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Smoke, fire damages east city motorhome, adjacent structure

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First responders rushed to Quay Avenue and 8th Street just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 after calls to 9-1-1 of a structure fire in the area of east Lincoln City.

Black smoke could be seen blocks away from the fire scene.

Lincoln City Police Patrol Of ficer Jon Humphreys was one of the first responders to arrive at the scene were he spotted smoke coming from a parked motorhome.

“There was heavy smoke coming from the back side of the trailer,” he said. “We were on scene for just a couple of minutes and flames started coming out and about that time North Lincoln Fire & Rescue showed up.”

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR) crews positioned their fire trucks close to the fire scene, pulled hoses from the rigs, and began at tacking the blaze from the outside.

Humphreys said it did not ap pear that anyone was occupying the burning motorhome or adjacent structure.

Crews were able to put out the blaze shortly after arriving at the scene. The estimated amount of damage and the cause of the fire were not immediately available.

Governor pardons 45,000, forgives $14M in pot possession cases

G overnor Kate Brown has announced a pardon for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of marijuana.

The act that will impact an es timated 45,000 individuals across the state.

The pardon will remove 47,144 convictions for possession of a small amount of marijuana from individual records, eliminating barriers for thousands of people seeking employment, housing, and educational opportunities who have otherwise been ineligible, ac cording to a release from Brown’s

office.

Brown’s pardon order also forgives approximately $14 mil lion in unpaid court fines and fees associated only with the pardoned convictions.

As a result, the state will no longer collect those fines and fees, however, it may take a few weeks for the state to update its records and to reach out to collection agencies to waive the fines and fees included in the Governor’s pardon, according to a release from Brown’s office. State of ficials anticipate that all records should be updated to clear the remaining balance on the associ ated case within one month of the

Governor’s action.

The pardon applies to electroni cally available Oregon convictions for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana, in pre-2016 cases in which the person was 21 years of age or older, where this was the only charge, and where there were no victims. This pardon does not apply to any other offense related to marijuana or other controlled substances.

“No one deserves to be for ever saddled with the impacts of a conviction for simple possession of marijuana — a crime that is

Visitor Spending tops $1.46 billion in NW Oregon in 2021

ERIK KNODER News Guard Guest Article

Visitor spending rose to $1.46 billion in Northwest Oregon in 2021.

This was an increase of 46.4% after adjusting for inflation from 2020. Visitor spending collapsed by 42% in 2020 when the pandemic re cession struck, and businesses were curtailed in March of that year.

The jump in spending in 2021 was the largest since data has been collected, but it still yielded less spending than the $1.73 billion that was spent in 2019. Visitor spend ing had been growing about 3% per year since 2011. The region had seen drops in spending before, such as during the Great Recession, but nothing compared to the collapse in 2020.

The leisure and hospitality sector was commonly the largest industry sector in Northwest Oregon measured by employment, but the pandemic recession reduced its size to where it was slightly smaller than the trade, transportation, and utilities sector in 2020 and 2021.

Leisure and hospitality provided 14,906 payroll jobs on an annual av erage basis in 2021. This was about

16% of all jobs (excluding selfemployment) in Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties combined. The two largest parts of the sector are the accom modation industry (e.g. motels and campgrounds), and the food services and drinking places industry (e.g. restaurants and bars). The sector’s

health depends in large part on spending by visitors.

Visitors also spend money in other sectors such as retail trade, transportation, and even health services when vacation accidents happen. But because visitors account for a smaller portion of spending in these industries, the leisure and hospitality sector is considered the best proxy for the tourism industry as a whole.

Visitor spending peaked in 2006 at $1.43 billion (in 2021 dollars), and then fell two percent the next year.

Spending was up and down during the Great Recession and recovery before climbing steadily from 2012 until the pandemic hit in 2020.

Travel and occupancy restrictions reduced the number of customers available for lodging and food ser vice businesses, and many tourism businesses closed or dramatically re duced their offerings. Visitor spend ing in Northwest Oregon fell 42% in 2020 to $998 million. This was just above the level of 1992.

Benton County had the secondlargest drop in visitor spending (-57.2%) of all counties in Oregon in 2020. But the county bounced back dramatically in 2021 with visitor spending increasing 158%

to a record $148 million. The drop and recovery are probably due to changes by students at Oregon State University; in-person attendance was suspended in 2020 and resumed in 2021. The other counties in North west Oregon saw visitor spending increase sharply in 2021, but not quite recover to pre-pandemic levels.

Employment in the leisure and hospitality sector tends to paral lel visitor spending. It’s improving rapidly but is still not completely recovered, except in Benton County.

Employment in the five counties in Northwest Oregon dropped an unprecedented 54% from March to April in 2020.

Employment has been growing since then. In September 2022 it was 8.6% higher than the year before, but it remained 1.2% lower than in September 2019 – the last year before the pandemic recession. As Northwest Oregon’s leisure and hos pitality sector headed towards winter in 2022, employment was starting its seasonal decline. It seems likely that the sector will continue to grow in the longer run and its employment will return to pre-pandemic levels by next year.

In fact, there is some reason to think that the main constraint on

employment growth in 2022 was the tight labor market, not lack of visi tor spending. Job vacancy surveys showed that there were more job openings than people who were unemployed in 2022.

The long-term outlook for visitor spending is good. The leisure and hospitality sector’s employment in Northwest Oregon is expected to grow 44% from 2020 to 2030. Most of that growth is based on the expec tation that the sector recovers to its former level. After that, the sector’s employment will probably grow at a little less than 1% per year.

A major unknown factor will be how the pandemic recession and subsequent tight labor market will affect the sector’s adoption of laborsaving technology and business prac tices. Businesses may be more likely to implement service models, such as takeaway food, that allow them more flexibility in adapting to any future pandemic.

There is nothing leisurely in the work life of leisure and hospitality managers!

Erik Knoder is a regional econo mist with the Oregon Employment Department. He may be reached at 541-351-5595.

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North Lincoln Fire & Rescue crew members work to put out the blaze. See more photos at thenewsguard.com

JEREMY C. RUARK / THE NEWS GUARD Smoke filled the neighborhood at the fire scene in east Lincoln City.

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The pardon applies to electronically available Oregon convictions for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana, in pre-2016 cases in which the person was 21 years of age or older, where this was the only charge, and where there were no victims.

Wreath project ‘the face of Rotary in Lincoln City’

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Sometimes, it’s the behind-the-scenes projects that bring community mem bers together in the spirit of the season.

Each November and early December for decades, the Lincoln City Rotary Club has launched a holiday wreath project to raise funds for the club’s various community service projects.

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The News Guard: When did the wreath project begin and why?

Harlan: We are in the 43rd year of the program which began in 1979. Since its inception, the program has been a fundraiser for providing scholarships to local stu dents. Since its inception, this program assists local students in furthering their education after high school. In addition, the Lincoln City Rotary Club participates in various local, regional and international projects, providing assistance where there is an established need.

holiday offerings to include two candle centerpieces, candy canes, and (by special order) some larger wreaths.

The overall cost for 1,100 wreaths, 75 centerpieces and about 20 special orders is ex pected to be close to $24,000 this year.

The News Guard: Over all, what is the estimate of how much money the wreath project has produced since it began in Lincoln City?

Harlan: The net proceeds have totaled about $625,000 for local scholarships.

The News Guard: What is the fundraising goal this season and what does that money fund?

On Saturday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 26, the Rotary members and other community volunteers gathered together inside the Taft Middle/High School field house above the school’s stadium to assemble hundreds of the wreaths and centerpieces that are being hand-delivered locally and shipped all across the United States to those ordering the holiday decorations.

The News Guard has reached out to Lincoln City Rotary Club’s Wreath Com

The News Guard: Where do the wreaths come from, how many, and what is the overall cost of this project?

Harlan: Wreaths and centerpieces are made on the Oregon Coast and in the Val ley from native greenery. This wreath is decorated with pine cones and a festive red bow. The wreath that started the annual Rotary Wreath Sales is a basic 24” circlet. However, Rotarians have expanded their

Harlan: The fundraising goal this year is a net of at least $15,000 for local scholar ships.

The News Guard: What are the price ranges and variety of wreaths offered this season?

