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Bay Area Hospital update: Moore resigns, board appoints interim CEO

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

In a whirlwind week at Bay Area Hospital CEO Brian Moore penned his resignation after 6 years of service to the hospital. The board announced it would be “seeking a different strategic direction” in a press release on July 17 that announced a search for an interim CEO would be taking place as soon possible. Moore managed the hospital through the Covid-19 pandemic and attempted to pilot it through the difficult financial times that followed. Rumors that his position may be in jeopardy began to swirl ahead of the swearing in of the new board, as it was clear he believed that acquisition by Qurom Health was the hospital’s best chance at long term financial stability. Despite this, in a statement to community stakeholders, Moore was thankful and positive about the future.

“Serving Bay Area Hospital over the past six years has been one of the greatest privileges of my professional career. This is a hospital full of dedicated people – caregivers, staff, physicians and volunteers – who show up every day with heart and determination to care for the South Coast,” Moore said.

“While change can bring uncertainty, I believe in the resilience of Bay Area Hospital, its people and this community. The hospital plays an essential role in the health and wellbeing of our region, and I have every confidence that with the

continued support of community partners like you, it will remain strong and vital.”

In the aforementioned press release, new board chair Simon Alonzo Jr. thanked Moore for his service citing that “frank conversations” were had.

“On behalf of myself and members of the board, I want to thank Brian for his service to Bay Area Hospital, commitment to our teams and dedication to the people of coos Bay,” said Alonzo Jr. “We respectfully accept his resignation and appreciate the frank conversations over the past few weeks as he pursues a new path.”

This all happened in the week following the appointment of the new board members, indicating their intention to move quicky and judiciously. This was proven to once again be the case when within another week from Moore’s resignation they held a meeting on short notice to appoint an interim.

On Monday July 21, during a 3:00 PM meeting in the hospital’s Spruce Room, the board introduced Kelly Morgan to the executives and gathered public. Alonzo opened the meeting by addressing BAH’s current status with the bank. Despite being in technical default on their loan with Bank of Montreal, Alonzo assured that they were aware of, and willing to work with the hospital during, the leadership change.

Coos Bay School District announce superintendent resigns, appoint interim

STAFF REPORT

On July 24, the Coos Bay School District (CBSD) announced that Dr. Justin Ainsworth would be stepping down from his role as superintendent due to unforeseen family-related circumstances that will take him out of the area.

A Coos Bay local, Ainsworth was appointed just over one year ago in what the district hoped would be a longterm appointment. That would not be the case, as difficulty in transitioning his family from their home in Alaska proved too much and he made the necessary choice to focus on his loved-ones’ well-being. Despite the short tenure, the Board of Directors were very positive about Ainsworth’s time.

“While we are saddened by Dr. Ainsworth’s departure, we understand and respect his decision to put his family first. We are incredibly grateful for his dedicated service and leadership over the past year. During his tenure, Dr. Ainsworth helped lay a strong foundation for our district’s future. He has been instrumental in aligning our leadership and staff with a clear vision, always keeping our students and community at the forefront,” stated the board in a release to CBSD social media.

In that same release, Ainsworth would express

his pride in his work done with CBSD and state that he “believes CBSD is on a positive trajectory”.

The search for an interim was short, as within 24 hours of making the resignation announcement on Facebook it was announced that one had been appointed. Gary Roberts was chosen to succeed Ainsworth in the role of superintendent on an interim basis after impressing in the initial search that culminated in Ainsworth’s appointment one year ago. Roberts was the runner-up and is acted previously as the Millicoma School Principal making him very familiar with working within the CBSD. Roberts started as a

Social Studies teacher in the South Lane School District where he would go on to wear many hats, most significantly as assistant principal, athletic director, and dean of students. He is currently finishing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership after completing his Masters of Education at University of Oregon.

“The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors is confident that Mr. Roberts will discharge the duties of this office with diligence and care. His proven understanding of our district’s needs and his dedication to educational excellence make him an ideal choice to lead us through this interim period. The Board believes his appointment

will allow us to seamlessly continue our focus on student success and the progress we’ve made in academic achievement,” stated the CBSD Board in their release.

“The Board looks forward to working collaboratively with Mr. Roberts to uphold the district’s mission and ensure a successful academic year.”

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That was the case on Easter Sunday, when the M/V National Geographic Venture, a small cruise ship designed for wild life excursions, had a crew member fall violently ill. The 30-year-old was 15 miles off shore and in need of immediate medical attention, through communication with Coast Guard Sector Columbia River and their flight surgeon it was determined he should be medevacked via helicopter. That’s where the crew from Air Station North Bend comes in. On the forefront of most air operations along the South Coast, the crew are no strangers to a daring rescue. In this case, the MH-65 Dolphin crew was dispatched to rendezvous with the cruise ship. They send down the basket and the crew members was transported safely to Bay Area Hospital for treatment

BY J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

With so much breaking news this summer, not to mention family travel and fun time, chances are you missed it.

Sliced Bread Day has come and gone.

It probably wasn’t on your calendar. That’s because it’s only observed every July 7 in the sleepy little town of Chillicothe, Mo., birthplace of an innovation that’s likely in your kitchen right now. Here’s how it got there.

In the early 20th century, life was rough for housewives. Electricity was gradually making its way into homes, powering changes that would forever transform domestic life. Those changes were still in their infancy. The biggest effect was being felt in the pantry.

Prepared goods sold in cans and jars were becoming popular. Though they’d been around for years, they had often tasted flat. Now, innovators like Heinz (of 57 varieties fame), Campbell’s (beans and soups), and Del Monte (fruit and vegetables) were increasing product quality while also lowering prices.

Additionally, wives were being tempted by another bit of culinary progress. Storebought bread.

If you’ve ever mixed dough, kneaded

New BAH Board

To the Editor,

I am writing to express my strong support for the hospital board as they work to address the challenging financial situation facing Bay Area Hospital. It is a complex issue requiring careful consideration and innovative solutions, and I commend the board for their commitment to finding a path forward.

In particular, I want to laud Board member Brandon Saada for his proposal of a Transparency Committee. This initiative is a crucial step towards fostering greater public trust and understanding. I would further suggest that this committee be expanded to become a “Transparency and Ethics Committee.”

This broader scope would not only ensure financial openness but also uphold the highest ethical standards in all hospital operations, which is vital for community confidence.

To truly usher in a new era of openness and cooperation, as Dr. Rogalsky previously noted with the arrival of our new board, I urge the board to make all Board packets available to the public in digital form, free of charge. Furthermore, all meeting video recordings and written transcripts should be posted on the

Guest Column

HOLY COW! H RY: Bread’s Big Break

and baked it, you know breadmaking is a hot, tiresome and time-consuming process. We don’t mean making a loaf now and then for fun; we’re talking about having one day of each week set aside just for baking. That was especially true for large farm families with lots of kids (especially teenagers) consumed bread like it was going out of style. Keeping up with the relentless demand made many moms feel like they were running on a treadmill.

The dawn of the 20th century saw the arrival of industrial bakeries. They turned out loaves on an assembly line, making them affordable for working-class families. And Otto Rohwedder had an idea for making that good thing even better.

He started his career as a jeweler in St. Joseph, Mo., eventually owning three stores there. In between setting precious stones and fixing broken watches, he tinkered with machines on the side. He came to believe he could devise one that would automatically slice bread. Up till then, it had to be cut by hand, with each slice varying in thickness. Rohwedder imagined a mechanism that made clean, uniform slices with each piece identical to the others.

He became so obsessed with his vision that once he had a working device, he sold his stores and created a company to produce it. Things were looking good … until 1917, when his dream literally went up in smoke. A fire destroyed his plant, prototype and blueprints.

Most men would have given up. Not Otto Rohwedder. He started over from scratch and created another working model. Now flat broke, it took him several years to round up the capital to manufacture it. But he never lost sight of his revolutionary vision. By 1927, he was ready to give it another shot. With an added feature.

hospital’s website and links provided on social media. These measures would significantly enhance accountability and allow the community to be more informed partners in the hospital’s future.

Our hospital is a cornerstone of this community, and a collaborative approach, built on transparency and ethical leadership, is essential for its long-term health and success.

Sincerely, Jennifer Briggs

Bay Area Hospital

I started working at Bay Area Hospital in 1979, and I have spent a fair amount of time and effort educating myself about the hospital’s current plight.

Much could be said about this, but for now I will simply say that I believe the past Board Of Directors has worked tirelessly, competently, and diligently to do what is best for our local, district hospital. I particularly appreciated the diverse and extensive qualifications of past Board members (and of current member, Dr. Thomas McAndrew and Patrice Parrott, RN). I also have come to appreciate and respect the competence and tireless work of the

His new machine not only sliced the bread, but also wrapped the loaf once it was finished. Bakers immediately recognized a big time and cost-saver. Yet, they still balked; would housewives go for it?

Frank Bench knew a good thing when he saw one. He bought the first of the new-fangled machines for his Chillicothe Baking Co. and put it to work on his “Kleen Maid Sliced Bread” on July 7, 1928. He advertised with the snappy slogan, “The greatest step forward in the baking industry since bread was wrapped.”

(Another bakery in Battle Creek, Mich., insists it was first. However, historians have been unable to verify that claim. Meaning Battle Creek must content itself with being famous for a certain breakfast staple.)

A St. Louis baker bought the second machine, and Rohwedder was up and running. In 1930, Wonder Bread took the miraculous change nationwide. It was such an immediate runaway success that by 1933, just five years after hitting the market, 80 percent of all bread sold in the U.S. was sliced.

Which led to the famous saying. “It’s the greatest thing since sliced bread!”

From then on, whole loaves have had a backseat to the sliced variety.

Washington got a reminder of its immense popularity during World War II.

Agriculture Secretary Claude Wickard, who was doing double-duty as National Food Administrator, announced sliced bread would be banned starting Jan. 18, 1943. It required heavier wrapping paper, bureaucrats claimed, which was somehow hampering the war effort.

The public outcry was instant and deafening. Americans endured rationing of gasoline, meat and sugar. Men would

Letters to the Editor

Hospital Administrative Team under the leadership of Brian Moore as they strive to navigate these difficult times in order to have the best possible outcomes for the present and future of our hospital.

I will be watching the actions of the newly-elected Board members, and sincerely hope that I can get over my deep skepticism of their level of understanding, knowledge and expertise regarding the hospital’s current situation.

Douglas

Jones Coos Bay

PCIP Corrections

On July 10, The World printed a Port Staff Report announcing that a grant from the state of Oregon would provide a “massive amount of backing” to continue planning the proposed PCIP project in the form of a $100 million grant.

The 2025 Legislative record doesn’t mention a $100 million grant award for PCIP planning. Instead, an end-of-session (Christmas Tree) bill—HB 5006—was assembled, containing a long list of legislative provisions bundled for passage, which had one hearing and passed without much public process. HB 5006 included SECTION 11 of SB 5505, which authorized issuing

$100 million of general obligation bonds, not specifically for planning, but for the Coos Bay Channel Modification project, part of the PCIP project.

According to SECTION 11, these bonds aren’t actually money in the bank. The bonds won’t be issued until certification that “(1) An environmental impact statement for the project has been completed and a final record of decision has been issued according to the National Environmental Policy Act” and “(2) The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, or a private entity in partnership has closed on

go without new cars, and women willingly gave up nylon stockings. But folks drew the line at sliced bread. The government swiftly surrendered.

And so the machines still hum away today, cutting their way through loaf after loaf with surgical precision amid a demand that shows no sign of waning.

It is hoped that next July 7, we will all remember the reliable slicing machine and the remarkable inventor who refused to give up on it.

Perhaps with a “toast”?

ABOUT THE WRITER

J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff. He is the author of the coming “Witness to War: The Civil War Told by Those Living Through It.” He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan through the Build America Bureau within the United States Department of Transportation in the amount of at least $1 billion or has secured equivalent levels of alternative funding through other federal grants or loans.” No news reports I’m aware of state these requirements have been met.

