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LIGHT RAIN 54 • 45 FORECAST A10 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | theworldlink.com | $2 Economic forum shows optimism ZACK DEMARS of COVID-19 … not so much. ic restrictions came all at once, others, too. “This experience is very new The World As the hard data showed a Tauer said. A huge influx of spending to us,” Mitchell said. “The pan- grim picture of how the pan- All told, at the peak of pan- came from government assis- demic is not unprecedented at all Nearing the end of an objec- demic has ravaged the economy, demic restrictions in the spring, tance programs — around two in human history — but it is new tively bad year, local business both locally and statewide, the about 5,000 people in Coos thirds of Oregon businesses to us.” leaders looked for hope in eco- presenters highlighted bright County had lost their jobs and received support from the federal Pandemic-related job loss nomic data. spots in the outlook for economic were considered unemployed. As Paycheck Protection Program. statewide hasn’t been spread The review came at the Bay recovery. restrictions have loosened, that’s But many federal programs will evenly across income levels, Area Chamber of Commerce’s “We went from record low decreased to around 3,200 — a end at the end of the year, unless he said. Employment in “low- 28th annual Economic Outlook unemployment rates virtually faster improvement than after the Congress extends them. wage” jobs is down nearly 40% Forum, a series of presentations overnight to a record peak in Great Recession, Tauer said. “With some of these programs compared to the start of the year, by economists and business own- unemployment rate,” said Guy Because the virus restrictions slated to wind up, it puts some of while “high-wage” employment ers about the state of the local Tauer, a regional economist largely focused on activities these companies and businesses is down only 1.6%, he said. economy. with the Oregon Employment described as “non-essential,” the in limbo,” Tauer said. Another major change, year Last year’s forum showed Department. hardest hit sectors included ac- John Mitchell, a former over year: The median price for a steady growth in the 11th In Coos County, the rate of job commodations and food services, leading economist for U.S. home in the county was up 8.3% upturn year after the Great loss caused by the pandemic’s health care, social assistance Bank, gave the event’s keynote in September over last year, Recession. business shutdowns was faster and administrative and waste address and shared insight on the Mitchell said. But this year’s forum, held on than the Great Recession from services, Tauer said. Younger state- and nation-wide economic Zoom to avoid the transmission 2007-2008, because the pandem- workers were harder-hit than pictures. Please see Forum, Page A10 Coquille Governor grad earns urges vaccine doctorate ‘Success lies in a patience forward direction’ MONIQUE MERRILL Erim Gómez says Country Media As the first shipment By Jillian Ward of COVID-19 vaccines is For The World expected to arrive in Oregon this week, Gov. Kate Brown COQUILLE ─ While Co- urged residents across the quille High School graduate state to continue to follow Erim Gómez conducted a public health recommenda- population study on endangered tions. fat-tailed horned lizards near the “As we wait for wide distri- U.S.-Mexican border, he paused. bution of the vaccine, one of He remembered that 35 years our most important challenges ago, his father crossed that very is to remind Oregonians to border as an economic refugee. keep your guard up,” Brown “…I remember thinking ‘my said in a press conference father crossed this border and Friday. “We all need to keep now he has a son working for the wearing masks, limiting get U.S. government for something togethers and maintaining so- as strange as a population study cial distance until we achieve on lizards,’” Gómez mused. “It’s community immunity.” the American dream, isn’t it?” The question of when That was in 2004. Now Gó- community immunity will mez is receiving his doctorate in be possible is still uncertain natural resource sciences from and depends largely on how Washington State University and many additional doses of has accepted a teaching faculty vaccines the state will receive job at the University of Montana after this month. What is in the wildlife program. known is that by the end of “It’s hard to imagine that December, the state is slated I’m where I am without having to receive 147,000 doses of the experience growing up in both the Pfizer and Moderna Coquille,” he said, crediting his vaccines. father who brought the family to The first round of vaccines the rural ranch town. “I worked in will be certain to go to hos- the fish hatchery, was welcomed pital staff and long-term care by the Coquille community. Even facility staff and residents. though I don’t make it back as There are around 360,000 healthcare workers who will often as I’d like, that community Contributed Photo need the vaccine and, as of is still important to me.” Coquille graduate Erim Gómez recently received his doctorate in natural resource sciences and will soon begin teaching at the today, no information from the University of Montana. Please see Gomez, Page A10 federal government on future vaccine dose allocation. The uncertainty makes it difficult to predict when all residents North Bend firefighters deliver baby will have the opportunity to be vaccinated, Oregon Health JOHN GUNTHER “I’ve been a couple times cero said. “I stick my hand Authority Director Pat Allen The World close, where they just deliv- down there and cradle the said. ered a baby. Certainly, that head and boom, the baby is “The challenge is we’ve NORTH BEND — Every was the first time I’ve ever coming out right now. been given no distribution other year during recertifica- caught one.” “I just reached down and schedule or any idea of how tion as an EMT, firefighters He didn’t have a lot of turned her shoulders a tiny many doses to expect on any have to go through a variety time to think about what he bit and boom, she’s right out, regular basis, so it’s really of training, including how to and Rector were doing. she’s in my hand.” impossible for us to put a deliver babies. “We got tapped out,” he It had been 23 years since specific timeline on that,” said Most never need it. said of the call coming in. Lucero’s youngest son, Luke, Allen. But North Bend Lt. John “It’s literally 30 seconds was born — 23 years since About 70% of the state Lucero did on a recent day. from the station. I jumped he had been present for a needs to be vaccinated to Lucero, who last week out and ran in the door. birth. achieve community immunity, celebrated his 20th anniver- She’s laying on the bed. Her Family relationships made Brown said. To accomplish sary with the North Bend mom is at her head. She is the experience even more that, she said more than Fire Department, and partner screaming. special, he said. 10,000 residents will need to Luke Rector were called to a “I was thinking she’s “My kids are my world,” be vaccinated per day. hotel for a woman in labor. going to have it four hours Lucero said. “Everything in “It’s a tall order, and we Moments later, Lucero was from now, tonight, tomorrow. my life revolves around my can’t do it without federal holding a baby girl. She said, ‘No, you don’t un- kids to some extent. It was resources to deliver the doses “We train on that stuff,” derstand, the baby is coming super rewarding. I was hon- and support our distribution Lucero said. “You don’t train right now.’” ored to be there. It was really and outreach efforts,” she a lot on it. I don’t know if And it was. emotional.” Contributed Photo said. anybody at North Bend Fire “I look down, and here North Bend firefighters John Lucero, left, and Luke has ever delivered one. comes the baby’s head,” Lu- Please see Baby, Page A10 Rector recently delivered a baby in a hotel room. Please see Vaccine, Page A3

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D • Serving Oregon’s South Coast since 1878 • A Country Media Newspaper • Copyright 2020 Follow us online: facebook.com/theworldnewspaper twitter.com/TheWorldLink instagram.com/theworldlink A2 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 The World Coos County likely to see new restrictions Friday ZACK DEMARS ized by the Oregon Health Au- al sports, indoor pools and indoor tricts announced plans to move “Unless we can find a way to The World thority when it publishes case dance, among other things. some or all of their students to pull together as a community, data for the past two weeks. If • Outdoor recreation and distance learning. On Wednes- we’re not going to see a change Coos County businesses and the county’s had more than 200 fitness establishments will still be day, both the Coos Bay and in the numbers, because we need residents should expect anoth- cases per 100,000 in popula- allowed, up to 50 people. North Bend districts announced such widespread participation er curve this week in what’s tion during that time frame, the • Outdoor entertainment es- they may move all students to in something like that,” Gleason become a rollercoaster of new risk level will be in place tablishments, like zoos, gardens distance learning at the start of said. “You can say that you need pandemic-related closures and Friday, and last for at least two and outdoor event spaces, will the new year, depending on case to close anything. That in itself reopenings. weeks. be limited to a maximum of 50 rates at that time. is not going to make an impact County health officials said While the state hadn’t pub- people. The change in restrictions if the people that utilize those Monday an upgrade from the lished those figures by publica- • Long-term care centers will means Coos County will join places actually help by adhering “high risk” to the “extreme risk” tion time, Gleason said, by his be limited to outdoor visitation most other counties in the state to the guidance.” category of Oregon’s slate of math, the county has had around only. in the highest level of risk for Still, the new set of restrictions virus restrictions is all but certain 246 cases per 100,000 in popula- • Offices must close to the virus spread, including Douglas will likely take the biggest toll on given the county’s recent increas- tion over the past two weeks. public and require remote work County and likely Curry County, small business and locally owned es in COVID-19 cases. Here’s what changes under the if able. depending on its latest week of restaurants. Gleason encouraged “If we can figure out how to framework: • Outdoor social gatherings virus data. ordering takeout and finding work together, if we can figure • Restaurants may no longer will be limited to six people, In order for the county to re- other ways to support local out that this is an important offer indoor dining. Outdoor with a maximum of two house- turn to a lower level of virus re- businesses while still following thing for us to do, it’ll be two dining will be allowed, but with holds. strictions, case rates will have to pandemic precautions. weeks. If we can’t, it’ll be a limit of 50 people, a maximum Schools are also impacted decline to under 200 per 100,000 “We’re a community built on longer,” said Dr. Eric Gleason, of six people per table from two by the new restrictions, though cases over a two week period, small businesses,” Gleason said. assistant director of Coos Health households. most districts have some leeway according to state guidance. “We want to ensure they get back & Wellness in a press confer- • Indoor recreation and fitness with winter break just around the But the new restrictions alone to business. We can’t do that if ence Monday. establishments must close. This corner. won’t get the county to that we don’t work together to don’t The move still must be final- includes gyms, indoor recreation- Last week, many school dis- point, Gleason said. get the numbers down.” North Bend launches free community restaurant finder app The app helps order food online for take- restaurants by entering for ways to promote our “We thank the city of for municipal governments out or delivery. their zip code, then fil- local restaurants and show North Bend for allow- to help local businesses residents order The app is accessible at tering choices by cuisine appreciation for their con- ing us to showcase our thrive despite the impact of https://restaurants.caspio- style, browsing menus and tribution to our community technology in this timely COVID-19,” said Caspio’s food online amid apps.com/northbend and photos, and placing orders during these challenging initiative. The restaurant founder and CEO Frank was developed by Caspio, online directly with the times. We are grateful that finder is an excellent tool Zamani. the pandemic the leading low-code plat- restaurant. Caspio has fully supported form for building custom Restaurant owners can us on this project and is NORTH BEND – The business applications. The list their business, post willing to make the app MEETINGS city of North Bend recently application is free for all menus, photos, hours of available for free to local announced a free online TUESDAY, DEC. 15 to use — residents and operation and other perti- governments nationwide,” 12:30 p.m., Reg- restaurant finder app to North Bend Housing Authority — restaurant owners alike. nent details about the food forsaid North serving Bend City ularour board meeting at conference room, 1700 Monroe, Thank youhelp its residents to find Tthe he Salvation Army Residents can search services they offer. Administrator David A. North Bend. restaurants they love and for and discover local “We have been looking Milliron. 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The World TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | A3 COVID-19 Update: Douglas County deaths jump Curry County over the weekend, bringing people have now died with gotten your attention, we its total case county to 589, COVID-19. County health hope the latest death toll County Cases Total deaths shows big jump county health officials said officials reported three new report is a wakeup call Baker 362 4 Monday. deaths over the weekend. to our residents to please Benton 1069 8 in cases after Saturday was a signifi- A 71-year-old wom- do everything you can to Clackamas 8147 95 cant day for Curry County: an was diagnosed with protect you, your family Clatsop 454 1 another outbreak Columbia 666 7 It reported 20 new cases COVID-19 and admitted to and your loved ones from Coos 582 4 of the virus that day alone. the hospital Nov. 28. She this deadly virus, before Crook 347 6 The World In total, it reported 24 new died Dec. 7. it takes someone precious Curry 207 2 cases over the weekend, A 70-year-old man was from you.” Deschutes 3220 17 Health officials -re Douglas 1199 29 bringing its pandemic total diagnosed with the virus Some hope is on the Gilliam 25 1 ported another outbreak to 210. Nov. 9 and was admitted horizon. Nationwide, Grant 158 1 of COVID-19 cases in Nine of those new cases to the hospital Nov. 13. He the first shipments of Harney 117 1 Curry County and another reported Saturday came died Dec. 9. the recently approved Hood River 574 4 milestone in virus-related Jackson 4857 50 from the staff and residents An 88-year-old mam COVID-19 vaccine began Jefferson 1147 12 deaths in Douglas County at the Sea View Assisted was diagnosed with shipping over the weekend, Josephine 822 10 over the weekend. Living facility in Harbor. COVID-19 and admitted and state health officials Klamath 1388 11 Across the state, health Earlier in the fall, Sea to the hospital Nov. 30. He expect them to arrive Lake 174 1 officials have reported over View’s Memory Care facil- died Dec. 12. Monday. Lane 5565 68 93,800 cases of the virus, Lincoln 770 16 ity reported more than 20 30 new cases in the “This is truly an historic Linn 2067 27 and 1,155 virus-related cases of the virus, as well county brought its case to- moment that we should Malheur 2619 45 deaths. as both of the county’s tal to 1,201 as of Monday. celebrate,” said Patrick Marion 11389 180 35 of those deaths and virus-related deaths. “This is by far our Allen, OHA director, in Morrow 747 7 around 4,000 of those cas- Multnomah 21323 305 “(Curry County Public highest weekly COVID a press release Saturday. Polk 1582 24 es came since Friday, state Health) reached out to Sea death toll, and also “But we’re far from being Sherman 26 0 health data show. View Assisted Living Cen- represents a shocking out of the woods in this Tillamook 191 0 Statewide, 535 people ter to make sure they are one-third of our overall pandemic. For most of us, Umatilla 4881 52 are hospitalized with the isolating and monitoring COVID deaths since the getting vaccinated against Union 903 10 virus, including 125 in Wallowa 74 3 symptoms,” Public Health pandemic began,” wrote COVID-19 is several Wasco 697 19 intensive care units as of Director Sherrie Ward county commissioner Tim months away, and in that Washington 13324 116 Sunday. wrote in a press release Freeman Friday. “If the time we will see more Wheeler 11 0 Coos County reported Saturday. recent rash of cases and cases and, tragically, more Yamhill 2169 19 25 new cases of the virus In Douglas County, 30 outbreaks has not already deaths.” Total 93853 1155 Coastline Libraries eliminate late fees in Coos, Curry counties Coastline Libraries are Counties library system show late fines have no im- library fine and buying gas timely manner you will be of old late fines, welcome happy to announce they are will ever have late fines. pact on return rates. In prac- or food. And because late charged the full replace- back. All is forgiven. If going fine free. Libraries have historical- tice, the impact of overdue fines account for less that ment cost. Additionally, you lost library materials Libraries are no longer ly used daily overdue fines fines is actually a negative 2% of library income, the if you have an item one and were charged for them, going to charge late fines to encourage patrons to one — it prevents the most hardships they cause are week overdue, you will those fees will still be on on any library materials, return their items on time. vulnerable populations from simply not worth the cost. be unable to check out your account. But if you and all past overdue fines But you may be surprised being able to use the library. However, the elimi- anything else until that can return the items, in have been forgiven. The to learn the data shows For those with a steady nation of late fines does item is returned or paid for. good condition, libraries library boards of all Coast- the system does not work. income, a late fine may be not mean you can keep If you want to keep using may work with you to line Consortium libraries Many libraries in the U.S. inconsequential. But for library materials as long as the library, you still need to clear your account. have agreed to do the same, have eliminated overdue many patrons, a small late you want. There are still return your items on time. For information, call so no items you check out fines over the last several fine can result in having to firm due dates, and if you So, if you haven’t your local Coastline from our Coos & Curry years, and the numbers choose between paying a don’t return an item in a visited the library because Library.

