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PARTLY CLOUDY 73• 55 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 | theworldlink.com | $2 NB physician murdered in home invasion By DAVID RUPKALVIS R. Paul Frasier said Monday that Craig Joshua Jackson in the shot to the head. and Coos Bay Police Department The World police were called to a home home. Evidence at the scene At the request of North Bend responded to the scene. in the 3700 block of Stanton indicated Jackson died of “homi- police, the Coos County Major On Monday afternoon, police A North Bend physician was Avenue in North Bend. The cidal violence.” Crimes Team was activated. along with assistance from the murdered Monday morning in initial call reported a medical Jackson was a doctor at Bay Emergency responders from Oregon State Police Forensics what police are calling a “target- emergency. Clinic in Coos Bay. After an North Bend police, Coos County Laboratory and the Eugene Po- ed home invasion.” When police arrived, they autopsy was completed, Frasier Sheriff’s Office, Coquille Police Coos County District Attorney found the body of 45-year-old said Jackson died due to a gun- Department, Oregon State Police Please see Murder, Page A2 Volunteers clean up cemetery in Coquille COVID By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

After their lives ended, gener- ations of Coquille residents have rates called the Masonic Cemetery their final resting place. Burial plots dating back more than 100 years were used to bury husbands soaring and wives, sons and daughters, moms and dads. For years, volunteers in the community kept the cemetery in Coos looking good, but when that stopped, grass, weeds and bushes took over the 10-acre cemetery. Not anymore. Two local County businessmen teamed up to clean up the cemetery this week, with By DAVID RUPKALVIS Charlie Yancey and his crew The World from Northwest Custom Con- cepts cutting grass and tearing Just weeks ago, the out bushes to honor those buried COVID-19 pandemic felt like at the Masonic Cemetery. To get a bad memory for most people the equipment needed for the job, in Coos County. Mike Layton of Coquille Supply But as cases rise and the agreed to help. Delta variant moves in, the “We’re trying to get it cleaned risk of COVID is growing up,” Yancy said Monday. “You every day. Whether that will drive by and you didn’t even lead to more lockdowns or know it was a cemetery. I didn’t mask mandates is still to be understand why it had gotten so determined, but there is no high. It kind of hurt my heart doubt cases are rising. driving by and seeing it like Over the weekend, Coos this.” County reported 22 new cases Yancy said bringing his crew of COVID-19, following By David Rupkalvis/The World single day reports of 20 and Jared Vaara uses a riding lawnmower to cut grass at the Masonic Cemetery in Coquille. 15 cases. Please see Cemetery, Page A2 “A lot of sporadic cases in the community,” said Dr. Eric Gleason, assistant director of Pulliam brings bid for governor to Coos Bay Coos Health and Wellness. “There is a direct correlation By DAVID RUPKALVIS between cases and the lack of The World vaccines we’re getting in.” Gleason said as of Monday, Are you tired of COVID-19 Coos County was just under lockdowns? Do new mask man- 60 percent of adults getting at dates have you worried? Stan least one dose of the vaccine. Pulliam says if the answer to That leaves 40 percent of the those questions is yes, it’s time to community at much greater do something drastic in Oregon – risk, he said. elect a Republican as governor. “You can see it through the Pulliam, who serves as mayor state, where vaccines numbers of Sandy, was in Coos Bay on are down, cases are high,” Saturday to talk to Republicans Gleason said. about his upstart campaign for Gleason said while the vast governor, saying it is time for majority of new COVID cases Oregon to give a different view- are in people who have not point a chance. been vaccinated, there have “This mask thing has me real- been some breakthrough cases ly pissed off,” he said to a crowd reported. The good news is of about 60 people, none wearing people who are fully vacci- a mask. “I don’t care where you nated who get the virus are are on vaccines. But, I’ll tell seeing fewer health problems. you this, I have yet to watch the “We’re seeing that when we science movie on the pandemic By David Rupkalvis/The World Please see COVID, Page A2 Please see Pulliam, Page A9 Stan Pulliam answers questions before addressing a crowd who listened to him talk about why he is running for governor.

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On Monday, Yancy got in to do the work was an up early to get together his easy decision to make. landscaping equipment. “My forbearers aren’t His crew of seven came to here, but if they were, I the cemetery early to get to wouldn’t want to see it like work. While they normally this,” Yancy said. “We’re do construction, landscap- here, we’ve got the equip- ing is not the norm, but ment, we’ve got the guys. they jumped right in. Why not?” Duane Hacker joined Yancy learned about his coworkers at the the issues at the cemetery cemetery, and he said he when he met Brian Ste- wasn’t surprised to get the phens. A longtime Mason, call to come to someplace Stephens just moved to unusual. Coquille and hired Yancy “He’s always trying to do some work on his to help out,” Hacker said property. While Yancy was about his boss. “It sounds there, he brought up the like they were in dire state of the cemetery, and straits.” then things started rolling. Working in a ceme- “I just moved here in tery is challenging with Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World July, and I saw this,” Ste- headstones and gravesites Grass, weeds and bushes had taken over the Masonic Cemetery before Northwest Custom Concepts volunteered to clean it up. Below, Duane phens said. “I was heart- making it difficult to run Hacker cuts weeds by hand near cemetery plots. The volunteers used care to protect the headstones and gravesites at the Masonic Cemetery. broken. I called the grand the large riding lawnmow- lodge in Oregon. I talked ers. to a couple of brothers to “We’ve been figuring get this going.” out what we had in store What Stephens learned and figuring out what we is two Masons volunteered could do,” Hacker said. to keep the cemetery clean Hacker said most of the for many years. But one work was being done by of them recently died and hand, using weed eaters the other was getting too and other cutting devices. old to do the work alone. The main walkways were So the weeds, grass and the easy part. bushes slowly took over “He’s getting some of the cemetery. it with the mower, but Things got so bad, the I’m envious,” Hacker city talked to the local said while pointing at his Masons about doing some- coworker, Jared Vaara. thing because of the fire Yancy said his crew danger of having so much would remain at the tall, brown grass near cemetery until the work homes and businesses. was done, but he said Stephens said he has Coquille could really use walked through much some volunteers to keep up of the cemetery, but the the cemetery on a regular overgrowth makes getting basis. 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Gleason again reiterated as the winner by the COVID the best thing someone can Oregon Health Authority. From A1 do for themselves is to get On Friday, Coos Health vaccinated. and Wellness expects to • Manageable workloads, “I think it’s probably announce 10 local winners get breakthrough, the cases your best bet with what of $10,000. safe staffing are not in any real danger,” we’re finding out about the Gleason said future in- he said. Delta variant,” he said. centives could be possible • A supportive nursing As on Monday, Coos Gleason said as of Mon- in an effort to convince culture County has 100 active day, two COVID patients people to get vaccinated, COVID cases, which were reported in Coos but he’s not confident it • Work and home life in a would put it in the substan- County hospitals. will make a big difference. tial risk category as ranked In good news, the win- “If not being hospi- beautiful coastal location by the CDC or the high- ner of a $10,000 incentive talized or dying is not risk category in the state’s for getting the vaccine was incentive enough, I don’t • Market competitive wages previous rankings. announced this week. Ed- know what more we can and shi differential With cases increasing, gar Moon was announced do,” he said.

two men entered the home this time. Frasier also said Murder Monday morning and got the crime was targeted and into a physical confronta- he does not believe there is From A1 tion with Jackson. The two any danger to the commu- men fled the scene after nity. lice Department processed Jackson was shot. Anyone with informa- the scene. Frasier said officers tion about the case is asked During an interview have no information to to call the North Bend Jackson’s wife, 37-year- share publicly about their Police Department at 541- old Yen Zhou, told officers identity or descriptions at 756-3161.

