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Those who have been eagerly awaiting the reopening of Beverly Beach State Park north of Newport are going to have to wait just a bit longer.
Both the campground and day-use area were closed last
Beverly Beach State Park was scheduled to re-open July 1 after several months of construction work, which required that the park be closed down in September of last year. But due to delays, the park is now set to re
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Devils Lake in Lincoln City could be a key focal point during a disaster or emergency.
The popular waterway was the site of an emergency exercise conducted by the Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team (ODART) on Saturday, June 15. A similar exercise took place that day at the Newport Municipal Airport (see related story).
A seaplane, loaded with donated food for the Lincoln City Food Pantry and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Food Pantry, landed at the dock at Regatta Park on Devils Lake. The event was used to illustrate how ODART volunteers will deliver supplies from inland airports to coastal communities in the event of a major disaster.
Construction is now underway on a 77-unit housing project to support students, staff, visiting scientists and others working and learning at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
“We are excited to see this important project get underway,” said Bob Cowen, the center’s director and associate vice president for marine research and operations.
“Housing is critical to the future of Hatfield Marine Science Center and its ability to support coastal and marine
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is being urged to embrace the “Oregon way” in pursuit of offshore wind energy development.
Oregon’s state seafood commodity commissions have expressed their concerns in a letter to Kotek over federal offshore wind energy development plans proposed for the southern Oregon coast. The letter emphasizes what the commission states are adverse effects on the ocean environment and Oregon’s sustainable seafood industry.
Oregon Trawl, Oregon Dungeness Crab, Oregon Albacore and Oregon Salmon Commissions urged Kotek to
Siletz man facing criminal charges following standoff
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A Siletz man was taken into custody by law enforcement officers following a standoff in Siletz on Sunday, June 16 The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) learned through community contacts that 36-year-old James Kelly was inside a private residence owned by his twin-brother, Keith Kelly, in Siletz, according to LCSO Sgt. Nick Vaille. “Local law enforcement agents had been attempting to apprehend James on multiple warrants issued for his arrest, many calls of community concern, and in relation to a crime Keith was arrested for on June 10, in which both brothers conspired to threaten a South Beach man with a shotgun,” Vaille said. LCSO deputies, with
JEREMY
C. RUARK L incoln County LeaderOregon State University will receive $5 5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support its Pacific Marine Energy Center operations in Corvallis.
The $5 5 million award will be issued through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office. The funding will assist the Pacific Marine Energy Center, a university consortium with Oregon State
University, University of Washington, and University of Alaska Fairbanks, establish marine energy strategy, development and implementation. The award that’s part of the $14 7 million overall to the consortium will also support advancement of the marine energy industry, and fund improvements to infrastructure and test facilities.
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, made the funding announcement
June 13
“OSU’s world-class researchers are on the front lines of the climate crisis battle that demands a comprehensive array of clean-energy solutions,” Wyden said. “This federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I worked to pass will go a long way to broaden our options for energy production right here in Oregon, and set an example for the entire nation.“
“The threat of climate chaos demands urgent action, and OSU is at the
forefront of research into clean energy solutions that will slash pollution and tackle this crisis,” Merkley said. “This $5 5 million in federal funding from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support OSU’s efforts to expand energy production on the Oregon coast, accelerating our state and nation’s clean energy future.”
“I’m thrilled that $5 5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is headed to Oregon State University to support the Pacific Marine
Energy Center in Corvallis,” Hoyle said.
“The work being done by researchers and students at OSU is key to tracking and addressing the environmental crisis brought about by climate change.”
“The future of clean energy systems for the U.S. and globe relies on a diversity of technologies, resource types and workforce abilities,”
Oregon State University’s Pacific Marine Energy Center Director Bryson Robertson said. “This funding provided to the
Pacific Marine Energy Center, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is instrumental in maintaining Oregon and OSU’s global leadership in the responsible advancement of marine renewable energy by expanding scientific understanding, engaging stakeholders, and educating students. This funding allows us to develop new stakeholder focused educational curricula, advance scientific knowledge, and develop new capabilities in our laboratories and field stations.”
JEREMY C.
RUARK L incoln County LeaderA Lincoln City man faces rape charges following his arrest by Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) investigators.
According to LCPD, officers arrested 53-yearold Daniel Ryan Stuebgen, of Lincoln City, on June 12 at his place of business, Happy Trails Feed and Tack & U-Haul Neighborhood dealer, located at 2150 SE Highway 101, Lincoln City.
“Mr. Stuebgen was arrested on charges of Rape II, Sex Abuse I and Sodomy II,” LCPD Lt. Jeffrey Winn said. “The arrest came after a 10-month investigation conducted by LCPD’s criminal investigations and patrol divisions, as well as the Oregon DHS Office of Training, Investigations and Safety.” According to Winn, Stuebgen is suspected of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child during the summer of 2023 at Happy Trails Feed and Tack. During the investigation, it was learned that Stuebgen also was residing at the business location.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Det. Charles Lane at the Lincoln City Police Department, 541-994-3636
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The 2024 Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival is set for this weekend, June 22 and 23, at the D River State Recreation Site.
The annual Summer Kite Festival is a longstanding family vacation tradition.
“Experience two days of kite-flying activities and let your heart soar,” Explore Lincoln City states on the city’s website.
Lincoln City Mayor Susan Wahlke said that over the years, the city’s summer and fall kite festivals have helped establish Lincoln City as a destination for visitors.
“The kite festivals bring people from all over the country, and from several other countries, to discover Lincoln City,” she said. “Either they are participants or have heard or seen the kites and want to see them again.”
Wahlke said the kite festivals are a true economic driver for Lincoln City because they help boost local businesses, such as the city’s restaurants, lodging facilities, and shops.
“Everything is busy during the kite festivals,” she said.
And for Wahlke, the festivals are a personal experience.
“For many years, I worked the food area with a local nonprofit, and now I help with the Kiwanis Pixie Games,” she said. “I haven’t missed too many kite festivals in the last 20 years. Up close, listening to the announcer and the music is a unique
experience. Watching from a distance is amazing, too. Looks like the weather forecast is for nice weather for this year’s summer festival, just hoping the wind is right.”
Parking for the kite festival is available at the Lincoln City Community Center and the top level of the parking structure at the Lincoln City Outlets. Free shuttle service is available at both locations and runs continuously from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday.
According to Explore Lincoln City, anyone can fly kites along the city’s beach, and there are other areas besides the D River Wayside for kite flying.
ROADS
About three-quarters of a mile past Chinook Winds Casino Resort, along Logan Road, you will find this state recreation site nestled in the quiet district of Roads End. This northernmost access point features ample parking, public restrooms and a paved ramp access. A relatively sheltered area of Lincoln City, you will have no trouble finding space to put your stakes down and fly a kite.
Be ready for a long climb down a cement flight of stairs to a wide stretch of sandy beach with public restrooms. The walk to this access point may be brisk, but you are rewarded with winds that are equally as brisk — making it a great place to set sail.
One of the few places where you can drive onto the beach is also a perfect place to set up for a day of kite flying. This beach access has public restrooms, stair access and a ramp, for kiters with large kites to unload.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Yachats City Council: 1 p.m., Yachats Commons.
Oregon Coast Community College Board of Education: 6 p.m., North County Center, 3788 SE High School Drive, Lincoln City.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Lincoln County Fair Board: 3 : 30 p.m., county courthouse, Newport.
MONDAY, JUNE 24
Newport 60+ Advisory Committee: 2:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall.
Siletz City Council: 5:30 p.m., city hall.
Newport Planning Commission: 7 p.m., council chambers, city hall.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners: 10 a.m., commission meeting room, county courthouse,
Newport. For info, go to www.co.lincoln.or.us.
Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Board: 2:30 p.m., community center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Depoe Bay Harbor Commission: 6 p.m., city hall.
Toledo City Council: 6 p.m., work session, council chambers, city hall.
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Students, families, staff and the community are invited to the upcoming Tiger Town Hall Meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. The meeting will be held in the media center at Taft 7-12 and will also be accessible via Zoom.
The focus of the meeting will be about school culture and climate, with an emphasis on bully prevention.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and learn about
the school’s initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive environment for all students, according to a release from the Lincoln County School District (LCSD).
“We believe that creating a safe and supportive school culture is essential for student success,” Taft 7-12 Principal Nick Lupo said. “By openly discussing issues like bullying and working together as a community, we can work to ensure that every student feels valued and respected.”
The Tiger Town Hall meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every
month. LCSD administrators said the meetings serve as a platform for parents, community members, and students to voice their concerns, share ideas, and collaborate with school staff to enhance the educational experience for all.
Taft 7-12 encourages all interested parties to attend and participate in this important conversation about school culture and climate.
Those unable to attend the meeting in person can join the virtual meeting on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/88197434000
A Newport man was arrested by police at around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, June 10, after he had attempted to enter multiple homes and vehicles in the area of Northwest 55th Street in Newport.
Officers with the Newport Police Department responded to the area after receiving a report that a man was seen trying to break into a residence. As officers were responding to the area, an additional caller reported seeing a man in their back yard and said he tried to enter their home through the back door. The man fled on foot and then attempted to make entry into a third home in the area, according to a press release issued by police. That homeowner said the suspect was unsuccessful in entering the home and
left on foot, last being seen entering the woods near Northeast 57th Street.
Newport officers, along with personnel from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police, converged on the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.
While conducting follow-up interviews with homeowners in the area, officers learned the man was hiding in a vehicle on Northeast 57th Street. They responded to that area and located a vehicle with an open door. After a brief standoff, the man surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. He was identified as Brandon Allen Lyons, 49 of Newport.
During their subsequent investigation, officers learned from an employee of Coast Towing, which is located in the area, that
Lyons had entered a tow truck, started it up and put it in gear. However, Lyons was unable to disengage the air brakes and was chased off by an employee at the business.
Lyons was transported to the Lincoln County Jail and lodged on charges of second-degree criminal trespass (three counts), unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, attempting to commit unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and second-degree disorderly conduct. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Officer Nieto of the Newport Police Department at 541574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Texta-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net
Lincoln County School District (LCSD) has announced two administrative changes for the upcoming school year.
Ashley Freschi, currently serving as assistant principal at Taft Elementary School, will be transitioning to Oceanlake Elementary School in the same role. Denzil Kumar, assistant principal at Newport Middle School, will be moving to Taft
Elementary as an assistant principal. Peter Ellingsen will continue in his current position as assistant principal at Newport Middle. An additional student support facilitator will be hired for Newport Middle.
“We believe it is important to continue to provide new learning opportunities for our assistant principals across our district,” LCSD Superintendent Majalise Tolan said. “After two unsuccessful searches for a new assistant principal at Oceanlake, we decided
to make internal shifts with administrators who already know our systems and can provide the most consistency for staff while expanding their own skill sets.”
Both Freschi and Kumar bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their new roles. Their familiarity with the district’s systems and procedures will ensure a smooth transition and maintain consistency for staff and students, district officials said.
Two big slices of news about Oregon newspapers fell shortly after Memorial Day, sending shock waves across the state.
One was the sale of one of the largest Oregon newspaper groups, Portland-based Pamplin Media, and the other was the announcement of major cutbacks in another, EO Media Group, which owns the Bend Bulletin and other newspapers. Both show the immediate urgency for finding a way to rescue community news in Oregon — sooner, not later. Among other things, the Oregon Legislature urgently needs to take up the subject in its next session.
Consider where Oregon newspapers were just 12 years ago, when Steve Bagwell of the McMinnville News-Register and I co-wrote a book, called “New Editions,” about the recent history and prospects for newspapers in the Northwest. We counted 82 paidsubscription, general circulation newspapers, 16 of them dailies in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, Albany, Corvallis, Pendleton, Astoria, Ashland, Ontario, Coos Bay, The Dalles, La Grande, Roseburg and Baker City. Since then an economic hurricane, a perfect storm, swept through the ranks of those newspapers. Many of the dailies, which published six or seven days a week, now publish three or four days a week if they’re not gone completely. The large business office buildings they occupied nearly all have been sold, along with nearly all newspaper presses, and increasing numbers of newspapers now consist of one or two reporters working out of their homes, with no office support at all. Some Oregon newspapers have been sold to investor groups, and where the papers still are actual print papers, they’re far smaller.
That has largely been the case with Pamplin Media Group, which owned 22 newspapers from Prineville to Forest Grove and Madras to Portland, more than any other owner in the state. Their operations and staff have diminished, but they have continued to publish on regular weekly schedules with reports about their communities.