precarious and concern- Sidelinger said. myself, were very active Isaacson said. “This is an old daughter, who doesn’t Vaccine ing,” he said. “There is good news: and healthy with no under- unpredictable and terri- understand why her mother Over 10,000 new cases We haven’t observed a lying health conditions.” fying disease. It’s been can no longer play with her. From A1 were reported in the last marked increase in cases Instead of hiking, bik- almost 10 months since “I know it’s exhausting week, Sidelinger said, following the Thanksgiv- ing, canoeing or participat- I contracted it. I’m still to be vigilant about mask Vaccine details and COVID-19 hospital- ing holiday,” Sidelinger ing in the active outdoor alive, but my life has been wearing and keeping your said. “Our cases are still Both the Pfizer and izations are on the rise as events like she usually turned upside down.” distance, but I can tell you rising on average, but Moderna vaccines require well. As of Friday, there likes to do, Isaacson said On her worst days, Isaac- the alternative is way more there’s evidence they’re two doses to be effective. are 576 pandemic-related she can barely walk around son said her muscle tremors exhausting,” she said. not rising as steeply.” The Pfizer vaccine doses hospitalizations and as of the block now. and weakness prevent her “This is not the time for need to be administered 21 Thursday, there were 127 Long-lasting effects “Some people think that from holding a computer blame or arguments, this this is just like the flu. I mouse and she cannot stand is the time for sacrifice, days apart and the Mod- people in intensive care In her plea to residents, can tell you from personal up long enough to shower. so we can come together erna vaccines need to be units with COVID-19, particularly those under 40, and horrible experience She said the hardest part has and keep this virus from administered 28 days apart. he said. The number of to continue to follow safety that that way of thinking been the effect it has had on harming any more families The Pfizer vaccine people in the hospital with measures, Brown said is extremely dangerous,” her family and her 5-year- like mine. requires ultra-cold storage the virus is up 70% since there is no way to know (-94 degrees) and is good mid-November. what effect COVID-19 for five days after thaw. Deaths have also risen, may have on someone until Most of the facilities with he said. The current state- it is contracted, and that capability to store vaccines wide death toll is 1,138. youth doesn’t guarantee at that temperature are “Each death marks health. located along the Interstate the anguish end of a lost Darrah Isaacson, a 5 corridor, but cold storage battle against the virus; 40-year-old Portland hubs will be set up across each death leaves a hole resident, contracted the the state. in someone’s family,” he virus on her birthday in The Moderna vaccine said. “Each death cuts early March. In the nine will likely be used in more short the love, laughter and and a half months that rural areas because it only memories of families and have followed, she said requires standard freezing friends.” her symptoms have only temperatures and is good The efforts made by worsened. for 30 days after thaw. residents to limit trans- “I’m a COVID long The initial number of mission of the virus, along hauler,” Isaacson said. doses each county will with statewide restrictions, “There’s thousands of us receive will depend on seem to be starting to across the country. Many the number of hospital make a small difference, of those long haulers, like employees and long-term care facility residents and staff are in the area, and Start 2021 off fresh!! more specific details will We are having customer appreciation season. be released as the vaccines arrive to the state. As a thanks we are giving every oil change through December 31st: A free standard 4 tire, tire rotation COVID-19 status and vehicle inspection. COVID-19 case rates continue to climb across All vehicles the state, said Dr. Dean sanitized when completed. Sidelinger, the state health officer and epidemiologist. (541)347-1707 “Our situation remains

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GUEST OPINION It’s time to come to aid of wildland firefighters HARRISON RAINE Wildland firefighters are also vulnerable to suicide due to By mid-September, there was job-related stress and the lack no one left to call. The west, with of resources outside of the fire its thousands of federal, state and season. Long assignments put local fire engines and crews, had a strain on firefighters’ families been tapped out. and can damage relationships. Wild- A 2018 psychological study, fires conducted by Florida State across University, reported that 55% of the west wildland firefighters experienced had con- “clinically significant suicidal GUEST OPINION sumed symptoms,” compared to 32% the labor for structural firefighters. of all Wildland firefighters who avail- work for federal agencies, such able as the Forest Service or Bureau The many colors of Christmas wildland of Land Management, are clas- GARY CARTER ter, reminding people that spring so he used his inheritance to help firefight- sified as “Range” Technicians” would come and winter wouldn’t the needy, sick and the suffering. ers, and though there were fewer or “Forestry Technicians” — a Did you ever wonder where last forever. It is recorded that He became known throughout the fires burning, those fires were title more suitable for golf course the colors of Christmas originat- the ancient Egyptians brought land for his generosity and love larger and more difficult to con- workers than people wearing ed? Red and green, silver and palm fronds to their mid-winter of children among other things. tain. They consumed 13 million heavy packs and working a fire gold, white and blue? There are a festivals to brighten things up, Now, in modern times, these acres — an area almost the size line. lot of legends and stories dating and also into their homes. attributes have been bestowed of West Virginia. Calling them “technicians” back to ancient times. Here are In many parts of Europe during upon Santa Claus, sometimes In the midst of the 2020 negates the skills, knowledge and some of them: the middle ages plays called called “St. Nick” for what should wildfire season, John Phipps, the experience necessary to work An early legend concerning “Paradise Plays” were performed be obvious reasons. Forest Service’s deputy chief, with wildfire. Most firefight- the colors silver and gold tells on Christmas Eve as well as other White paper wafers were told Congress that this “was an ers sign contracts as seasonal about a woodcutter who stopped times. They told Bible stories to sometimes used to decorate Para- extraordinary year and it broke “1039s,” agreeing to work 1,039 his work one day to care for and people who couldn’t read. The dise trees. The wafers represent- the system. The system was not base hours for $12-$16 an hour. feed a small, hungry child. The “Paradise Tree” portrayed in the ed the bread eaten during Chris- designed to handle this.” This is one hour short of being next morning the child appears Garden of Eden was usually a tion Communion, or Mass, when Draining the national wild- defined as a temporary worker to the woodcutter and his wife pine tree with red apples tied to it. Christians remember Jesus died land firefighting pool was why who is eligible for benefits such and is none other than the Christ Nowadays the most common use for them. Also, white is used my fire crew and I had to work as retirement and year-round child. The child breaks a branch of green at Christmas are Christ- by many churches as the color longer and harder than usual on health care. from a nearby fir tree and tells mas trees and wreaths. of Christmas, when the altar is the Idaho-Oregon border. We Overtime work is what allows the couple that the branch will Red is not only the color of covered with a white cloth. were fighting the Woodhead “technicians” to pay the bills, but become a tree that will bear fruit most apples, but also of holly The color blue is often asso- fire, which had peaked at 85,000 once they reach 1,039 base hours at Christmas time. As foretold berries, said to represent the ciated with Mary, the mother of acres and threatened to burn some firefighters are laid off even the branch becomes a tree full blood of Jesus when he died on Jesus. In Medieval times blue the developed areas around the while the fire season continues of apples of gold and nuts of the cross. dye and paint was more expen- towns of Cambridge and Coun- and their regions continue to silver, signifying the warmth Red is also the color of Cath- sive than gold! Because of that cil, Idaho. burn. and light that will reappear once olic bishop’s robes. These would blue was generally worn only With only three crews to try There is a remedy in sight: the winter is over and spring begins, have been worn by St. Nicholas, by rich people, royal families to contain a fire that required Wildland Firefighter Recognition becoming some of the eventual which has also become the color and very important people. So it probably 10 crews, it meant day Act, which formally identifies ornaments of Christmas. of our modern day Santa Claus’ came to be that Mary has often and night shifts for 14 days. Each wildland firefighters as exactly On another note plants like clothes. The story has it that been painted wearing blue to crew found itself with miles of that, tossing out the technician holly, ivy and evergreens have when St. Nicholas’ parents died show how important she was. fire line to construct and hold. term and recognizing the “un- been used for thousands of years they left him great wealth, which Gary Carter is an author who With not enough person-power, usual physical hardship of the to brighten homes during the cold God requested he use for the ben- lives in Port Orford. Learn about we were always trying to do position.” and wet days and nights of win- efit of those less fortunate, and him at garycarterbooksherbs.com more with less, and it was no Montana Republican Sen. comfort to know that what we Steve Daines introduced the bill faced was not unique. last year, and recently, California LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Across the nation, the large Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa Tax credit supports Visit culturaltrust.org to make Newspaper should seek the fires meant working in hazard- introduced the bill in the House. Cultural Trust a donation or learn more. rest of the story ous conditions that called for Co-sponsored by California Bill Bradbury In the Dec. 5 edition of The far more workers than were Democratic Rep. Mark DeSaul- Very few Oregon industries Bandon World, Executive Editor Da- available. For those of us on the nier, the bill currently sits with have suffered more than our Board President, Washed Ashore vid Rupkalvis lamented that line, it came down to little sleep the House Oversight and Reform arts and culture sector this year. Former Oregon Secretary of State and a heavy workload, com- Committee. This is a nonpartisan Performing arts organizations, mu- his paper is being accused of bined with insufficient calories bill that deserves support from seums, concert halls, libraries, the- fear mongering, and providing and emotional and physical every Westerner. ater groups and dance companies Crab pot Christmas tree misleading information. I will exhaustion. We all know fires will contin- across the state have taken a huge Kudos to the Charleston Fish- agree that in my opinion that The Fighting wildfires week after ue to burn throughout the West, hit due to ongoing closures and ing Families group for putting up World hasn’t taken sides on the week takes a toll on the body. but right now many of the men restrictions on large gatherings. the “Crab Pot Christmas Tree” COVID issue, but has, as well Smoke contains carcinogens, and and women who fight those fires In June, an Oregon Cultural by the bridge! Fishermen donat- as every local and national news firefighters spend days exerting on our behalf are suffering from Trust survey revealed the dev- ed old crab pots for the “tree” agency has done, failed to report themselves immersed in air thick burnout. Addressing wildfires astating financial impact of the at a time when they are busy the “rest of the story.” with ash. We all figure that the as a national priority starts with pandemic on arts and cultural getting ready for the Dungeness Every day there are reports of long-term health effects cannot recognition of the profession organizations. In response to this Crab season next week. Another new cases and deaths, but little be good. fighting them. COVID-19 crisis, Oregon led the big kudo for donations to hard or no information on those who One of my co-workers con- Harrison Raine is a contrib- nation in allocating $25.9 million pressed fishing crews to purchase have contracted this virus and fessed that he goes to sleep “with utor to Writers on the Range, in federal CARES Act funds to their commercial licenses from recovered. We hear reports of pain in my knees and hands,” writersontherange.org, a non- the arts and culture community the state to start the season! Do- individuals who are labeled “pre- and added, “I wake up with pain profit dedicated to spurring lively through the Cultural Trust’s Coun- nations to the CFF always go to sumptive cases,” how many of in my lungs and head.” Over conversation about the West. ty Cultural Coalition network. a great cause, you can find them these actually contract COVID? a six-to-eight month fire sea- He started fighting wildfires in The funding reached 621 orga- on their facebook page. 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Please help our arts, history, To make a submission to the editor, fill out a heritage and humanities non- submission form at www.theworldlink.com, email profits survive the pandemic by [email protected] or call donating to the Cultural Trust and claiming your tax credit. 