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Lincoln County takes steps toward mandating face covering use MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

Mandating the use of face coverings in public spaces has been a topic of discussion statewide for the past several weeks. So far, no Oregon county has taken the step to initiating such an order.

However, Lincoln County may be willing

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As the summer months are upon us, the annual tradition of the Lincoln City Farmers and Crafters Market kicked off its 2020 season on June 14 with safety precautions due to COVID-19. The market, which runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., now features guidelines such as one-way traffic in and out, required face coverings, one customer at a booth at a time, monitors to make sure marketgoers are staying six feet apart, no pets or sampling allowed, and all food is prepared ‘to-go’ to prevent anyone from lingering around the market.

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The Board of Commissioner hope to meet with the leaders of Lincoln County’s cities this week, to try to create a unified order, potentially mandating face covering use in pharmacies and grocery stores countywide.

Cultural Center campaign reaches local donations goal THE NEWS GUARD

The Lincoln City Cultural Center Board of Directors gathered on the center’s lawn Monday, June 15, to make an important and hopeful announcement to the community: the center’s Invest in Inspiration Capital Campaign Goal has been achieved.

Board members took turns adding red bars to the fundraising thermometer sign, signaling to the community that the ambitious goal ($250,000 in local donations) has been achieved.

It’s been 12 months since the nonprofit Lincoln City Cultural Center held its official celebratory launch to the “Invest in Inspiration” Cultural Plaza Campaign.

Accompanied by live music, speeches, tours and a presentation by the architects, the LCCC board announced their intention to raise $250,000 in individual donations toward the Lincoln City Cultural Plaza redevelopment project. They installed a thermometer sign on the front lawn and began the hard work of filling it up through donations and sales

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Board members took turns adding red bars to the fundraising thermometer sign, showing that they had reached their goal of $250,000 in local donations. Pictured, left to right, is Mayor Dick Anderson, Cultural Center Director Niki Price, LCCC President Dorcas Holzapfel and Rep. David Gomberg. of commemorative bricks.

“All of us on the LCCC Board have been absolutely

delighted with the incredible response from the community for the Cultural

Plaza project,” said Dorcas Holzapfel, president of the LCCC Board. “There’s

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enthusiasm and excitement that the project has generated and a great deal

of local pride for turning the grounds of the Cultural Center into a beautiful plaza for all to see and enjoy!

The support to make this project happen and to bring beauty to Lincoln City is just heartwarming. We couldn’t be more thankful to all of our many donors, community members and our local partners who have all helped us reach this milestone today.”

This is not the only piece of good news about the Lincoln City Cultural Plaza Project. In April, the design and engineering work reached a new and exciting phase: 100 percent construction drawings.

The project’s landscape architects, Shapiro Didway & Associates, worked with local engineering firm Civil West Engineering Services to create consolidated bid documents. Site plan review and permit applications are underway, with the project moving toward construction in 2021.

Thanks to leadership by Rep. David Gomberg, the project has been authorized

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Oregon State University expands COVID-19 study to Newport STEVE LUNDEBERG, steve.lundeberg@oregonstate.edu

TRACE-COVID-19, the groundbreaking Oregon State University project to determine community prevalence of the novel coronavirus, is expanding to include two days of sampling in Newport on June 20-21.

The addition of Newport to the study follows the positive tests of more than 120 workers at Pacific Seafood, which operates five processing facilities in the city.

In Newport, the TRACE-COVID-19 project will include the collaboration of OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, the OSU Extension Service and the OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences, which will assist local health officials with contact tracing for any positive tests that might result from the TRACE sampling. TRACE-COVID-19 stands for Team-based Rapid Assessment of Community-Level Coronavirus Epidemics.

Oregon State’s work in Newport will complement other sampling, testing and contact tracing assistance being given by health officials from neighboring Tillamook County.

“Being true to the rapid designation and purpose of TRACE, we are pleased to be able to nimbly and rapidly respond to help inform the Lincoln County response to this acute COVID-19 outbreak,” said Javier Nieto, dean of OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences and one of the TRACE-COVID-19 project’s principal research investigators.

“Additional data is critical to plan and adapt to this pandemic and any future health crisis that our coastal communities may face,” said Kaety Jacobson, chair of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. “OSU has always been a trusted partner, and this is another great example of that partnership working to address our community needs.”

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In Newport, the TRACE-COVID-19 project will include the collaboration of OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, the OSU Extension Service and the OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences. searchers will collaborate with Lincoln County Health & Human Services.

“The results from the TRACE team’s community sampling will give the community current prevalence data and inform a better picture of how COVID-19 moves through rural communities,” said Bob Cowen, director of the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

“It’s impressive that OSU is able to provide the TRACE team within Newport this quickly. I am pleased that HMSC will serve as the TRACE team’s base of operations this next weekend.”

