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74-year-old Lincoln City resident faces multiple criminal changes after police said he crashed into a pedestrian in a crosswalk along Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Officers arrested Robert Wolfe following the incident at the intersection of North 14th Street and Highway 101 Wednesday, Nov. 2.

According to LCPD, at approximately 4:59 p.m. officers responded to the intersection of North 14th Street and Highway 101 for the report of a vehicle that had crashed into a pedestrian. When LCPD and North Lincoln Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on scene they found the victim, a 48-year-old male Lincoln City resident, injured on the ground. The first responders provided medical aid until medics from Pacific West Ambulance arrived.

During the investigation it was determined that the pedestrian was walking across Highway 101 in the marked crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle being driven

by Wolfe, according to LCPD. It appeared that Wolfe was in the process of turning left (south) from NE 14th Street onto Highway 101. The

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This is the view of the crash scene from a LCPD patrol vehicle. investigation also revealed that Wolfe was driving under the influence of intoxicants. Wolfe was uninjured in the crash.

Wolfe was subsequently taken into custody for the crimes of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Assault in the Third Degree. He was also issued a traffic citation for

Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for Pedestrian. Wolfe was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

The pedestrian was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was treated for his injuries, which included a broken arm.

Ina release, LCPD thanked the citizens who stayed at the scene of the crash to provide their statements.

LCDP also thanked North Lin-

coln Fire and Rescue, Pacific West Ambulance and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for assistance in the investigation.

LCPD has issued previous statements advising drivers and pedestrians to use caution along Highway 101 through the city, especially during the fall and winter due to adverse weather conditions and early darkness.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has also issued advisories about the travel challenges, stating that as the days get shorter and darkness arrives earlier, the danger increases for both drivers and pedestrians.

Fatal crashes involving pedestrians are far more likely to take place at night when it’s harder to see people walking. In 2019, 76% of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. occurred when it was dark out, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Fatal crashes involving pedestrians are also more likely to occur away from an intersection. In 2019 in the U.S., according to NHTSA, 73% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at locations that were not intersections such as crossing in between intersections.

In the U.S., 6,205 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2019.

An estimated 76,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes, the NHTSA data shows.

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The Rural Development investment will be used to deploy a fiber-to-thepremises network to connect 3,570 people, 558 farms and 72 businesses to high-speed internet in Lincoln, Benton, Lane, and Polk counties.

Lincoln County to share rural development investment Connectivity and Lifeline programs.

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regon will receive $35,588,796 in funding to deploy high-speed broadband internet infrastructure in Lincoln, Benton, Lane, and Polk counties.

Siuslaw Broadband, LLC $10,636,789 loan

This Rural Development investment will be used to deploy a fiberto-the-premises network to connect Pioneer Telephone 1,407 people, 28 businesses, 21 farms Cooperative and two educational facilities to $24,952,007 grant high-speed internet in Lane County, Oregon.

The Rural Development investThe awards are part of the round ment will be used to deploy a fiber-to- three investments through the U.S. the-premises network to connect 3,570 Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) people, 558 farms and 72 businesses ReConnect Program, which received to high-speed internet in Lincoln, Ben- new funding from the Bipartisan Infraton, Lane, and Polk counties. Pioneer structure Law. Telephone Cooperative will make Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkhigh-speed internet affordable by participating in the FCC’s Affordable See BROADBAND, Page A12

limate change is causing sea levels around the world to rise, which is impacting Oregon’s coastlines and coastal communities, according to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (ODLC).

As demonstrated by king tides, sea level rise will make existing erosion and flooding patterns worse in coastal regions and put pressure on already stressed ecosystems and freshwater resources. The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) has created tools to assist communities in planning for these impacts and continues to lead a community science effort documenting Oregon’s king tides.

The sea level rise adaptation planning toolkit is a set of three resources for local governments and communities to assess and address the impacts of sea level rise: Sea Level Rise Impact Explorer is an interactive, online planning tool that covers all of Oregon’s coast zone areas. The tool illustrates coastal areas that are likely to be impacted by sea level rise over the next 30-50 years. Inclusion of an area in the SLR planning area could mean permanent inundation or that the area will be impacted periodically by high tide flooding, storm surge, or erosion events.

Sea Level Rise Impact Assess-

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Flooding at Nehalem along the Oregon Coast. ment Tool is a digital workbook designed to help users inventory what activities take place within areas affected by sea level rise, assess vulnerability to harm, and prioritize further investigation into remedial and adaptative actions. Completing the workbook serves as a jurisdiction’s or organization’s vulnerability assessment.

Sea Level Rise Planning Guide for Coastal Oregon is a document that provides a suggested approach

to evaluating the assets at risk from the impacts of sea level rise. It offers potential adaptation strategies to adapt to those impacts within Oregon’s regulatory framework. The guide provides authoritative information about sea level rise projections and impacts.

It is intended to guide local planning, capital improvements, and development decisions on the Oregon Coast that support community resilience and ensure effective coastal management.

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Sea lion disease outbreak can spread to dogs, humans

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The ODFW has reported an increase in the number of stranded sea lions along the entire Oregon Coast – from Brookings to Astoria. Many of these sick and deceased sea lions have suffered from leptospirosis – a disease that can be passed along to animals and people.

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Wildlife officials always encourage humans and their pets to keep their distance from sea lions and other marine mammals on the beach.

A recent outbreak of disease among sea lion populations is giving people and their pets yet another reason to steer clear of marine mammals while they walk along the beach.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reported an increase in the number of stranded sea lions along the entire Oregon Coast – from Brookings to Astoria. Many

of these sick and deceased sea lions have suffered from leptospirosis – a disease that can be passed along to animals and people.

The Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network documented over 150 sick or dead sea lions along the Oregon Coast since the current outbreak began in late July 2022. Necropsies on seven sea lions confirmed all tested positive for leptospirosis.

Meghan Durham, a representative for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said leptospirosis is a naturally occurring bacteria that causes disease in sea lions and other wildlife.

“It can happen in small numbers every year, and sometimes you get larger sporadic outbreaks of the disease,” Durham said.

Although the outbreak is happening in numbers larger than usual, Durham said there isn’t any reason to believe it will impact the larger population of sea lions in Oregon.

There are no rescue and rehabilitation options for sick or injured seals and sea lions in Oregon. The state policy is to minimize disturbance from people and to let nature take its course, according to the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

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efforts to treat the sea lions (for leptospirosis) because it is something that occurs naturally,” Durham said.

She said to her knowledge there is no correlation between climate change or other ocean health issues that is currently contributing to the current disease outbreak.

But because leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease - meaning that people can get infected from animals and vice versa – wildlife officials are encouraging dog and horse owners to discuss the merits of vaccination for leptospirosis with their veterinarian.

Brookings, Oregon veterinarian technician assistant Robi Chance says the leptospirosis vaccine is common and recommended for dogs in areas along the Oregon Coast.

Leptospirosis is a disease that is not only carried by sea lions, but other wildlife such as deer and raccoons.

Chance, who has been in the veterinary field for 30 years, said she encourages pet owners to keep their pets contained at the beach.

“There’s a lot of things that they can get into on the beach that makes them sick,” she said.

