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COOS BAY — Should Coos Bay’s new junior high mascot be a parrot, a buccaneer, or maybe a mariner? The Coos Bay School District is inviting the public to choose a new mascot for Marshfield Ju- nior High by voting in an online survey. The district chose to create a mascot for the brand new school Ed Glazar, The World as the former junior high’s A kid slides down an inflatable slide during the 2019 July Jubilee in downtown North Bend. The city has canceled this year’s event. mascot, “The Redskins,” was deemed no longer appropriate. In the past few decades, the district’s seventh- and eighth- grade students were split between Sunset and Millicoma middle schools, which had their Event cancellations own mascots — the Dolphins JILLIAN WARD from now through September to see. world is unprecedented,” she and Mustangs respectively — The World due to the ongoing novel corona- “I’m disappointed with the said. “We’re encountering things and then the eighth-graders virus pandemic. city events being canceled, not we never thought we’d wonder were in the high school and the COOS COUNTY — Though For the City of North Bend, just here but in our surround- about. The idea is that we will district’s junior high-aged stu- parts of regular life are to reopen this means skipping its 117th ing communities,” said Jessica get through the pandemic over dents went with the high school soon, from retail stores and “birthday party,” otherwise Engelke, North Bend council- the next few months and hope- nickname, the Pirates. restaurants, popular summer known as July Jubilee. The big woman and former July Jubilee fully things will right themselves events are canceled. event would have landed on the princess. “However, I know we ….” Please see Mascot, Page A8 Here in Coos County, this second weekend of July, though have to look out for what is best In Coos Bay, the Fourth of includes North Bend’s July Jubi- O’Connor said “the decision for all community members and July in the Park celebrations lee, Coos Bay’s Fourth of July in was made to cancel (the event) this is the best thing to do.” have already been canceled by Fauci the Park and possibly fireworks when the governor extended her Engelke said she is looking the City Council in a move that over the bay. executive orders so that no large forward to the event in 2021 and City Manager Rodger Craddock “It’s going to be strange and gatherings would be allowed hopes that for this year citizens says has never been done before, very quiet,” North Bend City at least until September. That celebrate the city’s founding in to his knowledge. warns of Manager Terence O’Connor said would certainly take care of their own safe way. She en- Additionally, he said the of the upcoming summer. anything in July.” couraged the public to maintain council will decide at its next Gov. Kate Brown announced The July Jubilee always liv- social distancing while taking meeting whether or not to also ‘suffering last week that large gatherings, ened the city with parades, food, walks, enjoying the parks, and cancel the July 4 fireworks based including festivals and sporting live music, car cruises, and the spending time with family. on Gov. Brown’s announcement events with crowds, are banned crowds that officials don’t want “Everything going on in the Please see Events, Page A8 and death’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Restaurant may face fine is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during Kozy Kitchen allows direct violation of the governor’s the coronavirus pandemic, it will order and our public health. result in “needless suffering and dine-in customers Frankly, if we get an outbreak death.” from that and we’re not able to Fauci is among the health ex- despite governor’s reopen, I’m going to (be) very, perts testifying to a Senate panel. very upset. So that’s where I’m His testimony comes as Presi- order at.” dent Donald Trump is praising The prerequisites to be states that are reopening after the ZACH SILVA approved for Phase I include prolonged lock-down aimed at The World a decline in the prevalence of controlling the virus’ spread. COVID-19 cases, testing capa- Fauci, a member of the NORTH BEND — In direct bilities, contact tracing systems, coronavirus task force charged violation of the governor’s the ability to isolate, health care with shaping the response to executive order, at least one capacity and 14-days worth of COVID-19, which has killed local restaurant opened its doors personal protective equipment tens of thousands of people in to dine-in customers over the for rural hospitals. State offi- the U.S., is testifying via video weekend. cials stated last week that cases conference after self-quaran- On Friday, North Bend restau- Zach Silva, The World of COVID-19 at Shutter Creek tining as a White House staffer rant Kozy Kitchen announced A sign on the outside of the Kozy Kitchen urges customers to practice social distanc- Correctional Institution will tested positive for the virus. over Facebook that the estab- ing. The North Bend restaurant reopened over the weekend despite executive order not count against Coos County With the U.S. economy in lishment was going to reopen from Governor Kate Brown. during the reopening process. free-fall and more than 30 mil- at reduced capacity to dine-in For counties that are approved, lion people unemployed, Trump customers. According to the Phase I is set to begin on May has been pressuring states to announcement, this was to begin 15. Included in this phase is the reopen. over the weekend. each county first has to get ap- Coos County Commissioner opening of restaurants to dine-in Fauci, in a statement to The While the post noted that pre- proval from the state to begin the Melissa Cribbins on Monday customers, barbershops, gyms New York Times, warned that cautions were in place for those phased process for reopening. afternoon. and local gatherings for groups officials should adhere to federal choosing to dine-in, the decision “We still expect to be in the “You know, one of my con- of less than 25 people. guidelines for a phased reopen- to reopen in this capacity has not initial wave of counties that is cerns today has been the fact that Coos County initially submit- ing, including a “downward yet been approved by the state or approved for reopening if there we had at least one restaurant ted a plan on Friday but the state trajectory” of positive tests or county. For restaurants to reopen, isn’t some issue that comes up that was open this weekend and with a lot of cases, frankly,” said was serving people dine-in in Please see Fine, Page A8 Please see Fauci, Page A8

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I was serving police chief, also showed The World civil papers and things like him the ropes and provided that.” him with insight on the POWERS — Over 25 A time filled with lots clerical and administrative years ago, Powers Po- of learning and valuable side of the job. lice Chief Kevin Macho experience, Macho said he “I got to watch my dad entered the cadet program was very excited to enter growing up and I got see at the Clark County Sher- into the industry like so how connected he was iff’s Office in Vancouver, many of his family mem- with the community and Wash., ready to jumpstart bers before him. all the different things he his career in law enforce- Looking to give back did,” said Macho. “… I ment. to his community and really loved what my dad The then-18-year-old serve others, Macho said was able to do for the student enrolled at Clark he credits his success and community and my mom College and moved to most of what he’s learned too. I just wanted to help Washington state from of the job from his parents. my community too like Reedsport with the hope to Mike said his father they did.” follow in the footsteps of Mike, a retired officer from With a family history his father, grandfather and the Reedsport Police De- of public service, Macho many others in his family partment, really taught him set out to do just that. For in becoming an a police a lot about how to work more than 20 years, Macho has gone on to serve as a police officer at a number of law enforcement agen- cies including the Bon- Contributed photo neville County Sheriff’s New Powers Police Chief Kevin Macho poses alongside new volunteer administrators Mary Kohn, Clara Office, Oregon State Police Blanton and Ellen Baldwin. 350 Commercial Avenue, Coos Bay and the Portland Police P.O. Box 1840, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Bureau. past several weeks to get in legal offices including gon State Police, to name © 2020 Country Media, Inc. More recently, Macho additional help. for a District Attorney in a few. was officially sworn in Office 541-266-6047 As of Tuesday, May Idaho, and Ellen Baldwin, “The other goal is as the new Powers police 5, the department now a retired administrative community outreach,” TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS chief at a ceremony held currently has a staff of assistant for the Powers he said. “Our job is to be earlier this spring. Since During this critical time in our community about five people which in- School District, have all good partners with the stepping into his new cludes three new volunteer joined the department as community and to build we are modifying our office hours in respect role, Macho has already administrators, a part-time volunteers. good relationships in the to the social limiting restriction. implemented a number of officer, which is former Baldwin said she has community. So, that’s my changes as he continues on 9:00am-Noon Mon.