Harlan: Traditional 24” wreaths: $30 local delivery, $49 shipped. Local delivery only: $30 two candle center pieces and $30 candy canes. Larger wreaths by special order only.

The News Guard: What is the best way for folks to order the wreaths?

Harlan: Contact a local Rotarian.

The News Guard: This is a heartwarming event to see with all the volunteers and club members work ing together assembling the wreaths. What do you hope these folks take away from

this experience each season?

Harlan: We take away a sense of shared commu nity for fueling the work of Rotary in the lives of Lincoln City students.

The News Guard: What rewards do you take away from all the work that you do to make this project success ful each holiday?

Harlan: Our wreaths are a local Christmas tradition, and they have become the “face of Rotary” in Lincoln City. They are a reminder of how much we can accom plish when we work together.

Who We Are is a frequent presentation of The News Guard highlighting commu nity members and their posi tive efforts in our community.

Local traditions Angels Ball, Festival of Trees return

“Over the years I would estimate we are closing in on a million dollars in financial aid,” Robertson said in a pre viously published interview with The News Guard.

In 2021, the Angels donated over $120,000 in immediate cash, according to Robertson.

The Fantasy of Tress allows businesses, organi zations and individuals to submit specialized decorated trees that are auctioned off to support families in need in the community. The trees are set up for public viewing at the Chinook Winds Casino this week, followed by the Gala Ball, Dec. 3.

But the Festival of Trees and the Angels Ball is more about giving, Robertson said in the earlier interview.

“When you have helped a family keep a roof over the head, put food on the table, heat in the house, gas for the car to get to work, you know you did the right thing,” Rob ertson said. “When you hear a child exclaim to his parents that now that they have an apartment, he can tape a picture to a wall and unlike the wet tent it sticks, then you appreciate what the residents have done for the benefit of their neighbor. People helping people. There is not a better activity.”

Robertson, Jim Davis, Mike Holden, and Roger Sprague are the original founders of Angels Anony mous. The nonprofit has a

board of 16 members from all parts of North Lincoln County representing every segment of society.

The main fundraiser for Angels Anonymous, a 501C-3 charitable organization, The Festival of Trees and Angels Ball raises funds to provide immediate and basic needs to residents of North Lincoln County from Depoe Bay north to Rose Lodge. COV ID-19 and the Echo Mountain Fire greatly increased the need for assistance in North Lincoln County in 2020 and 2021. Angels Anonymous, with the help of generous

donors, was able to help meet the need, according to one of the event organizers, Roger Robertson.

“This year’s ball will fea ture fabulous food, the auc tion of twenty-two wonderful ly decorated Christmas Trees, a 50/50 raffle and ten wreaths in a silent auction along with a wide variety of other items,” according to a release about the event. “Top off the evening enjoying terrific live music from Collective Na tion. When this band hits the stage, be ready to hit the floor. Their set includes modern hits from Bruno Mars, Beyonce,

DNCE, Maroon 5 and more. You’re going to put some miles on your dancing shoes!” Doors for the ball open at 5 p.m. Call to dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music and dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Formal wear is not required but en couraged. The ball is held at Chinook Winds Casino. Tickets to the ball are sold out.

For more information call Phil Robertson at 541-9217359, or e-mail phillylphil@ msn.com or Roger Robertson, at 541-996-7474 or email allways@charter.net.

Chair and Rotary Club Secretary Estle Harlan to gain insight into this community project.

“We take away a sense of shared community.”

Estle Harlan, Lincoln City Rotary Club

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Rotarians and community members assemble the wreaths during a 2018 work party.

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an annual charity ball. The 22nd Annual Angels Ball is scheduled for the eve ning of Dec. 3. This week, the Festival of Trees are on dis play at the casino, 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City.

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The specialized decorated holiday trees that fill a large room at the Chinook Winds Casino each Christmas are auctioned off to raise money for Angels Anonymous.

2 adults suffer ‘traumatic injuries’ after falling off Depoe Bay

Two adults are recovering after suffering ‘traumatic injuries’ from a fall over the edge of the Depoe Bay Seawall.

According to Depoe Bay Fire, the two adults fell over the edge, about 15 feet off the sea wall on Saturday, Nov. 19. Both victims landed in the dirt and rocks below. Approximate location

circled in red in the attached photo.

Upon evaluation by a Depoe Bay Fire paramedic, both victims were found to have traumatic injuries including possible fractures to their lower extremities, according to Depoe Fire Chief Bryan Daniels.

Both victims were packaged in rescue stokes baskets and carried by fire district personnel up to the high way to awaiting ambulances.

“Crews made quick work of this

incident, with immediate calls for assistance from Newport Fire Depart ment and several law enforcement agencies,” Daniels said in a Depoe Bay Facebook post. “The rescue of the two victims took less than 30 minutes and both were transported to local hospitals.”

Daniles said a crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay responded but was not needed as both victims were on dry land.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon, Willamette Valley Communications Center 911, Newport Fire Department, Depoe Bay Profes sional Fire Fighters, Pacific West Ambulance, Oregon State Police, and the Oregon Department of Transporta tion assisted in the rescue effort.

The victim’s minor child was unharmed during the incident, and in very good spirits, Daniels said. The child was taken by law enforcement to

be reunited with his parents.”

“Thankfully, it was not raining, it was low tide, and we had calm seas,” Daniels said. “This could have been very different for these folks.”

First responders urge Oregon Coast visitors to pay attention to posted safety signs to avoid injury and even death. Each year, there are reports of people venturing over ocean cliffs and seawalls and falling to the surf below.

Sheriff’s Tip of the Week urges motorists to be aware of drowsy driver

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 2017, 91,000 police-reported crashes involved drowsy driv ers. These crashes led to an es timated 50,000 people injured and nearly 800 deaths.

Sleepiness can result in crashes any time of the day or night, but three factors are most commonly associated with drowsy-driving crashes, according to the NHTSA.

Drowsy-driving crashes:

• Occur most frequently

The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies.

All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

For specific details or concerns about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Lincoln City Police

November 6 12:40 a.m.

Report from neighbors in the 400 block of SE Quay Avenue of a female inside residence yelling and banging things. Officer contacted the resident who was taken into

between midnight and 6 a.m., or in the late afternoon. At both times of the day, people experi ence dips in their circadian rhythm—the human body’s internal clock that regulates sleep.

• Often involve only a sin gle driver (and no passengers) running off the road at a high rate of speed with no evidence of braking; and

• Frequently occur on rural roads and highways.

It is very important to stay alert while driving at all times, but especially during this time of year since weather conditions can rapidly become

custody for Disorderly Conduct and transported to county jail.

November 7 11:40 a.m.

Police responded to a traffic crash in the parking lot in 2100 block of NE Highway 101. One driver was cited for not having insurance.

9:36 p.m.

Caller reports finding a gun inside the restroom at a busi ness in the 1600 block of NW Highway 101. The gun was retained, and a report taken.

November 9 4:52 a.m.

An audible alarm was received from the 6300 block of Highway 101. A broken win dow was discovered. Report taken.

2:45 p.m.

hazardous.

Here are several safety tips to keep in mind before hitting the road.

Feeling sleepy is espe cially dangerous when you are driving. Sleepiness slows your reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs your judgment just like drugs or alcohol. People who are very sleepy behave in similar ways to people who are drunk. The impact that drowsy driving has on traffic safety should not be underestimated.

To remain alert and avoid drowsiness:

• Getting plenty of sleep

(at least six hours) the night before a long trip.

• Traveling at times when you are normally awake and staying overnight rather than driving straight through.

• Scheduling a break every two hours or every 100 miles.

• Stop driving if you become sleepy; someone who is tired could fall asleep at any time – fatigue impacts reaction time, judgment, and vision, causing people who are very sleepy to behave in similar ways to those who are drunk.

• Not planning to work all day and then drive all night

• Drink a caffeinated bev

erage. Since it takes about 30 minutes for caffeine to enter the bloodstream, find a safe place to take a 20-30-minute nap while you’re waiting for the caffeine to take effect

• Avoid sleepy times of day. Take a mid-afternoon nap and find a place to sleep between midnight and 6 a.m.

• Traveling with an awake passenger.

You are too tired to drive if you’re experiencing any or all of the following:

• Having trouble keeping your eyes open and focused.

• The inability to keep your head up.

