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LCPD seeing a rise in vehicle break-ins

Many of the thefts are “crimes of opportunity”

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Vehicle break-ins are not new in Lincoln City, but over the past few weeks, Lincoln City Police have received an increase in the number of reported car and truck break-ins.

In the following conversation, Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) Lt. Jeffrey Winn provides The News Guard with insight into this crime.

The News Guard: Do investigators believe the Jan. 2 vehicle break-ins. Prowl, and kayak theft are linked?

Jeffrey Winn: Although we do not have any concrete evidence that they are all related, we cannot say for certain at this time that they are related, however because of the higher than usual amount of incidents, and because there were vehicle in close proximity to each other, we believe it is likely that they are related. Especially the ones that occurred on the same street and/or in the same general area.

The News Guard: We understand that there is

We understand that the video shows the suspect casing and then breaking into the vehicle, grabbing contents and immediately fleeing in a vehicle. Are investigators ready to provide a suspect and vehicle description?

Winn: At this time, I do not have the information on this. My guess, and this is only a guess, there most likely isn’t enough detailed description in any video that would be able to assist with positive identification of the suspect or a suspect vehicle.

The News Guard: Can you give us a count of the number of vehicle break-ins and the number of attempted vehicle break-ins over the past year?

Winn: Our records management system does not break things down to separate and distinguish between Theft from a vehicle and just a Theft case. In other words, the crimes are classified as a Theft I, Theft II, Theft III depending on the dollar amount of the item(s) stolen. In addition, some most “attempted” vehicle break-in and some thefts calls are documented only in computer-aided dis-

The News Guard: What specific areas of the city are your officers being called to for the reports of the vehicle break-ins?

Winn: As you can see by the Jan. 2nd reports the thefts occurred in several different locations from the south end of the city up to the north end. There generally are no “specific” areas where vehicles can be broken into, however anyplace where a vehicle is parked in close proximity with a lot of other vehicles, such as hotel/motel parking lots, the mall or store parking lots and/or rest stops or parks, especially if those are in a secluded area can become prime targets. Also, vehicle parked in driveways and along the roadways in neighborhoods can be targets of opportunity for the wouldbe thief.

The News Guard: Overall, who are the suspects?

Winn: A lot of vehicle “break-ins” are crimes of opportunity. Many of the “break-ins” are not actually break-ins as in the window is smashed out but the entry is made through an unlocked door. The suspects vary, but

problem, and they are trying to steal things they can sell for money so they can support their habit. There are also some suspects who are just “professional” thieves and that is just what they do. How they make their money.

The News Guard: How do the suspects conduct this crime. Casing the neighborhood, watching residents, businesses and people coming and going? Smash and grab?

Winn: Some suspects case the area and watch who is coming and going and when they come and go. This is also true for some home

and business burglaries. That is why it is important for our citizens to watch their neighborhood and to call LCPD when they see someone or something suspicious going on so we can check it out.

I think the general public would be very surprised to know that there are a lot of people out walking around in neighborhoods and such late at night or early in the morning hours. Of course, not all of them are out doing anything nefarious, but there are a few that are.

As I said above, thefts from vehicles are many times a crime of opportunity and suspect just walks along

checking vehicle doors to see if they are unlocked or looking into the backs of pick-ups for unsecure tools or items. When they find ones that are unlocked the enter the vehicle and see if there is anything left in the vehicle to steal. The “smash and grabs” usually happen when an item of value, such as a purse, wallet, lap top computer or tablet, backpack, or suitcase, or tools can be seen in the vehicle through the window.

Dead whales wash ashore near Astoria

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Two large whales have washed ashore along the North Oregon Coast near Astoria.

A 40-foor sperm whale was discovered on the beach near the shipwreck Peter Iredale Saturday, Jan. 14. Biologists said that whale died after being stuck by a ship at sea, according to the Associated Press.

The Seaside Aquarium reported that the whale had been dead for a while before washing ashore and that there were a few large gashes on the whale.

Crews from the Seaside Aquarium and state parks removed the whale’s lower

jaw. The jaw was removed so that the teeth remained intact for scientific purposes, the Aquarium post said. The whale is believed to be a juvenile male.

Male sperm whales can reach nearly 60 feet and weigh well over 40 tons. They have been known to live up to 60 years, with males maturing around the age of 50 at a length of approximately 52 feet. They feed on deep water species, such as squid, sharks, skates, and fish, according to the Seaside Aquarium.

While their population is recovering, sperm whales are still considered endangered.

A second whale washed ashore Jan. 18 approximate-

ly 100 yards north of the sperm whale that washed up on shore Jan. 14.

The Seaside Aquarium reports the whale is a baby Gray whale about 12-feet in length.

“Like the sperm whale, it had been dead for a while before washing in,” the Aquarium said in a Facebook post. “There are no indications that this whale was struck by a ship or died from human interaction. Most likely, this is a case of failure to thrive.”

A necropsy was to be conducted, according to the Aquarium.

Gray whales are currently migrating south to their birthing and breeding grounds near Baja.

Wave energy testing facility reaches construction milestone

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The last major pieces of the contract to build the wave energy test facility PacWave South have been executed, paving the way for the completion of the Oregon State University-led facility off the coast of Newport.

PacWave South will be the first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. The facility will offer wave energy developers the opportunity to try different technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmitting that energy to the local electrical grid.

PacWave project leaders have authorized the

procurement of more than 80 kilometers of cable that will deliver wave-generated energy to a shoreside facility where it can be fed to the local electrical grid. They also just finalized the contract for construction of the shoreside facility, said Burke Hales, PacWave’s chief scientist and a professor in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

“These are the last two major pieces of the project,” Hales said. “The cable manufacturing and installation is the most technically challenging aspect. Authorization of the manufacturing is a huge milestone for PacWave and is critical to its success.”

The ocean test site will be located on a sandy-bottomed

stretch of the Pacific Ocean away from popular commercial and recreational fishing reefs about seven miles off the coast of Newport. The site will have four different test “berths,” which combined can accommodate up to 20 wave energy devices at any one time.

Power and data cables buried below the seafloor will connect the ocean test site to the shoreside facility in Seal Rock, south of Newport. Louisiana-based industrial electrical services contractor R.T. Casey is overseeing the procurement, construction and installation of the cable for PacWave.

The cables will be manufactured in Norway by the Paris-based firm Nexans, which

also has facilities in the U.S.

“This good news adds up to a significant step forward for OSU’s world-renowned research into the marine energy that will play such a key role in the energy mix of the future,” U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said. “I’m proud to have teamed up with OSU to support the purchase of subsea cables and begin construction. And I’ll keep battling to ensure OSU continues to secure the resources it’s earned to continue generating jobs and conducting groundbreaking research right here in Oregon.”

The cable manufacturing process is expected to begin soon and will take about

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Lincoln City Police urge residents and visitors not to leave valuables in plain view in their vehicles.

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This baby Gray whale, about 12-feet in length, washed ashore near Astoria Wednesday, Jan.

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PacWave project leaders have authorized the procurement of more than 80 kilometers of cable that will deliver wave-generated energy to a shoreside facility where it can be fed to the local electrical grid.

Man swept out to sea in small raft

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First responders searched for a man being swept out to sea in a small inflatable raft in Netarts Bay near Happy Camp.

At 8:57 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies, Netarts-Oceanside Fire-Rescue, Oregon State Parks and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) responded to the water rescue call.

The raft flipped over near the mouth of the bay, ejecting the man into the water, according to the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO).

“Netarts-Oceanside Fire-Rescue’s PWC’s were

quickly launched and were able to recover the raft in the rough breakers, but the man could not be located,” TCSO Marine Deputy Dennis Greiner said. “The Coast Guard sent a helicopter and searched the area, but unfortunately, the man still has not been located.”

Witnesses had observed the man walking along the shoreline carrying only the raft and two oars. He then paddled out into the fast-moving outgoing current, and the raft quickly headed toward the mouth of the bay. When the raft flipped, the man disappeared underwater, according to TCSO.

