; Talon Blanton and Patrick Mahmoud each scored a touchdown; and the Cruisers allowed just one first down.

North Bend, coming off a 24-12 win over Gladstone a week ago, hosts Philomath on Friday in the Bulldogs’ annual Hall of Fame game.

Pirates stay strong in volleyball

John Gunther World Sports

Marshfield’s volleyball team continued its strong start to the season with a pair of wins last week as the Pirates continue to prepare for the upcoming Sky-Em League season.

Marshfield beat Creswell 25-20, 25-21, 25-21 last Tuesday in a match at North Bend High School and then topped Phoenix at home on Friday, 26-16, 25-9, 25-10.

The Pirates, now 8-1, have one final preseason test Thursday at Coquille before opening league play on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Junction City. Marshfield was ranked second in the most recent coaches poll behind defending state champion Marist Catholic.

NORTH BEND WINS TWO: North Bend outlasted visiting Creswell on Tuesday, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 18-25, 15-8.

The Bulldogs swept host Newport on Thursday, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23 to improve to 4-1 in the preseason. This week, the Bulldogs wrap up the preseason with a match Thursday against Sutherlin at home. North Bend opens Sky-Em League play on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Marist Catholic.

The Red Devils won a pair of matches last week to improve to 5-0 in the preseason.

COQUILLE STILL PERFECT: Coquille swept host Harrisburg 25-17, 2520, 25-19 on Tuesday and beat Oakland at home on Thursday 25-12, 25-14, 25-7. Coquille is at Bandon on Tuesday and hosts Marshfield in a big match Thursday before opening Far West League play at home on Tuesday, Sept. 24, against Douglas.

POWERS SPLITS MATCHES: The Cruisers opened Skyline League play with a win and a loss last week.

Powers swept visiting Pacific on Tuesday to open league play, 25-11, 256, 25-8. On Thursday, Umpqua Valley Christian beat the Cruisers 24-26, 25-14, 25-8, 25-13.

This week, Powers is at Days Creek on Tuesday and hosts Glendale on Thursday.

Pacific followed the loss to Powers with a loss against Days Creek on Thursday, 25-19, 25-8, 25-17. The Pirates also played at Bandon on Friday (scores were not available).

This week, Pacific was at Brookings-Harbor for a nonleague match Monday and hosts North Douglas on Thursday.

SUNSET CONFERENCE: In addition to its match against Pacific, Bandon lost to Umpqua Valley Christian last week, 25-23, 25-19, 25-12.

The Tigers follow their match against Coquille on Tuesday by opening league play Thursday at home against Reedsport.

Myrtle Point lost at Glide, 25-21, 25-18, 21-25, 27-25 on Wednesday in a nonleague match.

Myrtle Point hosted both Waldport and Toledo in a pair of nonleague matches Saturday, beating Toledo 25-14, 25-22, 25-22 and Waldport 25-11, 2520, 25-17 The Bobcats, who have won four of their last five matches, were at Umpqua Valley Christian on Monday and visit Lowell on Tuesday before opening league play at Illinois Valley on Thursday. The Bobcats also are at the Mohawk Classic on Saturday.

Reedsport lost to Phoenix on Friday at Marshfield High School, 22-25, 2513, 25-17, 25-16 and also lost to Marshfield’s JV team, 23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-15. The Brave are at Toledo in their final tuneup on Tuesday before opening league play at Bandon on Thursday. The Brave also have a nonleague match at Mohawk on Saturday.

BOYS SOCCER

VIKINGS TOP MARSHFIELD: Siuslaw beat Marshfield 4-1 in the Pirates’ lone game last week.

Marshfield was at Newport on Monday in the Pirates’ lone game this week (results were not available). The Pirates open Sky-Em League play on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Junction City.

CUBS TOP BULLDOGS: North Bend fell on the road to Newport 3-0 in its only match last week. The Bulldogs visited Siuslaw on Monday and host Thurston on Wednesday this week before opening Sky-Em League play next week at Marist Catholic on Thursday, Sept. 26.

DEVILCATS TIE WILDCATS: The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad played to a 3-3 draw with the visiting Wildcats in their Class 3A-2A-1A District 4 opener. The following day, the DevilCats fell 2-0 in another league match at South Umpqua.

This week, Coquille hosts Douglas on Tuesday and plays at Pacific on Thursday.

PIRATES FALL: The combined Pacific-Bandon team lost its District 4 opener to Sutherlin by a 4-0 score on the road last week.

The Pirates are scheduled to visit South Umpqua on Tuesday and host Coquille on Thursday this week.

GIRLS SOCCER

MARSHFIED GETS FIRST WIN: Marshfield beat Siuslaw 1-0 on Tuesday for the Pirates’ first win of the season in their lone match last week.

This week, the Pirates were at Newport on Monday for their lone match. Marshfield opens Sky-Em League play at Junction City on Thursday, Sept. 26.

CUBS TOP BULLDOGS: North Bend fell to Newport 4-1 last week.

The Bulldogs also were at Crater on Saturday and this week are at Thurston on Wednesday as their final preparation for league play, which begins on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marist Catholic.

DEVILCATS DROP TWO: The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad lost its first two matches in Class 3A-2A-1A District 4.

The DevilCats fell to Sutherlin 2-1 on Wednesday and then lost at Brookings-Harbor 3-1 the following day.

Coquille hosted Cascade Christian on Monday for its only match this week.

North Bend inducts new class for Hall of Fame on Friday

John Gunther World Sports

North Bend will have its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday night before the Bulldogs face Philomath.

The class includes former standout swimmer Teri Williams, track and field star Wyatt Cunningham, coach Tom Nicholls and longtime baseball announcer Jeff Bremer.

The doors to the North Bend gymnasium open at 4:45 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 5:30.

Williams, who graduated in 1989, followed her North Bend career by swimming for the University of Alabama.

Williams was a four-time state champion in swimming, winning one title each of her four years.

As a senior for the Bulldogs, she won the 100 butterfly and finished second in the 200 freestyle and helped the Bulldogs to fifth in the 400 freestyle relay as the Bulldogs finished fourth in the team race.

