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Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2 Bandon Police Log. . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4

Arts and Entertainment . . . A5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A8-9 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10

Photo by Amy Moss Strong

Scott McEachern is the new executive director of the Southern Coos Health Foundation.

Photo by Amy Moss Strong

Playground boycott From left, Shayla DeBerry-Osborne, Jessica Brink and Jenn Head-Von Bork and their children used to spend a lot of time at the Bandon City Park playground, but are now concerned that the tire mulch contains harmful chemicals. Their group, Bandon Families In Opposition of Recycled Shredded Tires is hoping to convince the city Parks and Recreation Commission to replace the mulch with a more natural ground cover.

The mulch will remain Commissioners vote on keep rubber groundcover at City Park

By Amy Moss Strong Bandon Western World

BANDON — It’s not unusual for children to come home covered in dirt.

But when Jenn Head Von-Bork would take her 7-year-old son to the City Park, the dirt he brought home was oddly different.

“When Julian plays he spends 50 percent of his time rolling around on the ground,” Bork said. “He’d be covered with black when we’d get home.”

Shayla DeBerry-Osborne had similar experiences with her four children,

ages 18 months to 6 years. But it didn’t hit home until one day last spring when Osborne made the connection after seeing her youngest, May, covered with black stains.

After investigating, Osborne concluded the black stains were caused by the tire mulch used for ground cover at the playground. The mulch has been used increasingly since 2000 in various forms on playing fields and playgrounds throughout the United States and has been in place in Bandon’s since 2009.

Bork doesn’t take Julian to the playground any more. She, Osborne and a

Student homelessness is still on the increase

By Chelsea Davis Bandon Western World

SOUTH COAST — Student homelessness continues to increase in Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Education released its student homelessness report this week, which breaks down how many homeless students attend each school district and where those students stay every night.

In Oregon, that amounted to 18,902 homeless K-12 kids during the 20132014 school year, up 737 from the year prior. That number fell on the South Coast, from 613 in the 2012-2013 school year to 577 last school year.

It's no surprise that the largest district on the South Coast, Coos Bay, would have the most homeless students: 243. But that's down from the 318 that Coos Bay reported the year prior.

Last year, nearly 15 percent of Central Curry School District K-12 students were homeless at some point during the year, compared to 8.35 percent the year prior, the biggest increase on the South Coast.

Bandon had the biggest decrease: 1.5

percent of its student population was recorded as homeless, compared to 4.35 percent in the 2012-2013 school year.

Statewide, the majority of homeless students — 75 percent — share housing with another family or relatives at night due to economic hardship. The rest are unsheltered (10 percent), living in shelters (10 percent) or living in motels (5 percent).

The South Coast is similar: 78 percent share housing, 13 percent are unsheltered, 5 percent live in shelters and 11 percent live in hotels or motels.

There is some overlap in numbers since students bounce around throughout the school year.

ODE also tracks “unaccompanied” students, those kids who don't stay with a parent or legal guardian at night. That number has stayed steady at about 3,100 statewide. On the South Coast last year, 79 students were unaccompanied, up slightly from the year prior.

Reporter Chelsea Davis can be reached at 541-269-1222, ext. 239, or by email at chelsea.davis@t heworldlink.com. Follow her on Twitter: @ChelseaLeeDavis.

The World chosen as finalist for Lee Enterprises award COOS BAY — The World’s parent company, Lee Enterprises, announced Friday that The World is one of four finalists for enterprise of the year.

The four finalists were chosen from more than 50 divisions in 22 states, which include print and digital daily newspaper operations, regional agricultural publications and nationwide digital services.

In addition to The World, the other finalists are Times Media Company of Northwest Indiana, The Sentinel of Carlisle, Pa., and TownNews.com, a Lee subsidiary that provides digital publishing and revenue services to news

organizations.

The World is one of three daily newspapers in Oregon operated by Lee Enterprises, including the Corvallis Gazette-Times and the Albany Democrat-Herald. The World also publishes two weekly newspapers: The Umpqua Post in Reedsport and the Bandon Western World.

This is the second round of good news The World has received this year. In July, the newspaper won 15 awards in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association's 2014 Better Newspaper Contest.

group of other parents in town are convinced the mulch is harmful to their children. While there is anecdotal evidence that the black material, comprising several known carcinogens such as lead, benzene and carbon black, is linked to cancer, no research has directly linked cancer to rubber tire mulch.

“It’s really hard to tie cancer to the precise environmental factors that cause it,” Bork said. “All they can do is find the links.”

The group feels there is plenty of SEE MULCH | A7

Director excited to support hospital Bandon Western World

BANDON — New Southern Coos Health Foundation Director Scott McEachern is enjoying his new position on the South Coast and is excited to be supporting and promoting the hospital’s mission of providing for the ongoing health and vitality of Bandon residents.

McEachern has been with the foundation for about three months. He and his wife Taya, with daughter Sylvie, 4, chose to move to Coos Bay from Portland to take the job in Bandon to be closer to Taya’s parents, John and Jean Noland. The Nolands were English professors at Southwestern Oregon Community SEHOSPITAL | A7

Health insurance enrollment begins now through Feb. 15

By Geneva Miller Contributing writer

BANDON — Health insurance open enrollment began last week. For most individuals, the opportunity to enroll in a health insurance policy is available only through Feb. 15 each year. Shop and apply for health insurance independently, with an agent or community partner.

Shop on your own Apply for and enroll in insurance by contacting insurance companies directly for private or employee plans. Or, use the federal online marketplace.

The online marketplace allows shoppers to view multiple policy options from participating insurance companies. Not all insurance companies participate in the marketplace. The marketplace is a federally sponsored service, and those who purchase through the marketplace can qualify for tax reimbursement incentives.

Oregon Health Plan members can also apply or re-enroll through the marketplace.

The state of Oregon sponsored its own online marketplace in 2013, Cover Oregon. This year, Oregon residents will use the federal website.

Under the Affordable Care Act, those who do not have health insurance may be subject to tax penalties. Those with private, public or employer insurance policies may choose to re-enroll in the same policies for 2015.

For an online sampling of policy options, enter information about the age of each member of your household and annual household income.

Completed applications will require more personal details, such as address and social security numbers for each family member.?

Go to HealthCare.gov to view the

marketplace, or to find participating agents and community partners in Southern Oregon.

Apply through an agent Your local insurance agent can help you choose a policy, on or off the marketplace.

Bandon's insurance businesses contract with numerous health insurance companies, however, not all agents choose to participate in the health insurance marketplace.

Apply through a community partner Participating health and human services organizations offer assistance to those who want help checking their eligibility, re-enrolling, or enrolling in the Oregon Health Plan. OHP is Oregon’s public Medicaid program.

For community partner OHP assistance in Bandon, contact Coast Community Health Center, 541-3472529.

Important dates for insurance enrollment Patients who choose Medicare or private insurance plans must apply for changes or new policies within the open enrollment period each year, starting Nov. 15. Oregon Health Plan enrollment is open year round. Those who are not eligible for OHP must meet special qualification requirements to change policies or enroll after Feb. 15.

Open Enrollment began Nov. 15.

Apply for, keep, or change your coverage.

Dec. 7 is the last day to change Medicare plans.

Dec. 15 is the deadline to apply for or renew policies with coverage starting on Jan. 1, 2015.

Dec. 31 is when coverage ends for 2014 plans.

Feb. 15, 2015 is the last day you can apply for 2015 coverage before the end of Open Enrollment.

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EDUCATION

BHS Speech Team brings home tourney awards The 20-member Bandon High School speech team attended Ashland High School’s Grizzly Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament Nov. 14 and 15, competing head to head with speakers from Grants Pass, North Valley, North Medford, South Medford, Phoenix, Oak Hill, Illinois Valley, Butte Falls, Coquille, Willamette and Marshfield High School.

The team sweep totals were: Ashland 84, Bandon 35, Grants Pass 33, North Medford 32, Marshfield, 26.

Bandon captured two first place awards in the open division: Max Underdown in oratory with “Batman vs. Spiderman” and Gabriel Castelli in radio commentary on “Death with Dignity.” Earning second place awards were Darby Underdown with an expository on “Social Norms,” Weston Jennings with an oratory on “Mental

Toughness” and Cheyenne Fogarty in poetry on “Mother-Daughter Relationships.”

Dustin Wilson won third place with his after dinner speech on “Aquaman.” Katy Taylor competed in the final round with her expository on “Dyslexia” and in prose, Autumn Moss-Strong with “Thirteen Things About Ed Carpolotti” and Emily Wilson with “Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas.”

Bandon’s first-year speakers competed in the novice division. Winning first place trophies were Paige Smith with her expository speech on “The Legend of Zelda” and Kori Nemec with her oratory on “Animal Abuse.” Eleanor Winston captured two second place trophies with an oratory on “Adoption Options” and in poetry with a selection on “Journeys.” Ben Bean completed the oratory sweep with his third place win on “The Benefits of Sleep.” Mikayla Mache

advanced to the final round in prose with a cutting from “Clementine.”

Several community members volunteered to help judge the tournament including Amy Moss Strong, Roger Straus, Stephanie Gordon and assistant coach Jeff VanVickle.

“I emphasize to continually take each event to the next level,” said coach Ellen Howard. “Team members were encouraged to set goals of excellence and to continue to perfect their events as the tournament day proceeds. “It really is amazing seeing how much work these students put into making their pieces the best they can be — and they’re only getting better!” said Jeff VanVickle, the new language arts teacher and assistant speech coach at Bandon High School.

Bandon’s next tournament will be at Clackamas High School on Dec. 6

Sweet Speeches tonight BANDON — Sweet Speeches, a night of creativity, laughter and performing arts, will be presented by the Bandon High School speech team at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Sprague Community Theater.

This year’s speech team includes 20 BHS students.

Each year, the seniors act as MC’s for the event. Every speech team member will be performing on the stage,

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Sweet Speeches begins with an introductory skit that includes all team members.

There will be nine performances: After Dinner Speeches by Gabriel Castelli and Rose Garrett,Humorous Interpretations by Trenten Gagnon, Kayla Dugan and Eleanor Winston, a Dramatic Interpretation by Darby Underdown, Dual Interpretations by Weston Jennings and Max

Underdown as well as Austin Carrero and Dustin Wilson, and Poetry by Cheyenne Fogarty.

“We invite you to come and support the speech team, enjoy the awardwinning speeches and the homemade cookies included in the ticket price,” Howard said.

Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $5 for students, are available at the door.

From left, Lucy Merriam, Shelby Tobiska, Darby Underdown and Kayla Dugan.

Students chosen for UN trip BANDON — Bandon High School juniors Kayla Dugan, Lucy Merriam, Shelby Tobiska and Darby Underdown, have been chosen as delegates for the summer 2015 United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth trip, sponsored and paid for by the Bandon Odd Fellows Lodge.

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Grace McMahon and Autumn Moss-Strong, and two students from Port Orford, who presented a slide show to the Odd Fellows upon their return.

Each year, applicants are required to write an essay and be interviewed by a panel of Odd Fellows members. They were chosen based on their essay, as well as their school accomplishments and community participation.

This year’s essay topic was, “Of the sites or monuments you will visit on the U.N. Pilgrimage for Youth trip, which are you most excited to see, and why?”

Annually the UN Pilgrimage, celebrating its 65th year, brings together high school students from around the world to study and learn about the United Nations.

Students ages 16 and 17 earn the trip by competing in a local essay and speech contest, then are reviewed by a panel of local Odd Fellows members for evidence of leadership, character, concern for community welfare and interest in world affairs.

For more about the UNP, visit http://www.unpilgrimage.org/index.html.

The Bandon Odd Fellows have been sending delegates on the UNP trip for 50 years.

Bandon Odd Fellows is seeking new members.

Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Kim Carroll at 541-404-3943 or by email at quiltinkimmie@gmail.com.

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Public Record/Community Bandon police report Nov. 1 11:37 p.m., arrested Andrew Bernsten, 21, of Bandon on a charge of second-degree criminal trespassing in the area of First and Alabama.

Nov. 2 8:10 a.m., assisted deputy with suspect on bicycle at Bullards Bridge on U.S. Highway 101.

4:09 p.m., report of manhole cover partially off at Second and Fillmore.

Handled.

4:22 p.m., caller in the 400 block of Fourth Street reporting Southwest harassment. Called the facility, woman is escalating, they have a behavior consultant there working with her, will call police if needed.

10:04 p.m., verbal dispute in the 85000 block of Ave. Person Franklin escorted off the property.

