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‘Pineapple express’ triggers flooding, rescues JEREMY C. RUARK STEVE CARD Country Media, Inc. A series of rain systems moved into Oregon and Washington from the Pacific Ocean last week triggering flooding, broken roads, rescues, and increased the landslide dangers. The storms, known as atmospheric rivers, brought significant amounts of rain to Lincoln County. A whopping 4.27 inches was recorded on Tuesday, Dec. 5, alone, according to the weather station at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. As of 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, a total of 9.66 inches of rain had been recorded just this month. The average rainfall for the entire month of December is 11.36 inches, according to the website. That leaves just over an
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olidays and family gatherings have a way of increasing stress and anxiety levels this time of year and, according to experts, people tend to underestimate the impact mental health can have on an individual or family. According to the American Psychiatric Association, nearly one in three Americans can expect to be more stressed this holiday season than last year. Leading author and Penn State graduate Stan Popovich, who has dealt with fear and anxiety for more than 20 years, emphasizes not to overlook the warning signs of increased anxiety and distress this holiday season. “Everybody struggles with stress and depression throughout the year, but certain parts of the year like the holidays make people more susceptible,” said Popovich, who is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear.” “The issues are still there. But the holidays can make it worse, like dealing with the loss of a loved one or reliving situations. Mental health has been a taboo for years, where people never said anything. With social media and with mental health awareness, people are starting to open up by saying they’re having issues that need to be addressed.” His book and website focus on six reasons why people need to take mental health seriously because there are options through professional help. Before you can let it go, you have to let it out, Popovich said. “It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. In the past, people would never say anything. They would just keep it to themselves and deal with it,” he said. “With the changing culture, people are more receptive and open. “The first thing is to talk to your doctor or primary health care physician. Don’t go to your friends or Google it because they’re not professional. You go to your doctor for physical health issues. The same holds true for your mental health because it affects us all, rich or poor, educated or not. Everybody needs help every now and then.”
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inch and a half of rain to get up to this month’s norm — with 24 days yet to go before the end of the year. Total rainfall for the year measured in Newport was at 57.17 inches as of Thursday morning. People can track the daily rainfall on the HMSC weather site at weather.hmsc. oregonstate.edu The heavy rainfall flooded a number of areas around the county and caused damage, including broken roadways in Ti l l a m o o k C o u n t y. The high water flooded area streets, forcing the closure of Tillamook Bay Community College and Tillamook and Neah-KahNie School Districts Dec. 5 and Dec. 6. Sewage overflow
Fast Facts Nearly one in three Americans can expect to be more stressed this holiday season than last year. Author Stan Popovich emphasizes not to overlook the warning signs of increased anxiety and distress this holiday season.
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The Bijou Theatre remains a favorite local ‘jewel’ NAOMI FAST Correspondent Country Media, Inc. In the 1930s, you couldn’t stream movies on Netflix or Amazon or Britbox, because obviously, there wasn’t yet an “online.” But there were films. Just like today, there were good films, bad films and ugly films. If you wanted to see “All Quiet on the Western Front” or “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” or “Modern Times,” you had to climb on your horse, or maybe into the back of a Ford pickup, and Courtesy photo from Naomi Fast ride down to a special little building known The Bijou Theatre is located at 1624 NE U.S. Highway 101in Lincoln City. as “the theatre.”
What’s amazing is not how much technology has changed since the 1930s. What is amazing is that, despite how much technology has changed, one of those Depression-era theatres is still showing films right here in Lincoln City: the Bijou Theatre. Everything you thought you might want to know about the Bijou, you probably already know. After all, it’s been adorning Lincoln City’s main street highway since 1937, albeit with two changes in ownership and a name change over the years. But you knew all that from previous articles on See THEATRE, Page 7
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Car crashes into tanning salon Misses person in tanning bed
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Steve Card / Country Media, Inc. This Toyota Camry crashed into the front of the Tan Republic tanning salon at 1241 N Coast Highway in Newport Friday, Dec. 1. injury. She was lying in a tanning bed just on the other side of the wall when the car came crashing through, missing her by inches. She was trapped
inside the tanning bed, however, and its door had to be forced open to get her out. She was standing around afterward, shaken but OK.
R o w l e y ’s To w i n g recovered the Camry from the scene, and officers from the Newport Police Department investigated the accident.
K-9 teams track wanted felon
to contact and Officers and Lincoln comply and continued to Woman later attempted arrest her, but she fled County Sheriff’s deputies, make her way through the on foot and could not be set up a perimeter in the thick brush and eventually arrested located. area and LCPD K-9 Nato tried to hide in the brush SUBMITTED On Nov. 22, a Lincoln City Police Department officer spotted 30-yearold Nicolette Heslen AKA Nicolette Dryke of Newport walking in the 800 block of SE U.S. Highway 101. The officer was aware there was an active felony warrant for Heslen’s arrest issued out of the Oregon State Parole Board for absconding. The officer
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STEVE CARD Country Media, Inc. Right around the lunch hour on Friday, Dec. 1, emergency personnel responded to a report of a car crashing through the front of a building at 1241 N Coast Highway in Newport, the site of Tan Republic, a local tanning salon. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time, but the female driver of the Toyota Camry was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. A woman inside the building narrowly escaped
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On Nov. 28, officers responded to a disturbance occurring in the south 300 block of U.S. Highway 101. Heslen allegedly was creating the disturbance, reportedly damaging store property and a parked vehicle. Heslen fled the scene just prior to officers’ arrival. Heslen has a known history of assaulting officers and resisting arrest.
and LCSO K-9 Ghost were called in. The two teams began searched the wooded area around SE Third Street near U.S. Highway 101. K-9 Nato pinpointed an area of dense brush and thorny berry bramble. His handler could hear the suspect push through the brush, and he ordered her to surrender or the K-9s would be deployed and she could be bitten. She did not
near a small creek. Heslen later surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody without further incident. Heslen taken to the Lincoln County Jail where she was booked on the charges of two counts of escape in the third degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, disorderly conduct in the second degree and a felony parole violation warrant.
