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ELECTION 2014

WINNERS Gov. John Kitzhaber Sen. Jeff Merkley Rep. Peter DeFazio Meas. 88 Equal rights Meas. 91 Legalizing marijuana State Rep. Wayne Krieger State Rep. Caddy McKeown CC Commissioner John Sweet

LOSERS U.S. Senate Democrats Meas. 90 Top-two primary Meas. 88 Driving privileges Meas. 92 GMO labeling Meas. 86 Post-secondary ed.

County Home Rule Charter Bandon rate-setting authority Reedsport double majority

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County Board of Commissioners

Sweet edges Gurney

BY CARLY MAYBERRY The World

COQUILLE — When it came to the home rule charter — dubbed the “Voice of the Voters” — residents of Coos County once again did not speak up on its behalf.

In fact, nearly the same percentage of voters — 75 percent — were against the initiative this time as when it was first introduced two years ago.

Initiated by Fairview residents Ronnie Herne and Jaye Bell, the charter would have brought on a

BY CARLY MAYBERRY The World

COQUILLE — In what everyone expected to be an extremely tight race, incumbent John Sweet defeated challenger Don Gurney to win a second term as Coos County commissioner.

At the end of Tuesday night, the final tallies had Sweet capturing 54 percent of the vote and Gurney 45 percent.

From a small gathering at Benetti’s Italian Restaurant in downtown Coos Bay, Sweet said he was pleased at not only his win but what he called a “nicely run campaign” and grateful to all those who supported him.

“Both Don and I have a great deal of respect for each other,” Sweet said. “We differed on the issues but we do so in a respectful manner.”

Sweet echoed his recurring theme of job creation throughout his campaign and said he was anxious to bring more work to the county and to continue to run it as effectively as possible.

For his part, Gurney had no regrets about running and acknowledged that there were big challenges ahead for the county.

“This has been a real refreshing race because we stuck to issues and I felt good about it, and so that’s kind of the important part,” said Gurney from The Sentinel

complete overhaul to Coos County government. If passed, it would have expanded the county commissioners from three to five and had the human resources director become an elected position. A county manager or administrator would have been prohibited. Public votes would have been required on a laundry list of county matters — from public contracts and capital programs involving $165,000 or more to property tax exemptions

and whether to establish urban renewal agencies.

Opponents of the initiative feared it would have brought county government to a halt and bankrupted the county through more frequent and costly elections.

“The people behind it are wellintended, but it’s so restrictive that it would render county government unworkable,” said Coos County Commissioner John Sweet. “Our commissioners are elected to run

the government on behalf of the people, and you have decisions that have to be made on a timely basis.”

Herne and Bell couldn’t be reached for comment Tuesday night.

This is the second time the initiative failed. Herne and Bell first introduced the measure in 2012.

Back then, both a charter and a recommendation for a county administrator were on the ballot.

Both measures failed.

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Coos County Clerk Terri Turi, center back, leads the cheer and huddle of election workers before they started the long day.

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Manual count for write-ins Pot wins, GMO labeling loses in Oregon in C.B. Photos by Lou Sennick, The World

Kristi Roesner arranges newly delivered ballots so they can be sorted and have their signatures checked before they are opened and counted at the Coos County Elections on Office Tuesday. A box with ballots waiting to be checked is in the front. See the photo gallery at theworldlink.com.

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Coos County a little redder than Oregon Governor: Kitzhaber Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber defeated Republican challenger Dennis Richardson, 49 to 45 percent.

Richardson’s spirited campaign found support in Coos County; county voters favored him 51 to 42 percent.

U.S. Senate: Merkley Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley defeated Republican challenger Monica Wehby, 55 to 38 percent.

Coos County has warmed up to Merkley since 2008. When Merkley unseated Republican U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith in that year, he lost Coos County, 42 to 49 percent. This time, Merkley garnered 49 percent of the vote against Wehby and

Marijuana legalization Recreational pot will become legal in Oregon on July 1, 2015, under a measure voters approved Tuesday, 55 to 45 percent. Oregon became the third state to legalize marijuana, after Colorado and Washington state approved it in 2012.

Washington, D.C., voters also approved recreational marijuana, and Alaska voters were weighing their options late Tuesday.

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has until Jan. 4, 2016, to begin receiving license appli-

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Goll joins North Bend council in close race

BY KURTIS HAIR The World

NORTH BEND — There will be a new face on the North Bend City Council.

Newcomer Pat Goll was elected to the city council along with incumbents Larry Garboden and Bill Richardson. Voters squeezed out a third incumbent, Barry Hayes.

While Mayor Rick Wetherell ran virtually uncontested in the mayoral election, Goll faced incumbents Garboden, Richardson

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and Hayes for three seats on the city council.

Goll came in third with 24 percent of the vote while Richardson led the race with 29 percent. folGarboden lowed Richardson with 26 percent.

Hayes came in last, getting 21 percent of the Pat Goll vote.

Goll, a lifelong North Bender,

announced in July he would run for a council seat.

“I wanna feel like I’m really a part of this city,” Goll said. “It’s my city, and I ain’t leaving.”

Goll worked as a volunteer firefighter for about 19 years and currently works as a manager for Ocean Terminals Company.

Garboden has served on the council since 1998. He has been a North Bend resident for 52 years, and works as a self-employed accountant.

Garboden’s personal goal for the

No plea Ronald Barnekoff, Bandon Waneta Pekoc, North Bend Guy Terrill, Coos Bay

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Woman who killed her 6-year-old son by throwing him off the Yaquina Bridge in Newport appears in court.

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COOS BAY — While there has been typically little drama in the Coos Bay City Council November elections due to most candidates running unopposed, the race to occupy the fourth empty seat was left up in the air Tuesday night with three write-in candidates vying for the vacant spot.

That final spot will come down to the race between Fred Brick, Al Pettit and Katherine Flores as the write-in hopefuls. Incumbents Jennifer Groth, Stephanie Kramer and Tom Leahy return to the city council after receiving the lion’s share of the votes.

The County Elections Office, consisting of an election board of four people, counted the write-in votes once ballots had been run through the tally machine.

Given that the write-in vote tally is a manual process, the final numbers for the last spot will not be known immediately, as the Elections Office is given 20 days to certify the results.

Groth, Kramer and Leahy received about 88 percent of the total number votes, with write-in votes accounting for 12 percent.

With current council member

PORTLAND — Oregon voters legalized marijuana on Tuesday, but a bill to label genetically engineered food narrowly failed.

Proposals seeking open primaries and issuing drivers cards for unauthorized immigrants failed, as did a ballot measure that would have allowed the state to take on debt for student financial aid.

After a measure was approved to amend the state constitution, Oregon judges will now be able to serve in the National Guard.

Lastly, the Oregon Constitution will have a new section saying the “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the State of Oregon or by any political subdivision

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in this state on account of sex” after voters approved an equal rights amendment.

Here’s what you need to know about the measures that succeeded and failed Tuesday.

city is to complete the Waterfont Project.

Richardson was first appointed to the vacated council position in 2004, and was elected to serve in 2006. Richardson is a native to North Bend, and has been the manager for North Bend Sanitation for about 20 years.

Richardson said he’s ready to improve on the city, especially the Waterfront Project.

“I’m excited to spend another four years on the council,” Richardson said.

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Reedsport rejects measure on taxes

Bandon: No rate-setting authority for city council

BY AMY MOSS STRONG The World

BANDON — Bandon voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have returned authority to set utility rates to the city council.

Measure 6-150 was being rejected by nearly 60 percent of Bandon voters.

Measure 6-150 was placed on the ballot by the city council and would have allowed the council limited authority to increase water, sewer and electric rates up to 5 percent per year.

Bandon’s utility rates cannot be increased without a vote of the people, based on a charter amendment passed by voters in 1995, put on the ballot by resident and longtime businessman

Francis Stadelman and the Committee for Fiscal Responsibility.

“Nineteen years ago, we sent a message to our councilors that they needed to be more responsible,” said Stadelman on Tuesday evening after learning the measure had failed.

Measure 6-150 originated with the Water Resource Committee, a standing committee appointed to plan for and advise the mayor, council and city manager on water quality, supply, resources and watershed protection issues.

After several months of meetings, the committee concluded that the city could not maintain its utilities without having control over rate increases.

Proponents argued that

without any rate increases, expenditures in the water, sewer and electric utilities will eventually exceed revenues.

Opponents said the measure was too openended and took control away from the voters and put it into the hands of councilors.

“If there’s a real, compelling need, then do a bond and put the chips on the table, it’s that simple,” Stadelman added. “Don’t do the things like fancy sidewalks or the turnaround at the (Face Rock Creamery).

Those things are an absolute waste of the taxpayers’ money. If you’ve got problems, fix them first. The council needs to get its priorities straight.”

“It’s a disappointment that the electorate didn’t

understand the importance of this issue,” said Peter Hughes, former chairman of the Water Resource Committee. “It was really about giving authority back to the people who are supposed to be the responsible individuals governing the city. And it’s not good for Bandon, it will slowly deteriorate.”

Voters also elected Peter Braun, Madeline Seymour and incumbent Chris Powell to fill the three positions on the Bandon City Council to serve four-year terms.

Incumbent Mike Claassen was not re-elected.

Mayor Mary Schamehorn, who was running unopposed, was re-elected to her sixth 2-year term.

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BY TIM NOVOTNY The World

COQUILLE — What if they had an election and nobody ran?

While it wasn’t quite that bad, voters in some areas of Coos County were facing a night of no-contests.

A number of candidates ran in the southern part of Coos County without contenders. Coos County Clerk Terri Turi, Sheriff Craig Zanni, Coquille Mayor Matt Rowe, and Myrtle Point Mayor Barbara Carter, were all running uncontested this

year. While there were only three people vying for three open seats on the Myrtle Point City Council.

It left what little election night drama there was in that region to the Powers mayoral race, as well as council battles in Coquille and Powers.

Ed Hamlett was fighting to be re-elected Mayor of Powers, but voters were calling for a change. Challenger Bill Holland was comfortably ahead with 55 percent of the vote.

Holland’s city council was shuffling as well, as four people were battling for three vacancies: Patty McDaniel and Benjamin Bedwell faced incumbents Jack McDaniel and Joseph George. Councilor Guy

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Shorb was not running.

Bedwell and George were in a comfortable position with 37 percent and 22 percent of the vote respectively. The battle for the third spot was tight, with Jack McDaniel 11 votes clear of Patty McDaniel.

In Coquille, Dennis Graham, Linda Short, Robert Lantz and Loren Wiese were battling for three open seats on the city council. Short was leading the way with 30 percent, while Graham was just six votes in front of Wiese for second.

Curry County contests were also fairly sparse this election season. There was, however, one seat up for grabs on the Curry County Board of Commissioners.

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months made in that race.

Incumbent Commissioner David Itzen was being challenged by Thomas Huxley. In the May primary, Itzen led Huxley with 42 percent of the vote to 27 percent for the challenger. Itzen is a strong opponent of that county’s home rule ballot measure that failed in the primary. Huxley, on the other hand, was spurred to run by a frustration with the current county government, saying it needed a structural overhaul and that current commissioners lacked transparency.

Huxley apparently made hay over the summer. Huxley more than reversed the initial results, coasting with 57 percent of the vote to Itzen’s 39 percent.

BY STEVE LINDSLEY The World

REEDSPORT — There were few surprises in Douglas County elections, although a Reedsport ballot measure was going down to defeat.

In the race for Douglas County Commission, to fill a two-year term left vacant by the resignation of Doug Robertson, Myrtle Creek business owner Chris Boice led Roseburg business owner Gary Leif 41 to 34 percent. Dale Rogers, who ran for county commissioner in the May primary had collected about eight percent of the vote.

“I’m very grateful,” Rogers said. “I had a lot of support that I’m grateful for from all over the county. I did make it a point to try to reach every far corner of Douglas County. I’m very, very excited about it.”

A county measure setting term limits on county commissioners appeared to be overwhelmingly approved by a 69 to 31 percent margin.

In a contested Reedsport city council race, Rich Patten led Eddie O’Carroll 69 to 29 percent.

“I was very impressed with Ed,” Patten said, “because he was a gentleman. We treated each other fairly. He even came to me and thanked me for running a clean race. There was just no animosity. We wished each other well.”

Linda McCollum was unopposed for mayor and

received 74 percent of the vote in early returns. She faced a write-in campaign from councilor Frank Barth.

Write-ins accounted for 25 percent of the vote.

McCollum said she was surprised Barth jumped into the race.

“Frank’s a great guy,” she said Tuesday night. “A lot of people know him and know what a good person he is.

Yes, I was concerned. If he had made it, that would have been fine. I would have supported him.”

McCollum will take over the mayoral reins as the city wades hip-deep into levee certification. A presentation Monday night showed the city will be on the hook for $600,000 to $700,000 to get a consultant to help with the levee certification.

Diane Essig and Debby Turner were unopposed for their council seats. There were 36 write-in votes in Essig’s race.

It appeared a ballot measure to get rid of the double majority for fee and tax increases was being defeated by a 56 to 43 percent margin.

Reedsport Outgoing Mayor Keith Tymchuk was disappointed.

“I’m surprised,” he said.

“I think that it puts the city at a handicap to try to solve its levee issues. I’m disappointed for the city and I think it really creates some difficulties in trying to find a way to move forward in a way that is predictable.”

SWOCC students start junior chamber

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COOS BAY — A junior chamber of commerce is joining the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce as a subcommitee.

Southwestern Oregon Community College business and marketing instructor Jessica Engelke has joined with the Bay Area chamber to create a junior chamber of commerce for Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston.

“This takes classroom learning out into the business world, where SWOCC students can network and develop business leadership skills,” Engelke said in a news release. “It’s important, because these students are our next generation of entrepreneurial innovators.”

The program is not affiliated with the United States Junior Chamber of commonly Commerce, called the Jaycees. It’s a SWOCC club, so only SWOCC students can join, but they needn’t be business students.

The program will link junior chamber members with local businesses, giving them an opportunity to see business in action. They’ll

also gain exposure to motivated and talented individuals.

“This is an incredible joint venture opportunity as we work to bridge the gap between business and education. While helping young people achieve their dreams and future, the chamber gets new ideas and approaches from a different perspective.

It’s a win-win for all involved,” said Bay Area chamber president Pam Plummer.

Engelke said the junior chamber is organized around a four-point mission: ■ Create an exclusive portal for opportunities, connections and access to the Bay Area chamber, while providing a multi-tiered platform for professional enrichment and readiness. leaders ■ Develop through volunteer work and community services.

■ Build a bridge between generations and bring the community together by combining education with business development.

■ Influence the future of SWOCC students through and community civic

involvement.

SWOCC’s students will network with BACC members through monthly meetings and host a “Spotlight Speaker Series” with rotating monthly guest speakers. Junior chamber members also will volunteer at various BACC activities and organize several campus events.

The group’s current officers are president Meagan Dauge, vice president Nicole Dockery and secretary Jolene Dennis.

The first Junior Chamber Spotlight Speaker will be 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at SWOCC’s Eden Hall, 1988 Newmark Ave., in Coos Bay. Gail Krumenauer, senior analyst for the Oregon Employment Department’s research division, will discuss employment trends and future job growth for Oregon and the South Coast.

For more information about the junior chamber and upcoming spotlight programs, email Engelke at jessica.engelke@socc.edu.

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Police Log COOS BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 3, 1:35 a.m., disorderly conduct, 200 block of East Johnson Avenue.

Nov. 3, 7:22 a.m., shots fired, Southwest Boulevard.

Nov. 3, 7:51 a.m., criminal mischief, 1300 block of Teakwood.

Nov. 3, 8:01 a.m., criminal mischief, 300 block of Park Avenue.

Nov. 3, 9:38 a.m., sex offender registration, 500 block of Central Avenue.

Nov. 3, 11:21a.m., fraud, 100 block of Central Avenue.

Nov. 3, 1:25 p.m., sex offender registration, 500 block of Central Avenue.

NORTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 1, 12:54 p.m., disorderly conduct, 2100 block of Broadway Avenue.

Nov. 1, 2:22 p.m., criminal mischief, 2200 block of Marion Avenue.

Nov. 2, 1:14 a.m., theft, Mill Casino.

Nov. 2, 1:24 a.m., theft, Mill Casino.

Nov. 2, 8:25 a.m., fraud, 2400 block of Broadway Avenue.

Nov. 2, 11:48 a.m., man arrested for violation of restraining order and resisting arrest, Walmart.

Nov. 2, 12:44 p.m., burglary, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue.

Nov. 2, 2:42 p.m., theft, 1100 block of Oregon Street.

Nov. 2, 3:03 p.m., criminal mischief, 900 block of O’Connell Street.

Nov. 3, 11:17 a.m., burglary, 2500 block of Marion Street.

Nov. 3, 11:28 a.m., sexual abuse, North Bend Area.

Nov. 3, 4:29 p.m., fraud, 2300 block of Delores Lane.

Nov. 3, 6:19 p.m., theft, 600 block of Virginia Avenue.

COOS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 3, 8:21 a.m., missing person, 90000 Cape Arago Highway.

Nov. 3, 8:54 a.m., burglary, 63000 block of Kingfisher Road.

Nov. 3, 9:39 a.m., criminal trespass, 90000 block of Libby Lane.

Nov. 3, 9:59 a.m., shots fired, 64000 block of Roy Road.

Nov. 3, 11:29 a.m., harassment, 64000 block of Roy Road.

Nov. 3, 12:02 p.m., fraud, 93000 block of West Dove Lane.

Nov. 3, 2:27 p.m., burglary, 93000 block of Coal Bank Lane.

Nov. 3, 3:51 p.m., child abuse, 94000 block of Crystal Creek Lane.

Nov. 3, 6:54 p.m., shots fired, Selander Road.

Meetings WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 Curry County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Courthouse Annex, 94235 Moore St., Gold Beach; executive session.

Curry County Board of Commissioners — 10 a.m., Courthouse Annex, 94235 Moore St., Gold Beach; regular meeting.

Coos Bay Public Schools — 10 a.m., Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay; policy committee planning.

Coos County Urban Renewal Agency — 11 a.m., Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, 125 Central Ave., Coos Bay; regular meeting.

Powers City Council — 5 p.m., City Hall, 275 Fir St., Powers; executive session.

Powers City Council — 6 p.m., City Hall, 275 Fir St., Powers; special meeting.

Coquille School District Board — 6 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1366 N. Gould St., Coquille; special meeting.

Lighthouse School Board — 7 p.m., Lighthouse School, 1500 16th

St., North Bend; regular meeting.

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witnesses reported the man shooting himself in the middle of the street at about 1:30 p.m.

The Coos County Medical Examiner was called to the scene. An investigation is continuing.

Community Thanksgiving dinner seeks donations The Ecumenical Food Cupboard, in partnership with local churches and businesses, will host the free 29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 27, at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. This event is possible only with the generous support of those in the community. Monetary donations

can be sent to First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Write “Thanksgiving Dinner” on the memo line of the check. To donate commercially prepared Thanksgiving Day meal items, call the church office at 541-267-4410 from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Women who head families can get scholarship Applications for the Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Award are now available for women who are the primary wage-earners for their families and need financial assistance to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

Soroptimist International of the Coos Bay Area will provide a $1,500 cash grant to its award recipient. The application will then be submitted to the region and

Preschool Storytime 11 a.m., Reedsport Branch Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport.

Stories and crafts. 541-2713500 Business Connection Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mill Casino, Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont St., North Bend. No host buffet $12. Guests: TBA. RSVP, 541-266-0868.

Red Cross Blood Drive noon-6 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay. Schedule using sponsor code “Coos Bay Community” at 800733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org.

