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Water saturation, freezing temperatures, high winds create

‘The perfect storm’

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A cold front blasted through Oregon last week, bringing freezing rain and snow to different parts of the state. In Lincoln County, a combination of water satura tion, freezing temperatures, and high winds created the perfect storm.

While it wasn’t entirely out of the ordinary for the winter season on the Oregon coast, the storm still became disruptive. It caused tempo rary road closures and power outages as ice, and downed trees and branches obstructed infrastructure. Lincoln County Emergency Contact Virginia Demaris described what made the storm tumultuous.

“If you look historically at Lincoln County during our winter season, this could be viewed as a typical event where we have an over satu ration of water and then also the wind storm,” Demaris said. “What kind of compli cated matters was having that freezing event prior to, so that really sort of changes the soil capacity in the trees and then you add that atmospheric river, moisture levels to the ground, and then wind, that just makes for the perfect storm.”

According to Demaris, there were more than 65,000 meters without power from this storm event across Ore gon at one point. In Lincoln County, all three utility ser vice providers had moderate to significant power outages due primarily to downed trees.

“In this case, we saw were whole trees snapped in half, and then that really was the issue at hand because then

Crosswinds blamed for rollover collision

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Severe crosswinds are be lieved to have cause a semitruck to topple on to its side, pinning two other vehicles on Yaquina Bay Bridge Tuesday, Dec. 27.

According to Newport officers, the collision occurred around 6:56 a.m. Officers responding to the area found a 2012 Kennewick semi and trailer on its side, blocking a northbound lane. Officers

south across the bridge when a strong gust of wind caused the truck and trailer to lift and turn onto the driver’s side into the northbound lanes as the other vehicles approached.

Debris and cargo from

car were transported to Sa maritan Pacific Communities Hospital with undisclosed injuries.

No citations were issued and traffic on the bridge was restricted to one lane for about 5.5 hours.

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A semi truck was forced onto its side by strong, gusting winds Tuesday morning. Two vehicles were pinned between the truck and the bridge curb by cargo and debris.

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is urging drivers to be watchful for unstable hillsides along Oregon roadways following a landslide along Highway 18 just north of Lincoln City.

ODOT reported the highway was partially blocked following the landslide at approximately 9 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 24. ODOT crews were able to reopen the highway later in the day, but the transportation agency warned drivers that flaggers would be directly traffic around fallen earth and rock during repair work.

“We’ll clear the other lane and likely do some rock scaling on the slope to knock down any hazards still up there,” ODOT Representative Matt Noble said late Saturday. “That work will likely close both lanes for a time, for safety.”

On Nov. 29, a massive landslide closed all lanes of Highway 30 between Astoria and Clatskanie. Crews were able to open one lane for traffic several days later. Work to fully reopen the Highway 30 slide areas continued over the holidays.

The Highway 30 slide started at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, about 100 feet above the roadway, according to House. It was about 110-feet wide and sent at least 1,800 cubic yards of mostly rock onto the

Storm sees out 2022, here’s how to prepare

Drivers asked to use caution, be watchful

crews propelled down the side

FBI issues national financial sextortion scheme alert

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The FBI, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is issuing a national public safety alert regarding an explosion in incidents of children and teens being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for money—a crime known as financial sextortion.

Background Over the past year, law enforcement has received over 7,000 reports related to the online financial sextortion of minors, resulting in at least 3,000 victims, primarily boys, and more than a dozen suicides. A large percentage of these sextortion schemes originate outside of the United States, and primarily in West African countries such as Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

As many children enter winter break this holiday season, the FBI said the agency and its partners

implore parents and caregivers to engage with their kids about financial sextortion schemes so the schemes can be prevented.

“The FBI has seen a horrific increase in reports of financial sextortion schemes targeting minor boys—and the fact is that the many victims who are afraid to come forward are not even included in those numbers,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said. “The FBI is here for victims, but we also need parents and caregivers to work with us to prevent this crime before it happens and help children come forward if it does. Victims may feel like there is no way out—it is up to all of us to reassure them that they are not in trouble, there is hope, and they are not alone.”

Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the U.S. Justice Department’s Criminal Division said the protection of children is a society’s most sacred duty.

“It calls on each of us to do everything we can to keep kids from harm, including

ensuring the threats they face are brought into the light and confronted,” he said. “Armed with the information in this alert message, parents, caregivers, and children themselves should feel empowered to detect fake identities, take steps to reject any attempt to obtain private material, and if targeted, have a plan to seek help from a trusted adult.”

Financial sextortion schemes occur in online environments where young people feel most comfortable—using common social media sites, gaming sites, or video chat applications that feel familiar and safe, according to the FBI. On these platforms, online predators often use fake female accounts and target minor males, between 14 to 17 years old but the FBI has interviewed victims as young as 10 years old.

“The sexual exploitation of children is a deplorable crime. HSI special agents will continue to exhaust every resource to identify, locate, and apprehend

predators to ensure they face justice,” HSI Acting Executive Associate Director Steve K. Francis said. “Criminals who lurk in platforms on the internet are not as anonymous as they think. HSI will continue to leverage cutting-edge technology to end these heinous acts.”

Deception Through deception, predators convince the young person to produce an explicit video or photo. Once predators acquire the images, they threaten to release the compromising material unless the victim sends money or gift cards. Often the predators demand payment through a variety of peer-to-peer payment applications. In many cases, however, predators release the images even if payments are made. The shame, fear, and confusion that victims feel when they are caught in this cycle often prevents them from asking for help or reporting the abuse.

“This is a growing crisis and we’ve seen sextortion completely devastate chil-

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dren and families,” National Center for Missing & Exploited Children CEO Michelle DeLaune said. “As the leading nonprofit focused on child protection, we’ve seen first-hand the rise in these cases worldwide. The best defense against this crime is to talk to your children about what to do if they’re targeted online. We want everyone to know help is out there and they’re not alone.”

What if you or your child is a victim?

If young people are being exploited, they are victims of a crime and should report it. Contact the FBI Portland Field Office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has outlined steps parents and young people can take if they or their child are a victim of sextortion, including:

• Remember, the predator is to blame, not your child or you.

• Get help before deciding whether to pay money or

otherwise comply with the predator. Cooperating or paying rarely stops the blackmail and continued harassment.

• Report the predator’s account via the platform’s safety feature.

• Block the predator and Do Not Delete the profile or messages because that can be helpful to law enforcement in identifying and stopping them.

• Let NCMEC help get explicit images of you off the internet.

Visit missingkids.org/ IsYourExplicitContentOutThere to learn how to notify companies yourself or visit cybertipline.org to report to us for help with the process. You can reach out to NCMEC for support at gethelp@ ncmec.org or call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST.

These federal agencies are encouraging parents and caregivers to take a moment to learn how sextortion works and how to talk to your children about it. Information, resources, and conversation guides are available at fbi.gov/StopSextortion.

Use extra caution at crosswalks, intersections and be mindful of pedestrians

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

With the daylight being so short this time of year, many of us are leaving work after dusk.

It’s always important that we take an extra moment to consider pedestrians. Too often, in collisions with cars, pedestrians are the ones who end up seriously injured or worse.

Oregon crosswalk laws were written to provide a buffer of safety for pedestrians on the roadway.

What’s the law for drivers?