11:52 p.m., caller in the 900 block of 13th Street Southwest said her mother, who evicted her, is now threatening to burn her belongings. Contact made with caller.

Nov. 3 10:32 a.m., arrested David Blair Slosser, 42, of Bandon, in the 83000 block of North Bank Lane on a Coos County Sheriff’s Office warrant charging probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. Taken to Coos County Jail.

1:32 p.m., complaint of barking dog in the 500 block of North Avenue.

Owner brought the dog inside.

2:13 p.m., prescription drugs dropped off for destruction at the police department.

2:30 p.m., suspicious conditions at Price ‘N Pride parking lot, person unresponsive in vehicle. Person is sleeping.

4:23 p.m., person in the 1000 block of Third Street had an illegal burn, was advised to put it out.

5:15 p.m., arrested Anthony Michael Ornelas, 25, of Bandon on an outstanding Coos County Sheriff’s Office warrant regarding child support and interfering. Taken to Coos County Jail.

6:36 p.m., follow up on a report of an accident that happened two days ago in the 1200 block of Ohio Avenue. No answer, left message to call.

9:13 p.m., dispute in the 1000 block of Second Street Northeast. Man on cell reports subject with a baseball bat is chasing someone. Hung up when asked more questions.

10:16 p.m., family dispute in the 600 block of Harrison, verbal only.

Arrested Tyler Allen Blondis, 36, of Bandon on a charge of probation violation. Taken to Coos County Jail.

Nov. 4 9:30 a.m., assisted public works with broken manhole cover at U.S. Highway 101 and Fillmore.

12:17 p.m., transients in the 100 block of 11th Street Southeast won’t leave. Told to leave.

11:02 a.m., report of person associated with Minnie Winnie is allowing dogs to defecate in the yard and also is using the trash services. Warned regarding city ordinances and state laws.

11:53 a.m., suspicious conditions, high school reports strong odor of marijuana possibly coming from a Ford F-150 parked nearby.

4:03 p.m., arrested Steve J. Klopp, no address listed, on an outstanding Coos County Sheriff’s Office warrant. Taken to Coos County Jail.

7:05 p.m., woman on cell, couple fighting in alley across from restaurant at 1032 Oregon Avenue.

Verbal only.

Nov. 6 6:28 a.m., caller hit a Dumpster with vehicle. The wind blew it into the road.

Logged for information.

7:38 a.m., burglary reported in the 87000 block of Dahl Lane.

10:51 a.m., telephone harassment reported in the 400 block of Second Street Southeast. Suspect keeps calling. Left message for

suspect to stop calling.

12:19 p.m., welfare check for person having mental issues in the 400 block of Fourth Street Southwest.

3:07 p.m., dispute, possibly between father and son in the 1100 block of Fourth Street Northeast.

Subjects contacted and agreed to settle down.

3:57 p.m., warrant service in the 600 block of Caroline Avenue, arrested Mindy Bowen, 33, of Bandon on an outstanding warrant from Jackson County charging failure to appear on an identity theft charge. Taken to Coos County Jail.

4:21 p.m., Bay Cities Ambulance reported a driving complaint in the area of U.S. Highway 101 and Seven Devils Road, driver tried to force ambulance crew off road. Warned.

8:18 p.m., out with man who has been banned from Price ‘N Pride, 65 10th St. SE. Cited for seconddegree criminal trespassing.

9:15 p.m., casual contact with two men riding bicycles in the area of Devil’s Kitchen wayside.

Advised of park hours and are now moving along.

Nov. 7 12:47 a.m., suspicious man wearing a hoodie and baggy jeans messing with the pumps and card lock in the 500 block of Second Street Southeast.

5:06 p.m., black cow alongside roadway in the area of mile post 7 on Highway 42S. Assisted person in area in getting cows over the fence.

Nov. 10 6:46 a.m., as the result of a traffic stop, arrested Kayla Colgrove, 22, of Bandon on a Roseburg Police Department warrant charging failure to appear on shoplifting charge.

Taken to Coos County Jail.

8:43 a.m., unknown person on premises of city shops at Third and Fillmore. Person was a city employee.

8:50 a.m., physical dispute between caller’s boyfriend and daughter’s boyfriend in the 87000 block of Auction Barn Lane.

Referred on assault charges.

1:22 p.m., assisted Oregon State Police on accident at mile post 3 on Highway 42S. Notified Bay Cities Ambulance, paged Bandon Fire.

9:22 p.m., caller heard shots fired at the end of Saturn Lane. Checked area, unable to locate.

9:22 p.m., person is shooting off large fireworks in the area of Gould Road.

Checked area, unable to locate any fireworks.

Bat houses to be distributed Bandon Western World

BANDON — The Coos County Vector Assessment and Control Committee will be distributing free bat houses on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Old Town Marketplace starting at 10 a.m.

The bat houses have been built with funds from a granted from U.S. Fish and Wildlife. All of the materials and labor were sourced in Bandon.

The bat houses will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Preference is given to Bandon residents living around the Bandon

Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving community meal BANDON — The Bandon Community Thanksgiving Holiday Meal will be held from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 27, at The Barn/Community Center, 1200 11th St. S.W. in Bandon City Park.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the free meal, regardless of income. The meals started more than 20 years ago as a way for people to enjoy the holiday with others. Last year, more than 300 meals were served or delivered to homebound people at both the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, according to organizers.

The meal will consist

BANDON — The Southern Coos Health District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in Southern Coos Hospital’s conference room, 900 11th St. SE. Among items to be addressed by the board are: Consideration of the Moss-Adams audit report, consideration of finance committee reappointments, benchmark reports and staff reports on district operations for October.

Port Commission COQUILLE — The Port of Bandon will hold its commission regular meeting at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Council Chambers of Coquille City Hall.

On the agenda: Consent calendar; Resolution updating/amending public contract rules; PNWA advocacy efforts; letter to committee on appropriations; letter to USCG; NMS and Federal Register rules and regulations; Bandon Fish Market porch approval; Don’t Feed The Pelicans — informational article; staff report; other; public comment.

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Monetary donations will be accepted at the door.

To volunteer to serve, call Ginny Hall at 541-3475703 or 541-404-4702. To donate desserts or to volunteer for miscellaneous jobs, not including serving (dishwashing, greeting, etc.), call Linda Frick at 541-8347. To have this Thanksgiving meal delivered to a homebound person, call Theo Stanley at 541-347-4307.

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“Please come and join us to learn more about bat houses and other mosquito control methods you can use to prevent mosquitoes next season,” said Roger Straus, chairman of the Vector Committee.

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from committee members and the public. The bat houses idea was one of these methods.

“The Vector Committee wishes to thank the following for their help in this effort: U.S. Fish and Wildlife for funding, Shoreline Education Awareness for being our fiscal agent, Hennick’s Home Center and Bandon Supply for materials, Duff Schoonmaker and Don Bolduc for their wood cutting skills and Will Sullivan, John Costas and Bill Binnewies for assembling and painting the bat houses,” Straus said.

Thanksgiving service offered Nov. 26 BANDON — A community Thanksgiving service will be held the evening before Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at St. John Episcopal Church.

Everyone is encouraged to bring bread or rolls — perhaps a special or family tradition bread to be blessed and shared. At the end of the service people can choose a loaf in exchange. The message will be offered by the Reverend Beth Hoffmann.

The service is an offering of the Bandon Ministerial Association and everyone is welcome to attend.

Christmas basket program underway BANDON — The annual Bandon VFW Christmas Basket Program is underway.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3440 and Ladies Auxiliary are gathering donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items and monetary contributions.

The baskets include a food voucher, potatoes and other items to complete a holiday meal.

Boxes for contributions are placed at Ocean Crest Elementary School

and Harbor Lights Middle School. Monetary contributions may be made payable to VFW Post No. 3440, Christmas Basket Program, P.O. Box 992, Bandon, OR 97411.

Donations of non-perishable food items may be left at the VFW Post No. 3440 Hall on Bates Road, or call 541-347-9351 for pick-up.

To submit names for these Christmas baskets or for more information, call Joye Olson at 541347-9351.

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WESTERN WORLD Editor: Amy Moss Strong

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Opinion

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Classroom lockdown kits ‌S chool officials are understandably jumpy these days. School shootings are unspeakably tragic, they get nationwide attention and no school administrator wants to be caught unprepared in the event the unthinkable happens in their school. Consequently, most schools have developed a lockdown procedure that secures each classroom and isolates safe zones in the building. Some states have even enacted legislation mandating that schools develop a viable lockdown policy and conduct periodic drills, much the same as the fire drills with which we are all familiar.

Schools activate their lockdown plan for a variety of reasons. The primary reason is when the safety of the students is at stake. Another reason is when the police are conducting a drug search, usually with a specially trained dog and they don’t want several hundred kids milling about. Also, if an event is occurring

nearby the school, such Big Gulp moments before Disaster as some kind of “person the lockdown was ordered. with a gun” situation, bank Preparedness for Other students may have the Rest of Us skipped breakfast, then robbery or other incident so m e t i m e d u r i n g f i rs t that could be potentially Dave hazardous to the students, the period the school building locked Robinson school will lockdown. Different down and now it’s two periods schools do lockdowns differently. after lunch.

The first step is to secure the students in To plan for just such a contingency, their classrooms, secure all entrances to some schools have purchased lockdown the building and block visual access to kits. The kit is usually stored in a fivethe rooms. Students are directed to posi- gallon bucket and contains water pouches, tion themselves in an area of the room food bars, first aid supplies and many away from the door. Often the classroom other items considered useful to weather lights are turned off. Students are usually such an incident. Some even include a required to remain quiet for the duration snap-on toilet seat/lid and toilet bags to of the lockdown. provide for the sanitary needs that would Lockdowns can last from a few min- inevitably arise. (Yes, a roll of tissue is also utes to several hours. Not all classrooms included.) Ideally, each classroom has a kit are directly connected to a restroom. Can with enough supplies to meet the needs of you see where I’m going with this? Human several students. One kit I checked out sold nature being what it is, there will always for $70 and contained 30 water pouches. It be the kid who just finished off a 44 ounce also was equipped with a battery powered

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radio, a flashlight and several light sticks, among many other items.

Disaster preparedness doesn’t always mean stocking your own pantry. It is regrettable that we find ourselves turning schools into fortresses, but with the right amount of planning and supplies on hand, we can make our schools safer for our kids.

Comments? Questions? Email me at disasterprep.dave@gmail.com. You can find previous columns on my blog at: www.disasterprepdave.blogspot.com.

(Dave Robinson is Bandon’s postmaster and has worked for the postal service for 30 years. He has a background in law enforcement, served in the Air Force in Vietnam, worked nine years for the Coos County Sheriff’s Department and serves on the Myrtle Point School Board, where he lives. He has released a new book titled “Disaster Prep for the Rest of Us”)

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Holiday for a Hero coming

‌Business owners and local citizens: The holidays are fast approaching and we are requesting donations to make our annual Holiday with a Hero a success. Last year, due to the kindness of many donors, the Bandon Police Department was able to reach approximately 50 children in the Bandon area. This year, we hope to exceed that amount and brighten the lives of many more children.

As we begin this holiday season by going out to cut down that perfect tree, decorating our trees and homes, baking, sending out those holiday cards, and buying gifts for loved ones, can we please ask that you think of our children in the community that would love to be part of your holiday planning?

Here’s how you can help: Send a check, made out to Bandon Police Reserves, P.O. Box 67, Bandon, OR 97411.

We will take those donations and shop for gifts that will be available for the invited children to shop for.

On Dec. 18, at 1:45 p.m. the invited children will come and shop with a local hero at the Community Center for themselves or for their siblings, parents, grandparents etc.

It was our experience the last couple of years; the children were excited to purchase their family members items instead of themselves, which was truly heartwarming.

If you can find it in your heart to help make the lives of local children brighter this holiday season, please contact Sarah Lakey at Bandon Police 541-347-2241 to discuss your participation in this year’s Holiday with a Hero!

As you may know from the information given at the Bob Webb meetings and posted on Bandon F.I.R.S.T.’s Facebook page, Chief of Police cities across the United States are demanding the removal Bandon of tire mulch from their play and sports areas. When NBC Nightly News flew out their investigative unit from New York City earlier this month to interview the supporters of Cemetery should be cleaned up Bandon Families In Opposition to Recycled Shredded Tires ‌Late in August, I had occasion to leave El Segundo, Calif., at the Bandon playground, it was a part of a nation-wide to visit my son in Port Angeles. We took the coastal route investigation regarding tire pieces and the potential health through the redwood parks. As we approached Bandon, effects of those tires on human health. Clearly, educating amid all the natural beauty, the first sight on entering your the public on the very real risks of chemicals from tires and town was a cemetery. I have not been so disgusted in a long protecting children and families from these products is time. It was a terrible mess. I am sure there are some military becoming a national concern. Look for Bandon F.I.R.S.T.’s graves, and I wonder how the veterans sleeping there feel? interview on NBC Nightly News in the very near future.