The idea of TRACE is to take a team-based and communitybased approach to rapidly assess coronavirus prevalence, said Ben Dalziel, assistant professor in the College of Science at OSU and codirector of the project.

“It’s important to collaborate with Lincoln County health officials and the Newport community to better understand what’s happening in real time with the virus on a local level,” Dalziel said.

Newport’s population is 10,600, comprising roughly 20% of the

nearly 50,000 people who live in Lincoln County.

TRACE-COVID-19 began in Corvallis the weekend of April 25-26 as a partnership between five OSU colleges and the Benton County Health Department and continued the subsequent two weekends. The fourth weekend of sampling had originally been scheduled for May 16-17 but was rescheduled by TRACE leaders to June 13-14 to help determine if relaxing stay-at-home orders led to a jump in the prevalence of the virus in the Corvallis community.

The study expanded to Bend for two days of sampling May 30-31 in a joint effort of OSUCascades, Oregon State faculty researchers in Corvallis and Deschutes County health officials.

At each home visited by TRACE field workers, members of the household are invited to participate in the study. Those who choose to take part are asked to provide information such as their name and date of birth; to fill out a simple consent form; and to answer a few confidential, healthrelated questions.

Participants are given a nasalswab test kit that they administer to themselves inside their home and their minor children if they want them to take part. The field staff wait outside, and the participants leave the completed test kits outside their front door. Field staff maintain a safe distance at all times and do not enter anyone’s home.

The safety of participants and TRACE field staff is a key part of the study’s research design, said Jeff Bethel, an associate professor in OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences and part of the TRACE leadership team.

The tests used in TRACE-COVID-19 collect material from the entrance of the nose and are more comfortable and less invasive than the tests that collect secretions from the throat and the back of the nose.

The field workers leave participants with information about the project and how they will receive their results – available in seven to 10 days – as well as health guidance from Lincoln County and the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention. Participants in the study are sent their results and those of their minor children by secure e-mail with receipt by standard mail delivery as a backup. Everyone’s personal information is safeguarded.

In announcing prevalence results, the TRACE team follows reporting policies used by the Oregon Health Authority and local health departments by not announcing numbers of positive cases between 1 and 9. Doing so may contribute to identifying an actual community member who tested positive, Dalziel said.

The TRACE study is a collaboration of the OSU colleges of Science, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Public Health and Human Sciences, and the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine – in partnership with county health officials.

The study was initially funded

by OSU and a grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and has been aided by work from the OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association. Funding from PacificSource Health plans has allowed for the expansion to Bend and Newport, and additional sampling in Corvallis.

The diagnostic testing component of TRACE operates through a partnership between the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which is located at OSU, and Willamette Valley Toxicology.

For more information TRACE, visit the TRACE-COVID-19 website. The site includes a list of frequently asked questions.

COVID-19, first reported to the World Health Organization on Dec. 31, 2019, has been confirmed in more than 7.8 million people worldwide and killed more than 430,000 people. In the United States, there have been more than 2 million reported cases – including more than 5,300 in Oregon – and more than 115,000 deaths nationwide. Lincoln County has had 198 confirmed cases and zero deaths.

Three busted in warrant search in Lincoln City, Otis

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On Thursday morning, June 11, the Street Crimes Response Team (SCRT) along with Lincoln City Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Police, Toledo Police and McMinnville Police executed simultaneous search warrants in Lincoln City and Otis.

Raymond Mellin, 55, and Cassandra Tischler, 52, of Otis, and Jason Guffey, 46, of Lincoln City, were all arrested after lengthy investi-

gations into the buying and selling of illegal narcotics in the Lincoln County area.

During the warrant execution the SCRT seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine and narcotics paraphernalia such as digital scales and plastic baggies, drug transaction records and weapons.

Mellin was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for, Delivery/Possession/Manufacturing of Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of a

Restricted Weapon. His bail was set at $265,000.

Tischler was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for, Delivery/ Possession/Manufacturing of Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, and Probation Violation. Her bail was set at $265,000.

Guffey was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for, Delivery/Possession/Manufacturing of Methamphetamine. His bail was set at $250,000.

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Response Unit (SCRT) is a county-wide team designed to augment the Patrol Division. This team specializes in the handling of community impact crimes, such as narcotics investigations, burglaries, and repeat offenders and does so by investigating these crimes thoroughly. The SCRT is made up of members of the Lincoln City Police and the Newport Police Departments and routinely obtains assistance from the Toledo Police Department and Lin-

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Reopening Oregon plan placed on one-week hold MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

Citing an increase in COVID-19 cases in both rural and urban communities, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has put a one-week statewide pause on pending county applications for reopening.

