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Attempted robbery reported in Safeway parking lot SGT. JEFFREY WINN LCPD

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For the ninth consecutive year, Santa Claus and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue visited the Dorchester House in Lincoln City. Children, parents and families lined up from the door to the street to take a photo with Santa and visit with some of the Dorchester residents while enjoying cookies, cocoa and snow cones.

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, at about 5:15 p.m., Lincoln City Police were dispatched to the Safeway store parking lot on a report of an attempted robbery that had just occurred.

The female victim reported that she and her mother had just finished shopping at the Safeway store, located at 4101 NW Logan Road, and were in the parking lot loading her groceries in the rear of her mini-van. While doing this, an early 2000’s model silver Chevrolet Suburban pulled up behind her.

The female driver of the Suburban rolled down her passenger side window and demanded the victim’s purse. The victim reported the suspect was pointing a handgun at her as she was demanding the purse.

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Safari Town Surf celebrates 30 years of catching waves MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

In 1989, there weren’t any surf shops in Lincoln City.

That all changed when local surfer Tony Gile rallied his friends together to order some wetsuits and started an account with a wetsuit company. Pretty soon Gile was ordering surf wax, leashes and other items and selling them out of his home and Toyota truck. Gile and his wife Jeanne began to expand their business, screen printing their own t-shirts, building

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surfboards, and little by little they saved up enough money to rent a small space off Hwy 101, which became Safari Town Surf Shop.

Safeway, which netted him about $100 per week. Although he went to school to become a firefighter, Tony had a dream of owning and operating his own surf shop.

Once he began ordering and selling surf equipment, Tony quit

Finding a Home Originally from Salem, Tony and Jeanne had dreams of moving to the Oregon Coast.

“My wife’s parents lived in Tillamook and I wanted to move to the coast, so we figured this would be a good place to surf and be close to family,” Tony said.

Tony applied for a job at

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Safari Town Surf shop owner Tony Gile has come a long way from selling surf gear out of the back of his truck to owning his own shop on Highway 101.

New community club sponsors local family MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

This holiday season, one Lincoln City family won’t have to worry about whether or not they’ll have presents under their tree or food on their dinner table.

And that’s all thanks to a newly established community club called Soroptimist International of Lincoln City.

The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimist members are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.

At almost 95,000 members in about 120 countries worldwide, active president for the Lincoln City Soroptimist, Tiffany Davis, felt that this group was something

Lincoln City needed.

“We really want to educate the woman of Lincoln City in ways that they can improve their lives through programs leading to social and economic empowerment,” Davis said. “We currently have nine members but we need 12 to fulfill the requirements.”

In launching the club, Davis felt that sponsoring a local family in need would be the perfect way to do it.

“We’ve been wanting to announce that we are officially here and we also had this idea of sponsoring a local family in need, so we thought this would be a great way to introduce the community to Soroptimist International,” Davis said.

This past weekend, the Lincoln City Soroptimist members delivered a tree,

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One local family received a Christmas tree, gifts and food from the newly established Lincoln City Soroptimist Club. donated by Lincoln City Boy Scout Troop 47, along with

Christmas gifts and dinner to a local family. The family,

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Now available for checkout at Driftwood Public Library: WiFi Hotspots DRIFTWOOD LIBRARY

In the past decade, Internet access has become a given: every job requires an online application, homework is done online and even something as simple as paying a bill often requires an email address.

The problem is, Internet access isn’t within everyone’s reach. Driftwood Public Library (DPL) is taking one small step to alleviate this with WiFi hotspots that can be checked out by anyone with a full-privilege DPL library card.

The library has purchased ten WiFi hotspots that can be checked out by members of the public for up to two weeks, at no charge.

A hotspot is a device that uses cellular data to provide wireless Internet access. It is portable and will work anywhere there is cellular coverage. The DPL hotspots will

allow up to ten WiFi-enabled devices to connect. Hotspots can be used for email, surfing the web, downloading ebooks, streaming video and any other function for which you would normally use WiFi or cellular data.

Since the library is supplying the data plan, patrons are expected to adhere to the library’s Electronic Access Policy, which can be found at driftwoodlib.org/ pdf/policy_electronic_access.pdf.

The hotspots are not renewable, and will need to be returned after two weeks.

Just as with most library items, there are no overdue fines associated with the hotspot. However, once the hotspot is overdue, the full cost of the device will be added to the patron account.

This charge will be waived once the hotspot is returned in full working order. The data plan will be disabled on any hotspot

that is overdue, rendering it useless.