Coos Bay Garden Club Meeting 1-2:30 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Featured: BLM, discussion on noxious weeds and plants. 541-7564285 Irish Jam Session 7 p.m., Liberty Pub, 2047 Sherman Ave., North Bend.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6 Guru Nanak Dev Sahib birthday (Sikh) Seventh-day Adventists’ Annual Craft, Bake and Quilt Sale 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2175 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. All proceeds go to food pantry.

federation for further cash awards up to $10,000. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, transportation or any other education related expense.

Deadline for completed applications is Dec. 15.

Applications are available at the Women’s Safety and Resource Center or by emailing Diane Verger at bcas@charter.net. For more information, call 541-7567044.

Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 p.m., Church of Christ, 2761 Broadway, North Bend. Schedule using sponsor code “North Bend Community” at 800-7332767 or www.redcrossblood. org.

Coquille Valley Genealogy Club 7-8 p.m., Myrtle Point Public Library, 435 Fifth St., Myrtle Point. Featured guest: Dorothy Taylor. Topic: County Poor Farm on Fairview Road.

Refreshments.

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 Seventh-day Adventists’ Annual Craft, Bake and Quilt Sale 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2175 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. All proceeds go to food pantry.

Craft Sale 9 a.m.-4p.m., First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Variety of crafters and specialty items.

Proceeds to benefit Trustee Emergency Fund and Outreach. 541-269-1403.

126th Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland, Coos Bay. Crafts, baked goods, plants, curiousities and more.

Turkey sandwich lunch 11 a.m.1 p.m. Take-out available, call 541-269-5829. Proceeds benefit local community outreach programs.

Veterans Day Assembly 9:4510:30 a.m., Sunset Middle

School, 245 S. Cammann St., Coos Bay. Student band and choir will perform to honor all veterans. Program starts at 9:45 a.m. sharp. 541-888-1242 Bay Area Seniors Computer Club Meeting 9:15-11 a.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Topic: Android Tablets with Q&A. Free help 541-269-7396 or www.bascc.info.

Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon.

Farmers and artisans on the waterfront.

Job Assist Computer Lab, Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room, noon-2 p.m., 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay. Get help using library computers or your own laptop to create resumes, write cover letters, fill out online applications or other work-related tasks. 541269-1101.

Church Women United World Community Day 1 p.m., Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., North Bend.

Bring your canceled stamps.

Wine Event 4-6 p.m., The Loft Wine & Deli, 315 First St. SE, Bandon. Featured: Andrew Rich Wines — Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Phone Valley varietals.

Women’s Ministries Craft Fair 48 p.m., Bay Area Church of the

Nazarene, 1850 Clark St., North Bend.

First Friday Artist Reception 5-7 p.m., Lower Umpqua Hospital lobby, 600 Ranch Road, Reedsport. Featured: Rose Burch painter and Theresa Chickering fabric artist. 541-271-2101 Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk 5-7:30 p.m. Start at Coos Bay Visitor Information Center, 50 Central Ave. Map & glass $10.

Proceeds benefit Waterfall Community Health Center and Coos County Friends of Public Health. 541-269-1222 ext. 248 “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” 7 p.m., North Bend High School multipurpose room, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Bend.

Hesperian Players perform “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The TellTale Heart.”

“A Cetacean Sleuth Seeks Answers” — Whales 7 p.m., Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Boathouse, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston.

Presented by Dr. Bruce Mate of Hatfield Marine Science Center.

Park at OIMB and walk down Boat Basin Drive past the Coast Guard housing.

“The School for Lies” 7 p.m., Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Admission $10 or $8 for seniors and students. Call 541-808-2611.

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Get help with computers at Coos Bay library SOUTH COAST

COOS BAY — Coos Bay Public Library offers a free monthly Job Assist Computer Lab. This month’s lab will be held Friday, Nov. 7, Coos Library Advisory Board — 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Coos Bay Public Library in p.m., Coos County Courthouse, the Cedar Room.

50 N. Baxter St., Coquille; reguAdmittance is first-come, lar meeting. first-served due to limited Curry County Safety Committee — number of computers. Users 2 p.m., Courthouse Annex, 94235 are welcome to bring their own laptops. The workshop Moore St., Gold Beach; regular is intended for job seekers meeting. who need access to techPowers City Council — 5 p.m., City nologies related to work, Hall, 275 Fir St., Powers; special such as for job search or meeting. resume preparation. There Lakeside Planning Commission — will be no formal lecture, but staff will be available if you 7 p.m., City Hall, 915 N. Lake Road, Lakeside; regular meeting. need assistance, run into problems or have questions.

Participants must be doing FRIDAY, NOV. 7 work-related. something Lakeside Water District — 5 p.m., For information, call 541Lakeside Water District Office, or go to 269-1101 1000 N. Lake Road, Lakeside; http://bay.cooslibraries. org/calendar. public hearing.

Western Oregon Advanced Health — noon, Oregon Coast Community Action, 1855 Thomas St., Coos Bay; regular meeting.

Man apparently kills himself on CB street COOS BAY — The Coos Bay police said a man died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday afternoon on the 1100 block of South 11th Street.

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Learn to surf the Web at the library COOS BAY — Coos Bay Public Library will be offering a free introduction to the Internet browser class for novice computer users 9:3011 a.m. Nov. 21, at the library.

The class will cover the most important features of a browser, how to use an Internet address, and first steps and tips for easier use.

Attendees should be comfortable using a computer mouse.

Registration is required; a sign-up sheet is available at the library.

For more information, call 541-269-1101.

All dishes, glasses, coffee cups and silverware (not otherwise marked)

10¢ each on Nov. 6, 2014 for Men make dinner day.

Thrift Store 360 S. 2nd St., Coos Bay 541∙269∙9704 All donations and money spent in our store stays local

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OCCI will offer Oktoberfest Nov. 8 Oregon COOS BAY — Coast Culinary Institute will host the second annual Oktoberfest with traditional German food in a festive setting. Oktoberfest will take place from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 8.

Price is $30 per person. Seats are by reservation only.

For reservations, call 541888-1546 or email shanlin @socc.edu.

Youth craft fair set for Nov. 29 in Coquille COQUILLE — The 4-H club Wings & Things will host the second annual Kid Business Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coquille Community Building, 105 N. Birch St. Young entrepreneurs 18 years of age and younger are invited to sell their handicrafts. Tables are $5 for the day.

Contact Randi Marchant at rchuthers @att.net or 509-750-1850 or stop by the Coos County Extension office in Myrtle Point for an application or more information.

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Donate to Coquille’s ‘Shop with Heroes’ COQUILLE — Coquille’s police and fire departments will host the 2014 Shop with the Heroes on Dec. 14. The program directly supports impoverished and needy kids in the community. The Coquille police and fire departments helped over 100 children have a great Christmas last year, and they need donations to do the same this year. Every dollar you donate will go directly to a needy child in the community. Donations may be given to any police or fire officer or by mailing a check or money order to Shop With The Heroes, 851 N. Central Blvd., Coquille, OR 97423. Make checks payable to Shop With the Heroes. All donations are tax deductible, and all proceeds go directly into the program. For more information, call 541-396-2114.

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FLORENCE — Do you have a cherished Nativity set that you put up each year in December to begin your Christmas season? Would you be willing to share it for a few days to help others catch the true meaning of Christmas and bring joy into their lives?

The Nativity Festival Committee of Florence is seeking community members who would like to participate in this year’s event which will be held Dec. 5-7 from 1-6 p.m. All Nativity sets, large or small, are welcome.

The festival takes place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ building located on the corner of North Fork and Munsel Lake Roads and is free of charge.

Contact Vickie Kennedy at 541-997-7404 or by email at thinkmother @oregonfast.net for registration information. For more information, find Florence Nativity Festival on Facebook.

The festival is sponsored by the woman’s auxiliary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is open to all people and all faiths.

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State should step in on forest restoration Not enough forest restoration gets done on Oregon’s federal forests. Oregonians pay the price in increased wildfires, destruction of habitat and loss of clean water, recreation and income.

One report prepared for the state estimated in 2012 that the restoration work needs to double on the U.S.Forest Service-managed forests in eastern and south central Oregon or we will never catch up. That means going from working on about 129,000 acres a year now to 258,000 acres a year.

A few years ago, Gov. John Kitzhaber tried something different. Rather than waiting and waiting for the Forest Service to do more, he helped it do more.He included $2.88 million in the 2013-15 budget to accelerate the Forest Service’s work.

Oregon’s money went to three general areas. It went to support the work of forest collaboratives. Collaboratives bring together timber industry representatives, conservationists and others to figure out what timber projects they can agree on. These collaboratives don’t make all the disagreements go away. But they have been successful, for instance, in helping move projects forward, such as around Phil’s Trail near Bend.

Some of the money went to research projects to better resolve scientific questions that might help prioritize areas for treatment. And the state also used some of the money for state employees to do work required for federal timber sales.

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The Oregon Department of Forestry is proposing to increase the contribution from $2.88 million to $6.5 million for the 2015-17 budget.

But if Oregon can afford to increase its contribution to $6.5 million, it’s a great investment in improving clean air, clean water, habitat, recreation and income for rural communities.

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Eugene should host World Outdoor Track & Field Championships The International Association of Athletics Federations holds its premier event, the World Outdoor Track & Field Championships, in odd-numbered years. Last year the championships were in Moscow. Next year, they’re in Beijing. In 2017, they’ll be in London. It may seem audacious for Eugene to place itself in such company. But when an IAAF evaluation commission visits Eugene this weekend on its tour of cities that have submitted bids to host the 2019 championships, it should be clear that no city of any size is a more natural home to the sport of track and field.

Competing with Eugene are Barcelona and Doha. Barcelona, the 10th-most-visited city

in the world, has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites and was host of the 1992 Olympics. Doha, the booming capital of Qatar, is a hub for travelers from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and will host the Fidiration Internationale de Football Association’s World Cup in 2022.

Eugene has Hayward Field.

In the ways that matter most, Eugene is already prepared.

A member of the evaluation committee, torn by having to choose among a twilight walk on Doha’s corniche, an evening at a Barcelona tapas bar or an August afternoon at Hayward field,might consider stopping a runner at random on one of Eugene’s trails, and asking what a good split time would be in a 1,500 meter race.

That should settle the matter in Eugene’s favor.

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Outstanding 2014 salmon season shows benefits of recovery efforts There was much to be pleased about in the Oct. 16 fall report about lower Columbia River

fishing produced by the Oregon and Washington departments of fish and wildlife.

The chinook salmon season was forecast to be excellent, and was, though returns were about 350,000 fewer than originally anticipated. But the tally of 1.15 million fall adults who made it back to the mouth of the Columbia was just a bit under the 2013 total of 1.27 million, a modern record.

The exciting story is that we have two backto-back years when salmon fishing — particularly recreational — has returned to being a major player in the economy of estuary communities. Combining the success of the fall season with good returns also in the spring and summer, it’s possible to say with guarded optimism that recovery efforts are working. In the depths of the “salmon depression” of the 1990s,it wasn’t uncommon to hear comments to the effect that Columbia watershed salmon were near extinction.

There is plenty of credit to go around for this success — tribes, state and federal agencies, watershed councils and conservation groups all played roles. But citizens and electricity ratepayers perhaps deserve the most praise of all, for being willing to see costly efforts through.

There is plenty of credit to go around for this success.

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City vs. country bumpkins When I worked in the Big City, I used to worry that some visiting relative from a small town would act like a rube and embarrass me in front of the fast crowd of world-weary sophisticates I was hanging out with. At any moment, someone in my small-town family might blurt out something corny that my friends would think was hysterically funny — and then they’d remind me for weeks that Cousin Joe actually thought subways were scary and restaurants were expensive.

How quaint. What a hillbilly.

It never occurred to me that my friends must have had relatives, too, and that I had never met them. It was almost as if they were hiding them from me! Now that most of those sophisticates I knew back then are on house arrest and wearing ankle bracelets for some kind of securities fraud,or unemployed and working on getting “new skills” for the modern economy, I can see that they weren’t all that sophisticated to begin with. They were just people who lived in the Big City.

Now that I live in a small town, I’m worried some Big City bumpkin will come visit and embarrass me in front of my friends.

You simply never know what’s going to come out of a city person’s mouth.

Travis, an old friend I used to work with on a longJIM defunct magazine, visited MULLEN with his new wife one weekend last fall. Sue and I Humorist hadn’t met the new wife, but after they arrived, we sat in the kitchen drinking coffee for a few hours and got acquainted. She seemed very nice and welladjusted.

After a while, she stood up and asked directions to the bathroom. As she got to the kitchen door, she turned around, looked at Travis and said, “Watch my purse.”

She wasn’t trying to be offensive; it’s simply something you learn to say in the city out of habit, though we were glad she said it at our house and not out in public.

Another guest, Ted, couldn’t believe we didn’t have any dry vermouth on hand to make martinis. He had to settle for some beer that had been in the back of the fridge for two years. I tried to tell him that we’re so relaxed here, compared to what we were like in the city, that we’ve gradually stopped drinking.

It’s true: I’ve gone from being a Type A personality to a Type F. Sue says if I get any lazier she’ll have me upholstered. Ted asked me where everybody goes on Saturday night around here, and I said, “The living room.”

He thought that was the name of a bar.

Maybe it should be.

“Mommy, where’s Daddy?”

“For the hundredth time, he’s in the Living Room!”

“But I don’t see him there.”

“Count your blessings.”

This past weekend, Norman, another old friend, called to say he was coming our way.

At first I thought, gee, we have no big tourist attractions around here — no big museums, no splashy musicals, no TV shows being shot here, no five-star restaurants. What are we going to do with this guy? Take him with us to a potluck dinner we’ve been invited to?

Who knows what’s going to come out of his mouth? Go see the girls’ basketball game down at the high school? How’s that going to compare to a Broadway musical?

But that’s what we did, and he had a wonderful time. He wants to leave the city and move next to us. It turns out that he doesn’t go to the museums and plays anymore.

“Those are for the tourists,” he said, “Two-thirds of all tickets to Broadway shows are sold to tourists. If they depended on New Yorkers, they’d go broke. Me, I stay at home at night and watch TV.Like a normal person.”

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Egyptian family says thanks

As usual, Sharon Ramirez goes off on a rant whenever someone criticizes her god, the current resident of the White House. And, as usual, she gets it wrong. My letter regarding Obama's salute with a latte was meant to show his disrespect for all of our military.

Nothing more.

I am not the radical right, but even if I were,so what? People such as her, shall I say, the radical left, attack anyone who disagrees with them. The polarization of this country is the result. JFK was a popular president during a difficult period in our history. His words imploring people to give back to their country are in direct contrast to Obama's view that this country should do all the giving. JFK believed in the greatness of America and stood up to threats made by the then USSR,during the Cuban missile crisis. Obama doesn't believe America is anything special. Remember his apology tour? I was willing to give him a chance, but he lost my support after that little stunt.

During George W. Bush's presidency, much was made by the Democrats that he avoided military service by joining the Texas Air National Guard, conveniently forgetting Bill Clinton's evasion and avoidance of the Vietnam-era draft by joining the ROTC.But,I digress.

Simply put,Obama showed disrespect for our military.We deserve better from this "commander-inchief."

Sharon Leslie Bandon

On behalf of the board of the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association, I want to thank the Coos Bay-North Bend community for its enthusiastic support for the newly opened and refurbished Egyptian Theatre.Under the direction of our new and talented executive director, Kara Long, the Egyptian is once again a favorite destination and a center for community entertainment.

The resurgence of our beloved theater follows years of fund-raising and volunteer efforts. That we are now reopened and once again presenting classic and family movies, on-stage entertainment and events that support our community is thanks to this widespread and enthusiastic support.

The association will be holding its annual meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 16, at the theater in downtown Coos Bay.The meeting, which will be preceded at 1 p.m. by an organ concert and followed by a free,members-only movie screening, will feature an update on currently completed construction, a review of what’s left to do, and Kara talking about where we are heading with entertainment at the Egyptian. While we rejoice in all that’s been accomplished in bringing our wonderful theater to its current state, there remains a long list of tasks for us to face in the months ahead.

We urge members of the community to join the association. Our board members include Helen Doving, Anella Dumas, Alan Ellis, David Engholm, Kathy Erickson, Laura Fisher, Kathy Henry, Lee Littlefield, Paul Quarino, Bill Richardson, Susan Watson and me. These board members, along with our executive director, speak for the Egyptian and welcome any questions you may have about the rewards we are enjoying now and the challenges that remain ahead.

Dedicated work and financial support from members, individuals, businesses and foundations have brought us this far. We will always have a ways to go as a nonprofit, volunteer organization. We want to take this opportunity to thank this wonderful community for its support, and to encourage

Never late to learn something new I am happy to correct a statement I made regarding my 10-point letter to conserve the Elliott State Forest.Newer research (January 2014) tells us that OLD trees do sequester more carbon than young trees. Asking that very question on the Internet will show anyone this information, which I am happy to say makes what is left of this old forest even more valuable left standing. Thank you.

Barb Shamet Allegany

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Greg Rueger, President Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association

Nice to see cops doing nice After reading the article in the Saturday paper just now about the three North Bend police officers and their good deeds, I was very happy to finally see something in the paper about police officers that was good.

The three officers, Patrick Kinney, Michael Kuehn and Jason Griggs did the kind of good deeds we expect people to do for each other,but sadly now a days we hear a lot less of it being done.

And we hear all the bad stories about police officers.I am sure a lot of police officers do good deeds like these three men did, but we never hear about that,only the bad things make the news.

I’m glad these officers got some recognition for doing nice things for these people. It never hurts to be appreciated, and I appreciate what they did, just like the people they did the nice deeds for. It was also nice that the children Officer Griggs helped got to see a policeman doing this so they will have appreciation for the police.

Thank you, officers.

Claudia Craig Charleston

This economy needs to change When is the leadership and citizens of Coos County going to admit that our area is in serious trouble economically and our way of life is at serious risk? Leadership seems allergic to family wage jobs (tourism generates minimum wage jobs and that is a high percentage of jobs in this county) coming into our area.Even jobs that have little or no environmental impact have been shot down. There are plenty of records to support this fact at the BLM office I have seen personally.

I have overheard people saying several times that they want to work legally, but cannot make their bills. One person said they would have to go back to growing pot to

pay their bills. Every city across the nation that experienced an economic downturn has seen an increase in drugs and crime.That is all our current leadership is breeding in Coos County right now — more drugs and crime. The Mexican Mafia has flooded our county with heroine and meth. I am not willing to accept that the place I live and work be overrun with drugs and crime. I am tired of finding used needles in my neighborhood (I don't even live in town!).

In an alley way next to the parole office in Coquille, you will find used needles everywhere. Who wants to live in a place where drugs are so prevalent and raise your kids? Students have access to heroin more easily in school than we at anytime in the history of Coos County. As if our children do not have enough to contend with in life, more disturbing is the parents who are pulling their children from public schools because of bullying by students and teachers. In one week, I talked to three parents who went to the teacher, principal and school district to resolve bullying issues without anyone admitting there is a problem. Our public schools lost six students that week.

How much less money is that for schools to work with? The school system is shooting itself in the leg not dealing with the issues.

I think the biggest problem in Coos County is the fact that we do not admit or deal with the problems, our community. How many lives have to be destroyed (the body count is high right now and growing) before our leaders or community say enough and deal with the problems?

Denton Watson Coos Bay

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Obituaries and State Daughter’s new lifestyle puts mother in an awkward position DEAR ABBY: My daughter, the mother of six children, has left her husband and is now involved in a three-way with a man and woman. She has not shielded her kids from these “new friends,” as she calls them.

Because I won’t let her “friends” come along, DEAR she refuses to visit me.

I love my d a u g h te r, but I consider this relationship to be sick, and I hate that she’s exposing JEANNE PHILLIPS her children to these people. Am I wrong to tell her to leave her bedroom activity out of the picture and visit me for just a day without them? We were always very close, but no more. — DISTRESSED MIDWESTERN GRANNY DEAR DISTRESSED: I’m sure you love your daughter, but sometimes the way we phrase things can get in the way of the message we are trying to convey. Perhaps if you invited her to visit “because you love her and would like to spend some mother-daughter time with her,” it would be perceived as less judgmental and more welcoming.