-Fri. Powers police chief Rhett worked for about 35 years goal moving forward.” his path toward re-building Davis, and Macho. in the school district doing Macho also has previous the police department’s NEWS DEPARTMENT A conditional job offer administrative, clerical experience as a financial functioning system, Publisher — Ben Kenfield [email protected] has been extended to an work as well as fulfilling advisor, professional speak- growing the department’s News Editor — Amy Moss Strong, 541-266-6051 [email protected] individual to be a part- other duties in counseling. er and business owner. He staff and strengthening its Sports — John Gunther, 541-266-6041 [email protected] time investigator and When asked why she want- is a father to nine children connections with others. Community events— Amy Moss Strong, 541-266-6051 [email protected] the department is in the ed to volunteer, Baldwin’s ranging from the ages of 12 “To be honest, the first Obituaries — Kassy Hall, 541-266-6002 [email protected] process of adding several answer was simple. to 24 years old. He said his five weeks have been a ADVERTISING more reserve officers to its “I’m just one of those family, which currently re- whirlwind,” he said. “It Advertising 541-266-6065 [email protected] roster. crazy people who loves sides in Utah, is hoping to may have seemed calm Legal Advertising — Kassy Hall, 541-266-6002 [email protected] With the help of Powers paperwork,” she said. move to the area once their out front, but there was a DELIVERY City Mayor Robert Kohn, “And of course I wanted to youngest children finish the whole lot to do.” Customer Service — Kari Sholter, 541-266-6047 [email protected] Macho said he is looking help.” school year. Not surprised, Macho Production Director — Dan Gordon, 541-266-6070 [email protected] into some grant funding to In addition to improving “I’m starting to settle in said one of the biggest be able to add the officers, the department’s function- a little bit,” said Macho. challenges he noticed Postmaster: Send address changes to: The World (ssn 1062-8495) is published one of which might be ing system and building “The people of Powers The World, P.O. Box 1840, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday, immediately was the enor- stationed as a resource offi- a team, Macho said he is have been so nice and so Coos Bay, OR 97420-2269. by Country Media, Inc. mous volume of paperwork cers for the Powers School also looking to strengthen welcoming and they’ve re- SUBSCRIBER SERVICES and administrative work District. the department’s relation- ally assisted me a lot with Home Delivery Subscription rates: at the department. With Clara Blanton, a retired ships with outside commu- getting to know the area… EZ Pay: $30.00 per month or up to 52 weeks $250.00. the intention of growing office administrator for nity partners such as other It’s been great getting to the historically one-person Delivery and billing will continue beyond the initial order period the U.S. Forest Service for law enforcement agencies know everyone and really police department, Macho unless you contact The World newspaper by calling 541-266-6047. more than 30 years, Mary including the Coos County starting to become a part of Rates may change after the introductory offer period. said he worked over the Kohn, who has worked Sheriff’s Office and Ore- this community.” Coquille Police Log Friday, May 8 probation violation was reported. PSORIASIS Arrest Misuse of 9-1-1 At 10:52 p.m. on West Highway 42 At 3:07 a.m. on West 10th Street, mis- at Deli Mart, Robert Shiflet, 32, was Painful... 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The World TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 | A3 Coos Bay Fire Department raccoon rescue goes viral CHERYL UPSHAW ladder from the bottom of been shared 244 times in The World the bowl, climbing it and the intervening weeks. scurrying away. The video “Kind of a fun little vid- COOS BAY — A video can be seen at bit.ly/2LiS- eo and it got some smiles of Coos Bay Fire Depart- Gxz. from a lot of people,” ment rescuing a raccoon Coos Bay Fire Chief Anderson said. went viral last month. Mark Anderson pointed out Anderson enjoyed the Woodrow, as he was that while the department video, though he wasn’t named after the incident, does not regularly take able to make it to the skate got himself into trouble calls involving animals, park in time to see the when he wound up in one in this case, there was action himself. Woodrow of the bowls at Mingus no way Woodrow could figured out how to use the Park’s skate park and have escaped on his own. ladder too quickly for An- couldn’t climb out. CBFD The walls of the bowl derson to see it in person. lowered a ladder, backed were too steep and made “It’s pretty remarkable away and made a bit of of concrete, so Woodrow that they can climb that movie magic. couldn’t get any purchase well, even on aluminum,” The 30-second video to escape. Anderson said, “But it just Still from Coos Bay Fire Department video got over 13,000 views on The fire department scurried right up like it Woodrow the raccoon examines a ladder lowered into a bowl at Mingus Park skate park. The raccoon got Facebook. In it, Woodrow stepped up for Woodrow was climbing up a tree, or itself stuck in the bowl and Coos Bay Fire Department lowered the ladder to help it escape. is seen examining the and made a video that has something.” Coos County surveyor Dado seeks reelection JILLIAN WARD a surveyor and came to this by surveyors for projects that he can calculate the care of those who come to The World area in 1978 and have been that include setting timber amount of fill dirt is needed his office asking for survey here ever since,” he said, lines. At least once every to fix the damage and what maps or are doing research COOS COUNTY — having moved to the area 20 years, his crew will go repairs need to be made. on properties. For the past nine years, from Northern California. out and chop brush away Over the past nine years, “It’s very historical,” he Michael Dado has held As county survey- from these markers so they one of Dado’s biggest proj- said. “The earliest survey- the title of Coos County or, his office keeps the can be easily found by ects was the reroute of East ors were in Coos County in Surveyor. original survey maps that surveyors in the area. Beaver Hill Road, which 1857, two years before we He is running for the “have been filed since the In the winter, he has was washed out five years were even a state and we position again on the May beginning of the survey worked closely with the ago during a heavy storm. have records that go that ballot, uncontested. records for the county,” county road department due “There was a big slide far. If you’re into history, Dado began surveying he said. His office also to the amount of water dam- and the road went down it’s a wonderful field. I’m in 1974 when he went maintains the Public Land age to culverts and roads. the canyon,” Dado said happy to be the county Contributed photo looking for a summer job. Survey System Corners, “We take a site condi- of the road that connects surveyor and hope to be Coos County Surveyor Michael He said he got hired to a or Government Corners, tion survey, so when a road Bandon and Coquille. “It for a while to come.” Dado is running for county survey crew and enjoyed which control the position washes out and the culvert was heavily used ....” Ballots have been surveyor again in the current May it so much he never went of surveys in the county. is gone we take shots and Outside of the busy mailed to voters. Election election. He is running uncon- back to college. Dado said thousands of create a drawing of what it winter months, Dado says Day is May 19. tested. “I continued to work as historic markers are used looks like,” he said. From he looks forward to taking Burger King Fire Oregon COVID-19 update The World The World Oregon’s 128th COVID-19 died on May 9 at OHSU Hills- To see more case and coun- PORTLAND — COVID-19 death is a 91-year-old man boro Medical Center. She had ty level data, visit the Oregon COOS BAY — A fire in Burger King’s kitchen brought has claimed three more lives in Polk County, who tested no known underlying medical Health Authority website, the Coos Bay Fire Department to the fast food restaurant in Oregon, raising the state’s positive on May 2 and died conditions. which OHA updates once a Thursday morning. death toll to 130, the Oregon on May 10 at Salem Hospital. Note: The number of hos- day: www.healthoregon.org/ The fire occurred in the kitchen. Fire crews responded Health Authority reported He had underlying medical pitalizations in the 10-19 age coronavirus. in three minutes and put out the blaze, which was coming Monday. conditions. group dropped by one. During Stay informed about from the deep fryers. CBFD stayed on the scene for close OHA reported 51 new Oregon’s 129th COVID-19 routine data reconciliation, a COVID-19: to an hour, making sure the fire did not creep into the confirmed cases and seven death is a 64-year-old man in person was determined not to Oregon response: The walls of the building. new presumptive cases of Umatilla County, who tested have been hospitalized during Oregon Health Authority and According to a City of Coos Bay press release, Burger COVID-19, bringing the positive on April 29 and died their COVID-19 illness. Oregon Office of Emergency on May 9 at Providence St. Oregon’s 120th COVID-19 Management lead the state King employees helped keep the fire at bay using fire state total to 3,286. The new confirmed and presumptive Mary Medical Center, Walla death was previously reported response. extinguishers until firefighters arrived. According to the COVID-19 cases reported Walla. It is unknown at this incorrectly. The 120th death is United States response: The release, there was no damage to the building, but cleanup Monday are in the following time if he had underlying a 58-year-old woman in Mult- Centers for Disease Control and equipment was estimated to cost about $50,000. No counties: Benton (2), Clacka- medical conditions. nomah County, who tested and Prevention leads the U.S. injuries were reported. mas (2), Clatsop (4), Klamath Oregon’s 130th COVID-19 positive on May 3 and died response. As of Friday afternoon, the restaurant was open and (1), Linn (1), Marion (17), death is a 77-year-old woman on May 8 at Legacy Emanuel Global response: The World serving customers. Officials at the franchise location Multnomah (14), Polk (3), in Washington County, who Medical Center. She had un- Health Organization guides the declined to comment on the fire to The World. Washington (14). tested positive on May 3 and derlying medical conditions. global response.

North Bend Police Log Friday, May 8 Alarm Disabled Vehicle Driving While Suspended At 9:53 a.m. on Tremont Avenue, an audible alarm At 2:19 p.m. on Broadway Avenue and Newmark At 3:45 a.m. on Broadway Avenue and 14th Street, a at RV park was reported. Officers responded and were Street, reports were made of a disabled vehicle in the driver was issued a ticket for driving while suspended advised of employee error. intersection. Officers responded and assisted motorist to and driving while uninsured. get to a safe place. Assistance was rendered. Criminal Trespass Information At 11:01 a.m. on Newmark Street, a report was made Theft At 4:12 a.m. on O’Connell Street and Sherman Ave- requesting a subject be trespassed who was near the At 4:54 p.m. on West Airport Way, it was reported that nue, a water problem was reported. dumpster at Newmark Plaza. An officer contacted the a license plate was stolen in the last week. subject, getting help while filling out paperwork, and was Arrest warned referencing previous trespass. Subjects agreed to Found Property At 8:22 a.m. on California Avenue, Coos Bay Police move to the sidewalk. At 6:57 p.m. on Virginia Avenue, it was reported that served a North Bend Police warrant to Robert Dean a pouch of syringes was found. Officer collected the item Balch, 60, of Coos Bay for alleged criminal trespass 2. Lost Property for disposal. At 3:42 p.m. on California Avenue, Coos Bay Police At 2:11 p.m. on Virginia Avenue, it was reported that At 8:30 p.m. on California Avenue, it was reported that served a North Bend Police warrant to Danny Joe Sager, her purse and wallet were missing after it fell off her car. a vehicle title was found in the police department’s lobby. 42, of North Bend for the original charge of alleged The caller arrived home to find a Good Samaritan left it One of the owners will come down and collect it. disorderly conduct 2, interfering with peace officer, and on her porch, still with cash inside. The caller was very failure to appear in the second degree. grateful.