There are a few possible ways dogs can contract leptospirosis, including if they “roll” in a deceased animals with the disease, bite or ingest

parts of an animals with the disease, or by drinking water that is contaminated with urine from a diseased animal.

The veterinarians’ recommendation to contain their animals goes along with ODFW and Oregon Parks and Recreation guidelines to leash their dogs and keep at least 150 feet away from live or dead sea lions. Close encounters with people can be harmful and continued disturbances may cause stress, including causing mothers to abandon their pups.

Brookings resident Bob Oneida said he was a recent witness to a sick and dying sea lion on the Southern Oregon Coast.

“It had crawled up onto the beach but was laying sideways to the ocean. The tide was coming in and the waves were washing over it a little further each time. Finally the waves started going over its’ head. It picked its’ nose up high enough to get out of the water, but as soon as the wave receded it dropped its’ head to the sand,” Oneida said.

“It was having a lot of trouble. Its’ breathing was very labored,” Oneida said.

Oneida said several people were there watching the sea lion with him at Sporthaven Beach, including one with a dog – and the dog approached the sea lion.

Leptospirosis can be serious and fatal to dogs.

Infection of the liver or kidneys can be fatal for animals if the infection progresses, causing severe damage to these organs. Veterinarian technician Chance says it is best to vaccinate dogs because if they do get the disease it can be difficult and expensive to treat. It is also rare but possible that dogs with leptospirosis can transmit the disease to their owners.

Sick or injured seals, sea lions, whales or dolphins can be reported to 1-800-4527888.

For more information on wildlife diseases, contact ODFW’s wildlife health hotline at 1-866-968-2600.

Fast Fact The Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network documented over 150 sick or dead sea lions along the Oregon Coast since the current outbreak began in late July 2022.

Sea otters take center stage in monthly discussion

Sea otters play a critical ecological role along the Oregon Coast as a keystone species of the kelp ecosystem, according to Peter Hatch of the Elakha Alliance and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Cultural Resources office.

The term keystone means a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance. Sea otters have been missing from Oregon’s ecosystem for 110 years, but that is only a fraction of the amount of time they thrived here, Hatch states in a release.

Hatch will discuss sea otters at the Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society

monthly speaker series meeting via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.

He will be discussing indigenous uses of marine mammals and the project to restore sea otters along the Oregon Coast.

He will be discussing the cultural, historical and ecological significance of sea otters and the reintroduction plan. This is an educational program design to to learn directly from a Native American.

Hatch is the Secretary of the Elakha Alliance. He received his B.A. from Brown University. He worked at the National Museum of the American Indian before taking his current position as Historical Research-

er and Cultural Resources Technician in the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Cultural Resources office.

Hatch is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. He’s been fishing, clamming and crabbing in Lincoln County his entire life, and he said he wants to ensure that his descendants can always do the same.

Registration on Eventbrite is required to receive the Zoom link and password.

Register here https://www. eventbrite.com/e/acs-oregonchapter-speaker-series-tickets-438683001667 The presentation is free and open to the public. Sign

in information will be emailed after registration closes at 5 p.m. Friday Nov. 11.

Contact Joy Primrose, ACS Oregon Chapter President at marine_lover4ever@yahoo. com or 541-517-8754 for more information.

The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats.

The nonprofit organization was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in San Pedro, CA. Information on the ACS can be found on the website: www. acsonline.org

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Let’s celebrate Myra Thompson, DNP

You’re invited to attend a reception event recognizing Adventist Health Medical Office – Lincoln City and Pacific City provider Myra Thompson, DNP, for her recently announced retirement from medical practice.

Thank you, Myra, for your many years of service in Lincoln County!

Join the Retirement Celebration Please drop in for sweets from My Petite Sweets Bakery and to wish her well in her upcoming retirement.

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LCSO Citizen Academy offers public engagement opportunities The Citizen Academy features interactive sessions with staff that cover: • Animal Shelter and Services • Civil Service • Corrections • Emergency Management • K-9 Team • Major Crime Team • Patrol and Investigations • Pretrial Services • Search and Rescue Space is limited and interested community members are encouraged to apply early.

Applications will not be accepted after January 3, 2023.

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizen Academy returns in January 2023.

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the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the many services provided to the community.

Starting January 24, 2023, the eight series program sessions will be conducted from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday nights.

To apply for the 2023 Citizen Academy you must: • Submit an application no later than Monday, January 3, 2023.

• Successfully pass a Sheriff’s Office background check.

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POLICE BLOTTER 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.

ing in the bushes. Male was arrested and transported to jail charged with Public Indecency and Interfering.

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Extra patrols requested in the 1300 block of Harbor Avenue. Caller reports vehicles parking below house and “terrorize” subjects on the beach.

health issues and had cut herself. Daughter was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital by Pacific West Ambulance.

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Suspect taken into custody in the 4000 block of NW Highway 101 on a felony Warrant out of October 20 Tillamook County and a 8:33 p.m. local charge of Carrying A Caller reported driver Concealed Weapon. Suspect drove off without paying for transported to city jail.

Lincoln City Police gas in the 4000 block of NW 10:35 a.m.

Highway 101. Suspect was Extra patrols requested October 16 located and transported back following report of attempt8:33 p.m. to location to pay. Report ed break-in of a vehicle in Police took a report of the 3900 block of NW Jetty. the theft of pumpkins from a taken.

3:08 p.m. location in the 4100 block of October 21 Report of found property NW Logan Road.

9:13 a.m. called reports in the 2700 block of NW 9:34 p.m. part thinner/remover was Inlet Avenue. Caller found Two individuals were dumped on vehicle overa Glock 48 in a room safe. arrested on warrants in the night in the 2300 block Firearm retrieved for safearea of SW 52nd and SW of NE 34th Street. Report keeping. Owner contacted 53rd Streets. A wanted feand will retrieve next week. male was arrested on a U.S. taken.

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Marshal Warrant and a male Caller reports a robAn individual with a was arrested on a statewide bery in the 500 block of NE restraining order was taken felony warrant.

Highway 101. Investigation into custody after subject is ongoing. was observed on property in October 17 1:34 p.m. the 1100 block of SW 13th 7:39 a.m.

Report of a juvenile usStreet.

Officers responded to a ing marijuana in the 1500 7:19 p.m.

DOA in the 1400 block of block of SW Harbor AvAn employee reported NW 19th Street. The media male refusing to leave cal examiner and the district enue. Suspect was cited for Juvenile Minor in Procesproperty in the 4000 block attorney released the body. sion. of NW Highway 101. Sub1:42 p.m.

4:04 p.m. ject was located in the 3500 Report of a juvenile who Report of Hit and Run in block of NW Highway 1010 left campus in the 700 block the 1500 block of SE East and taken into custody and of SW 29th Street. The juvenile return before the re- Devils Lake. Driver returned transported to the county to scene and was cited and jail. port was enter into the Law released for Failure to PerEnforcement Data System form Duties of a Driver.