She may be reluctant to spend time alone with you because she knows it will result in a lecture from you about her lifestyle.

Remember, she’s an adult woman and can make decisions about her sex life for herself. While you and I may think it’s unwise for her to expose her children to this triad, that message might be more appropriate coming from THEIR father, rather than HER mother.

DEAR ABBY: For the past few months I have been dating a man I’ll call “Barry.”

This is my first relationship in five years and we get along well.

When we first met, I was physically attracted to Barry for many reasons, but in particular because he had a gorgeous beard. A beard is kind of important for me.

Some women like tall men, others like long hair. I’m a “beard woman.”

The problem is, Barry has told me I ogle any beard I see (not true). And he now gets annoyed if I look at or compliment HIS beard. A few days ago, he shaved it off.

I care about Barry, but I’m not as attracted to him when he’s clean-shaven. I think he did it as an act of defiance.

How can I get him to understand that I don’t ogle every beard I see, and convince him to keep his whiskers without hurting his ego? — FUZZLOVING IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR FUZZ-LOVING: Barry may have shaved the beard as “an act of defiance” — or not. He may have done it because it was uncomfortably hot or itchy, and he prefers being clean-shaven.

My advice is to ask him — in a non-hostile way — why he got rid of it.

Many people think that the person BEHIND a beard is what’s most important.

However, if you’re not one of them, because he’s no longer willing to wear one, you may have to look elsewhere for a furry friend.

DEAR ABBY: I am at a loss about what to tell certain friends and family members about my job. I work in the adult industry to put myself through college, and I’m having a hard time finding a lie I can stick to. While I am not ashamed of what I do, I certainly can’t tell my grandfather.

This puts me in the awkward predicament of having to be dishonest with someone I love. Do you have any advice? — LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE DEAR LIVING: Yes. Because lying to your friends and relatives makes you uncomfortable, consider some other way to pay for your education.

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Supporters for the legalization of marijuana celebrate at the Measure 91 party at Holocene night club in Portland on Tuesday. Oregon voters legalized recreational pot use Tuesday, making the state the third to approve the drug for commercial sales.

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The Willamette Valley, which includes Portland, strongly agreed with the measure, and it was backed by both the poor and voters who make six figures.

Opponents of the measure said they expect more children to have access to the drug, and more car accidents caused by intoxicated drivers.

The measure prevailed in Oregon’s four largest counties, according to early results, but was trailing in a cluster of smaller counties in rural Eastern Oregon. Coos County voters favored it 53 to 47 percent.

The marijuana proposal was expected to do well with young voters. But baby boomers also showed strong support for Measure 91, with about six in 10 people between the ages of 50 and 64 voting for it, according to preliminary results of an exit poll conducted for The Associated Press and the television networks.

GMO labeling expensive Oregon’s Measure 92 failed 49 to 51 percent. It would have required manufacturers to label genetically engineered packaged foods as “Produced With Genetic Engineering” or “Partially Produced With Genetic Engineering.”

Colorado voters rejected a similar measure Tuesday.

Legislature Vermont’s previously approved a labeling bill that’s set to take effect in 2016.

Scores of countries have GMO labeling laws, includ-

Death Notices Guy H. Terrill — 65, of Coos Bay, passed away Oct. 30, 2014, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Coos Bay Chapel, 541267-3131.

Waneta M. Pekoc — 86, of North Bend, died Nov. 1, 2014, in North Bend.

Arrangements are pending with North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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Oregon voters rejected a measure that would have allowed people who cannot prove their legal status in the United States to get fouryear driver’s cards.

Opponents of the cards warned they would give rights to people who didn’t deserve them. Causa, an immigrant-rights group supporting the measure, said they expected defeat but were happy that the issue went before voters.

Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a state law last year granting the cards, but an interest group put the measure up for a vote.

Oregon became the first state to turn the issue of immigrant driver’s cards to voters.

Supporters said the bill would make streets safer by forcing people to learn the rules of the road and get insurance.

They noted the cards can’t be used to vote or get benefits, like boarding a plane, getting government benefits or buying firearms.

Top two Oregon voters on Tuesday rejected a big change to the state’s primary election system, a proposal to scrap Oregon’s current primaryelection system in favor of a “top-two” format.

Currently, only Democrats vote in the Democratic primary, and only Republicans vote in the Republican primary. In a top-two system, all primary candidates are on a single ballot, and all registered voters can participate.

Judges in National Guard Oregon judges will now be able to serve in the National Guard after a measure was

approved to amend the state constitution. Oregon’s constitution has long said a single person cannot hold a position in more than one branch of government.

That meant judges could not serve for pay in the military and teach at public law schools.

The measure was put on the ballot by state lawmakers, not signature-gathering petitioners. It received very little publicity and virtually no campaigning on either side.

Financial aid Oregon voters rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed the state to take on debt for student financial aid. Critics questioned the use of debt, which traditionally has been incurred only to pay for construction projects.

The measure would have created an endowment that could be used only for student financial aid.

And it would have allowed the state to sell bonds to fill it.

Equal rights By a margin of 63 to 36 percent, Oregon voters approved an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that adds a new section saying the “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the State of Oregon or by any political subdivision in this state on account of sex.”

Supporters say the proposal gives Oregon women a stronger safeguard against discrimination.

Though there was no organized opposition, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon said it opposed “symbolic” changes to the constitution.

Coos County voters were less enthusiastic, but still approved the measure 55 to 45.

Obituary Ronald Barnekoff Dec. 5, 1947 - Oct. 25, 2014

for Ronald Services Barnekoff, 66, of Bandon will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Community of Christ Church, 503 C St., in Myrtle Point.

Ronald was born Dec. 5, 1947, in Bandon, to parents Oran and Ina Barnekoff. He passed away Oct. 25, 2014, in Eugene.

He was an ordained min-

ister at the Community of Christ Church. He helped work at Camp Remote for many years.

Ron served in the U.S. Navy for five years on the amphibious assault ship USS Bon Homme Richard. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Ron moved back to Bandon to take care of his mother.

Ronald loved the beach, where he gathered agates and watched the waves.

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GRANTS PASS (AP) — A mother accused of throwing her son to his death from an Oregon bridge posted cheery videos on YouTube nearly a year ago of her 6-year-old boy holding a stuffed toy lion while tossing coins in a fountain to make a wish.

As darkness fell Monday, Jillian McCabe parked her car at the north end of the picturesque Yaquina Bay Bridge in the coastal Oregon town of Newport, took her son in her arms, carried him to the middle of the span and threw him to his death in the water below, a police affidavit said.

Then she dialed 911 on her cellphone.

“I just threw my son over the Yaquina Bay Bridge,” McCabe told the dispatcher, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by police Tuesday.

She described her son, London Grey McCabe, and the clothes he was wearing, saying he was in the water and gone. Later that night, a body was reported in the water at a bayside resort about a mile from the bridge, and police said it was that of the kindergartner.

“It’s a great tragedy,” said the boy’s great aunt, Tanya McCabe.

Attorneys appointed to represent Jillian McCabe did not return calls seeking comment.

Her brother-in-law, Andrew McCabe, confirmed that she had written an appeal on YouCaring.com, a crowdfunding website. In it she described caring for her autistic son and her husband, Matt, who has been unable to work at his business doing email campaigns since developing multiple sclerosis and a mass on his brain stem.

The appeal ended eight months ago after raising $6,831 toward a goal of $50,000.

“If you are a praying person, pray for us,” Jillian McCabe wrote. “I love my husband and he has taken care of myself and my son for years and years and now it’s

Vatican official condemns assisted suicide VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s top bioethics official on Tuesday called ‘’reprehensible” the assisted suicide of an American woman suffering terminal brain cancer who stated she wanted to die with dignity.

Ignacio Monsignor Carrasco de Paula, the head of the Pontifical Academy for Life, told the ANSA news agency that ‘’dignity is something other than putting an end to one’s own life.”

Brittany Maynard’s death in Oregon on Saturday, following a public declaration of her motives aimed at sparking political action on the issue, has stirred debate over assisted suicide for the terminally ill.

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Carrasco de Paula said ‘’Brittany Maynard’s act is in itself reprehensible, but what happened in the consciousness we do not know.”

He cautioned that he was not judging individuals ‘’but the gesture in and of itself should be condemned.”

A board member of the advocacy Oregon-based group Compassion & Choices, Rev. Dr. Ignacio Castuera, responded that Maynard was not Catholic and it would be wrong to impose a set of religious beliefs on people who do not share them.

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Andrew McCabe also confirmed that his sister-inlaw had posted the YouTube videos.

One shows her son sitting in a hammock, smiling with a cup of juice and engrossed in an iPad. When she asks if he is happy, he says nothing.

When she tells him to say “help” if he wants a push in the hammock, he says, “help.” Another shows her husband lying in a hospital bed, talking about his sudden struggle to walk and even talk.

Jillian McCabe, 34, appeared by video Tuesday in Lincoln County Circuit Court, but she did not enter pleas on charges of murder, aggravated murder and manslaughter. The aggravated murder charge, which carries the possibility of the death penalty, was filed because the boy was younger than 14.

Police said McCabe was from Seal Rock, south of Newport, but Andrew McCabe said the family had lived in Hood River. He said his brother had a business doing email campaigns until he became disabled.

In the affidavit, an officer writes that Jillian McCabe was still talking on her cellphone when a sheriff’s deputy approached her on the bridge and she described again what she had done.

Another officer says he saw a woman matching her description carrying a boy on the bridge shortly after 6 p.m. and thought it odd because the boy was “too big to be carried,” according to the affidavit.

The Embarcadero resort where the boy’s body was found has seen family tragedy before.

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JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man rammed a minivan into a crowded train stop Wednesday in east Jerusalem and then attacked people with an iron bar after leaving the vehicle, killing one person and injuring 13 before he was shot dead by police.

The militant Hamas group took responsibility for the attack — the second-such assault in east Jerusalem in the past two weeks — which escalated already heightened tensions between Arabs and Jews in the city.

Earlier Wednesday, Israeli police dispersed dozens of masked Palestinians who

threw rocks and firecrackers near a contested holy site in Jerusalem’s Old City in response to a visit by a group of Jewish activists.

Neighboring Jordan recalled the kingdom’s ambassador to Israel for consultations in a gesture of protest over the police raid at the sacred site.

Jordan also said it would submit a complaint to the U.N. Security Council and would “take all necessary legal and diplomatic decisions and steps in order to stop Israel from its behavior” at the holy site, said Jordan’s State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad al-

Momani. Under a longstanding arrangement with Israel, Jordan retains custodial rights over Muslim holy sites in the Old City.

Police said the motorist slammed the white minivan into the train stop in east Jerusalem first, backed out and proceeded to drive off, hitting several cars along the way. He then got out and attacked a group of civilians and police officers on the side of the road with a metal bar before he was shot and killed.

Security camera footage appeared to show him darting about a crowded intersection before he was shot.

Panda cubs each 11 pounds with 2 teeth BEIJING (AP) — The world’s only surviving giant panda triplets were doing well as they turned 100 days old Wednesday.

Each weighs more than 11 pounds, up from just over 100 grams at birth. They started teething at around 80 days old and have two small teeth each.

The cubs were born on July 29 within four hours, the female cub first and then her brothers.

The Associated Press Physical exams show the take photos of the panda triplet cubs in the Chimelong Safari Visitors cubs’ health to be ideal, said Dong Guixin, general man- Park in Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong province Wednesday. ager of Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, capital “It is imperative to help have been recorded, but in of south China’s Guangdong the triplets form a good rela- each of the previous province. tionship with their mother instances, at least one died Starting Wednesday, the and keep them in close con- due to physical defects or cubs will be displayed to vis- tact. We hope that they can being underweight. itors for limited times. live together if the cubs grow The cubs haven’t been The cubs are also taking healthily,” Dong said. named, but the park is seekturns living with their mothAccording to the park, ing suggestions from the er for five-day cycles. four births of panda triplets public.

Presidents press Burkina Faso on civilian rule OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Diplomats pressing Burkina Faso’s military ruler to return the country to civilian rule said Wednesday they are seeking names of people who could serve as interim head of state until elections are held.

The announcement came after the presidents of Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana arrived in Burkina Faso for

talks. The African Union has given the military a twoweek deadline to hand over power or face sanctions that could cripple the landlocked, desperately poor country.

“We appreciate the solidarity of regional leaders who must help us find consensus, whatever the formula we are going to adopt for the transition,” Zephirin Diabre, leader of the political opposition, told

The Associated Press.

Burkina Faso’s president of 27 years stepped down Friday amid mounting opposition to his bid to seek yet another term in office.

Compaore never identified a potential successor, and his departure has created a power vacuum in which at least three people have tried to take over control of the country in the past week.

Iran general, Shiite militants at the forefront of Iraq ground war against IS group BAGHDAD (AP) — When Islamic State militants retreated from the embattled town of Jurf al-Sakher last week, the Iraqi military was quick to flaunt a rare victory against the extremist group, with state television showing tanks and Humvees parading through the town and soldiers touring government buildings that had been occupied by the militants since August.

However, photos soon emerged on independent Iraqi news websites revealing a more discreet presence — the powerful Iranian general Ghasem Soleimani — whose name has become synonymous with the handful of victories attributed to Iraqi ground forces. Local commanders said Lebanon’s powerful Shiite Hezbollah group was also on the front lines.

Kurdish fighters help Islamic State group BEIRUT (AP) — Ethnic Kurds are helping members of the Islamic State group in the battle for the key Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani,shar-

WORLD D I G E S T ing their knowledge of the local terrain and language with the extremists,according to Iraqi and Kurdish officials.

It is not clear how many Kurds are aiding the estimated 3,000 Islamic State militants in the Kobani area — and fighting against their own Kurdish brethren — but activists say they are playing a major role in the 7-week-old conflict near the Turkish border.

Ambassador hits the road to support deal COIMBRA,Portugal (AP) — The American diplomat turns heads when he rides into rural Portuguese towns on a roaring Harley-Davidson or behind the wheel of a vintage Ford Mustang, bringing what he says is an important message: the free trade deal being negotiated between the United States and the European Union is nothing to be afraid of.

Robert Sherman, the U.S.

Ambassador to Portugal, is using his showmanship and sense of humor on road trips to spread the word about the potential benefits of a project President Barack Obama wants to leave as his legacy in international commerce.

The ambassador tells businesses here that doing away with tariffs and red tape will boost their exports to the U.S., create jobs and help propel listless European economies like Portugal’s.

Dutch to public: Don’t pee on the royal palace AMSTERDAM (AP) — If you’re caught short on Amsterdam’s historic Dam Square, the Dutch government has a message for you: Don’t pee on the palace.

The Dutch royal family uses the stately Royal Palace in downtown Amsterdam as a working palace, not a residence. But the building’s dark arches provide a favored spot for urination, often at night, out of sight of police who regularly patrol the palace vicinity.

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Obama, GOP in new political dynamic WASHINGTON (AP) — America awoke Wednesday to sharper dividing lines in an already divided government, forcing a weakened President Barack Obama to recalibrate his approach and giving Republican leaders in Congress new muscle to check him.

The president scheduled an afternoon news conference to offer his take on an Election Day thumping of Democrats that gave Republicans control ofthe Senate,strengthened the GOP hold on the House and put a series of DemocraticThe Associated Press leaning states under control of gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner celebrates his win Republican new Republican governors.

One of Obama's first over Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday in Chicago. post-election calls was to Senate Republican leader and implementing solutions off on that. Obama also could Mitch McConnell, posi- to the challenges facing our act on the long-delayed tioned to become the new country, starting with our Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL Senate majority leader and still-struggling economy." oil pipeline, which has wide confront the president over With the 2014 midterms in bipartisan support in Congress, his signature health care law the rearview mirror, 2016 and in order to avert an early showand on other issues. The two the next presidential race down with the new Congress. didn't connect, but Obama loom large. It was no coinciVoters expressed bitterness left a message for the sena- dence that two potential GOP with a sluggish economic tor, the White House said. contenders for 2016 — New recovery and the nation's hanThe election results alter the Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and dling of foreign crises. Nearly national political dynamic on Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky two-thirds of voters interimmigration reform, budget — turned up on morning talk viewed after casting ballots matters, presidential nomina- shows Wednesday to decon- said the country was seriously tions and much more. With struct the results and cast on the wrong track.Only about lawmakers planning to return them as a good sign for the 30 percent said the nation was to Washington next week for a GOP going forward. headed in the right direction. post-election session, Obama Obama will have early More than 4 in 10 voters invited congressional leaders opportunities to set a new tone disapproved of both Obama to a meeting Friday. in dealing with the Republicans and Congress, according to "We are humbled by the who will be fully in control of the exit polls conducted for responsibility the American Congress come January.

The Associated Press and the people have placed with us, He has promised immigra- television networks. but this is not a time for cele- tion advocates that he'll issue Obama's poor approval ratbration," said House Speaker presidential orders this year to ings turned him into a liability John Boehner, who will pre- shield from deportation mil- for Democrats seeking reside over a larger caucus come lions of immigrants living in the election. The outcome offered January. "It's time for govern- U.S. illegally, but three GOP parallels to the sixth year of ment to start getting results senators had asked him to hold Republican George W. Bush's

presidency, when Democrats won sweeping victories amid voter discontent with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The election results were resounding Senate Republicans tagged their Democratic opponents with voting in lockstep with Obama and it worked: The GOP took over formerly Democratic Senate seats in seven states.

With three races yet to be settled, the GOP had claimed 52 seats in the next Senate, to win back the majority for the first time since 2006.

Senate races in Virginia and Alaska were still to be settled, and Louisiana was headed for a Dec.6 runoff between threeterm Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu and Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy.

In the House, Republicans were on track to meet or exceed the 246 seats they held during President Harry S. Truman's administration more than 60 years ago.

In state capitols, Republicans picked up governors' seats in reliably Democratic states like Illinois, Maryland and Massachusetts.

With Congress grappling with gridlock, states have been at the forefront of efforts to raise the minimum wage and implement Obama's health care law.

Many Republican governors seeking re-election had struggled with poor approval ratings but prevailed,including Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who defeated Democrat Charlie Crist; Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback; and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential GOP presidential candidate in 2016.

Disciplinary acts against nuke officers topped 16 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has fired or disciplined at least 16 nuclear missile commanders or senior officers for misconduct and other failings over the past year and a half, reflecting turmoil in arguably the military’s most sensitive mission.

Another who quit of his own accord lamented upon

leaving, “We let the American people down on my watch.”

The latest to be dismissed this week: a colonel accused of “cruelty and maltreatment” of a subordinate and a missile squadron commander found to have illegally discriminated against women under his command. In addition to those actions Monday, anoth-

er senior officer was administratively disciplined but not removed from command.

This string of leadership lapses has beset a force that remains central to American defense strategy but in some respects has been neglected.

The force of 450 Minuteman 3 nuclear missiles is primed to unleash nuclear devastation on a moment’s notice.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected soon to announce the results of an independent review of problems in the nuclear force. In ordering the review last winter, Hagel said, “Personnel failures within this force threaten to jeopardize the trust the American people have placed in us to keep our nuclear weapons safe and secure.”

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Family members surround Keisha Gaither, center, mother of kidnapping victim Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, during a news conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Images of man using card released PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police were seeking a man in connection with the abduction of a woman from a Philadelphia street after investigators collected a trail of video and photo evidence showing him using the woman’s bank card and walking through a convenience store in Maryland, where the woman used to live.

Authorities said Tuesday they do not know who the man is. They were seeking the public’s help in identifying him as the woman’s relatives tearfully pleaded for her return.

