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Bijou Theatre owners Betsy and Keith Altomare are excited to welcome movie lovers back to their theatre.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused movie theaters across the nation to close, and some of them unable to recover.

But for the Lincoln City Bijou The-

atre, they’ve been able to adapt, adjust and are now open for business.

The Bijou Theatre opened shortly after Lincoln County moved into Phase 2 of reopening in late September. The theatre is open for two shows a day, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with constant cleaning and sanitizing, to meet state requirements for COVID-19.

To help with cleaning efforts, the Bijou invested in an E*mist (electrostatic disinfectant sprayer) device.

“Pull the trigger, and the E*mist goes to work laying down an even, uniform and wraparound layer of germ-killing power,” Theatre Owner Betsy Altomare said. “It is used in hospitals, restaurants and dentist offices.

The disinfectant is hypochlorous acid, EPA approved and safe to use on all surfaces.”

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As COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the State of Oregon, Lincoln County has had a moderate uptrend that could impact schools going forward.

As of last week, Lincoln County’s total case count is just over 500 confirmed cases since the onset of the pandemic with 25 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. With the shift in the weather, health officials, including Lincoln County Public Health, are growing more concerned that COVID-19 cases will rise even more as people begin to congregate inside to escape the cold and rain.

“The number of new cases in Lincoln County are steadily increasing according to new data this week,” announced Florence Pourtal, Lincoln County Deputy Director of Public Health. “Although Lincoln County is currently eligible to bring some grades back to in-person school, the current upward trend of cases could halt in person class in the future.”

Pourtal said to ensure that the Lincoln County school district can bring kids back to school in person, it is extremely important to prevent the virus from spreading further by physically distancing yourself

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County partners with Olalla Center to help wildfire survivors THE NEWS GUARD

In an effort to ensure every person displaced by the Echo Mountain Wildfire is able to access the help they need, the county has contracted with the Olalla Center, a local nonprofit organization that has a long history of assisting Lincoln County residents in need.

“Helping people navigate through this difficult time is a priority for the county,” Lincoln County Commission Chair, Kaety Jacobson said. “We do

not want people falling through the cracks, without resources, and without a way to provide the necessities for themselves or their families. Olalla is an important component to ensuring our wildfire survivors identify every opportunity to rebound and thrive.”

A trusted community partner throughout the county, Olalla Center’s wildfire relief efforts are part of their ongoing community outreach and health programs. Alex Llumiquinga, Olalla Center Outreach

Program Coordinator was on site from day one with the Red Cross assisting those affected by the wildfire.

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Center’s outreach team together with their mental health professionals, Relief Nursery and Bravery Center staff, will be ensuring that along with the formative outreach roles they already play in serving vulnerable and marginalized people, that wildfire survivors, too, are made aware of federal, state, county, and community efforts that may be of service.

With the funding and backing of the County government, the Olalla Center has created the position of Wildfire

Resource Navigator. A point person, who will work collaboratively to connect people affected by the Echo Mountain Wildfire with the resources, agencies and groups that can best serve their needs. Bethany Grace Howe, a long-time Lincoln City teacher, journalist and current Taft Elementary School parent, will fill this role.

Howe, who moved away from Lincoln City in 2015 to get

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Kiwanis Club to host ‘Spooky Spectacular’ trick or treat event THE NEWS GUARD

Halloween trick-ortreating was set to vanish this year in Lincoln City due to COVID-19.

The community sponsored ‘Spooky Spectacular’ event held at Taft Elementary School has been canceled because of the ongoing pandemic.

Enter the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City in Partnership with Lincoln City Outlets who have changed all that.

Kiwanians successfully asked Explore Lincoln

City to allow the club to re-purpose grant funds originally meant for Pixiefest (canceled this year because of COVID-19) as a way to help create a one-of-a-kind modification to this annual spooky event. Lincoln City Outlets have offered their lower deck of their parking garage as the terrifying location for the Spooky Spectacular Drive Through.

Kiwanis member Geoff Peterson is in charge of purchasing decorations and costumes for the

Spooky Spectacular Drive Through.

“So far, I’ve learned that smoke machines will indeed set off the smoke alarms at my house and that there is a dizzying array of Halloween items out there,” said Peterson.

“I am having the time of my life finding scary fun things that will deliver some great surprises.”

Want to get into the Halloween Spirit early?

Kiwanians want you to carve your scariest jack-olantern.

On October 29, from

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., pick up your free pumpkin at the Cultural Center and carve your fang-tastic creation with your family.

On October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. be sure to drop off your boo-tiful pumpkin at the lower level

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Lincoln City kids can still participate in annual trick or treating this year at the Lincoln City Outlets.

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Skinner to rely on experience if elected to City Council MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia. net

Working as a land-use planner in multiple cities and counties, Anne Marie Skinner is looking to put those occupational skills to use if elected to the city council this election season.

Serving as a staff liaison for the Lincoln City Sustainability Committee, Skinner is now hoping to become a city council member for Ward II in Lincoln City. When asked why she has chosen to pursue this position, the answer was simple: Skinner has a passion and love for Lincoln City.

“I have had the opportunity to serve the city as an employee, and now I would like the opportunity to serve the city and its citizens in a different role as a city councilor,” Skinner said.

“I want to stay engaged in city

policies and really feel that my knowledge and experience can be best utilized by the community as a city councilor.

“I understand both sides when it comes to land-use planning and zoning issues, making me uniquely qualified to find solutions to some of Lincoln City’s more challenging issues pertaining to city-owned properties and resources.”

As a city councilor, Skinner is hoping to tackle some of Lincoln City’s most pressing issues, such as affordable housing.

Skinner hopes that by working in a cooperative effort with the other city councilors, the county and other housing resource groups, they will be able to decrease housing insecurity.

“A homeless shelter needs to be established in the county and a warming shelter in the city. I also want to investigate the formation of a housing-first program for Lincoln City,” Skinner said. “I want

Anne Marie Skinner to work with the city’s economic development department to construct work force housing by focusing on use of the city-owned acreages that are already entitled for development.”

Skinner said she feels the City has under-utilized allowed housing types, which she suspects could be just from a lack of knowledge. Skinner’s goal is

to establish a ‘housing information’ program to help people become aware of the options available to them for housing in the city.

“Lastly, I would like to form housing focus groups to explore all these options, soliciting comments and ideas from the residents themselves on housing, zoning, and allowed uses in their neighborhoods,” Skinner said.

Other issues Skinner hopes to take on if elected include working on emergency response (providing clear evacuation information, plans and relief assistance), as well as examining the city budget process and issues surrounding city parking.

“I have 23 years worth of knowledge and experience in working with city and county codes and jurisdictions and in successfully navigating the intricacies of ordinances and government processes that will

assist me in serving as a city councilor. Specifically, I am a former employee of Lincoln City, so I have firsthand knowledge of current city processes and what needs to be changed for the benefit of the residents and improvement of the community. I will hit the ground running, being a productive advocate for our citizens on my first day of service,” Skinner said. “I will serve with honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic. I am eager to hear from and listen to all the residents of Lincoln City. I will objectively weigh information in making policy decisions with the good of the community as my foundational goal.

“You will find me dedicated, resourceful, hard-working, honest, consensus-building, and productive from my very first day in office.”

Early intervention brings hope for mental health issue THE NEWS GUARD

The Benjamin Franklin statement that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is never truer than in the situation where a young person is experiencing the early stages of a mental health crisis.

In all too many cases, individuals and families don’t realize what is happening.

That is why Lincoln County’s Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) jumps at the chance to help people between the ages of 15 and 25 who may have experienced early symptoms of psychosis.