Winter weather can mean fun in the snow, but it is also a time we should pay close attention to the safety of our pets. Here are some safety tips to follow as the weather gets colder: Monitor pet’s food intake. Pets who live outdoors should be fed a bit more in the winter because they need the extra calories to stay warm. Indoor pets typically receive less exercise during cold weather and may require fewer calories. Oregon law requires all companion animals be provided shelter from the elements. They should have fresh water put out a couple of times a day. Consider a special bowl that prevents the water from freezing. In severe weather, allow your pet in your house or garage. If your pet goes outdoors, be aware of the temperature. Pets can get frostbite very easily on the ears, tail, and paws. When walking your dog in freezing conditions, check their paws to make sure ice is not building up between toes and that salt
or gravel is not irritating the skin. If your dog is a swimmer, keep them on a leash around open water or unstable ice. Hypothermia can set in quickly and your dog may be unable to get out of the water. Before you start your car, ensure no cats are napping in the warm place your car provides by honking the horn or banging on the hood. If you are decorating for the holidays, keep ornaments out of the reach of your pets. Remember that poinsettias, holly, mistletoe, and other plants can be toxic if ingested. Ingesting anti-freeze can be fatal for dogs and cats. It has a sweet taste and even a small amount can cause severe kidney damage or death. You can use a pet-safe antifreeze, look for brands containing propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. If you spill anti-freeze, soak it up immediately. Clay cat litter works well to absorb spills, discard the litter once the anti-freeze has been absorbed. For more information and tips visit www. lincolncountysheriff.net
State offers free opioid reversal State police seeks information about medication kits to schools illegal animal kills The Oregon Health Authority has turned its focus to the state’s skyrocketing rate of opioid overdoses among young people by offering free opioid reversal medication to schools. The agency announced this week that it is expanding an initiative launched in 2020 that has distributed harm reduction supplies to more than 280 organizations and agencies statewide. This new emphasis by Save Lives Oregon focuses on middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities. The initiative is offering three free kits of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, to schools that serve children at least 7-years-old. Each wallmounted kit contains eight doses. “The intent is to help school districts increase access to overdose reversal kits with their schools for use in the event of an opioid overdose emergency at or near a school campus,” a news release said. The initiative comes amid a record rate of teen overdoses over the last five years. From 2018 through 2022, drug deaths among teens aged 15 to 19 soared 550% – the fastest-growing rate in the U.S., based on Centers for Disease Prevention and Control data compiled by a parent advocate, Jon Epstein. Over the same time period, nearly 300 people aged 15 to 24 died from a drug overdose – giving Oregon a higher death rate among young people than the national average. Epstein and his wife, Jennifer, became involved in fighting drug use and
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was championed by Rep. Maxine Dexter of Portland and passed by lawmakers, The intent is to help school districts increase access to aims to make naloxone overdose reversal kits with their schools for use in the more widely available. event of an opioid overdose emergency at or near a It includes a provision school campus. authorizing school administrators, teachers or Oregon Health Authority staff to administer the drug to students experiencing an opioid overdose without overdoses among young being paid for by up to written permission from people after their 18-year- $693,000 of the state’s the parent. Although Epstein old son Cal died in 2020 opioid settlement funds, from counterfeit pills which were first distributed supports the initiative, containing fentanyl. The in 2022 and total $325 he said more is needed than putting naloxone in drug, 50 times more potent million over 18 years. than heroin, is driving the The teen drug rate schools. “In a school, it is like current epidemic. CDC outpaces that of all other data shows that all of age groups in Oregon. The having an EpiPen, but it is teen drug deaths in 2022 second highest increase not going to dramatically involved synthetic opioids, between 2018 and 2022 change the overdose death or fentanyl. was 333% among those rate.” Epstein wants the state Epstein, who combs 70 to 74 years old, and the to focus on “upstream” through CDC data as part third highest increase was of his advocacy work, said about 225% among those initiatives, like those recommended by the naloxone “is not a silver 30 to 34 and 40 to 44. Centers for Disease bullet” because it doesn’t Control and Prevention. treat or prevent drug No immediate impact They include reducing the addiction. “We should absolutely Some school districts availability of illicit drugs, have it in all schools, and already have naloxone on awareness and education if it’s free and easy to get hand, like the Beaverton campaigns, harm reduction this way, that’s fantastic,” School District. It has and mental health and Epstein said. “It should trained staff to administer addiction treatment. “Raising awareness in also be in every medicine the drug, which is often schools about the lifecabinet and on every injected into a victim’s school bus.” thigh or another large threatening risks of fake The medication needs muscle. The district was pills containing fentanyl to be easily available for the first statewide to launch will help teens avoid quick application. classes for middle and high unintentional exposure to “Brain damage can schoolers on the dangers fentanyl,” Korthuis said. occur within minutes of of fentanyl. Senate Bill O re g o n Capital overdosing from fentanyl,” 238, which was proposed Chronicle is part of States said Dr. Todd Korthuis, by Sen. Chris Gorsek of head of addiction medicine Gresham and passed by Newsroom, a network of at Oregon Health & Science the Legislature, requires news bureaus supported by University. “Making Oregon schools to adopt by grants and a coalition of naloxone available in next July similar curricula donors as a 501c(3) public schools decreases the time being developed by the charity. Oregon Capital to reverse an overdose in Oregon Health Authority, Chronicle maintains teens who use fentanyl.” State Board of Education editorial independence. The agency first offered and Alcohol and Drug Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ the kits on Nov. 29, and Policy Commission. so far more than 500 have Another measure, oregoncapitalchronicle. requested them. They’re House Bill 2395, which com.
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The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the take and waste of two spike bull elk in Lincoln County. On Nov. 20 a fish and wildlife sergeant from the Newport Area Command responded to a report of two spike bull elk that had been shot and killed. The first was in a clearcut area at the edge of the timberline and the second was about 50 yards away just inside the timberline near milepost 10 on Murphy Road. The two spike bulls are believed to have been killed on opening day on Nov. 18, and left to waste. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-4527888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon. gov. Reference case number SP23-368133. Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board. The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.
Courtesy photo from OSP The first unlawful animal kill was in a clear-cut area at the edge of the timberline along Murphy Road in Lincoln County.
Courtesy photo from OSP The second unlawful kill was approximately 50 yards away just inside the timberline near milepost 10 on Murphy Road in Lincoln County. The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging. For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/ programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx
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ODOT funded for winter maintenance CALENDAR STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.
Gov. Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield have jointly announced a commitment of $19 million for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The funding is to help restore winter maintenance services, make safetyfocused improvements, and purchase new trucks used for snow plowing. Due to looming shortfalls in the State Highway Fund, record levels of inflation and limitations on budgeted agency funds, ODOT began implementing significant service reductions within maintenance and operations this biennium. The funding committed will help prevent unsafe conditions for those using state roads and allow ODOT staff to better maintain their level of service during peak winter events, according to the state leaders. “Oregon needs to have safe state highways,” Kotek said. “I am committed to finding long-term solutions that ensure our state roads and highways are meeting the needs of Oregon families, businesses, and visitors. In the meantime, I greatly appreciate Senate President Wagner and House Speaker Rayfield for prioritizing this funding now so that Oregonians can have safer road conditions this winter.” “Whether it’s July or
January, Oregonians need to be able to travel safely on our highways,” Wagner said. “This commitment from myself and Speaker Rayfield — in coordination with our budget co-chairs — guarantees critical funding to keep Oregonians safe throughout the year.” “It’s critical that all Oregonians have a safe, reliable transportation system to get to work, school, and play,” Rayfield said. “Thanks to the work our transportation and budget leaders have invested to understand the safety and functional needs of our communities, we are able to ensure a safe winter season and ultimately, a more sustainable, equitable system.” The following represents a breakdown of how ODOT intends to utilize the $19 million: Winter maintenance $8 million will restore essential winter maintenance efforts for the duration of the 202325 biennium, including materials purchases (i.e. deicer and salt) and removal of the overtime restriction currently in place. This will allow staff to better maintain that level of service during peak winter events and provide continuity of service through the biennium. Road, bridge and traffic maintenance
$7 million will be used to make safety-focused improvements on the
Vets Lunch Veterans Free Homemade Soup and Sandwich offered twice monthly from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Lincoln City B.P.O. Elks # 1886 located at 1350 S.E. Oar Avenue in Lincoln City.
Courtesy photo The funding committed will help prevent unsafe conditions for those using state roads and allow ODOT staff to better maintain their level of service during peak winter events, according to the state leaders. highway system in the following areas: $4.5 million to patch pavements and fix potholes throughout the state, especially each spring/ summer after the winter freeze and thaw cycle severely impacts many areas with relatively poor pavement conditions. $2.5 million to allow the retracing of edge lines on low volume highways starting in spring 2024 – a practice the agency previously paused this year. Fleet, fuel, materials and supplies $4 million to replace 10 trucks primarily used for snow plowing. ODOT has approximately 400 of these trucks, many of them beyond service life, which leads to higher repair costs and reduced reliability during winter operations.
The extensive lead time for ordering and purchasing these trucks will ensure their delivery for next winter. ODOT continues drivers to: Check Tripcheck.com and your local forecast before you travel. Carry a fully stocked emergency kit, including a phone charger and weather-appropriate clothing, and refuel or recharge their tanks often. Make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared to drive on snow and ice. Use traction tires and carry chains. If you are not comfortable driving on slick roads, consider using public transportation to get where you need to go. Follow this developing story at thenewsguard. com and in the Tuesday print editions of The News Guard.
Lincoln City Senior Center Events Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets at 10 a.m. first and third Thursdays. Tai Chi 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested. Folk Music Circle to begin meeting Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning in April. Weekly Walk on LCCC track. No charge or membership required. 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m. Mondays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested. If you have a community event coming up, send brief details with the date, time, location and contact phone/ email to jruark@countrymedia.net
BRIEFLY Newport hospital auxiliary hosts bake sale Friday The public is invited to stop by the main entry of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, at 930 SW Abbey Street in Newport, for a holiday bake sale Friday, Dec. 15. The sale begins at 9 a.m. Cookies are priced at $4 for a half-dozen. A wide variety of other baked goods
will be offered at varying prices, too. Major credit cards, checks and cash are accepted, and everyone is welcome. Proceeds will go to the hospital auxiliary to fund.