On June 1, all of those papers were sold to Carpenter Media Group of Natchez, Mississippi, which, until recently, mainly had focused on southern-state newspapers. Pamplin is not its only major recent purchase, even in the Northwest, however. Last year, with backing from two Canadian investment companies, it bought 150 newspapers and other media from Black Press Media of Surrey in British Columbia, and included dozens of Washington state newspapers. Carpenter is now by far the largest
newspaper owner in the Northwest.
It appears to be operated by former executives of Boone Newsmedia, which owns dozens of papers in the southern U.S. But other than reports about Carpenter’s many purchases, there’s little public information about it — or where the money for all these massive buys is coming from. Carpenter has been buying large papers as well as small, including the dailies in Honolulu, Hawaii and Everett, Washington. What that means for Oregon’s largest collection of newspapers is far from clear.
The development with EO Media Group didn’t involve change of ownership, but it did mark a drastic change of operations.
EO Media Group, named for one of its papers, the East Oregonian of Pendleton, publishes a dozen newspapers in the state, most east of the Cascades. Operated by the Forrester family of Astoria, it has been a rescuer in recent years of community newspapers.
In 2019, it bought The (Bend) Bulletin out of bankruptcy and kept it running. When the daily Mail Tribune of Medford shut down, EO started a new paper there, Rogue Valley Times.
EO said on June 3 that it will cut its 185 employees by 28, end print editions at the papers in La Grande, Hermiston, Baker City, John Day and Enterprise, and reduce the number of editions per week at Medford, Bend and Pendleton.
The areas in Oregon that are news deserts — or at least extremely arid regions — are expanding rapidly. And considering the scope of these recent large developments, the collapse of Oregon’s newspapers seems to be picking up speed rather than slowing.
Oregonians need news reports to decide how to vote and participate in their communities, and the businesses that have made that possible are dissolving rapidly. This amounts to a real, immediate crisis for the government and society in Oregon, as it does in many other places. The answers are far from clear.
The Oregon Legislature did devote some attention to the problem last year with House Bill 2605. The proposal would have prompted a study of the situation but it never had a floor vote. Still, that was a good start. Next year, it ought to mark out serious time and attention to figuring out how to help Oregon citizens keep up with the news around them, so the system of self-governance we have had for generations can continue to function.
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I love Waldport. It is a small community, but we have, as other cities, a problem with available low to middle-income housing. We have so many vacation rental houses in our town, when will it stop?
The city has decided to build vacation rentals by Livesay Development on Northwest John Street and Northwest Spring instead putting up low and middle-income housing. The city claims the land is worth too much money to put houses in. It is all about the money. Why can’t small homes be put in that an average person can afford? Is the city really looking out for our community?
I guess the city doesn’t care about the health of its citizens, either. With no housing available, we can’t get doctors or nurses to move here because of the lack of affordable housing. I guess the city doesn’t care about the health and welfare of its citizens.
Will my taxes go down when all these new vacation rentals are built?
I thought I was in the middle-income bracket, have my house paid for, but I am in the low-income with property taxes so high and going up every year. The rich are
pushing the average citizen out of these coastal towns. Why should the person making less money be deprived of living close to the ocean?
The assistant mayor told me one time, “I want to make Waldport a vacation destination.”
Well, as a citizen of this town, I don’t. We have Yachats and Newport for that. How many of you other citizens feel the same? We are losing our community with vacation rentals woven into neighborhoods.
The county put a limit on how many vacation rentals there can be in an area, but unfortunately this does not apply to Waldport. If you are unfortunate enough to live next to a vacation rental, you never know who your neighbors will be from week to week. Party animals or a nice quiet family, it is a crapshoot.
I, for one, do not like the direction this city going. There is another large piece of property in the same area, and it hasn’t been decided on what it will be. Well, we know it is not going to be affordable housing.
C. Wisniewski
Waldport
MASTER GARDENERS
SAY ‘THANK YOU’
The Lincoln County Master Gardener As-
sociation says thank you to all of our county residents and visitors who came to this year’s LCMGA Annual Plant Sale on May 18. We had another successful sale this year. All monies raised through the plant sale help fund many of the master gardener programs, such as: a $1,000 college scholarship (up to four years) awarded to a graduating senior from a Lincoln County School District high school or homeschool program; free community roundtable workshops and classes on gardening topics related to our coastal communities; Grow With Us Seed Library at the Newport Public Library; all three of the Demonstration Gardens at each of the Oregon Coast Community College campuses in Lincoln City, Newport and Waldport, as well as many other educational and outreach programs in support of OSU Extension Master Gardener program.
To help keep our costs down, we ask that buyers return their one gallon pots and sturdy 4-inch regular and tall pots to the recycle bin located at the Northwest corner of the OSU Extension Lincoln County Office at 1211 SE Bay Boulevard in Newport. We wash,
sterilize, and reuse these pots, which helps keep our plants at reasonable and affordable prices year to year.
For anyone with questions on the plants from the sale or other gardening-related topics or issues, please contact the OSU Extension Lincoln County Master Gardener Plant Clinic/Help Desk by calling 541-574-6534, ext. 2. The help desk is staffed by certified master gardener volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon during April to October, and from November to March questions are remotely answered. Walk-ins are welcomed when the help desk is staffed during April thru October.
Also, questions and pictures can be sent via email to lincolnmg@ oregon.state.edu, or look for us at the Newport Farmers Market, where we are available twice a month.
Lincoln County Master Gardener Association greatly appreciates all the community’s support for the OSU Extension Lincoln County Master Gardener Program.
Laura Strom Co-Vice President Lincoln County Master Gardener Association 2024 Plant Sale Coordinator
Recently, there has been an increase in bear encounters in Oregon communities. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) urges Oregonians to respect nature and do their part to ensure wildlife — including black bears — and people coexist. A bear’s strongest sense is smell. This means everything from trash cans to grill drippings can bring them to your property. Bears also have a great memory when it comes to food, which allows them to remember where they have previously found food sources, including trash. Female bears will pass this knowledge down to their young. Because of this great memory and knowledge sharing, intentionally or accidentally feeding bears can negatively affect multiple generations of bears.
In addition to bringing unwanted visitors,
feeding bears (intentionally or accidentally) can be harmful. Wildlife have specialized diets that coincide with seasonal changes. Food provided by humans can negatively impact their health, lead to conflict and safety issues with people, and in some cases, have fatal consequences for animals. For the sake of Oregon’s wildlife and their health, do not feed them.
Living responsibly with black bears is possible, and it’s up to everyone to do their part to keep people safe and bears wild. Below are some tips to help keep your community and local black bears safer:
• Never feed or approach bears. Feeding bears, intentionally or unintentionally, will cause them to associate people with food. It is also against the law in Oregon (ORS 496.730).
• Secure food, garbage and recycling. Ensure your trash and dumpsters are secure by using commercially available garbage cans, metal bars
over dumpsters, fully enclosed trash storage, or by storing garbage inside. Take trash out immediately before pickup, not the night before. Wash garbage cans with bleach to reduce their smell. Food waste is one of the strongest attractants for black bears, and allowing bears access could qualify as illegal feeding if appropriate steps are not taken to prevent the issue.
• Remove bird feeders in bear habitat when bears are active. Birds have plenty of naturally available food sources during all seasons, which is why some species migrate in winter. Bears can be food rewarded from bird seed and suet in feeders leading to habituation and food conditioning, destroyed birdfeeders, and public safety concerns.
• Never leave pet food outdoors. This practice can easily attract bears
and other wildlife, putting both pets and wildlife at risk.
• Clean and store grills after each use.
• Alert neighbors and ODFW to unusual bear activity such as continued sightings during daylight hours, lack of wariness around people or pets, etc.
A community effort is vital to keep your neighborhood and wildlife safe. One person who feeds or attracts bears, intentionally or not, increases the risk for the entire neighborhood. Find out more about living responsibly with black bears at https:// myodfw.com/articles/ help-keep-bears-wild. For more information and tips, visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and “Like” us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.
As the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area (CHSRA) approaches its 50th anniversary, the surrounding coastal community prepares to celebrate five decades of environmental stewardship and sensitive human use. Established on Dec. 22, 1974, by President Gerald Ford, CHSRA has stood as a beacon of environmental protection and scientific exploration on Oregon’s north central coast. To commemorate this milestone, people are invited to join in a celebration at the Cascade Head Experimental Forest
Headquarters on Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The headquarters is located at 1912 N Old Scenic Highway 101, 2 5 miles north of Otis. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The event will feature speakers, a short film, music, and food, with many opportunities to learn more about CHSRA’s legacy of balancing cultural, environmental, scientific, and recreational activities.
Spanning 9 670 acres of pristine landscapes, CHSRA was the first non-wilderness land in
the United States designated by Congress for its scenic, ecological, and scientific values. Over the years, it has served as a model for similar protected areas across the nation, including the Mono Basin and the Columbia River Gorge. Home to diverse ecosystems, including meadows, estuaries, and forests, CHSRA provides critical habitat for native flora and fauna, including the rare Oregon Silverspot butterfly. Its significance as a research site for Sitka spruce and Western hemlock forests is internationally recognized.
Lincoln County has allocated $398,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to invest in local water, sewer and drainage districts serving unincorporated Lincoln County.
The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law in March of 2021 and provided states, cities, and counties with federal money to support pandemic recovery efforts and economic stimulus. One allowed use for ARPA dollars is to support public water, sewer and drainage projects.
The county will use an open grant process to award these funds.
The grant application is available online at https://tinyurl.com/ LCWaterGrants and applications will be accepted until all funds are allocated. The applications will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying districts and projects.
The county will execute contracts with awarded districts before Dec. 31 All work on the awarded projects must be completed by December 2026
Each eligible district can ask for up to $50,000 in total.
To be eligible for these funds, districts must be an existing local water, sewer, or drainage district serving unincorporated Lincoln County. Projects can be stand-alone projects or a discrete portion of a larger project. Applications will be reviewed by county administrative, legal, and engineering staff to ensure they meet American Rescue Plan Act legal and technical requirements.
ROSBACH
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new Oregon State University study found.
The smaller size could have major consequences for the health and reproductive success of the affected whales, and also raises alarm bells about the state of the food web in which they co-exist, researchers say.
“This could be an early warning sign that the abundance of this population is starting to decline, or is not healthy,” said K.C. Bierlich, co-author on the study and an assistant professor at OSU’s Marine Mammal Institute in Newport. “And whales are considered ecosystem sentinels, so if the whale population isn’t doing well, that might say a lot about the environment itself.”
The study, published in Global Change Biology, looks at the Pacific Coast Feeding Group (PCFG), a small subset of about 200 gray whales within the larger Eastern North Pacific (ENP) population of around 14 500. This subgroup stays closer to shore along the Oregon coast, feeding in shallower, warmer waters than the Arctic seas where the bulk of the gray whale population spends most of the year.
Recent studies from OSU have shown that whales in this subgroup are smaller and in overall worse body condition than their ENP counterparts.
The current study reveals that they’ve been getting smaller in recent decades.
The Marine Mammal Institute’s Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna (GEMM) Lab has been studying this subgroup of gray whales since 2016, including flying drones over the whales to measure their size.
Using images from 2016-2022 of 130
individual whales with known or estimated ages, researchers determined that a full-grown gray whale born in 2020 is expected to reach an adult body length that is 1 65 meters (about 5 feet, 5 inches) shorter than a gray whale born prior to 2000
For PCFG gray whales that grow to be 38-41 feet long at full maturity, that accounts for a loss of more than 13 percent of their total length.
If the same trend were to happen in humans, that would be like the height of the average American woman shrinking from 5 feet, 4 inches to 4 feet, 8 inches tall over the course of 20 years.
“In general, size is critical for animals,” said Enrico Pirotta, lead author on the study and a researcher at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. “It affects their behavior, their physiology, their life history, and it has cascading effects for the animals and for the community they’re a part of.”
The study also examined the patterns of the ocean environment that likely regulate food availability for these gray whales off the Pacific coast by tracking cycles of “upwelling” and “relaxation” in the ocean.
Whale calves that are smaller at weaning age may be unable to cope with the uncertainty that comes with being newly independent, which can affect survival rates, Pirotta said.
For adult gray whales, one of the biggest concerns is reproductive success.
“With them being smaller, there are questions of how effectively these PCFG gray whales can store and allocate energy toward growing and maintaining their health. Importantly, are they able to put enough energy toward reproduction and keep the population growing?” Bierlich said.
Scarring on PCFG whales from boat strikes and fishing gear entanglement also makes the team concerned that smaller body size with lower energy reserves may make the whales less resilient to injuries.