The dark, blurry pictures of The Associated Press a man using the victim’s bank This image taken from video card at an Aberdeen, released by the Philadelphia Maryland, ATM — and sharp- Police Department on Tuesday. er images of him walking through a gas station minimart nearby — were captured Christian Zajac, the assisless than nine hours after tant special agent in charge Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, a of the FBI’s Philadelphia 22-year-old nursing assistant, office, said at a news conferwas seen on surveillance video ence. being carried struggling to a The girl’s grandmother, car in the Germantown sec- Ana Mulero, told The tion of northwest Associated Press the missing Philadelphia. woman had lived with her in The FBI said Tuesday it’s Maryland for several years offering a $25,000 reward for and still has acquaintances information leading to the there. But she said she didn’t arrest and conviction of a recognize the man in the suspect. Local officials pre- photos. viously pledged $17,000 in Chief Inspector Dennis rewards.

Wilson said Philadelphia “Our goal is the safe police are working with return of Carlesha to her Maryland authorities and the family and friends,” FBI to search the area.

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The judges — all appointed

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Police arrested homeless advocate Arnold Abbot and ministers Dwayne Black and Mark Sims on Sunday as they handed out food to homeless people in a Fort Lauderdale park. The city ordinance took effect Friday.

“One of the police officers said, ‘Drop that plate right now,’ as if I were carrying a weapon,” Abbott told South Florida television station WPLG. “It’s man’s inhumanity to man is all it is.”

Detainee brought from Afghanistan to US RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Russian member of the Taliban made his first appearance in a federal court in Virginia on Tuesday,marking the first time a military detainee from Afghanistan has been brought to the U.S. for trial.

Irek Hamidullin’s appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge David Novak represents the Obama administration’s latest attempt to show that it can use the criminal court system to deal with terror suspects. His arraignment on 12 terrorism charges has been set for Friday morning before U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson, a former federal prosecutor.

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By Lou Sennick, The World

Incumbent John Sweet held on to his early lead to defeat challenger Don Gurney for Coos County Commissioner. the Jordan Cove Energy Project and continually emphasized the need to increase the county’s tax base by increasing property values throughout the county. He also believes that incentives like enterprise zones are necessary for the county.

But if Gurney had his way, enterprise zones would be a thing of the past. He said there are no concrete examples of the county drawing jobs or revenue since they’ve been in place.

But throughout the campaign, the candidates who nearly tied in the May primary seemed to agree on issues, as well. Both expressed their overall philosophy that private industry — not government — creates jobs, and that the thick layers of governmental bureaucracy have only served to hinder the county’s chance for prosperity.

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County commissioners Sweet and Melissa Cribbins were concerned that the charter was geared toward individual interests, rather than countywide needs.

Commissioner Bob Main has been on record saying it seemed to add another layer of government.

The history for home rule is long. In 1961, counties had the option of switching to a “board of commissioners” system.

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two minor-party challengers.

U.S. Representative, District 4: DeFazio For the third time, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio defeated Republican challenger Art Robinson, 58 to 37 percent, to win a 15th term in Congress. Robinson’s share of the vote was down from 44 percent in 2010 and 39 percent in 2012.

Coos County favored DeFazio more strongly than it has in the past. In 2010, DeFazio got 49 percent of Coos County’s vote; in 2012, 53 percent; and in 2014, 54 percent.

“I think folks realize that I’ve been laser focused on coastal issues,” DeFazio said. “People are recognizing that I care about the coast.”

DeFazio referred to legislation he got passed earlier this year that ensured funds for port dredging, as well as finding funding for the port to buy the Coos Bay Rail Line.

He said winning Coos County “is a huge affirmation of how people feel I’ve served them.”

State Representative, District 9: McKeown Democratic state Rep. Caddy McKeown defeated Republican challenger Casey Runyan, 58 percent to 38 percent. Libertarian Guy Rosinbaum got 4 percent of the vote.

McKeown made an even stronger showing in Coos County, with 59 percent of that vote.

lion. We can’t build ourselves out of our problem,” said Gurney during a recent editorial board meeting with The World. “I’m all for jobs, but this won’t solve our county’s tax problems.”

Instead, Gurney stressed the need for federal legislators to take action regarding the O&C and Coos Bay Wagon Road lands and didn’t rule out suing the federal government.

“They’ve drug this on for 30 years and should have gone to court a long time ago,” Gurney said.

While Sweet doesn’t think the county should give up entirely on the timber fight, he continually emphathe need for sized investment and work opportunities for county residents.

“Our two underlying problems are poverty and an insufficient tax base. There’s one answer — to get investment and jobs,” Sweet said.

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“We both had some really good supporters. Voters have the opportunity to choose, and they did, and I wish John the best.”

During the campaign both candidates emphasized the need for county revenue, yet they had vastly different ideas as to how to raise that revenue.

Sweet, who spent nearly $35,000 on promotional materials for his run for Spice up your menu office, repeatedly emphasized bringing businesses with recipes and and good paying jobs to the expert advice for all area and expanding the county’s tax base. Gurney, appetites. who spent approximately $9,900, emphasized solving the county’s financial trouSee Page C1 Tuesday bles through timber revenue.

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COOS BAY Continued from Page A1 Brian Bowers ineligible to run for re-election after relocating from Coos Bay, Flores, Brick and Pettit had announced their candidacies after the Coos Bay Elections Office reported that only Groth, Kramer and Leahy had officially filed for the four positions open for elections.

Each candidate has run on a different platform based on his or her unique life experiences.

Being a family man and lifelong educator, Brick fashas an ioned himself open-minded advocate for the community and a voice for the disenchanted voter.

As a successful local business owner with vast financial

ing charters that gave county governments specific directions as to how they should operate. These charters are unique to each of the nine home rule counties. Some have three to five members on the board of commissioners and some have a county administrator. Others have a mix of the two.

In Coos County, there are definitely some proponents of a home rule system. In 2012, 41.8 percent desired a commissioner-administrator form of government, while 25.6 percent wanted home rule. But for years, different political organizations and committees in Coos County have called for a shift in local government. The county’s League of Women Voters has debated the issue since 2004, and the county itself formed two committees a few years ago. Both delivered the same advice: hire a professional county administrator and establish a ward system with five commissioners. That never happened.

acumen, Pettit focused on the current plight of the Coos Bay economy and ways to reinvigorate downtown businesses.

Now a retiree, Flores hoped to redirect her grant-writing and budgeting prowess gained from Southwestern Oregon Community College toward city council.

The terms for council members Mark Daily and Mike Vaughan, who are not up for re-election, will expire in two years.

Unlike the city council’s race, the Coos Bay mayoral race had all but been decided with incumbent Crystal Shoji running unopposed.

Shoji received 96.5 percent of the total number of votes.

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“We are respected by everyone and have a huge target on our back,” Rider said. “We will get everyone’s best game.”

La Grande, the Greater Oregon conference winner for the first time since 2008, finished 5-3 overall and 2-1 in league. The Tigers have an emotional win on the year — they beat league rival Baker for the first time since 2008 — and come into Friday 4-1 in their previous five games after losing two of their first three.

And there’s reason to be optimistic if you’re a North Bend fan and happen to subscribe to football’s transitive property. La Grande lost to Ontario, which was just blown out by South Umpqua 41-0 on Saturday. North Bend obliterated the Lancers 59-32 a month ago.

Connect the dots and North Bend figures to be a sizable favorite.

“We try not to (think about that),” North bend head coach Gary Prince said.

The bye week gave North Bend’s prolific offense an opportunity to shake off lingering injuries, for example running back Luke Lucero’s torn labrum.

But because of a ranking stipulation, La Grande will also be coming in with a bye week to rest and research the Bulldogs. The Tigers got a bye because they won the Greater Oregon League, but not a home game because they weren’t in the top 16 of the final rankings.

“It is a weird situation, but it is one we can’t control,” Prince said.

Friday, I got a lesson in passive-agression not even my mother, an expert, could’ve taught me.

Staring ay Marshfield’s seniors line up on the west end zone of Pete Susick Stadium, each of them getting a personalized congratulations from the underclassmen after their last game as Pirates, I eavesdropped a little message.

An older man — who I can only assume is a Marshfield fan — came up to a Pirate and consoled him with these words: “You should be proud of what you did this year. SOME PEOPLE thought you’d finish 4-4.”

Four-and-4 sounds about right. ... Wait, is he SPORTS talking about me?

There was a reason Anonymous Pirate Fan No. 1 said that loud enough for me to pick it up. He was talking about me, to me.

In the football section before the season, I made predictions for all our South Coast teams.

GEORGE And to be honest, A RTSITAS other than Marshfield, I killed it. Let’s spend the next 13 inches revisiting my predictions.

Marshfield: Prediction 4-4. Actual: 6-2 (0-1 in postseason) — Let me get this out there: I was two points from being dead on.

Marshfield’s two biggest wins, against Siuslaw and South Umpqua were by a single point. But credit is due. They made me look stupid, and it wasn’t just me. The Pirates surprised everyone this season by finishing second in the Far West League, coming on one year earlier than expected. The Pirates have 21 juniors on their roster. I can almost promise my prediction next year wont be any worse than (blank)-and-1.

North Bend: Prediction 7-1. Actual: 8-0 — This one was on me. I have no idea why I didn’t assume the Bulldogs would run through the Far West League like Forest Gump does kickoff coverages. I knew Cam Lucero and Drew Matthews were going to be the No. 1 and 2 offensive weapons in the Far West League. I knew the defense was going to be more stout than Guinness. I just didn’t know they were this good. Like perfect good. Guess I do now.

Siuslaw: Prediction 6-2. Actual 5-3 (10 in the postseason) — I made this prediction based on pedigree. Siuslaw has a perennial playoff presence and this year didn’t seem any different. Then the Vikings lost vital starters Christian Jakobsen, Preston Mitchell and Markel Bliss. AND THEY STILL PULLED IT OFF. After beating Marshfield to make it into the Class 4A playoffs, they’ll try and take out Mazama this Saturday. New prediction: Vikings advance.

(They’re both Vikings. Calm down, it’s a joke.)

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North Bend’s Trey Woods avoids a tackle attempt by Marshfield’s DJ Herrington, with help from teammate Marshall Rice during the recent Civil War game.

Unbeaten Bulldogs host La Grande

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COOS BAY — North Bend is one of the best football programs in the state.

It’s undebatable. They’re ranked No. 2 by the Oregon Students Activities Association, score the second most points per game in Class 4A and are 38-6 the past four seasons, winning at least one playoff game the past three.

But when the Bulldogs lace up their cleats and throw on their pads before Friday night’s playoff game at Vic Adams Field against La Grande, the familiar feel of the postseason will be met with a new twist: a perfect record.

Despite all the success the past four years under Gary Prince, Far West League champion North Bend has never come into the playoffs undefeated.

“At this point in the season you either maintain your streak or you go home and we know that,” senior Levi Rider said. “We have a lot of seniors who have had tons of experience in playoffs, and won’t be phased.”

North Bend boasts 14 seniors, including Cam Lucero, Rhett Strode, Drew Matthews, Jared Hampel, Marshall Rice, Garrett McCoy and Rider who haven’t just been in big games, but played big roles in them.

“We all have a lot of pressure on us this week; our parents and community are counting on us to have a good game,” junior Joe Rutheford said. “We (try to) forget what everyone else thinks and we focus on us.”

North Bend’s average margin of victory is

GIRLS SOCCER Tuesday Henley 1, North Bend 0 Gladstone 1, Brookings-Harbor 0 BOYS SOCCER Wednesday Ontario at North Bend, 3:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL Friday La Grande at North Bend, 7 p.m.

Saturday Coquille at Vale, noon (PST) Powers at Wallowa, 1 p.m.

Siuslaw at Mazama, 1 p.m.

Myrtle Point at Heppner, 2 p.m.

Oakridge at Gold Beach, 2 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Friday At Lane Community College Class 4A State Tournament Marshfield vs. Valley Catholic, 1:15 p.m.

Class 3A State Tournament Coquille vs. Creswell, 8 a.m.

At Ridgeview High School, Redmond Class 2A State Tournament Myrtle Point vs. Grant Union, 1:15 p.m.

32 points and the Bulldogs didn’t have a team come within 13 by the final bell in any game.

Only one team, No. 1 ranked Gladstone, scored more points on the season (49.6 per game) than North Bend (48.5).

Bobcats thrive with explosive offense

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MYRTLE POINT — Tami Brown has seen a lot of volleyball during her tenure as coach at Bandon and, for the past four years, Myrtle Point. So she knows how lucky she is as a coach to have a team loaded with weapons.

The Bobcats’ powerful offense has carried them to the Class 2A state tournament and a quarterfinal matchup Friday against Grant Union at Ridgeview High School in Redmond.

“We’re extremely fortunate,” Brown said.

The Bobcats have two stellar outside hitters, a standout middle blocker, a superb setter and role players to fill in the gaps.

“We’re such a different team than last year,” Brown said of the Myrtle Point squad that reached the playoffs, but lost a match at Culver and was denied a shot at the state tournament.

This year’s group includes most of the same players, only a year older.

Leading the offense is setter Morgan Newton, an athletic, and tall, junior, who has been a setter for the Bobcats since her freshman year. In that level of experience, she’s far from unique among the Bobcats.

“Most of the girls are in their third or fourth years (on varsity),” Brown said.

They include senior outside hitters Grace Hermann and Kayley Leslie who are polar opposites in terms of physical attributes — Hermann is rela-

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Myrtle Point’s Morgan Newton sets the ball Saturday afternood during the Bobcats’ game against Oakridge to advance to the state volleyball tournament. tively tall, while Leslie relies on an amazing ability to jump and time her hits.

“Kayley has improved so much since last year,” Hermann said. “She is jumping higher.

She is hitting harder. She is a beast.”

Both have made huge strides with their experience.

“Looking at them as a whole, the smartness has caught up with their ability and power,” Brown said. “They have gotten so much smarter in their game play.”

Meanwhile, senior Nicole Seals has blossomed as a middle blocker the past few weeks.

“She has come on the last half of the year,” Brown said.

“She has twice as many kills from the last half that she had the first half.”

Christynn Evans, who plays opposite Seals in the rotation, doesn’t get as many attempts, but also is effective.

“She definitely makes use of the chances she has,” Brown said. “She hits a line drive, but she can hit some of the most random spots.”

Right side hitter Lyndzi Robbins also has shown an ability to put the ball away and even libero Nikki Miller has a knack for hitting well from the back row.

Directing all the traffic, and enjoying all her options, is

Newton, who also becomes a hitter at times if she is the person who digs up an opponents attack or if she wants to throw a little surprise at the foe.

“You’re kind of blessed when you have a 5-10 setter,” Brown said. “They definitely have to consider her a hitting threat.

She has picked some opportune times to hit.”

Newton said she loves having so many options for where to set the ball.

“I always know, even when someone is having an off night, I can always set it to someone else to get it done,” she said.

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Henley scored a goal in the third minute and made it hold up as the Hornets eliminated North Bend from the Class 4A girls soccer playoffs with a 1-0 win Tuesday.

Natalie DeLonge scored the goal for Henley, which faces defending champion Scappoose in the quarterfinals Saturday.

“The girls played tough and fought hard,” North Bend coach Dustin Hood said. “We ran out of gas a bit in the second half with the altitude. We had a couple of quality opportunities, but their keeper made several nice saves.”

North Bend, which reached the semifinals last fall, finished the season with an 11-3-1 record, giving up just six goals in the process.

“We had another solid season,” Hood said. “Unfortunately, it did not end the way we had envisioned it. However, a season with 11 wins isn’t too bad.”

Hood noted that the Bulldogs used a number of different lineups while dealing with injuries throughout the season.

Nearly the entire squad returns next fall — Samantha Lucero was the only senior.

“I know the girls will be eager to get back to work,” Hood said.

Gladstone 1, Brookings-Harbor 0: Mikaela Simac scored the only goal of the match late in the first half as the Gladiators eliminated the Far West League champion Bruins.

Simac scored on a header off a corner kick by Hannah Kent in the 31st minute.

The Bruins edged North Bend for the league title, but now join the Bulldogs on the sidelines for the rest of the playoffs.

Gladstone now faces top seed Sisters in the quarterfinals. The Outlaws blanked North Valley 6-0 Tuesday.

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From Page B1 La Grande’s defense has given up 30 points on average per game, 12.1 more than the next closest league champion in 4A. With that level of inconsistency, combined with North Bend’s high octane offense, La Grande will have to try to make up ground on offense, which the Tigers know is certainly easier said than done, given their preference for passing. North Bend gave up only 877 yards total through the air on the year and picked off 15 passes.

“They’re a big, physical, defensive football team,” Tigers head coach Chad Smith told the La Grande Observer. “They’ll be a challenge for us, but we’ll see what we can get on the ground and work on the passing game as well.”

North Bend will have to try and contend with La Grande quarterback Brandon Dall, who has thrown for 30 touchdowns to only three interceptions on the year.

They’ll also have to deal with slippery freshman Andrew Peasley, who has 13 touchdowns on 40 catches and 1,005 yards (25.1 yards per catch).

North Bend brings in its own dynamic passing attack, starting with No. 1 receiver Matthews and his 42 catches for 1,041 yards and 13 touch-

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MYRTLE POINT — Over the past few years, the Myrtle Point football team didn’t just get bigger. It got tougher, too.

“I knew we were going to be much better,” Myrtle Point coach Marty Stallard said.

“What it is, those kids have gotten bigger and stronger.

“We’re a pretty physical team.”

It’s a big change from when Stallard took over the team on the eve of fall camp in 2012 and had only a handful of players for the first practice.

And it was on display best during Friday’s 36-6 win over Reedsport, a victory that put the Bobcats in the Class 2A playoffs, setting up a Saturday game at Heppner.

The Bobcats dominated the line of scrimmage both when they had the ball and when the Braves were in possession Friday, their most complete game of the season.

Myrtle Point rushed for nearly 400 yards as a team and limited the Braves to just 77 yards of total offense.

“I think it’s the end of the season and we’re coming together as a team,” lineman Justin Kohl said. “Everything is clicking.”

That’s especially true up front, running back Jake Miller said.

“I want to hand it to the line,” he said. “They’ve been blocking great.”

Jared Chamley, one of the leaders on the line, said it takes an all-around effort.

“Without the blocks, you can’t run it up the middle,” he said. “And it’s important that the running backs find the right holes.”

Myrtle Point has thrived behind a three-back system with fullbacks Anthony Stoddard and Isaac Godfrey and Miller at tailback.

“That combination,” Stallard said. “When we have those two guys running in front of Jake, we’re hard to stop.”

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Myrtle Point linemen Owen Brown, top, and Justin Kohl take down Bandon quarterback Quentin Coomer dur- From Page B1 ing their game in early October.

The Bobcats hope that’s the case against unbeaten Heppner, which has a reputation of being physical, with big farmboys.

Stallard looks back at how his team played a few times this year for optimism this week, including one of the losses.

“The Toledo game could have gone either way,” he said of Myrtle Point’s loss to the second-place Boomers.

“When we played (well), we were as good as anybody in the league.”

The team’s nemesis, though, has been an inability to throw the ball and turnovers.

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Miller and Stoddard ran for about 1,000 yards and Godfrey proved to have an ability to drag defenders with him.

Meanwhile, the Bobcats thrived on defense most weeks, especially against Reedsport, when Myrtle Point forced six turnovers.

“It basically comes down to just doing your job,” Kohl said.

The reward is the team’s first trip to the playoffs since 2008.

“I’m speechless,” said Miller. “It’s such a great feeling.”

Obviously, Heppner poses quite a challenge.

The Mustangs are one of

just three unbeaten teams in Class 2A, along with Burns and Sunset Conference champion Gold Beach.

Stallard said the Bobcats have momentum, especially after last Friday.

“I expect them to play well,” he said. “We’ve got that confidence now.”

Chamley and Kohl were part of Stallard’s first group and the team their freshman year that failed to win a game.