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October 22 Alarm company reported Police responded to a 3:07 a.m. commercial burglar alarm at disturbance call in the 4600 Suspected arrested at property in the 3500 block block of SW Beach Avenue. for NW Highway 101. First NE 43rd Street and NW A subject was reportedly officer arrived and reported 42 Street in Neotsu for yelling and refusing to let the drive-thru window was DUII following a traffic residents into their home. stop by police. Suspect was broken out. Officers cleared The subject was taken into the building. No one was custody for Harassment and transported to city jail and released for DUII and a cita- inside. Till was stolen with transported to the county approximately $1,900 in tion for Failure to Obey a jail. cash. Report taken.

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October 18 Officers responded to Police responded to a 11:13 a.m. Police took a a reported non-blocking report of possible a stocking crash at NE 26th Street and NW West Devils Lake Road. non-injury crash in the 1700 incident oil the 3700 block Reports of a vehicle head-on block of NE Highway 101. of Spyglass Ridge Drive. into a tree. Driver was trans- One driver was cited for 4:45 p.m. Police reDriving While Suspended. ported to Samaritan North sponded to a traffic crash Another driver was cited Lincoln Hospital. in the 4000 block of Logan for Failure to Yield while 6:37 p.m.

Road. Report of vehicle into Merging.

Officers responded to a building. The driver was 4:34 p.m. a non-injury crash at SE cited for Careless Driving.

Extra patrol after caller Highway 101 and SW 35th Street. One driver was cited reported a guest in the 100 October 19 block of NW Inlet Avenue for Failure to Yield when 9:37 a.m. had their truck broken into Entering a Roadway.

Officers responded to a and $500 of tools taken last 7:`19 p.m. report of suspicious activity night.

Caller reported her in the 1500 block of NW 40th Place. Male masturbat- daughter was having mental

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Oregon Coast Aquarium honored for sustainability The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has received an annual Sustainable Oregon Award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) in recognition of its continued sustainability efforts.

The Sustainable Oregon Awards, formerly known as the Recycler of the Year Awards, recognize individuals and organizations who demonstrate significant accomplishments in sustainable materials initiatives, recycling and waste prevention, and other elements of materials management in Oregon.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, OCAq puts ocean advocacy and sustainability at the forefront of its mission, modeling conservation efforts and green practices both internally and externally.

The Aquarium has an established committee to help pave the way for green progress: OCAq’s Green Team empowers staff and volunteers in environmentally-centered planning, and consults with facilities, such as Thompson’s Sanitary Service, to guide sustainable choices Aquarium-wide.

Alongside dedicated recycling efforts, OCAq utilizes high efficiency pumps,

electric tools and LED lights throughout its premises, and composted food waste from the Aquarium café supplements its soil, sustaining Oregon-native flora.

OCAq collaborates with local organizations to bolster collective sustainability efforts. In partnership with the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force, OCAq tests the water quality of local beaches every week, and thanks to the City of Newport and the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, the Aquarium will soon host electric vehicle charging stations.

“Our vision is to lead by example through continuously growing our green efforts,” said OCAq President and CEO Carrie Lewis.

“It’s up to all of us to help conserve marine life and ecosystems, and each day, we take another step forward in doing our part. We are honored to accept this award, and we wholeheartedly thank the Association of Oregon Recyclers.”

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road in Newport.

To reach the aquarium, visit aquarium.org, or call 541867-3474.

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Alongside dedicated recycling efforts, the aquarium utilizes composted food waste from the Aquarium café supplements its soil, sustaining Oregon-native flora.

ODF urges caution in getting rid of yard debris The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this fall.

With the end of fire season, many Oregonians have debris piles ready to be disposed of that cured over the summer. Preferable options for removal, aside from burning, include composting or recycling. Check with your local disposal company for recycling options.

If burning now is the only option to dispose of yard debris, fire prevention specialists ask people to follow safe burning practices.

The following tips can help stop run-away burn piles:

because fires can spread out of control more easily.

Recheck burn piles. They can retain heat for several weeks and restart when the weather warms up and winds blow.

Clear a 10-foot fuel-free buffer around the pile – Scrape a ten-foot trail down to mineral soil around the perimeter of the pile to keep the fire contained in one place. Make sure there are no tree branches or power lines above

Never use gasoline or other flammable or combustible liquids to start or speed up your fire.

Keep burn piles small – Large burn piles can cast hot embers long distances. Keep piles small, maximum of four feet by four feet. Add debris to the pile in small amounts as the pile burns.

Burn only yard debris – State laws prohibit burning materials or trash that create dense smoke or noxious odors.

Costs of run-away debris burns– State law requires the proper clearing, building, attending and extinguishing of open fires all year. If your debris burn spreads out of control, you may have to pay for suppression costs, as well as the damage to your neighbors’ properties. This can be extremely expensive.

Always have water and fire tools nearby – When burning, have a charged water hose, and shovel on hand to put out the fire. Keep the area around the pile damp during the burning process.

When finished, drown the pile with water, stir the coals, and drown again, repeating until the fire is out cold.

Call before you burn – Burning regulations vary by location depending on the weather and fuel conditions.

If you are planning to burn, check with your local Oregon Department of Forestry district, fire protective association, fire department, or air protection authority to learn Stay with the fire until about current burning restric- it is out cold – State laws tions or regulations, and if you requires monitoring of debris need a permit. burn piles from start to finish until it is out cold. This law is Know the weather – Burn intended to ensure sparks or early in the day and never embers that jump from the fire burn on dry or windy days, can be put out quickly.

More tips on wildfire prevention, including campfire safety, motorized equipment use, and fire-resistant landscaping can be found on the Keep Oregon Green website.

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Heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight MOLLY ROSEBACH News Guard Guest Article

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Low birthweight can lead to a variety of problems for infants, including trouble breathing and neurological issues, according to researchers.

An Oregon State University study finds that traffic congestion is linked to decreased birthweight for fullterm babies born to parents living near areas of heavy traffic, such as highways and freeways.

Though the decrease was relatively small, researchers say the cumulative effect of stop-and-go traffic on top of baseline air pollution from cars and other environmental contaminants could have significant consequences at the population level, affecting up to 1.3 million babies per year

based on location.

The researchers found birthweights were an average of 29 grams, or about 1 ounce, lower for babies in the group with the highest exposure compared with babies with the lowest exposure.

“We’ve had all these models to predict pollution, but they can’t measure congestion. With 10,000 vehicles on a road, if those 10,000 vehicles are doing stop-andgo traffic, there’s a lot more pollution that’s coming from cars,” said co-author Perry Hystad, an associate professor in OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

“There are health impacts

specific from congestion that are not included in any environmental risk assessment or cost-benefit analysis, and those should start to be included.”

Low birthweight can lead to a variety of problems for infants, including trouble breathing and neurological issues, but at a population level, researchers are looking more at long-term effects.

“There’s a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impacts, premature mortality; a lot of long-term, life-course impacts,” Hystad said. “It’s not necessarily the acute events that happen during birth.”

The study, published in the journal Science Advances, looked at 579,122 full-term births from 2015-2016 in Texas and matched maternal addresses with data from the Texas’ Most Congested Roadways database to map out proximity to heavy traffic areas.

Specifically, researchers examined “traffic delay,” defined as the total personhours of delay on the roadway multiplied by the length of each road segment in the buffer distances around maternal residences. Using traffic delay, they were able to calculate congestion emissions to learn the total pounds of carbon dioxide emitted by the cars in those areas.