The man’s identity was not immediately available as of press time.

POLICE BLOTTER

was taken.

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

January 3

7:32 a.m.

Police responded to a burglary in progress call in the 1600 block of NE 13th Street. The reporting party was chasing the suspect in the area. Officers made contact with the suspect on NW 21st Street. Suspected eluded on foot and was taken into custody on NW 21st Street. Report taken.

9:19 a.m.

Caller reported a vehicle break-in in the 1700 block of SE Mast Avenue. Caller reported ignition torn apart. Report taken.

11:31 a.m.

Caller reported vehicle broken into in the 4000 block of SW Highway 101. Rear passenger window broken out.

Report taken.

11:48 a.m.

Vehicle break-in reported in the 1100 block of SW 51st Street. Caller reported subjects broke window out of truck, left scene, then returned to take items. Report taken.

8:12 p.m.

A domestic disturbance reported in the 1000 block of SW 61st Street. Police originally received a driving complaint on vehicle. Second call from location indicating disturbance with roommate’s parents over trying to kick subject out. Subject taken into custody for DUII after investigation. Transported to jail, cited and released from LCPD for DUII and Breath Test Refusal.

January 4

7:58 a.m.

Suspicious Vehicle report in the 5200 block of SW Highway 101. A subject was cited and released for offensive littering. A report

12:04 p.m.

Burglary reported in the 1800 block of NE Oar Place. Caller reported keys found inn vehicle door that do not belong to the caller or go to the vehicle. Report taken.

January 5

3:16 p.m.

A Domestic Disturbance investigation in the 1000 Block of SW 15th Street. A juvenile was arrested for Assault 4 Domestic and transported to LCPD.

5:07 p.m.

Report of a woman who walked into the ocean at the NW 15th Street beach access. The woman was taken off thea beach and transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital on a Mental Hold.

10:51 p.m.

Caller reported an overdose in the 1000 block of SE Oar Avenue. A juvenile was located intoxicated and had taken unknown type of

pills. Medics responded. The juvenile was taken to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. Report taken.

Oregon State Police

January 3

A call of a driving complaint was received by OSP dispatch about a driving incident in the 1000 block of SW 62nd Avenue in Lincoln City at about 8:04 p.m. While on route to locate the vehicle, the reporting party was contacted to see if she was still following the vehicle. She advised that the driver of the vehicle was extremely intoxicated and at their residence. Yelling could be heard in the background. Lincoln City Police was asked to send a cover unit. Upon arriving, Lincoln City Police officers were already on scene. Shortly after arriving the driver was taken into custody for DUII by Lincoln City Police. The vehicle was towed by Menefee’s Towing for SB780 impound for DUII.

January 4

At about 12:31 a.m. a vehicle was contacted after it was seen driving down US101 southbound at milepost 139 in Newport. The driver was found to be driving while suspended at a felony level. The driver’s parole officer was contacted and the driver was cited and released for driving while suspended -felony.

January 5

A subject with an outstanding parole violation warrant was located and taken into custody on the warrant at milepost 140 on

Highway 101 in Newport at about 10:26 p.m. The subject was lodged in Lincoln County Jail. The subject’s backpack was placed in safekeeping at the OSP Newport office.

January 6

Near milepost 27 on SR-34 eastbound a Toyota Corolla had gone off the roadway and was abandoned. The vehicle had been tagged for at least 24 hours prior to a preference tow for Rowley’s Towing was requested. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Rowley’s Towing advised OSP they had removed the abandoned vehicle.

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First responders on the scene of the ocean search with the Coast Guard helicopter in the distance above the water.

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OCVA launches new effort to keep local seafood local

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A study commissioned by the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) has found that about 90 percent of the seafood consumed on the coast is imported from other domestic and international sources.

In response, OCVA has launched the Ocean Cluster Initiative – United States Department of Agriculture-funded program entitled “Capturing Value by Keeping Local Seafood Local” – to help combat that trend.

The initiative aims to help the Oregon Coast’s communities capture more economic and environmental value from the local seafood catch.

“Planes are flying out with Oregon seafood as other planes fly in with the seafood we are selling,” OCVA Executive Director Marcus Hinz said. “Plane by plane, we are increasing the planet’s carbon footprint and shortchanging our communities and visitors.

On the Oregon Coast, seafood is an integral part of coastal culture, generational livelihoods, heritage industries and economic development. We can derive more economic value from that product by doing more with it right here where it’s caught.”

Food production makes up a quarter of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, and each year seafood continues to be sourced further from where it is consumed, the OCVA states in a release.

“By shortening supply chains and connecting local producers, harvesters, retailers and consumers, the Oregon Coast can boast a more climate-friendly food industry,” the release reads.

“Sourcing Oregon’s seafood within the state saves on transportation costs and time, as well as reduce carbon emissions by 76 percent.”

While Oregon’s top-quality products tend to be exported, the state imported about $105 million in seafood in 2021. This causes

significant economic leakages, harming most smaller entities involved, including local fishers, processors, distributors and consumers, the OCVA said.

Oregon Coast visitors spend about $840 million on food stores and services annually, according to a 2019 Dean Runyan and Associates study. This contributes tremendous amounts of new money to our local economies. A more recent 2022 study – “Oregon Synthesized Seafood Distribution Chain Model Project” by Hans Radtke and Shannon Davis – identifies that Oregon has a unique opportunity to increase the added value to local seafood and, along the way, create more living-wage jobs and reduce the carbon footprint of food by increasing local seafood in Oregon Coast markets, according to the OCVA.

Hinz said the OCVA’s Ocean Cluster Initiative is well poised for partners who share a current vision for what is needed to improve lo-

cal seafood sales, impacting fishers, processors, wholesalers and retailers. It will create more jobs and economic gain from the fishing industry, which benefits the industry by giving it greater economic power and visibility. It also benefits local communities and visitors who can enjoy more of the best seafood Oregon has to offer. By keeping the harvest, processing and distribution local, each step keeps the economic benefits within our communities, according to Hinz.

The false scarcity of locally sourced seafood denies emerging entrepreneurs the opportunity to experiment with and create new shelf-stable seafood products that would greatly increase the value of our natural and wild caught seafood resources, according to the OCVA release.

“Creating local processing, distribution and support facilities near every fishing port along the Oregon Coast would create an influx of skilled job opportunities, while satisfying the high

market demand for local seafood,” the release states.

“Expanding access to local seafood – especially in rural and lower income areas –will increase the value of local seafood, while creating jobs and reduce the carbon footprint associated with transportation”

The OCVA said economic studies indicate increased consumption for local catch will generate increased economic contribution on the Oregon Coast and promote higher returns to harvesters and processers. Research indicates a 10-percent increase in local seafood usage on the Oregon Coast would generate an additional $90 million for local economies.

Much of the imported seafood – about 65 percent of product available in the average supermarket in the United States – comes from aquaculture, or the farming of seafood. As local, wild seafood goes to other markets, a lot more fish is brought in from farms. By keeping local wild-caught

fish local from the ocean to the consumers’ plates, there will be less farmed fish brought to the Oregon Coast while providing a more authentic culinary experience, according to the OCVA.

“Oregon’s fisheries are the lifeblood of our coastal and tourism economies – supporting jobs that families rely on and supplying communities across our state and around the world with exceptional products and experiences,” Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said. “The grant OCVA has received will support its important work, helping to establish and strengthen the much-needed infrastructure for our fisheries to efficiently operate and thrive, and help our tourism industry bounce back stronger than ever.”

The OCVA is a management organization serving the entire Oregon Coast from Astoria to Brookings. For more information about the Ocean Cluster Initiative program visit www.oregonseafare.com

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The initiative aims to help the Oregon Coast’s communities capture more economic and environmental value from the local seafood catch.

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State issues flood insurance advisory

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State issues flood insurance advisory Winter in Oregon brings rain – and lots of it. This year is no different and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is encouraging people to be prepared.

There are ways you can be ready.