The study also examined the patterns of the ocean environment that
likely regulate food availability for these gray whales off the Pacific coast by tracking cycles of “upwelling” and “relaxation” in the ocean. Upwelling sweeps nutrients from deeper to shallower regions, while relaxation periods then allow those nutrients to remain in shallower areas where light allows for growth of plankton and other tiny organisms, including the prey of gray whales.
“Without a balance between upwelling and relaxation, the ecosystem may not be able to produce enough prey to support the large size of these gray whales,” said co-author Leigh Torres, associate professor and director of the GEMM Lab at OSU.
The data show that whale size declined concurrently with changes in the balance between upwelling and relaxation, Pirotta said.
“We haven’t looked specifically at how climate change is affecting these patterns, but in general we
know that climate change is affecting the oceanography of the Northeast Pacific through changes in wind patterns and water temperature,” he said.
“And these factors and others affect the dynamics of upwelling and relaxation in the area.”
Now that they know the PCFG gray whales’ body size is declining, researchers say they have a lot of new questions about downstream consequences of that decline and the factors that could be contributing to it.
“We’re heading into our ninth field season studying this PCFG subgroup,” Bierlich said.
“This is a powerful dataset that allows us to detect changes in body condition each year, so now we’re examining the environmental drivers of those changes.”
The other co-authors on the paper were Lisa Hildebrand, Clara Bird and Alejandro Ajó, at OSU, and Leslie New, at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania.
This artist rendering shows a portion of the 77-unit housing project that will accommodate students, staff and others from Hatfield Marine Science Center. It will be located off Southeast 40th Street in south Newport, near the Oregon Coast Community College Central County Campus. (Courtesy image)
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research and education opportunities.”
Newport and the surrounding community are experiencing a significant shortage of workforce housing, with vacancy rates in Lincoln County below 2 percent. Lack of housing has been a constraint to recruiting students and scientists to Hatfield.
The $16 5 million, 34 000-square-foot
housing project will feature 72 studio-style units and five two-bedroom units that can serve both shorter and longer-term stays. The facility is being built off Southeast 40th Street in south Newport, about threequarters of a mile from the Hatfield campus and near the Oregon Coast Community College Central County Campus.
Officials from Hatfield and representatives from the architect, design and construction teams, as well as state Sen. Dick
Anderson, state Rep. David Gomberg, Newport Mayor Jan Kaplan and others gathered Monday at the site to celebrate the official groundbreaking.
“We are grateful for the support this project has received from the state and our community, and we hope it will contribute to alleviating some of the pressures on the regional housing market,” Cowen said.
Existing housing on the Hatfield site is limited, aging and within the tsunami zone, meaning it
Bob Cowen, director of the Hatfield Marine Science Center, makes opening remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. He said this project will supply housing that is critical to the future of Hatfield Marine Science Center and its ability to support coastal and marine research and education opportunities. (Photo by Steve Card)
would likely be impacted by a major tsunami event. The new housing project is located on a five-acre parcel outside the tsunami inundation zone.
The site is large enough to allow for expansion based on future demand. Under current timelines, the
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prioritize Oregon’s own planning process under the auspices of the state official “Roadmap” initiative, intended to guide responsible offshore wind energy development in Oregon.
The alternative would be to follow the rushed federal process, which does not allow the impacted communities an
facility could be ready to open for fall 2025
The new housing is expected to serve a wide range of needs, including upper division and graduate students taking classes or participating in research projects at Hatfield; faculty researchers; instructors and teaching assistants; visiting researchers and other mission partners. The project architect is Mackenzie Inc., which has offices in Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; The general contractor is O’Brien Design + Build, which has several offices across Oregon, including Newport.
the viability of the seafood industry or the health of the ocean, according to a statement released jointly by the seafood commodity commissions.
“Being situated in the middle of one of the world’s four most productive marine regions, Oregon is blessed with its healthy abundant fisheries, which are known to be among the top well-managed fisheries in existence today,” Oregon Trawl Commission Director
for Oregon to step up our efforts in ensuring Oregon’s impacted communities and the pristine natural environments are respected and protected in the pursuit of offshore wind energy development.”
Oregon is one of many states around the country where the Biden Administration is looking to deploy industrial offshore wind energy projects in the global fight against climate change.
The newly proposed federally designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) have been established off the coast of Coos Bay and Brookings. The Coos Bay WEA is 32 miles offshore and amounts to 95 square miles of potentially leasable land for turbine construction. The Brookings WEA is larger, at 209 square miles, yet closer to shore, at only 18 miles from the beach.
The Oregon groups opposing the development said the offshore wind facilities will be built in the pristine ocean ecosystems that support remarkable marine biodiversity, including many protected species. No environmental studies have been performed to assess the risks of large-scale offshore wind energy production which risks overwhelming this unique remote ocean region, according to the opponents.
“We will continue to educate the Oregonians on what we believe is good for a sustainable ocean, so we can all enjoy its bounty for years to come,” Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission Executive Director Crystal Adams said.
Construction crews have been busy at Beverly Beach State Park for about the past 10 months, with work primarily focused on moving power lines underground and replacing aging water lines to help better serve visitors in the future. (Courtesy photo)
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September, just after Labor Day weekend, for some upgrades and renovation work, with the hope that it would reopen by the end of this month. However, a press release issued by Oregon State Parks last week said the reopening date has been pushed back and is now set for Aug. 1
The construction work has primarily focused on moving power lines underground and replacing aging water lines to help better serve visitors in the future. Some of the infrastructure at Beverly Beach State Park is more than 80 years old and presented unexpected challenges, resulting in the delayed reopening.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we finish park improvements that will enhance the park for future visitors,” said Park Manager Burke Martin. “Welcoming campers is one of our favorite parts of the job, so we’re eager to open the gate in August.” Martin told the Lincoln County Leader that at the start of this project, they tried to anticipate how long it would take.
“Whenever you’re dealing with a park that has 80 years of infrastructure stacked on top of it, you want to predict as much as you can, but you can’t. We’re not fortunetellers. It has taken extended efforts,
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assistance from the Toledo Police Department and the Oregon State Police, responded to the residence James Kelly was reported to be in. Attempts to persuade him to exit the residence were unsuccessful until the Inter-Agency Lincoln County Tactical Response Team arrived, including K9 Ghost and his handler, according to Vaille.
“Ultimately, James surrendered without
more than we wanted to,” he said.
Much of that area had been logged years ago, so when old stumps were uncovered while excavating, they would need to be pulled out, which was part of the reason for delays.
As far was what people will see in terms of improvements, Martin said most of the work has been underground. They have installed new pedestals and upgraded the electrical system, “which will be a lot more beneficial to the people that have the full campers that come in,” he said. “We’ll have better water service to more areas, and we’ve got new paving in the back part of the park … the access is a lot easier. The new paving is amazing. It was like opening up a present on Christmas Day.”
The state park will offer the same number of campsites as in the past, but they upgraded seven sites to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. “Spots are actually up to code, and we have areas that are a lot more accessible,” Martin said. “And we’re trying to make the amphitheater ADA accessible. We’ve really tried to update where we could, and when we did the paving, we tried to make at least the slopes a lot more ADA accessible.”
Martin said some visitors questioned why the park’s day-use area and beach access were closed
incident and is lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on warrants for menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, DUII, reckless driving, two counts of misdemeanor driving, and a Linn County assault in the fourth degree warrant, Vaille said.
The Newport Police Department, and the Lincoln City Police Department also assisted in the investigation. If you know the whereabouts of wanted persons in Lincoln County, contact the LCSO, at 541-265-0777
PHYLLIS AGNESS STEENKOLK
Phyllis Agness
Steenkolk, 81, passed away March 22 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born on June 21 1942, in Toledo, Oregon.
Phyllis’s life will be
honored in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on June 22, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish in Siletz, Oregon. There will be a gathering following the service at the Sunny Ridge Venue at 1 p.m.
Oregon coast experience — that’s what we want.”
The park improvements were made possible
with GO Bond funds, a $50 million investment from the Oregon State Legislature for projects at several Oregon State Parks. Learn more about GO Bonds at bit.ly/ gobonds
January 12, 1943 - June 2, 2024
Jackie Daniels, 81, of Toledo, Oregon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 2, 2024. Jackie Lynn Francis was born in Medford, Oregon, to Ritchie and Shirley Francis on January 12th, 1943. She graduated with honors from Myrtle Point High School in 1961.
Jackie married her high school sweetheart, Richard Daniels, in 1963. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage.
during this period, since the work was being done in the campground.
“We’ve gotten feedback on that,” he said. “It’s just hard for people to understand why we had to close the day-use area, but construction trucks are going in and out, we have things stored over there, (and) there’s only one entry in.”
Martin said the park’s seasonal staff is just now coming on board and helping to prepare for the reopening. “They’re helping get the park ready, weed-eating, making sure all the bathrooms are open because they’ve been shut down since September, so we’ve repainted doors and repainted interiors.”
Park staff is just was excited as campers and day-use visitors to see Beverly Beach State Park back open.
“We can’t wait to get people back,” Martin said. “That campfire smell in the evening and smelling people cooking in the camp, being able to help people to their site and making sure they get that
Jackie was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Chirrick, her husband Richard Daniels, and her mother and father. Jackie is survived by her sisters, Laurie Harry and Julie Groves, son Scott Daniels (Lisa), daughter Sarah Fox (Steve) and son-in-law Kelly Chirrick. Her grandchildren are Jesse Chirrick, Courtney Welch, Shauwn Chirrick, Kai Daniels, Noah Daniels, Olivia Nyberg, and Sydney Kinsel.
She also had many beloved great grandchildren.
Jackie spent most of her life as a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, decorating, gardening, and reading. She was known for her beauty, wicked humor and sense of style. She made an impression on all those that met her. Jackie raised her children in Newport, Oregon. In 1988, she and Rich moved to Willamina, Oregon, where they had 10 acres of property with horses, a pony, a burrow named George and several beloved dogs. She enjoyed country living and spent the happiest years of her life there. Jackie moved to Toledo, Oregon in 2012 to be close to her family.
Jackie’s life will be honored in a celebration of life on June 28th, 2024, 11am, at SunnyRidge Venue, Toledo, Oregon.
November 30, 1944 - May 29, 2024
Curtis L. Ballhorn, better known as “Curt”, passed away Wednesday May 29th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis with his wife Leslie, his children, family, friends, and his dog Lillie at his side.
Curt, along with twin brother and best friend Clay, was born to Clara and Otto Ballhorn in Kathlamit, WA. on November 30th, 1944. After growing up in Waldport, he and his brother joined the Navy.
Spending almost 12 years in the U.S. Navy as a decorated petty officer 2nd class and serving in Vietnam, the then father of two, Teri and Curtis Jr., returned to the Oregon Coast to be with family. Soon after arriving in Toledo and starting his career with Georgia Pacific, Curt became a dedicated Elk member and his family now grew with the addition of three more children, Kristi, Cory and Scott.
Curt’s dedication and love for his family,
friends, the Elks lodge, and fishing defined his character. It was so perfectly said that Curt “never met a stranger”. Never needing to be asked, always there with a ready hand to help anyone in need, or at least hand them a drink and offer advice.
He took great pride in progressing through the Officers Chairs, to Exalted Ruler, being voted in as the District Deputy for the North West District, and mentoring new Elks and Officers. After 46 years as an Elk, Curtis Lee Ballhorn, exemplified Elkdom in word and deed.
Curt is survived by his wife Leslie, twin brother Clay, sister Judy, and children Teri, Curtis Jr., Kristi, Cory and Scott as well as 7 grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
Services to be held at Toledo Elks Lodge, 123 Alder, Toledo on Saturday June 22, 2024 at 3pm.
August 9, 1971 - May 11, 2024
Beth O’Neill left a hole in the hearts of everyone who met her when she passed away tragically at the age of 52 on May 11, 2024.
Elizabeth Lillian Killian was born August 9, 1971 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, four minutes after her twin sister, Anna Maria Killian. Her parents Sandy and Dorothy worked at Lebanon Hospital and were overjoyed to receive two perfect little girls.
The twins started school in Corvallis and teachers called each of them AnnaBeth so much that they had to be separated into different classes for second grade. The Killian family moved outside of Waldport for third grade, and the girls enrolled in the private Yaquina Christian School in Newport as Dorothy took a job as a lab tech at the hospital in Newport. In sixth grade, the Killian girls transferred to Waldport Middle School, and they started Waldport High School in 1985. Beth found herself in high school. She was in the honors society for three years, received three academic awards and wrote for the school paper. She played drums in band, was in honor band for two years and received a county honor for her musicianship. She played volleyball all four years of high school and received the Shamrock Award. She played four years of softball and was named “Most Inspirational” as a senior. Despite being an active student, Beth took a job at Grady’s Market (now known as Ray’s) while in high school.
