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New large artwork at the Lincoln City Cultural Center a sight to see

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Necks were craning and eye brows were raised over the past few weeks, as a shiny, stainless steel assemblage took shape on the lawn of the Lincoln City Cultural Center along Highway 101.

The creation comes from Port land and New York based artist Pete Beeman.

The artwork arrived at the front lawn of the Cultural Center Nov. 16. The City of Lincoln City, on the recommendation of the Lincoln City Public Art Committee (PAC), using the city’s Percent for Art program, commissioned the piece.

Assisted by unseasonably dry and sunny weather, Beeman and his crew of two were able to complete the installation by the end of the day Saturday, Nov. 19. The official dedication ceremony is scheduled for early 2023.

Beeman’s work is the first public art installation of the planned Lincoln City Cultural Plaza, which will redevelop the 2.5 acres around the historic Delake School, now the Lincoln City Cultural Center, according to director and PAC Chair

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Team effort for Christmas Basket toy and food drive

The holiday season is fully underway again, and in Lincoln City, it marks a time when the community comes together and ensures no one goes without a Christmas.

Once again, North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR) is partnering with the Lincoln City Eagles Lodge to spark the annual Christmas Basket Food and Toy Drive to help provide meals and playthings for families around the community.

With help from Les Schwab, who will provide meat for 1,300 families, the program will provide 350 holiday baskets to serve around 1,200 to 1,300 people in the Lincoln City area with toys and food this holiday season.

“Les Schwab, when they found out that we needed help, they just stepped right up,” McPherson said.

“It was simply amazing. Like, ‘You’re gonna do what?’ That’s what happens when you have a community that really cares about the people who live in it.”

Each year, donation buckets crop up around town, where people can donate new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items that will fill the holiday baskets de livered to families in need. This year there are about 35 different

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Families who need assistance are encouraged to apply for the pro gram through the Eagles Lodge or NLFR by Dec. 12. The application includes a wish list for the chil dren, and the organizations strive to deliver at least one toy the children have specifically requested. Vol unteers will deliver the Christmas Baskets Saturday, Dec. 17.

“It’s a huge scope,” McPherson said. “When you consider the size of Lincoln City, including Oakridge, is only about 13,000 people.”

To date, McPherson and his wife have acted as Santa and Mrs. Claus for 15 years during the holidays, and getting involved with the toy drive seemed the logical next step

Broderick gets the job as Lincoln City Police Chief

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Lincoln City’s new police chief acknowledges he didn’t see himself as chief following his last promotion.“It never was my end goal, to be honest with you, when Chief Palmer promoted me to Lieutenant four or five years ago,” Dave Broderick said. “Just helping him build what we have built over the last couple of years, kind put that drive into me and I just wanted to make sure that I was able to be around and still be a part of it. To protect what we have built. To make sure our vision stays the same.”

Making the transition from a narcotics law enforcement officer to chief and administrator of the department was difficult, but Brod erick said it “took a little time.”

“Now you are not out in the field

like you maybe want to be, but you are the face of the department and you are here to support the people, get them what they need to do their job safety and also serve our citizens the best you can,” he said.

Broderick was appointed last week as Chief of Police by Lin coln City City Manager Daphnee Legarza. The appointment follows former Lincoln City Police Depart ment (LCPD) Chief Jerry Palmer’s retirement in August.

“Dave has proven has dedica tion and commitment to the com munity and staff, not just at the police department but the city as a whole,” Legarza wrote in a message to police and city staff. “Hie tenue, knowledge, skills and professional ism reiterate that he is well qualified for the position.”

Legarza said Broderick comers highly recommended by his col

leagues, staff and other prominent leaders and partners in and around Lincoln City.

“I am confident that Chief Brod erick will be one of the best leaders the Lincoln Coty Police Department has ever had,” Legarza said.

Priorities

Broderick tells The News Guard that his top priority is staffing the police department.

“We are three to four officers down,” he said. “That and we are working to get a new narcotics detective in place because of the rise in fentanyl the issues that we are having on the streets. That’s been a priority. It’s been at a patrol level and that’s been difficult. We need to get dedicated bodies in place to do that, so over the next few months we’ll be working real hard on that.”

Broderick said most crimes, such

as burglaries and property crimes, are tied to illegal narcotics.

“We have people dying because if it (fentanyl). It’s a big problem,” he said. “So, it is a priority. We’ll probably never stop it, but if we know there is trafficking going on, we are going to our best to put an in vestigation together and address it.”

Broderick said the voter-ap proved Measure 110 legalization of some drugs is tied in with the rise in fentanyl.

“Right now, a person has to have, I think it’s 40 fentanyl pills for it to even be a crime,” he said. “Forty fentanyl pills are a lot of pills for a police officer to take off the street and to be able to hold anybody accountable for. That’s why you are seeing the influx of this narcotic. Measure 110 isn’t working, and it

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Work to install the large artwork began Nov. 16.

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Large equipment was brought to the site to help in the setup.

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Marc McPherson has been a firefighter with NLFR for 13 years and has assisted with the toy drive each year since joining. Les Schwab’s contribution was unex pected, McPherson said, but it will bring a lot of cheer to the holiday season.

locations sprinkled about Lincoln City.

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Marc McPherson and his wife often play the role of Santa and Mrs. Santa to promote the Christmas basket drive.

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Lincoln City Police Chief Dave Broderick.

South jetty rescue shows danger of high waves

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The high waves and rough ocean proved to be dangerous for one surfer in

Newport. The Coast Guard and Newport Fire crews were called to the South Jetty to rescue a surfer in distress on Nov. 13.

“The teamwork of U.S. Coast Guard Station Ya quina Bay, City of Newport Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance and U.S. Coast Guard Sector North

got him to the help he needed in difficult condi tions,” according to a New port Fire Facebook post. “Thank You to these men and women who choose

career helping others!”

name of the surfer and his condition following the rescue were not immedi ately available. First responders are urg

beach visitors to know the dangers of the ocean, especially along jetties and area cliffs, and to follow posted warning signs.

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A Coast Guard helicopter crew lifts the surfer to safety.

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The high waves roll up and over the South Jetty at Newport during the rescue operation.

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the life of a dog can be frisky and fun, but sometimes, also dangerous.

Newport Firefighters responded to the scene when one dog fell into a deep well. Firefighters used a long ladder and climbed down onto the well to res

cue ‘Hank’ the dog. Safely back up top out of the well, Hank expressed his gratitude by licking the face of one of the firefight ers.

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A firefighter gets a hold of the dog and prepares to climb out of the well.

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The dog shows this firefighter his appreciation following the rescue.

4 Suspects arrested during Lincoln City drug bust

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Four people are facing several criminal charges fol lowing a search warrant and drug bust in Lincoln City.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 23, Lincoln City Police served a residential search warrant at 2420 NE 29th Street.

The search warrant was a result of a lengthy investiga tion into the distribution of narcotics coming from the residence.

During the search, Of ficers located and seized criminal amounts of fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, and cocaine, along with other paraphernalia, according to a release from the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD).

Arrested at the residence was 32-year-old Oscar Me jia-Salazar of Lincoln City. He was charged with Deliv ery of Fentanyl, Possession of Fentanyl with Com mercial Factors, Possession of Methamphetamine with Commercial Factors, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, and Frequenting/ Maintaining a Drug House. Oscar Mejia-Salazar was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged.

Also arrested at the scene was 24-year-old Erik MejiaSalazar of Lincoln City. He was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance to a Minor, and Frequenting/

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

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

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

Lincoln City Police

November 15

2:07 p.m.

Officer advised that the window at the bus stop is broken at 19th Street and SE Highway 101. Officer took a report.

5:05 p.m.

Officer called to the 1000 block of SE Highway 1010 advised of shoplifting. A ju venile involved was cited and released.

8:09 p.m.

One subject was arrested in the 6800 block of SW Fleet and charged with Child Ne glect, Criminal Mischief and Harassment.

November 16

1:02 p.m.

Subject was taken into cus tody in the 2700 block of NW Inlet Avenue for refusing to leave. Subject was transpired to the city jail.

2:45 p.m.

Police took a report of a runaway juvenile in the 3700 block of Spyglass Ridge Road.

2:40 p.m.

Reports of possible broken pane front door in the 700 block of SW Fleet Avenue. Blood seized. Investigation continued. Report taken.

2:57 p.m.

Report of a male and female arguing in a vehicle at NE 15th Street and NE High

Maintaining a Drug House. In addition, he was also charged with First Degree Rape, Third Degree Rape, and Third Degree Sodomy with these charges stemming from a separate investiga tion. Erik Mejia-Salazar was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged.

Subsequent arrests of 26-year-old Mariah A. Willis of Lincoln City, and 25-yearold Cheyanne M. Hanson of Lincoln City, were made for Frequenting a Drug House. Willis was cited and released, and Hanson was transported to the Lincoln County Jail and lodged.

According to LCPD, the case investigation remains ongoing and more arrests may be made.

The LCPD encourages citizens to report any suspi cious activity they see, by calling the department at 541-994-3636.