An observer of Oregon legislative actions told me the Port would not be expected to pay the debt on the bonds issued, which might be why the article referred to the bond funding as a “grant.” The state

would pay off on the bonds sold. Normally, the bonds could be issued late in 2026 or early 2027. However, with the loss of annual federal funding to Oregon under the U.S. Congress’s omnibus budget package, it’s uncertain Oregon can provide $100 million in bond funding for a Coos Bay Channel Modification project, or to many other recipients of state bond funding. It’s important to be clear and accurate when reporting on the PCIP project.

Steve Miller Coos Bay

172 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay P.O.

The Chamber Minute Taking Care of Business Bowling Event

BY ROSEY THOMAS

Bay

Executive Director,

Area Chamber of Commerce

Ready to strike up some fun? The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to bring back our annual “Taking Care of Business” Bowling Event on Wednesday, August 21st— and you’re officially invited!

Every year, the amazing team at North Bend Lanes BackAlley Pub & Grill treats us to a night of highenergy fun, complete with their stateof-the-art lanes, a delicious dinner, and a vibe that brings out the best

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in stable condition.

“Safe and efficient medical evacuations of mariners are only possible through closely coordinated efforts from start to finish” said Lt. Christopher Saylor, Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, Sector Columbia River. “The expert coordination between the flight crews, vessel master, and watchstanders resulted in a successful outcome for the patient” While medical evacuations are not uncommon, they are a bit more routine. That was not the case for a rescue the month prior.

In the dead of night, a 71-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle and ended up in the white water of the McKenzie River outside of Eugene and things looked dire. Crews from the local fire and police departments were on scene quickly, but it was clear that there was no way to get to the car given the precarious swiftness of the water. That’s when, once again, the specialized training of North Bend’s Dolphin helicopter crew was needed.

Having just finished a training exercise, the duty crew received a text that

(and funniest!) in our business community.

I’ll be your emcee for the evening once again—cheering, taunting, and boosting the fun as teams compete for glory… or infamy! Will your team walk away with the Strikers First Place Trophy? Or will you claim the title of Stinkers? Maybe you’ll win Best Dressed—yes, we have prizes for all three!

Here’s what’s in store:

• Bowling Tournament for teams of 4 to 6

they were needed and they arrived as quickly as they could.

“As we got overhead and the swimmer got to the [helicopter] door, he noticed that the water was not being redirected by the car. The car was wedged on the rocks and water was actually flowing underneath the car as well. The swimmer also recognized the car had a sun roof,” explained Lt. Cdr. Kevin Shanahan, the flight commander.

That sunroof would be crucial to the rest of the rescue, as AST2 Tyler Gantt, the rescue swimmer, was lowered right down onto the roof of the car.

“Once I got my feet planted on the hood, I could feel the car moving. At that point I knew that where it was in the river wasn’t stable, and it wasn’t guaranteed to stay there,” explained Gantt. “I had to switch gears to move quickly. If the car starts to go, I can’t go with it, I’m attached to the helicopter still. So, I knew if the car started to go, I’d have to slide off, they’d have to pick me up and we’d have to start this thing all over again.”

Gantt used his crash axe to make a small crack in the sunroof, issued the woman a warning to keep their head down, and started smashing in the rest.

“We prepared that she wouldn’t be responsive when we got down there, but one of the best comms I heard that night was when the flight medic said ‘He’s talking to the survivor and she’s moving’. I knew she was responsive and we were going to get her out of there,” said Shanahan.

And so they did, they were able to lift her into the helicopter and get her safely to emergency medical services at the Eugene Airport. Not after thanking Gantt with a big hug and kiss on the cheek.

“Little things like that make it all worth it for sure. It means everything,” said Lt. JG. Jimmy Hollingsworth, the copilot that night. “Teamwork allaround. What we do requires a lot of trust. Love to trust these guys, we go out there every day and execute it so that we have it down picture perfect.”

Video of the entire rescue is available on the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend social media, and is quite the site. Visibility on the river was good that night thanks to the help of the local fire and police crews, which the Coast Guard thanked for their help in a successful operation. Yet another in a long list of rescues for the Dolphin crew.

For the World

Edwin Howard William Eschler will be recognized as having earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in

Sociology from Baylor University on August 16, 2025. The ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

A 2007 graduate of Coquille High School, Edwin had been pursuing his doctorate at Baylor, specializing in the sociology of religion, when

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he was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal cancer. He passed away in March of this year, having completed all requirements for the degree except his dissertation.

scholarship and teaching met the highest academic standards and that awarding the degree was both academically and morally fitting.

Edwin will be honored during the commencement ceremony, where his mother, Laura Eschler, and his brother, Carl Eschler, will accept the diploma on his behalf. A celebration of his life and academic journey will follow, with friends and family gathering in Waco to honor his memory. Further details about the reception will be shared via Facebook as the date approaches.

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Edwin is remembered as a brilliant scholar, a gifted teacher, and a deeply kind friend. His published work appeared in the Review of Religious Research and the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, where he also served as Managing Editor. He co-authored Baylor Sociology’s 2020 racial justice statement and brought courage, creativity, and compassion to both his academic and personal life. In the classroom, Edwin inspired students through storytelling, logic games, and role-playing—always advocating for those with learning differences. Two of his close friends and colleagues, James and Kyra Davidson, contacted the Sociology Department to share Edwin’s situation. With care and compassion, faculty and university leaders came together to ensure Edwin would be recognized with his Ph.D. posthumously. His professors affirmed that his

U.S. Women’s Amateur starts next week at Bandon Dunes

John Gunther

For the World

Bandon Dunes hosts its ninth United State Golf Association event next week when the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur is contested on the resort’s Bandon Dunes course.

A field of 156 women from across the United States and several foreign countries will be competing for the title and custody of the Robert Cox Trophy for one year.

The participants arrive at the resort late this week for practice rounds.

The golfers will all play 18 holes Monday and Tuesday, with the top 64 after the second day qualifying for the match play portion of the bracket.

The round of 64 will be held

on Wednesday, with the rounds of 32 and 16 on Thursday. The quarterfinals are on Friday, the semifinals on Saturday and the 36-hole final on Sunday.

All of the action will be on the Bandon Dunes course and community members are invited to come to the resort to watch. There is no admission fee for spectators.

In addition, the Golf Channel will have live coverage from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The U.S. Women’s Amateur is scheduled to return to Bandon Dunes in 2032 and 2041. The resort is the only site currently scheduled to host the event more than once during

that stretch.

In all, the resort is scheduled to host 11 future USGA events, including the 2028 Walker Cup.

According to USGA, 1,475 golfers applied to try to qualify for the tournament. Qualifiers were held the past two months at sites across the country.

Last year, Rianne Malixi of the Philippines won the U.S. Women’s Amateur by beating Asterisk Talley 3 and 2 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.

Malixi also beat Talley in the U.S. Girls Junior last year and Talley was champion of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball with partner Sarah Lim. Talley lost in the second round of match play at this year’s U.S. Girls Junior Am-

ateur and did not play in the Four-Ball.

Both are exempt into the field this year.

Other players who are exempt into the tournament include Aphrodite Deng, who won the U.S. Girls Junior this year, and the champions of this year’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball, Natalie Yen and Asia Young. Also exempt are members of the 2024 Curtis Cup team Anna Davis, Jasmine Koo, Catherine Park and Talley; and Kyra Ly, the Oregon Women’s Amateur champion this year, as well as the two players who lost in the semifinals of last year’s tournament, Kendall and Maria Jose Marin, who also was this year’s NCAA champion.

USGA has rich history at Bandon Dunes

John Gunther For the World

The U.S. Women’s Amateur is the ninth different USGA event to be held at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort over the past 20 years. Here’s a quick look back at the other USGA events at the resort.

2006 Curtis Cup: In the final edition of the Curtis Cup that was contested over only two days (it expanded to three days in 2008), the United States beat the team from Great Britain and Ireland 11 1/2 to 6 1/2. The United States team included Amanda Blumenherst, Virginia Grimes, Jennie Lee, Taylor Leon, Amanda McCurdy, Jane Park, Jenny Suh and Paige Mackenzie, who had ties to the South Coast (her grandparents lived in Reedsport). The captain was Carol Semple Thompson. The American team swept the three foursomes matches the opening morning and won four of the six singles matches in the afternoon to take a 7-2 lead that proved insurmountable. Mackenzie, Lee, Park and Leon won singles matches both days on the Pacific Dunes course and Park, Leon and Mackenzie also were on teams that won their opening foursomes matches.

2007 U.S. Mid-Amateur: Trip Kuehne of Texas dominated Dan Whitaker of Washington 9 and 7 in the 36-hole final contested on the Bandon Dunes course in the championship for players 25 and older. The 35-year-old Kuehne won four holes in a row in the morning round and never let Whitaker back into the match. The championship was long overdue redemption for Kuehne, who had lost to Tiger Woods in the U.S. Amateur final in 1994 after leading by four holes after the morning round. Kuehne was one of six co-medalists for the stroke play portion of the tournament, all shooting 144 over rounds at Bandon Dunes and Bandon Trails. Both his younger brother Hank and his younger sister Kelli won U.S. Amateur titles.

2011 U.S. Amateur Public Links: Corbin

Mills of South Carolina, who won medalist honors in the qualifying portion of the tournament contested on the Bandon Trails and Old Macdonald courses, outlasted Derek Ernst of California to win the title with a par on the first extra hole after they were tied through 36 holes at Old Macdonald. Ernst rallied from four holes down to briefly take the lead in the afternoon round, but Mills tied the match and eventually won with a two-putt par on No. 1, the first extra hole.

2011 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links: UCLA golfer Brianna Do, from Vietnam, beat Marissa Dodd of Texas 1-up in the final on the Old Macdonald course. The women’s tournament was held concurrently with the men’s event at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Dodd led most of the match, but Do tied it with a birdie on the 35th hole and won it with a par on the final hole. Cheyenne Woods, the niece of Tiger Woods, dominated qualifying with a two-day total of 141, winning medalist honors by four strokes, but was eliminated by Anne Park in the quarterfinals.

2015 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball: In the very first edition of the event that replaced the U.S. Amateur Public Links on the USGA calendar, Mika Liu and Rinko Mitsunaga beat Robynn Ree and Hannah O’Sullivan 4 and 3 in the championship match on the Pacific Dunes course. Liu, a 16-year-old from California, and Mitsunaga, an 18-year-old from Georgia, took the lead for good in the 18-hole final when Liu had consecutive birdies on Nos. 6 through 8. Both duos had won semifinal matches in the morning by 3 and 2 margins. Athena Yang and Kendall Griffin took medalist honors by combining to shoot 11-under through two qualifying rounds, one shot better than Ree and O’Sullivan, but lost in the quarterfinals.

2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball: Scott Harvey and Todd Mitchell, both 40 years old, beat East Carolina University teammates Blake Taylor and Logan Shuping 2 and 1 in the 18-hole championship match on the Old Macdonald course. Harvey

Mussel harvesting

and Mitchell had been teammates in every edition of the tournament and finally won it. Mitchell, from Illinois, and Harvey, from North Carolina, took the lead when Mitchell made birdie on the 15th hole by rolling a 63-foot eagle putt within 2 feet for a conceded birdie. Three teams tied for medalist honors with scores of 13-under in qualifying on the Old Macdonald and Pacific Dunes courses -- Derek Abel and Christopher Wheeler, Matthew McCarty and Derek Ackerman, and Troy Vannucci and Vince Kwon. Harvey and Mitchell eliminated two of them, including Vannucci and Kwon in the semifinals.

2020 U.S. Amateur: Tyler Strafaci of Florida joined his grandfather, Frank Strafaci Sr., as U.S. Amateur champions when he birdied the final hole to beat Charles “Ollie” Osborn of Nevada 1-up in the 36-hole final. Strafaci overcame a five-hole deficit in the morning round and won the match when he hit a 4-iron from 245 yards to 25 feet to set up a two-putt birdie on the final hole. Strafaci’s father, Frank Strafaci Jr., was caddying for him, marking the only time to date the champion of a USGA event at Bandon Dunes did not have a caddie from the resort on his or her bag. Wilson Furr took medalist honors with a two-day qualifying total of 11-under par, including a course-record 62 on Bandon Trails. But he was eliminated in the second round of match play.

