MARSHFIELD WIN BUDGET BATTLE Pirates break losing streak, B1 GOP: Fund government, but not ‘Obamacare,’ A6 Serving Oregon’s South Coast Since 1878 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 theworldlink.com I $1.50 House bill Affordable Care Act: Impact to providers would boost timber harvest BY EMILY THORNTON & THOMAS MORIARTY The World The House of Representatives passed controver- sial legislation Friday morning that would boost timber harvest levels on federal lands in 18 Oregon counties. The passage of H.R. 1526 — which provides for a two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools Act — comes two days after the Obama Administration issued a threat to veto the bill if it reaches the pres- ident’s desk. The House vote follows action Thursday in the Senate where a bill that extends federal subsidies for SEE TIMBER | A3 FBI offers reward in bombings I Two Coos Bay bomb scares By Alysha Beck, The World investigated as civil rights abuses Dr. Rajesh Ravuri listens to the heart of 95-year-old Lydia Mulkey who has been experiencing a rapid heart rate at Bay Area Hospital Thursday morning. Local healthcare providers are preparing for an influx of patients when the Affordable Care Act goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014. BY THOMAS MORIARTY The World COOS BAY — The FBI confirmed Friday that two Patient surge improvised explosives devices placed in Coos Bay are being investigated as civil rights violations, and offered a reward for information leading to a con- Health insurance expansion expected to viction. In a press release, bureau spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele said the agency is offering $10,000 for increase demand on doctors, hospitals information leading to the arrest and conviction of the parties responsible for explosive devices placed BY EMILY THORNTON Laurie Hamilton, patients, as well as at the Mingus Park Vietnam War Memorial and The The World obstetrician and other new How to connect Prayer Chapel. gynecologist at patients, in the For more information on Cover Steele said the FBI is investigating the incidents as COOS BAY — More North Bend Med- N coming years. Oregon, visit www.coveroregon.com or violations of the 1996 Church Arson Prevention Act. patients may mean having ical Center. “It’s O They also said call 1-855-COVEROR. G The law, passed in response to a rash of arsons at more patience when it interesting.” E there might not be For general information on the new black churches in the American Southeast, gives comes to seeing a doctor The Oregon R so many new health care regulations, especially in federal agents broad jurisdiction to investigate next year. Health Authority O patients as newly other states, visit www.healthcare.gov arsons and bombings at religious sites. Area healthcare providers expects Coos AFFORDABLE insured patients or www.irs.gov. In an email Friday evening, Steele said that the said they’re getting ready for County will see who wish to get HEALTH CARE agency is sharing equal investigative responsibility an increase in the number of 2,100 more Oregon procedures they’ve with the Coos Bay Police Department and Oregon patients who’ll be eligible for Health Plan neglected. said Dr. Theresa Muday. State Police. coverage Jan. 1, 2014, when patients next year, 3,000 in “We know from Oregon’s Muday is the medical direc- The FBI first became involved the case Sept. 3, the Affordable Care Act goes 2015 and 3,800 in 2016. Ore- own experience with the lot- tor for Western Oregon when state police explosives specialists requested into effect. But, they’re not gon could have 136,300 tery system with Oregon Advanced Health, the local their assistance after firefighters discovered an sure of much else the ACA more. Doctors in the county Health Plan that people with Coordinated Care Organiza- will bring. said they expect between insurance use more than SEE REWARD | A8 “It’s so unknown,” said 2,000 to 8,000 Medicaid people without insurance,” SEE HEALTH CARE | A8 Capitol tours halted during security review SALEM (AP) — Guided tours at the Forest in the Coast Range. Oregon Capitol have been suspended while The protesters carried ropes, harnesses and authorities take a look at security in a build- the banner in backpacks, said Jason Gonzales, a ing that has no barriers, metal detectors or spokesman for the Cascadia Forest Defenders. security stations between the front doors The seasonal tours may be resumed next and lawmakers. week, but they were scheduled to end next Five protesters broke away from one of Friday in any case, the Salem Statesman the tours on Thursday, rappelled down the Journal reported. face of the Capitol dome and unfurled a large Oregon leaders have tried over the years banner denouncing Gov. John Kitzhaber for a plan to sell acreage from the Elliott State SEE PROTEST | A8 The Associated Press Protesters with the Cascadia Forest Defenders hang a protest banner on the Oregon State Capitol Dome in Salem on Thursday. State Police say charges have been filed against five people involved in the logging Isabel Brooks Peter Garcia Erin Grady Benjamin Jones Robert Oliver protest. Arrested Arrested Arrested Arrested Arrested Von Miller, Baker City U.S.