Most Oregonians with flood coverage have it through the National Flood Insurance Program. You can also purchase private flood

insurance through your insurance company. Typical homeowners or renters policies do not cover flood damage. If your insurance company does not offer flood insurance, you can shop different companies that do.

DFR has resources available on its website about flood insurance. It is important to be prepared before flooding takes place. One way to do that is to build a financial first-aid kit and inventory. You can do this by:

Saving account numbers

– Have a safe place where those are stored and accessible.

Having an inventory of your belongings – Take pictures or videos of your items and write down a record of what you have.

Backing up computer files – Consider backing up your information to a secure cloud storage service or keeping an external device with important information backed up somewhere other than your home.

Securing important documents – It is critical to keep important papers in

a water-tight fire safe or a bank deposit box.

More information on this checklist can be found here.

The division also has additional storm damage resources available.

“Water damage from flooding can be devastating to your home,” Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Director and Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi said. “Much like a fire, flooding and storm damage can destroy your home and the items you care most about inside it. Being prepared will make

New help for vets in acute suicidal crisis

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New efforts to assist veterans in Oregon who are suffering suicidal issues are now in place, according to the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any Veterans Administration (VA) or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost — including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

This new program began Jan. 17.

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to use this benefit. This expansion will increase access to acute suicide care for up to 9 million veterans who are not currently enrolled in the VA system.

The final policy allows the VA to:

Provide, pay for, or reimburse for treatment of eligible individuals’ emergency suicide care, transportation costs, and follow-up care at a VA or non-VA facility for up to 30 days of inpatient care and 90 days of outpatient care.

Make appropriate referrals for care following the period of emergency suicide care.

Determine eligibility for other VA services and benefits.

Refer eligible individuals for appropriate VA programs and benefits following the period of emergency suicide care.

Eligible individuals, regardless of VA enrollment status, are:

Veterans who were discharged or released from active duty after more than 24 months of active service under conditions other than dishonorable.

Former members of the armed forces, including reserve service members, who served more than 100 days under a combat exclusion or in support of a contingency operation either directly or by operating an unmanned aerial

vehicle from another location who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

Former members of the armed forces who were the victim of a physical assault of a sexual nature, a battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment while serving in the armed forces.

If you or someone you know is struggling: Don’t wait. Reach out. Visit www. va.gov/REACH for resources and information or call 988 (then press 1) to quickly connect with caring, qualified crisis support 24/7.

Background

The following is from the Oregon Suicide Prevention website.

Veterans and military service members are at particularly high risk for suicide. Many services are available to assist veterans to find hope, even though asking for help can be difficult.

Veterans are more likely than the civilian population to develop specific mental health problems, like post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and traumatic brain injury; they are also at higher risk for developing associated substance use disorders. Often these conditions remain untreated and all of these conditions contribute to an increased risk of suicide among US military veterans.

VA data from 2016 indicates that the veteran suicide rate in Oregon was higher than the national rate.

In 2016, 70.5 % of Veteran Suicides in Oregon, or 86 Veteran suicide deaths, were by firearms.

Veteran Suicides by Age Group

According to the (20052016) VA National Suicide Data Report, the suicide rate among Veterans ages 18–34 increased substantially in recent years, and the rate in 2016 was significantly higher than in 2014. Rates of suicide are highest among younger male Veterans ages 18–34 and lowest among male Veterans ages 55–74. Despite the increased suicide rate among Veterans ages 18–34, Veterans ages 55–74 represented the greatest share of suicide deaths in 2016, with Veterans age 55 and older accounting for 58.1 percent of suicide deaths.

Suicide and Mental Health

Ultimately, mental health is about being cognitively, emotionally and socially healthy – the way we think, feel and develop relationships – and not merely the absence of a mental health condition.

Suicidal behaviour indicates deep unhappiness, not necessarily a mental health issue. Many people living with mental health issues aren’t suicidal, and not all people who take their own lives have a mental health issue.

Factors contributing to suicide risk are extremely complex and can include

mental illness as well as a host of other factors including substance misuse or financial instability. New data from the CDC indicates that more than half of people who died by suicide in 2016 had no known mental health disorder at the time of death, however, it also states, “it is possible that mental health conditions or other circumstances could have been present and not diagnosed, known, or reported.”

Of the total suicide deaths in 2016, 10.3% of individuals had a diagnosed serious mental illness, according to a 27-state sample analysis conducted by the CDC. Extrapolated to the entire United States, this indicates that approximately 4,649 individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder died by suicide in 2016.

About the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs

Established in 1945, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is dedicated to serving Oregon’s diverse veteran community that spans five eras of service members.

ODVA administers programs and provides special advocacy and assistance in accessing earned veteran benefits across the state.

Learn about veteran benefits and services or locate a local county or tribal veteran service office online at www. oregon.gov/odva.

dealing with the aftermath much easier.”

DFR suggests if you do have coverage and need to file a claim, immediately contact your insurer or agent. Also, save any receipts from repairs, housing, food, mitigation (sandbags, pumps, etc.) because reimbursements may be part of your coverage. If you don’t have flood insurance, DFR suggests you consider purchasing it. Even those who don’t live in flood zones are susceptible under certain conditions. Contact your agent or the National Flood

Insurance Program

Before going back into your home, make sure it is safe to do so. Flood damage can make buildings insecure and unsteady. Also, you want to be careful of gas leaks and electrical wires in flooded areas, according to DFR.

The Division of Financial Regulation is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. Visit dfr. oregon.gov and www.dcbs. oregon.gov.

OBITUARY

Lloyd Douglas Ankeny Nov. 3, 1937 - Jan. 2, 2023

Lloyd Douglas Ankeny, born Nov. 3, 1937 in Oakland, California passed away peacefully in Lincoln City, Oregon on Jan. 2, 2023.

Lloyd and his wife, Marlene, have made Lincoln City their home since 1983.

A celebration of Lloyd’s life will take place at a later date.

“Fly free and happy beyond birthdays and across forever, and we’ll meet now and then when we wish, in the midst of the one celebration that never can end.” -Richard Bach-

In memory of Lloyd,

to the Lincoln City Cultural Center. www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or (541) 994-9994.

Congressman Bonamici, husband struck by vehicle

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Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and her husband, Judge Michael Simon, are recovering after Portland Police said the two were struck by a vehicle.

According to police, the incident happened in Northwest Portland Friday night Jan. 13, while the two were walking in a crosswalk at NW Everett Street and 129th Avenue.Officers reported the congresswoman and her husband were struck by a slow-moving vehicle. The driver remained at the scene.

A spokesperson said Bonamici was treated for a concussion and cut on her head. Her husband suffered minor injuries.

Bonamici was released from the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, according to reports.

“Thank you to everyone for your well wishes, and to the first responders and health care workers who provided the care we needed. My husband and I are continuing to recover at home and are grateful for your kind thoughts and support,” Bonamici said in a Facebook post.

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OREGON LEGISLATIVE COASTAL CAUCUS

Give fair homelessness solution attention to coastal communities

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Editor’s Note: gon Legislative Coastal Cau cus has sent a letter to Gov. Tina Kotek about the critical need to address homeless ness in coastal communities. The members of the caucus are urging the governor to give coastal communities the same homelessness solution efforts attention as that of larger cities in the state.

The following is the letter from the Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus.

Madam Governor, The members of the Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus thank you for taking swift and decisive action to address the rising rates of homelessness in Oregon through Executive Orders 2302 and 23-03. We agree that there is a pressing problem. But we are disappointed that the Balance of State Continuum of Care (Rural Oregon Continuum) was not designated to receive emergency support through Executive Order 23-02. As a result, the vast majority of our coastal communities will not be benefitted by the Order.

Across the Rural Oregon Continuum, you find Oregon’s least populous counties and smallest cities.

accurate Point In Time (PIT) count. In 2022 for example, with a COVID surge looming, Lincoln County relied on a simple “windshield survey” in which volunteers were tasked with driving up and down Highway 101 to survey for individuals contending with unsheltered homelessness.