Sena Benson-Arb, supervisor of the local EASA program, has witnessed first-hand how getting the right resources to young

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people at a critical stage can change the trajectory of their illness, and their lives. She works with people like Shelby Houston, a case manager, to provide a menu of helpful resources to patients who are still capable of changing course.

Early intervention begins with knowing and identifying the symptoms

of psychosis. Someone who feels like their mind is playing tricks on them, or maybe they are starting to have delusional beliefs, or perhaps experiencing distorted perceptions of a situation may be showing early signs of psychosis.

Benson-Arb, a trained therapist, recalls a high school student who shared unusual spiritual beliefs and noticed that his friends began to shy away from him.

There was also a basketball player who suddenly lost the ability to dribble the ball and, as a result, isolated himself from others.

“When it starts causing problems in their lives, that’s when we jump in,” she explained, noting that the patient must still be at the stage where they are questioning their own experiences. “This program helps

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people up to the age of 25 because that’s often when there is a loss of insight into the illness. It has made a home in the brain and, at that point, our potential for preventative intervention is lost.”

As case manager, Houston has celebrated the successes of her patients.

The ones who went on to graduate high school, land a competitive job, or navigate a relationship. In her three years in this role, she has seen the power of prevention.

“What I love about this is that it is far upstream from treatment. It’s early intervention and that is a hopeful place on the prevention spectrum. You can catch people in time so they don’t have to repair damage done to all aspects of their lives that occur further on in the process,” she explained.

What Benson-Arb and Houston provide is a twoyear program of intensive services that are tailored to each individual’s needs.

Case management, family and individual therapy, occupational therapy interventions, and other types of support services are all offered. Options for medications are also discussed and, should the patient decide

to take that direction, EASA staff help with medication management.

“My biggest goal is to continue the patient toward their age appropriate goals, whether that is employment, educational opportunities, independent living skills, or any self-identified goal,” Houston explained. “I have helped patients with a wide variety of goals, including obtaining a GED and creating a stable living environment by practicing the interpersonal skills needed to resolve conflicts with a roommate or landlord. I try to help them wrap their mind around their goals because it’s hard to figure those things out when you’re growing up, let alone if you have any kind of mental health issues.”

Helping patients reach their goals is a major part of the program, but there are other long-term implications that make success even more important.

“There is this notion of a kindling effect, which means with each psychotic episode, there becomes an increased likelihood it will happen again. If we can put these skills in your toolbox to get support, bring down the stress, get help with medication, we can

help people change their relationship to their symptoms,” Benson-Arb said. The therapist gave the example that if a person is hearing voices that say cruel things, therapy can help the patient realize that those voices are really saying they are too stressed.

Aside from helping the patients in the programs, educating the community is an equally important part of the program.

“Sometimes parents think they are seeing typical teen behavior, so we really want to educate the community not only for those parents, but also because sometimes friends are the ones who notice things first,” she noted.

Houston encourages people to be cautious using language that might reinforce stigmas surrounding mental health and instead encourages people to call EASA if they have any questions or wonder if a family member is exhibiting symptoms.

EASA is a program of the Lincoln Community Health Center. Anyone interested in their services can call 541-265-4179 or text EASA to 61222. There is also an evaluation survey found at www.easacommunity.org

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External Outreach Site open at Lincoln City Outlets to help wildfire survivors MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia. net

A FEMA External Outreach Site opened Oct. 15 in Lincoln City, to assist Oregon residents in Lincoln County affected by recent wildfires and straightline winds.

The new site, at the Lincoln City Outlets, offers in-person visits for residents to get information about their application, ask questions about letters they receive from FEMA, and have their documents scanned to be part of their application.

Representatives from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program are available at the site.

“I think the best way (to get help), if you are able, is to visit the External Outreach Center, so you can ask questions one on one and find out specifics about your case,” FEMA Spokesperson Jann Tracey told The News Guard last week.

Hours for all FEMA External Outreach Sites are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. External Outreach Sites are also open in Medford, Eugene and Stayton.

FEMA External Outreach Site #4 is located at the Lincoln Outlet Mall, 1500 S.E. East Devils Lake Rd. Suite 200.

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread through person-to-person contact, wearing a mask or face covering is required to gain entry. Visitors receive “no touch” temperature screenings. Hand sanitizer is available to survivors and staff.

Federal staff wear masks, face shields and gloves. Workstations are spaced six feet apart to provide an extra level of protection for survivors and staff.

FEMA ensures that common areas are cleaned regularly during the day and workstations are sanitized after each visitor.

Survivors can visit any of the External Outreach Sites for

in-person help; however, they do not need to visit an External Outreach Site to apply or update their application. They can apply for assistance or update an application in the following ways: Call FEMA toll-free at 800621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

The toll-free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PDT, seven days a week.

- Visit DisasterAssistance. gov.

- Check FEMA’s mobile app.

Those who use a Relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service.

They should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.

Disaster survivors affected by the Oregon wildfires and straight-line winds can also talk with a FEMA Mitigation Specialist to get personalized advice to repair and rebuild

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Cory Royer, Division A Supervisor from FEMA, inspects water system equipment damaged by the Echo Mountain Complex fire near Lincoln City. safer and stronger. For information on how to rebuild safer and stronger, or to inquire as to your flood risk following a fire near you, email:

FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs. gov. A FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist will respond to survivor inquiries.

LCPD selects officer Wehrley as first K9 handler MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

As the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) prepares to launch its inaugural K9 program, the department announced that Officer Molly Wehrley would serve as the first K9 handler.

Officer Wehrley and LCPD Sgt. Randy Weaver will be traveling to California the beginning of November to acquire the well-trained police dog.

Officer Wehrley said she is honored and excited to be a part of

LCPD’s inaugural K9 program, and looks forward to all the firsts coming ahead, such as choosing their dog, starting training and building the program using the best resources at their disposal.

Wehrley said she is looking forward to building a program that will strengthen the community policing program and plans to create a successful program that will expand to multiple dogs and handlers in the future, including a drug dog.

“On behalf of LCPD

and Officer Wehrley, we offer a heart-felt THANK YOU to our community and leadership who have spearheaded and funded this program,” LCPD officials said last week. “We are truly grateful for the amount of work and generosity that have paved the way for us to be ready and able to bring our dog home and begin this long-awaited program.”

For those interested in continuing to help and support the K9 program, be watchful in the near future as LCPD will be sharing the dog training process.

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Officer Molly Wehrley will be Lincoln City Police Department’s first K9 handler. LCPD will be acquiring their unit’s first dog in November.

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Case No. 20PB06717 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 4, 2020, Melodee Gaye Johnsen has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative or to Stacey D. Mealer, Attorney, at the addresses listed below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

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the project with conditions following a site plan review meeting on October 8, 2020.

Description of Project The proposal is to construct a mobile food unit pod for 10 mobile food units and a new building with 3,750-square foot beer/wine shared dining area and restrooms on the first floor, and a 1,375-square foot upper level apartment.

They are further identified as Assessor’s Map 07-11-34AA-01900. The entire site is zoned Taft Village Commercial (TVC). The property owner and applicant is Rachel and Ross Rehberg, Oregonized LLC (planning file SPR 202002).

Approval of Site Plan The Planning & Community Development Director, pursuant to Section 17.52.240 Site Plan Review of the Lincoln City Municipal Code, has reviewed and approved the project, subject to a number of conditions.