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Way to go, morons closed since thrift stores are also I ran into a lady at the post closed. Having outgrown his office who was in a really good jeans he probably would rather mood because retailers in Reed- stay indoors than be seen at a sport were going to defy the park wearing an older sister’s Governor’s recommendations hand me down dress. and open their stores. Charlotte Koepke Way to go, morons. Coos Bay She told me that there have not been any new cases here Measures 6-176 and 6-177 for some time. Yes, probably I read and reread (a) letter because people have been … in Saturday’s paper, May 9. practicing social distancing and I was not sure whether he was wearing masks. No one seems to taking a position for or against be doing that anymore. I pointed Measure 6-177 regarding the ON THIS DAY out to her that the COVID-19 limitation of the Public Safety numbers are still going up. 70 Fee to no more than $15 with new cases Thursday, 75 new a requirement that any future in Coos County history cases Friday. She said the num- increases to the fee be subject to bers are wrong. a vote of the electorate. (I would Will Tell Experiences last year to $60,078, a hike Now people from everywhere say he takes no position). He 100 YEARS Their experiences in combat of $31,663. At the same time, will be pouring onto the Oregon states “The threat of Measure May 12, 1920 will be related by Pfc. Dick department responded to 69 Coast, coronavirus be damned. 6-177 passing leaves the threat Nason, director and master alarms through April, down What is wrong with everyone? of layoffs.” As one of the chief Say Coos Bay Needs The Jetty of ceremonies. Fields, then a from 75 at this time last year, This social isolation has only petitioners, I would agree there Lieut. Col. Allen Gives Address At corporal, had charge of one he noted. All but $9, -575 of Club Smoker been going on for one month. is a threat of layoffs – there is machine gun when he landed this year’s losses involved Under Present Plant of Work That is what held down the always a threat. However, I with the assault wave on dwellings or residential units, Thinks that Jetty and Dredge Are numbers. If we would do it only also submit to you that passage Saipan. As casualties in his he said in his monthly report. Both Needed one more month, the numbers of the measure affords the city unit mounted he gradually would be near zero, like in other council an opportunity to dig The smoker and reception assumed more responsibility 15 YEARS countries. Not in America. Are deeply into the spending habits held last evening in the until he was in command of you all such a bunch of babies and operations of the City to Millicoma Club rooms in the platoon’s sixe guns and May 12, 2005 you can’t do something as create cost savings without honor of Lieut. Co. Allen received a spot promotion to simple as social distancing for major reductions in force. and Engineer W. G. Combers sergeant. Coos Bay D-9 Board Accepts Cuts; two months to protect everyone (The letter) then speaks of was largely attended, and an New Vote Date Due in the country? Thanks to the the reduction in force within enjoyable affair. Lieut. Col. Coos Oyster Crop Keeps Plant By Christopher Arns, Staff Writer moron advice from our idiot the Fire Department after the Allen gave a very interesting Open Another Month After just under two hours president, who only wants the imposition of this fee from 9 address. The substance of his The Oregon Oyster Growers of discussion, the International country open so he can continue positions to 8 positions. He talk was that the way to get a Service association, now well Port of Coos Bay Budget to make money on the stock then states the following: “My thing is to after it. into its first season of canning Committee unanimously market for himself, people feel question is why is the Fire De- He says that if the jetty is operations at North Bend, recommended a new $14 that social isolation violates partment being threatened with needed the thing to do is to get expects the Coos Bay oyster million budget package last their rights, not that it is being more cuts? It doesn’t appear that together and urge the claims crop to be sufficiently plentiful week that provided little done to protect people in the they benefited from the Fee in making the best showing for canning at least once more change from the past year’s U.S. They refuse to listen to ac- the first place. They certainly possible to the engineers. month, General Manager W. C. plan. Neither he or Mr. Combers curate scientific data to control didn’t add personnel when this Dennis said today. Since the new plan closely were able to say anything this deadly virus. funding came to the City.” The plant opened Feb. 19 follows the 2004-05 budget, officially. Mr. Combers claims Well, when kids start dying These are the same question and was expected to close and because the port no the dredge Michie to be the longer manages the North from the new mutated version and facts I and members of our in late April or early May. best dredge in the world and Bend Airport, the committee of corona virus, like they are in committee have noted during But cool weather has kept if operated all the time could found no reason for prolonged New York, don’t all you morons this process. The answer to his the oysters hard and also do all the necessary work of discussions and voted to start sniveling and crying about question is that the City Council had delayed their spawning. keeping the bar open but says recommend the budget an it. It is your own fault. Get your and Administration are shame- The plant has been closed that under the present mode hour and a half into the review head out of you know where and periodically due to changes in lessly using the Fire Department of operation with the dredge session. do what it takes to protect ev- as a tool to create fear within tides, but some 50 employees working only in the summer have been working eight hours Port officials hailed the eryone in this country so more the electorate. They know that there should be a jetty in quick session. Executive people won’t continue to die. “Public Safety” is an emotional daily every day for nearly three conjunction with the dredge. months. Director Jeff Bishop said Almost 80,000 dead now. issue and they are looking for Other addresses were the committee, comprised Nora Smith votes and an unlimited abili- made by L.J. Simpson, Hugh of five port commissioners Reedsport ty to add and/or increase fees McLain and A.L. Martin. 50 YEARS and five citizens, had worked without a vote of the electorate. May 12, 1970 together in the past and was Addressing past letters As I have stated before, the City Fire Dangers of City Discussed familiar with previous fiscal (A letter last week) notes … Council may direct the Adminis- State Warden Objects to Garages Coos Bay D-9 Board Accepts Cuts; plans, leading to the speedy that Bi-mart employees don’t tration to fund Public Safety first in North Bend New Vote Date Due approval.. don masks. Walmart workers (with an eye to holding the po- Will be Taken Up With Him When By Grace Thill, Staff Writer only mask their mouths but lice and fire budgets reasonably the Official Returns to Coos Bay Coos Bay District 9 board Bandon to accept other water flow not their noses and the State of close to the current year’s level Soon formally accepted proposed test results Oregon releases prisoners into keeping all Fire Department Councilman Smith last cuts in the district’s 1970- From Staff reports our community with a mask but positions and reducing at least 2 night reported to the North 71 budget Monday night an BANDON - Bandon only if they exhibit symptoms. Police Office positions which is Bend council that the state fire took under consideration residents angered by new Maybe we should protect every- the level we have seen through warden, who recently spend a suggestion that certain development restrictions one and just wear goggles like 9 months of the current fiscal a few days in North Bend, maintenance projects might be due to inadequate flow President Trump. year) and then go through the objected to the location of financed by a serial levy. The through sections of the city’s And while I am at it (another difficult choices with all other garages in public buildings, board also set another meeting water system will have an letter) noted in his letter how departments including transfers. except where activities were for Thursday at 8 p.m., with opportunity to challenge the lucky we are that the virus only Based on my career experience confined to selling cars and the budget committee present city’s information. They can spreads at small business. I’d as a municipal auditor as well accessories solely, and no to act as advisers for any hire out independent water- like to make a correction to his as my 12 years of public service repair work was introduced. possible additional revisions flow testing. observation. We are also lucky in elected positions, I know that In line with this, the council in the budget figure before City officials this spring that the virus only spreads at the city council has this power discussed the question of officially setting the new began telling builders to install some public space locations. in the City Charter. Vote YES on proper action in regard to election date. in-home sprinkler systems in For instance playgrounds are Measures 6-176 and 6-177. regulating the building and As outlined last week, the areas of town where water flow breeding grounds whereas, for P.S, Just a reminder – if you placement of garages, but the budget revisions cut $322,944 in city pipes is less than the example, the Empire Boat Ramp vote NO on Measures 6-176 and matter was finally laid over from the original operating state-mandated 1,000 gallons facility where only (supposed- 6-177, you give up your rights for further conference with the budget of $6,979,069, defeated per minute. State law requires fire marshal when he returns. ly) house mates launch boats to vote and complain in the in the May 4 election. it. Several matters relating to fire is open as is Empire Lakes future. Percy Hunt, Coos Bay The city feared should there danger were discussed. which the city considers “safe” John Briggs resident, questioned the be too little water to fight fires it could face liability, which after the shooting. On the other North Bend, Oregon estimated $22.53 tax levy per prompted the restrictions. Tests hand a young boy may be glad 75 YEARS $1,000 true cash value when a couple years ago by Bandon the playgrounds and parks are the current year’s tax summary May 12, 1945 from the assessor’s office Fire Chief Lanny Boston and showed Coos Bay school levy Deputy State Fire Marshal Marines to Tell of Battles In Bond at only $13.80. Keith Brown showed too-low Drive Show in Coos water flows in areas along The often-proved versatil- Coos Bay Fire Losses Up For First Michigan Avenue Northeast, ity of the men of the Marine Four Months; Carelessness Cause Beach Loop Drive and the corps will be proved again Coos Bay Fire Chief John unincorporated Sunset City to next Thursday night in Myrtle Mekkers pointed an accusing the south, which is served by Point and Friday night in Coos finger at careless, thoughtless city water, according to City Bay when a group of Leather- and negligent acts, lack of Manager Matt Winkel. necks from the Klamath Falls proper children supervision ------barracks will present gala bond and poor housekeeping habits ----- premieres in the two towns. as the underlying cause of the These stories were found in Headlining the two hour increase in dollar value in fire the Marshfield Sun Printing show is Sgt. William B. Fields, losses so far this year. Museum newspaper repository a machine gunner who won During the first four months store in Marshfield HS the Silver Star on Saipan, and of this year, estimated fire courtesy of Coos Bay Schools Sgt. Talbot Vogler, Bronze Star losses jumped by more than and on The World newspaper winner from Bougainville. 