2022 U.S. Junior Amateur: Wenyi Ding became the first USGA champion from China when he beat Caleb Surratt of North Carolina 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. Ding, 17, built an 8-up lead with eight holes to play on the Bandon Dunes course, only to see Surratt win five holes in a row, continually extending the match before it finally ended when he missed a 25foot birdie putt on the 34th hole and Ding made par by lagging his birdie putt within one foot to win the match on the Bandon Dunes course. Keaton Vo shot 9-under in qualifying on Bandon Dunes and Bandon Trails to take medalist honors, but was eliminated in the second round.

opens on the Central Oregon Coast and closes on the South Coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the central coast for mussel harvesting and a closure on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish toxin is below the closure limit on the central coast, while recent mussel samples indicate the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish toxin has risen above the closure limit on our south coast.

Mussel harvesting is now closed from Cape Blanco to the California border. Mussel harvesting is now open from the Washington border to Cape Blanco. Razor clam harvesting remains closed from the Washington border to Tillamook Head (Seaside) for the annual ODFW conservational closure, and from Cape Blanco to the California border for high levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid. Recreational bay clam and crab harvesting are open along the entire Oregon coast. Coastal scallops are not affected by biotoxin closures when only the adductor muscle is eaten. ODA does not recommend eating whole scallops. Commercial shellfish products remain safe for consumers.

Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellfish toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit.

Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the

biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Shellfish Desk at (503) 986-4726, or visit the ODA recreational shellfish biotoxin closures webpage.

Logan Vinyard places fifth at nationals

Logan Vinyard of the Prefontaine Track Club had a podium finish at the Junior Olympics National Championships in Georgia last week.

Competing in the 11-12 division, Vinyard finished fifth in the high jump. Vinyard cleared 4 feet, 8 1/4 inches in the event.  Cooper Vinyard, Logan’s twin brother, was 14th in the high jump, clearing 4-4 1/4.

The winner, Jared Fry, jumped 5-2 1/4.

Logan Vinyard also competed in the shot put, placing 27th with a throw of 28-9.

Kaiicen Turner, the third Prefontaine Track Club member to travel to Georgia for the national meet, competed in three event.

Turner was 16th in the long jump, with a leap of 14-9 3/4. The winner, Cameron Irvin, jumped 16-8.

Turner also competed in both the 100 and 200, but failed to advance through the preliminary rounds. He was 51st in the 100 with a time of 13.73 and 61st in the 200 with a time of 29.47.

Prefontaine Track Club members Paige Johnson and Gavin Simpson also qualified for the national meet, but did not compete.

Marshfield student Jordyn Mickelson, competing with the Inner City Track Club, participated in the 4x100 relay, but her squad did not get the baton all the way around the track.

ODFW fishing Report

COOS RIVER BASIN Anglers have been catching rockfish around the jetties in the lower Coos Bay estuary, but you may need to move around to several spots to find actively biting fish. Best fishing is typically near slack tides with good fishing one day and fair fishing the next. A jig fished with a twister tail trailer is always a good option to catch bottomfish.

The 2025 daily general marine fish bag limit is 5 fish plus 2 lingcod with no retention of yelloweye or quillback rockfish. There is a 1 fish daily sub-bag limit for canary rockfish as part of the general marine bag limit. As of July 1, anglers are allowed to harvest cabezon with a 1 fish daily sub-bag limit as part of the general marine bag limit.

Salmon anglers have caught an occasional Chinook salmon trolling from the Coos Bay jetties up to Empire. Fall Chinook regulations are in effect for Coos Bay with anglers allowed to harvest 2 wild Chinook per day and 10 wild Chinook for the season.

Striped surfperch can be caught around the jetties and red-tail surfperch are being caught along the ocean beaches like Horsefall Beach. Anglers have the best success fishing with sand shrimp near the bottom.

Trout fishing opened in the Coos Basin rivers and streams on May 22. Anglers are restricted to fishing with artificial flies and lures in streams and rivers above tidewater. The daily bag limit for trout fishing in streams is 2 trout over 8 inches per day. Water temperatures in the large rivers are warming up where fishing will be best in the mornings. Last updated 7/23/25.

Oregon launches program to streamline recycling statewide

Recycling across Oregon is about to change, thanks to a new effort to simplify and streamline the process for every part of the state, to include Curry County.

RecycleOn Oregon to bring an upgraded recycling system, more services and better information to help more Oregonians recycle right and reduce waste.

The RecycleOn Oregon campaign marks the start of a multi-year transformation that will expand access to recycling, reduce confusion around what can be recycled and help keep more materials out of landfills. Backed by the state’s Recycling Modernization Act, that officially launched last week, this is the biggest update Oregon’s recycling system has seen in decades.

Oregon is taking bold steps to create a more effective and accessible recycling system through the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), a groundbreaking law designed to expand access to recycling, reduce contamination and ensure producers take greater responsibility for the materials they create.

This has broad implications for how Oregonians, from urban to rural, who will interact with the recycling system in the months

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This month, Oregon is starting to roll out a major statewide initiative to expand access to recycling and bring greater clarity and consistency to communities across the state. Backed by the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), RecycleOn Oregon is a new public awareness campaign that will help Oregonians stay informed, recycle correctly and prepare for the most significant recycling system upgrade the state has seen in decades.

The RMA, passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2021, brings together brands that make and sell products in paper and packaging, local governments and recycling companies to modernize how materials are collected, sorted and recycled. It establishes a shared responsibility model where brands will begin helping fund upgrades to Oregon’s recycling infrastructure with changes rolling out now and continuing over the next few years.

To lead implementation of this work, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) selected Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organization, an entity that helps brands meet

recycling and waste reduction requirements. CAA is leading the RecycleOn Oregon campaign and is working with local partners to help communities prepare for the changes ahead.

“Oregonians have always taken recycling seriously, but until now, the system hasn’t always made it easy to do the right thing,” said Kim Holmes, Oregon Executive Director at CAA. “RecycleOn Oregon aims to simplify recycling across the state. Over the next few years Oregonians will have access to clearer information, more consistent services and a stronger system that reduces waste and keeps more materials out of the landfill.”

Oregon currently generates an estimated 2.2 million pounds of recyclable material each day that never gets recycled, largely due to limited access to recycling services, gaps in infrastructure or confusion about what can be recycled. RecycleOn Oregon aims to address these challenges through targeted investments and statewide coordination.

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• Moving toward a single statewide recycling list so that Oregonians, whether urban or rural, can recycle the same

core materials. Expanded access to recycling services, including curbside recycling for more than 150,000 additional households and nearly 100 new recycling trucks to support collection.

• Updated recycling education with clear, consistent instructions on what can and cannot go in home and business recycling bins.

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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign: “We’re in the fight of our lives, and I’m not backing down.”

From the Office of Jeff Merkley

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that he will seek re-election to a fourth term in 2026, pledging to continue to fight for working families and stand firm against growing threats to democracy, freedom, and economic justice.

“For years, I’ve worked to lift up the voices of ordinary Americans and take on the powerful interests that rig our system,” Merkley said. “Now, with Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies working overtime to destroy the checks and balances of our ‘We the People government’ and shred programs families rely on, we’re in the fight of our lives, and I’m not backing down.”

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On AUGUST 25TH, 2025, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 1736 N ELM ST, COQUILLE OR 97423. The court case number is 24CV16525, where KATHRYN EVANS GROVER, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT A. RASMUSSEN REVOCABLE TRUST, fka ROBERT A. RASMUSSEN AND GLAYA L. RASMUSSEN REVOCABLE TRUST is plaintiff, and JERRY R. HILDING AND JUANITA HILDING is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/ 7/22, 7/29/, 8/5 & 8/12/2025, World, 416062

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-251006890-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, Barbara J Martin, surviving tenant by the entirety as Grantor to First American Title Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as Designated nominee for Citibank, N.A., Beneficiary of the Security instrument, Its Successors and Assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 7/29/2014, recorded 8/12/2014, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2014-06333 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 6708600 25S1326BC-05900 Lots Eighteen (18) and Nineteen (19), Block Two (2), New Bedford Addition to the Town of Marshfield (now Coos Bay.) Commonly known as: 498 N 3RD CT, COOS BAY, OR 97420 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum:

TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $22,691.40

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $187,460.85

Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-today, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/2024, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 10/15/2025 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time,

as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Main Entrance to the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest BARBARA MARTIN 498 N 3RD CT COOS BAY, OR 97420 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential

danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-251006890-RM Dated: 6/2/2025 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0248684 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29/2025, World, 414590 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

In the Matter of the Estate of: BETTY ELAINE ECK., Deceased. Case No. 25PB04451 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS GIVEN that ROBERT ECK has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of BETTY ELAINE ECK. are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 110 W 17th Street, Coquille, OR 97423, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on July 8, 2025. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal Attorney for Personal Representative

Personal Representative: Robert Eck 110 W 17th Street Coquille, OR 97423

Phone: 541-396-5804

Email: xss2@aol.com

Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock PO Box 1178

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 269-1123

Fax: (541) 269-1126

Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29/2025, World, 415621

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHALE LEROY SOMERS, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB04534 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Madi C. Barrena has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Administrator, or the attorney for the Administrator, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 29th day of July, 2025. 7/29/2025, World, 416498 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On AUGUST 18TH, 2025, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 64608 East Bay Drive, North Bend, OR 97459. The court case number is 24CV46412, where LLACG COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND BENEFICIARIES OF MASON L. CLINK, a deceased individual; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND BENEFICIARIES OF ZELLA RANEY-CLINK a/k/a ZELLA MAY RANEY, a deceased individual; JOHNNY L. CARLSON, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella Raney-Clink; CHARLENE RANEY, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella Raney-Clink; DEBORAH M. SAPP, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella RaneyClink; RACLEY R. VASS, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella Raney-Clink; RANDY HALE BROWN, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella RaneyClink; BILLY BROWN, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella Raney-Clink; BOBBY BROWN, as Heir and Devisee of the Estate of Zella Raney-Clink; AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 64608 EAST BAY DRIVE, NORTH BED, OR 97459 is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, & 8/5, World, 415989

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 184327 APN: 348213 Reference is made to that certain deed made by VICTORIA L.

BENEDICT, A SINGLE

WOMAN as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for GOLDWATER BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, dated 06/27/2018, recorded 06/27/2018, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2018-06244 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached exhibit A Commonly known as: 350 Ackerman Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 EXHIBIT A THE LAND REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF COOS BAY, COUNTY OF COOS, STATE OF OREGON, AND IS DESCRIBED AS

FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF ACKERMAN AVENUE AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE CAPE ARAGO STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF COOS BAY, COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE NORTH 00° 53’ WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 282.96 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00° 33’ WEST 729.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 27’ WEST 30 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF ACKERMAN AVENUE; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF ACKERMAN NORTH 00°

33’ 00” WEST 74.72 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE

CONTINUING ALONG THE WEST LINE OF ACKERMAN, NORTH 00°

33’ 00” WEST 74.72 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 27’ 00” WEST 100.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 33’ 00” EAST 74.74 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 26’ 21” EAST 100.0 FEET BACK TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The current beneficiary is SERVBANK, SB pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 06/17/2025 as Inst No. 2025-03633 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 01/01/2025 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance in the amount of: $140,940.63; 2. Interest through 06/30/2025 in the amount of: $3,573.01 3. MIP/PMI Advances in the amount of: $506.20 4. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $102.41 5. Total Fees in the amount of: $180.00 6. Late Charges in the amount of: $96.24 7. Corporate Advances in the amount of: $633.00 8. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.3750000% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any

sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $140,940.63 together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.3750000% per annum from 12/01/2024 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 11/12/2025 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Prime Recon LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS

The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 11/12/2025 (date). The date of this

sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTHTO-MONTH OR WEEKTO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: Is the result of an arm’slength transaction; Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE

The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice

informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: You do not owe rent; The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice.

OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http://www.oregonlawhelp. org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

Dated: 07/09/2025 Prime Recon LLC By: Devin Ormonde, Assistant Vice President Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone number for the Trustee: (888) 725-4142 A-4847687

7/22, 7/29, 8/5, & 8/12/2025, World, 416263

AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at 1190 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be auctioned off Friday, August 15, 2025 at 9:00 am. The location will be online at https://bid13.com.