Gov. Brown said June 11 that the uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide has come as no surprise as they suspected to see case counts rise as Oregon began the reopening process last month.

“As I have said before, reopening comes with real risk,” Gov. Brown said. “As we navigate the reopening, we are carefully monitoring the capacity of our public health system to respond to COVID-19 cases without becoming overwhelmed.

The noticeable increase in COVID-19 infections in Oregon over the past week is cause for concern.”

Gov. Brown said in order to ensure that the virus is not spreading too quickly; county applications for further reopening will be on hold for at least seven days. She referred to it as a statewide ‘yellow light’ for reopening.

“This one week pause will give public health experts time to assess what factors are driving the spread of the virus and determine if we need to adjust our approach to reopening.

I will work with doctors and public health experts to determine whether to lift this pause or extend it or make other adjustments,” Gov. Brown said. “I want to remind the public that there are very simple precautions each of us should take to reduce the spread of the disease: Avoid large gatherings.

Wear a face covering. Stay six feet apart. Wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you are sick.”

The Governor’s Office this week received four county applications for reopening. Multnomah County’s application to enter Phase I has been put on hold for one week. Applications from Hood River, Marion and Polk Counties to enter Phase II have been put on hold for one week.

Due to the current rise in cases, specially the outbreak at Pacific Seafood in Newport, Lincoln County has not yet began the process for applying for Phase II of

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Due to the current rise in cases, specially the outbreak at Pacific Seafood in Newport, Lincoln County has not yet began the process for applying for Phase II of reopening. reopening.

In analyzing COVID-19 case data across the state, public health experts at the Oregon Health Authority highlighted several areas of concern, including

increased COVID-19 case numbers in both urban and rural communities. Hospitalizations are also beginning to increase in Oregon.

Multnomah County has seen an increase in resi-

dents admitted to the hospital over the last two weeks.

The percent of tests that are positive is going up, in the face of increased testing.

Over 40 percent of the new cases in the last week have

not been traced to a source.

Hood River County has seen an increase in new cases over the last week and is managing several simultaneous workplace outbreaks.

Marion County has seen an almost 40 percent increase in cases over the last week and new hospital admissions COVID-19 for county residents has increased over the last two weeks.

Polk County has seen an increase in cases over the last week and is managing a work site outbreak.

Current status of reopening and all guidelines are available at coronavirus. oregon.gov.

Currently there are: - 29 counties in Phase II. - Three counties in Phase I that have applied for Phase II (Hood River, Marion and Polk); these applications are being put on hold for one week.

- Three counties in Phase I that have not yet applied for Phase 2 (Clackamas, Lincoln and Washington) Multnomah County is in baseline status. County leaders have applied for Phase 1, application is being put on hold

Lincoln City expecting ‘quiet and safe’ Fourth of July MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

Lincoln City’s two showcase fireworks shows, July 3 over Devils Lake and July 4 over Siletz Bay, have been canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

The City is now telling visitors to expect a very different Fourth of July weekend, one with “sounds of the surf and relaxation replacing fireworks and music.”

“While we hope to continue our fireworks tradition next year, we also need to remind residents and guests that illegal fireworks are not welcome and that Lincoln City will maintain efforts to prevent the use of illegal fireworks,” the City said in a press release. “Above all else, we want our guests to enjoy our beaches and neighborhoods in safety. Fireworks that have been deemed illegal in Oregon bring with them a greater chance of accidents and fires.”

In Oregon, some - but not all - consumer fireworks are legal. Legal fireworks include: cone fountains, cylindrical fountains, flitter sparklers, ground spinners, illuminating torches, and other similar items. Additional legal novelty items include those that make smoke, ash or a small noise, such as smoke bombs, party poppers, snakes, etc.

Oregon law prohibits possession, use, or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground, without a permit issued by the Oregon State Fire Marshal.

Fireworks commonly called bottle rockets, Roman candles and firecrackers are illegal in Oregon, without a permit.

Officials will be patrolling the beaches and neighborhoods this Fourth of July weekend. They may seize illegal fireworks and charge offenders with a class B misdemeanor, which could result in a fine of up to $2,500 per violation and a civil penalty of up to $500.

Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fire suppression costs or other damage. Parents are also liable for fireworks damage caused by their children.

“Lincoln City’s tradition of safe and legal professional fireworks is on hold for this year,” said Ron Chandler, City Manager.

“We ask our guests to plan a safe and responsible July

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The Oregon State Fire Marshall encourages everyone to use the four B’s of safe fireworks use: - Be Prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket.

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- Be Responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Wait 15 to 20 minutes then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal.