100 per cent from $29,015 website www.theworldlink.com. The World TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 | A5 Ronald Lee Morgan Western governors ask April 13, 1931 – May 6, 2020 Fairview, and attended Co- and Lance Zagaris of Em- quille High School. From mett, Idaho; son, Ray and 1948-1950, he served Mardi Morgan of Canby; Congress for $1 trillion in aid in the Navy. In 1953, he grandchildren, Travis LAS VEGAS (AP) — aid. That could include to state and local govern- married Norma Jean Cole; Morgan, Kayla Mitchell, Governors and legislative to services such as health ments will not make up for they were married for 50 Andrew Zagaris, Lydia leaders from five western programs and job training the big hits their budgets years until her death. In Alberto, Cole Morgan, Mc- states that are coordinat- designed to help those hit are expected to take, but 2005, he married Arlene Call Randall and Lauren ing their response to the hard by the virus. “it will make a meaningful Lehman. Over the years, Morgan; 9 great-grandchil- coronavirus outbreak asked “Without federal sup- difference” in their ability Ronald was a logger and dren and several nieces and Congress on Monday to port, states and cities will to keep services running. a longshoreman in Coos nephews. send $1 trillion to state and be forced to make impos- The Assembly minority County. He was an avid The family suggests local governments across sible decisions — like leader in California was At his request, no public outdoorsman and enjoyed memorial contributions be hunting, fishing, camping sent to: American Dia- the U.S. in the next federal whether to fund critical the lone Republican to sign services will be held. He will be laid to rest at the and gardening. He loved betes Association, 4380 aid package. public healthcare that will the letter. sports and spending time SW Macadam Ave, #270, Officials from Califor- help us recover, or prevent It’s not yet clear what Fairview Cemetery. Ronald Lee Morgan was with family. He was a Portland, OR 97239. nia, Colorado, Nevada, Or- layoffs of teachers, police another congressional aid Longtime member of Arrangements are under egon and Washington said officers, firefighters and package might look like born on April 13, 1931 in Swisshome, Oregon to the Coquille Valley Elks the direction of Amling/ in a letter to leaders of both other first responders,” the or what type of proposal Ray and Garnet Morgan. Lodge # 1935. Schroeder Funeral Service parties in the U.S. House letter stated. could gather bipartisan He passed away on May Ronald is survived by -Coquille Chapel, 541- and Senate that they will The governors and support. 6, 2020 at Coquille Valley his wife, Arlene Morgan 396-3846 have to make deep budgets officials said $1 trillion in Hospital after an extended of Myrtle Point; sister, Online remembrances cuts without more federal direct, flexible payments illness. Bonnie and Jim Johnston and condolences may be Ronald lived in Deans of Florence; son, Craig and shared with the family at Creek, Camas Valley, Sue Morgan of Vancouver, www.westrumfuneralser- Dora, Coquille and Wash.; daughter, Jolene vice.com Judge temporarily blocks DEATH NOTICES

Frank J. McNanna - Patricia Ann Gaston - Patricia McCormick Trump’s California water plan 82, of Coquille, died May 81, of North Bend, passed - 65, of Port Orford died 10, 2020 in Springfield. away on May 8, 2020 in May 5 in Bandon. Arrange- FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A federal court are struggling as agriculture and develop- Arrangements are pending North Bend. Arrangements ments are under the direc- on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump ment diverts more water and land from with Amling-Schroeder are under the care of North tion of Amling-Schroeder administration’s efforts to pump more water wildlife. Funeral Service - Coquille Bend Chapel, 541-756- Funeral Service, Bandon to the agricultural Central Valley, which crit- But especially in the wake of a long Chapel, 541-396-3846 0440. ics said would threaten endangered species drought, farmers in the Central Valley — a and salmon runs. Republican enclave in a Democrat-con- A judge issued a preliminary injunction trolled state — are thirsty for more water. in two lawsuits brought against the admin- The valley is the heartland for the state’s $50 istration by California’s Natural Resources billion agricultural industry. Oregon governor tells state Agency and Environmental Protection The administration says its proposed Agency and by a half-dozen environmental changes will allow for more flexibility in groups. water deliveries. In California’s heavily agencies to plan for budget cut The order bars the U.S. Bureau of Recla- engineered water system, giant state and SALEM (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate basic services in the coming months. mation until May 31 from going ahead with federal water projects made up of hundreds Brown has directed state agencies to pre- Oregon’s economy was booming expanding the amount of water it pumps of miles of pipes, canals, pumps and dams, pare for a 17% budget cut due to cratering before the arrival of COVID-19, with from the San Joaquin Delta through the carry runoff from rain and Sierra Nevada tax revenues because of the coronavirus unemployment rates at record lows and a federal Central Valley Project. snow melt from north to south — and serve outbreak. $1.5 billion tax surplus. The general fund The suits argued that the exports would as the field of battle for lawsuits and regional “Whether the state will need to imple- budget for 2019-2021 is currently about cause irreparable harm to species protected political fights over competing demands for ment this level of cuts will be dependent $25 billion. by state and federal law. water. on several factors, most importantly the More than 3,200 people have tested President Donald Trump has denounced “Today’s victory is critical, but the fight need for additional federal funding to positive for the coronavirus in Oregon and rules meant to ensure that enough fresh is not over,” state Attorney General Xavier support state services, including our K-12 at least 130 have died. The virus causes water stayed in rivers and the San Francisco Becerra said in a statement. “We have the public school system,” Brown said in a mild to moderate symptoms in most pa- Bay to sustain more than a dozen endan- facts, science, and the law behind us, and we statement Monday. tients, and the vast majority recover. But it gered fish and other native species, which look forward to making our case in court.” The next revenue forecast for Oregon is is highly contagious and can cause severe May 20 and the Democratic governor had illness and death in some patients, particu- previously said she was “gravely con- larly the elderly and those with underlying cerned” about the state’s ability to deliver health conditions. Trump administration moves to block Washington state oil train law DEAR ABBYBy Abigail Van Buren BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) by rail within its borders,” said state officials were dis- — The Trump administra- wrote Paul Roberti, chief appointed with Monday’s tion on Monday moved to counsel of the Transporta- 74-page decision. Late wife’s best friend stiff-arms man’s interest block a Washington state tion Department’s Pipeline “Washington’s law helps DEAR ABBY: My wife passed away, undoubtedly expect invitations. Any ad- law that imposed safety and Hazardous Materials protect the public from the and I have fallen in love with her best vice you can give would be appreciated. restrictions on oil shipments Safety Administration. inherent risks of transport- friend. She feels she would be disre- -- MARRYING IN THE WEST by rail following a string of North Dakota is the ing oil by rail by decreasing specting my wife’s name if she went out DEAR MARRYING: Welcome to explosive accidents. nation’s No. 2 oil producer explosion risk in the event with me. How can I let her know my the world of gay weddings, a subject The Department of behind Texas and produced of an oil train derailment,” wife would not object to us dating? that has cropped up since 2015, when I don’t know how to get her to it was legalized in all 50 states. There Transportation determined about 1.4 million barrels said Tara Lee, Inslee’s understand my vows to my wife have are no hard and fast rules covering this. federal law preempts the of oil daily in February, communications director. been fulfilled with her passing. I will Modern couples, both straight and gay, Washington law adopted including about 300,000 “Public health remains our never forget her, and she will always be often pay for their own weddings to the last year, which mandated barrels daily that was top priority and we are con- in my heart. But I feel I have room in extent their budgets allow. crude from the oil fields of shipped by rail, according sidering our options.” my heart for this woman. She is a great While you and your fiance might the Northern Plains have to the North Dakota Pipe- An attorney with the person, and at some point I would like raise the subject of pitching in with more of its volatile gases line Authority. The Febru- environmental firm Earth- to have her as my wife. Advice, please? your parents, in the interest of family removed prior to being ary numbers are the latest justice said the state had -- GOING FORWARD IN TEXAS harmony, please try not to do it with loaded onto rail cars. available and came before taken a “modest step” to DEAR GOING: You have stated prior resentments or expectations. The volatility of oil trains sliding demand and the reduce the risks of moving your points both succinctly and prag- Whether they agree or decline, you will drew widespread public coronavirus led drillers to crude by rail and accused matically. It’s understandable that you be fine, and your day will be special. would be drawn to her, considering the DEAR ABBY: I was invited to a attention following several shut down more than 40% the Trump administration close relationship you already had, I baby shower. Because of the virus that’s explosive derailments, of their wells. of stretching federal law to assume for many years. If you have told going around, many people weren’t including one in 2013 in Montana Attorney Gen- knock down the effort. this lady what you have written to me planning on going, so they canceled the Lac-Megantic, Quebec that eral Tim Fox said it was “a “In Trump’s America, as plainly as you stated it in your letter, party. Should I still take them the gift I killed 47 people. Wash- victory for Montanans and states are on their own to and her feelings remain unchanged, it bought for their baby? Or should I just ington’s law was aimed at the citizens of other oil-rich protect the health and safety is possible that she is not as attracted to forget it because they canceled the baby boosting safety for schools states.” of their citizens — until it you as you are to her. And, if that’s the shower? -- BEARING A GIFT IN NEW and homes that are near He said Washington bumps against the wishes case, she should say so in plain English MEXICO passing oil trains. had illegally attempted to of the oil industry,” said so you can look elsewhere. DEAR BEARING A GIFT: Do not With backing by the “dictate what commodities attorney Jan Hasselman. DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I got “just forget it.” The kind -- and gener- rail and oil industries, the other states can transport to The American Petroleum engaged a few months ago and have ous -- way to handle it would be to give been getting mixed messages from our the mother-to-be the gift, remembering attorneys general for Mon- market.” Institute, Association of parents about our wedding next year. that, in spite of the shower being can- tana and North Dakota had Washington state officials American Railroads and Overall, they seem happy for us, but celed, she will need things for her baby. argued the law effectively and environmentalists who other groups had urged the they don’t show much interest in our ------banned crude from their sided with them in the dis- administration to block relationship, or the wedding either. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van states. In July, they peti- pute said the restrictions did Washington state’s law. Since we are gay, we are unsure Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, tioned the Trump adminis- not directly regulate crude “There is nothing un- whose, if any, parents we should ask and was founded by her mother, Pauline tration to overrule the law. and instead addressed only usual about the volatility to help us pay for the wedding. My Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. Federal officials said the loading and unloading of Bakken crude oil,” said fiance’s parents are very conservative DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Monday that the removal of oil within Washington. Ron Ness, president of the and most likely wouldn’t volunteer to Angeles, CA 90069. of volatile gases was not They contended railroads North Dakota Petroleum contribute. My parents are likely the For an excellent guide to becoming a “statistically significant still could carry crude into Council, which represents only ones who would help, but they a better conversationalist and a more haven’t made any offers. sociable person, order “How to Be factor” in the severity of oil the state and the restrictions more than 500 companies We both have full-time jobs, but Popular.” Send your name and mailing train crashes. meant only that they would working in the state’s oil they are middle to low income, so address, plus check or money order for “A state cannot use safe- have to make sure it was patch. “This is just one help would be appreciated. Part of $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Pop- ty as a pretext for inhibiting safe to transport. more decision verifying me resents them for not offering any ularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount market growth or instituting A spokesperson for what we’ve known from help since their parents pitched in for Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and a de facto ban on crude oil Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Day 1.” their festivities and because they will handling are included in the price.)