Driftwood Public Library considers Internet access to be an important part of patrons’ access to information. The library has had computers for public use for many years, and wireless access in the library building for about a decade. While ten hotspots can’t bridge the digital divide for every Driftwood patron, the library hopes that extending access in this way will be of benefit to the entire community.

Driftwood Public Library is located at 801 SW HWY 101, on the second floor of the City Hall building, adjacent to McKay’s Market and across the street from Burger King. For more information about library services or about wifi hotspots, please contact Kirsten BrodbeckKenney at 541-996-1251 or via email at kbrodbeck-kenney@lincolncity.org, or visit the library’s website at www. driftwoodlib.org.

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The library has purchased ten WiFi hotspots that can be checked out by members of the public for up to two weeks, at no charge.

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Local non-profit Neighbors for Kids was awarded $49,000 recently courtesy of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund (SMCF).

SMCF awarded $699,660 in total to 26 non-profit organizations in Benton, Clackamas, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah,

Polk and Yamhill counties during a quarterly check presentation in Grand Ronde on Dec. 11.

Among the other nonprofits to receive grants from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund this quarter were: - Benton County: Benton Furniture Share - $15,400 - Clackamas County:

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP), a non-profit environmental organization located in Garibaldi, Oregon, is seeking a qualified individual to hire as its Habitat Assessment & Monitoring Coordinator. This regular full-time position functions as a vital part of our small, hard-working team that is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds.

Duties will include leading initiatives that assess, conserve, and restore watershed habitats and that enhance the health of native wildlife. More information about TEP and a detailed job description for this position may be found online at www.tbnep.org The application deadline is January 15, 2020.

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The City of Lincoln City is currently recruiting for the following positions: The City of Lincoln City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who supports hiring a diverse workforce.

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American Military Encouragement Network - $7,500; Our House of Portland, Inc. - $7,500 - Lane County: Mental Health for Children, Inc. $50,000; One Hope - $9,711 - Linn County: Volunteer Caregivers - $7,500 - Marion County: Advantage Smiles for Kids - $44,000; CAUSA Oregon - $11,550; Lines for Life $40,000 - Multnomah County: Albertina Kerr Centers Foundation, Inc. - $38,500; Bridge Meadows - $38,500; CASA for Children, Inc. $36,539; College Possible $15,400; Constructing Hope - $30,000; Oasis Ministries Portland - $7,500; Oregon Health and Science University Foundation - $38,500; Solar Energy International - $7,500; The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter - $5,000; Verde - $38,310; Volunteers of America, Inc. - $38,500;

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The Spirit Mountain Community Fund has dedicated six percent of all casino revenue to nonprofit organizations in an 11-county area of northwest Oregon.

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The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is commit-

ted to honoring the tribal traditions of sharing and giving back to the community. In 1997, in an effort to uphold these traditions, the tribe formed the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, dedicating six percent of all casino revenue to nonprofit organizations in an 11-county area of northwest Oregon.

Grants are awarded in the following categories: arts & culture, education, environmental protection, health, historical preservation, problem gaming and public safety. Since inception, the Community Fund awarded 2,784 grants to non-profit organizations in NW Oregon totaling $82,896,388.

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Robbery From page A1 The female victim responded by saying she was going to call the police and quickly ran into the store and called 911. The suspect then fled the parking lot in her vehicle and was last seen on Logan Road heading toward Highway 101. It’s unknown which direction the suspect took on Highway 101.

Lincoln City Police officers searched the area for the silver Suburban and sus-

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The suspect was described as a white female in her late 30s to early 40s with blonde “poofy” shoulder length hair.

pect, but they were unable to locate it. The suspected female was described to be a white female in her late 30s to early 40s with blonde “poofy” shoulder length hair. The suspected female was the only person seen inside the vehicle. However, it is not confirmed if there was anyone else in the vehicle at the time.

The suspect did not get the victim’s purse or any other items from her. The investigation of the incident remains open and anyone

with information regarding the incident or suspect is asked to call the Lincoln City Police Department at 541-994-3636 and ask for Officer James Hoydic or Detective James Burke.

The members of the Lincoln City Police Department want to remind everyone to stay safe by being alert and remaining aware when walking out to their vehicles after doing their shopping, especially when carrying and loading packages during this holiday season.

a scholarship because the recipients can use these awards for anything they may need in order for them to be successful in getting their education.”