I have another son in Sallisaw, Okla., — another small Although the Bandon Park and Recreation Committee town, and their cemetery is beautiful, with flowers and voted to retain the tire mulch, this debate is yet unfinflags — a clean looking place. ished for the citizens of Bandon. Despite being provided I would hope your mayor, incoming city manager, peer-reviewed scientific studies proving the hazards assoChamber of Commerce, or perhaps some local service ciated with such products, listening to community testiorganization might address this eyesore which is an affront mony about the high level of concern over the use of tires to the living as well as the dead.

by Bandon’s families (who are now boycotting their local Virginia Mouzakis playground), as well as reading third-party recommendaEl Segundo, Calif. tions for tire product removal from groups such as Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and Environment and Human Health Inc., the Bandon Parks and RecreA safe playground experience ation commissioners are asking for further evidence to jus‌I would like to thank everyone involved for the effort tify the expense of replacing tire pieces on the playground. and thoughtful consideration of the tire mulch issue at Hopefully as this discussion continues, the time will be the playground over the past months. There was certainly taken to look for unbiased research so that the children much time and work involved to read and study the mag- of our community can play without worry over chemical nitude of literature available regarding the use of tire prod- exposure and have a truly safe playground experience.

Shayla DeBerry-Osborne ucts by children.

Bandon Families In Opposition to Recycled ShredI would especially like to thank City Planner Michelle Hampton for providing information to the Parks and Recded Tires Bandon reation Commission as well as the Bandon playground subcommittee, despite the considerable work load it must have created. For those commissioners who took the time We’re not the only stakeholders to investigate the tire pieces at the playground themselves, as well as those who looked further into the many scientific ‌I see that another governmental body has piled on to the studies which discussed the potential effects of tire chemi- National Marine Sanctuary issue (Council votes to oppose cals on human health, I extend my gratitude. Reviewing, sanctuary, Oct. 23). The Bandon City Council has taken analyzing and questioning the components of our city as its cue from the ports of Bandon and Port Orford, and like well as the processes which make it run is the work of the them has done so without wider public input. well-respected commissioners who serve this community.

The opposition votes have cascaded like dominoes, yet It is my hope that the effort of Bandon F.I.R.S.T. brought there hasn’t been even one thoughtful debate on the entire attention to the very serious national and global discussion Oregon coast. It’s not surprising that opponents are afraid of children being exposed to chemically laden tire products. of a balanced forum. So much of what is said against the NMS is not fact-based.

For example, a sanctuary is not all about fisheries. It does not regulate them. Period. The goals it would promote are much larger: Research, education (at the level of local schools as well as generally), recreation, tourism and other sustainable ocean uses.

The health of our oceans is critical if we are to survive © 2014, Southwestern Oregon Publishing Co. what climate change is throwing at us. Let’s use all of the protections available.

1185 Baltimore Ave. SE, Bandon, OR 97411 The current marine reserve program is a start, but it is projected to cover only 9 percent of state waters. State, not Phone: 541-347-2423 • Fax: 541-347-2424 federal. Can these tiny islands of protection resuscitate Online at theworldlink.com/bandon fragile fisheries? More and larger reserves are needed.

Facebook: facebook.com/bandonnews I agree that a National Marine Sanctuary off our coast Twitter: @WWbandon should be “not a partisan issue, but a common sense issue.”

And the common sense response to threat is increased proEditor: Amy Moss Strong, ext. 25, amy.moss-strong@theworldlink.com tection, not denial.

Publisher: Jeff Precourt, jeff.precourt@theworldlink.com Will a sanctuary cause a loss of local control? In fact, it Sports Editor: John Gunther, john.gunther@theworldlink.com would enhance opportunity for local control, through an Display advertising: Adeline Fisher, 541-297-7560; area-wide advisory council formed to advance goals that adeline.fisher@theworldlink.com the community itself defines. A number of established Classified advertising/Coffee Break: Sandy Stevens, ext. 21 sanctuaries have been so popular that communities have Home delivery: 541-269-1222, ext. 247; actively petitioned and succeeded in expanding them. jeannine.brock@theworldlink.com Are those in favor of a sanctuary all from somewhere else? Not so. In March of this year, I wrote a letter to the Bandon Western World is published by Southwestern Oregon Publishing governor that supported at least discussing the nominaCo. every Thursday and is mailed at the post office in Bandon. tion of a National Marine Sanctuary off Cape Blanco. In Subscription rates: A 52-week subscription is $52. A 26-week subjust a couple of days, and without a lot of effort, I got 35 scription is $26. Subscriptions are paid in advance. signatures in Port Orford. That’s a decent proportion of eligible voters here. Of course people from all over the state Deadline: Noon Monday for news releases, letters to the editor and ads. are interested, too. Coast residents may be closest, but we

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Penelope Suess Port Orford

Give a child a nurturing family ‌November is National Adoption Month. This month and throughout the year I encourage you to raise awareness of the urgent need for adoptive families for children in foster care.

Right now, approximately 200 foster children living in Oregon are waiting for a permanent, nurturing family.

Most of these kids have been in foster care two years or more. The children are mostly school-aged and with every year that passes their chances for adoption drop dramatically. The focus of this year’s initiative, “Promoting and Supporting Sibling Connections,” highlights the importance of sibling bonds for children’s development and emotional well-being.

The Child Welfare Program in the Department of Human Services strives to place foster children in their home communities, when possible with safe relatives, keeping siblings together. In 2013, 82 percent of Oregon’s foster children who were part of a sibling group were placed in foster care with their brothers or sisters.

It’s crucial that when these sibling groups cannot return to their parents, they find a permanent home that keeps them together as well. Without the support of a permanent family, outcomes for foster youth are grim. Studies show 75 percent of foster youth who age out of the system will not graduate high school or earn a GED, over 50 percent will experience homelessness and nearly 30 percent will become incarcerated. Less than 2 percent will go on to earn a college degree.

Oregon wants more for these at risk children. On any given day, more than 8,300 Oregon children are placed in foster care through no fault of their own. While keeping siblings together helps reduce trauma, the ultimate goal is to ensure children have a permanent family. There are several sibling groups available for adoption right now.

These children want a family to call their own; a family that claims them as their own, and will be with them to adulthood and more.

As we prepare to give thanks this month, please help us give waiting children something to be thankful for: A nurturing and permanent family. For more information about adopting a foster child please contact your local child welfare branch or call 1-800-331-0503.

Lois Day Director Oregon DHS Child Welfare Salem

Thank you to entrants, judges ‌The VFW Medal of Honor Post No. 3440 and Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank all the students who participated in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

We would also like to thank the judges, William “Bill” McNeil and Richard Joseph, of Bandon; and Sheri Van Elsberg, of North Bend. They had the task of picking the winners from these wonderful essays.

Thank you so much.

Arlene Wilson Chairman VFW Medal of Honor No. 3440 and Ladies Auxiliary Bandon

Full of gratitude ‌G iz and Kathy and the Rogers family would like to express our gratitude for all of the generous people who donated during our time of need.

Words cannot describe how much we appreciated the support!

Jessica Rogers on behalf of Kathy and Giz Rogers Bandon

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In and Around Bandon Holiday events right around the corner ‌Celebrate the season by the sea. Come to Bandon for holiday shopping, theater, tree lighting and more.

Discover holiday traditions and surprises all t h ro u g h D e c e m b e r i n Bandon-by-the-Sea. Old Town lights up with a treelighting ceremony, and local merchants stay open late. Seasonal presentations at the Sprague Community Theater include a Christmas cantata, “A Christmas Carol,” and “The Nutcracker” ballet, produced

by MarLo Dance Studio with guest dancers from Willamette Apprentice Ballet and Ballet Pacific.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus when they cruise up the Coquille River and dock at the Bandon boat launch for their annual visit to the Port of Bandon, courtesy of Prowler Charters. Follow Santa to the Old Town Holiday Marketplace for a photo opportunity with Cardas Photography.

Shop Bandon’s Old Town merchants, or any Bandon retailer and redeem your receipts at the Visitors Center for collecti b l e d r i n k i n g g l a s s e s.

The annual Shop Bandon give-back program starts Thanksgiving weekend.

The Bandon Visitor Center is open every day, 300 Second St., in Old Town.

More events, dates and details at bandon.com.

Featured 2014 holiday events in Bandon: Shop Bandon, Nov. 28 through Dec. 22, Presented by the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, 300 Second Street, 541-347-9616.

Night of 10,000 Lights annual holiday tree lighting and holiday season kickoff, events begin at 3 p.m., tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 29, Old Town. Presented by the Greater Bandon Association, contact Harv Schubothe, 541-297-2342.

“Let the Whole World Sing,” a Christmas cantata presented by the Bandon Ministerial Association and directed by John Harding, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Sprague Community Theater and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at First Presbyterian Church, 592 Edison Ave. SW, Bandon. “ T h e N u tc ra c k e r,” Dec. 12, 13 and 14, Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Presented by MarLo Dance Studio, 541347-4616.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Port of Bandon, 1 p.m., December 13, Presented by Prowler Charters, Cardas Photography, and the Old Town Holiday Marketplace with the Port of Bandon, 250 First Street SW, 541-347-3206.

Christmas for the less fortunate, 4-7 p.m., Billy Smoothboar’s. Dan Barnett, 541-217-0660.

“A Christmas Carol,” directed by Dan Barnett, Dec. 19, 20 and 21, Sprague Community Theater.

Travel Night features nature writer, photographer

‌Travel Night at the Bandon Library will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24. Organizers are thrilled to have Tim Palmer, the award-winning author of 22 books about rivers, conservation and adventure travel as the presenter. He also is a photographer of America’s natural landscapes, as well as a dynamic public speaker with inspiring slide shows.

Profiling 120 waterways throughout the state, from the Alsea to the Williamson, Palmer’s most recent book, “Field Guide to Oregon Rivers,” is both a natural history of Oregon’s rivers and a recreational/ travel guide to hiking, fishing, and exploring by canoe, kayak, or raft. After his presentation, Palmer will be available to sign copies of his books.

Everyone is welcome, there is no cost to attend, a n d re f re s h m e n ts w i l l be served. Travel Night is sponsored by Bandon Library Friends and Foundation.

throwing a dance starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. It’s an event for the whole community and for ballroom dancers.

The evening’s music is suitable for free style dancing as well as the ballroom smooth dances, such as Waltz and Fox Trot. There will also be music to dance swing, salsa, tango, hustle, bachata, and other couples dances.

Everyone is encouraged to wear black and white attire, or shades of gray.

The dance will be at The Odd Fellows Hall at the corner of state Highway 42S and Ohio Street. A donation of $3 is suggested.

Dances are family friendly and alcohol free. Dancers at all levels and ages are welcome and no partner is required.

For more information e-mail DanceBandonWithBobda@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.

Community Choir resumes on Mondays ‌T he South Coast Community Choir has started its 2014-2015 season. The non-auditioned community choir meets every Monday, at 6:30 p.m. in the Harbor Lights Middle School choir room. John Harding, Charlotte Pierce and Holly Sylvester will continue to co-direct.

For those who are able, a monthly contribution of $5-$15 is appreciated. All are welcome. Bring a friend and see you there. For more information, contact Holly Sylvester at 541-290-9293.

Artists featured at library for November ‌T h e B a n d o n L i b ra ry Foundation and Friends Art Show for November includes “Fall Inspirations” — paintings by Kimberly Wurster in the library hall gallery and “Images of Nature” — Donna and Ron Wright’s watercolors and whittled songbirds in the glass cases.

The show will remain up through Nov. 30 and is viewable during regular library hours.

Vendors needed for craft faire

individuals or businesses who are willing to purchase tickets to be given to those who can’t afford them. The tickets can be given out to whomever the purchaser chooses, or the tickets can be given out by Barnett and cast members. Anyone purchasing tickets to be given away will be given acknowledgment in the play’s program.

Ad m i ss i o n i s $ 5 fo r children 12 years old and younger and $10 for all others. Friday and Saturday shows will be 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.. There will be Christmas punch and cookies in the lobby at intermission.