“We are grateful for the concerned citizens of Lincoln City who provided information about the illegal activity that helped with this investigation,” a release from LCPD states. “This was another example of how our partnership with the Lincoln City citizens allows us to promote safety and solve crimes in our community.”

Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Newport Police Department assisted in the investigation.

This photo shows the seized criminal amounts of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine.

October drug bust

LCPD officers executed a residential search warrant at 621 SE Reef Avenue Oct. 29 after receiving reports from several concerned citizens regarding a large amount of short-stay traffic and drug use in public view, a criminal investigation began, and enough evidence was obtained to conduct a search warrant of the residence.

The suspect, 58-year-old Gerald Smith of Lincoln City, was not home at the time of the search warrant execution, according to investigators.

During the search war rant, officers located heroin, blue fentanyl pills, and col ored fentanyl powder.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent, according to the National Institute on Drug

POLICE BLOTTER

way 101. Officer responded. Male arrested for violation of No Contact Order and trans ported to city jail.

4:41 p.m.

Caller in the 1200 block of SW 50th Street reported that his mother is intoxicated and is out of control. The mother was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital on a Mental Hold.

November 17 9:38 a.m.

Police responded to the report of a non-injury nonblocking traffic crash in the 4300 block of north Highway 101. Officer assisted with information exchange. One driver was cited for Following Too Close.

11:58 a.m.

Caller witnessed package theft in the 3900 block of NW Jetty Avenue. A suspect was located and taken into custody for Theft 3.

November 18 9:15 a.m.

Report of a possible deceased subject in the 3900 block of SW Highway 101. Authorities confirmed the death. Report taken.

3:15 p.m.

A real estate agent reported that someone put up a political sign in the yard of a vacant house for sale. Extra patrol requested.

6:14 p.m.

Report of a traffic hazard. A vehicle on the curb at NW Highway 101 and NW 39th Street. Vehicle towed as a hazard by Car Care.

Oregon State Police

November 21

12:16 p.m.

A vehicle was towed to impound by Rowley’s Towing after the driver was contacted for being a suspended driver.

The vehicle was found to be uninsured. The driver was issued citation from driving uninsured and driving while suspended.

4:19 p.m.

A vehicle was towed to impound after the driver was cited for driving uninsured and no operator’s license. Row ley’s Towing responded for the vehicle.

6:49 p.m.

A dog with no tag was found at the Lincoln City Safeway. The owner was unable to be located and the dog was taken to the Lincoln County animal shelter.

7:32 p.m.

A report of a single vehicle crash was received. Upon ar riving, it was determined not to be a reportable crash, but a vehicle that had driven off the roadway. Upon speaking with the driver, it was determined that he was under the influ ence of alcohol. The driver refused to perform SFST’s.

The driver was transported to Lincoln City Police depart ment where he provided a breath sample of 0.16% BAC. The driver was cited for the crimes of DUII and Reckless Driving and released to his wife. North Lincoln Fire as sisted on scene

9:35 p.m.

The driver of a 2007 Nis san Versa was traveling North on SR-229 when at around milepost 28, lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the southbound ditch. All four occupants were transported to the hospital for their injuries. The drive was cited for failure to drive within lane. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Rowley’s Tow.

November 22 2:37 p.m.

A vehicle was towed to im pound by Coast Towing after the operator was stopped for a

Abuse. It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids.

LCPD officers returned to the house Nov. 6 and located Gerald Smith. Officers also located more drug parapher nalia inside the home, which appeared to be recently used. Smith was arrested for Frequenting/Maintaining a Place Where Drugs are Used, as well as a separate Theft II case, and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail. Also inside the residence was 29-year-old Elizabeth Wehr of Lincoln City, who was found to have a Felony Fail to Appear warrant out of Lincoln County. Wehr was cited and released on her warrant.

violation and discovered to be driving while suspended viola tion and driving uninsured. 4:43 p.m.

The Oregon State Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver was found to have multiple felony war rants out of Linn County. The driver was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail. 5:23 p.m.

A call of a two-vehicle crash was received. Upon arriving, both drivers stated that they had no damage to their vehicles and had already exchanged information. Both drivers were identified, and one was released after it was determined he no longer needed anything from the other driver or the police.

The female driver was slurring her words and smelled of alcohol. The female driver consented to field sobriety tests and performed poorly. She was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Jail where she provid ed a breath sample of 0.15% BAC. The female driver was then given a courtesy ride to her residence, where she was cited for DUII, Reckless Driv ing, and Reckless Endangering x3, and subsequently released. 9:10 p.m.

A report of a vehicle crash was received. Upon arriving, the vehicle was observed on its side, partially blocking the eastbound lane. Neither the driver nor passenger were still on scene. Two pay stubs were located near the vehicle, and allowed the driver and passenger to be located. The driver was issued multiple ci tations and provided a copy of the crash report. The vehicle was towed as a hazard due to it blocking the lane of travel.

North Lincoln Fire, ODOT, and Menefee Towing assisted on scene.

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The Lincoln Cultural Center Chessman Gallery an nounces its next exhibit, “En chanted Grounds” by Janet Runger and Veta Bakhtina.

The exhibit opens Dec. 16 at the gallery inside the Lincoln City Culture Center at 540 NE Higheasy 101 in Lincoln City.

Runger is an American assemblage artist. She is a lifelong artifact collector with a background in art education.

art exhibit at the

Bakhtina is a Russian classical oil painter with a background in set design. She draws her inspiration from her trans-cultural back ground and heritage.

The collaboration between these two artists started through friend ship and with a simple line

drawing of a “hoarder bug” by Runger, which Bakhtina then turned it into a threedimensional assemblage masterpiece.

They have collaborated in this fashion, bouncing off inspiration from one another ever since. Both said they have an eye and heart for the

deep, magical, and mysteri ous that inspires their work.

The Gallery describes this whimsical and magical exhibit will be an explora tion of the collaboration between these two skilled artists.

It will be open to the public Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.

– 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and by appointment through Jan. 31.

An opening reception is scheduled for the exhibit from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. A virtual gallery tour will be posted on Face book Saturday, Dec. 17 @ lincolncityculture

Oregon to receive $1.49 Million for beginning farmers/ ranchers

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Oregon will receive $1,493,897 to support education and land access programs for beginning farmers and ranchers.

The federal funding is designed to provide begin ning farmers with the tools and resources to succeed.

The awards go to:

Oregon State University $749,997 to support the OSU Extension Small Farms Program housed within the OSU Center for Small Farms & Commu nity Food Systems, which is developing innovative programs that effectively support the launch and suc cess of beginning farmers and ranchers (BFRs).

Oregon State University Director of the Center for Small Farms & Commu nity Food Systems Garry Stephenson said the grant allows his center to con tinue its work supporting Oregon’s beginning farm ers as they build profitable businesses that contribute to and diversify Oregon’s farm and ranch economy.

“This grant includes a special focus on adapting to and developing resilience in a changing climate. We do this work by collaborating with our extensive network of farmers on cutting edge

online and in person educa tion, mentoring through farmer networks, and hands-on demonstration and training,” Stephenson said.

Rogue Farm Corps $743,900 to support Transitioning Oregon’s Farmland: Access, Planning, and Assistance for This Generation and the Next (TOF), which is working to establish Oregon’s first regional hub for land access and will provide one-on-one land access support through individualized planning, skill-building, and connec tions with service providers.

Rogue Farm Corps Proj ect Director and Executive Director Abigail Singer said the average age of farmers in Oregon is 60, and nearly two-thirds of the state’s farmland is expected to change hands in the next 20 years.

“When this land gets put on the open market, it’s at risk for development, real estate investment, and being taken out of agricul ture,” Singer said. “But in this moment of transition we also have an opening to connect retiring farmers with a new, more diverse generation of farmers who are ready to take the reins. This USDA grant will pro vide much-needed resources to facilitate this intergen erational transition work,

at a time when beginning farmers face huge barriers to entry.”

The awards are part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BRDDP) that supports a wide range of professional development activities across an array of important topics for new farmers and ranchers, such as managing capital, acquir ing and managing land, and learning effective business and farming practices.

The award were an nounced by Oregon U.. S Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden.

“Agriculture is deeply ingrained in Oregon’s econ omy,” Merkley said. “These awards to OSU and Rogue Farm Corps will ensure that Oregon’s new farm ers and ranchers are able to thrive and make Oregon’s economy even stronger in the future.”

“This federal invest ment in the next generation of farmers and ranchers in our state will help ensure a bright future for these tradi tional Oregon enterprises,” Wyden said. “I’m glad OSU and Rogue Farm Corps have earned these grants, and I will keep battling to secure similar investments that provide opportunities to grow farming and ranching throughout Oregon.”

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Veta Bakhtina

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This is an example of the artwork from ‘Enchanted Grounds’ opening at the Chessman Gallery Dec. 16.

COURTESY PHOTO Artists Janet Runger and Veta Bakhtina.

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The federal funding is designed to provide beginning farmers with the tools and resources to succeed.