However, even in the best conditions, PIT counts have their limitations. As you acknowledged in the text of EO 23-03, these PIT counts are an “underestimate of total need.” Knowing this, we are concerned that the method-

and rural communities being overlooked and underserved throughout this process.

While most Continuums are comprised of one or two counties, the Rural Oregon Continuum contains twenty-five. Aggregating PIT counts across the Oregon Coast, Eastern Oregon, Gorge regions, and much of Southern Oregon will statistically invalidate unique local circumstances which are not lost in more compact Continuums and likely result in outcomes that underrepresent homelessness in western regions.

Weather patterns, the

economy, and visitor dynamics are dramatically different between Harney and Clatsop County. Fewer unsheltered individuals linger in sub-zero regions. And the hospitality industry suffered closures and layoffs during the pandemic which left coastal residents disproportionately

Finally, we note that the Point In Time surveys exclude homeless students who may be temporarily sheltered. The 2022 Lincoln City PIT Count Report indicates the count does not tell us how many students may be living involuntarily doubled-up on couches, living room floors, or in basements. As many as one-in-five coastal students do not have a safe, secure, long-term place to sleep, and tragically, these students are often disproportionately young people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

We are pleased that your order Directing State Agencies to Prioritize Reducing Homelessness (23-03) is intended to reach all areas of the state. However, that order references “spans across Eastern Oregon, parts of the Columbia River Gorge, portions of Southern Oregon, and the Southern Oregon Coast”. We are troubled that

the North Coast and Central Coast were excluded. The use of outdated, potentially unreliable, and Continuum-aggregated PIT Counts has led to the exclusion of Coastal Oregon from the attention and resources our communities will require to address serious homelessness needs.

In an era of increasing rural-urban divides, we members of the Legislative Coastal Caucus urge you to consider providing the same level of care and attention to the Rural Oregon Continuum as you have demonstrated to the rest of the State. Homelessness is not just an urban issue, but an Oregon issue.

Providing a pathway for counties and cities within the Rural Oregon Continuum to opt-in to receive the same level of emergency response and resources outlined in EO 23-02 would send a clear message to rural Oregonians that their communities have not been forgotten.

Sincerely, Rep. David Gomberg, Chair

Sen. Dick Anderson, Vice Chair

Sen. Designee David Brock Smith

Sen. Suzanne Weber

Rep. Boomer Wright Rep. Cyrus Javadi

A big and complex, expensive a task at city hall

RICK MARK News Guard Guest Column

First, I want to thank the voters in Lincoln City’s Third Ward. It’s an honor to be allowed to sit here for another four years.

The Third Ward stretches roughly from the Outlet Mall to the south end of the city, where my wife, Britt Nelson, and I have lived for more than seven years. We’ve been in Lincoln City for more than 10 years, a time we have enjoyed immensely for reasons probably everyone in this room understands – the ocean, the sunsets, the deep dark woods, the wildlife and the whales, but most of all the community and the sense shared by many who live here that what we have is special, is worthy of protection. I think it’s that sense that in some way ties us all together.

I got a taste of that when I ran for re-election last fall and had the chance to speak with hundreds of people in town. It’s always a pleasant surprise to go door-to-door at election time and see how welcoming people are. Many people seemed genuinely pleased to have me stop by

January 30-31 and February 1-2 Community Forums

The Lincoln County School Board is holding community forums concerning the search for a new

to say hello. It seemed to be giving them assurance that there’s a real person up here on City Council, someone they can talk to when they have a concern or a question.

So, thank you voters for your confidence. I hope I can live up to your expectations by building on what I learned in my first four years. Your vote suggests that, despite some of the very difficult, unprecedented challenges this town has faced – from the COVID epidemic to the devastating wildfire that destroyed so many of our neighbors’ homes – that maybe we are doing something right.

Of course, as councilors, we’re really more like observers –– because the real work that keeps this city’s government functioning is done by the staff.

I want to acknowledge the great work being done by City Manager Daphnee Legarza, who is following in the footsteps of Ron Chandler and Lila Bradley. It’s to their credit that the city budget has remained strong and balanced despite the difficult times the city has faced recently.

The first thing you learn when you join City Council is just how big and complex and expensive a task it is to keep Lincoln City functioning well. My thanks to the Public Works Department, now under Stephanie Reid’s

direction, for keeping our critical infrastructure intact; to the Planning Department under Anne Marie Skinner, for the careful work they do; to the Parks Department under Jeanne Sprague for maintaining our wonderful recreation facilities. Perhaps no other department has faced more severe challenges from Covid and from the staffing problems that have affected everyone. Special thanks to Explore Lincoln City under Ed Dreistadt, who recently announced his retirement. Under Ed’s experienced and creative guidance, ELC’s work is key to attracting the tourists who make our businesses thrive and keep critical tax revenue coming our way.

Thanks, especially, to the Lincoln City Police Department, where we have seen a change in command. I much appreciated the guidance provided by Chief Jerry Palmer, and I look forward to working with Chief David Broderick in coming years. I had the great experience of taking part in the Citizens’ Police Academy last year, something I highly recommend for anyone who wants a better understanding of just how difficult police work is. More than anything, graduates of the Academy come away with a deep appreciation for the skill and compassion that our city police officers bring to the job.

What has me most excited about the coming term is the pending fruition of many important projects. The Helping Hands transitional housing facility is just a few months from opening despite some very serious, unforeseeable challenges. Major renovation at the Cultural Center is coming soon. Design work is proceeding at the new Taft Park. The D River Wayside Visitor Center promises a much-needed upgrade to that key part of town. I have no doubt that when we invest tax dollars in our city, more investment follows.

We see new housing going up everywhere. Thanks in great part to Alison Robertson and her Urban Renewal/ Economic Development team, a large apartment complex is being built that will target our workforce. Other public and private projects promise to add significant and much-needed housing inventory.

These projects follow the opening of our new state-ofthe-art police station and a new hospital.

Besides our current staff, I’d like to thank all those who have given their time and expertise over the years. Their pictures are on the walls of this room. I’m referring to the past mayors and city councilors. Without their foresight and their willingness to commit resources

Community Calendar

LCSD Superintendent. The community forums will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Toledo Jr/Sr High, Jan. 31 at Taft 7-12, Feb. 1 at Newport High School, and Feb. 2 at Waldport High School. All forums will take

place in each high school library. The public is encouraged to attend. Read more at thenewsguard.com.

Lincoln City Senior Center Events

Weekly walk on LCCC track. No charge or mem-

bership required. 10:30 a.m.

Mondays.

Tai Chi 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested.

Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m. Mondays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested.

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to future needs, we would not have the critical infrastructure that we rely on today.

Thanks, also, to Mayor Wahlke and to the rest of City Council. It’s a privilege to serve with you all. I learn so much from every one of you. One of the biggest concerns that I hear from people in the street is that we agree too much. That’s not entirely true. We have our disagreements, but we’re pretty good at working through them, at finding common ground, and at reaching the sort of agreement that – we hope – serves us all.

I also want to thank our county government and our state legislators, Sen. Dick Anderson and Rep. David Gomberg, who work hand-inhand with the city on many issues. A serious effort is underway right now to address the problem of homelessness in the county. We reap the benefits of those efforts here in Lincoln City.

One last nod goes to the County Election Office. Our former County Clerk, now retired, Dana Jenkins had to deal with unexpected obstacles last year because of baseless concerns about election fraud. In the May primary, citizens took it upon themselves to observe the vote count and – according to reports I heard – disrupted the process. I later

Homemade soup and sandwiches every third Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln City B.P.O Elks #1886 at 1350 SE Oar Avenue in Lincoln City.

If you have a community event coming up, send brief details with the date, time, location and contact phone/ email to jruark@countrymedia.net.

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Editor’s Note: Lincoln City Councilor Rick Mark has submitted his statement made during the Oath of Office ceremony at Lincoln City Hall Jan. 9.