Billy Smoothboar’s also will hold its third annual Christmas for the less fortunate from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the restaurant. The cast from “A Christmas Carol” will be at the event in costume, along with the regular elves, carolers, artists and Mr. and Mrs. Claus. There will be gifts for all children, along with a gingerbread man decorating station, music and food. For more information, contact Barnett at 541-217-0660.

ELSEWHERE Annual Crafts Fair coming to Langlois

LANGLOIS — Everyone is welcome to do their holiday shopping at the 19th annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Langlois Lions Hall on Floras Loop Road, just south of town. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, and is sponsored by the Langlois Lions and the Friends of the Langlois Public Library.

There will be many vendors offering their unique crafts and wares. Should all of that shopping make you hungry, lunch will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Lunch Friday is chicken pot pie and Saturday is spaghetti with sauce.

Vegetarian entrees will be available. Tables are $30 for the two days, or $40 for two spaces.

Those who have visited the fair in past years know the building is large, the parking is plentiful, the shopping is stellar and the food is delicious.

For more information ,call 541-348-2066.

‌Vendors are needed for Coastal Harvest gleaners’ annual Winter Craft Faire, which will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Barn, 1200 OCCI presents ‘Taste 11th St. SW in Bandon of the Northwest’ City Park.

For more information, dinner call AnnaMarie Chatman ‌C OOS BAY — Oregon at 541-551-5073 or email Coast Culinary Institute Coastal_Harvest@outlook. invites the community to an extraordinary evening com. indulging in the delicacies Operation Christmas of the spectacular Pacific Northwest at 5 p.m. Friday, Child underway Nov. 21. ‌O peration Christmas Diners can expect wild Child is a worldwide chil- game, local mushrooms, dren’s project of Samari- fresh seafood and rustic tan’s Purse that uses simple breads, topped off with gift-filled shoe boxes con- fanciful desserts. taining school supplies, Prices are $30 per adult, toys, necessity items and $ 2 0 fo r c h i l d re n 6 -15 notes of encouragement to years and children 5 and let hurting children know under are free. No host bar includes International God loves them.

Operation Christmas beers and wines. For reserChild shoe box gifts will be vations, call 541-888-1542. hand-delivered to children in more than 100 coun- SWOCC celebrates tries on six continents.

Shoe boxes are available 50 years of music from Sally McSherry at ‌C OOS BAY — In Septhe Coquille Seventh- tember 1964, Southwestern day Adventist Church, Oregon Community Col1051 N Cedar Point Road lege’s first music professor, in Coquille on Saturday Frank Leuck, and the first mornings from 8:30 a.m.- president of the College, 12:30 p.m. until Nov. 21, or Wendell Van Loan, realcall her at 541-347-9130. ized a vision that began Boxes also can be turned in at the same location during these hours.

Darwin Knight of Bandon also is available to pick boxes up. Contact Knight at 541-347-3814. Official collection is Nov. 17-24.

For more information, call McSherry.

‘A Christmas Carol’ coming in December

‌“A Christmas Carol” will be presented Dec. 19, 20 and 21 at the Sprague Theater, 1202 11th St. SW. “The show is a little different then the traditional Charles Dickens classic holiday story about Ebenezer Scrooge in the fact that Black and white it has a surprise ending ballroom dance with an interesting twist,” ‌The Bandon Oregon Ball- said director Dan Barnett. room Dance Association is Barnett is looking for

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the previous year — to create a music department at the newly formed college (which was only three years old at the time). This endeavor culminated in the first annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1964.

Fifty years later, the music department at SWOCC continues that tradition with its fall concert series at 7 each night Monday, Dec. 1, Tuesday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the Hales Center for Performing Arts.

Celebrating 50 years of music at SWOCC, the symphonic choir, community orchestra, vocal jazz ensemble, and the jazz combo will perform a variety of works for large and small ensembles. Admission to all concerts is free, but donations to help support the music department will be accepted. In addition, the Music Club will be collecting non-perishable food items for SWOCC’s annual Van Jam, which is part of the community Bus Jam. Boxes will be placed in the foyer of the PAC. The SWOCC symphonic choir, under the direction of David Aakre, will perform a number of works for large chorus including some holiday favorites and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. Monday Dec. 1. The choir consists of about 45 members mostly from the community with a few SWOCC students performing with the choir as well.

The SWOCC orchestra, under the direction of Mark Allen, will perform Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Also performing will be the Pacifica String Quartet, with a variety of works.

The orchestra consists of approximately 20 members from the community and student body with the concertmaster of the orchestra being second year music student Rolly Toribio.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, is jazz night at the college with the SWOCC vocal jazz ensemble, under the direction of Charlotte Pierce and accompanied on piano by Sarah Kimball, performing a variety of Jazz works for multiple voices and percussion.

Also performing will be the SWOCC jazz combo, under the direction of professor Mike Turner, performing a variety of jazz standards, including a new composition by Turner.

In addition to the above co n ce r ts, t h e SWO CC music department-sponsored Bay Area Community

Seventh-Day aDventiSt church Pastor Jose Agosto 541-404-1175 Head Elder Allan Cram 541-297-6575 Church & Fellowship Center

Concert Band is performing its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at North Bend First Presbyterian Church next to the Pony Village Mall.

For more information, contact Turner at 541-8887241 or mturner@socc.edu.

Festival of Trees helps local charities

541-396-5131.

The Eagles Craft Bazaar will be held all day Saturday, Dec. 6, in the large auditorium at the Coquille Community Center. For more information, contact the Eagles at 541-3964456.

T h e L i g h te d P a ra d e starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on Central Blvd. and 10th Street and ends at the Community Center.

Many shops will stay open late. For more information, contact the Coquille Police Department at 541-3962114. Following the parade, Santa will be available in the small auditorium at the Community Center for photos. There also will be complimentary cookies and hot cocoa and local 4-H clubs offering holiday craft projects for the kids.

That same evening, a music program will be held at 7 p.m. in the large auditorium of the Community Center, featuring the Coquille Valley English hand bell choir and the Coquille and Myrtle Point high school bands. A drawing for a Lladro nativity scene also will be held.

A Co q u i l l e ca ro u se l workshop will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the corner of First Street and Central Avenue. New animals will be on display as well as Christmas trees decorated by school children.

A gingerbread village will be on display from Nov. 24 to Jan. 1 at Whitney’s Arcade, 44 W. First Street.

A Holiday Open House will be held at the Coquille Valley Art Center from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10144 Highway 42.

‌NORTH BEND — Businesses, organizations and individuals have an opportunity to help families in need while getting into the holiday spirit through the annual Festival of Trees, a holiday-themed fundraiser sponsored by The M ill Casino-Hotel and the Bay Area Rotary.

P a r t i c i p a n ts s i m p ly choose to sponsor a tree or a wreath while available trees last. Then, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, sponsors bring their chosen decorations to The Mill Casino’s Salmon Room for the annual Festival of Trees decorating party, complete with complimentary refreshments and holiday tunes.

Following the decorating party, a panel of judges will award the top choice in the following categories: Best in Show, Best Theme, Most Elegant, Most Traditional, Judge’s Choice and Best Wreath. The decorated trees and wreaths will be placed on display throughout The Mill’s hotel lobby through Dec. 4.

Each tree will go to the highest bidder during a public auction that begins promptly at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in The Mill’s Salmon Room. Doors open at 6:45.

To learn more about Port Orford offers how to get involved with this event, contact festival holiday event coordinator, Heidi Proett at ‌P ORT ORFORD — The first Seasonal Sensations 541-269-7929.

— Words and Music to CelChristmas in Coquille ebrate the Holidays will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ‌M a n y a c t iv i t i e s a re Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Port scheduled for the annual Orford Public Library.

Christmas in Coquille The event will feature event. This year’s theme holiday entertainment i s “ B u i l d a S n ow m a n from South Coast writers and musicians young and in Coquille.”

Christmas Tree Lane: A old alike. silent auction event open The event is sponsored to local service clubs and by the Port Orford and organizations. Bring a Langlois libraries and is decorated artificial Christ- free to everyone. Refreshmas tree to the Coquille ments will be on hand.

Community Center on Those attending can join a Friday after Thanksgiv- group of local singers and ing, Nov. 28. The trees will harmonize with Christmas be on display until after carols. To be a presenter the Christmas in Coquille in the show call the Port event Dec. 6 and can be bid Orford Library at 541-332on throughout the week. 5622, or Gary Carter at 541Bidding will end Dec. 6 and 332-8899. winners will be contacted.

Everyone is encouraged For more information, to come enjoy the festivicontact Fran Capehart at ties.

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Community/Religion Religion Night of 10,000 Lights will kick off holiday season Spiritual talk and BANDON — Mark your calendars for Bandon’s annual Christmas tree lighting and kick-off for the 2014 holiday season.

The Greater Bandon Association’s Night of 10,000 Lights will be held Saturday, Nov. 29.

The Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Local campaign begins Friday, Nov. 28 (see page A10 for details).

As last year, there will be many activities going on in Old Town Bandon for the Night of 10,000 Lights. Santa will be in the Chamber parking lot around 3 p.m. for pictures with the kids (these can be purchased or take your own).

Activities for all ages will be held at various shops throughout Old Town starting at 4 p.m., along with refresh-

ments and music. Join carolers as they stroll through Old Town. A Nog Walk will be included as well.

The lighting of the community Christmas tree is set for 5:30 p.m.. The tree and refreshments have been donated and the nearly 10,000 lights have been purchased with the proceeds from Alive After Five.

Canned food donations from all who participate in Bandon’s Night of 1,000 Lights. They will be given to Bandon’s food groups for distribution to those in need during the Christmas holidays.

For more information, you can call the Greater Bandon Association at 541297-2342 or check out Bandon’s Night of 10,000 Lights Facebook page.

BLFF Holiday Book Sale, gift basket auction coming BANDON — Shoppers looking to check things off their Christmas list might want to check out the Bandon Library Friends and Foundation’s annual Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Library’s Sprague Community Room. The sale is open to members of the Bandon Library Friends from 10 a.m. until noon. Non-members can join at the door; membership is $5 per year.

Everyone is welcome from noon until 4:30 p.m.

In addition to a wide range of books, videos and CDs, BLFF mugs decorated in holiday style, carry-all bags, license plate holders and pens will be available to purchase.

A silent auction for specialty gift baskets also will be held, with themed baskets filled with items donated by local businesses.

Everyone is welcome to stop by the Bandon Library to check out the specialty gift baskets and bid on the ones they

are interested in beginning Nov. 22, when the baskets will be on display during regular library hours. To bid, write down the amount, along with name and phone number on the bid sheet next to the basket. Everyone is allowed to bid as many times as they’d like and are advised to check in periodically to see if someone has outbid them.

The final day of the specialty basket silent auction is the day of the Holiday Book Sale, Saturday, Dec. 6. Winners will be notified by phone after 3:30 p.m. when the silent auction ends, and may pick up their baskets until 5 p.m. other arrangements can be made.

“Remember to stop by the Book Sale to chat, have a homemade cookie and find a special book for that special somebody,” said a BLFF spokeswoman.

“Show your support for our library!”

All proceeds benefit the Bandon Public Library.

Lions to sell See’s candies BANDON — See’s Famous Old time Candies will once again be available in Bandon for the holidays. All proceeds from the annual sales are used by the Lions Club to support eye testing for school age children and for eye glasses for those in need as well as scholarships to high school seniors. The Lions’ main goal each year is to serve the community.

The Lions will sell candy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, at the Old Town Marketplace. In addition, candy will be sold from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 8, in front

of Price ‘N Pride and Ray’s Food Place.

True Value Hardware will have candy available the week of Nov. 24.

Prices for the candy will be $18 per box and includes dark, milk and assorted chocolates, nuts & chews, soft centers and peanut brittle. All proceeds are utilized to serve the community through the Bandon Lions Club.

For more information call Joe Fazio at 541-8401884 or 5 4 1-3 472109.

The 13th annual Rotary/KDOCK Bus Jam will beheld from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

Each year on the first Saturday in December, KDOCK 92.9 FM, in partnership with Rotary, First Student Bus Company, the Bandon School District, Bi-Mart, the Department of Human Services, SWOCC and South Coast Food Share,

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BANDON — Music and Mythology: A spiritual talk focusing on transformational symbolism found in music will be presented by Anton Mizerak and Laura Berryhill at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 30, at Unity of Bandon. A concert featuring transformational healing music, Celtic songs, and chants from around the world will follow at 12:45 p.m.