In 1992, Beth met Robert Ray O’Neill and called her sister with the news of her engagement in 1993 by saying, “Surprise, sis.” Beth married Robert on June 3, 1994 at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Newport. Beth loved animals and always
had a menagerie of them, from cats to dogs and especially rabbits like Lola and Lilly.
Over the years, Beth worked at Ray’s, Grand Central Pizza, Dollar General and the Alsea School District. Beth looked forward to the challenge of each new job, and each was a chance to meet new friends. Beth found the favorite job of her life working for Job Corps, which she started on January 3, 2023. She enjoyed working with the kids, addressing their emotional needs and helping them in all facets of life. “She loved that job,” Anna said. Beth lived in and around Waldport the rest of her life. She was overjoyed when Anna, along with husband Rich DuBord and 12-year-old niece Amber moved back to the area in 2016, moving to the DuBord family property eight miles down Highway 34 from her. Beth loved spending time with her niece, making cookies and throwing parties. With the twin sisters reunited, Anna and Beth loved their sister trips on Saturdays and dinners at one’s home or the other. It was in her family and those she made part of her family. She loved being a grandmother to Alex and Evie. She always put effort into making holidays special for everyone, endlessly decorating and making sure that everyone got presents and was fed. Beth O’Neill is survived by her husband, Robert O’Neill, her sister, Anna DuBord, brother-in-law Rich DuBord, beloved niece Amber DuBord, numerous nieces and nephews and four grandchildren. Beth will forever be remembered by those who will miss her for her big heart, warm smile and cheery demeanor.
A celebration of life will be held July 22 at Canal Creek Group Campground in Waldport. She has already been laid to rest.
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Mike Berck, a volunteer pilot with the Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team (ODART), hands boxes from his plane to volunteers with the Newport Food Pantry, who were at the Newport Municipal Airport on Saturday to accept the delivery during an emergency training exercise. (Photos by Steve Card)
STEVE CARD L incoln County Leader
The Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team (ODART) recently conducted an exercise it called “Whale Run 2024,” during which volunteer pilots airlifted food supplies to several coastal locations in a simulated response to a catastrophic Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami.
Although the disaster was a simulation, the food was real, and when it was delivered on Saturday, June 15, volunteers from
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The ODART team coordinated the drill in conjunction with Lincoln City Emergency Management, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office’s Marine Division.
To gain insight into this exercise, the Leader reached out to Lincoln City Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Cassidy Boyle.
Lincoln County Leader: What is the specific significance of this exercise being held at this time?
Cassidy Boyle: For the safety of the pilots and ground crews, it’s important to do this exercise during a time when Oregon’s weather is more reliable, especially here on the coast. In addition, there are three parts to this exercise, staging, reconnaissance, and delivery and these flights happen over several weekends.
Lincoln County Leader: Specifically, what types of supplies will be dropped, why those supplies, and where will they come from?
Boyle: In order to simulate a disaster response as best as possible, the pilots need to transport and deliver actual cargo, and ODART has graciously decided that this should be food to be donated to
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and that lawmakers need to focus on maintaining recent investments in housing, child care, early learning, mental health care and job creation.
“The revenue forecast indicates that, statewide, Oregon’s economy is stable and growing,” she said.
“Our state will have the funding we need to continue paying for the critical ongoing programs that Oregonians rely on, thanks to prudent budgeting and strong leadership. It’s also encouraging to see steady productivity and solid labor market gains, as well as job growth in the semiconductor industry, both in the near- and long-term,
local food pantries were on hand to accept the delivery and put that food to use serving those in need.
In Lincoln County, one plane filled with food landed at around 12:45 p.m. at the Newport Municipal Airport and was offloaded by volunteers from the Newport Food Pantry. In Lincoln City, a seaplane landed on Devils Lake and the food supplies were offloaded at the dock at Regatta Park (see related story).
The pilot landing in Newport was Mike Berck, an ODART volunteer
local food banks in the final destinations. It’s great to see these efforts paying off in more than one way. I know our communities will appreciate it. In a real response, this cargo could be medical supplies, water, or food, and this would come from various locations outside the impacted region. A bonus is that once these planes deliver cargo, there is sometimes an opportunity to send people back to the valley on those planes.
Lincoln County Leader: During a disaster or emergency, once the supplies arrive, how will they reach those who will need such assistance?
Boyle: This is going to depend largely on the situation because it’s possible that anticipated landing zones will be inaccessible and in those scenarios we will adapt, but the ODART team will work with local agencies to determine the best options.
Lincoln County Leader: What range of training is your team of volunteers and city employees receiving who will conduct the collection and distribution of the supplies during an actual disaster or emergency?
Boyle: There are many great opportunities for disaster training, and it’s wonderful to see people with different backgrounds and experience levels come together.
due to jobs-boosting bills like the CHIPS Act.”
But Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, struck a more cautious tone.
“The economy continues to remain strong — bolstered by Oregon’s advantageous business climate — and the legislature has made prudent fiscal decisions that have put us in a good position as we begin to craft the next biennium’s budget,” he said. “Even so, the legislature will face challenges to continue to fund and maintain the essential services and strategic investments made over the last two years.”
And Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, called for reining in state spending.
“Across the state,
whose plane is based in Mulino. On Saturday, he loaded up 299 pounds of food in Aurora — a portion of the 400-pound load he had picked up the week before in Walla Walla, Washington — and brought it to the coast.
Volunteers from the Newport Food Pantry had assembled at the airport around 11 a.m. to receive the shipment, but the arrival time was pushed back. During their wait, the sunshine turned to rain, creating some question as to whether the plane would be able to land. But that
Whether you’re taking a mass care class, a part of a communications demonstration, or attending a basic preparedness seminar, there is always something to learn and put into practice.
ODART is an entirely volunteer run organization, and I want to emphasize the important work the team has done to put this exercise together and the true dedication they have for providing a valuable resource to all Oregon communities.
During the exercise, Lincoln City Food Pantry Manager Tilly Miller was on hand to receive the donated food.
“It’s great to have. This will help in our daily handouts.” Miller said. “The practice of getting something in during an emergency when everybody is anxious, I think it’s great to have a plan in place.”
Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Director
Jeanne Sprague said the fly-in donation at Regatta Park demonstrates how the city’s park system can be beneficial during an emergency or disaster “because parks are often in areas of high public use and high public access,” she said. “For example at this demonstration at Regatta Park, we have the dock right here on the lake with lots of space for parking and traffic to get through, so it’s just a perfect
Oregon families are having to tighten their budgets and make difficult choices as rising costs due to high inflation outpace their earnings,” he said. “It’s time the state does the same. The latest revenue forecast indicates that the state has continued to take more than enough of our hardearned tax dollars. The legislature, like many of our friends and neighbors, must learn to live within its means.”
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rain turned back to sunshine a short time before Berck’s plane arrived.
The Newport Food Pantry’s mission is “To assist in eliminating hunger in Lincoln County by offering a supply of food to those residents facing food insecurity.” So when the pantry was contacted by ODART to see if volunteers would be able to show up and help offload the plane, the answer was a quick “yes.” An email from ODART to the food pantry stated, “All you’d have to do is transport the cargo from the airport
place for this exercise to happen.”
While the city’s emergency manager would be in charge of designating how parks could be utilized during an emergency or disaster, Sprague said the parks could be a location where people could gather and be safe.
“I do see that,” she said. “For example, the Lincoln City Community Center is an evacuation site, so parks and recreation can play a vital role in emergency preparedness.”
back to your facility.”
This delivery of food was only a portion of the overall Whale Run 2024 exercise. On June 8 and 9, food was flown to several staging areas in the Willamette Valley. On June 13-15, pilots were involved in aerial reconnaissance, which would be needed in an emergency situation to assess damage and evaluate the ability to reach affected areas.
And then the “impact area delivery” flights to the coast took place on June 15
According to the
According to the ODART website, its mission is to provide relief to communities suffering from disaster events.
“We are an all-volunteer aviation resource available to emergency management at the local, state, regional, and federal level,” the mission states.
The goal of ODART is to integrate general aviation resources into an overall emergency response by establishing
Doug Holbrook provides ground communications from the Newport Airport during Saturday’s “Whale Run 2024,” an emergency training exercise conducted by the Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team (ODART).
organizers of the drill, all facets were intended to help ODART evaluate and refine protocols established through training and during prior exercises, and to help validate new operational procedures and forms. In addition to planes delivering the food, there were communications personnel on the ground to transmit flight arrival and departure reports from the destination airfields to the ODART operations center via the amateur radio Winlink system for use in aircraft safety.
plans, conducting practical training and exercises, and organizing aviation response operations.
In accepting mission assignments, ODART will assign priorities and allocate participating pilots, aircraft, and ground resources to provide support to local, county, state, and regional emergency managers.
Find more information about disaster preparation at the Lincoln County Leader website.
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DOGS LEFT IN CARS DIE FROM HEAT STROKE
Three dogs have suffered heat stroke in the last two months in Lincoln County, prompting a veterinarian to warn people to be careful when leaving pets in vehicles. Two of the dogs died.
One dog died April 17 after being left in a car on an overcast day with temperatures in the 60s. Its companion survived but only after a transfusion and $950 in medical care.
Another dog died Sunday after his caretaker left it in a vehicle at Devils Punchbowl State Park. In both cases, the windows of the vehicles were cracked open.
“That doesn’t do anything,” said Dr. Karen Conradi, a veterinarian at Grove Veterinary Clinic in Newport.
CROSSWALK FLAGS INSTALLED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Pedestrians will stand a better chance against motorists on U.S. Highway 101 at North 17th Street in Lincoln City through the use of a new crosswalk flag system installed this week by the city public works department.
The bright orange flags, mounted on each corner of the busy intersection, can be carried by pedestrians as they cross the street.
LINCOLN PALISADES OPENING JUNE 19
The grand opening of Lincoln Palisades, a new home development being built by Silver Ridge Homes in the northwest area of Lincoln City, will be held Saturday, June 19
Tim Hophan, of Silver Ridge Homes, said although there are 60 building sites in the first phase of development, plans have been made to build 200 homes in four phases on the 80-acre site located near Lakeside Golf Course.
FRIENDS OF WILDWOODS & TRAILS URGE CONSERVATIVE APPROACH TO PARK
The Friends of Wildwoods & Trails suggested a conservative approach to developing a park in Cutler City during a presentation to the Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency Monday night.
The trails group was recently asked by the agency to review plans for the park after opposition was voiced to the extensive boardwalks, parking lot and restrooms proposed by the Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Department.
WATER SYSTEM IS NEARLY COMPLETED
Siletz residents will have 20 times as much water available than they do at present when their new water purification and filtration system is completed about July 1
The $270 000 project has full state approval, says resident inspector Larry Bittner, who reports that the only remaining work is installation of pumps in the treatment facility, painting the 200,000-gallon storage tank and some incidentals.
Dog owners who allow their pets to run loose within the city of Newport are subject to a fine and jail sentence as the result of a law that went into effect this week.
The Newport City Council June 17 adopted an ordinance that prohibits a dog owner from letting his pet run loose on any public or private property within the city limits and which requires him to keep his dog leashed or otherwise controlled at all times.
WORK STARTS ON NEW TOLEDO LIBRARY
Preliminary work on a new public library for Toledo will begin immediately, after the city council Monday night approved a method of financing the project.
The council authorized City Manager Larry Hart to proceed with preparations to build the library, which will be located near the refurbished municipal swimming pool.
COUNTY COURTHOUSE ‘HOME’ FOR VISITOR
Charles C. Berg Jr., 69, of Beaverton, spent five days in the county jail recently
after being convicted in district court on a charge of public intoxication. When not in jail, he still uses the courthouse as his base and has become somewhat of a celebrity.
He reportedly “lives” in a cardboard shelter in a vacant lot across the street from the courthouse and is a regular visitor to the courthouse restrooms morning and evening. Once, he was even observed taking a bath in the restroom.
County officials are not concerned about his activity. They say he is happy the way he is living, and they are glad to accommodate him.
UNEMPLOYED FIGURE HIGH ALONG COAST
Unemployment along the coast is still above average for this season of the year, according to the Oregon State Employment Service office in Toledo.
A number of operations along the ocean boundary of the county reopened and just as suddenly shut down. As a result, each day finds a few workers reporting to the office with reports of layoffs, and anticipation of further major layoffs still to come.
BURGLARS ENTER TWO LOCAL CAFES
Burglars broke into the Barbara B. Café in Wecoma and Cliff’s Drive-Inn in DeLake sometime Sunday night. Police indicated there was reason to believe that both robberies were the work of the same thieves.