As a junior, she won the butterfly and was third in the 200 freestyle. As a freshman and sophomore, she won the 100 freestyle and was second in the 50 freestyle.

Cunningham, who graduated in 2014, also was a four-time state champion for North Bend, all in track and field.

As a senior, he won the 200 meters and high jump, helping the Bulldogs win the state team title.

As a junior, he was second in the 200 and won the high jump. As a sophomore, he won the high jump, was fifth in the 200 and helped the Bulldogs to third in the 4x100 relay.

As a freshman, he was third in the 100 meters and third in the high jump and helped the Bulldogs to fifth in the 4x100 relay as North Bend finished third in the team race.

Nicholls, who graduated in 1981, was a successful basketball coach both for North Bend and for Southwestern Oregon Community College.

He was an assistant coach for North Bend’s girls when they finished third at the state tournament in 2007 and led North Bend’s boys to fourth place in 2013 and third in 2015.

Nicholls also had a number of successful seasons for SWOCC.

Bremer, who graduated from North Bend in 1975, has been the stadium announcer at Clyde Allen Field for the Bulldogs for many years.

Henthorn leads Coquille to win in cross country race

Coquille freshman Ella Henthorn took the individual title to lead the Red Devils to the team crown in the Fugate Farms Invitational near Bandon last week.

Henthorn raced to a speedy time of 19 minutes and 30 seconds in her first high school race at 5,000 meters, winning by nearly a minute over Bella Fortino of St. Mary’s, who finished in 20:25.

Bandon’s Giada Moore was third in 20:45, followed by Glide runners Halle Goodman (20:57) and Cheyenne Beam (21:21). Marshfield’s Lily Thompson was sixth (21:37), followed by Bandon’s Safaa

Dimitruk (21:43), Coquille’s Faith Gertner (21:54), Cascade Christian’s Madyson Winters (22:03) and Gold Beach’s Coco Plaep (22:30).

Coquille’s other scoring runners were Grace Gertner in 12th (22:46), Elizabeth Huff in 15th (23:36) and Ada Millet in 16th (24:00).

The Red Devils scored 49 points, while Bandon had 67 and Glide 75.

Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall raced to a win in the boys race while Bandon had four of the top nine finishers to take the team title.

Stovall won in 15:43. Glendale’s Levi Cullett was

second (16:57), Glide’s Noah Eichensbusch third (16:58) and Cascade Christian’s Isaac Young fourth (17:08).

Bandon had the next three runners — Beckett Pahls (17:16), Noah Brown (17:33) and Jonah Brown (17:46). Cascade Christian’s Nash Crisp was eighth (18:05), Bandon’s Trask Wehner ninth (18:07) and Myrtle Point’s Eli Nicholson 10th (18:09).

Bandon’s fifth scoring runner was Sawyer Miller in 18th (19:02) and the Tigers easily won the team title with 36 points. Douglas and Marshfield both had 80, but the Trojans edged the Pirates for

second place based on a faster sixth runner. Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Marshfield all compete this week in the high school race at the Prefontaine Memorial Run on Saturday.

COUNTRY FAIR

CLASSIC: Addison Horning led North Bend’s girls in the big meet at Elmira last week, with the freshman placing 12th with a time of 20:42 for 5,000 meters. Teammate Ellie Massey was close behind in 15th place (20:47) as the Bulldogs placed sixth in the team race. Emily Wisniewski, the record-setting senior from

Crescent Valley High School, won the race in 18:36 to lead her squad to the team title with 36 points, ahead of Philomath, which had 54.

North Bend’s boys finished 11th in the team race. Elijah Pitts led the Bulldogs, placing 64th in 21:07.

Cottage Grove’s Carter Bengtson won in 15:32 and Marist Catholic’s Conor Thompson was second in 16:21. Crescent Valley won the team title with 51 points and Cottage Grove was second with 63.

North Bend also competes in the Prefontaine Memorial Run this week.

Prefontaine Memorial Run is Saturday

Robert

“Bob” Lee West

March 4, 1928 – January 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lee West, 95, of Coos Bay, passed away January 3, 2024 at Riverbend Hospital in Springfield, Oregon.

Bob was born March 4, 1928 in Ryderwood, Washington to Odice Howard West and Jean Roland Williams West. He attended Ryderwood Elementary, moving to La Grande, Oregon as a middle school student. Bob graduated from La Grande High School in 1946. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy near the end of the draft and spent two years on vessels USS Kenneth D. Bailey, USS Cone, & USS Hank.

He married Viola Campbell July 8, 1950. Bob worked at the Mt. Emily Mill and enrolled at Eastern Oregon State College (EOSC). With the support of his wife, Viola, Bob graduated with

Jeffrey Dean Johnson

December 21, 1967- August 9, 2024

Jeffrey Dean Johnson, 56, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, died too soon on August 9, 2024. Jeffrey was born, December 21, 1967, in Coos Bay, Oregon, to Patricia Ann Workman Creson, and Jerome Duane Johnson. He was well known and loved in the town he grew up in, Bandon, Oregon.

Jeffrey was best known for his outstanding career in the environmental drilling industry which he was in for 24 years. His coworkers, friends and drilling network spanned the entire country as Jeffrey was one of the top legends with his knowledge and expertise in his trade. He received many awards and honors and set several records.

Jeffrey was a friend to all and his friendships remained for life. Many coworkers and supervisors speak of his upbeat positive attitude, kindness, his mentoring, his energy and his silly jokester side as they worked side by side. He will be greatly missed.

Jeffrey enjoyed the outdoors immensely. His adventurous passions included paddle boarding with his wife of seven and a half years, Lorie. They navigated the many waters around Central Oregon and most recently, Florida’s beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters. They also loved traveling, and weekend hikes with their golden retriever dogs. Jeffrey enjoyed camping, kayaking, fishing or sitting by a campfire.

Jeffrey leaves behind, his loving wife, Lorie Erdman Johnson, also formerly of Bandon, Oregon; daughter Brittney, of Newport, Oregon; son, Brandon of Otis, Oregon; and son Kyle, of Tarpon Springs, Florida. As well as his father, Jerome Johnson, of Bandon, Oregon; sister, Kelly LaFranchi, of Myrtle Point, Oregon; sister, Jasmine Calton, of Bandon, Oregon; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Jeffrey joins his brother Jason, mother Patricia, and stepmother Danielle.