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Oregon State University “The best solution would found. be to give the riparian sec- Prior research has shown tors back to the streams,” that agricultural pollution, Hughes said, referring to both from croplands and the floodplain areas that rangelands, is the cause extend outward a short of 48% of water-quality distance from riverbanks. impairment in U.S. surface “We could have easements; waters, which in turn we could pay farmers to disrupts habitat for fish put that land out of crop and insects and reduces production; just provide a biodiversity in aquatic little bit of a buffer, a little Contributed photo environments. bit of shade, maybe some So it Goes Coffeehouse will host auditions for The Breakfast Club of the Living Dead The OSU paper, featured wood to fall in and provide earlier this month on the habitat for fishes.” cover of the journal Water, Better fences and herd- So it goes hosting auditions this month reviewed more than 40 ing to keep cattle out of So It Goes Coffeehouse and Tuesday, August 24, Sheedy, the basket case any gender/age/ethnicity case studies on the impacts rivers and streams would recently announced open at 6:30 p.m. at So It Goes Vernon, the vice prin- for any role. All actors of agriculture on water also make a difference, he auditions for The Breakfast Coffeehouse, 190 Central, cipal are paid. The production quality. Specifically, re- said. Club of the Living Dead, Coos Bay 97420 The Janitor is directed by John Beane searchers looked at studies “If you look at the sites an original satire written Looking for: Lloyd Dobbler in the and Daneal Doerr and that related agricultural that are in good condition, by John Beane, author of Clare Standoffish, the wrong movie will perform at So It Goes management practices to it’s because they’ve had Pulp Shakespeare and Leb- princess Zombies Coffeehouse the last couple aquatic responses in rivers watersheds that are pro- owski: Prince of Ninepins. Blender, the criminal All roles are open. They weeks in October. Cos- and streams; and related tected and riparian zones Auditions will take Andrew, the jock are looking for comic tumes by Penny Peters. Art livestock rangeland uses that are protected,” Hughes place Monday, August 23, Brian, the brain ability and will consider by Billy Tackett. to biotic responses within said. “They’re not perfect; rivers and streams as well they’re still used by farm- as in riparian zones, the ers, ranchers and loggers, areas bordering rivers and but they’re in significantly Wyden introduces bill to lower cost of rent streams. better shape.” U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden The latest national In Oregon, a 2009 study (D-OR) and Sherrod “The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare that tens of millions of Amer- assessment of streams found that agricultural Brown (D-OH) have icans are one or two missed paychecks away from being unable to and rivers in the lower lands accounted for 80% of introduced legislation that pay their rent. The problem is particularly acute in communities with 48 U.S. states found that the impaired stream length would lower the cost of more job opportunities, forcing workers to pay sky-high rent to hold only 26-30% of the entire in the Willamette Basin, rent for families across the stream and river length was despite representing only country. down jobs. This leaves families without financial security and holds in good condition for the 30% of the total length. Their Renters Tax Credit our economy back. For too long, Congress has neglected working insects and fish that inhabit But Hughes cites the Act of 2021 would estab- families who rent, and our legislation would begin to reverse this them. Willamette River as an ex- lish a new renters tax credit Still, researchers are ample of positive change. to make housing more trend. Our bill would make housing more affordable by lowering optimistic that with proper Significant rehabilitation affordable for low-income rents for working families across the country.” mitigation, led by local projects have cleaned up households. communities, the U.S. can point sources of pollution These households, Senator Ron Wyden improve aquatic habitat and improved fish habitat which include many low- and boost the health of by planting trees, opening wage workers, seniors and water-dwelling species. up side channels and re- people with disabilities liv- make housing more afford- of renters credits to owners reflecting typical rents in “What I see is that there moving road crossings that ing on low, fixed incomes, able by lowering rents for or developers of rental the local area. These cred- are still a lot of pretty good blocked fish migration. are far more likely than working families across the housing for a credit period its would be refundable, places; but there are still a “You can now swim and other households to pay country.” of up to 15 years allowing non-profits and lot of places where, regard- fish in the Willamette; 70 very high shares of their “Even before the pan- * Owners of renters other owners with limited less of laws and regulations years ago it was an open income for housing and demic, one in four renters credit units would be income tax liability to and mitigation actions, sewer,” he said. “We still face a much greater risk of in Ohio were paying over required to rent them to claim the credits directly. there’s still some work that have some problems, of eviction and homelessness. half of their incomes on families with incomes * Enable landlords to remains,” said lead author course, but we have made “The COVID-19 housing, leaving many to below the federal poverty use the credit in buildings Robert Hughes, who holds some big strides.” pandemic has laid bare choose between buying line, or 30 percent of the that also have low-income a courtesy appointment as Hughes recognizes the that tens of millions of groceries or paying rent,” local median income at housing tax credit alloca- an associate professor in potential barriers to con- Americans are one or two said Brown, chair of the the time they move in. If a tions — making it easier the Department of Fisher- vincing farmers to allow missed paychecks away Senate Banking, Hous- household’s income later to reduce rents for some ies, Wildlife, and Conser- some of their farmland to from being unable to pay ing, and Urban Affairs rises, the family would not units to levels low-income vation Sciences in OSU’s return to nature, as well as their rent. The problem Committee. “The lack be required to leave the families can afford — or College of Agricultural the cost of infrastructure is particularly acute in of affordable housing is unit. separately in non-LIHTC Sciences. “We can do bet- needed to provide more communities with more holding back communities * Require tenants pay buildings ter. We already know how.” protection for rivers and job opportunities, forcing and families in all parts of no more than 30 percent of States would be required The same national streams. workers to pay sky-high the country. Our legislation their income for rent and to set aside some credits assessment found that 44% The solutions need to rent to hold down jobs,” will help lower people’s utilities – much lower than for buildings owned by and 37% of total stream come from within local said Wyden, chair of the rents, increase the supply the usual share of rent to qualified non-profits and and river length was in communities themselves, Senate Finance Committee. of affordable housing for income many low-income for projects in rural areas. poor condition for insects he said, not as mandates “This leaves families with- working families, and be- families are forced to pay To encourage mixed-in- and fish, respectively. handed down from outside out financial security and gin to relieve the crippling to keep a roof over their come housing, states could Study authors say that government agencies. holds our economy back. financial stress too many heads allocate credits to no more point sources — specific “What we’ve done most For too long, Congress has Ohioans face each month.” * The building owner than 25 units or 40 percent outlets where pollution successfully in Oregon is neglected working families This proposed legisla- would receive a tax credit of units in a project, unless enters the water — are watershed councils, where who rent, and our legisla- tion would: based on the gap between the project previously had relatively easy to identify local people get together tion would begin to reverse * Authorize states to the tenant payment and the federal rental assistance for and treat, but the challenge and decide what they can this trend. 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By Benjamin Waddell helped the U.S. economy compensate for aging For more than a year, workers and low birth our country longed for rates. But immigration to the economy to restart. this country peaked long But now that business- ago in 1910, when nearly es are once again open, 15% of the population was employers find themselves foreign-born. wondering where all the It wasn’t until after workers have gone. World War II that govern- In my town of Durango, ment-sponsored initiatives Colorado, labor shortages like the Bracero program have deeply affected the started a new wave of entire community. One immigration. By 2010, im- business owner is Juvenal migrants once again made Corona, originally from up just over 14% of the Mexico, who co-owns country’s population. Nayarit, one of Durango’s However, today, instead most popular Mexican of putting migrants to Letters to the Editor restaurants. Since COVID work, the U.S. government tells me that that’s about notice, North Bend has a about the film “The Deep restrictions lifted in the works to keep them out. COVID is still here $4,100 per household wonderful library located Rig” being shown at the spring, he’s been short- We’ve stepped up enforce- How many more people ($25,000,000/6,000 just a couple miles away. Sprague Theater in Ban- staffed and says he’s never ment at the border and will die before some households in Coos Bay). A library that is very much don. worked harder in his 20 under the last administra- people realize the COVID Let me ask you: Does your underutilized. The college The writer asked years in the restaurant tion, launched deportation virus is not gone? We will household budget have has a public library as “Which city official decid- business. campaigns against undocu- never see the end of this an extra $4,100 to build well. I think the schools in ed this crap is entitled to The main reason he mented immigrants. till people get vaccinated. a new building that you the district all have their be viewed at the Sprague cites: The red-hot real Moreover, in 2020, the County and state gov- will hardly ever use? Mine own libraries as well; how "Community" Center? estate market, along with number of immigrant and ernment leaders have de- doesn’t. And, of course, it’s about that? The city of Bandon rents historically high rents that non-immigrant visas issued cided the economy is more going to be more than $25 No. The answer is no. I the Sprague Theater for have made it difficult to was down 54% from the important than stopping million because you have don’t have the money for performances and films recruit employees. previous year. In turn, the virus from widespread to factor in interest charges the stupid library. The ex- and follows well- settled “In my 10 years with temporary and perma- havoc. The Delta strain is and of course the all-but- isting library is completely principles of constitutional Nayarit, we’ve never nent worker visas fell by spreading like wildfire and certain gross mismanage- overrun with homeless law when we do. A munici- closed due to a lack of 44%. And as surprising yet fairs, Dunefest and all ment of the prospective people, and the new one pal theater is considered a workers,” Corona ex- as it might sound, more public gatherings are a big project. would be even worse. I am “traditional public forum” plained. “But recently we Mexicans are going home go and have fun. Yes, the I have bald tires on my voting no on this idiotic for free speech purposes, were forced to close each today than are coming to almighty dollar is more car, my own house has bond for this pointless and we generally cannot of our locations one day a the United States. important than people foregone maintenance library. If you want a book, censor the content of ma- week.” He and his staff are I believe the solution to lives nowadays until one that I cannot afford and scrape together $4 and buy terial shown at the theater. doing their best; all he asks our labor crisis is literally in their family dies from forget about sending my a used copy on Amazon, or The case law goes back to is that customers “show knocking on our southern COVID-19. kids to college. Boomers go to one of the aforemen- municipal theaters banning a little more compassion door. In 2019, at the height voting for, and failing tioned libraries that already the musical “Hair” in the when it comes to waiting of the migrant caravans Gary Wilson to fund, public pensions exist. Leave my wallet out 1970s. By showing the for their orders.” from Central America, I Reedsport have already guaranteed of it. film or allowing a perfor- Like many restaurants, made several trips across I will never be able to mance, the city of Bandon Nayarit depends on a the border to Tijuana to We don’t have your pay for that. The citizens John Dunkelhooper does not endorse or take combination of native-born interview migrants. Many library money of Coos Bay have huge Coos Bay any position on the materi- workers and immigrants to of the individuals I talked laundry lists of things we al shown. function. In recent months, to were staying at Casa del The proposed bond would rather spend our though, neither group has Migrante, which has been amount for the Coos Clearing things up money on rather than this Dan Chandler, JD been showing up. housing migrants for more Bay library is $25 mil- book-filled-boondoggle. A few weeks ago (July City Manager Besides lack of housing, than three decades. lion. Some napkin math Also, if you didn’t 10), a letter complained City of Bandon another factor is low wages I met hundreds of in the hospitality sector. willing workers hoping Still, Michael French, who to achieve the American Guest Opinion heads La Plata County’s dream of working hard and Economic Development getting ahead. One man, Alliance, isn’t convinced Carlos, summed up the the shortage is limited chaos that so many were Vaccine mandates: Immoral and impractical fleeing. Originally from to the service industry: By Thomas L. Knapp toward a major escalation and stick needles in them. shrug its collective shoul- “What’s going on is per- Honduras, Carlos was of government vaccine Just like rapists who claim ders, say "well, fine, then," vasive across all industries accompanied by his son. If you only pay atten- mandates which would they were "entitled" to and line up for shots? and wage categories,” he “The gangs killed my tion to the government legally restrict the ability "marital relations," or that The actual likely result says. “I believe we’re just brother and sister. And and establishment media of the un-vaccinated to the victim was asking for would be multiple re-en- now beginning to compre- they threatened my son and COVID-19 panic ma- work, travel, even shop for it by dressing a particular actments of January 6th, hend the challenges that tortured me,” Carlos said, chines, you might not groceries or dine out. way, or actually needed it across the country and labor shortages present. I revealing multiple scars know that the U.S. is ex- The whole idea is both to "correct" her sexual ori- for an extended period, think we’re in a workforce across his chest. “I hope to periencing fewer than 1/3 immoral and impractical. entation, or whatever. To without the desired result transition.” get asylum and find enough as many new daily cases Before you peg me as bowdlerize an old saying of 100% or near 100% vac- Part of that transition — work to buy a little house and hospitalizations as in some kind "anti-vaxxer," into more family-friendly cination. in Durango and elsewhere for my son,” Carlos said. January and fewer daily let me be clear: I'm vacci- form, excuses are like Think it can't happen? in the country — involves “What more could one deaths than at any time nated (in fact, I'm a clinical armpits. Everybody's got a It's already happening our nation’s shifting demo- want?” since March of 2020. trial volunteer for one of couple and they all stink. elsewhere. As I write this, graphics. As our nation continues No, I'm not saying the vaccines). Most of my As for the practical I note accounts of clashes The United States is ag- to age, the need for work- things are great. They close family members are case, there seems to be between protesters and ing. At the beginning of the ers like Carlos, who has aren't. But neither is the vaccinated. Many (I hope heavy overlap between the police in France and Ger- 20th century, the nation’s varied job experience, and situation even close to as most) of my friends are people calling for vaccine many over the same issues. typical resident was 23. others like him, becomes dire as is being sold. The vaccinated. I'd like to see mandates and the people Italy, Greece, Australia ... The average citizen today more and more evident. "Panic! Everyone Panic! everyone get vaccinated. who think the January 6th the list goes on. is 38. And for white Ameri- The question is whether Please, dear God, won't But not through force or Capitol riot was the worst Instead of currying panic cans, who make up 86% of or not we’re willing to you all PANIC!?!" narra- threat of force. thing that ever happened in and threatening force, Durango’s population, the open the door. tive we're being fed doesn't There's no moral differ- American history. American government and median age is now 58 Ben Waddell is a con- reflect the real numbers. ence between sticking a There's also heavy media should stick to facts In addition, fertility rates tributor to Writers on the The near-daily flip-flops needle in someone without overlap between those who and persuasion. are in free fall. At 1.6 chil- Range, writersontherange. coming from supposed consent and sticking a refuse to be vaccinated and Thomas L. 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The World FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 | A5 OBITUARIES William Alan Hutchinson Deborah Lynette (Stout) Nielsen 1947-2021 March 17, 1965 – June 23, 2021 She spent her growing up Some of Debbie’s years in Lebanon, Oregon. hobbies included taking Debbie graduated from care of sunflowers and Lebanon High School in succulents, shopping and 1984 with many tennis “shiny things”. Debbie will matches and swimming be deeply missed by many, meets. many good friends she met where he ran a maintenance From high school, along her journey. hardware business. He was Debbie went on to be a She is survived by her a Boy Scout leader, VFW caregiver for many nursing son, David; daughter, Commander, K.C. Grand home, until she found her Rosie, fiancé, Jared Knight, and St. Alice Parish passion as a hemodialysis and their son, Dawson Council President. After Hutchinson, Sarah technician where she spent (grandma’s #1 fan); her his retirement and return to (Hutchinson) and Derek nearly 20 years caring boyfriend, Al Moore; her North Bend, he preferred Dickerson, Rachel and building everlasting parents, Diana and Brent (Hutchinson) and Richard A Rosary and Mass helper status, especially An informal gathering bonds with each patient. Neeley; sister, Kristina Carr; six grandchildren, of Christian Burial will for Southwestern Oregon to celebrate the life of Debbie was diagnosed and her husband, Melvin; be held for William Alan Ilissa, Erin, and Andrew Veterans Outreach (SOVO) Deborah Lynette Nielsen, with breast cancer in 2012 nephews, Noah and Gabe Hutchinson, 74, of North Dickerson, Samson, Gaius, and Holy Redeemer. 56, of Coos Bay, will be and from then on lived her Burke; in- laws, Pat and Ed Bend, on Saturday, August and Lucius Carr; siblings Bill married Susie, high held at noon, Sunday, life to the fullest, up until Nielsen; Rosie and David’s 14, 2021 at Holy Redeemer and spouses, MaryAnne school friend and love, in August 8, 2021 at the her final days. She was father, Scott Nielsen; as Catholic Church, 2250 16th and Ed Kreutzer, Tom 1971. Bill and Susie had Bastendorff Beach always the brightest soul well as numerous cousins, Street in North Bend. The and Shirley Hutchinson, four children. During the Campground Gazebo, in the room, from her red aunts and uncles. Rev. Jorge Hernandez will Charley and Joyce early years, their main 63379 Bastendorff Beach lipstick entering before Debbie was preceded in be officiating. The Rosary Hutchinson, and John interests were their kids’ Road in Coos Bay. her. Debbie’s loves of her death by her brother, David Hutchinson; brothers and will begin at 10:30 a.m. activities, being spectators, Deborah was born March life were her two children, Stout; grandparents; the sisters-in-law, Anna Why, preceding the 11:00 a.m. transporters, fund raisers, 17, 1965 in Des Moines, Rosie and David. Debbie Johnsons and the Neeleys. Patti and Mark Ferry, Kathy Mass. whatever needed to be Iowa to Dennis and Dianna lived for them! And then Arrangements are Bill was born on and Jon Lee, Harold and done. As the children (Johnson) Stout. She there was Al, the greatest under the care of Coos February 24, 1947 in Sara Why; and many nieces became independent, Bill passed away June 23, 2021, and favorite boyfriend. Bay Chapel, 541-267- Vancouver, Washington and nephews. and Susie enjoyed traveling following a lengthy battle Al was there for her in 3131. Family and friends to Durphy and Chrystal Bill was preceded in to visit their children in with breast cancer, with her most precious time of are invited to sign the Hutchinson. He was death by his parents and Pittsburgh, New York, her daughter, sister and need. Al quickly became online guestbook www. the second oldest of six sister, Diane Bettin. Chicago, Monterey, and boyfriend by her side. Debbie’s rock. coosbayareafunerals.com siblings. The family moved Austin. They traveled to Bill will be remembered to Coos Bay in 1960. Bill Ireland to find out Bill was for solving puzzles and graduated from North Bend Scottish, not Irish, and problems, his humor and Beverla "Andy" Gordon French High School. He served two to Washington D.C. with that twinkle in his eye that years in the U.S. Marine Susie’s siblings. They took said you were important to May 8, 1940 – July 24, 2021 Corps. After which, he some cruises, though Bill him. attended Oregon Technical Friends and family are French, 81, of Coos Bay. a loyal friend to Ed, Fabe got terribly seasick. But Private cremation was held and Connie, Michael and Institute (now OIT) and their favorite trips included encouraged to sign the received two Associate online guestbook at www. at Ocean View Memory Trish. He will be missed their entire family to Gardens in Coos Bay. by all those whose lives he Degrees in Civil and Whistler, Ensenada, Maui coosbayareafunerals.com Highway Engineering. and www.theworldlink. Beverla “Andy” was touched. and Kauai. born May 8, 1940 in Rulo, Andy is survived by Bill worked as an Bill is survived by his com. Arrangements are engineer for Weyerhaeuser under the care of North Nebraska to William his wife, Deborah French; wife, Susie; their four and LenaBelle (Nagel) daughter, Toni Porteur; in Coos Bay until the family children and spouses, Bend Chapel, 541-756- moved to Springfield, 0440. French. He passed away son, Bill French; and sister, Paul Hutchinson, David July 24, 2021 in Coos Bay, Lafaye Engle. after a long battle with Arrangements are Alzheimer’s disease. under the care of Coos In his younger years, Bay Chapel, 541-267- Oregon OSHA adopting Andy loved riding with 3131. Family and friends his buddies, Ed, Fabe and are invited to sign the No public services will Larry. He loved dancing online guestbook at www. emergency rules protecting be held for Beverla “Andy” the two step. Andy was coosbayareafunerals.com