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Fishing guide back on the water, thanks to joint replacement

When it comes to finding the best fishing spots in Alaska, few people know the waters better than Randy Kiesling. But when it came to navigating treatment options for his chronic knee pain, he chose the experts at Samaritan Medical Group Orthopedics to be his guides.

For 22 years, Randy showed tourists to the 49th state where to cast and reel in lunkers. But it came at a cost.

“I started noticing the pain getting worse when I was in Alaska,” Randy said. “I kept hyperextending my knee, constantly bending over the rails of the boat to get fish.”

Randy knew people who had pain similar to his and they ended up having joint replacement surgery. In fact, Randy’s sister had two knee replacements several years prior and his wife, Nancy, was her coach for both procedures. Research pointed to Samaritan Nancy also did some research for her husband. That’s when she learned about the DNV‑GL certified joint replacement program at Samaritan Albany General Hospital.

“I read about some of the new things they had done and it sounded like the greatest place.”

Randy followed his wife’s advice and made an appointment to see James Ryan, MD, the program’s medical director.

Dr. Ryan diagnosed him with severe osteoarthritis and joint replacement was indeed one of the options on the table. Randy initially opted to try a series of less‑invasive treatments

such as once‑a‑week injections into the knee joint, taking ibuprofen and wearing a knee brace. But when he returned from another fishing trip, Randy acknowledged the inevitable.

“It got so painful to walk on, it was ridiculous,” Randy said. “Dr. Ryan showed me X‑rays and said it was time to get things taken care of.”

Surgery provides needed relief

Soon after his joint replacement, Randy was feeling like his old self again.

“It’s night and day — just such a big difference,” he said. “I can get out, work in the yard and bend over and pick things up with no problem. There’s no more pain in the knee, period.”

Randy credits Samaritan’s joint replacement education class with getting him well prepared for his surgery and recovery.

“I felt very well‑informed about everything that was going to happen,” he said. “I was given the pre‑op exercises and I did them militantly. The same with rehab. It made a huge difference. You need to do it absolutely by the book.”

Randy gives the entire experience at Samaritan rave reviews.

“It really made me appreciate how a thoughtful, conscientious crew can really make a difference in your experience,” he explained. “From the nurses to the person who empties the trash in your room, from the person who brings your food to everybody in‑between, they all took their jobs very seriously. I never met an unpleasant person.”

When asked what advice he would share with other people who are considering joint replacement, Randy doesn’t hesitate.

“I’d tell them to call Samaritan and get it done. It’s just not worth being in all that pain.”

Schedule a visit with a Samaritan orthopedic surgeon at a Lincoln County location near you. Call 541‑557‑6477 in Lincoln City or 541‑574‑7235 in Newport.

Navigating diabetes and family meals during the holidays

Enjoying family meals can be stressful during the holidays when you are trying to manage diabetes. Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up all the foods you enjoy. When it comes to the holidays, making a plan, practicing moderation and monitoring your blood glucose are essential.

Come prepared: If you find yourself stressing over what food will be served at a holiday party, bring a dish to share. By bringing a healthy option, you know you will have something you can eat.

Control the portions: When the feasting begins start with a smaller, nine inch plate and fill up on vegetables first. Fill at least half of your plate with fiber‑rich vegetables, which will help balance your blood sugar, provide essential nutrients and help keep you from overeating other foods. Be sure to also include a carbohydrate serving that contains fiber and protein. Focus on dishes that contain hearty whole grains, beans, lentils or sweet potatoes. After you’ve filled up on fiber rich foods, you can finish your meal with a small piece of dessert.

Monitor your levels: When it comes to eating, moderation is key for everyone, but is especially important to helping maintain blood glucose levels. By monitoring your glucose, you will have the information you need to successfully manage your diabetes. Without monitoring, you will not know how food choices, exercise and medications affect your health. Your goal should be to keep your blood glucose as close to normal as possible to prevent long‑term complications from uncontrolled diabetes.

Always remember, talk with your provider or diabetes education specialist about any concerns you may have and for guidance on how to live well with diabetes.

For more information on how to take control of your diabetes or for recipe recommendations, visit samhealth.org/Diabetes.

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Ending Friday, Dec. 9

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Online breastfeeding basics class

Monday, Dec. 12 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth St., Newport

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Cancer support available virtually Wednesday, Dec. 7 and 21 | 3 to 4:30 p.m.

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up a printed or coloring card from the center and write a message of support to encourage and bring cheer to patients. Donations and cards can be dropped off at the Cente for Health Education until 5 p.m. on Dec. 9. For question, call the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center in Corvallis at 541-768-2171.

This online cancer support group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. It provides a safe place to share feelings, learn ways to overcome challenges and to foster a sense of community. It is open to anyone living with cancer and cancer survivors. For information, call Amy Coppa at 541-574-4684 or email acoppa@samhealth.org.

Online grief support offered bimonthly Thursday, Dec. 8 and 22 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one can benefit from this group led by a trained medical social worker. Topics include coping with grief, understanding family dynamics, getting through special days and reinvesting in life. To register, call Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Newport at 541-574-1811.

This one-session class is recommended during or after the sixth month of pregnancy. Learn what to expect while breastfeeding, how to establish a good milk supply, preventing common problems, normal infant feeding behavior, pumping, milk storage and more. To register for this free class, call Family Connections/Pollywog 541-917-4884. For questions about the class, leave a message for Carmen at 541-574-4936.

Prepare for childbirth with online class

Tuesdays, Dec. 13, 20 and 27 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This three-week series will help pregnant people and their partners meet the challenges of labor, delivery and postpartum care. To register for this free class, call 541-917-4884 or enroll at pollywogfamily.org.

Child passenger safety and car seat check Thursday, Dec. 15 | Call for an appointment time

Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth St., Newport

Do you have questions about your car seat, the installation or whether your child is buckled up properly? Have you been wondering if your child is ready to be out of a booster seat? Get your questions answered by meeting with a nationally certified child passenger safety technician. When restraints are used correctly, the risk of injury and death is greatly reduced. The free, one-on-one appointment will take approximately 45 minutes. For an appointment, call Stephanie Nelson at 541-574-4919.

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hope and inspiration to cancer patients this holiday season by donating knitted items

gloves, scarfs, hats or fuzzy socks.

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Pain-free after a knee replacement, Randy Kiesling is back doing what he loves.

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remember which green bean that they really liked last summer and so much more.

This one is simple. It’s the water … and the tree.

First, it is worth not ing that the Christmas tree growers have been funding research for years on the conifer species and genetic lines within those species that best retain their needles indoors after cutting.

The most popular species are Douglas, grand, noble, and Nordmann fir trees. They all have excellent needle retention characteristics. When picking out a tree from a lot, check some of the outer branchlets to see if they snap when bent. On the freshest trees, they do.

But most important, if you keep your tree from run ning out of water, it will last for a long time in all but the driest homes. When you get your tree, especially if it’s from a lot and may have been stored for a time, cut the base at least one inch to open up fresh wood for water uptake.

Place the tree in water and don’t let it go dry. You can keep a tree outside in the shade for a long time before you bring it in. If you do that, cut the base again. Buy a tree stand with a large reservoir, because in the first few days in the house, the tree will take up quarts of water. There is little evidence that any of the preservatives have much of an impact on the longev ity of the tree. Smaller trees (sold as “table tops”) have a much harder time retaining needles and not drying out, even with the most attentive watering.

A number of insects like to winter in the dense cover

of Christmas trees. When the trees are brought inside, the tree and the insects come out of dormancy. You may see the brown marmorated stink bug wandering around, per haps a box elder bug here and there, some spiders, and pos sibly, queen yellow jackets.

My perspective has been to gently capture them and release them outside. While the yellow jacket queen may be quite drowsy (or not, depending on how long it’s been since she woke up), she can still pack quite a sting, which she can repeat several times. So be cautious.

Christmas gifts for gardeners (mostly modest in cost)

• An assortment of nice gardening gloves, especially those flexible kinds that rose thorns don’t penetrate or nice-fitting leather glove.

• Knee pads or knee

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benches for gardeners to make close work less of a pain.

• Cast aluminum hand trowels and hand spading forks and/or specially de signed “ergonomic” tools for less muscle strain.

• Special shovels like ones for digging ditches or bed edges

• Full sized spading forks for major soil loosening

• Pruning tools like Felco type hand pruners, good lop pers, or a hori hori knife for upclose weeding or making holes for bulbs and other garden plants.

• Gift certificates to gar den centers and/or Feed and Seed stores: This is always useful.

• A soil thermometer is always useful. So are mois ture meters with ~10-12-inch probes for containers and houseplants.

• A gardening journal (purchased or home-made). This will help the gardener

• A good book about garden insects (They are so interesting!)

• Garden scissors for flower cutting.

• Garden carts or wheelbarrows

• Bird houses and feeders

• Bat houses (place ment can be an issue –needs to be 12 feet above ground)

• Mason bee shelter with replaceable tubes

• Garden benches

Some winter gardening ideas

• Stay off your lawn when it is soggy. Wet soils compact with weight on them and the pore spaces that allow drainage and air around the roots get squished.

