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Many Helping Hands Made a Difference
 “Many hands make light work” is a phrase I have heard many times over my life. The idiom has been around for decades and can be found in John Heywood’s book Proverbs, which was published in 1546. This age-old idiom represents how a tough job can become easier and get done quicker when multiple people help. There is certainly truth in the saying and I witnessed it in action this weekend when a group of nearly 100 volunteers descended on John Topits Park.
On March 11, 2023, the City of Coos Bay partnered with Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) for a volunteer clean-up of John Topits Park. Members from the City’s Public Works Department, Police and Fire departments were present as well as many OBAB community volunteers. In all, nearly 100 volunteers worked their way through areas of the park removing litter, vegetation, and debris from the park. In just two hours, the many hands of this group collected and removed 2100 cubic feet of trash (seven truckloads)! Some of OBAB volunteers also made repairs to park picnic tables and park benches.
As your Mayor and a citizen who enjoys our parks, I am grateful for the efforts of OBAB and the many dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly each “Second Saturday,” month after month, not just in the City of Coos Bay, but throughout our entire community. Thank You!
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
Below are some pictures courtesy of OBAB. Additional pictures and information about OBAB and their monthly clean up events can be found on OBAB’s Facebook page.
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Corps of Engineers to Begin Critical Repairs to Coos Bay North Jetty, Closes Roads Ahead of Construction
On Saturday, March 18, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) contractors will begin making repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty. Engineers will close access roads to the North Spit marking the start of this three-year, $64 million critical infrastructure improvement project. Coos Bay is Oregon’s largest deep-draft coastal harbor, and the jetties there reduce wave action in the bay, ensuring the safety of ships, recreational boaters, and commercial fisherman.
“The rehabilitation of the north jetty is a critical undertaking that will ensure the safety and reliability of the bay’s shipping channels for years to come,” said Capt. Marie A. Adams, project engineer. “The project includes reconstruction of the jetty head, repairs to critically damaged portions of the trunk and restoring the jetty root elevation to provide long-term erosion resilience.”
Click here for a high resolution version of the map.
 In the interest of public safety, the following sand roads will be off limits to traffic until construction is complete in December 2025 - South Dike Road, Foredune Road, and the Bayside Road starting approximately half a mile south of the end of Trans-Pacific Lane to the jetty. Additional areas may be closed including trails on the spit to prevent the public from crossing Foredune Road to access to the beach from the trail system.
“The Bureau of Land Management recognizes the inconvenience that these road closures may cause. We want to thank the public for their patience and understanding during this time,” said Matt Bailey, Umpqua Field Office Manager. “The safety of the public and workers is everyone’s top priority.”
The 10 miles of BLM-managed hiking and equestrian trails will remain open. However, visitors should be mindful of the ocean tides if travelling on the open section of the Bayside Road to avoid becoming stuck during high tides. As an alternative, visitors can enjoy the beach nearby at Horsfall in the U.S. Forest Service's Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area also has multiple locations where off-highway vehicles can access sand dunes.
The BLM's Bastendorff Beach and Oregon State Park's Sunset Bay State Park are great options for people wanting to spend time on the beach in nearby Charleston,, OR. The Corps contractor, Trade West Construction, will immediately start the construction of staging areas and improving some sections of Foredune Road and Reroute Road. Early construction includes building an in-water temporary Material Offloading Facility (MOF) where most of the stones used in the jetty’s repair will be barged to.
For more information, view the complete announcement here.
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Successful Job Fair at the Library
 Coos Bay Public Library (CBPL) is back to offering live job fairs in the Myrtlewood Room. The first one for this year was on March 15 and included eighteen employers on hand to discuss their open positions with prospective employees. Overall, 100 people attended the event. The next job fair is being planned for the summer. Please check the CBPL events calendar for the next job fair and many other library events: https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/events/month
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Unclaimed Personal Property at CBPD
The Coos Bay Police Department has in its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described below that was collected between May 2022 and January 2023.
If you believe you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property or cash, you must file a claim with the Coos Bay Police Department within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property.
Please provide a detailed description of each item when completing your claim and any proof of ownership you may have.
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Introduction to Crabbing
 The South Slough National Estuarine Reserve invites you to learn about the amazing life cycle of crabs, their importance to the local economy and experience the various techniques for capturing this delectable crustacean. Dress for the weather and meet at the Charleston Visitors Center at 91141 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston on Friday, March 24 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. For questions, contact the Reserve at 541-888-5558. ext. 121. This is a free event, but registration is required.
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 Each year, Kids' HOPE Center provides service and support to hundreds of children throughout Coos County and beyond. To help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Center invites the community to purchase a pinwheel garden for their home or business. All sales directly support the Center's operation as the county's non-profit child abuse intervention center.