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FRANK AND ERNEST - TUESDAY The World TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 | A7 Judge: New pipelines need more review BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) Maintenance and repair month. In a lawsuit over his ruling but stopped short prolongs the highly disrup- years ago it has been used — A U.S. judge on Mon- work on existing pipelines the Keystone XL pipe- of a full reversal. He said tive nature of this order,” roughly 38,000 times, ac- day revised a recent court also would be allowed, but line, the judge sided with the Army Corps “commit- said Amy Conway with cording to federal officials. ruling that threatened to not construction of new environmentalists who ted serious error” in failing the Interstate Natural Gas Army Corps spokesman hold up thousands of utility pipelines. argued companies were to adequately consult with Association of America. Doug Garmin referred projects crossing streams “We got what we asked using the program to skirt wildlife agencies before re- She said the permit questions to the Justice De- and wetlands, but left in for, so from our position water protection laws and authorizing the permitting program allowed projects partment, which declined place a requirement for this is great,” said attor- ignore the cumulative program in 2017. to be reviewed efficiently to comment. new oil and gas pipelines ney Jared Margolis with harm from thousands “To allow the Corps to “with minimal environ- Industry supporters to undergo further environ- the Center for Biological of stream and wetlands continue to authorize new mental impacts.” describe the program as mental review. Diversity. “Constructing crossings. oil and gas pipeline con- The Army Corps has crucial for timely decisions The ruling from U.S. pipelines through rivers, Attorneys for utility struction could seriously broad jurisdiction over on projects that can stretch District Judge Brian streams and wetlands with- industries and the govern- injure protected species U.S. waterways. It uses the across multiple states and Morris means the U.S. out analyzing the impacts ment said Morris’ original and critical habitat,” Mor- blanket permit to approve cross hundreds of water Army Corps of Engineers on imperiled species is ruling hampered thousands ris wrote. qualifying pipelines and bodies. Analyzing each of can again use a disputed unconscionable.” of construction projects A spokeswoman for the other utility projects after those crossings would be permitting program to The Army Corps across the U.S. They urged gas industry said the ruling only minimal environmen- costly and is unnecessary approve electrical lines and program, known as Na- him to reconsider. would quickly be appealed. tal review. because most involve little other utility work through tionwide Permit 12, was In response, Morris “Arbitrarily singling out Since Nationwide Per- disturbance of land or streams and wetlands. blocked by Morris last agreed to limit the scope of certain new projects only mit 12 was renewed three water, they said. Musk defies lockdown Virus takes hold on Navajo order, reopens factory TUBA CITY, Arizona have tangled together on which straddles Arizona, Easter morning at age 34. (AP) — The virus arrived the tribe’s land — an area New Mexico and a small There was the 28-year-old FREMONT, Calif. (AP) the county health order, and on the reservation in early nearly three times the size corner of Utah, the Navajo mother who competed in — Tesla CEO Elon Musk hoped Tesla will “comply March, carried in from of Massachusetts — creat- Nation has seen 3,122 cases Native American pageants. is restarting the compa- without further enforcement Tucson, doctors say, by ing a virological catastro- – a rate of nearly 18 cases And on the far western ny’s California factory in measures” until the county a man who had been to a phe. per 1,000 people. At least side of the reservation, defiance of local govern- approves a site-specific plan basketball tournament and And the most basic 100 people have died. there’s the extended Dine- ment efforts to contain the required by the state. then made the long drive measures to fight the virus’ If Navajo Nation were hdeal family who live in a coronavirus. The department said it back to a small town in the spread — handwashing and its own state, it would cluster of prefabricated and In a tweet Monday, Musk expects Tesla to submit Navajo highlands. isolation — can be difficult. have the highest per-capita mobile homes in Tuba City. practically dared authorities such a plan by 5 p.m. Mon- There, believers were One-third of the homes rate of confirmed positive The family has lost four to arrest him, writing that day. “We look forward to preparing to gather in a across the vast, dry reser- coronavirus cases in the members to the virus. he would be on the assem- reviewing Tesla’s plan and small, metal-walled church vation don’t have running country, behind only New It began in late March bly line and if anyone is coming to agreement on with a battered white bell water, forcing families to York. In the states it spans, with Maryann Welch, age taken into custody, it should protocol and a timeline to and crosses on the window. haul it in. Many in close- the number of cases and 82. Her nephew and her be him. reopen safely,” the state- From that church in knit Navajo communities deaths among people who 71-year-old sister, Eva State law allows a fine of ment read. Chilchinbeto, COVID-19 live in crowded houses are Native American, on Dinehdeal, drove the 90 up to $1,000 a day or up to No agency appeared took hold on the Navajo where self-quarantine is and off the reservations, is miles from Tuba City to 90 days in jail for operating ready to enforce the order Nation, hopscotching impossible, and many must disproportionately high. Maryann’s home to take in violation of health orders. against Tesla. County across families and clans drive hours to the nearest On the Navajo Nation, her to the hospital. Soon The plant in Fremont, a Sheriff Sgt. Ray Kelly said and churches and towns, grocery store. To most Na- there was the beloved Eva was sick, too. Then it city of more than 230,000 any enforcement would and leaving the reservation vajo, isolating an infected 42-year-old high school was Maryann’s son, Larry, people south of San Fran- come from Fremont police. with some of the highest person from their family is basketball coach who left a veteran of the Army’s cisco, had been closed since Geneva Bosques, Fremont infection rates in the U.S. deeply alien. behind five children. There 82nd Airborne Division. He March 23. police spokeswoman, said Crowding, tradition, With roughly 175,000 was the carpenter who lived and his mother died a day Early Monday, the park- officers would take action at and medical disparities people on the reservation, with his brother and died on apart. ing lot was nearly full at the direction of the county the massive factory, which health officer. employs 10,000 workers, County Supervisor Scott and semis were driving off Haggerty, who represents loaded with vehicles that Fremont, said he’s been FULL SERVICE ELECTRICIANS may have been produced working on the issue for before the shutdown. weeks trying to find a way  LED Lighting  Remodeling  Fire Alarm Systems  Telephone Lines The restart defied orders for Tesla to reopen in a way TV and Computer Cabling  Circuit Breaker Panel Repair from the Alameda County that satisfies the health of- Public Health Depart- ficer. He said officials were Residential-CommeRCial-industRial ment, which has deemed moving toward allowing the factory a nonessential Tesla to restart May 18, but aON DEMAND aON TIME aON BUDGET business that can’t open he suspects Musk wanted to 24 Hour under virus restrictions. The restart stamping operations Emergency north Bend 541-756-0581 department said Monday it to make body parts needed Service Bandon 541-347-3066 warned the company was to resume assembling elec- operating in violation of tric vehicles. reeseelectric.com CCB#23563

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Events came out late last week, so from a volunteer group White House steps up safety (city) staff will put togeth- that coordinates it every From A1 er options if there are any.” year that it should be can- Since the park celebra- celed,” he said. “No one WASHINGTON (AP) emphasize to the Ameri- two cases of COVID-19 last week. tions were canceled, Crad- likes to have fun events — President Donald can people the steps being were confirmed among “Trying to figure out dock has heard from the canceled. I understand Trump insisted his admin- taken to ensure their safety staffers in one of the how to do (fireworks) dif- public that some believe … But it’s not about not istration has “met the mo- — in hopes that will coax most-protected complexes ferently so we don’t have the move was “prema- wanting the event. It’s ment” and “prevailed” on them to resume normal in America. so many people gather ture.” about how do you ensure coronavirus testing, even activities. A memo to staff Monday is going to be extremely “… Coordinating an compliance to the gov- as the White House itself Shortage of coronavirus directed “everyone who difficult in downtown,” event takes a lot of time, ernor’s orders to provide became a potent symbol of testing has long been a enters the West Wing to Craddock said. “The gov- effort and planning and public safety.” the risk facing Americans sore spot for the president, wear a mask or facial ernor’s new information it was a recommendation everywhere by belatedly but he insisted anew that covering.” Staff will be al- ordering everyone who everyone who wants a test lowed to remove their face students in fall of 2021, ation and make the final enters the West Wing to can get one. The pledge, coverings if they sit at least Mascot giving the district plenty of decision. wear a mask. first issued by Trump six feet apart from their time to compile the votes Trendell’s preferred From A1 Trump on Monday more than two months colleagues. The directive and suggestions. Those choice for a mascot is The addressed a Rose Gar- ago, comes as governors apparently doesn’t apply to The district listed a se- who wish to participate Buccaneers, but he’s excit- den audience filled with across the country contin- the president. ries of options on the sur- can go to bit.ly/2yMClP2 ed to see what the public mask-wearing adminis- ue to call on the federal Monday’s briefing was vey, which were provided to vote. The junior high chooses. More than that, tration officials, some -ap government to do more meant to highlight the by school district staff, ac- is being built where the he says he is excited for pearing publicly with face to boost supply to meet availability of COVID-19 cording to Superintendent Harding Learning Center the new building to open coverings for the first time the requirements needed testing as the White House Bryan Trendell. The op- previously stood for 100 and for students and staff during the outbreak, after to begin “reopening” the seeks to convince Ameri- tions include: Buccaneers, years. The new construc- to reunite. two aides tested positive nation. cans the country is safely Clippers, Mateys, Parrots, tion is part of the $59.9 “Getting them back for COVID-19 late last The upbeat message reopening. Mariners, Steelheads, Ma- million Coos Bay BEST together in a junior high week. The startling sight was undercut by the new “They should all be able rauders, Sea Dogs, Riptide Bond. The bond also setting is important for served only to further protective measures im- to get a test right now,” or Raiders. includes the new Eastside our students and staff,” highlight the challenge the plemented to keep Trump Trump said, even though The survey also includes