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Many volunteers share their time, expertise, money, and energy to support the work of various groups in our community. These individuals improve our society. We, as a community, are fortunate to have such dedicated people. I want to recognize some entities that provide services and help throughout our area.
Zonta’s goal is to make the world a better place for women and girls. This work is accomplished through various programs, such as the annual summer camp (GRiTT) teaching girls building skills, and through scholarships available to women studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Rotary’s efforts are focused on providing services to others, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding of goodwill and peach through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The group’s efforts include one of the largest toy and food drives: Bus Jam. This long-standing event supports families and children during the holiday season, as well as providing grants to non-profits serving the community, and scholarships to support continuation of education.
 Local food banks distribute food to those in the community experiencing food insecurity, including preparation and distribution of regular meals.
The Lions Club serves those in need through several programs, such as their LEAP program which provides eyeglass assistance to ensure low-cost access to eyewear for adults and children. Their program ROAR assists the hearing impaired regain their hearing through access to doctors and equipment.
Local senior centers help seniors by connecting them to resources, providing safe and friendly community gathering spaces to enable social engagement and promote activities and events, supporting and maintaining this crucial component of a healthy and happy life – social connections.
The Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon is dedicated to helping all youth develop the qualities needed to become caring, productive, and responsible citizens. The Club provides activities to meet the needs of children in our community, across the diverse spectrum, such as sports, music, art, and technology.
Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) has a mission to make and keep the area beautiful. This grass roots effort holds regular second Saturday cleanups, drawing large groups of community members dedicated to keeping our community clean and thriving.
The American Legion works in our community to enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities through devotion to mutual helpfulness. This organization expands that mission in many ways in our community including an annual event that gathers individuals to clean up the community.
Kiwanis have a focus to improve the world, one child and one community at a time. This vision extends into this community in many ways, one of which is scholarships to help students continue their education. This supports an improved trajectory in life.
Because of the tireless efforts and commitment of these groups and many others, along with those who volunteer with them, our community is a better place. One which we all enjoy. Thank you.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Rain didn't dampen the celebration as over 50 people walked from the Coos Bay Boardwalk to the Puerto Vallarta Restaurant to support awareness of Down Syndrome. |
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Coos Bay Police Officers supported the Awareness Walk by ensuring safe crossing of both north bound and south bound Hwy 101. Sincere thanks to Officer Wesley and Officer Lyon for their time on Saturday. PHOTOS COURTESY-Allan Ledesma |
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March 21 is designated as World Down Syndrome Day which brings people together to celebrate Down Syndrome and raise awareness. World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day, recognized by the United Nations since 2012, aiming to educate the world about Down syndrome, promote inclusion, and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals with Down Syndrome. It serves as an opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of individuals with Down Syndrome and raise awareness about this genetic condition that affects approximately one in every 700 live births in the United States. For more information, please visit the National Down Syndrome Society website: www.ndss.org.
For those in our community, Saturday, March 23, 2024 was selected as the day to gather and celebrate members of our community with Down syndrome, along with family and friends, helping to raise awareness for the larger Coos Bay area. On this rainy Saturday morning, a large group of community members met at the Coos Bay Boardwalk with umbrellas and banners to walk the distance together, ending at Puerta Vallarta Restaurant in downtown Coos Bay. It was a wet day, but the rain did not damper spirits or smiles, both were abundant! Michaela Walker's Family Dentistry provided t-shirts for the event which helped this group of over 50 community members come together in visual unison, walking the sidewalks in Coos Bay.
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Need a good book? Want to start or add to your own library? The Coos Bay Public Library gives away free books every Friday at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D St., Coos Bay) at 9 a.m. and the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall St, Coos Bay) at 10 a.m. Look for our van and stop by to see what we have! |
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Our AMAZING, generous community has donated HALF of the expected cost to repair the Mingus Pool boiler with $60,512.91 donated as of March 26, 2024!!! Donations are still needed, but community support has the City hopeful that the repairs can start soon. The Mingus Pool has been closed since the boiler failed in mid-December and the repair estimate far exceeds the pool’s budget. Because this pool serves such a large population, it is urgent that the repair be done.
Weekly donation totals:
Not all donors wish to be recognized by name.
Tax-deductible donations can be submitted to the City of Coos Bay Finance Department either in person or via mail at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Please note that the donation is for the Mingus Pool Boiler.
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 Over the last few weeks, the City Collection Operators have been noticing a increase in wipes in the pipes. Please always remember that, even if marketed as “flushable,” wipes of any kind should never be flushed down the toilet. Toilet paper is the product that dissolves in water. Please help keep the sanitary sewer lines free flowing without wipes clogging the system.
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 Prospective students, families and community members of all ages are invited to join Southwestern Oregon Community College for the inaugural “Laker Day” at the College’s Coos Campus. This free, in-person event promises a day filled with informative activities, engagement, and opportunities to discover all Southwestern has to offer. Anyone eager to explore higher education possibilities is encouraged to RSVP and attend:
Date/Time: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (check-in starts at 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Check-in at Umpqua Hall (1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay) Activities will take place all-around campus
RSVP: RSVP for Laker Day HERE
For more information, contact Katie Sifford, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Southwestern via email (katie.sifford@socc.edu) or call 541-888-1595.
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 Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) invites seventh to twelfth grade students to join us for an Earth Day themed “STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for TEENS” on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This science-immersion event will be from 1 – 5 p.m. in the College’s health and science building, Umpqua Hall, room 184, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Students will engage with professors in Earth Day themed hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Art, and more. This includes working alongside the College’s SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in many STEAM projects. There will also be an opportunity to experience a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium on hurricanes and tornadoes called Force Five. This digital theater space immerses students in a show that takes them on an adventure.
