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riscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Blue Marlin and Gertrude the Penguin are already the talk of the town, attracting thousands of visitors on Hwy 101 to the west lawn of the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Now, the remarkable marine debris sculptures of Washed Ashore are inviting the public to learn more and take action to stem the tide of plastics pollution, through a series of free events in February and March.

The Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve Collaborative, SOLVE, Siletz Tribes Charitable Contribution Fund and the Driftwood Public Library have joined the community of local sponsors making the Washed Ashore experience a reality for the central coast.

At the heart of the project are the 19 works in the touring exhibit, “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea.” The nonprofit Washed Ashore project was founded in 2010 by artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi, using debris she collected from the beaches in Bandon. The sculptures have traveled all over the country, from the Shedd Aquarium and the Smithsonian Institution to the San Francisco Zoo and SeaWorld Orlando. Everywhere they go, these engaging creatures graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways.

In addition to Priscilla, Flash and Gertrude, the Cultural Center’s outdoor exhibit includes Chompers the Shark, Stanley the Sturgeon and the American Sea Star, arrayed on the Cultural Center’s west

lawn. Inside the auditorium, visitors will find 9-foot-long Leo Jelly and a “bloom” of smaller jellies, Giacometti the River Otter and a variety of wall mosaics and informational panels. Among the favorite indoor displays is the wall of floats, ropes, plastic items and debris, all of which was collected by a single Lincoln City resident during a single month in 2021.

The work is combined with scientifically based educational signage to teach children and adults about ocean stewardship, responsible consumer habits and how “every action counts” to help save the sea. The outdoor exhibit is open from dawn to dusk daily, while the indoor portion is open from 10 am to 4 pm Thursday-Monday, and by appointment.

The Washed A-Store, which sells T-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, re-usable silverware and posters, is open along with the indoor exhibit. Proceeds from the sale of these environmentally-friendly souvenirs support both the Cultural Center and Washed Ashore organizations.

The exhibit is scheduled to remain in place through March 13. As part of the Washed Ashore project, the Cultural Center is coordinating the following free community education/action events: • Washed Ashore Field Trips with Hands-on Art Experiences, by appointment Feb. 1-March 13 – Through the support of local and regional funders, LCCC staff are leading guided tours of the Washed Ashore exhibit for students in See WASHED ASHORE Page A2

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he Betty White Challenge took place this month through Monday, Jan. 17, on late actress Betty White’s 100th birthday. The Betty White Challenge began on social media after White’s death Dec. 31. To honor White’s devotion to animals, the challenge encouraged people to donate $5 to a local animal rescue organization in her name on her birthday.

Donations to Lincoln County Animal Shelter went toward the building of their new shelter. For the past few years, Lincoln County has been searching for land for a new location and $300,000 has been budgeted for land purchase, the animal shelter’s GoFundMe page states. The shelter is in a temporary building for now. Lincoln County Animal Shelter was still receiving donations Tuesday, Jan. 18, but received $475 directly to the shelter. This was from six donors.

Many donors were also donating through the GoFundMe page, which had many additional donations of $5 up to $100 during the challenge. The page has received a total of 274 donations and raised $21,750 since the shelter’s fundraiser was made 2.5 years ago for a new shelter, as of Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Central Coast Humane Society received a total of $1,236.08 from 34 donors from Facebook and PayPal during the challenge, President Barbara Perry said.

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“This was a marvelous challenge,” Perry said. “It’s sad that Betty White wasn’t here to celebrate.”

Central Coast Humane Society helps with part of the cost to spay and neuter pets and community cats in Lincoln County. The humane society also has a “Cans for Cats” program that all the proceeds go to spaying and neutering community cats of Lincoln County.

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regon is seeing a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases due to a surge in the omicron variant. The number of cases in Lincoln County is exploding this month with a total, as of Monday, Jan. 17, of 906 cases. As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, the county passed 1,000 cases, Lincoln County Public Health reported during a Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Jan. 19.