The third annual Lincoln County Toy Run held by by the Free Souls Motorcycle Club and Anubis Ridans Motorcycle Club, in partnership with the Family Promise of Lincoln County, will take place between 1 and 3:30 p.m., Dec. 16, at the Beach Club Event
Center in Lincoln City. This is a free toy giveaway for families who need a extra help. Santa will be on hand an free hot chocolate and cookies will be served. For more information call 541510-8613 or scan the QR code on posters.
For more information, contact Mag Leis at mleis@ samhealth.org.
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Measure 110 needs fixes rather than repeal RANDY STAPILUS Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Column In November 2020, a nearlandslide of Oregon voters – 58.5% – approved Measure 110, which generally decriminalized small-scale possession of illicit drugs. That passage was a call to change the state’s core policy. Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the pro-110 Drug Policy Alliance, Randy said, “This Stapilus confirms a substantial shift in public support in favor of treating drug use with health services rather than with criminalization.” That was the core idea: rejection of the longstanding general policy of criminal enforcement, the half-century “war on drugs” widely declared as a failure. State Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, remarked, “We need to look at things outside of the traditional war on drugs approach. That’s been going on for 50 years. And I ask everyone, so what do we have to show for this? And it’s 50 years and how many billions, if not trillions, of dollars have been spent?” The approach relied strongly on law enforcement, prison and the criminal justice system. Critics noted that relatively few people really kicked their problems in prison, and once out their lives were so constricted – with few practical choices about where to live or work – that they often relapsed. Those concerns, aired widely in 2020, have faded from public view – though not from validity – amid arguments that Measure 110 hasn’t worked. A number of county governments have called for 110’s repeal. An August Emerson poll suggested a majority of Oregonians felt the same, but there’s reason for skepticism. The poll was backed by the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, whose spokesman, Kavin Sabet, has blasted decriminalization, calling it “part of a very well thought out multi-decade plan by those who want to legalize drugs and the billionaires who are behind it.” “I do think that if Oregon repeals or replaces Measure 110 or continues to have that buyer’s remorse, which is certainly where the momentum is, this could stop the legalization movement in its tracks because this really puts a dent in those plans of legalization advocates,” Sabet said. For all the talk about repealing Measure 110, most legislative activity now seems to involve additions and fixes for its problems rather than changing the core direction, which is what approval of Measure 110 by voters signals the public wants. However, the will of voters can and should be met with changes on how to execute that new direction. The largest failure with Measure 110, so far, has been implementation: Prevention and treatment efforts have been slow, along with measures to ban activity, such as the public use of drugs, to mirror state law on alcohol and marijuana.
Measure 110 has suffered from its timeline – changing enforceable drug laws in just 13 weeks between the election and the law change and long before treatment and other efforts could be set up – along with several gaps in the law. Many early complaints about the measure concerned the slow expansion of treatment efforts. More recently, however, those projects have expanded. The 2021 Senate Bill 755 set up Behavioral Health Resource Networks, described as “an entity or group of entities working together to provide comprehensive, community-based services and supports to people with substance use disorders or harmful substance use.” This took time. The state set up a network in each county and tribal area before using grant funds to cover the cost of services to individuals. The measure probably was overly comprehensive and uniform: Different drugs may call for different responses. Approaches to dealing with opioids (many of which are legal in some cases) is a different proposition than going after methamphetamines or cocaine. Legislation could address the differences. Even more important is the absence in 110 of serious leverage to pressure – even force – drug users away from bad behavior and into treatment or some other consequence. What might that leverage look like? One option might involve building on the drug courts, active in Oregon as in many other states for many years by giving public officials – and maybe judges – broad authority to compel people to comply with recovery efforts. Policymakers can consider as well that much of Oregon’s law relating to drugs, establishing crimes and penalties relating to manufacture and trafficking, remains in force and continues to be a powerful tool. In October a large Oregon delegation visited Portugal, which two decades ago moved from a criminalizedbased to a health service approach to drug use, to pick up lessons from the experience. Portugal seems to have little interest in reversing its course. One of the participants, Janie Gullickson, the executive director of the Portland-based Mental Health and Addiction Association, remarked that, “It took Portugal eight years to see results they were hoping to see from their drastic change from a criminal approach to addiction to a health care approach. So it’s going to take time, innovation and collaboration. We’re year three, right?” Elected officials seldom are wise simply to smack down a clearly expressed will of the voters. Voters do tend to appreciate, though, efforts to make their will work better. Randy Stapilus writes columns for the Oregon Capital Chronicle. O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.
THIS THING CALLED LIFE
The structure of an apology
MICHELLE PIERSON YOUNG Pilot Guest Column
I don’t like to be wrong, and I know I’m not alone. What a treat it would be to be right, and all the time. H o n e s t l y, I ’ v e pretended that was true a lot. The Michelle idea of being wrong, when Young I took the time to analyze, made me bad, or not a grown up, or people would think I was stupid, or wrong all the time, or, or, or. But the truth, if it won’t set you free, will give you the opportunity to grow, and the fact is, that’s what finding out we’ve erred gives us. If you’re willing to
entertain the somewhat heretical idea that you will sometimes need to apologize, and there’s a structure to a good apology, I’m the girl to throw down a few tips and tricks to get you started on being happier. In another words, admitting you’re wrong and using it in your favor. A satisfying apology can be satisfying to both giver and receiver. This happens when the person who was wronged, is acknowledged as such. It’s basically saying, “Ouch, that hurt, and I’m the one that did it.” You know the next sentence well, “I’m sorry.” Giving of the apology is satisfying as we ache for relationships made of kindness and honesty. Being that kind, honest person is key in having that flavor of relationship. Saying, “I was wrong,” frees us to make better choices.
But we need more out of this, and more there is. So, we’ve “harmed” in some way. The structure might also include, “This is what I’ve done to fix this, so it doesn’t happen again.” And to put a pretty cherry on it, we can add, “Is there anything else I can do to make things right between us?” The growth I’ve experienced over the last years has heavily included this Human Equation. It’s been difficult, even painful at times. I have not enjoyed wandering down the path of my infinitely human behavior. I think it would be unkind not to warn you that all the feels aren’t yummy. But you already knew that. Nevertheless, as I’ve upleveled my game, my willingness, not only have I had the pleasure of deepening my relationships and becoming a better
human, but I have been on the receiving end of them as well. To receive a sincere apology, to be seen in that way is truly cathartic. It feels like peace. I wish for you the pain of knowing you’ve wronged others only because the other side of that life coin is the deep pleasure of knowing others and being known. I hope you use your humanness to find where you can do things better. I hope you use mistakes and missteps to make relationships in which you thrive. May we all use the inevitable experience of being wrong, in our own favor.
Michelle Pierson Young is a Lincoln City life coach. She may be reached at Michelleatplay.com.