After adjusting for sociodemographic factors and environmental co-exposures, results showed that traffic delay within 500 meters of maternal residence was associated with an average birthweight decrease of 9 grams when comparing the highestand lowest-exposure groups.

Babies born to parents who lived 300 and 100 meters from roadways experienced slightly larger impacts.

To put that in perspective, Hystad said, prior research has found that maternal smoking leads to a roughly 150-gram decrease in birthweight, which is 5.3 ounces.

An average full-term baby in the U.S. weighs about 3,300 grams, which is 7.3 pounds.

Based on roadway proximity to residential areas throughout the country, the researchers estimate that 1.3 million babies are born each year in regions close enough to be affected by pollution from congestion, roughly 27% of all births in the U.S.

“A 9-gram decrease alone isn’t clinically significant, but this is sort of an indicator of the biological impacts that are happening, which will push some babies into a clinically relevant adverse impact,” Hystad said. “Often we’ll see this with air pollution — we’ll see a 2-3% increase in some impact, like mortality or cardiovascular disease — but when you multiply that by 27% of all births, that does translate into a substantial potential impact.”

Furthermore, researchers estimate that 260,000 babies born at full term each year live in the highest-exposure zones where they observed the largest magnitude of impact from congestion.

Now that they can measure congestion, Hystad said, it is important to include these findings in policy and regulation discussions, especially because the highest-traffic areas tend to be concentrated near socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods and disproportionately affect minoritized populations.

Unlike tailpipe emissions which are largely regulated at the federal level, traffic congestion is something that can be addressed in the context of local programs and policies, he said.

“How do you target methods to reduce exposures that happen in very localized areas? It can be as simple as putting up sound barriers or vegetation barriers, or using zoning approaches and saying you can’t build a school or a daycare within 500 meters of a highway,” he said. “One thing we wanted to be very cognizant about is that we’re not promoting this idea of ‘We need bigger highways.’

That’s not going to solve the problem.”

An upcoming paper from the same research team will dive deeper into the socioeconomic and racial disparities in birthweight impacts from traffic congestion, Hystad said.

Lead author on the current study was Mary Willis, a recent postdoctoral scholar at OSU who now works at Boston University. The study was published Oct. 28.

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ach year, our nation sets aside Veterans Day to remember all the men and women who have defended our liberty through their honorable military service. American cities big and small celebrate with ceremonies across the nation to honor their service and their sacrifice.

We are proud to note that even in the wake of devastating and destabilizing world events like the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations that honor our nation’s veterans were among the first to return to full strength. The value that we as Oregonians and Americans place on honoring and showing gratitude toward those who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms and way of life is immense.

This year, while the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs continues to honor all veterans of all eras, we are paying tribute to one particular era of our veteran community: Oregon’s Korean War veterans. Though this war it is referred to as the “Forgotten War,” we in Oregon have never — and will never — forget

the extraordinary and heroic veterans who fought for freedom in the Korean War. This theme has a personal significance for me. My father fought as a Marine during the Korean War, where he earned the Purple Heart. After I was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army and asked for my first tour of duty to be in South Korea, my father shared the only thing he ever said to me about his combat experiences there. He half-joked that if I ever traveled near the DMZ, I would surely see his fingernails where he desperately attempted to dig a deeper foxhole as enemy artillery rained down on his Marine unit.

Of course, my own experience of being stationed in the Republic of Korea was vastly different, thanks to those courageous men and women who fought during the Korean War. In fact, I enjoyed my first tour in Daegu so much that several years later, I served a two-year tour in Korea. The Korean people are wonderfully gracious and kind. Whenever I was in uniform outside the military base, older Koreans who remembered the war would sometimes approach me and thank me as a representative of the American military.

In 1950, our nation was weary of war after years of global conflict. Yet, 1.5 million Americans — including 60,000 Oregonians — left their family and friends and their homes to help defend our nation’s friends and allies halfway around the world, in a place they had never been and on behalf of a people they had never met.

Together with men and women from 20 other nations, they joined shoulder to shoulder with the brave people of

South Korea to defend their independence, to safeguard other Asian nations, and to protect the freedom that remains our greatest gift. All those who fought in the Korean War endured terrible hardships — deadly cold, unbearable conditions, an enemy of overwhelming numbers, the threat of brutal imprisonment and torture.

But their courage never wavered — not when they were defending the perimeter at Busan, braving the tides at Inchon, confronting the world’s fastest fighter jets in Mig Alley, enduring hand-tohand combat on Heartbreak Ridge and Pork Chop Hill, or even fighting their way back from the infamous Chosin Reservoir.

In September of this year, I had the privilege of speaking at an Honor Flight of Portland, Oregon, send-off event for 24 honored veterans — 19 of whom served in the Korean War. It was an honor to meet them, shake their hands, hear some of their stories, and wish them well as they prepared to fly across the country to visit the fabulous memorials built in our nation’s capital to honor and remember their service and sacrifice. They set a standard of valor and perseverance that may be equaled, but will never be surpassed in the annals of American history.

The men and women who served in the Korean War set themselves apart not only by their courage and sacrifice, but by their unity and dedication to one another. It was just before the Korean War, in 1948, that President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981 — abolishing discrimination based on race, color, religion or national

origin in the United States Armed Forces.

When war broke out in 1950, our country — for the first time in its history — entered the fray with a fully integrated and desegregated military. These proud service members of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds joined the people of 20 other nations and South Korea to fight this war.

Earlier this year, we also observe the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSA) program. It was started as a spoken agreement between President Seungman Lee and U.S. General Douglas MacArthur. At that time, the U.S. Army needed a military force that had the proper knowledge of the geography of Korea, and the abilities to distinguish South Korean allied troops from North Korean enemy troops and communicate better between U.S. soldiers and Korean soldiers. Therefore, some men were drafted as KATUSAs, and others voluntarily applied. After training, they were assigned to U.S. military units. During the Korean War, nearly 44,000 KATUSA soldiers fought for South Korea with U.S. forces. They, too, are heroes, and we honor them today.

This program continued after the Korean War, and KATUSA soldiers would spend 18-months with the U.S. Army learning an occupation and would then return to the ROK Army to train others. The program remains active today, and is a symbol of the ongoing friendship and mutual commitment between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. I was fortunate to have

KATUSA soldiers in my organization during both of my tours in Korea. They were among the most dedicated soldiers I have had the honor of serving with.

Finally, on this day, we remember and give thanks for the 40,000 Americans who paid the ultimate price in the fight for freedom and independence during the Korean War. Among their number were nearly 300 Oregonians whose names are inscribed on the Oregon Korean War Memorial in Wilsonville.

Similarly, we give thanks for the more than 11,000 KATUSAs who went missing or were killed in action.

The world is a better place because of these men and women. Our duty as a nation and people is to remember and honor them, and to always strive to live up to the ideals for which they served and sacrificed.

Please consider joining me and ODVA for our Oregon Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony, which will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 — the day before Veterans Day — at Oregon Capitol Mall, directly across from the front entrance of the Capitol Building.

The event is free and open to the public. It will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page at facebook. com/odvavet.