“This is only a picture of the cases that are being reported to us, meaning that if someone tests at home and doesn’t know or doesn’t tell us that they tested positive, we would not have that case to be reporting on,” Public Health Director Florence Pourtal said. “This is, I would say, the tip of the iceberg. I don’t know how big the iceberg, but I think there’s an iceberg. There’s more than what we are able to see.”

Lincoln County Public Health reported 322 COVID-19 cases from

Friday, Jan. 14, through Tuesday, Jan. 18. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, there were five people in local hospitals with COVID-19 and one was in the intensive care unit.

Pourtal said as forecasted, hospitalizations are continuing to trend up.

One of the main messages is if you do not have an emergency, do not show up to the emergency department, especially for a COVID-19 test.

The White House put a website up on Jan. 18 that allows people to order a free test kit that includes four tests. Order at https://special.usps.com/testkits “Obviously you need to have internet access,” Pourtal said. “If you do not have internet access, you can call the call center and if you’re willing to give the person who’s going to answer the phone your mailing address and your name, we will be able to make that order for you.”

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Newport approves funding for Fourth of July fireworks show

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Newport City Council authorized funding for the July 4 fireworks display during a meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 18. The council appropriated $45,000 for the fireworks display. The funding comes from room-tax dollars.

The City of Newport has worked

with Western Display Fireworks LTD for the annual fireworks show for many years, City Manager Spencer Nebel said. The show draws thousands of visitors to Newport. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the display was not held in 2020.

Heather Gobet, president of Western Display Fireworks has indicated that costs for fireworks have been

impacted significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have seen an increase in material costs of 20-25 percent since last year’s firework show, according to the staff report.

Nebel said the city council budgeted $30,000 for a number of years. Last year, Newport City Council transferred an additional $10,000 for the annual fireworks

show, bringing the budget to $40,000. He recommended bringing it up to $45,000 for this year’s show. This budget would give a similar show to what the city had last year, maybe a little less, as Gobet had stated the show would be $45,000 to $50,000 for the same quality and quantity of last year’s show, the staff report states.

“We need to negotiate a contract soon so they can order the supplies needed for the show,” Nebel said.

Council President CM Hall said she would like to see a community fundraising element of it in the future.

The council authorized the funding for the fireworks show.

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• “What Should Be Washing Ashore,” 11am-2pm Saturday, March 5 -- As Lincoln City says farewell to the popular installation of Art to Save the Sea, join us for a look at “What Should Be Washing Ashore,” with the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative and partners. Learn about ocean currents and biodiversity, and explore how you as a casual beachcomber with a smartphone can help climate scientists better understand the ocean environment through the WRACK LINE Project, the latest Coastal Climate Change + Community Art, Science, and Tradition Project. Visit 4CASTProject.org to learn more. All attendees ages 12 and over must present proof of vaccination at the door.

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

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that have no government backing. They are typically purchased, used, stored, and traded electronically through digital currency exchanges.

They can be traded for goods and services, transferred from one person to another, or held for investment purposes.

A nonfungible token – or NFT – is a unique unit of data that is not interchangeable and is stored on a blockchain. They are often linked to digital works of art, photos, and videos.

There are nearly 10,000 active cryptocurrencies and they and NFTs are increasing in popularity. Regulation of these new asset types is still evolving. While there are often promises of big returns consumers often lose money when investing in them.

In fact, earlier this month, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released its annual list of top investor threats, and investments tied to cryptocurrencies and digital assets topped the list.

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Pourtal said the state also made a larger order of test kits to be distributed to organizations, Tribes and local public health authorities.

“I requested 3,000 test kits,” Pourtal said. “We have been granted 7,000-ish test kits for Lincoln County. Those will have to be distributed to community members who we are having a harder time to reach them.”

These test kits include two tests. One of the distribution sites will be the vaccination clinic, Pourtal said. There will be more information to follow.