• Cover your compost pile to speed up the com posting process. Piles that are water saturated will compost, just slower.

• Cover edible her baceous perennials like rhubarb and asparagus with compost or “strawy” ma nure. Repeat for ornamental perennials like peonies and daylilies.

• Clean and refill bird feeders regularly. High moisture days tends to sprout or mold seed towards the bottoms of the feeders. Provide hummingbirds with sugar water (1part sugar to four parts water) throughout the winter. Clean those feed ers regularly as well.

• Start looking at seed

catalogs and planning your vegetable gardens for next year.

• Water plants under eaves if you haven’t recently

Have questions?

If you have ques tions on any of these topics or other home garden and/or farm questions, please con tact Chip Bubl, Oregon State University Exten sion office in St. Helens at 503-397-3462 or at chip.bubl@oregonstate. edu. The office is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Oregon State Uni versity Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming top ics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed or emailed to you. Call 503-397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http://extension.oregonstate. edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters.

Contact resources

Oregon State University Extension Service – Colum bia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-3462

The Lincoln County OSU Extension Office may be reached at 541-574-6534.

James H. Shaw December 12, 1934~ October 28, 2022

to James Hoover Shaw, Sr. and Evelyn Mae Shaw. He graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1952 and New York State Ranger School in 1954. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry and a minor in Wildlife at Syra cuse University’s College of Forestry in 1957.

He then joined the Air National Guard in Syracuse (the fi ghter interceptor wing) in a pilot slot. He spent six years in the U.S. Air Force in the active Air Force Reserves.

On Monday, Novem

ber 28, 2022, James H Shaw, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away. He was 87 years old.

Jim was born on Decem ber 12, 1934 in Irondequoit, New York (near Rochester)

He was hired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1958 in Forestry and Land Acquisition, spending the next 32 years acquiring lands for National Wildlife Refuges and dedicating his life to preserving beautiful spaces for future genera tions. Of all the places he worked and enjoyed, his work in Alaska was the highlight of his career. One

of many crowning achieve ments was the Bald Eagle Endangered Species project.

Other proud achieve ments included the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii and local projects like Siletz Bay Na tional Wildlife Refuge and Beacon Rock State Park in the Columbia River Gorge. He cared deeply about pro tecting endangered species and was passionate about preserving their natural habitats.

It was a perfect career for someone who enjoyed the outdoors.

He met the love of his life Rose, in Minneapo lis. Th ey built their lives together, raising three chil dren and living all over the United States from Boston to Alaska. In November they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.

Jim was an avid hunter and loved his camping trips. He enjoyed crabbing, clam

ming and fi shing and loved teaching his grandchildren about marine life. He was also passionate about fl ying and enjoyed his time with fellow pilots in the air. He also planted over 400 trees on his own property. Jim loved to putter around his shop and tinker with his Model A. He was a creative inventor who could repur pose anything. He told the truth, sometimes with brutal honesty, and he was loyal to a fault. He was always there to lend a helping hand with quiet acts of kindness.

He was active in the Newport Airport Com mittee, Bay City Cruisers, Gentleman’s Club, Oregon Hunter’s Association, Port land’s Model A Ford Club Beaver Chapter, Oregon Fish and Game, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Rose, daughters Laura and Julia, son Steven, sister Margaret Marante,

and five grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by brothers Richard and Michael.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday De cember 11th at 2 p.m .at Trinity Methodist Church in Toledo, 383 NE Beech Street, Toledo, OR 97391. A reception with light refresh ments will follow.

In lieu of fl owers, the family requests donations be made to the MMI Fel lowship Fund to support graduatestudents at the Marine Mammal Institute, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State Uni versity, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365; 541-867- 0202; mmioregonstate.edu. Or a donation to global reforesta tion: One Tree Planted, 145 Pine Haven Shores Road, Suite 1000D, Shelburne, Vermont 05482; 800- 4087850; onetreeplanted.org

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NG22-222 The Siletz Keys Sanitary District Board of Di rectors meets monthly on the second Monday, except for government holiday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gleneden Beach Community Center located at 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden Beach, OR.

NG22-379 TS No. OR09000026-19-3 APN R411731 TO No 220324938-OR-MSO TRUST

EE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, CINTHIA A KALLMAN, MAR RIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of CHASE MANHAT TAN MORTGAGE CORPO RATION 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 inter est 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 PAR TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST COR NER 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 BE GINNING. Commonly known as: 975 N DEERLANE LOOP, OTIS, OR 97368 Both the Ben eficiary, 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 Month ly 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 an num 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, Stan dard 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 pub lic auction to the highest bid der 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 giv en that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Re vised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceed ing 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 re quired under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior

to five days before the date last set for sale. Without lim iting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warran ties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufac turing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trust ee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” in cludes any successor in inter est to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their re spective successors in inter est, if any. Dated: 11/17/22 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: 12/6/2022, 12/13/2022, 12/20/2022, 12/27/2022, THE NEWS GUARD

NG22-380 TS No. OR07000129-19-1S APN R240816 TO No 220033644-OR-MSO TRUST EE’S NOTICE OF SALE Ref erence is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, MELVIN J. STOUT, TRUSTEE OF THE MELVIN J & DOROTHY M STOUT JOINT LIVING TRUST DATED 9/10/04 as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE AND ES CROW COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY as Beneficiary dated as of May 15, 2012 and recorded on May 23, 2012 as Instrument No. 2012-04840 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Mortgage As

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sets Management, LLC and recorded December 22, 2021 as Instrument Number 202116021 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R240816 LOT 47 AND 48, BLOCK 1, LAKEWOOD, IN THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY, COUNTY OF LINCOLN AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 428 SE INLET AVE, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367 Both the Beneficia ry, Mortgage Assets Manage ment, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to sat isfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursu ant to paragraph 6 under the Note, and pursuant to para graph 9 of the Deed of Trust.

By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums be ing the following, to- wit: The sum of $167,444.61 together with interest thereon from May 27, 2019 until paid; 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 April 4, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Stan dard 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 pub lic auction to the highest bid der 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 giv en that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Re vised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceed ing 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 re quired under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without lim iting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warran ties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufac turing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trust ee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” in cludes any successor in inter est to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their re spective successors in inter est, if any. Dated: November 17,2022 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Succes sor Trustee Malcolm & Cisne ros, A Law Corporation Atten tion: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Ir vine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 87430, Pub Dates: 12/6/2022, 12/13/2022, 12/20/2022, 12/27/2022, THE NEWS GUARD

NG22-381 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUN TY OF LINCOLN CASE NO. 22PB10460 NOTICE TO IN TERESTED PERSONS IN THE MATTER OF THE ES TATE OF JO ANN ERICK SON, deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Chris Hickey has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having a claim against the estate are required to pres ent them to the undersigned attorney for the personal rep resentative at: 121 SW Mor rison St., Suite 600, Portland, OR 97204, within four months after the date of first publica tion of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All those per sons whose rights may be af fected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on: December 6, 2022. Chris Hickey, Personal Representative. Margot D. Seitz, OSB #075982, Melissa E. Chapman, OSB #092857 FARLEIGH WADA WITT At torneys for Personal Repre sentative, 121 SW Morrison St., Suite 600, Portland, OR 97204. Phone: (503) 228-6044 Fax: (503) 228-1741 Email: mseitz@fwwlaw.com, mchap man@fwwlaw.com.

NG22-372 TS No. OR08000037-16-2 APN R129066 TO No OR0800003716-2 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, DEWEY GOODELL, JR., A SINGLE MAN as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ES CROW COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE, LTD as Benefi ciary dated as of February 12, 2007 and recorded on Febru ary 16, 2007 as Instrument No. 200702640 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded February 8, 2017 as Instrument Number 201701196 and the beneficial in terest was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA TION and recorded June 25,