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the search as being done “behind closed doors by a six-member board in a county of more than 33,000 people.”

“I believe this board has a transparency problem,” she said.

Briggs asked the board to “start over, with a more public process.”

Board Chair Troy Cribbins responded, calling the decision a “large” one and saying the board is “trying to be as transparent as we can.”

“There’s no intent by anyone on this board ... to keep any information that isn’t relevant from the public,” he said. “There

his Bachelor’s degree in Education and continued on to earn his Master’s degree at EOSC. Bob and Vi were also busy with their four children born in 1952, 1953, 1954, and 1955.

He accepted his first teaching job with Coos Bay School District #9 in 1954. He was a teacher and principal at Coos River School, Greenacres School, and Bunker Hill School. He finished his education career as director of reading services at the Coos Bay School District office, retiring after 31 years with the district.

Bob was an avid gardener. He also enjoyed hunting, crabbing, reading, and his family. Bob was highly respected and liked by his colleagues, students, and those that knew him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

is a sensitive portion to this ... that requires things to be kept minimally informative.”

This is being done, added Cribbins, to protect the undisclosed potential partners involved in the ongoing discussions.

Bay Area Hospital announced in a press release on June 12 that the hospital is “beginning a process to explore and evaluate potential opportunities to partner with or become part of a larger healthcare system” through Juniper Advisory.

“Though our hospital made important financial

and operational progress last year – increasing revenues, reducing expenses and creating more access – those successes must be sustained as we set a course for longerterm improvement,” BAH

President Brian Moore said in the June release.

“The exploration process is another step in continuing to meet the evolving needs of our patients, being an employer of choice and maintaining our role as a vital community resource for generations to come.”

For more information about Bay Area Hospital, visit bayareahospital.org.

He will be dearly missed by all.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Doreen Dolan and husband, Pat of North Bend and daughter, Lori Berge of Coos Bay; his grandchildren, Misty Dolan, Jody Rollins and husband, Shane, Jeremy West, Kyle Cotton, Kim Long and husband, Jeremy, Wes Cotton, Jennifer Berge, Dane West, Garrett West and wife, Autumn; great-grandchildren, Martin, Ashler, Austin, Elsa, Sienna, Avah, Mikayla, Drake, Kaetlyn, Kade, Ian, Brogan, Kallista, Stella, and Landen.

Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 73 memorable years, Viola Marie Campbell West (2011); daughter, Debby Cotton (2003); son, Brett West (2013) and brother, William “Bill” West (2019). Arrangements are under the care of

Roy “Eldon” Sams

June 19, 1939- August 29, 2024

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Roy “Eldon” Sams, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Camas Valley, Oregon on August 29, 2024 surrounded by family. His passing was due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Eldon was born June 19, 1939 in Sebeka, Minnesota to Ernie and Dorothy Sams. He was the third child of ten siblings. He lived most of his life in the Myrtle Point area until moving to Camas Valley in 2019. Eldon and Shirley Dickey was united in marriage March 18, 1973 in Myrtle Point. Besides his wife of 51 years, he is survived by 4 daughters, Brenda (Richard) Goin of Camas Valley; Debbie (Lyn) Brese of Eugene; Connie (John) Dudley of Reed Point; Montana and Gloria (Eddie) Dimmick of Green, Oregon; three brothers, David, Keith(Georgia), and Jerry Sams; and sisters, Roberta(Larry) Scott and Susan(Gary) Hewitt. He has 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and four great- great grandchildren. Eldon loved his family and especially enjoyed the family gatherings. He loved working and believed in putting in a good days work at whatever he was doing. He was a logger most of his life and owned his own logging business. He also owned and operated a portable saw mill business before his retirement. In his work and throughout his life he made many lasting friends. He was proceeded in death by sons, Rodney and Donald Sams; a grandson, Cody Sams; and four brothers, Dale, Gene, Durwood and Floyd Sams. Above everything Eldon loved the Lord with his whole heart and lived his life accordingly. His greatest desire was that his family and friends would also come to know and love the Lord. He will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew and loved him. A celebration of life will be held October 12, 2024 at 1 pm at the Myrtle Point First Christian Church, 511 6th St. Myrtle Point, Oregon.

Marie L. Iveans Brown

Marie L. Iveans Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Coos Bay, Oregon. She was born December 11, 1936 in Medford Oregon, to Oren and Vera (VanCleave) Iveans. She was the oldest of four children. She learned to play the piano and sing at a very early age. She was a 1953 graduate of North Bend High School in Oregon, where she excelled in piano, singing and dance.

She married Gordon Elroy Jr. August 13, 1953 and 3 girls were born from this union. On May 12, 1973 she married Ralph Brown in Coos Bay Oregon. They shared 51 years of marriage. She worked as an office manager in the medical field, worked secretarial for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Dyer Engineering and Planners.

She had a love for the Lord which she showed through worship music, piano and songwriting. She loved gardening and bouquets, beachcombing, knitting, reading, puzzles, animals, nature, thrifting and card games. She loved holidays and her family. She was the center of our family.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Brown; brother, Wayne Iveans; sister, Nancy Love; daughter, Kathleen Ouellette and son-in-law, Louis Ouellette; daughter, Debra Elroy; daughter, Sherri Johnston and son-in-law, Monte Johnston; nine grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Oren Iveans; mother,Vera VanCleave Iveans and brother, Jerry Iveans. Marie was a native of Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am, Saturday September 28 at Riverview Christian Fellowship, 64253 Solari Road in Coos Bay, with Daniel Fox and family, officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Riverview Christian Fellowship, Coos Bay, Oregon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.

Anthony Carey, 60, of Lakeside, passed away on September 6, 2024 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Charles A. Mason, 82, of North Bend, passed away on September 9, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Wayne E. Selders, 64, of Coos Bay, passed away on September 9, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

John Albert Jackimowicz, 84, of North Bend, passed away on September 10, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Jim O. Summers, 88, of Lakeside, passed away on September 10, 2024 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Traci Ann Jackson, 44, of North Bend, passed away on September 10, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Jeffrey held in Bandon at an announced later date.