TENANT: UNIT:

Reggie Sills #26

Kimberly Roth #73

Jerry Wilson #82

Tiffany Williams #98

Amelia Parkes #282

Barbara Hayes #290

Lisa Goatcher #400

Advanced Property Management LLC

Tammy Tice, Property Manager 342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-269-7210 7/29 & 8/5/2025, World, 416406

In the Circuit Court for the State of Oregon for the County of Coos Probate Department Case No. 25PB05866 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Estate of CAROL L. BROCK, Deceased Notice is hereby given that ALESA TERRY was appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the personal representative at the address designed in this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published: July 29, 2025

ALESA TERRY, Personal Representative Terry J. Tassin, Jr., OSB No. 983553, Attorney for Personal Representative Scarborough, McNeese, Oelke & Kilkenny, PC Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Phone (503) 601-3698 tjt@smoklaw.com

7/29/2025, World, 416408

NOTICE:

In the matter of the civil forfeiture of: $746 US Currency, $878.91 US Currency, $730 US Currency, $20 US Currency, $53269.98 US Currency, $23 US Currency, $692 US Currency, $1069 US Currency, 42 firearms, 3 lower receivers, 6 cashiers checks, 36 savings bonds, 12 rings, 6 silver dollars, 2 watches Notice to all Potential Claimants: READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY!

The property described above has been seized for civil forfeiture. If you have an interest in the said property, you must claim that interest or you will automatically lose that interest. To claim an interest, you must file a legal paper called a “claim” with the forfeiture counsel named below. The “claim” must be signed by the claimant under penalty of perjury and must include: (a) The true name of the claimant; (b) The address at which the claimant will accept future mailings from the court or forfeiture counsel; and (c) A statement that the claimant has an interest in the seized property. The “claim” must be filed with forfeiture counsel within 21 days after the last publication date of this notice. This notice will be published on four successive weeks, beginning 7/15/25 and ending 8/5/25. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. Where to file a claim: Mail to: Coos County Forfeiture Counsel, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille OR 97423, (541) 396-7550 or hand deliver to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office.

Summary statement of basis for civil forfeiture: On or about the dates of 01/26/2024, 08/08/2024, 06/27/2018, 05/15/2025, 01/03/2017, 12/20/2024, and 03/25/2018, the properties described above was seized for civil/criminal forfeiture by agents of the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT). The property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to the laws of the State of Oregon (ORS Chapter 131A), because it is drugs, equipment, and money that are the proceeds of, or that were used to facilitate, a violation of the criminal controlled substance laws of the State of Oregon, specifically the manufacture, possession, and distribution of a controlled substance.

Forfeiture means that ownership of the property will be transferred to the government and any person with an interest in the property will be deprived of that interest without compensation. 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, & 8/5, World, 416021

In the Circuit Court for the State of Oregon for the County of Coos Probate Department Case No. 25PB04974 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the matter of the Estate of CAROLYN J. PROLA, Deceased Notice is hereby given that VICTORIA ANNE CASACCA was appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the personal representative at the address designed in this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published: July 29, 2025

VICTORIA ANNE CASACCA, Personal Representative Terry J. Tassin, Jr., Attorney for Personal Representative Scarborough, McNeese, Oelke & Kilkenny, PC Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Phone (503) 601-3698 tjt@smoklaw.com 7/29/2025, World, 416442

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS ROLAND KENT WAGNER AND CHRISTINE WAGNER, Plaintiff, v. SHARLENE CLARKE. an individual, and DOES I through 20 inclusive, Defendants. Case No. 25CV22037 SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear and defend the Complaint made against you in the aboveentitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of service of the Summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, plaintiff(s) will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! To Unknown Claimants: You are hereby notified that a quiet title action has been filed in the Circuit Court of Coos County, Oregon, Case No. 25CV22037, regarding the property located at 492 State Street, North Bend, Oregon, legally described as 5730700 T25-13-22AA TL05400 Lot 8, Block 41, Flanagan’s Addition to North Bend, Coos County, Oregon. The Plaintiff Roland Kent Wagner and Christine Wagner, seeks to quiet title to this property. Any unknown party claiming an interest in the property must file a response with the court within 30 days of the last publication of this notice. Failure to respond will result in a judgment against you.

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29/2025, World, 415817

AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at Quiet Valley Mini Storage, 94760 Quiet Valley Rd. in Myrtle Point, OR 97458, will be auctioned off Friday, August 15, 2025 at 9:00 am. The location will be online at https://bid13.com.

TENANT: UNIT: Jeff Stoddard E1, E4 Trina Mackin K1 Gary Sipe M1 Crystal Cardenas O2 Advanced Property Management LLC Tammy Tice, Property Manager 342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-269-7210

7/29 & 8/5/2025, World, 416443

Legal Notice: Cedar Point Storage 98286 OR-42 Coquille, Oregon 97423 will be selling the following Storage Units at Public Auction, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am for NonPayment & Other Fees: Viola Humphreys Unit#012, Charissa Stokes Unit#046, Eric Stubbe Unit#048, Kristin Clauson Unit#302 7/22 & 7/29/2025, World, 416217

• 7:51 am – Disabled vehicle, 600 Blk Newmark

• 8:32 am – Suspicious subject, 750 Chappell Pky Ferrell Gas

• 8:36 am – Unlawful vehicle, 3022 Sherman Ave

• 8:41 am – Driving complaint, McCullough Bridge

• 8:49 am – Unlawful vehicle, Monroe & Connecticut

• 8:52 am – Driving complaint, Virginia & Maple

• 9:14 am – Criminal trespass, Chappelle Pkwy

• 9:59 am – Threats, 1520 Sherman Ave

• 10:18 am – Accident, Sherman & Virginia

• 11:48 am – Disabled vehicle, Sherman & Florida

• 11:48 am – Accident, 12th St & Marion

• 1:20 pm – Suspicious conditions, 1835 McPherson Ave

• 3:16 pm – Civil problem, North Bend area

• 3:54 pm – Fraud, 2541 Union Ave

• 4:13 pm – Criminal trespass, 1938 Newmark St

• 4:47 pm – Check, welfare, Broadway & Inland

• 4:48 pm – Subpoena service, 835 California Ave

• 5:19 pm – Criminal trespass, 1735 Hayes St

• 6:34 pm – Dispute, family, 2250 Oak St

• 6:34 pm – Dispute, 2250 Oak St

• 6:44 pm – Criminal mischief, 1503 Virginia Ave (Quality Inn)

• 7:25 pm – Suspicious subject, 768 Virginia Ave

• 7:35 pm – Alarm, business, 1570 Maple St (Peterson Cat)

• 7:52 pm – Suspicious conditions, 1380 Sherman Ave (Simpson Park)

• 8:53 pm – Threats, 766 California Ave

• 9:23 pm – Disabled vehicle, Tremont & Kokwel (Casino)

• 9:26 pm – Open door, 2000 Conneticut Ave (USCG)

• 9:45 pm – Suspicious subject, 2160 Monroe Ave Coos Bay

• 7:24 am – Unlawful entry into MV, 789 Hemlock Ave

• 7:23 am – Unlawful entry into MV, 219 B St

• 7:24 am – Disorderly conduct, 1020 S 1st St

• 7:28 am – Illegal camping, 333 S 10th St

• 7:47 am – Counterfeit money, 281 S Broadway St

• 8:09 am – Dispute, 4th & Elrod

• 9:02 am – Check, welfare, Laclair

• 9:12 am – Criminal trespass, 1385 Oregon Ave

• 9:26 am – Unlawful entry into MV, 2157 Myrtle Ave

• 10:15 am – Misuse of 9-11, 1001 N Bayshore Dr

• 10:41 am – Repossessed vehicle, 1640 Newmark Ave

• 11:32 am – Accident, hit & run, 13th Ave

• 12:01 pm – Suspicious conditions, 500 Central Ave

• 12:30 pm – Dispute, neighbor, 1955 28th St

• 12:40 pm – Unlawful vehicle, 219 B St

• 12:54 pm – Mental subject, 939 Sanford St

• 1:23 pm – Theft, 1075 Newmark Ave

• 2:26 pm – Criminal trespass, N Morrison St

• 2:45 pm – Unlawful entry into MV, 132 1st Ave

• 4:20 pm – Misuse of 9-1-1, 400 Blk Ingersoll

• 4:47 pm – Check welfare, Broadway & Inland

4:58 pm – Misuse of 9-1-1, 230 E Johnson Ave

• 5:09 pm – Warrant service, 101 W 5th Ave

• 5:41 pm – Warrant service, 1120 SW 3rd Ave

• 5:35 pm – Suspicious conditions, E Johnson Ave

• 5:59 pm – Driving complaint, Central & Ocean Blvd

• 7:45 pm – Check welfare, 333 S 10th St

• 7:49 pm – Criminal trespass, 1250 S 2nd St

• 8:05 pm – Dispute, 1001 N Bayshore Dr

• 8:15 pm – Water problem, Union & Oregon

• 10:00 pm – Disorderly conduct, 1880 N 7th St

• 10:32 pm – Check welfare, 243 S Wasson St

• 10:42 pm – Disorderly conduct, 705 S Empire Blvd

• 11:59 pm – Suspicious vehicle, 862 S 2nd St Coquille

• 10:47 am – Disorderly Conduct, 115 N Birch St

• 10:52 am – Disorderly Conduct, 5th St & Elliott St

• 11:57 am – Driving Complaint, 1048 N Folsom St

• 1:25 pm – Warrant Service, 250 N Baxter St

• 2:14 pm – Park Violation, 341 E 2nd St

• 2:29 pm – Criminal Trespass, 75 N Birch St

• 4:09 pm – Civil Problem, 1570 N Ivy St

• 5:42 pm – Driving Complaint, 1048 N Folsom St

• 6:10 pm – Unauthorized Use MV, 484 N Central Blvd

• 7:28 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 & Boots

• 9:22 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 200 Blk N Baxter

• 9:29 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 5th St & N Elliott St

• 9:30 pm – Loud Noise, 5th St & Elliott St Reedsport

• 12:09 am – Suspicious Activity, Chris Vaughn CPA

• 12:19 am – Suspicious Activity, 97 S 7th St Reedsport

• 3:06 am – Suspicious Activity, Reedsport Police Department

• 8:31 am – Disorderly Conduct, 124 Holly Ct Reedsport

• 10:32 am – Welfare Check, 3085 Ridgeway Dr Reedsport

• 10:36 am – Ordinance Violation, Safeway

• 10:42 am – Road Hazard, N 18th St & Highway 101 S Reedsport

• 1:12 pm – Welfare Check, 1850 Hawthorne Ave Reedsport

• 4:30 pm – Harassment, 2638 Park Ct Reedsport

• 9:00 pm – Fraud, Reedsport Police Department

• 9:33 pm – Traf c Complaint, Mile Post 209 & Highway 101 Gardiner Myrtle Point

• 10:05 am – Threats, 1570 N Ivy St

• 3:55 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1570 N Ivy St

• 10:47 pm – Driving Complaint, 415 8th St

Tuesday 7/15

North Bend

• 5:41 am – Suspicious Conditions, 2705 Alder Ridge Dr

• 6:43 am – Mental Subject, 2260 Ash St

• 7:57 am – Subpoena Service, 835 California Ave

• 8:43 am – Alarm, Business, 2233 Newmark St (Little Caesar’s)

• 8:56 am – Check, Welfare, 3451 Liberty St (Skyline Baptist C)

• 11:26 am – Warrant Service, Virginia & Madrona

• 12:33 pm – Unknown Problem, 1241 Airport Way

• 12:37 pm – Driving While

Suspended, Broadway & Connecticut

• 12:48 pm – Elude, Virginia & Pony Village

• 12:48 pm – Attempt to Locate, 1611 Virginia Ave

• 1:20 pm – Misuse of 9-1-1, 2470 Tremont Ave Northwest

• 1:21 pm – Warrant Service, 835 California Ave

• 1:37 pm – Located Wanted Subject, 1452 Bay St

• 2:24 pm – Suspicious Conditions, Harbor Ave

• 3:07 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1554 Meade Ave

• 4:17 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1810 Monroe Ave

• 4:28 pm – Illegal Camping, 1975 McPherson Ave

• 5:20 pm – Accident, Non Injury, Broadway & Newmark

• 6:08 pm – Driving Complaint, McCullough Bridge

• 6:20 pm – Check, Welfare, 908 Newmark St

• 6:46 pm – Escape, 2051 Newmark Ave Behind Walmart

• 7:15 pm – Driving Complaint, 3464 Brussells St

• 7:22 pm – Driving Complaint, 3490 Brussells St

• 8:02 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, 2680 14th St

• 8:45 pm – Dispute, Neighbor, 1603 Monroe Ave

• 9:53 pm – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 2056 Sherman Ave