The next meeting for the Lincoln City Soroptimist group is scheduled for Jan. 11 at Lil Sambo’s. Creating a community group is not always easy, but Davis

believes there are women in Lincoln City who can benefit greatly from this club.

“Lincoln City is a small town and there are already a lot of community groups here,” Davis said. “But I think we will find women who are committed to our belief that all women deserve to lead full, productive lives.”

“We’re trying to work with a couple of local hotels to offer some lodging and adventure packages,” Tony said. “That could be some-

thing that’s coming soon.”

Soroptimist From page A1 which graduated the Family Promise program, was very grateful and were left with smiles from ear to ear.

In starting Lincoln City Soroptimist, Davis has had help from members of the McMinnville Soroptimist, who also attended the Christmas delivery.

“Soroptimist is an

international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world,” said Theresa Heidt-Vanderschoot, Secretary of the McMinnville Soroptimist. “We do a lot of work that includes creating human trafficking aware-

ness, domestic violence awareness and just general woman empowerment and advocacy.”

Heidt-Vanderschoot said the McMinnville group and the Lincoln City group are planning a joint event on human trafficking awareness in Lincoln City this coming March. The group not only helps women, it

also has an eye on the future by educating young girls by speaking at high schools, as well as providing awards.

“We have a program called ‘Dream It, Be It,’ in which we give out awards to high school girls looking to further their education,” said Lee Niederer, president of the McMinnville Soroptimist. “It’s different from

Surf Shop From page A1 his other jobs and focused solely on starting Safari Town.

“We just decided to give it a go,” Tony said. “We had some tough years. But we built boards, screen printed our own tee shirts… we were trying to keep the overhead as low as possible.

“We also fixed up surfboards and I surfed with the locals here and just built up a clientele. We’re still small, but we’re still here.”

A Family Business Since opening 30 years ago, Tony and Jeanne have had three kids: Kevin, Kassie and Kendal. Everyone in the Gile family has worked at Safari Town. In fact, while Tony and Jeanne manage the shop throughout the year, Kevin and Kendal work at the shop in the summer as Safari Town has expanded its services.

“There’s a lot more surf shops, a lot more people surfing, the equipments come a long ways… people have realized you can actually be out in the ocean without freezing,” Tony said of today’s surf scene.

“Lately the whole adventure thing has become popular so people are looking to try new things.”

In addition to offering equipment and clothing, Safari Town has added services such as surfing lessons, guided kayak tours and fat tire bike rentals and tours.

During the summer months, Tony, Kevin and Kendal all give surf lessons, while the two boys also serve as tour guides.

More Than Just A Surf Shop Safari Town’s goal is to provide high quality products and services for customers while at the same time making a living for their family while doing something they love and enjoy.

Tony said what makes Safari Town different from other surf shops is their diverse services they offer and their personal name brand merchandise.

“We had to expand our shop a bit once online shopping became more popular,” Tony said. “We stand out by

For more information about Safari Town, visit the website at safaritownsurf.

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Eagles Lodge and NLFR Toy and Food Drive The annual Christmas Basket Food and Toy Drive is still in full swing and the Eagles Lodge and North Lincoln Fire and Rescue are collecting last minute gifts and food to deliver to families in need.

Bring your new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to fill the Christmas baskets by one of the designated locations in Lincoln City, the Eagles Lodge or NLFR’s south station before they are dispersed next week. Each year, NLFR and the Eagles help between 1,200 and 1,500 people by providing toys

and at least a week’s worth of food for families, which includes a full Christmas dinner with turkey and all the fixings.

Donations can be made at the Eagles Lodge #2576 at 737 SW 32nd St. after 3 p.m., at the NLFR station at 4520 SE Hwy 101, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the designated locations listed on The News Guard website. Due to construction, donations will not be available at NLFR station located at 2525 NW Hwy 101.

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December 24th at 7:00 PM We will be taking up a special offering that will go directly to giving help to those who need it in our community.