School, which has a sched- Trendell said. president faces in instill- safe, evidenced by the experts say there is no an option for voters to uled completion date this Students were sent ing confidence in a nation absence of Vice President capacity for testing on make a suggestion for a summer. home earlier this spring still reeling from the Mike Pence and three of that scale. Officials later mascot that isn’t included At the end of the voting due to the novel corona- pandemic. the nation’s top medical clarified that “everybody on the current list. process, the school board virus. It is unclear when Trump himself, not experts, who were in vari- who needs a test can get a Marshfield Junior High will take the suggestions schools will be able to wearing a mask, sought to ous states of isolation after test.” is scheduled to open to and votes under consider- reopen. the chance to be consid- And that is our priority, to misdemeanor and may be know, go out and let them was not available for com- Fine ered for an initial reopen- get reopened while pro- fined. know that they are not ment and did not respond ing on Friday. tecting the public health. “I’d like to believe that allowed to be open,” said to messages from The From A1 “It’s disappointing to So these decisions put a lot of this is misunder- Cribbins. World by deadline. needed more information work this hard and have a everyone at risk and it’s standing. That people see “Unfortunately, it does “We love you all and on the amount of personal few people put this prog- frustrating.” the governor’s order and appear that some of them can’t wait to see you protective equipment at ress in jeopardy because Cribbins said that on they think that it means are well aware that they again!!! Just a few at a each of the hospitals in the they don’t think they can Sunday, the North Bend retail is open right now can’t be open and just time though!! At least county. Work was done (wait) four more days,” Police Department was or that restaurants can be made the choice that For now! Stay safe and over the weekend to then said Cribbins. “We totally called to a restaurant open right now. And when they’re going to do what healthy,” read a post from resubmit that information understand that businesses that had reopened. The we talk to the police about they’re going to do.” the Kozy Kitchen. “Our on Monday morning so are having a hard time and restaurant may now be going out, we take that as David Grover, the own- hope is that others will that the county would have we want to get reopened. charged with a Class-C an educational step. You er of the Kozy Kitchen, follow and open as well.” appear via video link after two takeaways for the rest revolve around the “Three have all participated in. is doing nearly enough Fauci going into self-quarantine, of the country, said John T’s,” or testing, tracing Senators on the panel are to keep the virus under From A1 following their exposure Auerbach, president of and treatment. Without knowledgeable and some control as the economy to a White House staffer the nonprofit public health widespread testing, state have working relationships reopens. documented cases of coro- who tested positive. The group Trust for America’s and local officials will be that go back years with the “President Trump is try- navirus over two weeks, chairman of the committee, Health. basing decisions to reopen agencies that the panelists ing to ignore the facts, and robust contact tracing and Republican Sen. Lamar “One thing it tells you is businesses and schools on are representing. Most ignore the experts who have “sentinel surveillance” Alexander of Tennessee, that the virus can have an incomplete data with blind significantly, President been clear we are nowhere testing of asymptomatic also put himself in quar- impact in any workplace spots lurking. Without the Donald Trump will not be close to where we need to people in vulnerable pop- antine after an aide tested setting or any community ability to do the painstak- controlling the agenda. be to reopen safely,” she ulations, such as nursing positive. He’ll participate setting,” said Auerbach. ing work of tracing the Eyeing the November said in a statement. Murray homes. by video, too. “All businesses will find it contacts of people infected, elections, Trump has been will participate via video, “If we skip over the Besides Fauci, of the very challenging to ensure unwitting transmission will eager to restart the econ- but some senators are ex- checkpoints in the guide- National Institutes of safety when there are continue. Without effec- omy, urging on protesters pected to attend in person. lines...then we risk the dan- Health, the other experts cases.” tive treatments, hospitals who oppose their state Alexander is more ger of multiple outbreaks include FDA Commission- Another lesson is that in a given community governors’ stay-at-home nuanced about the nation’s throughout the country,” er Dr. Stephen Hahn and the public officials -in could be overwhelmed orders and expressing his readiness. He suggests Fauci wrote. “This will not Dr. Robert Redfield, head volved are taking the virus in a COVID-19 rebound. own confidence that the there’s enough testing to only result in needless suf- of the Centers for Disease seriously by not appearing Ultimately, the goal is a coronavrius will fade away move to reopen the econo- fering and death, but would Control and Prevention, in person. “They are fol- vaccine that would offer as summer advances and my, but worries that there actually set us back on our along with Adm. Brett lowing the guidelines that widespread protection. Americans return to work won’t be enough to sustain quest to return to normal.” Giroir, the coronavi- they are recommending The health commit- and other pursuits. a return to normality. Other senior health rus “testing czar” at the to others,” said Auerbach. tee hearing offers a very The ranking Democrat “It’s enough to do what officials scheduled to Department of Health and “There is not a double different setting from the on the health panel, Sen. we need to do today to testify before the Health, Human Services. standard.” White House coronavirus Patty Murray of Wash- reopen,” he said on NBC’s Education, Labor and Pen- Even before the gavel The main questions for task force briefings the ington state, doesn’t think “Meet The Press” on Sun- sions committee will also drops, the hearing offers the administration experts administration witnesses the Trump administration day. “But it’s not enough,

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West vs. NL West. the home of five MLB clubs and the go-ahead Monday to making make a presentation to the union “A salary cap has been a Postseason play would be who has talked with baseball a proposal to the players’ union on Tuesday. An agreement non-starter for the players as expanded from 10 clubs to 14 Commissioner Rob Manfred. that could lead to the corona- with the players’ association is long as I’ve been in baseball,” by doubling wild cards in each “We certainly look forward to virus-delayed season starting needed, and talks are expected said David Samson, president league to four. Major League Baseball and all around the Fourth of July week- to be difficult — especially over of the Expos and Marlins from Teams would prefer to play at sports resuming. But again, the end in ballparks without fans, a a proposal for a revenue split 2002-17. “I think when MLB is their regular-season ballparks but question is when and that will be plan that envisioned expanding that would be unprecedented for proposing a revenue split, it is would switch to spring training determined on the basis of public the designated hitter to the Na- baseball. Players withstood a 7 with the full knowledge that the stadiums or neutral sites if med- health and public safety and the tional League for 2020. 1/2-month strike in 1994-95 to players’ union will automatically ical and government approvals spread of this virus.” Spring training could start fight off such a plan. reject that.” can’t be obtained for games at The All-Star Game, sched- in early to mid-June, a person “If you do anything that Each team would play about home. Toronto might have to uled for Dodger Stadium in Los familiar with the decision told resembles a cap, that smells like 82 regular-season games: against play home games in Dunedin, Angeles on July 14, likely would The Associated Press. The person a cap, you’ve given too much,” opponents in its own division Florida. be called off. spoke on condition of anonymity said Dave Stewart, a four-time plus interleague matchups lim- “We’ll see where we will be because details of the plan were 20-game winner who is now an ited to AL East vs. NL East, AL in July,” said California Gov. Please see Baseball, Page B2 NASCAR will be under a microscope CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s season started with the Secret Service doing a se- curity check on the firesuit-clad pole-sitter for the Daytona 500 and thousands of fans waiting hours in line to pass through a metal detector. When the season resumes on Sunday some 13 weeks later, drivers will have their tempera- tures taken as they enter Darling- ton Raceway in South Carolina and they will be wearing masks as they leave their isolated mo- torhomes and make their way to their cars. There will be no fans allowed inside. Faced with many of its teams falling into financial ruin, NA- SCAR is waving the green flag on a plan it believes allows the series to safely return to racing. Only essential personnel will be permitted into the infield with strict guidelines on social distancing, access and protective clothing. World File Photo There will be no one to boo North Bend running back Divenson Willis scores a touchdown against Marshfield during last year’s Civil War football game. School officials are waiting for word on what sports reigning series champion Kyle might look like this coming school year. Busch, no pre-race concert, no pomp and probably no flyover. The seven races so far an- nounced in May are at Dar- lington and Charlotte Motor High School sports still up in the air Speedway, tracks within driving ZACH SILVA ing large sporting events with looks like, no idea. Really have has always just been huge for distance from teams’ North Car- The World audiences, concerts, festivals and no clue.” the development of basketball olina base. Four are in the elite conventions will not be able to Before clear decisions are programs in the state and that Cup Series and the other three COOS COUNTY — While the return until we have a reliable made for the fall, local programs doesn’t look like it’s happening. are lower-tier Xfinity and Truck spring high school sports season treatment or prevention, like are first bracing for what the Summer workouts begin for Series races. was canceled in early April, there a vaccine. The Oregon Health summer months will look like. football and volleyball. I was NASCAR hasn’t raced since are now questions about what the Authority is advising that any What has typically been a time talking to (head cross country) March 8 so Wednesday night summer and fall will look like large gathering, at least through for teams to train, condition and Coach (Steve) Delgado the other events at Darlington and Char- for high school athletics. September, should be canceled or scrimmage before the upcoming day and as soon as … the calen- lotte are the only way to cram in “Right now for us, it is kind a at least significantly modified,” school year looks to now be on dar of the OSAA year is lifted, some of the missed events. wait and see game,” said North said Brown. hold. his kids are out running together. These races will be nothing Bend High School athletic direc- The amount that is needed to “The month of June is crucial And