FERC tips favor toward Portland
The World nailed it in their recent editorial: FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, owes this community and the Jordan Cove Energy LNG and Pacific Connector developers, an answer; a simple YES or NO. The developers have jumped through all ...
 2.5K - Oct. 22, 2009; scored 139.0 Confusion delays LNG hearing
A federal official has offered one reason why local liquefied natural gas developers haven t received a hearing before federal regulators. The chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission remains silent on the matter, but a project manager in...
2.7K - Oct. 22, 2009; scored 139.0 Airport hopefuls all from out of state
Final interviews were conducted this morning and the Coos County Airport Commission could offer the job of executive director to one of three finalists this afternoon. In a perfect world, we ll have a decision made tomorrow, Chairman Mike Lehman sai...
2.9K - Oct. 20, 2009; scored 139.0 Community Sports: Community Scoreboard for July 11
Golf Coquille Valley Elks Bonney and Clyde Tournament July 4-5 A Flight Low Gross 1. Gerry Leep and Jeff Johnson, 120; 2. Marion Johnson and Bugs Bishop, 143; 3. Faye Weeks and Mike Tucker, 148. Low Net 1. Darlene and Tom Sinclair, 104; 2. Kather...
10.8K - Jul. 11, 2009; scored 180.0 SCDC boss takes it slow
COOS BAY - Sandra Geiser Messerle helped an Indiana town revitalize its historic district and now she is aiming to aid this area in rekindling Coos County's economy. Some philosophies carry over, said the 55-year-old Messerle, the new South Coast De...
6.1K - Jun. 8, 2009; scored 220.0 Marshfield graduation June 6
Marshfield High School's graduation is set for June 6 at the school's gymnasium in Coos Bay. The graduates The Marshfield High School Class of 2009: Jacob Adamson, Ashley Akhtar, Josh Anderson, Gabe Anderson, Miranda Anderson, Diana Avila, Ella Baer,...
6.2K - May. 22, 2009; scored 139.0 Barton, Benetti take flight
Experience was the common denominator determining the winners in the two races for Coos County Airport District board. Incumbent Joe Benetti kept his Position 2 seat in Tuesday's special districts election, while voters welcomed back Jon Barton, who ...
2.8K - May. 20, 2009; scored 360.0 Only about one in four voters send in ballots
The lack of controversy and large-scale election campaigns seems to have prompted most South Coast voters to ignore Tuesday's special districts election. Coos County's voter turnout was low, said County Clerk Terri Turi. Of 36,394 registered voters i...
10.5K - May. 20, 2009; scored 220.0 Barton offers the leadership we need
As we all know, Coos County is a relatively isolated region of some 65,000 people, many of whom are financially devastated by our current economic downturn. The average family income in our area is substantially below the national and state norms, an...
1.6K - May. 19, 2009; scored 279.0 Airport needs Barton's expertise
Coos County voters should be confidently assured that Jon Barton is on the ballot for the Airport District Board of Directors. Coos County needs an airport that will serve our needs cost effectively. Jon is an experienced business manager with decade...
0.9K - May. 18, 2009; scored 248.0 Choose Barton; he'll deliver at the airport
Coos County needs to elect Jon Barton to the Coos County Airport District's Board of Directors. He understands that the airport is a critical component in terms of economic success to Coos County. He wants to maximize services to the community and re...
1.6K - May. 16, 2009; scored 319.0 Barton's background is just unbeatable
Now, more than ever, maintaining the viability of the South Coast's infrastructure is vital to our future. There are five key infrastructure components that are critical to this area's well-being: Our highway connections north and south and to the I-...
1.4K - May. 16, 2009; scored 248.0 Barton's skills are what we need
In this current economic downturn, the residents of Coos County, more than ever, need informed, experienced and dedicated public servants. If this area is to survive our current challenges, we need steady and reliable representation on boards and com...
1.3K - May. 14, 2009; scored 220.0 Expert oversight? Barton and Benetti
Voters have a clear choice when it comes to deciding between the candidates for the Coos County Airport District Board of Directors: The best candidates, by far, are Jon Barton and Joe Benetti. Just look at their credentials: Jon Barton has more than...
2.1K - May. 13, 2009; scored 348.0 Barton has proved his ability to lead
So far, so good. That's a fair reflection of the history of the Coos County Airport District. Through some pretty difficult times, Coos County residents and volunteers have stepped forward to keep this vital link going strong. Jon Barton has played a...
1.4K - May. 13, 2009; scored 271.0 Barton is tirelessly dedicated to serve
We are writing to enthusiastically endorse Jon Barton for the Coos County Airport District's Board of Directors. Jon's business and political experience, coupled with his tireless desire to better our community, uniquely qualify him for this positio...
0.6K - May. 13, 2009; scored 248.0 Barton is diligent and determined
It s hard to imagine anyone with better credentials than candidate Jon Barton, who is seeking to return to the Coos County Airport District Board of Directors. Jon Barton was the chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Airport to the Oreg...
1.9K - May. 12, 2009; scored 370.0 Barton is the one to guide airport
This is not an easy time to be in public service. Continuing economic uncertainty has resulted in business closures, job losses, and stressed households, all contributing to reduced resources for public entities. Everyone, it seems, is having to do w...
1.8K - May. 11, 2009; scored 271.0 Want dedication? Vote for Barton
It should be reassuring to residents of Coos County that Jon Barton is running for the county's Airport District Board of Directors. Jon has more than 40 years of business experience, including serving as CEO of corporations with thousands of employe...
1.0K - May. 5, 2009; scored 291.0 For airport board: Benetti, Elliott
A bumpy year of controversy and struggle may have convinced some voters our airport board needs dramatic change. Not so. Some things can't be changed: the existence of a new terminal, the departure of Horizon Air, and the challenges of maintaining sm...
2.4K - May. 5, 2009; scored 139.0 | 
