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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Blue Heron Landing up for sale

JEREMY C. RUARK

L incoln County Leader

The Devils Lake Water Improvement District (DLWID) Board has decided to sell the Blue Heron Landing property located at the northwest corner of Devils Lake.

During the DLWID meeting Oct. 9, the district’s board voted to put the Blue Heron Landing property for sale.

“The price has not been determined yet,” DLWID Manager Boone Marker said. “The district is looking into lot line adjustments to make equal sized lots and may sell them individually or as one. As more information is available in the coming months, it will be discussed at our monthly board meeting Thursday, Nov. 14.” The sale option follows

a Sept. 24 work session by the DLWID board.

Marker said the advantages of the Blue Heron Landing property had allowed the DLWID to have direct access to Devils Lake to monitor, sample, and evaluate the lake throughout the year.

“Being a commercial space on Devils Lake with docks and boat

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property at the northwest corner of Devils Lake is being put on the market by the Devils Lake Water Improvement District. (Courtesy

Ground broken on new animal shelter

Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lincoln County Animal Shelter are: Sheriff Curtis Landers (left), Animal Shelter Manager Sara Wynveen, Friends of Lincoln County Animals President Emily DeHuff, Central Coast Humane Society Board President Barbara Perry, State Rep. David Gomberg, County Commissioner Claire Hall, Oregon Humane Society President Sharon Harmon, and County Commissioner Kaety Jacobson. (Photos by Steve Card)

STEVE CARD L incoln County Leader

It was a milestone for many area residents when ground was finally broken on the new Lincoln County Animal Shelter on Wednesday, Oct. 9 Public officials, pet lovers and a few of their four-legged friends gathered at the site of the new animal shelter on Southwest Dahl Avenue in Waldport. It consists of two acres located just south of the Waldport schools.

Sheriff Curtis Landers, whose department oversees the operation of the animal shelter, welcomed those in attendance, saying, “It is a ‘paw’-some day to break ground on our new animal shelter, where we’ll be providing a new ‘leash’ on life for so many animals in need.”

For many years, the animal shelter has been located on the east side of Northeast Harney Street next to the Lincoln County Commons (fairgrounds)

Newport’s Big Creek Road bridge was closed to vehicles after an inspection found the substructure to be in “serious condition.” The bridge is still open to pedestrians and bicyclists. (Photo by Steve Card)

STEVE CARD

L incoln County Leader

The city of Newport has closed its Big Creek Road bridge to all vehicle traffic after an Oregon Department of Transportation inspection found the substructure of the bridge to be in “serious condition.” The bridge is located

just before the entrance to the city’s Big Creek Park.

For the past several months, South Beaver Creek Road, which runs pretty much parallel to Highway 101 from the Ona Beach area to the north side of Alsea Bay at Waldport, has been closed to through traffic due to construction of a new South Fork Beaver Creek Bridge. The bridge is located near milepost 1 on South

STEVE CARD L incoln County Leader

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Heron Landing

photo) It has been a long process, but construction of a new Lincoln County Animal Shelter is finally underway alongside Southwest Dahl Avenue in Waldport.

A paving crew was at work last week on the new South Fork Beaver Creek Bridge, which is located near milepost 1 on South Beaver Creek Road. (Photo by Steve Card)

Property tax statements being mailed this week

(MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED by THE LINCOLN COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE)

Lincoln County property tax statements for 202425 are scheduled to be mailed this Thursday, Oct. 17, and initial payment is due by Nov. 15. Full payments made by Nov. 15 will receive a 3 percent discount, and two-thirds payments will receive a 2 percent discount. For property owners making one-third payments, the second payment will be due by Feb.18 2025, and the third payment will be due by May 15 2025 Payments can be made electronically online, mailed with a postmark on or before Nov. 15, dropped off at a collection box located at the Lincoln County Courthouse parking lot in Newport, or in person at the tax office located in room 205, on the second floor of the courthouse.

The assessment date for property taxes is Jan. 1 of each year. Overall, real market value of property in Lincoln County is up approximately 3 9 percent from Jan. 1, 2023 to Jan. 1 2024, while countywide assessed (taxable) value has increased 3 4 percent. These changes include the value of new construction and development.

Most property owners will see a typical 3 percent increase in their assessed value due to Measure 50, a property tax limitation measure approved by Oregon voters in 1997 When Measure 50 was first implemented, a “maximum assessed value” was assigned to each property, which equaled the property’s 1995 value minus 10 percent. For the years following, each property is assessed on the lesser of its maximum assessed value from the previous year plus 3 percent, or its real market value. So long

as the real market value remains higher than the maximum assessed value, the assessed value can increase up to 3 percent. This is the most common scenario. However, a property’s assessed value may increase more or less than 3 percent, or even decrease. Following are two primary reasons:

1) New construction, development, damage/ destruction or other changes to property, considered an “exception” event, may add to, or lower the property’s assessed value.

2) If, following a market downturn, a property’s real market value drops below its maximum assessed value, the property is assessed at its real market value. The assessed value may fluctuate up or down annually with the market, with no limitation, until it returns to or above the maximum assessed value. At that point, the assessed value will once again be restricted to 3 percent annual growth under Measure 50 LEVIES

Total property taxes, fees and special assessments are up approximately 3 6 percent over last year. Generally, property taxes are a product of assessed value of property and underlying taxing district rates. Similar to changes in assessed values, changes in tax rates can impact overall property taxes. Following are notable taxing district rate changes for this year:

• Gleneden Beach Sanitary District was approved by voters for a 5-year local option levy for infrastructure improvements with a rate of $0 77 per thousand dollars of assessed value for all properties within the district’s service area.

• City of Toledo was approved by voters to

issue general obligation bonds for the replacement of the Ammon Road water reservoir and related improvements and equipment, which will not take effect until the 2025/26 tax year. The city’s previous bonds have matured, so no property taxes will be levied for bond repayment for the current 2024/25 tax year. This temporarily reduces property taxes for city of Toledo properties by approximately $0 37 cents per thousand dollars of assessed value.

• Bear Valley Road District increased its operating tax rate from $0 75 cents to $1 50 per thousand dollars of assessed value. This increase is within the district’s permanent rate limitation.

• Bear Creek Hideout Special Road District decreased its 5-year local option levy rate from $4 56 to $4 29 per thousand dollars of assessed value.

There are 85 taxing districts within Lincoln County, including education districts, health districts, city, county, port, fire protection, water, road, special assessment districts and urban renewal. All districts have distinct tax rates, and most have different geographic boundaries, so overall tax rates for individual properties vary by location.

TAXES IMPOSED

Property tax statements display total amounts imposed by individual taxing districts, along with current and prior year property values. Values for both years are categorized by land, structure, total real market value and total assessed value. Taxpayers disputing their property values are encouraged to contact the assessor’s office. Appraisal staff will be available to answer questions and review properties for value adjustments up to Dec. 31

Taxpayers also have the option to file value petitions with the Property Value Appeals Board until Dec. 31. Appeal rights are described in detail on the back of the tax statement.

Lincoln City K9 helps capture domestic dispute suspect

JEREMY C. RUARK L incoln County Leader

Law enforcement agents were able to capture a local domestic dispute suspect recently with the assistance of K9 Nato.

Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) officers received an area callout for a K9 to assist in the capture of a man suspected of a violent domestic assault against his mother in Tillamook County on Sunday, Oct. 6

“The subject had fled the immediate area, had access to firearms, and had numerous previous arrests for violent felony crimes, including assaulting a peace officer,” LCPD Sgt. Erik Anderson said.

Both Lincoln City Police Department K9 Nato and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ghost responded to conduct a two-dog deployment within the expansive search area.

“K9 Nato gave a strong alert to human odor along a riverbank, and both dogs continued to follow the scent trail,” Anderson said. “As K9 Nato began lunging and pulling into an area of thick brush, the officers gave a loud and clear K9 announcement, warning the suspect that if he did not surrender, he may be bitten. The suspect peacefully surrendered at that time without further incident and was

K9 Nato, of the Lincoln City Police Department, helped capture a domestic dispute suspect on Oct. 6. (Courtesy photo)

taken into custody by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office.”

The identity of the suspect was not immediately available.

“One of the goals of the Lincoln City Police K9 program is to bring about peaceful surrenders that allow the criminal justice system to proceed, as well as keeping our officers

safe,” Anderson said.

“This is a great example of how we share our tools and expertise throughout Lincoln County and the surrounding areas towards that end, and we are thankful for the strong collaboration between our local law enforcement agencies to further serve the public to the best of our abilities.”

County Republicans meet Saturday

The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) will hold its regular monthly meeting this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Depoe Bay Community Center, located at 220 SE Bay St.

Topics of discussion include procedures and

protocol for voter/election observation, which will be held at the Lincoln County Courthouse beginning on Oct. 21

Bill Klein, LCRCC vice chair, will lead the discussion. Also on the agenda will be a presentation from LCRCC officers and elected delegates who attended the recent Oregon Republican state meeting.

For information on how to become involved with the Lincoln County Republican Party, email lincolncountyrepublicans1776@gmail.com or call Joan Crall, chair, at 406-531-8512

Commercial building in Newport

sustains smoke damage

Shortly before noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8 , the Newport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke in a structure at an office operated by Charter Communications, located at 355 NE First St. Upon arrival, fire units

observed a moderate level of smoke inside the building.

Fire crews established a water supply and searched for the source of the smoke. A preliminary investigation led to the discovery of a bathroom ceiling fan that had caught fire and self-extinguished. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and there was minimal damage to the facility beyond smoke damage. The official cause of fire has been determined to be overheating of the bathroom ceiling fan. The investigation was conducted jointly with Newport Fire Department and the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The fire department wants to remind people to either turn off all ceiling fans or install a timer switch.

Mutual aid response for this incident was provided by the Depoe Bay Fire District, Toledo Fire Department, and Seal Rock Fire District. Additional assistance was provided by Pacific West Ambulance and the Newport Police Department. Newport Fire responded with two fire engines, one ladder truck, one chief officer and eight firefighters. For more information, contact the Newport Fire Department at 541 - 265 - 9461

Hispanic heritage celebration

Coast Guard may discontinue sound signal at Yaquina Bay

STEVE CARD

L incoln County Leader

The Coast Guard sound signal located on the South Jetty of Yaquina Bay has been part of the coastal ambiance for many years. Most people are quite familiar with the echoing sound emanating from the signal, serving as a way of guiding mariners back to port.

The U.S. Coast Guard Aids To Navigation Team installs the sound signal each spring, and then removes it in the fall so that it isn’t damaged in the winter storms. However, Coast Guard officials announced plans last February to discontinue the sound signal, saying that this would be its last season. The sound signal at Umpqua River was also scheduled to be discontinued. According to a statement issued earlier this year by the Coast Guard, “The decision to discontinue these sound signals aligns with ongoing efforts to modernize and optimize navigational systems. The U.S. Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service operating under

the Department of Homeland Security. Its primary responsibility is the safety and security of the maritime public, including environmental stewardship and enforcing maritime laws.” Mariners and community members were encouraged to provide comments about these upcoming changes, as well as performance and operation of the aids to navigation.

The Lincoln County Leader reached out to the Coast Guard recently for an update on the plans for the sound signals, to verify whether this was, in fact, the last season they would be used.

Thomas Booth, with the 13th Coast Guard District Waterways Management Branch, said in an email last week, “There has not been a firm decision on the sound signal at Newport. They are still analyzing and mulling it over as the major mariners there (NOAA and the commercial fishing fleet) have not responded.” In fact, he said the Coast Guard didn’t receive input

Booth did say they will still accept public comment on this topic.

People wishing to do so can reach out to Aids to Navigation, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, at 503-861-6211 or D13-SMB-D13-LNM@ uscg.mil

from anyone regarding the sound signal at Yaquina Bay.

This photo, taken in October 2019, shows the aircrew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport assisting the Coos Bay Aids to Navigation Team in the removal of the sound signal from the South Jetty of Yaquina Bay. (Courtesy photo)

Renovating playground in Newport

The Sam Moore Parkway Playground in Newport is getting a facelift.

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The old equipment, pictured below, has been removed, and a city crew was prepping the area last week. The new playground equipment is already in Newport and should be installed and ready for use soon. Mike Cavanaugh, Newport Parks and Recreation director, said, “The new equipment coming to the playground is designed to promote and encourage physical activity, creativity, and social interaction among youth. When completed, this modernized playground will offer enhanced play opportunities and become a popular destination for families in Newport.” (Photos by Steve Card)

RICK BEASLEY:

drive away businesses. He wants families to thrive in Lincoln County and is so proud of all it has to offer. He can see the right path, not the one that will make it easier for him to get reelected. I’m voting for Rick Beasley. You should too.”