541-269-1222 ext. 235. Until the curtain rises again, let’s protect Oregon culture together. The World TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | A5 OBITUARIES Country music superstar Wava Collen Swabb (Thompson) Gripp March 15, 1933 – November 27, 2020 Charley Pride dies at 86 A memorial service to celebrate the life of Wava NEW YORK (AP) — that without his encourage- group for the last 10 years C. Gripp, 87, of North Charley Pride, one of ment, Milsap might never and the team will fly the Bend, will be held and an- country music’s first Black gone to Nashville. “To hear flags at half-staff at Globe nounced later this coming superstar whose rich bari- this news tears out a piece Life Field and Globe Life summer. Private cremation tone on such hits as “Kiss of my heart,” he said in a Park on Sunday and Mon- rites were held at Ocean an Angel Good Morning” statement. day in his memory. View Memory Gardens in helped sell millions of Other Black country “The Texas Rangers join Coos Bay. A private inurn- records and made him the stars came before Pride, the country music world in ment will be held at Sunset first Black member of the namely DeFord Bailey, mourning the loss of Char- Memorial Park Cemetery Country Music Hall of who was an Grand Ole ley Pride. While Mr. Pride in Coos Bay. Fame, has died. He was 86. Opry member between was a legendary performer Wava was born on Pride died Saturday in 1927 and 1941. But until who entertained millions March 15, 1933 in Yakima, Dallas of complications the early 1990s, when of fans in the United States from Covid-19, according Cleve Francis came along, and around the world, we Washington to Parents and loved her many friends Glen H. Swabb; sisters, to Jeremy Westby of the Pride was the only Black will remember him as a George and Winnie Swabb. and family. Vivian Swabb, Velma public relations firm 2911 country singer signed to true friend to this fran- She passed away peace- Wava is survived by Roether and Bernice Mary Media. a major label. In 1993, he chise,” the team said in a fully at her home in North stepchildren, Vickie (Swabb) Hammond; and “I’m so heartbroken joined the Opry cast in statement. Bend on November 27, (Gripp) Wilson, Jeffrey brothers, Bob Roberts and that one of my dearest and Nashville. After a tryout with the 2020. Gripp and Wayne Gripp; a Fred Swabb. oldest friends, Charley “They used to ask me New York Mets, Pride Wava was a longtime close niece, Cindy Lusby; Friends and family are Pride, has passed away. how it feels to be the `first visited Nashville and broke resident of Tacoma, and family. encouraged to sign the It’s even worse to know colored country singer,‘” into country music when Washington, where she Wava was preceded in online guestbook at www. that he passed away from he told The Dallas Morn- Chet Atkins, head of RCA met her beloved husband, death by her parents, Win- coosbayareafunerals.com COVID-19. What a horri- ing News in 1992. “Then Records, heard two of his Glen Gripp. For the last ten nie Agnes Scriver (Swabb, and www.theworldlink. ble, horrible virus. Charley, it was `first Negro country demo tapes and signed Selby) and George Swabb; years she resided in North com. Arrangements are we will always love you,” singer;’ then `first black him. sons, David Lee Thompson Bend to be closer to fami- under the care of North Dolly Parton tweeted. country singer.′ Now I’m To ensure that Pride and Dennis John Thomp- ly. She was an avid bowler Bend Chapel, 541-756- Pride released dozens of the `first African-Ameri- was judged on his music son; beloved husband, in Tacoma and North Bend 0440. albums and sold more than can country singer.′ That’s and not his race, his first 25 million records during about the only thing that’s few singles were sent to Irving Raymond “Bud” Wilhelm a career that began in the changed. This country is so radio stations without a mid-1960s. Hits besides race-conscious, so ate-up publicity photo. After his December 31, 1923 – December 11, 2020 “Kiss an Angel Good with colors and pigments. identity became known, a Memorial Park in Coos had loved and cared for 15 Morning” in 1971 includ- I call it `skin hangups’ — few country radio stations Bay. dogs. Bud was a lifetime ed “Is Anybody Goin’ to it’s a disease.” refused to play his music. Bud was born December member of the Masonic San Antone,” “Burgers Pride was raised in For the most part, 31, 1923 in Bridgeton, Lodge. and Fries,” “Mountain Sledge, Mississippi, the though, Pride said he was New Jersey, the son of Bud is survived by of Love,” and “Someone son of a sharecropper. He well received. Early in his John and Cora (Sharp) son, James I. Wilhelm of Loves You Honey.” had seven brothers and career, he would put white Wilhelm. He was raised Coos Bay; granddaughter, He had three Grammy three sisters. audiences at ease when he and educated in Bridgeton Jennifer Wilhelm of Grants Awards, more than 30 No. In 2008 while accepting joked about his “perma- graduating from Bridgeton Pass; 3 great grandchil- 1 hits between 1969 and a Lifetime Achievement nent tan.” High School in 1942. He dren; and niece, Nancy 1984, won the Country Award as part of the Mis- “Music is the greatest served in Army during Lazzaretto of Winston. Music Association’s Top sissippi Governor’s Awards communicator on the WWII serving in the Euro- He was also preceded in Male Vocalist and Enter- for Excellence in the Arts, planet Earth,” he said in pean Theatre. He worked death by his four sisters, tainer of the Year awards in Pride said he never focused 1992. “Once people heard as a machinist for over 40 Louise, Beverly, Jacque- 1972 and was inducted into on race. the sincerity in my voice years and had lived in New line, and Nona. the Country Music Hall “My older sister one and heard me project and Jersey, Delaware, San Jose, Contributions in his of Fame in 2000. He won time said, ‘Why are you watched my delivery, it A memorial Service will California and Coos Bay. memory may be made to the Willie Nelson Lifetime singing THEIR music?’” just dissipated any appre- be held for Irving Ray- Bud was married to Friends of Coos County Achievement Award last Pride said. “But we all hension or bad feeling they mond “Bud” Wilhelm, 96, Isabell Barbara Campbell Animals, PO Box 911, month by the Country understand what the y’all- might have had.” of Coos Bay, at 2:00pm on November 25, 1947 in Coos Bay, Oregon or to Music Association. and-us-syndrome has been. Throughout his career, he Friday, December 18, 2020 High Bridge, New Jersey Cornerstone Church of the “He destroyed barriers See, I never as an individu- sang positive songs instead at the Cornerstone Church and they were together Nazarene, 886 S 4th St, and did things that no al accepted that, and I truly of sad ones often associated of the Nazarene (Coos Bay for over 60 years before Coos Bay, OR 97420. one had ever done,” said believe that’s why I am with country music. Senior Center), 886 S 4th she preceded him in Arrangements are under Darius Rucker on Twitter. where I am today.” “Music is a beautiful St, Coos Bay with Pastor death in 2008. They had the direction of Nelson’s “Heaven just got one of As a young man before way of expressing oneself Ron Halvorson officiating. traveled to 48 states with Bay Area Mortuary, 405 the finest people I know.” launching his singing and I truly believe music Inurnment will follow with their motorhome, enjoyed Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Tanya Tucker tweeted career, he was a pitcher should not be taken as military honors at Sunset camping and fishing and Oregon 541/267-4216 “I’m just so thankful I got and outfielder in the Negro a protest,” he told The to sing a song with him.” American League with Associated Press in 1985. Billy Ray Cyrus called him the Memphis Red Sox and “You can go too far in any- a “gentleman,” “legend” in the Pioneer League in thing — singing, acting, Famed novelist John le Carre dies at 89 and a “true trailblazer.” Montana. whatever — and become LONDON (AP) cal toll of a secret life. In the “I just go with what I want The Smithsonian in After playing minor politicized to the point you — John le Carre, the quiet, watchful spymaster to write about and the char- Washington acquired league baseball a couple of cease to be an entertainer.” spy-turned-novelist whose George Smiley, he created acters. I don’t announce memorabilia from Pride, years, he ended up in Hel- In 1994, he wrote his elegant and intricate one of 20th-century fiction’s this to myself as a thriller including a pair of boots ena, Montana, where he autobiography, “Pride: The narratives defined the Cold iconic characters — a decent or an entertainment. and one of his guitars, for worked in a zinc smelting Charley Pride Story,” in War espionage thriller and man at the heart of a web of “I think all that is pretty the the National Museum plant by day and played which he disclosed he was brought acclaim to a genre deceit. silly stuff. It’s easier for of African American Histo- country music in night- mildly manic depressive. critics had once ignored, “John le Carre has booksellers and critics, but ry and Culture. clubs at night. He had surgery in 1997 to has died. He was 89. passed at the age of 89. I don’t buy that categori- Ronnie Milsap called Pride was part of the remove a tumor from his Le Carre’s literary This terrible year has zation. I mean, what’s ‘A him a “pioneer” and said Texas Rangers’ ownership right vocal cord. agency, Curtis Brown, claimed a literary giant Tale of Two Cities?’ — a said Sunday he died in and a humanitarian spirit,” thriller?” Cornwall, southwest tweeted novelist Stephen His other works includ- By Abigail Van Buren England on Saturday King. Margaret Atwood ed “Smiley’s People,” DEAR ABBY after a short illness. The said: “Very sorry to hear “The Russia House,” and, agency said his death was this. 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A6 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 The World Electors meet to formally choose Biden as next president WASHINGTON (AP) Pence will preside. protesters to be seen less House in Concord, 13-year- electoral votes for Biden mise during the drafting of — Presidential electors Trump has refused to than a hour ahead of the old Brayden Harrington in four states, which might the Constitution between coast to coast were casting concede the election and meeting. led the group in the Pledge have thrown the outcome those who favored electing the votes Monday that will continues to make unsup- Even as the Electoral of Allegiance. He had into doubt. the president by popular choose Joe Biden as the ported allegations of fraud. College was formally delivered a moving speech The justices rejected the vote and those who opposed nation’s next president, a There have been con- confirming Biden’s victory, at the Democratic National effort on Friday. giving the people the power formality that has taken cerns about safety for the some Republicans contin- Convention in August about Biden won 306 electoral to directly choose their on added importance this electors, virtually unheard ued to refuse to acknowl- the struggle with stuttering votes to 232 for Trump. leader. year because of President of in previous years. In edge that reality. Yet their he shares with Biden. It takes 270 votes to be Each state gets a number Donald Trump’s refusal to Michigan, lawmakers from opposition to Biden had Vermont’s electors were elected. of electors equal to its total concede he lost his race for both parties reported receiv- no practical effect on the the first in the nation to vote In 32 states and the number of seats in Con- reelection. ing threats. electoral process, with the Monday and they chose District of Columbia, laws gress: two senators plus With heightened security Legislative offices there Democrat to be sworn in on Biden and Harris. require electors to vote for however many members in place in some states, were closed Monday over Jan. 20. Biden is to address the the popular-vote winner. the state has in the House of Democratic electors in the threats of violence. The Despite Biden’s wins in nation Monday night, after The Supreme Court unani- Representatives. Washing- key battleground states of 16 electors were to meet Georgia and Pennsylvania, the electors have voted. mously upheld this arrange- ton, D.C., has three votes, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada in the Senate chamber in Republicans who would Trump, meanwhile, is cling- ment in July. under a constitutional and Pennsylvania gave a ceremony headed by have been Trump electors ing to his false claims that Electors almost always amendment that was ratified Biden and Vice Presi- Democratic Gov. Gretchen met anyway. Pennsylvania he won the election, and vote for the state winner in 1961. With the exception dent-elect Kamala Harris Whitmer. Biden won the Republicans said they cast trying to undermine Biden’s anyway because they gen- of Maine and Nebraska, their votes Monday in low- state by 154,000 votes, or a “procedural vote” for presidency before it begins. erally are devoted to their states award all their Elec- key proceedings. Nevada’s 2.8 percentage points, over Trump and Pence in case “No, I worry about the political parties. There’s toral College votes to the electors met via Zoom Trump. courts that have repeated- country having an illegiti- no reason to expect any winner of the popular vote because of the coronavirus Amber McCann, spokes- ly rejected challenges to mate president, that’s what defections this year. Among in their state. pandemic. woman for Republican Sen- Biden’s victory were to I worry about. A president prominent electors are The bargain struck by Monday was the day ate Majority Leader Mike somehow still determine that lost and lost badly,” Democrat Stacey Abrams the nation’s founders has set by law for the meeting Shirkey, said the closures that Trump had won. Trump said in a Fox News of Georgia and Republican produced five elections in of the Electoral College. In were made on recommen- In North Carolina, Iowa interview that was taped Gov. Kristi Noem of South which the president did reality, electors were meet- dations from law enforce- and other states across the Saturday. Dakota. not win the popular vote. ing in all 50 states and the ment “based on credible South and Midwest where Following weeks of The voting is decidedly Trump was the most recent District of Columbia to cast threats of violence.” Trump won, his electors Republican legal challenges low tech, by paper ballot. example in 2016. their ballots. The results Georgia state police were turned out to duly cast their that were easily dismissed Electors cast one vote Biden topped Trump by will be sent to Washington out in force at the state Cap- ballots for him. by judges, Trump and each for president and vice more than 7 million votes and tallied in a Jan. 6 joint itol in Atlanta before Dem- In New Hampshire, be- Republican allies tried to president. this year. session of Congress over ocratic electors pledged to fore the state’s four electors persuade the Supreme Court The Electoral College And then there’s one which Vice President Mike Biden met. There were no voted for Biden at the State last week to set aside 62 was the product of compro- more step: inauguration. Vandals hit churches during weekend pro-Trump rallies WASHINGTON (AP) forces of hate seeking to extinguisher to put out the Leaders of the Black around 10 p.m. after a near Black Lives Mat- — Vandals tore down a use destruction and intim- flames. Lives Matter organization fight downtown, police ter Plaza near the White Black Lives Matter banner idation to tear us apart,” “It pained me especially decried the attacks on the said. At least one suspect, House. and sign from two historic District of Columbia to see our name, Asbury, churches, partly faulting 29 year-old Phillip John- On Saturday, police Black churches in down- Mayor Muriel Bowser said in flames,” the Rev. Dr. police for allowing white son of Washington, was took more steps to keep town Washington and set Sunday. “We will not let Ianther M. Mills, the supremacists to “run ram- arrested on a charge of the two sides apart, closing the banner ablaze as night- that happen.” senior pastor at Asbury pant.” assault with a dangerous a wide swath of downtown time clashes Saturday be- A video posted on Twit- church said in a state- April Goggans, a lead weapon. 