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Church Services and Meal Programs • St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church Located on Hwy 101 & SW 13th Street Wednesday, December 18th, 12 pm St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, Advent service followed by a soup lunch Tuesday December 24th, 6:30 pm St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, Christmas Eve Communion Service. If you need a ride to the service, please call the church before Tuesday, the 24th (541) 994-8793 • St. James Episcopal Church, Located at 2490 NE Hwy 101 Lincoln City Christmas Eve service is bilingual , beginning at 7 pm Community meal program is: Dinner Monday & Thursday from 5 to 6 pm Breakfast on Saturday at 9 to 10 am Sunday services at 9 am

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• Coast Vineyard Church with New Life Foursquare Church, located at 1505 NE 6th Dr. Lincoln City Christmas Eve service at 7 pm Oceanlake Christian Church, located at 2100 NE 21st Street Lincoln City Christmas Eve service begins at 6 pm • Agape Fellowship, located at 1089 SW 50th Street Lincoln City (541) 994-3166 Christmas Eve Service 6 pm Free Meals every Thurs-

day, 12-4 pm Holiday Food Baskets are provided to low-income families for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Basket preparation days and times are arranged by program coordinators. Food Baskets can be picked up or delivered as described on the application.

Call 541-563-3710 or e-mail info@SouthLincolnResources.org • Chinook Winds Operation Christmas Spirit, Lincoln City Community

• The Grill 1646 located at 1646 NE Hwy 101 Lincoln City (541) 614-1646 Accepting donations of blankets and they still need around 200 to meet their goal.

Free hot meals will be provided courtesy of The Grill 1646 at the Warming Shelter on Christmas Day from 12-2 pm. When complete, they will also be serving meals and delivering blankets to those in need in the Portland area.

• Marci’s Bar & Bistro, located at 1343 NW Hwy 101, Lincoln City Christmas Day 5-8 pm, “Free Christmas dinner for anybody who wants to join our family here at Marci’s for the holidays! Donations will be accepted.”

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Holly, Christmas cactus, poinsettias and spruce add color and vibrancy to mantels, staircases, coffee tables and other nooks and crannies. What’s more, many of these plants will continue to thrive long after the lights and tinsel come down.

The holidays come but once a year. Make the most of the season by turning your home into a winter wonderland.

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Welcome Dominic Dean Peña Marty and Stefani Peña from Lincoln City would like to announce the arrival of their son, Dominic Dean Peña.

Dominic was born at 5:35 a.m. on December 11, 2019, at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Celebrating his arrival are his siblings Fabian and Jensen, as well as grandparents Dean Grondin and Colleen Hannigan of Mountain Home, Idaho; Kelli and Darel Pruitt of Lincoln City; Eulogio and Diane Peña of Mountain Home, Idaho; and great grandparent Judi Macomber of Lincoln City.

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NG19-458 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: GLEN EDWARD OLSON, Deceased. Case No. 19PB08879 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VICKI METZ has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, VICKI METZ, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative.

ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attorney David V. Cramer, OSB#992479 Andrews Ersoff & Zantello 2941 NW Highway 101 Lincoln City, OR 97367 DATED and first published: Dec 18, 2019 _/S/ DAVID V. CRAMER David V. Cramer, Attorney for Personal Representative NG19-194 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN CASE N0.19PB07926 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of TONI LEE WERTZ Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Teresa Claussen has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Toni Lee Wertz, decedent. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper voucher, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, to the Personal Representative at the law office of Larry K. Gray & Associates, P.C., 404 E. First Street, Newberg, Oregon 97132, or they 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.

Date of First Publication: December 18, 2019 Date of Last Publication: January 1, 2020 Personal Representative Teresa Claussen 404 E. First St. Newberg, Oregon

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OR 97385, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published:December 4, 2019 Christina R. McCord Personal Representative Milan E. Castillo Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 350 Sublimity, OR 97385 Phone: (503) 769-8089

LAMETTE MERIDIAN, LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF OREGON HIGHWAY 18 AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE ON A 240 SPIRAL CURVE RIGHT (CHORD BEARS 85°39’26” EAST 83.11 FEET) TO ENGINEERS RIGHT-OF-WAY STATION P.S. 831+93.69; THENCE NORTH 86°33’ EAST 128.80 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 86°33’ EAST 633.60 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SAID OREGON HIGHWAY 18; THENCE SOUTH 3°27’ EAST 465 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF SALMON RIVER; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF SAID SALMON RIVER 700 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 7°33’ WEST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 7°33’ EAST 209 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 7404 SALMON RIVER HWY, OTIS, OR 97368 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $7,903.99 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $109,583.78 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater.

It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay.

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clared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 6/1/2019, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off.

Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 3/12/2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the south entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 W Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest JAMES MEYER 7404 SALMON RIVER HWY OTIS, OR 97368 Original Borrower DEB-

ORAH MEYER 7404 SALMON RIVER HWY OTIS, OR 97368 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 916939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting. com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a

trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND I N C O R P O R AT E D HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH

BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-19870246-BB Dated: 10/29/2019 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Patrick Lynch, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0157945 12/4/2019 12/11/2019 12/18/2019 12/25/2019

NG19-444 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of KATHRYN ANN KOLLERT, Deceased Case No. 19PB09211 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSON The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Lincoln, (Probate Department), in No. 19PB09211, has appointed William Fehr, Affiant of the estate of Kathryn Ann Kollert, Deceased. Within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, all persons having claims against the estate shall present the claims to the Affiant at 10300 SW Greenburg Rd., Ste. 500, Portland, Oregon 97223. Claims not so presented may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding TAKE NOTICE THAT additional information may be obtained from the records of the court, the Affiant or Samantha K. Robell of MYATT & BELL, P.C., attorney for the Affiant, at 10300 SW Greenburg Rd., Ste. 500, Portland, Oregon, 97223.

Dated and first published this 18 day of December,2019.

NG19-452 NOTICE OF HEARING The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a petition from Mark and Regina Baete to withdraw their property from the Bear Valley Special Road District. The hearing will be held at 9:30 A.M. on January 8, 2020, in the Board of Commissioners Conference Room which is Room 108 of the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 225 West Olive Street in Newport, Oregon. All interested persons may appear and be heard.

Questions concerning this matter may be directed to the Office of Legal Counsel, 225 West Olive Street, Room 110, Newport, Oregon 97365, phone 541-2654108. The property proposed to be withdrawn is located at 366 N. Bear Creek Road, Otis, Oregon, and is commonly known as tax lot 1301 on Assessor’s Map No. 07-10-03-AO. The Legal description of the property is Parcel 1 of Partition Plat No. 199624. /s/ Kristin H. Yuille; Assistant County Attorney.

NG19-196 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Robert Shea Thompson Kirkland, Lincoln County Circuit Court Case No. 19PB07935. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box 350, Sublimity,

NG19-176 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR19-870246-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, JAMES E. MEYER AND DEBORAH A. MEYER, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, dated 7/13/2004, recorded 7/16/2004, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon as fee/ file/instrument/microfilm/ reception number 200410805 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to PNC Bank, National Association, successor in interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, Inc., formerly known as National City Mortgage Co. doing business as Commonwealth United Mortgage Company covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State.

APN: 06-09-30-0000307-00 R10100 R109666 BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF OREGON HIGHWAY 18 AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE ON A 240 SPIRAL CURVE RIGHT (CHORD BEARS 85°39’26” EAST 83.11 FEET) TO ENGINEERS RIGHT-OF-WAY STATION P.S. 831+93.69; THENCE NORTH 86°33’ EAST 128.80 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 86°33’ EAST 633.60 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SAID OREGON HIGHWAY 18; THENCE SOUTH 3°27’ EAST 465 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF SALMON RIVER; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF SAID SALMON RIVER 700 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 7°33’ WEST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 7°33’ EAST 209 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST OF THE WIL-

NG19-175 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-19-866751-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, RICHARD SMITH SR. AND LINDA SMITH, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to Not Designated, as

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APN: R2229258 06-1034-BC-05523-00 LOT 3, BLOCK 24, FIFTH ADDITION TO PANTHER CREEK, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON Commonly known as: 640 N OVERLOOK LOOP, OTIS, OR 97368 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $8,954.52 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $154,944.33 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater.

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ee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay.

By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 4/1/2019, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off.

Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 3/11/2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust

deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest RICHARD SMITH SR 640 N OVERLOOK LOOP OTIS, OR 97368 Original Borrower LINDA SMITH 640 N OVERLOOK LOOP OTIS, OR 97368 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse

against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH

BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR19-866751-BB Dated: 10/25/2019 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Shawn Sta Ines, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s

Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202,

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emphasis on seeking out drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs and removing them from the roadways.

DUIIs continue to be a leading cause of motor vehicle crash deaths and injuries throughout the nation. According to NHTSA statistics, alcohol-impaired driving fatalities account for nearly one third of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. In 2018, 10,511 people died as a result of alcohol-impaired crashes.

“The Lincoln City Police Department is pleased to be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies

The Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) plans on using the first of their 2019-2020 DUII Enforcement Grant funds during the upcoming Christmas / New Year’s holiday season.

This time period is part of the national “High Visibility Enforcement” event window, which runs from Dec. 13, 2019 through Jan. 2, 2020. These national High Visibility Enforcement events are designed to increase the number of patrol officers on the streets nationwide with an

to crack down on impaired drivers,” Sergeant Jeffrey Winn states. “Our goal is simple: to save lives. Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk; if you drive drunk, you will be arrested.”