—Don Williams, Publisher Former Mayor, Lincoln City Rick’s belief in Lincoln County has never wavered; he sees it as a place where economic opportunities abound and where owners and workers can truly thrive. He’ll champion policies that help people succeed. Join me in supporting Rick Beasley for County Commissioner.”

—Alan Brown, Retired Former State Rep., Newport

LINCOLN CO. COMMISSIONER

Newport awarded ‘pool safely’ grant

The city of Newport has been awarded a grant of $234,981 through the Pool Safely Grant Program, which aims to help prevent the drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas by providing assistance toward implementing enforcement and education programs.

Newport is one of 10 recipients for the grant in 2024 and is the first recipient in the state of Oregon in the program’s history.

“Our aquatic center isn’t just a Newport resource. It’s utilized by numerous communities in the coastal region, and the need to expand our aquatic safety programs continues to grow with that usage,” said Newport Parks and Recreation Director Mike Cavanaugh. “The Pool Safely Grant will assist us in strengthening our safety programs, provide education and training of safety requirements, and safety equipment to the many users of the Newport Aquatic Center, helping us to potentially save lives and prevent serious injury.”

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and it is one of the leading

causes of death for ages 5-9. The need for stronger safety awareness and education for children in pools and spas led to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which was passed by Congress and signed into law in 2007 before going into effect in 2008. This act authorizes the Pool Safely Grant Program, which has awarded over $9 8 million since 2016

The Newport Aquatic Center and Recreation Center hosts more than 60,000 visitors each year. With an array of aquatic options, the facility is utilized by community members and visitors within a wide radius of Newport, hosting a number of local, regional and statewide events throughout the year. In 2023 more than 700 swim lessons were provided, a number that is expected to grow with the increasing awareness of pool and spa safety for children. For more information on pool safely and the grant program, visit PoolSafely.gov. For Newport Aquatic Center schedules, visit NewportOregon.gov or go on Facebook and Instagram @ NewportParksAndRec.

OPINION

Steve Card, Opinion Page Editor

LETTER POLICY

The Lincoln County Leader welcomes letters to the editor concerning issues affecting Lincoln County. All letters must be signed with the full name of the writer, and must be accompanied by a telephone number and address.

We request that letters be limited to 300 words, and that writers limit their letters and viewpoints to one every four weeks. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Letters sent via email should clearly state that they are for publication. WRITE: lcleditor@countrymedia.net

VIEWPOINT

Who remembers Nathan Hale?

BY STAN SHELL

Back many years ago when I was just a kid, I can remember sitting in a U.S. history class reading of our Revolutionary War and specifically a quote by one of our heroes named Nathan Hale. He supposedly said as he was on the gallows, “I regret I only have one life to give for my country.” I thought at that time, wow, this guy was really into what he was doing to help in our early United States — that Hale would be so brave as to speak like this as he faced death. He represented, like our founders, a desire to fight to the death for our existence in those days. I think of people like Nathan Hale and the millions of others who have died in the service of our country as now we are on the verge of tossing it all away in November. In this presidential election, we have a woman who has been a state attorney general, a senator, and four years a vice president versus an aging ex-president, voted out after four years, convicted by a jury of sex crimes, 34 counts of falsifying business records, and has run a company convicted on all counts of criminal tax fraud. And the polls have the election at 50-50. What the hell is going on?

As a personal note, I cannot abide liars, and we have all known one or more. If a person lies to your face, how can you trust that person on anything? That Trump lies constantly is not really debatable, and lately it seems he is more unhinged with them. Trump said at a rally that FEMA is out of money because they gave it all to migrants. He would also state, as I saw last night, that migrants are “slicing up girls.” Those are not the only jaw-dropping comments he has made. He flat out echoed Adolf Hitler when talking about migrants “poisoning” the blood of our nation. Those are words out of his mouth.

Some long-time Republicans are hanging with Trump since they vote Republican only. But those traditionalists don’t seem to recognize that MAGA does not equal GOP. The GOP Republican party is gone. It’s policies regarding things like defense, NATO and traditional values have been replaced by whatever Trump feels like doing. We all know what an affinity he has for Vladimir Putin, Viktor Orban, Xi, and Kim Jong Un. Yet, the race is 50-50. However, a strange thing is happening with this election. A rather large number of Republican-oriented individuals who worked for and around Trump have pub-

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licly stated they would not vote for him, with many of them endorsing Kamala Harris. Imagine a candidate whose former VP is not recommending him. Imagine over 200 people in his administration suggesting not voting for him. Imagine two of his secretaries of defense (Mattis/Esper), his White House chief of staff (Kelly), his joint chief of staff (Milley) and his national security advisor (Bolton) all speaking in strong negative terms about Trump’s presidency and national defense. In a stunning series of events, Liz Cheney and her father, Dick Cheney, the VP for Bush II, have said they will vote for Harris. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has endorsed Harris. He was the guy at the Democratic National Convention who said, “If you vote for Kamala Harris in 2024, you are not a Democrat, you are a patriot.”

While Trump has said that he knows nothing about Project 2025, his VP choice, J.D. Vance, wrote the glowing forward to the upcoming book written by 2025’s author. Vance is also the same guy who said we need to get over our aversion to dictators and that “cat-ladies” are running the Democratic Party. Newport residents, especially, might be interested in that Project 2025 calls for the elimination of a number of existing agencies, including NOAA. Of NOAA, 2025 said it was “a colossal operation that has become one of the main drivers of the “climate change alarm industry.” Imagine that. Climate change, manifesting itself every day with a myriad of historic weather events like the almost constant giant hurricanes in Florida, is an alarm industry. Meanwhile Trump shouts, “Drill baby drill!” Yet the race is 50-50. After the Trump campaign complained over and over again that Kamala Harris needs to explain her policies, she has been out talking and explaining her policies to everyone who will listen. Meanwhile, Trump is becoming more and more erratic, often rambling and making incoherent speeches. He just bailed out of a 60 Minutes appearance because they were going to fact check him. And the race is still 50-50. Shortly we will all be receiving our mail-in ballots (and aren’t we lucky for that). If enough people ignore all the red flags surrounding Trump, then he will win. But if enough people can see the danger to our country if he is elected, then he won’t. For the first time I will be thinking of Nathan Hale when I fill out my ballot. I hope we will not let him down.

Stan Shell is a resident of Newport.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

RESTORE GLORY AND GREATNESS TO OUR NATION

The election of Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance will bring back glory and greatness to our nation through their patriotic America First agenda. Some of the Trump/ Vance policies are summarized below:

• Protect our border and increase border patrol agents to stop the dangerous illegal migrant invasion; end human trafficking; demolish foreign drug cartels, and crush gang violence. Promote legal immigration reform.

• Strengthen and modernize all branches of our military. Support Israel, financially and politically, and deport pro-Hamas radicals and seek peace in the Middle East. Negotiate an end to the Russian-Ukraine war.

• Dramatically increase police funding to hire well-trained officers and restore respect for all law enforcement, putting an end to chaos and lawlessness.

• Increase energy production to create more jobs for American workers to help combat inflation and bring manufacturing back to the U.S., while cutting wasteful government spending and limiting bureaucracy and overregulation.

• Provide tax cuts for all citizens; eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and social security, and expand the Child Tax Credit, while protecting Medicare and Social Security benefits.

• Promote education reforms to increase student learning and graduation rates, and support the rights of parents to intercede in the education of their children.

• Ban Chinese nationals from buying U.S. land and industries and secure strategic independence from China. What kind of government do you want for the future of America? That’s what this election is all about. A vote for Harris/Walz is a vote for the globalist agenda: the exact opposite of “saving the soul of America” promised by the powerful Trump/Vance ticket.

We are a nation of, by and for “we the people,” based on truth, justice and freedom. If you love America like I do, please join me in fighting for our Republic to protect our Constitutional rights by voting for the Trump/ Vance solutions. Vote red — don’t be misled — on Nov. 5. Thank you.

A. T. Ronan

Newport

HEIDI LAMBERT FOR WALDPORT MAYOR

I rarely endorse candidates, but I must endorse Heidi Lambert for the next mayor of Waldport. She has long been involved with Waldport city government. During the past 10 years, she has served on the Waldport Planning Commission, been a Waldport City Councilor, and served on the Waldport Budget Committee. She knows what it takes to get things done. She’ll work with business leaders and all citizens to press forward and keep Waldport as the envy of all other local cities.

Heidi Lambert will be as strong an advocate as I have been. You need a mayor who has a loud voice and can do things like testify in the state legislature (I did twice). I was proud to represent the city, and I know Heidi Lambert, with her county and statewide connections, will continue to voice support for Waldport in both Lincoln County and in Oregon. Finally, Heidi Lambert will listen to the citizens and make good decisions, just as I did when we served together on the city council. She doesn’t have any agendas or selfserving positions coming in. I will feel no anxiety knowing the city of Waldport has Mayor Heidi Lambert on the job.

Please join me in voting for Heidi Lambert for Waldport mayor.

Greg Holland

Former Waldport mayor

ELECT RICK BEASLEY FOR TRANSPARENT LEADERSHIP

With the Nov. 5 election approaching, Lincoln County voters have a crucial decision to make. Our county needs fresh leadership on the Lincoln County Commission — leadership that values transparency and fair representation for all. Rick Beasley is the right candidate to bring these qualities to the table. Rick has spent over 30 years covering our local government as a journalist, providing insights into the policies and decisions that shape our lives.

Commissioner Claire Hall has served five terms on the commission, totaling over 19 years. While her service is appreciated, two decades in office is enough. Recent events underscore the urgent need for change. At the Sept. 18 commission meeting, Commissioner Casey Miller raised serious concerns about transparency, including how decisions on the much-needed deflection

program and the evaluation of the county administrator were made. Miller’s report suggested that important decisions were being made behind closed doors, limiting public input and potentially violating public meeting laws. The situation escalated with an official complaint against Miller, which he claims is retaliation for raising these transparency issues. At the Oct. 2 meeting, Miller was effectively silenced when his microphone was cut, and the commissioners walked away, further eroding public trust.

Our county is politically diverse, comprising roughly one-third Democrat, one-third Republican, and onethird unaffiliated voters.

Our nation was founded on the principle of giving the party in the minority a voice in government. In our representative system, it’s crucial that different viewpoints come together to shape the best possible policies. With two left-leaning commissioners already in place, Rick’s election would restore balance and ensure that all voices are heard.

Vote by mail before Nov. 5 for Rick Beasley, a leader committed to transparency, fair representation, and a fresh outlook for Lincoln County.

Ross Smith Lincoln City

MAYORS SUPPORT CLAIRE HALL

We, the undersigned mayors of Lincoln County, are proud to endorse Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall for re-election.

As fellow elected leaders, we have worked with Commissioner Hall long enough to know that “Claire Cares” isn’t just her campaign slogan. It’s the way she approaches her life and her work.

Claire has been a countywide leader on housing and homelessness, bringing in tens of millions of dollars to get people off the streets, into shelter, and then permanent housing. She’s brought in new resources to fight the terrible scourge of addiction in our communities.

She’s expanded the network of county health centers, helped create and nurture the state’s only highway pollinator corridor. She helped found the Lincoln Land Legacy program, which has protected several environmentally valuable properties.

None of us who were in office during the

pandemic or the Echo Mountain Fire and their aftermaths can forget that Claire was a constant, visible presence in seeing us through those events, protecting lives, and moving toward recovery. Please join us mayors in voting to continue the service of Commissioner Claire Hall.

Susan Wahlke Mayor of Lincoln City

Jan Kaplan Mayor of Newport

Kathy Short Mayor of Depoe Bay

Greg Holland Waldport

ALAN BROWN IS DUE AN APOLOGY

I am responding to Claire Hall’s letter on the Highway 20 project you published on Sept. 18 (“Republicans and fiscal responsibility”). I have in front of me right now the “Draft Environmental Impact Statement” for the project by CH2M Hill published in September of 1993. I got this document when I was on the Highway Committee for the Newport Chamber of Commerce. I remember some 18 to 20 public agencies having input on this. I think it is extremely unfair to put the blame for this project on Alan Brown’s shoulders.

The contractors that bid on this project had a route staked out and a set of specifications to abide by. If something failed, like the planned bridges, it’s because some engineer planned a faulty structure and the State Highway Department approved it. You have to remember that at that time, ODOT approved some other faulty projects, like the sinking street and Highway 101 intersection in Lincoln City, and the overpass in Central Oregon that had to be removed right after construction.