FINANCIAL FREEDOM
A meaningful holiday season JULIA CARLSON Pilot Guest Column The holidays can be a stressful time of year, especially regarding money. There can be pressure to spend money on gifts, travel, and other festive activities. However, it is important to remember that the holidays are not just about Julia spending Carlson money. The holiday season is about spending time with loved ones and celebrating the meaningful things of life. Here are some ideas to reduce financial stress and anxiety by incorporating
gratitude and financial mindfulness into your holiday celebrations: Decide how much money you want to spend on gifts, travel, and other holiday activities. Start your holiday shopping by making a list of all the people you want to buy gifts for and how much you want to spend on each. When choosing gifts, focus on things that your loved ones will appreciate and use. Do not feel pressured to buy expensive gifts. Homemade gifts, experiences, or less expensive heart-felt gifts can be even more meaningful. If you are overwhelmed or pressured to spend money you do not have,
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do not be afraid to say no. It is OK to set financial boundaries. Another approach to consider this holiday season is to create a tradition of volunteering. Ask your friends and family to join you as you volunteer your time for a local charity. Volunteering together is a wonderful way to give back to your community, build relationships, and show gratitude for all you have. Or you can create a new tradition as simple as watching a holiday movie together every year or baking a batch of cookies with your neighbors. After all this is the season of giving, not spending. By practicing gratitude with your money over the
holidays, you can reduce financial stress, focus on the non-materialistic aspects of the season, and have a more meaningful and enjoyable holiday season. Information in this column is for general purposes only and not intended as investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation prior to making any financial decision. Email me your questions at info@ financialfreedomwmg.com or call 541-574-6464. You can also post your question on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
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Holiday 4. You are not alone: Everyone deals with fear, stress, and anxiety whether your friends or others. Do not be embarrassed that you are getting help. We all learn new things from others on a daily basis and learning how to manage your anxieties is no different, he said. 5. Do not make the mistake of doing nothing: There are many people who struggle with anxiety and other mental health related issues and tried to ignore the problems. As a result, some of these people struggled on a daily basis and eventually things became more difficult. It can be scary asking for assistance, but the key is to take things one day at a time. 6. You have a variety of options: There are many mental health support groups, organizations, and counselors in your area that can help get your life back on track. Talk to your doctor to get more details on where you can go for some assistance. Every problem has a solution. People just have to make the effort to
Continued from Page 1 Mental health priority Popovich outlines six reasons people should make mental health a priority. 1. The situation will improve if you get help: Anxieties and fears can be challenging to manage and more than likely you will need some help. Left untreated, anxieties and fears may not go away. 2. Drugs and alcohol are not the answer: Drugs and alcohol can make your problems more complicated. There are many health professionals in your area that can give you some ideas on where you can go for assistance, he said. 3. You will save time and money: Eventually, you will have to confront your fears and mental health issues. You will save months of struggling by getting help right away, he explained. The sooner you get assistance the faster you will start getting some relief.
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at around noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5. All appropriate government agencies were notified, and the city was doing everything possible to mitigate the situation, reported Siletz City Recorder Barbara Chestler. Chestler said the raw sewage was being pumped into the river near the Mill Creek Park. “It’s below all of our intakes because there’s a lot of people that pull out of the Siletz River and its below that. But we still have to let people know,” she said. By the end of the day on Tuesday, just five days into December, a total of 8.1 inches of rain had already been recorded for the month at the weather station at Hatfield Marine Science Center. More than half of that amount, 4.27 inches, had fallen on Tuesday alone. This heavy amount of rainfall resulted in concerns of flooding not only on the Siletz River, but in other areas around the county and the region. “This morning became the real event,” Chestler said on Tuesday. “It was about noon that they had to pump. It’s an intermittent thing to keep it down. If rain would subside for even half a day, we’d be OK. We have a protocol, Emergency Response to Wastewater Systems. It’s from the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, and DEQ and everyone else is notified.”
a.m. Dec. 6, diluted sewage was released to Devils Lake at the Holmes Road Boat Ramp, according to Lincoln City Public Works Director Stephanie Reid. “The release was due to heavy rain fall over a long period of time. The estimated amount of overflow is 3,600 gallons,” Reid said. “The Holmes Road sewer pump station and public works’ crews worked continuously, however could not keep up with the non-stop heavy rainfall.” This year’s adopted city budget includes funding to upgrade the Holmes Road Pump Station and increase its pumping capacity, according to Reid. “We are currently in the design phase of this project,” she said. “In addition, the city is currently in the design and/ or construction phases for several other projects that will reduce our current Inflow and Infiltration rates, rain water that enters the sewer collection system piping.” Reid said the city notified appropriate personnel at Oregon Emergency Response and the Department of Environmental Quality. City of Siletz The sanitary sewer system in the city of Siletz was inundated with water runoff and backed up. As a result, the city was forced to discharge raw sewage into the Siletz River beginning
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Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather, just south of Depoe Bay, to the California border, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
Pre-season testing shows that crabs remain too low in meat yield to open commercial fishing from Cape Foulweather to the Washington border. The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will help determine if this area can open Dec. 31 or is further delayed. Targeted to open Dec. 1,
Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed or partially opened so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted. This year’s season was initially delayed until at least Dec. 16 due to low meat yield in some coastal areas. ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six
major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dungeness crab industry. Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made. Oregon, California and
Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates. A history of Oregon’s commercial crab landings is available online. Economic value During 2020-2021, the season opened in stages
(Dec. 16, 2020 south of Cape Falcon; Feb. 15, 2021 north of Cape Falcon). Fishermen brought in 12.2 million pounds of Dungeness crab coastwide with an ex-vessel value of $60.6 million. The 20212022 season brought in just over 17 million pounds of crab with a $91.5 million ex-vessel value.
OBITUARIES Geraldine Marie Gettis Geri passed away Nov. 24, 2023, just eight days short of her 92nd birthday. She was born in S a l e m . That is also where she met her husband Pat. They moved to
Lincoln City in 1963 with their three children Sally (Lee Thurman), Roger (Diane), Patrick (Val) and daughter Jan (Tim Aynardi) who was born in Lincoln City. She had been very active with local Emblems Club and Teepee Creepers. A celebration of life will be held later in the Spring.
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2006 - 2023 Girlfriend was just that... although her favorite part the best girlfriend ever. were the pets, hugs, and Half A u s t r a l i a n kisses. Shepherd Girlfriend was love. and half She lived a long happy B o r d e r life of 17 years, sharing Collie, she love with everyone walked the and is missed by many. s i d e w a l k s Girlfriend left this of Depoe earthly realm Dec. 1, Bay with 2023 on her way to her human the Rainbow Bridge. in tow. She is survived by her kid Store owners would sister Dorian Gray (cat). give her treats which Girlfriend had requested she enjoyed immensely a private burial.
Tammie Ann McWilliam On Thurs., Nov. 2, 2023 at 12 p.m., my beautiful wife Tammie Ann McWilliams-Weisgram left this w o r l d to grace heaven with her presence. She will be missed terribly by her husband Stuart Allen McWilliams; her son Dylan Lee Domenigoni; her two fur babies, Charlie Daniels McWilliams and Rowdy McWilliams; her parents, Ted and Elise Weisgram; her grandparents, Bill and Elaine Wright; and many other family members and friends. Tammie was a general contractor in Lincoln City. She did the office work, the books, marketing, while helping me on the job site often. We were married in Hawaii on Oahu on Oct. 28, 2021. After family and
friends left for home, her and I honeymooned on Maui. It was the time of our life. Once we returned home from Hawaii, we got right back to work in order to purchase a home. It took about six months, and then we closed on our first house together in April of 2022. She was so proud that we did it all on our own, she was so proud of her new home. It only took a few months and she had it fully decorated, many sunflower decorations inside and out. If you knew Tammie, whenever you saw anything sunflower, you thought of Tammie. Tammie left her mark on this world everywhere she went. Her passion was traveling and adventure. A memorial will be held at a location yet to be determined shortly after the 1st of the New Year. Rest in peace my lil angel until we are together again.