Public health encourages people to get their booster shot if they are eligible and to get the primary doses if they have not yet received the vaccine.

“It’s very clear that COVID is spreading way more within the unvaccinated population,” Pourtal said.

Pourtal said omicron has been able to adapt and evolve and can come through the barrier of the original vaccine series. It takes the effectiveness of the vaccine down to 35 percent.

If you receive the booster shot, that effectiveness goes back up.

“Our 65 plus age category is doing a good job,” Pourtal said of vaccines. “We still want more people to be vaccinated.”

The vaccine is not 100 percent protectiveness but protects against severe illness, Pour-

tal added. If you receive the COVID-19 booster, the disease is minor compared to if you are not fully vaccinated.

“In terms of which mask is going to be more protective, definitely with this variant because it’s so good at transmitting, obviously if you’re not wearing a mask, you’re putting yourself at risk,” Pourtal said.

“If you’re putting on a mask that is cloth, you would possibly put yourself at risk. Obviously, it’s going to protect you more than having no mask on but it’s not going to do a very good job anymore [with the omicron variant.]”

A procedural mask does a better job that the cloth masks against the omicron variant. The best option is a KN95 mask.

Pourtal said the county has seen 62 deaths, as of Jan. 18.

So far, the county has a record total of 1,043 cases in January and 5,031 during the pandemic overall. This means 20 percent of the known positive cases have happened in the last 18 days.

“I really want to encourage people to go get their booster as soon as they are eligible,” Pourtal said.

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Escape to the past through buttons, fashions Collectible buttons and French haute couture fashions will divert our attention from the present to the past at the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, now through Feb. 20.

The Oregon State Button Society Exhibit will dazzle, delight, and draw attention and appreciation for buttons and their rich history. Buttons are traditionally displayed on trays with a commonality in subject, material, time period, or technique, and there will be 21 different trays from the collection of Holly Derderian.

Perhaps you will remember someone’s button collection or have your own button jar, but this exquisite show ensures you will never look at buttons the same way again; so much art and history in a little button.

The Oregon State Button Society, formed in 1947, encourages the education about the history of buttons in trim and fashion, including their manufacture and use; and promotes the collection and preservation of buttons as cultural artifacts. For button clubs and button shows in Oregon, see, www.oregonbuttonsociety.org.

The Portland Handweavers’ Guild, PHG, Mannequin Project was conceived of as a way to honor the French people of 1945 and the Portland Handweavers Guild which was started in the same year. Using the Theatre de la Mode mannequins (which can be seen at Maryhill Museum) as inspiration, Dakotah Fitzhugh sculpted and created the PHG manne-

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For some historical background on the roll miniature mannequins, or Pandora figures, have played in diplomacy, war, royalty, communications, and marketing, down the centuries from the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, through the Second World War, until today, listen to this Haptic and Hue podcast, Episode #7, Majesty and Mannequins, by Jo Andrews, https://hapticandhue. com/tales-of-textiles-series-1/ and more about the original collection at Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale, Wash., https://www.maryhillmuseum. org/general/jeanne-lanvin-thetheatre-de-la-mode.

The Portland Handweavers’ Guild members profit from lectures, films, and exhibits by noted weavers, artists, and crafts people along with local teachers, artists, crafts and business people who have been generous with their time and knowledge. Travelers from foreign lands with marvelous samples of weaving delight and inspire. https://portlandhandweaversguild.org.

The new Fiber Arts Studio Gallery is just opposite the main entrance from the Chessman Gallery inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101, in Lincoln City.

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS U.S. SENATORS Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) 107 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3753 Fax: 202-228-3997 Website: merkley.senate.gov/contact

Sen. Ron Wyden (D) 223 Dirkson Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0001 Phone: 202-224-5244 Fax: 202-228-2717 Website: wyden.senate.gov/contact

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4 Sen. Peter DeFazio (D) 2134 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0001 Phone: 202-225-6416 Fax: 202-225-0032 Website: house.gov/formdefazio/contact

Thanks a million

The latest numbers are in: As of year end 2021, FOLCAS, with income principally generated by the Pick of the Litter thrift store in Newport, has spent over $1 million on direct aid for Lincoln County’s shelter animals and pets since our founding in 2009.