–Iran defrost Police reports . A2 Comics . C5 Jessie Saporito, North Bend T S S E D President Barack Obama and Iran’s A H Tracy Pritchett, North Bend L D What’s Up . Go! Sports . B1 I new president may meet briefly C T Clarence Harold Naapi, Reedsport R E A S Showers South Coast. A2 Classifieds . C6 O next week for the first time. E R N Glen Henry, Bandon 63/53 W I Page A7 D Opinion. A4 Puzzles. C5 O Obituaries | A5 F Weather | A8 A2 •The World • Saturday, September 21,2013 South Coast Executive Editor Larry Campbell • 541-269-1222, ext. 251 theworldlink.com/news/local Thefts & Mischief Rughs celebrate 65th COOS BAY POLICE hit-and-run collision, 1900 block Sept. 19, 12:49 p.m., man and anniversary of Woodland Drive. woman arrested for endangering DEPARTMENT Bill and Jeanne Rugh of 1965 they moved to Sept. 19, 7:21 p.m., theft of com- the welfare of a minor and Sept. 18, 4:45 a.m., disorderly unlawful possession of marijua- Coos Bay will celebrate Fremont, Calif., where Bill conduct, 200 block of Norman puter, 1200 block of Embar- their 65th wedding worked for Alpha Beta cadero Circle. na, 800 block of North Elliott Avenue. Street. anniversary Sept. 28, 2013. Markets and Jeanne Bill and Jeanne were Sept. 18, 6:18 a.m., disorderly Sept. 19, 9 p.m., criminal tres- worked for Wells Fargo. Sept. 19, 9:13 p.m., criminal mis- married at Jeanne’s par- conduct, 200 block of Norman pass, Empire Lakes. chief, 100 block of East First ents house in Alcola, Pa., After retiring in 1980 they Avenue. Sept. 19, 10:01 p.m., prowler, 1200 Street. bought Grimes Boat block of Park Avenue. and honeymooned in BILL AND JEANNE RUGH Sept. 18, 9:04 p.m., criminal mis- Sept. 19, 9:04 p.m., hit-and-run Landing and RV Park and Canada. They lived and Married 65 years chief to vehicle, 900 block of Sept. 19, 10:25 p.m., criminal mis- collision, 500 block of Southeast raised four children in lived on the Sacramento South First Street. chief, 400 block of North Central First Street. New Bethlehem, Pa. In river until 1988. Sept. 18, 1:58 p.m., shoplifter, 100 Boulevard. block of South 7th Street. Sept. 19, 10:28 p.m., theft of back- NORTH BEND POLICE Sept. 18, 3:29 p.m., stalking, 200 pack, 700 block of Newmark DEPARTMENT Avenue. Orange Zone block of East Johnson Avenue. Sept. 18, 9:54 a.m., fraud, 2000 block of Ash Street. Coos and Curry County tern change on Sherman Flaggers will provide traffic Sept. 18, 8:10 p.m., theft, 1100 COOS COUNTY SHERIFF’S block of Idaho Avenue. Sept. 18, 10:27 a.m., theft and motorists can expect traffic Avenue between Virginia control. OFFICE delays at these road con- and Washington. Previ- Sept. 18, 8:54 p.m., theft of cell fraudulent use of credit cards, Curry County Sept. 19, 12 p.m., criminal mis- 3200 block of Tremont Avenue. struction projects this ously, traffic in the left phone, 200 block of South 10th week, according to lane had been I U.S. Highway 101, Street. chief, 91000 block of state High- Sept. 18, 12:25 p.m., shoplifter, way 42S, Coquille the Oregon The required to turn Milepost 339-340, Pistol Sept. 18, 10:48 p.m., prowler, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue. Department of left at Washing- River Bridge rehabilitation: Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Sept. 19, 2:23 p.m., fraud, 63000 Sept. 18, 1:17 p.m., man arrested Transportation ORANGE ton while the U.S. Highway 101 is limited Street. block of Mobilane Road, for being felon in possession of and the Coos center and right to a single lane of traffic at Coquille. Sept. 19, 1:09 a.m., criminal mis- a firearm, 1800 block of Maple County Road Zone lanes carried Pistol River. A temporary chief, Walmart. Sept. 19, 3:27 p.m., criminal mis- Street. Department: southbound U.S. signal will provide traffic chief, 8000 block of Polly Creek Highway 101 traffic to control. Expect brief delays. Sept. 19 1:53 a.m., assault, 1300 Sept. 18, 3:27 p.m., theft, 2400 Lane, Bandon block of Pine Street. Coos County Coos Bay. This often Watch for flaggers and mes- block of Coos River Highway. I U.S.