I remember the then Mr. Bill Hall being very enthusiastic about the Highway 20 project in the late 1990s and early 2000s for the forecasted positive impacts it would have on this area.

I think an apology is due to Alan Brown and his family for this unjust allegation. I’d like to hear your thoughts.

Quinn Murk Siletz

Newport Bayfront parking to shift to off-season rates

The Newport Bayfront will officially shift to its off-season paid parking program at the end of this month. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 28, and lasting through April 2025, parking in all public areas on the Bayfront, Monday through Friday, will be free. Paid parking will only be in effect on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Newport Parking Advisory Committee is currently working to establish an off-season parking permit rate for highdemand parking lots, and updates will be provided to the community when

that is finalized. Parking rates and areas on Saturday and Sunday throughout the off-season will remain as currently posted. Metered and timed parking spaces have a limit of four hours and a set rate of $1 per hour for vehicles without a permit. Private parking lots and Port of Newport parking areas are not included. Vehicles with state-issued disabled person registration or “wheelchair user” plate, placard, permit or decal are not subject to posted time limits or payment requirements and are not limited to parking in ADA spaces.

This is the first year for paid parking on the Bayfront. Full-time paid parking and permit parking areas were established in the area on May 1 of this year in an effort to increase vehicle turnover in high-demand areas, providing more parking opportunities for visitors, reduce congestion and improve public safety. The city of Newport will provide an update on this program in the coming weeks. For more information on Bayfront parking, including rates, an interactive map of parking areas, and the Patron Portal, visit NewportOregon.gov.

Lincoln City receives $1 million to construct new park

Lincoln City Parks & Recreation is receiving $1 million from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for the continued development of the new 6 71-acre Schooner Creek Discovery Park. This $1 million in funding follows a 2022 OPRD grant award of $750,000 to LCP&R, for a total of $1 75 million in support for the new park construction.

Schooner Creek Discovery Park is the first community park to be built in Lincoln City in more than two decades, while also being the first community park in the historic Taft District (southern area of Lincoln City). The park is stated as the number one

goal of the 2016 Lincoln City Parks System Plan and will address a recreation gap in the southern part of Lincoln City. It will offer many new amenities to residents and visitors, including an accessible and inclusive playground, multi-sports courts and turfed fields, covered event stage, picnic areas, accessible walking paths and other gathering spaces. Phase one construction of the park is currently occurring, with the creation of the playground. Plans to finish the playground are weather dependent due to material specifications, including the surfacing. LCP&R’s goal is for playground completion this fall or in early summer 2025 at the latest.

The OPRD funding of $1 million will assist in phase two construction, planned for 2025 This phase will complete a covered outdoor stage, covered picnic areas, restrooms, promenade, lawn area and new parking spaces.

Lincoln City Mayor Susan Wahlke said, “Thank you to OPRD for their continued support of our Schooner Creek Discovery Park, and for funding a total of $1 75 million for this park development. Their recent grant of $1 million to construct phase two of the park is greatly appreciated, and will help to make this new community park in Lincoln City a reality for all to enjoy.”

Port employee is new director of state organization

The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) recently installed Gloria Tucker, the administrative assistant for the Port of Newport, as the 2024-2026 OAMR Region III director. She took the oath of office at the association’s annual banquet in Pendleton on Sept. 26 Tucker has been an active member of OAMR since 2017. She has served on the education committee, events and fundraising committee, as well as serving on and chairing the publications committee. She received her Certified Municipal Clerk designation in 2021 and is actively pursuing the Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Tucker has worked for the Port of Newport since 2021. She is also a member of the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators and the Special Districts Association of Oregon. OAMR is a professional organization dedicated to promoting governmental relationships and providing educational and training opportunities for more than 200 Oregon city recorders statewide.

MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16

Lincoln County Library District Board: 10 a.m., district office, 132 NE 15th St., Newport. Yachats City Council: 1 p.m., Yachats Commons.

Toledo City Council: 6 p.m., council chambers, city hall.

Oregon Coast Community College Board of Education: 6 p.m., 400 SE College Way, Newport.

Newport Parking Advisory Committee: 6 p.m., council chambers, city hall.

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

Newport Public Arts Committee: 8:30 a.m., council chambers, city hall.

MONDAY, OCT. 21

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Lincoln County School District Board of Directors: 5 p.m., work session, Teaching & Learning Center, 1212 NE Fogarty St., Newport. Siletz Valley Fire District Board of Directors: 6 p.m., main fire station, 149 W Buford Ave., Siletz.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners: 10 a.m., commission meeting room, county courthouse, Newport. For info, go to www.co.lincoln.or.us.

Toledo City Council Town Hall: 6 p.m., council chambers, city hall.

Lincoln City City Council: 5 p.m., work session, council chambers, city hall. Newport City Council: 4 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular session, council chambers, city hall.

Candidate forum at community college

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If everything goes as planned, South Beaver Creek Road will be reopened to through traffic by the end of this month. (Photo by Steve Card)

BRIDGE

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Beaver Creek Road.

For regular users of that road, who have been forced to take a long detour around the construction area, the wait is almost over.

Last week, work crews were laying asphalt on the new bridge, and officials say that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the road will reopen to through traffic by the end of this month.

“We have been very appreciative of how patient people have been,” said Mikel Diwan, director of Lincoln County Public Works. “Everyone has been real good about that closure.”

Diwan said there were some slight delays with the project. “Initially when we started construction, we were scheduling it for the road to be back open around Oct. 10 So it’s not too late. We just had a few delivery issues due to fabrication; it added a week or two to the schedule. But fortunately we’ve pretty much held most of the schedule

throughout the project.”

After two days of paving last week, workers were going to be striping the road and installing some guardrails. “So they still have some work to do out there after they pave, but it’s really starting to look like a bridge now,” Diwan said.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has been overseeing the project.

In a press release issued prior to the start of the work, ODOT said the original bridge, built in 1961, was constructed using timbers. The old bridge was narrow and in

Great Oregon Shakeout Earthquake Drill is Thursday

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Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires, drought, floods, and ice storms, according to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM).

However, earthquakes, while less common, remain a top concern, especially given the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Pacific Coast, which has the potential to generate a 9 0-plus magnitude earthquake and a resulting tsunami.

To help Oregonians better prepare, Gov. Tina Kotek is encouraging residents to learn and practice safe actions to take during an earthquake.

At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, Kotek and the OEM staff invite all Oregonians to join the statewide and national earthquake drill. This drill will simulate the response to an earthquake with the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” method for 60 seconds:

• Drop onto your hands and knees.

• Cover your head and neck, and if nearby,

crawl under a sturdy desk or table.

• Hold on until the shaking stops.

“Understanding what to do in the first few moments of an earthquake can mean the difference between surviving or not,” OEM Director Erin McMahon said. “Building a culture of preparedness in Oregon requires each of us to take proactive steps, and participating in the Great Oregon ShakeOut is a simple, yet impactful way to reduce risk.”

The Great Oregon ShakeOut is part of a global earthquake drill, which will involve more than 500,000 Oregonians, including individuals, families, schools, and businesses. Participants pledge to drop, cover, and hold on wherever they are and whatever they’re doing.

“Knowing what to do before, during and after an earthquake can save

lives,” OEM Geologic Hazards Coordinator

Althea Rizzo said. “This event also serves as a timely reminder to review and update your emergency preparedness plans and supplies.”

OEM’s Be 2 Weeks Ready program encourages all Oregonians to:

• Be informed about hazards in their area.

• Develop an emergency plan for themselves and their loved ones.

• Build an emergency kit with at least two weeks’ worth of food, water, and other essentials.

For resources about earthquake and tsunami preparedness, “Living on Shaky Ground,” is available for download on OEM’s website (www. oregon.gov/oem). Learn more about the Great Oregon ShakeOut and register to participate by visiting ShakeOut.org/ Oregon.

Carolyn Elizabeth Grygiel

July 8, 1951 - December 13, 2023

poor condition. The new bridge is made of concrete and has wider shoulders.

Mindy McCartt, a public information officer with ODOT, told the Lincoln County Leader last week, “We are on schedule to be wrapped up with the South Beaver Creek Bridge and have it back open by the end of this month. I have not been given an exact date due to sometimes hitting snags.” She recommends that people go online to ODOT’s TripCheck.com for the latest information on the status of the new bridge.

David John McClellan

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for David John McClellan who passed away June 25, 2024 at the age of 54. David was loved by many and will be dearly missed. The celebration will take place October 26, 2024 at the American Legion Hall in Newport, OR between 1 and 3 p.m. Please bring a favorite dish or dessert to go along with hot dogs and hamburgers.

Carolyn Elizabeth Grygiel was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 8, 1951. She was the only child of Edward and Jean Grygiel. She graduated with a high school diploma from the Holy Family Academy in Chicago, in 1969. Over the next several years, Carolyn continued her education at Oregon State University earning two BS degrees, one in Rangeland Resources and the other in Technical Journalism. While there she also earned a MS degree in Rangeland Resources researching wild horses in Eastern Oregon. Her studies continued from there and in 1983, she obtained a PhD in Range Science from Colorado State University working in oil shale land reclamation. While in Fort Collins, Colorado, Carolyn met and married her husband Mario Biondini in May 1982. In 1986 they moved to Fargo, North Dakota to pursue their careers. For several years, Carolyn developed and conducted research projects funded by The Nature Conservancy and the Mellon Foundation in ND, Minnesota, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The projects involved prairie restoration and the ecological changes involved in bison grazing and fire interactions. In 1992, Dr. Carolyn Grygiel began her 26-year career at North Dakota State University, developing an entire interdisciplinary curriculum in Natural Resources Management (NRM) for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. She was appointed Professor of Range Science and Director of the NRM program. She subsequently was instrumental in creating the School of Natural Resource Sciences which became a major entity in the College of Agriculture. Carolyn often teamed up professionally with her husband, Mario. Together, they made a complementary and formidable team, researching and writing joint works that were significant contributions to the field. In fact, Carolyn authored more than 20 research papers that were published in national and international journals. She was a distinguished and active member of many national and professional organizations and received numerous awards for her contributions. While Carolyn was undoubtedly exceptionally accomplished

in her professional career, she was also a strong leader with a servant-heart. One of her most notable gifts was that of mentorship. Carolyn intentionally invested herself in mentoring countless students in their academic pursuits, making deep and lasting impacts on their lives. She was described by her students as a great force, a generous and kind mentor, especially to young women –challenging them, encouraging them, and advocating for them. In November 2012, Carolyn retired, along with her husband Mario, and moved to the beautiful Oregon Coast. They made their retirement home in a very special forest setting that Carolyn affectionately referred to as her very own Hundred Acre Wood. She was a lover of the wood, a steward of nature, and she loved everything about Winnie the Pooh. She had a creative, soulful quality about her and was a life-long learner, always growing and trying new things. She found joy in learning to play the piano, learning to fly fish, and was fascinated by and drawn to Paris. Carolyn had a rare combination of grace, grit, and goodness. She was beautiful and elegant. Carolyn had an ever-ready and contagious smile, and instantly lit up the room. She was marked by kindness, humility, and compassion; so sweet, joyful, and welcoming, causing each person to feel like the most special person in the world to her. Most importantly, Carolyn was a devoted Catholic and had a deeply held belief in and strong relationship with God. Carolyn was married to the love of her life, Mario, for 41 years. She had a strong sense of adventure and together they explored, hiked, traveled together, were committed to fitness/ working out together, and enjoyed cooking together. They also shared a ferocious love of reading. They had a strength to their marriage rarely found today; they loved their lives together. Carolyn passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2023 at her home in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. She will be loved and missed by the countless people who had the privilege of knowing her, but especially by her devoted husband, Mario Biondini…Until we meet again in God’s eternal kingdom.

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Lincoln County League of Women Voters and Oregon Coast Community College co-sponsored a local candidate forum last Thursday, Oct. 10, at the college’s campus in Newport. Pictured at right are Rick Beasley and Claire Hall, who are running against each other for position 2 on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. The Lincoln County Clerk’s Office is mailing out ballots this week for the Nov. 5 General Election. (Courtesy photos)

in Newport. In 2019, the building housing the shelter was condemned after an inspection found it to be unfit for human and animal occupancy due to toxic levels of danger ous mold throughout the structure. It had to be demolished, and a modular building was put in its place to provide a temporary facility until a new, permanent location could be found.

After a much-longerthan-anticipated process,

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to DSL Builders, of Salem, to construct the facility. Work was already underway in the background last week as people gathered for the official ceremony to mark the start of construction.