Total program services spending for 2021 was $144.7K (up 36% over 2020).

Adding this to our previous cumulative total puts us one thousand dollars past this impressive million dollar milestone.

The 2021 total includes $65.2K for the spay and neuter of animals in the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and $79.5K in financial aid for medical and dental care and spay/neuter for the pets of county residents with limited resources. We thank the Central Coast Humane Society for administering the latter funds on our behalf.

The outlook was bleak two years ago, when Pick of the Litter had to close for five months due to the pandemic, but thanks to our tireless volunteers and our loyal shoppers and donors, it has come roaring back at the new location on NE First at Fogarty. With additional support from generous local businesses and individuals in Lincoln County and beyond, we have been able to maintain our full level of commitments to the animals in spite of all obstacles.

We extend our warmest gratitude to the community of animal lovers that has enabled us to bring so much aid and comfort to so many local animals and the people who care for them.

-Emily DeHuff, President Friends of Lincoln County Animals www.folcas.co

GUEST COLUMN Commissioner candidate Casey Miller launches survey, campaign themes County commissioner candidate for position No. 1, Casey Miller, launches a countywide survey and has articulated his campaign themes. His website is www.caseymillercommissioner.com Miller’s core themes include customer service, communications and community engagement, emergency preparedness, and what he calls a “thriving community” which includes subjects such as housing, physical and mental health, economic development, and other topics.

“I may have put the cart before the horse by immedi-

ately launching a countywide survey,” said Miller. “Traditional surveys and micro surveys will be a permanent theme of my campaign and my vision for more community engagement with our citizens should I be elected. A constant feedback loop with the community is standard operating procedure in my goal to modernize Lincoln County Governments communications approach.”

A notable advantage for Miller in the candidate lineup is his 13 years of service to the Citizens of Lincoln County as the Commissioners Public Information Officer. During his tenure he has

seen many policies that have possibly fallen short of their potential to reach a broader community.

The county commissioner’s office has not utilized social media, nor have they taken much initiative to reach the community outside of traditional media releases and weekly commissioner meetings.

“I am grateful for the precision coverage of the News times and other local media.

Without the contributions of local journalism, we might be suffering more from less than agile community engagement.

Now more than ever the community is pressed for time to engage with local government.

As a County Commissioner It is my goal to meet the community where they are at with modern digital software platforms that provide text messaging, surveys, and notifications that allow the community to provide more feedback in less time to maximize their civic responsibility.” said Miller.

Casey Miller can be found online and on many social media platforms. He plans to do a series of virtual town halls throughout his campaign and plans to make them a permanent feature of how he will engage the community as a newly elected commissioner.

Steve Sparks… Platform in “progress leadership” STEVE SPARKS Workplace Wellness Leadership is at the center of my platform on the ballot for Lincoln County Oregon Commissioner in May. Remember to vote!

These are my highest priorities as your new Lincoln County Commissioner in January 2023.

And, I’m starting now. There’s no time to waste.

• Behavior Health & Workplace Wellness • Housing • County Leadership & Administration • Community Building • Capital Projects • Technology Making progress & change

work together…

Change is hard and scary too. Leaders who are not afraid of change,, make tsunami waves, like me.

Conquering fears of all sorts of stuff keeps us away from the threats of change. Think about your fears and how they impact your daily life, work, and play.

It’s simple, change is hard because making change means the unknown. Your comfort zone or silo is safe, we think.

But no so fast! Your place of comfort may not be as safe as you think. Take this story as a fictional example of the perception of safety where change appears to be threatening.

