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With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and admiration for the remarkable individuals who have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to serve as volunteers throughout our city. Their commitment to making Coos Bay a better place does not go unnoticed, and I am truly honored to acknowledge the invaluable contributions they have made.
In every corner of our city, from community events to critical service on various boards or commissions, their selfless efforts have had a profound impact on the lives of our residents. Their willingness to lend a helping hand, share skills, and engage with fellow community members exemplifies the spirit of unity that defines Coos Bay.
It is often said that the strength of a city lies in the hearts of its people, and in Coos Bay, we are blessed to have individuals like these who embody the spirit of civic responsibility and kindness. Their combined dedication has not only enhanced the quality of life for our residents but has also fostered a sense of belonging and connectedness that defines our community.
As we collectively identify opportunities that lie ahead, I am confident with volunteers such as those noted below by our side, we can continue to build a city that we can all be proud to call home. Their selflessness is an inspiration to us all, and I am grateful for the positive example you set for future generations.
Please join me in my heartfelt appreciation for all of their tireless efforts and the positive impacts on Coos Bay. Their contributions do not go unnoticed and I look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to make our city an even better place for all.
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City Council / Urban Renewal Agency:
Council President Lucinda DiNovo
Councilor Stephanie Kilmer (Agency Chair)
Councilor Drew Farmer
Councilor Carmen Matthews
Councilor Sara Stephens
Councilor Troy Cribbins
Budget Committee:
Brenda Brecke
Harold Folker
Eli Gonzalez
Steve Horne
Ali Mageehon
Rick Rehfeld
Colleen “CoCo” Sutton
Planning Commission:
Rex Miller, Chair
Amy Aguirre
Jim Berg
Bill Davis
Jeff Marineau
Josh Stevens
Patrick Terry
Parks Commission:
Ariann Lyons, Chair
Bill Davis
Carmen Matthews
Bev Meyers
Bill Otton
Patty Scott
Colleen “CoCo” Sutton
Jaime Fereday
Tree Board:
Cora Vandervelden, Chair
Patrick Bringardner
Meredith Childs
Mark Daily
Haley Lagasse
Carmen Matthews
Rex Miller
Design Assistance Team:
Victoria Crumpacker
MJ Koreiva
Andrew Locati
Judith Lousier
Ariann Lyons
Ryan Tuss
Library Board:
Janice Langlinais, Chair
Peggy Christensen
Jenni DeLeon
Ida Jo Gates
James Moore
Jacob Niegergall
Gina Sutherland
Library Foundation:
Curt Benward, Chair
Susan Anderson
Marie Benton
Melanie Bloom
Margo Borstad
Laura Fisher
Shawn Kykendall
Kara Long
Robert More
Christine Stole
Gina Sutherland
Carol Ventgen
CB/NB Water Board:
Carmen Matthews
Rob Kilmer
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Library Facility Steering Committee:
Marie Benton
Curt Benward
Ida Joe Gates
Shawn Kykendall
Carmen Matthews
Bob More
Gina Sutherland
Library Volunteers:
Adrian Deleon
Connie Earhart
Molly Lewis
Mieka Meshorer
Gerry Sher
Fire Department Volunteers:
Volunteer Firefighters
Anthony Arton
Joe Benavidez
Scott LaFevre
Della McDermott
Merri Seegrist
Nick Winner
Mike White
Resident Interns
Rory Eck
Gabriel Foltz
Fernanda Gonzalez
Toby Johnston
Mia Knight
Benjamin Steward
Alexandria Wagoner
Police Department Volunteers:
Disabled Parking Enforcement
Steven Moehring
David Sens
Chaplin
James Alexander
Public Works Volunteers:
Planning / Permitting
Joe Allen
Joan Morrison
Adopt-a-Park Project
Jamie Fereday
Choshi Gardens
Beverly Meyers
Sonny Meyers
Pirate Park Volunteers:
Brad Gulseth
Stacy Gulseth
MSH Key Club
Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery
Scott Bengham
Robert Blackwell
Cricket Soles
Becky Soles
Park Hosts
Mike McLarren
Donald Phillips
Gerald Schow
Megan Schow
Marina Host
Fred Fisher
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I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone in our community a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Throughout the holiday season, finding time to reflect on all there is to be thankful for, including time spent in the company of family and friends, is a valuable aspect of health and happiness.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Coos Bay and North Bend are coming together in many ways, one of which is an opportunity to Walk with the Mayors. Mayor Benetti and Mayor Engelke are encouraging community members from both cities to join them on their first Walk with the Mayors. This first event will be held in Coos Bay on November 20, 2023. Come join both Mayors on a short walk, followed by a respite at Coos Bay City Hall to allow for further discussion. These events will start at City Hall at noon on the scheduled date. The next walk will occur in North Bend and a date is still to be announced. Once established this regularly occurring event is expected to draw community members to get a few extra steps in their day and find out what is going on in their respective communities.
For further questions, contact Coos Bay administration at 541-269-8912 or email North Bend administration at jengelke@northbendcity.org.