workers against wildfire smoke SERVICE NOTICES Moving to increase believes can be put in portant now in light of the A celebration of life for Bay. Arrangements are Sharon Luscombe will be protections for workers place immediately and unprecedented challenges Gary L. Schmith, 78, of under the care of Coos Bay held at 1-3 pm, Saturday, against the effects of are based largely on input to worker safety.” Coos Bay, will be held at 1 Chapel, 541-267-3131 August 7, 2021 at Simpson climate change, Oregon from labor and employer “We believe these rules pm, Saturday, August 7th www.coosbayareafunerals. Park near the playground OSHA is adopting two stakeholders. provide better safeguards at the Cornerstone Church com equipment. Light refresh- new and distinct emergen- “These rules under- for workers,” Wood of the Nazarene, 886 S 4th A memorial in hon- ments will be provided. cy rules. score our ongoing work added, “and create greater Street in Coos Bay. or of Vern King, 77, of Bring your memories to One puts protections in to bolster Oregon’s ability clarity for employers as Arrangements are under Coquille will be held share. place against the hazards to protect workers from they move forward.” the care of Coos Bay Saturday August 7th at the A Celebration of Life for of wildfire smoke. extraordinary hazards that The two temporary Chapel, 541-267-3131 Coquille Firemen's Steak Phil Gray, 67, of Lakeside Another establishes have been exacerbated rules follow Oregon OS- www.coosbayareafunerals. Feed and Car Show at will be held August 14, safeguards against high by climate change,” said HA’s July 8 adoption of com Sturdivant Park. Sue asks 2021 at 12 pm on Wulfy heat in employer-provid- Andrew Stolfi, director of emergency requirements A celebration of life for that you come and enjoy Beach in Lakeside. ed housing. The wildfire the Oregon Department of to prevent heat illness in Nancy Jean Wiest, 78, of the food, the weather and A Celebration of Life smoke rule encompasses Consumer and Business outdoor and indoor work- North Bend, will be held at the beautiful cars as he did for Mark Gray, 61, of a variety of exposure Services, which includes places. 3:30 pm, Saturday, August every year and support our Charleston will be held controls, training and Oregon OSHA. “Wildfire In addition to its en- 7, 2021 at the Cornerstone local fire department and August 14, 2021 at 12 information, and other smoke and extreme heat forcement tools, Oregon Church of the Nazarene, Vern. pm on Wulfy Beach in measures. continue to pose threats to OSHA offers employers 886 S 4th Street in Coos A Celebration of Life for Lakeside. The heat rule applies our communities. Those free consultations and to occupants of housing threats are not going expert advice to help com- units provided by employ- away. And that is why we ply with the requirements. ers. It requires access to must act.” Meanwhile, the division cooling areas and other “These latest measures continues to develop a DEAR ABBY steps to minimize danger- reflect our long-standing permanent wildfire smoke By Abigail Van Buren ous heat in housing units. mission of advancing rule with an eye toward Both rules take effect protections for all Oregon adoption this fall. Also, it Aug. 9 and remain in workers,” said Michael is working on permanent MAN TELLS DAUGHTER TO MAKE effect for 180 days. Wood, administrator for protections involving The rules reflect those Oregon OSHA. “That housing provided by HIM A GRANDFATHER ASAP provisions Oregon OSHA mission is even more im- employers. DEAR ABBY: I love both my parents months ago that I love. There are just a so much, but I'm definitely closer to my few things about it that bother me. When dad. He has been there for me through it the couple who lives upstairs walks all, and now that I'm older, I want to be across the floor, it sounds like Bigfoot, DEATH Dedicated to Serving Families the best daughter possible to him. and when they make love, I cannot with Kindness and Compassion Here's the issue: Dad was older when escape the loud moaning and the noisy NOTICES I came along, and he's impatient for mattress. I have talked to them about it, • Make final arrangements • Prepay to ensure you are grandkids. I'm 20 and on the pre-med but nothing has changed. I'm ready to put Rose E. Mitchell, 93, of according to your wishes. protected from future track in college, and my career path will the place up for sale. Any suggestions? North Bend, passed away • Sign documents. price increases. make me a very busy individual for years -- MAD IN MICHIGAN on July 29, 2021 in North to come. 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She earned her She earned her bachelor's bachelor's degree in wildlife degree in elementary educa- science at Oregon State Univer- tion-multidisciplinary studies at sity and her master’s degree in Eastern Oregon University and teaching at George Fox Univer- her master’s degree in education- sity. She worked 22 years at the al leadership at Lewis and Clark. Tillamook School District as a Armistead taught for nine years biology teacher at THS, curricu- in the Coos Bay School District lum and federal title coordinator as an intermediate reading/math at the district office, the assistant specialist, as well as teaching principal at THS and the Princi- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade and pal of Tillamook Junior High. serving as a lead teacher at the She is married with two middle school before making teenagers of her own. Melissa is the leap into administration. excited to be back in Southern She joined the Bandon School Oregon and living full time in District team in August 2015 her husband’s hometown of Port as the Ocean Crest Elementary Orford. She loves the Elk River, principal and is excited to return gardening, reading and helping to her middle school roots with young people achieve their goals. this move to Harbor Lights. She is looking forward to her With Armistead moving to the new adventure at Bandon High middle school, Bandon School School and working with the District named another local outstanding staff in the Bandon favorite as principal at Ocean School District. Crest. Courtney Wehner was a A familiar face was named part of the Bandon communi- principal at Harbor Lights Mid- ty for the past five years as an dle School. After six years as elementary teacher before being principal at Ocean Crest Elemen- named principal. She and her tary, Becky Armistead is now husband moved back to the area

Contributed photos The Bandon School District recently named three new principals for the upcoming year. Melissa Radcliffe, above, will be principal at Bandon High School. Becky Armistead, below, will be principal at Harbor Lights Middle School, and Courtney Wehner will be principal at Ocean Crest Elementary School. to raise their two children as her husband is a Bandon graduate and they both believe in “The Bandon Way.” Wehner has a bachelor’s de- gree in early childhood elementa- ry, as well as a master’s degree in education and social studies both from Western Oregon University. She received her administrative licensure through Portland State University and has been teaching for the past 13 years in multiple elementary grades. Not only are Wehner and her children a part of the school community, but her husband is the district’s IT director. She loves hiking the beautiful trails throughout the area, as well as exploring the lakes and rivers nearby. If you have had any children in the elementary school during her time, you may know she loves themed dress up days and making learning fun for kids. She plans to continue this in her new role. Friends of Bandon Parks kicks off Bandon student receives Did you know that Bandon has and enthusiasm. The meeting will your expertise and help spread the Workers’ Memorial Scholarship three main parks and multiple fu- run from noon to 1 p.m. August 17 word. ture neighborhood park sites? Many at the Bandon Senior Center. The Friends of Bandon Parks has Each of them has different educational goals, career know City Park as the only park but organization is starting from the a nonprofit status affiliated with plans and dreams. All of them have endured the personal Bandon has the potential of creating ground up to build a committee to Greater Bandon Association. Its and financial hardships that result when a parent or spouse so much more throughout Bandon’s lead in building a vision of Bandon mission is to encourage thriving is lost to a workplace death or permanently disabled while neighborhoods. parks for generations to come. parks for a healthy community for on the job. That’s Friends of Bandon Parks Also, they will look at potential generations to come. They are cre- Seven Oregon high school graduates are recipients of is getting started and they need park projects that could use help ating a strong group of volunteers the 2021 Workers’ Memorial Scholarship awards, the Ore- help. Get involved in building right away. to create recreational events, spruce gon Occupational Safety and Health Division announced. future parks. If you are new to the community, up the parks, build new parks and The awards program helps finance higher education for Community members are invited come meet people who care about raise funds where needed. family members of Oregon workers who have been fatally to join the Kick-off Brown Bag nature, the parks and the future. If For information, contact info@ injured or permanently disabled on the job. Lunch meeting to share your ideas you are a long-time resident, share friendsofbandonparks.org “In the face of serious challenges, these students have shown a lot of heart and a lot of grit in staying focused on their educational pursuits,” said Oregon OSHA Adminis- trator Michael Wood. “These awards represent an opportu- nity for us to help them as they continue moving forward on their respective paths.” Bandon City Park may be the The Workers’ Memorial Scholarship is open to any best-known park in the city, high school graduate, graduating high school senior, GED but it is not the only one. A new recipient, or current college undergraduate or graduate group, Friends of Bandon Parks, student who is a dependent or spouse of an Oregon worker will kick off August 17. who has been fatally injured or permanently disabled Contributed photos while on the job. This year’s recipients included Ginger Ewing of Ban- don. Ewing, a graduate of Bandon High School, will be a junior at Linfield University this fall. She is pursuing coursework with the goal of becoming a registered nurse. “For a great part of my life, I have wanted to help people, even in the smallest way. I have come to find that throughout the experiences I have lived through and what life has presented me with, I want to help people in the medical field,” Ewing said. Ewing’s father, a cattle ranch worker, was fatally kicked in the head by a horse. Ewing is receiving a $3,000 award.