Funding to reduce the risk of wildfire in Oregon, Washington

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As Lincoln County continues to rebuild following the 2020 Echo Mountain wildfire, there are new federal efforts and investments to ease the risk of wildfires.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly affecting national forests in Oregon and Washington.

The investments, made possible through the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will directly benefit at-risk communities and critical infrastructure across 11 additional landscapes in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, according to a release from the USDA.

“It is no longer a matter of if a wildfire will threaten many western communities in these landscapes, it is a matter of when,” Vilsack said. “The need to invest more and to move quickly is apparent. This is a crisis and President Biden is treating it as one. Today’s announcement will bring more than $490 million to 11 key landscapes across the western United States, and will be used to restore our national forests, including the restoration of resilient old-growth forest conditions.”

In the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon and the Colville National Forest in Washington were selected for increased funding.

The Mount Hood is being funded $4.5 million and the Colville is being funded $2.16 Million of from the Inflation Reduction Law.

The Mount Hood landscape covers one million acres in northwest Oregon and includes three firesheds, several wilderness areas, and the Bull Run watershed, which furnishes drinking water to nearly a million people in Portland and surrounding communities. More than a third of all Oregonians depend on water from this landscape.

The Colville landscape is on 1.6 million acres adjacent to the Colville Reservation in northeastern Washington. It includes critical infra-

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a year. The goal is for the cables to arrive in the Pacific Northwest in the spring of 2024 for installation in the summer of 2024, Hales said.

Once installed, the subsea cables will come ashore at the Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site, where they will connect to terrestrial cables in an underground vault. The terrestrial cables will connect to the shoreside facility on Northwest Wenger Lane, just off Highway 101 in Seal Rock.

Corvallis-based contractor Gerding Builders has been selected to construct the shoreside facility; work on that piece of the project is expected to begin in the spring of 2023, said PacWave Deputy Director Dan Hellin.

With key support from Wyden, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, the recently enacted federal fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations legislation provides for an additional $22 million in funds to continue construction of the PacWave project.

TaskContinued from Page 5 asked Clerk Jenkins how many election ballots were challenged by this group. “None,” he said.

In November, they were back. According to an article in the YachatsNews, the head of one county political party had the county spend extra money on personnel because she was afraid of fake ballots. But our ballots carry unique barcodes, which make them impossible to forge.

structure like State Routes 395 and 20 and large energy facilities. In addition, the landscape has vital habitat for species listed or proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act, including Canada lynx, grizzly bear, whitebark pine, woodland caribou, and bull trout.

The Fremont-Winema National Forest in southern Oregon will be working with the Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region to support the Klamath River Basin landscape. This landscape covers more than 52,000 acres in Oregon and Northern California and is being funded $35.4 million.

This announcement complements the agency’s 10 landscape projects announced in 2022 and the agency’s broader strategy to address critical infrastructure, community protection, and forest resilience at risk to catastrophic wildfire.

Combined with the initial investment landscapes, these actions will span nearly 45 million acres across 137 of the 250 high-risk firesheds in the western U.S., with a total investment of $930 million on 21 landscapes across 26.7 million acres in 2023. This work will mitigate risk to approximately 200 communities within these landscapes.

“Today’s announcement is great news for Oregon and Washington and our Pacific Northwest National Forests,” U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa said. “These investments will allow us to do more work with tribes, the states, and our partner organizations to increase the health and resiliency of our forests and reduce the potential for devastating wildfires.”

To meet this moment, Vilsack is also authorizing the Forest Service to utilize a new emergency authority in the Bipartisan Infrastructure

“As we transition to clean energy, we must look to innovative solutions and bold new technologies like marine energy,” Bonamici said. “Harnessing the power of the ocean has tremendous potential, and researchers at Oregon State University have led the development of this promising industry.

The new funding secured for the PacWave test facility to begin construction of its shoreside facility is an exciting step toward tapping the vast renewable energy potential of our ocean. I look forward to seeing the completed project and will continue to be a champion for climate action, including marine energy, in this and future Congresses.”

In 2022, crews completed the installation of underground conduits that will house the subsea and terrestrial cables that will carry wave-generated energy from the devices to the shoreside facility. To install the more than 6 miles of conduit, crews used horizontal directional drilling to make four offshore bores that were each more than a mile long, Hellin said.

At the shoreside facili-

One Republican observer acknowledged as much, saying there’s “a lot of rigor in the process.”

Why is this a concern today? On Friday, we marked the second anniversary of the horrifying January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by thousands of people who were convinced that our elections were rigged. They were not.

I was moved by a statement made by U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chair of the House January 6 Com-

Law, combined with strategic implementation of existing authorities. Doing so will enable the agency to move more quickly in applying targeted treatments to highrisk firesheds identified in the agency’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, as well as post-fire recovery areas most impact ed the past several years.

These actions are required to be conducted in an eco logically appropriate manner that maximizes the retention of large trees, considers historically underserved communities and tribes, and is done collaboratively with communities and partners.

“Doing this work in the right place, at the right time, and at the right scale, combined with the use of emergency authorities, will accelerate our planning, con sultation, contracting, hiring and project work to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health and resilience,” U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore said. “Collaboration with Tribes, communities and partners will remain a priority, and we will continue to use the best available science when carrying out this important work.”

The Forest Service Wildfire Crisis Strategy

The announcement comes on the anniversary of the launch of the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, which debuted Jan. 18, 2022. In April, the agency introduced the initial 10 fire-prone landscapes that are now funded for the next five years through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds.

Since releasing its Wildfire Crisis Strategy one year ago, the Forest Service and its partners have used the best available science and data to identify the highest risk landscapes for treatment projects.

The Forest Service found that around 80% of the

ty, which operates similar to a power substation, the wave-generated power can be connected to the local power grid, which is operated by the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District. PacWave South’s connection to the power grid will provide wave energy developers with the ability to test the efficacy of their devices as well as mechanisms for turning the energy they capture into a commodity with value on the energy market.

Based on current timelines, PacWave could be operational in 2025. The U.S. Department of Energy has already identified and provided funding to a slate of wave energy developers who will begin testing their devices once the PacWave facility is completed, Hales said.

“It’s really great that this pipeline of developers is already in place,” he said.

“We have also had a number of other companies reaching out to see when we might be ready for them to use the testing facilities. There are a lot of developers working on alternative energy development and interest in wave

The overall 10-year strategy calls for treating up to 20 million acres on national forests and grasslands and up to 30 million acres of treatments on other federal, state, Tribal, private and family lands.

wildfire risk to communities is concentrated in less than 10% of “firesheds,” or areas where wildfires are likely to threaten communities and infrastructure. These targeted investments focus on firesheds of the highest risk, where projects are ready to begin or to expand.

The 10-year strategy calls for treating up to 20 million acres on national forests and grasslands and up to 30 million acres of treatments on other federal, state, Tribal, private and family lands.

Over the past 20 years, many states have had record catastrophic wildfires, devastating communities, lives and livelihoods, and causing billions of dollars in damage. More than 10 million acres – more than twice the size of New Jersey – burned each year across the U.S. in 2020,

2017 and 2015.

The Wildfire Crisis Strategy builds on current work, leverages congressional authorities and partnerships to support the department’s work to mitigate wildfire risk, and restore forest health over the next decade. In addition to State Forest Action Plans, the strategy also aligns with the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, Tribal Forest Protection Act, Good Neighbor Authority, Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership and Shared Stewardship agreements.

In June 2022, USDA released the Secretary’s Memorandum on Climate Resilience and Carbon Stewardship of America’s National Forests and Grasslands.

The Secretary’s memo builds on previous actions on

climate change, equity, and forest resilience, but provides more specific and timebound actions to integrate into agency programs. The Forest Service used the guidance in the Secretary’s memo to better inform the selection criteria for projects under the Wildfire Crisis Strategy, including equity, source water protection, community infrastructure, and wildlife corridors.