Kelly Fitzpatrick is the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Governor Kate Brown’s policy advisor on veterans’ issues. She is a retired Army officer. Her military awards and decorations include multiple awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Army Parachutist Badge.

Housing supply in rural Oregon gets a much needed boost amid pandemic

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This means that 3,612 families and individuals More than three years will get keys to quality, ago, Oregon Housing stable and affordable homes. and Community Services The number of people who (OHCS) set out to expand spend more than 30% of the supply of quality houstheir wages toward rent ing in communities across is extremely high in rural Oregon with ambitious areas. Some of these comgoals introduced in our munities have not seen new five-year Statewide Housing housing supply in decades Plan. and the housing shortage It was the first time was worsened by the panthe state had a strategic, demic. statewide plan for addressIn an environment where ing the housing shortage. housing options are not only One of the plan’s goals was scarce but also declining, to increase housing in rural developing new relationOregon by 75%. Achievships, and fostering existing ing this milestone required ones was key to boosting OHCS to center rural voices the housing supply. Each and leadership. new home represents the More than a year ahead collective labor and comof schedule, OHCS surmitment of Gov. Kate passed the goal of 2,500 Brown; the Oregon Legishomes. Rural housing lead- lature; community partners; ers and OHCS created 3,612 Tribes; federal, state and affordable housing units in local agencies; developers; rural areas. That’s a 148% local businesses; and local increase from the 1,454 communities. These are homes funded in the prior some actions taken to ensure five-year period. This is the quality and affordable hous-

ing is available to everyone in our rural communities.

• OHCS prioritized strengthening relationships with developers statewide to build more homes in rural towns. This has been done both through setting aside resources specifically to fund projects in rural areas as well as through “scattered site” development. In scattered site development, affordable housing projects are built in an urban area and a rural area by the same developer who submits a joint application for funding.

• During outreach events, communities voiced the need for permanent supportive housing (PSH). This type of affordable housing connects people experiencing chronic homelessness with additional support services to help them stay stably housed. OHCS has funded 1,255 new permanent supportive homes, surpassing the 1,000-home goal. Two projects from rural Clatsop County were

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intentionally selected to participate in the 2022 Oregon Supportive Housing Institute. The PSH projects will serve and house seniors and persons living with serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse disorder in Astoria.

• Looking forward, OHCS is planning to launch additional programs with a rural focus, including the American Rescue Plan’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program resources to create housing for those who are experiencing homelessness.

• In order to support rural capacity building better, OHCS has begun the rules change process to ensure that Tribes in Oregon and local government entities in rural areas can apply for and receive General Housing Account Program (GHAP) Capacity Building funds.

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• In the GHAP Capacity Building program, OHCS has prioritized addressing the needs of rural communities and rural affordable rental housing developers and operators in upcoming capacity building grants and activities.

It is urgent to keep the momentum going and continue to introduce innovative solutions to build quality housing in every corner of our state. The goals of the next Statewide Housing Plan will require us to dig deeper into capacity building, partnerships, and deliberate resource investment to further meet the critical need for housing the people of rural Oregon.

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Public Notices NG22-367 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: KONNI MARIE EHRENS, Deceased. Case No. 22PB09291 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WILLIAM EHRENS has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, WILLIAM EHRENS, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attorney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562, Zantello Law Group, LLC., 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. DATED and first published: November 8, 2022.

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NG22-363 The Housing Authority of Lincoln County has developed its FY 2023 Annual Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The draft plan will be available for review starting November 15, 2022. The Housing Authority’s office is located at 1039 NW Nye Street, Newport, Oregon. A copy is available for review by contacting the office at 541-265-5326, Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 4:00 p.m. The plan may also be reviewed by visiting our website at www.halc. info. A public hearing will be held, November 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm at the Housing Authority office.

Written comments regarding the Plan will be accepted for consideration by the Housing Authority until midnight, November 22, 2021 and may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Executive Director, krockwell@ halc.info, Housing Authority of Lincoln County, P. O. Box 1470, Newport, OR. 97365.

NG22-362 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of ARTHUR D. LAYMANCE, Deceased. Case No. 22PB08548 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Amber Paulus has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at: 1530 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205, within four months after the first date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative.

Dated and first published on November 8, 2022. Amber Paulus, Personal Representative. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Amber Paulus. ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Scott Howard OSB No. 790583, Kivel & Howard, LLP, 1530 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205, Tel: (503) 796-0909, Fax: (503) 802-4757, Email: showard@k-hlaw.com.

NG22-361 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Douglas Nyberg and

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Public Notices Joanna M Stephens, as tenants by the entirety, 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 assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated March 27, 2018, recorded March 28, 2018, in the mortgage records of Lincoln County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2018-02981, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: as covering the following 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 following 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 beneficiary 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 default 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 accrued 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 declared 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 interest in the sum of $3,589.28 through October 3, 2022, together 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 advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary 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 standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 West Olive, in the City of Newport, OR, County of Lincoln, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor 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 dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary 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 default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required 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 actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together 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 pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/

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Public Notices Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, 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 interest 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 interest, 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 referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

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Dated: 10-06-2022. JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee, 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/janeway_ law_firm. Telephone: (360) 2602253, Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647, JLF 22-127619.

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Public Notices above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted

by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which autho-

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rize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $40,268.82 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $245,108.97 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from dayto-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due

and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 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, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a

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NG22-221 The Siletz Keys Sanitary District Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Monday, except for government holiday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gleneden Beach Community Center located at 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden Beach, OR. NG22-351 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-19864124-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MELISSA DOYLE, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGEIT, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, 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/microfilm/reception number 200607910 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA12 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OA12 covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 0711-10-AA-12700 R360761 LOT 2, BLOCK 12, BRAEMAR, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 2522 NW MAST AVENUE, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the

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Public Notices waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 2/22/2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Public Entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest MELISSA DOYLE 8102 SW CAPITOL HWY. PORTLAND, OR 97219 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-2802832 or Login to: www.auction. com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued

by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-19-864124RM Dated: 10/6/2022 Quality

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Pamela K. Smith is appointed as personal representative of the estate with ful1 powers. 3. No bond is required for the administration of this estate. Letters Testamentary shall be issued.

Certificate of Readiness under UTCR5.100 I certify this proposed order is ready for judicial signature because Service is not required under UTCT 5.100 (1) (C) because the other party has been found in default or an order of default is being requested with this proposed judgment/order; because this judgment/order is submitted ex-parte as allowed by statute or rule; or this judgment/order is being submitted in open court with all parties present. Dated this 25th day of April, 2022. Craig A. Nichols, OSB No. 830700, Attorney for Petitioner. Personal Representative: Pamela K. Smith, 7215 NW Tanglewood Avenue, P.O. Box 13, Gleneden Beach, Oregon 97388, Phone: (503) 656-4561. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Craig A. Nichols, OSB No. 830700, Nichols Law Group, 4504 SE Corbett Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97239.

Phone: (503) 224-3018, Facsimile: (503) 222-0693, craig@ craignicholslaw.com.