Mizerak lives in Mount Shasta and writes his music in nature, believing that the organic experience of sun, wind, water, snow and earth, transmitted through music, can be a valuable nurturing and healing experience. Mizerak plays keyboards and harmonica. He has performed at events with Deepak Chopra, Gary Zukav, Jean Houston, Michael Beckwith and Neale Donald Walsh. His music has been featured on the nationally syndicated radio show “Echoes” and the digital New Age Music formats “Soundscapes” and “Spa Channel.” His highly acclaimed CD series “When Angels Dream” is a top seller with healers and massage therapists. Mizerak was the recipient of the 2009 Hazel Holmes award.

Berryhill, also from Mount Shasta, has a Master’s Degree in music history from the University of Oregon, where she focused on early 17th-century Italian sacred music. As a vocalist she works in a variety of musical styles, from early European music, to folk music of the Celtic cultures, to new age and jazz. She has appeared at Faerieworlds, the Willamette Valley Folk Festival, Oregon Country Fair, the Yachats Celtic Music Festival and the Festival of Harps in Oakland.

Mizerak and Berryhill have toured together extensively performing to acclaim at over 400 venues throughout the 10 Western states. The concert will feature original music, Celtic songs and chants from around the world along with mythological storytelling from the Hindu, Buddhist and Celtic traditions. It is offered by donation.

Unity of Bandon is located on Highway 101S, one mile south of 11th Street. 541-347-4696.

For more information, a complete tour schedule, youtube links and free MP3 downloads visit www.shastasong.com.

Farewell party for Hoffmann BANDON — St. John Episcopal Church invites the public to attend a farewell party in honor of the Rev. Beth Hoffmann, whose last service is Nov. 30.

Hoffmann is leaving to accept a call to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Navarre, Fla. Everyone is welcome to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in the church hall at 795 Franklin Ave. SW.

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broadcast for five hours, rain or shine, to encourage residents to make a donation to Bus Jam. In Bandon, a school bus will be parked at the Bandon Shopping Center and US Cellular employees, along with Bandon Rotary members and Bandon High School Interact club members will be accepting donations of toys for children

of all ages and non-perishable food.

People in Coos Bay and North Bend can donate on the same day at the Coos Bay and North Bend BiMart stores. Early donation drop boxes will be placed in each Coos County community around the Nov. 10.

Drop off locations include K-DOCK Radio, Bi-Mart, Bandon US Cellular, Lakeside Fire Department, The World Newspaper, Books By The Bay and other locations to be determined.

This year’s goals are to collect 20,000 pounds of food, 2,000 new toys and gifts and $3,500 in cash.

Donations of food will be distributed through South Coast Food Share to Coos County food banks. Toys are collected and sorted for distribution on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Newmark Center in Coos Bay across from Walmart to qualifying families.

The 2014 Bus Jam sign-up also is underway.

If you or someone you know is in need this Christmas, you or they can register by phone 541-888-7037 from now until Dec. 12. Leave a message and someone from Department of Human Services will the call. return Information: www.loadthebus.com.

Christmas cantata offered by Ministerial Association BANDON — This Christmas, the Bandon Ministerial Association is once again offering the gift of a seasonal cantata to the community.

Entitled “Let the Whole World Sing” this new work features original music by composer Joel Raney interspersed with familiar carols and scripture-based narration.

“Let the Whole World Sing” will be offered this year in two different venues and two different times: At 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Sprague Theater and again at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at First Presbyterian Church, 592 Edison Ave. SW, Bandon.

The matinee performance will allow those who don’t like to drive at night to enjoy the concert.

There will be no charge for either performance, but a freewill offering will be received to support the charitable work of Bandon Ministerial Association among local folks and travelers in need.

“Since the birth of Christ, the gospel message has spread across the globe and Christmas is now celebrated annually in more than 160 countries,” said the Rev. Bobbi of First Neason Presbyterian, regarding the theme of the cantata.

“Despite our many differences, we celebrate the season united as one kingdom of believers.”

“Let the Whole World Sing,” is a 30-minute musical that consists of seven movements plus a closing reprise. From the Celtic lilt of “In the Bleak Midwinter” to the African rhythms of “Come, Come, Emmanuel,” through the Caribbean styled “Christ Is Born,” the arrangements underscore the universality of the gospel message.

“New music is blended with familiar, traditional carols in a wide variety of styles to create an interesting and fresh retelling of the Christmas story,” Neason said.

“The 25-voice choir represents quite a number of different area churches, a witness to the unity and harmony Christ brings,” Neason said.

The choir is directed by retired longtime BHS music teacher John Harding, accompanied by Crystal Landucci, another well-known local musician.

“It is our great pleasure to be able to offer this musical gift to the community,” said the Rev. Tim Moore, BMA president.

“There is so much talent in this small community, and it is a joy to bring these folks together to create something of such beauty and meaning for everyone’s enjoyment.

Few of our local churches are large enough to support a regular vocal choir, so the musicians really look forward to getting together.”

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Mulch evidence that does link the chemicals in tire mulch to cancer. That’s why they want the mulch removed from Bandon’s playground.

Their effort has gained national attention. On Nov. 4, NBC Nightly News flew out an investigative unit from New York City to interview the supporters of Bandon Families In Opposition to Recycled Shredded Tires at the Bandon playground. The team also interviewed City Planner Michelle Hampton, who advises the Parks and Recreation Commission.

The interview was a part of a nationwide investigation regarding tire pieces and the potential health effects on human health.

“This has become a national conversation and we want to educate the public on the safety risks,” Osborne said.

Not all parents agree with Bandon F.I.R.S.T.’s position. On various Facebook posts, many commented they believe it’s safe to let their children play on the tire mulch, that it’s better than the alternatives, such as pea gravel or wood chips, and provides a cushion for falls.

Osborne appealed last spring to the city Parks and Recreation Commission to replace the mulch with a more natural ground cover.

After months of studying the issue with the help of an ad-hoc playground task force, the commission voted last Thursday night to keep the mulch in place.

Commissioner Thomas Jefferson was the only dissenting vote; Donny Goddard, Harv Schubothe, Esther Williams, Ollie Jones and Zac Pounder voted in favor of the motion to retain the current playground material.

Hampton believes the force ad-hoc task exhaustively researched the topic.

■ from Page A1 “We reviewed volumes and volumes of information, held several meetings and took testimony,” Hampton said.

The commission paid $54,000 for the mulch in 2009. Replacing it with any material would be expensive because of staff hours involved, Hampton said. In addition, the playground task force concluded that other materials have problems of their own.

Parks Commissioner Esther Williams said at Thursday’s meeting that before the tire mulch was placed she’d rarely see children playing in the park.

“We had wood chips that were full of slivers and were wet (most of the year),” Williams said.

Williams said she’d drive by and wouldn’t see children on the playground. But as soon as the city removed the bark and installed drainage, then put in the tire mulch, she saw usage increase significantly.

“To me, that means it’s a success and something we needed to do,” said Williams, who was a parks commissioner when it approved purchasing the rubber tire mulch.

In preparation for the meeting, Williams said she went to the playground, sat on the new merry-go-round, breathed deeply and “couldn’t smell any offensive smell.”

Williams then put some of the mulch into a baggie, sealed it and opened it later.

“I could smell the oil then,” she admitted, adding that if the mulch is in an enclosed space, it “could be a problem,” but in open air it’s probably OK. “That’s an unofficial and un-researched position,” Williams qualified.

Schubothe said he has researched the issue and found the Environmental Protection Agency’s

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Child’s play May Osborne, 18 months, sucks on her hand near the City Park playground Monday afternoon. opinion is that the rubber mulch cannot conclusively be linked to illness but that it warrants further study. Schubothe said the commission has to weigh any potential or perceived risks with the cost of removing and replacing the rubber mulch — with funds the Parks and Recreation Commission does not have.

“My hope would be that we continue to monitor this and if information falls more one way or the other, or if the EPA comes to another conclusion, it would behoove us to listen to it,” he said.

Pounder said if it could be proven that the tire mulch on the playground in Bandon contained harmful chemicals, he’d rethink his position.

If parents are truly concerned about the possible effects of the rubber mulch at the playground, they can do something else with their children, said Goddard.

“If I was a concerned parent, I wouldn’t take them there,” he added.

Tire mulch The City Park playground contains rubber tire mulch that has been increasingly used throughout the United States on playgrounds and playing fields since 2000.

Jefferson said he believes research shows tire mulch has toxicity.

“I want to note that I don’t think that it’s a benign substance, so I’m going to err on the side of the children,” Jefferson said, acknowledging the expense to remove the mulch.

“The cost to remove and replace it is substantial and we are bound by a lot of practical limitations with this commission,” he said.

Osborne and Bork, while grateful for the time

the commission put into studying the issue are still convinced the debate is yet unfinished.

“Cities across the United States are demanding the removal of tire mulch from their play and sports areas,” Osborne said. “Despite being provided peer-reviewed scientific studies, listening to community testimony as well as reading thirdparty recommendations for tire product removal, the Bandon Parks and Recreation commissioners are asking for further evi-

dence to justify the expense of replacing tire pieces on the playground.”

“Hopefully as this discussion continues, the time will be taken to look for unbiased research so that the children of our community can play without worry over chemical exposure and have a truly safe playground experience,” she said.

For more information : http://www.nbcnews.co m/news/investigations/h ow-safe-artificial-turfyour-child-plays-n22016 6.

Hospital College for nearly 40 years.

John taught creative writing and Jean taught English literature.

McEachern grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and Minneapolis, MN and Lewiston, Idaho. He graduated high school from Lewiston High School.

After high school, McEachern went to Whitworth College in Spokane for two years on a football scholarship. He continued his education a few years later at LewisClark State College, in Lewiston and graduated with a degree in natural sciences with a minor in creative writing.

After LCSC, he attended the University of Idaho, earning an Master’s Degree in creative writing, with a focus on fiction writing.

While at UI, he met his wife Taya.

In 2003, the couple moved to Portland to attend Portland State University, where both earned Master’s Degrees in literature. While at PSU, McEachern gained experience in public relations, event organizing and planning, budgeting and fundraising.

McEachern worked in public relations, fundraising and grant writing positions for two different Portland arts organizations, then took a job at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry as a grant writer, eventually being promoted to foundations relations coordinator.

“I oversaw a portfolio of about 150-200 donors and prospective donors at OMSI,” McEachern said.

“My time at OMSI was wonderful and I learned an

■ from Page A1 immense amount about the nuances of fundraising in the three main areas of corporate, foundation and individual fundraising.”

At Southern Coos Health Foundation, McEachern oversees all aspects of fundraising for the SCHC. He develops and implements shortand long-term fundraising campaigns for corporate, individual, foundation and government donors and work closely with the SCHC leadership to align the foundation goals with the vision and goals of the hospital.

“The Southern Coos Health Foundation exists to support the vision of the

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center,” McEachern said. “As a critical access hospital, SCHC is vital to the ongoing health and vitality of Bandon residents.

McEachern said SCHC is adapting to the healthcare needs of an aging, retired population that will live longer than any generation before it. That same group of people also are acutely aware and interested in their health.

“Over the next few years, SCHC will continue to develop services, equipment and staff so that we are prepared to meet the needs of Bandon residents.

We will also continue to

find ways to promote healthcare information and education throughout the community.”

In his spare time, McEachern and his family are enjoying the coast, with its beauty, beaches and ruggedness. They like to go to the beaches on weekend, explore the surrounding areas for camping and hiking spots and browse second-hand stores. loves McEachern music,especially jazz (John Coltrane is his favorite) and is an avid reader, though lately his reading consists mainly of children’s books.

“We especially love the people and have made

many personal and professional connections here,” he said. “Bandon residents are a highly engaged, civicminded minded and dedicated culture. The people who choose to live here are determined to craft

a place that represents and advances their interests. I think that the combination of long-term residents and those who retire here works to create a vibrant culture that will resonate for many years to come.”

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Classifieds Theworldlink.com/classifieds FREE Employment 200 $5.00 202 Admin./Mgmt. $7.00 ASSISTANT. ADMINISTRATIVE The City of Bandon is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant.

The annual salary is $29,600-$47,580 DOQ, plus excellent benefits.

This full-time employee reports directly to the City Manager, and assists with a variety of tasks such as preparing correspondence and reports, project research, administering various grant and loan programs, maintaining records and files, preparing meeting minutes, preparing and distributing meeting agendas and packets, assisting with budget preparation, maintaining the City website, and providing other assistance to the City Manager as directed.