A crosswalk exists at any public street intersection, whether marked with paint or unmarked. Crosswalks also exist between intersections (mid-block) only if they are marked with white painted lines. Under Oregon law (ORS 811.028) a driver has specific duties to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.

When turning at a traffic signal, drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane into which the vehicle is turning and at least six feet of the next lane.

At any other crosswalks-whether marked with paint or unmarked - drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane in which the vehicle is traveling and the next lane. Stop and remain stopped for students as directed by a crossing guard. Stop and remain

stopped for a blind pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog until the pedestrian is completely across the roadway.

Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians may be issued a citation carrying a hefty fine.

What’s the law for pedestrians?

Oregon laws affect pedestrians too; even though vehicles are always required to use due care when operating around pedestrians.

Pedestrians are required to obey traffic signals and walk safely.

Pedestrians are also required to yield to vehicles. Pedestrians are prohibited from suddenly moving from a place of safety into the path of a vehicle so close as to constitute a hazard. Pedestrians are also required to yield to a vehicle when crossing the roadway at any point other than a crosswalk.

Pedestrians who fail to comply with laws governing pedestrian movement may be issued a citation carrying a fine.

Safety Tips

Remember, under Oregon law there is a crosswalk at every intersection.

Don’t pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. A stopped car may be a clue that a pedestrian is crossing. When stopped for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about 30 feet before the crosswalk so you don’t block visibility to a

POLICE BLOTTER

Lincoln City Police

December 23

6:06 a.m.

Officers responded to t domestic disturbance on SW Harbor Ave. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to LCJ.

3:11 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on NW 40th St. Report taken.

7:13 p.m.

Officers responded to Chinook Winds Casino. A Suspect was on the property after being issued a 6 month exclusion on 12/20/22. Suspect taken into custody for a Felony Warrant out of Clackamah Co. charging FTAElude, a felony warrant out of Multnomah Co. charging

ATT Elude by Vehicle and local charges of giving false information and Trespass II. Transported to LCJ.

December 24

12:40 p.m.

Caller reported his vehicle was broken into an a firearm was taken.

December 25

6:47 a.m.

Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on SW 15th St. A juvenile was cited for MIP, report taken.

11:49 a.m.

Extra night patrol was requested for SE 3rd St. and SE Reef Ave. Mailboxes have been gone through multiple days in a row in that area. Caller has a sensor that indicates when mailbox door is opened. Sensor read someone opened his mailbox at 3:49 p.m.

7:17 p.m.

Officers responded to a DUII on NE Hwy. 101, Dairy Queen. Traffic stop

performed, driver taken into custody for DUII. Transported to LCPD, vehicle impounded by Car Care. Suspect was cited for DUII, Reckless Endangering and driving uninsured. Courtesy transport was provided to NW Port Ave.

December 27

12 p.m.

A driver was sited at Regatta Park for driving while suspended.

1:15 p.m.

Caller found a German Shephard/Husky Mix near McDonald’s, brought to LCPD.

1:35 p.m.

Caller reported an EDP Female throwing things out her window and threatening suicide. Subject transported to NLH on a mental hold.

1:26 p.m.

Dog returned to owner.

driver in a second lane.

When stopping at an intersection, don’t block the crosswalk. This forces pedestrians to go around your vehicle and puts them in a dangerous situation.

Watch for pedestrians, especially children, when exiting driveways or when backing out of parking spaces in parking lots.

Pedestrians move at different speeds. Be alert to children who may suddenly dart into the street. Be patient with older adults who take extra time to cross the street.

When motorists and pedestrians work as a team, everyone benefits.

For more tips and information, visit our website at www. lincolncountysheriff.net

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‘Zero visibility, difficult access’ at boat fire scene

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be seen from the New port docks as a fire spread through one of the moored vessels.

ment was dispatched to the marine fire at 7:16 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, onboard the fishing vessel Nordic Valor.

A deckhand checking on the boat opened the door to

voids between the inner walls and the outer hull.

medical standby. The fire was under investigation as of Thursday, Dec. 22, by the US Coast

release states. “The department extends its best wishes to the boat’s crew who were preparing for crab season.”

Commercial Dungeness crab season remains closed

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The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season remains closed until at least Jan. 15, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).

Round three of pre-season testing shows crabs still remain too low in meat yield on the southern and northern coasts. Elevated domoic acid is still detected in some crab viscera (guts).

Additional crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine which parts of Oregon could open Jan. 15, 2023 or be further delayed.

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted. Providing a quality product to consumers is a high priority for the fishing industry and ODFW.

ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the

Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dungeness crab industry. Tristate crab quality testing protocol is available online.

Commercial Dungeness crab is one of Oregon’s most iconic and valuable fisheries, contributing millions to our coastal communities. The commercial ocean Dungeness crab fishery opening has been delayed the past six seasons due to either low meat yield or domoic acid levels above the threshold for safe consumption.

Although the season was delayed in stages in 2021 (harvest opened Dec. 16 south of Cape Falcon and Feb. 15, 2021 north of Cape Falcon), fishermen still brought in 12.2 million pounds of Dungeness crab coastwide with an ex-vessel value of $60.6 million dollars.

A history of Oregon’s commercial crab landings is available online.

Visit the ODA Commercial Crab Biotoxin webpage for biotoxin information.

Opportunity for public participation in local beach cleanups

FOR THE NEWS GUARD

The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has teamed up with North Lincoln Sanitary Service, Thompson’s Sanitary Service and Lincoln County surf shops to help clean up local beaches this winter.

For their work to keep the

local beaches clean, volunteers will be entered to win monthly prizes donated by the surf shop partners and the Surfrider Foundation.

Monthly beach cleanups began Dec. 10 and are scheduled on the second Saturday of each month in January and February:

• Jan. 14

• Feb. 11

Volunteers can use their own supplies or pick up bags and gloves and then drop off debris at any of the partner surf shops before 2 p.m. In doing so, they will receive a ticket for the prize drawing at one of the following area surf shops:

• ZuhG Life Surf Shop

at 3219 SW Highway 101 in Lincoln City

• Pura Vida Surf Shop at 845 1st Street in Otter Rock

• South Beach Surf Shop at Aquarium Village, 3101 Ferryslip Road #619 in South Beach

• Ossies Surf Shop at 4900 Oregon Coast Highway in Newport

For more information, contact Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup Coordinator and volunteer Megan Hoff at beachcleanups@newport. or.surfrider.org

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A deckhand checking on the boat opened the door to the cabin and smoke poured out, according to a release from Newport Fire.

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These crab pots assembled at an Oregon Coast port are standing ready to be placed on ships for the commercial season.

Small plastics, shown here from a previous beach cleanup, are often found littering the beach.

Oregon to ban sales of gas-power vehicles

DEQ adopted the new rules Dec. 19

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The Environmental Quality Commission (DEQ) has adopted rules to require all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in Oregon to be zero emissions by 2035.

The commission is the policy and rulemaking board for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Known as Advanced Clean Cars II, the set of rules builds on regulations in place since 2005 that have laid the groundwork for the increase in automakers providing zero emission vehicles — full battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric or fuel cell — to the market. Oregon has been a national leader in zero emission vehicle sales over the past several years.