The members of the LCPD are committed to the safety of the citizens and visitors, and these grant funds are a valuable resource that assist them in improving the traffic safety in our community. These grant funds were made possible through Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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2:45 p.m. Hit and Run, 1900 SW Hwy 101. Victim reported her vehicle was hit while they were merging.

5:15 p.m. Ordinance Violation, 869 SW 51st. Caller reported that she was offended by a mermaid statue and would like it removed.

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12:35 p.m. Theft, 4660 SE Hwy 101, Klementines Kitchen. Caller reported theft of chairs and a metal decoration.

8:30 am to 12 pm

10:28 a.m. Burglary, 6937 NW Logan Rd. Caller reported attempted burglary at residence. Damage

to south side door, no entry made.

12:29 p.m. Hit and Run, 4700 SE Hwy 101, US Food Mart. Vehicle hit in the parking lot.

1:19 p.m. Theft, 1604 NE Hwy 101, Old Oregon. Victim reported that his glasses were taken by a female at the bar last night. Officer advised this was solved with a civil compromise.

3:47 p.m. Assist on Arrest, 801 SW Hwy 101. Nathan Cane Opperud, born 1/12/79, was contacted in the parking garage at location. Misdemeanor warrant confirmed out of Lincoln County for FTA property damage, Criminal Mischief II. 9:06 p.m. Assist on Arrest, 4806 NE Voyage Ave. Jared W. Smith, born 12/23/67, contacted at location, taken into custody on P.O. Detainer and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 12:53 p.m. Crash, NE 14th St./NE Oar Ave. Two vehicle motor vehicle accident, non-injury and blocking. Vehicles removed from roadway, driver cited for failure to obey traffic control device.

Extra Patrol, NW Neptune Ave., Dorchester Park.

Older vehicle parked full of stuff. Male and female coming and going from vehicle to public restroom, possibly camping.

4:58 p.m. PCS, 2047 NE 22nd St. Caller requested

police presence for possible shoplifters inside store. Officers arrived, Alvin Arthur Frear, born 9/22/84, contacted and taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and transported to Lincoln City Police Department.

11:50 p.m. Trespass, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds. Chinook Winds Casino security reported Cody Pappas, born 10/8/96, was in the casino after being previously trespassed for fighting. Pappas was cited and released for Trespass II.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 4:33 p.m. Criminal Mischief, 3780 SE Spyglass Ridge Rd., Taft High School.

Students threw ink out a window and hit the caller’s vehicle.

6:21 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident, 1501 NW 40th Pl., Chinook Winds Hotel.

Vehicle hit building. Towed

by Lincoln City Towing.

Extra Patrol, 452 SE Quay Ave. Caller reported someone is coming into his property and unhooking his dog’s runner leash.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 10:33 a.m. Extra Patrol Request, 2300 SE Hwy 101, Morris Excavation. Caller had vehicle gas tank punctured to attempt to siphon gas.

10:19 a.m. Restraining Order Violation, 1926 NE 18th St. Male has restraining orders against subject who continues to call, violating the order.

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Whale-come Back: Whale-watching week returns to coast Dec. 27-31 THE NEWS GUARD

Thousands of gray whales are migrating south through Oregon’s waters later this month and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites visitors to the coast for the annual Winter Whale Watch Week Dec. 27 - 31.

Trained volunteers from the ‘Whale Watching Spoken Here’ program will be stationed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at more than 20 of best whale watching sites on the coast, ready to help visitors spot whales and

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answer questions about the animals.

A map of volunteerstaffed sites is available on the official event webpage at oregonstateparks.org.

An estimated 25,000 gray whales are expected to swim past Oregon’s shores over the next several weeks, part of their annual migration south to the warm calving lagoons near Baja, Mexico.

The end of December is the peak time for their migration; roughly 30 whales pass by per hour.

The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will

be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visitors to the center can enjoy interactive whale exhibits and take in the panoramic ocean views.

Binoculars are provided.

Park rangers will also be on hand to answer questions about the whales.

A live stream of whale activity in Depoe Bay returns this winter too; watch it on the Oregon State Parks YouTube channel during the event.

For more information about coast state parks and campgrounds, visit oregonstateparks.org.

visit SnugHarborBarandGrill.com or call 541-9964676.

visit LincolnCity-CulturalCenter.org or call 541-9949994.

entertainment section at thenewsguard.com, or call 541-994-9994.