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While reading through If you'd like to learn the 1951 issues of Western more about our history, World, I spotted a story you are invited to join the headlined "Story of City Bandon History Hike this Built on Floras Lake Shore Sunday, Aug. 8. There will in Curry History." Fasci- be two options: people nated, I read on, but didn't can join archaeologist and stop there. I also went to historian Reg Pullen and Peterson and Powers' "A me for a four-mile walking Century of Coos and Cur- tour of Bandon, or join ry" for more of the story. Historical Society volun- A short story written for teer Jim Proehl for a faster the paper by Dale Brown, a paced version, which will member of the senior class, head up Fillmore Avenue talked about the town. and toward the schools be- "In 1908, on the shores fore heading to the beach. Actually, I will be talking Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection of Floras Lake began the In 1908 , construction began on a city on the shore of Floras Lake. The town was quickly abandoned when it was learned the lake was above sea about various buildings in construction of 'Pacific level and would drain into the ocean. Middle, Lee Roberts on his property that was declared a nuisance by the city. Bottom, members of Explorer Old Town, but will leave City.' The city was pro- Post 17 in 1957. moted on the supposition the hike at the marketplace, that a canal could be built and those hardier than I of the Coquille River as a To Rub Together." (first photo) between the can continue on west and salmon fishery. Some are "This true story docu- lake and the Pacific Ocean, down the beach with Reg. advocating for the cre- ments the extraordinary providing a deep water Interested people can meet ation of a Salmon/Trout life of an 'every man' who harbor. at the museum at 10 a.m. Enhancement Program rose from humble begin- "While carpenters I plan to bring some (STEP) on the Coquille nings to realize substantial worked day and night, long photos of various build- River much like the one accomplishments in spite lines of teams hauled lum- ings, and what they may at Coos Bay that turned a of harrowing experiences ber from Bandon and Port have looked like in the salmon run of around 800 and difficult circumstanc- Orford. Land was cleared, '50s, '60s and '70s, or even fish annually to a run that es," said Shindler. sidewalks laid, wharves before the Fire of 1936. now often exceeds 20,000 It is the story of Ed built and many other build- fish. Freeman and his son Dugie ings were erected. * * * "One can only hope who, in 1969, formed a "Lots, totaling six and pray that the needed company in Gold Beach thousand in number, were In the past couple of spawners to perpetuate that built commercial fish- sold, from $12.50 to $300 weeks, I've been sharing the hatchery program by ing boats. apiece. A newspaper, the Reg Pullen's story about some miracle appear this The book is of such Floras Lake Banner, was the salmon crisis on the fall. Perhaps more drastic tremendous "coffee table" established, publicizing the Coquille River. As pointed measures are called for, quality, and filled with place, bringing in people out earlier, the Coquille like asking the Legislature vintage photos, that it from all quarters of the River is completely closed to apply pressure on the is a treasure for anyone country. After the excite- to all salmon fishing in ODFW to allow for the interested in the history of ment had settled, citizens 2021. netting of 70 pairs of wild this area. began to wonder where the Up until 2018, the 70 fish to rebuild the Ferry Anyone who is inter- industries were to spring pairs of wild spawners Creek hatchery program. ested in buying a copy of from. What was to be needed to reach target You can help by writing the book can go online to: shipped out of the port? smolt goals were being or calling your legislators, https://straightforwardsto- Would there be enough netted from the river near including Boomer Wright ries.com. raw materials to make a Myrtle Point, but only 20 and David Brock Smith, shipload of freight? were netted in 2018. Since joining the Oregon Anglers * * * "Although the War then no wild fish have been Association, and asking Department had given used to augment hatchery the State of Oregon why permission to dig a canal, production nor are any riparian and water quality the final blow came when planned this year, said regulations are not being it was discovered that the Pullen. followed," said Pullen. lake was about 40 feet "The ODFW held out One needs only look above sea level (and would hope that increasing smolt through years of old have been quickly drained releases at Ferry Creek Western World newspapers into the ocean). would result in enough to see what an important "Merchants closed their returning spawners to sup- role the salmon fishery has stores and professional port the hatchery program, played over the years not men their offices. People but that has not happened. only from a commercial who could, left. "The initial thought was standpoint in the early "Now only the brush- that returning hatchery days, but the huge eco- grown walks, the rotting Chinook would swim up nomic impact from the wharves, and the crum- Ferry Creek to the hatch- recreational fishery. bling foundation of the ery, where they could be three-story hotel remain spawned. Due to a severe * * * of once the largest town in drought and ever later fall Curry County." freshets that would allow Wow. I was shocked to In the Peterson and salmon to navigate the read on Facebook Sunday Powers book, the town is brush - and beaver-dam- that the most popular spot referred to as Lakeport, chocked creek, no salmon on First Street, Tony's Crab I heard from Stacey She has recently moved and in 1915 two hikers have returned to the hatch- Shack, would be shut down I have learned that Dick Paulsen this week, who back to the Coos Bay area. found the three-story ery. In 2020, a trap was in- until Aug. 13 because of a Copsey, husband of Kathie is looking for former building, still upright stalled just upstream from "team member's exposure Lindvall Copsey, died July classmates of her late * * * on its foundations ... the the Face Rock Creamery, to COVID." The post said, 28th, on his 79th birth- father, Jerry Paulsen, Lakeport Hotel. They were but only seven fish were "we are taking the safety day, at OHSU in Portland who might have stories My friend Cleone Reed, allowed to stay one night captured. Seal predation precaution of closing from where he had been for of him to share with her. who lost her husband Bob for free. at the mouth of the creek today until Aug. 13. We nearly two weeks. Jerry was a member of recently, is wondering if The next morning they may account for the poor apologize for the inconve- Among his survivors are the Bandon High School anyone out there is in need learned that the grizzled returns, but it appears like- nience. See you soon." his wife (a member of the Class of 1962. I remember of a complete three-way old hotel host was the ly that the entire hatchery And that's not the only BHS Class of 1965) and him as a real car buff and electric hospital bed set, only remaining resident of program is doomed to fail- thing that happened in Old her mother, Thelma Lind- I am sure he was a friend with three sets of sheets, Lakeport. "The day before ure unless drastic measures Town. Last week, Fred vall. Kathie and Dick were of John Kronenberg, even an adjustable bedside there had been three. Two are taken," he added. Gernandt, who owns the married 54 years. though John was quite a table, etc., as well as other had quarreled and one had "The ODFW seems un- big gravel lot across from A service will be held bit older, and now lives in equipment including a new killed the other." The killer likely to change their po- the Port's marketplace Wednesday, Aug. 11, at a retirement community in electric wheelchair. was on the lam. sition, given the Wild Fish building, fenced off the 11 a.m. at St. Mary's in Portland. If you are interested and The second picture is of Policy that discourages property from public use. Albany, with burial at Wil- If you knew Jerry, Stacy want to know the price of Lee Roberts, who occupied hatchery production. How- The port and the city are lamette Memorial Park. would love to hear from the equipment give her a the old hospital on First ever, efforts are underway working together in the you. She can be reached by call at 541-999-6125. Street for several years, to change that. The Co- hopes of negotiating a * * * email at italianwildhorse@ I know she'd appreciate dating back to 1979. The quille Indian Tribe views lease of some sort because yahoo.com. it. property was such a mess the salmon as a cultural of the big demand for that the city council (of icon, and intends to lobby parking in Old Town. which I was a member) for increased hatchery declared it a nuisance and production, as many tribes * * * gave him 90 days to cor- have done along the Co- rect the problem. Because lumbia River. The 60,000 Bandon native and of the old hospital's close member Oregon Anglers long-time resident of Gold proximity to the Bandon Association is demanding Beach Bo Shindler has Theater, and the fact that it that something be done to just authored a book, titled had already been the scene prevent the complete loss "With Barely Two Nickels of several fires, the council felt it was time to clean up the area, which they considered both a fire and BANDON a health hazard. 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Contact us: 541-266-6079 • [email protected] The World FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 | A8 SPORTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 | theworldlink.com 13-year-old all stars finish third in Babe Ruth tourney The World Washington and Canadian border and started great, The South Coast with wins in its first two 13-year-old all-star team games. had the best showing of “I’m super proud of the South Coast Babe Ruth’s kids,” Moffitt said. “We three squads in the Pacific were small-town kids play- Northwest regional tourna- ing big-time baseball.” ments last week, finishing South Coast opened with third in the event at Fern- a 15-5 win over Kelso, dale, Wash. Wash., and beat Bitterroot, “It was great,” said Scott Mont., 9-6 on the second Moffitt, the manager of the day, clinching a spot in the squad. “We played great semifinals. baseball playing teams South Coast fell to the that played 30 to 50 games host team, Whatcom Prep each.” of Washington, 15-3 in its The South Coast’s final game of pool play and 14-year-old team just then lost to Portland 11-1 missed a spot in the in the semifinals. semifinals at its regional Entering the semifi- in North Bend while the nals, the South Coast club 13- to 15-year-old team collectively had an on-base won one of its four games percentage of better than in its regional tournament .500 and a high team at Kelso, Wash., with those batting average as well, tournaments also held last Moffitt said. “We ran into a buzz saw Contributed Photo week. The South Coast Babe Ruth 13-year-old all-star team poses with its third-place trophy, a ceremonial bat, after the Pacific Northwest regional of a pitcher against Port- In the 13-year-old tournament in Ferndale, Wash. tournament, South Coast land,” Moffitt said, adding played well despite field- that overall South Coast team were “ace pitcher” Jamestown, N.Y. But the next day, South game to Longview-Ilwaco, ing a squad that included showed well. Jake Sproul of Myrtle 13- to 15-year-olds Coast gave up a big lead Wash., 7-1. players from several “We held our own,” Point and shortstop Jordan South Coast won its first and fell to Glacier, Mont., Ultimately, the host team communities, and the team the coach said, adding “It Pitcher of Florence. game in the tournament 18-16 in a high-scoring of the tournament, Kelso, didn’t get many games was a great experience for Portland ultimately last week, but came up contest. beat Camas Washougal 4-2 together as a tuneup before them.” lost to Puyallup 5-3 in the short in the other games. The third day, South in the championship game the tournament. The entire team played championship game, with In the opener, South Coast fell to Camas Wash- to advance to the Babe South Coast made the well, Moffitt said, adding Puyallup advancing to the Coast beat Meridian, Ida- ougal, Wash., 4-1, and Ruth World Series at Eagle long trip almost to the that the top players on the Babe Ruth World Series in ho, 10-2. the local club lost its final Pass, Texas. Circle the Bay road run is a week away The annual Circle the is followed by a barbecue Bay road run is scheduled lunch. for Saturday, Aug. 14, The entry fee is $150 for starting and ending at Ferry relay teams and $70 for in- Road Park in North Bend. dividuals (members of the The 30-kilometer race is South Coast Running Club the signature event of the pay $55). Registration is all South Coast Running Club. online and ends at 5 p.m. People can participate on Aug. 12 for relay teams either as individuals or and 5 p.m. on Aug. 13 for part of three-person relay individuals. teams. For information or to Both races start at 8 a.m. sign up, visit www.south- on Aug. 14 and the event coastrunningclub.org. Eel Lake Swims are set Aug. 14 Masters swimming fastest swimmer. returns to the South Coast Local swimmers who on Saturday, Aug. 14, for have never competed in the annual Eel Lake swims the open water are encour- Contributed Photos at Tugman State Park near aged to enter the “Just for The winning team in the Ken Ware Coos Classic, Camden Chose, right, and Jimmy Kelley, poses with Coos Golf Club owner Andre Liloc, left, after Lakeside. Fun” section of the 1,500, the tournament over the weekend at the club. Below, Ronnie Davis, left, and Craig Praus, right, posing with Coos Golf Club owner Andre Liloc, had Local swimmers are in which they can use the best net score in the top flight at the Ken Ware Coos Classic over the weekend. encouraged to sign up for any equipment they want, the event, even if they including snorkels, fins and never have competed in buoys, to make swimming Chose, Kelley win Ken Ware Coos Classic the open water. The day in the lake easier. includes three different rac- To sign up, swimmers The pair of Camden handicaps. Flight, shooting 64 and 62 teams tied for second with es — a 3,000-meter race, can visit swimoregon.org/ Chose and Jimmy Kelley The teams of Amos for a two-day total of 126. scores of 153 — Greg a 1,500-meter race and events/ to register. Oregon won the top flight of the Baker and Danny Clayton Matt and Kris Schuene- Mulkey and Rick Stevens a predicted-time 500, in Masters Swimming, which annual Ken Ware Coos (67-71) and Mitch Poshe man were second at 131 (82-71) and Ken Ware and which swimmers will pre- sanctions the event, also Classic at Coos Golf Club and Tim Palmer (71-67) (65-66) and third place was Paul Welch (77-76). dict ahead of time how fast needs kayakers and paddle over the weekend. both shot 138. a tie between the teams of The team of Les Kaye they will swim the marked boarders to be part of the The two golfers, who The event drew 28 John McAllister and Shane and John Godines had the up-and-back 250-meter safety crew. Anyone inter- finished first and second teams, split into two Morehead (64-70), Joe top net score, with rounds course. The person closest ested can come with their in the recent Southwestern 14-team flights, and the Bird and Renny Bray (66- of 68 and 57 for a total of to their predicted time craft to Eel Lake by 8:30 Oregon Amateur tour- golfers played in the best 68) and Brett McGilvery 125. wins, not necessarily the a.m. on Aug. 14. nament at the club, had ball format throughout and Zach Holt (71-63), all Two teams tied for rounds of 65 and 64 in the the event, taking the best finishing at 134. second, with both the pair tournament for a two-day score from among the two In the Yellow Flight, the of Rick Fisher and Rick total of 129 that was nine golfers on each hole. best gross score was posted Abbott, and Alvin Esta- shots better than two other The team of Craig Praus by Patrick Jones and Lance cio and Patty Cun having Mohr wins age squads in the Blue Flight, and Ronnie Davis had the Hendrix, who shot 71 and rounds of 64 and 63 for a for the golfers with the best best net score in the Blue 76 for a total of 147. Two total of 127. group at state championship Local masters swimmer “Running through the Ralph Mohr competed in shallows is not an option the recent 1,500-meter state for me,” Mohr said. “I championships at Elk Lake, move much better in water in the shadow of South than on land.” Sister near Bend. Mohr finished 48th over- During the first leg all out of 73 swimmers, in of any race at Elk Lake a time of 29 minutes and it seems like one swims 7.49 seconds. straight toward the South “The time was OK for Sister as it looms over the someone in the 80-84 age lake, Mohr said. group,” Mohr said. “I’m Finishing the course happy I can still break was complicated since the half an hour for the metric water level of the lake is mile.” lower than usual, making The event was Mohr’s the finishing area quite final tuneup for the Eel shallow. Lake event. The World FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 | A9 Pulliam

