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 The Bay Area Fun Festival brought out those great feelings of a party in the city this past weekend. After a two-year hiatus, the Festival brought out locals and visitors in droves, all eager to take part in this popular celebration.
 Parade goers were treated to over 50 entries full of colors, costume, smiles, and of course, those blissful clowns. The Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) announced the Fun Festival Parade winners for best decoration in accordance with the theme, Life is a Circus, Enjoy the Show:
The 41ST Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run had an excellent showing with a range of athletes giving it there all. The 10K run had 406 entries with first place finishers Nicole Goens (female runners) and Manual Finley (male runners). The 5k event had 310 runners and the 2-Mile run had 66 kids participating.
 Car enthusiasts had much to appreciate, as Cruz the Coos has a roster of nearly 275 cars making their way around downtown route. The Show and Shine was pushing at capacity, hosting nearly 200 cars with owners proud to show off their rides. For both events most entries were local along with a significant number from Eugene along with entries from Portland and California.
 The crowds that visited throughout downtown Coos Bay found a great selection of vendors, foods, and live musical performances during the K-DOCK RockFest.
A shout out goes to all those that worked diligently to make this year’s Fun Festival a reality: City of Coos Bay and its staff, volunteers, and members of the CBDA, Visitor and Convention Bureau, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, City of North Bend, and all the businesses and organizations who were involved.
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Toy Drive Hits the Rails in October
North American Railcar Operators Association to Return to Coos Bay Rail Line
 The International Port of Coos Bay announced that the North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) will be returning to the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) for an excursion and toy drive from October 7- 9, 2022. NARCOA is a non-profit group of railroad enthusiasts with a mission to preserve safe and legal operation of historical railroad equipment. Railroad motorcars, also called speeders or putt-putt cars were utilized decades ago along railroads throughout the United States to assist crews in Maintenance of Way (MOW) activities (pictured below). Over the years, railroad motorcars have been largely replaced by more modern hyrail vehicles, which are standard roadway vehicles with retractable guide wheels that can operate on either road or rail.
Members of NARCOA operate privately owned speeders and participate in railroad-sanctioned excursions throughout the United States and Canada. This year’s run will begin on the north end of the CBRL starting the morning of October 7. It is anticipated that approximately 25 motorcars will participate in the October run. The group typically makes multiple trips to the CBRL each year.
NARCOA will be collecting new and unwrapped toys at four locations for distribution as a kickoff to the annual K-DOCK Rotary Bus Jam event. Pick up locations will include Mapleton on Friday the 7 at approximately 11 a.m., North Thirteenth Street in Lakeside on Friday the 7 at approximately 1:30 p.m., and the Coos Bay Boardwalk on Saturday the 10 at approximately 1:30 p.m., and Sturdivant Park in Coquille between 11-11:30 a.m. A donation box is also available at the Coos Bay North Bend Visitors Center. Community members who would like to participate by donating to children in need are welcome at the drop off locations.
For additional information about NARCOA, upcoming excursions, or to locate motorcars for sale, please visit www.narcoa.org
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In-House and Contracted Road Resources
 City Council awarded a contract to repair approximately 28 large sized potholes throughout the City. This work will be completed this fall. This project will be in addition to road reconstruction projects awarded by the City Council earlier this summer.
The following is a narrative of what road repair work is done by City of Coos Bay resources and what work is contracted out. The City does not have the in-house resources to design and/or construct road reconstruction, roadbed repairs, and road replacement projects. Thus, the City contracts construction of these types of projects. In addition, these types of projects typically require engineering design due to the road cross sections (profile), ADA improvements requirements, curbing and gutters, signage, striping. The City contracts with engineering consultants to prepare the design plans. The City also contracts out large pothole repairs (over 100 square feet). These potholes are too large for staff to repair however, these projects are typically designed by staff. Small potholes (less than 100 square foot) are repaired and designed using City in-house resources.
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Public Hearing on Home Rehab Projects
The City of Coos Bay has completed a Residential Rehabilitation Project funded with Community Development Block Grant funds from the Oregon Business Development Department. The location of the project are homes in the City of Coos Bay, City of Reedsport, and Coos County. It is estimated the project has benefited at least 55 persons of whom 100% are low or moderate income. The Coos Bay City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, regarding the project. The purpose of the public hearing was for the City Council to obtain citizens views about the project and to take comments about the City’s performance. More information about the Oregon Community Development Block Grant program and the project is available for public review at City Hall located at 500 Central Ave during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested.
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 In 2014, the City of Coos Bay enacted Ordinance 462, Unlawful Transfer on a Highway. The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) would like to remind and educate the public about this ordinance and its intent. Sometimes people panhandle for money and goods at busy intersections to maximize their visibility. Vehicles stop in the road to transfer goods and/or money to the panhandler. Due to the hindrance of traffic and safety risks associated with stopping a vehicle in an active roadway, the City passed this ordinance, which can be found under Coos Bay Municipal Code 10.28.
This code prohibits drivers and/or passengers in a vehicle on any road, street, highway and/or public right-of-way within the City of Coos Bay from passing or relinquishing control of money or tangible property to a pedestrian. It also prohibits a pedestrian from accepting, receiving, or retaining any money or tangible good from a driver or passenger of a vehicle that is on a roadway. Violators could be fined $100. The CBPD is asking that people giving items to panhandlers’ first park in a parking lot and walk over to give donations. Another option is to give donations to one of the many local resources aimed at helping the less fortunate.