“The animal shelter has been serving our communities for many years now,” Landers said. “Over the years, our animal shelter has helped many animals, including animals in cases of abuse and neglect or that have been abandoned, animals that were surrendered and needed a new home or medical care, and it has helped reunite many pets with their families when they were lost.

“This new shelter will be a place of safety and care,” he added. “It will provide shelter, food and medical attention to animals that have been dealt a tough hand, or should I say a ‘tough paw.’

Many of these pets have been lost, abandoned, or

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John Fuller, Newport’s public information officer, said although the city has been aware that the bridge would be needing some attention, this most recent report came as a bit of a surprise.

“I think parts of the condition of the bridge were certainly on the radar, but this is a new one, the condition of it,” Fuller said. “But we agree with ODOT’s classification of it. Our engineer, Chris Beatty, got under there and had a look as well. Certainly there’s deterioration down there within the foundational structure.”

ODOT’s recommendation was that the

neglected. For many of these animals, this will be the first step toward a better life and a loving home.”

County Commissioner Claire Hall addressed the crowd, saying, “It has been a long, long journey to get here, and I’m seeing a lot of faces who have been through those struggles.”

Hall said back to 2009, when the county was facing a devastating recession, “the sheriff came to us at the budget committee and said we’re going to have to close the animal shelter.” County officials really couldn’t see an alternative to closing the shelter, Hall said, “until our group of concerned citizens stepped up and established FOLCAS, Friends of Lincoln County Animals, and they combined with the good folks at the Central Coast Humane Society to help us pass, first, an operating levy for the short term, and then a permanent tax base to assure that animal

city close the bridge no later than Oct. 16, but city officials decided to close it immediately after receiving the report. It was officially closed to all vehicle traffic at around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 Pedestrians and bicyclists are still able to cross the bridge. In coordination with this closing, Big Creek Park has also been closed, and Northeast Big Creek Road will not be open to through traffic between Northeast Harney Street and slightly north of the entrance to Frank V. Wade Memorial Park. Big Creek Reservoir, Frank V. Wade Memorial Park and the Ocean to Bay Trail will remain open to the public.

“The safety of our

services in this county would go on uninterrupted forever.”

Commissioner Kaety Jacobson said she is excited about the new shelter. “Buildings are important, but the staff is more important,” she said. “They certainly have been putting up with less than ideal conditions over the last several years. I’m really excited for all of you that you get a new space, not just for the animals, but also for all of you.”

State Rep. David Gomberg spoke to those in attendance, saying, “We’re going to see a shelter here that we can all be proud of. After we address that challenge, of getting the new shelter operation here at this location in Waldport, we need to turn our attention to making sure that we’re providing surrender and adoption opportunities in north county as well. So let’s keep the big picture in mind. Let’s celebrate today, and let’s look to the

community members is top priority,” said Beatty. “A number of our teams at the city are working diligently to evaluate temporary and long-term solutions for this bridge, and we are working directly with community members impacted by this closure.”

Fuller said that right now, “it’s all kind of a fast-moving process. We are expecting an independent engineering company to come out as well and give it an assessment, and then we will, at that point, determine if there are temporary fixes to it while we still determine a long-term solution, or if it just needs to be a longterm solution.” City officials will provide updates on these impacted areas as they become available.

future, as well.”

Sara Wynveen, manager of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, just began her 18th year with animal services, and as such, she has been deeply involved in the challenges leading up to the start of construction on a new shelter.

Wynveen said the animal shelter team and volunteers have been working out of a temporary facility for just over five years now. “Our animal care specialists have made creative and sometimes heroic efforts to find solutions each day to ensure the animals in our facility get the care and space they need,” she said. “To give you an idea of how heroic they can be, we are currently caring for 21 dogs. We officially have eight dog kennels.”

Once operational, the shelter will be much more than just a building, Wynveen said. “It will become the keystone upon which we build the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and services program into something truly amazing, a program not just to help the countless animals who rely on us for care and a second chance at finding their ‘fur-ever’ homes, but also as a compassionate resource to make Lincoln County a more humane community for all of us.”

The substructure of this bridge near Newport’s Big Creek Park was found to be in serious condition, and it has been closed to all vehicle traffic.

(Photo by Steve Card)

LINCOLN COUNTY LEADER STAFF

This is a brief

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

STATE CHANGES DOG LAWS, PUTS COUNTY RULES ON LEASH

Assistant County Counsel Rob Bovett serves as “doggie judge” in Lincoln County and advised the county commissioners Wednesday of changes made by the state legislature on laws governing the treatment of dogs that have attacked people, livestock, or other pets.

These changes will reduce the discretion he has in determining what to do with offending dogs, and will lead to more frequent killing of pets as punishment for aggressions.

The law will go into effect Oct. 23

NEWPORT BANK ROBBED FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Newport police officials are looking for an unidentified man who reportedly robbed Washington Federal Savings bank in Newport on Friday afternoon.

Officers spent the late afternoon hunting the suspect.

The suspect entered the bank just before 4:30 p.m. and demanded money from a teller. The teller gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash, which he put into his jeans pockets. The suspect then fled the scene.

POWER LINE FALLS, BURNS ROAD

Workers from Pacific Power looked over the smoldering remains of a 550-foot, 20 8 kilovolt line that fell on West Devils Lake Road at around 1 p.m. Monday.

The accident, which is still being investigated, burned a large hole in the pavement and left 3,700 customers temporarily in the dark in Lincoln City and Otis.

WOODSTOVE BELIEVED CAUSE OF ELK CITY FIRE

A woodstove is believed to have caused an Elk City house to catch on fire Monday at 5:17 a.m., according to Toledo Fire Chief Will Ewing.

The house belongs to Kenneth Leininger, of Washougal, Washington, and was being rented, according to Ewing. The two persons living in the house were spending their first night there, he said.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

STATE POLICE CONFISCATE SLOT MACHINES

The matter of who will be charged after Friday’s raid of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge should be decided within a week by the Grand Jury.

According to District Attorney Charles Littlehales, the question of who was responsible for 11 slot machines

netted in the raid will be decided as soon as the details of the raid are given to the jury. As the legal machine begins to roll, the 11 one-arm bandits will reside at the state police office in Newport.

PLANNERS DON’T WANT RENTERS ON BOARD

Renters beware! Your ability to serve on public bodies was seriously questioned by most members of the county planning commission Monday night.

If they can legally do so, the planning commissioners intend to ask the county commissioners to appoint only property owners to the planning board.

JOB CORPS GOES CO-ED ON JANUARY 8

The Angell Job Corps in Yachats will be the first conservation center in the nation Jan. 8 to initiate coeducational training.

That’s when 30–35 women, ranging an age from 18–22, will arrive at the center to participate in the construction and carpentry programs, said Ed Ludeman, director at Angell.

BROWN COW CAN’T STAY IN CITY HOME

By a 4–2 vote, the county planning commission Oct. 14 rejected a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would have allowed the keeping of livestock in residential zones as long as certain conditions were met.

The commission agreed to continue the total ban on livestock in residential zones, but to improve the wording of the ordinance so that household pets, such as dogs and cats, could not be excluded from any zone.

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

TWO KILLED OVER LAND FEUD

Two men were shot and killed at noon yesterday on semi-isolated Rock Creek between Logsden and Nashville, and their neighbor was held in the Lincoln County Jail in Toledo after he gave himself up at 5:45 p.m. yesterday to Sheriff Tim Welp.

Dead are two brothers, Melvin Longyear, 24, and Charles Longyear, 22

The neighbor, Norman Homer Edward, 50, called the sheriff to “bring the coroner and an ambulance” to get the bodies.

“It was either them or me,” Edward told officers and added he had an attorney and wasn’t talking anymore.

BUS COLLISION CAUSES INJURIES TO PASSENGERS

Mrs. Paul Campbell, of Toledo, and another passenger were taken to a Corvallis hospital Sunday for treatment for injuries received when in Oregon Motor stage skidded on wet pavement and collided with a milk truck one mile east of Blodgett.

CITY OF DELAKE DECLARED

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

The following orders were made by the county commissioners court on Tuesday, Oct. 11: In the matter of the incorporation of Delake, it appears that in

the election held Oct. 7, the vote was 109 for and 77 against. Delake is declared a municipal corporation from the date of Oct. 7

AIRPORT FUNDS OFFERED TOLEDO FROM STATE AERONAUTICS BOARD

Toledo is to have an airport. This is the recommendation and action taken by the Chamber of Commerce at their luncheon meeting Tuesday noon.

Mayor Mel Hammerness reported that much interest has been shown by local as well as outside aviation enthusiasts, and that funds are now available from the state board of aeronautics for constructing airstrips throughout the state. It was reported there are approximately 100 enthusiasts in the immediate vicinity.

100 YEARS AGO (1924)

PILE DRIVER OVERTURNED; ROSS MCELWAIN BURNED

A large pile driver owned and operated by the Pacific Spruce Corporation overturned Thursday morning about 10 o’clock while in operation near the foot bridge of Depot Slough, due to the breaking of one of the skid timbers.

Several men narrowly escaped death as the big machine toppled over. Ross McElwain was severely burned about the face and head, and at this writing, his injuries are being diagnosed by doctors. His escape from immediate death was almost miraculous, according to those who witnessed the accident.

LINCOLN COUNTY WILL GIVE COOLIDGE AND DAWES BIG MAJORITY

There isn’t much question about who is going to carry Lincoln County in the coming election so far as candidates for president are concerned. The way it appears now, Coolidge and Dawes will outstrip their closest opponents by a large majority, that is providing the voters vote the way they are registered.

CITIZEN AWAY FROM HOME MAY CAST VOTE

Oregonians may vote even if away from their own precinct on Election Day, it is pointed out by the Republicans State Central Committee. There is a provision in the election laws that will permit this practice, so that none need lose their voice November 4

Because of the livestock show at Portland closing just before Election Day, it is believed a number of persons may not return home in time to vote, and the way this could be accomplished is pointed out.

Pacific Tire & Brake celebrates 50 years

Pacific Tire & Brake, a family-owned car repair shop in Newport, is celebrating 50 years in business in 2024

Founded in 1974 by father and son duo, Roly and Mark Kalez, the full-service garage got its start with expertise in tires and brake services and expanded to complex diagnostics and repair over the last half-century.

Originally a 101 Tire Service, the Kalezes partnered with Bob Parker to purchase the property in 1974. A few years later, they bought out Parker’s share to become sole owners. Pacific Tire & Brake truly started out as a family affair — Roly’s late wife, Sandra, worked in the shop in the early years doing customer service and bookkeeping.

“Sandy had a fantastic memory,” said Roly, who celebrated his 90th birthday in August. “Customers would come in the front door, and she would know their name right away.”

Roly’s daughter, Debra, also worked in the shop for a short time but soon realized it wasn’t quite for her. A better match for body mechanics rather

than cars, she now owns and operates Iron Horse Yoga & Massage in Newport.

In the late 1970s, Pacific Tire & Brake purchased adjacent lots to expand the building and build more bays for servicing Lincoln County-area cars.

Before expanding the north side and building the south side, the shop only had one hoist. Today, the shop has 12 full-service bays and a state-ofthe-art alignment rack. In the 2010s, Pacific Tire & Brake extended its building again to service large trucks and motorhomes.

In the early days of business, there were plenty of tire shops cropping up in Oregon, so Pacific Tire & Brake really focused efforts on diagnostics.

“Our Sun 2001 would have been one of the first computers in town back in the 1970s,” said Roly. “We used it to help diagnose newer cars early on, and we’ve been ahead of the curve ever since when it comes to technology.”

“Cars have obviously gotten more advanced over the last five decades,” added

Mark. “Now we have handheld computers, scanners, and multi-channel oscilloscopes to point us in the right direction, but you have to have diagnostic skills and experience to pinpoint and repair the actual problem.”

A lot can happen over 50 years of business. Long-time Newport residents may remember Pacific Tire & Brake losing its south-side roof during the

great Friday the 13th windstorm in November 1981. Wind speeds well over 100 miles per hour caused significant damage up and down the coast, including at the shop. With no roof and no doors, Mark slept at the shop to keep an eye on the business.

Later in the 1980s and early 90s, the replaced roof became home to a tall Christmas tree each December. The shop

crew and extended Pacific Tire & Brake family would band together to hoist a big tree on the roof with the help of the Newport Fire Department.