From A1 where the vaccine comes out and the movie keeps going.” Pulliam told the crowd enough is enough. “It’s unbelievable to me we stand here a year and a half after COVID started and we’re looking at more lockdowns,” he said. “No more.” While his protests about COVID covered much of his speech, Pulliam said Oregon needs real leader- ship in many areas. “People should be waking up,” he said. “Our schools are ranked last in almost every category. So, where’s the power? The power is in the Oregon teacher’s unions. That’s where the power is. For the first time, we have people across the board who are saying, ‘Whoa.’ The lights are on.” Pulliam said as mayor of his hometown of Sandy, he met with business owners last year during the middle Photo by David Rupkalvis/The World After speaking to a crowd of about 60 people Saturday, Stan Pulliam, who is exploring a run for governor, met individually with people who had questions. of the lockdowns. He said the stories he heard pushed people. “We have massive nor, Pulliam said he would that could change quickly is greater than just the him to run for governor. “We have a governor homelessness, we have ri- return power to local next year. governor’s seat. “We watched as the right now who is stowed ots in Portland on a nightly authorities. “People are awoken,” he “I’m a big advocate of governor pulled the rug out away in the governor’s basis, we have a defund “Why would anyone said. “We talk a lot about school choice,” he said. from under them,” he said. mansion and not talking the police movement going know more about what to being woke. Let’s talk “This is the opportunity. “You look in their eyes and to people,” he said. “She’s around the state,” he said. do in Coos Bay than the about being awoken. Main People are unenrolling they’re scared. It’s Christ- afraid to come here. We’ve “I think some of this stuff people of Coos Bay,” he Street business owners their kids from public mas time. They can’t get got to do something that is just common sense. Peo- said. “That’s why we need have been awoken. Rural schools. That will hurt the Christmas presents under hasn’t been done in this ple have had enough. As I policies coming out of Oregonians throughout this school, and they have to the tree.” state in over 40 years and travel around Oregon, what Salem giving power to city state have been awoken. pivot. The money should Pulliam said one big that’s put a conservative in I consistently hear is we’re councils, county commis- We have an opportunity in absolutely follow the difference between himself the governor’s office.” sick and tired of politicians sioners and school boards.” Oregon to take our state children, and the parents and the Democrats who During his talk, Pulliam in Oregon forcing their While Oregon is con- back. People are ready.” should have to opportuni- might run for governor talked about many of the beliefs on the rest of us.” sidered a safe state for Pulliam said the oppor- ty to enroll their children is he is out meeting the big issues facing the state. If he was elected gover- Democrats, Pulliam said tunity for conservatives wherever they want.” Local Briefs Fu n STARTS HERE Country singer to perform in Coos Bay SATURDAYS • NOON-10PM Like many in the music industry, Johnny Young's FRIDAYS 2020 tour dates evaporat- ed with the onset of the pandemic, prompting him to switch gears (and area codes), in favor of Nash- ville's historic Music Row. With contributions from some of music city's finest session players, Johnny spent the remainder of last year recording his debut solo album. That album has has al- NightsNights ready gone to radio world- wide on the strength of his debut single/video "Out- law," and also features a Win $1,000 duet with Georgette Jones, the daughter of Tammy Five Winners Every Friday Wynette and George Jones. The Nashville artist with DRAWINGS EVERY HALF HOUR Northwest roots returns to from 7PM-9PM the Southern Oregon Coast WIN A 2021 FORD EXPEDITION to perform solo-acoustic at One entry for every 25 same-day points earned. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 at 8PM MUST ACTIVATE YOUR ENTRIES BY SWIPING AT THE KIOSK the Coos Bay Eagles Club FROM 6PM-8:45PM ON FRIDAYS TO BE at 8 p.m. Friday, August 20. ELIGIBLE FOR GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS. Swipe at the kiosk to play the Road Trip Game The is no cover charge. More information about Win Entries and Instant Wins of $100 CASH! Young can be found at One game play for every 50 points earned on Saturdays. his website www.johnny- MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN youngcountry.com.

Gallery by the Bay to host reception Gallery by the Bay in- vites art lovers to attend an MONDAY CHICKEN MARSALA $14 art reception for Judy Cald- well, this Saturday, August Café 7, from 5-7pm. Caldwell will donate an original 1297 TUESDAY HOMESTYLE BEEF STEW $11 painting at 6 p.m., and the winner must be present. Dulcimer music by WEDNESDAY TUNA MELT $11 Robert Cribbins will be included. This is the first function THURSDAY CHICKEN CLUB WRAP $10 the gallery has had in a year Weekly and a half. The gallery follow the FRIDAY & SATURDAY PRIME RIB $18 new CDC guidelines for SPECIALS COVID-19 calling for Served from 4pm-9pm masking indoors, even if 11AM-9PM you are vaccinated. Gallery by the Bay is located at 2100 Union St. in North Bend.

Donovan honored at University of Kansas More than 6,500 un- dergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinc- tion for the spring 2021 semester. Among those honored COOS BAY was Bridget Donovan of Coos Bay, who is studying 541-808-9204 | THREERIVERSCASINO.COM in the School of Education & Human Sciences. A10 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 The World This week in Coos County history: August 4-August 7

chanan and another lad named Long in 100 YEARS — 1921 connection with other reported pilfer- 50 YEARS — 1921 ings and the recent disappearances of Impact of labor disputes ‘minor’ Figures given about schools 20 YEARS — 2001 autos belonging to W.J. Conrad, Elsie SW Oregon economy County superintendent makes an- Thomas, Carl Evertsen and others. Husband, wife win Circle the Bay The impact of labor disputes during Greg and Britta Vanderwerff made nual report Mr. Haines requested the officers to July on the Southwestern Oregon Boys and girls in schools of coun- show the lads clemency on their prom- the Circle the Bay road run a family economy was not as dramatic as affair. ty are almost evenly divided, the ises to be good. expected, according to a report issued figures show The husband and wife from Salt today by the Oregon Employment Lake City, in town for a wedding, won The annual report of County Super- Service, Coos Bay branch. Score hit again with local play the men’s and women’s divisions of intendent Mulkey shows some inter- Some employment sectors showed esting figures regarding the schools of “Why Smith Left Home” draws the 28th annual race on Saturday. crowded house gains during the month, said Edward the county. The total number enrolled T. Konka, employment office manag- Greg Vanderwerff crossed the finish for the fiscal year ending June 17, Coos Bay Thespians win high favor line in the 30-kilometer race in 1 in comedy given under Auspices of er. 1921, was 5857. Of this number 2938 Retail sales were steady in July as hour, 59 minutes and 52 seconds with were males and 2919 females. It will Elks a commanding lead of more than 4 And now we all know just why compared to July of last year, Konka be seen that the boys and girls are al- said retailers noted. Business in the minutes. most evenly divided there being only Smith left home, having heard that The next male runner to finish was gentleman himself say ‘twas because retail category was augmented by “a 19 more boys than girls enrolled in the substantial volume of smaller pur- Hunter Bancroft, of Gold Beach, with entire county. he loved his wife. What we didn’t a time of 2:05:20. Nathan Love of know before, of course, was that chases by tourists.” However, during The total number of persons be- the latter part of the month there was Rogue River was third in 2:06:45. tween 4 and 20 years of age in the Smith took his wife with him when he “What a beautiful race,” said Greg left, and they started on a long de- evidence that “buyers were somewhat county as shown by the 1920 census reluctant to commit themselves to ma- Vanderwerff. “This is the most beauti- was 7125, of whom 3626 were males ferred honeymoon trip. ful race I have ever run.” The Nemerif has been crowded jor retail purchases,” Konka said. and 3499 females. Greg and Britta were in the Bay The attendance of the enrolled the past two evenings for each per- Area for his brother-in-law’s wedding. pupils in Coos county is very high, it formance of the Elks’ play, “Why Belloni Boys Ranch to be turned On the off chance there might be a being 96 per cent. This is as good a Smith Left Home,” given by the Little over to group race while they were in town, they showing as is made by any county in Theatre Players. Everything worked COQUILLE — Operation of the looked around and stumbled upon Cir- the state. toward the success of the play, the county’s Belloni Boys Ranch will be cle the Bay and immediately signed Number of districts audience showing a fine enthusiasm turned over to a nonprofit corporation up. Among other figures shown by the and interest. group, the Coos County Board of Britta Vanderwerff, who was born, county superintendent’s report are the The Elks’ orchestra played before Commissioners announced Wednes- raised and educated in North Bend be- following: the performance and in the interims, day. fore running for and graduating from Organized districts in county — 76. giving several particularly fine over- The announcement came during a the University of Utah, finished more Number of schoolhouses in county tures. Special features were arranged meeting between the board and Coos than 9 minutes ahead of her competi- — 91. between the acts. Bay Police Chief Rollie Pean and tion to take the women’s division with Number built during the year — 5. Weyerhaeuser executive Don Don a time of 2:09:29. She was trailed by Miles traveled by the county super- Ton of barley shipped by mail Dils, members of the governor’s Dis- Denise Kelp, who finished in 2:29:09 intendent in year — 2000. trict 7 Commission on Youth. and then Connie Fandel, of Powers, Number library books on hand — Grain consignment goes to Agness by parcel post Frank Rema, board chairman, said with a time of 2:39:04. 18,197. incorporation papers naming officers Three teachers are employed in Postage on thirty sacks is about $26.00 — will cost mail carrier and defining the corporation’s jurisdic- Loss ends season for Bay Area private schools with 55 male and 49 tion at the ranch are being completed female pupils enrolled. heavy sum Bay Area’s record-breaking season In last evening’s outgoing mail were by the county’s legal adviser. Financial problems for the coun- came to an end on Saturday in Salem. thirty sacks of barley, totaling one ton, The Rams fell to North Salem in Three boys held to explain acts shipped as parcel post from Marsh- ty-owned youth care facility came un- expectedly in July when the Division Game 3 of their three-game Ameri- Missing pigeons results in other field to Agness, Curry county. It was can Legion area playoff series 8-2 at discoveries sent by the Ocean Dock company and of Rehabilitation (DVR) cut off its 70 per cent matching funds to all youth Barricks Field, eliminating the South Constable Goodman and Marshal goes to the Macleay estate ranch near Coast team and advancing the Vikings Carter investigated reports of mis- Agness. care facilities around the state. Rema said the change from direct to the state tournament. deeds today Agness is located on upper Rogue “We gave it a good run,” said Bay Through an announcement in The River, and considerable distance county ownership to the non-prof- it corporation arrangement would Area coach Chris Lewis. “We came Times yesterday, A.T. Haines today re- above the head of navigation and within one game away (from making covered most of the pigeons that were narrow mountain trails which can be qualify the ranch for federal matching funds from the Department of Health, the state tournament).” taken from the loft of his warehouse traveled only by pack horse or pedes- After staying alive with a win at Tuesday night. trians are the only means of reaching Education and Welfare. Clyde Allen Field on Friday, the Rams A resident of Bunker Hill and Bay there. took an early 1-0 lead on Saturday Park neighborhood last night notified The mail is carried in on pack Ocean Terminals first slow pitch with an unearned run in the first Marshal Carter that the pigeons were horses from Grants Pass, so that the team to finish season unbeaten inning. at the Yarbrough place and an inves- shipment of barley will traverse sever- Ocean Terminals salted away two Boo Christenson led off the game, tigation revealed most of the missing al hundred miles. of its toughest opponents in the past was hit by a pitch, and later scored on pigeons and some that had been taken The mail contractor will not receive week to finish with another unblem- an error by North Salem’s shortstop. a year or so ago. extra pay for transporting the ton of ished won – loss mark and thus be- Bay Area didn’t score again until Constable Goodman and Marshal barley from Grants Pass to Agness comes the first team in the eight-year the eighth inning, however, while Carter are today questioning the Yar- although it will require about ten pack history of the Bay Area Slow Pitch North Salem pushed across five runs brough lad, a playmate named Bu- horses to carry it. Softball Association to go undefeated in the third inning to take control of through both halves of a season. the game. The second-half champs, who Bay Area finished with the most also won the first-half crown with an wins ever by a local American Legion identical 9-0 won-loss record, col- team (36). lected a five-run outburst in the third inning for an 11-4 win over Bayway These stories were found in the Market, then exploded for eight runs Marshfield Sun Printing Museum GetGetGet in the bottom of the sixth for a come- newspaper repository stored in Get from-behind 12-5 victory over Lloyd’s Marshfield High School courtesy of GetGet Café. Coos Bay Schools. ClearClearClear Commissioners mourn the ClearClearClear passing of Douglas County WeWeWe treat treat treat acne acne acne for for for allall age age groups, groups, Surveyor Kris DeGroot WeWeWeall treat treat age groups, acne acne acne for for for The Douglas County family and our community, and documentation of land from infancy to seniors. Board of Commissioners as well as an incredible corners established by the fromfromallall infancy infancy age groups, groups, to to seniors. seniors. are mourning the pass- loss for the county. Kris’s federal government begin- all age groups, ing of Douglas County dedication to his job, and ning in the 1850s. Surveyor, Kristian “Kris” his wealth of knowledge DeGroot grew up in fromfrom infancy infancy to to seniors. seniors. DeGroot, who passed away in the surveying field will Douglas County, and from infancy to seniors. unexpectedly Monday, be very hard to replace,” graduated from Glide High For Treatment, August 2. commented Commissioner School in 1969. While he ForFor Treatment, Treatment, The commissioners, Tom Kress. attended both Oregon State together with their fami- DeGroot served as University and the Univer- Call Today! lies, would like to would Douglas County surveyor, sity of Oregon, he received ForForCallCall Treatment, Today! Today! like to express their deep an elected position, since his bachelor of science sadness and extend sincere January 2015. in economics from the U 541-672-7546ForCall Treatment, Today! condolences to Kris’s wife, He first won his bid for of O in 1974. DeGroot 541-672-7546Call Today! Kathleen, of 45 years, his office in 2014 and was owned and operated BTS 541-672-7546 children and grandchildren, re-elected in 2018. He was Engineering and Surveying Accepting Medicare, his family, his friends, his two years and 8 months in Roseburg for over 43 541-672-7546541-672-7546AcceptingCall Today! Medicare, church community, his into his second four-year years. Accepting Medicare, staff and all of the employ- term as surveyor. Early in his career, he OHP, PPO and most ees here at the county. As a part of his duties, worked at Coos, Curry, AcceptingOHP,AcceptingOHP, PPO PPO Medicare, Medicare, and and most most “Kris was a consum- DeGroot managed the Douglas Business De- 541-672-7546Health Plans mate professional. He was Douglas County Sur- velopment Services as Health Plans a valued and important veyor’s Office with four an economic analyst, and OHP,OHP,Health PPO andPlans and most most member of the county’s employees. for Shaner Engineering Accepting Medicare, elected official team and A county surveyor's du- of Roseburg as a land HealthHealth Plans Plans was highly respected by ties are outlined in Oregon surveyor. his staff and colleagues Revised Statute (ORS) DeGroot was a member OHP, PPO and most here at the county. As the 209.070. of the Oregon Professional liaison commissioner for These duties include Land Surveyors, a member the surveyor’s office, I was keeping a fair and correct of the Professional Land honored to know and work record of all land surveys Surveyors of Oregon and Health Plans with Kris for the last two made in the county, as a member of National and a half plus years. 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By Marty Giles