“You think about building up the program and you finally see it through,” Kohl said.

“After three losing seasons, we’re in the playoffs,” Chamley said. “I don’t want to stop playing.”

More often, all the Bobcats are on.

Hermann and Leslie are arguably the most versatile, with the ability to hit from the front or back rows to several different parts of the opposing court. But the development of the other hitters has helped their attack as well.

“They used to just camp outside when Kayley and I were in the front row,” Hermann said. “Now we have a full-on rotation.”

Newton looks for where the blockers are setting up when she picks the hitter she sets to. If the other team is setting up to block the outside too much, she will go to Seals or Evans in the middle or provide a back set to the right side. And if a pass is poor and she can’t get in position for a good set to the front row, she can set whichever hitter is in the back row at that time — she does it sometimes even on a good pass to keep teams off balance.

“It gets their defense on their toes,” she said. “It keeps them wanting to know where the ball is going. They are going to have to keep moving everywhere.”

Brown said it’s a fun process to watch. She recalls rallies where a team has successfully dug up several Myrtle Point attacks and Newton has set to several different players before one of them finally gets a kill.

When Myrtle Point does get that big hit, it lifts the

downs he tallied this year.

The rest of the receiving corps — Rider, Roger Iparraguirre and Marshall Rice — as well as Trey Woods and Luke Lucero out of the backfield — offer solid options for Bulldog quarterback Cam Lucero. Not to be outdone by Dall’s stat line, the Bulldogs quarterback is 98-for-147 for 1,997 passing yards and a 24-to-3 touchdown/interception ratio.

“I feel like we have a better pass game this year, but us lineman can never tell,” offensive lineman (and occasional center) Rutheford said.

“Whenever we pass, I feel like it’s a completion, but us lineman are worried about blocking.”

If North Bend is able to win Friday, the Bulldogs will host a quarterfinal game against the winner of the a game between Philomath and South Umpqua in Corvallis on Friday.

Regardless of who they play, the Bulldogs’ past success forces them to be confident in the future.

“Making it to the playoffs undefeated, it not only gives us an opportunity to finally have a home quarterfinal game, but comfort knowing we have played consistent,” Rider said. “We have a lot of seniors who have had tons of experience in playoffs, and won’t be phased coming into big games.”

Good. The Bulldogs have one Friday.

whole team.

“If someone has an awesome kill, it’s exhilarating,” Hermann said.

The entire squad comes together in excitement over those points.

“The hit is exciting, but we’re (also) celebrating the perfect pass and the set,” she said. “We’re celebrating the whole play.

“That’s awesome.”

The powerful offense has got Myrtle Point in the state tournament for the first time since placing fifth in 2006.

And the players can’t wait, the excitement on their minds even when they are asleep.

“I’ve had nightmares and dreams,” Newton said. “The nightmares are that I’m the only one on the court and I’m having to do everything and it’s the state championship.

“In the dreams, we’re getting ice cream because we won.”

“Before we played Oakridge, I dreamed they had two boys on the court,” Hermann said.

She doesn’t have to worry about that anymore, just playing well against Grant Union.

The Bobcats play Grant Union at 1:15 p.m. Friday, and if they win will be in the semifinals later that night against either Kennedy or Bonanza.

They will have a familiar audience, at least for the first game. The football team plans to make Redmond a break on the way to Heppner for its Saturday playoff game, and will watch the team against Grant Union.

By John Gunther, The World

The Powers defense practices against the scout offense, led by assistant coach Guy Ellis, during practice Tuesday.

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BY JOHN GUNTHER The World

POWERS — As the daylight faded on the tree-lined Powers football field Tuesday, the Cruisers were hard at work preparing for Saturday’s Class 1A playoff game at Wallowa.

Any time the team is still practicing in November, it’s good news.

“I’m very excited,” senior Tye Jackson said.

The Cruisers are in the playoffs for the first time in four seasons because they played their best game of the season in the Mountain Skyline League playoffs Friday, pounding Chiloquin.

“It seemed everything fell into place at the same time,” Jackson said. “It makes us realize what our potential is and what we can do when we actually play our game.”

To reach the playoffs, the Cruisers had to overcome a bad loss, something they weren’t able to do a year ago

when they lost a turnoverfest at Elkton.

This time, Days Creek used a combination of six turnovers and onside kicks to beat Powers. But the Cruisers rebounded.

“Our coaches stepped up,” senior Deven MacKensen said of the team’s practices after the setback.

“It was a game that we shouldn’t have lost.”

Powers coach T im Stallard said the players embraced the need to improve in the aftermath of the Days Creek loss.

“I’m happy for them,” he said. “They worked hard.”

The pinnacle of that work came last week, when the Cruisers beat Chiloquin 7034 on its home field.

Quarterback Jackson Stallard, the coach’s son, had a huge game, with 201 rushing yards and another 338 passing, in the process having a hand in seven of the Cruisers’ nine touchdowns.

“The offense looked real good against Chiloquin,” Tim

Stallard said. “The kids made great catches and runs. The line gave us time to throw.”

Jackson and MacKensen, in particular, had great catches during the game.

Conner Freshman Kellogg, meanwhile, had a great game on defense.

“I don’t think his guy caught a ball,” Stallard said.

MacKensen said Jackson Stallard was phenomenal in the win.

“It was by far his best game passing,” MacKensen said. “And the way he runs, it’s ridiculous.”

Stallard and the rest of the offensive skill players had help.

“Our line stepping up was a big thing,” Jackson said.

“Everybody seemed to get more physical.”

The prize for the win is the long road trip to Wallowa, but it’s a game the Cruisers feel good about.

“Wallowa is a big team,” Tim Stallard said. “They run the ball. We like that.”

Run defense has been one

of the Cruisers’ strengths this year.

Tim Stallard said there appear to be four or five elite teams in Class 1A. “Adrian is super good,” he said. “So is Sherman and so is Dufur.”

Lowell and Camas Valley also appear to be at the top of the heap.

If the Cruisers beat Wallowa, they likely would be headed back to the northern part of the state to play Dufur in the quarterfinals.

But first, the team needs to survive this week.

“If we play as good as we did last week, we should be able to take care of them,” MacKensen said. “We played as a team. Everybody wanted it.”

And the Cruisers still want it.

Asked what it would mean still be practicing next week, Jackson was quick with an answer.

“It would be really cool,” he said. “It hasn’t happened in a while.”

From Page B1 Coquille: Prediction 5-4, A c t u a l : 6 - 3 — I kind of undersold the Red Devils, saying they wouldn’t make the playoffs. I figured they’d get hosed on some kind of weird rankings rule that would leave them on the outside-looking-in and hating their new Mountain Valley Conference. I was wrong.

They made it work, and now they take the 10-hour ride to Vale for a game Saturday as a reward for making me look bad. Congrats, Coquille!

SUNSET CONFERENCE: Myrtle Point: Prediction 5-4, Actual 5-4; Reedsport: Prediction 6-3, Actual: 5-4; Bandon: Prediction 3-5, Actual 3-5 — Not bad, right?

I said I really like Quentin Coomer and Tiger coach Silia Palomalu had him tossing enough passes that I think he probably did, too.

I had Reedsport in the playoffs, but quarterback Tyler Tresch got hurt before the finale against Myrtle Point and that was all she wrote.

I had the Braves making the playoffs over Myrtle .....

Wait. The Bobcats’ final record make me seem much more accurate than I actually was. So let’s leave it there. I never said Myrtle Point wouldn’t make the playoffs. I promise.

Gold Beach: Prediction 81. Actual 9-0 — Another team I didn’t want to pull the undefeated trigger on. So far in 2014, the Panthers and firstyear head coach Justin Storns have been every bit the program Panther coaching legend Kevin Swift left behind. The Panthers diced through the Sunset Conference like a sharpened SlapChop and their run should continue into the playoffs until the true, elite tests —perhaps Burns in the semifinals or Heppner or Knappa in the championship game.

P o w e rs : P re d i c t i o n 6 -2 , Actual 6-3 (1-0 in league p l ay o ff g am e ) — My final prediction was that I’d see Powers home field. I did catch the Cruisers, just at North Bend. I mean, I needed to get one prediction (kinda) wrong. Didn’t want to give off the impression I have Miss Cleo on The World’s payroll. But guessing their record, I was almost spot on.

Who needs a crystal ball?

Wednesday,November 5,2014 • The World • B3

Sports Kershaw is up for two major awards

Royals repeat Gold Gloves NEW YORK (AP) — All those snazzy plays by Alex Gordon, Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez earned them more than tips of the hat from their Kansas City teammates.

The Royals trio wound up snagging Gold Gloves, too.

“It was something that was pretty special to watch,” Gordon said.

Three Baltimore players also were honored by Rawlings on Tuesday for fielding excellence, as was St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina for the seventh year in a row.

The Royals paid tribute to each other throughout a run to the World Series, tipping their caps after fine plays.

Kansas City lost in seven games to San Francisco — none of the Giants won Glove Gloves.

“The whole entire team, what we did defensively all year, that’s part of our game,” Hosmer said on a conference call.

Gordon, who began his career as a third baseman before becoming a regular

The Associated Press

Baltimore shortstop J.J. Hardy leaps to catch a line drive by Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera for the out during a May game in Baltimore. Hardy was named a Gold Glove winner Tuesday. left fielder, won for the fourth straight year. Perez at catcher and Hosmer at first base have two wins apiece.

“We’ve said from day one, if you can’t play defense, there’s probably not a spot for you in our everyday lineup,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore said.

Perez said he thought Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain, third baseman Mike Moustakas and shortstop Alcides Escobar could win Gold Gloves in the near future.

Managers and coaches voted for the awards in their own leagues. The Society for American Baseball Research’s Defensive Index factored about 25 percent into the results.

Gold Gloves have often been among the most dis-

cussed and disputed of the postseason awards.

More advanced ways of measuring glovework such as Ultimate Zone Rating and Defensive WAR have sometimes overtaken statistics such as errors and fielding percentage that often determined the winners.

Reputation also carried a lot of weight over the years.

Cincinnati and Philadelphia, the top two teams in the majors this year by fielding percentage, didn’t have any winners.

Baltimore center fielder Adam Jones won for the fourth time, Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy won his third in a row and teammate Nick Markakis won his second in right field. Markakis has become a free agent since the season ended.

There were six first-time winners — Mets center fielder Juan Lagares, Miami left fielder Christian Yelich, Colorado second baseman DJ LeMahieu and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke in the National League and Seattle third baseman Kyle Seager and Houston pitcher Dallas Keuchel in the American League.

I feel so excited and happy,” Lagares said. “It’s a special honor.”

Other winners were Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia for the fourth time each, Atlanta shortstop Andrelton Simmons, Braves right fielder Jason Heyward and Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado.

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is among the finalists for the NL Most Valuable Player and the Cy Young Award, in position to become the first NL player to sweep both honors since Bob Gibson in 1968.

Kershaw is joined by Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen — the 2013 winner — and Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton as the NL MVP finalists, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Tuesday.

Cincinnati’s Johnny Cueto and St. Louis’ Adam Wainwright are competing with the Los Angeles lefthander for the NL Cy Young.

Since Gibson won both awards in 1968 along with Detroit’s Denny McLain, six AL pitchers have swept MVP and Cy Young in the same year: Oakland’s Vida Blue (1971), Milwaukee’s Rollie Fingers (1981), Detroit’s Willie Hernandez (1984), Boston’s Roger Clemens (1986), Oakland’s Dennis Eckersley (1992) and Detroit’s Justin Verlander (2011).

In the AL, the MVP finalists are Cleveland outfielder Michael Brantley, Detroit designated hitter Victor Martinez and Los Angeles Angels outfielder M ike Trout, who finished second

to the T igers’ M iguel Cabrera in each of the last two votes.

The Cy Young finalists are Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale, Seattle’s Felix Hernandez and Cleveland’s Corey Kluber.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hamilton and St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong are competing for NL Rookie of the Year.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances and Angels righthander Matt Shoemaker are the AL finalists.

San Francisco’s Bruce Bochy, Pittsburgh’s Clint Hurdle and Washington’s Matt Williams are the NL Manager of the Year finalists, and Baltimore’s Buck Showalter, the Angels’ Mike Scioscia and Kansas City’s Ned Yost are vying for the AL honor.

Three of four managers of wild-card teams are among the finalists; Hurdle won the NL balloting last year.

Voting took place before the postseason, when the Giants beat the Royals in a seven-game World Series.

Winners will be announced next week live on the MLB Network, beginning Monday with the rookies of the year and concluding Thursday with the MVPs.

Tennessee at Baltimore, 10 a.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m.

Dallas vs. Jacksonville at London, 10 a.m.

Denver at Oakland, 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Seattle, 1:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 1:25 p.m.

Chicago at Green Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Open: Houston, Indianapolis, Minnesota, New England, San Diego, Washington Monday, Nov. 10 Carolina at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

Nashville at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto at Colorado, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Scoreboard On The Air Today NBA Basketball — Indiana at Washington, 5 p.m., ESPN; Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. College Football — Northern Illinois at Ball State, 5 p.m., ESPN2.

Hockey — Detroit at New York Rangers, 5 p.m., NBC Sports Network.

G o l f — World Golf Championship HSBC Champions, 7 p.m., Golf Channel.

Thursday, Nov. 6 NBA Basketball — San Antonio at Houston, 5 p.m., TNT; Dallas at Portland, 7:30 p.m., TNT and KHSN (1230 AM).

NFL Football — Cleveland at Cincinnati, 5:25 p.m., NFL Network and KHSN (1230 AM).

College Football — Clemson at Wake Forest, 4:30 p.m., ESPN. G o l f — World Golf Championship HSBC Champions, 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship, 11 a.m., Golf Channel; .

Friday, Nov. 7 High School Football — Class 4A playoffs, La Grande at North Bend, 7 p.m., K-Light (98.5 FM).

High School Volleyball — Class 4A State Tournament, Marshfield vs. Valley Catholic, 1:15 p.m., KMHS (1420 AM).

NBA Basketball — Memphis at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m., ESPN; Cleveland at Denver, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Auto Racing — NASCAR Nationwide Series Phoenix practice, 9 a.m. and noon, Fox Sports 1; NASCAR Sprint Cup Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, practice at 10:30 a.m., Fox Sports 1, and qualifying at 3:30 p.m., ESPN2; NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Phoenix, qualifying at 1:30 p.m. and race at 5:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

College Football — Utah State at Wyoming, 5 p.m., ESPN2.

G o l f — World Golf Championship HSBC Champions, 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship, 11 a.m., Golf Channel.

Local Schedule Today High School Boys Soccer — Class 4A Playoffs, Ontario at North Bend, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 6 College Volleyball — New Hope at SWOCC, 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7 High School Football — Class 4A playoffs, La Grande at North Bend, 7 p.m.

High School Volleyball — Class 4A State Tournament at Lane Community College, Marshfield vs. Valley Catholic, 1:15 p.m.; Class 3A State Tournament at Lane Community College, Coquille vs. Creswell, 8 a.m. Class 2A State Tournament at Ridgeview High School, Redmond, Myrtle Point vs. Grant Union, 1:15 p.m.

College Volleyball — Chemeketa at SWOCC, 6 p.m.

High School Playoffs OSAA/U.S. Bank/Les Schwab Tires

FOOTBALL Class 4A First Round Friday Sisters at Gladstone Crook County at Junction City Molalla at Scappoose Banks at Cascade Sweet Home at Phoenix South Umpqua at Philomath La Grande at North Bend Saturday Siuslaw at Mazama

Class 3A First Round Friday Salem Academy at Santiam Christian Taft at Scio Illinois Valley at Dayton Rainier at Harrisburg Blanchet Catholic at Horizon Christian Pleasant Hill at Cascade Christian Saturday Nyssa at Clatskanie Coquille at Vale

Class 2A First Round Friday Toledo at Oakland Culver at Knappa Saturday Kennedy at Burns Nestucca at Union/Cove Lost River at Regis Oakridge at Gold Beach Myrtle Point at Heppner Weston-McEwen at Central Linn

Class 1A First Round Friday Condon/Wheeler at Lowell Hosanna Christian at Sherman North Douglas at Dufur Yoncalla at Days Creek Saturday

Triangle Lake at Crane Pine Eagle at Camas Valley Powers at Wallowa Ione at Adrian

Class 6A First Round Friday Thurston at Central Catholic Grant at West Albany Lincoln at Clackamas Roosevelt at West Linn Roseburg at Sherwood Lakeridge at Westview McNary at Oregon City Canby at Sheldon Barlow at Grants Pass Lake Oswego at South Medford Beaverton at West Salem Southridge at South Salem Gresham at Jesuit Wilson at North Medford Sunset at Sprague David Douglas at Tigard

Class 5A First Round Friday Corvallis at Mountain View Summit at Marist Sandy at Hermiston Crescent Valley at Liberty Parkrose at Springfield Wilsonville at Central Ashland at Hillsboro Pendleton at Silverton

SOCCER Class 4A Boys First Round Today Newport at Henley Phoenix at Scappoose Ontario at North Bend La Grande at North Marion Madras at Sisters North Valley at McLoughlin Philomath at Molalla Gladstone at Stayton

Class 4A Girls First Round Tuesday Sisters 6, North Valley 0 Gladstone 1, Brookings-Harbor 0 Philomath 3, Corbett 2, PK 4-3 Valley Catholic 5, Elmira 0 Scappoose 5, Klamath Union 1 Henley 1, North Bend 0 Cascade 2, La Grande 1 Banks 1, Molalla 0 Quarterfinals Saturday Gladstone at Sisters Philomath at Valley Catholic Scappoose at Henley Banks at Cascade

Class 3A-2A-1A Boys First Round Today Glide at Oregon Episcopal Delphian at Umatilla East Linn Christian at. St. Mary’s Cascade Christian at Creswell Pleasant Hill at Catlin Gabel Lakeview at Blanchet Catholic Riverside at Faith Bible Taft at Portland Adventist

Class 3A-2A-1A Girls First Round Tuesday Western Mennonite 4, Umatilla 3, PK 5-3 Catlin Gabel 6, Portland Adventist 0 Creswell 3, Dayton 1 Cascade Christian 2, Blanchet Catholic 0 Quarterfinals Saturday Western Mennonite at Oregon Episcopal Catlin Gabel at Santiam Christian Creswell at Westside Christian Cascade Christian at St. Mary’s

Class 6A Boys Second Round Today South Salem at Central Catholic South Medford at West Salem Sunset at Jesuit Clackamas at Westview Lincoln at West Linn Lake Oswego at Grant McMinnville at David Douglas Grants Pass at South Eugene

Class 6A Girls Second Round Tuesday Tualatin 3, Tigard 1 Westview 2, Sherwood 1, OT Sunset 3, Clackamas 1, OT Lincoln 2, Grant 0 South Salem 2, Southridge 1, PK 3-0 West Salem 5, Clevelend 2 North Medford 1, Jesuit 0 Forest Grove 1, Wilson 0, PK 4-3 Quarterfinals Saturday Westview at Tualatin

Lincoln at Sunset South Salem at West Salem Forest Grove at North Medford

Memphis 4 0 1.000 3 1 .750 Dallas .500 1 1 San Antonio New Orleans 2 2 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct 2 2 .500 Portland Minnesota 1 2 .333 Denver 1 2 .333 Utah 1 3 .250 1 4 .200 Oklahoma City Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 3 0 1.000 Sacramento 3 1 .750 3 1 .750 Phoenix 3 1 .750 L.A. Clippers L.A. Lakers 0 5 .000 Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee 87, Indiana 81 Washington 98, New York 83 Toronto 100, Oklahoma City 88 Houston 108, Miami 91 New Orleans 100, Charlotte 91 Chicago 98, Orlando 90 Portland 101, Cleveland 82 Phoenix 112, L.A. Lakers 106 Wednesday’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 4 p.m.