Only foodstuffs were reported stolen from the Barbara B., while no food or candy, but only cash was taken from Cliff’s. There, about $60 worth of nickels were taken from the jukebox. Entrance was gained by a jimmied front door.
REGATTA BACKERS SCHEDULE PICNIC
The Devils Lake Yacht Club will hold a picnic June 24 at the regatta grounds adjoining the lake.
All those interested in boats, whether owners of boats or not, are cordially invited to attend. Cruises on the lake are planned for all present.
MAJORETTES WILL GIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Starting June 21 at 1 p.m., Gertrude Gilmore and Mary O’Neil, both Toledo High majorettes, will give lessons in baton twirling and strutting.
One of the small baton students will be selected as regular majorette in the high school band next year. Lessons will be held weekly at the playground in Arcadia Park.
PARCHON FOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY
F. M. Parchon, of Newport, who was arrested here last week for the illegal possession of moonshine, was tried before Justice of the Peace Parish Wednesday, and after hearing the evidence and visiting the premises where the liquor was found, the jury returned of verdict of “not guilty.”
The liquor was found within a few feet of the garage operated by a Parchon. Nine pints of moonshine were found and offered in evidence.
DANIEL APPOINTED SPEED COP HERE
Jess Daniel has been employed by the county court to work in this county as a traffic officer.
Many reports have come to the attention of the court that the speed laws are being violated to a great extent, especially on the road between Toledo and Newport.
NEWPORT GOLF COURSE TO START JULY 4
According to Mr. Arnwriter, manager of the newly organized Newport Golf Course, the links will be ready for operation on July 4, and a game between several Oregon experts has been scheduled for that day.
This will be an added attraction for the Fourth of July celebration here, and it is very likely that a great numbers of golf enthusiasts will witness the contest.
The Newport Chamber of Commerce is staging a big carnival-dance at the Natatorium there tomorrow, Friday, evening, as has been explained by handbills and an advertisement that appears in this issue.
The Newport Chamber is raising funds to complete buildings in their auto park, and this carnival is being held for that purpose
Many Toledo people are making plans to attend.
Oregon’s economy continues to grow steadily, if at a slower pace than it has in recent years, state economists told lawmakers this month.
That includes April personal income tax collections coming in higher than expected, leaving a “fifty-fifty proposition” that Oregonians will receive a $582 million kicker tax credit in 2026, two years after the state paid out the largest kicker in state history. The credit kicks in whenever income tax payments are 2 percent higher than lawmakers planned for when crafting their two-year budget.
But state economists warned that the additional tax collections — and refunds — might not happen because of uncertainty with the national economy.
“Should high interest rates, federal policy woes or economic weakness among our trading partners derail the U.S. economy, the expected growth in Oregon’s tax collections will not come to pass,” they wrote in their economic forecast.
State economist Mark McMullen told lawmakers on the House and Senate revenue committees that continued high inflation, and the Federal Reserve indicating it won’t cut interest rates until December, increase the likelihood of a recession instead of the soft landing economists saw as more likely earlier this year.
Economists are also uncertain because of the upcoming federal election, he said. In the 2021 tax year, for instance, revenues rose in part because people cashed
in on investments anticipating that the Biden administration and a new Democratic majority in Congress would undo some of the tax cuts passed under the Trump administration.
Oregonians received record kicker payments this year, with about $1 000 going back to the median taxpayer who earns between $35,000 and $40,000 annually. But economists say it doesn’t appear people are spending that money. Oregon doesn’t have a sales tax, though the corporate activity tax on gross business receipts acts as a hidden sales tax, and the state taxes vehicles, hotels,
gas and marijuana.
“One of the things that we expected to see with this $5 6 billion kicker was a big positive impact on these consumption taxes, particularly with our traditional experience with the lottery sales and what we see during the tax refund season,” McMullen said. “And to date, we haven’t really seen that.”
There are still four more forecasts before lawmakers receive the final March 2025 numbers they’ll use to craft the next twoyear budget, and a lot could change in the coming months. But for now, forecasters estimate the state will have about
$34 billion in its general fund, up slightly from the 2021-23 biennium, and lawmakers will have more money available to dip into in case of emergencies in the current two-year budget cycle.
“We do see an increase in net available resources in the current biennium,” McMullen said. “A lot of that goes away in the next biennium again, because we’re right at this kicker cusp.”
Democrats, including Gov. Tina Kotek, used the forecast to call for more spending on housing, schools and
behavioral health.
“Oregon’s economy continues to be stable and productive,” Kotek said. “We have made meaningful progress on issues of top concern for Oregonians and worked to move our economy in the right direction. I look forward to continuing to partner with the legislature to focus on meeting people’s needs in every part of the state, from housing to safe schools to behavioral health services.”
Speaker Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, said the state will have the resources it needs,
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STAFF REPORT
L incoln County Leader
Lincoln County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) staff will be at farmers markets in Newport and Lincoln City at the end of this month to distribute Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP) vouchers to WIC participants.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, they will be at the Newport Farmers Market, located at the corner of Highway 101 and Angle St. And the following day, Sunday, June 30, also from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., they will be at the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Highway 101 (inside
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are powerful tools to help you work toward your retirement goals, but selecting the right IRA type requires careful consideration of your tax situation and retirement goals. There are two main types of IRAs: Traditional and Roth. Here is a breakdown of their key differences to help guide your decision.
TAX TREATMENT
• Traditional IRA: Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to
age 59½ may result in a 10 percent IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax.
• Roth IRA: A Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10 percent IRS penalty tax. Limitations and restrictions may apply. INCOME LIMITS
• Traditional IRA: There are no income limits for contributors.
• Roth IRA: There are income limits for Roth IRA contributors. You may not be eligible to contribute the full amount, or at all, depending on your income and filing status.
2024 CONTRIBUTIONS
LIMITS
• Traditional IRA and Roth IRA: The maximum total contributions to all your IRAs for the year are $7,000 if you are under 50, and $8 000 if you are over 50 REQUIRED MINIMUM
DISTRIBUTIONS (RMDS)
• Traditional IRAs: RMDs start at age 73 under current law, forcing you to withdraw a minimum amount each year, which can push you into a higher tax bracket.
• Roth IRAs: There are no RMDs while the original owner is alive.
the building).
WIC will be partnering with the OSU Extension at the farmers markets. The FDNP provides fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers markets.
A variety of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs may be purchased with FDNP coupons. WIC Farm Direct fruit and veggie vouchers come in a $28 booklet to qualified participants.
From June through Nov. 30
WIC recipients may spend their vouchers on fresh fruits and vegetables with authorized
• Traditional IRA: This might be ideal if you’re in a higher tax bracket now and expect to be in a lower one in retirement. It offers upfront tax savings that can boost your contributions.
• Roth IRA: This could be a good fit if you’re in a lower tax bracket now and expect your income (and potentially tax bracket) to rise in retirement. You’ll enjoy tax-free growth and withdrawals, potentially saving a significant amount over time.
THE BOTTOM LINE There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Consider your current tax situation, future income expectations, and retirement goals. Consulting with a financial advisor and tax preparer can help you make an informed
farmers at farm stands and farmers markets.
WIC receives enough funding to offer Farm Direct vouchers to approximately 25 percent of enrolled WIC participants each year. WIC is a USDA public health program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors for nutritionally atrisk families.
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education at no cost to low-income pregnant, post-partum people, and to infants and children up to 5 years of age, who are found to be at nutritional risk.
decision for a secure and taxefficient retirement.
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The Cape Perpetua Collaborative (CPC) is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Tidepool Ambassador Program, a unique initiative aimed at promoting coastal conservation and education in the Cape Perpetua area.
The Tidepool Ambassador Program provides free, guided tidepool tours at Yachats State Park, Bob Creek, and Heceta Head during low tide periods throughout the summer months. Tour times tend to be early in the morning, as dedicated by the tides. Participants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.
Participants must be able to move on unstable and possibly slippery surfaces. Unfortunately, pets may not join tours. Tidepool identification guides are available in English and Spanish. Trained guides will lead participants through the diverse and vibrant tidepool ecosystems, offering insights into the rich marine life and the importance of protecting these delicate habitats.
“By becoming Tidepool Ambassadors, participants will gain a deeper
The second annual Pollinator Day at Waldport’s Seashore Joy Garden, hosted by the Waldport Public Library, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 22
This is a free event for all ages and is part of the library’s summer reading program, “ReadRenew-Repeat.” The theme represents repurposing and caring about the ecology of the Earth and its creatures.
Pollinator Day 2024 brings together many local and state entities to share information about caring for some of the world’s smallest creatures: pollinators. It is a day to celebrate the importance of bees, butterflies, bats, and other pollinators that make it possible for plants to grow and life to continue. At the 2023 Pollinator
Expanding on its tradition of bringing worldclass orchestral, jazz and chamber music to the Oregon coast, this year’s Siletz Bay Music Festival will add new twists and new faces to its virtuosopacked program with 11 concerts scheduled over 10 days, Aug. 16-25, providing music enthusiasts with an unforgettable experience. Tickets are now on sale at the festival’s website — www. SiletzBayMusic.org Concerts will be staged at four venues in Lincoln City and one in Newport and, in line with the festival’s commitment to community service and involvement, two concerts will be offered free
June is Orca Action Month, and this year’s theme is “Clean Water, Healthy Futures.”
The American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter invites people to learn about the different ecotypes of orcas, or killer whales, especially the Southern Residents, the threats they face and the many ways people can participate in protecting orcas and salmon.
Orca Awareness Day is being held at the Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive,
Saturday
The popular house concert series thrived over the years until live music came to a standstill with the COVID pandemic. Now as things are returning to normal and venues reopen, the 2024 INHOUSE Jazz series is once again offering concerts featuring groups and individual artists, highlighting each musician’s unique style and compositions. Coming this Sunday, June 23, the next INHOUSE Jazz concert will feature a unique
June is traditionally the time for graduations, weddings and summer vacations, and we mark those occasions by enjoying a glass of sparkling or still wine. And let’s add another reason for a celebratory glass of wine: a clean bill of health on the result of your latest colonoscopy. A glass of wine — any wine — is greatly needed to override the lemony flavor of the four liters of prep solution you must drink before the procedure ... OK, OK, I need to change the subject before I invite rude suggestions of what to do with this topic.
Oregon’s unique annual summer weekend of total immersion in all things to do with the one wine grape for which our state is best known takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 26-28. The International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) is staged outdoors on the campus of Linfield University in McMinnville and is a nonstop series of talks, seminars, tastings, nearby vineyard tours and marvelous meals. Hosted by Oregon winemakers and grape growers, their counterparts from around the world accept invitations to come with their Pinots and share the great cuisine of our local chefs. There are still tickets available if you are a Pinot lover who would enjoy dining al fresco on gourmet meals while tasting more than 250 fine wines from Oregon and other key international Pinot noir producing areas. Plus, you will be sitting in on
seminars and presentations from top winemakers, wine writers and wine growers while tasting what they do best and what has put Oregon on the world wine map.
Joseph Swafford
Another interesting feature of the IPNC is the keynote speaker’s opening remarks on Friday that get the weekend started. This role has been filled, to name but a few, by such luminaries as internationallyknown wine writers Jancis Robinson, Isaac Asimov and Michael Broadbent; wine critic Robert Parker; Alexander Payne, director of the comedy-drama film “Sideways” which caused Pinot noir to surge in popularity in the U.S. upon release in 2004; Burgundy’s Lalou BizeLeroy, whose family owns Domaine Rominee-Conti, the producer of the most prestigious -– and expensive — Pinot noir wine in the world.
I’ve told this story before: the late actor and wine collector, Newport’s own David Ogden Stiers, came to me asking for help some years ago when Christina and I still had the Champagne Patio Restaurant and Fine Wine Shop. He said he had been asked to make the keynote remarks at the IPNC and asked me what he should say. I suggested we contact David Adelsheim at his Adelsheim Vineyard, since he had been one of the founders of the IPNC. David A. suggested I bring David S. up to the winery for lunch, which would also include former governor Neil Goldschmidt, who
owned vineyard land and had served as IPNC keynote speaker in the recent past. When we arrived, Adelsheim told us that Goldschmidt couldn’t get away from a Portland business meeting but that he would join us by phone. When the call came, Stiers took it in Adelsheim’s office. When he returned to the dining room, Stiers laughed, saying the former governor gave him plenty of keynote material but also peppered him with questions about what films he was involved in currently. If the Pinot Celebration appeals to you, you should know that this is the 38th year that it has been held, but it has just been announced that this will be the last IPNC in its present form. Whether there will be a future iteration of this event is in doubt. So, for information, times and tickets to this 38th — and final — IPNC, go online to ipnc.org. Tickets to all three days of events (Friday through Sunday, July 26-28) cost $1,742 per person. Oneday tickets are available for the Grand Seminar Lunch, Friday-$499; Native American Style Salmon Roast on Alder Stakes, Saturday-$299; Champagne and Sparkling Wine Brunch, Sunday-$225. Yes, you can be there when the Pinot Noir world comes to our backyard to celebrate this unique grape and the wine it makes.