Mark estimates the largest tree, at about 50 feet, could be seen across town and had about 15 000 watts of light on it, including a custom-made star by South Beach Heating & Sheet Metal. The Howe family, who owned the metal business, didn’t charge for their contribution. After a decade of holiday fun, it was clear the tradition couldn’t continue without significant damage to the replaced roof. But visitors to Pacific Tire & Brake’s front office today can still enjoy a year-round mini tree in the window. Asked what it’s been like to work together every day for 50 years, Roly and Mark agreed they are very lucky. “Who else can say they get to spend every day hanging out with their son?” Roly with a smile. Pacific Tire & Brake is located at 1027 N Coast Highway in Newport. Visit them online at www.pacifictireandbrake.com or on Facebook.

County development grant program accepting applications

Nonprofits, local municipalities, and public-private partnerships invited to apply

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has announced that the 2024-25 Community and Economic Development Grant Program is now open, and applications are available on the county’s website. Applications are accepted from local governments and organizations recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit in Lincoln County.

Applications are also accepted from public-private partnerships with the fiscal agent being a nonprofit or municipal organization. An example of a public-private partnership project that could qualify for this grant would be a Lincoln County business support nonprofit applying

with a local painting company to provide facade improvements to local business storefronts.

To maximize applicant and project diversity, an applicant can only be awarded a grant every other year. Prior funded projects must have final reports submitted before requesting funds for another project. Nonprofit organizations that receive direct, budgeted funding from Lincoln County are not eligible for this grant program.

This year, a total of $130 000 is available for community and economic development grants. This total will be appropriated in one $60,000 grant awarded specifically to a project that has a demonstrated high impact and need in the county, and the remaining $70 000 of the total monies will be awarded to smaller community and economic development projects with a maximum of $15,000 per award.

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 There will be a virtual grant workshop via Zoom, designed to help applicants with this specific application, held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, by the staff of the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County.

To learn more about the program, go online at tinyurl. com/2024LCComEcDevGrant. Information can also be found on EDALC’s grant webpage at businesslincolncounty. com/grant-resources People can directly register for the workshop at tinyurl.com/ LC2024grantworkshop

“We always look forward to partnering with Lincoln County on this annual grant program,” said Paul Schuytema, EDALC’s executive director. “This program is a perfect example of keeping local dollars local and seeding truly innovative projects throughout the county. Nurturing our

economic vitality is work we do collectively, and these dollars can truly help make an impact for all of us.”

Economic development is a priority of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, and the county is determined to provide funds for economic and community development projects, with a focus on job creation and retention. The EDALC’s board will review applications and make recommendations to the county commissioners, who will make the final determination on awards.

The county commissioners encourage projects that require additional funding beyond what the county is offering in order to empower organizations to leverage county grant funds while applying for other sources of financial support for their projects. Additional consideration will be given to projects that demonstrate a measurable

positive economic impact, as well as projects within unincorporated areas of Lincoln County. All projects should seek to be environmentally friendly.

Lincoln County receives funds from the Oregon Lottery based on the play of video lottery in the county. The county commissioners have elected to use this resource to help with local community and economic development projects through the grant program; support the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and the Small Business Development Center through Oregon Coast Community College; and provide low-interest loans to small businesses through the Cascades West Council of Governments.

Anyone having questions, comments or concerns about the grant application or the process can email info@businesslincolncounty.com or call EDALC at 541-867-8579

Local credit union supports hospitals, college with multi-year commitment

TLC, a division of Fibre Federal Credit Union, is continuing its Communities First Program, a multi-year sponsorship for hospitals and community colleges within the 11 Washington and Oregon counties it serves.

TLC places a high priority on supporting educational and health care-related services throughout its communities, and that mission developed into the Communities First Program in 2018. To date, the credit union has donated $238 000 to Communities First recipients,

including 13 hospital foundations and seven community college foundations. The Lincoln County Communities First Program recipients are the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Foundation, Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, and Oregon Coast Community College Foundation. TLC’s 2024 donation funds support the foundations in the following ways:

• $2 000: The Pacific Communities Health District Foundation donation will also support the Coastal Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Center.

• $2 500: The Oregon Coast Community College Foundation donation funded two annual TLC scholarships, awarded to students pursuing a certificate or degree related to a business major.

• $2,000: The Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Foundation donation will be funneled into the Coastal Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Center, which will offer residential treatment and intensive programs for adults facing substance use disorders.

Mark Kalez, left, and his dad, Roly, have been business partners at Pacific Tire & Brake for the past 50 years. Roly turned 90 in August.

This photograph of Pacific Tire & Brake in Newport was taken in the 1970s.

(Courtesy photos)

Newport’s Pacific Tire & Brake is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The family-owned business is located at 1027 N Coast Highway.

Pictured are: Kennedy Stentz, left, North Lincoln Hospital Foundation senior development specialist; Kari Rempfer, TLC community development supervisor; Kimberlee Gray, Pacific Communities Health District Foundation senior development specialist; and Crystal Garrison, TLC marketing and community development manager. (Courtesy photo)

COAST LIFE

‘Fantastic Fungi’ is topic of Newport presentation

“Mushrooms of Cascadia: Fantastic Fungi for the Pacific Northwest,” a slideshow talk and book signing by Christian Schwarz, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, located at 333 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport. Schwarz’s presentation will be based on his new book with co-author Noah Siegel, “Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of the Pacific

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Christian Schwarz will give a presentation titled “Mushrooms of Cascadia: Fantastic Fungi for the Pacific Northwest” on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport. (Courtesy photo)

Halloween Pet Parade in Toledo

Toledo’s first-ever Halloween Pet Parade was held Saturday at the Port of Toledo Waterfront Park. Pictured above are the people and pets selected as winners in a variety of categories. Left, a Target Shopping Cart strolls the grounds, and right, a land shark greets an ice cream sundae.

(Photos by Steve Card)

‘Stretch’ exhibit at Fiber Arts Studio ‘Publishing Paths’ with Sue Fagalde Lick

Every writer dreams of the day a publisher says, “Yes, we love your book, and we want to publish it.” Now imagine you’re having not just one book, but four published at almost the same time.

Join Willamette Writers Coast Chapter this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Newport Public Library as author Sue Fagalde Lick shares the 2024 publishing journey of her four books: “Between the Bridges,” a novel; her poetry books “Blue Chip Stamp Guitar” and “Dining Al Fresco with My Dog;” and her memoir, “No Way Out of This: Loving a Partner with Alzheimer’s.” Lick uses all three publishing methods:

Local author Sue Fagalde Lick will give a presentation called “Publishing Paths” at the next gathering of the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter, which will be held this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St.. (Courtesy photo)

self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional. In this workshop, she shares the birth stories of her four new books and explains the different paths to publication. Topics will include queries and proposals, cover design, editing, getting blurbs and reviews, and how to decide whether to self-publish, sign with a hybrid publisher, or try for a traditional publisher.

Lick, who co-founded the Coast Chapter of Willamette Writers with Dorothy Blackcrow Mack, is the author of 16 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. They include “Childless by Marriage,” “Stories

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A new exhibit titled “Stretch” is opening this Friday, Oct. 18, in the Fiber Arts Studio/Gallery located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Highway 101

This exhibit will feature fabric art created by a group called High Fiber Diet, which is a branch of the Columbia Fiber Arts Guild. Members of this group challenge themselves to constantly push the borders of fiber arts. This exhibit, “Stretch,” is a perfect example of their dedication to expanding the boundaries of their art form as they “stretch” their imaginations. They put forth creativity to the extreme and the unexpected within a wide variety of subject matter, both representational and abstract.

An opening reception for the new exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. this Friday. People are invited to stop in for wine, appetizers and a chance to meet the artists.

The exhibit will remain on display until Dec. 29 The Lincoln City Cultural Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call 541-9949994, head to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org, or connect with them on Facebook or Instagram.

“Stretch” is the name of a new fiber art exhibit opening Friday in the Fiber Arts Studio/Gallery at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

(Courtesy photo)

Explore Lincoln City unveils new digital Hiking Trails Passport

Visitors invited to take self-guided adventures

Explore Lincoln City, in partnership with Lincoln City Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the launch of its new Lincoln City Hiking Trails Passport, set to debut this fall. This latest addition to the Adventure Passports collection invites visitors and locals alike to explore nine of Lincoln City’s most scenic and diverse hiking trails. The Adventure Passports

currently include digital passports for the Lincoln City Art Trail, Lincoln City

See HIKING, page B4

The new digital Hiking Trails Passport invites people to explore nine of Lincoln City’s most scenic and diverse

(Courtesy photo)

Met Opera’s ‘Grounded’ live in HD

Jeanine Tesori’s innovative new opera, “Grounded,” will be streamed live from the Met Opera stage in New York to the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Oregon Coast Council for the Arts invites audiences to experience this Met premiere in ultra-HD on the big screen in the Alice Silverman Theatre.

Commissioned through the Metropolitan Opera/ Lincoln Center Theater New Works Program, “Grounded” depicts one woman’s journey from a successful F-16 combat pilot in the United States

Air Force to a Reaper drone operator in the Nevada desert. A thrill ing, fast-paced adap tation of an awardwinning play by George Brant, who also wrote the libretto, the opera explores the psychological tolls of modern warfare and the roles of women in the armed forces and society at large.

Directed by Tony Award–winner Michael Mayer,

Met Opera’s “Grounded” will be streamed live in HD to the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. (Courtesy photo)

“Grounded” features Mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, one of opera’s most compelling young stars, in the tour-deforce role of Jess, a hotshot fighter pilot whose unplanned pregnancy takes her out of the cockpit and lands her in Las Vegas, operating a Reaper drone halfway around the world. As she adjusts

Mary Mamer, center, received her director’s certification at a regional conference in Sacramento, California, after studying for a year. Also picture are Evelyn Brookhyser, Dixie Lorange, Julie Mayes, and the Gusto! quartet: Martha Segura, Susan Smith, Dana Entrikin and Stephanie Beard. (Courtesy photo)

Mary Mamer, certified director, welcomes women to join Christmas Chorus

Mary Mamer, who has 26 years of experience singing with the Sweet Adelines, is now a certified director for the organization. She received her official certificate at a regional conference in Sacramento, California, on Sept. 29 She was chosen by the Newport

chorus to be its director and started her studies a year ago.

Sweet Adelines International has developed a director certification program to teach skills necessary to lead a Sweet Adeline chorus. Training includes directing skills, analytical

listening, rehearsal planning and vocal production, to name a few.

“I am very happy that I did the course because the knowledge I’ve gained will help me to lead the Oregon Coast Chorus in a positive direction as we continue to improve our musical skills,” Mamer

said. She is looking forward to bringing in new people to the group for a Christmas Chorus.

Women ages 14 to 90 are invited to visit a rehearsal starting this Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Newport.

to this new way of doing battle, she struggles under the pressure of being the perfect soldier, wife, and mother simultaneously.

Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium, leading a cast that also features tenor Ben Bliss as the Wyoming rancher who sweeps Jess off her feet. Mayer’s high-tech staging, using a vast array of LED screens, presents a variety of perspectives on the action, including the drone’s predatory view from high above.

This presentation is part of the Met’s award-winning “Live in HD” series, which brings world-class opera to screens around the globe. The production will be streamed live as it happens. It is sung in English, and audiences should take note that it contains adult language and war sequences. Run time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission. Tickets range from $12-$28 when purchased at the Newport Performing Arts Center box office (777 W Olive St.) or by phone. Online ticketing is also available (additional fee applies). To learn more, call 541265-2782 or visit www. coastarts.org/met

‘Healthier You Expo’ Saturday in Newport

More than two dozen local organizations, businesses and departments of Samaritan Health Services will take part in the “Healthier You Expo” this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Samaritan Center for Health Education, located at 740 SW Ninth St. in Newport. Admission is free. Learn about local resources to help improve your overall health and wellbeing. Among the offerings are acupuncture, balance assessment, blood pressure checks, body fat testing, chair massage, dental screenings, flu shots (insurance will be billed), leg strength assessment, mini facials, Reiki and vision screenings.

There will be giveaways, including Narcan (opioid overdose reversal medication), door prizes, food sampling by Oceana and an American Red Cross blood drive (visit redcross. org to schedule a donation time).

Food donations for Food Share of Lincoln County will be accepted during the event, and the Newport Lions Club will have a donation box for glasses, hearing aids and cell phones.

For a list of all participants and the wellness offerings, email Amy Conner at aconner@ samhealth.org or call 541-574-4952

In addition, education and information will be offered on addiction and recovery resources, adaptive gardening strategies, diabetes and nutrition, fitness opportunities, hypnotherapy, yoga, sleep and more.

Volunteers remove trash from Salmon River

On a beautiful early fall day, with the sun shining across the still waters of the Salmon River estuary, volunteers gathered with a simple mission: to make one of Oregon’s most scenic rivers even more picturesque.