2009 as Instrument Number 2009-07448 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R129066 A tract of land lying in the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quar ter of Section 33, Township 9 South, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon, more particu larly described as:Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron rod which is located 403.09 feet North and 388.28 feet West of the South east corner of said Section 33, said point being the Southeast corner of the Jess E. Melvin, et ux tract described in Warranty Deed recorded July 18, 2003 as Document No. 200311359; thence West, 175.67 feet to an iron rod; thence South 65° 17’ 59” West, 87.56 feet; thence South 58° 46’ 52” West, 98.83 feet to the Coun ty road; said point being the Southwesterly corner of the Jess Melvin tract described in Bargain and Sale Deed re corded October 18, 2005 as Document 200516649, Film Records;thence following said County Road South 36° 54’ 56” East, 72.16 feet; thence along a 5699.58 foot radius curve to the left (the long chord of which bears South 39° 15’ 43” East, 276.87 feet) to an iron rod; thence North 89° 11’ 20” East, 119.15 feet; thence North 60° 00’ 00” East, 52.32 feet; thence North 7° 36’ 19” West, 334.24 feet to the point of be ginning.TOGETHER WITH a well easement as disclosed in instrument recorded Novem ber 2, 2004, in Document No. 200416732, Lincoln County Film Records. More commonly known of record as:A tract of land lying in the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quar ter of Section 33, Township 9 South, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon, more particu larly described as:Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron rod which is located 403.09 feet North and 388.28 feet West of the South east corner of said Section 33, said point being the Southeast corner of the Jess E. Melvin, et ux tract described in Warranty Deed recorded July 18, 2003 as Document No. 200311359; thence West, 175.67 feet to an iron rod; thence South 65° 17’ 59” West, 87.56 feet; thence South 58° 46’ 52” West, 98.83 feet to the Coun ty road; said point being the Southwesterly corner of the Jess Melvin tract described in Bargain and Sale Deed re corded October 18, 2005 as Document 200516649, Film Records;thence following said County Road South 36° 54’ 56” East, 72.16 feet; thence along a 5699.58 foot radius curve to the left (the long chord of which bears South 39° 15’ 43” East, 276.87 feet) to an iron rod; thence North 89° 11’ 20” East, 119.15 feet; thence North 60° 00’ 00” East, 52.32 feet; thence North 7° 36’ 19” West, 334.24 feet to the point of beginning.Commonly known as: 1542 NORTHEAST OLD RIVER ROAD, SILETZ, OR 97380 Both the Benefi ciary, U.S. Bank National As sociation, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to sat isfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon

Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Month ly Payment(s): 2 Monthly Payment(s) from 01/01/2020 to 02/01/2020 at $1,467.40 12 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/- 2020 to 02/01/2021 at $1,484.82 12 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2021 to 02/01/2022 at $1,506.94 8 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2022 to 10/31/2022 at $1,488.41 Late Charge(s): 218.52 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has de clared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediate ly due and payable, said sums being the following, to- wit: The sum of $261,368.88 to gether with interest thereon at the rate of 3.75000% per an num from December 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on March 22, 2023 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Stan dard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Public En trance, Lincoln County Court house, 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of Lincoln, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grant or had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, to gether with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obli gations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any per son named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the fore closure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other de fault complained of in the No tice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days be fore the date last set for sale.

Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law re quires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residen tial property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphet amines, the chemical com ponents of which are known to be toxic. Prospective pur chasers of residential property should be aware of this poten tial danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In constru ing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular in cludes plural, the word “Grant or” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust

Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their re spective successors in inter est, if any. Dated: 11/3/22 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 87058, Pub Dates: 11/22/2022, 11/29/2022, 12/6/2022, 12/13/2022, THE NEWS GUARD

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

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

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

NG22-378 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 22CV29538 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUN TY OF LINCOLN BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., NOT IN ITS

INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUST EE OF MORTGAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. THE UN KNOWN HEIRS AND DEVI SEES OF ROBERT D BEA VER AKA ROBERT DENTEN BEAVER AKA ROBERT BEA VER; ROBERT BEAVER JR.; NANCY BEAVER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; OC CUPANTS OF THE PROP ERTY, Defendants. To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DE VISEES OF ROBERT D BEA VER AKA ROBERT DENTEN BEAVER AKA ROBERT BEA VER; ROBERT BEAVER JR.; NANCY BEAVER; OCCU PANTS OF THE PROPERTY. You are hereby required to appear and defend the Com plaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want there of, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automat ically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administra tor within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have ques tions, you should see an attor ney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll- free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county vet erans’ service officer or com munity action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-11 information service. Addi tionally, contact information for a service officer appointed un der ORS 408.410 for the coun ty in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/ services/ pages/county- services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Vet erans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the follow ing link: https:// www.oregon. gov/odva/- Services/Pages/ All- Services- Statewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Com plaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 43 BEA VER TREE LANE, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367. Date of First Publication: 11/22/2022 Mc Carthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu _ John Thomas OSB No. 024691 _ Grace Chu OSB No. 220848 _ Michael Scott OSB No. 973947 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 gchu@mccar thyholthus.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0182283 11/22/2022 11/29/2022 12/6/2022 12/13/2022.

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Report shows COVID-19 impacts on Oregon’s breweries, pubs

ERIK KNODER Country Media, Inc.

The year 2020 was dif ficult for many types of businesses.

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered the way we engage the economy.

Breweries and brewpubs had been posting slower rates of growth before the onset of the pandemic, but the closure of in-person din ing dealt a blow to demand for kegs and employment within the pubs themselves.

In the summer of 2019, there were nearly 9,090 jobs in brewing establishments across the state of Oregon. A brewing establishment is any location that brews beer. A portion of these are manufac turing facilities that produce their beer to be distributed to retailers or restaurants.

However, many of the state’s brewing establishments are brewpubs that both brew beer and serve that beer onsite in a more typical res taurant environment.

The dramatic impacts of the pandemic were first seen in April 2020 when covered employment dropped by a staggering 3,700 jobs (-50%) from the month before. The drop is even more shock

ing when you consider the highly seasonal nature of the industry. Typically, the spring is a time of hiring for breweries and pubs, which means the loss of half of to tal employment in one month understates the true impact to the industry.

As with the economy more broadly, there was an initial V-shaped recovery to employment during summer 2020 in Oregon’s brewing industry. Pubs and breweries added back around 2,700 of the 3,700 jobs lost in April. Even with this sharp re bound, by August 2020 em ployment in breweries still remained down by around 27% from August 2019.

As you might expect, the COVID impacts to the brew ing industry were much more significant than to the overall economy, but job losses were also more significant than the loss in food services and drinking places, where em ployment was down by 23% over the year. For the overall economy, employment remained down only 8% in August 2020 compared with the previous year.

Employment fell again in the winter of 2021, as it usually does in seasonal industries. The overall trend,

however, was, and is, for continued recovery. The most recent data are from June 2022 and they show that employment in Oregon’s breweries and brewpubs was down only 14% below the level of August 2019. With normal seasonal growth it’s

likely the employment in brewing returned to near its pre-pandemic level during the summer of 2022.

Behind these higher level numbers we see some interesting trends. There were 263 establishments that reported employment the

summer before the pandemic in August 2019. The vast majority of these brewing establishments posted job losses during the pandemic, and 109 of them still had lower, but some, employ ment nearly three years later in June 2022.

An additional 64 of them were no longer reporting any employment at all by June 2022. In June 2022 there were 244 brewing establish ments reporting employment. Of these, 116 showed an employment gain over the period, and 31 of these with gains were reporting employ ment for the first time.

We don’t have a good measure on business clo sures and openings, but we do know if an establishment stopped reporting employ ment or began reporting employment for the first time and this is likely to indicate a closing or opening. A few of these were documented permanent closures, includ ing Bridgeport, Lompoc, and The Ram. Interestingly, some of the businesses that an nounced permanent closures did so before the onset of the pandemic.

Perhaps most impres sive are the 31 brewing establishments that began

reporting employment for the first time. These weren’t necessarily new brewer ies, but they began paying payroll employees for the first time during a pandemic and recession recovery. Hats off to these entrepreneurs for getting a brewery up and running in such a challeng ing environment.

Despite the challenges faced in the past three years, there is reason for optimism as we move further away from lockdowns and restric tions. Fewer public health restrictions helped consum ers feel more comfortable going out to public places such as brewpubs. The open ing of the economy and the spending of money saved during the pandemic led to an increase in spending on beer. In 2022, an economic concern is whether we face a recession.

Fortunately for brewers, alcoholic beverages are con sidered recession resistant products, although the mix of what and where beverages are consumed may change.

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

New Oregon research shows ways to block COVID-19

STEVE LUNDEBERG Country Media, Inc.

A study led by an Or egon State University (OSU) pharmaceutical sciences researcher has produced a proof of principle for a new “universal” means of treating COVID-19.

Gaurav Sahay and col laborators at OSU and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute demonstrated in a mouse model that it’s possible to prompt the production of a protein that can block mul tiple variants of the SARSCoV-2 virus from entering cells and causing respiratory disease.

“Rather than messenger RNA as a vaccine, this shows that mRNA can be used as a universal therapy against dif ferent coronaviruses,” Sahay said. “Despite mass vaccina tion, there is an urgent need to develop effective treatment options to end this pandemic. Several therapies have shown some effectiveness, but the virus’ high mutation rate complicates the development of drugs that treat all variants of concern.”

What’s next?

The next steps involve

showing that the protein prevents infection in mice, ac cording to Sahay, who added that the mRNA treatment is possibly “a couple of years” away from being available to human patients.

Breathing in the virus is the primary way to contract COVID-19, blamed for 6 million deaths globally since the pandemic began in late 2019. The virus’ envelope is covered in spike proteins that bind to an enzyme produced by cells in the lungs.

Using messenger RNA packaged in lipid nanopar ticles, the scientists showed in the mouse model that host cells can produce a “decoy” enzyme that binds to corona virus spike proteins, meaning the virus shouldn’t be able to latch onto cells in the host’s airway and start the infection process.