NG22-358 TS No. OR0500005222-1 APN R408306 TO No 220359450-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, LENA MARIE GARDNER as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of May 28, 2019 and recorded on May 29, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-04822 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R408306 LOT 1, BLOCK 5, PINES ADDITION TO CUTLER CITY, IN THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY, COUNTY OF LINCOLN AND STATE OF OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 2, 1946 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 23, PLAT RECORDS. Commonly known as: 6356 SW INLET AVE, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, 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 86.735(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 Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 08/01/2021 to 10/31/2022 at $16,320.69 Monthly Late Charge(s): By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $101,812.14 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.62500% per annum from July 1, 2021 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 8, 2023 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established

by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Public Entrance, Lincoln County Courthouse, 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 Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of

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Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” 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 respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 10/19/2022 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 86700, Pub Dates: 11/1/2022, 11/8/2022, 11/15/2022, 11/22/2022, THE NEWS GUARD NG22-357 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES FIELDING BUCHANON, Deceased. Case No. 22PB06579 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARILYN C. FRIES has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, MARILYN C. FRIES, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attorney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562, Zantello Law Group, 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

DATED and first published November 1, 2022. JOSHUA D. ZANTELLO, Attorney for Personal Representative.

NG22-359 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT EUGENE CLELAND, Deceased. Case No. 22PB08575 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DAVID E. CLELAND has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, DAVID E. CLELAND, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attorney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562, Zantello Law Group, LLC., 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

DATED and first published November 1, 2022. Joshua D. Zantello, Attorney for Personal Representative NG22-361 Lincoln City Storage, 3796 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Or. 97367, 541-996-3555. The following unit will be sold at Public Auction Starting 11/22/2022 at 9:00am. Ending 11/29/2022 at 9:00am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office. All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com.

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which became due Monthly Payment(s): 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 12/01/2019 to 01/01/2020 at $928.85 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2020 to 07/01/2020 at $1,063.88 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 08/01/2020 to 01/01/2021 at $998.57 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2021 to 07/01/2021 at $910.91 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 08/01/2021 to 01/01/2022 at $851.60 6 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2022 to 07/01/2022 at $848.92 3 Monthly Payment(s) from 08/01/2022 to 10/01/2022 at $905.41 Late Charge(s): 360.41 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $126,083.89 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.37500% per annum from November 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 February 22, 2023 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established

by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Lincoln County Courthouse, 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 Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” 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 respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 10/6/22 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 86259, Pub Dates: 10/18/2022, 10/25/2022, 11/1/2022, 11/8/2022, THE NEWS GUARD

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: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 10/25/2021 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust.1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $212031.83;2. Interest through 6/28/2022 in the amount of: $74,646.113. MIP/PMI Advances in the amount of: $12,507.784.

Servicing fees balance in the amount of: $4,025.005. Corporate Advances in the amount of: $6,264.106. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.0400000% per annum 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 deed of trust. The principal sum of $212,031.83 together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.0400000% per annum from 09/25/2021 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 deed of trust.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 12/01/2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 West Olive, Newport OR 97365, County of Lincoln, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued

by The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. 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 there is a default.

This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the

NG22-353 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 22cv30300 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN ONEMAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

KENNETH D JONES; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. To: KENNETH D JONES; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY. You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.”

The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney 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 Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency.

Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action 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 Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https:// www.oregon.gov/odva/Services/ Pages/All-Services-Statewide. aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 805 Highway 20 NW, Toledo, OR 97391. Date of First Publication: 10/25/2022 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/ John Thomas John Thomas OSB No. 024691 Michael Scott OSB No. 973947 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 jthomas@mccarthyholthus.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0181703 10/25/2022 11/1/2022 11/8/2022 11/15/2022 TS No. OR06000046-22-1 APN R347543 TO No 2186134 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ALLEN L HARTUNG, UNMARRIED MAN, AS AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of March 10, 2011 and recorded on March 24, 2011 as Instrument No. 201102971 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded August 14, 2020 as Instrument Number 202008181 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R347543 A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT SOUTH 234.96 FEET AND WEST 43.60 FEET FROM THE INITIAL POINT OF THE JORDAN TRACTS; THENCE EAST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 FEET; THENCE WEST 90 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JEROME COURT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 30 JEROME CT, GLENEDEN BEACH, OR 97388 Both the Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, 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 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments

NG22-350 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE APN: R426863 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Anne Mallory as Grantor to National Closing Solutions, as Trustee, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation as Beneficiary, dated 01/23/2009, recorded 01/28/2009, in the official records of Lincoln County, Oregon as Instrument No. 200900994 covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: Unit No. 4, SURFWIND WEST CONDOMINIUM, in Lincoln County, Oregon, together with an undivided interest in and to the general and limited common elements appertaining to said unit as set forth in the Declaration of Unit Ownership recorded November 5, 1981, in Book 128, Page 1560, Lincoln County Records Commonly known as: 2457 NW Jetty Avenue, Lincoln City, OR 97367 The current beneficiary is Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 11/29/2021 as Inst No. 2021-14972 in the records of Lincoln, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy

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landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise:• You do not owe rent;• The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and• You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the

new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy.IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice.

OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800452-8260 Website: http://www. oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community

action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt.

This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8).

Dated: 8/3/2022 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC Eric Marshack #050166 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC Eric Marshack OSB #050166650 NE Holladay Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: 1-971270-12331 (619) 465-8200 A-FN4756454 10/18/2022, 10/25/2022, 11/01/2022, 11/08/2022

Oregon gets $46.4M to help low-income pay heating costs Oregon will receive $48.4 million in funding to help low-income families and individuals pay for home heating costs this winter and cover unpaid utility bills.

The funding will be delivered through the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), and includes support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and extra funding passed by Congress to address rising energy costs in 2023.

In addition to covering home heating costs and unpaid utility bills, the funds awarded to Oregon will help families make cost-effective home energy repairs to lower their heating and cooling bills.

“Keeping homes warm in the winter is essential to the well-being of Oregonians,” Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici said.

“Many prices have increased

and so has financial pressure for many families and individuals. I am grateful that Oregon will receive extra funding to help low-income households cover energy costs. No one should have to choose between paying their utility bill and other necessities like food or rent.”

“It is unconscionable that families should be forced to ration their essential utilities, especially during seasons of extreme heat or cold,” Oregon U. S. Congressman Peter DeFazio said. “This funding, made possible in part by my bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help Oregon families mitigate rising costs and ensure their homes and families are protected this winter.”

“Low-income energy and heating assistance funding is vital for thousands of Oregonians,” Oregon U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer

these funds so that families can keep their lights on and homes warm this winter.”

“With snow already having fallen here in parts of Oregon and a cold snap in the forecast, this extra help for vulnerable Oregonians to cover home heating costs is timely and important,” Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said. “I’m gratified our state has secured this assistance for Oregonians walking an economic tightrope. And I’ll keep battling to provide all the assistance that lowincome Oregon households need to stay safe this winter throughout our state.”

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The research builds on the use of chemical oxidation to break down a variety of plastic types, a method pioneered a decade ago by chemical industry giant DuPont. or a component for advanced nylon production.”

Beckham, a senior research fellow at NREL and the head of the Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment Consortium – known as BOTTLE – said the work provides a “potential entry point into processing plastics that cannot be recycled at all today.”