• 10:32 pm – Suspicious Subject, Virginia & McPherson

• 10:43 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 1610 Monroe Ave

• 10:46 pm – Dispute, 1880 Myrtle St Coos Bay

• 12:04 am – Criminal trespass, 1313 N Bayshore Dr

• 1:08 am – Alarm business, 1260 S 1st St

• 1:40 am – Suspicious vehicle, 50 Central Ave

• 2:02 am – Indecent exposure, 1297 Ocean Blvd

• 2:25 am – Dispute, 1925 Newmark Ave

• 2:31 am – Suspicious conditions, 558 11th Ave

• 2:42 am – Alarm business, 602 W Hemlock Ave

• 4:09 am – Dispute, 1925 Newmark Ave

• 7:53 am – Alarm Test, 1775 Thompson Rd

• 7:59 am – Warrant Service, Empire Boat Ramp

• 8:58 am – Suspicious Subject, 800 Blk S Empire Blvd

• 9:42 am – Code Violation, 1065 Webster Ave

• 10:20 am – Weapons Offense, 138 N Wasson St

• 10:53 am – Civil Problem, 780 S 5th St

• 10:59 am – Unlawful Vehicle, Michigan Ave and S Wasson St

• 11:04 am – Warrant Service, 500 Central Ave

• 11:07 am – Driving Complaint, 536 S 2nd St

• 11:33 am – Illegal Camping, 843 S 1st St

• 11:48 am – Repossessed Vehicle, 899 D St

• 12:08 pm – Dispute, 1642 Newmark Ave

• 12:52 pm – Driving Complaint, Ocean & Cascade

• 1:18 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1001 N Bayshore Dr

• 1:24 pm – Warrant Service, 500 Central Ave

• 1:26 pm – Illegal Camping, Flanagan Ave

• 2:17 pm – Check Welfare, 2200 Blk N Bayshore

• 2:49 pm – Alarm Residence, 495 11th Ave

• 2:56 pm – Fraud, 937 Ferguson Ave

• 3:14 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1432 Newmark Ave

• 4:07 pm – Mental Subject, 1640 Newmark Ave

• 5:43 pm – Check Welfare, 123 Ocean Blvd

• 6:58 pm – Overdose, 1005 S Broadway St

POLICE BLOTTER

6:59 pm – Unlawful Vehicle, 1181 Elrod Ave

• 7:36 pm – Alarm Business, 820 Front St

• 8:13 pm – Dispute, 1925 Newmark Ave

• 9:11 pm – Loud Noise, 200 Blk 2nd Ave

• 10:38 pm – Suspicious Subject, N 10th St & W Commercial Ave

• 11:03 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, 1700 Blk Idaho

• 11:48 pm – Dispute, 1925 Newmark Ave

Coquille

• 8:07 am – Criminal Mischief, 1201 Shelley Rd

• 11:50 am – Misuse of 9-11, 5th & Adams

• 12:12 pm – Man Down, 98 E 1st St

• 2:17 pm – Driving While Suspended, Baxter & 5th

• 2:19 pm – Check, Welfare, Hwy 42 MP 13 Reedsport

• 4:40 am – Trespassing, 2296 Arthur Dr

• 7:27 am – Traf c Complaint, Greenwood Ave

• 7:36 am – MVA (Non Injury), 2296 Arthur Dr

• 2:19 pm – Noise Complaint, 1073 Greenwood Ave

• 4:56 pm – Juvenile Problem, 790 Juniper Ave

• 7:18 pm – Violation Release Agreement, Reedsport Police Department

• 9:01 pm – Harassing Phone Calls, Winchester Court Apartments

• 10:06 pm – Trespassing, 941 Juniper Ave

Myrtle Point

• 5:10 am – Suspicious Subject, 415 8th St Fat Alberts

• 6:17 am – Disorderly Conduct, 397 Reedsford Rd

• 11:49 am – Driving Complaint, MP 22 Hwy 42

• 4:44 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1140 19th St

• 7:30 pm – Assault, 1810 Willow St

• 9:48 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 MP 18

Wednesday 7/16

North Bend

• 2:34 am – Illegal Camping, 2273 Newmark St

• 2:49 am – Disorderly Conduct, 1585 Sherman Ave

• 4:00 am – Suspicious Conditions, 3201 Tremont Ave

• 8:04 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 1050 Tower St

• 8:19 am – Illegal Camping, California St Boat Ramp

• 8:36 am – Suspicious Conditions, Meade & Florida

• 9:17 am – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 233

• 9:23 am – Suspicious Subject, 2075 Sherman Ave

• 9:26 am – Suspicious Subject, McPherson & Virginia

• 10:27 am – Accident, Broadway & Newmark

• 10:42 am – Accident, 3698 Broadway Ave Goodwill In

• 10:51 am – Suspicious Conditions, 2600 Blk 14th

• 11:21 am – Check Welfare, 1115 Montana Ave

• 11:21 am – Fraud, 2659 Everett Ave

• 12:24 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, Sherman & Lewis

• 1:44 pm – Suspicious Subject, 2080 Public Square Ct

• 1:51 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Newmark & Schoneman

• 2:10 pm – Shoplifter, 2790 Broadway Ave

• 2:24 pm – Disturbance, 1693 Lincoln St

• 2:30 pm – Suspicious Subject, Connecticut & Gar eld

• 2:38 pm – Civil Service, 835 California Ave

• 2:55 pm – Mental Subject, California Street Boat Ramp

• 3:18 pm – Dispute, 1180 Virginia Ave

• 4:05 pm – Suspicious Conditions, Broadway & 16th

• 4:12 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Broadway & Inland

4:23 pm – Attempt to Lo-

• 4:45 pm – Accident, Hit & Run, Broadway & Newmark

• 8:24 pm – Attempt to Locate, Community Center

• 8:39 pm – Warrant Service, Virginia & McPherson Coos Bay

• 6:28 am – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 MP1

• 6:41 am – Suspicious Subject, N 10th St & W Commercial Ave

• 6:52 am – Criminal Trespass, 4th & Elrod

• 8:57 am – Accident, Hall & S Broadway

• 9:07 am – Attempt to Locate, Newmark & Chester

• 9:48 am – Misuse of 9-1-1, 1865 N 14th St

• 9:50 am – Park Violation, 702 Newmark Ave

• 10:10 am – Disorderly Conduct, 693 Central Ave

• 10:15 am – Abandoned Vehicle, N Front & Cedar

• 10:32 am – Shoplifter, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 10:44 am – Criminal Trespass, 85 E Hall Ave

• 10:48 am – Suspicious Subject, 510 Newmark Ave

• 10:57 am – Suspicious Subject, Newmark Ave

• 11:33 am – Theft, 161 N 10th St

• 11:39 am – Fraud, Coos County Area

• 11:55 am – Assault, John Topits

• 12:03 pm – Accident, Injury, Ocean & 34th

• 12:33 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1495 Myrtle Ave

• 1:17 pm – Arrest, 500 Central Ave

• 1:18 pm – Suspicious Conditions, Park Ave & N Broadway

• 1:38 pm – Criminal Trespass, 333 S 10th St

• 1:42 pm – Property Release, 500 Central Ave

• 2:08 pm – Alarm, Business, 132 N Wasson St

• 2:10 pm – Unlawful Vehicle, 200 Blk S Wall

• 2:43 pm – Criminal Trespass, Empire 711

• 2:53 pm – Fraud, 576 S Cammann

• 2:59 pm – Suspicious Subject, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 3:05 pm – Assault, Domestic, 1001 N Bayshore Dr

• 3:24 pm – Theft, 988 S Broadway

• 3:33 pm – Illegal Dumping, 868 8th Ter

• 3:33 pm – Civil Problem, 780 Augustine St

• 4:16 pm – Driving Complaint, 175 W Hall Ave

• 4:23 pm – Attempt to Locate, Coos Bay Area

• 4:57 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 200 Blk Ackerman

• 5:02 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 238

• 5:12 pm – Check, Welfare, 309 Ackerman St

• 5:34 pm – Illegal Camping, Ackerman Ave

• 5:42 pm – Civil Problem, 1109 S 1st St

• 6:20 pm – Traf c Hazard, 1445 N Bayshore Dr

• 6:23 pm – Misuse of 9-1-1, 1310 Oregon Ave

• 6:29 pm – Warrant Service, 1360 Airport Ln

• 8:45 pm – Civil Problem, 1109 S 1st St

• 9:20 pm – Suspicious Subject, 985 Webster Ave

• 10:37 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 247 S 2nd St Coquille

• 9:45 am – Dispute, 1200 N Henry St

• 11:15 am – Mental Subject, 1201 Shelley Rd

• 2:09 pm – Parking Violation, 290 W 4th St

• 7:21 pm – Suspicious Conditions, Riverwalk Reedsport

• 2:56 am – Alarm, Waste Water Reedsport

• 5:47 am – Suspicious Activity, Tyree Oil (Paci c Pride)

• 7:02 am – Welfare Check, Coho RV Park and Marina

• 9:59 am – Trespassing, Best Western

• 10:05 am – Suspicious Activity, McKays

• 10:12 am – Suspicious Activity, 2230 Arthur Dr

• 10:37 am – Traf c Complaint, 450 S 20th St • 11:09 am – Fraud, 1120 Winchester Ave

• 2:09 pm – Traf c Complaint, Greenbriar St • 2:23 pm – Traf c Complaint, Mile Post 18 & Highway 38 • 2:59 pm – Traf

Friday, August 1, 2025

July Jubilee: North Bend Celebrates 122nd Birthday

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

Back for another birthday bash was North Bend’s July Jubilee celebration which seeks to highlight the town’s best across an entire weekend of fun for all ages. The City of North Bend and its Main Street Program threw three days of events that brought together the whole town to celebrate its 122nd birthday. Kicking off at the firehouse on Friday night was the opening ceremony, where Mayor Jessica Engelke spoke to the spirit of togetherness that the weekend always brings before announcing the winners of the Honored Citizen Program awards. Every year the city announces a Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Continuing Contributions award.

This year’s Citizen of the Year was Amber Yester who, as the director of the North Bend High School music program, has led the Bulldog Band to three straight state championships. Their most recent triumph in May of this year brings the state trophy haul to seven since 2014. The band program has become a major draw for musically inclined students making the choice between NBHS and Marshfield High. Amber’s mother Kim accepted the award on her behalf. Business of the Year went to Thrifty Sisters at Pony Village Mall. The consignment store, which has also been honored by Toast of the Coast and nominated by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, continues to be a big draw for the mall. Owner Mindy Madsen has made huge impact on the community through her commitment to giving discounts to foster families, seniors, military, and more.

The city’s Continuing Contributions award went to Stephanie Kilmer, who many will know from her tenure on

numerous boards, councils, and committees throughout the years, including being a past president of the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club. A passionate and ever-present volunteer, Kilmer is a fixture of the community with irons in many fires.

The three winners helped cut the traditional birthday cake donated by Ko-Kwel Casino Resort before attention turned to the evening’s next even: the Sip ‘n Stroll. The downtown wine walk saw its line for wristbands wrap around the visitor’s center as hundreds showed up to tour over a dozen local businesses, each serving wine and snacks.

The hit event brings locals to some of the best downtown North Bend has to offer, and gives businesses a chance to highlight what they bring to the main strip.