A family searches for whales in Depoe Bay during the annual Winter Whale Watch Week.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dec. 20 Winter Solstice Celebration – 6:30 p.m. at Driftwood Public Library. Join library staff this Winter Solstice for an evening of music, poetry and cookies. For more information call 541-996-2277 or visit DriftwoodLib.org.

Dec. 20-21 The Perry Gerber Band Live – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Chinook’s Seafood Grill. For more information call 888624-6228 or visit ChinookWindsCasino.com.

North Pole Express - At Chinook Winds Play Palace.

Tickets: $17.95. Take a magical ride with us on a virtual journey to the North Pole!

A two-hour adventure filled with fun, songs, cocoa and cookies. Children may even meet Santa himself and receive a special gift! Matinees – Children ages 3-11, Family Nights – All ages. Limited space, so call and make your reservation today. Schedule this week:

Friday, Dec. 20 – Family Night – 5:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 – Matinee – 12:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information and reservations call 541996-5790 or visit ChinookWindsCasino.com.

Comedy on the Coast Live – 8 p.m. at Chinook Winds Casino. Ages 21 and over. $15. Headliner Dwight Slade is joined by Art Krug with Cory Michaelis hosting.

For more information call 888-624-6228 or visit ChinookWindsCasino.com.

Dec. 21 Hands-On Tacos an Tamales Class – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City, 801 SW Hwy 101. Join us for our annual Tacos and Tamales class. This is one of our most popular classes, so don’t delay signing up! $75 per person. For more information call 541-557-1125.

Winter Solstice Soiree – A Formal Affair – 6 p.m. at Marci’s Bar & Bistro. We will

be starting the night with unique Story-telling event accompanied by an optional three course dinner, followed by a night full of music and dancing. Specialty menu will be available all evening. For more information call 541-418-5473 or visit MarcisBar.com.

Dave Wentz Live – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Beachcrest Brewing Company. All ages are welcome. No cover charge. Dave Wentz plays a combination of bright upbeat pop originals and popular covers from the 1940s through modern music. For more information call 541-234-4013 or visit BeachcrestBrewing.com.

Dr. Mr. Live – 8 p.m. at Black Squid Beer House.

21 and over. Outside food welcome. Dog friendly.

For more information call 541-614-0733, visit BlackSquidBeerHouse.com or facebook.

Run & Tell That Live – 9 p.m. at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill. For more information

Dec. 22

On Going

Chinook Winds Red Ball Golf Tournament – 11 a.m. at Chinook Winds Golf Resort. $30. A fun 4 Person, 18 Hole Scramble. Register by visiting The Pro Shop or call 541-994-8442. For more information visit ChinookWindsCasino.com.

Volunteering Opportunity Hillside Place Senior Living in Lincoln City is actively looking for volunteers to help with the facility’s Life Enrichment Program.

For more information about Hillside Place Senior Living, call 541-994-8028, or visit www.enlivant.com.

Dec. 24 Winter Glow: A Christmas Eve Celebration Song – 6: 30 p.m. at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Enjoy the gift of music sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Lincoln City. The evening will include band Cross Generation, mother-daughter duo Strawberry Charlotte, a bells performance

by The Beard Family Bells, special guests the Dutch Bros-- Afton & Joshua, and a chance for the audience to join in the festive celebration. For more information

Chessman Gallery Chessman Gallery is located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101 in Lincoln City. For details see the

Beachstone Gallery The Beachstone Gallery in Lincoln City is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the rear of the Artists’ Co-op Gallery at 620 NE Highway 101. For more details, call 541-557-8000.

Positions are available with Lincoln City, including the City Arts Committee, Driftwood Public Library Board, Sustainability Committee, Visitor and Convention Committee, and the Transient Room Tax Committee. For more information, call 541-996-1203.

Correction: In the Dec. 11 edition of The News Guard, Planning Commission member Lenny Nelson’s quote in the article titled ‘Planning Commission approves warming shelter permit in LC,’ should read as “I also do believe that most people who go to a warming shelter are down on their luck, not people you wouldn’t want to have in your neighborhood.” The News Guard is happy to set the record straight.

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Boys and girls basketball topples Siletz Valley MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

In a rare Lincoln County battle between Taft 7-12 and Siletz Valley High School on the basketball court, the match-up surely had no shortage of excitement.

Although both teams are relatively close in distance, the Tigers play in the 3A classification while Siletz Valley competes in the 1A division, meaning they rarely are on each other’s schedule.