Change is hard…

OBITUARIES Delores Joyce Stowell

It was always tough for me as a leader going to my next assignment, usually to change something up or clean up a big mess.

Let’s talk about one such assignment awhile back. This one was scary.

I got a call from one of my favorite executive directors in our tri-county region about 2 years ago before Covid stopped us in our tracks. Let’s call her Mary.

When I got to her office she had already packed up all her personal stuff and was sitting at her desk, crying sobbing. I hugged her for the longest time, then we sat down and started talking and even laughing.

Mary loves to smile and laugh like me. We believe that laughing is healing. It sets the tone for a good day, at home, work or play.

Then, she told me what I knew before coming in, “I can’t do this anymore, Steve, he’s abusing me, and threatens to fire me.

I hugged Mary again. Told her a goofy story. We laughed about that.

Making progress…

First, I said, getting back to the chair of her board, “he can’t fire you Mary, you know that.

He must get board approval to fire you, that’s a very tough bar.”

We talked about another way to fix the problem as a

team. I’m most often hired as a leadership coach in my business. That’s what CFLAT is good at.

While we talked and agreed on a clever new strategy, she was putting her personal things back where they belong. Mary was staying to fight another day.

This is “progress leadership.”

Losing you best people has costly consequences. The abuser stays and continues to abuse.

This story shows that Mary’s workplace was not a safe place to work or play. Not too long after that, the abuser left, not to be seen again.

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Delores was born in Bakersfield, Calif. Her parents were Barbara (Jones) Stowell and Harry Stowell. She was one of six children.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vernon, Charles, Johnny, and Pete; and her sister Shirley.

Delores is survived by her three children, Tim, Tina, and Gina; grandchildren,

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Tiffany, Jennifer, Nick, Jessica, Tasha and Shauna; and her great grandchildren, Trinity, Brooklyn, Wesley, Jayleea, Audrey-Ann, Ellie and Lion.

Delores passed peacefully with her daughter Gina and granddaughter Tasha at home in Neotsu, Ore., near the ocean which she loved.

A private ceremony will be held at a future date.

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HOW WOULD YOU CHANGE THE WORLD? CHANGES WHERE WE LIVE

What I would like to do is provide the current and future generations of youth and young adults a quality affordable soccer experience. A year-round program that engages and promotes the health and well being of our community. ~ Ryan

Filling up empty lands with more community shopping center such as, Ross Dress for Less, Winco, Costco, …etc Build more low income housing, for entry level employees or young adults to be able to work and live in the area. Expand more college program. ~ Roza

I would change the world by making everything more easy.

I would help people so it is not hard for them to do anything. ~ Bridget

I would sign up to volunteer to go to the beaches and pick up trash and have others sign up to help because a little goes a long way. ~ Emma

I would like to see more affordable housing, a dog park, and maybe a nice Italian restaurant! ~ Hilary

I wish for more affordable, workforce housing in 2022. ~ McHugh

I think it’s great when members of the community express themselves through Letters to the Editor in their hometown newspaper. ~ Katherine

CHANGE THE WORLD

Mullets disallowed in public; Spam messages and robo calls made illegal; Internet made available for everyone in U.S.; Politicians given a limited period of air time on radio and tv during elections ONLY; People who do not appear in Court as ordered should go to jail on first offense; Traffic tickets that are ignored result in loss of driver’s license; ~ Helen Women who work in jobs equal to men in same job code receive same pay; Family Leave rules equal for men and women; Child care pro-rated for entry-level positions; Health care available for ALL children ~ Ann Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple… ~ Dr. Seuss

Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you… ~ Walt Whitman If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude… ~ Maya Angelou

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State unemployment edging down Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in December, edging down from 4.2% in November.

This is the 20th consecutive month of declines in Oregon’s unemployment rate.

The state jobless rate is a key indicator of economies across the state.

Nonfarm payroll employment in Oregon rose by 8,200 in December, following a revised gain of 9,200 jobs in November. Throughout 2021, monthly job gains averaged 8,900.