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Treatment Plant Construction Underway
 Construction has begun at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 located at 680 Ivy Avenue in Coos Bay. The City awarded the contract to McClure & Sons Inc (MSI). This construction company has over 45 years of construction experience and is very skilled in treatment plant construction in Oregon and Washington.
The Treatment Plant upgrade is scheduled to take two years to complete. Over this time, MSI will be subcontracting some of the work to local contractors and suppliers such as Ferguson Waterworks, Johnson Rock Products, Knife River Materials, Reese Electric and West Coast Contractors.
MSI will work with their subcontractors to construct a new secondary clarifier, a new chlorine contact chamber, install a new generator that is designed to power the entire plant during a power loss, upgrades to yard piping, and upgrades to electrical and telecommunications.
Throughout the duration of construction, information will be published in the Friday Update newsletter keeping the citizenship informed of construction progress, completion of major milestones, and upcoming events.
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Several City staff members recently decorated the City’s tree for Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park. The colorful decorations represent the variety of employees and volunteers who work for the City, with fire trucks, police vehicles, calculators, construction equipment, building tools, library cards, and more. Jingle bells on the tree can be heard ringing in the coastal weather, adding a festive sound. The City’s tree is directly in front of the Garden House, where it can be easily enjoyed by the 50,000+ visitors expected at this year’s event. Be sure to go in the Garden House for cookies and a steaming cup of apple cider or coffee while enjoying the holiday decorations.
The annual Holiday Lights celebration is a beloved community tradition, made possible by the non-profit Friends of Shore Acres, which has grown to include over 325,00 holiday lights, 26 Christmas trees decorated by community groups, and animated and illuminated sculptures turning the historic gardens into a dazzling winter wonderland.
Holiday Lights at Shore Acres is open Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every night, including Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. See the article below for the Holiday Lights schedule, Time-Specific Parking, and the New Shuttle service.
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Holiday Lights, Time-Specific Parking,
and the New Shuttle
 Once again, Holiday Lights will brighten the night at Shore Acres State Park beginning on Thanksgiving evening and continuing through New Year’s Eve. The lights run from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. this year. Please note that this is a slight change from previous years.
Also again this year, a $5 Timed-Specific Parking Pass is required to park at Shore Acres. You are only paying for parking. Holiday Lights is, and always has been, a Free event. However, you have always had to pay to park at Shore Acres! No matter how many people are in the car, you only need ONE parking pass! If you have an Annual State Park Pass, a Coastal Passport, or other special parking pass issued by Oregon State Park, the $5 fee is waived, but you still must book your time!
Half the spots are available now with the remaining spots open for booking seven days in advance of the night. So, for Thanksgiving night, the remaining spots open on Thursday, November 16; November 24 spots open up Nov 17; November 25 opens up November 18 and so on.
But, if you still don’t want the hassle of booking a Timed Parking space, you can take the NEW SANTA’S SHUTTLE from the Charleston Marina! Santa’s Shuttle will run on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (plus Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve) beginning Thanksgiving evening. The Shuttle is FREE and wheelchair accessible. No reservations are needed! It runs on a first come, first served basis.
The Shuttle will run from 4:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. The last Shuttle will depart from the Charleston Marina at 8 p.m. to ensure everyone has time to enjoy the lights before they must depart Shore Acres at 9 p.m. We anticipate being able to transport between 80-100 passengers to the lights each hour. The shuttles will depart the Marina every 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Santa’s Shuttle is brought to us by a generous grant from The Ford Family Foundation and the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau.
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 Change to 24-Hour Cut Off Notice for Non-Pay
Effective April 1, 2023, the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board changed its 24-hour notice for cut off for non-pay to a 48-hour notice for cut off for non-pay. This will allow customers who receive this notice an additional 24 hours to contact the Water Board for arrangements concerning their water service.
Change to Customer Notifications
Effective July 1, 2023, the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board will discontinue delivery of door hanger notifications for those customers who become eligible for cut off for non-pay. Notification will instead be delivered through automated phone call, text message, and/or e-mail. We encourage all of our customers to ensure that the Water Board has the most up to date customer contact information so future contact will be quick and easy. Customers can ensure their information is up to date by calling the Water Board at (541) 267-3128 and talking to one of our customer service representatives or by e-mailing the most up to date contact information to customer_service@cbnbh2o.com. When e-mailing the updated information, please attach your account number and address for reference.
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Call for Work Group Applicants: Evaluate Barriers and Strategies for Permitting Child Care Facilities in Oregon
In Oregon, rules about where buildings can go, how they are constructed, and how they can be used may affect the number of places early learning and care facilities are established. These rules include things like local land use plans, limits on building or facility location, and the codes and permits needed to operate a child care facility.
Report to Legislature
The Oregon legislature passed House Bill 2727 earlier this year. House Bill 2727 directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to coordinate a work group in consultation with the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) and report back to the legislature by December 31, 2024. Together, the agencies will identify how existing permitting regulations affect child care in Oregon and identify strategies for the legislature's consideration as it strives to provide adequate early learning and child care for all Oregon families.