New York at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 4:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Washington, 5 p.m.

Atlanta at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m.

Memphis at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Utah, 6 p.m.

Denver at Sacramento, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Houston, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Portland, 7:30 p.m.

Class 5A Boys First Round Today Lebanon at Summit La Salle Prep at Crescent Valley Liberty at Ashland Marist at Woodburn Corvallis at Wilson South Albany at Hillsboro Mountain View at Putnam Central at Hood River Valley

Class 5A Girls First Round Tuesday Putnam 4, Crater 0 Hood River Valley 2, Wilsonville 1, OT La Salle Prep 3, North Eugene 0 Summit 7, Liberty 4 Hillsboro 5, Marist 1 Churchill 2, Silverton 0 Ashland 3, Corvallis 2 Bend 4, Springfield 1 Quarterfinals Saturday Hood River Valley at Putnam La Salle Prep at Summit Churchill at Hillsboro Ashland at Bend

VOLLEYBALL Class 4A State Tournament At Lane Community College Quarterfinals Friday Banks vs. Madras, 1:15 p.m.

Valley Catholic vs. Marshfield, 1:15 p.m.

Hidden Valley vs. Crook County, 3:15 p.m.

Cascade vs. Sisters, 3:15 p.m.

Class 3A

Class 2A State Tournament At Ridgeview High School, Redmond Quarterfinals Friday Kennedy vs. Bonanza, 1:15 p.m.

Grant Union vs. Myrtle Point, 1:15 p.m.

Burns vs. Union, 3:15 p.m.

Faith Bible vs. Culver, 3:15 p.m.

Class 1A State Tournament At Ridgeview High School, Redmond Quarterfinals Friday Country Christian vs. Hosanna Christian, 8 a.m.

Camas Valley vs. Lowell, 8 a.m.

Dufur vs. Trinity Lutheran, 10 a.m.

Crane vs. North Douglas, 10 a.m.

Class 6A State Tournament At Liberty High School, Hillsboro Quarterfinals Friday Jesuit vs. McNary, 1:15 p.m.

Sunset vs. West Albany, 1:15 p.m.

Willamette vs. Clackamas, 3:15 p.m.

Southridge vs. Central Catholic, 3:15 p.m.

Class 5A State Tournament At Liberty High School, Hillsboro Quaterfinals Friday Lebanon vs. Corvallis, 8 a.m.

St. Helens vs. Summit, 8 a.m.

La Salle Prep vs. Crater, 10 a.m.

Marist Catholic vs. Bend, 10 a.m.

Pro Basketball NBA L 1 1 2 2 4 L 1 1 1 3 4 L 1 2 2 3 3

Pct .750 .667 .500 .333 .000 Pct .750 .750 .500 .250 .000 Pct .750 .500 .333 .250 .000

GB — 1 ⁄2 1 1 1 ⁄2 3 GB — — 1 2 3 GB — 1 11⁄2 2 21⁄2

L 0

Pct 1.000

GB —

CLEVELAND (82): James 4-12 1-1 11, Love 7-14 3-3 22, Varejao 4-7 1-2 9, Irving 3-17 2-2 9, Waiters 3-11 0-0 6, Miller 1-1 0-0 2, Thompson 412 2-4 10, Dellavedova 1-4 0-0 2, Marion 3-5 0-0 7, Haywood 0-0 0-0 0, Harris 1-2 0-0 2, Jones 00 0-0 0, Kirk 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 31-85 11-14 82.

PORTLAND (101): Batum 3-6 1-2 7, Aldridge 715 2-2 16, Lopez 8-11 3-4 19, Lillard 6-13 10-10 27, Matthews 8-14 2-3 21, Blake 0-2 0-0 0, Kaman 24 1-2 5, Barton 1-5 0-2 2, Robinson 1-3 0-0 2, McCollum 0-0 0-0 0, Leonard 0-0 0-0 0, Crabbe 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 37-75 19-25 101.

Cleveland 34 16 19 13 — 82 Portland 31 24 21 25 — 101 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 9-21 (Love 5-8, James 2-4, Marion 1-1, Irving 1-5, Varejao 0-1, Dellavedova 0-1, Harris 0-1), Portland 8-25 (Lillard 5-10, Matthews 3-8, Barton 0-1, Aldridge 0-1, Blake 0-2, Batum 0-3). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Cleveland 48 (Love 10), Portland 53 (Batum 9). Assists—Cleveland 18 (James 7), Portland 21 (Lillard 7). Total Fouls—Cleveland 19, Portland 20. Technicals—Marion, Robinson. A— 19,441 (19,980).

Pro Football NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF 7 2 0 .778 281 New England Buffalo 5 3 0 .625 178 Miami 5 3 0 .625 211 1 8 0 .111 154 N.Y. Jets South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667 290 Houston 4 5 0 .444 206 Tennessee 2 6 0 .250 137 1 8 0 .111 141 Jacksonville North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 5 2 1 .688 194 6 3 0 .667 248 Pittsburgh Cleveland 5 3 0 .625 185 Baltimore 5 4 0 .556 240 West W L T Pct PF Denver 6 2 0 .750 245 5 3 0 .625 200 Kansas City San Diego 5 4 0 .556 205 Oakland 0 8 0 .000 129 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF 6 2 0 .750 234 Philadelphia Dallas 6 3 0 .667 230 N.Y. Giants 3 5 0 .375 178 3 6 0 .333 197 Washington South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 4 4 0 .500 227 3 5 1 .389 177 Carolina Atlanta 2 6 0 .250 192 Tampa Bay 1 7 0 .125 150 North W L T Pct PF Detroit 6 2 0 .750 162 5 3 0 .625 222 Green Bay Minnesota 4 5 0 .444 168 Chicago 3 5 0 .375 180 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 7 1 0 .875 192 5 3 0 .625 202 Seattle San Francisco 4 4 0 .500 168 St. Louis 3 5 0 .375 149 Thursday, Nov. 6 Cleveland at Cincinnati, 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 9 San Francisco at New Orleans, 10 a.m.

Kansas City at Buffalo, 10 a.m.

Miami at Detroit, 10 a.m.

College Football College Football Playoff Rankings Nov. 3, 2014

Blazers 101, Cavaliers 82

State Tournament At Lane Community College Quarterfinals Friday Creswell vs. Coquille, 8 a.m.

Rainier vs. Vale, 8 a.m.

Santiam Christian vs. Oregon Episcopal, 10 a.m.

Salem Academy vs. Cascade Christian, 10 a.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W 3 Toronto 2 Brooklyn 2 New York Boston 1 Philadelphia 0 Southeast Division W 3 Miami 3 Washington Atlanta 1 Charlotte 1 Orlando 0 Central Division W Chicago 3 Milwaukee 2 Cleveland 1 Indiana 1 0 Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W Houston 5

1 ⁄2 11⁄2 1 2 ⁄2 1 2 ⁄2 GB — 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 11⁄2 GB — 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 4

PA 198 165 151 252 PA 211 197 202 251 PA 187 219 169 174 PA 185 138 186 211 PA 177 195 209 229 PA 198 236 221 245 PA 126 191 199 222 PA 156 174 178 220

Record 1. Mississippi St. 8-0 2. Florida St. 8-0 3. Auburn 7-1 4. Oregon 8-1 5. Alabama 7-1 6. TCU 7-1 7. Kansas St. 7-1 8. Michigan St. 7-1 9. Arizona St. 7-1 10. Notre Dame 7-1 11. Mississippi 7-2 12. Baylor 7-1 8-1 13. Nebraska 14. Ohio St. 7-1 6-2 15. Oklahoma 16. LSU 7-2 17. Utah 6-2 7-2 18. UCLA 19. Arizona 6-2 20. Georgia 6-2 21. Clemson 6-2 7-1 22. Duke 6-3 23. West Virginia 24. Georgia Tech 7-2 25. Wisconsin 6-2 The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will issue weekly rankings each Tuesday, with the final rankings being announced Sunday, Dec. 7. The playoff semifinals will match the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3. The semifinals will be hosted at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015. The championship game will be on Jan. 12, 2015 at Arlington, Texas.

Hockey NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 12 8 3 1 17 42 32 Montreal 13 8 4 1 17 31 40 14 8 6 0 16 38 33 Boston Detroit 12 6 3 3 15 30 27 11 6 3 2 14 31 27 Ottawa 12 6 5 1 13 34 31 Toronto Florida 10 4 2 4 12 15 20 Buffalo 13 3 9 1 7 16 43 Metropolitan GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 11 8 2 1 17 45 23 New Jersey 12 6 4 2 14 33 37 N.Y. Islanders 11 6 5 0 12 36 39 N.Y. Rangers 11 5 4 2 12 30 35 Philadelphia 12 5 5 2 12 37 39 Washington 12 4 5 3 11 38 37 Carolina 11 3 6 2 8 25 37 Columbus 12 4 8 0 8 30 41 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central GP W L OT Pts GF GA 12 8 3 1 17 30 23 St. Louis Nashville 12 7 3 2 16 30 25 Winnipeg 13 7 5 1 15 25 27 Chicago 13 7 5 1 15 34 23 Minnesota 11 7 4 0 14 36 22 Dallas 12 4 4 4 12 35 42 Colorado 14 3 6 5 11 33 43 Pacific GP W L OT Pts GF GA 13 10 3 0 20 36 24 Anaheim Vancouver 13 9 4 0 18 43 36 Calgary 14 8 4 2 18 41 32 Los Angeles 13 7 4 2 16 31 27 13 7 4 2 16 41 35 San Jose 12 5 6 1 11 31 44 Arizona Edmonton 12 4 7 1 9 30 43 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Boston 2, Florida 1, OT Philadelphia 4, Edmonton 1 Calgary 4, Washington 3, OT Carolina 4, Columbus 2 St. Louis 1, New Jersey 0 Chicago 5, Montreal 0 Ottawa 3, Detroit 1 Pittsburgh 4, Minnesota 1 Winnipeg 3, Nashville 1 Los Angeles 3, Dallas 1 Vancouver 5, Colorado 2 Arizona 3, Toronto 2 Today’s Games Montreal at Buffalo, 4:30 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Edmonton at Boston, 4 p.m.

Florida at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

Calgary at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.

New Jersey at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

Pro Soccer MLS Playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Eastern Conference New England vs. Columbus Leg 1 — Saturday, Nov. 1: New England 4, Columbus 2 Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 9: Columbus at New England, 2 p.m.

D.C. United vs. New York Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 2: New York 2, D.C. United 0 Leg 2 — Saturday, Nov. 8: New York at D.C. United, 11:30 a.m.

Western Conference LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake Leg 1 — Saturday, Nov. 1: LA Galaxy 0, Real Salt Lake 0 Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 9: Real Salt Lake at LA Galaxy, 4:30 p.m.

Seattle vs. FC Dallas Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 2: Seattle 1, FC Dallas 1 Leg 2 — Saturday, Nov. 8: FC Dallas at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with manager Terry Francona on a two-year extension through the 2018 season.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Named Alan Zinter assistant hitting coach.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Claimed RHP Taylor Thompson off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Sent C Bryan Anderson outright to Nashville (IL).

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP Tsuyoshi Wada on a one-year contract.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Named Steve Foster pitching coach and Darren Holmes bullpen coach.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Memphis G Tony Allen $15,000 for intentionally striking a camera on the baseline during a Nov. 3 game against New Orleans.

SACRAMENTO KINGS — Assigned F Eric Moreland to Reno (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Signed CB Rod Sweeting to the practice squad. Released WR Naaman Roosevelt from the practice squad.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Activated S LaRon Landry and OL lineman Xavier Nixon. Waived CB Jalil Brown and T Jamon Meredith. Waived FB Stanley Havili. Released WR Chandler Jones from the practice squad. Signed WR Eric Thomas to the practice squad.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Placed FB Austin Johnson on injured reserve. Signed OT Nick Becton.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released LB L.J. Fort.

Waived/injury settlement S Terrance Parks from the 53-man roster. Released TE Brett Brackett and WR Chris Matthews from the practice squad.

Signed TE Tony Moeaki and WR Bryan Walters to the 53-man roster. Signed S Dion Bailey and WR Jalen Saunders to the practice squad.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Activated WR Leonard Hankerson from the reserve-PUP list.

Waived CB Chase Minnifield. Released OT Terren Jones from the practice squad.

MOTORSPORTS NASCAR — Suspended Kasey Kahne crew member Jeremy Fuller and Jeff Gordon crew members Dwayne Doucette and Jason Ingle, six races apiece for being “involved in a post-race physical altercation” and fined them each $25,000.

Suspended Jeff Gordon crew member Dean Mozingo three races and fined him $10,000.

Fined Jeff Gordon crew chief Alan Gustafson and Kasey Kahne crew chief Kenny Francis $50,000 each and placed them on probation for six races.

B4 •The World • Wednesday, November 5,2014

Sports

Blazers bomb Cavs PORTLAND (AP) — Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts took it upon himself to address Damian Lillard’s night.

“You don’t have to ask what’s wrong with Damian anymore,” Stotts said.

“Actually, you don’t ever have to ask.”

That question was better asked about LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Lillard had a breakthrough with 27 points and Portland regained last season’s form with a 101-82 victory.

The Blazers, who snapped a brief two-game losing streak, held James to just 11 points.

Lillard had been nursing an abdominal strain but he started nonetheless and collected 15 points by halftime — after averaging just 13.7 points on 11-for-41 shooting in the first three games. The All-Star averaged 20.7 points last season.

“It’s the same game that I have been playing,” Lillard explained. “The only difference was the shots went in.”

The Cavaliers, playing the first of a three-game Western Conference road swing, hadn’t played since a 114-108 overtime victory at Chicago on Friday. They started fast but were doomed by poorshooting nights by James (4 of 12) and Kyrie Irving (3 of 17).

“We have to understand what it takes to win. It’s going to be a long process. There’s been a lot of losing basketball around here for a few years,” James said.

Wesley Matthews finished with 21 points for Portland.

“It felt really good to get back into the swing of things,” Matthews said, “and back to us.”

Kevin Love, who grew up in Oregon and played at Lake Oswego High School south of Portland, had his third straight double-double for Cleveland (1-2) with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Love and LaMarcus Aldridge — who finished with 16 points

Dodgers hire A’s assistant GM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

third quarter Monday night of the Grizzlies’ 93-81 win OAKLAND, Calif. — The over the Pelicans in Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Memphis. to hire Oakland Athletics assistant GM Farhan Zaidi as GOLF the club’s new general man- Flagg wins long drive ager, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said. championship in Vegas LAS VEGAS — Jeff Flagg The person spoke on conedged Jeff Crittenden to win dition of anonymity because the Dodgers hadn’t the World Long Drive announced a deal with Zaidi, Championship on Tuesday night at the Las Vegas Paiute who just Golf Resort. completed Both golfers hit their sechis 10th ond ball of the final round season in 365 yards off the platform, Oakland’s but Flagg’s shot measured 20 front office inches past the hash mark, as one of general manager Billy Beane’s while Crittenden’s was seven creative assistants and ana- inches from the 365-yard lysts. Zaidi will now work mark. The 29-year-old Flagg under new Dodgers president earned $250,000 for the win.

The finalists advanced of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, who from a field of eight that joined the team last month began the night in fair weather conditions, but ended with from the Tampa Bay Rays. a brisk wind blowing across A-Rod paid cousin to the grid. Flagg and stay quiet about steroids Crittenden, 43, were folMIAMI — The U.S. gov- lowed by semifinalists Joe ernment says New York Miller and Adam Smith.

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez Daniel Beckman, Connor gave his cousin nearly $1 mil- Powers, Jamie Sadlowski and lion last year to keep secret Matt Hanger did not make it Rodriguez’s use of perform- to the final round. ance enhancing drugs.

TENNIS In court documents filed last week in Miami, federal Nadal has surgery to prosecutors said Rodriguez remove appendix made four wire payments BARCELONA, Spain — totaling $900,000 between Rafael Nadal was released June 2013 and September from a Barcelona hospital on 2013 to settle a threatened Wednesday, two days after lawsuit by Yuri Sucart, who undergoing surgery to had worked as Rodriguez’s remove his appendix. personal assistant. The total “Everything went well. It value of that settlement was simple, ordinary surcould be nearly $2 million, gery,” Nadal told reporters when factoring in other ele- after walking out alone from ments of the deal such as a the Quiron Teknon hospital. home, a car and insurance.

Nadal gave no timetable Sucart, in a letter from his for his return to tennis, saylawyer, threatened to expose ing he would start training Rodriquez’s PED use if he when he had recovered fully. wasn’t given $5 million and a The Spaniard attempted home. to play through suspected

Sports Shorts

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao, left, battles for a rebound with Portland forward Nicolas Batum during the first half Tuesday.

— battled much of the way.

The Cavaliers made their first 10 shots and James hit consecutive 3-pointers to put Cleveland up 27-20 early.

The Blazers answered with a 9-0 run.

Lillard hit a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws and Portland led 55-50 at the break. He opened the second half with a dunk.

Portland stretched the lead to 67-54 on Aldridge’s layup and led 76-69 going into the fourth. The Blazers led by as many as 19 points in the final period.

James urged patience.

“It’s like building a car from scratch. I’ve done that before,” he said. “I hated the process, it got on my nerves. I sent it back to get repainted 100 times. But once it was completely finished I was excited about it.”

Lillard finished with five 3-pointers on 10 attempts and was a perfect 10 of 10 from the free throw line. That

tied his career mark for most free throws in a game without a miss.

“I knew that eventually the ball would go in,” he said.

“I just had to stick with it.”

TIP-INS Cavaliers: Coach David Blatt, who had a long coaching career overseas before he arrived in Cleveland, recalled how Blazers coach Terry Stotts once visited him in Istanbul to watch him work.

Stotts was between jobs and studying different teams and coaches. “It was mutually beneficial,” Blatt said. ...

Love has scored 20-plus points in his last seven games in Portland.

Trail Blazers: F Joel Freeland was ruled out of his second straight game because of a left foot injury. ... The Blazers held a moment of silence before the game for former team president Herman Sarkowski, who stepped in with a last-minute investment that helped

secure Portland’s bid for the team in 1970. Sarkowski died Sunday in Seattle at age 89. ... Aldridge has a 13-3 advantage in games against Love.

DEFENDING JAMES: While Aldridge and Love matched up, several players were assigned to James, including Matthews and Nicolas Batum. “He’s arguably the best player in the game and he’ll go down as one of the greatest to ever play, so you just try to make everything difficult and tough for him,” Matthews said.

ASSESSEARNEST MENT: “I just don’t think we brought it tonight to be honest,” Blatt said. “I don’t think we brought intensity. I don’t think we brought a kind of mindset to defend, and that caught up with us.”

UP NEXT Cavaliers: Visit Utah on Wednesday.

Trail Blazers: Host Dallas on Thursday.

Rockets still perfect after beating Heat THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI — James Harden had 25 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, Dwight Howard added 26 points and 10 boards, and the Houston Rockets stayed unbeaten, beating the Miami Heat 10891 on Tuesday night.

Trevor Ariza added 19 points for the Rockets (5-0), who used a 13-0 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Chris Bosh scored 21 points for Miami (3-1). Dwyane Wade added 19, and Shawne Williams and Mario Chalmers each scored 12.

The Rockets outscored Miami 25-14 in the final quarter.

Houston went 17 for 37 from 3-point range and now has 213 points from beyond the arc this season — as opposed to 198 points on 2-point baskets.

Suns 112, Lakers 106: Gerald Green scored 26 points off the bench, Markieff Morris had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Phoenix overcame Kobe Bryant’s 39-point performance to keep Los Angeles winless.

Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points in a reserve role for the Suns, who survived a fourth-quarter surge led by Bryant to beat the Lakers for the second time in seven days.

Bryant went 14 for 37 for the Lakers, who are off to their first 0-5 start since the 1957-58 Minneapolis Lakers lost their first seven games.