Current recycling technologies can only operate effectively if the plastic inputs are clean and separated by type, Beckham explains.

Plastics can be made from different polymers, each with its own unique chemical building blocks. When polymer chemistries are mixed in a collection bin, or formulated together in certain products like multilayer packaging, recycling becomes expensive and nearly impossible because the poly-

mers often have to be separated before they can be recycled.

“Our work has resulted in a process that can convert mixed plastics to a single chemical product,” Ellis said. “In other words, it is a technology that recyclers could use without the task of sorting plastics by type.”

Researchers applied the process to a mix of three common plastics: polystyrene, used in disposable coffee cups; polyethylene terephthalate, the basis for carpets, polyester clothing and single-use beverage bottles; and high-density polyethylene, used in milk jugs and many other consumer plastics.

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The study was published today in the journal Nature. The A chemical analysis of findings point to a systematic sediment cores from the North relationship between climate, Pacific Ocean show a consisglacier retreat, volcanic activtent pairing of volcanic ash and ity, biological productivity and hypoxia, a low ocean oxygen deoxygenation of the ocean, interval spanning thousands said Alan Mix, an oceanograof years, during times of rapid pher and paleoclimatologist at climate warming at the end of Oregon State and a co-author the last ice age, new research of the paper. shows.

“These surprising linkages Understanding the relation- between parts of the Earth we ship between volcanic activity, usually think of as separate hypoxia and ice melt due to highlight how interconnected warming temperatures during the whole system really is,” he the last ice age, which ended said. “Solving environmental about 18,000 years ago, raises problems, such as those we important questions about face in the ongoing climate what might occur as the planet crisis, demands that we look warms today. with open minds at the whole “It is unknown right now linked system and not just at whether volcanic eruptions will isolated parts.” increase as the climate warms,” The volcanic region in the said the study’s lead author, Pacific Ocean is known as the Jianghui Du of ETH Zurich in ring of fire in part because it is Switzerland, who conducted one of the most active tectonic the research as a doctoral stuand volcanic regions of the dent at Oregon State Univerworld. sity’s College of Earth, Ocean, The timing of volcanic and Atmospheric Sciences. events in relation to the retreat “But we know that the of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet, remaining glaciers on volcawhich once covered large noes in the Pacific Ocean ring portions of western North of fire are melting fast, and it America, suggests that the will be important to include rapid melting of ice coverthis ice loss in predictions of ing volcanoes in the region future eruptions, which would induced increased volcanic be risky for populated regions activity, Mix said. and could also make emerg“Ice cover to volcanoes ing hypoxic dead zones in the is like a cork in a champagne

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bottle. Remove the icy cork and boom, the eruptions begin,” he said.

Past research had shown a few ash layers in sediment in the region, but Du’s chemical study, using deep-sea sediment cores from the Gulf of Alaska, revealed more traces of ash that were not visible to the eye.

Du catalogued and compared volcanic eruptions from areas that were covered in ice against those areas that were not ice-covered during the last ice age.

“We found a distinct pattern of many eruptions during warming and ice retreat in the areas where glaciers were present, and much less change in the frequency of eruptions outside the ice-covered zone, particularly in western North America,” Du said. “That provides strong evidence for the volcanic response to warming and ice retreat.”

The chemical fingerprints also showed a consistent pairing of volcanic ash and hypoxic events. The increase in volcanic ash likely fueled ocean productivity that ultimately created low-oxygen conditions.

Co-authors from Texas A&M University, Christina Belanger and Sharon, who uses only one name, examined a species of seafloor organisms called foraminifera and found

that they closely tracked the volcanic ash input from the Gulf of Alaska. These organisms thrive under highly productive waters and can tolerate low oxygen conditions.

“Volcanic ash includes important trace nutrients for plankton, especially iron,” said co-author Brian Haley, a research professor at Oregon State.

“When the ash hits the ocean, the plant plankton gobble up that iron and bloom.

This fertilization effect underscores a practical application of our work. Some have proposed fertilizing the North Pacific with iron to capture excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere,” he said. “We show that the real world has effectively run that experiment in the past with volcanic iron, and the fertilization effect works and exports carbon to the deep sea. That’s good news. But there are some dangerous consequences because when that excess organic matter decomposes as it falls to the ocean depths, it consumes oxygen and creates dead zones.”

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 541-7370784.

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Researchers including an Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty member have taken a key step toward greatly expanding the range of plastics that can be recycled.

The findings, published today in Science, are important because plastic waste is a massive problem both globally and in the United States, where only about 5% of used plastic is recycled, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which led the study.

Packaging materials, containers and other discarded items are filling up landfills and littering the environment at a pace so rapid that scientists estimate by 2050 the ocean will have more plastic by weight than fish, according to NREL. A collaboration led by NREL’s Gregg Beckham and including Lucas Ellis, an OSU researcher who was an NREL postdoctoral fellow during the project, combined chemical and biological processes in a proof of concept to “valorize” mixed plastic waste. Valorize means to enhance the value of something.

The research builds on the use of chemical oxidation to break down a variety of plastic types, a method pioneered a decade ago by chemical industry giant DuPont.

“We developed a technology that used oxygen and catalysts to break down plastics into smaller, biologically friendly chemical building blocks,” said Ellis, an assistant professor of chemical engineering. “From there we used a biologically engineered soil microbe capable of consuming and ‘funneling’ those building blocks into either a biopolymer

would require advanced and costly separations to yield pure products.

The researchers engineered the microbe, Pseudomonas putida, to biologically funnel the mixture into one of two products – polyhydroxyalkanoates, an emerging form of biodegradable bioplastics, and beta-ketoadipate, which can be used in the manufacture of performance-advantaged nylon.

Trying the process with other types of plastics including polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride will be the focus of upcoming work, the researchers said.

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Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Oak Ridge National Laboratory also took part in the study.

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Oregon’s Homelessness Challenge Mayor’s Association asking for $120M for cities details on that proposal at this time.

The proposed $120 milA task force formed by the lion annual figure would alloOregon Mayor’s Association cate $40 per resident to every to address the homelessness incorporated city in Oregon, crisis in the state has asked with a minimum allotment of the state legislature to allocate $50,000 per municipality. more than $120 million in diFrom there, it would be rect, annual funding for cities up to local leaders to decide to address the issue. how to use the funds to best In a briefing on Monday, prevent or alleviate the homeOct. 31, mayors from the lessness crisis in their area. task force explained that the The mayors said that the money would be put to use approach would allow for most effectively by localities flexibility to address an issue that to have lacked consistent that affects all areas of the funding to address the issue. state, but in different ways.

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The proposed $120 million annual figure would allocate $40 per resident to every incorporated city in Oregon, with a minimum allotment of $50,000 per municipality.

sion of funds earlier this year that has helped to build some infrastructure to address the crisis in larger communities.

But other than that, cities have been forced to piece together funding through grants and from their own limited budgets.

The mayors noted that this dynamic constrains cities’ ability to address a dynamic crisis. It also puts smaller municipalities with less visible housing issues at a disadvantage when trying to secure funding.