Get Involved
Work Group applications are due 11/20/23. Commitment includes four, 2-hour Zoom meetings over the course of 2024. Financial support is available to those affiliated with a child care provider, community-based or community serving organization, who could not participate without support.
Looking for community members with the following experience:
- Fire code professional
- Child care center operator/provider
- Family (in-home) child care provider
- Family (in-home) child care provider operating in a rented space
- Non-English speaking child care service provider
- Culturally-specific child care service provider
- Outdoor-based or mobile child care provider
- Child care provider with recent experience in permitting/expansion
- Representative of a childcare worker union
- Early learning advocacy organization
- Architecture or construction professional with experience working on child care projects
Questions about the work group or interested in being interviewed or provide information, contact Kelly Reid at kelly.reid@dlcd.oregon.gov. General questions contact Angie Brewer at angie.brewer@dlcd.oregon.gov. To apply for consideration to serve on the work group, please complete the Work Group Application by 9 a.m., November 20, 2023.
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 Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative presents " Heceta Bank: Oregon's Hidden Wonder" on December 7, 2023. Please join us at the Egyptian Theatre for a film screening and Q&A panel presenting one of Oregon's more unique coastal habitats, followed by an informal discussion at 7 Devils Brewery and Tap Room. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Please RSVP at beav.es/qwf to help us plan. If you'd like to donate to Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative, please visit: beav.es/T67.
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$93,400-$122,417/annually DOQ - with excellent benefits
92% employer paid health/vision/dental;
9% to 13% retirement annually, plus additional benefits
Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is located on the Southern Oregon Coast where recreational opportunities and beautiful scenery abound, providing a quality living and working environment. The Water Board serves drinking water to a total base of approximately 13,600 customer accounts.
This position works under the general supervision of the General Manager and directs the construction, operations, and maintenance activities of the Operations Division, including the water supply sources, treatment facilities, and the pumping and distribution system. It exercises full supervision over the Water Treatment and Distribution Sections; evaluates work performance and makes decisions in selection, discharge, and personnel actions; responsible for operation of the Board’s Safety Management Plan; assumes division fiscal responsibility by participating in the preparation of and operating within an approved annual budget.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Five years progressively responsible experience in water utility treatment and distribution operations and maintenance; two years of supervisor experience or education, graduation from a senior high school or GED, and an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Water System, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT/LICENSES
Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to secure State of Oregon Water Treatment and Distribution Level III Certifications within time mutually agreed upon.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or related field. Preference will be given to qualified veterans who apply for this position pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237. Any veteran who has special qualifications and/or transferable skills in the management and operation of a water treatment plant and distribution system should reference those skills and qualifications in their application. Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE.
TO APPLY
Visit our website at www.cbnbh2o.com. To download an employment application, click Employment Opportunities. Please return application and resume to karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
Relocation reimbursement available.
First consideration of applications will be reviewed on November 13, 2023 – position is open until filled.
For more information contact Karen Parker at 541-267-3128 Ext. 231 or email karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
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 NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) Economic Equity Investment Program aims to help low to moderate income families with focused effort on reaching previously marginalized populations to boost earnings, reduce expenses, and make appropriate financial decisions that lead to asset building through innovative approaches to service delivery.
Position Summary
The Bilingual/bicultural financial coach provides direct services to low to moderate-income individuals who are enrolled as NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) participants. Financial counseling and coaching involve an ability to engage and motivate clients, a strong understanding of personal finances, and the ability to teach that knowledge to others. The financial coach is responsible for assisting clients in developing plans of action that are intended to help the client reach their goals and achieve financial stability. The financial coach is expected to focus services in a one-on-one counseling format. However, the coach might also conduct classes and workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit building, and banking products. The Bilingual/bicultural financial coach reports directly to the Economic Equity Investment Program Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide one-on-one financial coaching
- Teach clients about the value of NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) services and engage the client in a long-term relationship
- Support Director and Manager in development, coordination, and facilitation of targeted outreach materials and events, screening for, and provision of technical assistance to disadvantaged individuals
- Link clients to services that access innovative economic equity investment programming
- Increase the number of participants who successfully complete their savings and asset training goals
- Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
- Work with clients to complete a very detailed financial assessment
- Work with the client to document a budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
- Access the clients credit report/score and provide strategies for credit building
- Document the client’s balance sheet and provide strategies for increasing net worth
- Develop plans of action and provide tools, resources, and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
- Understand other services offered by the organization and connect the clients to these other services
- Maintain project evaluation measurements
- Case management and record keeping of participants and prospective participants
- Track data related to clients and curriculum, including their progress and benchmarks
- Track the stories and successes of program participants
- Participation in regional and national asset building trainings, including presenting when appropriate
- Participation in grant writing and reporting activities as needed
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Deputy Library Director
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Deputy Library Director. 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: Responsible for assisting the Library Director in the planning, organization, supervision, development, and administration of all Library services, personnel, operations, and programs. The Deputy Director assumes the duties of the Library Director in their absence.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $5323 - $6795 DOQ
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Deadline to Apply:11/22/2023 at 5 p.m.
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