Decisions of the Planning & Community Development Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission by the applicant or any interested person within 10 days of the date of mailing of this notice, pursuant to Sections 17.52.240 (I) and 17.76.040 (A) of the Lincoln City Municipal Code.

If you own property that is rented or leased in the vicinity of the project site, please provide a copy of this notice to each tenant or lessee.

For More Information The project file, including the conditions of approval, may be reviewed online on the Planning & Community Development Department page at www.lincolncity.org.

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If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service.

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of the parking structure at Lincoln City Outlets to ensure your creation is a part of the decor!

“Halloween will look a lot different this October than in years past for most kids,” said Milt Johnson, chairperson of the Kiwanis event committee. “But we are committed to delivering a safe trick-ortreat Halloween night for the children of

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Lincoln City.

“Our members are busy gathering special effects, set pieces, clowns, ghosts and more to bring a creepy, fun, safe and socially distanced Halloween event.”

The Spooky Spectacular Haunted Drive Through starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 7:30 p.m. on October 31. This free event boasts over a dozen creepy scenes, socially distant

trick or treating and most importantly brings the magic of Halloween to kids in Lincoln City.

For more information on how to volunteer and where to donate candy please visit: https://lincolncitykiwanis.org/ spooky-spectacular/.

About Kiwanis Founded in 1947, Kiwanis Club of

Lincoln City focuses on the needs of local children and achieves what one person cannot accomplish alone. Club members share fun, fellowship and a passion for serving their community. As a chapter of Kiwanis International, all members and partners are dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.

From page A1 her Ph.D at the University of Oregon, returned to Lincoln City the week after the wildfire to see what she could do to help.

“That first week after the evacuation orders were lifted, I probably spent five to six hours a day talking to residents impacted by the wildfires,” she said.

Eventually, those conversations resulted in talks with county and Olalla

Center leadership, and the creation of the Wildfire Resource Navigator position.

Her job, like everyone else involved in outreach via the Olalla Center is simple: to bring resources and people together.

“For instance, if you’re someone who’s worried, they have no place to go, we want to hear from you,” Howe said. “Just the same: if you’ve got a rental

home to let us use, an RV to donate, property to share, anything like that, we’d love to hear from you, too.”

Howe said she’s available by text, phone or email anytime, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and plans to be in the county’s mini-MARC (suite 410), in the former Justice location in the Lincoln City Outlets, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Wednes-

day through Friday, as long as there is a need.

Howe is also equipped to provide service to people at remote locations.

“I’ve already talked to the folks at the Salmon River Grange about us being able to spend some time out there,” she said, knowing that computers, emails, and even getting into town, can be difficult for some people. “When

we’re not at our desks, we plan to be out in Otis, Rose Lodge - anywhere - that we think we can be of service.

“If the only way we can help someone is to come to them, we will. We just want people to know they’re not alone in this.”

Bethany Grace Howe Wildfire Resource Navigator · Available by text,

phone or email anytime, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Text preferred, but not critical). · 541-921-0408 - bethanyh@olallacenter.org. · Available in-person at the county’s mini-MARC (Suite 410) Lincoln City Outlets, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. · Available for on-site assistance by appointment.

“I decided to vote for Judge Marcia Buckley, the incumbent. She’s smart, capable and hard working.

Before undertaking her current position as Judge, she was both a private lawyer and a prosecutor.

Judge Buckley has a demonstrable record of public service serving others. She has all the personal and professional qualities I believe to be necessary for one to be an effective judge. Please vote with me to retain Judge Buckley.” The Hon. Robert J. Huckleberry, Senior Circuit Court Judge “Judge Marcia Buckley offers a wealth of legal and business experience. She has nearly three decades of contributions to Lincoln County’s legal, economic, educational and cultural communities. She is honest, hard working and committed. Please join me in voting to retain Judge Buckley on our circuit court.” Susan Elizabeth Reese Painter “I endorse Judge Marcia Buckley. She needs to be retained. While I was district attorney, I hired her as a deputy district attorney. She proved to be tireless, focused and efficient. What impresssed me most, beyond her high quality work, was her innate sense of fairness and justice. She has decades of experience in all areas of the law. Experience, integrity, sound judgment and fairness. I hope you will join me in supporting her ." Daniel Glode, Former District Attorney, Lincoln County “Judge Buckley understands issues facing veterans. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Her experience and strong leadership skills make me confident she will follow the law and adjudicate cases in the way they should be resolved.” Devin Whitaker, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class, U.S. Navy, Fleet Marine Force TOUGH ON CRIME • Former Chief Deputy District Attorney for Lincoln County.

• Fought for justice for crime victims, children, the disabled, and the elderly.

• Each day for the last 27 years, protected the community, children, families, and our most vulnerable population by making it safe.

• Proven track record working with families, children, veterans in crisis, addicts, and those struggling with mental illness.

“I believe everyone should have access to justice, and is entitled to a fair, compassionate, and experienced judge to hear their cases.

Thank you for your vote to retain me as your judge.”

– Judge Marcia Buckley Thank you to the following people who have endorsed Judge Marcia Buckley: Jacob Accurso Dixie Adams Marcia (Jean) Amundson Dick Anderson, Mayor, City of LIncoln City Lori Arce-Torres Bill Bain Doris K. Beemer Richard K. Beemer Channing Bennett, JudgeMarion County Circuit Court Sandy Blackman Rob Bovett, Former Lincoln County DA Ron Brocklehurst Governor Kate Brown Amy Carlson Kurt Carstens, Retired Attorney Joan M. Chambers, Attorney Lori Tobias Christiansen Cliff Collard, Retired Attorney Barney Craig David V. Cramer, Attorney Former Judge pro tem Stephanie Curtis Rhonda Davidson Catherine Devereaux Deborah Kozar Duus

THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE MATTERS • Currently serves as your Circuit Court Judge.

• Over 27 years combined experience as a prosecuting attorney, protecting the citizens of this community, and as a civil attorney, representing people in the most serious of their personal and business affairs.

• 14 years as a Mediator; 12 years as an Arbitrator; 14 years Local Small Business Owner.

• President, Lincoln County Bar Association; Newport Rotary Club; Lincoln County Foundation Board; Olalla Center Board; Member Newport and Lincoln City Chambers of Commerce; Coached Newport High School Mock Trial Team.

FAIR AND ETHICAL • Treats every party with dignity and respect.

• Works hard to resolve cases fairly and quickly.

• 2015-2020 Served on Oregon State Bar’s Disciplinary Board, assisting with lawyer discipline process.

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Restoring Oregon’s forests after historic wildfires THE NEWS GUARD

On Labor Day, 2020, Oregon witnessed the ignition of the most destructive and damaging wildfire season in recent history, but now that rains and firefighting efforts have slowed the spread of the fires, the forest sector is pivoting its focus to the future – restoration and regeneration of Oregon’s forests – a feat that will likely require over 100 million tree seedlings.

“More than half of Oregon’s human-caused carbon emissions are captured by its 30 million acres of forests, but the 2020 wildfires have turned hundreds of thousands of acres of privately-owned forests that were once thriving, healthy, carbon capturing engines into smoldering carbon emitters,” said Kristina McNitt, President of the Oregon Forest and Industries Council. “Restoring those acres of fire-damaged trees back to productive forestland is the best way to prevent dead and dying trees from re-burning in the future and maximize the forest’s ability to capture and store carbon.”

Driven by an extreme east wind, in less than a week, fires burned nearly one million acres across all ownership types. The fires threatened mills, destroyed homes and structures, took lives, displaced thousands of Oregonians, blanketed the state

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in dangerously high smoke levels, and dramatically impacted whole communities, many of which may never be the same.