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(N) (Live) Point (N) Huddle Villanova, Pa. Fight Night. ›› Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015, Science Fiction) Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Giancarlo ›› The Equalizer 2 (2018, Action) Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sand- ››› The Revenant (2015, Adventure) Leonardo FX Esposito. The Gladers face the dangerous obstacles of the Scorch. ers. Robert McCall fights assassins to avenge his friend’s death. DiCaprio, Tom Hardy. A vengeful fur trapper tracks down the man who betrayed him. (4:40) ››› Hidden Figures (2016, Historical Drama) Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spen- (:20) ››› Hidden Figures (2016, Historical Drama) Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spen- ››› The Shape of Water (2017, Fantasy) Sally Hawkins, Michael FXM cer, Janelle Monáe. Mathematicians help launch astronaut John Glenn into space. cer, Janelle Monáe. Mathematicians help launch astronaut John Glenn into space. Shannon, Richard Jenkins. A mute woman bonds with a lab creature in a water tank. 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NBCSN (4:00) DRL Drone Racing (N) American Ninja Warrior American Ninja Warrior American Ninja Warrior American Ninja Warrior Sailing America’s Cup World Series. (N Same-day Tape) The Loud The Loud The Loud The Loud ››› The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015, Chil- Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Friends Friends (:05) Friends (:40) Friends NICK House House House House dren’s) Voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass. Mariners Spot- Mariners All Mariners Rewind From Aug. 30, 2020. Mariners All Seahawks Seahawks College Basketball Oral Roberts at Oklahoma. ROOT light Access Access Press Pass (N) Press Pass From the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla. (4:00) ›› Tomb Raider (2018, Adventure) Alicia ››› The Goonies (1985, Children’s) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen. Young mis- ›› The Last Witch Hunter (2015, Fantasy) Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie. 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NewsNation (N) (Live) NewsNation (N) (Live) NewsNation (N) (Live) NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation DailyMailTV DailyMailTV WGN-A American Dad American Dad Family Guy Family Guy The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal Conan “Christo- Full Frontal WTBS Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory pher Walken” The World TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | A8 Thursday Evening MOVIES SPORTS KIDS BEST BETS December 17, 2020 5 PM 5:30 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 KEZI 9 News at ABC World KEZI 9 News at KEZI 9 News at Family Feud Entertainment Station 19 “Out of Control” Ben Grey’s Anatomy A controversial (:01) A Million Little Things KEZI 9 News at (:35) Jimmy KEZI ABC 5:00 (N) News 6 (N) 6:30 (N) Tonight (N) confronts a tough loss. (N) surgery. (N) Rome struggles with his movie. 11pm (N) Kimmel Live! KVAL News at CBS Evening KVAL News at Inside Edition Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of For- Young Sheldon (:31) B Positive (:01) Mom (N) The Unicorn Star Trek: Discovery The crew KVAL News at Late Show-Col- KCBY CBS 5pm (N) News 6pm (N) (N) tune (N) (N) (N) “Work It” (N) must get creative to survive. (N) 11pm (N) bert Outlook: Icons Outlook: Icons Best of the Best of the FailArmy The Pet Collec- Animals Animals FailFactory FailFactory Best of the Best of the Parkour Adven- Parkour Adven- KCBY2 TBD Revealed Revealed Week Week Christmas tive Christmas Unscripted Unscripted Week (N) Week tures tures NBC 5 News at NBC Nightly NBC 5 News at 6 (N) ››› Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (2015) Alyvia Alyn Lind. (:01) Dateline NBC (N) NBC 5 News at Tonight KOBI NBC 5:00 (N) News - Holt Dolly Parton and her family heal through faith and love. 11:00 (N) Show-J. Fallon NBC 16 News NBC 16 News NBC Nightly NBC 16 News The Big Bang The Big Bang ››› Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (2015) Alyvia Alyn Lind. (:01) Dateline NBC (N) NBC 16 News Tonight KMCB NBC at 5pm (N) at 5:30pm (N) News - Holt at 6:30pm (N) Theory Theory Dolly Parton and her family heal through faith and love. at 11pm (N) Show-J. Fallon Ready Jet Go! Wild Kratts (EI) Outside With BBC World PBS NewsHour (N) Oregon Art Oregon Field The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Modus Carlsson is brought in for The Durrells in Corfu on Mas- KOAC PBS (EI) Greg Aiello News Outside Beat Guide A New Song of Grace questioning. terpiece NFL Football Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders. 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(4:05) ›› Pokémon Detective (5:50) His Dark (:39) Between the World and Me Live action/ani- ››› Billy Elliot (2000, Drama) Julie Walters, Jamie Bell, Jamie (9:50) The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Bro- (:45) Industry HBO Pikachu (2019) Voice of Ryan Materials “The mated. Man’s letter to his son on coming of age in Draven. A British miner’s son takes dancing lessons in secret. ken Heart (2020) Barry Gibb. The Bee Gees rise to The Pierpoint Reynolds, Justice Smith. Scholar” Black America. fame and fortune in the 1960s. holiday party. 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(N) 11pm (N) bert Best of the Best of the Best of the Best of the Best of the Best of the Animals Animals FailFactory FailFactory FailFactory FailFactory Best of the Best of the KCBY2 TBD Week Week Week Week Week Week Unscripted Unscripted Week Week NBC 5 News at NBC Nightly NBC 5 News at 6:00 (N) NBC 5 News Access Holly- Weakest Link Contestants play Dateline NBC (N) NBC 5 News at Tonight KOBI NBC 5:00 (N) News - Holt wood (N) trivia for $1 million. 11:00 (N) Show-J. Fallon NBC 16 News NBC 16 News NBC Nightly NBC 16 News The Big Bang The Big Bang Weakest Link Contestants play Dateline NBC (N) NBC 16 News Tonight KMCB NBC at 5pm (N) at 5:30pm (N) News - Holt at 6:30pm (N) Theory Theory trivia for $1 million. at 11pm (N) Show-J. Fallon Ready Jet Go! 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Ins and Dives Ins and Dives Ins and Dives Ins and Dives “Holiday Hoopla” Ins and Dives Ins and Dives “Global Flavor Faves” (4:25) ›› The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell. (6:55) › The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Tim Allen. ›› Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018, Children’s) Voices of Benedict ›› The Star (2017, Children’s) FREEFORM Santa must get married in order to keep his job. Jack Frost wants to freeze Santa out of the North Pole. Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones. Premiere. Voices of Steven Yeun. WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) (Live) WWE Talking Smack (N) (Live) WWE Friday Night SmackDown College Football Pac-12 Championship: Teams TBA. (N Taped) FS1 (4:00) ›› Penguins of Madagas- ›› The Boss Baby (2017, Children’s) Voices of Alec Baldwin, Miles ›› Despicable Me 3 (2017, Children’s) Voices of Steve Carell, ›› Minions (2015, Children’s) Voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, FX car (2014, Children’s) Voices of Christopher Bakshi, Tobey Maguire. 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Two buddies impersonate police officers. The World TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | A9 Budget toll hits Democratic and GOP-led states Associated Press gamesmanship.” nia’s economy was roaring. North Dakota and Wyo- It’s true that some big doing worse financially Alaska, Florida and The state had record tax ming, all led by Republican Democratic states, most than they were a year No “blue state bailout” Texas are among other Rep revenue and had built up governors and legislatures. notably Illinois and New ago, even if their revenue is a rallying cry for many ublican-led states where tax $21 billion in reserves. A Moody’s Analytics Jersey, have massive projections are better than congressional Republicans revenue has taken a hit. Scott noted that state and report in September found unfunded pension liabilities what they had anticipated as attempts to provide Sending tens of billions local government revenue all of them with above-av- for public-sector workers. after the virus hit the U.S. more federal aid to a nation in unrestricted aid to state is stronger now than it erage revenue loss. Flor- For years, those liabilities Kerns, of the state bud- stricken by an ever-worsen- and local governments has was projected to be in the ida’s situation is less dire have forced leaders to de- get officials’ group, said ing coronavirus pandemic been a key sticking point spring, when swaths of the because the state does not cide between tax increases states are facing another remain stuck in neutral. for congressional Repub- economy and stock markets tax income, but state offi- and program cuts as they uncertain time as extended Yet it’s not just Demo- licans, including Senate were in freefall. That’s cials still expect revenue to try to put more money into unemployment benefits, cratic states asking for help Majority Leader Mitch largely because federal be $5.4 billion less over the the systems. help for small businesses amid plunging tax revenue, McConnell. The Democrat- stimulus measures earlier next year and a half than McConnell’s own state, and other federal aid are set rising joblessness and a ic-controlled House passed in the spring boosted the before the pandemic. Kentucky, has the third- to expire by the end of the stuttering economy. Plenty a relief bill late last spring economy, which in turn The bipartisan National worst unfunded pension year, even as COVID-19 of Republican-led states are that included about $900 kept taxes flowing, said Governors Association is liability. Republicans have cases and deaths skyrocket feeling the pain, too. billion in direct aid to gov- Shelby Kerns, executive calling for $500 billion controlled the legisla- nationally. Just this past week, five ernments. One of the latest director on the National over three years to stabilize ture there for years, and “When we talk about the GOP governors made a compromise proposals Association of State Bud- government finances. The a Republican was in the states that are beating those joint statement calling for has that amount down to get Officers. group says the infusion governor’s office until a projections,” Kerns said, Congress to pass a relief $160 billion, but even that She said the coronavirus is needed because deep year ago. A Pew Charitable “better than Armageddon package to help their states appears too much for many outbreak has affected the government cuts that could Trusts report found that as isn’t necessarily good.” deal with the fallout from Republican lawmakers. economy of virtually every happen otherwise would of 2018 — the most recent The Moody’s report the fast-spreading pandem- “Under no circumstance state, no matter which party make the overall economy year for which nationwide from September found ic. should American taxpay- is in control. worse. data is available — Ken- that states and cities face a “The people in our states ers be responsible for the “We have not seen it be As much as congressio- tucky’s pension fund had collective shortfall of $450 continue to pay a high price excesses of wasteful states a red state-blue state prob- nal Democrats want money only about 45% of what it billion over the next two for Congress’ inaction,” like New York and Califor- lem,” Kerns said. directed to state and local needs to meet its obliga- years if no further federal said the statement from the nia,” said Republican Sen. States have been hit es- governments, many Repub- tions, leaving it $28 billion relief comes through. A Na- Republican governors of Rick Scott of Florida. pecially hard if they rely on licans are dead set against short. Out of the eight other tional League of Cities sur- Arkansas, Maryland, Mas- While New York had a tourism — Republican-led it. McConnell warned in states with pension funding vey of members released sachusetts, New Hampshire $6 billion budget deficit Florida and Democrat-led April against using federal under 60%, only South this month found that cities and Vermont. “There is before the pandemic hit, in Hawaii and Nevada among aid “to bail out state pen- Carolina is fully under were reporting, on average, no more room for partisan large part because of rising them — or energy. That sions by borrowing money GOP control. revenues down 21% while positioning and political Medicaid costs, Califor- group includes Alaska, from future generations.” Overall, states are still spending is up 17%. Fed to weigh further options for aiding U.S. economy in peril WASHINGTON (AP) ing as vaccines combat the “Near-term downside roughly 9 million jobless through ultra-low rates. Kaplan, president of the — The Federal Reserve’s virus. risk may not be enough of people will lose all their At their meeting in No- Federal Reserve Bank of policymakers face an Economists are divided a reason” to provide more unemployment aid, state vember, Fed policymak- Dallas, told CNBC this unusual conundrum as on whether the Fed will stimulus “if the outlook or federal. ers discussed the idea of month. “But I think the they meet this week: announce any new actions for the economy in three “They’re all looking to buying more longer-term next three to six months A short-term economic this week. One option the to six months remains fiscal stimulus,” Tim Duy, bonds, among other op- are going to be challeng- outlook that is worsening policymakers could take strong,” Lewis Alexander, an economics professor at tions, according to minutes ing. And it appears to us even while the longer-term would be to announce a U.S. chief economist at the University of Oregon published three weeks that growth is decelerat- picture is brightening shift in the Fed’s bond Nomura Securities, said in and author of the “Fed later. Doing so could ing, and if this resurgence thanks to the emergence of purchases. The Fed has a research note. Watch” blog, referring to further reduce the yield on keeps heading the wrong coronavirus vaccines. been buying $80 billion in Another complicating potential rescue aid from 10-year Treasurys, which way, which it is, that slow- When its meeting Treasury bonds and $40 factor is that even as nego- Congress. influence other borrowing ing and deceleration could concludes Wednesday, the billion in mortgage bonds tiations continue, Congress Recent data is point- costs, such as mortgage get worse.” Fed could announce steps each month in an effort has yet to agree on another ing to an economy that and credit card rates. But Kaplan, a voting to try to offset the pan- to keep borrowing rates round of urgently needed is getting worse. More By contrast, the pur- member of the Fed’s poli- demic’s increasing drag on down. financial aid for millions Americans are seeking chase of, say, two-year cymaking committee, said, growth. 