Recognizing that insects, disease, and wildfire are among the most significant threats to mature and old growth forests, in alignment with the Administration, the Forest Service will be targeting hazardous fuels reduction projects to address these threats to promote the recruitment, protection and restoration of mature or oldgrowth forests.

mittee, who said this: “To cast a vote in the United States is an act of faith and hope. When we drop that ballot in the ballot box, we expect the people named on the ballot are going to uphold their end of the deal.

The winner swears an oath and upholds it. Those who come up short ultimately accept the results and ultimately abide by the rule of law. That faith in our system is the foundation of Ameri-

energy is really picking up.”

Oregon State has pursued development of a wave energy test facility for more than a decade to accelerate the development of this industry. There currently is no U.S. facility for developers to measure the electrical and environmental performance

can democracy; if the faith is broken, so is our democracy.”

Our democratic government relies on citizen involvement. We need people to come before City Council with their questions. We expect criticism because it’s impossible for a Council such as ours to make decisions that please everybody.

But we also expect that when people come before us, that they do so in good faith. That their questions are legitimate. That their concerns

of their devices at this scale.

PacWave South is supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, the state of Oregon and other public and private entities.

Oregon State’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is managing the construction and oper-

are based on the truth.

When someone questions – without any reasonable basis - the legitimacy of an election, then that person does a disservice to us all.

What that does is cast doubt on the legitimacy of the government — and that means we can’t function; the city can’t function without knowing that its citizens trust our intent to make the best choices for everyone. We might not always succeed, but if that happens, there’s

ation of the more than $80 million facility.

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

always a chance to revise and to grow and to improve. And that’s what we see in Lincoln City today. Whether it’s more housing or better parks or a dedicated and conscientious police force, I sincerely believe that this government is doing what it can to make a better city.

Thank you

Rick Mark may be reached at rmark@lincolncity.org or at 541-996-5351.

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COURTESY FROM OSU

Once installed, the subsea cables will come ashore at the Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site, where they will connect to terrestrial cables in an underground vault.

COURTESY PHOTO

It is no longer a matter of if a wildfire will threaten many western communities in these landscapes, it is a matter of when.

Tom Vilsaxk, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary

NG23-417 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Norm Rhem has been appointed Personal Representative (hereafter PR) of the Estate of Robert D. Beaver, Deceased, Probate No.23PB00165, Lincoln County Circuit Court, State of Oregon. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the PR, or the attorney for the PR. All persons having claims against the estate must present them to the PR at: Richard A. Weill, P.C., Attorney, 102 W Hist Col Rvr Hwy, Troutdale OR 97060 within four months after the first publication date of this notice or they may be barred.

NG23-418 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR “Building Official, Plans Examination Review, and Inspection Services” LINCOLN CITY, OREGON Proposals Due: 4:00 PM, November 3, 2022. The City of Lincoln City is requesting proposals to provide Building Official, Plans Examination Review and Inspection Services. Request for Proposals will be received by Finance Department, PO Box 50, 801 SW Hwy 101 - City Hall, 3rd Floor Information Desk, Lincoln City, OR 97367 until 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on the 8th day of February, 2023. Submittal of proposals shall be in a sealed envelope with identification plainly marked on the outside. Consultants are to contact kmattias@lincolncity.org by email to obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal. The RFP will be emailed to you. The official Planholders list will be maintain by the City and any addenda will be issued by the City. All questions or requests for clarification shall be directed in writing to the Anne Marie Skinner, Director, Planning & Community Development via email: askinner@lincolncity. org or by regular mail to Lincoln City, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. The Director will determine appropriate responses, if any, and if necessary an Addendum will be issued to all plan holders of record at least 5 calendar days prior to the Proposal Due date. Any verbal response(s) obtained from any source by proposers will be considered informational and shall not be relied upon by proposers.

NG23-419 O’Brien Construction dan.galligan@obrienco. com is excepting bids for the seismic retrofit of Depoe Bay Fire Station 22. Submit bids by 1/30/23. Open job walk on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

NG23-420 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: CLAUDE ERNEST SEGERSON, Deceased. No. 23PB00377 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, to the Personal Representative at the address below, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and first published: January 24, 2023. THERESA SEGERSON, Personal Representative c/o KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C., SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572, 2210 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367.

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KUL-

LA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C., SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572, 2210 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367, Phone: (541) 996-2195, Fax: (541) 9962770, E-mail: krsc@embarqmail.com.

NG22-389 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR22-948681- SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, SUSAN HOOD, A SINGLE PERSON as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR STIFEL BANK & TRUST, A STATE CHARTERED BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 9/15/2011, recorded 9/21/2011, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/ or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2011-08734 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to PHH Mortgage Corporation covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: R458377 1111- 05-BA-12100-00 THE NORTH 18 FEET OF LOT 2, ALL OF LOT 3 AND THE SOUTH 18 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 51, OCEANVIEW, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LOTS CONVEYED TO LINCOLN COUNTY FOR A ROAD BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 9, 1034 IN BOOK 67, PAGE 229, DED RECORDS. Commonly known as: 1529 NW LAKE ST, NEWPORT, OR 97365 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 above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has

been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $13,313.94 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $183,204.98 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. 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, towit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 6/1/2022, 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 payoff. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 4/19/2023 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 SUSAN HOOD 1529 NW LAKE ST NEWPORT, OR 97365 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800280-2832 or Login to: www. auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in inter-

est, 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-22-948681-SW Dated: 12/13/2022 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 9250241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0182782 1/17/2023 1/24/2023 1/31/2023 2/7/2023

NG23-413 TS No. OR09000026-19-3 APN R411731 TO No 220324938-OR-MSO TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, CINTHIA A KALLMAN, MARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary dated as of December 23, 1999 and recorded on December 30, 1999 as Instrument No. 6221781 in Book 395, on Page 0987 and the beneficial interest was assigned to SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. and recorded July 16, 2019 as Instrument Number 2019-06587 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R411731 LOT 14 AND THE WEST ONEHALF OF LOT 15, BLOCK 18, FOURTH ADDITION TO PANTHER CREEK, IN THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN AND STATE OF OREGON. THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SAID LOT 15 BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 15 OF BLOCK 18, FOURTH ADDITION TO PANTHER CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 74 DEG. 20-51” EAST, 10.00 FEET; THENCE ON A 175 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT 17.80 FEET (WHOSE LONG CHORD BEARS SOUTH 77 DEG. 15- 41” EAST 17.79

FEET), SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEG. 01-54” WEST, 116.02 FEET TO A POINT OF SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15, THENCE NORTH 78 DEG. 34-13” WEST 43.28 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 15 DEG. 39-09” EAST, 117.29 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 975 N DEERLANE LOOP, OTIS, OR 97368 Both the Beneficiary, SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., 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): 4 Monthly Payment(s) from 01/01/2022 to 04/01/2022 at $639.70 5

Monthly Payment(s) from 05/01/2022 to 09/01/2022 at $719.27 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2022 to 11/30/2022 at $676.22

Monthly Late Charge(s): 1

Monthly Late Charge(s) 0.00

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 $81,318.41 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.87500% per annum from December 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 30, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the Olive Street entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 W Olive, 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: 11/17/22

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 87407, Pub Dates: 1/17/2023, 1/24/2023, 1/31/2023, 2/7/2023, THE NEWS GUARD

NG23-409 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY CASE NO. 22PB11077 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS in the matter of the Estate of TIMOTHY PAUL LABECK, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has qualified and has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 420 S.E. Jackson Street, P.O. Box 1146, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings of this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published this 10th day of January, 2023.

Personal Representative: Tamala Sue LaBeck, 226 NE Hyde Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124, Telephone: (503) 6481760.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Christopher W. Peterman, OSB #034212 Attorney at Law, P.C., 420 S.E. Jackson Street / P.O. Box 1146, Roseburg, OR 97470, Telephone: (541) 229-0202.