The 2020 wildfires in Oregon burned over 350,000 acres of productive private timberland.

Across all ownership types, the 2020 fires burned four times what Oregon harvests every year, which may have killed as much as 15 billion board feet of timber - enough wood to build 1 million homes.

Initially, private forestland owners and operators were focused on the front lines, supporting federal and state firefighting efforts with more than 650 employees and over 350 pieces of privately-owned equipment.

“Throughout the state, countless examples exist where private timber companies provided the only personnel and equipment on vast sections of fires, with foresters and loggers selflessly working thousands of hours to protect lands and communities, irrespective of ownership, only to return after a shift to help their own families and neighbors evacuate.” said Kyle Williams, Director of Forest Protection for the Oregon Forest and Industries Council. “It was truly an outstanding response to a worst-case scenario.”

Despite the best efforts of firefighters, wildfires converted a massive amount of wood into

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Operation employees cutting fire line by hand during wildfires. air pollution, emitting more carbon into the atmosphere in a few weeks than both the state’s energy and transportation sectors – which were previously Oregon’s largest sources of carbon emissions.

One large fire year can emit up to 15 million tons of carbon, which is equivalent to a quarter of Oregon’s annual humancaused emissions and twice as much carbon as all the cars in Portland emit in one year.

“Our communities are reeling in the aftermath of the fires,” said Seth Barnes, Director of Forest Policy for Oregon Forest and Industries Council.

“We’re mourning with them, but it’s our responsibility to start thinking right away about what comes next. Quickly removing damaged timber and milling it

into wood products prevents carbon emissions, eliminates fuel for future wildfires, and provides the very materials needed to rebuild these communities from fiber that would otherwise be wasted.”

After a fire, damaged trees quickly become susceptible to insect infestation and rot, emitting carbon into the atmosphere as they decay and creating deadly conditions for firefighters should a future wildfire re-ignite in that same forest in the future.

Reforestation after harvest is required by the Oregon Forest Practices Act, and Oregon reforestation crews typically plant about 40 million seedlings each year – four for each one harvested – at an average cost of about $335 per acre. Based

on the extent of the fire perimeter, estimates indicate postfire reforestation efforts will likely require over 100 million tree seedlings, excluding any reforestation efforts on federal forest, more than double the seedlings needed for average annual reforestation efforts.

This estimate accounts for acres of timber not completely killed in the fires, a percentage of acres that were not forest lands, and a conservative reforestation effort of 350 trees per acre.

Not only do studies demonstrate that post-fire harvest increases the effectiveness of reforestation, studies also conclude that young growing trees capture carbon at a higher rate than older trees, so re-planting with new seedlings after a fire maximizes the forest’s ability to capture carbon in the future.

“While the 2020 wildfires will deeply impact our industry for years to come, the forest products sector will continue to be a cornerstone of Oregon’s economy and we will continue to do what we do best -- grow, harvest, and replant new forests while manufacturing carbonfriendly wood products to meet our country’s needs,” said McNitt. “This is our contribution, and the Oregon way – creating green jobs and locally sourced material to rebuild our homes and communities after this tragedy.”

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Face masks are required for patrons and employees.

Employees are also wearing gloves while serving up popcorn. Plus a safety plexiglass divider can be found at the candy counter. Movie lovers can choose their own reserved seats by looking at seating charts on our website cinemalovers.com. Then emailing the theatre at bijoutheatre541@gmail.com. Pay when you get there.

But they are still selling at the box office as well.

“In addition to our new normal wiping down of everything and social distancing in seating and the lobby we can give our patrons the security of safety and comfort,” Altomare said.

Throughout the pandemic, the Bijou continue to keep busy. They launched an online ‘Virtual Theatre’ (still available now), as well as partnering with the Lincoln City Cultural Center and City of Lincoln City to present a Drive-In Summer Movie Series. The Bijou is currently open for two shows a day, showing the movie ‘Tenet’ with tickets available for $7.50. Also available is the famous Bijou popcorn.

To celebrate Halloween, the Bijou will showing George A. Romero’s original 1978 zombie classic DAWN OF THE DEAD. On Halloween night, the doors open at 10 p.m. for

ghouls and undead patrons to see one of the classics that started to zombie craze. No one under 17 will be allowed. Show time is 10:15.

With safety first and foremost the Bijou is only selling 30 tickets to insure distancing and PPE face masks are required. They are keeping with their new cleaning protocols. Every seat is cleaned before and after all shows along with the use of the E*MIST electrostatic disinfecting sprayer.

Tickets are only $5, which will be donated to Angels Anonymous to go directly to the Echo Mountain Fire victims relief.

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Community Arts Project, Sitka Center announce programming transition for youth arts MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia. net

Two longstanding coastal Oregon arts nonprofits, Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and Community Arts Project (CAP), have announced plans for Sitka to assume oversight and stewardship of the Community Arts Project’s youth arts programs and fundraising events.

Beginning this fall, Sitka’s administrative team will assume operational and fundraising responsibilities for the school-based art literacy program, previously delivered

by CAP through the Nestucca Valley Grade School and the Garibaldi Grade School.

“When Sitka reached out to us about the possibility of pooling resources and joining forces, we were thrilled,” Carol Kearns, CAP Board President said. “An executive director vacancy and COVID-19 programming hiatus made this the perfect time for our Board to explore new leadership models.

This transition will allow all of our good work in the community to continue, and in a more supported way, reducing annual risk and overhead, and opening up the possibility to serve more kids, families and schools in the future.”

Additionally, Sitka will oversee the school-based summer day camp, afterschool curriculum development and annual fundraising events like Your Art’s Desire previously operated

by CAP. Sitka’s adult-learning workshops, residency program and public events will continue to take place on Sitka’s Cascade

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Tucked in the forest near Cascade Head, the Sitka Center is an ideal location for artists and scientists to withdraw from the distraction of daily life.

Head campus. Youth programs will continue to be schoolbased, taking place out in the community. School-based youth art literacy programs serve approximately 500 grade school kids annually.

“The melding of the Sitka Center and Community Arts Project is very exciting,” Nestucca Valley School System Superintendent Misty Wharton said. “As a lifetime resident of this community, I know how little exposure the youth of the area have to the arts, and I see this as the vehicle to enrich and diversify their education at a global level.”

While CAP’s Board did not weigh its options lightly, this was a straightforward and uplifting decision to make. Sitka will bring deeper resources, greater staff and leadership continuity and broader reach to CAP’s youth programs and com-

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munity events during COVID-19 and for years to come. Both organizations see this transition as a bright and future-strengthening outcome for CAP and the coastal children, families and schools that our beloved programs serve.

“CAP’s local community of loyal supporters and collaborators will no doubt be as excited as I am to hear that the CAP programs will continue under the solid leadership of Sitka,” said former CAP Executive Director and former Sitka Associate Director Kim Cavatorta. “This new partnership feels like the most natural next step in fulfilling the missions of both groups. I love picturing the CAP weft being woven into Sitka’s warp, bringing together two well-known and well-loved organizations to create a strong fabric of support for our community’s young artists.”

New leadership structure for CAP (including a familiar face) When the transition happens, Sitka’s Executive Director, Alison Dennis, will serve as the Executive Director for CAP’s programs too, and Sitka’s administrative team will support CAP’s programming and business office needs under the direction of Sitka’s General Manager, Nicola Harrison.

“Everything our coastal community counts on CAP to do will continue—all of the open-ended learning, creativity and joy. The next year will be dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition and to partnering closely with participating schools to resume art literacy programming as COVID-19 delivery models for the 20202021 school year evolve. I am so proud of the Community Arts Project,” Harrison said. “I have seen first-hand the creativity and self-esteem art access sparks, and I am overjoyed to see these programs thrive and grow through Sitka.”