• Daydreaming or hav

ing wandering, disconnected thoughts.

• Drifting from your lane or off the road or tailgating.

• Yawning frequently or rubbing your eyes repeatedly.

• Missing signs or driving past your intended exit.

• Feeling irritable and restless.

• Being unable to remem ber how far you have traveled or what you have recently passed.

For more information and tips, visit www.lincolncoun tysheriff.net

Caller reports window was shot in the 1400 block of NW Highway 101. Report taken.

November 10 11:51 a.m.

Report of theft of mail in the 1100 block of SW 13th Street. A report taken.

4:37 p.m.

Security at a business in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street reported a female with a coun terfeit bill. Officer responded and took a report.

5:36 p.m.

A caller reported that a male assaulted her and her hus band in the 100 block of SW Highway 101 after an argument about unleashed dogs on the beach. Officer took a report.

10:15 p.m.

Caller in the 1500 block of East Devils Lake Road report

edly making repeated calls to 9-1-1.

November 11 10:03 a.m.

Police conducted a traffic stop at NE Holmes Road and NE Highway 101. Driver cited for Following Too Close, Driv ing While Suspended and Driv ing Uninsured. Driver cited and release for Failure to Carry and Present. A second traffic stop was conducted for Driving While Suspended and Driving Uninsured. Vehicle impounded by Car Care. Report taken.

12:38 p.m.

A caller at police depart ment reported an assault in the 5000 block of SW Highway 101. Report taken.

4:41 p.m.

Caller found wallet and brought it to the police depart ment. The individual was warned for Theft after taking

money out of the wallet at the police department.

9:51 p.m. Hit and Run reported in the 4100 block of NW Logan Road. Report taken.

November 12 10:08 a.m.

Police responded to a crash at West Devils Lake Road and NE Holmes Road. Ve hicle flipped onto side down embankment. Driver was taken into custody and declined medical attention. Driver was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for evaluation then transported to city jail and then to county jail charged with DUII and Reckless Driving. Report taken.

12:02 p.m.

Report of a firearm found in a motel room in the 1500 block of 40th Place. Firearm seized for safekeeping. Report taken.

November 14 11:39 a.m. Report of a Vio lation of a No Stalking Order in the 1600 block of NE Oar. One subject was arrested for Viola tion of No Contact Order.

12:57 p.m. Report of Trespass by people camping on the property at NW 40th Street and NW Highway 101. Two subjects were cited and released for Trespass II.

7:38 p.m.

Caller in the 1900 block of SE Lee reports that one subject called her stating that her boy friend beat her up and took her car and left.

9:18 p.m.

Report of a fight at SE 3rd and SE Mast Avenue. A juvenile was transported to the shelter in Newport.

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‘Call To Action’

Oregonians urged to lower health risks for children

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State health officials are asking people to take immediate, urgent action to protect children and ensure there are pediatric intensive care beds available in Oregon hospitals to treat any child or youth with a serious illness or injury.

Oregon health officials expect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases to peak after the Thanksgiving holi day, which will further strain pediatric hospital intensive care units in the Portland area that are already at their limit.

In response to Oregon’s acute shortage of pediatric intensive care beds, state health officials recommend that people:

• Stay home when sick.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with the inside of your elbow, or with a tissue that you immediately throw away after use.

• Clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces, includ ing doorknobs, faucets, chairs, countertops and tables.

• Regularly wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing into a tissue.

• Get a flu shot and stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including new bivalent boosters. There is no vaccine for RSV.

• Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces.

The recommendations come as at least two Portland-

area hospitals – Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at Oregon Health & Science Univer sity and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center – notified OHA they have enacted crisis standards of care for their pediatric intensive care units.

Crisis care standards al low hospitals to adjust their staffing to help treat as many critically ill children in the state as possible.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order Nov. 14 in response to a surge of pediatric cases and hospitalizations of respiratory viruses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus — commonly known as RSV — across Oregon.

The executive order will give hospitals additional flex ibility to staff beds for chil dren, allow them to draw on a pool of medical volunteer nurses and doctors, and take other steps to provide care to pediatric patients.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Patrick Allen said Oregon children’s hospi tals are pushed to the limit.

“If you have young chil dren and they get sick, there may not be a hospital bed for them,” Allen said. “Our recommendations are a call to action for Oregonians to help slow the spread of respira tory disease and make sure no child’s life is put at risk because every pediatric ICU bed in our state is full with another seriously ill kid.”

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Pediatric infectious Disease Special ist Genevieve Buser said the

multiple respiratory infec tions circulating in the com munity are of great concern to health care providers.

“Children have been especially hard hit,” she said. “And we are caring for unprecedented numbers of very sick young people in our hospitals, immediate care facilities, and clinics.

Right now, more than half of our kids sick enough to be hospitalized have RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and almost all of those are babies less than 6 months of age. It causes babies to need oxygen to breathe, and even stop breathing.”

Since the Oregon region is in a crisis for critical pediatric hospital beds, Buser said the the community needs to do what it can to slow transmis sion “to our most vulnerable neighbors,” including getting COVID and flu vaccinations.

“Older adults, too - espe

cially those with chronic lung disease - can become very ill with RSV, in addition to COVID and flu.”

State health officials are working with hospitals to bring additional nurses into Oregon from out of state. OHA officials also are pursu ing health care volunteers through Serv-OR, the state’s emergency volunteer registry. In addition, OHA is providing hospitals with recent legisla tively appropriated funds to aid staffing.

Parents of children younger than 5, especially newborns to 6-month-olds, are especially advised to take precautions that keep their children safe and help to limit the spread of RSV and influ enza in coming weeks. Young children, as well as older adults – people 65 and older – are at higher risk of severe illness from these respiratory viruses, including hospitaliza

tion and death.

Data showing that the RSV hospitalization rate for children quadrupled between Oct. 29 and Nov. 19, from 2.7 to 10.8 children per 100,000 population. RSV hospital izations are expected to rise further over the next few weeks.

Hospitalizations are also being fueled by a rapid increase in influenza cases around the state. According to OHA’s weekly Flu Bites influenza surveillance report, the percentage of positive influenza tests has doubled each week since mid-October – it was 1% the week ending Oct. 22, 2% on Oct. 29, 4.5% on Nov. 5, 9.3% on Nov. 12 and 16.4% on Nov. 19.

A 5% positivity rate for influenza tests is considered a threshold for significant influenza circulation.

RSV is a common respira tory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, such as runny nose, coughing and sneezing. Most infections go away on their own in a week or two. Almost all chil dren will have had an RSV infection by their second birthday.

• The health officials said people experiencing mild RSV symptoms should:

• Stay home from work or school, and avoid indoor and outdoor holiday gatherings and events.

• Manage fever and pain with over-the-counter fever reducers and pain relievers.

• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.

Make sure to talk to your

health care provider before giving your child over-thecounter cold medicines which are typically not indi cated for this age group.

While cold-like symp toms are more typical of RSV infections, some chil dren can experience severe symptoms requiring immedi ate care. Parents should call their pediatrician or seek care right away if child has any of the following symptoms:

• Difficulty breathing or increased work of breathing.

• Symptoms of dehydra tion, or fewer than one wet diaper every eight hours.

• Gray or blue color to tongue, lips or skin.

• Decreased activity and alertness.

Some children with RSV may be at increased risk of developing a bacterial infec tion, such as an ear infection. Call your pediatrician if your child has:

Symptoms that worsen or do not start to improve after seven days.

• A fever of 100.4°F or higher if they are younger than 3 months old (12 weeks).

• A fever that rises above 104°F repeatedly for a child of any age.

• Poor sleep or fussiness, chest pain, ear tugging or ear drainage.

Read more News Guard coverage of this latest health issue at thenewsguard.com. For more information about RSV, visit OHA’s RSV page. Information about influenza is available at OHA’s Flu Prevention page.

State agencies delay Oregon Dunengess crab season

The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season opener is delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) report that pre-season testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid also was detected in some crab viscera (guts).

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.

The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin test ing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine if the season opens Dec. 16 or is further delayed or split into areas with different opening dates.

ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Depart ment of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dunge ness crab industry.

Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made.

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Cluster of undersea earthquakes off Oregon Coast

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A series of small undersea earthquakes occurred last week west of Coos Bay.