Bruce Dickens, 63, of North Bend, passed away on September 11, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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WLD24-3081 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF OSMO MIKAEL KETTUNEN COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 24PB07602 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the Personal Representative Kaarina M. Craig, c/o Connor J. Harrington, HUTCHINSON COX, PO Box 10886, Eugene, Oregon 97440. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, named above. Dated published September 17, 2024.

WLD24-3066 Abandoned mobile home sale, Bruce Franti #44 67624 Spinreel rd n. bend or 97459 send sealed bids to goldcarmhp@gmail.com by 9/17/24. For more info call Peter Goldstein 206-8493446

WLD24-3074 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF SUSAN JANE MAYER COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 24PB07528 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brody Mayer has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Susan Jane Mayer, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the Personal Representative c/o Patrick M. Terry, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative named above. Dated and published on September 17, 2024. Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick M. Terry, OSB #025730, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (541) 756-2056

WLD24-3073 In the Circuit Court in the State of Oregon for the County of Coos, Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of Michael Brent Currie, Deceased. Craig Alan Currie is the Personal Representative for the Estate of Michael Brent Currie, and a Probate proceeding has been commenced as Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB07106. All persons having claims against the Estate shall present them within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address below or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Date of First Publication: September 17, 2024. Personal Representative: Craig Alan Currie, 70 East Harstine Forest Dr., Shelton, WA 98584. Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert S. Miller III, Bandon Professional Center, 1010 First Street SE, Suite 210, Bandon, OR 97411

WLD24-3072 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on a proposed change in rates for solid waste disposal service will be held in the City Hall council chambers, 500 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR October 1, 2024, 6:00pm. City residents may appear and be heard. Written comment may be filed with the City Recorder or sent via email to publiccomment@ coosbayor.gov by 1:00pm on October 1, 2024. Christine Sylvester, City Recorder.

WLD24-3059 Storage Auction For Coos Bay Stor-N-Lok, 1330 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Auction Online At : www.storagetreasures. com September 26, 2024 Tuesday at or after 10:30am. G319 Tracy Bingham, G352 Joshua Atchison, E203 Samantha Purney, D163 Madeline Nascembeni, D131 Maritz Gomez Herrera, G331 Aisha Henderson, C089 Patricia Roe, G348 Kathy Skurk, E179 Bryan Humphrey. $200 Minimum Deposit. Date of first publication: Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Date of second publication: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

WLD24-3076 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS On September 4, 2024 the Coos County, OR Circuit Ct. appointed Heidi K. Anderson as the Personal Representative (PR) in the Estate of Patricia J. Wollin Case #24PB07740. Claims against the estate must be presented to the PR, with proper vouchers, within 4 months from the 1st publication date or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may get add’l info from the court, the PR or the Attorney for the PR. PR and Attorney for PR: Heidi K. Anderson c/o Dean Gibbons Law, 205 SE Spokane St. Ste 300, Portland, OR 97202. First published: September 17, 2024. /s/ Dean J. Gibbons. Dean J. Gibbons, OSB #912835, Attorney for Personal Representative.

WLD24-3075 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 98 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 10/1/2024. The sale will be held at 10:00 am by HOOKER JOES TOWING AND RECOVERY, 341 5TH AVE, COOS BAY, OR. 2020 CHEV SPA 4D VIN = KL8CD6SA4LC440213. Amount due on lien $805.00. Reputed owner(s) > LAURIE KAY ANDERSON, CARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES LLC.

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OR09000023-24-1 APN 3480000 TO No 240281281-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, MICHAEL PATRICK WARRICK AND JOANNE L WARRICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE as Trustee, in favor of OREGON PACIFIC BANKING COMPANY as Beneficiary dated as of August 20, 2003 and recorded on August 29, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-13166 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LOANCARE, LLC and recorded November 12, 2020 as Instrument Number 2020-11309 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 3480000 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF LOT 18 IN MORRIS SUBDIVISION, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, 457 FEET SOUTH 89° 49 EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 18; AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 00° 09 EAST 157.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 49 EAST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 09 WEST 157.5 FEET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 18;THENCE NORTH 89° 49 WEST 90 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH BOUNDARY LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 151 E DATE, POWERS, OR 97466

Both the Beneficiary, LoanCare, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Payment(s): Total Payment(s) from 08/01/2023 to 08/15/2024 at $13,735.38 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $215.52 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $48,085.37 together with interest thereon at the rate of 6.25000% per annum from July 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 11, 2024 at the hour of 01:00 PM,

Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 08/01/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0463863 To: WORLD (COOS) 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024, 10/01/2024

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OR08000097-24-1

APN 5394700 TO No

240386748-OR-MSI

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, CHELSEA LA MAR AND JACOB LA MAR, AS TENANTS BY THE

ENTIRETY as Grantor to MALCOLM & CISNEROS, A LAW CORPORATION as Trustee, in favor of NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, A CORPORATION as Beneficiary dated as of September 2, 2022 and recorded on September 2, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-08241 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 5394700 LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 2, CENTRAL ADDITION TO NORTH BEND, COOS COUNTY,

OREGON. Commonly known as: 1540 JOHNSON ST, NORTH BEND, OR 97459 Both the Beneficiary, NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2023 to 07/31/2024 at $16,515.10 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) at $349.70 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations

secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $239,635.51 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.62500% per annum from September 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 9, 2024 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, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at

public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would

not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property

at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 7/25/24 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949252-8300 NPP0463653 To: WORLD (COOS) 09/03/2024, 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024

Elm Avenue.

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 09/02:

North Bend

• 12:39 am, dispute, area of Harbor Avenue.

• 1:51 am, dispute, 2184 block of McPherson Avenue.

• 7:07 am, suspicious vehicle, area of Hamilton and Monroe.

• 7:36 am, 43 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Chester.

• 9:33 am, dispute, area of Buccaneer.

• 10:51 am, criminal trespass, 1911 block of Newmark Street.

• 12:50 pm, theft, 2160 block of Monroe Avenue.