Participants could then choose to head to Back Alley Pub for the Rockipedia After Stroll show, or catch one of the weekend’s country performances from the Little Ole Opry, who were in their second weekend of their yearly stop at Liberty Theatre. Saturday’s schedule saw the return of the Show ‘n Shine car show, put on with the help of the

also held the annual July Jubilee

The 5K fun run started at the North Bend Boardwalk and wrapped up through Ferry Road and Simpson Parks before ending at Grant Circle. The disc golf tournament returned to Windsor & Ferry Road Park, and was won by Jason Pallasch and Ryder Voelker. More games were held for folks of all ages at Pony Village Mall, where big inflatables and the South Coast Market were held all afternoon. The North Bend Library got quite a show from

Shanda Brown, who showed off some impressive skills in her Hula Hoop Spectacular. Sunday started, as always, with Dick Wagner’s Historic Walking Tour. The local author and historian shows curious locals and visitors alike around significant locations to the history of North Bend, helping us all feel more connected to the city’s 122 years.

Closing out the weekend’s festivities was the newest tradition, the Coos Bay vs North Bend Softball Game. City employees and community members from both towns

competed in the chaotic yet heartwarming event that contributes it’s proceeds to the fund for the Ian Spalding Memorial Scholarship.

Through a gate donation, 5050 raffle, silent auction, and the ability to buy runs for your team, hundreds were raised to help Ian’s legacy live on for students of NBHS. That latter option was an ingenious choice, as through eight innings the game ended 128 to 208 in Coos Bay’s favor, most of which came through hundreds of dollars in donations. Who knew homers buying homers could be so profitable for a good cause?

CHM First Tuesday Talk

1st Tuesday each month 6:00pm – 7:00pm Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St.

“What Happened to Oregon’s Sea Otters?” with Bob Bailey, Board President of the Elakha Alliance. Admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at https://cooshistory.org/

Pacific Home Health and Hospice: Grief and Loss support group

1st Friday each month

12:00pm – 2:00pm Kaffe 101 171 S Broadway, Coos Bay

All are welcome. For questions, call 541-266-7005.

Women’s Empowerment

Book Club

1st Saturday each month

11:00am – 12:00pm

Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

Join our women’s empowerment book club where we read and discuss books that celebrate the achievements and resilience of women from all walks of life.

Building Programs using Lego Building Blocks: Build it Saturdays

1st Saturday each month

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

Ages 0 - 14. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.

For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org

Sketchbook Club

1st Saturday each month

11:00am – 12:00pm Cam Studio 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay Free.

Media Literacy Workshop

1st Saturday in April, May and June

1:00pm North Bend Library

1800 Sherman Ave

During each session, facilitator

Dr. Liam Gleason will lead a conversation focusing on the tools to navigate today’s complex media landscape and to act against misinformation and disinformation. The workshop is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/3etdsawb.

Building Programs using Lego Building Blocks: Build it Challenge

2nd Thursday each month

3:00pm – 4:00pm Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

Ages 0 - 14. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.

Use library’s brick collection to build. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary. org

The Coos Bay and North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

2nd Thursday each month

1:00pm – 2:30pm Coos Bay Public Library (Myrtlewood Room)

525 Anderson Avenue

The support group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www. parkinsonsresources.org

Oregon Bay Area Beautification

2nd Saturday each month

9:45am

Locations vary; visit www.4obab.org/ for details

Whether you’re someone who enjoys light duties or someone who’s ready to dive into more demanding tasks, we have a project for you.

The American Council of the Blind of Oregon, Southwest Chapter Meets September – May Every 2nd Saturday

The Venture Inn Restaurant 2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend

For help and information please call 541-707-2226.

Free Admission to the Museum

Every 2nd Sunday

11:00am – 5:00pm Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave

ASL Practice Place

3rd Thursday each month

12:00pm

Zoom: bit.ly/3m6j2WG

Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is not a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics This program is free and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG

Unlimited Book Club 3rd Thursday each month 6:00pm Zoom

This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our current title, selected by book club members. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M

Arts and Crafts: Craft Takeout

Every 3rd Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave. Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit each month. Limit one Craft Takeout kit per person. Kits are available for pickup in the library while supplies last. A limited number of kits are available and are first come, first serve.

Spanglish: Spanish Conversational Program

Every 3rd Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave. Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills.

Community Cooking with the Co-Op

Every 4th Thursday 5:30pm

Zoom: bit.ly/3powyqG

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host Community Cooking With The Co-Op. Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! This event is FREE and open to everyone.

Cam Studio Presents: Life Drawing Group

Every 4th Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay $120 for 6 sessions. 21 and up. Register online at coosart.org

Special Events

Sawdust Theatre

“Recipe for Disaster”

“Camilla’s Culinary Quandry”

June 6 – August 30

Friday performances: 7:00pm Sunday matinees: 2:00pm

120 N. Adams St

“Recipe for Disaster” or “Camilla’s Culinary Quandary,” a melodrama based on the lives of (mostly) real characters from Coquille’s history, will grace the Sawdust Theatre stage this summer for its 57th season.

Tickets are $10 and are available at River Cities Realty, Inc., on the theatre’s website SawdustTheatre.com or at the theatre, before each performance, if seats remain unsold. More information is available by calling 541-396-4563.

Summer Reading Kick-

Off

Tuesday, June 17 – August 16 10:00am – 12:00pm

City of Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Avenue

The Coos Bay Public Library is hosting a party to kick-off summer with games, free books, and cake. The free event is geared towards kids and families 18 and under; participants under the age of 18 will receive a free book as part of the event.

Attendees will have a chance to pick up the Coos Bay Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. As part of the challenge, participants can earn entry tickets for a grand prize drawing, as well as a one-of-a kind commemorative t-shirt. The challenge is open for all ages.

For more information, visit coosbaylibrary.org or call (541) 269-1101 x3606.

Cards at Noon

Starting Friday, June 20

Every Friday through August 1 12:00pm (No program on July 4th.)

North Bend Public Library

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your lunch hour? The North Bend Public Library invites community members to Cards at Noon, a weekly drop-in gaming social hour. Participants can enjoy a variety of board games and card games, using the library’s collection or bringing their favorite from home. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the fun, all skill levels are welcome. Lunchbreak gamers are encouraged to drop in and play a quick round or can bring their lunch and stay for the full hour.

For more information, contact the North Bend Public Library at nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.

Solve the Mystery

Starting Friday, June 20 through August 1

Every Friday • 6:00pm

North Bend Public Library

If you love a good whodunit, the North Bend Public Library has your Friday nights covered. Join us for Friday Night Mysteries—a weekly mystery-solving event held as part of the Summer Reading Program. (No program on July 4th.) Each week, participants will work together to unravel a new mystery—from suspicious characters in Death at a Dive Bar to uncovering the truth behind the Murder of an Influencer. Players will use clues, solve puzzles, and piece together evidence to crack the case! Bring your inner detective and get ready for a twisty evening of crime-solving excitement.

For more information, contact the North Bend Public Library at nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.

Picnic in the Park

June 23 – August 15 Monday – Friday (Closed July 4)

North Bend (Art Cart on Fridays!)

Ferry St. Park

11:00am – 11:10am

Simpson Park

11:15am – 11:25am

Airport Heights Park

11:35am – 11:45am

Airport Housing Complex

11:50am – 12:00pm

Oak St. Park

12:05pm – 12:20pm

Lakeside/Hauser/ North Bend

Lakeside Library

11:00am – 11:10am

Dunes Rance Mobile Park

11:15am – 11:25am

Hauser Community Church

11:40am – 11:50am

Boynton Park

12:05pm – 12:20pm

North Bend Middle School

11:30am – 12:00pm

Adult lunches are $5.00. Children are free! No change carried by drivers. We are back to grab and go meals! Duplicate meals are not allowed. Free breakfast for the following weekday morning will be handed out with each lunch!

For more information call: Noth Bend School District #13 541-751-6779 or 541-7562521.

Beaded Suncatchers

Class with Pam Calendrino Tuesday, July 29

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Teen Perler Party

Tuesday, July 29 4:00pm – 5:00pm

North Bend Public Library

Teens are invited to the library for an afternoon of Perler Bead creativity! Design your own characters, symbols, fandom icons, or wild creations—if you can imagine it, you can bead it. Whether you’re into retro video games, anime, animals, or just love making cool stuff with your hands, this is your chance to create something totally you. For more information, contact nbservices@northbendlibrary. org or call (541) 756-0400.

Pony Village Art Show

Thursday, July 31 –Sunday, August 3

11:00am – 5:00pm

Music by 5 Pound Possum Band

Sunday, August 3

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Pony Village Mall Pony Village Mall, North Bend Coastal artists present a four-day open art show at Pony Village Mall. The event features kids’ art projects, live demonstrations, and live music by the 5 Pound Possum Band on Saturday. Juried by local artist David Castleberry. All South Coast artists welcome to participate. wendy8burger@gmail.com 415 272-1894

Power Play for the Planet

Thursday, July 31

2:00pm

North Bend Public Library

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is coming to the North Bend Public Library. Join us to play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. Children of all ages and their families will enjoy exploring our planet, designing solutions for the environment, and imagining a brighter future.

This program is free to attend and presented by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon. For more information, please visit https://natural-history.uoregon. edu/library-and-community-outreach.

Gamers, Data Nerds, and Curious Minds—Science Needs You!

Thursday, July 31

6:00pm – 7:00pm

North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library invites you to a fascinating lecture presented by Dr. Aaron Coyner on the gamification of science. In this talk, Dr. Coyner explores the exciting world of citizen science—where anyone with a smartphone, notebook, or game controller can help solve real-world scientific problems. From tracking rainfall to testing video games designed to slow dementia, everyday people are stepping into the world of science in fun and meaningful ways. Come learn how game-like elements are being used to expand research and engage new communities. For more information, contact nbservices@northbendlibrary. org or call (541) 756-0400.

Art and Music Soirée

Thursday, July 31 –Saturday, August 2

Coos Art Museum

235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay Savor an evening of exquisite beauty and refined taste as you immerse yourself in a captivating performance of jazz music. Indulge in delectable appetizers and a glass of wine while admiring the works of Earl Hamilton and other esteemed artists.

Paranormal Cirque

Friday, August 1

7:30pm Saturday, August 2

6:30pm & 9:30pm Sunday, August 3

5:30pm & 8:30pm Monday, August 4

7:30pm Rogue Valley Mall

1600 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501

Upcoming Wine Tastings and Artist Shows

August 1, 8, 22, 29 4:00pm – 7:00pm Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave (Hwy 38), Reedsport, OR 97467

Come enjoy a taste or glass of wine and take home a bottle. Artist receptions on July 18 (Marian Flood) and August 22 (Bob Keefer). Wine tastings also available by appointment. Contact: 541-271-2485 mindpowergallery.com

Bay Area Community Partners Celebration Event

Friday, August 2 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Bay Area Hospital Main parking lot

Bay Area Hospital is honored to recognize our local community partners. Police • Fire • EMS • Coast Guard • Sheriff’s Office • Search & Rescue • Furry Friends • Bay Area C.E.R.T. • Coos County M.R.C. • Coos Health & Wellness

Enjoy food trucks, meet local heroes, and family fun for all! Opening ceremony at 1:00pm.

Children’s Messtival

Saturday, August 2 1:00pm – 3:00pm Behind the North Bend Public Library on Union Street

Join the North Bend Public Library for our Summer Reading Program 2025 wrapup party! This free event invites children ages 3 through 12 to play and explore in sand, Oobleck, paint, foam, water, and more. Participants should expect to get messy and are encouraged to dress accordingly and bring towels and a change of clothes. All participants must be accompanied by a caring adult. For more information, contact nbservices@northbendlibrary. org or call (541) 756-0400.

Coquille Firefighters

Steak Feed & Car Show

Saturday, August 2 (Car Show) 9:00am – 3:00pm (Steak Feed) 12:00pm – 4:00pm Sturdivant Park Hwy. 42 South, Coquille

The 38th Annual Coquille Firefighters Steak Feed & Car Show is the Volunteer Association’s chief fundraiser for equipment and protective gear to save lives in emergencies. Enjoy over 1,200 lbs. of steak, 250 lbs. of briquets, and all the fixings. The event also features a vintage and custom car show, live music, and kids’ activities. Fun for all ages!

Get tickets at the Coquille Fire Station (541) 396-2232 facebook.com/CoquilleFireRescue

Introduction to the Internet Browser

Saturday, August 2 10:00am – 11:00am

Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Avenue

This class is for computer novices who need help learning how to use the Internet. It covers the most important features of a browser, how to use an Internet address, and tips for easier use. Attendees should be comfortable using a computer mouse.