The U. S. Geological Sur vey (USGS) reported four of the small undersea earthquakes.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded early Monday morning, Nov. 21 approximate ly 160 miles west of Coos Bay. A 2.7 magnitude tremor was re ported in the adjacent area Sun day morning, Nov. 20 and a 4.5 quake registered Friday, Nov. 18. A 2.1 magnitude quake was recorded Wednesday, Nov. 23 west of Bandon.

The quakes are in an area that has seen similar events over the past several years.

Following a series of simi lar tremors in the same region in August 2019, Oregon Emer

gency Management (OEM) Geological Hazards Program Coordinator Althea Rizzo the News Guard in a published interview that the region sees many earthquakes annually.

“This is an area with a lot of earthquakes, even more than the San Andreas fault,” she said. “The Pacific Plate is push ing past the Juan de Fuca Plate and this causes frequent fairly small earthquakes. We are in a time of increased activity, but these earthquakes don’t pose a risk to Oregonians. The area of seismicity is very far away from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, so there is no increased risk from a Cascadia event.”

Rizzo encourages people to make a plan to be better prepared for such a disaster.

“It could be buying extra bottled water, extra food and practicing your tsunami evacu

ation route,” she said.

According to the OEM’s website, Oregon is earthquake country. In 1993 western Or egon experienced two damag ing earthquakes, Scotts Mills (magnitude 5.6) and Klamath Falls (magnitudes 5.9 and 6).

Molalla High School and the State Capitol building were severely damaged.

In addition to the historic record, prehistoric evidence for great subduction zone earth quakes, such as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and associ ated tsunamis have been found in coastal wetlands along the Pacific Northwest coast.

“We must be aware of and take action to prevent the risks that earthquakes pose to our homes and families,” the OEM website reads. “We need to prepare for the earthquake before it happens. By prepar

ing now for future earthquakes, we can protect our homes and families.”

OEM encourages people to be prepared to be on their own for a minimum of two weeks. Businesses have a lot to plan for in order to recover from a natural disaster. This includes getting employees back to work, how to bring computer systems back online, how repairs to buildings will be made, and how inventory will be resupplied.

OEM also recommends that homeowners take earthquake preparedness and mitigation ef forts, such as having their home seismically retrofitted.

More resources are avail able on OEM’s website, at https://www.oregon.gov/OEM/ hazardsprep/Pages/Earth quakes.aspx

Oregon commercial Dungeness crab bay and estu ary fishery: Due to elevated levels of domoic acid detected in crab viscera samples, ODA desig nated a biotoxin management zone (BMZ) from eight miles north of Winchester Bay (43°47’ N) to the California border (42° 00’). All com mercial crab harvested from bays in this BMZ must be eviscerated.

Visit the ODA Commer cial Crab Biotoxin webpage for more information.

Recreational bay and estu ary crabbing is also closed in the BMZ.

Economic impact

Commercial Dungeness crab is one of Oregon’s most iconic and valuable fisheries, contributing mil lions to our coastal com munities. The commercial ocean Dungeness crab fishery opening has been delayed the past six seasons due to either low meat yield or domoic acid levels above the threshold for safe con sumption.

Fishermen brought in 12.2 million pounds of Dungeness crab coastwide with an ex-vessel value of $60.6 million in 2021.

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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Patrick Allen said Oregon children’s hospitals are pushed to the limit.

Oregon, California and Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality test ing and the commercial sea son opening dates. California

Washington are delaying their commercial seasons un til at least Dec. 16. A history of Oregon’s commercial crab landings is available online.

These Oregon Coast crab pots remain idle until the 2022 season begins.

Oregon Revenue Forecast predicts ‘mild recession’

After months of record revenue growth, Oregon economists now expect the state to enter a “mild” reces sion next summer.

State economists have told a legislative panel that economic forecasters in Or egon and around the country anticipate a recession within the next year because infla tion remains higher than the Federal Reserve wants it to be, with the Fed expected to continue raising interest rates.

In a quarterly report released Wednesday, officials from Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis likened the interest rate hikes to slamming on a car’s brakes.

“Slamming on the brakes of a speeding car will cause it to skid and even fishtail,” the report said. “The question is whether the driver is able to pull out of it or end up in the ditch. Most economists today believe a recession is likely, even if the exact path of the economy is uncertain.”

Recession

The forecasted recession envisions losing about 24,000 jobs, primarily in construc tion, manufacturing and related industries including finance and transportation. It would likely be rougher in the Portland suburbs and central Oregon, where rapid population growth means a significant portion of the local economy is tied to construc tion.

State economist Mark McMullen told lawmakers the signs of an upcoming recession are different this year than they have been in the past. It will be driven by a decline in housing and busi ness investment due to high interest rates, he said. The current forecast calls for em ployment rates, which have risen quickly and steadily since plummeting in the early days of the pandemic, to dip in late 2023 and begin rising again the following year.

“It’s rather mild, at least from a historical perspective,” McMullen said.

There are three reasons to expect a mild recession, he said. First, businesses, finan cial markets and people ex pect inflation to slow. Second, the labor market has been so tight that employers aren’t likely to let go of workers even if their sales slow. And finally, many people still have higher savings from wage growth, stimulus payments and limited spending during the pandemic – though those savings are concentrated in higher-income households.

Some of the state’s urban areas are most at risk, forecasters said. Clackamas, Columbia, Deschutes, Jack son and Washington counties, along with rural Crook and Gilliam counties, are at high est risk because much of their economies depend on con struction, manufacturing or transportation and warehous ing. The Portland suburbs, Bend and Prineville are grow ing quickly with many jobs in housing construction, while 10% of Gilliam County jobs are in transportation or ware housing. That county’s largest employers are landfills.

Other rural counties used to have more volatile econo mies when they relied on the timber industry and mills would regularly shut down

and reopen, McMullen said. Now, those rural counties don’t experience the same economic booms as the rest of the state, but they also don’t see the same downswings in bad economic times.

Meanwhile, Oregon lawmakers will begin draft ing the state’s next two-year budget in a couple of months, and they’ll have about $3 billion less to work with than they did during the current two-year budget cycle. That’s because many wealthy Orego nians cashed out capital gains in 2021 and federal stimulus checks increased the amount of money collected in state income taxes.

Record ‘kicker’ credit

The state will also pay out in 2024 a record “kicker” tax credit, which is triggered when the state collects more in personal income taxes than it budgeted. Oregonians who paid taxes in 2022 and 2023 will receive credits totaling $3.7 billion when they file their tax returns in 2024, with larger credits for those who paid more in taxes.

“We’ve never seen kickers like this,” McMullen said.

Lawmakers can reduce or eliminate the tax credit with a two-thirds vote – 20 senators and 40 representatives. They did so in the early 1990s,

when the nation faced a recession tied to the Gulf War, and progressive groups have long pushed for legislators to reduce or reform the kicker. But such a vote seems unlikely next year. Democrats will still have a majority in the Oregon House and Senate, though they lost their su permajorities in both cham bers. Getting enough votes to suspend the kicker would require not just every Demo crat but multiple Republicans in the House and Senate to vote for it, and GOP legisla tive leaders have consistently pledged to protect the kicker as is.

“Before we all run away thinking we can quickly spend that kicker on some thing else or hold it, that’s a high bar and a pretty big lift and there’s probably better things to spend your time on,” Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, warned his colleagues.

Rep. Nancy Nathanson, D-Eugene, asked whether pandemic-induced changes to consumer spending will affect how Oregonians spend their extra money from the kicker.

More people purchased goods online than from local brick-and-mortar stores, and it’s unclear how much of the money returned to taxpayers will make it to Oregon busi nesses.

McMullen said much of the tax rebate already goes to people who may not spend it. People who pay more in taxes receive higher kickers, and while people living paycheck to paycheck spend nearly every dollar they have, people with more money might save their rebates.

Oregon’s lack of a retail sales tax has also made it hard to track spending trends, Mc Mullen said, but the state will have more data because of the corporate activity tax passed in 2019. The tax applies to businesses’ gross receipts and effectively functions as a hidden sales tax because businesses pass the costs on to consumers.

“One place that’s pretty darn clear is that when we

give out a big kicker, video lottery sales go through the roof,” McMullen said.