• 6:26 pm, dispute, 1009 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 7:45 pm, alarm, 598 block of Chappell Parkway.

• 10:42 pm, alarm, area of Little Caesars.

• 11:41 pm, suspicious vehicle, 1388 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 11:55 pm, suspicious vehicle, 2222 block of Broadway Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:35 am, 37 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Woolridge and Newmark.

• 12:55 am, suspicious conditions, area of South 5th and Johnson.

• 1:04 am, 57 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 5:43 am, alarm, 755 block of South 7th Street.

• 7:41 am, alarm, 212 block of South 5th Street.

• 8:07 am, 25 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 1640 block of Newmark Ave.

• 8:50 am, criminal trespass, area of South Empire and Johannesen.

• 9:41 am, 61 year

is its youngest grades, said Ainsworth.

“We only have, I think, 102 kindergartners and 121 in first grade. In third grade, I think we have over 150 students. From third grade, all the way through the rest of our student body, we’re in that 150 to 180 range,” he said. “Having 100 kindergarten students walk in the doors, if that’s the trend, then the next 10, 12 years, we’re going to see a substantial change in the size of our district.” North Bay School District is seeing the same decrease. In its brick-and-mortar buildings, NBSD has just under 2,000 students, Superintendent Vince Swagerty told The World. The district has about 900 students in its online charter schools this

old male lodged at Coos County Jail on domestic menacing, reckless driving, reckless endangering, and unlawful use of a weapon, 270 block of North Main Street.

• 10:02 am, dispute, 1610 block of California Avenue.

• 10:58 am, disorderly conduct, area of North Wasson Street and Taylor Avenue.

• 2:25 pm, suspicious vehicle, area of Ocean Boulevard.

• 2:39 pm, missing person, Coos Bay Area.

• 3:00 pm, dispute, 170 block of South Wasson Street.

• 3:57 pm, suspicious conditions, 1414 block of Highland Avenue.

• 4:22 pm, 37 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Anderson and 8th.

• 4:41 pm, suspicious conditions, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:24 pm, suspicious subject, area of Mingus Park.

• 5:33 pm, threats, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 5:51 pm, suspicious conditions, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:22 pm, dispute, 1625 block of California Avenue.

• 6:27 pm, missing person, 490 block of Madison Street.

• 7:25 pm, located wanted subject, 1449 block of Myrtle Avenue.

• 9:30 pm, suspicious subject, 399 block of Ackerman Street.

• 9:54 pm, 49 year old female cited on failure to appear on warrant service, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct II, 3200 block of South East Harrison Street.

• 11:12 pm, suspicious subject, 399 block of Ackerman Street.

Coquille

• 10:26 am, suspicious conditions, 905 block of East 1st Street.

• 10:41 am, theft, 749 block of Riverside Drive.

year. The numbers for both are down from last year, when NBSD had more than 2,000 students in its buildings, said Swagerty.

“In the high school, we started with 740 last year, we currently have just over 700,” he said. “We had a class that was 180 going out, and we have a class of 140 coming in. If you have 180 students going out as seniors and 100 coming in underneath them as kindergartners, then all things being equal, in the district you’ve lost 80 kids.”

Kindergarten is down from last year, with about 360 students at North Bay and more than 400 at Hillcrest. With it has come reductions.

“At North Bay, last year we had three kindergarten sections and three first grade sections, and this year we’re going two and two,”

• 4:31 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1238 block of North Collier St.

Tuesday 09/03:

North Bend

• 12:33 am, suspicious conditions, 2056 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:52 am, suspicious subject, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 8:36 am, theft, 1885 block of Waite Street.

• 10:24 am, suspicious conditions, 2090 block of Inland Drive.

• 12:51 pm, theft, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 1:01 pm, dispute, area of Colorado Avenue.

• 1:15 pm, theft, 1850 block of Clark Street.

• 2:59 pm, 78 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Broadway and 16th.

• 3:35 pm, business alarm, 598 block of Chappell Parkway.

Coos Bay

• 1:40 am, 34 year old male cited on driving while suspended, 1005 block of Newmark Ave.

• 1:48 am, prowler, 1070 block of Cedar Avenue.

• 2:06 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of South Broadway Street.

• 6:07 am, disorderly conduct, 965 block of Augustine Street.

• 8:29 am, 36 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Public Square.

• 10:29 am, 28 year old male lodged at Coos County Jail on theft III, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 11:14 am, theft, 233 block of South 2nd Street.

• 11:35 am, shoplifter, 311 block of South Broadway Street.

• 11:37 am, unlawful vehicle, 369 block of South 10th Street.

• 1:37 pm, criminal mischief, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:04 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

said Swagerty. “Across the district, in kindergarten we had five different classrooms, three at Hillcrest and two at North Bay, and five classrooms in first grade, three at Hillcrest and two at North Bay.”

School districts need to grow, said Ainsworth. With growth, comes needed funding.

“Funding is important,” he said. “When you have more resources, you can do more things for kids. You have more flexibility, you have more programs and you can also do more things for your staff. It’s always better to be in an increasing enrollment situation, because 85% of the budget is people. It just provides more flexibility.”

For each student, the district receives about $10,000 from the state for the school year, explained Swagerty. Having 180 high school students last year and only

• 4:46 pm, theft, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 4:46 pm, dispute, 455 block of North Broadway.

• 5:15 pm, hit and run, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 7:56 pm, disorderly conduct, area of East Anderson Avenue.

• 8:00 pm, 32 year old cited on failure to appear on 3 counts of criminal driving suspended or revoked, 1313 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 8:51 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Ave.

• 8:59 pm, suspicious subject, 840 block of Marshall Avenue.

• 10:17 pm, suspicious conditions, 275 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 11:10 pm, criminal trespass, 1313 block of North Bayshore Drive.

Coquille

• 9:17 am, fraud, 395 block of South Irving Street.

• 10:26 am, theft, 12 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 12:42 pm, 31 year old female lodged at Coos County Jail on conspiracy and unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, 790 block of east 5th Street.

• 1:33 pm, criminal mischief, 70 block of West 3rd Street.

• 2:32 pm, 42 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Central Boulevard and 10th Street.