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Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital MRI project kicks off with large donation, grant THE NEWS GUARD

Patients coming to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will soon enjoy greater convenience, comfort and more highly detailed scan images to help guide their diagnosis and treatment.

The MRI replacement project is a partnership between Samaritan Health Services, North Lincoln Hospital Foundation and the North Lincoln Health District.

The foundation launched its community fundraising campaign last month with a generous contribution of $580,000 by the health district, and a $250,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, with additional donations

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The foundation launched its community fundraising campaign last month with a generous contribution of $580,000 by the health district, and a $250,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. being solicited. The total project is estimated to cost $1.6 million.

“I am so pleased to accept this amazing gift from the North Lincoln Health District,” said Cathy Sandoval, executive director

of North Lincoln Hospital Foundation. “Convenient access to the latest medical technology is crucial to the health care of our community.”

The new state-of-the-art MRI will be located inside a

small ancillary building to be placed near the Emergency Department of the new hospital, which opened on Feb. 4. On an average day, the hospital performs six outpatient MRI scans and one or two inpatient MRI scans.

MRI is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues inside the body. MRI services have been offered at SNLH for many years, in a small building located on the hospital campus. Planning for the new hospital did not include relocating the MRI or allocating space for a new MRI, as that would have been cost-prohibitive.

However, the equipment will need an upgrade, so

now that the new hospital is operational, focus has returned to the acquisition of this new MRI. This project is in its initial stages, so many details are not yet finalized.

However, it has been decided to purchase a Siemens 1.5T scanner, to replace the current GE equipment. The new MRI will have a larger diameter bore for improved patient comfort. Also, by placing the MRI next to the new hospital, the heat from the magnet can be captured using the hospital’s chilled water system and converted into heating or cooling, to reduce energy consumption in the hospital.

For information about the MRI project and how you can contribute, contact Sandoval by email at csandoval@samhealth.org.

COVID Changes and Challenges on the Coast REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG

COVID news from the Coast has been troubling for the past few days.

While Tillamook County remains constant at 6 confirmed cases, Lincoln County has experienced dramatic changes. Ten days ago we had nine cases. The current count is 157. Some serious cases have been hospitalized and at least one recent case is not connected to an outbreak and came from community contacts.

(Due to state website updating procedures, the OHA website may not match our local case reporting and could show fewer cases.)

The sharp increase in

COVID cases may seem worrisome, intimidating, and quite frankly, a little scary. I would say there is cause for concern, but not for alarm. Concern dictates that we continue to exercise caution, courtesy, and common sense. Maintain social distancing, minimize contact if you are vulnerable, and wear a mask in public places. Of note, 95% of the new cases identified through testing have not shown any symptoms.

They have been asked to self-quarantine. I continue to have confidence in our local health department and health care providers.

Public Health is in the process of doing extensive contact tracing for all

confirmed cases. Due to the large increase in positive cases over the last few days, it may take a few days to complete the investigation.

If you get a call from a contact tracer, please answer their call or return the message. This investigation will help us keep our families and communities safe. Local public and tribal health authorities will never ask for your social security number, credit card number, bank account or billing information, or immigration status.

Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms.

If you need a physician, contact Samaritan or the Lincoln Community Health Center.

VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY Clarifying Letter The way our letter to the editor was printed in the June 10 News-Guard made it appear that the Vestry of St. James Santiago Episcopal in Lincoln City was the author.

In fact those words, challenging President Trump’s use of an Episcopal Church near the White House as backdrop for displaying our sacred scripture, those words were from the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of Episcopal Churches in the U.S. The local parish leadership was saying we stand with Rev. Curry in condemning this use of the church and scripture in an attempt to suppress demonstrations against racial injustice.

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IN MEMORY

Steven Louis Hoover Sept. 2, 1947 - May 20, 2020 Steven Louis Hoover was born September 2, 1947 to Denziel Robert Hoover and Isabelle Marie in Salem, Oregon. The family lived in several parts of Oregon, settling in the Schooner Creek and Siletz River areas.

Steve graduated from Taft High School in 1965.

Steven then enlisted in the Navy on

September of 1965 and served a total of 22 years, retiring in 1994. He had served on several vessels including the USS Enterprise, was stationed on many bases, he had sailed around the world twice. His area of expertise was radar and ship navigation, Retiring in Lincoln City, Oregon had been Steve’s dream and he settled into civilian life, He pursued his lifelong love of woodworking and began a career of home renovation and repair. After several years working in the construction trade he joined the US Post Office and was a mail carrier for several more years. He finally retired from all professions in 2014 and enjoyed his woodshop and many wonderful travels in the US and abroad.