NG23-410 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: ELLEN THERESA HANBY, Deceased. Case No. 22PB11350 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CARL D. JOHNSON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, CARL D. JOHNSON, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attorney David V. Cramer, OSB #992479 Zantello Law Group, 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. DATED and first published January 10, 2023. David V. Cramer, Attorney for Personal Representative.

NG23-396 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 160128 APN: R343136 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Daniel Noble and Merrye Noble as Grantor to Premier Title of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company as Beneficiary, dated 05/15/2013, recorded 05/21/2013, in the official records of Lincoln County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2013-04974 covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached exhibit A EXHIBIT “ONE” That portion of Section 14, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 10, Block 22, EAGLET ADDITION TO EAGLE POINT; thence South 160 feet; thence West 62.5 feet; thence North 160 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 62.5 feet to the point of beginning. Also including Lot 10, Block 22, EAGLET ADDITION TO EAGLE POINT, in Lincoln County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 351 SE Tide Ave., Lincoln City, OR 97367 The current beneficiary is PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 07/28/2020 as Inst No. 202007571 in the records of Lincoln, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee 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: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 04/01/2020 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: $153,317.75; 2. Interest through 12/15/2022 in the amount of: $ 17,634.57 3. MIP/PMI Advances in the amount of: $ 0.00 4. Recoverable balance in the amount of:

$ 6,749.00 5. Late Charges in the Amount of: $ 946.65 6. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $ 11,644.57 7. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.125% 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 $153,317.75 together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.125% per annum from 03/01/2020 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 04/20/2023 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 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. Pro-

spective 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 RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 04/20/2023 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing.

PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TO- MONTH OR WEEK- TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE:RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE.

SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current 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 de-

posit 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 1-800-452-8260 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: 12/13/2022

The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC Jason L Cotton #223275 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC Jason L Cotton OSB #223275650

NE Holladay Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: 1-971-27012331 (619) 465-8200 A-4768629 01/03/2023, 01/10/2023, 01/17/2023, 01/24/2023

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Gasoline prices falling fast

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

You might have noticed gasoline prices have dipped below $3 a gallon in parts of Lincoln County.

The short days and winter weather of January are making people drive less, lowering gasoline demand, according to the weekly American Automobile Association (AAA) price survey.

But the price of crude oil has climbed higher as fears of a global recession ease. This is putting upward pressure on pump prices. Last week, prices across Lincoln County range from $2.99 to $3.89 a gallon. The Oregon average slips a penny to $3.69. The national average for regular unleaded rises six cents to $3.27.

Prices topped $5 a gallon just a few months ago in Lincoln County.

“Demand for gas is usually lackluster this time of year and typically starts to tick up as the days get longer and spring break gets closer. So the main driver of higher pump prices this time of year is the higher cost of crude oil, which accounts for more than half of what we pay at the pumps,” Oregon/Idaho AAA Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds said.

Crude oil is trading around $80 per barrel. This month, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has ranged between about $73 and $81 per barrel and was $84 a year ago. Crude reached a recent

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vehicle break-ins and what are they looking for?

Winn: Anything of value.

The News Guard: When suspects are arrested for the vehicle break-ins, due to the current shortage of public prosecutors and jail limitations, are they right back out

high of $122.11 per barrel on June 8. The all-time high for WTI crude oil is $147.27 in July 2008.

Crude oil prices tend to rise in response to positive economic news as countries with growing economies tend to consume more oil than countries with shrinking economies, the AAA survey reveals.

Leading up to and in the first few months of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crude prices rose dramatically.

Russia is one of the world’s top oil producers and its involvement in a war causes market volatility, and sanctions imposed on Russia by the U.S. and other western nations resulted in tighter global oil supplies. Oil supplies were already tight around the world as demand for oil increased as pandemic restrictions eased.

Crude oil is the main ingredient in gasoline and diesel, so pump prices are impacted by crude prices on the global markets. On average, about 56% of what we pay for in a gallon of gasoline is for the price of crude oil, 20% is refining, 11% distribution and marketing, and 14% are taxes, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Demand for gasoline in the U.S. tumbled after Christmas and has remained pretty steady the past couple weeks, rising slightly.

Quick stats Oregon is one of only

on the street reoffending?

Winn: This is difficult to answer because it is a complicated problem, but generally depends on the severity of the crime / theft amount / damage amount etc. as to how long the suspect is held before trial time. There are also other factors such as consideration of the suspect’s criminal history and how full the jail

11 states with lower prices week-over-week. Alaska (-2 cents) has the largest weekly drop, followed by Nevada (-2 cents) and Hawaii (-2 cents).

Colorado (+33 cents) has the largest week-over-week in crease, followed by Georgia (+30 cents) and Indiana (+17 cents). The averages in New York, Maryland and Dela ware are flat.

Hawaii ($4.99) is the state with the most expen sive gas in the nation for the eighth week in a row, and drops below $5 a gallon.

California ($4.43) is second and Washington $4 is third. These are the only three states with averages at or above $4 a gallon. This week 40 states and the District of Columbia have averages in the $3-range, and seven states have averages below $3 a gallon.

The cheapest gas in the nation is in Mississippi ($2.93) and Texas ($2.95). For the 105th week in a row, no state has an average below $2 a gallon.

The difference between the most expensive and least expensive states is $2.06 which continues to be stark.

Oregon is one of 17 states with lower prices now than a month ago. The national average is 17 cents more and the Oregon average is 17 cents less than a month ago. Oregon has the third-largest monthly decrease in the nation. Idaho (-27 cents) and Utah (-21 cents) have the largest monthly declines. Colorado (+53 cents) and

is. Also, generally property crimes do not rise as high in the system matrix as someone who has committed a person crime and generally jail beds are held for those who commit those person type crimes.

The News Guard: Is LCPD using any special patrols or stepped-up enforcement to slow the vehicle

Wisconsin (+39 cents) have the largest monthly gains. Oregon is one of 21 states with lower prices now than a year ago. The national average is two cents more and the Oregon average is 23 cents less than a year ago. This is the third-largest yearly drop in the nation. Montana (-34 cents) and Connecticut (-29 cents) have the largest yearover-year declines. Hawaii (+66 cents) has the biggest year-over-year jump.

West Coast

The West Coast region

break-ins?

Winn: While I don’t want to give any would-be thief a heads-up on what we are doing, I will say that LCPD is aware of the activity and our patrol officers are keeping that in mind when they are out patrolling.

The News Guard: Again, recommendations the public should take to

continues to have the most expensive pump prices in the nation with six of the seven states in the top 10. This is typical for the West Coast as this region tends to consistently have fairly tight supplies, consuming about as much gasoline as is produced.

In addition, this region is located relatively far from parts of the country where oil drilling, production and refining occurs, so transportation costs are higher. And environmental programs in this region add to the cost of production, storage and distri-

prevent becoming a victim of the vehicle break-ins?

Winn: The best advice I can give is just use good common sense, remove any valuables from the vehicle and/or make sure anything is locked in the trunk and out of sight, park in welllit areas, keep your doors locked, install surveillance camera system on your home that records your

bution.

Hawaii is the most expensive state in the nation, with California, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Oregon rounding out the top six. Arizona is 13th. Oregon is sixth most expensive for the second week in a row.

All states in the West Coast region are seeing relatively small changes for the week. Washington (+6 cents) has the largest weekly increase in the region. Alaska (-2 cents) has the largest weekly decline in the region and the country.

vehicles, keep your exterior lights on during the night, and again keep a watch in your neighborhood for any suspicious activity. It boils down to making your car less inviting and a harder target, so the would-be thief moves on to an easier target. Last, but not least, never leave any firearms in a vehicle.

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Prices at the pumps have fallen below $3 a gallon at some stations in Lincoln County.

Volunteers join local MLK Day of Service

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More than a dozen volunteers participated in the MLK Day for the Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County (HFHLC) Day of Service.

The volunteers worked on projects across three locations. HFHLC staff and community volunteers made progress on the construction of two homes in Lincoln City, according to HFHLC Executive Director Lucinda Taylor.

“This was our first Day of Service in several years and we were excited to engage the community in our home build,” Taylor said.