Girls The Lady Tigers opened up the night at home Dec. 12 with a slow starting first quarter, as each team seemed to be feeling each other out in the opening minutes. Taft held a slim 9-6 lead after one quarter.

In the second, the Tiger defense kicked it into gear with an aggressive trapping full court press that resulted

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Jordan Hall found his shoot stroke in the second half against Siletz Valley and allowed Taft to gain a sizable lead.

Jaelyn Olmeda reaches up to grab a hard earned rebound against Siletz Valley in their 47-23 win.

in several turnovers and easy transition baskets on offense. Coupled with the impressive shooting from Lily Hatton, Chloe Peterson and Jordyn Ramsey, Taft opened up a 27-10 lead at halftime.

The third quarter was all

Boys Waiting almost a week before returning to action for their second game of the season, the Taft boys crept out of the gate offensively last Thursday scoring just four points offensively.

Luckily for the tigers,

Tigers, as Hatton continued to pour in three pointers while Emma Coulter, Autumn Ellis and Jaelyn Olmeda collected rebounds in the paint to gain a huge advantage. Taft led 44-14 after the third en route to a 47-23 victory.

their defense was up to the task, allowing just four points of their own in the opening quarter.

The offensive struggles continued over into the second quarter as turnovers and fouls dominated the first half, which ended in an 11-10 score in favor of Taft.

A quick intermission seemed to be all that was needed to give some energy to both teams as shots began to fall and Taft’s leading scorer Jordan Hall began to knock down shots from both outside and in the paint for the Tigers. Along with Hall, Eli DeMello, Trenton Fisher and Lucas Hindman paced the Tigers offensively in the third as they developed a 29-22 lead.

In the fourth, Siletz Valley looked to play the foul game in order to get back into the ball game. Although the Tigers struggled to find their rhythm at the foul line late in the game, their defense hung tough thanks to timely steals from Fisher and Fco Ramos, who helped Taft to a 40-30 victory.

Both the boys and girls will now face Central Linn tonight (Dec. 18) with varsity games beginning at 6 p.m.

Taft swimmers glide past rival schools in home meet MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

Despite missing several swimmers due to illness and other reasons, the Taft 7-12 boys and girls swim teams had a strong showing in front of their home crowd this past week.

The Tiger swimmers welcomed Tillamook, Newport and Toledo to the Lincoln City Community Center Dec. 12 for the Taft Relay Meet. With most teams competing not at full strength, Taft head coach Lissa Parker said it made for a close point spread, especially for the boys. “(The boys) won five relays out of 11 and had

five second place finishes,” Parker said. “Girls won the 200 breast relay and had seven second place finishes. There was nothing but relays in this meet to give everyone a chance to do something different and try out new strokes.”

The Taft boys team of Sam Cortes, Jose Segura, Mugen Evenson and Angel Moreno easily won the 200 meter medley relay with a time of 2:09.47. The boys team of Moreno, Evenson, Segura and Dylan Barrera beat out Newport in the 200-meter butterfly relay with a time of 2:09.52.

Cortes, Segura, Barrera and Moreno then won the 400

meter medley relay with a six second advantage over Newport, followed by a close victory in the 100 meter backstroke relay from Segura, Joseph Cruz, Rodrigo Chu and Ayden Woodard.

Taft then won the 100 meter freestyle relay with Barrera, Cruz, Chu and Woodard at 1:04.72, just edging Tillamook at 1:04.84.

Overall, the boys collected a second place team score of 64 points, as Newport claimed first at 75 points.

For the girls, their lone first place finish was in the 200 meter breaststroke relay, as Bryanna Paget, Sayge Ulrich, Kealy Boyd and

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The Taft boys swim team placed second and the girls placed third at the Taft Relay Meet at the Lincoln City Community Center.

Sammy Halferty clocked a 3:10.28, beating Newport by nine seconds. The girls also

tallied second place finishes in the 200 meter medley relay, 2x100 meter freestyle

relay, 200 meter freestyle relay, 400 meter medley relay, 100 meter backstroke relay, 2x200 meter freestyle relay and 400 meter freestyle relay.

As a team, the Lady Tigers placed third out of four schools.

“Relay meets are always challenging… most of our swimmers did five events apiece in rapid succession,” Parker said. “It’s also a good training opportunity and makes them tougher.”

Next up, Taft will be competing in the Newport Invitational Dec. 20 against six other schools. The meet is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

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