Legislative leaders respond

Legislative Democrats and Gov. Kate Brown responded to the forecast by saying Oregon is well-positioned to weather economic chal lenges. In a statement from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where she is traveling on a trade mission, Brown praised the state’s “continued fiscally responsible decisions.”

“Because we have made prudent financial decisions, the state has the ability, if needed, to invest in resources to help Oregonians who may feel its impacts,” she said. “With this forecast, the Legislature should also be prepared, as they enter the up coming session, to respond to economic challenges and take meaningful action to benefit Oregon’s working families.”

House Speaker Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, agreed that Oregon’s almost $1.8 billion in cash reserves leaves the state in a good position. It still would take a three-fifths majority – 18 senators and 36 representatives – to tap into the reserves.

“The state has historic cash reserves and is set up better than ever to handle any potential economic downturn thanks to years of respon sible budget management by Democratic leadership,” Rayfield said. “We are poised to take advantage of the upcoming 2023 legislative session, soften the impacts of any potential downturn, make our communities safer and focus investments on working families and communities of color.”

And Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, pledged that Demo crats will continue recent spending on health care, housing and other sectors.

“We will continue to build on our recent historic invest ments in health care, housing, jobs and education,” Wagner said. “Due to the fiscally

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responsible leadership of Oregon Democrats, our state’s budget reserves are currently the strongest they’ve ever been in Oregon’s history.”

His counterpart in the House, Rep. Julie Fahey of West Eugene, said spending by the Oregon Legislature and recent federal money from the Biden-Harris administra tion made the state’s economy strong. She called for contin ued spending to address the state’s ongoing affordable housing crisis, provide sup port for mental and behavioral health and drive down the cost of living.

“We also know that should a global recession hit, Oregon is prepared to mitigate its impact because of the work Democrats have done to set aside historic levels of reserves,” Fahey said. “This work will allow us to con tinue supporting our most vulnerable communities.”

Legislative Republican leaders, meanwhile, issued a joint statement saying it was a time to be cautious and prepared.

“Hard-working Orego nians continue to pay the price of high inflation and take the brunt of the cur rent recession,” said Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend. “The upcoming legislative budget and policy decisions made around the economy must be focused on relieving their burden, not adding to it.”

Rep. Vikki BreeseIverson, R-Prineville and the House minority leader, added that legislative Republicans will oppose any new taxes.

“Oregonians spoke in the recent election by break ing the supermajority in the Legislature,” she said. “Republicans will respond in the upcoming legislative session by holding strong against growing government or taxes.”

Read the full Oregon Rev enue Forecast with a previ ous story posted earlier this month at thenewsguard.com.

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Inflation and a worker shortage add up to a mild recession, according to the report. However, taxpayers should still expect a $3.7 billion kicker. The projected corporate kicker is $1.1 billion which will be retained for educational spending.

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The economics of timber harvests in Northwest Oregon

ERIK KNODER News Guard Guest Column

Editor’s Note: The follow ing is the most current econom ic research of the Northwest Or egon timber harvests presented in the column below.

Timber harvests fell for the second year in 2019 in North west Oregon.

The 2019 harvest fell by 11% from 2018 and was down 15% from 2017. The total har vest in 2019 was about 9% be low the average of the previous 10 years. Employment in the timber industry decreased a bit in 2019 and was about 20 jobs below the average employment of the previous 10 years.

Lincoln County

The timber harvest fell 17% in Lincoln County in 2019. The harvest was 155,354,000 board feet. The 2019 harvest was the lowest since 2010 when the county was mired in the Great Recession. Lincoln County is the second largest in northwest Oregon at 980 square miles. About 90% of the county is forest lands.

Employment in the logging, forestry, and lumber and wood product manufacturing industry was essentially unchanged in 2019 – down eight jobs from 2018, and was just a handful of jobs below its level before the Great Recession. There were 14 logging and forestry businesses in the county. Wood product manufacturing is a confidential industry in Lincoln County.

Tillamook County

The timber harvest in Til lamook County rose about 1% in 2019. The total harvest was 197,902,000 board feet. The recent low harvest in Tillamook County was 142,018,000 board feet in 2009, so the 2017 har vest remained an improvement over that year, and was still above the average for the past 10 years.

Tillamook County is 1,102 square miles, and is the largest of the five counties in North west Oregon. About 85% of the county is zoned as forest land. The county is also home to the Tillamook State Forest.

Employment in logging, forestry, and lumber and wood product manufacturing fell by 23 jobs in Tillamook County in 2019 to 554 jobs. The county shed about 240 jobs from the industry during the Great Recession. One reason for the drop was the loss of mills. The county had seven mills in this industry in 2006, only four in 2013, and was back up to five mills in 2019. The logging por tion of the industry remained relatively stable during the recession and recovery. The to tal industry regained about 150 jobs during the recovery, but employment slowly declined from 2015 through 2019.

Benton County

Timber harvests fell 13% in 2019 to 109,502,000 board feet, the lowest level since 2014.

Benton County produces less timber than any of the other four counties in Northwest Oregon. Benton County is the second-smallest county in the region and about 57% is forested.

Employment in the county’s logging, forestry, and lumber and wood product manufactur ing industry dropped by 21 in 2019 to 441. Despite hav ing smaller harvests, Benton County is in the middle of the pack in the region for timberrelated jobs. The small loss continued a long-term trend of declining timber industry jobs in the county and Northwest Oregon. By way of compari son, a similar level of harvests supported nearly 1,050 jobs in 1996. The county remained home to 10 wood product mills and 27 forestry and logging businesses.

Clatsop County

The timber harvest was down 17% in Clatsop County in 2019. The harvest in 2019 was 215,784,000 board feet, which was the lowest since 1998. This also was 20% below the aver age of the previous 10 years.

Clatsop County is 827 square miles, putting it squarely in the middle of the pack by size of Northwest Oregon counties. About 85% of the county is for est land, and it includes most of Clatsop State Forest.

Logging, forestry, and lum ber and wood product manufac turing employment in Clatsop County fell slightly with the loss of 15 jobs. Employment was about about 6% jobs below its average of the past 10 years.

Somewhat smaller harvests in the 1990s supported more than 500 jobs. There were four wood product mills in the county in 2019 and 16 forestry and log ging firms.

Columbia County

The timber harvest in Co lumbia County dropped by 9% in 2019. The total harvest was 149,145,000 board feet. It was the worst year since 2011, and 8% below the average of the previous 10 years. During much of the 1980s and 1990s Colum bia County used to punch above its weight when it came to tim ber production. Harvest levels routinely matched or exceed nearby Lincoln and Tillamook counties, but that hasn’t been the case since the Great Reces sion. Columbia County is the smallest county in Northwest Oregon, with only 657 square miles. About 75% of the county is zoned as forest land.

Employment in logging, forestry, and lumber and wood product manufacturing slid by 11 in 2019 to 457. Employ

ment in logging and lumber and wood product manufacturing is up by more than 100 jobs from the depths of the recession and was 9% higher than the average of the previous 10 years. Unfor tunately this is only a little more than half its level of the early 2000s.

In 2019 there were six lumber mills and 28 forestry and logging businesses in the county.

Economic recovery

Northwest Oregon has re

covered some timber industry jobs from the depths of the Great Recession, but the region seems unlikely to regain all the jobs. Technological and market changes are working to reduce timber jobs across the state. Labor demand was about as strong as it could get in 2019.

Logging employment fell sharply during the pandemic recession and has rebounded, but not completely back to pre-pandemic levels. The story is similar with wood product manufacturing.

Although these industries

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may not grow much in the fu ture, the region will have hun dreds of job openings in the timber industry due to turnover and retirements. Northwest Or egon will continue to produce timber and timber workers for years to come.

Erik Knoder is a regional economist with the Oregon Employment Department. He may be reached at 541-3515595.