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While Fed officials wor- that I’m concerned about restrictions and made more Yet the Fed’s tools Most proposals on Capitol Still, Fed officials may ry that the pandemic will over the next three to six Americans reluctant to take time to support the Hill include extending not yet be ready to take severely harm the econo- months.” shop, travel and dine out. economy, which adds a unemployment benefit new steps, perhaps believ- my this winter, not all are “As always,” though, Some analysts say the layer of complexity given programs that are sched- ing they have already pro- soldMiracle-Ear on more stimulus. QualityKaplan said, “I will go economy could shrink in the short-term gloom and uled to expire in about vided nearly all the help “WeFor expect$895. very strongWhy intoWait? the meeting with an early 2021 before recover- longer-term optimism. two weeks. At that point, they can for the economy growth next year,” Robert open mind.” Hearing is believing! 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Langlinais had some of Coos Bay, told listen- “The recovery is under- projections about what it ers about the impact the way, but the trajectory is might reflect. port has been having on 54° 53° 52° 53° 56° uncertain,” Mitchell said. “Even with the pan- its Charleston facilities, Part of the county’s demic happening, we including this year’s 45° 45° 41° 45° 47° recovery could come in the saw many, many sold out completion of a $9 million form of tourism in the area, weekends,” she said. “We ice plant, and Andre Liloc pandemic, and the possibil- What Mitchell was sure said Janice Langlinais, do believe we will see (an shared updates about restaurant,” Glennon said. ities for the recovery. of, however, was that the executive director of the economic) drop – just not improvements to the Coos “It actually brings a lot of Some of those un- pandemic will forever Coos Bay-North Bend as large of a drop as other Golf Club he owns. locals and tourists to our knowns, according to impact how the economy Visitors & Convention destinations will likely Patrick Glennon, a part- area.” Mitchell, the economist, works. 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John Gunther Photos, The World peratures in the 40s. Marshfield coach John Lemmons gives a play to his team during Thursday’s seven-on-seven game against North Bend. Kim became the seventh player to rally from five shots behind in the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open, and the first since Annika Sorenstam at The Seven-on-seven season is a success Broadmoor in 1995. Olson held her own amid the JOHN GUNTHER we throw in an entire season,” grief of learning her father-in- The World Prince said. law died unexpectedly in North Throughout the several weeks Dakota on Saturday night. She COOS BAY — Marshfield and of the season, the Bulldogs was in tears Sunday morning on North Bend finished off their fall got better at it, running routes, the range, before rain pushed the seven-on-seven series Thursday making reads at the quarterback final round to Monday. night, with the coaches excited position. Olson, winless in seven years about their respective teams’ “We were able to implement on the LPGA Tour, had a two- progress and excited about the some things,” Prince said. “We shot lead on the back nine after potential of some sort of season got better at the skill positions.” 54-hole leader Hinako Shibu- early next year. And the Bulldogs learned no faltered. But she couldn’t “I think we got a lot of things some new things they might be do anything about Kim’s late done and grew in a lot of areas,” able to add to their schemes for charge, and Olson fell back Marshfield coach John Lemmons the upcoming season. when her hybrid on the par-3 said. “And most importantly, we Ideally, under plans set forth 16th bounded over the green and got the kids out doing some- by the Oregon School Activities into thick, brown rough, leading thing.” Association last week, football to bogey. North Bend coach Gary North Bend’s Craig Edera plays defense against Marshfield. practice starts Feb. 8 and North She birdied the final hole for a Prince said that latter concept Bend and Marshfield will have a 72 after Kim had already secured was as important as anything the metrics. That makes it difficult the win. jamboree Feb. 26. the title. group got accomplished on the to plan. And Mason Ainsworth, who If tackle football remains off “I felt very weak and helpless field. “As tough as it was for us, it hadn’t played since seventh the table under health regulations the last couple days, and prob- “We had a lot of fun,” Prince was difficult for the parents and grade, had a great season both then, the schools are committed ably today on the golf course,” said. “The kids were excited. kids around. Everybody handled developing as a receiver and de- to making something happen, in Olson said, fighting back tears. They were enthusiastic about it like champs.” fender. In the final game, Pierce a best-case scenario, which will “I really believe the Lord just being able to do something. Of course there was work Davidson, who missed part of also include the linemen some- carried me through. It just makes “It’s been an amazing process along the way, work which will last season with a knee injury, how. you realize how much bigger life being able to spend time with the help for the future. also had a great game for the Until then, the coaches are is than golf. But pleased with my kids and coaches.” The Pirates showed that off Pirates, using his height to pull in encouraging their players to stay finish overall and my perfor- It wasn’t always easy, with in the finale, when they beat a number of passes. in shape until official practice mance.” changing guidelines from the North Bend 30-14, an impressive Marshfield’s other players also starts, while also taking care of Ko, the No. 1 player in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. defensive number given that the made progress throughout the their academics. world who only recently returned At one time or other, the foot- teams played 35 minutes instead season, with the receivers and “Our main message (to the from South Korea where she ball teams were able to use the of the regular 25. quarterback Dom Montiel getting players) with this little time off rode out the COVID-19 pandem- weight room or unable to use the “This was our best week of their timing down. is first and foremost you go to ic, also birdied the 18th when it weight room and forced to work practice and our best game on The Bulldogs also made prog- Marshfield High School to get was too late to catch Kim. Ko out exclusively outside. defense,” Lemmons said. ress, in a system not similar to a diploma, so get caught up in closed with a 68, one of only “As coaches, we want to be Ben Mahaffy, in his first game the players. North Bend has been all your classes,” Lemmons six players to break par in the organized — we want to have starting at cornerback, did a great a run-dominated team for years. said. final round where the cold and a plan,” Prince said. “That plan job for the Pirates, including a “The first (seven-on-seven) mud-splattered golf balls added was always changing based on nifty interception that helped seal game we threw more times than Please see Football, Page B2 to the difficulty. Kim finished at 3-under 281 and won $1 million. She added Cleveland dropping Indians nickname to South Korean dominance of this major, the ninth winner in CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland’s move away Chief Wahoo’s removal and the and Native American groups. the last 13 years. Cleveland Indians are changing from Indians follows a similar club is certain to hear more with A few days after Dolan’s state- Shibuno was trying to win in their name after 105 years. decision earlier this year by the decision to change its name. ment, Indians manager Terry Fran- her first try at a second ma- Citing three people familiar the NFL’s Washington Football “Oh no! What is going on?” cona said it was time to “move jor, having won the Women’s with the decision, The New York Team, which was previously President Donald Trump tweeted. forward” with the name change. British Open last year in her Times reported Sunday night that known as the Redskins. “This is not good news, even for “I’ve been thinking about it first tournament outside Japan. the team is moving away from For years, Native American ”Indians”. Cancel culture at work!” and been thinking about it before Her short game only carried her a name considered racist for groups and others have protested In July, just hours after Wash- we put out that statement,” said for so long, however, and she decades. The Indians have been against Cleveland’s use of Indi- ington’s plans became known Francona, who has been with fell out of the lead by starting internally discussing a potential ans as its name as well as other after being pressured by several the club since 2013. “I know in the back nine with consecutive name change for months. imagery used by the American sponsors, including FedEx which the past, when I’ve been asked bogeys. A team spokesman told The League charter franchise founded holds naming rights to the foot- about, whether it’s our name or Shibuno birdied the 18th hole Associated Press the franchise in 1901. Last year, the team ball’s team’s stadium, Cleveland the Chief Wahoo, I think I would for a 74 and finished two behind. has no immediate comment on removed the contentious Chief owner Paul Dolan released a usually answer and say I know Only four players finished under the report. Wahoo logo from its caps and statement saying the team would that we’re never trying to be par. The Times said the team could jerseys, but the smiling, cartoon- review “the best path forward disrespectful. Olson recovered from three make a formal announcement ish mascot has remained popular with our team name.” “And I still feel that way. But I straight bogeys early in the round later this week. It’s not known and merchandise is still sold In the months since, the team don’t think that’s a good enough and looked so solid for so long, when the name change will take bearing its image. has consulted players, front answer today. I think it’s time to taking advantage of her length effect or if the team has settled The Indians have dealt with office members, coaching staff, move forward. It’s a very diffi- and the high trajectory of her on a new moniker. a backlash from fans upset over community leaders, share holders cult subject. It’s also delicate.” irons. B2 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 The World Weekend Sports Briefs Oregon men win Pac-12 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Auburn fires football $49 million deal. Arizona fires coach coach Gus Malzahn Virginia will pass on opener over Washington after blowout loss AUBURN, Ala. — Au- going to bowl game burn fired football coach CHARLOTTESVILLE, TUCSON, Ariz.— Kev- Gus Malzahn, ending an SEATTLE — Chris Du- points, hitting 4 of 6 from the ball out of bound and Va. — Virginia is not going in Sumlin set a decent eight-year run that began arte and Eugene Omoruyi 3-point range. then fouled Chris Duarte to a bowl game this season. foundation his first season with a trip to the national scored 14 points apiece, LJ Figueroa converted who made 1 of 2 from the A week before bowl at Arizona, winning five championship game. Eric Williams Jr. added 14, a three-point play to give free-throw line and Wash- announcements are due, games and just missing a Athletic director Allen and Oregon held on to beat Oregon a 15-point lead, its ington called a timeout on Dec. 20, the Cavaliers bowl game. Greene announced the fir- rival Washington 74-71 on biggest of the game, with with 7.9 seconds left. Green announced that their football The program went on ing Sunday, a day after the Saturday night. 