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Florence, Oregon Coastal communities and habitats are under increasing threats from coastal hazards, such as sea level rise, storm intensification, and other environmental stressors. The McKenzie River Trust will advance final design and permitting to restore the tidal exchange within the currently flow-restricted areas on four properties in the Siuslaw River’s estuary, increasing the availability and protection of vital rearing and feeding habitat for coho salmon and other native fish species. The project will finalize designs to restore a total of 500 acres over the next four years that will enhance the estuary’s ability to absorb the increased sea level impact of storm swells, king tides, and flooding. $651,021.88: Wild Salmon Center – Nehalem, Lincoln City, Waldport, and Alsea, Oregon Flood hazards pose a serious risk to urban areas, emergency road infrastructure, and vulnerable rural communities on the Oregon coast. Coastal resiliency to sea level rise and climate change depends upon conserving estuaries and wetlands through restoration of key ecological processes and functions including hydrological connectivity, nutrient cycling, and sediment transport. Wild Salmon Center will create final designs and secure permitting for five wetland systems across three watersheds in Nehalem, Siletz, and Alsea estuaries on the Oregon coast. The project will result in fully designed plans for 249 acres of floodwater storage, seven fish passage improvements across four miles of stream, and the
restoration of 30 freshwater wetland acres and 219 acres of tidal wetlands to mitigate flood hazards, reduce erosion, and restore habitat for salmon. “Our waterways and fish are the lifeblood of the Northwest, particularly coastal communities,” Merkley said. “This critical federal support will prepare our region to better withstand more frequent extreme weather events caused by climate chaos. These projects will help strengthen natural infrastructure while also enhancing habitat for fish populations, including our beloved coho salmon and other native fish species.” “Protecting Oregon’s coastal wetlands, floodplains and estuaries not only helps fight the devastating effects of climate change, but also helps increase resiliency of coastal communities against extreme weather,” Wyden said. “I’m glad to see federal funding supporting the Wild Salmon Center and the McKenzie River Trust’s work to restore and protect estuaries and wetlands on the Oregon Coast,” Hoyle said. “These projects on the Alsea, Coos, Siletz, and Siuslaw rivers in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District will reduce flood risk for coastal communities and increase habitat for salmon and other native fish species. This is a prime example of how we can effectively support coastal resilience and preserve Oregon’s natural beauty as we combat the challenges of climate change.” “We are honored and thrilled to have received this grant award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation,” McKenzie River Trust Executive
Director Joe Moll said. “These funds will support estuary restoration projects that build on two decades of effort by partners at Ecotrust, the Siuslaw Watershed Council, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the state of Oregon, federal agencies, and many dedicated local community members. They set in motion a Siuslaw Whole Watershed Restoration initiative in 2004, something that gave us all a road map for effective land and water conservation. Congressional support for integrating this work with investments for community infrastructure and resilience shows the wisdom and importance of such long-term, broad scale approaches, especially in the face of a changing climate.” “Wild Salmon Center and our local partners at the Coos Watershed Association and the Siuslaw Watershed Council are thrilled to receive this grant award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. These funds will support projects that will reconnect floodplains, which are vital for our threatened salmon populations, while at the same time mitigating risks associated with climate change. This dual approach of species conservation, paired with climate change resilience, will positively benefit both fish and human communities. We are grateful for all the support from Oregon’s congressional members and look forward to implementing these projects over the next three years,” said Tim Elder, Southwest Oregon Manager, Wild Salmon Center.
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Theatre Continued from Page 1 Lincoln City’s singlescreen Bijou, and you probably also read that “bijou” is French for jewel. And you probably knew from the Heritage Tour plaque out front that Bijou started out as the Lakeside Theatre, and that it’s a Lincoln County Historic Site, still in the same spot at 1624 NE Highway 101 in the Oceanlake part of town. Its opening film was “Personal Property,” starring Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor, which you knew too. And yes, Mack Pimintel still comes to play the Allen organ on Mondays and Fridays, at 1:30 sharp before the matinee starts at 2 p.m. You can buy movie tickets just to hear him play, then sneak out into the day if you’ve already seen the film that is playing. Owners Keith and Betsy Altomare will not mind. What you need to know, though, is which first-run movie is playing next, and which new release will be playing during the holidays. And what you can’t know if you don’t buy a ticket, walk inside, and step across the warm red-and-orangetoned carpet toward the smell of movie popcorn, is what it’s like to experience a movie at a theatre like Bijou. “We think that when someone comes to the movies, even if you don’t like the movie, you’re going to love the experience,” Betsy Altomare said, as people filtered out of the theatre after one November matinee. “Our employees are very polite — not as polite as Dutch Brother’s coffee, but almost as polite.” Many people in the local community might get a chuckle out of that, since they know Molly, the Altomares’ daughter. “Our daughter worked at Dutch Bros for seven years as the manager,” Altomare explained, “at our Lincoln City kiosk. After she quit, she’s been working for us a little bit. She was raised in this theatre. We moved here when she was one year old, and she would run up and down the aisles. When the credits came on she’d go down and dance in front of the screen. People know her.” If you’ve never seen a movie in person at the theatre, imagine a giant screen in a large darkened room, with movie sound effects to your left and right as well as ahead of you. That’s the Dolby Surround sound in stereo, just like at larger movie multiplexes. There are no Internet streaming freezes. And there are snacks to your heart’s content, especially fresh, perfectly buttered popcorn. Bring plenty of cash for that; at the Bijou, cash is preferred at the snack bar. During certain matinees, food can be ordered in from The Grill 1646. In the 1930s, the main way to find out what was playing was to just look up, and that’s not an allusion to the 2021 Leonardo DiCaprio movie.
From the street below, the signboards of the Bijou’s marquee still announce what’s currently playing, even though the Bijou now also has a website with that information. The neon and other two signboards across the front façade of the building were installed twenty years ago, after the Altomares worked with an architect to design a marquee replacement. Look closely up at the marquee today and you’ll see what you didn’t realize you knew: that the Bijou’s marquee again looks just about as it has for the past two decades. But for several months of 2022 and 2023, after a hit and run by a delivery truck damaged part of the neon sign, the marquee wasn’t its old self. That truck sparked what turned out to be a six-month adventure in dry rot and the kind of unanticipated expenses that arise when updating a well-loved building. The good news is, the mortgage is paid; the community even got to help pay the last $2900 of that during a pandemic-era Bijou fundraiser. The bad news? “Repairing the marquee cost $40,000 more than we thought it was going to be.” In a spirit of moving on from all of that, the Altomares are keeping mostly mum about the total cost. Whatever it was, you can help them pay for the new marquee in a few ways. First, buy popcorn, which is popped fresh and smells and tastes fantastic, and is a healthy part of every good movie experience. You can also purchase beer, cider and wine, or soda and bottled water, to go with your snacks. There’s also fun merch, like t-shirts and souvenir shot glasses that say, “Live in the Reel World.” And last but not least, there’s the tip jar, the same one that used to say, “Molly’s higher education fund.” Since Molly now has her Oregon State University degree, tips will go toward bills for the marquee, which in return brightens the street on dark Lincoln City nights all year round. When it comes to supporting the community, the Altomares themselves never stop giving back. Along with participating in Toys for Tots, the Spooky Spectacular, and other toy and food drives, they donate money to a different nonprofit every month, such as Music is Instrumental, Taft Tiger Boosters and the Oregon Coast College Foundation. They are doing this by providing even more comfortable seating: “We’ve given away approximately $15,000 in our first years of doing this.” “This” refers to the recliners at the rear of the theatre, also known as The Comfort Zone. If the last time you went to the movies here was before COVID, then you definitely haven’t tested the recliners, because they were just installed in 2021. “We got a large donation, so we thought, well, let’s put in some really nice seats.”