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NG22-378 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 22CV29538 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUN TY OF LINCOLN BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUST EE OF MORTGAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DE VISEES OF ROBERT D BEA VER AKA ROBERT DENTEN BEAVER AKA ROBERT BEA VER; ROBERT BEAVER JR.; NANCY BEAVER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; OC CUPANTS OF THE PROP ERTY, Defendants. To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DE VISEES OF ROBERT D BEA VER AKA ROBERT DENTEN BEAVER AKA ROBERT BEA VER; ROBERT BEAVER JR.; NANCY BEAVER; OCCU PANTS OF THE PROPERTY. You are hereby required to appear and defend the Com plaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want there of, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win au tomatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a le gal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s at torney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Ore gon State Bar’s Lawyer Refer ral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll- free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assis tance may be available from a county veterans’ service offi cer or community action agen cy. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service of ficer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact in formation for a community ac tion agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/ services/ pages/county-services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Vet erans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the follow ing link: https://www.oregon. gov/odva/Services/Pages/AllServices-Statewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the prop erty located at 43 BEAVER

OR 97367. Date of First Pub lication: 11/22/2022 McCar thy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu _ John Thomas OSB No. 024691 _ Grace Chu OSB No. 220848 _ Michael Scott OSB No. 973947 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 gchu@mccar thyholthus.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0182283 11/22/2022 11/29/2022 12/6/2022 12/13/2022.

NG22-374 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUN TY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: NANCY ANN VICKSTROM, Deceased. Case No. 22PB09894 NO TICE TO INTERESTED PER SONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MILES TROY VICKSTROM has been ap pointed personal representa tive. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouch ers attached, to Personal Representative, MILES TROY VICKSTROM, 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 ad ditional information from the records of the court, the per sonal representative, or the attorneys for the personal rep resentative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTA TIVE: c/-o Attorney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562, Zantello Law Group, 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

NG22-373 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Depart ment Case No. 22PB09762

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald Smith, De ceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sharon Smith Manley has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the es tate are required to present them in writing to the under signed attorney for the per sonal representative at 7945 SW Mohawk Street, Tualatin, Oregon, 97062, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All per sons whose rights may be af fected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on November 22, 2022. Robert E. Kellogg, OSB No. 060786, Robert E. Kel logg, P.C. Attorneys for Per sonal Representative, 7945 SW Mohawk St., Tualatin, OR 97062, (503) 486-5041.

NG22-372 TS No. OR08000037-16-2 APN R129066 TO No OR0800003716-2 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, DEWEY GOODELL, JR., A SINGLE MAN as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ES CROW COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE, LTD as Benefi ciary dated as of February 12,

2007 and recorded on Febru ary 16, 2007 as Instrument No. 200702640 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded February 8, 2017 as Instrument Number 201701196 and the beneficial in terest was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA TION and recorded June 25, 2009 as Instrument Number 2009-07448 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R129066 A tract of land lying in the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quar ter of Section 33, Township 9 South, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon, more particu larly described as:Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron rod which is located 403.09 feet North and 388.28 feet West of the South east corner of said Section 33, said point being the Southeast corner of the Jess E. Melvin, et ux tract described in Warranty Deed recorded July 18, 2003 as Document No. 200311359; thence West, 175.67 feet to an iron rod; thence South 65° 17’ 59” West, 87.56 feet; thence South 58° 46’ 52”

West, 98.83 feet to the Coun ty road; said point being the Southwesterly corner of the Jess Melvin tract described in Bargain and Sale Deed re corded October 18, 2005 as Document 200516649, Film Records;thence following said County Road South 36° 54’ 56” East, 72.16 feet; thence along a 5699.58 foot radius curve to the left (the long chord of which bears South 39° 15’ 43” East, 276.87 feet) to an iron rod; thence North 89° 11’ 20” East, 119.15 feet; thence North 60° 00’ 00” East, 52.32 feet; thence North 7° 36’ 19” West, 334.24 feet to the point of be ginning.TOGETHER WITH a well easement as disclosed in instrument recorded Novem ber 2, 2004, in Document No. 200416732, Lincoln County Film Records.More commonly known of record as:A tract of land lying in the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quar ter of Section 33, Township 9 South, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon, more particu larly described as:Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron rod which is located 403.09 feet North and 388.28 feet West of the South

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east corner of said Section 33, said point being the Southeast corner of the Jess E. Melvin, et ux tract described in Warranty Deed recorded July 18, 2003 as Document No. 200311359; thence West, 175.67 feet to an iron rod; thence South 65° 17’ 59” West, 87.56 feet; thence South 58° 46’ 52” West, 98.83 feet to the Coun ty road; said point being the Southwesterly corner of the Jess Melvin tract described in Bargain and Sale Deed re corded October 18, 2005 as Document 200516649, Film Records;thence following said County Road South 36° 54’ 56” East, 72.16 feet; thence along a 5699.58 foot radius curve to the left (the long chord of which bears South 39° 15’ 43” East, 276.87 feet) to an iron rod; thence North 89° 11’ 20” East, 119.15 feet; thence North 60° 00’ 00” East, 52.32 feet; thence North 7° 36’ 19” West, 334.24 feet to the point of beginning.Commonly known as: 1542 NORTHEAST OLD RIVER ROAD, SILETZ, OR 97380 Both the Benefi ciary, U.S. Bank National As sociation, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB

#120112, have elected to sell the said real property to sat isfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Month ly Payment(s): 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 01/01/2020 to 02/01/2020 at $1,467.40

12 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2020 to 02/01/2021 at $1,484.82 12 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2021 to 02/01/2022 at $1,506.94

8 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2022 to 10/31/2022 at $1,488.41 Late Charge(s): 218.52 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has de clared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediate ly due and payable, said sums being the following, to- wit: The sum of $261,368.88 to gether with interest thereon at the rate of 3.75000% per an num from December 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on March 22, 2023 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Stan dard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Public En trance, Lincoln County Court house, 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of Lincoln, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grant or had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, to gether with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obli gations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any per son named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the fore closure 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 or attorney’s fees and curing any other de fault complained of in the No tice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days be fore the date last set for sale.

Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law re quires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residen tial property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphet amines, the chemical com ponents of which are known to be toxic. Prospective pur chasers of residential property should be aware of this poten tial danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In constru ing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular in cludes plural, the word “Grant or” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their re spective successors in inter est, if any. Dated: 11/3/22 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 87058, Pub Dates: 11/22/2022, 11/29/2022, 12/6/2022, 12/13/2022, THE NEWS GUARD

NG22-370 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: THOMAS MAT THEW ROESER, Deceased. Case No. 22PB09504 NO TICE TO INTERESTED PER SONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELIZABETH RO ESER has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to pres ent them, with vouchers at tached, to Personal Represen tative, ELIZABETH ROESER, 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 proceed ings may obtain additional in formation from the records of the court, the personal repre sentative, or the attorneys for the personal representative.

ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/- o At torney David V. Cramer, OSB #992479, Zantello Law Group, 2941 NW Highway 101, Lin coln City, OR 97367. DATED and first published: November 15, 2022. David V. Cramer, At torney for Personal Represen tative

NG22-369 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARON SUE WHEELER, Deceased. Case No. 22PB09599 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STACIE SUE DUFF has been appointed personal rep resentative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Per sonal Representative, STACIE SUE DUFF, at the address be low, 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 ad ditional information from the records of the court, the per sonal representative, or the attorneys for the personal rep resentative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTA TIVE: c/- o Attorney David V. Cramer, OSB #992479, Zan tello Law Group, 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367 DATED and first pub lished: November 15, 2022 David V. Cramer, Attorney for Personal Representative NG22-368 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: BERNADETTE MARY HAACKER, Deceased. Case No. 22PB09374 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VICTORIA HAACKER BAKER and CHARLES HAACKER have been ap pointed co-personal repre sentatives. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Co- Per sonal Representatives, VIC TORIA HAACKER BAKER and CHARLES HAACKER, 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 informa tion from the records of the court, the personal represen tative, or the attorneys for the copersonal representatives.

ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attor ney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562 Zantello Law Group 2941 NW Highway 101 Lin coln City, OR 97367 DATED and first published:November 15, 2022. Joshua D. Zantello, Attorney for Co-Personal Rep resentatives

NG22-361 TRUSTEE’S NO TICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Douglas Nyberg and Joanna M Ste phens, as tenants by the en tirety, whose address is 589 NW Sunset Blvd, Toledo, OR 97391 as grantor to Western Title & Escrow, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Willamette Valley Bank, its successors and as signs, as named Beneficiary, dated March 27, 2018, re corded March 28, 2018, in the mortgage records of Lincoln County, Oregon, as Instru ment No. 2018- 02981, Penny Mac Loan Services, LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as cover ing the following described real property: as covering the fol lowing described real property: The Westerly 64.2 feet of Lot 13, TOLEDO HEIGHTS; and Lot 14, TOLEDO HEIGHTS, except that portion of Lot 14 lying Westerly of the follow ing described line: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 14, thence North 37 deg. 47’ 20” West 110.2 feet All in the City of Toledo, County of Lincoln and State of Oregon.

.COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 589 NW Sunset Blvd, Toledo, OR 97391. Both the beneficia ry and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.735(3); the de fault for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in

the sum of $1,238.31, from April 1, 2022, plus prior ac crued late charges in the amount of $121.72, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has de clared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $143,709.08, together with accrued inter est in the sum of $3,589.28 through October 3, 2022, to gether with interest thereon at the rate of 4.25% per annum from October 4, 2022, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $121.72, plus the sum of $231.44 for ad vances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the ben eficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns.

WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on February 22, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 AM PT, in accord with the stan dard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance to the Lincoln County Court house, located at 225 West Ol ive, in the City of Newport, OR, County of Lincoln, State of Or egon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of 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 to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dis missed and the trust deed re instated by paying to the bene ficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other de fault complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance re quired under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actu ally incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, to gether with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pur suant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely com municated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Re instatements/- Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal de livery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential con flicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or eq uitable interest in the subject property will only receive in formation concerning the lend er’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s web site, www.logs.com/janeway_ law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in in terest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their

respective successors in in terest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said refer enced property. Without limit ing the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warran ties, 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 manufac turing 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bank ruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an at tempt to collect the outstand ing indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 10-06- 2022. JANE WAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Suc cessor Trustee, 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Van couver, WA 98683 www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm. Tele phone: (360) 260- 2253, Tollfree: 1-800- 970-5647, JLF 22- 127619.

NG22-351 TRUSTEE’S NO TICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR19-864124- RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MELISSA DOYLE, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to FIRST AMERI CAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of MORT GAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS TRATION SYSTEMS INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGEIT, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND AS SIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 5/23/2006, recorded 5/25/2006, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/ micro film/reception number 200607910 and subsequently assigned or transferred by op eration of law to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CER TIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006- OA12 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFI CATES, SERIES 2006-OA12 covering the following de scribed real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 07-11- 10-AA-12700 R360761 LOT 2, BLOCK 12, BRAEMAR, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON. Com monly known as: 2522 NW MAST AVENUE, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367 The under signed hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written as signments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the benefi ciary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situ ated. 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 provi sions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provi sion. The default for which foreclosure is made is grant or’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL RE QUIRED TO REINSTATE: $40,268.82 TOTAL RE QUIRED TO PAYOFF: $245,108.97 Because of inter est, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be great er. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstate ment or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be re quired to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has de clared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The install ments of principal and interest which became due on 10/1/2018, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delin quent property taxes, insur ance 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 beneficia ries efforts to protect and pre serve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or payoff. Noth ing in this notice shall be con strued as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan docu ments. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the under signed trustee will on 2/22/2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as es tablished by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Public Entrance of the Lin coln County Courthouse, lo cated 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 in terest 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, to gether with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obliga tions 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 pro ceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by pay ment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said prin cipal as would not then be due had no default occurred), to gether 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 re quired 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 per son having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove de scribed subsequent to the in terest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any

lessee or other person in pos session of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Na ture of Right, Lien or Interest MELISSA DOYLE 8102 SW CAPITOL HWY. PORTLAND, OR 97219 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800- 280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In constru ing this notice, the singular in cludes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any succes sor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the per formance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “benefi ciary” 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 CORPORA TION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discov ered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will re scind the sale, return the buy er’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any rea son, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Pur chaser at the sale shall be en titled 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 Ben eficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s At torney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal lia bility for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real proper ty only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a neg ative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be sub mitted to a credit report agen cy if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law re quires the trustee to state in this notice that some residen tial property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphet amines, the chemical compo nents of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchas ers of residential property should be aware of this poten tial danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROP ERTY HAVE CERTAIN PRO TECTIONS 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 PRO TECTIONS THAT ARE AVAIL ABLE 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 AF FORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-19864124-RM Dated: 10/6/2022

Quality Loan Service Corpora tion of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0181554 11/- 8/2022 11/15/2022 11/22/2022 11/29/2022

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State issues investment cryptocurrency warning

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is urging Oregon investors to diversify investments and be informed of the risks in in vesting in largely unregulated products such as cryptocur rency.

Some of these financial product offerings are regis tered and licensed with DFR as money transmitters or securities offerings. The divi sion has investigated several cryptocurrency companies and continues to monitor the market.

According to an online broad definition, a crypto currency is virtual or digital money that takes the form of tokens or coins.

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that have no government backing. They are typically purchased, used, stored, and traded electroni cally through digital cur rency exchanges. They can be traded for goods and services, transferred from one person to another, or held for invest

ment purposes.

“It is important to know the risks involved with cryptocurrency or any invest ment opportunities,” DFR Administrator TK Keen said. “No investment opportunities are risk free, and you should always do your homework on where you are sending your money. This is especially true when cryptocurrency is involved.”

The bankruptcy of FTX, the third largest cryptocur rency exchange in the world, which left approximately 1 million customers and inves tors facing total losses in the billions, should serve as a warning to anyone investing in cryptocurrency.

“Investing in cryptocur rency is extremely risky given what’s going on right now,” Keen said. “It’s important to not invest more than you can afford to lose or put all of your assets in one bucket.”

Cryptocurrency accounts are not generally insured by the FDIC, which recently

The bankruptcy of FTX, which left approximately 1 million customers and investors facing total losses in the billions, should serve as a warning to anyone investing in cryptocur rency, the DFR said.

issued a fact sheet clarifying when an account is consid ered insured.

DFR encourages Orego nians to follow these tips

when it comes to digital cur rency and nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which are often linked to digital works of art, photos, or videos:

Carefully research these types of investments. Many of these “investment oppor tunities” are speculative in nature. Before engaging in a transaction, make sure that you understand what you are purchasing, the value of the item purchased, the reason for the valuation, and how easy it is to sell the invest ment if you want to get out your money.

Use a digital currency exchange that is licensed with the state to transmit cryptocurrency to someone else. Oregon law requires companies that transfer digi tal currency from one person to another to be licensed as money transmitters. Digital currency exchange companies that purchase or sell cryp tocurrency from their own inventories are not required to be licensed.

Do not spend money you need. The volatility of the digital currency and NFT markets means that you should not purchase crypto

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currency with money that is needed for essential purposes such as food, housing, and gas.

In an earlier advisory in October, the DFR warned of several online scams that are couched as “education” and “guidance” to investors in what are actually steering schemes.

“These schemes make numerous misrepresenta tions about the investment and its rate of return through TikTok and Discord, making it difficult to later track down these misrepresentations and the individuals involved,” the DFR stated in a release. “The investment offerings are often targeted at people who have recently lost money on in vestments in cryptocurrency or stocks.”

For more information about these platforms, or if you believe you may have been defrauded, contact the division’s advocates at 866814-9710 (toll-free).

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Dozens of area seniors gathered at the Lincoln City Community Center for the annual Senior Center

Thanksgiving Meal Thursday afternoon, Nov. 17. Traditional turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry, pies and other dishes were served up by a staff of volunteers.

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conditions over time.

A team of 22 scientists from the Oregon State Uni versity-led Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, or COLDEX, is headed to Antarctica for the first field season in its pursuit of the Earth’s oldest ice and the climate records preserved in it.

COLDEX is a National Science Foundation-funded Science and Technology Center formed in 2021 and funded through a five-year $25 million grant.

The project’s goal is to find, collect and analyze some of the planet’s oldest ice, which provides an important record of Earth’s climate and environmental history and signals how the planet may respond to the current increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Antarctic ice – and the dust and tiny ancient air bubbles trapped inside –was buried over millions of years as snow fell and today provides scientists with important data about the at mospheric changes Earth has experienced. Scientists collect ice cores by drilling miles down from the continent’s surface.

The cores are transferred to the NSF Ice Core Facil ity in Denver. From there, sections of the cores are sent to the labs of COLDEX re searchers, where they conduct chemical and other analysis to learn more about climate

During the field season, the researchers will explore areas of Antarctica that have not seen much scientific activity before, said COL DEX Director Ed Brook, a paleoclimatologist in OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

As part of the project’s public outreach effort, scien tists also will be sharing more about their work from the field as they are able to during the season.