Cheers! Joseph Swafford jcswaff56@gmail.com
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is pleased to present a special one-night-only event — “Jazz Jam” — on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
Featuring powerhouse vocalist Halie Loren, Oregon Coast Jazz Party’s own music director, Ken Peplowski, and grammy award-nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo, the event promises to be a night to remember.
More than a mere concert, the festivities will include music, mingling, whisky tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a silent auction, and a live auction hosted by Rep. David Gomberg. Doors open at 6 p.m., the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the upcoming annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party — celebrating 20 years in 2024
Peplowski has performed with artists such as Benny Goodman, Mel Torme, Rosemary Clooney, and even Madonna, and he has headlined at venues across the country, including the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, the Blue Note, and Dizzy’s Club.
Named one of the greatest guitarists in the world, Figueiredo, who was a fan favorite at last year’s Oregon Coast Jazz Party, has collaborated and performed with names like Gilberto Gil, João Bosco, Roberto Menescal, Toquinho, Janis Siegel, Stanley Jordan, Joao Donato, Larry Coryell, Ken Peplowski, Lewis Nash, John Clayton, Cyrille Aimée, Jeff Hamilton, Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Bill Cunliffe, Dick Hyman, and many others.
Oregon-based multilingual singer/songwriter Halie Loren, who is certainly no stranger to Newport audiences, has released multiple albums, garnering several national and international awards as well as significant critical and chart success along the way, with her albums consistently charting at #1 in Billboard/ Japan Jazz Charts, iTunes
Vocalist Halie Loren will perform at a special one-nightonly event in Newport called “Jazz Jam” on June 28. In addition to music, this event will include mingling, whisky tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and silent and live auctions. (Courtesy photos)
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“We’re thrilled and honored to welcome back three of the coast’s favorite jazz musicians,” said Jason Holland, executive
Resort, and the Newport Belle, and many other local gifts and services, including massage, theater tickets, oil change, sweets, and much more. Tickets are $40 each when purchased in person at the Newport Performing Arts Center box office (777 W Olive St.) or by phone (541-265-2787). The box office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online ticketing is also available (additional fee applies). To learn more or reserve your seat, visit www.coastarts.org/ events/jazz-jam
Oregon Coast Jazz Party’s music director Ken Peplowski will perform during “Jazz Jam” on Friday, June 28, at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Also, tickets are now on sale for the Jazz Party, which can be purchased at www.coastarts.org/events/jazz-jam
director of OCCA. “I’m excited for fans to enjoy the festivities — not just the incredible music on stage, but also the fun we’ve got planned before the performance.”
The silent and live auctions will feature original paintings and other artwork, dining at Thai Elephant, Cafe Stephanie, Fishtails Cafe, Newport Steak and Seafood, and Asiatico Sushi, stays at Embarcadero Resort, Chinook Winds Casino
The ever-popular Oregon Coast Jazz Party, celebrating its 20th year, will return to the shores of Nye Beach Oct. 4-6, and tickets are now on sale. Artists include Ken Peplowski (music director), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Niki Haris (vocals), Randy Porter (piano), Chuck Redd (drums and vibes), Terell Stafford (trumpet), Tom Ranier (piano, clarinet, tenor sax), Diego Figueireido (guitar), Wycliffe Gordon (trombone, vocals), Katie Thiroux (bass, vocals), Jason Palmer (drums), and Dave Captein (bass). Follow along at www.facebook.com/ OregonCoastJazz, or learn more at www.oregoncoastjazzparty.org
Bob and Alma Beck celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 18 with many friends and family. They met in Darmstadt, Germany, in 1973, shortly after Alma arrived as the civilian program director for the Army service club at Kelly Barracks. Bob had been assigned there for two years as a lieutenant with the 547th Combat Engineer Battalion. They were married May 18 1974 in Vancouver, Washington, while home on leave, as Bob was being transferred. They spent their first
year together with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. Bob grew up in Newport, and Alma grew up in Vancouver 140 miles from each other. They now
live in Otis. Their three sons Dane, Duncan and David, wives and six grandchildren put the effort into making their celebration a memorable one.
The Yaquina Art Association Gallery is spotlighting the work of two photographers — Michael Carr and Ilene Samowitz — in a show that runs from June 22 through July 5. The YAA Gallery is located at 789 NW Beach Drive in Newport.
Carr has been a photographer since 1980, and his work is centered around the western states. He has been published hundreds of times in various newspapers and magazines and has won numerous awards from the national level on down.
Carr got his start as a photojournalist, and from there he moved toward his passion, which is outdoor photography. While getting his degree in photography, he also studied wildlife biology as a way to better understand his
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Day, more than 120 people turned out to enjoy and learn about bees and the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly. The garden was filled with people of all ages enjoying the garden, talking to over a dozen different groups of professionals and experts, checking out the bees in the Observation Hive, painting shirts, honey
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of charge.
New artistic director Mei-Ting Sun, who has participated as the festival’s star pianist since its inception in 2012, has embraced the vision of the festival’s late founder, Yaakov “Yaki” Bergman, in crafting a program that will feature new music from contemporary composers, beloved works with a fresh perspective and deep dives into diverse musical traditions. Highlights in this year’s program will include the Oregon coast debut of multiple Grammy-winning Latin jazz superstar Paquito D’Rivera and the much-anticipated performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto by renowned violinist Asi Matathias. Making her debut this year, Deanna Tham, associate conductor of the Oregon Symphony, will be leading the Siletz Bay Music Festival Orchestra. The popular Musical Tapas program will again be offered, featuring delectable treats for the ear and palate.
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subjects. He has photographed wildlife from Florida to Alaska.
Carr’s work is in many galleries and shops throughout the country, and he has sold to people all over the world. He currently resides on the Oregon coast with his wife, Mary.
Ilene Samowitz is a fine art photographer who focuses on the unseen and altered realities, including infrared, long exposure, macro, and black/white photography. She believes that printmaking is an important part of the artistic process and prints work in her studio using fine art papers.
Samowitz started out shooting landscapes and doing black and white processing in the ’80s, later taking a composition class in Art Wolf’s living room. She is a scientist and a musician, as well as
tasting, building birdhouses, receiving information and giveaways, and making new friends. Last year felt like a festival day, and this year, to increase this atmosphere, there will be a free hot dog barbecue and more crafting, building, and painting. Participants will share their tables of information, familyfriendly projects, and giveaways. Honey will be tasted again. Copeland Lumber, Dahl Disposal
Yaki Bergman will be memorialized at two of this year’s festival events: the opening night program featuring a North American premiere of Mei-Ting Sun’s transcription of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 to be performed with fellow pianist Michelle Chow, as well as two Beethoven piano sonatas. Also dedicated to Bergman will be the free concert on Aug. 20 featuring Olivier Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time,” which was written and first performed at a World War II prison camp in Germany, where the composer had been confined. The other free concert, the Aug. 24 family and children’s concert at Regatta Park in Lincoln City, will feature the composition “Spirit Chief Names the Animal People,” by Jerod Impich chaachaaha’ Tate (Chicka saw), a performance that honors Bergman’s interest and respect for native American history and culture.
Mei Ting Sun, who had a close relationship with the late Bergman, was a natural choice to succeed him in leading the
appreciation for the intricate balance of our coastal ecosystems and learn how they can play a part in their preservation,” said Jamie Kish, CPC program associate and tidepool coordinator.
“It is incredible to be out in the tidepools with people and watch as their worlds expand as they learn about life below the tide.”
The Tidepool Ambassador Program relies on the dedication of volunteers who are passionate about coastal conservation. Volunteers will assist with
an artist, and she blends all of these aspects of her life into photography.
Samowitz strongly believes photographic art also plays an important part in documenting the too quickly changing landscapes, weather, flora and fauna. Whenever possible, she chooses to use recycled paper, recycled wood in frames, print on bamboo, and take this philosophy into the field.
The Yaquina Art Association Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. For more information, call 541-265-5133
Interested in becoming a member of the Yaquina Art Association or taking one of the free classes?
Visit the gallery in Nye Beach to learn more, and find them online at www. yaquinaart.org and on Facebook and Instagram.
and Thompson Sanitary have helped to make new beds at the garden possible. Tours of the Seashore Joy Garden will be available. Pollinator groups this year include the Waldport Library Garden Club, Waldport Library Teen Volunteers, Seashore Literacy Center/DaNoble House, Seal Rock Garden Club, Oregon Beekeepers Association, Oregon Coast Aquarium, the South Lincoln Ukulele
If you are over 60, live in Lincoln County and are feeling isolated and lonely, the Newport 60+ Activity Center invites you to participate in their latest free project, CommUNITY.
The 60+ Activity Center is kicking off this 10-month pilot program funded by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments. Its goal is to connect homebound community members with each other and to an array of community services offering new pathways to access fun, personal engagement, and shared experiences.
There are many reasons older adults may find themselves spending more time alone than they would like. Health or mobility concerns, lack of transportation, financial concerns and other barriers can easily lead to isolation and
Group (S.L.U.G.S.), Lincoln County Master Gardener Association’s Education & Outreach, Highway 101 Pollinator Project, JW Merc (honey), USDANRCS Waldport Field Office, Oregon State University Extension Office, Siuslaw Field Ranger Team, Oregon Bee Atlas (Oregon State University), the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and the volunteer Community Emergency
loneliness. CommUNITY
uses technology to connect seniors simply, safely, and securely with friends, families, churches, health care providers and community. The program is designed to empower participants to live fuller, healthier lives.
The 60+ Activity Center will loan each participant an easy-to-use tablet specifically developed to help older adults stay connected with their community without the risk of calls from strangers, telemarketers, or robocallers. The tablet’s senior-friendly design, which includes large buttons, allows participants to connect hassle-free: no dialing or typing is required, just tap a button. Users can video chat, phone out, and send emails just using their voice — no keyboard is needed.
Other features include games, music, curated
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internet access, and more. The tablet requires no previous computer experience and is also an aid for any senior with limited vision, hearing, and/or motor skills. Each device will be curated to provide features that best meet the interests of each user. Users will also participate remotely by selecting additional projects or programs available through the 60+ Activity Center — offering a pathway toward making new friends, enjoying new experiences, and continuing with a life of learning. Participation is free, and instruction and support will be provided by the program administrator, Bryn McCornack.
Anyone who would like to know how to be a part of this program can contact Sonia Graham, supervisor of the 60+ Activity Center, at 541-574-5459
Look for the “Bee” for information and sign in when you reach the Seashore Joy Garden on Highway 34 in downtown Waldport, near the Central Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue Station. It is important to note that no animals are allowed in the garden area because it is a working garden that grows and gives away produce to the community. In addition to Pollinator Day and the summer reading program, the Waldport Public Library is hosting Jam Day at the Garden (acoustic music) in July, and Garden Workshops Day in August. For more information about attending or participating, contact the library at 460 Hemlock (Highway 34), call 541 563-5880, or go online at waldportlibrary. org or Facebook.
festival. “Yaki Bergman was the glue holding the festival together,” said Sun. “It’s important to me to preserve Yaki’s vision, and to expand upon it with adventurous musical choices. Under his direction, the festival was a beacon for artists and music-lovers, drawing audiences to the beautiful Oregon coast to hear great music in intimate settings. We plan to continue that tradition and broaden the audience’s musical horizons.”
The Siletz Bay Music Festival is happy to offer
incentives to encourage people to buy tickets early and often. Discount packages for multiple events are available, as well as student ticket pricing for all concerts except Musical Tapas and the Benefit. To view the schedule and to purchase tickets, go to www.siletzbaymusic.org.
The Siletz Bay Music Festival was founded to bring multi-genre, worldclass music performed by outstanding musicians to the area, reaching across race, culture, age, social and economic barriers and
providing extraordinary music and educational experiences.