Reducing emissions from gas cars is imperative to meeting Oregon’s climate and air quality goals. This action will provide better air quality and enhance the health of all Oregonians, the DEQ states in a release.

“With today’s adoption of the ACC II Rule, all those living in Oregon will benefit from the cleaner air and improved public health outcomes achieved by reducing pollution from transportation,” DEQ’s Interim Director Leah Feldon said. “This is especially true for low-income and underrepresented communities across the state who live closest to roadways and have been most often im-

pacted by poor air quality. The commission’s action puts the state in a position to expand our charging infrastructure and ensure grid reliability. It also incentivizes auto manufacturers to send all electric model options to Oregon.”

Adoption of the ACC II Rule marks the latest action by the commission to combat climate change by putting Oregon on target to achieve its 2035 greenhouse gas reduction goals. Over the past 13 months, it has adopted the following:

Advanced Clean Trucks Rule - Begins to transition Oregon’s medium- and heavy-duty trucks to zero emission technologies

Climate Protection Program - Sets limits on greenhouse gas emissions Clean Fuels Program Expansion - Reduces emissions from transportation fuels

The new rule goes into effect immediately, building on a previous rule scheduled to end in 2025. Automakers will have two years to plan for the first compliance step that comes with model year 2026 passenger vehicles. Many major manufacturers have already announced significant increases in the number of electric vehicles they intend to produce to meet this new demand. DEQ expects more automakers to make ZEV commitments before 2035.

“Oregon continues to see the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions across

OHA adopts final Psilocybin Services Act rules in Oregon

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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted the final set of administrative rules needed to launch the nation’s first regulatory framework for psilocybin services.

The rules implement Ballot Measure 109, which is now codified in Oregon law in ORS 475A. The rules allow the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) section to begin accepting applications for four licensure types on Jan. 2, 2023. OHA will regulate these licensees.

Persons operating outside the licensed system may be subject to criminal penalties, which is a matter for local or state law enforcement.

Under ORS 475A, a client 21 and older may access psilocybin services and will be required to complete a preparation session with a licensed facilitator before participating in an administration session. The client will only access psilocybin

at a licensed service center during an administration session. Integration sessions will be made available after administration sessions to further support clients.

Psilocybin products must be cultivated or processed by licensed manufacturers and tested by licensed, accredited testing labs before being sold to licensed service centers. Service centers are the only licensee authorized to sell psilocybin products to clients and only for consumption at the licensed service center during administration sessions.

It will take some time for these four license groups to become licensed and set up operations. Licensees will determine the cost of their services and scheduling of clients once they are licensed and open for business.

For the latest updates, go to Oregon Psilocybin Services distribution list at oregon.gov/psilocybin.

OBITUARY

Richard Lee Osbahr was born on Nov. 28, 1930 and passed away on Dec. 7, 2022. Military services will be held at The Riverside National Cemetery in California.

Oregon’s Zero Emission rule will ban gas-powered vehicle

hybrid vehicles.

the state — with extreme heat, more severe wildfires, winter storms and flooding and prolonged drought -- and I am committed to addressing the climate crisis with urgency,” Gov. Kate Brown said. “Reducing emissions from the transportation sector is a significant part of Oregon’s comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the ACC II Rule is a major step towards meeting our goals, while also advancing equitable access to electric vehicles for all Oregonians by supporting the development of a robust used zero-emission vehicle market.”

DEQ is working with several state agencies, local governments, electric utilities

and private businesses to develop a phased approach for a successful ZEV future. The Oregon Department of Transportation has committed to investing $100 million to build more electric vehicle charging stations along major transportation corridors and in rural and underserved areas of the state over the next five years. Educating the public about the benefits of ZEVs is also a priority. The DEQ adopted the new rules Dec. 19.

Find more information about the ACC II Rule at the [Oregon Clean Car Standards web page](www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/Pages/ORLEV.aspx).

Oregon to see significant federal funding in 2023

Affordable housing, health care, mental health, education, transportation services targeted

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Funding included the U.S. Congress’s annual omnibus appropriations package will boost affordable housing, health care, mental health, education, transportation services and more in Oregon, according to Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden.

The legislation passed in the Senate and was expected to clear the House of Representatives before being signed into law by President Biden.

“At a time when Oregon’s working families are struggling with the high costs of everything from rent to prescription drugs to gas and groceries, it’s critical that our country prioritizes quality, affordable health care, housing, and education—and that’s exactly what this funding package does,” Merkley said. “We’re delivering major investments that will support affordable housing, health care, research, and education, which will have a huge impact on families in every corner of our state and nation.”

“I’m happy the policies I’ve championed to make

housing, education and health care more affordable in Oregon and nationwide have made it into this year’s government spending bill,” Wyden said. “Oregon families will benefit from increased investments in affordable housing programs– particularly in rural communities– as well as critical investments to improve child, maternal and mental health care. I’m also proud to see Congress invest in our children’s future by making education more accessible and investing in career and technical training. I’ll keep up the fight in the Senate to help Oregon families thrive in today’s economy and for future generations.”

Merkley is the only Oregon member of Congress from either chamber since Senator Mark Hatfield to serve on the Appropriations Committee, which wrote the bill and is considered to be one of the most powerful on Capitol Hill. He joined the committee in 2013 so that Oregon would have a strong voice in decisions about the investments our nation should be making.

Key elements that will benefit Oregon families in the funding bills include:

Housing Affordable Housing: As rural and urban communities across Oregon continue to experience housing crises, the bill includes an increase for affordable housing programs for some of Oregon’s

most vulnerable people— low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities, including $14.907 billion for housing unit specific rental assistance. The bill also protects funding for housing programs that benefit the elderly and people with disabilities.

Rural Housing: The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and Rural Capacity Building Program received $13.5 million and $6 million, respectively. SHOP provides funds for non-profit sweat-equity homebuilders, such as Habitat for Humanity, to cover land purchases and infrastructure costs. The Rural Capacity funds are intended to build the capacity of rural low-income housing non-profits by providing training, information, technical assistance, and financing.

HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing: The program received an additional $50 million to provide rental assistance vouchers for homeless veterans, along with case management and clinical services. This increase will provide additional rental vouchers for veterans experiencing homelessness, and when combined with prior year appropriations and available unleased vouchers, has the potential to eliminate veteran homelessness based on the most recent complete data available.

These vouchers have been critical to reducing veterans’ homelessness by 55.3 percent since 2010.

Homeless Assistance and Prevention: The bill includes $3.6 billion for Homeless Assistance Grants, a $50 million increase that will benefit organizations across Oregon. Within that funding, rapid rehousing programs for victims of domestic violence received an additional $52 million; homeless youth programs received $107 million; and Emergency Solutions Grants—particularly important to the Portland metro area—received $290 million to support street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing assistance.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program: The bill includes $1.5 billion for the program to provide states and localities with flexible resources to respond to their affordable housing challenges, including rental housing and paths to homeownership for low-income families.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation: The program, also known as NeighborWorks America, received $166 million. The national nonprofit offers support for affordable housing and community development through public-private partnerships.

Community Development: The bipartisan bill includes $3.3 billion for the Community Development Block Grant Program. This program funds vital housing rehabilitation, supportive services, public improvements

Richard Lee Osbahr Nov. 28, 1930 - Dec. 7, 2022

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Wyden, Merkley: Deny permits to TC Energy’s gas transmission line

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Richard Glick, and FERC commissioners urging them to listen to the Oregon Attorney General and deny permits for TC Energy’s Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) Xpress project.