those are things that are not close to the weekly traveling tor Mike Forrester on Monday. make up a large gathering was to the development of so many happening.” circus NASCAR typically stages “The OSAA is going to give us not defined. programs and then it goes into Then there is the question of and participants will be figuring guidance, we can’t do anything What this ruling means for the July and again, we are at a stand- how students are staying in shape out a new normal when they pull without their blessing. And I OSAA and high school sports in still,” said Montiel, noting that a over the offseason with no ability up to the gate at Darlington. know they’re waiting on the (Or- Oregon is, as of now, unclear. great deal of sports, and not just to go to school and work out “Just the unknowns about egon Department of Education) “Obviously that was a shock- fall sports, are impacted. with their teams. Forrester and the procedures — you can read and I know ODE is waiting on er,” said Marshfield assistant “Baseball has their (American) Montiel both noted that there are about them all you want and we the Governor.” athletic director Floyd Montiel Legion (play), softball doesn’t regiments that students are being also heard through the telecon- Last Friday in a press con- regarding Friday’s news. “I think have their local high school sent to do on their own that are, ference we had with NASCAR ference, Governor Kate Brown people were positively thinking league but a couple kids do ultimately, not entirely the same about the protocols,” said Day- stated that large gatherings are that things would hopefully be travel and play in leagues outside as being able to work with their tona 500 winner Denny Hamlin. currently being canceled through a normal start in the fall. That the area or tournaments outside teams. “Obviously there will be a huge September. directive definitely leads to a not the area. You know, summer microscope on how we’re doing “Large gatherings, includ- normal start in the fall. What that basketball in the month of June Please see High School, Page B2 things, making sure it’s done in a safe manner. For all of us, it’s just the unknown of making sure we’re doing it the right way.” Much has changed since Joey Pac-12 ponders 11-game conference-only schedule Logano scored his second vic- LOS ANGELES (AP) — The are viable discussions, and it has tory of the season — which has Pac-12 has discussed an 11-game been brought up in our meetings.” so far consisted of just four Cup regular season played solely Washington is supposed to races — at Phoenix in March. against conference opponents host Michigan in the Huskies’ Kevin Harvick is still the points as one possibility for keeping season opener on Sept. 5, two leader and Hamlin, Logano and college football going this year days after Utah opens its season Alex Bowman are locked into amid the coronavirus pandemic. against archrival BYU. Califor- the playoffs as race winners. Southern California coach nia is slated to host TCU in its Ryan Newman will be back Clay Helton confirmed the opener, while Ohio State visits in the field Sunday after his all-conference idea Monday as Oregon one week later. horrific crash on the last lap of one of several scenarios being USC is scheduled to face Ala- the Daytona 500. He suffered a evaluated by the Pac-12’s coach- bama in its season opener in Ar- head injury that took him out of es and administrators. lington, Texas. The Trojans also his Roush Fenway Racing Ford, “It’s been discussed in our are slated to host Notre Dame but the long pause in the season Pac-12 meetings, and it’s been in November for the famed gave him enough time to heal discussed by the commission- intersectional rivalry that dates to and receive medical clearance to ers,” Helton said on a video con- 1926 and has been played every race again. ference call with Stanford coach The Associated Press year since World War II. Matt Kenseth has come out of David Shaw and new Washing- Southern California head coach Clay Helton watches a game against Fresno State Shaw pointed out that an retirement to drive for Chip Ga- ton State coach Nick Rolovich. in Los Angeles last September. Helton said the Pac-12 has discussed playing an all-conference schedule for any nassi Racing, which fired Kyle Pac-12 teams typically play all-conference schedule this year. top league would fundamental- Larson during the shutdown 12-game schedules with three ly alter the nature of the Col- for using a racial slur during an nonconference games. An Helton repeatedly emphasized structures as we go through this lege Football Playoff selection online race. NASCAR is not run- all-conference schedule would that the Pac-12 doesn’t expect situation and this crisis that is a process. The longtime Cardinal ning any practices or qualifying minimize travel for a far-flung to finalize a plan for at least six possibility of an all-conference coach called the current state of before Sunday’s race, so Kenseth conference, but would wipe out weeks while gathering informa- schedule,” Helton said. “That is college football planning “the will be cold when he climbs into several high-profile noncon- tion and observing the progress one of the structures under discus- definition of a fluid situation.” ference games on the league’s of the pandemic. sion, depending on where we are at Please see NASCAR, Page B2 schedule this fall. “That is one of the many six to eight weeks from now. Those Please see Pac-12, Page B2 B2 | TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 The World DH is Stricker picks his likely Ryder Cup assistants PALM BEACH GAR- in NL DEN, Fla. (AP) — Ryder Addition would Cup captain Steve Strick- er has asked two-time only be for the U.S. captain Davis Love III and Zach Johnson to 2020 season be his assistants for the upcoming matches at BEN WALKER Whistling Straits in Wis- Associated Press consin. Stricker previously Before all the self-pro- appointed the last captain, claimed purists forecast- Jim Furyk, to be one of his ing the destruction of assistants. baseball strategy and the The Ryder Cup is still very sanctity of the sport on schedule to be played as we know it go berserk Sept. 25-27 — one week bemoaning the inclusion after the rescheduled U.S. of a designated hitter in The Associated Press Open. the National League this Washington’s Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the World Series in “Jim and I have talked season, remember this: Houston last October. Kendrick could be a designated hitter this year. about this a lot in the last In a most remarkable affront to the diamond. juries. The DH spot would doing something besides Logan Morrison (Brewers) year and now we are happy October full of huge No matter, that’s part of give them a break from the throwing. and Greg Bird (Rangers) to add two Ryder Cup vet- momentum swings, the the proposal MLB owners daily grind. Who does this rule signed minor league deals erans in Zach and Davis to pivotal blow that decided are making to players — a Kevin Cron (Diamond- hurt? Start with Madison in the offseason and, if the conversation with the last year’s World Series full-time DH in the Nation- backs) hit 38 homers in Bumgarner, the power-hit- they prove they’ve still goal of putting this team in was delivered by, yep, the al League, same as the AL. Triple-A and six more ting pitcher who signed got pop, could be low- a prime position to win,” NL DH. This year, only. for Arizona. With first with Arizona. He loves to priced options. NL rosters Stricker said. OK, that clang resonat- Jim Riggleman has man- baseman Christian Walker hit and once toyed with were pretty full when the He referred to Love and ing off the right field foul aged and coached in each coming off a breakout entering the All-Star Home shutdown came in March, Johnson as “strong com- screen at Minute Maid league and seen both sides. season, Cron could have a Run Derby. The Diamond- but now there figures to be municators.” Park — courtesy of Howie “During this abbreviated new slot. backs would probably rejiggering. Love was captain at Kendrick’s home run in Medinah in Illinois in 2012 season I’m OK with it,” he Justin Turner (Dodgers), rather put up someone paid SPEAKING OF STATS Game 7 for the visiting wrote in an email Monday. Ryan Braun (Brewers) and to bat. when Europe rallied from Washington Nationals — “In general, I think the Jay Bruce (Phillies) are Jacob deGrom, Clay- For every entertaining a 10-6 deficit on the final probably won’t drown out NL game is a much better among older players who ton Kershaw and Stephen home run trot by the likes day, the largest come- the wailing of longtime game. The pitcher’s AB might see time there. The Strasburg likely will keep of a Bartolo Colon, don’t back by a visiting team in National League fans is not the point. It’s all Nationals (Ryan Zimmer- excelling. But their ERAs forget: Pitchers hit a whop- Ryder Cup history. He was over the plan to play this the ramifications that the man, Starlin Castro, Eric are likely to take a hit — ping .128 overall last year. appointed captain again virus-delayed season pitcher hitting has on the Thames and Kendrick) those NL lineups will look NL twirlers were better at for the 2016 matches at with a (gasp!) DH in both strategy of the game. More and the Rockies (Daniel a little more imposing. the dish — they hit .131, Hazeltine in Minnesota, circuits. while their AL counterparts the first Ryder Cup since interesting game and tough- Murphy and Ian Desmond) OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS And it certainly won’t er game to manage with could rotate. Nick Marka- flailed at .087. players were given more quell the debate that’s pitcher hitting,” he said. kis and Adam Duvall Sonny Gray (Reds), There aren’t many like control over decisions. The raged since April 6, 1973, With that, let’s take would benefit in a crowded Sandy Alcantara (Mar- Shohei Ohtani out there. Americans won for only when Ron Blomberg of the a meaty cut at what this Braves outfield. lins) and Chris Paddack Nelson Cruz, Edwin En- the second time in eight New York Yankees stepped might mean: (Padres) all start for teams carnación, J.D. Martinez matches. to the plate at Fenway Park OUCH! that struggle to score runs. and Miguel Cabrera are Europe won in France as Major League Base- WHO’S UP? Max Scherzer, Masa- With the DH, managers easy DH fits in the AL. two years ago. ball’s first DH (and drew Kyle Schwarber (Cubs), hiro Tanaka and Adam might let them stay in lon- The NL side will be more The Americans wanted a bases-loaded walk from Nick Castellanos (Reds) Wainwright are among the ger, instead of pulling them of a scramble. more continuity when Luis Tiant). and Dominic Smith (Mets) aces in recent years to be for a pinch-hitter. And with extra playoff their task force met after To many NL fans, the made it to the majors with injured either batting or Yasiel Puig doesn’t have teams, no doubt guys like the 2014 matches, and one scribble of “DH” on the their bats, not gloves. running the bases. With a a team. He combined for Jorge Soler, Daniel Vogel- of the arrangements was lineup card sullies the They’d be natural fits. stop-and-go spring training 24 homers and 84 RBIs bach and Corey Dicker- for two of the assistant whole stadium. To lots Christian Yelich (Brew- and a desire to ramp up with Cincinnati and Cleve- son could become trade captains to formerly have of AL fans, the sight of a ers), Yoenis Céspedes quickly to regular-season land last year and remains targets come October — or been captains. The other pitcher touching a Lou- (Mets) and Hunter Pence speed, no one wants to a free agent. whenever the deal deadline two had to have Ryder Cup isville Slugger is a total (Giants) are coming off in- see pitchers get sidelined Matt Adams (Mets), is set. experience.