Before joining Sitka in 2019, Harrison served as Executive Director for CAP for five years.

With Dennis and Harrison’s co-leadership and community commitment, a smooth transition is underway.

“For over thirty years, Community Arts Project has been nurturing the creative lives of kids and families right here in our coastal community,” Dennis said. “We are honored to be collaborating with Community Arts Project’s leadership to continue these beloved and impactful youth programs as part of Sitka beginning this fall.”

COVID-19 Impacts Sitka is working now with participating schools to determine the right timing and format for art literacy classes to resume this fall as schools reopen via online instruction.

Once classroom-based learning resumes, classroom-based art literacy classes will resume too, with community-based instructors for each participating school.

Next steps CAP’s Board will continue to work closely with Sitka to ensure a smooth and celebratory transition this fall, and to complete end of year reporting responsibilities, bringing independent CAP operations to a close by 2021. Watch for future updates on CAP’s programs, events and community impact to come from Sitka.

About the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 and located at Cascade Head, the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology offers a place where visual artists, writers, natural scientists, musicians and interdisciplinary creatives of all abilities and backgrounds come to nourish their curiosity and creativity. 2020 marks Sitka’s 50th year of offering artand nature-inspired workshops, residencies and public events on the Oregon Coast.

For more details visit www. sitkacenter.org 541-994-5485 Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, 56605 Sitka Drive, Otis, OR 97368.

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State Senate Race I have always considered myself as a conservative republican and strong believer in the ‘free enterprise’ system.

However, I can not support or vote for republican Dick Anderson for the following reason: he played a leadership role in the city purchasing a large tract of land called The Village of the Cascades in 2013. This put the city directly in the land development business using the Tax Payer’s Money.

The property has had no development in 7 years and has cost taxpayers over $700,000 in maintenance of the property. Also, using Lincoln County tax records, taxpayers have lost an estimated $36,401,909 in tax base over these years.

This causes all of us to pay higher taxes.

Government should

Everyone is welcome!

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What’s going on in Lincoln City Apparently Lincoln City has succeeded from the USA, dubious at this particular time or not- Columbus Day is a Federally recognized holiday where banks and the USPS as well as other businesses are closed.

The city should not have authority to dictate which holidays are recognized, what’s next?

Thanksgiving?

This is unAmerican and what I can only assume is some liberal attempt at deconstructing our society.

The dictator at the the head of the planning department in some unholy alliance with a subdivision which is prohibited

from working on Federally recognized holidays has decided that since the city doesn’t recognize Columbus Day, no one else does. I have a copy of this agreement in writing, but, unfortunately, not a good lawyer. Aghast in Lincoln Fruitopia Kevin Koffel, Lincoln City

Vote Amanda Benjamin for Judge As a Lincoln County Deputy District Attorney, I appear in front of ProTem Judge, Amanda Benjamin, on a daily basis.

Without hesitation, Judge Benjamin is perfect in the role. She’s knowledgeable, fair, and even tempered. What the general public doesn’t see is how wise Judge Benjamin is with her use of the resources of Lincoln County and the State of Oregon.

There’s only so much to go around, especially in this economy. EVERY

decision a judge makes uses resources provided by taxpayers.

Should someone be on supervised probation?

Should someone be in jail? Should someone receive counseling? Should someone receive treatment? Should someone be hospitalized? The list is endless, but the amount of resources available is not.

Because I appear in front of Judge Benjamin consistently, I am able to see how thoughtful she is in her methodology applied to each person who appears in front of her. She is meticulous and intuitive in her approach.

She wants to know as much about the defendant as possible. If this is a repeat offender, what didn’t work last time? Why didn’t it work? What could be done differently this time? What is the defendant receptive to? What resources would best be utilized to correct the behavior?

Every judge should be fair, tough on crime and sympathetic of victims.

Judge Benjamin has those qualities. Equally as important, she understands the vast responsibility given to her as a judge to be a wise steward of the public’s money. Accordingly, she has my vote.

Michael Thornicroft, Lincoln City

Vote for Marcia Buckley I am endorsing Marcia Buckley for 17th Judicial District, Position 2 Circuit Court Judge.

In the 15 plus years that I have known Marcia I have been impressed by her honesty, integrity and willingness to fight for what is right. She has brought to the stand with her over 27 years worth of experience as a trial

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Guest Column: Opportunity to protect Oregon’s coastal habitats The Oregon Coast rocks. More than 41% of the Oregon’s coastline is rocky habitat - but little of it is protected.

Our state leaders did a great job of providing public access to the coast with the Oregon Beach Bill. But this designation does not protect the rich diversity of fish and wildlife habitat along our rocky shores -- lush tide pools, nearshore reefs, underwater kelp forests, and offshore rocks and islands.

Some of Oregon’s most spectacular rocky habitats are right here in Lincoln County - Rocky Creek State Park, Cape Foulweather, Yaquina Head, Cape Perpetua - and more. Here breakers crash into cliffs and rocky shorelines, creating spectacular displays during fall and winter storms. Colonies of seabirds nest in the cliffs each spring as gray whales swim below on their northward migration. Pelicans swoop over kelp beds in the summer, and seals and their pups rest on offshore rocks. These sites, and many like them, capture the wild spirit of the Oregon Coast.

Cape Foulweather is one of my favorite Rocky Habitat sites, and I visit it frequently. I park my car on Otter Crest Loop and walk the bike path up to the

scenic lookout and back, about a two-mile stretch. The path skirts 500-foot cliffs and leads through a forest of Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock.

I’m rarely alone. Cars driving the loop often pull over to take in the view. Birders patiently search for seabirds on the cliffs and offshore rocks. Photographers angle to capture the best shot. One photographer I met on a sunny afternoon told me this was his second trip to the Cape in a week. “Be sure to come back tomorrow,” I replied, “because a storm is coming in and the Cape and the ocean are sure to be in a very different mood.” The next week, I met an elderly gentleman coming up the hill to the scenic viewpoint as I was coming down.

“Do you live nearby?” I asked him. “Nope,” he replied. “I drive over from Siletz. I like this walk.”

For the first time in 25 years the state of Oregon has provided the opportunity for individuals and community groups to submit proposals requesting rocky habitat designations for special places like Cape Foulweather -- places that both visitors and coastal residents treasure.

What can be designated?

First, rocky intertidal zones from extreme high water to extreme

low water. Second, rocky upland from the extreme high-water line to the vegetation line or, in unvegetated areas, to the sixteenfoot elevation mark. And third, offshore rocks and reefs.

Community groups may submit proposals requesting that a rocky habitat site be designated as a marine education area, a marine research area, or a marine conservation area.

A marine education area, also known as a marine garden, is for public enjoyment. Easily accessible, these sites are intended to protect rocky habitat resources so that the public can learn about tide-pool ecology and the creatures that inhabit them.

A marine research area is an intact ecosystem. The goal of this designation is to support scientific research and monitoring while maintaining the rocky habitat in its natural state. At these sites, scientists will be able to study the impact of climate change on ocean resources, including fish and invertebrate species our fishing economy depends on.

A marine conservation area has high ecological value. The goal of this designation is to conserve the natural ecosystem by limiting adverse impacts to

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All of these designations will help achieve Oregon’s Nearshore Strategy goal to protect rocky habitat resources in order to provide “long-term ecological, economic, and social benefits for current and future generations of Oregonians.”