He is survived by his son Darin Hoover of Las, Vegas, Nevada; daughter Dana Hoover of Chicopee, Mass.; sister Darlene Shotwell of Denver, Colorado; granddaughter Leah; and wife Emily Rogers of Neotsu, Oregon. He will be greatly missed by those who knew his jovial spirit and enduring love of the beautiful Oregon Coast. Steve died peacefully in Lincoln City after a short battle with cancer. Contributions in his honor are requested to Habitat for Humanity, an organization he supported and admired.

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Darien Rose Darien Rose was born in Honolulu, Hawaii July 17, 1979, joining the Myrick family of Marcus, Sherri and sister Desirie. At 3 months old her family returned

to the mainland and settled in Canby, Oregon. Darien grew surrounded by a large extended family of great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She learned to care for and ride horses and play soccer.

Her parents divorced. When her mother remarried, they moved to Auburn, Washington. She continued in school, soccer and made lifelong friendships.

In her life she journeyed through a few states and then returned to Oregon. She lived most of her adult life in Hubbard, Corvallis and Lincoln City.

Of the many jobs she worked she finally found her favorite in Lincoln City as a school bus driver. She loved interacting with the kids and felt her co-workers were like family.

Darien had the ability to make good friendships everywhere she went. She liked to make things with her hands such as crocheting, beading and diamond painting.

She is survived by her children Jagan, Dyani, and Cielo, her mother Sherri, father Marcus, sister Desirie, ex-husbands Fernando and Mateo, fiancée Alberto, extended family and many friends.

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hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court

for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: 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 paper called a “motion” or

“answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the

plaintiff’s attorney. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 4527636. The relief sought in the Complaint is for foreclosure of the Plaintiff’s lien on the property commonly known as 4009 SW Highway 101, Unit #A-209, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367.

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Vial Fotheringham LLP /s/ Noam Amir-Brownstein, OSB #142726, 17355 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Phone: (503) 684-4111 Fax: (503) 598-7758 E-mail: nab@ vf-law.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met virtually Monday, June 15, and gave the public an update on COVID-19 in the county. As the positive case total surpassed 200, mainly due to the outbreak at the Pacific Seafood fish plant, Public Health officials have been working around the clock to try to put a halt to any further transmission.

Lincoln County Health Department Director Rebecca Austen said the Public Health team worked all weekend on gathering resources and contact tracing, with help from the state.

Lincoln County received resources such as thermometers and testing kits. They now have about 350 test kits in reserves.

Public Health Deputy Director Nicole Fields said Lincoln County has made mass testing a priority. This week they will be conducting three mass testing events. The first will be a drive thru event for close contacts of the outbreaks in Newport. They set a goal of testing at least 300 people, and as of Monday, have 333 appointments scheduled.

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going to long-term care facilities to test the vulnerable populations in the county. They hope to start that process this week. The final mass testing event will be the TRACE project, which samples 400 volunteers in a high-risk area (see page 2 for more information).

“With this amount of mass testing, we’re expecting some additional positive cases,” Fields said. “But our contact tracing teams are up and running at full capacity right now.”

Fields said Lincoln County currently has about 13 external contact tracers (from outside the county) and eight internal. Also, Public Health has about 11 tracers who are bilingual.

Fields said if anyone has questions about COVID-19 resources to contact their call center at 541-265-0621 or email LincolnCoCallCenter@co.lincoln.or.us.

Dr. Dean Sidelinger from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) joined the call to give an update from the state, as well as offering any advice to the Commissioners.

“I know this past week and a half has been a challenging time for your community,” Sidelinger said.

“One of the challenges with this outbreak in particular

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to receive $1.5 million in state lottery funds. These reimbursement funds, generated by the sale of Oregon Lottery bonds, could be available as early as Spring 2021. In addition to the $250,000 in private

donations, the Plaza project has received grants from the Oregon Community Foundation ($50,000), the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund ($25,000) and the Oneatta Fund ($25,000).

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is that the vast majority of people weren’t showing symptoms.

“Folks who are asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic can spread the disease. The exact magnitude of how much impact that has, we don’t know. But we’re learning more and more everyday.”

Sidelinger said without symptoms, it’s difficult to determine where transmission occurred, and currently, four other restaurants near Pacific Seafood have had positive cases. The good news is that over 80 percent of the positive cases from the outbreak have gone through the contact tracing process, according to Sidelinger. He’s hoping the mass testing events this week will help show a map of the spread.

“As we start reopening, what we have seen is an increase in transmission… but that was expected,” Sidelinger said.

Sidelinger said the increase in positive cases has also been driven by three factors: increased testing statewide, workplace outbreaks and larger social gatherings. Although positive case numbers have risen, hospitalizations have stayed fairly stable. Side-

linger said currently, most Oregon Coast hospitals have adequate capacity to handle a spike if we see one.