The MidCoast Watersheds Council hosted its annual Salmon River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 28, supported by the former Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council and 23 volunteers dedicated to keeping their local waterways free of trash.

By the afternoon, river lovers from across the state had removed 1 060 pounds of trash from 10 known dumpsites along the Salmon River, from the lower estuary to the Van Duzer Forest Corridor. North Lincoln Sanitary Service donated disposal services, ensuring the collected waste was properly managed.

Paul Katen, former president of Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council, said, “SDCWC staff, board and volunteers looked forward to

Twenty-three volunteers took part in the annual Salmon River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 28, removing 1,060 pounds of trash from 10 known dumpsites. (Courtesy photo)

our annual Salmon River Cleanup each year as a time to get out in the watershed and help protect the beautiful Salmon River. Since MCWC and SDCWC merged in 2022, we’re happy that this annual tradition has continued.”

Efforts to clean this beautiful stretch of river have been taken on by two dedicated locals, Ken

Sund and Mike Szumski, who frequently remove old tires from the riverbanks and clear out dumpsites year round. This year, kayaking volunteers found close to no trash to pick up in the estuary, a great improvement on previous cleanup years. However, nearly half a ton of trash was found upriver near public access points and popular fishing sites,

FUNGI

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Northwest.” He will explore the diverse and sometimes extraordinary fungi that people encounter as residents and visitors of the Oregon coast, and what makes that assemblage of fungi so unique and distinctive.

He will also talk about how this area fits into the larger quilt of American bioregions as a whole, and the important role that community and citizen science plays in the rapidly growing interest in the field of mycology, the study of fungi.

Whether you’re a forager, an amateur mycologist, a professional, or just enjoy fungi for their culinary properties, or even simply for their beautiful and curious forms, this presentation is guaranteed to increase your appreciation and understanding of these crucial organisms in the world.

Schwarz is best known for his previous book, also with co-author Noah Siegel, titled “Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast,” which has become

PUBLISHING

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Grandma Never Told,” and the “Up Beaver Creek” series of novels set around the Seal Rock and Beaver Creek area between Newport and Waldport. Visit her website at https://www.

Rock Garden Project at Newport Library

The Newport Public Library invites community members of all ages to unleash their creativity this month by decorating rocks for the library’s Rock Garden. This month-long activity encourages everyone, whether an experienced artist or a beginner, to transform ordinary rocks into unique works of art. The library will provide various supplies, including paints and

where illegal dumping continues to occur.

Evan Hayduk, executive director of MCWC, noted, “It’s usually not people fishing who are leaving the garbage, but others that take advantage of an open area and dump appliances, trash, and more. We’re planning to work with agencies, local law enforcement, and landowners in these public access locations to install dumpsters and portable toilets as well as monitor illegal dumping, so that our river access areas don’t become easyto-trash sites.”

So the next time you find yourself enjoying a day along the Salmon River, take a moment to give back: bring a trash bag, and help ensure that this waterway remains pristine for all who visit.

embellishments, allowing participants to craft bold designs, intricate patterns, or whimsical characters. Decorated rocks can be added to the library’s Rock Garden, contributing to a growing display of community creativity, or can be taken home as a keepsake.

For more information, call the Newport Public Library at 541-265-2153 or visit www.newportlibrary.org

Lincoln County Public Health announces fall flu vaccine clinics

Lincoln County Public Health is pleased to announce flu vaccine clinics throughout the county this fall. These clinics aim to provide accessible flu vaccinations to all, helping to protect the community as flu season approaches.

No appointment is necessary — bring your insurance information or let them know if you do not have insurance.

Public health is actively working to secure COVID-19 vaccines, which will be offered alongside flu vaccines once they become available.

For information on COVID-19 vaccine

availability, specific event addresses, or any other questions, go online at www. co.lincoln.or.us/671 or call 541-265-4112 October

the essential guide for Northern California and Klamath region fungi for several years. His new book, “Mushrooms of Cascadia,” fills in the rest of the fungi map for the Pacific Northwest region known as Cascadia: from the California boarder up to the Canadian border, and from the eastern Cascades to the Pacific.

It is illustrated with photographs taken over the past 10 years of some 750 or more species of mushrooms in full color, and it is complete with full descriptions, as well as essential habitat and ecology information. Each description includes a “notes” section that describes which other fungi may look similar and how to tell them apart, as well as the latest word on shifting fungi taxonomy that is resulting from the avalanche of genetic testing being done.

Schwarz is a wellknown naturalist and mycologist based out of Santa Cruz, California. He studied ecology and evolution at University of California at Santa Cruz, where he developed his

suelick.com. This presentation launches the Coast Chapter’s new “Spotlight on Central Coast Authors” series. The program is co-hosted by the Newport Public Library. The Willamette Writers Coast Chapter hosts presentations from September through June.

interest in the world of fungi. He spends most of his time seeking, photographing, collecting, teaching about, and publishing research on North American macrofungi (the fungi we see), and has served on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Working Group for North American Fungi, which deals with endangered and threatened species around the globe. He is a research associate of the Ken Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz, where he has taught undergraduate courses in mycology and community science. He is also the keynote speaker at this year’s Yachats Mushroom Festival and will doing additional talks there Oct. 18-20 For more information, contact the Lincoln County Mycological Society by calling 530748-9365 or emailing LCMycoSociety@ gmail.com.

Admission to the event is by donation to the Lincoln County Mycological Society on a sliding scale of $10-30

Programs are free and open to all writers 18 and older. There are Young Willamette Writer chapters for those under 18 Willamette Writers is the largest writer’s association in Oregon and one of the largest in the nation. Join Willamette Writers at their website, https://willamettewriters.org

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Full color photos of hundreds of species of mushrooms are included in the new book, “Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of the Pacific Northwest.” (Courtesy photo)

Tap & Brew Trail, and Exploriences Passport. These digital interactive guides offer a curated selection of experiences, from scenic hiking trails to local craft breweries, each revealing hidden treasures and insider tips. By blending technology with exploration, the passports provide immersive and educational journeys, enabling visitors to explore Lincoln City’s natural wonders, cultural hotspots and local favorites at their own pace.

“We’re thrilled to introduce yet another great way visitors can discover the hidden gems of Lincoln City’s trail system,” said Kim Cooper Findling, director of Explore Lincoln City. “The Lincoln City Hiking Trails Passport encourages outdoor adventure while helping people connect with the unique ecosystems and landscapes that make our region so unique. We can’t wait for people to explore our trails and find their own favorite scenic overlook, forest path, wetlands area, or birding spot.”

“Hiking on the Oregon

Lincoln City’s Regatta Park (above) is one of the destinations included in the new Hiking Trails Passport. Those who complete all nine trails in the Lincoln City Hiking Trails Passport will receive a free, 12-ounce aluminum water bottle (right). (Courtesy photos)

coast continues to be a favorite among our visitors and locals alike,” said Jeanne Sprague, parks and recreation director at the Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department. “Lincoln City has some of the best views with lush trails, stunning landscapes that are great for all levels of experience. This selfguided passport will encourage people to connect with nature and explore our town’s nine most beautiful trails.”

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LINCOLN CITY HIKING TRAILS PASSPORT INCLUDE:

• Nine diverse trails ranging from easy walks to moderately challenging hikes;

• Family-friendly options suitable for all ages and skill levels;

• Unique features like the world’s shortest trail and Oregon’s 79th Heritage Tree (Sitka Spruce);

• Opportunities to spot

native plant species such as chanterelles, as well as local wildlife such as black-tailed deer, Blue Heron, and Northern Flickers;

• Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Devils Lake and Lincoln City.

The Lincoln City Hiking Trails Passport is designed to be userfriendly and accessible. After completing a hike, participants can easily check in at each trailhead location on their passport using their mobile

devices, earning points towards fun prizes.

Passport users who complete all nine trails will receive a free, 12-ounce aluminum water bottle with attached carabiner, perfect for future hiking adventures. Prizes are available for pickup at the Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place. Here’s how the Lincoln City Hiking Trails Passport works:

1) Sign up online: Use the online link to sign up

for this free passport. No app download necessary.

2) Explore the trails: Use the mobile-exclusive passport as a guide for your hiking adventures.

3) Check in and earn: Use the digital passport to check in at each trailhead to accumulate points towards prizes.

For more information about the Lincoln City’s Hiking Trails Digital Passport and to sign up, go online at www. explorelincolncity.com/ hikingtrailspassport

Calendar of EVENTS

Fiber Arts Exhibit Opens

PEORIA ROAD FARM MARKET

Come see our Corn Maze or enjoy Hay Rides to the Pumpkin Patch on weekends in October

 Bodacious Corn - Picked fresh daily right from our fields

 Peoria Sweet Onions

 Seasonal Vegetables

 Homegrown tomatoes, Peppers and Winter Squash

 Bartlett Pears and Apples

We also accept the following

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16

‘Perch & Pour’ at Salishan

Seven Capes Bird Alliance will hold a “Perch & Pour” event at 3 p.m. in The Attic at Salishan Coastal Lodge, 7760 Highway 101 Gleneden Beach. The group holds these gatherings on the third Wednesday of each month.

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

Tea & Talk at VAC

Join the Coastal Arts Guild for Tea & Talk at 2 p.m. at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive. This month features artist and performer Tash Wesp, who will show her felted creations and tell her tale of perusing the arts all her life. Free and open to all. Info: 541 - 574 - 3364

Teen Third Thursday: Mask Making

Come to the Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., for Teen Third Thursday from 3 : 45 to 4 : 45 pm. This month features mask making. Free. Snacks, prizes, and fun for teens in grades 6 - 12 Big Band Dance

Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band era with the Lincoln Pops from 7 to 9 : 30 p.m. at the Gleneden Beach Community Club, 110 Azalea St., Gleneden Beach. Admission: $ 10 at the door. Refreshments available. Info: 503 - 949 - 8222 or on Facebook.

Celtic Series Continues

Dàimh performs in the next installment of Celtic Music Series.

7 p.m., Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101 . Tickets available at www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541 - 994 - 9994

FRIDAY, OCT. 18

Yachats Mushroom Festival

Talks, exhibits, guided hunts and more for people of all ages is being celebrated during the Yachats Mushroom Festival at the Yachats Commons and other places around town. Info: www. yachatsmushroomfestival.org

Artisan Faire at Salishan

The Artisan Faire at Salishan, 7755 Highway 101 in Gleneden Beach, features a large assortment of vendors offering fresh produce, self-care products, and quality handmade crafts including housewares, decor, and jewelry. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www. artisanfaireatsalishan.com

A new exhibit titled “Stretch” opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fiber Arts Studio/Gallery located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Highway 101 . Free. Info: 541 - 994 - 9994 or lincolncity-culturalcenter.org

William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ New Visions Arts presents William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at 7 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St. Buy tickets at the PAC box office, by calling 541 - 265 - 2787 or online coastarts.org/events/tempest For more information, visit www. newvisionsarts.com

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

‘Healthier You Expo’

More than two dozen local organizations, businesses and departments of Samaritan Health Services will take part in the “Healthier You Expo” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Samaritan Center for Health Education, located at 740 SW Ninth St. in Newport. Free admission.

Yachats Mushroom Festival

Talks, exhibits, guided hunts and more for people of all ages is being celebrated during the Yachats Mushroom Festival at the Yachats Commons and other places around town. Info: www. yachatsmushroomfestival.org

Newport Farmers Market

The Newport Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across from Newport City Hall, on the corner of Highway 101 and Angle Street. Learn more at www.newportfarmersmarket.org or find them on Facebook.

Met Opera: Live in HD

Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series at the Newport Performing Arts Center presents “Grounded” at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.coastarts.org or call 541 - 265 - 2787

Artisan Faire at Salishan

The Artisan Faire at Salishan, 7755 Highway 101 in Gleneden Beach, features a large assortment of vendors offering fresh produce, self-care products, and quality handmade crafts including housewares, decor, and jewelry. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www. artisanfaireatsalishan.com

Celebrate Home Movie Day

Celebrate Home Movie Day from noon to 3 : 30 p.m. at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum, 4907 SW Highway 101 , Lincoln City. Free. Get your own movies inspected and repaired by a film archivist, learn how to preserve and protect films, and get recommendations for digitization. Info: director@nlchm.org

Talk on ‘Publishing Paths’

Willamette Writers Coast Chapter presents author Sue Fagalde Lick talking about getting your book published. 2 to 4 p.m., Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St. Free, William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’

New Visions Arts presents William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at 7 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St. Buy tickets at the PAC box office, by calling 541 - 265 - 2787 or online coastarts.org/events/tempest For more information, visit www. newvisionsarts.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 20

Yachats Mushroom Festival Talks, exhibits, guided hunts and more for people of all ages is being celebrated during the Yachats Mushroom Festival at the Yachats Commons and other places around town. Info: www.

yachatsmushroomfestival.org

Drop-in Figure Drawing

Practice figure drawing with a live model (in fitted clothing) at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive. 2 to 4 p.m. Easels, paper, and charcoal provided, or bring your own materials. Free ($ 5 -$ 10 donation to the Coastal Arts Guild suggested to help cover model fee).