The study, published in Advanced Science, involved messenger RNA that was administered intravenously and also through inhalation, which would be the preferred delivery method for humans.

“Proteins are large, complex molecules that serve as the workhorses of cells, enabling all of the biologi cal functions within a cell,” said Sahay, an associate

professor in the OSU College of Pharmacy. “DNA holds the blueprints from which proteins get made after the code is first transcribed into messenger RNA.”

An enzyme is a type of protein that acts as a catalyst for biochemical reactions. HACE2 – short for human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 – is an enzyme of the airway cells. It is also expressed in the heart, kidney and intestine, and has a hand in numerous physiological functions.

Simply giving a CO VID-19 patient hACE2 would have limited effectiveness in treating the disease, Sahay said, because the soluble form of the enzyme, the kind that can circulate throughout the body, has a short half-life –less than two hours, meaning it wouldn’t stay in a person’s system very long.

But lipid nanoparticles, often abbreviated to LNP, containing mRNA that orders production of the enzyme can help overcome that problem.

Synthetic codes

In this study, the research ers engineered synthetic mRNA to encode a soluble form of the enzyme, packaged

the mRNA into lipid nanopar ticles and delivered it to cells in the liver with an IV; within two hours, the enzyme was in the mice’s bloodstream, and it stayed there for days.

The scientists also deliv ered the loaded LNP via in halation, prompting epithelial cells in the lungs to secrete soluble hACE2.

“The soluble enzyme ef fectively inhibited live SARSCoV-2 from infecting host cells,” said OSU postdoctoral researcher Jeonghwan Kim. “The synthesis of mRNA is fast, affordable and scalable, and LNP-delivered mRNA can be repeated as necessary to sustain protein production until the infection subsides. Once treatment stops, the nolonger-needed soluble hACE2 clears the system in a matter of days.”

In addition to Sahay, other Oregon State scientists contributing to the research were Jeonghwan Kim, Antony Jozic, Anindit Mukherjee and Dylan Nelson. The studies with the live virus were per formed in collaboration with Texas Biomedical Research Institute scientists Kevin Chiem, Md Siddiqur Rahman Khan Jordi B. Torrelles, and Luis Martinez-Sobrido

Funding to support the

The treatment is possibly a few years away, according to researchers.

study is from the OSU Col lege of Pharmacy. Sahay lab is supported through funding from NIH and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The study findings are published in ACS Nano.

New OSU research designed to empower epilepsy patients

STEVE LUNDEBERG Country Media, Inc.

Researchers in the Or egon State University (OSU) College of Engineering have taken a key step toward im proving the lives of patients with epilepsy.

The researchers have de veloped a sensor system for quickly testing the patient’s saliva to see if they have the correct level of anti-epilep tic medicine in their system.

The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in the Journal of Applied Electrochem istry, is important because roughly 3.5 million people in the United States have epilepsy, including nearly half a million children, the authors note.

“With further develop ment, our system could be used to empower epilepsy patients by letting them

monitor their anti-seizure drug levels from home,” OSU postdoctoral researcher Lael Wentland said. “From the data our sensor can generate, a personalized drug dosage can be deter mined, reducing the chances of toxic side effects from too-high doses and seizures from ineffective low doses.”

Epilepsy is a neurologi cal disorder characterized by muscle spasms, convulsions and loss of consciousness in addition to seizures, and its negative impacts to physical and mental health are nu merous, including a suicide risk that’s much greater than that of the general popula tion.

Elaine Fu is an associate professor of bioengineering who co-led the research with Wentland.

“It’s exciting to be mak ing progress toward a medi cal tool that people with

epilepsy can use to improve their therapy and quality of life,” Fu said.

Hand-held system

Fu, Wentland and fellow Oregon State researchers Stephen Ramsey, Matthew Johnston, Jacob Cook and Jade Minzlaff built and demonstrated a hand-held, microfluidic-based system that can detect a seizurepreventing drug from saliva without the saliva first be ing subjected to a lengthy pretreatment process.

Microfluidics refers to how fluids behave as they travel through or are confined in microminiatur ized devices equipped with channels and chambers.

Anti-epileptic drugs, or AEDs, have been available for more than a century but the optimal dose – high enough to control seizures

and low enough not to cre ate other problems – var ies widely from patient to patient, Wentland said.

“As one example, the often-prescribed drug carba mazepine, or CBZ, interacts strongly with other AEDs and also with antibiotics,” Wentland said. “Also, the way it moves through the body varies a great deal from one person to the next, and above a very narrow therapeutic range it’s toxic to the point of causing poor muscle control, disorienta tion, hallucinations and even coma.”

The standard way of measuring how much of a drug is in a patient’s system is with a blood test conduct ed in a laboratory, but the long lag – it can be as much as several days from the time blood is drawn until the results are in – greatly limits the test’s usefulness

for people on AEDs, the researchers point out.

Aiming to drastically shorten the turnaround time, the researchers looked instead to saliva.

“Saliva, which is eas ily and non-invasively ac cessed, has terrific potential for health monitoring, and it’s already been shown that the concentration of CBZ in saliva correlates with the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream,” Fu said. “But saliva also presents a challenge for the electro chemical detection of the drug because saliva has a complex composition that can result in signal interfer ence.”

Detailed research Wentland and Fu led the development of a dispos able, electrochemical flow cell that enables the detec

tion of therapeutic levels of CBZ from a small amount of saliva.

Ramsey, associate pro fessor of computer science and biomedical sciences, spearheaded the creation of a new signal processing algorithm for the quantifica tion of the electrochemical signal. Johnston, associ ate professor of electrical and computer engineering, led the development of the system’s miniature poten tiostat.

A potentiostat is an analytical instrument that controls the working electrode’s potential in an electrochemical cell that has multiple electrodes.

Steve Lundeberg is a researcher and writer for Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. He may be reached at steve. lundeberg@oregonstate.edu

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Some local breweries and pubs in Columbia County and across the state were forced to close or limit operations during the COVID-19 pandemic’s Extreme High-Risk classifi cations.

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Steve Lundeberg is a researcher and writer for Oregon State University Rela tions and Marketing. He may be reached at steve.lunde berg@oregonstate.edu

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OLCC issued mandatory marijuana products recall

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commis sion (OLCC) has issued a mandatory recall for several marijuana products due to the potential presence of pesti cides.

The possible marijuana product contamination is a result of failure to follow OLCC and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) rules for tracking and isolating marijuana products where the presence of pesticides has been detected.

This recall has been issued for 9,300 units that were still on the market and affects 13,600 units that were sold to consumers. The recall is being issued to ensure that licensees do not sell, and customers do not consume the effected products, because OLCC in vestigators cannot determine if the potential contamination is isolated or is widespread through the product lines.

The recalled products are concentrated forms of psychoactive THC; they range from inhalable items including jars of THC extract and THC vape cartridges to an ingestible form of THC known as Rick Simpson Oil (RSO).

The recall is for the marijuana products identi fied below. These products were manufactured by OLCC licensees under the trade names Bobsled and Quantum

Alchemy.

Bobsled products Product Name: Bobsled – Dolato Cured Resin Vape Cartridge | Manufacture Date: 9/12/2022 (Label Id 5368) | Sold starting 10/4/22

Product Name: Bobsled – Larry OG Cured Resin | Manufacture Date: 8/29/2022 (Label Id 5326) | Sold starting 9/15/2022

Product Name: Bobsled – Larry OG - Dabs Sugar Sauce | Manufacture Date: 8/29/2022 (Label Id 5326) | Sold starting 9/26/2022

Product Name: Bobsled – Stardawg Cured Resin | Manufacture Date: 9/12/2022 (Label Id 5326) | Sold starting 10/10/2022

Product Name: Bobsled – Frostbite Cured Resin| Manufacture Date: 6/13/2022 (Label Id 5326) | Sold starting 9/21/2022

Product Name: Bobsled – Sunburn Cured Resin| Manufacture Date: 6/13/2022 (Label Id 5326) | Sold starting 9/22/2022

Product Name: Bobsled –Sunburn Sugar Sauce Extract| Manufacture Date: 6/13/2022 (Label Id 5326) | Sold starting 11/23/2022

Quantum Alchemy prod ucts

Product Name: RSO Raspberry GMO | Manufac ture Date: 11/29/21 (Label Id 5764) | Sold starting 11/28/22

Product Name: HTE Distillate R#ntz | Manufacture Date 11/30/21 (Generic La

bel) | Sold between 12/10/21 and 1/6/22

Product Name: HTE Distillate McR#ntz | Manu facture Date 2/21/22 (Generic Label) | Sold starting 9/23/22

Product Name: Cart 1g HTE Distillate Milo | Manu facture Date 2/21/22 (Generic Label) | Sold starting 9/23/22

The OLCC has notified cannabis retailers about the recall, advising that these products are under a manda tory recall with instructions on how the products must be destroyed or returned to a licensed supplier for destruc tion. The OLCC utilized the state’s Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) to detect the potentially tainted products, contact the licensees that pro duced the impacted brands and locate all the question able items distributed and sold through Oregon’s regu lated market.

