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 At this week’s City Council meeting, we presented Rodger Craddock with an appreciation plaque acknowledging his 32 years of service with the City of Coos Bay. Being the longest serving city manager for Coos Bay, with 14 years in the role, Rodger has been instrumental in several projects making it to the finish line including Fire Station #1, the Visitor Information Center, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 to name just a few. Every member of City Council, including myself, took the opportunity to thank Rodger for his dedication to the community throughout his time with the City. We acknowledged the number of hours he gave in service to the City, without the limits of a standard workday, his efforts stretched into his personal evening, weekend hours, and even into his vacations. Rodger’s tireless commitment built a strong and deep team of experienced professionals with a focus on supporting the citizens of Coos Bay.
Following acceptance of the plaque, Rodger also shared a few thoughts about what his roles with the City of Coos Bay have meant over the years. As City Manager, he attributed that his success was largely due to the department directors and their management teams, each of whom were subject matter experts. Though only two of those original department directors remain with the City today, Jim Hossley the Public Works and Community Development Director; and City Attorney Nate McClintock, those who have been added to the team have resulted in truly a dream team of directors and middle managers. Rodger shared that he also had the great pleasure of working with three different mayors, seven different council presidents, and 30 different city councilors, and acknowledged that without doubt he had worked with the best city council in the state of Oregon.
 While we are sad to be at the end of this chapter for Coos Bay and Rodger, we are very excited to see Rodger soar in his new role as the Executive Director at Coos County Airport District. We have no doubt he will lead that strong team towards achieving success just as he has done for the City of Coos Bay. The success and the growth of the Airport District impacts the success of the region, and Rodger is definitely the individual for the job.
It is also with gratitude that we wish Rodger well in his new role, as he helped pave the way for a succession plan two years ago, mentoring the incoming City Manager Nichole Rutherford in preparation for this very transition. We are equally as excited to begin our work with Nichole as she leads the City team forward.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Library of Things Now Available
After a bit of rearranging, the Library of Things collection is now browsable. The Library of Things collection is full of useful, educational, and fun items. There are items ranging from a sewing machine and canning kit to bongo drums and knife sharpener. The collection allows people to check out items they may only need to use once in a while or just want to try before they buy. Stop by the front desk to fill out your LOT form and start borrowing. The collection is for use by those who are 18+, have a standard patron card, and a form on file. You can check out three things at a time for one week. For more information or answers to questions, call 541-269-1101 or bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.
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Mingus Park Pathway Repair
The City is working on the Mingus Park access pathway off of N. 12th Street (the back side of the park). Please be aware that the pathway will be closed Tuesday, August 8- Friday, August 11, 2023, during the repair. There will be signage in the park around the area and other access will still be available to the park.
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 The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) would like to recognize Detective Wesley O’Connor for achieving five years of service at the CBPD. Detective O’Connor came to the CBPD after serving in the United States Marine Corps and as a police officer for the Department of Defense. During his time at CBPD, Detective O’Connor has been a patrol officer, defensive tactics instructor, field training officer, and most recently a detective. He has been instrumental, along with his co-instructor, at revamping the CBPD’s defensive tactics training into a Jiu Jitsu based training that aims at gaining compliance through control holds instead of pain compliance. Detective O’Connor possesses his Intermediate Certificate through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and has completed a total of 1,324.25 hours of training.
Please join me in congratulating Detective O’Connor on completing his five years of service!
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Coos County DUII Taskforce Results
 Local law enforcement agencies teamed up to provide extra patrols at the Coos County Fair specifically targeting impaired drivers. On Saturday, July 29, six additional officers and troopers hit the streets around Myrtle Point during a six-hour period to deter and apprehend impaired drivers. Those officers completed the following:
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115 traffic stops
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136 violation warnings
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23 violation citations
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1 warrant arrest
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1 DUII arrest
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1 driver tested for suspected impairment with no arrest
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This was made possible thanks to funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation. Thank you, Coos County and visitors for a fun and safe Fair week! |
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 “Memory Café Coos” will have monthly meetings starting Wednesday, August 2, from 10:30 to noon at the North Bend Public Library.
Memory cafés are social gatherings for older adults with memory issues and their care partners. Care partners may be spouses, siblings, children or friends, and their social lives are often just as affected as their loved ones. These gatherings are light and casual and allow care partners to relax and socialize with others in their same situation. There is no cost to attend.
The Café will be staffed by qualified healthcare providers (LCSW), library staff, and volunteers. Memory Café Coos will provide a safe, comfortable, supportive space where activities are not dependent on flawless memories and care partners can be with their loved one and still have social interactions. However, this is not a care facility, and care partners are required to accompany their partners.
This pilot project is funded by an Elder Service Innovation Grant from OHSU’s Office of Oregon Rural Health grant. The project is the work of Drea Douglas (North Bend Public Library), Kelli Bosak (North Bend Medical Center), and Lualhati Anderson (Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative). They hope to find community partners who will host cafés as well, with a goal of having a weekly memory café in Coos and Curry Counties.
For more information about this program, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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 As a Customer Service Representative, you will be an important member of the largest water utility on the Oregon Coast, assisting customers both by phone and in person.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Assist customers with payment of bills, open/close accounts, billing and water use inquiries.
- Perform a variety of duties including accounts collections, bank deposits, and data entry.
- Work as an important and valued team
- Interact with and serve members of your The minimum requirements of the position are:
- High School diploma or
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude.
 Applications should be emailed to Karen Parker at karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
For additional information, please contact Karen Parker at karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com or Aimee Hollis at aimee_hollis@cbnbh2o.com
First consideration of applications: August 24, 2023 - Position is open until filled.
Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE. Veterans Preference is applicable, pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237.
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Maintenance Worker II
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for two Maintenance Worker II positions. To apply, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs semi‑skilled and skilled manual tasks; operates small tools, trucks and heavy equipment; does related work as required. This job covers a variety of construction and maintenance positions of moderate complexity and a degree of inter-changeability between assignments involving the operation of equipment and the performance of manual tasks. The Maintenance Worker II maintains city right-of-ways, streets, parks, creeks, riverbanks, buildings and grounds.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $4161 - $5187/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply:08/16/2023 by 5 p.m.
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Engineering Technician
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Engineering 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 jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs engineering work of a moderately complex nature in the investigation, location, design and construction of improvements and maintenance projects, e.g., permit and land use review, customer service, inspection, updating maps, and related tasks.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $4365 - $5445/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 08/21/2023 by 5 p.m.
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Library ESO Inter-Library Loan Technician
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for an Inter-Library Loan 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@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$3296 - $4110 / Month DOE
Deadline to Apply:08/07/2023 5 p.m.
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