STEAM education projects help students visualize career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. The “A” adds in the arts, such as humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. When people learn in all these areas together, they gain soft skills that can help grow their ability in out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.
There is a $25 registration fee paid through Community Education. Please email krystal.hopper@socc.edu to register today. Spots are limited to 15. Scholarships are available.
For more information on this event, registration, and scholarships contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
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 Economic Revitalization Administrator
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Economic Revitalization Administrator. 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.
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Salary/Pay Rate: $6746 - $8609/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 04/26/2024 5 p.m.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The City’s Economic Revitalization Administrator performs professional work in the administration of economic development programs and related initiatives in the City. They work closely with business owners and operators of the Downtown and Empire Urban Renewal Districts and act as a liaison to community boards and committees. Assists with urban renewal projects and planning. Administer the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Improvement Grant program. Develop marketing strategies to attract and retain new businesses to the City.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Community Development Director who outlines broad policies and objectives, and reviews work on the basis of results obtained.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision over support or clerical staff as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. These examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist the management team with urban renewal projects and planning.
- Administer the URA Improvement Grant program.
- Research and identify grants that will assist the city, URA, and business community and further the goals of city council.Draft and submit compelling and persuasive, completed grant proposals detailing the needs, objectives, budget, and anticipated outcomes; ensuring adherence to specified guidelines and deadlines.
- Act as a City liaison to community boards and committees such as Coos Bay Downtown Association, South Coast Development Council, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Housing Action Team, and other regional and state stakeholders involved with economic development.
- Serve as City staff representative and support to assigned committees and public events, including coordinating projects and activities, preparing for and attending meetings, managing day-to-day functions, implementing goals, etc.
- Work with the Planning Division to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Ordinance are consistent with long term goals.
- Develop and maintain a system and inventory of City vacant lots and buildings viable for business development.
- Engage with Oregon Economic Development Association to obtain membership and credentialling and participate in ongoing education to maintain credentials.
- Perform research and analytical support to the City Manager and Department Heads in the management of the programs and projects as established in the Downtown and Empire Urban Renewal Plans.
- Lead amendments to the City’s Urban Renewal Plans.
- Work with economic development partners to promote and drive investment and create strategies to recruit and retain businesses.
- Create marketing materials for print, website, and social media emphasizing the benefits to developing and locating business in Coos Bay.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.
Hiring Process: Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet by 5 pm on Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m., as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.
Application Acceptance Period: ................................ March 18th – April 26th
First Review of Applications: .....................................April 29th – April 30th
First Interviews with Selected Candidates: ............... May 1st – May 2nd
Second Interviews as Needed ……….…………………….…. May 6th – May 7th
Earliest Offer of Employment: ..................................May 13th, 2024
Projected Start Date: ............................................... June 1st, 2024
Note: The City reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment.
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Accounting Tech I
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Accounting Tech I. 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.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $4076 - $5084/month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 04/05/2024 5 p.m.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs moderately complex work involving the application of bookkeeping and accounting principles in the maintenance of manual and computerized financial records. The primary duties of this position are (1) counter and telephone reception; (2) preparing all outgoing mail; (3) issuing checks for Accounts Payable and reviewing final payment packets; (4) preparing and compiling journal entries for entry into General Ledger module; (5) monthly reconciliation of Accounts Receivable modules to General Ledger; and (6) maintaining parking database and overseeing collections monthly. Other duties are coordinating and responding to public records requests and processing calculation of sewer credit requests. Incumbents in this position will be cross-trained to perform in backup capacity as necessary for specific clerk and accounting functions, including preparing and processing accounts payable for check runs, maintaining purchase order system, processing invoices and entry into the Fixed Asset module, and maintaining Accounts Receivable database. This position is required to perform related work as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Finance Director who reviews work for accuracy and conformance with established procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of others is not a responsibility of an employee in this class.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. However, these examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.
- Serves as a receptionist and cashier, takes payments, and makes change. Answers a variety of questions from the public, as well as other city personnel. Responsible for cash drawer security. Responsible for outgoing mail.
- Responsible for reconciling monies from library, visitor information center, and RV collections. Responsible for entering ACH cash receipts received such as tax collections, water board collections, franchise fees, etc.
- Receipts various city revenues such as license payments, parking citations, court fines, rental fees, transient taxes, moorage and other accounts receivable. Answers varied questions concerning these billings.
- Prints Accounts Payable Checks and reviews final check payment packets for accuracy.
- Prepares recurring journal entries, such as credit card allocation, copy machine allocation, postage allocation, and interest allocation.
- Updates Parking Database as citation fees received, prepares correspondence for non- payment and assessment of late fee, and compiles unpaid citations for review/ submission to collections.
- Reviews and verifies expense entries at month-end; prepares journal entries as needed to properly record financial activities.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties related to accounting. Prepares journals, ledgers, and other accounting records. Prepares statements, invoices and routine reports, verifies records.
- Assists with audit preparation.
- Records and labels financial records for retention, assigning destruction dates per the Oregon State Archives City General Records Retention Schedule.
- Incumbents are cross-trained to provide back-up support for other accounting positions. Serves with other staff to perform other duties as required.
- Presents to staff and the public a professional and courteous behavior that advocates good morale.
- Practices work place safety following the City’s policies and procedures.
Hiring Process: Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5, as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.
Application Acceptance Period: ................................ March 21st – April 5th
First Review of Applications: .....................................April 8th – April 9th
First Interviews with Selected Candidates: ............... April 10th – April 12th
Second Interviews as Needed ……….…………………….…. Week of April 15th
Earliest Offer of Employment: ..................................April 17th, 2024
Projected Start Date: ...............................................May 1st, 2024
Note: The City reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment.
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