OLCC inspectors will follow up with licensees in possession of the affected products to ensure they are removed from sale, isolated from other inventory, and then ultimately destroyed accord ing to OLCC rules. Custom ers who have purchased this product can either return it to the OLCC-licensed retailer they purchased it from or destroy the product.

The OLCC has not identified any fault by the laboratory that conducted the pesticide analysis. The items identified as subject to the

mandatory recall are related to batches that originally failed testing for pesticides.

Under OHA rules, manu facturers must follow certain procedures to retest any failed batches, and may only remediate the suspect product under certain circumstances.

The manufacturers of the products identified did not follow proper procedures in tracking, retesting, and isolat ing the affected marijuana products.

The OLCC started its investigation on November 29, 2022. The companies that produce Bobsled products (Bobsled, LLC) and Quantum Alchemy products (Happy Hollow Farms, Inc.) are cooperating with OLCC in the isolation and destruction of the affected items. Al though the discovery of these incidents occurred simultane ously, OLCC is investigating them as separate incidents.

Consumers with healthrelated concerns about a re

called product should contact the Oregon Poison Center at 800-222-1222, or their medi cal provider.

If consumers have other product related complaints related to this recall, they should notify the OLCC at olcc.recalls@oregon.gov and include any informa tion they have, including the consumer’s name and phone number, or alternative means of contact.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Winter keynote and book reading

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. Mon days and Wednesdays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested.

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

Ahead in 2023 January 14,15 Coastal Carvers Artistry in Wood Show and Sale

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Chinook Winds Casino Resort Convention Center, 1777 N.W. 44th Street in Lincoln City.

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 com munity event coming up, send brief details with the date, time, location and contact phone/email to jruark@countrymedia. net.

The public is invited to the Sitka Center’s 2022 Win ter Keynote and Book Read ing of Rainbow Rainbow with Lydia Conklin followed by a conversation and Q&A co-facilitated by Callum Angus Dec. 8. 2018 Sitka writer-inresidence Lydia Conklin will read from Rainbow Rainbow, their debut collection of short stories. In this exuberant, prize-winning collection, queer, trans and gender-non conforming characters seek love and connection in hilari

Oregon Moms Union wants 2023 to be ‘Year of the Student’

The Oregon Moms Union is mounting an effort to fix what the group calls are problems within the Oregon education system.

Members met in front of the Oregon Department of Education building in Salem Nov. 30 to announce the group is pressing the state to make 2023 ‘the Year of the Student.’

“Many parents across Oregon have made progress working with their school boards to implement positive changes,” Oregon Moms Union President MacKensey Pulliam said. “Parents also helped vote in candidates who will prioritize our students. Now, it’s time for parents to work alongside these legislators to push for positive changes in the school system to prioritize our students, put academics over political agendas, and get our kids back on track. It’s time to make 2023 the year of the student!”

At least two legislatorselect joined the Salem effort.

“I’m here today to make it clear to Oregonians that those of us in the legisla ture will be working hard to respect our kids, to respect our parents, and to respect our families in the education process,” House District 21 Representative-Elect Kevin Mannix said.

“I’m here to say I’m listening, and my priority in the capitol next year is giv ing our kids the education they deserve and restoring trust with parents,” House District 22 RepresentativeElect Tracy Cramer said.

The 2023 legislative ses sion will begin in January, and there will be several bills introduced addressing

education, including online transparency in curriculum, a parents rights bill and expanded school choice op tions. School board elections will also take place in May of 2023, where parents and community members can help elect candidates who respect the rights of parents and support prioritizing stu dents’ academic needs.

About Oregon Moms

Oregon Moms Union, formed in early 2021 in the wake of COVID-19 school shutdowns and distance learning, seeks to empower parents to advocate for a student-first K-12 educa tion system. It currently has more than 90 volunteer School District Captains serving in more than 75 school districts.

Learn more at www. oregonmomsunion.com.

ous and heart-rending stories that reflect the complexity of our current moment.

About the Keynote: Lydia Conklin is an Ameri can short story writer and cartoonist. Conklin received a Stegner Fellowship, a Rona Jaffe Writer’s Award, three Pushcart Prizes, a grant from the Elizabeth George Foundation and a Fulbright fellowship. Conklin’s fiction has appeared in Tin House, American Short Fiction, The

Southern Review, The Paris Review and elsewhere. About the Co-host: Cal lum Angus is a trans writer and editor living in Portland. He is the author of the story collection A Natural History of Transition, published by Metonymy Press in 2021 and a finalist for a Lambda Liter ary Award in Transgender Fiction, the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, and an Oregon Book Award/Ken Kesey Award in Fiction.

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This is one of the marijuana products involved in the mandatory recall.

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The Oregon Moms Union met in Salem to announce efforts to make 2023 the ‘Year of the Student.’

On Going Free Meal For Veter ans

Niki Price.

The 2023 Plaza construc tion project will surround the Beeman sculpture with a pe destrian “node” with seating and Americans with Disabili ties Act (ADA) access. The site improvements will raise the base to the same elevation as the sculpture’s four “feet,” and future visitors will be able to reach and move the center circle, according to Price.

The piece also features a local touch: two custom, colorful glass inserts made by glass artist Kelly Howard and the Lincoln City Glass Studio team.

Price said the installation is the culmination of several years of work by the City of Lincoln City, and the councilappointed Public Art Com mittee. The process began in 2018, when the committee created a new Public Art Master Plan that featured a set of goals. Among them was the installation of a “monu mental” work that would be engaging and delightful, in a highly visible and convenient public location.

In 2019, the commit tee recommended the site, the Lincoln City Cultural Center, and gave direction for the City to issue a Request for Proposals for an origi nal commission. With help from city staff, including the official staff liaison Ed Dreistadt, members of the committee narrowed the field to four artists or artist teams.

Those finalists presented their ideas and portfolios before a packed crowd at Lincoln City City Hall in February 2020. Committee members also solicited feedback from the public through online and paper surveys.

“In total, about 400 people weighed in on our selection of the artist, during the process in 2020,” Price said. “An overwhelming majority voted for the work

of Pete Beeman. Our commit tee members felt the same, so the decision was easy. We felt confident that Pete understood the site and our community and was ready to create something fantastic.”

The News Guard reached out to Ed Dreistadt, who is also Explore Lincoln City Director, for insight into the artwork project.

The News Guard: We understand there is a dedica tion ceremony planned in January for the new large art piece just outside the Cultural Center. What time, day and where?

Ed Dreistadt: We’re working around Pete Bee man’s schedule right now. We want him there for the dedication and he needs to confirm another appointment in the region. We think it’ll be January 11th or 12th, but we need Pete to confirm. I’ll keep you posted.

The News Guard: Is the city looking at other areas to

place additional artwork? If so where and what other type of artwork would be placed?

Dreistadt: Yes, and the Public Arts Committee is brainstorming and looking at options. One key consid eration is how much money will be available after the installation of the Pete Bee man piece is completed. Niki Price is the Chairperson of the Public Arts Committee.

The News Guard: Why is this artwork project neces sary and how does the city believe it will enhance the livability of Lincoln City?

Dreistadt: Here is a link to the Public Art Master Plan: https://www.lincolncity.org/ home/showpublisheddocu ment/1070/637667843457 671495.

Page 7 has the mission of public art in Lincoln City:

Mission

The mission of the public art program is imbedded in

City code 3.24.010: “The purpose of the percent for art program is to expand the experience of the city’s residents and visitors through public art of the highest qual ity in concept and execution. This will improve the quality of life in the city by allowing residents and visitors to view and interact with public art regularly in public spaces. It will instill a concern for beauty and good design in both the public and private sectors by setting high aes thetic standards. It will reflect and communicate the history, character, and values of the community and thereby cre ate a sense of place.

The section that follows describes in more detail what public art is expected to ac complish and the criteria used for choosing new pieces of art.

The News Guard: Is the city paying for these artwork pieces, if so what is the budget and where does that money come from?

Dreistadt: The City has a Percent for Art fund. One half of one percent of qualify ing city capital projects is dedicated to the purchase and maintenance of public art.

From page 30 of the Public Art Master Plan:

5.3 Qualifying Projects

Lincoln City Municipal Code Section 3.24.020 de fines the capital improvement projects eligible for the Per cent for Art Program. Gener ally, if funding is not legally restricted for particular uses, the city will set aside one-half of one percent (.5%) of the total cost of a qualifying Proj ect for purchasing and main taining public art. Following the adoption of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by the City Council, each department with qualifying capital projects shall produce a summary sheet of Projects that qualify for funding under the Percent for Art Program. The summary sheet shall include the Project name and approximate dollar amount available for arts funding.

The actual dollar amount shall be confirmed by staff from the participating depart ment upon encumbering funds for construction of the project and shall be reported to the City Manager.

The News Guard: Feel free to add any other com ments you might have.