By allocating funding annually to be spent at each city’s discretion, the proposal would allow flexibility for cities to choose appropriate solutions for their context.

In larger municipalities, leaders could focus on building shelters and other large services facilities while smaller municipalities could use the money to increase affordable housing and other measures to prevent homelessness.

The task force was formed in May of this year and has presented their recommendations to state representatives and senators, and all three gubernatorial candidates.

When asked, the mayors said that Tina Kotek had reacted enthusiastically to the proposal, but stressed that they hoped any new governor would be open to it, as all have focused on the issue in their campaigns.

Oregon to receive $1.5M for habitat conservation Oregon will receive $1,519,627 in federal grants to help support the development of habitat conservation plans to improve the management of state and private forestlands.

Funding recipients and amounts can be found below: • Oregon Private Forest Accord Aquatic Species Habitat Conservation Plan: $769, 627 • Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan: $750,000 “Forests in Oregon support rural economies and are also home to countless species including vulnerable salmon,” Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said.“In this era of mega-wildfires,

they’re also increasingly potential hazards if not properly managed. The Private Forest Accord was carefully crafted through collaboration between the timber industry and conservation interests to reduce wildfire risk, improve habitats, protect clean water, and support local economies, and I am pleased that these federal funds will help take that historic agreement and put it into action.”

“The historic Private Forest Accord will go a long way in supporting Oregon’s rural economies, improving forest health and protecting clean water,” Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said.

“Conservation and restoring critical wildlife habitat is also at the crux of this effort, and these federal funds will

ensure this work becomes a reality.”

On February 10, 2020, 12 forest sector companies, Oregon’s largest small woodlands owner organization, and 13 conservation and fishing organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (the MOU), which laid the foundation for the Private Forest Accord process.

Over a year later, in October 2021, the parties reached an historic agreement to improve the management of state and private forestlands in Oregon. A key piece of implementing that agreement is the development of a habitat conservation plan. Today’s announcement includes funding for the State of Oregon to development that plan.

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by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) and are intended to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on over 13,500 acres of habitat for 162 listed and at-risk species through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) across 16 states.

CESCF grants contribute millions annually to support implementing state and territorial programs to conserve and recover federally listed and at-risk species on non-federal lands. The approach to conservations helps further species conservation and economic development, according to Wyden and Merkley, who announced the new federal funding Oct. 31.

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According to ODOT, the top driver error involved in these crashes: failing to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian.

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normally see people crossing such as parks, schools, shopping areas and busy intersections.

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the OCMP create the sea level rise adaptation resources now available.

The Oregon King Tides program will host several events throughout the winter season about how to participate in this community science effort and about current climate change research. The king tides website has information about how to become involved and submit photos.

Sea-level rise rates are slower in Oregon than other parts of the country, but Oregon’s coast, particularly the central coast, is experiencing sea level rise

every year. The coming years will bring higher tides, and more inundation of coastal communities. OCMP staff are available to help interested communities apply the planning resources and create a plan for an adapted future.

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the economy, education, and quality of life for folks in Benton, Lane, Lincoln and Polk counties. I’ll continue doing all I can to secure the resources needed to keep Oregonians connected in every corner of the state.”

“Rural quality of life throughout Oregon demands high-speed Internet links that connect children to educational opportunities as well as doctors to their patients, and small businesses and farms to their

Drivers should: • Look for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists when you look for oncoming vehicles and other traffic. Be especially mindful in parking lots, at stop signs, when backing up, or parking.

• Be extra cautious when driving in hard-to-see conditions or in places where you

Tips for pedestrians Stay alert and ditch the distractions: Keep your eyes and ears open and ditch the distractions like texting, talking on the cell phone, or listening to headphones.

Cross with caution and cross at corners: Don’t assume the coast is clear just because you’re using the crosswalk and the walk sign is on. Continue to watch for traffic as you cross - especially for turning vehicles.

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Face oncoming traffic and use sidewalks when they are available. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.

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Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where people driving expect pedestrians. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning. If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, find a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic.

Wait for a gap in traffic that Watch for cars entering allows enough time to safely or exiting driveways or back- cross and continue watching ing up in parking lots. for traffic as you cross.

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To help document the highest tides of the year, and contribute to the library of images that helps us envision a future with sea level rise, volunteers from every part of the Oregon coast are needed to take photos of this winter’s king tide events.

From Nov. 24 - 26, 2022; Dec. 22 - 24, 2022; and January 20 - 22, 2023, these high tide events will give communities a preview of the impacts of sea level rise along the Oregon coast. The thirteen years of data and photos gathered through the King Tides project have helped

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Whenever you are on the Oregon Coast it is imperative that you keep an eye on the ocean at all times. Never put yourself in danger. Be very cautious of rising water, eroding shorelines, flooded roadways,

the Oregon King Tides Project website: www.oregonkingtides.net or the project’s Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/ All three sea level rise photos/orkingtide/albums. adaptation resources are found The program will be hoston the Oregon Coastal Atlas ing several events throughout website: www.coastalatlas.net/ the winter season about how sealevelrise. This is an active to participate in this comarea of continued research, munity science effort and about current climate change and the OCMP will continue to update these resources as research. Find out more at the new data and information king tides website. becomes available.

To find out more about the About The Oregon Coastal Management Program Oregon King Tides Project and to submit photos to the long-term photo library, visit Oregon is one of 34 states

to have a nationally recognized Coastal Management Program established by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) aims to protect coastal and ocean resources, and ensure livable, resilient communities on the Oregon Coast.

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development is the lead agency in the coastal program network, which also includes 11 state agencies and 42 city and county governments.

customers,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified that the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley will benefit from these federal investments, and I’ll keep fighting to connect all of rural Oregon to quality Internet access that’s so crucial to modern commerce, telehealth and convenience.”

“High-speed broadband fosters economic development, allows rural communities to remain vibrant, and enables people to work and live wherever they choose,” Pioneer Connect

General Manager James Rennard said. “Telehealth, remote learning, and changes in working arrangements all require broadband access. This project will make all this possible.

Building fiber in rural areas is challenging due to the terrain and expense of infrastructure.

Fiber is the gold-standard and enables Pioneer to meet our members’ broadband needs for decades to come. FTTH means our customers don’t have to make compromises on speed or

gigabit fiber internet, making a long-term impact in our coastal communities, “ Hyak CEO Robbie Wright said. “Supporting our rural communities with long term investments can only be accomplished with the effort of many, including our local employees and resources who assisted with our application, our elected officials who are helping to prioritize infrastructure investment at the state and federal level, and our local USDA field representatives.”

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ley and Ron Wyden announced the funding Wednesday, Nov. 2.

“I’ve worked for years to increase access to broadband around Oregon, and with the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, reliable and affordable broadband has become more crucial than ever to the success of our workforce, students, and communities,” Merkley said. “Improving and investing in access to highspeed internet will help support

quality, share a connection with their neighbors, or worry about things that impact service like weather, trees, or terrain with other technologies. This Reconnect 3 award allows us to begin building this gold-standard network for our members today.”

“Our mission at Hyak is to give the rural communities we serve on the Oregon coast a leg up when it comes to high speed internet. With help from the USDA’s ReConnect program, Hyak is expanding our multi-

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