Seating is limited; pre-registration is required. Class is FREE.

Call (541) 269-1101 or register online @ bit.ly/4lHOpmk

Country Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic

Saturday, August 3

3:00pm

Shoreline Community Church 1251 Clark St, North Bend

will host its August First Tuesday Talk featuring Coll Thrush, author of Wrecked and professor of history at the University of British Columbia. The program explores shipwrecks along the Pacific Northwest coast and the ways Indigenous and settler communities have interpreted these events. Doors open at 5:30pm. Admission: $7 adults, $3 youth, $5 Zoom access, free for CHM members. Pre-registration encouraged. education@cooshistory.org 541-756-6320 cooshistory.org/event-registration/

Riverfront Rhythms Thursday, August 7 6:00pm – 7:30pm Umpqua Discovery Center 409 Riverfront Way

Enjoy free outdoor concerts on the waterfront featuring “Sly & Company,” “Timberwolf,” and “Border Patrol – Rockin’ Country.” Food vendor “Salty Dog” will be on site. Please, no pets, smoking, or alcohol on the concert grounds. Contact: 541-271-4816

Summer Reading 2025: Creature Teachers

Thursday, August 7 10:00am – 11:00am Lakeside Public Library 915 N. Lake Rd., Lakeside Thursday, August 7 2:00pm – 3:00pm Flora M. Laird Memorial 453 5th Street, Myrtle Point Thursday, August 7 6:00pm – 7:00pm Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson, Coos Bay Friday, August 8 10:00am – 11:00am

Hazel M. Lewis Library 511 3rd Avenue, Powers Friday, August 8 1:00pm – 2:00pm North Bend Public Library 1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals at special library programs featuring Creature Teachers. Hear a presentation about cool animals from an educator and meet scaly, feathery, and furry friends. All programs are free and open to children and families. For more information on Summer Reading activities or reading challenges, visit any public library in Coos County or www.cooslibraries.org/libraries.

Improv series at Coos Bay Public Library

Saturdays: August 9, 23, September 13, 27 October 11, 25 10:30am – 12:00pm Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Avenue The Coos Bay Public Library is offering an 8-week improv series followed by a performance showcase! Learn valuable skills while having fun. Improv builds self-confidence, listening skills, communication, and more. This free class is open to all adults ages 18 and up.

Juggler and Comedian Henrik Bothe

Tuesday, August 12

10:00am Hazel M. Lewis Library 511 3rd Avenue, Powers

Tuesday, August 12

2:00pm Coquille Community Building 115 N. Birch Street, Coquille

Tuesday, August 12

5:00pm Mingus Park Amphitheatre

725 N. 10th Street, Coos Bay (in case of rain, at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR)

The Artist Loft Gallery

Make your own beaded suncatcher in this hands-on class for ages 10 and up. $35, all materials included. Contact Patty Becker at 541-290-1562 or pabecker1@hotmail.com

Paranormal Cirque exposes you to a unique creation combining theatre, circus, and cabaret with a European flare for a mature audience. Expect jaw-dropping acts, mystifying magic, and an adult-only, animal-free experience under the Black and Red Big Top. Tickets start at $20. Under 18 requires an accompanying parent or guardian. Special $5 off promotion available; call 941-7048572 for a promo code. Tickets: paranormalcirque.com/tickets or (941) 704-8572. Contact: leahhryniewicki@cirqueitalia. com.

Tom and Debbie Trammel, plus Steve Blum, will be hosting the gospel jubilee at the Shoreline Community Church. The last part of the jubilee features an open mic time, where you are welcome to share your talents. There is no charge to attend. Free refreshments are available, and CDs will be available for purchase. A free will offering will be taken.

More info: call Tom at 541-521-9596

Wrecked – A New History of Shipwrecks

Tuesday, August 5

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St, Coos Bay, OR 97420

The Coos History Museum

Wednesday, August 13 10:00am Sprague Community Theatre 1202 11th Street SW, Bandon

Wednesday, August 13

12:00pm Lakeside Public Library

915 N. Lake Rd., Lakeside Prepare to be amazed by juggler and comedian Henrik Bothe as he performs at libraries throughout Coos County this August! Join the fun in this whirlwind adventure filled with laughs, juggling, magic, and the mesmerizing art of plate spinning. All events are free and open to the public. www.cooslibraries.org/libraries (541) 269-1101

As I See It

Today when we think of a ship being bar bound, we think a few days, but that hasn’t always been the case.

The Feb. 20, 1941, Western World addressed the issue in a front page article.

“Recently owners of vessels plying in the coastwise lumber trade were perturbed over the fact that some of them were bar bound for as long as a week at a time. Of course it meant a considerable expense to the vessel operators and it was a cause of worry, but when the delay is compared to what it was at times years ago, we may well assume that it costs more to operate now than it did then.

“Jack Nyross, member of the crew of the tug Port of Bandon, recalled the other day that the first trip from San Francisco to Bandon by the S.S. Elizabeth (first photo) back in 1903, took 45 days.

“The Elizabeth arrived off the mouth of the Coquille river and lay there for 25 days straight waiting for the bar to calm down.

On the 26th day, Captain Jensen turned her bow south again and attempted to enter Humboldt bay at Eureka but was held up there for some reason.

“Finally he got in at Eureka and called up the owner, Mr. Kruse, telling him of his problems. Kruse only laughed, reminding Jensen that a long trip at the beginning means good luck thereafter. And Kruse was right because the Elizabeth plied between San Francisco and Bandon for some 30 years and proved a money-maker. The vessel made nearly 500 trips without a mishap.”

“Beginning with the new year, Bandon has a superintendent of cityowned utilities and cityowned properties and collector of bills receivable, according to an ordinance passed by the city council,” reported the Jan. 2, 1936, Western World. Today we call the position “city manager.”

J.H. Fasnacht (at left in second photo), for a

By Mary Schamehorn

number of years past superintendent of schools in Bandon, has been appointed to the position. The school board has given him a six months’ leave of absence, with the understanding that rearrangements at the high school be made to carry on the work uninterruptedly and to the satisfaction of the board and that Mr. Fasnacht be retained in an advisory capacity.

“In the rearrangement, all subjects have been provided for by adding Mrs. Curtis French as a full-time, instead of part-time, teacher. M.C. Buchanan, Smith-Hughes Agriculture instructor, has been appointed principal for the rest of the school year.

“The rearrangement at the school reduces the operating expenses for the balance of the year to the amount of $100 a month.”

Nine months later, Bandon was destroyed by Fire, and the city was extremely fortunate to have a man of his caliber, as Fasnacht continued in the position for more than 30 years.

I’ve used the third picture of students at the upper Bear creek school, including Howard Ohman and Rudy Backlund, to illustrate my third story, from the Jan. 16, 1936, Western World. The photo was taken in 1917.

“Students at the upper Bear creek school have got to find some better excuse for missing classes than the wildest and more damaging storm that this vicinity has

seen in years.

“Confident that the flooded Bear creek road was sufficient excuse for any truant, the youngsters gathered at the edge of the flood, beyond the Carlson ranch, and shouted helpful remarks to the bus driver on the other side who had seen that the water was too deep to permit his vehicle to travel.

“But L.L. Cornwall is the bus driver. And L.L. Cornwall towers six feet and a bit in his socks and weighs a full couple of hundred pounds, with the muscle and brawn to go with it. He donned rubber boots, waded across the flood, and holding a kicking, laughing youngster under each arm, crossed and re-crossed the flood until all were aboard the bus. After school he performed the same duty going the other way.”

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The daughter of a Bandon woman was seriously injured in a headon collision on North Bank Lane, near milepost, Tuesday evening, July 15, and was transferred to RiverBend hospital in Springfield where she underwent emergency surgery.

Shaylinn Gray, daughter of AnnaMarie Chatman, is now recovering in the care of her mother, who cares for people in her home. As first responders used the Jaws of Life tool to extract Shaylinn from the vehicle, a helicopter tried to land at Sturdivant Park in Coquille, but because of the fog had to land at Coquille Valley Hospital, according to posts on Facebook.

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Unusually strong winds, which were said to be in excess of 40 miles an hour on the coast the afternoon of Monday, July 14, blew a tree across all four lanes of Highway 101 just north of the Charleston turnoff around 4 p.m.

One woman posted on Facebook that the wind was so bad in North Bend that rocks flying up from a gravel parking lot were damaging vehicles and frightening people. Old-timers agree that this has been the windiest spring and early summer on record.

* * * In another “Only in Oregon” story, I read this week that starting next year Oregonians will need a permit for nearly all nonmotorized watercraft, including inflatable kayaks, paddleboards and even inner tubes tied together. Sunday I read that the law might exclude inner tubes.

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* * In Tuesday’s World, I saw obituaries for two long-time Coos County commissioners, Gordon Ross and Jack L. Beebe. Gordon, who was just short of his 89th birthday, died July 3. Jack, who was 93, died June 14.

Ross served four terms as a county commissioner in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. I believe that Jack served several terms, during the years that I was covering the commission meetings for the Myrtle Point Herald and the Western World, but not sure of the exact years.

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* * I have read a lengthy letter sent to all members of

the Bandon School Board by Zoe Bradbury DeSurra, part of the family who owns Valley Flora Farm in Langlois.

Because it is public record, and since a number of people have asked to see it, it will appear this week on Bandon.tv under the heading “letter to Bandon School Board.”

DeSurra has two children in the Bandon School District, the oldest of whom will be a freshman. Her email address is zoe@ valleyflorafarm.com.

After talking with others who have seen the letter, I learned that Ashley Pearson, the award-winning speech coach and high school English teacher, has resigned from the district.

Although I am not sure of the time, as school board meetings have ranged from a start time of 4:30 to 5, the next board meeting will be Monday, Aug. 11, at which time the two new board members, Corrie Gant and Claudia Dobney Powers, will be sworn in, as will Jon Sullivan, who was re-elected to his seat.

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The city is advertising for two people who may want to serve on the library advisory board, replacing long-time board members Karen Thomas and Jamie Collins. Applications are

available on the city’s website or at city hall.

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* * The last Meet and Greet at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse featured a crucial Community Listening Session on the Southern Coos Hospital facilities plan. The hospital is quickly outgrowing its 26-year-old facility. To plan for the future, CEO Ray Hino, the executive team and consultants are developing a comprehensive master facilities plan.

The Meet and Greet for Tuesday, July 29, will feature Bandon Police Chief Cory Dhillon.

* * * COMING EVENTS: National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m. in City Park.

The Save our Lighthouse picnic and presentation is Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the pavilion picnic site at Bullards Beach State Park. Meet the team and find out how you can help. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and baked goods. Lighthouse memorabilia will be for sale.

* * * As a member of the Bandon Rotary Club, I was surprised to see that a fellow Rotarian had discarded the monthly Rotary magazine by leaving it on the counter at the post office. I decided to see who didn’t want his or her magazine.

So you can imagine my surprise to see that it was MY magazine, with the correct name and the correct address. I took it into an employee and asked how it could have gotten in someone else’s box. She felt that the 5 (my address is 521) could have been mistaken for a 6. But the name might have been a “dead giveaway” as I have had the same

Gayla Ann Johnson Hartman

Gayla Ann Johnson Hartman, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, of North Bend, Oregon, went to be with her Heavenly Father, June 6, 2025, at the age of 71 following a three-year struggle with metastatic bladder cancer.

Born January 29, 1954, in Carmel, California, to Judith (Colby) and Murray Johnson, Gayla moved with her family to Springfield, Oregon, in 1968. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1972 and attended two terms at Southern Oregon College (now University) after graduation. She then transferred to the University of Oregon in spring term, 1973, and majored in elementary education.

Gayla married her high school and college sweetheart, John Hartman, August 7, 1976. After a honeymoon in Victoria, British Columbia, the Hartmans moved to North Bend, where John had accepted a job teaching band in District 19. Gayla did her student teaching in the Coos Bay School District at Milner Crest Elementary in the spring of 1977 and received her Bachelor of Education degree from the U of O. In the fall of 1977, she began teaching the first-grade class at the Bay Area School of Life at the Foursquare Church in Coos Bay, where she and John were members. She later substitute taught for the Coos Bay and North Bend school districts.