Courtesy photo from Naomi Fast Betsy Altomare at the Bijou Popcorn Stand. The A l t o m a r e s ’ like running silver screen investment in the three flicks or independent film pairs of recliners is a way festival entries. During for everyone to participate the pandemic they even in community giving, all by collaborated with the relaxing at the movies. Lincoln City Cultural The recliners are Center to host a drive-in, by reservable for the regular projecting onto the building per-person ticket price, plus wall. Bijou’s website has $6 dollars extra per chair a spot to watch trailers of pair. That extra amount, movies not yet booked, Altomare said, goes to the with an invitation to email nonprofits. your movie requests. But “We do that because the theatre is bound by people have been so Hollywood rules, so there is generous with us over the much to work out behind the years,” they said. scenes before a particular And COVID wasn’t the film can be licensed, first hurdle for this little including sponsorships by theatre, which led to nightly local businesses whose ads 6 p.m. popcorn gatherings will run before the film. on the outside foyer curb With the help of the when the theatre had to community, the Altomares close. keep the Bijou lit up The Bijou also overcame for the community. The a serious challenge in Bijou’s year-round exterior Courtesyphotofrom Naomi Fast 2012, when they had to lights include the bulbThe Bijou Theatre Organ played by Mack Pimentel. raise more than $50,000 lit multicolor glass bricks Betsy Altomare’s Los the past 27 years. Though dollars to adapt to the around the “Now Playing” Angeles Tower Record they’ve been in Lincoln movie industry’s change poster, and of course, days. Keith recorded an City since buying the Bijou to digital formatting. And the signboards and neon episode, too. in 1996, they were in Los when the six-plex went in marquee. And at this time of on the south side of town, year, it’s extra bright along Angeles for years prior. “We went through the The plan for Bijou from the Altomares felt the heat that stretch of highway as Rodney King riots, the here? of competition. That theatre shops and restaurants string fires, the ‘94 earthquake was a Regal for a while, up their holiday lights as “Just keep playing Altomare said, and then a well, bringing lots of cheer — we were two miles from movies, get the marquee the epicenter and furniture Coming Attractions, and to the coast on dark winter paid off, and keep bringing fell over, it was scary. And just like that, it is now gone. nights. This is a tradition Lincoln City the best then we had a baby girl,” Not every movie theatre can that started up during the Altomare said. “We were movies possible. We like have popcorn fundraisers to pandemic, Altomare said. stay in touch with its movie Other COVID traditions both in the music industry to play the award winners lovers. that continue include down there, so moving toward the end of the year, Starting Nov. 22, cleaning systems the here was almost a complete but also at the beginning of the year. I’m hoping to slip Disney’s “Wish,” a first- Bijou initiated during change.” in this terrific little soccer Betsy worked for a run family-friendly movie, the pandemic. Restroom movie by Taika Waititi. We music magazine called Hits was secheduled to play for and lobby surfaces, door have a lot more choices now Magazine, and Keith was a a minimum of two weeks. handles, and counters are “Wish” was to be followed still being cleaned, and sales executive for a music that the other theatre isn’t by “Wonka,” a new seats are wiped down label when they decided to here.” You can put in a request adaptation of Roald Dahl’s individually after small leave Los Angeles. At first for “Next Goal Wins” and they were trying to decide classic novel scheduled for audiences. After larger a Dec. 15 release. There audiences, the EPIX360, between running a cheese other films via Bijou’s will be extra showtimes a handheld electrostatic shop or a theatre. After website at CinemaLovers. during the holidays, with a disinfectant sprayer, is used looking at theatres around com. 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Demand for food spikes in past year Many struggle with hunger BEN BOTKIN Oregon Capital Chronicle News Guard Guest Article After the pandemic ended, the demand for food continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds of produce, pasta and other staples at meal sites and food pantries. The Oregon Food Bank distributed more than 104 million pounds of food in the fiscal year from July 2022 through June 30, an 11% increase from the prior year. High housing and fuel costs coupled with inflation have contributed to the Metro Creative Connection hunger of tens of thousands A survey of Oregon parents found many struggled to find child care due to limited spots, few options with hours of Oregonians. that fit parents’ work schedules and high prices. U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, has noticed the surge in demand. Earlier this month, she introduced a bill that would double the amount of federal funding for the program that keeps Oregon pantries stocked ALEX BAUMHARDT The survey was conducted children were asked to take that brain develop,” she with items. Oregon Capital Chronicle by Portland State’s Early a break or leave. That rate said. News Guard Guest Article Childhood program and increased to 16% for Black Through the 2019 Student Growing demand recently submitted to the children, a fourfold increase Success Act, the state has Public funding to boost Oregon Department of compared to 2020. spent more than $35 million The Oregon Food Bank, early child care options Early Learning and Care “Parents of color are increasing slots for infants which distributes food to in Oregon has grown by and the Early Learning among those most likely to and toddlers statewide, but more than 1,400 locations millions during the past Council. The findings experience those negative she said more than funding throughout Oregon and few years, but options will help the agency with impacts on employment, is needed to improve access southwest Washington, has are still limited for many legislative and budget too,” said Katherine Pears, to child care. seen demand grow over the parents who are forced to priorities in the next year, research scientist at the “If employers want staff, past three years. choose – and lose – jobs, it said in a release. nonprofit Oregon Social and they want folks who can Before the pandemic, according to a survey from Among the problems the Learning Center, which do jobs well, and drive the about 860,000 people Portland State University. survey found are limited partnered with Portland economy, then employers annually visited the food More than 40% of spots, few options with State on the study. “So, need to get involved in bank’s partners in Oregon parents said they or their hours that fit parents’ work you’re really talking then helping folks have good and southwest Washington, partner had quit a job, not schedules and high prices. about the most vulnerable child care,” she said. said Morgan Dewey, a taken a job or “greatly Finding child care was families getting kind of a spokesperson for the changed” a job because particularly difficult for double whammy there.” O re g o n C a p i t a l nonprofit food bank. This of difficulty finding child parents of kids with learning Pears said improving Chronicle is part of States year, the food bank is on care the previous year. The disabilities, for children of child care access and Newsroom, a network of track to serve more than percentage was slightly color and for families that affordability will require news bureaus supported by 1 million people, Dewey higher for parents of color. primarily speak a language expanding the workforce grants and a coalition of said. The survey, undertaken other than English at home. through professional donors as a 501c(3) public “We’re just continuing by more than 3,000 Oregon Kids of color and those training and development charity. Oregon Capital to try to keep up with parents between December with disabilities were the and paying child care staff Chronicle maintains how much food folks are 2022 and January 2023, most likely to have been statewide livable wages. editorial independence. needing on the ground,” revealed that major asked to take a break from “The 0 to 5 brain is doing Contact Editor Lynne Dewey said. challenges still exist when facilities or asked to leave these amazing things, and Terry for questions: info@ The needs have increased it comes to finding child a child care center in we don’t confer dignity on oregoncapitalchronicle. as extra pandemic-related care for kids 5 and younger. 2022. That year 10% of all the people that are helping com. food benefits from the government have stopped. During the pandemic, most families received 70% more in their monthly allotment of federal food aid, called the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP. The STAFF REPORT extra aid ended in March, Country Media, Inc. with the average household allotment falling from $450 Lincoln County and a month to about $300. The the Housing Authority of state also paid out the last Lincoln County announce of the pandemic-related the move to the permanent extra food benefits for lowwinter shelter facility in income families with young Newport, the Community children in October. Shelter and Resource “Those supports – when Center at 351 SW Seventh they ended it – really, St. really put folks in a dire The Housing Authority situation,” Dewey said. of Lincoln County owns The food bank has five the building, and Lincoln warehouses throughout County Health and Human the state that deliver to 21 Services operates the shelter regional food banks and program. The shelter was more than 1,400 other previously located at the points, including meal Lincoln County Commons. Steve Card / Countty Media, Inc. sites, delivery programs During the COVID and pantries. Those sites The shelter is located at 351 SW Seventh Street in Newport. pandemic, vouchers were are critical for rural and provided to the homeless frontier areas in Oregon for area hotels. and laundry on site. from the county, all region. with food insecurity that Unlike previous winter Lincoln County Housing community shelter and Guests can keep the same are not near a large regional shelter programs in Lincoln Authority Director Karen resource center staff and bed every night they sign pantry, Dewey said. County, the Community Rockwell, who has been volunteers receive full in consecutively – while The operation puts Shelter and Resource closely involved with the background checks and are a missed night results in out fresh produce and Center is open every night, shelter’s development, said trained for de-escalation, the bed being cleaned and dairy products, with 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., from the the shelter strikes a great Narcan administration, reassigned. Theoretically, a an eye toward offering beginning of October to the balance of community mental health first aid, guest could keep the same nutritional food that aligns end of March. and participant safety blood-borne pathogens, fire bed from Oct. 1 to March with the cultural and Guests can start lining up and providing dignity to extinguisher use and CPR. 31, if they signed in every ethnic backgrounds of for registration at 5:30 p.m., a vulnerable population Four or five staff members night. Oregonians. and doors typically close subject to regular and volunteers are typically “People that come here “Being able to partner at about 7 p.m. After that discrimination. The first at the shelter on any given are going to be safe,” with local fishers and time, entry and re-entry are two months of operation night, not including the Estess said. “We’re very ranchers and farmers and not permitted unless prior have also disproven a shelter coordinator. They’re proud of that.” In the 59 other growers really has arrangements have been widely held stereotype – equipped with custom vests, days the shelter has been in been advantageous to made. that most homelessness is radios, and rechargeable operation, there have been supplying fresh produce to due to substance abuse and/ flashlights. zero calls to police. our communities,” Dewey Background or mental illness. Shelter Coordinator All adults are eligible to said. “You know, this is “What we’re really seeing Chantelle said the shelter stay at the shelter. Clients not a warehouse where For the first two months, is an aging population has served between 19 fill out a registration form you walk in and it’s just all the shelter operated out that can’t afford housing and 26 people per night with basic information Ramen.” of St. Stephens Episcopal costs on the coast and who since opening Oct. 3. With about themselves and/or and First Presbyterian are facing health issues,” overflow locations, the family members. They must Efforts in Congress churches. The county is Rockwell said. More than shelter has a capacity of also sign an agreement extremely grateful for those half of guests have been about 75 per night. Eighty acknowledging two pages Oregon’s congressional organizations’ partnership. over 55 years old, and the unique guests have utilized of shelter rules. Women and members are looking for Operations were moved oldest is 80. the shelter since its first men are housed in separate ways to keep produce into the Seventh Street night. The majority of dormitories, and there’s a in pantries. Earlier this facility on Nov. 27. Among Training and protocol guests are from Newport room specifically month, Salinas announced other added services, the or Lincoln City, with others she has introduced a bill move allows for showers According to a release from the surrounding See SHELTER, Page 9 to help food banks and
Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs
Community Shelter and Resource Center moves to new location
Get help The Oregon Food Bank, state agencies and other organizations, including pantries and churches, provide food for hungry Oregonians. For help: Go to needfood.oregon. gov Find a food pantry at f o o d f i n d e r. oregonfoodbank.org For seniors and those with disabilities, call 855-673-2372 or go to www.adrcoforegon.org Dial 211, or text your Zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org For local resources, go to www.caporegon.org/ find-services/ local farmers by allowing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase more food directly from producers, including Oregon farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture purchases food products that are sent to the Oregon Food Bank as part of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Essentially, the bill would cut back on red tape and allow the federal government to consider other factors beyond simply the lowest price when considering bids from food producers. This, in turn, would set the stage for smaller family farms to get more contracts that put their products in Oregon pantries. Salinas, a Democrat, is sponsoring the bill with U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California. “The pandemic caused higher rates of food insecurity in Oregon and across the country, and food banks have struggled to keep up with the increased demand,” Salinas said in a statement. “The Farmers Feeding America Act will address this problem by providing more funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, ensuring our local food banks are fully stocked.” The bill also would double the federal funding for the program, which was about $20 million for Oregon in 2022. “With increased funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program and new resources for food distribution and storage, this legislation will help our communities procure fresh produce and dairy products and address food deserts – especially in under-resourced and remote areas,” Oregon Food Bank President Susannah Morgan said in a statement. “No one should be hungry, and this investment will have a resounding impact for millions of people facing food insecurity.” Long term For the long-term, it’s important to look for ways to address the economic circumstances driving hunger, Dewey said. Those can include unaffordable housing and a lack of access to health care. “We can serve everyone who is standing in line for a meal or standing in line to get a grocery bag full of food,” Dewey said. “We can serve all those people today, but hunger still won’t go away tomorrow.” Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.
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Group sues state to keep Trump off ballot JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle News Guard Guest Article
The national advocacy group trying to block former President Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots filed a lawsuit with the Oregon Supreme Court on behalf of five Oregon voters. The legal complaint, filed Dec. 6, comes less than a week after Secretary of State LaVonne GriffinValade announced she wouldn’t keep Trump’s name off primary ballots under advice from the state Department of Justice, who told her she lacks the authority to determine whether presidential primary candidates are qualified. Attorneys for Free Speech for People, who filed the state lawsuit, disagree. They’re seeking
an order from the state Supreme Court requiring Griffin-Valade to disqualify Trump from the primary and general election ballot, or, alternatively, an order directing Griffin-Valade to demonstrate why she shouldn’t be required to disqualify him. The group maintains that Trump is ineligible to run for election because of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that no one who previously took an oath to uphold the Constitution and then “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof” can hold office. Trump’s behavior in late 2020 and early 2021, including attempts to overturn election results and encouraging the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters
as Congress tried to certify electoral votes, qualify as insurrection, according to the lawsuit. Free Speech for People has already filed court challenges in Minnesota and Michigan and plans to file challenges in more states, legal director Ron Fein told the Capital Chronicle. “As soon as Trump is disqualified by any state Supreme Court, we expect that he would try to appeal that decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, which may have a final word, but in the meantime, we intend to continue filing challenges because he is not only constitutionally disqualified but personifies the reasons that the insurrectionists disqualification clause was adopted into the Constitution,” Fein said. The group maintains Griffin-Valade has the
responsibility to vet candidates for office, as she did when she disqualified four Republican state senators who had missed more than 10 floor sessions and as former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan did when she blocked New York Times columnist Nick Kristof from running for governor two years ago when he didn’t meet residency requirements. “Oregon law leaves the secretary no neutral position,” the complaint said. “No other Oregon official is required to ‘diligently seek out any evidence of violation of any election law’ and remove an ineligible candidate’s name from the ballot. G r i f f i n - Va l a d e spokeswoman Laura Kerns said in an email that the secretary stands by her decision but will follow any direction from the court.
“The Secretary believes that she made the right decision to rely on the advice of DOJ regarding the presidential primary election,” Kerns wrote. The state solicitor general advised Griffin-Valade in a publicly released letter last week that she didn’t have the same responsibility to vet presidential primary candidates because those elections operate differently than other elections. Instead of electing a candidate to office or even choosing a candidate as the party’s nominee, primary voters provide directions for how delegates should vote at a national nominating convention. The Justice Department previously advised secretaries of state that they didn’t have the authority to determine whether 1968 presidential
candidate George Romney, who was born to American parents in Mexico, met the requirement to be a “natural born citizen, “or whether former President Dwight Eisenhower could be removed from 1952 primary ballots when he wasn’t registered with the Republican Party. Follow developments at thenewsguard.com and in the Tuesday print editions of The News Guard. O re g o n Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.
Homeowner Assistance Fund Application Portal closing Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to most new applicants to avoid overcommitting funds. The application portal will close at noon Dec. 20. Homeowners who are in active foreclosure may still be able to apply through a housing counselor. “We’re encouraging homeowners who are at imminent risk of housing displacement, socially disadvantaged individuals as defined by U.S. Treasury, or anyone who meets one of the additional eligibility criteria listed on the HAF website to apply for HAF assistance before noon Dec. 20,” OHCS Homeowner Assistance Programs Assistance Director
Ryan Vanden Brink said. “Although we are accepting new applications, there may not be enough funds for everyone who applies as the program winds down.” Existing applicants can continue to log on to the HAF portal to check the status of their application or scheduled payments. OHCS planned its HAF program to operate as a safety net for the most atrisk homeowners who have no viable workout option, so those homeowners will receive priority processing. If funds still remain after the portal closes and applications are processed, HAF intake partners will be able to submit new applications on behalf of homeowners in a judicial foreclosure action or in nonjudicial foreclosure with a scheduled sale date. These applicants may need to complete intake paperwork and foreclosure prevention
counseling before working with a counselor. Funding may not be available for all these new applications. By the numbers
In addition to Oregon’s foreclosure moratorium and increased mortgage forbearance and default workout options, HAF has helped Oregon maintain a historically low foreclosure rate during and since the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping many in their homes. According to August 2023 Corelogic data, there were 1,016 residential foreclosures in Oregon, which reflects a 0.16% foreclosure rate, compared to a 20-year average 1.03% foreclosure rate. As of Dec. 4, OHCS has approved 1,745 applications, totaling about $46.9 million of the $72 million available
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com. Homeowners should be aware that some housing counseling agencies take longer due to high volume and remote working policies. In addition to connecting with a certified housing c o u n s e l o r, Oregon homeowners should directly contact their mortgage servicers and lenders to see what types of mortgage assistance and foreclosure prevention programs are available. Homeowners who communicate with their lenders and servicers have some additional protections and usually have more time to figure out their options.
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Homeowners who have fallen behind or are at risk of missing a payment on their mortgage can continue to get free help from certified housing counselors around the state to learn about options to keep their homes, such as modifications or adding deferred payments to the end of a mortgage. Housing counselors are knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated professionals who can help homeowners communicate with their mortgage servicers. Search the full list of free certified housing counselors by county with this story at thenewsguard.
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services recommends being extremely cautious with offers to help from unauthorized companies or people. Homeowners are urged not to provide financial or personal information unless they verify the company or person’s licensing status. It does not cost anything to apply for the HAF program or meet with an Oregon housing counselor. There are several common warning signs homeowners should watch out for that may indicate a scam. If a homeowner suspects they’re being contacted by a scammer,
they can report it to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Oregon Department of Justice, or the U.S. Treasury’s Office of the Inspector General. To verify a lender’s license, visit the Division of Financial Regulation’s license page and compare it with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) license number. This number must be included on all advertising materials and should be easy to find. To verify a housing counseling agency’s status with the state, make sure they are listed on the OHCS website.