Sidelinger was also asked about the Reopening Phases and said that currently, they do not have enough data to look at moving counties back in the reopening process. He also stated they are unlikely to get through the entire Reopening Process until there is a vaccine, which he projects to be available as early as early as 2021.

The conversation then shifted to face coverings and their effectiveness in the public. Lincoln County has been looking at a possible order that would require face coverings in certain public settings such as grocery stores.

“This has been an issue of a political nature, as well as of a public health nature, so we’ve been focusing on making decisions based on science and data,” Wayne Belmont, County Counsel said.

Sidelinger said face coverings prevent individuals from potentially infecting others, but most do not protect you from the virus.

He also stated that face coverings should be worn at all times when you are in

close proximity to others for 15 minutes or more.

“It’s an act of kindness more than anything, and something that we all need to do, because it only works if we all do it,” Sidelinger said.

Belmont said no other county in Oregon has made such an order, but it is being talked about. The biggest challenge, Belmont says, would be enforcement.

“A face covering does not replace guidance already in place, like practicing physical distancing, practicing good hygiene and staying home as much as possible, Belmont said.

Belmont suggested the Commissioners issue a directive from the county, which would not include enforcement, but rather provide a focus on educating the public on face covering use.

“While I like the idea of a directive, I don’t feel it provides anything more than a recommendations, which we already have,” Commissioner Chair Kaety Jacobson said.

Jacobson said she’s also a fan of increasing education, similar to how Lincoln City has done with added signage throughout town.

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said she’s seen a lot of people complying, but still a significant amount of people not following recommendations.

“This has been the thing that I’ve had the most contact from the public about,” Hall said. “I think it’s abundantly clear that this is one of the best tools we have to contain the spread.”

Commissioner Doug Hunt was in favor of a directive, with the possibility of mandating face covering in a future meeting. Hunt also would like the county to look at limiting gathering sizes in an effort to slow transmission.

The Commissioners then passed a public health directive for face covering use in public facilities such as pharmacies and grocery stores. The directive would only include unincorporated areas of Lincoln County.

The Board of Commissioner hope to meet with the leaders of Lincoln County’s cities this week, to try to create a unified order, potentially mandating face covering use in pharmacies and grocery stores countywide.

co-operative projects with several local partners. These entities include Pacific Power, Lincoln City Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City, the city’s Public Art Committee and the Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market. This summer, funded with a grant from

the Oregon Cultural Trust, Shapiro Didway will be leading community workshops on artistic elements and themes, which will be ready for implementation when the project begins.

“In the year since we launched the Invest in Inspiration Capital Cam-

paign, so much has happened. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say it’s been a real roller coaster,” said executive director Niki Price. “From the thrill of the $1.5 million state pledge to the social isolation of the pandemic, we’ve seen it all. What has been most

amazing of all has been the

born 12/23/93, taken into custody on Lincoln County warrant charging burglary, theft and criminal mischief.

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Mischief, 1059 SW 13th St. Report of verbal domestic at location. Damage to front door at location. Subject cited for criminal mischief II.

2:32 p.m. Ordinance Violation, NW 34th/NW Jetty.

Report of at least two males camping there overnight the last few days.

8:34 p.m. Warrant Service, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Nina Racheal Kline, born 2/13/73, cited and released on Lincoln County warrant charging FTA on possession of a controlled substance.

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Police Blotter The police blotter relates the public record of incidents as reported by the Lincoln City Police. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, JUNE 8 7:25 a.m. Criminal Mischief, 1030 SE Oar Ave. Bimart Parking Lot. Passerby reported two vehicles with broken out windows.

10:04 a.m. Found Property, NW 15th St./NW Harbor Ave. Subject came into LCPD to turn in a cell phone found at location.

9:51 a.m. Harassment, SW 50th St./SW Hwy 101.

Caller reported a subject had a hatchet and was harassing people and starting a fire.

9:55 a.m. Hit and Run, 1000 SE Hwy 101, Goodwill.

Vehicle struck, no suspect information.

7:02 p.m. Assist on Arrest, 1126 SE Galley. Ilana Shero-Jensen, born 8/14/78, involved in a citcon, determined she had a warrant out of Lincoln County. Cited and released on FTA and contempt of court warrant.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 10:10 a.m. Traffic Crash, SW Galley Ave./SW Hwy 101. Two vehicle crash. One transported to hospital, vehicle towed by Lincoln City Towing. Driver cited for following too closely.

11:08 a.m. Found Property, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd., LCPD. Subject came into LCPD with a wallet he found in the LC Post Office parking lot.

12:05 p.m. Theft, 2132 NW Lee Ave. Subject came into LCPD to report possible theft of funds from youth league account.

3:27 p.m. Burglary, 1505 SE Quay Pl. Caller discovered the location had been burglarized.