A complete job description and application may be obtained at Bandon City Hall or from the City website at www.ci.bandon.or.us.

Submit application including resume and 5 references by December 1, 2014 to: City Manager, City of Bandon, P.O. Box 67, Bandon, OR 97411, e-mail citymanager@ci.bandon.or.us.

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207 Drivers RON’S OIL COMPANY Truck Driver Wanted $12.00 Class A CDL. Hazmat/Doubles $12.00 Endorsements are a plus!

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211 Health Care Adult Care needed for a 60yr old ($550 weekly). Email resume to: labent101@outlook.com or Call 424-272-6205

is currently taking applications for the following positions: Nursing Supervisor- FT Registered Nurses- FT & PT CNA ll / FT & PT Certified Pharmacy Tech- PT For more information please visit our website at www.cvhospital.org

Dental Assistant, PT FT Mon-Thur. Experience needed.

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Ron’s Oil Company now hiring: Office Controller - FT - Quick Books and MS Office experience required. $17 per hour to start.

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Respiratory Therapy Manager Full-Time, Manager Experience, RRT, Oregon License Great work environment, wage, benefits.

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The successful applicant will be an experienced leader of great journalism that consistently meets high professional standards. She or he will have a successful track record of serving the distinct news and informational needs of audiences on digital platforms, from mobile devices to desktops/laptops, with multimedia coverage, incremental storytelling, social media, live coverage, and use of real-time analytics.

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Three or more years of bank branch leadership experience required, along with excellent team building, and management skills, and business development experience. Banner Bank offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits in a professional work environment. Banner Bank is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals as well as other protected groups.

Pre-employment drug screens, credit checks and background reports are run on all final applicants. To view a full job description and apply online, visit our website: http://www.bannerbank.com/emplo yment-opportunities

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Ideal candidate will have good hand-eye coordination and be quick, accurate and safety conscious. This is a fast paced production environment. Candidates must be highly motivated, and efficient in their work.

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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.

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226 Child Care ABC MOUSE CLUB for kids 2-5. Preschool setting. Working on your child’s skills & getting ready for kindergarten.

Reading, writing, ABC Mouse Phonics, crafts & much more. Full or part time. Call 541-347-4433.

227 Elderly Care ISENBURG CAREGIVING SERVICE. Do you need help in your home? We provide home care as efficiently and cost-effective as possible. Coquille Coos Bay - Bandon. Lilo Isenburg, 541-396-6041.

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302 Business Service COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Bandon businesses have relied on TechSupport since 1994. For on-site service and personal attention with over 35 years experience, call Jeff today. Helping home and business computer users in Coos and Curry counties. V/MC/D/AMEX - 541-297-3915.

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Store Associate We have an exciting career opportunity in our Coos Bay Charter Store.The successful candidate will interact with the public to generate sales by promoting Charter products and services as well as assisting in resolving billing and service concerns.High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of sales & customer services experience.Charter offers a very competitive benefit package including discounted broadband services.

Apply online at: www.charter.com/careers Charter is proud to be a drug free Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

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503-772-5295. www.paralegalalternatives.com legalalt@msn.com OCAN Dr. Herman and Dr. Brent at Pahls Family Dentistry are now accepting new patients!! Call to hear our new patient special at 541-396-2242 and let our family serve yours.

GET YOUR FLU SHOT! Drop in flu clinic hours Tues. & Thurs. 8-11 Coast Community Health Center (Next to Rays Shopping Center) 541-347-2529 Hands & Tans Day Spa wants to thank the south coast for our 2nd year winning the best mani/pedi salon and for the first time we also won the best salon/spa. Thank you all who have supported us. We appreciate all of you. Come check us out if you haven’t, we do it all. 541.329.1826 JOIN YOUR FIT FRIENDS this winter, looking stronger and thinner at Bandon Fitness Center!

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541-808-8620, lanthorntattoo.com. Walk-ins welcome. 185 11th St. SE. LOVE YOUR car? So do we. Fast, friendly, guaranteed service. Collision Repair, Auto Refinishing, Auto Glass, A/C service. Napier Auto Body, 541-347-3219.

Thank you Bandon Fitness and all those who work out for inspiring me!!

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304 Financing Southwest Oregon IPA, Inc. is HIRING full time employees!

Mon – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.!

We are the Coos and Curry County CCO and are looking for exemplary people to join our team.

We Need: CARE MANAGEMENT NURSE (RN)

UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE (RN)

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II UTILIZATION REVIEW SUPPORT CARE MANAGEMENT NURSE (RN) - EDUCATION: Minimum two (2) year Registered Nurse degree from an accredited nursing program. Care Manager Certification preferred. EXPERIENCE: Care management of complex members, or Medicare member, or OHP members. Experience with a similar population in health plan care management or managed care coordination. Experience administering the OHP and Medicare benefits. Related experience in the use of Motivational Interviewing.

UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE (RN) - EDUCATION: Minimum two (2) year Registered Nurse or LPN degree from an accredited nursing program. EXPERIENCE: Experience with a similar population in health plan care management or managed care coordination. Experience administering the OHP and Medicare benefits. Related experience in the use of Motivational Interviewing.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II - EDUCATION: High School Diploma and or GED required.

Medical coding and terminology required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years experience in the medical field, preferably in a primary care and or specialty clinic or equivalent utilization review experience in a health plan.

UTILIZATION REVIEW SUPPORT - EDUCATION: High School Diploma and or GED required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year experience in the medical field, preferably health insurance plan.

SWOIPA provides Personal Time Off (PTO), health, dental, vision and life insurance to our employees. Employees may also participate in discretionary incentive pay, 401K retirement; pension/profit sharing and many benefits provided by AFLAC. If you believe you can help make healthier Coos and Curry County citizens, we are looking for you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to dmoorman@docshp.com or mail to PO Box 1096, Coos Bay, OR 97420. We look forward to meeting our new team members.

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LOANS FOR BUSINESS start-up, purchase, expansion, inventory, even operating capital for qualified applicants. Available throughout Coos County from the Port of Bandon Economic Development Fund. Collateral required. For information, call Melody at 541-347-9105 or 541-404-5637.

November Loan of the Month: Let’s Talk Turkey! Rates have come down again, if you haven’t had your loan check up - now’s the time to see if it makes sense to refinance! Call to see if you qualify today. Keeli Gernandt 541-347-9992, Eagle Home Mortgage, NMLS 590542. Equal Opportunity Lender, this is not a commitment to lend.

306 Jobs Wanted A REPAIR Guy - Quality Home, rental & vacation repairs and remodeling.

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DRAGON CLOCK & Camera, certified clock maker. Quality clock and camera repair- call Cliff @ 541-404-4488 EXPERIENCED BUILDER available for quality work on new homes, remodels, repairs. References available.

Estimates gladly. Ralph Leshin Const.

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Interest List for future openings: Independent Contract Newspaper Carriers.

Must be 18 or older, have your own car and proof of insurance.

Contact Susana at 541-269-1222 ext. 255

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406 Public Notices

PIANO TUNER/ TECHNICIAN, 3rd generation. Serving all of Del$35.00 Norte, $15.00 Curry County and Bandon. Very reasonable & eager to earn your$45.00 patronage. The most discerning of refer$20.00 ences proudly offered. Richard $55.00 Jungman, 707-464-9829.

FREE BAT HOUSES. The Coos County Vector Assessment and Control Committee will be distributing free bat houses on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, $15.00 at the Old Town Marketplace starting at 10 a.m. The bat houses have been built with funds from a grant from US Fish and Wildlife. The bat houses will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve, one to a customer basis, with preference given to Bandon residents living around the Bandon marsh. Along with the physical bat houses, instructions on how and where to install them will be available.

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LOST CAMERA, Canon Sure-shot.

Lost Thursday. Reward!! Valuable family pictures. 541-260-8203 or 541-290-5874.

LOST: man’s gold handmade wedding ring. Much sentimental value.

541-817-6032. Reward.

406 Public Notices “Beaujolais Nouveau Day” November 20, 2014 BREAD & WINE Old Town Thursday 5PM ‘The Perfect Turkey Wine’

JAILHOUSE ROCKS will reopen for the last time on Friday, Nov. 28, thru Dec. 31, 2014. We will have new jewelry and will continue our sale on rocks & minerals. Looking forward to seeing you. 541-347-7625.

Jimmy Glantz, musical guest from San Francisco is returning to McFarlin’s for one more show this Sat, Nov. 22, 6-9pm. Join us Fri, Nov 21, 6:30-9pm for the local Celtic jam session.

RELOCATING - home needed for 2 beautiful cats. 6 yr. old male flame point and 6 yr. old female black w/ white paws. Both gentle and loving indoor/ outdoor. Both free. Cat food included, 541-551-5163.

SPECIAL: Thai Peanut Noodles. Pacific Blues Natural Cafe, Wine Bar, Gifts, Espresso. Old Town.

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AFTERNOON DELIGHTS at Bandon Coffee Café. Your favorite coffee with a choice of cookies, fresh apple bar, or one of our incredible coffee cakes.

Stop in today!

BANDON COFFEE Café - Pie and coffee! Stop in for a slice with homemade whipped cream, and a cup of delicious coffee! 541 347 1144. (Like us on Facebook for specials.)

BHS Speech Team’s Sweet Speeches, Thursday, November 20th, 7 PM, Sprague Theater. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for students, are available at the door.

Come join the fun!!

BREWED AWAKENINGS for great burgers, fish and chips and pizza!

Breakfast from 7 a m, open till 7 p m for dinner too. Dry picked cranberries now available for holiday baking or gifts. Ask about our custom gift baskets!

490 Hwy 101, phone 541-347-1970.

Clam Chowder! SMOKED SALMON Chowder! Daily specials! Fish n’Chips, Halibut Burgers. Bandon Fish Market.

541.347.4282. Call in orders welcome!

COFFEE WITH a Councilor. City Councilor Mike Claassen will be at Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop on Hwy. 101 across from the Shell station to hear your concerns Saturday from 10 - 11.

DAILY LUNCH specials at Bandon Coffee Café - burgers, deli sandwiches with housemade potato salad or side green salad or fresh chips!

(Like us on Facebook for Specials.)

Everyone is invited to a party to wish farewell to the Rev. Beth Hoffmann and Bud Saturday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m.

Hors d’oeuvres and beverages at St. John Episcopal Church 795 Franklin Avenue, Bandon FISH ‘N’ CHIPS! On the waterfront!

Pacific Cod or Alaskan Halibut, dipped in our housemade batter, cooked in trans-fat free soybean oil, crisp coleslaw or garlic toast, w/ golden fries!

Bandon Fish Market, 541-347-4282. www.bandonfishmarket.com FREE HOMESTYLE Dinner, provided

by E.A.T. (Everyone at Table) every Tues. 5:30 - 6:30 PM at The Barn. Donations accepted. 541-404-2268. EAT is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

JOIN US to SEW for charity @ Ladies Dew Valley Club. Quilts, potholders, cutlery for sale. Mon 9-3. 5 mi S Bandon. 541-347-9513.

TACO TUESDAY! Your choice of corn tortillas filled with seasoned grilled fish and lime sauce, or flour tortilla stuffed with battered fish and baja sauce, both topped with cabbage! Call in orders, 541-347-4282!

The City of Bandon Public Works Department will be flushing water lines starting Nov. 18, 2014. We will begin at Fish Hatchery Road and go west to North Avenue and then south to Harlem Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please call Public Works at 541-347-2437 ext. 232.

TRAVEL NIGHT at Bandon Library at 7pm on Monday, Nov. 24, features award-winning author TIM PALMER and his new book “Field Guide to Oregon Rivers.” Join us! Everyone’s welcome, no cost to attend, refreshments served. Sponsored by Bandon Library Friends/Foundation.

WINE TASTING, Bandon Fine Wines, Friday, Nov, 21, 4-6 PM! Bryan will be here with an Italian Prosecco, a nice French Pinot Blanc, an Oregon Pinot Noir, a Spanish Rioja and an Italian Barolo!

407 Personals THANK YOU, Rosie at US Cellular, Rays Shopping Ctr. for great service and smiles. See Rosie, Sarah or Tyler for cell phone service. Great store & customer service. Happy customer, L.S.

Services 425 430 Lawn Care PATRICK MYERS TREE SERVICE. Certified arborist. 40 yrs. exp. Free estimates.

541-347-9124 or 541-290-7530. Lic. #116632. Stump grinding, hazardous removal, pruning hedges and brush clipping. Serving Bandon area since 1995.