In December, gains were largest in leisure and hospitality (+2,600 jobs), health care and social assistance (+1,200), manufacturing (+900), and professional and business services (+900). None of the major industries had a big drop in

the recession.

Administrative and waste services added jobs at a fast clip, averaging 1,400 per month over the past four months. Demand is hot for temporary help supply and employee leasing firms, as the employment services industry added 9,500 jobs, good for 25% growth, over the year. These gains were countered by declines in another component industry: business support services, which has steadily declined from 16,000 jobs six years ago to 9,900 jobs in December 2021.

Reductions within the category were concentrated in telephone call centers, and to a lesser extent, copy shops.

The U.S. unemployment rate dropped from 4.2% in November to 3.9% in December.

jobs during December.

Leisure and hospitality added 2,600 jobs in December, following a gain of 3,700 in November. Despite these gains, leisure and hospitality still accounts for a large share of Oregon’s jobs not recovered since early 2020, with 23,200 jobs left to recover to reach the prior peak month of February 2020. The industry has regained 79% of jobs lost early in the pandemic.

Manufacturing added 900 jobs in December and 1,000 jobs in November, continuing its steady recovery over the past year and a half. Recent job gains were strongest in nondurable goods manufacturing, including food manufacturing which employed 28,700 in December, a level close to each of the four Decembers prior to

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The Oregon Employment Department reports 2,087,934 employed and 78,329 unemployed in December. In December 2020, there were 1,996,117 employed and 131,658 unemployed.

Rare Nazca Booby receives care at Oregon Coast Aquarium

A rare Nazca Booby, found nearly 3,000 miles from its native range, is on the path to rehabilitation and release after receiving care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The bird was initially found on the docks of Newport’s historic bayfront. A member of

the public was able to retrieve the bird and bring it to the aquarium.

“The range of this species of sea bird is typically along Central and South America,” said the aquarium’s curator of birds CJ McCarty. “This bird must have followed food and warm currents north and then gotten

cold in our Oregon waters.”

After performing immediate triage, aquarium aviculturists provided the large sea bird with a warm and comfortable space to aid in its recuperation, ensuring it remained hydrated and well fed while monitoring its health closely. Once aquarium

aviculturists and veterinary staff determined the Nazca Booby was ready for the next step in its rehabilitation, a travel carrier was modified to accommodate the bird and staff chauffeured it to Portland International Airport for an early morning flight to Los Angeles.

The bird’s destination was International Bird Rescue, a nonprofit organization that rehabilitates injured aquatic birds. Once the Nazca Booby is fully recovered, it will be released it into warmer waters closer to its normal range.

The aquarium recognizes

all those who contributed to the success of this bird’s rescue and rehabilitation; thanks to the combined efforts of diligent private citizens, aquarium staff, and International Bird Rescue, this intrepid traveler will soon return home.

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PHOTO: OREGON COAST AQUARIUM

Rare Nazca Booby receives care at Oregon Coast Aquarium

At their meeting on Jan. 12, Rotary Club of Lincoln City presented a $1,000 check to Tracy Berry, head of the HELP program for the Lincoln County School District. HELP assists students who are dealing with challenges of homelessness and transition by providing them with needed resources. Lincoln City Rotary has supported this program for many years.

Police Blotter The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

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

Lincoln City Police

Jan. 14

1:43 a.m. Police responded to the report of a prowler in the 1500 block of SW Coast Avenue. Caller advised subject was looking through door.

Subject was found south of location, cited and released for trespass in the second degree and attempted burglary in the second degree. Subject was transported to Lincoln City Police Department.

9:57 p.m. Police initiated a traffic stop on NW 12th Street/

NW Hwy 101. Driver was cited and releases for failure to renew sex offender registration. Driver was also warned of expired vehicle registration.

Jan. 15

2:25 p.m. Police took report of a crime at a business in the 4600 block of SE Hwy 101.