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The Audubon Society of Lincoln City, invites you to support our efforts to conserve Oregon’s iconic rocky habitats. By working together to propose new protective designations, we can create more awareness of rocky habitats and support important research to better understand our changing ocean -- all the while keeping these amazing areas safe and open to the public.

For more information, check out our website (http://www. lincolncityaudubon.org) and Facebook pages. We will keep you informed about the sites -- one in Tillamook County and one in Lincoln County -- we will be proposing for conservation area designation.

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Andrew and Shekainah Ohman from Pacific City, Ore. would like to announce the arrival of their son, Noah Andrew Ohman.

Noah was born on October 15, 2020, at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City.

Celebrating his arrival are siblings Shiloh, Naomi and Abraham, as well as grandparents Douglas and Judith Sabara of the Philippines and Andy and Janet Ohman of Pueblo, Colorado.

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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY lawyer in Lincoln County. Her reputation speaks for itself and it speaks volumes.

As a young, newly divorced single mother back in 2005, Marcia showed me that a woman could overcome anything she set her mind to. Never one to be intimidated, Marcia has been the model to follow of a woman who balances home, community and work. And she never compromised her morals to achieve any of it.

Times are uncertain and ever changing and we need judges that are willing to consistently and fairly follow the rule of law and yet still see those before them as people, not just a case number. We need common sense and confidence.

Lincoln County deserves the best. Please join me in Retaining Marcia Buckley.

Tracy Mix, Toledo

Vote for Dick Anderson Dick Anderson is a true and tested leader who has long recognized the unique needs of our coastal communities.

That is why I strongly endorse his candidacy for Oregon’s 5th Senate District.

I rarely vote outside of my party, but the coast needs an effective advocate who will fight for our interests in the legislature instead of catering to the elite Portland politicians.

The Oregon Coast faces unique challenges and opportunities that Salem has not always responded to appropriately.

Anderson’s efforts on the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association as well as on two separate ODOT/Area Commissions on Transportation groups underscore his skill and commitment to our region’s varying needs.

He has led by example in handling substantial projects for Lincoln City while finding a balance between the many

business interests and livability concerns of a thriving destination town. Electing Anderson would allow him to pursue the same success for our entire coastal district.

Please join me in voting for Dick Anderson for Oregon Senate District #5.

Randy Getman, Toledo

Re-elect Claire Hall to the Lincoln County Commission I have known Claire Hall for over thirty years. We met in the late 1980s while she was a broadcast journalist and I was a deputy district attorney for Lincoln County. In the 90s, after she was elected to the County Commission, I had the opportunity of working with her in my capacity as Chief Deputy D.A. Claire was always strong on crime and an ardent supporter of local law enforcement. She was instrumental in obtaining the funds to increase the jail capacity from 100 to 161 beds.

Claire has been a compassionate and effective public servant. She loves Lincoln County and cares deeply about the welfare of its citizens. Most importantly, she has a wealth of experience and expertise in the political arena, and has worked productively with many elected and public officials in the state and federal government.

She has been, and will continue to be an outstanding and conscientious Lincoln County Commissioner.

our town and the resulting loss of power and the gridlock on 101, I appreciate the efforts made and work done by police chief Palmer and his staff of officers and dispatch personnel who oversaw a mass evacuation with no injuries or loss of life.

Appreciation also for city employees who remained at work for the benefit of all while their households were evacuated. They have my sincere gratitude. Appreciation also for our public works staff who kept our many water and sewage pump stations operating and to our staff at our waste water treatment plant and the water treatment plant who kept those vital services functioning.

Regarding communication: I am thankful that my household received a phone message informing us that we were at a level 2 evacuation alert and what that meant. This communication system worked and was a comfort during a stressful and frightening time.

I am confident, had it been necessary, that one of our police officers would have been driving through the neighborhood with a loud speaker informing us that it was time to leave; vital communication that I trust would have occurred.

I feel we citizens were and are well served by our local government and our conscientious and dedicated city employees.

Thank you all for continuing to oversee the health and welfare of our city.

Chester Noreikis, Lincoln City

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Grateful for City Staff Regarding our Lincoln City government’s response to last month’s Echo Mountain fire event which covered the city in smoke and threatened to torch

As I am registered as a democrat, I received a flier paid for by the democratic party of Oregon, which denigrated our republican candidate for state senate and told me nothing about the candidate the democrats were backing.

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as the Pro Tem Judge and only have praise for her integrity, knowledge, ability to apply the law and professionalism.

Ms. Benjamin’s focus on safeguarding our community clearly shows in her work. She is empathetic towards victims and ensures that they are heard throughout the trial process.

She is impartial and fair minded but firm in her desire to hold defendants accountable if they are found to be guilty. She treats everyone with respect and dignity regardless of their background.

We firmly believe that should Ms. Benjamin be elected as our Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge, she will be impartial, fair, focused on keeping our communities safe and willing to work hard to create an unbiased venue. Join us in voting for Amanda Benjamin for Judge of the Lincoln County Circuit Court.

Jayne Johnson, LCPEA President, Lincoln City

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Vote Dick Anderson for Senate

As the Lincoln City Police Employees Association (LCPEA) President, I am proud to say that LCPEA is endorsing Amanda Benjamin for the Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge, position 2.

Police officers and police department employees are in a unique position to know who is best qualified for this position.

We are able to see how Judges handle decisions, how people are treated and how they apply the law. I have personally worked with Ms. Benjamin since she was a Deputy District Attorney and watched her work hard to ensure fair and honest treatment for the residents of this county. Many of our LCPEA members have worked directly with Ms. Benjamin in her role as a Deputy District Attorney and

I have known Dick and Sue Anderson for many years.

Dick Anderson is a man of high integrity and solid common sense. He has a calm domineer and a quick wit. You only have to talk to him for a short time to realize that he actually cares about what you have to say.

Dick Anderson has a strong grasp on the issues important to his constituents and is a person you can depend on to do what he says he will do.

I’m voting for Dick Anderson because Oregon needs a different way to move forward, and Dick Anderson has the best way.

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by at least six feet from those you do not live with, wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently.

“Though the weather is getting cold and rainy, we encourage you to socially engage with one another in a physically distanced way,” Pourtal said. “Bundle up and go on walks when the weather isn’t rainy, schedule a daily or weekly phone call or video chat, have a virtual movie night - anything to help you keep those social connections as part of your life, while staying safe from COVID-19.”

Pourtal said as a reminder, the indoor gathering limit for social get-togethers is 10 people, and the space should be large enough so that each person from separate households can maintain 6 feet of distance from one another.

Masks should also still be worn at these get-togethers.

“Though ‘physical distancing’ as ‘social distancing’ are meant to have the same message, we want to make sure no one is socially isolating themselves from friends and family,” Pourtal said.

“We need our community now more than ever given the stressors we are balancing. And physically distancing our bodies from each other is crucial to keeping the virus under control.”

This kind of negative electioneering although prominent on the state and national level, is offensive.

One of the criticisms of Mr. (Dick) Anderson was that he exhibited a “failure of leadership (that) caused dangerous traffic jams in the middle of emergency wildfire evacuations.”

Being mayor does not give you a magic wand to cure all ills. Mr. Anderson was out on 101 during the evacuation offering assistance to people fleeing the fire. The mayor is not in charge of PPL, our radio stations, which were off the air, and phone service was down including some cell service.

Being mayor doesn’t come with magical powers.

I would appreciate receiving materials from political parties lauding their candidates rather than denigrating their opponents. I, for one, have had enough of that these past few years.