The festival is made possible in part by grants from the Roundhouse Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, the Marie Lamfrom Foundation, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, the Lincoln County Cultural Commission - Sponenberg Memorial Trust, the Oregon Arts Commission and Ronni Lacroute through the Oregon Community Foundation. Sponsors include Lincoln City Gifts, Beachcrest
organizing tours, staffing informational tables, and engaging with the public to spread awareness about the importance of protecting our tidepools. Even if you are not on a tour, you may find volunteers eager to connect with you at tables at the state parks. Volunteers will be happy to pass out tidepool identification guides and other resources. HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Tours are free, however registration is required and donations are gratefully accepted. Register for tours by visiting CapePerpetuaCollaborative. org and scrolling down to the events calendar and clicking on the date you are interested in. You can also register by visiting
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– Wendy C. Wilson, Financial Advisor, Classic Pianos – Portland, and Lincoln City Cultural Center. Community partners include Explore Lincoln City, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, and Driftwood Public Library. Media sponsor is Oregon Coast Today.
Siletz Bay Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Cape Perpetua Collaborative’s Eventbrite page at https://capeperpetuacollaborative.eventbrite. com
About Cape Perpetua Collaborative
The Cape Perpetua Collaborative creates community, connections, and stewardship from the land to the sea in the Cape Perpetua area, including Oregon’s largest marine reserve and surrounding protected areas. Through community engagement, education, and conservation initiatives, CPC inspires environmental stewardship and promotes sustainable practices that ensure the health and resilience of our coastal ecosystems.
Enjoy a magical adventure this month at the Newport Public Library with the “Discover Your Library: Enchanted Gnome Scavenger Hunt.” This whimsical event is designed to bring fun and excitement to library visitors of all ages.
Throughout June, gnomes are hidden around the library, each bearing a unique number and letter. Your mission is to find all the gnomes and decode the secret message by matching the letters to the numbers on your scavenger hunt sheet. Solve the puzzle, and you’ll be rewarded with your very own gnome prize. The “Discover Your Library: Enchanted Gnome Scavenger Hunt” is a free event, open to everyone, and sponsored by the Newport Public Library Foundation, the Newport Public Library, and the city of Newport. It’s a fun way to explore the library, engage in a fun activity, and kick start your summer reading journey. The library is located at 35 NW Nye St. in Newport. For more information, visit www. newportlibrary.org or call 541 - 265 - 2153
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duo: guitarist Christopher Woitach and trombonist John Moak.
Woitach plays a wide range of jazz styles, from Dixieland to Free Jazz, Ragtime to Bebop. His compositions reflect his diverse musical tastes and abilities, combining the intricacies of Baroque counterpoint with the freedom of modern jazz. Moak is an integral part of the Northwest music scene. He has more than three decades of professional experience performing with symphony orchestras, ballets, Broadway musicals, big bands, Dixieland bands, and various jazz groups. Moak has performed with such notable jazz artists as Dave Brubeck, Pete Christlieb, Nat Adderly, Randy Brecker, Diane Schuur, Branford Marsalis, Slide Hampton, Doc Severinsen, Jack Sheldon, Herbie Mann, Rosemary Clooney, James Moody and Ken Peplowski.
All INHOUSE concerts in Lincoln County are offered from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoons, once each month, from spring to fall. The INHOUSE Jazz atmosphere is informal, providing an opportunity for audiences to enjoy an intimate concert, free from the noise and distractions often associated with a restaurant or bar. There is no charge for these sessions, but a donation of $15-$30 is suggested to compensate musicians. Any funds collected beyond expenses are donated in support of local arts and education. The audience is encouraged to bring their own beverages and potluck treats. All interested in attending should RSVP to Annie Averre by calling 360-606-7136 prior to each concert. INHOUSE jazz is a proud member of The Folk Alliance International.
As summer approaches, the Newport Public Library is excited to announce a free community education program titled “Summer Sun and Fun: How to Beat the Heat.” The event will take place this Thursday, June 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the McEntee Meeting Room at the library, located at 35 NW Nye St.
“After the rainy, dark, and cloudy winter months have gone, summer finally shines upon us. Though it is a great opportunity to get outside and play or do yard work, older adults need to take special care,” said Laura Kimberly, library director. “The risks of sunburn, dehydration, and heat fatigue are all serious risk factors to consider. Join an expert as she covers the basics of how you can go into the wonderful summer months prepared.”
This informative session will provide insights on staying safe and healthy during the summer months. Attendees will learn practical tips on avoiding sunburn, staying hydrated, and preventing heat-related illnesses, especially tailored for older adults.
The program is free and open to the public, thanks to the support of CareOregon, the Newport Public Library, and the city of Newport. For more information about “Summer Sun and Fun: How to Beat the Heat,” visit www. newportlibrary.org or contact the library at 541-265-2153
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Newport, this Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the visitor center is $5 for ages 5 years and up. Learn more online at seagrant.oregonstate.edu/ visitor-center
Orca Month was founded in 2007 to raise awareness of the threats facing critically endangered Southern Resident orcas and the salmon they depend on, to educate the public on what can be done to protect them, and build a community to celebrate these unique whales. This year, the focus is on one of the top three threats to these orcas, toxic contaminants in water, which not only harm orcas and salmon, but also people. Joy Primrose, president of the American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter, will be giving a talk about orcas at 11 a.m. in the visitor center auditorium.
The Southern Resident orcas are a unique subpopulation of killer whales. Their range extends from the Salish Sea to the outer coasts of Washington, Oregon and as far south as Monterey Bay, California. They are fish eaters that remain with their families throughout their lives. They are an icon of the Pacific Northwest, and their population has declined to fewer than 75 whales.
Even small efforts can create collective change, organizers said, and they encourage people to attend Orca Awareness Day to learn some simple ways to help protect salmon, orcas and people.
Learn more about Orca Action Month at www. orcamonth.com/about
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To request a Teams Meeting invite please email gfisher@samhealth.org or call 541-574-4940. To join by phone (audio only) option, directly call 1-971-254-1254, followed by Conference ID: 680 498 12#. Agenda: Call to Order, Additions or Change to Agenda, Approval of Minutes from May 21, 2024, Invitation for Citizen Comments, OCCC Charitable Contribution for Nursing Program. Financial Reports, 2024-2025 Budget Resolution 25-01, Report from Legal Counsel, Construction/Facilities/ Water Resiliency Update, Hospital Update, SHS System Update, Board of Directors Positions for 2024-2024, Board Items, Adjourn. Georgia Fisher, Recorder PACIFIC COMMUNITIES HEALTH DISTRICT For additional information contact 541574-4940 or www.pchdistrict.org 06/19. LCL24-3125 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN ASSOCIATION OF UNIT OWNERS OF THE RESORT AT WHALE POINTE MERGED CONDOMINIUMS, Plaintiff v. BRIAN H. PHONGLUANGTHAM, JESSICA KLEIN, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT KLEIN A/K/A ROBERT A. KLEIN, DECEASED, and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST, FROM, UNDER OR THROUGH KATHY DENG, DECEASED Defendant(s) Case No.: 24CV16925 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS A case has been filed against you for the foreclosure of a lien arising from overdue assessments on your respective interest in The Resort at Whale Pointe Merged Condominiums. You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled case within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication: June 19, 2024. NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at http://www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. Christopher B. Conley (OR Bar # 180708) Eck, Conley & Richardson PLLC, f/k/a Hayes, Johnson & Conley, PLLC 700 South 21st Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 Phone: (479) 242-5906 Fax: (501) 7707077 Email: ir@hjclegal. com Attorney for Plaintiff 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10. LCL24-3116 NOTICE OF ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that on November 5, 2024, an election will be held for the purpose of electing two (2) Directors to fill the following positions and terms, including any vacancy which may exist, on the Board of the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District. Position: Director for the Central Lincoln PUD Subdivision No. 3 consisting of District territory within the following Lincoln County Precincts: PCT 01
As part of the County Road Department, the Vegetation Management Program utilizes Integrated Pest Management tools for control of vegetation along county roads and operates under the authority of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.
Regular maintenance is performed for driver safety, visibility, road shoulder and ditch integrity, as well as noxious weed control. Our approach integrates preventive, cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological control measures.
The County uses mowing, brushing, grading, manual weed-pulling/cutting and location-specific treatment with herbicides. Indiscriminate road spraying is not utilized in Lincoln County. Noxious and invasive treatments are specifically applied by state-licensed and trained staff utilizing effective formulations and methods. Treatment may occur on the county roads specified in our website.
Yellow signs are posted with information regarding the herbicide to be used and the anticipated date of treatment. Orange signs are posted the day of treatment stating the herbicide used.
Adjacent property owners desiring an alternative to Lincoln County’s Integrated Pest Management practices on their property frontage(s) may obtain a Private Maintenance Agreement permit application for the current year.
For a listing of county roads involved in this program and more information on the Private Maintenance Agreement option, please visit our website at https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/469/Vegetation-Management or contact Lincoln County Public Works at (541)-265-5747.
on all taxable property within the District. The total resources budget for the preceding year (2023-2024) was $ 178,858.00. The total resources budgeted for fiscal year 2024-2025 is $ 104,244.00. This is a public meeting and the public is invited to attend and present testimony. 06/19. LCL24- 3132 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Department of Probate Case No. 24PB05137 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of JESSE LANGFORD MONTGOMERY III, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dale C. Montgomery has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 5603 S Hood Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97239 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED June 19, 2024. Dale C. Montgomery Personal Representative Julie Nimnicht, OSB No. 101328 Law Offices
KNOWN HEIR OF ROSEANNE PERRY, DECEASED, DAMIEN PERRY, KNOWN HEIR OF ROSEANNE PERRY, DECEASED, and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST, FROM, UNDER OR THROUGH RUSSELL A. NIEMEYER, DECEASED and ROSEANNE PERRY, DECEASED Defendant(s) Case No.: 24CV16873 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS A case has been filed against you for the foreclosure of a lien
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines — boat engines that is, because coho salmon season opened this past Saturday, June 15!
Per ODFW — “Hatchery mark-selective coho salmon, Cape Falcon to the OR/CA Border:
• Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt: open June 15 through the earlier of Aug. 18 or the Cape Falcon to OR/CA border combined quota of 45,000 adipose fin-clipped coho.
• Humbug Mt. to OR/CA Border: open June 15 through the earlier of Aug. 4 or the Cape Falcon to OR/CA border combined quota of 45 000 adipose fin-clipped coho.
• Daily bag limit: two salmon. All coho must have a healed adipose fin clip.
• Coho minimum length: 16 inches.
• Chinook minimum length: 24 inches.
Note: The remainder of this mark-selective quota may be transferred on an impact neutral basis to the September nonmark-selective coho fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt.”
This Caesar salad with sourdough croutons is my most recent food obsession. Between those crispy sourdough croutons (that you’ll want to snack on straight off the baking sheet), to this simple, yet perfectly delicious Caesar dressing, this is a salad that pairs well with just about any meal. Or, with the addition of blackened coho salmon, you have yourself a complete meal that satisfies all of your taste buds. I hope you love this one as much as I do.
BLACKED COHO
SALMON
Ingredients:
• 1 pound salmon fillets
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Avocado oil
Directions:
1) Combine blackened seasoning: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
2) Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil (you can substitute with olive oil) over salmon; gently rub into fish.
3) Sprinkle salmon all over with blackened seasoning.
4) Bring a large cast iron skillet to mediumhigh heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil then add salmon and cook until internal temperature reaches 145°. Remove from pan, serve and enjoy!
SOURDOUGH CROUTONS
Ingredients:
• 1/2 loaf Seattle International Sourdough Bread
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 tsp garlic salt with parsley
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350°
2) In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter. Once melted, add olive oil, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat.
3) Cut or tear your bread into small, bitesize pieces, then toss in a large mixing bowl with your butter mixture until well coated.
4) Spread bread crumb mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
CAESAR SALAD
Ingredients:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded, plus more for the salad
• Juice from half 1 lemon
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Romaine lettuce
• Seattle International Sourdough Croutons
Directions:
1) Combine ingredients into a medium bowl or mortar and pestle.
2) Blend into a smooth consistency, add salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
3) Add desired amount of dressing to romaine lettuce, more freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh cracked black pepper, and last but certainly not least, those delicious Sourdough Croutons.
4) Top with your blackened salmon and enjoy!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Waldport Wednesday Market
The Waldport Wednesday Market features vendors selling crafts, produce and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 265 NW Alsea Highway (Highway 34 ), Waldport.
David Rogers at the Drift Inn
David Rogers performs a variety of music, including original compositions, from 6 : 30 to 8 : 30 p.m. at The Drift Inn, located at 124 Highway 101 N in Yachats. For information, call 541 - 547 - 4477
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Toledo Waterfront Market
Find craft vendors, fresh produce and a food court at the weekly Toledo Waterfront Market. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 311 NE First St. Tea and 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’s event features Khara Ledonne, a miniature and mural artist. Later this summer, she and other artists will be painting murals on the stairway at the Nye Beach turnaround.