16 minutes left. missed a deep 3-point shot season is over and they will downward trend in the Tigers finished the regular N’Faly Dante had 12 Green scored Washing- about four seconds later not be entertaining an invita- two years since, the wins season with a 24-10 victo- points and a career-high 10 ton’s first six points in an and Dante made 1-of-2 free tion to a postseason game. dropping each season. ry over Mississippi State. rebounds — the 6-foot-11 8-2 run that trimmed its throws to cap the scoring. Virginia (5-5, 4-5 At- Allowing the most Auburn is 6-4 in a pandem- sophomore from Mali’s deficit to 69-68 with 1:40 The Ducks rallied from lantic Coast Conference) points in a 121-year rivalry ic-shortened season of all first double-double — for to play but Williams hit an a 16-point deficit in Seattle had its regular season end turned out to be the last Southeastern Conference Oregon (4-1, 1-0 Pac-12). open 3-pointer from the to beat Washington 64-61 Saturday in a 33-15 loss at straw. opponents, losing by dou- Quade Green scored 15 left corner 24 seconds later. in overtime on a last-sec- Virginia Tech. Virginia fell Arizona fired Sumlin on ble digits to highly ranked of his career-best 26 points Battle converted a three- ond 3-pointer in the last short of the ACC’s desire Saturday, a day after a 70-7 teams Alabama, Georgia in the second half as Wash- point play to make it 72-71 meeting between the teams that all schools play 11 loss to Arizona State ex- and Texas A&M. ington (1-4, 0-2) erased with 58 seconds remaining last January. games, including 10 in con- tended the Wildcats’ losing The Tigers also were most of a 15-point deficit. and the Huskies got a stop Oregon has won four in ference, when its game at streak to a record 12 games upset by a struggling South RaeQuan Battle added 19 on the other end, but lost a row against the Huskies. over two seasons. Florida State was postponed Carolina, which wound up because of COVID-19 Smith out at Illinois firing coach Will Mus- concerns on game day. The after five seasons champ during the season. Cavaliers declined a subse- Columbus wins MLS title CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — “After evaluating the quent rescheduling. state of the Auburn football COLUMBUS, Ohio Lucas Zelarayán scored on the field on a night Illinois fired coach Lovie COLLEGE BAKSETBALL Smith with a game left in program, we’ve decided (AP) — No matter the ab- midway through the first the Crew were playing that it was time to make sences from the lineup or half and added the clincher short-handed. Columbus its ninth consecutive losing Florida State player season. a change in leadership,” the opponent, Caleb Porter in the 82nd minute and the was without midfielders Greene said in a statement. remains in hospital implored the Columbus Crew won their second Darlington Nagbe and Pe- Smith became Illinois’ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. first Black head football “We appreciate everything Crew to impose them- MLS Cup title, beating dro Santos after both tested that Gus did for the program — Florida forward Keyon- selves. the defending champion positive for COVID-19 coach when he was hired tae Johnson remained in by athletic director Josh over the last eight seasons. Porter’s players re- Seattle Sounders 3-0 on this week. We will begin a search critical but stable condition sponded, putting aside the Saturday night. “Two of our guys went Whitman in March 2016. at a hospital, the team The longtime NFL coach immediately for a coach that recent history of the de- Derrick Etienne Jr. down and we needed to can help the Auburn pro- reported Sunday, one day fending champion Seattle also scored in the first 45 do extra for them because went 17-39 in five seasons after he collapsed on the at the school. gram consistently compete Sounders and capping the minutes for Columbus. The we know what they mean at the highest level.” court during a game at most unpredictable of MLS Crew withstood Seattle’s to this team,” Columbus Smith’s original deal Florida State. was for six years and $21 Defensive coordinator seasons with one of the second-half pressure and captain Jonathan Mensah Kevin Steele will be inter- There was no change in league’s original franchises finally celebrated after said. “We had to do this for million, but he received a Johnson’s condition from two-year extension through im coach. Auburn will owe raising a championship Zelarayán’s second goal. them.” Malzahn a $21.45 million Saturday, when he was trophy. “I think we took ad- Despite the absences, 2023 after Illinois went 4-8 also critical but stable at in his third season. buyout for the remaining “We were not going vantage of every single the Crew were the de- four years of a seven-year, Tallahassee Memorial. to let history in the past moment that we had,” cidedly better side and determine today,” Porter Zelarayán said through an Zelarayán was the instiga- said. “This is our year. This interpreter. “We tried to be tor. Columbus claimed its National Sports TV Listings is going to be our year, it strong every time we had first title since 2008 and was going to be our day, it the ball, and I think we denied Seattle a chance Today Friday, Dec. 18 a.m., Fox Sports 1; Air Force at was going to be our trophy. capitalized on every single at being just the fourth Men’s College Basketball College Football — Conference Army, noon, CBS Sports Network; And that was my message opportunity that we had.” back-to-back champions — Minnesota at Illinois, 4 p.m., USA championship, UAB at Mar- Sun Belt Championship, Louisi- ESPN2; Wichita State at Tulsa, 4 shall, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network; ana at Coastal Carolina, 12:30 before the game. I don’t Zelarayán, the MLS in league history. 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Jim Brown, Barry Sanders San Francisco 5 8 0 .385 300 311 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division Jones sacked the rookie for The Bills have won at SEAHAWKS 40, JETS and LaDainian Tomlinson. ___ a safety for a 30-10 lead. least 10 of their first 13 3: Russell Wilson threw Enjoying a big perfor- Thursday’s Game L.A. Rams 24, New England 3 Kansas City reached 12 games of a season for the four more touchdowns mance about 25 miles from Sunday’s Games wins for the third consec- first time since 1991. passes to give him a his hometown of Yulee was Arizona 26, N.Y. Giants 7 utive season, the longest EAGLES 24, SAINTS career-high with 36 for the something new for Henry. Chicago 36, Houston 7 Dallas 30, Cincinnati 7 streak in club history, 21: Jalen Hurts ran for season before finally rest- He hadn’t reached triple Denver 32, Carolina 27 and has the best 13-game 106 yards and threw for ing in the fourth quarter. digits rushing in any of Kansas City 33, Miami 27 record in franchise history. 167 and one touchdown, Seattle (9-4) rebounded his four previous games in Tampa Bay 26, Minnesota 14 Tennessee 31, Jacksonville 10 The Chiefs set a team Miles Sanders had 115 exactly as it hoped after Jacksonville. He managed Indianapolis 44, Las Vegas 27 record with their 10th road yards rushing and a pair last week’s surprisingly just 13 yards as a rookie in Seattle 40, N.Y. Jets 3 Green Bay 31, Detroit 24 win in a row. of scores. The Eagles (4- poor offensive perfor- 2016, followed by outings L.A. Chargers 20, Atlanta 17 Pittsburgh earned a play- 8-1) snapped a four-game mance in its loss to the of 92, 57 and 44 yards in Philadelphia 24, New Orleans 21 off berth with the Miami losing streak and stayed New York Giants, and front of friends and family. Washington 23, San Francisco 15 Buffalo 26, Pittsburgh 15 loss. within reach in the woeful stayed even with the Los He didn’t even need a Monday’s Game The Dolphins (8-5) hurt NFC East. Angeles Rams on top of full half to surpass all those Baltimore at Cleveland, late their playoff prospects by The Saints (10-3) had the NFC West. outings Sunday against the Thursday, Dec. 17 L.A. Chargers at Las Vegas, 5:20 p.m. losing for only the sec- won nine in a row and For the Jets, it was an- Jaguars (1-12). Saturday, Dec. 19 ond time in the past nine were 8-0 over the past other miserable day in their Henry had 170 yards on Buffalo at Denver, 1:30 p.m. Carolina at Green Bay, 5:15 p.m. games. Tagovailoa passed two seasons without Drew forgettable season. Days 17 carries in the first 30 Sunday, Dec. 20 for 316 yards and two Brees before running into after firing defensive co- minutes, including a 36- Chicago at Minnesota, 10 a.m. scores to Mike Gesicki, but the inspired Eagles. The ordinator Gregg Williams yard touchdown run. He Detroit at Tennessee, 10 a.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. also threw his first career loss dropped the Saints to after the collapse at the added a 47-yard scamper Jacksonville at Baltimore, 10 a.m. interception, which came the No. 2 seed in the NFC end of last week’s loss to early in the third as the New England at Miami, 10 a.m. on his 154th attempt on a behind Green Bay, but they Las Vegas, the Jets (0-13) Titans (9-4) started to pull San Francisco at Dallas, 10 a.m. Seattle at Washington, 10 a.m. long pass that deflected off already have secured a showed little resistance on away. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 10 a.m. receiver Jakeem Grant. playoff berth. defense and little excite- Jaguars running back N.Y. Jets at L.A. Rams, 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 1:05 p.m. PACKERS 31, LIONS Hurts was 17 of 30 in ment on offense as they James Robinson became Kansas City at New Orleans, 1:25 p.m. 24: Aaron Rodgers ran for his first career start after lost their franchise-record the first rookie in NFL Cleveland at N.Y. Giants, 5:20 p.m. a tiebreaking score in the replacing Carson Wentz. 13th straight. history to top 1,000 yards Monday, Dec. 21 third quarter and threw He fumbled late in the BUCCANEERS 26, in the first 14 weeks of a Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 5:15 p.m. three touchdown passes fourth quarter. The 2019 VIKINGS 14: Tom Brady season. He also became the and the Packers clinched Heisman Trophy runner-up threw for 196 yards and fourth undrafted rookie in scoring strikes to Nick least, Chicago’s quarter- the NFC North title. began the season as the two touchdowns. Brady NFL history to reach 1,000 Vannett and Tim Patrick back delivered. The Packers (10-3) third-string quarterback. tossed TD passes of 48 yards rushing, joining Indi- to help the Broncos snap Trubisky buried the Tex- knocked Matthew Stafford He was elevated to backup yards to Scotty Miller and anapolis’ Dominic Rhodes a two-game slide. Hamler, ans (4-9) in the first half, out of the game with a rib in Week 2 and took a few 2 yards to Rob Gronkow- (1,104 in 2001), Denver’s the team’s second-round throwing for three TDs as injury in the fourth quarter snaps each week until ski to rebound from losing Phillip Lindsay (1,037 in draft pick, twice beat the Bears grabbed a 30-7 and went on to win their Wentz was benched during two straight home games 2018) and Tampa Bay’s veteran cornerback Rasul lead. Facing one of the third straight game and a 30-16 loss at Green Bay entering Tampa Bay’s bye. LeGarrette Blount (1,007 Douglas for touchdowns. NFL’s worst defenses, he second straight division last Sunday. Ronald Jones had a 1-yard in 2010). The Broncos (5-8) completed 24 of 33 passes championship. The Packers Taysom Hill was 28 of TD run and Ryan Succop COWBOYS 30, BEN- sacked Teddy Bridgewater for 267 yards. He had a clinched the division with 38 for 291 yards, two TDs, kicked field goals of 18 GALS 7: Andy Dalton was four times, including one 126.7 rating in his third the win and Minnesota’s one interception and was and 48 yards. good enough in his return by Dre’Mont Jones on Car- start since returning to the loss to Tampa Bay earlier sacked five times by Philly. The Bucs (8-5) lost three to Cincinnati, tossing two olina’s final possession in lineup with Nick Foles (hip in the day. WASHINGTON 23, of four games to division touchdown passes. Cincin- which the Panthers turned and glute) injured. The Packers’ win 49ERS 15: Rookies Chase title contenders leading nati greatly contributed to over the ball on downs. Montgomery tied the combined with the Saints’ Young and Kamren Curl into last week’s bye, the cause of its longtime Bridgewater threw for fourth-longest run in fran- loss in Philadelphia gives scored defensive touch- including a pair of 27-24 quarterback, who was play- 283 yards for the Panthers chise history and finished Green Bay the top seed in downs and Washington losses at home to the Rams ing in Paul Brown Stadium (4-9), who have lost seven with a season-high 113 the NFC. The teams are grabbed sole possession of and reigning Super Bowl for the first time since he of their last eight. yards on 11 carries. both 10-3, but the Packers first place in the NFC East. champion Chiefs. They was cast aside by the team BEARS 36, TEXANS Allen Robinson caught beat the Saints earlier this Washington (6-7) has entered Sunday holding before the season. The 7: Mitchell Trubisky threw nine passes for 123 yards, season. won four straight games the sixth playoff spot in Bengals fumbled the ball three touchdown passes to matching a season high Detroit (5-8) scored and is one game ahead of the NFC, with the Vikings away on their first three outplay Deshaun Watson and giving him 1,027 for first and pulled into a tie the New York Giants. It is (6-7) nipping at their heels drives, one fumble returned in their first meeting since the season. It’s the sec- late in the second quarter, Washington’s first four- after winning five of six for a touchdown, and lead- they entered the NFL, and ond straight year he has but simply couldn’t stop game winning streak since following a 1-5 start. ing to 17 first-half points the Bears snapped a six- reached 1,000 yards. Rodgers. The two-time 2016. Tampa Bay sacked Kirk by the Cowboys (4-9). That game losing streak. CHARGERS 20, MVP completed his first Washington can thank Cousins six times, the last was all they needed. David Montgomery ran FALCONS 17: Michael eight passes for 119 yards its young, impressive producing a fumble that Dalton was serviceable, for an 80-yard touchdown Badgley hit a 43-yard field and two scores. Rodgers defense for this win. The ended any chance of a rally going 16 for 23 for 185 on Chicago’s first play goal as time expired. Los finished 26 of 33 for 290 team took a 13-7 lead in the closing minutes. yards, as the Cowboys from scrimmage, helping Angeles got the ball on yards, three TDs and did at halftime after Young Cousins finished 24 of 37 stayed in contention in the the Bears stopped their its 26 after Michael Davis not throw an interception scooped up a fumble, passing for 225 yards, one weak NFC East. He threw worst skid since the 2002 picked off Matt Ryan’s for a third straight game. shook off a tackle and ran touchdown and no inter- an 11-yard, second-quarter team dropped eight in a pass intended for Calvin He ran 6 yards, untouched, 47 yards down the left ceptions. touchdown to Amari Coo- row to match a franchise Ridley. Justin Herbert’s to put the Packers ahead sideline for a touchdown CARDINALS 26, GI- per, and hit Tony Pollard record. The Bears (6-7) completions of 15 yards 21-14 for his 30th career with 1:11 left in the second ANTS 7: Haason Reddick for a 7-yard score with sacked Watson seven to Hunter Henry and 25 rushing TD to break Tobin quarter. It was Young’s first had a franchise-record 2:00 left in the game. times, including a safety yards to Tyron Johnson got Rote’s team record for a professional touchdown. five sacks and three forced BRONCOS 