Much of the work will be focused on the Allan Hills in East Antarctica, an area locat ed where the ice sheet meets the Transantarctic Mountains.

In the 2019-2020 field season, researchers now associated with COLDEX found ice as old as two to three million years in “blue ice.”

Blue ice is blue in color due to the way light reflects off the solid ice. The blue ice is located in areas near the ice margin, where very old ice has been pushed to the sur face by glacial flow. One field team will return to this site to drill for more of this ice.

A second team will explore nearby areas using ground-based ice-penetrating radar. These radar methods will characterize the struc ture of the region and help researchers identify possible areas for drilling of an ap proximately 1,100 meter-deep ice core.

A third team will be based at the South Pole, where the deep ice is still comparatively

OBITUARIES

William “Bill” George Miller

Feb. 25, 1936 ~ Nov. 21, 2022

William “Bill” George Miller, age 86, of Salem, Or egon and Oak Harbor, Wash ington, passed away on 21 November 2022, peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by the people he loved. Bill was born on 25 Febru ary 1936 to George and Marga ret Miller and grew up in Siletz, Oregon. Being adventurous as a 17-year-old, Bill enlisted the US Navy and worked as both a mechanic and an aircrew flying on multiple aircraft at various duty stations throughout the US and Asia, including tours in the Vietnam War. After honorably serving for 20 years, he retired and started a new career as a backhoe operator, which he was gifted at and enjoyed. Still seeking adventure, he then became a cross country truck driver where he enjoyed the open road well into his 70’s. This picture taken from his wallet shows his pride and joy, after he caught this by himself under Deception Pass Bridge. Through the years, Bill enjoyed fishing, crabbing and hunting

with his children, grandchil dren and friends, cooking for his family, and making friends wherever he went. Blessed with an overabundance of common sense, Bill was able to fix anything and often enjoyed using his skills with heavy equipment, never hesitating to help his children and friends on their home projects.

Naturally gifted with a tender heart for animals, Bill was known to care for bunnies, chickens and whatever animal that needed to be rescued. He loved feeding the birds and turkeys, and anyone that knew Bill, saw he loved his many dogs and cats through the years.

Bill is survived by his wife Janet; children, Clay Miller (wife Beverly), John Miller (wife Kathy), Anna Melnick (husband Todd), and Sam Miller (wife Katrina); stepchil dren, Trisha Ritter (husband Mike), and Robert Cancelosi (wife Becky); as well as 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

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unexplored. This team will collect data by aircraft by fly ing multiple missions to and from the South Pole station.

“These scientists will be flying specialized radar that images the interior of the ice sheet as well as deploying magnetometers and gravity meters to help understand the geological terrain under the ice,” Brook said.

The data collected by this team will help COL DEX researchers identify potential areas for drilling a 1.5-million-year-old ice core in future field seasons, which would be the oldest continu ous ice core to date if the ef fort is successful.

After a delay this month due to a COVID outbreak at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station, members of the expedition have finally started to arrive on the continent.

The two-month field season roughly corresponds with the peak of Antarctica’s summer.

Peter Neff, a University of Minnesota glaciologist and climate scientist who serves as COLDEX’s director of field research and data, will serve as the primary COL DEX liaison at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station, where he will provide support to all three field teams.

Neff, who runs a popular TikTok account, @icy_pete, will also lead public outreach and engagement efforts. He uses social media to chronicle his research and field work and has amassed nearly 200,000 followers on TikTok.

He plans to share updates on this year’s expedition throughout the field season.

In addition, COLDEX researchers expect to post weekly updates on the proj ect’s website, www.coldex. org. In the past, researchers have had very little Internet connectivity from the field. This year, the team acquired a Starlink satellite terminal that they hope to deploy at field sites. That could allow for more outreach while the work is underway, Brook said.

Collaboration is foun dational to the work of COLDEX, which is bringing together experts from across the United States to work together and share knowledge about Earth’s climate system and its impacts, Brook said. Enhancing diversity in the field of Earth science through support of research experi ences for undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars is another key component of the project.

The team for the field sea son reflects those aims, Brook said. The field teams and their members are:

Allan Hills ice core drilling team:

Julia Marks Peterson, a graduate student at Oregon State; Sarah Shackleton and Yuzhen Yan, postdoctoral scholars at Princeton Univer sity; Austin Carter, a graduate student at Scripps Institute of Oceanography; Elizabeth Morton and Michael Jayred of

Antarctic ice – and the dust and tiny ancient air bubbles trapped inside – was buried over millions of years as snow fell and today provides scientists with important data about the atmospheric changes Earth has experienced.

the U.S. Ice Drilling program; and Jonathan Hayden of Princeton, who will serve as camp manager.

Ground-based geophysics team:

Research Professor Howard Conway and gradu ate students Annika Horlings, John-Morgan Manos and Margo Shaya of the Univer sity of Washington.

Airborne geophysics team:

Duncan Young, Gonzalo Echeverry and Dillon Buhl of

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no longer on the books in Oregon,” Brown said. “Oregonians should never face housing insecurity, employment barriers, and educational obstacles as a result of doing something that is now completely le gal, and has been for years. My pardon will remove these hardships. And while Oregonians use marijuana at similar rates, Black and Latina/o/x people have been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted at disproportion ate rates.

“No one deserves to be forever saddled with the impacts of a conviction for simple possession of marijuana, a crime that is no longer on the books in Oregon.”

Kate Brown, Oregon Governor

the University of Texas Insti tute for Geophysics; gradu ate students Kristian Chan, Megan Kerr and Shravan Kaundinya of the University of Texas; researchers John Paden and Bradley Schroeder of the University of Kansas; and Jamin Greenbaum of the Scripps Institute of Oceanog raphy.

Michelle Klampe is a writer-news researcher at Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. She may be reached at michelle. klampe@oregonstate.edu or at 541-737-0784.

years of age or older.

“The statewide judicial database that is utilized by the Oregon Judicial Depart ment does not have access to locally-operated city and county municipal or justice court records,” the release states. “If you want to learn more about setting aside court records (i.e. expunge ment) related to a marijuana possession conviction in a justice or municipal court, then please reach out directly to the respective court.”

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; sister Joy Miller; and stepson Curtis Cancelosi.

At his request, in his final wishes, there will be no memo rial service or funeral by his immediate family. He wished to be remembered and ac knowledged as a hardworking, loving father and grandfather, that never had an unkind word for anyone.

He will be missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.

“We are a state, and a nation, of second chances. Today, I am taking steps to right the wrongs of a flawed, inequitable, and outdated criminal justice system in Oregon when it comes to personal marijuana possession. For the esti mated 45,000 individuals who are receiving a pardon for prior state convictions of marijuana possession, this action will help relieve the collateral consequences aris ing from these convictions.”

Governor Brown’s mari juana pardon order applies only to state-level convictions of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the State of Oregon, in single-charge cases without a victim in which the individual was 21

Following the Governor’s pardon, the Oregon Judicial Department will ensure that all court records associated with these pardoned offenses are sealed, as required by law.

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Celebrating the holiday season with art

Lincoln City celebrated the season with an Arts Festival

and Tree Lighting Party, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center Nov. 25 and 26.

The festivities included local artists, an ornament work shop, live music, food, a visit from Santa and the lighting of a 20-foot Christmas tree. The annual event is a gift to the community from the Lincoln City Cultural Center, its staff and volunteers, and generous sponsors from the local business community.

Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights to brighten holiday

Aquarium’s coffee bar. The Aquarium was un able to host Sea of Lights in recent years, making this year’s event that much more exciting for guests, staff, and volunteers alike.

“We are thrilled to host Sea of Lights once again,”

said Carrie Lewis, CEO and President of OCAq. “It’s such a highlight of the winter season, and it’s truly heartwarming to see com munities come together to celebrate.”

Information and updates regarding Sea of Lights can

be found online at aquarium. org/sea-of-lights.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road in New port. For more information visit aquarium.org, or call 541-867-3474.

COURTESY PHOTOS FROM THE OREGON COAST AQUARIUM

These photos show various Sea of Lights locations at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport.

Photos by Jeremy C. Ruark / The News Guard.

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