6:22 p.m. Warrant Service, 4343 SW Hwy 101.

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9:48 p.m. DUII, 4994 N Hwy 101. Susan D. Kuntz, born 12/18/56, arrested for DUII.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 12:04 a.m. Warrant Service, 1330 NE Hwy 101.

Chenoa Kai Kanis, born 10/11/77, was cited and released on Polk County warrant charging probation violation.

1:36 a.m. Suspicious Activity, 660 Hwy 101, Posh Wash. Caller reported male had possibly violated Restraining Order by driving by location and parking behind caller’s vehicle before driving away.

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3:51 a.m. Criminal Mischief, 4845 SW Hwy 101.

Caller reported glass broken in the door.

10:19 a.m. 4806 NE Voyage Ave. Caller reported possible child abuse.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 11:56 a.m. 1777 NW 44th St. Chinook Winds Casino security reported subject on property previously trespassed. Rodney Andrew Ruiz, born 4/13/67, cited and released for trespass.

12:01 p.m. DUII, SW 18th St./S Hwy 101. Driving complaint reported. Vehicle unable to maintain lane.

Traffic stop initiated at location and FSTS performed.

Timothy Michael Shea, born 9/7/89, taken into custody for DUII and transported to LCPD. Shea cited and released to family.

1:32 p.m. Disturbance, 4101 NW Logan Rd. Report of two groups of females creating a disturbance, possible one female spit on another. One female has torn shirt and mark by eye.

5:55 p.m. Theft, 2183 NW Mast Pl. Victim reported that three hubcaps and a front bumper side skirt had been stolen.

10:15 p.m. Suspicious Activity, 4910 SE Hwy 101. Officer seized drug paraphernalia from a motor home.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Extra Patrol, 3489 NW Hwy 101. Report of a purple SUV that had been parking there overnight, requesting extra patrol to keep them from camping there.

4:30 p.m. FIR, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Subject witnessed public indecency. Michael Stroud, born 11/15/89, cited and released for public indecency.

5:33 p.m. Theft, 2159 NW Hwy 101, Imagine That.

Caller reported female stole $150-$175 worth of merchandise on June 12.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Extra Patrol Request, 1726 SE Hwy 101, North Lincoln Sanitary. Caller reported theft of two large

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bags of cans from recycling center. Caller said it happens nearly every night at approximately 1 a.m. Suspect enters through the gate on SE 16th St. 1:09 a.m. Disturbance, 1511 NW Harbor Ave., Seagull Motel. Caller reported male and female broke into unit to use private Jacuzzi, refused to leave. Brittany M. Murra Mason, born 9/29/94, taken into custody for assault on a peace officer, harassment, disorderly conduct and trespass. She was transported to Lincoln County Jail after being medically cleared.

4:51 a.m. Criminal Mischief, 1612 NE Hwy 101, Sea Wick. Caller reported window broken out at location and glass all over sidewalk.

Caller said he saw a suspect riding his bicycle away from the area.

12:32 p.m. Traffic Crash, NE 18th St./NE Hwy 101.

Report of two motor homes hitting a parked vehicle.

1:46 p.m. Crash, 2148 NW Jetty Ave. Caller’s vehicle rolled down her driveway and struck a house at location.

5:39 p.m. Found Property, SE 3rd St./SE Mast Ave. Miscellaneous pills and medication found scattered at bottom of hill near location.

10:47 p.m. Trespass/Assist on Arrest, 1501 40th Pl. Call from Chinook Winds security that a trespassed female was refusing to leave the property. Female identified as Maria McDaniel, born 7/13/84, who had a warrant out of Salem.

Female cited and released on warrant.

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ODE releases ‘Ready Schools, Safe Learners’ guidance MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

The Oregon Department of Education today shared ‘Ready Schools, Safe Learners,’ the initial guidance for how public and private schools will develop an operational blueprint for the 2020-21 school year.

The blueprint will evolve throughout the year based on school district, public health and community feedback, as well as incorporate new health and safety guidance to adapt to the COVID-19 situation as it changes.

Recognizing that COVID-19 will likely continue to pose a public health risk throughout the school year, and that the prevalence of COVID-19 varies community by community, the blueprint instructs districts to develop a back-to-school plan that utilizes a mix of on-site and distance learning options to protect the safety of students, staff and families.

Districts are also to develop communicable disease management plans and contingency plans in the event of COVID-19 outbreaks – including returns to fully distance learning and modified school year calendars as necessary.