It’s already been a long, hot, dry summer in western North America - evidenced by drying lakes, depleted streams and parched landscapes in much of the region. Wet winters and dry sum- mers have been characteristic pattern in western North America for probably millions of years, but we’re now seeing a trend of longer, stronger dry seasons. I’m already eager for heavy winter rains to start, even though I know the drought-time will probably drag on through a better part of autumn. Like me, most plants will be thirsty for water’s return, though some may be a bit less thirsty than others. Some of the native plants in our region are adapted to withstand drought or des- ert-like conditions, and the sandy dunes and upper beaches are characteristic habitats for plants with such adaptations. There are three broad types of plant adaptations for water scar- Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World city: get more water, retain water, At the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, the tombstones tell stories of lives long lost. In the cemetery, there are markers from veterans of the Civil War as well as an Indian chief and grow where/when the water is many of the founding families of Coos Bay. Below, at the Masonic Cemetery in Coquille, the history of the community is on display. available. Certainly, deep roots that run Cemeteries far below to tap the water table and root systems that cover a large area can gather a lot of often have available water. Our local beach lupines have surprisingly thick, long-reaching roots that can their own draw water from deep inside porous sand. In extreme deserts, where rainfall is both meagre stories to tell and scarce, many plants, such as By DAVID RUPKALVIS cacti, have very shallow roots The World that can capture rare rainwater immediately at the surface before I do not believe in ghouls and it can get away. ghosts, but I have always been Many desert and dunes plants intrigued by cemeteries, especial- thrive where there is at least sea- ly old cemeteries. sonal water. Our plant-rich defla- Walking through a cemetery tion plains, low areas usually just lets one’s imagination flow as inland from the foredune in the you imagine the stories that those dunes, may be dust dry in Sep- buried there could tell. tember, but under several feet of As a teen, one of my best water in February. Some rushes friends lived near a cemetery and other pond plants can close in Bisbee, Arizona. I frequently down and hang on in damper visited his home, and we would areas until the water returns. walk through the cemetery to Keeping acquired water is the get to the basketball court on the key for many dry-land plants. other side. Beach abronia is one of our na- Over a period of weeks and tive plants that apparently stores months, we explored almost ev- food and water in an under- ery gravesite in the cemetery and ground bulb, rootstock, or stem. made up our own stories about In some species that store water, the people who were buried the exposed tops shrivel and die there. Some were very old when back, and the leaves are replaced they died, others just born. We at the next growing season using saw veterans from different wars, the stored energy. family plots with generations of Among the most noticeable family members together and so plant adaptations to retain water much that it led to a great idea of in dry environments are the what their lives may have been. shapes and details of the leaves. That curiosity and that level of Desert and dunes plants often imagination has never left me. have small leaves that expose A few months ago, I was able less area to drying, and usually to walk through the Marshfield have tough, thick, or waxy leaves Pioneer Cemetery in Coos Bay. and stems that retard evapora- Like most pioneer cemeteries, Please see Drought, Page B4 Please see Cemeteries, Page B5

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Food trucks and other welcome. food items will also be available. The farmers market runs through October 27. What: Unlimited Book Club When: 6 p.m., August 12 What: Garden Tour Where: Meeting will be virtual on When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. August 7 Zoom. Register for free at https://is.gd/7o- Where: Five gardens around Coos Bay. zUCW. Maps will be available when tickets are You Should Know: A partnership purchased. between Coos History Museum, Coos Bay You Should Know: Whether you focus Public Library and North Bend Public on vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees, Library, the Unlimited Book Club was bushes, container gardening or dish gar- formed to encourage awareness and foster dening, there is something for everyone. community discussions on equity, diver- Small residential gardens to sprawling sity and inclusion through reading and landscapes will give you inspiration to in- thoughtful conversation. corporate in your own setting. Tickets are Information: Call 541-756-6320 x216 $10 and can be purchased at 101 Plants Garden Tour or email [email protected]. & Things, Bandon; SeaCoast Gardens, When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. August 7 Charleston; Coos Bay Visitor Center; Where: Five gardens around Coos Bay. Maps will be available when tickets are What: North Bend Planning Commis- Coos Head Food Co-Op, Coos Bay; Farr’s purchased. sion meeting Hardware locations in Coos Bay and You Should Know: Whether you focus on vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees, bushes, When: 7 p.m., August 16 Coquille; and Bree’s Upscale Resale in container gardening or dish gardening, there is something for everyone. Small residen- Where: Council chambers, City Hall downtown Coquille. tial gardens to sprawling landscapes will give you inspiration to incorporate in your You Should Know: The Planning own setting. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at 101 Plants & Things, Bandon; Commission will hear a request to modify What: Itty Bitty Book Sale SeaCoast Gardens, Charleston; Coos Bay Visitor Center; Coos Head Food Co-Op, Coos the existing conditional use permit for When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. August 7 Bay; Farr’s Hardware locations in Coos Bay and Coquille; and Bree’s Upscale Resale in Hillcrest Elementary School. The public is Where: Sprague Room at Bandon downtown Coquille. welcome. Library You Should Know: Bandon Library Artist Stephen Yates, and the new mem- Information: Call 541-396-2166. What: Circle the Bay road run Friends will host the sale with books, bers’ show, “Textures.” Yates has been a When: 8 a.m., Saturday, August 14 music CDS, DVD movies and puzzles for gallery member for a number of years and What: In a Landscape: Classical Mu- Where: Starts and ends at Ferry Road sale. Prices range from $1 to $5. Hand produces stunning one-of-a-kind tables, sic in the Wild Park in North Bend sanitizer will be available and social dis- cheese boards and bowls as well as an When: 6 p.m., August 10-11 You Should Know: The 30-kilometer tancing is recommended. occasional painting in resin. Where: Shore Acres State Park race is the signature event of the South You Should Know: In a Landscape is Coast Running Club. People can par- What: Exhibit of Richard Quigley's What: History hike in Bandon an outdoor concert series where stunning ticipate either as individuals or part of artwork When: 10 a.m. August 8 landscapes replace the concert hall. A three-person relay teams. The entry fee is When: Through September 11. A recep- Where: Participants will meet in the 9-foot Steinway grand piano will be used $150 for relay teams and $70 for individu- tion will be held from 4-7 p.m. August 6. parking lot at the Bandon Museum, on to bring music to Shore Acres. Tickets can als (members of the South Coast Running Where: Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir the corner of Highway 101 and Fillmore be purchased at https://www.eventbrite. Club pay $55). Registration is all online Ave., Reedsport. Avenue. com/o/in-a-landscape-classical-music-in- and ends at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12 for relay You Should Know: The Mindpower You Should Know: Two hikes are the-wildtm-10898118534 teams and 5 p.m. on Aug. 13 for individ- Gallery in Reedsport will be featuring offered. You can Join archaeologist and uals. Eugene artist Richard Quigley in a one- historian, Reg Pullen and Bandon Mayor What: Community Yoga Information: To register, visit www. man exhibit spanning 50 years of art. The Mary Schamehorn for a four-mile walking When: 6 p.m., August 11 southcoastrunningclub.org large gallery with its maze of rooms will tour of Bandon, or join Historical Society Where: Virtually via Zoom. Register for present a museum like space for hundreds volunteer and Treasurer Jim Proehl for a this event at https://is.gd/bNva2A What: ASL practice of paintings, sculptural pieces, sketch- faster-paced version. The hike is hosted by You Should Know: Coos Bay Public When: Noon, August 19 es, watercolors, oils, acrylics and even the South Coast Striders. Library, in partnership with yoga instruc- Where: Virtually via Zoom. Register for Quigley’s extensive product line of cards, tor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community this event at https://is.gd/daR3SI prints and T-shirts. What: Board Game Night Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and You Should Know: Kandy Bergquist When: 6-8 p.m., August 10 mindfulness for over 15 years. She has will lead the practice. 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plants adapt with copious Drought spines that shade the inner From B1 reaches of the plant, or they may have leaves that turn their edges to the sun tion; beach morning glory to minimize direct contact is a good native example with bright light. of the latter. Many such Numerous plants drop plants have reduced or their leaves when the water recessed stomata, the small runs out, conserving water pores on the undersides by becoming dormant in of leaves that aid tran- the driest part of the year. spiration, that tighten the In extreme deserts, a few grip on the water inside plants sport two sets of the leaves. The leaves of leaves, big leaves that European beach grass that last only during the wet dominates our foredunes season and small, more curl more tightly when the drought-tolerant ones for plants are drought-stressed, year-round. tucking the stomata safely Dry-environment plants on the inside, reducing tend to be especially good evaporation. at conserving water in their Water may be stored in cellular chemistry, as well. specialized tissues (“vacu- Growing when there’s oles”) in succulent leaves water is a predominant and stems. Contributed photo adaptation to dry environ- Lupinus littoralis or beach lupine. Fuzzy or hairy leaves ments. Many dry-land an- slow evaporation, as nuals, including countless season. Avoiding drought Hopefully, the long-await- mer droughts associated cinating natural history, well as protect from the grasses, grow rapidly to by passing the dry season ed precipitation will with climate change means contact Marty at mgiles@ abrasion of blowing sand. flower and set seed during as seeds seems to be very recharge the ground and in the future we’ll probably wavecrestdiscoveries. Light-colored fuzz also re- the short wet season before effective: the driest deserts surface waters, renewing be seeing increased popu- com, www.facebook.com/ flects light, helping to keep the soil dries beyond their have the highest proportion the water accounts that will lations of plants in our area wavecrestdiscoveries, or plants cooler. (The fuzzy tolerance. of annuals. allow our well-adapted with such adaptations. by calling 541/267-4027. leaves of beach lupine Their seeds then lie Although it’s difficult to dryland plants to survive Questions and comments demonstrates those adapta- dormant during the water predict how much is in the next year’s drought. For information on how about local natural history tions.) In extreme deserts shortage to germinate offing - or when - win- Overall, the increased you can arrange your own are welcome. www.wa- - with lots of sun - some during the next rainy ter rains will start again. heat and lengthening sum- exploration of our fas- vecrestdiscoveries.com