• 6:44 pm, dispute, 561 block of West 4th Street.

• 8:49 pm, criminal trespass, 209 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 10:21 pm, dispute, 561 block of West 4th Street.

Reedsport

• 2:09 am, suspicious activity, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 2:43 am, disturbance, 2810 block of Longwood Drive.

• 7:54 am, animal problem, are of Reedsport K9 Shelter.

• 1:16 pm, theft, area of Ace Hardware.

• 1:49 pm, ordinance violation, 1862 block of

100 kindergartners this year represents a drop of $800,000 in future revenue.

“That’s where we adjust our staffing,” he said. “We only have five teachers that are teaching kindergarten this year instead of six, and five that are in first grade, so we will continue to adjust the number of teachers we need based on the need that’s presented to us.”

Ainsworth, a Coos Bay native, returned home after spending 11 years in Alaska, and took on the leadership role at CBSD in June.

He is excited for his first year as CBSD superintendent.

“Because I’m from here, I’ve followed the district closely and I think there’s some really good things happening in terms of momentum,” he said. “The new buildings are amazing. I’d say the Coos Bay school facilities and activities facilities are state-of-the-

• 2:41 pm, animal problem, 960 block of Rowe Street.

• 2:55 pm, theft, area of Ace Hardware.

• 4:44 pm, animal problem, 699 block of East Alder Place.

• 5:40 pm, animal problem, 2620 block of Gardens Avenue.

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North Bend

• 6:45 am, criminal trespass, 1890 block of Newmark Street.

• 6:45 am, criminal trespass, 1850 block of Clark Street.

• 7:10 am, unlawful vehicle, 1400 block of McPherson.

• 9:31 am, suspicious vehicle, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:59 am, unlawful vehicle, 1700 block of Monroe.

• 2:39 pm, suspicious conditions, area of 13th and Ash.

• 3:35 pm, missing person, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:56 pm, fraud, 1935 block of 16th Street.

Coos Bay

• 6:46 am, hit and run, 772 block of South Broadway Street.

• 7:09 am, alarm, 1777 block of South 8th Street.

• 8:03 am, disturbance, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:55 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1800 block of South 28th Court.

• 9:03 am, theft, 2890 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 9:39 am, criminal trespass, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 9:41 am, criminal trespass, 285 block of South Broadway Street.

• 10:53 am, burglary, 605 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 11:32 am, suspicious vehicle, area of Fulton and South Empire.

• 12:20 pm, criminal trespass, area of Coalbank Slough Bridge.

art. There’s been some programming that’s been put in place, in terms of the science of reading, multitiered systems of support. The (career and technical) programs are strong. There’s really good people here.”

He added, “I think there’s positive momentum in the district.”

Swagerty is also excited about start of the new year, his second as NBSD superintendent.

“More than excited,” he said. “We’re doing a lot of work to make it a fantastic year. We went through an elementary math adoption process last year. We’re tickled to have all that in place. And there’s a lot of stability in the teaching ranks in the district. Not a lot of turnover with the staff. So that means we’ve got people back in place in most areas. So we have continuity in our leadership and in the classrooms themselves.”

• 12:31 pm, theft, 972 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.

• 1:07 pm, animal neglect, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 1:44 pm, dispute, 50 block of Central Avenue.

• 1:52 pm, suspicious conditions, 530 block of South Wall Street.

• 2:37 pm, threats, 530 block of South Wall Street.

• 3:06 pm, shoplifter, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 3:16 pm, theft, 2890 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 3:44 pm, unlawful vehicle, 1000 block of South 4th Street.

• 3:46 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of North 7th Court and Fir.

• 3:51 pm, dispute, 613 block of Central Avenue.

• 4:29 pm, threats, 1741 block of Newmark Street.

• 7:16 pm, dispute, 1855 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 7:55 pm, suspicious conditions, 1300 block of Minnesota Avenue.

• 8:39 pm, unlawful vehicle, 200 block of North Marple Street.

• 8:49 pm, fight, 100 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 10:17 pm, suspicious subject, 100 block of South Wasson Street.

• 11:35 pm, alarm, 3333 block of Ocean Boulevard.

Coquille

• 8:07 am, unlawful vehicle, 77 block of East 10th Street.

• 8:35 am, unlawful vehicle, 200 block of Alder.

• 10:58 am, accident, 100 block of East 1st.

Reedsport

• 3:38 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 4:30 pm, theft, area of Riverbend Mobile Resort.

• 5:02 pm, fire, 2966 block of Deans Creek Road.

• 9:14 pm, animal problem, 1704 block of Ranch Road.

Like all school districts, a challenge for CBSD, said Ainsworth, will be improving attendance. “Before we can do anything, we’ve got to get kids to school,” he said. “That’s a lingering post-COVID challenge. I think it’s writ large across the country, figuring out how we get kids to school.”

Improving student achievement, such as grade-level proficiency with reading, writing and math, is also one of CBSD’s aims.

“The great thing is, people are onboard with doing the things that we need to do to improve outcomes for kids,” said Ainsworth. “We have some really good professional development. We have great leaders, great teachers. It’s just getting us unified as a system and doing things coherently as a group. Getting that consistency in where we’re going is one of my goals.”

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OBITUARIES

Robert “Bob” Lee West

March 4, 1928 – January 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lee West, 95, of Coos Bay, passed away January 3, 2024 at Riverbend Hospital in Springfield, Oregon. Bob was born March 4, 1928 in Ryderwood, Washington to Odice Howard West and Jean Roland Williams West. He attended Ryderwood Elementary, moving to La Grande, Oregon as a middle school student. Bob graduated from La Grande High School in 1946. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy near the end of the draft and spent two years on vessels USS Kenneth D. Bailey, USS Cone, & USS Hank.

He married Viola Campbell July 8, 1950. Bob worked at the Mt. Emily Mill and enrolled at Eastern Oregon State College (EOSC). With the support of his wife, Viola, Bob graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Education and continued on to earn his Master’s degree at EOSC. Bob and Vi were also busy with their four children born in 1952, 1953, 1954, and 1955.