“In order to reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, President Biden pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52% by 2030, below 2005 levels,” wrote Merkley and Wyden.

“According to FERCs FEIS, the project would emit 2.3 million metric tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent emissions each year, until at least 2052. Your FEIS predicts the project will cause nine billion dollars in climate-related damage over the next 28 years. And that’s with a methodology that systematically minimizes the pipeline’s climate impacts. Adding new emissions through pipeline expansions like the GTN Xpress is incompatible with President Biden’s pledge.”

In their letter, the Senators highlight how Oregon has enacted policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions— moving away from fossil gas—including investing in renewable energy. These policies show how renewable alternatives can meet energy demands without the climate and safety risks caused by fossil fuels.

“The GTN Xpress would risk the safety of frontline communities and the planet for a project that isn’t necessary,” they write. “FERC itself said in its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that it cannot determine the end use for the 51,000 Dth/d that Tourmaline Marketing Corp has subscribed for, a clear indication that demand for the project is uncertain. Adding fossil gas infrastructure in a region that is rapidly transitioning to renewable energy risks sticking ratepayers with the costs of an underutilized project and it isn’t in the public interest.”

Merkley and Wyden’s letter continues by urging the FERC chairman and commissioners to listen to Oregon when it says the GTN Xpress is incompatible with climate objectives, highlighting how moving forward would not be in the public’s interest.

“Expanding fossil gas through the GTN Xpress will undermine the efforts in Oregon to support a cleaner, safer, and effective alternative to fossil gas. Rather than helping Americans, GTN Xpress would be supporting

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line communities and the planet for a project that isn’t necessary. FERC itself said in its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that it cannot determine the end use for the 51,000 Dth/d that Tourmaline Marketing Corp has subscribed for, a clear indication that demand for the project is uncertain. Adding fossil gas infrastructure in a region that is rapidly transitioning to renewable energy risks sticking ratepayers with the costs of an underutilized project and it isn’t in the

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(GTN) Xpress project, docket number CP22-2 and to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject TC Energy Corporation’s (formerly TransCanada Corporation) application.

In order to reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, President Biden pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52% by 2030, below 2005 levels. According to FERCs FEIS, the project would emit 2.3 million metric tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent emissions each year, until at least 2052. Your FEIS predicts the project will cause nine billion dollars in climate-related damage over the next 28 years. And that’s with a methodology that systematically minimizes the pipeline’s climate impacts. Adding new emissions through pipeline expansions like the GTN Xpress is incompatible with President Biden’s pledge.

The International Energy Administration has been clear, “if governments are serious about the climate crisis, there can be no new investments in oil, gas and coal.”

Yet if built, the GTN Xpress would increase the capacity of TC Energy’s pipeline by at least 150,000 Dth/D, and possible as much as 25,000 Dth/D. This proposed fossil gas pipeline expansion is incompatible with the United States global commitments to combat climate chaos.

Approving the GTN Xpress would also undermine efforts by Oregon to lead the fight against climate chaos. Oregon has enacted policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move away from fossil gas, including making investments in renewable energy. Renewable alternatives can meet energy demands without the climate and safety risks caused by fossil fuels.

The GTN Xpress would risk the safety of front-

The GTN Xpress FEIS illustrates flaws in FERC’s environmental reviews that lead to systemic undercounting of the climate impacts from pipeline projects. FERC discarded the established and growing body of peer-reviewed, academic literature indicating that supply side policies have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions by not even considering emissions from upstream production. FERC also assumes that fossil gas will be completely combusted without fugitive emissions despite academic literature showing that leaks exist throughout the entire fossil gas supply and distribution chain. FERCs methodology biases its analysis by minimizing the impacts that projects have on the climate.

In the final EIS FERC disregarded the downstream emissions for fossil gas subscribed to by a Canadian fossil gas producer – a third of the total subscribed gas — because FERC claims it is not “reasonably foreseeable” where the fossil gas would be used. FERC took this step despite the fact that no public comment on the DEIS even recommended it. FERCs decision creates a perverse incentive for companies to hide the actual usages of their products in order to hide the full impacts of their project and is a deeply troubling practice.

We strongly urge FERC to listen to Oregon when it says that the GTN Xpress is incompatible with climate objectives and is not in the public interest. Expanding fossil gas through the GTN Xpress will undermine the efforts in Oregon to support a cleaner, safer, and effective alternative to fossil gas. Rather than helping Americans, GTN Xpress would be supporting a market for dirty fossil gas from a foreign country. We urge you to reject TC Energy’s application.

Sincerely,

Jeff Merkley Ron Wyden

Sitka Resident Talks series is an opportunity for the community to learn about the artists and scientists working in residence at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology through brief 10-minute-long presentations.

The Jan. 5 event at 4 p.m. is free and open virtually to the public via Zoom. RSVP at www.sitkacenter. org/events to receive an event link. The speakers include:

• Mika Aono is a multidisciplinary artist living in Eugene, OR. Her recent work explores humanness in absurdity and futility through laborious processes, giving meaning to the meaningless. Born in Sendai, Japan. Mika received BA in Primary and Special Ed from Miyagi University of Education in Japan, BA in Art from University of Oregon and MFA in Printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute.

• Tara Champion (b. 1983, WA; resides in Seattle) is an artist and educator who explores biological visualization in humans and other species. Their current work applies visual truths to the concepts of memory, and the shared human struggle of adapting to environmental change, be it of the familial, or the global climate.

• Eileen Hinckle is a mural painter, arts facilitator and educator based in Corvallis, Oregon. Her artistic career has criss-crossed the fields of illustration, printmaking, painting on canvas, protest art, set design and sign painting Over the past ten years she has centered her art practice within the medium of muralism.

• Carolyn Hopkins graduated with an MFA in Sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute. Her recent work has been made from the viewpoint of the end in order to re-examine our current political and ecological landscapes, as well as the rise of solastalgia.

• Larry Hufford is a botanist and emeritus professor at Washington State University, where he directed the Marion Ownbey Herbarium and the Conner Museum of Natural History.

Through much of his career his research addressed the evolution of plant diversity,

especially in the American West.

• Eric Rannestad (b. 1996, Connecticut) is a Montana-based artist making work about the built environment and the systems that humans use to compartmentalize the natural world. Currently Eric works as freelance cartographer and part-time Communications Designer for the Montana Association of Conservation Districts. His research in environmental economics is critical to his art practice and Eric’s ongoing cartography and design projects are a strong influence in his work.

Upcoming Resident Talks:

• February 7

• March 2

• March 30

About Sitka’s Residency Program

From October to April over 50 talented artists and scientists will be residing amongst the trees and wildlife to deeply explore their work as Artists and Scientists-in-Residence at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.