and bring back a section of afield from our working Players and teams setting economic terms Pac-12 the student body, that may Baseball relationship with Major agreed to a deal on March and say they have no incli- From B1 not be exactly what Mr. From B1 League Baseball,” said 26 that called for each nation for additional cuts. Emmert is talking about, Scott Boras, the sport’s player to receive only a Players are more interest- “These are all big con- but that may be good for Medical issues will be at best-known agent. “You portion of salary, deter- ed in medical protocols versations that we have in a certain university. They the forefront of talks along certainly know why they mined by what percentage and testing designed to our conference, but will may feel they’re comfort- with economics. would suggest it.” of a 162-game schedule protect them from and de- also take Mr. (Bill) Han- able and ready to resume “Bear with me, but it That proposal would is played. As part of that tect the new coronavirus. cock and his group at the part of their normal activ- feels like we’ve zoomed take into account fans deal, if no season is played The proposal will detail CFP to really find out how ities and still field teams past the most important being able to return to each player would receive the plan for dealing with best to finish this hopeful- for fall sports, and not just aspect of any MLB restart ballparks at some point, 2020 service time match- players and staff who test ly great college football football, then I think that’s plan: health protections perhaps with a small ing what the player earned positive. season,” Shaw said. going to be acceptable.” for players, families, staff, percentage of seats sold in 2019. Because players accrue The Pac-12 hasn’t put a Even if college foot- stadium workers and the at first and then gradually But that deal is con- salaries for the regular team in the playoff since ball happens this fall, the workforce it would require increasing. tingent there being no season only and not for Washington in the 2016-17 coaches realize the strong to resume a season,” Baseball players have restrictions on mass gath- spring training or the season. possibility that their teams Washington pitcher Sean refused to consider even erings at the federal, state, postseason, the union may Shaw also said he will play without fans in Doolittle tweeted. “What’s the frameworks for the city and local level; no counter by asking for more doesn’t necessarily agree the stands. Helton said the plan to ethically type of revenue splits that relevant travel restrictions regular-season games with NCAA President most coaches are “optimis- acquire enough tests? ... have been agreed to by in the U.S. and Canada; during negotiations that Mark Emmert’s belief that tic, glass-half-full people” What’s the protocol if unions in the NFL, NBA and Commissioner Rob could significantly alter or college campuses should who will encourage their a player, staff member, and NHL. Manfred after consulting possibly even scuttle the be open before college players to make the best of or worker contracts the Active rosters would the union and medical ex- restart plan. sports can resume. such a situation. virus?” be expanded from 26 to pects, determines there is The DH was adopted “I think that’s a great Rolovich, who appeared Teams will propose that around 30. With minor no risk to playing in front by the American League sentiment, but I don’t know in the video conference players receive the per- leagues shuttered, there of fans at regular-season for the 1973 season but that that’s going to rule the with a stuffed cougar centage of their 2020 sala- likely will be the addition ballparks. has been resisted by day when it’s all said and named Sharon looming be- ries based on a 50-50 split of about 20 players per Players and teams National League own- done,” said Shaw, the win- hind his left shoulder, also of revenues MLB receives club akin to the NFL’s committed to “discuss in ers. The players’ union ningest coach in Stanford chose to find the bright, during the regular-season practice squad. good faith the econom- has favored it because it history. humorous side in the pos- and postseason, which Teams would have ic feasibility of playing would create more jobs “I think the president of sibility of empty college likely will be among the the option of holding games in the absence of for high-paying hitters the United States is going football stadiums. most contentious aspects the resumption of spring spectators or at appropriate in their 30s, by MLB has to have a weigh-in, and I “I think it would save a of the proposal during ne- training at home or at their neutral sites.” Manfred has looked at it as an econom- think every state governor lot of time on silent count gotiations with the players’ facilities in Florida and said about 40% of MLB ic issue. is going to have a weigh- practice,” Rolovich said. association. Arizona. Most teams based revenue is tied to gate, Money, however, has in,” Shaw added. “I think “I know the fans are part “These concepts are be- in Florida appear to be including concessions, disappeared as a DH issue every president, provost, of the experience. It’s also yond the spectrum of what leaning toward that option, parking, ballpark adver- at this stage for 2020 chancellor is going to have part of the financial model, players have both fought while Arizona-based clubs tising, luxury suites and because nearly all veteran a weigh-in. There may be a but that’s not in my job for and derived from the are inclined to work out at programs. players have agreed to scenario to where campus- description. We’re just CBA from inception: home rather than deal with Union officials and contracts. Yasiel Puig is es are partially open, and if hoping to eventually get salary caps, methodologies June heat in the Phoenix players have cited the the most notable excep- we can bring back athletes some games this fall.” like this are something far area. March 26 agreement as tion.

the right thing to do. It’s Chicagoland Speedway closed its $2 billion before it ventures outside High School not going to happen.” NASCAR or on the road course in purchase of International the South. If there were games Sonoma, California. The Speedway Corp. to consol- For now, Hamlin said From B1 without spectators Forrest- From B1 spring race in Richmond, idate control of 12 tracks drivers have faith in NA- The question then turns er notes that North Bend a stock car for the first Virginia, also will not be that include Daytona, Tal- SCAR’s process. to what will the fall look High School has the ability time since the 2018 season rescheduled. ladega and Homestead-Mi- “I’m pretty certain that like. While there are no to live stream soccer and finale. At 48, he will be the The series, which has ami Speedway. The move no matter what, we’re concrete answers, there is football games and would oldest driver in the field. seen attendance and ratings gives the France family in an advantage because speculation. look to do the same for vol- NASCAR had hoped drops for several years, is almost total autonomy of we’re a non-contact sport, “Certainly we’re not leyball. Regardless of any to announce a revamped desperate to get going and the largest racing series in especially with the players able to have crowds, but speculation or hypotheti- 2021 schedule in April that not just for the sake of its the United States and flexi- themselves,” Hamlin said. what’s a crowd? That’s cals, it ultimately comes included midweek races, hard-hit teams. NASCAR bility to make its own plan “I’m confident that we can all subjective to whoever down to keeping people more short tracks and road has issued two rounds of to survive the pandemic. go from our street car that wants to make the determi- safe. courses, and other efforts layoffs during the pan- Still, making money we drive to the racetrack nation of what the crowd “I think the biggest thing to shake things up. Those demic — cuts last week means being on the track into our race car (and) not is,” said Forrester. “I can’t is going to be, do we feel plans have been delayed decimated staffing at many even if the full 36-race be within six feet of any- imagine we’re going to like we’re going to put kids as completing the 2020 race tracks — and those Cup Series schedule isn’t one, except for the person have people sitting shoul- at risk — put their safety at jigsaw puzzle is now the still employed took pay possible. NASCAR said it that is on the window net. der to shoulder at football risk? And if we are, nobody priority; NASCAR said cuts, furloughs or forced wants to run at least seven “We’re going to be able games next year without is going to be in favor of last week it won’t race vacation. Cup races within driving to do this and it should be the right people saying it’s doing that,” he said. this year as scheduled at NASCAR last fall distance for the teams pretty effective.” The World TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 | B3

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