Bryant’s third 3-pointer trimmed Phoenix’s lead to 106-104, but Eric Bledsoe hit two free throws before P.J. Tucker punctuated his season debut with the decisive 3-pointer in front of the Lakers’ bench with 19 seconds left.

Raptors 100, Thunder 88: DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points, Patrick Patterson had 14 and the Raptors beat the depleted Thunder.

Lou Williams scored nine of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and Tyler Hansbrough got eight of his 12 at the free-throw line as the Raptors improved to 3-1.

Serge Ibaka had 25 points and 11 rebounds for a short-handed Oklahoma City team playing the second game of a back-to-back. Reggie Jackson added 13 points and a career-high 14 assists.

The Thunder began the game with eight active players and finished with six. Forward Perry Jones departed with an apparent right knee injury early in

NBA Recap

Francona gets two-year extension from Indians CLEVELAND —In two seasons, Terry Francona helped turn the Cleveland Indians back into contenders.

He’ll get more time to make them champions.

Francona and the Indians agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract extension, a deal which carries through the 2018 season and includes team options for 2019 and 2020.

Financial terms of the extension were not immediately known.

Francona has been worth every penny since the Indians hired him following a disastrous, 94-loss season in 2012. He’s helped reshape the team’s culture, infused enthusiasm into the organization and made Cleveland a more attractive destination for free agents. Players want to play for Francona.

Alfonso Soriano retires after lengthy career

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Miami guard Mario Chalmers, left, battles Houston guard James Harden for control of a loose ball in the first half Tuesday. the second half, and guard Sebastian Telfair was ejected for a flagrant-two foul with 1:57 left after he struck Hansbrough in the face.

Bulls 98, Magic 90: Pau Gasol had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Bulls beat the winless Magic despite playing without Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah.

Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 21 points and Taj Gibson added 16 for Chicago, which finally pulled away in the final minutes of a game that was tied after three quarters.

Rose missed his second straight game after injuring both ankles Friday against Cleveland. He took part in the morning shootaround and was listed as probable, but was taken out of the starting lineup about a half hour before the game after going through warmups.

Noah was ill.

Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 rebounds for Orlando, which is 0-4 for the first time since dropping its first six in 1990-91.

Bucks 87,Pacers 81: Brandon Knight had 23 points for Milwaukee, including a key jumper with 22 seconds left.

The Pacers shot 39.7 percent while playing without starters George Hill (bruised left knee), David West (sprained right ankle) and Paul George (fractured leg).

Milwaukee led 43-38 at the half and opened the third quarter with a 10-0 run. The Bucks led by as many as 17.

Chris Copeland scored 10 of his 19

points in the third quarter to help Indiana close to 69-61.

Wizards 98, Knicks 83: Paul Pierce and Garrett Temple scored 17 points apiece, and the Wizards beat the Knicks for the fourth straight time.

Kevin Seraphin had 15 points for Washington, which pulled away with a 14-0 run in the third quarter and won its third straight game. Backup guard Andre Miller added 12 points.

Iman Shumpert scored 19 points for the Knicks (2-2), who had won their last two games. Carmelo Anthony had 18 points on 8-for-23 shooting.

The Wizards outscored the Knicks 32-15 in the third. They swept the series last season and haven’t lost to New York since April 9, 2013.

Pelicans 100, Hornets 91: Anthony Davis had 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, leading New Orleans to its first victory since its season opener.

Tyreke Evans added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans, who bounced back from Monday night’s 93-81 loss at Memphis. Ryan Anderson scored 16 points and Austin Rivers had 12.

The Pelicans (2-2) shot 46 percent and outscored Charlotte by 10 points in the second half when they turned the ball over just three times.

Charlotte (1-3) played without starting forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who bruised his ribs in a 96-93 loss at New York on Sunday. Al Jefferson led the Hornets with 20 points.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Seven-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano says he is retiring from the major leagues after a season in which he was released by the New York Yankees on July.

“I’ve lost the love and passion to play the game,” said Soriano in a radio interview Tuesday in his native Dominican Republic. “Right now, my family is the most important thing.”

Soriano, 38, completed in 2014 the final year of his $136 million, eight-year contract he signed with the Chicago Cubs before the 2007 season.

He ends his career 50th in baseball history with 412 home runs.

“Although I consider myself in great shape, my mind is not focused on baseball,” said Soriano.

Soriano was released by the Yankees after playing just 67 games. He was hitting .221 with six home runs and 23 RBIs.

NBA NBA fines Allen for striking camera in game MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $15,000 for intentionally striking a camera on the baseline during Memphis’ win over New Orleans. Allen struck the camera with 10:01 left in the

appendicitis last month. He tried to treat the condition with antibiotics before opting for surgery.

Nadal’s appendix was removed on Monday using laparoscopy or key-hole surgery, a statement said.

Doctors said Nadal could return to full training after about a month of post-operation recovery.

Because of the surgery, Nadal will miss the ATP Finals in London.

Federer, Murray receive season-ending honors LONDON — Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the Bryan brothers are among the winners of the ATP World Tour Awards.

Federer was selected by his peers as winner of the Stefan Edberg sportsmanship award for a 10th time.

Murray receives the Arthur Ashe humanitarian award for his involvement in fundraising exhibitions and campaigns.

Bob and Mike Bryan take the doubles award for a sixth straight year.

Also, 17-year-old Borna Coric of Croatia gets the Star of Tomorrow award as the youngest player ranked in the top 100, Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain was selected the most improved player, and David Goffin of Belgium the comeback player of the year.

The battle for the yearend No. 1 ranking will be decided between Federer and Novak Djokovic at the ATP World Tour Finals starting on Sunday in London.

SOCCER Timbers captain Valeri has surgery for torn ACL PORTLAND — Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri has had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

It is expected that Valeri will miss at least five months after Monday’s operation, so it is unlikely he’ll be back in time for the start of the 2015 season.

Valeri was injured in the Portland’s season finale, a 20 victory over Dallas on Oct. 25.

The 28-year-old Argentine set team records with 11 goals and 14 assists in 33 games this season, his second with the Timbers. He was selected for the MLS AllStar team.

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Ducks move into top four of playoff rankings

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS The Associated Press

Mississippi State, Florida State and Auburn held the top three spots in the second College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon joining them in the top four Tuesday night.

Marcus Mariota and the Ducks, coming off a 45-16 win over Stanford, moved up one spot from fifth in the initial poll by the 12member selection committee. They moved in ahead of Alabama, a third team from the West Division of the Southeastern Conference that was also up one place to fifth.

“It was very close, and I think it’s the product of Oregon’s other wins they have,” Arkansas athletic director and selection committee chairman Jeff Long said. “They have the Michigan State win, but they also, again, went on the road against UCLA and won, and a couple of wins that made their body of work, put them a step ahead of (Alabama) at this point.”

Mississippi dropped seven spots to 11th after its second consecutive loss, 35-31 to Auburn. The Rebels remained ahead of four one-loss teams from power-five conferences, directly ahead of Baylor, Nebraska and Ohio State — Nos. 12-

14, and all higher than a week ago.

Auburn is the highest ranked of the 12 one-loss teams in the rankings that will ultimately determine the national semifinals, and set matchups for the other four marquee New Year’s Day bowls that are part of the playoff rotation.

Mississippi State held on to No. 1 after a 17-10 victory over Arkansas, when the Bulldogs trailed after halftime for the first time this season. Florida State overcame a 21-0 deficit at Louisville and won 42-31.

The Bulldogs and Seminoles are the only remaining undefeated teams from power-five conferences, and Long said “it really was-

n’t close” to any chance of them flip-flopping in the top two spots.

“We stayed pretty consistent with the way we looked at 1 and 2 with Mississippi State and Florida State,” Long said. “Auburn was a little bit behind in No. 3, but they were a solid No. 3.”

Marshall, which is 8-0 in Conference USA, again didn’t make the Top 25 playoff rankings.

Big 12 leader Kansas State moved up two spots to seventh, hopping over Michigan State, which remained eighth.

“Less about Michigan State, but more about Kansas State adding to their body of work,” Long said,

referring to the Wildcats, who are coming off a 48-14 win over Oklahoma State.

Kansas State plays at TCU on Saturday night, and Oregon is at Utah, which stayed 17th in the playoff rankings after a 19-16 loss at Arizona State.

The Sun Devils made the biggest upward move, five spots to ninth.

That is one spot ahead of Notre Dame, which rounded out the top 10 for the second week in a row, and plays at Arizona State on Saturday.

The final playoff rankings will be released Dec. 7, the day after most of the conference championships are decided.

Gordon loses crew members after fight

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Oregon running back Thomas Tyner (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third quarter against Stanford on Saturday.

Oregon faces another OL injury EUGENE (AP) — The way Oregon’s offensive line was playing a few weeks ago, it looked as if Marcus Mariota might not make it through the season.

In a too-close-for-comagainst victory fort Washington State and a loss to Arizona, the Ducks allowed 12 sacks. That’s no way to treat the Heisman Trophy front-runner.

The return of tackle Jake Fisher from injury the week after the Arizona loss marked a turning point. Since then, the fifth-ranked Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12) have allowed four sacks total while winning four straight games — all by at least 12 points.

The Ducks head into their game at No. 20 Utah, which leads the nation in sacks, dealing with another offensive line injury, but thinking they are better prepared to deal with it.

“We got our mojo back because we got the whole group together playing again,” center Hroniss Grasu said Monday. “It just brings a certain type of confidence as a unit that we needed to have.”

Fisher’s been good, but

it’s not quite so simple.

Offensive line coach Steve Greatwood said he went back to stressing fundamentals and technique with his linemen in practice. The result was renewed trust in each other and less of the tentative play that had them thinking rather than attacking.

“We weren’t very happy with the way we played in the Washington State and Arizona games so we took it as a challenge as a unit and everyone has been answering that challenge,” Grasu said.

The Ducks passed a major test against Stanford. The Cardinal were averaging more than three sacks per game coming into Saturday and their aggressive and quick front had given the Ducks all kinds of issues the past two seasons, leading to two straight Stanford wins in the series.

But the Cardinal had just one sack of Mariota during Oregon’s 45-16 victory, and tailbacks Royce Freeman and Thomas Tyner averaged 5.9 yards per carry.

The next test could be even more difficult. The Utes lead the nation in sacks at 4.88 per game, led by wide

receiver-turned-speed rusher Nate Orchard (12 sacks) and fellow defensive end Hunter Dimick (nine).

The Ducks again could be short-handed up front.

Right tackle Matt Pierson went down with a left knee injury late in the Stanford game. Oregon doesn’t comment publicly about injuries, but it didn’t look good for Pierson, the former walk-on tight end.

“When I saw him go down and grab his knee ... I felt so bad for him,” Grasu said.

Pierson would be the fourth tackle to miss time for the Ducks if he can’t go against Utah.

Tyler Johnstone was penciled in to start at left tackle before he blew out his knee in the preseason. Fisher moved over from right tackle to take Johnstone’s spot and junior Andre Yruretagoyena took over at right tackle. That is until Yruretagoyena injured his foot against Michigan State in Week 2.

Then Fisher hurt his knee against Wyoming the next week, leaving Pierson and freshman Tyrell Crosby as the tackles for Washington State and Arizona.

Yruretagoyena is expected back soon, though probably not in time for Utah.

Crosby would go to right tackle if Pierson can’t play.

At this point, Oregon might be better prepared to deal with the adversity.

“Early when we had Jake out, there was just a lack of trust and guys were trying to do more than they should instead of just trying to do their job,” Greatwood said.

Coach Mark Helfrich said the problems went beyond the inexperienced tackles.

“A ton of the issues we had in the Arizona game and against Washington State were with the veterans,” he said. “We made some very uncharacteristic errors that cost us.”

Getting back to basics in practice helped eliminate those errors, and Fisher’s return has stabilized the unit.

“The two games he was out, we were as an O-line thinking too much of what the defense was going to do as far as movement, blitzes and stuff like that,” Grasu said. “It’s a mindset of just coming off the ball and being CONROE, Texas (AP) — physical. And not being Minnesota Vikings star afraid to make a mistake” Adrian Peterson avoided jail time on Tuesday in a plea agreement reached with prosecutors to resolve his child abuse case.

Peterson pleaded no conThe Spokane native fin- test to a misdemeanor charge ishes his career with 11,304 of reckless assault under the passing yards, the most in deal that Montgomery County Washington State history and state District Judge Kelly Case fourth-best ever in the Pac- approved during a court hear12. His 90 touchdown passes ing. A no contest plea isn’t an were third in Pac-12 history. admission of guilt but is treatFreshman Luke Falk will ed as such for sentencing. take Halliday’s place against The All-Pro running back the Beavers. A walk-on this was indicted in September on season before earning a a felony charge of injury to a scholarship, Falk threw for child for using a wooden 370 yards and two touch- switch to discipline his 4downs against the Trojans in year-old son earlier this year Leach’s Air Raid offense. in suburban Houston. The Leach said the Cougars case revived a debate about will need to keep their disap- corporal punishment, which pointment about Halliday in is on the decline in the U.S. check as they finish out the but still widely practiced in season. After Saturday’s homes and schools. game against the Beavers, Outside the courthouse Washington State has a bye after accepting the plea deal, before visiting Arizona State. Peterson told reporters that The Apple Cup at home he regretted what happened against Washington caps the with his son. regular season on Nov. 29.

“I stand here and I take “There’s always going to be full responsibility for my adversity in football. You have actions. I love my son more to remain competitive,” Leach than anyone of you could said. “At some point each even imagine and I’m anxindividual play has to be its ious to continue my relationown masterpiece. We’re just ship with my child,” he said. too up and down emotionally. “I’m just glad this is over. I We’re just all over the map. can put this behind me, and We need to take pride in each me and my family can conindividual play and make the tinue to move forward.” most out of that.”

Peterson was not allowed

Beavers need wins to reach bowl game Saturday game against Cougars is vital to eligibility ■

BY ANNE M. PETERSON The Associated Press

Oregon State had such hope for the season with the return of quarterback Sean Mannion. It’s just not going as planned for the Beavers, who are struggling down the stretch to become bowl eligible.

The Beavers (4-4, 1-4 Pac-12) have lost three straight heading into Saturday’s game against Washington State (2-7, 1-5 Pac-12) at Reser Stadium.

The latest was a 45-31 loss to California last weekend for Oregon State’s homecoming.

The Beavers were 3-for-11 on third downs and struggled to run the ball with just 148 yards on the ground.

After the loss, players pointed toward consistency and focus as the reasons for their woes.

“We tried to make a few good adjustments at halftime but we were really the only

ones stopping ourselves,” Mannion said.

Mannion, who decided to stay at Oregon State for his senior season rather than leaving early for the NFL, became the Pac-12’s all-time passing leader with 12,454 career yards, surpassing former USC quarterback Matt Barkley’s record of 12,327 yards.

A classic drop-back, prostyle quarterback, Mannion broke the record early in the fourth quarter against Cal, completing 30 of 45 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns.

But he wasn’t celebrating.

“Oh, I’m not even thinking about it,” he said. “It’s meaningless to me. We lost.”

Oregon State trailed Cal 20-10 at the half but took a 31-27 lead early in the fourth quarter and it appeared that the momentum had shifted to the Beavers.

After Cal answered with Jared Goff’s 10-yard touchdown pass to Chris Harper to pull back in front, Mannion was intercepted on the Beavers’ next drive. The Golden Bears added a field goal before Oregon State

turned the ball over downs.

By then it was too late.

“We just didn’t execute.

We dropped balls, ran the wrong routes, we messed it up early like that, in particular in the first half and that is why we were so sporadic,” coach Mike Riley said.

After Saturday’s game at home against the Cougars, the Beavers host No. 11 Arizona State before visiting Washington. The season ends with the Civil War against the Ducks at Reser.

Washington State is reeling this week from the loss of quarterback Connor Halliday, who broke his ankle last Saturday in the first quarter of the Cougars’ 44-17 loss in Pullman to USC. The injury will end the prolific senior’s college career. When he got hurt, Halliday was the nation’s passing leader with 3,873 yards and 32 touchdowns.

“Connor’s contributions to this program — most of them are ones that the public doesn’t fully have an appreciation of. But Connor’s contributions to this program are gigantic,” coach Mike Leach said Monday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brad Keselowski and Jeff Gordon avoided any penalty from NASCAR on Tuesday for their post-race fight at Texas.

Two crew chiefs and four crew members from Hendrick Motorsports were punished for their roles in the brawl.

NASCAR suspended three Hendrick crew members for six races for being “involved in a post-race physical altercation” and fined them each $25,000. A fourth Hendrick crew member was fined $10,000 and suspended for three races for the same offense.

Gordon crew chief Alan Gustafson and Kasey Kahne crew chief Kenny Francis were each fined $50,000 and placed on probation for six races because “the crew chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his team members.”

NASCAR senior vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said the post-race actions were “unacceptable” following a review of content of the incident. NASCAR “identified several crew members who crossed the line with their actions, specifically punching others.”

“A NASCAR championship is at stake, but we can’t allow behavior that crosses the line to go unchecked, particularly when it puts others in harm’s way,” Pemberton said.

Suspended for six races and fined $25,000 were: Jeremy Fuller, the Kahne crew member who came from behind the scrum and threw several haymakers toward Keselowski, as well as Gordon crew members Dwayne Doucette and Jason Ingle.

Dean Mozingo, another Gordon crew member, was fined $10,000 and suspended three races.

Hendrick Motorsports said it would not appeal, and the punished team members would not face further sanctions from the organization.

Hendrick team owner Rick Hendrick said in a statement the new Chase for the

Sprint Cup championship format has brought “an unprecedented level of intensity every single week.”

“Emotions run high when you’re racing for a championship, and that’s exciting for our fans and everyone involved with the sport. But there’s a line the competitors need to be cognizant of, and we understand that,” he said.

He also defended Gordon, the four-time champion who confronted Keselowski after contact between the two on the track. Gordon had been racing for a win that would have moved him into the Nov. 16 championship finale when a caution bunched the field for a restart in overtime.

Keselowski tried to wedge his car through a gap between Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, but made contact with Gordon that caused Gordon to spin when his tire went flat. He wound up 29th and went from first to fourth in the standings.

Keselowski, the 2012 champion who has a seriesbest six wins this season, is seventh in the standings heading into Sunday’s race at Phoenix. Only the top four drivers will compete for the title in the season finale.

“Jeff was rightfully fired up Sunday night, and it just reiterated to me how passionate he is and how much he wants to win,” Hendrick said.

“The No. 24 team is a group that works together and is loyal to one another. They have our full support as we go into these final two races.”

The fight began when Gordon tried to approach Keselowski on pit road following the race, but was stymied by Team Penske crew members standing in front of Keselowski. Then Kevin Harvick came from behind and shoved Keselowski into the scrum. Harvick was not punished by NASCAR. A full brawl quickly escalated with Hendrick team members throwing punches that left Gordon with a bloody lip and Keselowski spitting blood.

Peterson makes plea deal to be near his son while the case was pending. The plea agreement will allow him to have contact with the boy.

“Adrian wants to get on with his life and have his relationship with his son and get back to playing football,” Peterson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, said.

Peterson has been on paid leave from the Vikings under a special exemption from the NFL commissioner to take care of his legal problems. It was not immediately clear how the plea deal would affect his playing status.

“We will review the matter, including the court record, and then make a determination on his status,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said. “We cannot provide a timetable.”

Peterson has said he never intended to harm his son and was disciplining him in the same way he had been as a child growing up in East Texas.

The boy suffered cuts, marks and bruising to his thighs, back and on one of his testicles, according to court records.

Peterson had tentatively been set to go on trial Dec. 1.

If convicted of felony child abuse, he could have faced up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Instead, he received what is essentially probation, was fined $4,000 and must complete parenting classes and perform 80 hours of community service.