William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ New Visions Arts presents William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at 2 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St. Buy tickets at the PAC box office, by calling 541 - 265 - 2787 or online coastarts.org/events/tempest For more information, visit www. newvisionsarts.com

Argentine Tango Learn Argentine Tango at Newport Tango’s weekly Sunday lesson and practice. 5 to 8 p.m., South Beach Community Center, 3024 SE Ferry Slip Road.  Info: www.newportdancestango.com or newportdancestango@gmail.com

MONDAY, OCT. 21

Karl Smiley at the Drift Inn

Award-winning songwriter Karl Smiley performs his own brand of guitar picking. 6 p.m. at The Drift Inn, located at 124 Highway 101 N in Yachats. For information, call 541 - 547 - 4477

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Drift Inn presents John Shipe

John Shipe performs folk rock and Americana from 6 to 8 : 30 p.m. at The Drift Inn, located at 124 Highway 101 N in Yachats. For information, call 541 - 547 - 4477

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

Trivia Night

Enjoy Trivia Night from 6 to 7 : 30 p.m. at Beachcrest Brewing, located in suite E 5 at the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 Highway 101 Gleneden Beach. Free. Show off your knowledge for the chance to win prizes. Teams of up to six allowed.

THURSDAY, OCT. 24

Talk on “Fantastic Fungi’

“Mushrooms of Cascadia: Fantastic Fungi for the Pacific Northwest,” a slideshow talk and book signing by Christian Schwarz, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, 333 SE Bay Blvd., Newport. Admission is by donation on a sliding scale of $ 10 - 30 . Info: 530 - 748 - 9365  or LCMycoSociety@gmail.com

Game Night in Gleneden Beach

Game Night at the Gleneden Beach Community Club, 110 Azalea St., 6 : 30 to 8 : 30 p.m. Bring your favorite game or play one of the club’s games — there are board, dice and card games available. Bring a friend to challenge or meet someone there. Free.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

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CITY OF DEPOE BAY - UTILITY BILLING SPECIALIST/ OFFICE ASSISTANT WAGE RANGE: $47,270.08 $66,513.75 Salary is based on experience. Most new hires begin at the start of the wage range. FULL-TIME: 40 HRS PER WEEK General Description: Part of a front-line customer service team performing a variety of administrative and accounting support functions of a routine to detailed complexity, including but not limited to: accounts receivables, collections, data entry, sorting mail, processing City forms and permits, and responding to customer questions via phone, in-person,

or computer. Provides administrative support to City staff and assists in the administration of standard operating policies and procedures. Work involves considerable contact with the public. General Requirements: At least two

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COASTAL VOICES

Lincoln County’s premier community choir, is seeking a General Manager. Quarter-time, flexible hybrid position. Also seeking Accompanist and Videographer. Details at coastal-voices.org.

MAINTENANCE WORKER NEEDED!

The City of Depoe Bay is looking for the right person to fill an immediate opening for a Maintenance Worker position. Love to tinker and problem solve? How about tackling new challenges? If yes, this is your chance to shine! Under supervision of the Public Works Director and the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, this position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, the Community Hall, City buildings, infrastructure, rightsof-ways, and related facilities and equipment, including the cleaning and maintenance of City-owned and leased restroom facilities. The Maintenance Worker serves in a position of public trust and service, as well as public scrutiny, and must conduct him/herself accordingly at all times. 1. Provides maintenance and janitorial services for all facilities, buildings, restrooms, and parks, including irrigation systems, benches, gates and fencing. Performs minor plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks. 2. Picks up and empties trash throughout the City from all facilities, buildings, streets, and parks. 3. Works with Utility Workers in maintenance of utility systems assisting with various duties such as reading water maters and maintenance or repair of water lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, drainage systems, street, parks, and buildings. Also works with Utility Workers reading/repair and maintenance of water meters. 4. Operation of light to heavy equipment, including dump trucks, lifts, backhoes, vactor, mowers and various power tools. Also performs the repair/ maintenance work normally performed on this equipment. 5. Maintains and repairs streets, alleys, and rights-of-way. Cleanup of road right-ofway, open ditches, vegetation control, and storm drainage system. 6. Placing, maintaining and replacing street, directional or informational signage. 7. Set up and tear down materials and equipment for special events. Utilize proper safety precautions and protective equipment related to work performed. 8. Performs other duties as required. This is a non-exempt position; hourly range for a Maintenance Worker 1 is $23.78 ($49,460 annually) - $33.46 (69,595). New hires

are generally started at the beginning of the range; however, starting at a higher step is considered commiserate with level of experience. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Equivalent to completion of high school education. Two years of experience in working with the public in customer service, janitorial, harbor and/or park maintenance, landscaping, construction, marina and/or boating experience or any satisfactory combination of experience and training. Willingness to obtain additional education/training. MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Building and ground maintenance which includes carpentry and painting; landscaping practices and techniques: safety rules and precautions; safe use of vehicles, tools, materials and equipment required to perform duties. Basic knowledge in mechanics, hydraulics, welding, and carpentry. Ability to obtain and maintain required safety certifications and Oregon driver’s license; ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team oriented working relationships with supervisors and co-workers; ability to maintain a professional appearance and a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude toward customers and the general public; satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. The position requires mobility. Many duties are physically demanding, requiring the occasional moving of materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Movement of materials weighing 25 pounds may consume up to 20 percent of the work period. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity, coordination, and ability to use personal protective equipment, such as respirator mask, steel toed boots, chaps, etc. The majority of duties take place outside buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions on a year round basis, including exposure to traffic, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise, and chemicals. May require working on weekends and holidays as needed, in particular, during the tourist season May to September. To see the full job classification, visit: https://www.cityofdepoebay.org/publicworks/job-opening/ maintenance-worker-0 An EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION MUST be submitted. Application, resume, and additional information should be emailed to admin@ cityofdepoebay.org. Blank applications can be obtained by contacting Gena Burke at admin@cityofdepoebay.org First consider-

ation of applications: October 21, 2024Position is open until filled.

UTILITY WORKER NEEDED!

The City of Depoe Bay is looking for the right person to fill an immediate opening for a Utility Worker 1 or 2 position. This important position is the first step in a career path that has potential for further advancement both within the City and the water industry in general. A Utility Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks involving both light and heavy labor in the operation, maintenance, and construction of water works facilities; does related work as required. Assists with the installation and construction of water distribution facilities, including service and main lines, hydrants, valves, pump stations, and associated facilities. Operates a variety of light and medium power equipment, including compressor, power saw, backhoe, lift, and other water system construction equipment; performs operator maintenance, such as conducting pre- and post operation checks, maintaining proper fluid levels, changing parts, cleaning, etc. This is a non-exempt position; hourly range for a Utility Worker 1 is $23.24 ($48,344 annually) - $32.70 ($68,025 annually). Hourly range for a Utility Worker II is $24.28 ($50,493.04 annually) - $34.16 ($71,048.79

annually). New hires are generally started at the beginning of the range; however, starting at a higher step or different level within the Utility Worker series can be considered commiserate with level of experience. The majority of duties take place outside buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions on a year round basis, including exposure to traffic, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise, and chemicals. Entry into confined spaces is required on an infrequent basis. Position is subject to emergency on call response after normal duty hours on a rotational and as-needed basis. May require working on weekends and holidays. As employees in this position must to be readily available in a timely manner to address operational and customer service needs, a residency requirement applies to this position which requires a new employee to obtain permanent residency that provides a 30-minute response time to the City of Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341. To see the full job classification, visit: https://www.cityofdepoebay.org/administration/job-opening/ utility-worker-1-or-2 An EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION MUST be submitted. Application, resume, and additional information should be emailed to admin@cityofdepoebay.org. Blank applications can be obtained by calling

541-765-2361 or emailing Gena at admin@cityofdepoebay. org First consideration of applications: October 21, 2024 - Position is open until filled.

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tions: cottage, cottage cluster, detached single-unit dwelling, manufactured dwelling park, and mobile home park; and adding a definition for prefabricated dwelling. Other amendments relate to Single Unit Residential (R1) Zone, Vacation Rental (VR) Zone, Multiple Unit Residential (RM) Zone, and to Chapter 17.80 Provisions Applying to Special Uses; 17.80.040 Standards for Mobile or Manufactured Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks, and Tiny House Developments; and 17.80.110 Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards. The applicable criteria are: Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Chapter 17.76 Procedures and Section 17.77.130 Text Amendment. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearings and will be provided at reasonable cost to indi-

viduals who request it. The complete file may be reviewed online at Recent Zoning Amendments | City of Lincoln City, OR. The application, all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant, and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost upon request at Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, 801 SW Hwy 101. For additional information, please contact Richard Townsend, at planning@lincolncity.org or 541-996-1228. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Please email your comments to planning@lincolncity.org or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. All information for these meetings is available on the City of Lincoln City website at www.lincolncity.org. This meeting will be rebroadcast on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City at various times. This meeting will also be available for viewing at www.lincolncity.org. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To request information in an alternate format or other assistance, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Kevin Mattias, at 541-996-1221 or kmattias@lincolncity.org.

LCL24-3138 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF JON O. NESTOR, DECEASED, Lincoln County, Oregon, Circuit Court Case No.

24PB08659. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 10121 SE Sunnyside Rd., Suite 329, Happy Valley, Oregon 97015- 5714, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and published: October 16, 2024. David A. Nestor, Personal Representative, Confluence Law Center, PC Paula M. Walker, Attorney for Personal Representative, 10121 SE Sunnyside Rd., Suite 329 Happy Valley, OR 97015-5714

LCL24-3139 INVITATION TO BIDS CITY OF LINCOLN CITY Wastewater Treatment Plant Security Gate Bids Due: 2:00 PM, November 7, 2024 WORKThe general nature of work, described in detail in this Contract and in the basis of payment, includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the project. Primary items of work include: construct a 20 foot security gate and

City within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Notice of Award. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond equal to one hundred percent of the amount bid for faithful performance of the Contract. BID DOCUMENTS - Bid documents shall be obtained by sending an email to Jason Yoshinaga (jyoshinaga@lincolncity.org ). The official Planholder’s list will be kept by the City and any addenda will issued by the City. PRE-BID MEETING - There will not be a pre-bid meeting or site visit conducted by the City. Bidders are required to conduct a field review of the project area on their own to acquaint themselves with pertinent conditions prior to preparing and submitting their bid proposal. QUESTIONS - All questions or requests for clarification shall be directed in writing to the Terry Chamberlin, Project Engineer, via email: tchamberlin@ lincolncity.org, or by regular mail to Lincoln City, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. All written questions must be received by the Project Engineer by 5 PM PST on October 30, 2024, 9 calendar days prior to the Bid Due date. The Project Engineer will determine appropriate responses, if any, and if necessary an Addendum will be issued to all plan holders of record at least 5 calendar days prior to the Bid Due date. Any verbal response(s) obtained from any source by bidders will be considered informational and shall not be relied upon by bidders. OTHER BID INFORMATIONBidders must possess a current set of the Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and the Oregon Standard Drawings (English), published jointly by ODOT and Oregon APWA. For ordering

information contact Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at: 355 Capitol St., NE Room 28 Salem, OR 97301-3871 (503) 986-3720 - Fax: (503) 986-3224 Website: www.odot.state.or.us/ contractorplans E-mail: contractorplans@odot. state.or.us The Contractor must comply with the provisions required by ORS 279C.800 to ORS 279C.870 (PREVAILING WAGE RATE). City may cancel this procurement or reject any bid that does not comply with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, including the requirement to demonstrate the bidder’s responsibility under ORS 279C.375 (3)(b) and that City may reject for good cause all bids after finding that doing so is in the public interest. LCL24-3140 WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION v. RICHARD EVANS JOHNSON; ANDREW EVANS JOHNSON; LEXINGTYN ROSE MILLIS; SURFLAND NO. 1 RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION; SURFLAND #1 ROAD DISTRICT; SEAL ROCK WATER DISTRICT; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION; ALL OCCUPANTS; and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY SUMMONS - CASE NO. 24CV41942 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN TO: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY (collectively, “Defendant”), the abovenamed defendant. You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this summons, and in case of your failure to appear and answer, plaintiff for want thereof will apply to the above entitled court for the relief prayed for in its complaint, to-wit: A. FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF: For judgment for foreclosure and sale of the Property located at 7619 SW Surfland St, South Beach, OR 97366, and a declaration of amount owed and secured by plaintiff’s Deed of Trust comprising of the unpaid principal balance of $206,229.73, plus accrued interest in the amount of $5,037.06 through August 20, 2024, plus late charges of $306.84, plus MIP/ PMI payment of $36.41, plus inspection fees of $60.00, plus T & I balance of $371.48, plus interest accruing thereafter at the contract rate of 4.375 percent per annum ($25.06 per diem), from August 21, 2024, until the date said judgment is entered; plus the title search cost of $718.00; together with any additional sums required to be paid by plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and the plaintiff’s interest therein; plus plaintiff’s reasonable