32, by Khalil Mack, to tie a LA into Badgley’s range. quarterback. Washington is the first fumbles as the Cardinals PANTHERS 27: Drew career high for the Texans Badgley split the uprights Green Bay receiver team to get defensive spoiled the return of Giants Lock threw for 280 yards quarterback. for the second winning Davante Adams also broke touchdowns from two quarterback Daniel Jones and a career-high four General manager Ryan kick of his career. a franchise record. He rookies in the same game and moved back into an touchdowns, and Diontae Pace’s decision to draft Herbert was 36 of 44 extended his touchdown since the Rams against the NFC playoff spot. Spencer returned a punt Trubisky with the No. 2 for 243 yards with two reception streak to eight Texans in 2013. Kyler Murray added a 83 yards for his first career overall pick in 2017 when touchdowns and an inter- games, turning a short pass The game was in Arizo- touchdown pass as Arizona score. he could have gone with ception. Austin Ekeler had from Rodgers into a 56- na because of coronavirus (7-6) snapped a three-game Lock connected on Watson or Patrick Ma- 146 scrimmage yards (79 yard TD in the first quarter. restrictions in the 49ers’ skid and ended a four- touchdown throws of 49 homes drew even more rushing, 67 receiving) as Adams broke the franchise home county of Santa game winning streak that and 37 yards to rookie KJ attention than usual during Los Angeles (4-9) snapped record set by Hall of Fam- Clara. had moved the Giants (5-8) Hamler and also threw the week. But on Sunday at a two-game losing streak. Struggling Raiders fire defensive coordinator Guenther Associated Press of the season. most important hire when But the biggest issue But the defense has Collins and Carl Nassib The Raiders allowed 212 he returned to the Raiders in was that the team showed regressed in recent weeks, have made little impact The Las Vegas Raiders yards rushing, 7.7 yards 2018, but he was never able few signs of improvement allowing Mahomes to and 2019 fourth overall fired defensive coordinator per play, had no sacks, no to rebuild a defense that this season despite having drive for the winning score pick Clelin Ferrell has Paul Guenther after he takeaways and forced only was gutted when star pass made heavy investments in in the closing minutes of only two sacks all season failed to make any signif- one punt in a game that rusher Khalil Mack was free agency and with four Week 10 and then strug- and 2018 third-round edge icant improvement for the was all too reminiscent of traded to Chicago before defensive starters drafted gling to stop Atlanta, the rusher Arden Key has none unit in nearly three full so many since Guenther the season opener that year. in the top two rounds the Jets and Indianapolis the all season. seasons on the job. arrived with coach Jon In nearly three full past two seasons. past three weeks. Perhaps the most consis- The Raiders (7-6) an- Gruden in 2018. seasons with Guenther run- The Raiders showed The Raiders have al- tent defensive player has nounced the decision Sun- “No answer today, ning the defense, the Raid- some flashes earlier in the lowed more than 200 yards been linebacker Nicholas day following a 44-27 loss but we better find some ers ranked last in points season, slowing Patrick rushing in each of the past Morrow, who replaced to the Indianapolis Colts answers and as soon as allowed per game (28.4), Mahomes down in the two games, just the seventh Littleton in recent weeks as that dealt a severe blow I’m done here, we’ll start last in sacks (60), 31st in second half of an upset in time they’ve ever done an every down linebacker. to their playoff chances. searching,” Gruden said af- yards per play allowed Kansas City in October that, and offered little resis- Morrow was originally Defensive line coach Rod ter the game but before the (6.04), 30th in takeaways and then generating five tance against the Colts. an undrafted free agent Marinelli will take over on decision was announced. (47) and 29th in passer takeaways in a win over Free agent additions acquired by the previous an interim basis for the rest Guenther was Gruden’s rating against (29th). Denver last month. Cory Littleton, Maliek regime. B4 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 The World Stanford edges Beavers with late field goal

CORVALLIS (AP) — Davis kinds of odds.” “That’s football, man,” Nolan and-2, but following a delay of game averaging 168.8 yards per Mills passed for 292 yards and Shaw added that Stanford’s said. “You’ve got to leave no game penalty on the Beavers, game. a touchdown, and ran for two “calling card is effort, and even doubt in that situation.” Everett Hayes kicked a 26-yard “He’s a great player. We give scores to lead Stanford to a 27-24 when we don’t play perfectly, we’re Despite the game-deciding field goal to tie the game at the him a ton of respect,” Shaw said. victory over Oregon State on going to fight you to the end.” turnover, Nolan performed well 7:18 mark. “But for us to keep him under Saturday night. The Beavers (2-4) were in po- in his second career start in place The Beavers received a boost 100 yards was a big deal.” Mills completed 21 of 29 pass- sition to tie or win the game on of injured starter Tristan Gebbia, from wide receiver Tre’Shaun On the opening possession of es and did not commit a turnover. their final possession, but quar- who had season-ending surgery Harrison, who was eligible to the third quarter, Mills hit Simi Austin Jones added 126 yards terback Chance Nolan fumbled on his hamstring this week. No- play for the first time Saturday Fehoko on a 47-yard flea flicker rushing for the Cardinal (3-2), after an 11-yard run and Stanford lan completed 17 of 30 for 221 and responded with five catches to the 1, and Mills scored on the who have been in road-warrior inside linebacker Curtis Robin- yards and three touchdowns, and for 91 yards. next play giving Stanford its first mentality the past three weeks. son recovered at the Cardinal’s ran for 50 yards. Harrison’s 61-yard catch early lead at 16-14. “We’re excited,” Mills said. 16-yard line with 23 seconds re- “I think he made a huge in the second quarter set up No- Oregon State answered with a “Obviously a win’s a win, we’re maining. Inside linebacker Gabe jump,” Oregon State coach Jona- lan’s 8-yard touchdown pass to 75-yard scoring drive culminated going to celebrate, have a good Reid forced the fumble. than Smith said. “You could just Zeriah Beason and a 14-6 lead. by a 30-yard touchdown pass to time.” The play was reviewed and feel his comfort level grow.” Oregon State running back Tyjon Lindsey, putting the Bea- Jet Toner’s 39-yard field goal confirmed. Mills’ 6-yard touchdown run Jermar Jefferson returned after vers back on top 21-16 midway with 1:48 remaining broke a 24-24 “That just goes back to day followed by a 2-point conversion missing last week’s game at through the third quarter. tie and the Cardinal defense forced one of camp and us emphasizing pass to fullback Houston Heimuli Utah due to COVID-19 testing Stanford spent the entire week a turnover to seal the victory. how important it is to play our gave the Cardinal a 24-21 lead and contact tracing protocols. practicing in Corvallis due to “For this team to come back, fundamentals and get the ball with 13:03 remaining. The nation’s third-leading the Santa Clara Public Health being on the road these last few out,” Robinson said. Oregon State drove to the rusher managed 80 yards on 18 Department’s new emergency weeks,” Stanford coach David Nolan said he wasn’t sure if Stanford 3-yard line on their en- carries before limping off the directive Nov. 28 that prohibited Shaw said. “And be on a three- his knee hit the ground before the suing possession and the offense field early in the fourth quar- training and competition for the game winning streak, facing all fumble. remained on the field on fourth- ter. He came into the Stanford Cardinal in the county. USC rallies to beat UCLA as Slovis has five TD passes PASADENA, Calif. on a 35-yard reception many times that I feel like (AP) — Kedon Slovis and despite great coverage by everyone kind of has their No. 16 Southern California UCLA’s Mo Osling III. cool and has that experience continue to be kings of the St. Brown the caught his from those other games, it Pac-12 sets schedule for final week fourth-quarter comeback. second TD of the game on really helps,” said Slovis, Ducks will play Oregon had been weekend of the season Slovis completed his the next play. who completed 30 of 47 scheduled to face Colo- open to have flexibility third game-winning drive “I overthrew Tyler earlier passes for 344 yards and USC for title, rado. in a year when the coro- of the season, finding in the game, so I just want- two interceptions. “This is Saturday’s games navirus pandemic has Amon-Ra St. Brown for ed to give him a chance to probably the most difficult OSU hosts ASU also include Washington led to cancellations and an 8-yard touchdown pass make a spectacular catch,” situation we’ve had time- State at Utah, Stanford postponements across with 16 seconds left to lift said Slovis, who is the first wise but none of the guys SAN FRANCSICO at UCLA, and Arizona the country. the Trojans over UCLA 43- USC quarterback since seemed fazed, and that defi- (AP) — The Pac-12 Con- State at Oregon State. USC earned a spot in 38 on Saturday night after Sam Darnold to have five nitely helps when you’re in ference has set the sched- Arizona was sched- the Pac-12 title game for trailing by 18 in the third passing TDs in two straight that pressure situation.” ule for its final weekend uled to play California at the first time since 2017 quarter. games. “Then, on the goal St. Brown and Drake of football games. a site and time to be de- when Utah rallied past UCLA took a 38-36 lead line, we saw man again. London each had two The conference termined, but the game No. 21 Colorado 38-21. with 52 seconds remaining We had a run called but I touchdown receptions, announced Sunday was canceled by the Pac- The Trojans later beat on Nicholas Barr-Mira’s checked it over to Amon- Vaughns caught eight its teams will play 12 because neither team rival UCLA 43-38 on 43-yard field goal, but USC Ra, and that worked out for passes for 110 yards and six games, including had enough available Saturday. coach Clay Helton said he us. Probably gave coach Malepeai ran for 110 yards Washington at No. 16 scholarship players. Washington earned its wasn’t fazed considering Helton a bit of a tough time, in the 90th Crosstown Southern California in The Wildcats fired third Pac-12 North title what he saw his team do but it worked out for us.” Showdown. the Pac-12 championship coach Kevin Sumlin on in five years. The Hus- earlier in the season. The Trojans clinched the USC trailed 28-10 early game on Friday. Saturday following a kies’ game at Oregon on “I knew if we just had Pac-12 South title earlier in the third quarter before But on Monday, blowout loss to Arizona Saturday was canceled one more opportunity that in the day when Utah beat scoring touchdowns on Washington pulled out State that dropped them because they didn’t have they would make some- Colorado. five of its seven sec- of the game because it to 0-5. The Bears had enough players avail- thing happen. That’s just The victory over UCLA ond-half drives. USC was didn’t have the required four games canceled due able. who this team is,” he said. completes a trifecta of still down 35-23 at the 53 scholarship players to COVID-19 issues and The conference went “I’ve always felt great comebacks for the Trojans start of the fourth quarter available, meaning finished 1-3. to a home-hosted model quarterbacks shine when (5-0). They trailed by 13 before Malapei’s 10-yard Oregon will face the The Pac-12 left the for the championship the game is on the line, and in the Nov. 7 opener to run, and London scored Trojans. schedule for the final game this season. I’ve watched No. 9 in three Arizona State before Slo- his second TD on a 9-yard situations just do what vis threw two TD passes reception. USC went for son-Robinson was picked blows. We had a shot at the cich had eight receptions championship quarter- in the final 3 minutes for two after London’s score off. end but didn’t convert.” for 167 yards, including a backs do. And he’s done it a 28-27 victory. USC then but couldn’t convert. “Slovis is one of the Thompson-Robinson 69-yard touchdown in the against this league now his won 34-30 the following USC was able to rally top QBs in the nation, so was 30 of 36 for 364 yards third quarter for UCLA’s whole career.” week at Arizona on Vavae due to UCLA mistakes. they were going to adjust,” with four touchdowns and longest play of the season. Gary Bryant returned Malepeai’s TD run with 25 The Bruins (3-3) twice UCLA coach Chip Kelly two interceptions. Demet- “This isn’t a normal the kickoff 63 yards to the seconds to play. turned it over on downs, said. “It was kind of like a ric Felton rushed for 90 game or a normal loss. Bruins 43, and Slovis con- “At this point we’ve been fumbled on a fake punt heavyweight fight where yards and had two TDs This one hurts,” Thomp- nected with Tyler Vaughns through that situation so and Dorian Thomp- both sides were hitting receiving, and Craig Dul- son-Robinson said. Coastal Carolina breaks into top 10 after improving to 11-0