He accepted his first teaching job with Coos Bay School District #9 in 1954. He was a teacher and principal at Coos River School, Greenacres School, and Bunker Hill School. He finished his education career as director of reading services at the Coos Bay School District office, retiring after 31 years with the district. Bob was an avid gardener. He also enjoyed hunting, crabbing, reading, and his family. Bob was highly respected and liked by his colleagues, students, and those that knew him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be dearly missed by all.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Doreen Dolan and husband, Pat of North Bend and daughter, Lori Berge of Coos Bay; his

grandchildren, Misty Dolan, Jody Rollins and husband, Shane, Jeremy West, Kyle Cotton, Kim Long and husband, Jeremy, Wes Cotton, Jennifer Berge, Dane West, Garrett West and wife, Autumn; greatgrandchildren, Martin, Ashler, Austin, Elsa, Sienna, Avah, Mikayla, Drake, Kaetlyn, Kade, Ian, Brogan, Kallista, Stella, and Landen.

Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 73 memorable years, Viola Marie Campbell West (2011); daughter, Debby Cotton (2003); son, Brett West (2013) and brother, William “Bill” West (2019).

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Scammers preying on community members, warns Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

DOUGLAS COUNTY

— Scammers are posing as officials from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to scam community members out of money. Deputies have once again begun receiving reports from people contacted by phone by individuals posing as DCSO employees.

The scammer will tell the intended victim they have missed some court appearance, failed to appear for jury duty, they owe fines or have a warrant for their arrest and eventually demands payment. The victim is often directed to immediately make payment or they face consequences including arrest. These are tactics that are never utilized by legitimate law enforcement agencies.

It is critically important for our community to be aware of these tactics and to share them with their friends and family

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members, especially those who may be vulnerable to falling victim to the scams, such as the elderly members of the community. However, we also wish to remind the community not to focus too much on specific scam tactics; scammers often change their methods over time:

• Scammers can easily obtain new phone numbers and will change them often.

• Scammers may use “spoof” programs to make the caller ID show an agency’s actual phone number.

• Scammers may use the names of actual DCSO employees to make the call seem legitimate.

• Scammers may obtain personal information about a victim online including their name, address, phone number, and the names of others

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Any questions or requests for further information should be directed to Rosey Thomas, BACC Executive Director, at 541-266-0868.

in the home.

• Scammers may initially contact victims by mail, email, or through social media.

Due to the technology used in the scam, and the fact that scammers can be located anywhere in the world, it is virtually impossible to track the scammers or to get money back.

“If anyone has any question about a possible scam call, they should call dispatch at 541-440-4471 and ask to speak to a deputy,” said Lt. Brad O’Dell. “The most important thing is to not send any money or agree to meet someone to make payment.”

For more information, contact Lt. Brad O’Dell, Public Information Officer for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, at 541-4404464 or by email bcodell@ co.douglas.or.us.

December 13, 1936- October 31, 2024

Helen Schrader, 87, a longtime resident at the Timber Valley SKP Park in Sutherlin passed away on August 31, 2024 in Roseburg.

Helen was born in Chicago on December 13, 1936. She and her family moved to Bandon, Oregon in 1948 where her father and partner built and operated the Bandon Wayside Motel. She would graduate from Bandon High School and marry her hometown sweetheart Gene Schrader in 1954. This past June 12, Gene and Helen celebrated 70 years of marriage! Helen’s passion in life was her family and music. Many of us know Helen because of her love of playing the piano. She began playing when she was three years old and could play just about anything by ear. She played on Sundays for her church, the Calapooia Free Methodist Church in Sutherlin for many years. She also enjoyed playing at area assisted living facilities; sharing her upbeat songs with so many. Helen was a lifetime member of Eastern Star and served previously as the Grand Pianist for the state of Oregon playing for audiences up to 1,000 people. She is now playing the piano for Jesus in heaven.

Helen also loved to travel. Special trips included a family reunion trip to Germany and an anniversary trip to Hawaii. Upon retiring, Gene and Helen bought a 5th wheel and began traveling the United States and spent time as park hosts in many Oregon state parks. Their favorite was always Bullards Beach State Park outside of Bandon. In 2007, they became permanent residents of the Timber Valley SKP Park in Sutherlin, remaining there for

17 years. Helen is survived by her husband Gene, sons and daughters-in-laws; Don and Jeannine Schrader (Gold Hill); Ken and Julie Schrader (Colorado); and daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Mark Rund (Sutherlin). She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lora Wehner (Bandon). Helen (Mema) has seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. Helen was loved by all. There will be a celebration of life for Helen on October 19 at 11 am at the Calapooia Free Methodist Church in Sutherlin followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

Summer EBT application deadline extended to Sept. 30

SALEM — The application deadline for the new Summer EBT program has been extended to midnight Sept. 30. The program offers $120 per child to help cover grocery costs when school food programs are not as easy to access. Eligible families should act now.

Thousands of families may be unaware that they qualify for this essential benefit. The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Department of Education urge families to check their eligibility and apply before the extended deadline. Remember, once benefits are received, they must be used within 122 days.

Most eligible children received their benefits automatically on June 28, 2024, if their households: Participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Participate in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Are Oregon Health Plan

(Medicaid) members in households with incomes under 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Children in foster care also automatically received Summer EBT.

However, families who did not receive benefits automatically, particularly those with children enrolled in a school during the 202324 school year who were eligible for the National School Lunch or Breakfast Programs, should still apply to determine their eligibility.

Families are encouraged to visit sebt.oregon.gov or contact the Summer EBT Call Center to verify their eligibility and apply.

“We are grateful to our federal partners for making this extension. The extra time is so important for us to reach families who may be eligible because we know access to nutritious food is critical,” said ODHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht.

“Staying engaged in school and active in life requires proper nutrition,”

said ODE Director Dr. Charlene Williams. “We know that there are many more families out there who have children who may be eligible for the $120 Summer EBT benefit and this important extension boosts our opportunity to reach them.”

Since June 28, more than 336,198 eligible schoolaged children have been issued $40.3 million in Summer EBT food benefits. More than 60% of families receiving benefits in the initial issuance were able to immediately use benefits on existing Oregon EBT cards; the rest received new cards in July.