RODRIGUEZ GARDENING & Maintenance for a free estimate on any project, from weed pulling, lot clearing, trimming, hedge cutting and dispersing bark & much more.

Licensed (8318) & insured. Call today for an appointment. Roger 541-260-3553; Areli 541-260-4478.

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

A9• Bandon Western World • Thursday, November 20, 2014

430 Lawn Care

504 Homes for Sale

611 Storage Units

TREE SERVICE, hazardous removal, limbing, brush cleanup, site clearing.

Competitive prices.

CCB#193875. Senior & Veterans’ discounts. Accepting all major credit cards. John, 541-260-8166, JBJ Tree & Lawn Service.

FOR SALE Bandon $250,000. Older home w/many upgrades. Including: Plumbing, wiring, roof, pellet stove, forced air furnace, oak flooring and more. 30x102 metal shop plus 26x40 older shop. Century 21 Best Realty, Inc. 541-347-9431. RMLS# 14575072.

BANDON MINI-STORAGE, temperature controlled units (boat & RV).

50317 Hwy. 101S. 541-347-1190.

BANDON E-Z STORAGE. Affordable plus Boat/RV & commercial. 370 11th St. SE, 541-347-9629.

BANDON MINI-STORAGE, temp. controlled, 88371 Hwy. 42S, 541-347-5040.

Ask for manager special.

Education 450 451 Classes READY MADE GIFTS to go at The Wool Co. Fast, one-skein gifts & gift cards available for your fiber artist.

Holidays 475 478 Christmas 7 Foot Pre-Lit Green Christmas Tree $20.00 541-756-2141.

CARTON PACKAGING tape - $1.79, Christmas wrapping paper - $.89; boxed Christmas cards - $2.99 to $9.99. At Shindler’s Pharmacy.

Celebration and Shop Bandon kickoff event November 21st at 6:30p.m. at Billy Smoothboars.

Help the business community kick off the holiday season with a little cheer and merriment.

Turkey and Prime Rib carving station, no host bar, $10 at the door.

RSVP at the chamber 541-347-9616 or email us at bandoncc@mycomspan.com EVERYONE WELCOME! MarLo Dance Studio presents, THE NUTCRACKER. Sprague Theater.

Dec 12 & 13 7pm. Sunday, Dec 14 matinees 2:00 & 4:30. Tickets $15Adults/$12 Kids 10 &under.

Outlets: Bandon Mercantile & Hennicks. Shows sell out! Get your tickets early.

541-252-1394 www.marlodance.com

486 Thanksgiving AUNTIE EM’S FLORAL now taking orders for Thanksgiving centerpieces. 541-280-6547.

BANDON FAMILY HEALTH - Dr. Gail McClave’s office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28, and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2014. We all wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

HISTORIC WILSON’S Market will be open on Thanksgiving 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Coors & Bud 12 packs, only $9.99!

THANKSGIVING DEADLINES

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COFFEE BREAK CLASSIFIEDS:

FOR SALE Bandon $375,000. Custom built 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. New wood floors, gas fireplace, garden tub and large deck. 24x28 shop and organic garden beds. Century 21 Best Realty, Inc. 541-347-9431. RMLS# 14439953.

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.

OCEAN DRIVE. Move In today! Located just a few blocks from downtown and the ocean. Four Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, granite kitchen, deck, fireplace, new electric furnace. $299,000. Call Fred at 541-290-9444. D. L. Davis Real Estate, 1110 Alabama, next to Umpqua Bank.

Rentals 600

601 Apartments 2 Bdrm,1 bath + 1 Bdrm, 1 bth.

Carport with 4x7 ft storage area.

W/S/G paid, Coin laundry room, No smoking/No pets. Corner of Virginia & Lincoln,NBend.Call 541-756-4997 $625-2 Bdrm, $500-1 Bdrm Harvard Street Apartments is now accepting applications for 2 bedroom units. These units rent for $610.00 per month with water, sewer and garbage paid. Deposits are between $300 and $610 (depending upon the result of a background check).

Call 541-347-7028 for more info or to schedule an appt.

PACIFIC PINES APARTMENTS 859 Chicago Avenue SE Bandon, Oregon 97411 Phone: (541)-347-7303 TDD: 1-800-735-2900 1 Bdrm Handicapped accessible apartment available Section 8 Applicants are welcome USDA Rural Development subsidized apartment homes may be available at this time.

Income restrictions apply.

USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider, and Employer.

Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 Professionally Managed by Guardian Management LLC. 503 802 3600

Bandon Beach Vacation Properties, LLC. We manage and rent vacation properties in Bandon. State Licensed.. 541-347-4801

Other Stuff 700 FOR SALE: executive steel desk & chair. Call 541-347-1411.

FREE ADS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

Merchandise

5 lines -5 days $45.00

Better 5 lines - 10 days i $55.00

Best (includes boxing) 5 lines - 20 days $69.95 All ads will appear in The World, Bandon Western World, Umpqua Post, The World link, theworldlink.com and Smart Mobile.

Call Kirk Morris to place your ad.

541-267-6278

602 Commercial Property OFFICE/ STORE available Dec. 1.

Approx. 1000 sq. ft. Located at Grand & 3rd St., close to cheese factory. $650/ rent or lease. 541-297-3781.

603 Homes Furnished FOR RENT MYRTLE POINT Nice one bdrm house. Fenced yard. *Bonus room/ Water included $550mo. 541-260-1357

2 BEDROOM 1 bath house with fenced yard.

Pets negotiable. $700/mo. 541-551-5346.

FOR RENT- Looking for a 4bd house to rent w/2 car gar. w/ 1 dog allowed.

541-347-4801 FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house.

No smoking. 860 Jackson. $950/mo.

Call 541-347-2052.

FOR RENT: 3bd/2ba on the NE side of town. No pets Call for details.

541-347-4801.

Beach Loop Realty now selling 8 bank-owned homes in The Colony at Bandon Cove. High end luxury homes ranging as low as $319k.

Front row ocean views range from $480k-$559k. Over 1.5 MIL in price reductions! Call Gina Morelli at (541) 347-1800 for a private tour!

CHAS. WALDROP REAL ESTATE, LLC. Providing Personal Professional Real Estate Service, Since 1988. Call for a No Cost, No Obligation, Broker Price Opinion for Your Home & Property. “Dedicated to Excellence�

541-347-9455.

610 2-4-6 Plexes Coos Bay, 3 bed, 2 bath. Duplex. Laundry Room, Clean. $650 Mo. Plus $1300 refundable cleaning, security Dep. No Smoke 541-756-5109 Reedsport Large TH Style Duplex unit available. Great shape & location & available immediately.

2 bdrm,1.5 bath,1 car garage, W/D hookups, dishwasher, patio + yd. $600/mo+1st/ last+$150 deposit+ All Utilities. No pets/smoking. Credit check required. Call 541-271-3743

Market Place 750

754 Garage Sales CHRISTMAS SALE - THIS WEEKEND. See to believe! Thurs. to Sat., 11/20 thru 11/22, 9-4, rain or shine.

Start your gift buying here, from clothes to crystal. 1 blk off Holly and 101 - 5 mi. so. of Bandon, then follow signs.

541-267-3131 BEACH DOG Grooming. Six mi. south of Bandon. Taking appointments, 541-290-1991. Like me on Facebook.

Fresh Cranberries, Holiday Gifts Old Town’s Holiday Marketplace Farmers/Artisan Market Fridays & Saturdays 10am-4pm On Bandon’s Waterfront

Carol’s Pet Sitting Your Place or Mine Excellent References

541-297-6039

756 Wood/Heating

See us on Facebook

Seasoned Firewood Fir, Myrtle, Maple mix. Excellent load, split and delivered $150/cord.

541-396-6134

MARY’S PET Sitting & much more.

Leave your cares behind. Insured.

541-297-0073. mls_3@yahoo.com

901 ATVs

776 Appliances

Come Visit Our Bazaar! For unique gift ideas for any occasion. All new items. Early Black Friday deals. Sat 11/22 & Sun 11/23 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

580 S Cammann St Coos Bay

FOR SALE: Kenmore refrigerator, 18 cu. ft., top freezer, white. $100 firm.

541-404-4127.

Coos Bay Garage SaleNov 22, 9am to 5pm. chaise lounge, LZ boy recliner, household items, womens clothes sizes 6-12, womens shoes -size 9 new, material, craft books, kitchen items, & knick naks 430 N Main

dell 17 inch flat screen monitor 541-294-9107 $25.00

777 Computers Free recycling of your old computers, laptops, printers 541-294-9107

Pets/Animals 800

Cars - Trucks - RV’s Boats - ATV’s - Trailers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

Good 5 lines - 5 days $15.00

Better (includes photo) 5 lines - 10 days $20.00

801 Birds/Fish

Best

All ads will appear in The World, Bandon Western World, Umpqua Post, The World link, theworldlink.com and Smart Mobile.

Call Kirk Morris to place your ad.

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541-267-6278

Pets (Includes a Photo) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

Found & Found Pets 5 lines - 5 days - Free

907 Motorcycles

Good

‘89 HARLEY soft tail springer, black.

97 cu. in. S&S. Fast, beautiful. $8,900. 541-347-1755.

4 lines - 5 days $12.00

Garage Sale / Bazaars Wednesday, Thursday & or Saturday depending on package.

Better

913 SUVs

4 lines - 10 days $17.00

Good

Best (includes boxing)

4 lines - 1 day $12.00

5 lines - 15 days $25.00

Better

All ads will appear in The World, Bandon Western World, Umpqua Post, The World link, theworldlink.com and Smart Mobile.

Call Kirk Morris to place your ad.

(includes boxing) 4 lines - 2 days $15.00

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.

Unless deadline has passed for that week.

Place ad at https://theworldlink-dot-com. bloxcms.com/place_an_ad/ INCREDIBLE OAK QUEEN SIZE bed frame, wall unit with cedar closets & drawers, beveled mirrors. Paid $2500 new, will sacrifice for $1200 OBO. Call 541-404-4595.

Best (includes boxing) 5 lines - 3 days $20.00

541-267-6278

The Best ad will appear in The World, Bandon Western World, Umpqua Post, The World link, theworldlink.com and Smart Mobile.

Call Kirk Morris to place your ad.

802 Cats

541-267-6278

Quiet, Call

710 Miscellaneous Closing Sale: Five work tables, three part art desk, chairs, artwork books and paper and studio misc. Call for appointment. 541-404-6302.

1930 burgundy mohair matching Couch & Chair $500.

541-756-5109 DEVON’S BOUTIQUE this week featuring 15% Additional Savings on all Sales items throughout the store.

Choose from a fine selection of Tops, Pants, Skirts, Dresses and much more. Come see why DEVON’S has again been named Best on the South Coast! 92 Second St. In Beautiful Bandon by the Sea.

MOVING AND ART SALE. Futon, bar stools, armoire, recliner chair, lamps, artwork, coastal decor, household, games, etc. Saturday, 9-4. 87100 Juno Ln., off Beach Loop, across from stables.

2013 Toyota Avalon 4 Door XLE Premium. Cypress Pearl Color Only 8900 Miles, Perfect Condition. $27000.00 OBO. Call 559-359-7402 or 541-808-4922 2008 Mercedes E550 4 Door.

Gray w Black Leather Loaded *Exceptional Condition. 86K Miles $18000 OBO Call 559-359-7402 or 541-808-4922

Kohl’s Cat House November 23rd Sunday 9am to 5pm. 451 Winchester Ave. Community Center-Admission by Donation or Can of Food Benefits Food Pantries and Downtown Hanging Basket Project 541-271-3044

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2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. $2500. 164 K miles. Good condition. Very clean. 2W/4W automatic transmission. 6 cyl. Power-assisted towing brakes. Hitch included.

Complete maintenance records available. Forest green.

541-269-7383

915 Used Cars

Reedsport Pik-A-Dilly Flea Market Fundraiser.

Adoptions on site.

541-294-3876

806 Livestock GOATS: proven male goat, 2 yr. $75; male goat, yearling, $50. Both black & white. 541-290-3411.

2000 Mercedes ML 430 4X4 Blue w Gray Interior. Loaded w GPS. Perfect Condition 112k miles $7K OBO Call 559-359-7402 or 541-808-4922

H OTO R EPRIN TS

Handmade Myrtlewood Cribbage Board w cards and pegs $35.00 Call 541-756-2141 ODDITY SHOP: Antiques, collectibles, gifts, decor, man stuff, quilting fabric, books, scrapbooking & more.