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of a woman who died in Cemeteries 1929 at only 22 years old. There was little on her From B1 headstone that told a story. But a much smaller stone part of the story there is was placed on the site in the extravagance some 2009 when another person families put into their was buried at the same lo- burial plots. But there was cation. That headstone had so much more. a name and the inscription, The Marshfield ceme- “Resting in her mother’s tery is the first time I saw arms.” burial sites for men who When comparing the fought in the Civil War. dates, the story began to And despite being a full come to life. The woman country away from the who died in 1929 died the battlegrounds, there were same year her daughter gravesites for those who was born. I believe she fought on both sides of the likely died in childbirth. war. It turns out many men Her daughter lived a long who fought moved west life, dying just before her after the war, and I learned 80th birthday. It was then men on both sides of the she was reunited with the battle became friends and mother she likely never business partners once they knew. reached Oregon. On the other side of the The Marshfield Pioneer Masonic Cemetery are two Cemetery is a stunning gravestones side by side display of those who came belonging to brothers from before us. From Indian the same family. John Ed- chiefs and warriors to ward Dow and his brother Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World businessmen and entire Wesley G. Dow were born At the Masonic Cemetery in Coquille, some families have done landscpaing or use ornate headstones to showcase the resting spot of a loved one. families, the cemetery is nine years apart, with John Left, at the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, headstones dating back into the early 1800s can be seen. full of stories that are both born first in 1906. The two of the Coquille cemetery intriguing to consider and men served in World War that I have not seen else- sad to understand. II and both made it home. where is many of the older The cemetery is well- The brothers also died on gravesites are completely kept and easy to stroll the same day in 1968. concreted in. As I walked around. Unfortunately, it is Seeing the two head- around, I couldn’t help but also locked due to vandal- stones told me something wonder why? One site that ism through the years. about the brothers, but see- was fully concreted had Earlier this week, I went ing that they died the same a spot for a woman who to Coquille to do a story day left me with a million it appears has not been about a clean-up effort at questions. buried there. She could the Masonic Cemetery. I have learned nothing still be one day, but it While the work being done about how they died, but made me wonder about the by volunteers was cool, it appears they came from challenges of breaking up I spent a lot of my time Iowa, spent most of their the concrete to dig another strolling around and look- lives in Coos County and hole. ing at the burial sites. died together. I’m not sure why so Again, they led to sto- Still more questions than many plots were complete- ries that let my imagination answers, but a lot of room ly covered in concrete, but run free. to imagine the stories. it did make me think. One site was the grave One interesting aspect Another thing of interest is how much longer we live today, likely due to advancements in medicine. In the older parts of both cemeteries, dying before reaching 50 or 60 years of age was not uncommon. I’m not writing this to suggest people rush out to walk through cemeteries. Most of the people rest- decades that still get regu- one who was loved, cared But if you have an interest ing there are not famous, lar visitors. for and appreciated. in history and you like to most are remembered now When I visit, I try to be And when you see 10 let your imagination run only by friends and family. respectful. I don’t believe acres of land full of those freely, there are some great You can see that most of anyone buried in there will who have died, it gives older cemeteries in this the burial plots have few care if I walk across their me a stronger appreciation region that have stories just visitors, but there are some grave, but each site is a for life and those who still waiting to be told. who have been dead for marker of a life of some- impact me every day.