Available for purchase are 10 pinwheels with yard sign for $25 or 20 pinwheels with yard sign for $50. Place your order for pinwheels with Sarah Bright at Kids' HOPE Center by calling (541) 269-4196 or submit by mail to: Kids' HOPE Center, 1925 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Pinwheel purchases will be delivered by March 25, or you may schedule a time to pick them up yourself at the Center.
Take a photo of your planted pinwheels and submit to communication@bayareahospital.org to be featured on our Facebook page. Help us highlight Child Abuse Awareness Month as a community!
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  The Energy Trust of Oregon is bringing energy savings to the Coos Bay community.
Currently, Energy Trust is offering a no-cost LED lighting upgrade opportunity for smaller businesses and commercial-type buildings, who are customers of Pacific Power. This includes inside and outdoor lights.
Buildings must be either less than 20,000 square feet OR have fewer than 20 employees.
Examples of qualifying types of businesses and non-profits buildings include stores and commercial businesses, restaurants, offices, service stations, motels, food banks, social and community services organizations’ buildings, churches/houses of worship or faith, clinics, and many others. Industrial facilities and common areas of multifamily/apartment property lighting may also qualify.
Energy Trust encourages participation from those organizations and buildings that have not been able to upgrade to LEDs and those that can most benefit from electric bill savings through these lighting upgrades.
Energy Trust will schedule with you to conduct an onsite review for eligible no-cost lighting upgrades. And the lighting installation contractor will work with your schedule.
To learn more or check your eligibility, call 1.800.326.2917 or email: lighting@energytrust.org.
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CITY OF COOS BAY PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Coos Bay is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations. Applications available from City Manager’s Office, 500 Central Ave., or csylvester@coosbay.org or 541-269-8912. Funding requests will be reviewed by the Budget Committee in May. Deadline to apply 03/27/2023.
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 The Community Coalition of Empire (CCE) is pleased to once again be working with the City of Coos Bay and the Coos Art Museum to bring art to the Empire District. The Community Coalition of Empire has identified 13 city owned utility boxes in need of local artists to develop and hand paint their visions of our nautical theme, “Historic Empire with a Focus on the Waters.” Artists may use the completed Empire Mural to draw inspiration, or they are free to use their imagination. The color palette will be blue, red, white, black, and yellow, and can be mixed according to the artist’s discretion.
This project will happen in two phases with an estimated completion date of July 23, 2023. Artists will be given all supplies necessary to make their vision a reality. In addition, each artist will receive a stipend of $100 and will be honored at a reception upon completion of the project. This project is open to all artists. Submissions must be original and may be submitted via:
- Mail to CCE P.O. Box 3452 Coos Bay, OR 97420
- Email via pdf format to moss_joanne@yahoo.com
- Dropped off at Star of Hope Activity Center 657 Newmark, Coos Bay
Submission deadline for PHASE I is MARCH 17, 2023. PHASE II deadline is MAY 31,2023. Questions may be directed to louanndewater@sohoregon.org
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 As the Coos Bay-North Ben Rotary honors 100 years of service to our community, plans are underway for the annual the Rotary Foundation Annual Auction and Community Dinner. Get your tickets soon! The auction will be held April 1, 2023, with doors open at 5 p.m. The event will feature wonderful live and auction items, games, and good conversation. The event is held at the Mill Casino and Hotel - Salmon Room.
The Founding Years of the Club were in the early 1920s. Celebrate the era with your best 20s art deco outfit and décor. Contest for best costume and best table decorations! Event Tickets: $60 each or table of 8 for $480. Contact Steve Schneiderman at 541-297-0091.
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 This year volunteers will be collecting trash on the 101 corridor and competing for the coveted "Trash Trophy." Food and beverages provided after the event compliments of our friends at The Mill Casino, RV Park, and Resort.
Schedule of Events
8 a.m.-9 a.m.-Team check in The Mill Casino3201 Tremont Ave, North Bend. Gather at the north parking lot in the gravel area.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.- Cleanup Brigade
12 p.m.-1 p.m.- Hot Dog and Soda's for the volunteers- Awarding the Trash Trophy to the team that collected the most liter.
1 p.m.-Taking out the Trash Parade.
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Water Quality Collections Operator
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for a Collections Operator position. This position can be filled as a Collections Operator-in-Training, I, or II, depending upon qualifications of selected applications. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a City application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbay.org or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.
Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application.
Salary/ Pay Rate
Operator-in-Training…………$3,665 – $4,549 DOQ
Operator I…………………………$3,768 – $4,696 DOQ
Operator II…………………………$4,011 - $5,005 DOQ
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Library ESO Outreach Technician - (extended)
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of full-time Library ESO Outreach Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbay.org or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.
Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet, resume, and letter of interest by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023, as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application.
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