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Hope and help for troubled debtors Dear Mary: A year ago, I emailed you about the mess I was in with payday lenders.

Although I had been a member of Debt-Proof Living for years and knew better, am a professional with a masters degree and excellent job, somehow, little by little, I got caught up in the downward spiral into payday loan hell.

EVERYDAY was CHEAPSKATE so I desperate, I was planning to use one of the companies t h a t advertise as “helping” a Mary person Hunt pay off these loan sharks. Thankfully, I contacted you about this first, and you warned me not to use them. I contacted NFCC.org, the organization you recommended, and found a CCCS office not far from my city (Graceworks CCCS in Dayton, Ohio).

It has not been easy,but I am thankful to report that I have paid off almost $10,000 in those loans and only have two more to go! Praise God for the advice you gave me and for your daily encouragement and help you give me through your daily Everyday Cheapskate column and Debt-Proof Living monthly newsletter. Thank you so much. — Name withheld Dear NWH: You deserve a huge round of applause, and I’m pretty sure lots of readers are joining me in that. I am so proud of you for taking full responsibility,seeking out reputable help and then digging in to do the hard work.

Dear Mary: Earlier this year I inadvertently underpaid one of my monthly credit card accounts by $30. They penalized me by increasing my interest rate and wanted me to pay more than $400 the following month. I didn’t have that kind of money so I didn’t pay it.

I called and customer service offered to put me on a hardship plan with lower payments of $250 a month for six months. I did that and now they are charging me 32 percent interest on over $9,000. I cannot afford to make the payments. I will never be able to pay it off at this rate. I did nothing wrong except under pay in one month.

I recently joined a program that will negotiate with my creditors on my behalf to pay less than I owe.They told me to not pay my other accounts, which were in good standing for six months to let them “age.” Now my credit is really bad. I don’t know what to do.

Please help me. — Rosa Dear Rosa: Underpaying a credit card account is about the same as not paying at all for all the damage it will do. You allowed your account to become delinquent. Had you restored the $30 under payment plus penalties in the following month, you probably would have been OK. But since you didn’t, your company slapped you with an interest increase to 32 percent. Ouch!

By accepting reduced payments, but you have to understand that you were not even paying the interest each month.

Instead of your balance going down, your balance grew each month by the amount of unpaid interest. Now it is like a runaway train. I am so sorry you got suckered into signing up with one of those slimy negotiation outfits. For them to have advised you to stop paying your other creditors to allow your accounts to “age” was ludicrous, if not illegal. What they’re doing is making you look like you’re one step from bankruptcy so your creditors will be more “cooperative.”

Now that I’ve managed to depress you even more, let me give you a positive suggestion: Please go to National Federation for Credit Counseling (NFCC.org or 800-388-2227). You will be immediately connected to a reputable CCCS credit counseling office in your area run by folks you can trust. You must understand that you have done great damage to yourself by believing this company that said you should stop paying your bills. If anyone can assist you in turning this around, CCCS can.And if not, they will advise you on your best course of action.

FRANK AND ERNEST

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Contact Susana at 541-269-1222 ext. 255

Salary $3,523 - $4,391 app. at www.coosbay.org Closes 5pm 11/19/14. EOE

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in Coquille, OR. Salary Range: $ 11.00 - $22.00

Credit Quality Specialist in North Bend, OR. Salary Range: $ 11.00 - $22.00

Marketing Coordinator in Coquille, OR. Salary Range: $ 15.00 - $22.00 First Community Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer of protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more details please apply online: www.myfirstccu.org

210 Government HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANT Oregon Department of Human Services DHS is seeking exceptional candidates for one full-time Human Services Assistant position, located in North Bend, Oregon. This is an opportunity to join a team committed to providing excellent services and to follow your interests in a large, diverse organization. $2,360 - $3,290/month with family health benefits. Application information and a detailed job announcement are available at http://www.oregonjobs.org (search for job posting DHS14 -1482). Application deadline 11-16-14. DHS is an AA/EOE.

HUMAN SERVICES CASE MANAGER Oregon Department of Human Services DHS is seeking exceptional candidates for one full-time Human Services Case Manager position, located in North Bend, Oregon.

This is an opportunity to join a team committed to providing excellent services and to follow your interests in a large, diverse organization. $3,001 - $4,358/month with family health benefits. Application information and a detailed job announcement are available at http://www.oregonjobs.org (search for job posting DHS14 -1457). Application deadline 11-16-14. DHS is an AA/EOE.

211 Health Care Dunes Family Health Care has the following positions available to qualified candidates.

Medical Assistant and LPN For more detailed information about these opportunities or to apply, please visit our website at www.lowerumpquahospital.com

403 Found Marketing Coordinator The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park is seeking candidates for a Marketing Coordinator position. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast paced atmosphere with a focus on delivering exceptional service and support, this position may be right for you! Support the casino by performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative marketing duties, provide technical expertise with web based programs, and help coordinate promotions and events.

Requires one year of experience in an administrative, clerical or marketing support position. Web based program knowledge required. Must have excellent writing and proof reading skills with previous on the job experience. Excellent administrative and organizational skills with above average knowledge of MS Office. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, 401K and more! Please visit our website www.themillcasino.com to apply or submit resume to hr@themillcasino.com.

Tribal preference provided. Must pass post offer background and drug test.

As a sales consultant with The World you will handle an established account list while pursuing new business. You will manage the creation, design and implementation of advertising campaigns as well as identify, create and implement product strategies. You will make multi-media presentations, work with the public and must have a proactive approach to customer service.

As part of Lee Enterprises, The World offers excellent earnings potential and a full benefits package, along with a professional and comfortable work environment focused on growth opportunities for employees.

We are an equal opportunity, drug-free workplace and all applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background/DMV check prior to commencing employment.

227 Elderly Care ISENBURG Adult Fosterhouse Room Available Lilo: 541-396-6041.

HARMONY ESTATES Residential Care Center, Bandon has a private room available Specializing in dementia care Call Jennifer at 541-404-1825 MEDICAID APPROVED HARMONY HOMECARE “Quality Caregivers provide Assisted living in your home”.

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306 Jobs Wanted Residential House Cleaner has openings in Bandon and Port Orford area. References provided Call 541-348-2992 BAY CITIES AMBULANCE NOW HIRING for Wheelchair Drivers with EMT preference Inquire at our website: baycitiesambulance.com

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Rod’s Landscape Maintenance Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Tree Trimming, Trash Hauling and more! Lic. #7884 Visa/MC accepted 541-404-0107 SOUTH COAST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE For all your lawn care needs, Clean Gutters, and Hang Holiday Lights Lic #10646.Call Chris@541-404-0106

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Best (includes boxing) 5 lines - 20 days $69.95

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Completely New remodelled 3 bedroom house in Coquille, single car garage, new carpet, oak cabinets, new appliances incl DW and Built in Microwave. No pets! fenced,ideal for seniors $700 per mo+500dep.

541-572-3349 North Bend 2 Bed Home near SWOCC. New Carpet, Extra Storage Area. $800 Per Mo + 1st/Last/Dep. Available Nov 1st. Call 541-267-3704 or 541-756-3600

610 2-4-6 Plexes Reedsport Large TH Style Duplex unit availilable. Great shape & location & available Nov 1. 2 bdrm,1.5 bath,1 car garage, W/D hkups, dshwsher, patio + yd. $600/mo+1st/ last + $150 deposit+ All Util No pets/smoking.Credit check required. Please Call 541-271-3743

612 Townhouse/Condo BAYFRONT TOWNHOMES Wooded setting, fireplace, decks, view of bay and bridge.

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths.

Tamarac 541-759-4380

Other Stuff 700

701 Furniture

4BD,3BR, BEACH HOME OR VAC RENTAL. PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS. ROOM FOR RV/BOAT. MANY UPGRADES $349,777.00 CALL 541-347-6268 FOR SALE BY OWNERS: 2 nearly complete houses, both 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $259,000 and $309,000. 989 Carter and 871 Carter, Bandon. For more information, 541-469-4385 or 541-297-2348.

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541-267-6278 Work boots steel toe brand new Wolverine brand 541-294-0928 $80

735 Hunting/Rifles Antique Kentucky rifle, 1850 J Wilt, Dayton, Ohio. Full stock maple original. $3,500. Call for appointment, 541-404-1172.

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803 Dogs Idaho Shag Pups 1/4 Airdale,1/4 Australian Shepard, 1/2 Kelpy. 5 weeks old, Dad is proven Kelpy cow dog, Quiet, Well mannered Dogs. $250 Call 707-490-4703 or 541-294-8613

808 Pet Care Pet Cremation 541-267-3131 Carol’s Pet Sitting Your Place or Mine Excellent References

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753 Bazaars EMMANUEL CHURCH HOLDS 126th CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 4th and Highland Streets, Coos Bay.Friday, November 7th 9am to 2pm.

Our famous Turkey Sandwich Lunch is served from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Take outs available phone 269-5829 to order. Book FairCrafts, Curios, Collectables, Pie, Coffee & Baked Goods and plants are available all day. *Proceeds Benefit local community outreach*

FLORENCE ESTATE SALE Sat-Sun,9-4. 05256 Heceta Beach Rd, Florence. See ad online @ Worldlink & Craigslist

907 Motorcycles 1996 Harley Springer, low miles, Best offer takes. 541-271-4589 After 1:00pm.

1986 YAMAHA Maxim 750cc Motorcycle $500. Powerfull w shaft drive, smooth ride. Stored inside, clear title, CA plates. Needs solenoid, ran good last time rode. $500. 541-982-0396

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$9,990 2008 Toyota Yaris 4 Dr., 30K Miles, 5 Speed #15015A/617411

$10,990 Garage Sale / Bazaars Wednesday, Thursday & or Saturday depending on package.

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2010 Dodge Avenger 4 cyl, Auto, 45K Miles, 4 Door, Clean.#B3574/627311

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541-267-6278 Lost & Lost Pets 5 lines - 5 days All free ads will appear in The World, Bandon Western World, Umpqua Post, The World link, theworldlink.com and Smart Mobile.

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Place ad at https://theworldlink-dot-com. bloxcms.com/place_an_ad/ North Bend Estate Furniture Sale.

November 8, 9-3pm.

40’s mahogany chest drawers, China Hutch, Buffet,Sofa & Matching Chairs, Glass Table, 2 Chairs. LZ Boy Recliner Lift Chair, Maytag W/D. All Excellent condition. 580 Delaware St

10ft Wooden step ladder $50. and 24ft allum. extention ladder $75.

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$10,990 2003 Honda CRV EX Auto, 1 Owner, 4x4, Low Miles. #B3603/011696

(includes boxing) 5 lines - 3 days $20.00

$14,990 2008 Nissan Maxima SL 4 Dr., Moonroof, Leather, Low Miles.#14168B/1629411

PICC-A-DILLY Flea Market: Fairgrounds, Eugene. THIS SUNDAY, Nov. 9, 10 - 4. 541-683-5589.

756 Wood/Heating Seasoned Firewood Fir, Myrtle, Maple mix. Excellent load, split and delivered $150/cord.

541-396-6134 Umpqua Wood Stove with Custom Door and Chrome Feet & Wall Hearth $200 or Trade for good chain saw or gun 541-808-4411

For Help placing your classified ads, call The World at 541-269-1222

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4 - 2x12 ft lumber. 1/2price $10. each 541-396-5010

$15,990 2003 GMC Yukon XL Leather, 4x4, 62K Miles, Well Euqipped.#B3607/124561

$15,990 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 AT, 4WD. #14059A/102652

$16,990 2006 GMC Canyon 4 Dr., Crew Cab, 4x4, SLE, Auto, Low Miles.#15014B/213422

Several air nailer guns - Coil & Slider $100 to $150. 541-396-5010

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$18,990 2007 Honda CRV EX 24K Miles, 1 Owner, More. #14189A/617422

Coos Bay Moving Sale Excellent Quality! Love Seat Double Rocker Loveseat ,Coffee Table with 2 End Tables. Call 541-888-9659

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(includes boxing) 4 lines - 2 days $15.00

707 Tools an advertising proof is requested in writing and clearly marked for corrections. If the error is not corrected by the Publisher, its liability, if any, shall not exceed the space occupied by the error.

Further, the Publisher will reschedule and run the omitted advertisement at advertiser’s cost. All claims for adjustment must be made within seven (7) days of date of publication. In no case shall the Publisher be liable for any general, special or consequential damages.

Two sweet male pure breed, leopard spotted, Bengal kittens available. www.rainbowsafaribengals.com 541-580-8417 650.00

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Coos Bay: Close to Lakes, SWOCC and shopping, 3bed $530 No pets. Apply at 324 Ackerman 541-888-4762

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4 lines - 1 day $12.00

Wanted to purchase 70 X 100 lot or old house to burn. Need for Marlette 30X70 Mod Home.Must have Sewer & Water hookups**Cash Buyer** Need immediately- 541-266-9797

Charleston Cottage for Rent $575+ Deposit.including utilities and furnished. Call 541-297-6390

Adoptions on site.

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Nordic Track Ski Exerciser excellent condition 541-294-0928 50.00

Merchandise Under $200 total 4 lines - 3 days - Free

Kohl’s Cat House

729 Exercise Equipment

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Coos Bay 55 or older park. 1248 Sq Ft 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Doublewide 1977 Model. Many Extras $17500. Call 417-327-3383 for details!

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Welding Hood W Hard Hat $20.00 Call 541-396-6379

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$55.00 Section Garden of Devotion, lot 223 $2000 for both 541-808-2343 or 602-228-6151 $59.95 leave message

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CARVED SOLID ROSEWOOD dining table with 6 chairs, 2 captain chairs.

Beautiful covers & ties, one extra leaf. $2000. 541-559-1025.

$15.00

Two Cemetery Plots$45.00

$20.00 Ocean View Memory Gardens

YACHATS HOLIDAY Craft Show, 17th annual. Nov. 8-9, 10 a.m. 70 booths. In Yachats Commons, Hwy 101. Art, Food, Demos, Great Gifts, Fun! Free admission. 541-547-4664.

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Beautiful 3 section antique wardrobe with clear mirror. $350.00 Call 541-267.5636 or 541-808-0497 leave message

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Oakley sunglass kit, brand new Spe$35.00 cial Forces Elite 2 lenses, $15.00 541-294-0928 $100

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COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE is currently seeking to establish a pool of qualified applicants for the position of: On Call Temporary Clinic Assistant hours will vary, Non Exempt, non-benefited position. $9.10 to 10.80 per hr. DOE CLOSES Monday, November 10, 2014 5:00 p.m.

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Found in Coquille Male Neutered Pit Bull w Blue Collar. Found near 4 corners and homestead. Call Rick at 541-294-5166

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The World is seeking another member for our great team of sales professionals. We are looking for an experienced, outgoing, creative, detail-oriented individual to join our team of professional advertising representatives and creative staff.

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915 Used Cars 2000 Ford Taurus SEL FWD V6 loaded, good condition was $22,000 new. All papers, 95,000 mi. Now $3,900.

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916 Used Pick-Ups TRUCK. 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext. cab. Low mileage, good condition and tires, new windshield shocks, radio, one owner. $3995 OBO. 714-307-2603.

Legals 100 CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON COOS COUNTY Probate Department CASE NO. 14PB0238 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES H. McINTYRE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: Martin, Elliott & Snell, P.O. Box 575, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Dated and first published day of October 29, 2014.

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PUBLIC NOTICE SELF STORAGE AUCTION COOS BAY STOR-N-LOK 1330 NEWMARK AVENUE COOSBAY, OR 97420 541-888-5810 November 14th, 2014 @ 10 am UNITS: G273 Lauren Krzewinski, E198 Alexander L. Nunez, B54 Audrey Tarbox, G297 Amil S. Weller, G324 Kimberly Wenbourne, E229 Clarence C. Covely III, D144 Gerald J. Davison, B82 Ashley M. Storey,G261 Destiny R. Baros, D128 Tristan R. Long, B59 Brittany L. Witasek.

Date of first publication: October 29th, 2014 Date of second publication: November 5th, 2014 PUBLISHED: The World-October 29, November 05, 2014 (ID-20262255)

ORAL BIDS CASH ONLY.

Public Sale on Wed. 11/19/14 at 11:00AM PT at Empire Mini Storage, 227 S. Empire Blvd., Coos Bay, OR 97420, 541-888-5200. Will be accepting individual bids for unit #23 Rose Cherry.

Auctioneer will be: Auction Masters

PUBLISHED: The World: Nov 5 & 12, 2014 (ID-20263135)

BRIDGE

Personal Representative: James L. McIntyre 1159 33rd Avenue Forest Grove, OR 97116 Attorney for Personal Representative: Susan E. Snell, OSB #853356 Martin, Elliott & Snell, P.C. P.O. Box 575 Tualatin, Oregon 97062 PUBLISHED: The World- October 29, November 05, and 12, 2014 (ID-20262612)

Notice is hereby given that James L. McIntyre has been appointed and has

Jeff Foxworthy joked, “You may be a redneck if ... your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks stand.”

That is timely because this is Guy Fawkes Night in England. Fireworks are set off and bonfires burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes, whose gang tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.

There were fireworks when today’s deal was played. What do you think of the auction, what should West lead against three clubs, and what is

the outcome?

East’s passed-hand takeout double was aggressive but acceptable.

South was right to rebid one spade.

Then West might have passed, but one no-trump was reasonable. That should have been passed out (and defeated), but South could not resist one more bid. West’s two-spade call was imaginative, given South’s onespade rebid. That contract would have required excellent guesswork by West; however, one can understand North’s three-club raise.

West found the best start: a low trump. South took the trick with his king and led a low spade. West carefully put up his eight, but then strangely shifted to the diamond six, instead of continuing with the club jack (not that that defeats the contract if declarer plays hearts twice through West).

Declarer won with his diamond ace and should have led a heart or ruffed a spade, but he played a diamond to dummy’s king and ruffed a diamond low.

West happily overruffed and led the club jack, on which East discarded his heart four to give West count in the suit. So, when South won and finally tried a heart, West ducked and the contract had to fail.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Make the most of what you have to offer. Take a leadership position and make a leap of faith to move forward with your plans. Being timid or waiting for someone else to show you the way will impede your progress. Be bold and make a difference.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Maintain discipline and keep a level head, regardless of what is going on around you. Don’t allow a minor dispute to jeopardize your position, reputation, status or future prospects.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Keep your mind on your tasks.

Daydreaming or trying to do too much at once will result in an unfortunate mishap.

It will do you good to reconnect with an old friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Someone in your life will feel left out if your schedule becomes too hectic. Plan something special that will perk you up and inspire you to contribute to the relationship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t invite interference into your life by sharing personal information. You are likely to set yourself up for a fall if someone objects to your plans. Be discreet and mindful.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your best option is to listen and learn.

Avoid making promises that you can’t keep. Spend time doing something you love in order to ease your stress and

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Minor ailments will get worse if you don’t take better care of your health. Good nutrition, exercise and rest will help fight pending problems.Adjust your schedule to include downtime.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Pick your battles wisely. If you receive unsolicited advice from a well-meaning individual, listen carefully but do not retort with a comment you’ll live to regret.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t make any commitments in writing without obtaining legal advice. Joint financial ventures or business collaborations will not have the outcome you desire.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t crowd the people in your life.Being considerate of others will make a huge difference in the way you are treated.

Don’t meddle unless you want to be avoided.

LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Negative repercussions will occur if you are too vocal about work-related matters. Keep your opinions to yourself and take care of your responsibilities to avoid criticism.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Good fortune surrounds you. Go ahead with the changes that you’ve been considering.Your positive attitude will pay off.

Romance is in the stars, and socializing will lead to interesting encounters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Life won’t be as idyllic as you wish. Do your best to ride out the storm by retreating to a quiet place where you can reflect on what’s happening. Better times lie ahead.

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