60 W. 1st, Coquille, 541-396-3660.

PERSONAL TREASURES. Your community thrift store. Bring food donations and receive $1 off a $5 purchase or more. Holiday time. Store wide 20% off Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1 mile S. of Bandon. 541-329-0472, 541-260-0940

Recreation/ Sports 725

726 Biking Wirtlitzer Radio and Tape player Mint $45.00 Call 541-888-6693

734 Misc. Goods Mccullouch Electric Chain Saw $75.00 Mint shape. 10 top Weight Watcher cook books $90.00.

Call 541-888-6693

606 Manufactured 3 Bedroom. 1 bath, with Shop clean,Daniel�s Creek $600.00 Mo. 541-290-6172

Antique Kentucky rifle, 1850 J Wilt, Dayton, Ohio. Full stock maple original. $3,500. Call for appointment, 541-404-1172.

Pet Cremation

(includes photo & boxing) lines - 15 days $25.00

North Bend 2 Bed Home near SWOCC. New Carpet, Extra Storage Area. $800 Per Mo + 1st/Last/Dep. Call 541-267-3704 or 541-756-3600

4BD,3BR, BEACH HOME OR VAC RENTAL. PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS. ROOM FOR RV/BOAT. MANY UPGRADES $349,777.00 CALL 541-347-6268

735 Hunting/Rifles

808 Pet Care

Ed’s Quality Mushrooms Freshest Produce In Town Located in the Old Myrtlewood Shop Highway 101 Bunker Hill Come join us for Samples and Hot Dogs!

Under $200 total 4 lines - 3 days - Free

WANTED: Dehumidifier medium to small. Cash.

541-269-9075.

Good

Small Oscillating Htr/Fan $10.00 Call 541-756-2141

Coos Bay Yard Sale/Bake Sale Fundraiser for Mr. MHS. 63183 Olive Barber Rd Saturday & Sunday 7AM -6 PM

709 Wanted to Buy

(Includes Photo) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

755 Market Basket

701 Furniture

Central Machine, shallow well pump.

1hp, 898 gphr w/ 15 gallon reservoir.

Like new $85 - 541-756-5109

604 Homes Unfurnished

504 Homes for Sale

613 Vacation Rentals

707 Tools

Real Estate/Rentals

FOR SALE Port Orford $399,000. Instant income on 9.94 acres forest with 5 rentals, store, home, timber, privacy, close to city, year-around spring, Hwy frontage and much more.

Century 21 Best Realty, Inc. 541-347-9431. RMLS# 13472663.

Wooded setting, fireplace, decks, view of bay and bridge.

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths.

Tamarac 541-759-4380

For Sale Old Metal Standard/Full size Bed Frame $20.00 & Call 541-756-2141

Noon on Monday, Nov. 24 â?–â?–â?– The Bandon Western World office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, Nov. 27 & 28

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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.

BAYFRONT TOWNHOMES

Large Pipe Wind chime Great Sound $85.00 541-756-2141.

CLASSIFIEDS

501 Commercial

612 Townhouse/Condo

Large Clean 2 bdrm off street parking, ground floor.

W/S/G paid. Convenient location, No pets /smoking. $550. mo.+ $575 dep. 541-267-7486

For Friday, Nov. 28: 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 For Saturday, Nov. 29: 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 For Monday, Dec. 1: 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 â?–â?–â?–

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Merchandise Item Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

Good 5 lines - 5 days $8.00

Better 5 lines - 10 days $12.00

Best (includes a photo & boxing) 5 lines -15 days $17.00 All ads will appear in The World, Bandon Western World, Umpqua Post, The World link, theworldlink.com and Smart Mobile.

Call Kirk Morris to place your ad.

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A10 • Bandon Western World • Thursday, November 20,2014

Business/ Sports

New office has latest entertainment tech

By Geneva Miller Contributing writer

BANDON — Comspan Communications customers can experience the latest home entertainment and communications options at the new office in Old Town Bandon.

The new office, located in the McNair Building, is one part professional suite and one part modern teach and entertainment center.

It’s spacious, comfortable, and designed so customers can try before they buy.

“Video is the common denominator. Everybody watches something,” said President Mark Scully.

TV and video viewing options have changed, so it’s important customers feel confident about their selections and understand how to use the technology on their own.

Comspan products for home or business include phone, television and Internet, with enhanced video streaming. The company’s signature fiber optic broadband Internet delivers equal upload and download speeds, which is great for video streaming,

Photos by Geneva Miller

New options at Comspan

Open house

Customer Care Representative Anyessa DeHart takes a moment to demonstrate television and video streaming options available with the Roku Internet device.

Comspan Communications hosted an open house and Bandon Chamber ribbon cutting in September to celebrate their new office space in Old Town.

explained Bandon Customer Care Manager Sandi Young.

With an Internet streaming device, customers may decide their cable or satellite TV package is history.

The Roku, offered by Comspan, is a mini hard drive formatted to stream free or subscription TV and movie channels, such as PBS and Netflix. The device communicates wirelessly with a customer’s Internet router and connects to the television screen with cable or

Port fund now available to help local businesses Bandon Western World

BANDON — Business loans are available to qualified applicants in Coos County through the Port of Bandon Economic Development Fund. The money can be used to start up, purchase or expand a business; buy inventory, and augment cash flow.

Made possible through a federal relending program, the Port EDF can loan up to 75 percent of a project to a maximum of $250,000. The fund offers fixed-rate financing for up to 20 years. All loans must be fully collateralized.

“Generally, we are more open to start-up businesses and credit glitches than traditional lenders,” said Melody Gillard-Juarez, administrative aide. “Often business owners utilize the fund to get their business going and then refinance when their track record becomes appealing to the bank.”

A turn-down letter from a bank is required.

However, if a bank agrees

video are invited to stop by for a sample.

“What we’re hoping to do is put them in the driver’s seat, let them play with the remote, touch and feel, enhance the experience. We want to make them feel comfortable,” said Young.

“Set your own pace, and don’t feel rushed.

Take as much time as you need,” she added.

Comspan opened its first Bandon office in the City of Bandon management complex in 2005.

Scully took over as business president in 2013. He

wireless HDMI. The device includes a remote control, with additional controls available on iOS or Android smartphone apps. There are even parental control options.

“There’s free content.

You can customize it, delete the channels you don’t want, narrow your choices to what you’re interested in,” said customer care representative Anyessa DeHart.

Customers who like the idea of customized and less expensive TV and

says the new office demonstrates his desire to focus on the consultative side of customer care, not just commodities.

The Oregon based company maintains offices in Bandon and Roseburg, serving residents of Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Roseburg. Delivering superior customer attention is easier when office staff and technicians live in the communities they serve, said Young.

“I think it’s important to customers to know they’re talking to some-

Comspan 395 2nd Street SE Suite C, Bandon comspan.com 541-329-1000 Office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

body local,” she said.

Comspan broadband Internet is available within limited geographic areas. To inquire if your home or business is located with the fiber network area, or to be added to the development list, contact Young at the Bandon office.

KOA campground awarded Bandon Western World

to finance a portion of the project, the fund can take a second position to other lenders. The interest rate is currently 9 percent.

There is no penalty for early repayment.

For more information, potential applicants can contact Gillard-Juarez at 541-347-9105, 541-4045637 or by email at createjobs@harborside.c om.

CCD Business Development, a certified business development company, serves as the fund administrator to package and service loans. Contacts in CCD’s North Bend office are Theresa Haga or Kathy Strickler, 541-756-4101.

The Port of Bandon Economic Development Fund was formed in the mid-1990s by the Port of Bandon Commission as a separate nonprofit to apply for and loan $1.5 million in USDA Rural Business Development funds pledged to create and expand jobs. Since that time, the relending program has loaned $3.8 million in revolved funds that created or saved 182 jobs.

LANGLOIS — The KOA Bandon/Port Orford Campground has been awarded the 2015 KOA President’s and Founder’s Awards by Kampgrounds of America Inc., the world’s largest system of family-friendly campgrounds.

The awards were presented Friday, Nov. 14 at KOA’s Annual International Convention in Charleston, SC. KOA is celebrating its 52nd Anniversary in 2014.

The KOA President’s Awards are presented annually to camp-

Get ready to Shop Bandon Bandon Western World

Tides and weather

members of the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.

Shop Bandon participants may collect one of four different glasses with each $85 worth of receipts.

Receipts must indicate purchased products between Nov. 28 and Dec. 22. City utilities, groceries, prescriptions and filling station purchases are exempt.

Collect glasses at the Bandon Visitor Center,300 Second Street, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

BANDON — Shop in Bandon this holiday season and enjoy special thanks from the local business community.

Shop Bandon 2014 starts Friday, Nov. 28.

Shoppers are invited to redeem receipts from businesses in Bandon’s 97411 zip code for commemorative drinking glasses through Dec. 22 at the Bandon Visitors Center.

The annual holiday program is sponsored by

“We listen very closely to what our campers have to say about their KOA experience,” said KOA President Pat Hittmeier. “Our owners and their staffs are well trained and truly are the leaders in outdoor hospitality in North America. It’s an honor to be able to recognize their efforts by presenting them both the KOA President’s Award and KOA Founder’s Award.”

To find out more about this KOA or any of the other 485 KOAs in the U.S. or Canada, go to www.KOA.com.

grounds that receive high scores in customer service from their campers, and also receive high scores in KOA’s annual Quality Review.

The KOA Founder’s Award is named in honor of Dave Drum, who founded KOA on the banks of the Yellowstone River in Billings, Montana in 1962. It is given to those KOA campgrounds that attained the very top scores in both customer service and the KOA Quality Review. KOA surveys hundreds of thousands of campers each year regarding their KOA camping experience.

Date

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Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17

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48 48 55 44 38 40 38

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Cumulative Precipitation Last Week: 0.89 inches To date in 2014: 38.18 inches

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11:08 11:51 -11:48 12:29 1:13 2:02

6.1 6.3 -8.1 8.0 7.8 7.4

Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 26

3:54 4:34 5:14 5:55 6:38 7:24 8:17

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Elk and Sixes rivers were the hot spots last week Local lakes: Anglers are still reporting decent coho salmon fishing in Tenmile Lakes. The majority of the coho are being caught from the Hilltop Bridge through the main portion of the lake. Lots of fish in the upper arms of the lake, but getting them to bite has been tough.

Boaters are either trolling or drifting and casting spinners. Bank anglers are casting spinners at the mouth of the lake.

Plenty of big yellow perch still being caught from the marina docks or the county docks. Nightcrawlers are working well, but the best bat has been perch bellies.

Local rivers: After last week’s rain anglers reported excellent fall Chinook fishing on the Chetco River. The river has since dropped down to low and clear conditions, but anglers are still reporting decent fishing

above the social security hole. Scott ing best.

FISHING from the Chetco Outdoor store told Not much to report from the REPORT me news of three early winter steelCoquille or Coos River basins. head caught on the Chetco last Anglers are starting to scout weekend. around for an early winter steelThe hot spots on the South head.

Pacific Ocean and bays: Joe Coast were the Elk and Sixes rivers from The Bite’s On Tackle Shop in last week and into the weekend. The Empire told me that anglers fishElk River rose above 5 feet last week ing the jetties near Charleston and driftboaters did great fishing picked up some nice ling cod over the river as the level began to drop. the weekend. Floating a herring By the beginning part of this week, under a bobber on a cold day can anglers were drifting Sixes River TONY produce a ling cod near the jetty and reported good numbers of fall ROSZKOWSKI rocks.

Chinook taken. Bank anglers fishing Anglers surf perch fishing from the lower portions of Both rivers Paradise Point in Port Orford to the mouth of were also reporting good action.

Drift fishing anchovies or salmon roe and the Elk River reported catching some nice sand shrimp combinations have been work- pinkfin surf perch. They were using Berkley

Gulp sandworms for bait.

Area shellfish: Boaters crabbing in the bay at Bandon are still picking up some nice Dungeness crab. Two different crabbers on Weber’s Pier caught six Dungeness crab apiece last weekend. Boaters up in Coos Bay are reporting decent bay crabbing for Dungeness and red rock crab.

Tomorrow starts an evening minus tide series for those interested in bay clamming up in the Charleston area.

Tony Roszkowski owns and operates Port O’ Call — TonysCrabShack.com — on the Bandon waterfront. Hear more from Tony on ‘Oregon Outdoors’ Thursdays on KWRO 6130 AM. Email your report to tonyscrabshack7@ gmail.com.

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