Located on Cascade Head on the Oregon Coast just north of Lincoln City, the Sitka Center is an ideal location for artists and scientists to withdraw from the distraction of daily life, find the solitude needed to push through their creative boundaries, chase their artistic pursuits and immerse themselves in natural study and reflection. Sitka Center is proud to host residents from around the world in various stages of their careers. About the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology

Through workshops, residencies and events the Sitka Center provides time and space for place based reflection, inquiry and creation at the intersection of art and ecology. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit located on Cascade Head in the Salmon River estuary north of Lincoln City, Sitka offers a place where visual artists, writers, natural scientists, musicians and interdisciplinary creatives of all abilities and backgrounds come to nourish their curiosity and creativity. 2022 marks Sitka’s 52nd year of offering art-and nature-inspired workshops, residencies and public events on the Oregon Coast. For more details visit www.sitkac

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NG22-392 INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL/BID CITY OF LINCOLN CITY Homes Pump Station Upgrade Bids Due: 2:00 PM, January 26, 2026 The City of Lincoln City is requesting proposals for the construction of improvements to the Holmes Road Pump Station. The project is located at the east end of NE Holmes Road. The proposed work is to construct to construct a wet well upgrades and install new duplex submersible pumps and instrumentation.

Contractor proposal must include evaluation of the condition of the existing wet well and coordinate with the City to determine the wet well’s suitability for reuse.

Contractor bids must include contracting the services of an Oregon registered professional engineer to provide design of wet well rehabilitation and/or replacement. City is requesting proposals and bid through a proposal review process to select a Contractor with the best value for the City. The selection process will review the contractor’s proposal on construction elements of the project, the contractor’s experience with similar projects, and the proposed unit prices.

PROPOSAL/BID SUBMITTAL - Sealed proposal/bid will be received by Finance Department, PO Box 50, 801 SW Hwy 101 - City Hall, 3rd Floor, Lincoln City, OR 97367 until 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on the 26st day of January, 2023. Within two working hours of the bid closing time, bidders must submit the First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form. Submittal of proposal/bid shall be in a sealed envelope with identification plainly marked on the outside including project name, bid date, and time, “Bid Proposal, Bid Bond and Certificate of Residency” and bidder’s name. Each proposal/bid must be submitted on the forms prescribed by the City and accompanied by a Proposal Guaranty (certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond) in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the total amount bid. The ten percent Proposal Guaranty shall be forfeited to the City if the bidder fails to enter into a contract with the City of Lincoln City within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Notice of Award. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond equal to one hundred percent of the amount bid for faithful performance of the Contract.

BID DOCUMENTS - Bidders are to contact the City to obtain Proposal/Bid Documents by emailing Kevin Mattias at kevinmattias@ lincolncity.org . The official Planholder’s list will be kept by the City and any addenda will issued by the City.

PRE-BID MEETINGThere will not be a prebid meeting or site visit conducted by the City. To gain access to the pump station send an email to Terry Chamberlin, Project Manager at tchamberlin@lincolncity.org and request access with a preferred day and time.

QUESTIONS - All questions or requests for clarification shall be directed in writing to the Terry Chamberlin, Project Manager, via email: tchamberlin@lincolncity. org, or by regular mail to Lincoln City, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. All written questions must be received by the Project Manager by 5 PM PST on January 16, 2023, 10 calendar days prior to the Bid Due date. The Project Engineer will determine appropriate responses, if any, and if necessary an Addendum will be issued to all plan holders of record at least 5 calendar days prior to the Bid Due date. Any verbal response(s) obtained from any source by bidders will be considered informational and shall not be relied upon by bidders. OTHER BID INFORMATION - Bidders must possess a set of the 2021 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and the Oregon Standard Drawings (English), published jointly by ODOT and Oregon APWA. For ordering information contact Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at: 355 Capitol St., NE Room 28, Salem, OR 973013871 - (503) 986-3720 - Fax: (503) 986-3224 Website: www.odot. state.or.us/contractorplans E-

mail: contractorplans@odot.state. or.us. The Contractor must comply with the provisions required by ORS 279C.800 to ORS 279C.870 (PREVAILING WAGE RATE). City may cancel this procurement or reject any bid that does not comply with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, including the requirement to demonstrate the bidder’s responsibility under ORS 279C.375 (3)(b) and that City may reject for good cause all bids after finding that doing so is in the public interest.

NG23-395 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: HENRY GONZALEZ SANCHEZ, Deceased. Case No. 22PB11189 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HENRY SANCHEZ, JR. has been appointed personal representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, HENRY SANCHEZ, JR., at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/- o Attorney David V. Cramer, OSB #992479, Zantello Law Group, 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. DATED and first published: January 3, 2023. David V. Cramer, OSB #992479 Attorney for Personal Representative.

NG23-396 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 160128 APN:

R343136 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Daniel Noble and Merrye Noble as Grantor to Premier Title of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company as Beneficiary, dated 05/15/2013, recorded 05/21/2013, in the official records of Lincoln County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2013- 04974 covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached exhibit A EXHIBIT

“ONE” That portion of Section 14, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 10, Block 22, EAGLET ADDITION TO EAGLE POINT; thence South 160 feet; thence West 62.5 feet; thence North 160 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 62.5 feet to the point of beginning. Also including Lot 10, Block 22, EAGLET ADDITION TO EAGLE POINT, in Lincoln County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 351 SE Tide Ave., Lincoln City, OR 97367 The current beneficiary is PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 07/28/2020 as Inst No. 2020- 07571 in the records of Lincoln, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 04/01/2020 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust.

1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $153,317.75;

2. Interest through 12/15/2022 in the amount of: $ 17,634.57 3. MIP/ PMI Advances in the amount of: $ 0.00 4. Recoverable balance in the amount of: $ 6,749.00 5. Late Charges in the Amount of: $ 946.65 6. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $ 11,644.57 7. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.125% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $153,317.75 together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.125% per annum from 03/01/2020 until paid; plus all accrued late charges

thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 04/20/2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 West Olive, Newport, OR 97365, County of Lincoln, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee).

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has

the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee s deed has been issued by The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the

sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

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

PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TOMONTH OR WEEK- TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’slength transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE:RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE.SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new

owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy.IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 6200222, Toll- free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http://www.oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8).Dated: 12/13/- 2022 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC Jason L Cotton #223275 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC Jason L Cotton OSB #223275650 NE Holladay Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: 1-971-270- 12331 (619) 465-8200 A-4768629 01/03/2023, 01/10/2023, 01/17/2023, 01/24/2023

NG23-397 The Siletz Keys Sanitary District Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Monday, except for government holidays, at 1:30 pm at the Gleneden Beach Community Center located at 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden Beach, OR.

NG22-377 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-22945047- SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, THE W. SCOTT SERRILL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 6/23/11 AND W. SCOTT SERRILL as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of KEYBANK NATIOANAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 8/11/2015, recorded 9/1/2015, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 201508896 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to KeyBank, NA covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State.