Dreistadt: Like a great many other projects, the Pete Beeman installation (which does have a name, to be an nounced at the dedication) was delayed by the CO VID-19 pandemic. Pete was understanding and patient as he worked with us in get ting past frozen budgets and delays in things like pour ing concrete footers as we came out of pandemic times. He also worked with Kelly Howard at the Lincoln City Glass Center to incorporate glass art into the piece. If you look at the very top of it, you’ll see fused glass created by Kelly.

It is also an interactive art piece. Most people don’t know it yet, but the stalks and ring are designed to sway if you push on the ring. It’s a bit difficult to do now because the grade underneath is lower than it will be once construc tion of the Cultural Center Plaza Project commences. A platform will also be incorpo rated underneath it. However, if you are tall enough right now, you can push against the ring and put it into motion.

We’re hoping it will be recognized as an iconic piece of the Plaza project, anchor ing the southwest corner of the Plaza, inviting people to pull in from Highway 101 to take a look and get to know our town.

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Creator Pete Beeman with the artwork.

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Artist Pete Beeman in his Portland workshop with a book made by Lincoln City kids. The book tells their version of the sculpture’s “origin story.”

Millions of incentives available to coast businesses to install electric vehicle charging stations, but hurry

its Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grant.

Through the program, DEQ will provide up to 80-percent reimbursements for eligible project costs, or up to 100 percent of eligible costs for Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity applicants. The due date for this application is Jan. 16. To learn more about this grant, those interested can email dieselgrants@deq. oregon.gov

on this funding opportu nity, those interested can go online to: https://forthmobility.org/ federal-charging-support

Read more about the Or egon Department of Trans portation’s $52 million fund ing for the electrical vehicle charging stations with this story at thenewsguard.com.

About the Oregon Coast Visitors Association

claim the credit on their federal tax returns. New eligibility requirements will go into effect for sta tions installed after the new year.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is offering $15 million for public and private mediumand heavy-duty fleets to purchase and install Level 2 and DC fast chargers through

In addition, the fed eral government has allo cated $1.25 billion toward a community grant pro gram prioritizing rural and low- and moderate-income communities with a low ratio of private parking spaces. The money will be available in the spring and may be an opportunity for businesses and advocacy groups to work with local municipalities and community leaders to install community charging infra structure.

For more information

The Oregon Coast Visi tors Association is a tourism industry leader on climate change issues and adopted one of the first tourism in dustry mitigation, adaptation and resiliency plans focused on the tourism industry in the United States. To help our coastal communities and tourism industry mitigate and adapt to climate change, there needs to be a five-fold growth in charging stations to make the coast more elec tric vehicle-friendly by 2035.

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Broderick said his depart ment will continue to help educate the community about the narcotic issues and other areas of law enforcement. He encouraged residents to ta take part in the annual police academy.

“The academy helps people better understand what we do,” he said. “We want those relationships because we want the participants to go back into the community and talk about what it is that we do, instead of what they may see on TV or what they may have heard.”

Broderick said his overall message to the community is simple.

“I would want the citizen to know that we are here, that we are your partner, and we hope that you will be our partner as well and it you

Chiefneed us, call us. We’ll show up,” he said.

The Lincoln City police offers 24/7 law enforcement services.

Broderick said the com munity support is critical to LCPD.

“Support for the police agency, in my mind, is the number one thing,” he said. “Without the community support, there would be a dif ferent dynamic to this agency. It drives officers, dispatch and support staff to go out and do their job and make sure that the citizens are taken care of because they know that in turn, the citizens are going to take care of them.”

Broderick and his wife resident in Lincoln City.

Oath of Office Broderick is expected to take the oath of office at 1

p.m. Dec. 7 at the Lincoln City Police Department in the LCPD Community Room, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Road.

Palmer promoted then Sgt. Broderick to Lieuten ant in charge of patrol and

detectives in August 2018. Broderick had been a Lincoln City Police detective assigned to narcotics and he was previ ously with Newport Police. He was a reserve office with LCPD prior to his serviced in Newport. He graduated from Taft High School in 1989. Palmer said he based the promotion on Broderick’s work ethic and the organiza tion and leadership skills that he has demonstrated though the years.

“He brings a fresh en ergetic perspective to that position,” Palmer said in an interview with The News Guard following the promo tion. “He is a hardworking, ethical person and he is one of the most respected investiga tors and uniformed officers in our county.”

According to city re cords, the currently adopted

salary range for Lincoln City department heads is: $98,000 - $125,000 annually. The benefit package is currently the same for all staff—both union and non-represented, and includes both city-paid and voluntary coverages:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Two Weeks’ Vacation the first year, additional accruals depending on tenure

• 12 Days’ Sick Leave per year

• Oregon PERS—Citypaid pension and additional pick-up of 6% IAP member contribution

• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• City-paid $50,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy

• Voluntary Additional Supplemental Life and Spouse Life Insurance with

guarantee issue amounts

• $10,000 Voluntary De pendent Life Insurance

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for quali fying pre-tax medical and dependent care expenses

• Additional Voluntary De ferred Compensation (457(b) Retirement Plans)

• Employee Assistance Program through Canopy

• Community Center Membership for household members

• Tickets at Work (www. ticketsatwork.com)

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Voluntary Legal Shield and Identity Shield Coverage

• Voluntary AFLAC Coverage

• Voluntary Plans for Identity Theft, Accident, Hos pital Indemnity, Trauma, and Major Illnesses

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An electrical vehicle charging station.

JEREMY C. RUARK / THE NEWS GUARD This marker on Chief Brod erick’s office door greets visitors.

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In any season, storms can be severe, but there are ways to prepare your home to minimize the risk of damage when severe weather strikes. In some cases, taking these steps can mean the difference between costly home repairs and no storm damage to your home at all.

1. Remove Dead Wood. Trimming your trees regular

Ways to avoid storm damage to your home

ly will help fewer branches fall in heavy wind or other severe weather. For particu larly tall trees, experts can do the trimming for you and can also tell you when trees are at risk of being blown over in a storm so they can be removed.

2. Secure Outdoor Items. Loose items like grills, pic nic tables, and lawn furniture should be brought inside to avoid becoming projectiles in storms with high winds. Decorations, even when

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when McPherson joined the fire department.

“It’s almost like being Santa Claus,” McPherson said. “You go up to some of these people’s houses who have had a really bad year; whether it’s health problems or employment, housing and, you know that if it wasn’t for the collaborative effort of the neighbors, some of these kids

wouldn’t have a Christmas at all.”

While the Eagles Lodge, NLFR, and Les Schwab pro vide and collect donations, carrying out the food drive is a communal effort. Wrapping paper and supplies to wrap the presents are also being accepted as donations. Many involved with wrapping and presenting the baskets are

they are securely attached to the home, could also cause damage or be destroyed in the storm.

3. Deal with Drainage Problems. Having the gutters cleaned once leaves have fallen should be a given, but there can be other drainage problems around your home, including areas where water can drain onto the founda tion and cause damage. Landscaping professionals can help you identify the problems and find solutions

so that you don’t have issues when the storms come.

4. Inspect the Roof Periodically. A brand new roof should withstand most severe weather, but if your roof is 5-10 years old or older, it should be checked for loose shingles, nails and sheathing. Not only can shingles blow off in a storm, but loose nails and sheathing can cause chunks of roof ing to be dislodged or create openings for rain and ice to penetrate.

If an inspection does turn up any possible leaks, get ting them fixed right away will protect your home from damage in severe weather. Roofs that are over 15 years old risk sudden deterioration or failure in storm situations even if no problems are ap parent.

5. Consider Impact-Rated Windows. You may be able to protect your windows from damage by installing hurricane shutters, or just boarding up the windows if

a severe storm is imminent. The fact is, though, that any new windows are likely to be more airtight and imper vious to leaks and damage than older windows. In areas where severe weather is frequent, such as our coastal areas, it’s worth considering windows that are specially made to withstand stormlevel air pressure and impact.

For more information and tips, visit www.lincoln countysheriff.net

volunteers from around the community.

“We’re always in need of people helping to sort and wrap the toys,” McPherson said. People interested in volunteering are encouraged to reach out to NLFR and the Eagles lodge as the delivery day draws nearer.

In the past few years, CO VID has impacted the initia

tive, among other aspects of life, in Lincoln City. Despite the barriers, it has provided opportunities to bring the community closer.

“The people who are normally the givers are now on the list of people being helped,” McPherson said. “It makes it tough when the group that normally gives is no longer giving, and they’re

receiving help. It’s been a tough couple of years, but the people of Lincoln City al ways seem to come through.”

To make a donation or apply for the food and toy drive, community members can visit the Eagles Lodge #2576 at 737 SW 32nd St. or the NLFR station at 2525 NW Highway 101. Donations can also be made at any of

the 35 donation zones around town.

The application is also available for download at NLFR.ORG. You must live within the North Lincoln Fire District to be eligible.

Who We Are is a frequent presentation of The News Guard highlighting communi ty members and their positive efforts in our community.

Lincoln City’s largest and most trusted news source.

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Large plastic wrapped barrels are placed around the community to collect the Christmas basket donations.

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Previous Christmas basket donations filled a large room at this local church.

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