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Emergencies Don't Wait...Prepare Ahead
Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. And, don’t forget to think about specific needs in your family. Your family’s needs change over time, so update your plan regularly. Find out more by reading the 12 Ways to Prepare at Ready.gov.
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Who Will We Contact?
Pick the same person for each family member to contact. Pick someone out of town—they may be easier to reach in a disaster. Text, don’t talk. In an emergency, phone lines may be tied up. It may be easier to text and this leaves phone lines open for emergency workers.
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Where Will We Meet?
Decide on safe, familiar, accessible places where your family can go for protection or to reunite. If you have pets or service animals, think about animal-friendly locations. Consider places in your house, in your neighborhood, and outside of your city or town so you’re prepared for any situation.
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Practice, Practice, Practice
On your own list or using the resources below, write down your contacts and plans. Make sure everyone in the family has copies and keeps them in a safe space, like in a backpack, wallet, or taped in a notebook. Put them in your cell phone if you have one. Hold regular household meetings to review and practice your plan.
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2022 Child Passenger Safety Week
Many parents and caregivers spend hours in the car with their children every week—driving to and from school, sports practices, music lessons, friends’ houses, and other activities. Wherever kids need to go, the most important thing is making sure they get there safely. The importance of correctly installed car seats and booster seats—and making sure kids are buckled in the correct seats for their ages and sizes—can’t be understated.
Many children do travel in the right seats, but unfortunately there are still many children riding completely unrestrained, in the wrong restraint types for their ages and sizes, or in car seats that are incorrectly installed. Once children outgrow rear-facing infant car seats, they should still ride in rear-facing car seats until they outgrow the weight and height limits for that seat and direction. Then they should ride in a forward-facing car seat with a harness as long as possible. Only when they’ve outgrown the weight and height limits for that forward-facing car seat should they be moved to a booster seat. This is a step many parents move into or past too quickly. On average in 2020, two children under 13 were killed and an estimated 278 were injured every day while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans.
 Car seats, booster seats, and seat belts have been proven effective in reducing crash fatalities among children. That’s why all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories require the use of car seats for children traveling in motor vehicles. In 2020, of the 604 children 12 and younger who were killed while riding in passenger vehicles, more than a third were not in a car seat, booster seat, or wearing a seat belt. It is imperative that we work together toward eliminating these preventable deaths and injuries.
Coos Bay is committed to reducing senseless tragedies on our roads. No matter how large the vehicle, or how short the distance, every child needs to be properly buckled in the back seat on every trip. Parents want what’s best for their children and go to great lengths to guide and protect them. One of the best ways a parent or caregiver can protect a child is by taking car seat and seat belt safety seriously. You’ve heard the old expression, “if you know better, you can do better.” New parents and experienced parents alike need to know what type of car seats are best for their children. As kids grow, their car seats will change along with them, and it’s important to keep them in the right seat at every stage.
During Child Passenger Safety Week in September, we encourage all parents and caregivers to take advantage of the free, online material that can be used to make sure children are in the right car seats for their ages and sizes, and that the seats are installed correctly. To find a list of car seat resources, visit www.nhtsa.gov/therightseat.
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Recruiting and Keeping Employee Talent
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is thrilled to be offering an in person interactive workshop with presenters who will share tools on recruiting talent and then retaining your workforce. This is one you don't want to miss! Contact BACC to get signed up at info@oregonsbayarea.org or call (541)266-0868.
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Library Hosting End of Life Series
In collaboration with Coos Elderly Services, Coos Bay Chapel, and South Coast Hospice and Palliative Services, Coos Bay Public Library will be hosting a series of events focused on end-of-life services. This series will include a Will and Trust Workshop, a presentation from Coos Bay Chapel, a Care for the Caregiver Workshop, and a Hospice Myths and Facts Presentation. The goal is to prepare and support people ahead of time, promoting more peaceful deaths and helping loved ones through a difficult process.
These free events will take place Coos Bay Public Library’s Myrtlewood Room throughout September and October. Find details at coosbaylibrary.org on the events page, or call 541-269-1101 and press 2 to reach the Reference desk.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Code Inspector I or II
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of full-time Code Inspector I or II. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a City application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or email to administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, by email request to administration@coosbay.org or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website www.coosbay.org. The City may consider filling the position at the Code Inspector I level (salary range $4,809 - $5,996) depending upon qualifications of applicants. This position will be opened until filled. The first review of completed applications is October 21, 2022. For complete announcement and application packet, click button below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
9-1-1 Dispatcher - Certified and Entry Level
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of certified and entry level 9-1-1 Dispatcher. It should be noted that preference points will be given to certified dispatchers applying for this position. In addition to preference points, certified applicants would be eligible for a $7,500 hiring bonus ($3,500 after being hired and $4,000 after successful completion of probationary period) as well as the possibility of up to $1,000 moving expense reimbursement. For Lateral and Entry Level candidates, this position will be open until September 30, 2022, at 5 p.m. For complete announcement and application packet, click below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Code Enforcement Officer
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a City application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or email to administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. This position will close on October 7, 2022, at 5 p.m. For complete announcement and application packet, click the button below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Water Quality Engineer / Administrator I or II
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Water Quality Engineer / Administrator I or II. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or by email at administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. The deadline for receiving completed applications is 5 p.m., October 13, 2022. For complete announcement and application packet, click the button below.
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