APN: R221863 111116DC00101 SITUATED IN LINCOLN COUNTY STATE OF OREGON TO WIT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE TRACT CONVEYED TO GLORIA BLODGETTE BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1964 IN BOOK 241, PAGE 149, DEED RECORDS AND LOCATED 995.58 FEET NORTH AND 650.32 FEET EAST OF THE QUARTER CORNER TO SECTIONS 16 AND 21, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH 36 DEG. 11’ WEST, 103.47 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THE EAST FISH TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1962 IN BOOK 229, PAGE 592, DEED RECORDS; THENCE NORTH 46

DEG. 08’ 30’! EAST, 75 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEG. 11’ EAST, 103.47 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE ON THE NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE AFORESAID BLODGETTE PROPERTY; THENCE ALONG SAID BOUNDARY SOUTH 46 DEG. 08’ 30’’ WEST, 75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, LEASES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, ALL ZONING, BUILDING AND OTHER LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, ALL RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN POSSESSION, AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT YET DUE AND PAYABLE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 2011, PAGE 08208, OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON RECORDS. Commonly known as: 3755 SE LEEKS DR, SOUTH BEACH, OR 97366 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $2,750.49 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $19,300.25 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from dayto-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 5/12/2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay- off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 3/22/2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the south entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 W Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365

County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest W SERRILL 3755 SE LEEKS DR SOUTH BEACH, OR 97366 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting. com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer ’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM

UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-22945047-SW Dated: 11/14/2022 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0182228 12/20/2022 12/27/2022 1/3/2023 1/10/2023

NG22-388 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of CHRISTA ANN SWAN, also known as CHRISTA BAX SWAN, also known as 11 CHRISTA ANN MILLHOUSE SWAN, Deceased. No. 22PB08359 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative, John E. Carey, at 8080 McMullen Circle, Boise, Idaho 83 709, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal representative, Joshua C.P. Reams. Dated and first published on December 20, 2022. John E. Carey, Personal Representative. Personal Representative: John E. Carey, 8080 McMullen Circle, Boise, Idaho 83709, 208-869- 3382. Attorney for Proposed Representative: Joshua C. P. Reams, OSB No. 165358, 250 South Fifth Street, Suite 660, Boise, Idaho 83702, P.O. Box 9500, Boise, Idaho 83707-9500, 208387-0729, 208- 639-7788 FAX, jreams@adlawgroup.com.

NG22-391 TS No. OR0800011519-3 APN R477342 TO No 220533322-OR-MSO TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, HERBERT R JOHNSON, UNMARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of October 26, 2006 and recorded on November 13, 2006 as Instrument No. 200617260 and the beneficial interest was assigned to **- CORRECTIVE MERS AOM** and recorded May 17, 2021 as Instrument Number 2021-06386 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R477342 LOT 2, BLOCK 36, PHELPS ADDITION TO NEWPORT, IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, COUNTY OF LINCOLN AND STATE OF OREGON Commonly known as: 413 N E 10TH CT, NEWPORT, OR 97365 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee in

trust for registered Holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF18, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 10 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2022 to 12/30/2022 at $1,217.16 Monthly

Late Charge(s): Late Charge(s) 84.76 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 $136,438.92 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.00000% per annum from February 1, 2022 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 April 26, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the Olive Street entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 W Olive, Newport, OR 97365 County of Lincoln, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/07/2022

By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949- 2528300 Order Number 87839, Pub Dates: 12/20/2022, 12/27/2022, 1/3/2023, 1/10/2023, THE NEWS GUARD

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Fighting Fire With Fire

Volunteers sought for new advisory committee

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is seeking members for an advisory committee for its new Certified Burn Manager (CBM) Program.

This is one of many new programs established under Senate Bill 762 (2021) to help address Oregon’s wildfire crisis.

“The Certified Burn Manager Program is the first of its kind in Oregon,” ODF’s Fire Protection Division Deputy Chief of Policy and Planning Tim Holschbach said. “The intent of the CBM program is to provide oversight of training and certification for the safe and effective use of prescribed burning and to promote its use.”

The department is accepting applications to serve on the CBM Advisory Commit-

tee through Jan. 31, 2023. The committee will advise ODF on program implementation and help provide oversight. Applications are available on ODF’s website

“ODF is seeking individuals with experience or expertise with prescribed fire planning, implementation, and regulation to serve on the committee,” Holschbach said. “The goal is to convene a diverse group representative of the full suite of interests in prescribed fire and its impacts to communities across Oregon.”

The committee will meet at least twice a year but will likely meet more frequently the first year as needed. The main duties for committee members will be to advise the State Forester on administration of the program and conduct reviews of proposed certification revocations when requested. The committee positions are unpaid, but members may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Members serve a threeyear term and can serve two consecutive terms.

Appointments will be made by the State Forester in early February with the first CBM Advisory Committee meeting in late February or early March.

“This is a great opportunity to help shape a new program that promotes consistent standards and fair and equitable administration of the CBM program,” Holschbach said.

With the CBM rules developed and the advisory committee forming, ODF plans to launch the program in late spring of 2023.

Although the certification is voluntary, Holschbach expects many forestland owners

and fire professionals will seek certification.

“The certification process is thorough but straightforward,” Holschbach said. “You will need to complete the classroom training curriculum, pass a test, and demonstrate field proficiency.”

There are also streamlined requirements to become certified in Oregon for those that currently hold:

A Burn Boss certification

A comparable CBM certification in another state or have other professional experience as burners

The cost of certification is $50; however, third party training providers may charge

fees for the training that they offer. The certification is good for five years and there are no costs for recertification.

“The CBM is a win-win program,” Holschbach said.

“It’s a win for the person getting the certification because now in addition to robust classroom training and supervised field experience, they also get certain civil liability protections if a prescribed fire results in unintended impacts. Then, it is a win for every Oregonian to have certified professionals using prescribed fire as a tool in a consistent and safe manner to reduce the risks of wildfire throughout the state. We are literally saving lives, protecting property, and minimizing adverse impacts to the environment by treating large landscapes using prescribed fire.”

Recognizing the importance of prescribed fire, the Legislature directed ODF to create a Certified Burn Manager Program for lands under ODF protection. The program was one of several included in SB 762 to address Oregon’s wildfire crisis. The

Board of Forestry approved the administrative rules establishing the program during their November meeting.

Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is the planned and controlled use of fire by a team of experts under specific conditions such as favorable temperature, wind, and humidity. Prescribed fire is used to help reduce the risk of wildfire, restore ecosystems that depend on fire, increase wildlife habitat, and increase community and firefighter safety.

“Prescribed fire is a cost-effective tool that can reduce fuels and wildfire risks on large landscapes,” Holschbach said. “Tree thinning, mastication and creating fire breaks are all good tools but we can’t treat the hundreds of thousands to millions of acres necessary to reduce risk without the use of prescribed fire.”

Visit the ODF prescribed fire website this spring to find out more about becoming a certified burn manager.

Asleep at the wheel

• Frequently occur on rural roads and highways.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office provides the following information

It is very important to stay alert while driving at all times, but especially during this time of year since weath er conditions can rapidly become hazardous.

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) census of fatal crashes and estimate of traffic-related crashes and injuries rely on police and hospital reports to determine the incidence of drowsy-driving crashes.

The NHTSA estimates that in 2017, 91,000 police-reported crashes involved drowsy drivers. These crashes led to an estimated 50,000 people injured and nearly 800 deaths.

According to updated information on the NHTSA website, there were 633 deaths from drowsy-driving-related crashes in 2020.

But there is broad agreement across the traffic safety, sleep science, and public health communities that this is an underestimate of the impact of drowsy driving, according to the NHTSA.

Sleepiness can result in crashes any time of the day or night, but three factors are most commonly associated with drowsy-driving crashes.

Drowsy driving crashes:

• Occur most frequently between midnight and 6 a.m., or in the late afternoon. At both times of the day, people experience dips in their circadian rhythm—the human body’s internal clock that regulates sleep.