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for seniors with limited m o b i l i t y. Families with children and unaccompanied youth are housed elsewhere. Guests are provided sheets and a pillow as well as ear plugs. Two meals are served in the evening and morning. Pets are welcome and, with the exception of service animals, must be leashed and kenneled overnight (kennels are provided). There are scheduled potty breaks. Estess said the staff has made great strides toward earning guests’ trust.
The county and housing authority are still exploring locations for a Lincoln City shelter with a goal of opening Jan. 1, 2024, according to the release. Lincoln County Transit is currently providing bus passes to transport people from south and north county locations to the Newport shelter. “Lincoln County thanks the cities that contributed funding to the shelter – Depoe Bay, Lincoln City, Newport, Siletz and Yachats,” the release states. “Altogether, those municipalities provided
more than $100,000 toward the shelter’s first year. Samaritan Health Services and the InterCommunity Health Network also contributed substantial funding.” The county is still seeking donations and volunteers. “We can’t do this without you,” Lincoln County Health and Human Services Director Jayne Romero said. “This is the community’s shelter.” The county plans to hold an open house in January or February for community members to get an up-close look. “As I’ve said from the beginning, the goal of the Community Shelter and Resource Center is to save lives,” said Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Chair Kaety Jacobson, who led the push for the county to open its own winter shelter. “Now that we’ve moved into our permanent location, we hope to expand our effort beyond emergency shelter to greater stabilization and connection to other services, such as health care, behavioral health and permanent housing assistance.”
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Razor clamming remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border as domoic acid levels continue to be above the safety threshold. Crab, mussel, and bay clam harvesting are open along the entire Oregon coast. Domoic acid is produced by algae and originates in the ocean. ODA will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. For more information call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin hotline at (800) 448-2474, the ODA Food Safety Program at (503) 986-4720, or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage. Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules, and limits.
Courtesy photo Razor clamming remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border as domoic acid levels continue to be above the safety threshold.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The News Guard
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Steve Card / Country Media, Inc. There are no longer any known residents of Lincoln County who were survivors of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. But nonetheless, a small group gathered at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 — the 82nd anniversary of the attack — at Don and Ann Davis Park in Newport to remember the sacrifices that were made. These annual remembrances have been happening locally for more than 30 years, originally started by Newport resident Frank Wood for the 50th anniversary. For the past several years, Sally Rose, seated, has carried on the tradition.
Rebate to be used to sustain local tourism STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) reports a significant milestone in sustainable tourism — funding approval for 82 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports along the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Community Charging Rebates Program ran its first funding round from June-October this year, and awarded $1.75 million towards 370 new charging ports statewide. A total rebate amount of $364,971 was allocated for projects spanning the Oregon Coast. “This is exciting news that demonstrates a strong commitment locally and statewide towards goals of sustainability and resiliency in Oregon Coast tourism,” the OCVA states in a release. Key highlights The ODOT Community Charging Rebates Program will result in the installation of 82 new EV charging ports throughout the Oregon Coast. Of the total rebate funds, $364,971 (24%) was dedicated to supporting coastal initiatives, ensuring that the Oregon Coast remains accessible and
welcoming to electric vehicle users.The full statewide list of awards can be viewed here. Oregon Coast projects awarded
Clatsop County Fort George Brewery: 4 charging ports, $17,000 rebate Ocean Lodge: 4 charging ports, $17,000 rebate Inn at Cannon Beach: 4 charging ports, $17,000 rebate Columbia County Gable Limited Partnership: 8 charging ports, $44,000 rebate Coos County Bandon Inn: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Florencein, Inc: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Edgewater Inn: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Table Rock Motel, LLC: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Curry County AtRivers Edge RV Resort: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Lane County Lane County: 14 charging ports, $59,500 rebate Lincoln County Pacific View Lodging: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Advantage Real Estate: 2 charging ports, $8,500
rebate Grand Pacific, LLC: 4 charging ports, $17,000 rebate Cavalier Homeowners Association: 6 charging ports, $33,000 rebate Pacific Communities Health District Foundation: 4 charging ports, $17,000 rebate Fireside Hospitality, LLC: 2 charging ports, $8,500 rebate Tillamook County Pacific View Lodging: 2 charging ports, $7,470.66 rebate Tillamook County: 6 charging ports, $25,500 rebate Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce: 6 charging ports, $25,500 rebate Impact and next steps
OCVA’s mission is to inspire travel and strengthen collaboration to create and steward a sustainable coastal economy. The OCVA said its Mitigation, Adaptation and Resiliency Plan, outlines goals specific to supporting decarbonization and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on the Oregon Coast. Electric vehicle infrastructure is a key part of this work and a priority for OCVA. “As people change how they travel, the coast needs to be prepared with EV
infrastructure so travelers have places to charge their cars when they travel here, keeping us top of mind as a sustainable and accessible tourism destination,” the OCVA states. “With this goal in mind, we are excited to see $364,971 allocated for EV projects spanning the Oregon Coast.” This is the first of three funding rounds, according to the OCVA. More opportunities will be available throughout the year. Contact Finn Johnson (resiliency@ thepeoplescoast.com) if you’d like to learn how your business or organization can apply for and receive these future rebates. For more information about the ODOT Community Charging Rebates Program, visit the ODOT Community Charging Rebates program webpage. Oregon Coast Visitors Association The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is the official Regional Destination Management Organization for the entire Oregon Coast as designated by the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon). OCVA inspires travel and strengthens collaboration to create and steward a sustainable coastal economy.
Same day online campsite reservations available next year STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc. Visitors hoping to camp last minute will soon have the chance to view and book same-day campsite openings online statewide starting Jan. 1. Previously, most sites required booking 24 hours or more in advance of arrival when reserving online. Same-day online reservations started as a pilot project at two coastal parks and expanded last summer to all 17 coastal state park campgrounds. “Same-day reservations at the coast gave those traveling the peace of mind that there was a place ready for them when they arrived,” OPRD Coastal Region Director Dennis Comfort said. When the program expands statewide, it will include a total of 40 park campgrounds across Oregon. Some parks switch tent and RV campsites to first-come-
Information, Information, please please Contact Contactthe theOPRD OPRDinformation informationcenter centerat atpark.info@ park.info@ oregon.gov. oregon.gov. first served during the winter and those sites will start offering same-day online reservations in the spring. Visitors can check park webpages for seasonal information on specific parks at https://stateparks. oregon.gov/ Eleven campgrounds will remain first-come-first served year-round: Jackson F. Kimball, Goose Lake, Bates, Cascara, Catherine Creek, Hilgard Junction, Jasper Point (except for the cabin), Minam, Red Bridge, Smith Rock and UkiahDale. The goal of same-day online reservations is to offer campers the flexibility to travel last minute when sites are available while giving them the security of knowing they have a site when they arrive. Same-
day online reservations also have the potential to give park staff more time to offer interpretive opportunities, improve park facilities and increase time interacting with visitors. “The transition to same-day reservations at Nehalem Bay State Park was nearly seamless and has been generally well received by guests,” said Park Manager Ben Cox. Starting Jan. 1: Tent and RV campers can make a same-day online reservation up until 11:59 p.m. on the day they arrive by visiting https://oregonstateparks. reserveamerica.com. Yurt and cabin reservations must be made before 6 p.m. the day of arrival due to the
staffing required to assist with keys or codes. All visitors can make reservations by calling (800) 452-5687 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visitors can also make same-day online reservations at parks statewide using mobile devices where they have cell reception or where Oregon State Parks’ free, limited Wi-Fi is available. Wi-Fi is provided at most parks for reservations only and is not guaranteed to be available 24/7. Signs at the park have login information. Since internet connectivity varies by park, it’s best to reserve campsites before arrival. Visitors can still pay with cash or checks at the park by finding a ranger or following posted instructions, which could include using selfregistration envelopes only if instructed to do so. Ranger availability is limited.
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