RALPH D. RUSSO LSU in the fog Saturday Carolina — to get into the The pandemic shut- Falling out were Col- 12, UCF 11, Washington 9, Army 9, Auburn 8, TCU 3, Appalachian St. 1. Associated Press night. Top 25. down scattered his team orado, which lost for the Miami plummeted No. 25 San Jose State in the spring and local first time this season, and Amway Coaches Top 25 The first top-10 shake- 10 spots to No. 19 after is this week’s upstart. The COVID-19 restrictions Wisconsin, which lost for The Amway Coaches Top 25 foot- ball poll, with first-place votes in up in more than a month getting blown out by North Spartans improved to 6-0 have made the season a the third time and finally parentheses, total points based on pushed Coastal Carolina Carolina. The Tar Heels and earned a spot in the challenge at every turn. got the boot. 25 points for first place through one to No. 9 in The Associated point for 25th, and previous ranking: moved up four spots to Mountain West title game San Jose State had to relo- Associated Press Top 25 W-L Pts Pvs Press college football poll No. 16. for the first time with a cate to practice at first and The Top 25 teams in The Associ- 1. Alabama (60) 10-0 1548 1 Sunday. POLL POINTS second-half rally against then to play. ated Press college football poll, with 2. Notre Dame (2) 10-0 1481 2 first-place votes in parentheses, re- 3. Clemson 9-1 1403 3 Alabama was a unani- Alabama has been Nevada on Friday night. The team and staff is cords through Dec. 12, total points 4. Ohio State 5-0 1381 4 mous No. 1, followed by ranked in 211 consecutive The last time San Jose currently staying at a hotel based on 25 points for a first-place 5. Texas A&M 7-1 1292 5 Notre Dame, Ohio State, polls, matching Florida State was ranked was in Las Vegas after playing vote through one point for a 25th- 6. Cincinnati 8-0 1213 7 place vote, and previous ranking: 7. Indiana 6-1 1088 9 Clemson and Texas A&M State (1989-2001) for the 2012, when the Spartans Nevada at Boyd Stadium W-L Pts Prv 8. Iowa State 8-2 1065 11 as those teams held their second-longest streak in moved into the rankings on Friday. The Spartans 1. Alabama (62) 10-0 1550 1 9. Georgia 7-2 1038 10 2. Notre Dame 10-0 1482 2 10. Oklahoma 7-2 933 12 spots for a sixth straight poll history. after the regular season will “host” the Mountain 3. Ohio St. 5-0 1405 3 11. Florida 8-2 912 6 week. The Crimson Tide will was complete and finished West championship game 4. Clemson 9-1 1388 4 12. Coastal Carolina 11-0 884 13 Surprising losses by likely move into second No. 21 in the final poll. against Boise State at Boyd 5. Texas A&M 7-1 1286 5 13. Southern Cal 5-0 798 15 6. Cincinnati 8-0 1248 7 14. Northwestern 6-1 779 14 Florida and Miami shuffled all by themselves after the “Love it. Love it, man. Stadium on Saturday. 7. Indiana 6-1 1140 8 15. North Carolina 8-3 626 20 the rest of the top 10. No. Southeastern Conference It’s awesome,” fourth-year “This is really a neat 8. Iowa St. 8-2 1059 10 16. Brigham Young 10-1 616 16 6 Cincinnati and No. 7 championship game next coach Brent Brennan to AP thing for our players to 9. Coastal Carolina 11-0 994 11 17. Iowa 6-2 526 18 10. Georgia 7-2 968 12 18. La-Lafayette 9-1 510 17 Indiana each moved up one week. To pass Nebraska’s Sunday in a phone inter- feel that sense of pride and 11. Florida 8-2 940 6 19. Miami (Fla.) 8-2 488 8 spot and No. 8 Iowa State record of 348 consecutive view. “I think it’s awesome that sense of excitement, of 12. Oklahoma 7-2 902 13 20. Tulsa 6-1 365 19 13. Southern Cal 5-0 774 16 21. Liberty 9-1 194 21 jumped two. poll appearances from for these players. I think like, we’ve worked really 14. BYU 10-1 724 14 22. Oklahoma State 7-3 189 26 Then come the unbeaten 1981-2002, Alabama will it’s awesome for these hard for this and we’ve 15. Northwestern 6-1 691 15 23. NC State 8-3 185 24 Chanticleers (11-0), the need about eight more player that can look at how overcome so much and 16. North Carolina 8-3 631 20 24. Texas 6-3 176 23 17. La-Lafayette 9-1 566 17 25. San Jose State 6-0 1 2 7 first Sun Belt Conference seasons in the Top 25. hard they worked. How we’re getting recognition 18. Iowa 6-2 502 19 NR team to crack the AP’s top IN-N-OUT they persevered through all on a national level,” Bren- 19. Miami 8-2 454 9 Others receiving votes: Buffalo (5- 10. This pandemic-altered kinds of challenges.” nan said of the ranking. 20. Tulsa 6-1 408 18 0) 102; Auburn (6-4) 45; Army (8-2) 21. Texas 6-3 227 23 35; Boise State (5-1) 30; Marshall Georgia landed at No. season has helped create This San Jose State team Also moving back into 22. Liberty 9-1 184 22 (7-1) 29; Washington (3-1) 22; Mis- 10 ahead of Florida at 11. some opportunities for showed progress last year, the rankings was No. 24 23. Buffalo 5-0 183 24 souri (5-4) 17; Colorado (4-1) 17; 24. NC State 8-3 137 - Nevada (6-2) 10; Wisconsin (2-3) 8; The Gators dropped five teams that have not been going 5-7 after winning North Carolina State (8-3). 25. San Jose St. 6-0 124 - Southern Methodist (7-3) 7; Oregon spots after losing in bizarre ranked in a while — or three games total in Bren- The Wolfpack completed Others receiving votes: Oklaho- (3-2) 6; Utah (2-2) 4; TCU (6-4) 1. and dramatic fashion to ever before, like Coastal nan’s first two seasons. their season last week. ma St. 83, Marshall 47, Boise St. Sarah Fuller is first female player to score for power-five football team ASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Conference women’s soc- really appreciated. At the came out to try the extra arms up in the air. the first woman to score in — Sarah Fuller became cer champs made both of end of the day, they treated point. The 6-foot-2 senior Center judge Chris college football with two the first woman to score in her kicks, to the cheers of me like an athlete and that’s put the ball through the Garner made sure to give extra points for Willamette a Power Five conference her teammates and family. the best I could ask for.” uprights to tie the game at Fuller the ball, the official of NAIA on Oct. 18, 1997. football game, cleanly kick- “This whole time has Fuller got her historic 7 and celebrated by pulling bringing it to her at the Katie Hnida was the ing a pair of extra points for been if I can do it, if I’m chance with 1:50 left in the her fist in before slapping sideline. first woman to score at the Vanderbilt in a 42-17 loss good enough to do it,” Full- first quarter. high-fives with teammates. No woman before Fuller Football Bowl Subdivision to Tennessee on Saturday. er said after the game. “It Listed second out of Fuller off the field with had appeared in an SEC level with two extra points The goalkeeper for wasn’t if I was a girl or not. three available kickers a big smile with her family game or for any Power Five for New Mexico on Aug. Vanderbilt’s Southeastern So that’s something I’ve on the depth chart, Fuller in the stands all with their team. Liz Heaston became 30, 2003.

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FRANK AND ERNEST The World TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | B8 This week in Coos County history: December 13-15 Fifteen students from Marshfield Telephone of the Northwest, a GT&E came out in the third quarter and went 100 YEARS — 1920 subsidiary. on a 17-0 run to chalk up a 63-39 win in Place well represented at O.A.C. this The firm has presented Johnston with its a Civil War girls basketball matchup on Storm and high water cause much year La Croix Bronze Medallion Award and a Tuesday in North Bend. damage Letter by Edward Fish tells of the prog- check for $250, the third highest merit award The victory puts Marshfield at 3-0 an employee in the General System can earn. Traffic beyond Coquille cut off because ress of the young people at agricultural on the young season and a game up on Two years ago, Johnston was working of water being over the tracks college its crosstown rivals in the Midwestern as a stationman in Gold Beach. During the CORVALLIS — Marshfield is well League opener for both teams. Will probably be opened tomorrow course of his day’s work, he was driving represented at O.A.C. this year having an “We were looking forward to this,” said along the Rogue River on Highway 101 Water going down and business begin- enrollment of 15 out of the 47 registered Pirate junior Sarah Olbekson. “We are when he noticed a 30 foot charter fishing ning to resume normal today from Coos county. showing people what we are.” boat being battered against some jetty rocks. Telegraph wires are up Prominent men on campus in student It took a mammoth third-quarter run to The boat’s three occupants had been activities are Rudolph Hillstrom and Her- side the game in Marshfield’s favor as the Western Union gets communication thrown into the strong currents and were man Glossop. Mr. Hillstrom is a member young Bulldogs hustled and were fed free with the outside — damage from vari- floundering helplessly. Johnston, one of of the college glee club and Lambda throws up until halftime with the Pirates ous quarters reported the first to reach the scene, jumped into the Chi Alpha fraternity. Herman Glossop ahead 31-23. It would have been 28-23 if Considerable damage and inconve- water with other volunteers in an attempt represented the college in wrestling last it wasn’t for a Kaley Murdock 3-pointer nience was caused in Coos county by the to pull out the boat’s operator, Bernard J. year at 135 pounds and won the northwest off the glass at the buzzer. storm. The greatest damage was to the Hall, then of Gold Beach, and his passen- intercollegiate championship. Mr. Glossop telegraph and telephone lines and the train gers, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Evans, then Local knitters donate hats for is also a member of the Vigilance associa- schedules were demoralized although the of Burbank, Calif. tion and Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. children railroad got through without any serious Johnston risked his own life struggling accident. in the icy water for nearly 20 minutes but Spreading the warmth The train from Portland was late this was unable to save either Hall or Evans. CHARLESTON — With an Arctic morning and did not arrive until 9 a.m. 50 YEARS — 1970 Mrs. Evans was washed onto the jetty front bearing down across the country where bystanders pulled her to safety. It was delayed for an hour and a half at Progress made in ‘70 and snow covering much of the state, the Booth, a station north of Reedsport where South Coast is a relatively warm place. a tree had fallen over the track. There was North Bend looks to ‘Banner Year’ 20 YEARS — 2000 But it’s not that warm. some trouble during the storm by falling “The year 1970 has been a good year It might not be snowing here, but cold trees in the Siuslaw country, but there for the city of North Bend and its citizens Myrtle Point kids raise funds for wind and rain can chill anybody’s day, es- were removed before there was any great pecially children who play outside without despite poor state and national economies. skate park delay. “All signs point to a banner year in 1971.” warm coats and hats. Water over track So said North Bend City Administrator Some skateboarders in Myrtle Point are A group of local knitters is warming Traffic beyond Coquille has been cut Jack Isadore regarding the outlook for the on a mission. many heads and hearts this winter by do- off on account of the water being over the new year. After being denied access to sidewalks nating more than 50 knit caps to students tracks just beyond the city. There was four Isadore, Mayor Harry Graham and city and parking lots for safety reasons, more at Charleston Elementary School. or five feet of water on the track yester- councilmen agree the major task before the than two dozen students have taken initia- “I see babies and kids who don’t have day but it was rapidly falling today and city in 1971 is construction of a secondary tive and begun raising money for a skate- warm clothes or hats and it breaks my it was expected today that there would sewage treatment plant, interception of board park. With a little help from city heart,” said Lucille Olson, the Coos Bay be an opportunity to repair the damage all outfalls dumping into Coos Bay and officials, the Ford Family Foundation and woman who challenged her friends in the and possibly run trains on to Myrtle Point separation of storm and sanitary sewers to some state grant money, the skateboarders Southwestern Oregon Knitters Guild to tomorrow. keep raw sewage from going into the bay are closing in on their goal. make hats for the needy. during storms. “A park like this would get a lot of use. Redondo to go on regular run Design of the secondary sewage We have skateboarders here of all ages, Bulldog swimmers sweep to Civil War treatment facility was completed in 1970. races and cultural backgrounds. They victories Will go to San Francisco and San Pedro A vote is scheduled Jan. 19, 1971 on a want this park really bad and they want to work hard to get it,” said Myrtle Point For the first time in several years, North Carries both passengers and freight $550,000 general obligation bond issue Bend can claim boys and girls bragging and reduced fares are offered to build the plant. The proposal calls for City Manager Bud Schmidt. The park, which is being designed by rights for Bay Area swimming. Reduced passenger fares to San Fran- paying the bond off in a $15-year period The Bulldogs won both portions of through increased sewer use fees and by Crow/Clay & Associates Inc. of Coos Bay, cisco and San Pedro will go into effect will include a cement bowl (similar to an the Civil War with Marshfield Thursday federal grants that become available. with the sailing of the steam ship Redondo empty swimming pool), grind bars, a pyr- at North Bend Municipal Pool, with the The sewer use fees were recently raised which is being placed on this run by the amid box and much more, said Schmidt. Bulldog boys beating the Pirates 102-68 from $1.75 to $2.50 per month by the Alaska Steamship company, giving direct “There will be stuff to do for all levels and North Bend’s girls winning 91-79. council ($9 per year for each household). service, no stops being made north of San of skaters,” he said. “I think they swam really well,” said Francisco. The Redondo will also carry The new skateboard park will begin North Bend coach Chris Richmond, who freight north bound and lumber south Coos Bay man earns award for had expected both team scores to be close. heroism in the old tennis court area and spill over from the Bay Park mill and Coquille onto an adjacent section of Lehnherr Park. “They rose to the occasion.” mills. A heroic, although futile attempt to save North Bend’s boys swept the relays and The Redondo is well known here being three fishermen being swept up by strong Big run propels Pirates in Civil War got two wins each from David LaTomme and formerly operated by the C.A. Smith Co. Rogue River currents has earned Coos Ryan Sprague, while the girls won the final at which time she was very popular with Bay resident Harvey Lee Johnston one of Marshfield girls put away pesky Bull- four events to get a come-from-behind victory. the traveling public. the highest meritorious awards presented dogs with second-half burst The Ocean Dock Terminal & Supply to employees of the nationwide General Something must have been said at These stories were found in the Marsh- Co. has been appointed agents. Electronics Corporation. halftime. field Sun Printing Museum newspaper re- The vessels will carry 28 first class Johnston is an installation and mainte- Unable to put away a scrappy North pository stored in Marshfield High School passengers and 18 steerage. nance foreman in Coos Bay for General Bend team in the first half, Marshfield courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

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