• Often involve only a single driver (and no passengers) running off the road at a high rate of speed with no evidence of braking; and

Here are several safety tips to keep in mind before hitting the road.

Feeling sleepy is espe cially dangerous when you are driving. Sleepiness slows your reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs your judgment just like drugs or alcohol.

People who are very sleepy behave in similar ways to people who are drunk. The impact that drowsy driving has on traffic safety should not be underestimated.

To remain alert and avoid drowsiness:

• Getting plenty of sleep (at least six hours) the night before a long trip.

• Traveling at times when you are normally awake, and staying overnight rather than driving straight through.

• Scheduling a break every two hours or every 100 miles.

• Stop driving if you become sleepy; someone who is tired could fall asleep at any time – fatigue impacts reaction time, judgment, and vision, causing people who are very sleepy to behave in similar ways to those who are drunk.

• Not planning to work all day and then drive all night

• Drink a caffeinated beverage. Since it takes about 30 minutes for caffeine to enter the bloodstream, find a safe place to take a 20-30-minute nap while you’re waiting for the caffeine to take effect

• Avoid sleepy times of day. Take a mid-afternoon nap and find a place to sleep

Drowsy driving crashes occur most frequently between midnight and 6 a.m., or in the late afternoon. At both times of the day, people experience dips in their circadian rhythm—the human body’s internal clock that regulates sleep, according to the NHTSA.

between midnight and 6 a.m.

• Traveling with an awake passenger.

• You are too tired to drive if you’re experiencing any or all of the following:

• Having trouble keeping your eyes open and focused.

• The inability to keep your head up.

• Daydreaming or having wandering, disconnected thoughts.

• Drifting from your lane or off the road or tailgating.

• Yawning frequently or rubbing your eyes repeatedly.

• Missing signs or driving past your intended exit.

• Feeling irritable and restless.

• Being unable to remember how far you have traveled or what you have recently passed.

For more information and tips, visit www.lincolncountysheriff.net

Local, state and federal agencies advising drivers of the impact of driving drowsy

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Forest landowners use the burns to eliminate woody fuels that build up on their land from forest thinning and after timber harvests.

The Certified Burn Manager Program is the first of its kind in Oregon.

ODF Fire Protection Division Deputy Cheif Tim Holschbach

METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

and inundate the areas at the mouth of the channel.

remove rocks, trees and other debris to stabilize the hillside.

The landslide was likely due to rain and strong winds on trees with roots deep in rocky hillside, according to ODOT.

Roadside danger

“Western Oregon is geologically active – it’s always on the move, gradually eroding toward the ocean, which moves the land and causes erosion and occasional landslides,” ODOT representative David House told The News Guard. “We adapt the highways as the land moves, and the work we do buys more time between events.”

Geologists with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral and Industries (DOGAMI) caution that landslides are most common in the following areas: Canyon bottoms, stream channels, channel outlets

• Steep slopes and bases of steep hillsides

• Areas where slopes of hills have been altered by excavated or steepened or recently burned

• Places where slides or debris flows have occurred in the past

Storms that have caused landslides in the past and are of concern create unstable soils, according to DOGAMI. The soils can’t drain fast enough, and the combination of too much water too fast, steep slopes, and weak geology all contribute to the potential for landslides.

DOIGMI geologist Bill Burns told County Media, Inc. in a published interview in 2021, that certain types of landslides, notably debris flows, can move rapidly (10s of miles per hour).

“These types of landslides tend to start in the upper portions of a drainage and can accelerate and grow as they flow down the channel,” Burns said. “When they reach the mouth of the channel they tend to fan out

“Unfortunately, the channel outlets are sometimes where people and infrastructure are located. These types of areas are the most concerning. People that live or are traveling in these areas should be extra cautious and be prepared to evacuate. These types of landslides are common in post-fire areas. The combination of the potential long distance from where they start to where they end up and the speed they move is why they are of extra concern and can be life threatening.”

Since the 2020 Labor Day fires, DOGAMI’s landslide team has focused on the potential post-fire debris flow hazard using a large multiyear, multiagency FEMA grant to work on understanding the post-fire debris flow risk and identify areas of risk throughout many of these recent fires in western Oregon. The end goal of these projects, Burns said, is to use science to understand the post-fire debris flow landslide risk and collaborate with the communities in these wildfire areas to reduce the landslide risk.

Guide to Landslides

According to DOGAMI’s A Homeowners Guide to Landslides, a landslide is the downward slope movement of rock, soil or debris. Debris flow, earth flow, rock fall, mudflow, mudslide, and slump are also terms for landslide.

Landslides can take human life. However, even a few inches of slope movement can disrupt septic, sewer and water lines and crack foundations severely damaging or destroying your home, according to the guide.

If you live on or near a steep slope, the guide encourages you to look for warning signs of landslides by evaluating your property for signs of landslide movement. Many, but not all, signs of landslide activity are listed below. A high score

Storm

the entire tree really affected those powerlines,” Demaris said. “Which is a little out of

it was that combination of over-saturation and the wind storm in that short duration

in Lincoln City did not reach above 32 degrees, causing dangerous road conditions. Winds averaged about 25 miles per hour; however, at points, gusts reached up to 50 miles per hour.

According to North Lincoln Fire and Rescue Marshall Cody Heidt, downed trees, powerlines, and car crashes made for a heavy volume of distress calls between the 22 and the 23rd.

“Between the 22nd and the 24th, we ran 47 calls, and then a lot of those obviously were downed power lines, downed trees, motor vehicle crashes,” Heidt said.

At that rate, emergency calls were coming in at a little under one every hour over the two days. Fortunately, Heidt reported no serious injuries due to the inclement weather.

Before the storm hit, Heidt emphasized that emergency responders knew the storm was incoming and pre-

pared accordingly. The fire departments around Lincoln City called in volunteers and worked together to ensure the entire area could handle distress calls.

For the Lincoln City Police Department, the weather forced emergency responders to delay deployment to ensure the safety of their personnel. According to Sergeant Jeffrey Winn of the LCPD, the department even had one officer slide off the road due to the icy conditions.

“[It’s] difficult even for emergency services to get people to be able to respond,” Winn said. “You got your people in the fire department, the police department, communications side, and PacWest ambulance who are trying to get prepared for it, but it still sometimes causes issues for the emergency responders to get in, so we try not to have them respond out when it’s icy like that.”

Safety is the highest priority for emergency responders, and if situations are not life-threatening, it’s safer to wait to deploy the responders. Demaris, Winn, and Heidt all emphasized the importance of ensuring people prepare for events like this in case responders cannot make it to them.

“The best preparedness is to get prepared before it happens, and then not have to go out in it,” Winn said.

Winn said to keep your vehicle fueled in case people get stuck, keep warm

may indicate the presence of a landslide.

Inside Your Home: Cracks in walls

Nails popping out of walls

Bulging walls Separation of chimney from walls

Creaking/popping noises

Light switches coming out of walls

Doors/windows hard to shut

Twisted beams Cracks in floors Water seeping into basement

Outside Your Home: Changes in surface drainage

Bulges in retaining walls or tilting of walls

Cracks developing in the soil

Pistol-butted or bent trees

Broken water, utility, or sewer lines

Cracks in sidewalks or foundation

Stretched or leaning utility lines

The guide also recommends actions property owners can take to reduce the chances of landslides, which include:

Draining water from surface runoff, downspouts, and driveways well away from slopes.