Ready Schools, Safe Learners, developed under the direction of Governor Brown and in collaboration with Oregon Health Authority, provides a framework for schools for the 2020-21 school year that ensures the health and safety of all students and staff and the families they go home to each day. “The unfortunate truth is that students from historically-underserved communities, particularly Oregon’s Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other students of color, have been disproportionately impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every student, regardless of the zip code they live in, deserves access to a high-quality education and the school-based services that will prepare them for lifelong success,� said Governor Kate Brown. “At the same time, we must ensure that Oregon’s students, our educators and support professionals, and our parents and caregivers remain safe. “Returning to school in the fall will not look the same as it did be-

fore COVID-19. What the Oregon Department of Education has established is a process for school districts to listen to the community and develop health and safety plans that make sense for each district, each school, and each student. Together, we will proceed cautiously, testing each step as we move forward, and taking a step back if necessary to protect the health and safety of our students, families, and education community.�

ODE Director Colt Gill said they are thankful for the feedback from superintendents, teachers, families, community-based organizations, leaders from Oregon Health Authority and others who helped create the guidance. “This model, developed under Governor Brown’s leadership, provides statewide guidance that each school district will use independently to plan for the education and safety of students during the 2020-21 school year,�

Gill said. “We understand and honor the importance of local voice, leadership and control.

These individual plans will reflect the distinct strengths and needs of each district and community.�

Lincoln County School District Superintendent, Dr. Karen Gray, said LCSD has an executive leadership team that will be designing Fall Education and getting the plan approved by the Board of Directors and out to the public as soon as possible. “It will not be until mid-July,�

Dr. Gray noted. “Most people I have spoken with want school in person and they also want it to be safe for children and staff. We have some great ideas and we will consider some of the mathematical modeling information we have received about the optimum number of kids at school in the best configurations and using the best health and safety and cleanliness practices. Frankly, I cannot wait to get to planning!�

What Schools Must Do For the 2020-21 school year, each school will work under the direction of the district to develop an Operational Blueprint for Reentry that is tailored to the local context and informed by local

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The guidance provides a framework for schools for the 2020-21 school year that ensures the health and safety of all students and staff and the families they go home to each day. needs.

Each Operational Blueprint for Reentry must address eight essential elements including Public Health Protocols, Equity, Instruction and Family/Community Engagement.

Prior to the beginning of the school year, the Operational Blueprint for Reentry must be reviewed by the local school board and made available to the community on the district website. The blueprints will require that every school, under direction of the district, determine whether they teach all students on-site, teach all students through distance learning or utilize a hybrid model.

“I appreciate the extensive planning given to the return to school for our children and school staff,� said Oregon Parent Teacher Association President Kristi Dille. “We know the new school year will look different but using the best information from educators, health care leaders and science brings hope for a safe and healthy return to school. The ODE/OHA guidance recognizes local health and education needs and guide a healthy and positive way for us to return to the classroom.�

This Moment In History This guidance is being released during a somber moment in a

history. ODE said we can have difficulty reconciling, including healing from the ongoing suffering caused by white supremacy. “There is no way to ignore the reality of what young people and families are experiencing across Oregon and the world. And while it might be seen as a technical or administrative task, the guidance we are releasing is fundamentally about how leaders and communities in Oregon will respond to create thriving conditions for each and every student amidst the challenges we face,� Gill said. “Young people are already guiding us into the future.�

Distressed jet ski rider rescued by local crews THE NEWS GUARD

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on June 14, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue’s (NLFR) water rescue team was activated to assist the U.S. Coast Guard in locating and rescuing a stranded jet ski rider in the ocean, in north Lincoln City.

NLFR crews launched two jet skis manned with two rescue swimmers each.

The Coast Guard arrived with a 47’ Motor Lifeboat from Station Depoe Bay and

a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Newport.

The victim reportedly had cell phone contact with Lincoln City Police dispatch and Coast Guard Command and was eventually spotted by NLFR who direct the rescue jet skis to the location. Then stranded male, a resident of Portland, was rescued by the crew and brought back to shore.

According to NLFR, the man had set out for a fishing trip on his jet ski that morning when he developed

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The stranded jet ski was brought close to shore by the Coast Guard and NLFR jet skis redeployed from Roads End and got the damaged ski back onto the beach.

engine trouble and was trying to make it back to the Salmon River, Knights Park boat ramp. His engine failed and his jet ski flipped him off, but he was able to hold onto his cooler and use his cell phone to call for help.

The man was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital with nonlife threatening injuries and later released.

The Coast Guard requested NLFR assist in retrieving the stranded jet ski, as it could have became

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a navigational hazard for other boats. The Coast Guard boat was unable to tow the jet ski back as it was full of water and partially submerged. It was brought as close to shore as possible and NLFR jet skis redeployed from Roads End and got the damaged ski back onto the beach.

NLFR officials said, “the combined efforts of all involved, and a charged working cell phone, saved this person.�

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