Teen Third Thursday Field Day
Come to the Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., for a Teen Third Thursday Field Day from 3 : 45 to 4 : 45 p.m. Games, prizes, and fun for all. Free 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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
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
Volunteer for art mural project Community members are invited to help create a new mural for the Siletz Public Library, 255 S Gaither St., from noon to 3 : 30 p.m. No experience necessary — art staff will train volunteers. Info: 503 - 801 - 0603
Icons of Rock
Five musicians from Portland and the Oregon coast present a tribute to ACDC, Pat Benetar, Joan Jett and Poison at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101 . For tickets and information, go to www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
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.
Pollinator Day in Waldport
Pollinator Day at Seashore Joy Garden, hosted by the Waldport Public Library, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find information about pollinators, family-friendly projects, giveaways and even a honey tasting. 125 NW Spruce St., Waldport.
Orca Awareness Day
Orca Awareness Day at the Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, 10 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.
Admission $ 5 for ages 5 years and up. Learn more online at seagrant. oregonstate.edu/visitor-center
Get your go-bag ready
Learn what you need to have ready in the event of a disaster. The Depoe Bay Fire Department, Red Cross, CERT and Lincoln County Emergency Management will help you prepare the ideal grab-and-go bag. 10 a.m. to noon. Gleneden Beach Community Hall, 110 Azalea St. Free.
Unexpected Elephant Sale
The Unexpected Elephant, a rummage sale fundraiser benefiting South Lincoln Resources, Waldport Food Share and the Adventist Clothing Share, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3710 Crestline Drive in Waldport. Cash only.
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
Touch A Truck in Lincoln City
The Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place, will host Touch A Truck, a free event beginning at 11 a.m. The first half-hour will be sensory friendly with no sirens. All are welcome. Volunteer for art mural project Community members are invited to help create a new mural for the Siletz Public Library, 255 S Gaither St., from noon to 3 : 30 p.m. No experience necessary — art staff will train volunteers. Info: 503 - 801 - 0603 Amateur Radio Field Day The Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club and Lincoln County
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Info: www.lincolncityfarmersmarket.org.
INHOUSE Jazz concert in Waldport
This INHOUSE Jazz concert features a unique duo: guitarist Christopher Woitach and trombonist John Moak. 2 : 30 to 5 : 30 p.m. at a home in Waldport. Suggested donation of $ 15 -$ 30 . RSVP to Annie Averre at 360 - 606 - 7136
Central Coast Jazz Alliance
Hear hard bop jazz with unique arrangements featuring Greg Berton (bass), Matt White (saxophone), Bill Hartsell (guitar), John Bringetto (trumpet), and Sandy Schaefer (drums). 4 to 6 p.m., Beachcrest Brewing at the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 N Highway 101 , Gleneden Beach.
MONDAY, JUNE 24
Richie G & Ma Beat Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. And the kitchen sink. 6 : 30 to 8 : 30 p.m., The Drift Inn, 124 Highway 101 N, Yachats. 541 - 547 - 4477
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
Siletz Grange Market
The Siletz Valley Grange hosts its Tuesday Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the grange, 224 Gaither St. Plant starts, garden products, glassware, pottery, handmade items, baked goods, jams and more. John Bringetto Duo at the Drift Inn Classic jazz favorites from 6 : 30 to 8 : 30 p.m. at The Drift Inn, located at 124 Highway 101 N in Yachats. For information, call 541 - 547 - 4477
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
Waldport Wednesday Market
The Waldport Wednesday Market features vendors selling crafts, produce and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 265 NW Alsea Highway (Highway 34 ), Waldport.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening.
Razor clam harvesting has re-opened on the north and central coast.
Levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) have continued to test below the closure limit. Razor clam harvesting is open from the Washington border to the Yachats River. Razor clam harvesting is closed from the Yachats River to the California border. Mussel and bay clam harvesting remains closed along the entire Oregon coast. Crab harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast including bays and estuaries.
Oregon crabbing is a year-round activity that can almost always yield a successful trip. Crabbing trips require minimal gear, often available for rent in coastal towns, and while boat crabbing increases your likelihood for success, dockside crabbing is easy and very accessible. Before crabbing, be aware of crab regulations. Knowledge of where, when, and how to crab will increase your chances for success.
It is always good practice to review shellfishing regulations before you head out crabbing. Check out the current regulations online or pick-up a current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulation booklet at any ODFW office or sporting goods store.
You can find some crab in every Oregon estuary, but Tillamook, Yaquina and Coos normally provide the best year-round opportunities.
Smaller estuaries and those with more fresh water influence may be good during the late summer through the early winter. Fall is typically the best time to crab. Beginning in September, crabs will tend to be more “filled out,” meaning there is a higher percentage of quality meat. You can tell meat quality by the condition of the shell. Hard-shelled crabs will contain 20-30 percent meat by weight, compared to soft-shelled crabs which can be as low as 12 percent meat. After heavy rainfall and resulting freshets, crab tend to be less abundant in the bays.
“Slack water” (the times of peak high or low tide) are the best times to crab. During swift tidal exchanges crab often bury themselves, but at
Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellfish toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. Contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for recreational
slack water more crab are walking around foraging, since they are being less affected by tidal currents.
Crabbing is open in estuaries (i.e., bays), beaches, tide pools, piers and jetties year-round. Crabbing in the ocean is CLOSED for crab from Oct. 16 through Nov. 30
Call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800448-2474 or visit ODA website before harvesting and consuming any shellfish.
Make sure you have your shellfish license, crab measuring device, pots or rings, cooler, bait holders and bait. Check all the lines on your crab pots or rings for kinks or knots to ensure they are durable and will allow gear to work correctly.
Make sure all your buoys are well-marked per regulations so you can tell which pots are yours.
BAITING YOUR GEAR
Many different types of meat are used for crab baits: turkey, chicken, mink, fish carcass, shad, herring, clams, etc… But whatever you use, fresh bait is best.
There are many ways to secure your crab bait. As long as the bait stays in the gear when crabbing, and the crabs can get to it, most methods will work.
Keep in mind that seals and sea lions will eat any attractive bait that they can get -- including bait laying out on a crab ring. You can avoid this problem by using a bait bag, using bait that they don’t eat (e.g., turkey legs) and avoiding areas where they are prevalent.
SETTING YOUR GEAR AND SOAK TIME
FROM A BOAT:
Remember to set your crab gear outside of navigational channels.
license requirements, permits, rules and limits. For more information call Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Shellfish Desk at (503) 986-4726, or visit the ODA recreational shellfish biotoxin closures webpage.
La costa norte y central se reabre para la recolección de navajas
El Departamento de Agricultura de Oregón y el Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Oregón anuncian
Set pots far enough apart so that you aren’t competing with your own gear.
Try to allow 30 - 60 minutes before retrieving your gear if you are crabbing with pots and 10 - 15 minutes if you are crabbing with rings.
FROM A DOCK:
Tie the end of your crab line to the dock or pier from where you are crabbing.
Throw your crab pot or ring in the water to start crabbing.
Try to allow 30 - 60 minutes before retrieving your gear if you are crabbing with crab pots and 10 - 15 minutes if you are crabbing with rings.
RETRIEVING YOUR GEAR
FROM A BOAT:
Locate your buoy and approach slowly along the side of the boat.
Grab the crab line just below the buoy with your hand or a gaff.
A “crab davit” makes retrieval much easier on your back.
When using crab rings, be sure to pull quickly at first to get the ring into a basket shape so you don’t lose the crab.
FROM A DOCK:
Grab your crab line below where you have attached it to the dock or pier and pull your crab ring or pot to the surface.
If you’re using crab rings, remember to retrieve at a consistent speed in order to keep the sides of the ring over the crabs to avoid losing any.
Sorting crab
Quickly sort through crab, being careful to not break crab legs or get your fingers pinched.
Be extra cautious when reaching into a pot or ring full of crab. Handle the crab from the rear with a thumb on the underside or by grasping the rear legs. Be sure to carefully
una nueva apertura de mariscos.
La recolección de navaja se ha reabierto en la costa norte y central. Los niveles de biotoxina marina, veneno paralizante para mariscos (PSP), han seguido estando por debajo del límite de veda. La recolección de navajas está abierta desde la frontera con Washington hasta el río Yachats.
La recolección de navajas está cerrada desde el río Yachats hasta la frontera con California. La recolección de mejillones
and quickly release unwanted crab; do not drop them from high docks or piers, as this may crack their shell and kill them.
Keep only male Dungeness crab (see the difference here)
Once harvested, European green crab may not be returned to the water.
MEASURING CRAB
Measure all male crab with a crab gauge. Legal Dungeness crab must be male and at least 5 ¾ inches across the back (NOT including the spines) or wider.
When measuring make sure you measure in a straight line across the back immediately in front of, but NOT including the last points.
KEEPING
Store legal-size “keeper” crabs in a cooler with ice or ice packs, or in a bucket or cooler with water.
If you keep your crabs in a bucket or cooler with water, make sure to change the water frequently to keep the water cool and ensure they don’t run out of oxygen in the water.
Releasing “soft shell” crab is strongly recommended. Soft shelled crab are newly molted and are essentially a small crab in a big crab’s body. Meat pick out can be very low (as little as half that of a crab in
y almejas permanece cerrada en toda la costa de Oregón.
La recolección de cangrejo está abierta a lo largo de toda la costa de Oregón, incluidas bahías y estuarios. El Departamento de Agricultura de Oregón continuará realizando pruebas de toxinas de mariscos semanalmente, según lo permitan las mareas y el clima. La reapertura de un área cerrada a biotoxinas requiere dos pruebas consecutivas con resultados por debajo del límite de cierre.
good condition) and the quality of the meat is usually stringy and not as delicious. Commonly caught crab species.
DUNGENESS
About: Adult
Dungeness crab forage on a number of fish and invertebrate species. They are relatively short lived crustaceans with a maximum life expectancy of about 10 years. Every spring, female Dungeness molt, which attracts male crabs to both mate with and protect them while their shells are soft. Males molt in the late summer. Since the males do not have a protector while their shells are soft, they generally bury themselves in the sand, making them more difficult to attract to crab pots.
Habitat: They can be found throughout the sandy and muddy areas in the shallowest parts of lower estuaries all the way to ocean depths of 2 000 feet.
Best identification
characters:
White tipped claws
Ten carapace spines (widest at 10 th)
Color reddish-brown to purple
RED ROCK CRAB
About: People often mistakenly think that red rock crabs are nonnative but red rock crabs are in fact a native species found in the fossil record, as well
Comuníquese con el Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Oregón para conocer los requisitos, permisos, reglas y límites de las licencias recreativas. Para obtener más información, llame a la línea directa de seguridad de biotoxinas de mariscos del Departamento de Agricultura de Oregón (ODA) al (800) 448-2474, al mostrador de seguridad alimentaria de mariscos al (503) 986-4726, o visite la página web de cierres de biotoxinas de mariscos recreativos de ODA.
as in Native American middens. They are an important component of Oregon estuaries and nearshore areas, and even help estuary ecosystems by eating invasive species such as green crab. Habitat: As the name implies, red rock crab prefer the harder substrate habitats such as rocks, pilings and other structure. Red rock crab prefer higher salinities than Dungeness crab and therefore are usually found in larger estuaries, close to the ocean. They are most common in Tillamook, Yaquina and Coos bays where there is plentiful rocky substrates.
CHARACTERS:
Black tipped claws Wide “fan” shaped carapace Color typically a deep brick red A similar relative: The Pacific rock crab inhabits similar habitats as the red rock crab, however is more often found in the nearshore ocean. Occasionally, these crab are caught in the bay. They are easily discerned from red rock crab by their spotted undersides, brown/ purple color, and hairier legs. Its species name “antennarius” is Latin meaning “antennae,” referring to the noticeable longer antennae when compared to other cancer crabs.
Two members of the Newport Swim Team took part in the 2024 Mike Morris Memorial Invitational in Eugene June 14-16 17 swim teams from Oregon and Washington took part, with 350 swimmers competing over 2 ½ days outdoors at the 50-meter (long course) Amazon Aquatic facility in Eugene.
One of the team’s young stars, 13-year-old Ashlyn Conrad,
showcased her talent and determination in four events. She established personal best times in three of them and achieved a commendable 11th place in the 13-4 girls’ 100-meter breaststroke, a testament to her hard work and dedication.
17-year-old Ben Hurty had a winning weekend. He won five individual events in the 17-18 boys division and placed third in another.
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