In 1994 Gayla returned to teaching fulltime at Kingsview Christian School in North Bend, where she taught until retiring in 2007.

Gayla loved cats, and she and John always had a gray-striped tabby for the nearly 49 years they were married. She enjoyed travel, and went to Britain in 1979, Israel and Egypt in 1983, Kansas in 1984, Montana and Wyoming in 1996, Maryland in 2007, Tennessee in 2008, a Civil War tour in 2013, Israel again in 2018, and South Dakota in 2020.

Having accepted Christ’s salvation in March of 1972, Gayla loved studying God’s Word, and kept reference works by her Bible, which she read daily. She

Former Coos Bay resident Michael Henry Mannila died July 16, 2025, in Bellevue, Wash. He was 73.

Mike was born on Feb. 14, 1952, to Hank and Elma Mannila, of Coos Bay. He attended Coos Bay schools, including Englewood School, Blossom Gulch and Milner Crest, until the age of 13, when his mother died and he left Coos Bay to live with an aunt and uncle in Edmonds, Wash. When he was 15, Mike moved to Vale to live with the Gale and Roberta Dentinger family. For the rest of his life, he would refer to them with love and appreciation as his “foster family.” He graduated from high school in Vale and attended college and lived for many years in Boise, Idaho, before settling in the Seattle-Tacoma area, where he obtained his associate’s degree in computer science at South Central Community College.

Mike was brilliant and even at a young age, routinely beat friends and

greatly enjoyed women’s Bible studies, and in her last year attended a women’s study group at the Family Life Center Church of God in North Bend, where she grew close to the women in the church.

She is survived by her husband, John; son, Dan and daughter-in-law, Amy Hartman of Grants Pass; sister, Luanne Uriel of Rapid City, South Dakota; brother, John and sister-in-law, Pam Johnson of Salem; five nephews, three nieces, many cousins and beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Murray and Judith Johnson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, August 9 at the Family Life Center Church of God, 1067 Newmark Avenue in North Bend.

If you wish to make a donation in Gayla’s memory, please consider Friends of Coos County Animals (Saturdays at the Pony Village Mall) or Kohl’s Cat House, 1431 SW Blvd., Coos Bay.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals. com.

Gary Hansen

November 9th, 1940 – July 10th, 2025

Gary Hansen passed away on July 10th, 2025 at his home in Coos Bay with his daughter Mary Beth at his side. He was 84. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 45 years, Judith Hansen.

Gary, the youngest of 4 children, was born on November 9th, 1940 in Seattle Washington. His family moved from Port Gamble Washington to Everett Washington when Gary was 5years old.

He was struck with polio at age 8. Polio affected the right side of his body but did not hold him back from playing football in high school or becoming a certified scuba diver. Gary loved sailing and for two years he and a cousin ran a charter business guiding tourists on a sailboat throughout the West Indies.

Gary attended the University of Washington and received a degree in Sociology. He continued on to complete a master’s degree in Psychiatric Social Work. He remained a Huskie fan for the rest of his life.

Gary dedicated his professional life to helping troubled youth. He began his career as a group life counselor assigned to a cottage of delinquent girls at Fort Warden, youth corrections facility, in Port Townsend Washington. He later became a delinquency prevention therapist in Aberdeen and Chehalis Washington. In 1979 he moved to Coos Bay Oregon to accept the position of Executive Director at Belloni Ranch, a residential treatment program for delinquent youth. He held the position for 25 years. After he retired,

March 14, 1953 – July 1, 2025

A celebration of life for Joseph Bruce Sullivan, 72, of Myrtle Point will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 16 at the Coos County Fairgrounds, 770 4th Street in Myrtle Point with Pastor Sam Flaherty and the Myrtle Point Fire Department, officiating. Private inurnment will be held at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens in Coquille.

Joseph was born March 14, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Bruce and Delores (Scott) Sullivan. He passed away on July 1, 2025 in Coos Bay.

he continued to serve on the board of directors for the program. He built a very well respected multi service organization that served youth in need of residential care, temporary shelter and independent living services. He is survived by a brother, Leland Hansen, children, Marybeth Wagner, Jeffery Wagner, Steven Wagner and several grandchildren.

The family is planning a wake for Gary at 7 devils on November 9th.

Donations in Gary’s name can be given to AYA (Alternatives Youth Activities) in Coos Bay.

relatives at chess. One uncle, each time he visited, would walk in the door and say to his young nephew, “Mike, get the chess board.” They played many, many times, and Mike always won. Throughout his life, he was cheerful, exuberant, curious and driven by a fierce loyalty to family, friends and his country.

Over the years, Mike came back often to the Bay Area to see friends and relatives, and to fish. He especially enjoyed fishing with his cousin, Bruce Carlson, in Lakeside.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Amanda Mannila, of Tacoma; sisters, Patty Patnode and Kathy Erickson, both of Coos Bay; his niece, Michele Elliott, Altus, Okla.; nephews, Kyle Patnode, Coos Bay, Joe Patnode, LaPine and Scott Erickson, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and many, many friends, including his longtime best friend, Ronnie Patnode, of Bridge.

Service Notice

Gayla Ann Johnson

A memorial service

Gayla Ann Johnson Hartman will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, August 9 at the Family Life Center Church of God, 1067 Newmark Avenue in North

Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com.

Please note that an incorrect time was listed in the obituary published on 7/8 and the service notice on 7/22. We apologize for any confusion it may have caused.

After his honorable discharge from the US Navy, Joseph earned an Associate of Arts degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College. At the age of 27, he married Caroline May (Harris) January 10, 1981. He was a timber cutter in local forests and later in his life a wild land firefighter. After many years of service, he retired from Myrtle Point Fire Department as a lieutenant.

He was a member of the Coquille Foursquare Church Praise Center since 1991 and served many years on the church counsel.

Joseph was loved and respected by many and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline M. Sullivan; daughter, Shilo M. Sullivan; son, Joshua and wife, Jennifer Sullivan;

As I See It

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architect and contractor for their new church construction project. The project architect is Joe Slack of HGE Architects of Coos Bay, and the contractor is Scott Partney Construction of North Bend.

The project planning began in 2022 and a Capital Campaign, “A Light by the Sea since 1883,” launched in 2023. At press time, nearly 90 percent of the funding has been pledged. The Campaign Committee

daughter, Angel and husband, Mike McCrorey; daughter, Rachel and husband, Jeff Halvorson; grandchildren, Derek, Devin, Alaina, Ava, Joshua Junior, Gabrielle, Gavin, Wyatt and Colt. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals. com

plans to raise the remaining $300,000 in the next 12 months. Gifts of Support or memorial gifts are welcome and can be made by visiting the website at holytrinitybandon.org, calling the parish office at 541-555-7890 or contacting the Chair, Tammy Menezes at 541-540-2637.

For over 142 years, Holy Trinity, the second-oldest Catholic church on the Coast, has provided a light for coastal residents and countless visitors. * * *

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has announced the U.S. SBA has approved

Governor Kotek’s request for SBA Administrative Declarations following a gubernatorial declaration of disaster from severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in March and April of this year. This declaration is available to Oregon businesses, homeowners, renters and nonprofit organizations in the affected counties.

Application deadlines for flooding in Coos and Curry counties is Aug. 25, 2025, for physical damage, and March 24, 2026, for economic injury. Apply online at https:// lending.sba.gov.

Livvy Jo Drahos, 80, of Coos Bay died July 17, 2025, in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Phyllis Louise Sell, 85, of North Bend, passed away on July 19, 2025, in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

David I Pruitt, 72, of Coos Bay died July 19, 2025, in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

541-267-7182

Mike E. Jenkins, 50, of Myrtle Point, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Steven Wayne Harder, 68, of Coos Bay, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Coos Bay. Graveside services will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Three Rivers Foundation awards $720,000 in grants to empower Oregon nonprofits and strengthen communities

Florence, Ore. — The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 to 60 organizations across Oregon. From rural fire departments to food pantries, youth advocacy programs to mental health services, the Foundation’s annual grants continue to create a lasting impact.

The Foundation was established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to give back to communities across Oregon. Each year, funds generated through casino revenue are reinvested in the region through grants to nonprofits.

“Giving is at the heart of who we are as the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians,” said Tribal Chief Doug Barrett.

“This year, we’re proud to give nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to nonprofits that support families, equip first responders, and care for our children. The need is great not just in our community, but across the region and we’re honored to share our resources in the spirit of giving that

defines our people.”

A wide range of community organizations across southwestern Oregon received grant support to strengthen emergency services, youth programs, and essential needs. Fire departments from North Bend to Winchester Bay are acquiring new equipment, receiving training, and gaining volunteer support, while youth-focused groups such as CASA of Lane County, Creswell Clubhouse, and Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students are expanding their services to support children and families in need.

At a luncheon held on June 3 at the Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, representatives from all the nonprofits gathered to receive their checks.

“Thanks to support from the Three Rivers Foundation, we can provide essentials like bunk beds and car seat items that often go unmet, to over 60 children in foster care. This funding helps ensure kids have a safe place to sleep and makes it possible to keep siblings together in loving homes,” said Jennifer Brown, Director of Generosity and Investment,

Every Child Lane County.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the Three Rivers Foundation for their $15,000 grant, which will help us provide meals to more than 230 homebound seniors in Roseburg and Winchester,” said Victory Webber, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Roseburg. “As demand continues to grow and funding becomes harder to secure, support like this is so great. For many of our clients, their Meals on Wheels driver may be the only person they see all day. Being able to support all those nonprofits is just a huge blessing for everybody.”

Additional funding is helping to combat food insecurity through programs like Florence Food Share, while groups such as NAMI Lane County and Our Community Birth Center are improving access to mental and maternal health care, while support for SquareOne Villages addresses housing needs.

“The Three Rivers Foundation awarded us $33,250 for five Flock cameras and two years of service,” said Florence Police Chief John Pitcher. “This technology is a major benefit to public

safety and the safety of our community. It helps us track stolen vehicles, locate missing persons, and support investigations. Even the one camera we tested has already made a real impact.”

“The Three Rivers Foundation has been so generous, and because of the funding, we will be bringing the Siuslaw Area Resource Center, a multiagency resource and community center to Florence,” said Bob Teter, executive director of Siuslaw Outreach Services.

“Their $76,000 grant is a huge boost, helping make our fiveyear dream a reality by supporting cultural education and selfsufficiency programs like financial literacy, tenant rights, and safety planning. We’re also honoring the Siuslaw Tribe by

incorporating their language and history into the center’s signage and digital materials.”

Here’s a full list of Coos County’s Recipients:

• CASA of Coos County

To solve the sudoku puzzle:

The numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

An interview of sorts shortly began with Alonzo asking Morgan predetermined questions and allowing the other board members to raise their own. Morgan, who is from Coos County, last held the CEO position at Mercy Roseberg at the end of an over 40-year career. Morgan stated he has a focus on financial turnaround, being a part of three previously, and is in favor of the autonomy that independence grants a hospital, stating that forprofit systems are often out of touch with local needs. He also emphasized the importance of the board and executives maintaining a strong relationship with medical staff.

Tom McAndrew and Patrice Parrott both raised their own questions to Morgan, while also stating their concerns at how quickly all of these developments have come to pass.

“This feels like a hijacked board,” said McAndrew following the interview, as the meeting was tense at times. However, they would both concede that given the circumstances, there was not time for an exhaustive search when immediate leadership was needed. Morgan, who was coming out of retirement for the role, would be a qualified solution that allowed for a long-term option to be properly vetted.

“We don’t have the luxury of our hurt feelings,” was the sentiment from McAndrew before a unanimous vote saw Morgan appointed as the interim CEO pending the rest of a proper onboarding process.

In the July 15th article ‘North Bend Council moves to establish committee to review city charter’ it was stated that:

“Noordhoff would choose to not run for re-election after having already survived a recall election.”

This did not properly represent the facts of the matter. Noordhoff did run for reelection receiving a significant number of votes. Also, Noordhoff did survive a re-call election but for a position on the Gardiner Sanitary District board back in 2016, she was never recalled for the North Bend Council. The World apologizes for the inaccuracies