“Flu vaccines are safe and effective, and with ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot to keep the people around you healthy,” said Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at the Oregon Health Authority.

While it is unclear how the pandemic will affect the flu season, OHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are preparing for COVID-19 and seasonal flu to spread at the same time. A “twindemic” of two potentially fatal viruses circulating at the same time could burden the state’s health care system and result in many illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths, Cieslak said. Getting a flu vaccine is something easy people can do to protect themselves and their loved ones and help

reduce the spread of flu this fall and winter.

Flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19. But vaccination has many other benefits and is part of a comprehensive public health strategy to reduce the burden of flu.

The flu vaccine may take up to two weeks to become effective, so getting it earlier in the season – like now is ideal. That’s why OHA is promoting a “Don’t Wait to Vaccinate” campaign with social media cards and other messaging in multiple languages starting today.

Flu vaccine is available from health care providers, local health departments and many pharmacies. The vaccine is free or low cost with most health insurance plans. To find flu vaccine clinic, visit http://www. flu.oregon.gov/ and use OHA’s flu vaccine locator tool.

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Lincoln City motorcyclist injured in crash with car THE NEWS GUARD

On Wednesday, October 14, at about 4:20 p.m., Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle crash in the south 1500 block of Hwy 101, Lincoln City.

When officers arrived on scene they found both of the southbound lanes of travel were blocked as a result of the crash.

The motorcyclist, identified as David R. Johnson, 57, of Lincoln City, was laying injured in the southbound lanes of travel.

Medical personnel from North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance quickly arrived on scene and began medical treatment of Johnson. Both southbound lanes of travel were closed and southbound traffic was diverted into the center turn lane while the crash investigation was being conducted.

The driver of the involved

vehicle, a silver 2015 Dodge Challenger, was identified as Gary E. Bellah, 68, of Prineville, Ore. He did not report any injuries as a result of the crash.

The subsequent investigation determined that the motorcycle had pulled out of SW 16th Street and was traveling northbound on Hwy 101. The driver of the silver Dodge Challenger was pulling out of a parking area in the south east 1500 block, crossing the northbound lane while turning left onto Hwy 101 to head south bound.

The driver of the Challenger reported he did not see the motorcycle heading northbound until the impact. The motorcyclist was thrown on the hood of the car and the motorcycle was dragged into the southbound lanes by the car.

The motorcyclist, Johnson, sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported by ambulance to North Lincoln Hospital for

further medical evaluation and treatment. Due to the extent of Johnson’s injuries, he was later transported by Life Flight to a Portland area hospital for more advanced medical treatment.

His current condition is unknown at this time.

The driver of the silver Challenger, Bellah, was issued a traffic citation charging him with Failing to Yield Right-ofWay When Entering a Roadway.

The motorcyclist, Johnson, was issued a citation charging him with Driving While Uninsured.

Once the scene was cleared, the southbound lanes were opened back up to vehicle traffic.

The members of the Lincoln City Police Department would like to remind all drivers to stay alert while driving and to use extra caution when pulling out onto the highway from side streets and driveways.

Information submitted by Sergeant Jeffrey Winn.

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The motorcyclist involved in the crash was taken to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital with serious injuries.

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, OCT. 12 11:36 a.m. Assist on Arrest/Restraining Order Violation, 4675 NE Johns Ave. Caller reported a restraining order violation at the location.

12:23 p.m. Criminal Mischief, 1185 NW 2nd Dr. Caller reported a broken

window at location. First floor kitchen window damaged with a rock found inside residence.

caller was in the house.

Did not report it for over an hour. Requesting extra patrol.

1:20 p.m. Theft, 950 SE 32nd St. .38 Smith and Wesson stolen from apartment.

6:49 p.m. Theft, 3517 NW Hwy 101, Motel 6.

Report of theft from room with suspect information.

2:34 p.m. Suspicious Activity, 1501 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Caller reported a cardboard box with a partial label was left in the lobby. State Police bomb unit responded to assist with investigation.

7:57 p.m. Traffic/Impound. 1025 SW Hwy 101.

Traffic stop initiated. Vehicle impound/towed by Car Care for no insurance.

2:50 p.m. Assault, 231 Reef Ave., Skate Park. Caller reported daughter was assaulted at skate park.

Contact made with victim.

10:38 a.m. Assist on Arrest/Warrant Arrest, 4422 NE Devils Lake Bv. Michael Edward Murray, born 12/15/55, contacted, misdemeanor warrant confirmed out of Lincoln County for traffic offense.

Murray cited and released.

5:06 p.m. Extra Patrol, 1251 NW 13th St. Someone attempted to enter through the locked screen door around 1 p.m. while

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11:00 a.m. Theft, 1777

NW 44th St. Caller reported theft of cell phone from Chinook Winds main gaming floor. Security confirmed theft via surveillance at 10:32 p.m. Samsung Galaxy S9 taken.

off alarm leaving with funds.

11:33 a.m. Abandoned Vehicle, 2150 NE Oar Pl. Community Center. Car Care responded for vehicle tow. All tires intact.

1:52 p.m. Crash, 2845 NW Hwy 101. Caller reported a non-injury, non -blocking crash at location.

11:27 p.m. Theft, 4048 NE Hwy 101. Caller reported theft of backpack from vehicle while parked at location over the weekend. Black diamond 28LT backpack with Apple Mac Pro inside.

12:09 p.m. Burglary, 2166 NE Hwy 101. Caller reported male suspect in white Subaru with torch and bolt cutters at location at 6 a.m. Suspect cut bolt to change machine setting

1:30 p.m. Found Property, 4045 NE Johns Ave. Found Ammunition while cleaning a garage.

6:28 p.m. Trespass, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds Casino.

Rocky Donovan Gonzalez, born 3/24/86, taken into custody after a report of a male refusing to leave. He was charged on a Lincoln County warrant charging contempt of court. Also charged with Escape III, Resisting Arrest, Trespass II and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

9:39 p.m. Disturbance, 5363 NE Voyage Ave. Victim reported that her son pushed her on the floor after an argument. Victim taken to hospital.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 2:24 a.m. Disturbance, 1430 SE 2nd Pl. Report of disturbance in parking lot of apartments. Subjects contact, one taken to hospital.

1:39 p.m. Criminal Mischief, 800 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City Sporting Goods.

Caller reported attempted burglary at location. Pry marks to exterior door. No entry made.

3:33 p.m. Theft, 2690 NE Yacht Ave. Caller reported approximately 13 gold rings stolen between Sept. 9 and Oct. 14.

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Salmon Habitat Restoration Project completed THE NEWS GUARD

Just above Highway 101, where Big Creek flows into the ocean about 10 miles south of Yachats, a $425,000 salmon restoration project has just been completed.

The project, on land owned

by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), will help restore the creek from past degradation to benefit salmon and other wildlife species.

The project was conducted by the MidCoast Watersheds Council (MCWC) and OPRD, with contributions from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI). The majority of the funding came from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, OPRD, and USFS. Additional support came from Oregon Department of Transportation and the Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership.

The restoration work created 14 acres of floodplain habitat, restored wetlands, established 10 in-stream habitat structures along a half mile of stream, and placed over 200 logs on the floodplain. It is designed to benefit multiple fish species, including threatened coho salmon, as well as Chinook, steelhead trout, cutthroat trout, lamprey species, and eulachon.

The project will also benefit numerous other wildlife species

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Ten “large wood” habitat structures were placed Big Creek. Large woody debris plays a vital role in stream systems, increasing stream complexity, providing cover for fish, sorting out spawning gravels, and maintaining floodplain connection at high flows. such as the endangered Oregon silverspot butterfly and beaver.