Caller reported an unknown woman got upset over a parking space and proceeded to key his vehicle.

5:35 p.m. Police responded to a crash in the 2300 block of NE Hwy 101. It was a twovehicle, non-blocking, noninjury crash. Officer provided courtesy ride to a driver and passenger to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

Jan. 16

2:13 a.m. Police performed a traffic stop on NW 13th Street/NW Hwy 101. Driver was driving while suspended – misdemeanor. Driver was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Police Department.

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Detainer issued. North Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to the police department for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) blood draw. Driver was transported to jail at 5:59 a.m.

1:38 p.m. Police took report of a hit and run on NW 25th Street/NE Hwy 101. Caller reported vehicle was hit, suspect vehicle did not stop and continued northbound on Hwy 101 at a high rate of speed. Suspect vehicle was later involved in a crash/DUII in Grand Ronde.

Suspect was cited by Grand Ronde Tribal Police for hit and run, failure to perform duties of a driver. Grand Ronde Tribal Police handled the crash/DUII.

Jan. 17

8:41 a.m. Police took report of a shoplift at a store in the 1500 block of SE East Devils Lake Road. The manager at the store reported a large theft scheme. Inventory value of $19,000 was stolen.

5:50 p.m. Police responded

to the report of an animal bite and taken to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. Caller reported their daughter was bitten by a dog somewhere on the beach in Lincoln City. She went to the emergency room.

NW Hwy 101. Man was cited and released for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

12:48 a.m. Police took report of no plates on a black Bentley. The vehicle passed through Lincoln City at high rates of speed.

5:33 p.m. Police responded to a theft at a business in the 4800 block of SW Hwy 101.

One suspect was cited for theft in the third degree, trespassing, and cited and released for a warrant out of Dallas Police Department. The other suspect was arrested for burglary, theft in the first degree, and warrants out of the county. The man was transported to jail.

7:15 p.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a crash on Hwy 229, milepost 26. A Mini Cooper was being driven just north of milepost 26 and the driver attempted to swerve and avoid a deer, which was also seen by a witness, and the driver lost control, hitting the guardrail along the southbound shoulder. The driver was alone and was transported to the hospital in Newport to be treated.

The driver was issued a citation for driving while suspended.

Jan. 18

Jan. 19

6:48 p.m. Police responded to the report of a man walking in the road in the 2700 block of

Oregon State Police Jan. 14

Jan. 15

4:04 p.m. OSP responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 101, milepost 125.5. The driver of a Honda Fit was southbound on Hwy 101 and near milepost 125.5, attempted to avoid a slowing vehicle in front of her and side swiped a parked vehicle. Someone was exiting the parked vehicle and had been thrown to the ground with no reported injuries.

Jan. 17

SODEXO School Services Opportunity is Knocking!

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE ATTENDANTS Taft Elementary & Taft High School Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, be customer service oriented.

Floor care experience as well as having a vested interest into Lincoln County School District is a plus. *Above minimum wage *$1000 sign-on bonus *Overtime bonus available Full-time and Part-time shifts available...whatever works best for your schedule. Overtime available, with full benefits, paid school holidays, and weekends always off.

Full job description and to apply online: www.us.sodexo.com/careers Select hourly jobs. Search category Environmental Services and location Oregon.

Or call Jeff at 541-231-3751, EEO/AA/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran Employer.

12:09 p.m. OSP received a report of two anglers fishing in the Cascade Head Marine Reserve near Roads End State Park. The marine reserve is closed to all angling. OSP responded to the area and located the anglers, who were still actively fishing in the ocean near Roads End State Park. OSP contacted the anglers and advised them they were fishing in a closed area. One of the anglers had caught a surf perch at the location. Both anglers were cited for angling in a closed area within a marine reserve. The fish was seized and donated to the Lincoln City Food Pantry. Before breaking contact, OSP showed the two anglers the boundaries of the Cascade Head Marine Reserve in the 2022 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.