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Cooks www.orcca.us/careers BANDON MINI-STORAGE. NOTICE TO INTERESTED 19, 2021. Bids will be opened is a female Labrador mix, black LCB#9933 Serving Bandon 541-435-7080 Temp. controlled RV & boat PERSONS and Surrounding Areas, Find ------storage. 50317 Hwy. 101 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and read in a public meeting in color. The owner or reputed us on FB. South. 541-347-1190. that Susan M. Jackson has at the office of Crow/- Clay & owner of the dog is Miranda E. Big Foot Stump Grinding BANDON E-Z STORAGE. been appointed as Personal Associates Inc., scheduled for Mindell. The dog was seized Affordable plus Boat/RV. 370 LLC Representative of the above 2:05 PM, Thursday, August by law enforcement officers 11th St. SE, 541-347-9629. (541) 366-1036 estate. All persons having 19, 2021. Bids received after in the area of the 3300 block The Southern Coos Health BANDON MINI-STORAGE, claims against the estate are temp controlled, 88371 Hwy. 2:00 PM will not be received of Sheridan Avenue in North For all your lawn care District Board of Directors is required to present them, with 42S, 541-347-5040. or considered. After opening, Bend, Oregon. As of the date needs Rodriguez Garden- seeking interested commu- vouchers attached, to the Ask for Manager's Special. the bids will be available for of this notice, a hearing has ing has you covered! nity members who reside personal representative, c/o From mowing, raking prun- within the Southern Coos Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at public inspection. Construction not yet been scheduled, but ing, trimming & so much Health District for consider- 890 Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Documents may be examined interested persons may contact more. Give us a call for an ation of appointee place- Wanted to Rent Bay, OR 97420, within four at the office of the Architect: Nathaniel Greenhalgh-John- estimate at (541)260-3553 ments for board positions months after the date of the Crow/Clay & Associates Inc., son, Coos County Counsel, at Appointees or (541)260-4478. Licensed numbers 1 and 3. first publication of this notice, Architecture and Planning; 225 N. Adams Street, Coquille, will serve through June 30, RECENTLY RESPONSIBLE (#8318) & insured! or the claims may be barred. 2022 with the opportunity to RETIRED COUPLE WOULD 125 W. Central Avenue, Suite OR 97423, or by phone at participate in the general LIKE TO LEASE/RENT 2 All persons whose rights may 400; Coos Bay, OR 97420; 541-396-7693, to request election in May 2022. Please BDRM HOME OR ? 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We do not smoke & no pets. court- Probate Department, BALTIMORE CENTRE SCHD Board of Directors, OR; Contractor Plan Center, Date: 7/16/2021 Southern Coos Hospital & We would be happy to talk. 250 N Baxter, Coquille, OR Milwaukee, OR; Daily Journal Nathaniel Greenhalgh-John- Mail & Ship Health Center, 900 11th Street 406-428-8097 97423, the personal represen- FedEx UPS Postal SE, Bandon, OR 97411 or ------tative, or the attorney for the of Commerce, Portland, OR; son, Coos County Counsel email Retired teacher seeking room personal representative, Daniel Dodge Data & Analytics, Port- Published: July 27, July 30, 541-347-5351 to rent or small house/mobile [email protected]. M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, land, OR; Douglas County Plan August 3 and August 6, 2021 Copy Fax Notary home in Coos County. Will ------590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Center, Roseburg, OR; Eugene The World & ONPA (ID:321343) Laser Engraving cook/clean. No vices. Are you a professional Oregon 97420. Builders Exchange, Eugene, Notice of Permit Amendment Vinyl Signs & Banners caregiver looking for top pay 541-450-7938 Dated and first published: July OR; Klamath Falls Builders T 13600 and benefits? Harmony Home Business Cards 23, 2021 Exchange , Klamath Falls, OR; T-13600 filed by Phil Fried- Care is looking for you! We Published: July 23, July 30 and 1130 Baltimore Ave SE 900 Medford Builders Exchange, mann for Bally Bandon Sheep currently need full and part August 6, 2021 Bandon, Oregon 97411 Real Estate/Trade Medford, OR; and Salem Ranch, 875 North Michigan time caregivers to work in our The World & ONPA (ID:321381) client's homes. Starting pay is Builders Exchange, Salem, Avenue, Suite 3920, Chicago, CHAS WALDROP REAL MICK’S BARBER SHOP $14 per hour with a $300 hiring OR. Prime bidders may obtain IL 60611, proposes a change Father/son barber shop. Across ESTATE LLC. Providing Per------bonus. We offer paid time off, one set of bidding documents in points of appropriation and from the post office. retirement plan with matching sonal Professional Real Estate In the Circuit Court of the State at the Architect’s office upon a change in place of use under Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm contribution, bonuses and com- Service. Since 1988. of Oregon 541-347- 2207. pany paid AFLAC. We have Call for a No Cost, No For the County of Coos, deposit of $25.00. Non-bidders’ Permit G-15437. The permit fun Christmas parties and are Obligation, Broker Price Probate Department deposits will not be refunded. allows the use of 0.45 cubic a great place to work! Locally Opinion for Your Home & Estate of Harry Maxwell de Additional sets and partial sets foot per second from six wells owned agency serving Coos Property. "Dedicated to Cordova, Jr., deceased may be purchased from the in Sec. 20, T27S, R14W, WM County for 17 years. Call our Excellence" 541-347-9455. (Case No. 21PB04238) Architect for the cost of repro- for irrigation in Sects. 19 and office at 541-267-3190 to set Notice to Interested Persons ------duction. Online documents 20, T27S, R14W, WM. The up an interview. Notice is hereby given that FIRST TIME ON MARKET are available free of charge to applicant proposes to move Architect designed Ocean Elizabeth A. Blizard has been PAHLS FAMILY DENTISTRY registered bidders and suppli- the points of appropriation View home. Dramatic Ceil- appointed as the personal offers single-visit crowns, ings, 2 lofts, 4 Bedrooms three representative of the above es- ers. Contact Architect’s office within Sec. 20, T27S, R14W, dental implants and sedation baths. $875,000 tate. All persons having claims to register. Pre-Bid Confer- WM, and to change the place dentistry. Accepting new Call Fred Gernandt, Broker against the estate are required ence to be held at 11:00 AM, of use within Sects. 19 and 20, patients. Call to reserve 541-290-9444 to present them to the under- Wednesday, August 11, 2021, T27S, R14W, WM. The Water signed personal representative your appointment today. D L Davis Real Estate at the project site in Powers, Resources Department has ------in care of the undersigned at- Oregon. The Pre-Bid Confer- concluded that the proposed 541.396.2242, Coquille For Sale By Owner. Newly torney at: 6500 SW Macadam ence is not mandatory. No permit amendment appears to Ave., Ste. 300, Portland, OR updated. 3 bd, 2 bath, 2 car bid will be considered unless be consistent with the require- 97239-3565 within four months BE PART OF A GREAT TEAM! garage, plus large shop. 1 acre accompanied by bid security in ments of ORS 537.211. The 302 The Best Western Inn at +. $425k. 47482 Hwy 101 S after the date of first publica- the form of a Cashier’s Check last date of newspaper publica- Personals Face Rock is now hiring! Bandon, OR 97411. tion of this notice, as stated issued in favor of the Owner or tion is 08/06/2021 Western WA guy seeks gal 55- 541-297-3781. below, or such claims may 75, slim/average build, to share We are currently looking ------be barred. All persons whose a bid bond issued by a bonding Published: July 30 and August quiet times. I like trips, walks, for Front Desk, House- FACE ROCK VILLAGE. rights may be affected by the company acceptable to the 06, 2021 nature, moonlight, cuddling. keeping, Maintenance and Near Ocean, one level, two proceedings in this estate may Owner. Bid security must be for The World & ONPA (ID:321912) Write Greg, PO Box 3013, Breakfast attendants. bedroom two bath home with obtain additional information 10% of amount of the bid and Arlington WA 98223. open-beamed ceiling great from the records of the Court, guarantee bids for a period of ------Depending on the position room. Wood floor, appliances, the personal representative or thirty (30) days after bid open- NOTICE TO INTERESTED and the experience you the attorney for the personal 311 bring to the role, your start- garage. $375,000 ing. The project is subject to PERSONS representative. Announcements ing hourly compensation Call Fred Gernandt Broker Davis-Bacon Wage Rates rela- ESTATE OF PAUL 541 290 9444 Dated and first published will be a minimum of tive to minimum wages. Wage FREDERICK VASTERLING PRESCHOOL NOW D. L. Davis Real Estate August 6, 2021 $13.50 per hour. rates and other requirements COOS COUNTY CIR- ENROLLING ------Elizabeth A. Blizard shall be complied with by the 2 spots available COASTAL SOTHEBY'S Personal Representative CUIT COURT CASE NO. Ages 3-5, Sensory and STEM We offer a Summer INTERNATIONAL REALTY Tim Nay successful bidder and all sub- 21PB05946 focused learning With a fun, Incentive Program, Refer- Located south of Bandon Law Offices of Nay & Frieden- contractors, and appropriate faith based curriculum! ral Bonuses and all Best across from airport, two small berg LLC certificates indicating compli- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Western Inn employees RESTORATION EDUCATION acreage parcels available. Attorney for Personal Repre- ance will be required. A copy of that JoAnn Rasmussen has are also eligible for CENTER One is 4 Acres on sentative reduced rates at select the Rate Schedule is included been appointed personal rep- Call Mrs. Kristy Portland, OR 97239-3565 Best Westerns across the Batson Lane that has a 30’ x with these Specifications. With- resentative. All persons having 541-347-4900 x 4 Published: August 6, August 13 United States and Canada. 40’ Metal Pole building with in two hours of the bid opening, claims against the estate are Facebook.com/RWCIM and August 20, 2021 power already installed. all bidders to be considered as required to present them, ------Offered at $249,500. The World & ONPA (ID:322442) Please stop by for an ap- responsive, shall submit at the with written evidence thereof The City of Reedsport is The second is a 2 Acre parcel plication, 3225 Beach Loop above address, a form, disclos- attached, to the personal accepting sealed bids for the DR., Bandon OR EOE with Hwy 101 Frontage and ------following: partially cleared. Notice of Receipt of Ballot ing the names, addresses, representative, c/o Mark M. 1991 Western States Fire Ap- Offered at $144,000. Both Title and District Measure Construction Contractor’s Williams, Attorney at Law, 66 paratus built by Spartan Motors 604 parcels are surveyed Election, Coos County. Board numbers, if applicable, Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, with approximately 22,069 Recreational and only minutes to town. Notice is hereby given that on of all first-tier subcontractors Oregon 97401. All persons miles and 2,548 hours. Cum- Vehicles Contact Dan Cirigliano Tuesday, November 2, 2021, whose contract value for labor having claims against the mins Diesel Engine, C Series 541-297-2427 a North Bend School District or labor and material exceeds estate are required to present 240 HP, Allison Automatic BUYING RVs. Gib's RV is measure election will be held 5% of the total project bid or them within four months after Transmission, Hale mid-ship in Coos County, Oregon. The looking for clean pre-owned Two rental homes for sale. $15,000, whichever is greater. the date of first publication pump 1250 GPM, 750 gallon following shall be the ballot title RVs to buy/consign. No fee One with bay view in North Powers Housing Development, of this notice to the Personal steel tank (minor leak), runs of the measure to be submitted consignments. We make Bend. One closer to the Inc. may reject any bid not in Representative at the address good. Seats six, (2) SCBA house calls. 541-888-3424. to the county’s voters in the bay in Coos Bay. Both with North Bend School District, on compliance with all prescribed stated above for the presenta- seats Warning lights, light bar and siren Discharges: (5) 2.5 space to add. Call for more this date: public bidding procedures and tion of claims or such claims 1986 Minnie Winnie. 20ft 5.7L info 541-267-3704 Pre-connects: (2) 2.5 engine, sleep 6, 81746 miles. Caption: Bonds to Increase requirements and may reject may be barred. All persons Intakes: (2) 5”, (3) 2.5” Asking $1,850. Info at Safety; Repair, Update Schools, for good cause any or all bids whose rights may be affected This apparatus is not certifiable [email protected], Job Training Facilities upon a finding by the Powers by these proceedings may as is. $5,000 reserve bid. Ad- (541)398-4810 999 The complete Ballot Title may Housing Development, Inc. that obtain additional information ditional equipment not included Legal Notices be viewed at the Coos County it is in the public interest to do from the records of the Court or with purchase unless otherwise website, www.co.coos.or.us or so. Powers Housing Develop- the Personal Representative, listed. Bids will be accepted 620 by contacting the Coos County ment, Inc. reserves the right named above. Dated and first until 3:00 p.m., Friday, August Import Autos Public Auction Notice Clerk for a copy. You may also to waive minor irregularities published August 6, 2021. 20, 2021. All bids must be EZ STORE 1293 Ocean Blvd contact the North Bend School clearly identified and be in a 2002 Mazda B3000 4 wheel NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 will District for a copy. In accor- in Bid Form upon a finding by Personal Representative: sealed envelope addressed drive pickup truck. 97,009 mi. be selling the following units dance with ORS 255.155(1), Powers Housing Development, JoAnn Rasmussen to Courteney Davis, Deputy $4,000 obo. 541-217-8535. at Public Auction, August 19, any elector dissatisfied with the Inc. that it is in the public inter- c/o Mark M. Williams, City Recorder and CLEARLY ------2021 at 10:00am for Non- Pay- ballot title may petition the Coos est to do so. Bid Forms and OSB#821404 marked “Sealed Bid-1991 Fire 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER ment & Other Fees: County Circuit Court no later Subcontractors information will Attorney at Law Truck”. Bids can be mailed or STARTING AT $376.50 Kathleen Ivie Unit #40, than 5:00 p.m. August 10, 2021. be accepted via hand delivery, 66 Club Road, Suite 200 LIEN VEHICLE ACTION LO- hand delivered to Reedsport Kathleen Ivie Unit #41 Debbie Heller, CCC, Coos mail or email. Fax information Eugene, Oregon 97401 CATED AT ALDER ACRES RV City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave. Published: July 30 and August County Clerk and Election Of- PARK 1800 28TH CT. COOS will not be accepted. Published: August 6, August 13 Reedsport, OR 97467. For 6, 2021 ficer for the District. Ms. Marka Turner and August 20, 2021 questions please contact BAY, OR 97420. AUCTION Published: August 6, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:322104) Publish Dates: August 6, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:322390) Administrative Officer Chris STARTS AT 10:00AM ON The World & ONPA (ID:322397) AUGUST 25, 2021. Spichtig at 541- 271-2423. The World & ONPA (ID:322437) C4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 The World Quigley exhibit to open at Reedsport gallery Work of Eugene artist will be on display through September 11 The Mindpower Gallery Dada movement after the obligations. Creativity is in Reedsport will be featur- first World War, Surre- something that rejuvenates ing Eugene artist Richard alism emerged having and keeps him young. He Quigley in a one-man diverged from Chance, taught art for 38 years at exhibit spanning 50 years Chaos and Anti-ism to the Lane Community College. of art. The large gallery unencumbered expression Although he taught realism with its maze of rooms of thought that a pure for the most of his career will present a museum state of mind, uninhibited and paints in several me- like space for hundreds by convention and ratio- diums and art genres him- of paintings, sculptural nal thought, could bring self, Surrealism is his main pieces, sketches, watercol- forth, thus delving deeper body of work from which ors, oils, acrylics and even into the subconscious. all others branch out. Quigley’s extensive prod- Surreal literally means Quigley spent his sum- uct line of cards, prints and ‘Beyond real.’ Its artists mers “off” exploring the T-shirts. create imagery that bear a far reaches of the world. “All about Quigley” is dreamlike quality in their He found a passion for the manifestation of one associations to one another. ancient history, in par- artist’s uninhibited expres- A Surrealist wouldn’t ticular ruins of ancient sion of artwork. This ‘un- question the melting clock civilizations. Always a inhibitedness’ of expres- in Dali’s painting any runner, Quigley devel- sion is the very foundation more than they would oped the habit of running of what the artist Richard question staying up until around the city or area he Quigley embodies in the wee hours to complete was in as a way to become everything he does. From said clock, not allowing familiar with the area. And sketching, to exploring the timestamps to dictate when Quigley’s camera of choice world we live in, to allow- or for how long one could to capture these places: a ing himself to freely follow paint. For Quigley, if he’s sketch pad in his pocket his hearts desires; Quigley been painting all night, a to take quick sketches is an expression of what cat nap and breakfast will or impressions of things Surrealism is all about. have him jumping to meet he’d come across that he Springing forth from the the following morning’s would want to remember or return to study in more detail. He credits much of his boundless imagination to the time he spends run- ning. His running even- tually led to marathons which over the years led to competing as a triathlete. He said he learned to set his imagination free while running, contemplating Contributed photos and imagining the work The artwork of longtime artist Richard Quigley will be on display at the Mindpower Gallery in Reedsport he planned to do upon his through September 11. return to his studio. At 70, Quigley will still go for a environment and political ancient ruins themselves was young boy, but I found run of 8 miles, come home, conflicts of the times that, or his “Sea of Humanity” it more difficult to return to refresh himself and settle upon their date of comple- series where the world of the rural environment after into painting, often into the tion, show Quigley to be a humans and oceans of life spending my vacations in wee hours of the morning. Visionary Surrealist with collide. I could think of no San Francisco where my His style has solidified his finger on the pulse of better style than Surrealism mother lived near Golden over the years: integrating humanity. And humanity to fit Quigley. Gate Park. Trips to the city his vast knowledge of often appears to play a If you were to ask Quig- became infused with Picas- cultural studies coupled prominent role in much of ley himself about “Why so, Parish, Rodin, Thomas with modern exploration, his artwork, in what I like Surrealism” his reply is, Hart Benton, Salvador Dali experiences and keeping to call his “Big Head” se- “Salvador Dali once said, And Magritte.” abreast of the current ries, where faces are larger you don’t do surrealism, The show runs through political climate. When it than life and overflowing you are surrealism. I Saturday September 11, comes to subject matter, with character traits or learned to respect nature during the gallery hours Quigley’s work reflects the his “Writhing Humanity” while living on the farm from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. strong influence of ancient series which take the shape in Southwest Washington Tuesday through Saturday. ruins and relics, the impact of rock formations often with my dad after my The gallery is located at of humanity on the natural becoming the pillars of parents divorced when I 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport.

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Hearing tests are always free. Hearing test is an audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only. Hearing Aids do not restore natural hearing. Individual experiences will vary depending on severity of loss, accuracy of evaluation by our Consultant, proper fit, and the ability to adjust amplification. If you are not completely satisfied, the aids must be returned within 30 days of the completion of fitting, in satisfactory condition for a full refund.