In fact, several of the habitat structures were designed to act as beaver dam “anchors” to encourage dam building and long term residence. That way these “ecosystem engineers” will continue to create and maintain healthy stream habitat long after the crews and heavy equipment have moved out.

“Our work, while focused on restoring fish and wildlife habitat, also benefits the commu-

nity directly”, explained project manager and MCWC Coordinator, Evan Hayduk. “Our large wood and floodplain work will help ensure that flood waters have somewhere to go without hurting infrastructure. We also hired local area contractors to keep money flowing in the community.

“We used Trask Design and Construction, a family owned and operated business from Alsea/Corvallis, for this project.

They are great to work with and

have a real passion and expertise when it comes to this kind of work.”

There were also two contractors hired to watch all the excavation work to ensure that no cultural resources were damaged, since this area was historically used by the CTCLUSI. Tribal representatives were also on site before and during construction and described how the area may have been used.

“This area was historically very important for Tribal groups.

Just to the north of here, Tenmile Creek was an important trading area between tribes” according to Jesse Beers, CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship Manager.

Bryan Gillooly, Restoration Projects Manager for the tribe added that “the Tribe greatly appreciates the opportunity to partner on these aquatic restoration projects.”

“The project at Big Creek demonstrates the hard work and inclusiveness of the Mid-Coast Watershed Council and their partners as they endeavor to restore native fish for the next seven generations,” Gillooly said.

A majority of the Big Creek basin is relatively undisturbed and in excellent condition. Most of the watershed is publicly owned forest lands, and a subset is designated as Wilderness Area.

This makes this project in the lower reaches of the watershed all the more important as it focuses on areas of degradation in an otherwise healthy watershed.

These improvements in the lower watershed will provide

slow-water habitat that is otherwise lacking for salmon juveniles during a critical stage in the salmon life cycle.

This important lowland area was once in danger of being converted into a destination resort. For almost 20 years, beginning in the 1990s, the community rallied against that proposal.

Finally, in 2009, The Nature Conservancy acquired the property until public agencies could protect it. That effort, documented in the book Saving Big Creek by Yachats author Andrea Scharf, showed the community support for keeping Big Creek undeveloped and fish friendly.

This summer’s restoration project will help realize that goal.

Jeff Feldner, a former commercial fisherman who serves on the MCWC Board of Directors emphasized the importance of this project.

“We know that adult and juvenile salmon will benefit from the protected pool habitat that the wood structures create in the stream and from the overhanging native vegetation,” Feldner said. “Even more important is the habitat we’ve created for the vulnerable young salmon that would otherwise be washed to sea. Now they’ll be able to shelter in the wetlands and on the floodplain when the stream spreads out its force during high water flows. It’s great to be a part of positive work like this.”

Check www.midcoastwatersheds.org for updates as we monitor this project over time.

Winter Season: What we can expect on the Oregon Coast JEREMY C. RUARK Staff Writer

Grab your umbrella and warm coat, it likely will be cooler and wetter than normal this winter in the Pacific Northwest, according to the latest winter weather forecast from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The NOAA forecast favors warmer, drier conditions across the southern tier of the U.S. and cooler, wetter conditions in the North, due in part to an ongoing La Niña.

National Weather meteorologist Clinton Rockey in Portland said the La Niña effect shifts the storm track from the southern hemisphere around Africa to the Pacific Northwest.

“Storms are more juicier and the jet stream is over us more often with a more persistent storm track,” he said. “That means we would see more snowpack in the mountains.”

Rockey said La Niña can also produce three elements that could bring snow to lower elevations, including Lincoln County.

“Cold off shore flows, an air mass in place and moisture from the pacific, all three rarely come together often and that

is what makes the snow chance at lower elevations,” he said.

Rockey said under the La Niña, winter temperatures in the lower elevations of the Pacific Northwest can range from the mid 40s to low 50s-day

side and from the 20s to 30s overnight.

Below-normal temperatures are favored in southern Alaska and from the northern Pacific Northwest into the Northern Plains, with equal chances for below, near,

or above-average temperatures in the remaining regions, according to the NOAA forecast. More modest probabilities for warmer temperatures are forecast in the southern parts of the west coast, and from the Mid-Atlan-

tic into the Northeast.

Above-average temperatures are also favored for Hawaii and western and northern Alaska.

“NOAA’s timely and accurate seasonal outlooks and short-term forecasts are the result of improved

satellite observations, more detailed computer forecast modeling, and expanding supercomputing capacity,” acting NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs states in a release posted on the NOAA website.

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Lincoln City Parks and Recreation launches “Trail Challenge” to get people outdoors THE NEWS GUARD

Lincoln City is full of hiking trails to wander and discover - with over 365 acres of Open Spaces all within the City limits.

This fall, Lincoln City Parks & Rec (LCP&R) is offering a free challenge to get people outside to experience all eight of the Lincoln City Open Spaces. To entice you outdoors, they have launched their very first Trail Challenge.

This is a free activity and fun for the whole family.

Many have started the Challenge, and are discovering Lincoln City trails and Open Spaces for the first time.

Helene Wren and her family already completed the challenge in short order.

“It was a lot of fun “ she says. “There are places my kids are already requesting to go back to. Spyglass Ridge was so much fun to explore. Since we live in Otis, Cascade Head is our usual go-to, so it was really fun to push us to explore new areas.”

LCP&R has created video tours of each trail on Facebook and YouTube to “show you around” before you go.

See below for the details and follow Lincoln City Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page to

stay connected on trail videos and the Trail Challenge.

How to Take the Open Space Trail Challenge: 1. Register for free at https://apm.activecommunities.com/lccc/Home, at the Community Center, or call 541-994-2131.

2. Find the Signs that say “Lincoln City Trail Challenge” at each of the 8 Open Spaces: The Knoll, Spring Lake, Friends of Wildwoods, Agnes Creek, Cutler Wetlands, Regatta, Spyglass Ridge, and Nesika Park.

3. Snap a selfie photo with the sign to prove you found it.

4. Share your photos with the hashtag #LCTrailChallenge (remember to make it public!)

Post photos to our Trail Challenge Facebook event page, your own Facebook page, or email to llafon@lincolncity.org.

5. Claim your prize! The first 48 to find all 8 signs and complete the challenge will receive a HydroFlask tumbler, made possible by a donation

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Lincoln City Parks and Recreation has eight open spaces for you and your family to find. Local families have already been taking advantage of the challenge and hiking to some of Lincoln City’s most unique locations. from Hydro Flask’s “Parks For All” program. #ParksForAll The challenge is ongoing until all the tumblers are claimed. Trail maps are available at www.lincolncity.org/ parksandrec or at the Community Center. Good luck and

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WORKING FAMILIES That’s why Timber Unity PAC is proud to endorse candidates for statewide office and the Oregon Legislature who are committed to working to get Oregon back on track.

KIM

THATCHER SECRETARY OF STATE www.facebook.com/ kimthatcheroregon

DICK

ANDERSON SENATE DISTRICT 5 www.facebook.com/ DickAndersonforOregon

JEFF

GUDMAN STATE TREASURER www.facebook.com/ jeffgudmanforstatetreasurer

MAX

SHERMAN HOUSE DISTRICT 10 www.facebook.com/ MaxShermanforOregon

BY 8:00PM ON NOV. 3RD, YOUR BALLOT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

VOTE LIKE YOUR JOB DEPENDS ON IT! JOIN TIMBER UNITY IN STANDING UP FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN LINCOLN COUNTY

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