VIN5FNRL5H67BB105031 Amount due on lien $4001.18 Reputed owner(s) REMNANT LOGISTICS, LLC ROMERO II, GREGORY LEROY OREGON STATE CREDIT UNION LCL24-3124 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: JEFFREY D. JOHNSON, Deceased. Case No. 24PB08714 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lorie Johnson has been appointed personal representative of the estate of Jeffrey D. Johnson. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Ryan M. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Ryan M. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302. Date and first published: October 9, 2024

LCL24-3122 INVITATION TO BID: Abandoned property of Kyle and Ashley Hurst and All Others. For Sale, a 1970 MODULINE, OLYMPIAN, Serial #10933, Home ID #203725. The mobile home is located at 6310 N HWY 101, #34, Otis, OR 97368. This will be a private sale with a minimum bid of $5,500.00. Bids accepted until October 23, 2024. Send/submit bids to 18150 SW Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97224, Attn: Audra. LCL24-3121 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN. In the Matter of the Estate of: NATHAN LEE DANISON, Deceased. Case #24PB06522. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jonathan Neville has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Nathan Lee Dansion. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them with vouch-

Winners of Second Oregon Surfing Championship

The Oregon Surfing Association is proud to announce the winners of the Second Oregon Surfing Championship which took place on Saturday and Sunday, September 28th and 29th at the Jetty at the South Beach State Park. It was an incredible day of thrilling surfing in one of the most beautiful locations and best surf breaks on the Oregon Coast. The weather and surf conditions on Saturday really put competitors’ skills to the test. The day started with a 2-hour fog delay pushing the contest start to 11am. The skies were clear and the surf was pulsing. The waves were 4-6 feet with an occasional overhead set and offshore winds. The conditions were as good as gets for South Beach. Sunday was another bluebird day. The waves were 4-6 feet with offshore conditions, and slightly longer waves allowed for the performance level to go up. The crowd of spectators witnessed elite level PNW surfing at its absolute best. The international field of competitors included surfers from Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, California, Utah, Argentina, and Canada, including a competitor from the Canadian National Surf Team. The competition was incredibly tight and division winners were

often separated by less than a point.

Taylor Tice was champion in both Open Shortboard and the Juniors Men’s, and Dekel Shahaff was champion in both Women’s Shortboard and Women’s Longboard.

David Schiaffino of Tofino, B.C. and Travis Cockcraft of Seaside, OR were second and third, respectively, in the Open Shortboard division. Harrison Ramsey placed second in the Junior Men’s. Kate Fox placed second in both

the Women’s Shortboard and Women’s Longboard. Ari Blatt and Taylor Wood placed third in Women’s Shortboard and Women’s Longboard divisions, respectively.

Deklyn Wood of Newport, Oregon went home with the honor of being the two-time Men’s Longboard champion, and Zachary Noe of Aberdeen, WA and Justin Buford were second and third, respectively.

The Open SUP division was won by George DeSoto of Newport, with Kenny Anderson

in second, David Schiaffino in third, Tony Powell-Phelps in fourth, and Liz Tatchen in fifth. The Open Under 14 division was won by Nathaniel SpencerVickery with Bruce Jessal placing second, and Baker Stewart in third and Aislinn Lugo in fourth. Finally, the Big Kahuna 50+ division was won for by returning champion Kirk Tice, with Jon Behrends placing second. This year an Open Bodyboard division was added and won by John MichaelVaughn, with David Long

Finding out the fall season update

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The leaves aren’t the only things changing this fall. As October progresses, the league standings in football, volleyball, and soccer are rounding into shape, with results coming thick and fast in the midst of the autumn season.

Let’s get reacquainted with how the teams from Taft High School and Newport High School are faring as the season reaches the final stretch.

TAFT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

The Tigers have been conquering all comers this season, and though they have lost one game this fall, they have started with a 4-0 record in league play with a 5-1 record overall. Taft’s two most recent results have been impressive 40-plus point victories, beating Willamina 42-0 on Oct. 11 and cruising past Scio 40-0 on Oct. 4

The victory against Willamina marked the third time this season that the Tigers have held a team to zero points while alsoscoring more than 40 points in those same games. Off the back of their strong start, the Tigers are ranked second in the 3A-SD2 Special District 2, behind Santiam Christian. Taft is also coming up big in the OSAA rankings, landing at #9 in the 3A football rankings.

The Tigers will next take the field against Amity on Oct. 18. With only three games left, the pressure will only increase weekly. Looking ahead, the final league game against Santiam Christian on Nov. 1 promises to pack a punch.

NEWPORT

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Unfortunately for Newport High School, the gridiron has been a brutal battleground, as the Cubs have yet to taste victory in league play, going to 0-4 in the league and 1-5 overall. The Cubs’ most recent loss came against league-leading Santiam Christian, who dispatched Newport 55-6 Newport is currently ranked 7th of the eight teams in the 3A-SD2 Special District 2, but will have a chance to improve their standing when they take

on 6th-ranked Scio on Oct. 18

If they win against Scio, it’s possible the Cubs couldleapfrog the Loggers in the league standings.

The Cubs will have two more games after the Scio contest, one against Taft on Oct. 25, and then the season final against Willamina, who are the only other team in the 3A-SD2 Special District 2 to have not won a game in the league yet this season.

TAFT HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Recent results have gone against the Tigers on the volleyball court, as Taft has lost six of its last seven games at the time of press. Taft did beat Willamina 3-0 on Oct. 8, but followed up that victory with defeats to Scio on Oct. 10 and Blanchet Catholic on Oct. 14

The recent run of unfavorable results means the Tigers now have a league record of 3-10 but with a better overall record of 7-11. The Tigers are ranked 7th of the nine teams in the 3A-3 PacWest Conference and are ranked 24th of the 47 teams in OSAA’s 3A rankings.

The Tigers will next take the court against Jefferson on Oct. 15 and will then play Santiam Christian on Oct. 17

NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL

Newport’s volleyball season is hurdling toward its conclusion, with only three league games left at the time of press. Despite playing 15 games, the Cubs have only played six league contests, going 2-4 thus far in the league at the time of press.

Newport has an overall record of 4-11 as of Oct. 14, and three of those wins have come against North Marion, including two league wins on Sept. 24 and Oct. 10

Competing in the 4A-3 Oregon West Conference, Newport is ranked 4th of the six teams in the league, behind Philomath, Cascade, and Stayton, but ahead of Sweet Home and North Marion.

You can next catch the Cubs in action on Oct. 17 when they take on Stayton. The result of the Sweet Home game on Oct. 15 is not available at time of print.

TAFT BOYS SOCCER

Though it hasn’t been an

easy season for the Tigers, persistence has paid off as Taft High School won its first soccer game of the year. The Tigers beat Gervais in a league match on Oct. 3, snapping a nine-game winless streak.

The Tigers have played five league games so far, going 1-3-1 to start the league season and with a 1-9-2 record overall. The Tigers followed up the win against Gervais with a 1-1 draw against Yamhill Carlton on Oct. 8

Unfortunately, the Tigers did suffer a heavy 9-1 defeat to 3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2 leading Dayton on Oct. 10 but will have a chance to get a few more wins in the W column when they play Salem Academy Oct. 15, and Western Christian/Amity on Oct. 18

NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER

The Cubs have been scorching the nets recently. Despite a 1-3 loss to Philomath on Oct. 10, Newport has been riding high off the back of some highoctane performances. Newport beat Tillamook in a non-league game 9-1 on Sept. 27 before blowing out Sweet Home and Stayton each 8-0 on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3. They went on to beat Cascade 3-1 in the following match.

Going into the team’s Oct. 15 matchup with North Marion, the Cubs are 6-3 overall and 3-2 in league play. The game against North Marion is a rematch of a matchup between the two teams that saw Newport lose 5-2 on Sept. 26

The result of the Oct. 15 game is not known at time of press. Newport will hope to push for the playoffs over the final four league games. They currently sit third in the 4A-3 Oregon West Conference

placing second, David Duffy in third, Matias Acacio in fourth, Ivan Eisenhower in fifth, and Emanuel Fernandez Clobaz in sixth. The contest ended with a ¾ mile Paddle Race that was won by Kenny Anderson, with Tony Powell-Phelps in second, Justin Langlois in third, and Liz Tatchen in fourth. Awards were presented at the presenting sponsor’s flagship location, Rogue Brewery in Newport, OR, where attendees, sponsors, and competitors all joined together for dinner and drinks in celebration of this year’s champions.

This contest, now in its second year, was presented by Rogue Ales and was a huge success thanks in large part to the support of many community partners and volunteers including South Beach Surf Shop and Oregon State Parks. The contest was put on by and all proceeds benefit the Oregon Surfing Association, which is non-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to promoting the growth and competitive success of amateur surfers in Oregon while producing state champions that can compete for national titles. Please visit surfosa.org for more information about the Oregon Surfing Association and the Oregon Surfing Championship.

Cornhole tournament at Chinook Winds Casino Resort will benefit community

behind Philomath and North Marion.

TAFT GIRLS SOCCER

The Tigers have started the season with four wins and eight losses in their opening 12 games, with a league record of 2-4 as of Oct. 14. In the packed 3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2, Taft is ranked 6th of the nine teams in the district.

Making the playoffs will be difficult, as the five teams ahead of them in the rankings each have two more league wins than the Tigers. The result of the Oct. 15 game against Salem Academy is not yet known, but if the Tigers lose, it will likely mean the end of their playoff homes.

NEWPORT BOYS SOCCER

It’s been a bit of a stopand-go season for the defending state champion Newport/ Waldport boys soccer program. Going into the Oct. 15 game against North Marion, the Cubs went 2-2-1 in their previous five games.

There have been high highs this season, like the 7-1 victory on Oct. 1 against Sweet Home or the 6-1 win against Cascade on Oct. 8. But there have also been valleys to go along with the peaks, like 0-4 loss to Stayton on Oct. 3. With an overall record of 4-4-1, and 2-3 in league play, Newport/ Waldport will need to start amping up the execution. Despite having a couple more losses than they might like, the Cubs are still in decent standing in the state rankings and are placed 15th of the 32 4A schools. The Cubs will play North Marion for the second time this year on Oct. 15, a game they previously lost 1-0 on Sept. 26

American Cornhole League, Calibration Cornhole, Friends of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Chinook Winds Casino Resort welcomes the public to this one-of-a-kind sporting event, including a special community night, benefitting the local community Oct. 18-20 in the conference center space at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.The weekend of events starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 18, with a community event boasting walk-up registrations, a fundraiser, social play, practice, and a raffle. 6 p.m. spotlights an american Cornhole League (ACL) social blind draw pairing participants randomly- including professional and amateur teams.

On Saturday, doors open at 8 a.m., with “Blind Draws” starting at 9 a.m.. The afternoon session will showcase singles play, and the evening session will feature women’s, juniors’ & seniors’ double-elimination brackets with “Sit-N-Go” tournaments.

On Sunday, doors open at 8 a.m., and doubles play begins at 9 a.m., featuring four divisions and one round-robin, double-elimination bracket. Same-day registration will be available onsite, and pre-registration is available now: • Friends of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation event page includes registration links and lodging discounts: friendsoflcparksandrec.org/cornhole • Register to become an ACL member, which enables tournament play: iplayacl.com/join (fees apply)

About Friends of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Friends of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. Recognizing the importance of our local parks and recreation department, a group of volunteers formed the 501(c)(3) to build upon the great work already in progress and engage the greater Lincoln City community in fundraising.

Taft Tigers pose for a home team photo from Friday, Oct. 11, defeating Willamina 42-0. (Courtesy photo)

Dekel Shahaff and Taylor Tice won 2 divisions at the 2nd annual Oregon surfing championships. Standing in the middle is the Oregon Surfing Association competition director, Russell McClanan.