These homes will provide stability for two Habitat partner families, allowing them to grow and thrive in their new neighborhood without fear of losing their ability to keep up with rising rents.

The Ambriz-Sanchez family is a multi-generational family comprised of parents, four children and grandmother. The family has been enthusiastically building alongside HFHLC staff and community volunteers in making their dream of owning a home come true. The Hallett family includes two parents and four children, three of whom have special needs. Their new home will allow the children to have the space they need to support their health and well-being.

Members of the Lincoln County Board of Realtors showed up not just to volunteer, but also to present a $5,000 donation from the Oregon Realtors HOME Foundation to support construction expenses.

“It is especially inspiring to be volunteering on MLK day as it brings us all one step closer to building and sustaining a healthy, diverse, and inclusive community,” Lincoln County Board of Realtors President Michael

donations from individuals, businesses, foundations, state and local government to build houses, then sells the homes to partner families through an affordable mortgage.

“Receiving this check from the HOME Foundation made the day even more special, moving us one step closer to covering the full cost of this project,” Taylor said. “We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our community,” she said. “Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, making our community stronger, healthier and more resilient.”

Starbucks, Safeway, Domino’s Pizza, and Fred Meyer contributed refreshments for the MLK Day of Service.

In addition to activities at the build site, the Newport and Lincoln City ReStores had the benefit of volunteers helping with beautification efforts.

ReStores provide building materials, furnishings, appliances, and unique art at affordable prices, relying on donations from the local community to provide inventory. The ReStores also help keep used items out of the landfill, providing a pick-up service for larger items in good condition, according to Taylor.

Proceeds from sales help support affordable homeownership in Lincoln County.

Taylor invites the community to support affordable housing through a charitable contribution. Give online at www.hfhlc.org/donate or mail your check to HFHLC, PO Box 1311, Newport, OR 97365. HFHLC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is eligible to accept qualified charitable distributions from individual retirement accounts.

For more information or to help support the HFHLC mission, please contact

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The Ambritz family show off the donated $5,000 check received during the MLK Day of Service from the Lincoln County Board of Realtors.

Sunset at D River Wayside

Striking colors stretch across the sky at the D River Wayside in Lincoln City during a recent sunset.

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Oregon sees fewer waterway fatalities in 2022

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The Devils Lake in Lincoln City and other waterways in Lincoln County continue to draw boaters, kayakers and others seeking recreation.

A new report from the Oregon State Marine Board finds 2022 was a safer boating year than 2020 and 2021, but the number of fatalities is still high.

In 2021, there were 19 recreational boating fatalities, and in 2020, there were 26, which was the highest number since 1993 with 25. 2022 ended with 16 boating fatalities.

“Most of the fatalities came down to people not wearing life jackets,” Oregon Marine Board Boating Safety

Program Manager Brian Paulsen said.

Eleven fatalities involved non-motorized boats (i.e., rafts, kayaks, SUPs, a canoe and a sailboat without auxiliary power).

Five of the motorized fatalities included a PWC and smaller open motorboats. Ten victims out of the 16 were not wearing a life jacket.

“Everyone needs to be prepared, no matter where they are boating or how long they’ve been boating,” Paulsen said. “Accidents happen and no one can predict them. Wearing a life jacket will increase your odds of survival.”

Inflatable life jackets are popular with many boaters, but Paulsen says they are not for everyone.

“We investigate incidents

where life jackets fail to inflate. What we generally find is that the owner didn’t service the life jacket properly or it wasn’t armed with a CO2 cartridge.” Paulsen said.

“Inflatable life jackets are machines that must be tested and maintained.”

Every person who uses an inflatable should routinely test it to make sure it’s working correctly, accoprding to Paulsen.

“There are also hybrid life jackets available with foam flotation and an inflation mechanism,” he said.

“Hybrid life jackets provide immediate flotation if you fall overboard and if you need more flotation for the conditions, you can manually activate the inflation.”

Another popular boating trend is stand up paddle-

boarding. Stand up paddleboarders (SUPs) may not know the importance of wearing the appropriate leash for the water dynamics, according to Paulsen.

The Marine Board and American Canoe Association recommend wearing a quick-release leash on moving water, especially on rivers with obstructions.

Paulsen said a quick-release leash differs from an ankle leash and attaches to the paddler’s life jacket.

“For example, if the paddler is on a river with swift current and is unable to paddle away from a strainer in time, they can pull the release mechanism from their life jacket,” he said. “This will detach them from the leash which stays with the board so that they won’t get

entangled. The leash and board may get caught up on the strainer, but the paddler will be able to stay afloat and self-rescue.”

SUPs are defined as boats by the US Coast Guard and paddlers are required to carry a properly fitting life jacket and sound-producing device, like a whistle.

“Safety equipment in boating is just like any other activity,” Paulsen said. “The right gear at the right time will always be helpful.”

The Marine Board and access providers continue to see a diversity of boaters in both motorized and non-motorized watercraft on Oregon’s waterways.

“Anyone new to boating is encouraged to take a boating education class to learn about how to be safe

through pre-trip planning and preparation,” Paulsen said. “Consider joining a club to learn ways to build skills with others and don’t boat on waterways that exceed your skill level.”

Fatalities occurred in all types of waters in 2022, in all types of watercraft. The average age was 43 years old.

Three of the victims were female and 13 were male.

“Before you get on the water, check to see if you have the required and appropriate equipment, check the weather, and always wear a life jacket,” Paulsen said.

“Safe boating is easy if you take the time for planning and preparation.”

Recreational boating data and annual summaries are available from the Marine Board’s website.

Taft girls basketball battling through adversity in playoff push

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Taft High School girls basketball is in full swing, and the Tigers hope to make a playoff push in the season’s home stretch. However, Head Coach Jake Tolan said the season has provided its fair share of difficulties up to this point.

“The season started where we faced a lot of the same adversity as many other programs probably faced where many of my players were in and out of practices and games with sickness,” Tolan said. “For the first month of the season, I didn’t have a single practice where my entire varsity roster was

THS GAME SCHEDULE

Boys Basketball

7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Dayton 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Santiam Christian 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 vs. Sheridan Girls Basketball

6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Dayton 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Santiam Christian 6 p.m. Jan. 30 vs Sheridan

at the same practice, which made it difficult to build continuity.”

As Tolan said, Taft isn’t the only school marred by illness. Taft could not play several non-league games in the early stages of their seasons due to other schools’ inability to field teams due to injury, sickness, and other issues.

“[It] was a little frustrating when trying to prepare and get ready for league games,” Tolan said.

Overall, their non-league record was 5-4. Tolan said that he felt the losses were winnable games, and it just came down to not hitting shots from the field at a high enough rate.

The season is now in its league phase, and Taft High School competes in the 3A-3 PacWest Conference. Seven teams are in their league, and the top three will qualify for

the state playoffs. “Our goal this year is to make the playoffs, which is something my team came close to last season, but came up short of,” Tolan said.

“[The] top three teams in the league automatically qualify for the state playoffs, and my team has a very realistic chance of accomplishing that goal.”

Taft will compete with other high school teams from Amity, Santiam Christian, Scio, Sheridan, Dayton, and Jefferson. They will play each of these teams twice for the league portion of the season. Currently, the team is amid a stretch of six games played away from home.

According to Tolan, the team’s strengths are “our athleticism and quickness, as well as our defense.” Using these strengths, the Tigers constantly try to outwork opponents and limit their

offensive opportunities.

“We have a goal each game to hold our opponents to under 10 points a quarter and under 40 total points per game,” Tolan said. “That is the standard we have set for ourselves. We believe if we can accomplish this each game, we will have a chance to win each night.”

With stalwart defense and gritty athletes ready to compete, Tolan hopes this season will not end with league play but will continue with a run in the state playoffs in February.

To follow along, go to https://www.osaa.org for updated scores for Taft girls basketball.

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Our goal this year is to make the playoffs. Jake Tolan, Head Coach