Planting native ground cover on slopes.

Consulting with a professional before significantly altering existing slopes uphill or downslope of your home.

House said that overall, no matter where you travel, the advice to motorists is to prepare for winter travel conditions and expect delays and longer travel times especially with holiday traffic and severe weather on the way later this week.

House urges travelers to always check TripCheck.com just before you leave for your journey to find out the latest highway conditions.

Follow this story online and in the Tuesday’s print editions of News Guard.

clothing in your car, food, and something to help your vehicle traction, like cat litter. Having an emergency bag at home and in the car is a way to ensure people are prepared if they are stuck in their car or at home.

Heidt emphasized that this may not be the only extreme weather event this winter. A flashlight, water, and food should be available if weather or fires put people in a position where they must leave in a hurry. Heidt also said that people should try and avoid being in these positions if they can.

“The big thing we really push is: if you don’t need to be out driving in that kind of weather, don’t be,” Heidt said. “It puts yourself in danger, puts others in danger, puts our crews in danger having to respond out there. And then just making sure people are signed up for weather alerts or advisories.”

Demaris also noted the importance of being tuned in to emergency alerts and having an emergency bag.

“The two big talking points are: make sure you’re signed up for your local emergency notification system. For Lincoln County, it’s Lincoln Alerts,” Demaris said. “Then, second, think about the high-priority items that you need. You need clean water, and you need to be able to keep yourself warm and dry, and you need to be able to have food on hand you can that’s easy to prepare with minimal resources.”

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Flaggers were able to direct traffic through the landside area. See more photos with this story at thenewsguard.com.

Heather Duncan

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The best preparedness is to get prepared before it happens, and then not have have to go out in it.

Lincoln City Police Department Sgt. Jeffrey Winn

Construction employment at record highs

2022 job growth rebounds swiftly following 2020 pandemic

DAVID COOKE News Guard Guest Article

Oregon’s construction industry reached another record high number of jobs in recent months, employing 121,200 on a seasonally adjusted basis in November.

The industry bounced back quickly from the COVID recession in which it dropped to about 100,000 jobs in April 2020. It has risen rapidly in 2022, as one of Oregon’s strongest industries this year. Prior to that, the industry added jobs steadily and rapidly during 2013 through 2019, following a prolonged slump in 2009 through 2012, when employment remained near 70,000 for several years after the 2008-09 recession.

Looking back more than 30 years, clearly the industry has been highly cyclical – experiencing booms and busts over the course of multi-year expansions that were followed by briefer, but potentially precipitous contractions.

In the late 1990s the industry hovered close to 80,000 jobs for several years, dropped some jobs in a mild recession and then resumed its climb. Just before the 2008 recession, Oregon’s construction industry was slightly below today’s employment total, at about 104,000 jobs.

Oregon’s economy and population have been on a generally expansionary trend since the late 1980s. Population typically grew about 1 percent per year, primarily

due to net in-migration –more people moving into Oregon compared with the number moving out.

Because the population has been steadily expanding, it can be helpful to look at the construction industry’s total jobs relative to overall employment. Over the past 30 years, construction has employed between 4 and 6 percent of Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment. The lowest share during this period occurred in 1992, when 4 percent were employed in construction. Not far behind was the period from 2010 through 2012 when about 4.2 percent of payroll jobs were found in construction.

The housing-price boom leading up to the 2008-09 recession coincided with one of the largest shares of construction jobs, as construction employed 6 percent of all nonfarm payroll jobs during much of 2006 and 2007. Currently, Oregon’s construction industry is once again as concentrated as that period, with an average of 6 percent of nonfarm jobs in the industry during the most recent 36 months.

Leading up to the past two national recessions, Oregon’s construction employment has either flat lined, as was the case in 1997 through 2000, or abruptly tanked, as occurred just prior to, and certainly during, the 2008-09 recession. The good news is that construction employment in Oregon bounced back quickly following the COVID recession and is now charting new record highs.

One of the reasons that the economic expansion between 2013 and 2019 – both in Oregon and at the national level – was so long and persistent was due to the pattern of housing starts. In the sever-

al years immediately following the 2008-09 recession, building permits and housing starts were very low by historic standards. The low level of residential construction activity and spending was a limiting factor for economic growth, given that new-home building is a major component of change in the overall dollar value of economic activity for a region. In Oregon, residential building permits (single-family and multi-family combined) stagnated near an average monthly rate of 600 during 2009 through 2011, but have since climbed to the current rate averaging close to 1,600 per month over the past six plus years. Despite the near-tripling of monthly housing permits in the timespan, we’re still well below peak levels seen during several periods during the

1990s and mid-2000s, not to mention the house-building boom in the late 1970s, when building permit activity was double the current level.

Construction activity includes more than just building homes and apartments. There is road construction and commercial construction, as well as remodeling and other forms of construction employment. This brief article looked at the trends over time in residential building permits, as they are a key measurement that is readily available to assess Oregon’s construction industry.

Oregon’s construction employment trends indicate that over the past two years it has been experiencing high-demand times in the industry. Oregon has gone through several cycles in the construction industry over the past several

decades. Currently, the sector is at a record high in terms of overall construction jobs. And, at 6 percent of total nonfarm payroll jobs, is essentially tied with the record highs in 2006 and 2007 as a share of total jobs when measured relative to the state’s ev-

er-growing population.

David Cooke is the Oregon Employment Department Current Employment Statistics Coordinator. He may be reached at david.c.cooke@ employ.oregon.gov or 971375-5288.

New exhibit features work of Arlon Gilliland

Show opens Jan. 7 at the Newport Visual Arts Center

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A new exhibit, “Celebrating Artistic Diversity,” by artist Arlon Gilliand is set to open Jan. 7 at the Newport Visual Arts Center. The show runs through Feb. 25.

The multidisciplinary exhibit is a celebration of Gilliland’s creative diversity and inventive style, inviting viewers on a journey through his variety and ease of play in mark and mask-making, according to a press release. Gilliland is known for his work in acrylic, watercolor, drawings, realistic, abstract, collage, ceramic masks, and even masks crafted from paper rolls.

Gilliland is also passionate about helping other artists learn and grow. A seasoned instructor, Gilliland has taught art on the Oregon Coast for more than 25 years. He will be helming two upcoming classes at the VAC. The first class offers instruction on paper tube mask-making. It will take place Jan. 28 from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at a cost of $10. The second — a two-day class on air-dry clay masks — runs Feb. 11 and 18 from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost for the class is $12. Both classes are

more information, visit www.coastarts.org/events/gilliland

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suitable for adults and youth ages 6 and older (with an adult accompanying them), and all materials will be included.

Exhibits at Newport Visual Arts Center are free to the public and can be viewed Wednesdays through Saturdays, from noon to 4 p.m. The VAC is located at 777 NW Beach Drive, Newport. For

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Show above is one of artist Arlon Gilliland’s pieces that will be on exhibit in his new show at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

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Construction employment in Oregon bounced back quickly following the COVID recession and is now charting new record highs.

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“Tube Masks” by Arlon Gilliland.