Act now and don’t let this opportunity pass by. Make sure your family receives the assistance it deserves by applying for Summer EBT before midnight Sept. 30. To learn more call 833-ORE-SEBT (833-6737328), the call center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit sebt.oregon.gov.

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SALEM — State and federal agencies are working together to bring air monitors and temporary air cleaners to schools in Harney County, which has experienced the most days of unhealthy air of any Oregon county due to wildfire smoke this year.

The air cleaners are helping clear smoke from classrooms and other indoor school spaces when students are inside the buildings.

“Our county is large, and we have these tiny rural schools in every corner,” said Kelly Singhose, Harney County’s interim public health co-director. “To make decisions about their students’ exposure to smoke, they need air quality data from right where they are.”

To do that, the U.S. Forest Service provided six air monitors in the county, quickly increasing the total number of USFS monitors deployed in the county to seven, “resources we couldn’t have gotten on our own,” Singhose said. The USFS air monitors are placed throughout the county.

The air cleaner and air monitor distribution effort

developed during interagency wildfire smoke coordination calls the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Air Program and the Oregon Health Authority Health Security, Preparedness and Response Section host.

Other agencies represented on the calls include Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, and local and tribal health.

“After Harney County made the ask July 31, everyone chipped in to make this happen,” said Gabriela Goldfarb, OHA’s Environmental Public Health Section manager. In addition to the USFS air monitors, ODHS provided four large air cleaners, and DEQ is providing $5,000 in grant funding, she said. Such collaborations have become increasingly routine summertime activities, with multiple counties benefiting from air quality advisories DEQ issues. Still, other communities, such as Lane and Josephine counties, received resource support

in previous years during severe smoke events. While home air filters have become more accessible to communities suffering from poor air quality, funding, staffing and the need to balance responses to multiple climate-related events, such as extreme heat and wildfire smoke, continue to be challenges, making coordination critical.

Harney County placed two of the four air scrubbers at the local hospital and a senior center that became a cleaner air center. As the first day of school approached, the health department arranged for schools to receive the remaining two scrubbers, which can clean large spaces, like school gymnasiums. The county has procured additional filters through a publicprivate partnership.

The interagency wildfire smoke calls are intended to foster coordination on development of air quality advisories using knowledge from federal, state and local agencies. Information about air quality and advisories can be found on the Oregon Smoke Blog at www.oregonsmoke.org.

Merkley, Wyden: PDX lands $8.7 million to reduce emissions

Washington, D.C. –Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding Portland International Airport $8,724,651 to boost its project to upgrade the airport’s HVAC electrical systems to reduce emissions.

“PDX is a vital hub for Oregonians, connecting communities, businesses, and travelers to the rest of the world. As the airport continues to grow, it’s critical that we invest in efficient, cost-saving, and climate-friendly improvements,” said Merkley. “These federal infrastructure dollars will further improve energy efficiency at PDX to reduce harmful emissions and ensure cleaner travel.”

“As Oregon’s biggest airport, PDX can make big

energy gains with this significant federal investment,” said Wyden. “This major energy modernization at the airport marks a big step forward and in the fight to combat the climate crisis, each and every clean energy improvement matters.”

The $8.7 million award for PDX comes from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, a grant program fueled by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund airport infrastructure projects to strengthen our nation’s aviation infrastructure. PDX will specifically use this latest funding to address aging assets, improve the energy efficiency of the existing HVAC systems, and to improve the reliability of the electrical system. The updates build on past funding to install a new

heat pump, which will reduce carbon emissions and provide an estimated 83 percent reduction in energy demand to heat and cool the building, and help move PDX closer to its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

“We’re grateful to Senators Merkley and Wyden for their continued leadership to make PDX more sustainable. Federal funding helped us make major efficiency upgrades when building the new main terminal, essentially doubling airport capacity while cutting the energy use per square foot in half,” said Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director of the Port of Portland. “Now, with this latest grant, we’re able to save even more energy in our daily operations by updating the airport’s older heating, cooling and electrical systems.”

Merkley, Wyden celebrate

$11.5 million coming to Oregon to boost literacy

Washington, D.C. –Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $11.5 million is coming to Oregon to boost the state’s programs to close disparities in literacy for students.

The U.S. Department of Education is awarding the Oregon Department of Education $11,578,036 to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing for students from birth through grade 12. The program will particularly focus on limited-Englishproficient students and students with disabilities, including dyslexia. Today’s award is the first of an anticipated 5-year program that could total up to $57,890,181.

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future for young Oregonians begins with reading,” said Wyden. “Students throughout our state with learning disabilities, English language learners and other young Oregonians will all gain from these federal literacy funds. I’ll always battle for these kinds of opportunities to strengthen educational support in classrooms statewide.”

child has exceptional literacy instruction.”

With this Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant, the Oregon Department of Education proposed implementing literacy programs focused on outcome disparities for underserved students, including English language learners and students with dyslexia.

The project has the following goals: 1) increase the literacy achievement of students in participating local education agencies (LEAs) across Oregon; 2) build LEA capacity to implement evidence-based strategies in reading and writing for children from birth to grade 12; and 3) develop and implement a Statewide Comprehensive Literacy Plan. Planned activities include literacy coaching, utilizing research-based literacy instruction, and developing effective school transition practices.

“Reading is key to success in education and life,” said Merkley. “Making sure the Oregon Department of Education has the resources it needs to support students, particularly English language learners and students with dyslexia, benefits us all. I’ll never stop fighting for Oregon students to make certain every child has a solid start in life.”

“The road to a great

“These federal grant funds will support Oregon’s scholars, from birth to grade 12, in strengthening their access to high-quality literacy resources aligned with the Early Literacy Success Initiative,” said Charlene Williams, Director of Oregon Department of Education. “This includes making sure Oregon’s highest-need schools receive additional funding for staff professional learning, literacy resources, high-dosage tutoring and summer and after-school learning, including expanding programming to grades 4-12. We are pursuing every opportunity to elevate literacy, and I am grateful that the U.S. Department of Education recognizes the momentum in Oregon to ensure every

The State will partner with the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to align efforts with the Governor’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council.

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