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File photo by Lou Sennick, The World Elfriede Prefontaine, second from left, the mother of the late Steve Prefontaine died in Eugene on Wednesday at the age of 88. Here, she SEE JAMBOREE | A10 attended the dedication of the Prefontaine Track at Marshfield High School on April 28, 2001. Daughter Linda Prefontaine is on the right in the brown coat. Pre’s mom dies at 88 FROM STAFF AND that Prefontaine had been hospital- the University of Oregon, setting WIRE SERVICE REPORTS ized after suffering a fall at her assist- seven American records in distance ed living facility. track events. COOS BAY — The last surviving Born in Germany, Elfriede met her He competed in the 1972 Olympic husband Raymond in 1946 when he parent of legendary runner Steve Games in Munich before he died in a was an occupying U.S. Army soldier Prefontaine died Wednesday. after World War II. The couple mar- car crash in 1975 at the age of 24. Elfriede Prefontaine died at the ried in 1948 and moved to Coos Bay Raymond died in 2004 at the age By Alysha Beck, The World age of 88 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart where Raymond’s family lived. of 85. Prefontaine is survived by her Salmon fillets with huckleberry glaze cook over an open pit fire at the Medical Center in Eugene. The Their son Steve was a standout daughter Linda and stepdaughter Mill Casino-Hotel on Wednesday during a salmon bake demonstration Register Guard reported Wednesday athlete at Marshfield High School and Neta. for the Oregon Coast RVJamboree. Convicted sex offender wanted to marry victim BY GEORGE ARTSITAS materials depicting sexually- guidelines, Coos County Dis- wanted him to be held account- know better.” The World explicit conduct of a child, less trict Attorney Paul Frasier and able, to be a registered sex Cisneros knew the family then 48 hours before his trial Cisneros’ attorney, Allen Gold- offender. previously, and through that COQUILLE — A Coos Bay was set to begin. man, agreed to a prison sen- “I just talked to (the victim) relationship became involved man who pleaded guilty to pos- The case revealed a relation- tence for the defendant. and she readily admits she with the victim. session of child pornography ship between the pair that was “In my conversations with made a huge mistake getting Cisneros and the victim received two years in prison mutual, and Cisneros said he the victim and her parents, it’s involved with this guy,” he eventually began what Gold- Wednesday. wanted to wed the girl. always been they weren’t that added. “It wasn’t a case of this man referred to as a “very William William Cisneros plead Although the crimes don’t concerned about a lengthy guy forcing her to do stuff. She intense relationship and very Cisneros guilty Monday to four counts of typically lead to strict punish- prison sentence,” Frasier said was a participant ... Mr. Cis- Sentenced second-degree possession of ment under Oregon sentencing Wednesday in court. “They neros is the adult and should SEE CISNEROS | A10 Investigation reveals state Mike Murphy has taken employee splurged on travel over the reigns as the Emergency Manager THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Oregonian said Crew was for Coos County. He is unavailable for comment. in his Coquille office PORTLAND — Oregon’s first Attempts by The Associated Press with a large map of the chief education officer billed the to reach him through his new job county where police state for personal travel expenses, were not immediately successful. and fire officials would took six weeks of paid vacation, Crew served amid high expec- gather and work and tried to get the state to pay for tations, and he pitched four initia- through emergencies. perks such as first-class plane tives that he said would deliver the tickets, a newspaper investigation biggest results. The Legislature, shows. however, gave up just a fraction of Official Rudy Crew earned an the $150 million he sought for the annual salary of $280,000 and fre- programs. quently traveled out of state during In June, he was named presi- By Lou Sennick, The World his year as Oregon’s first overseer dent of Medgar Evers College. A of preschool through college edu- separation agreement said the cation, The Oregonian reported state wouldn’t ask him to repay Wednesday. travel expenses. Disaster? Murphy’s an expert He had been hired to implement The governor’s office installed Gov. John Kitzhaber’s plans to Lisa Van Laanen as his chief of staff BY EMILY THORNTON candidates who went through the upstate New York in 1974, when his remake the state public education in April. The World final board process, according to father retired. He was fresh out of system. She said Crew was unfamiliar Sheriff Craig Zanni. He said he was high school at the time. Records indicated that his trav- with state government restrictions COOS BAY — Coos County pleased with Murphy’s work since Murphy said he discovered his els included a daylong visit to on travel expenses and outside won’t be missing a beat in disaster his hire, which requires making love for emergency management Santa Fe schools to honor a former work. He answered to the Oregon preparation, according to the comprehensive preparations for after taking science courses cover- colleague, at a cost of $1,118, and a Education Investment Board, department’s new manager. the county in case of an emergency. ing earthquakes and other natural quick visit to Los Angeles to teach a which didn’t have a process to The county recently hired Mike “So far, he’s hit the floor run- disasters. He received an associate four-hour course at the University review his travel or outside work, Murphy as emergency manager to ning and is doing a good job,”Zanni degree in general studies, with a of Southern California, his former replace Glenda Hale, who retired. said. “We’re pleased.” employer, costing $552. SEE EXPENSES | A10 Murphy was chosen out of six Murphy moved to Oregon from SEE MURPHY | A10 George Burnette, Coos Bay Police reports . A2 Comics . A8 T S S Helen Diehl, Reedsport E Florence Giles, Coos Bay A H D What’s Up. A3 Sports . B1 Louise Bailey, Ashland I Betty Crump, Winchester Bay C T E A S South Coast. A3 Classifieds . B5 Deborah Coryle, Florence Mostly sunny E | Obituaries A5 R N Michael Riley, Coos Bay 70/53 I D Opinion. A4 Puzzles. B6 O Elfriede Prefontaine, Coos Bay F Weather | A10 SUMMER SIZZLER Your C hoice Evventent Your Choice Classic Central Falls Queen 2-pc Set $ Was Firm • Plush • Euro Top SALE $1,399 B AY APPLIANCE & TV 699 THE MATTRESS STORE Whatever you do in bed supports it.™ Twin 2-pc Set $499 541.269.0898 NOW up to 12* months Delivery, Set-up Full 2-pc Set $599 Interest FREE! and removal 253 S. 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A South Carolina man died at the same location By Tim Novotny, The World Friday. Wood chips piled in the parking lot at Mingus Park will vanish Saturday as an estimated 400 volunteers from a local congregation will perform various park tasks at Coos Bay parks. Thefts & It’s that time Again LDS helps fix Coos Bay parks Mischief the world newspaper BY TIM NOVOTNY Wednesday. “You can’t Reporter Tim Novotny can COOS COUNTY Parking Lot Sales The World expect it all, even with 400 be reached at 541-269-1222, July 16, 10:05 a.m., assault, 62900 people, to get done in one ext. 235, at block of Seven Devils Road.