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Newport supports carbon neutral vote for November ballot, county yet to decide HILARY DORSEY Editor

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ewport City Council voiced their support during a council meeting Monday, Feb. 7, for a countywide straw vote for Lincoln County to become carbon neutral by 2035. The county has not yet decided on whether to put the vote on the ballot in November.

Martin Desmond, representing Citizens for a Better Lincoln County and Bill Kucha, representing 350 Oregon Central Coast, addressed the council during the meeting. The question the two organizations would like to see before the voters is whether Lincoln County should establish a target to become carbon neutral by 2035.

“We met with each of the county commissioners during the past month and had productive conversations with them,” Desmond said. “About a week and a half ago, a couple of our partners gave a presentation to the Waldport City Council about this request.”

Desmond said he has spoken to the Toledo City Council, the Lincoln City Council and spoke before the Yachats City Council last week and the council passed a motion in support of the measure being put on the ballot.

Desmond said they are not asking the council to necessarily weigh in on the measure itself. They are asking the council to send

a letter to the county commissioners, asking for their support to put the measure on the ballot in November. It is part of the effort to get the community more engaged.

“We’ve already done a climate action study,” Desmond said. “This is simply adopting a voluntary goal.”

The two organizations asked the council to pass a motion supporting their request for the climate straw vote to be placed on the ballot, Desmond added.

“Assuming that the commissioners agree to this and it passed, it just says ‘I pledge to do this,’” Councilor Jan Kaplan said.

“It seems like it’s a way to try to engage conversation.”

Desmond said this is an opportunity for the community to discuss what can be done to address climate change and goes back to the individual person and busi-

nesses to start thinking about how they can start becoming carbon neutral. The idea is not to add to the problem.

The groups understand ‘carbon neutral’ to mean a state of zero-

net carbon dioxide emissions. Efforts to achieve carbon neutrality would include all efforts that go toward reducing

carbon in the atmosphere such as electrification of utilities, transportation, heating, comprehensive recycling, working toward a circular economy, plant-based diets, and more.

“I think there’s great value in stimulating community conversation on this topic,” Councilor Cynthia Jacobi said. “I would whole-heartedly support this straw vote.”

Council President CM Hall said the measure needs to be coupled with a public education campaign and it needs a clear explanatory statement on the ballot.

The council voted 6-1 in support of the measure being placed on the ballot.

The cost of the straw vote is $3,700. The organizations have stated in a letter to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners that they would be happy to pay the full amount. They also state that they will be forming a political action committee to conduct a public education and outreach effort. The organizations also suggested that the commissioners include the topic in an upcoming public works session.

Two artists featured in exhibit Feb. 25 – April 24 Linda Gettmann and Charlene Virts share the Featured Artist Gallery Feb. 25 – April 24 at the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery in the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Opening Reception, in person, will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25.

Both from Central Oregon, the contrast in expressions, materials, function, and art make a dramatic presentation from soft, dreamy scarves, complex patterns and color play, and sturdy saddle blankets to intricately curved pine needle basket sculptures.

Charlene Virts weaves wall hangings, colorful hand-painted scarves, and natural dyed saddle blankets. In basketry, she creates one-of-a-kind sculptures using Ponderosa pine needles collected near her home enjoying the way the pine needle coil and creates movement around the sagebrush and juniper branches collected in the aftermath of fires as the center element of the work.

In 40 years working in fiber related arts, Virts has made her home in several places in the West: the high desert of Northeastern Nevada, Sonoma Valley wine country, and now in Central Oregon. She is captivated by the beauty and tradition of functional craft and artwork rooted in each region and loves how cultures throughout time have made functional items beautiful.

Her work has been shown at the Northeastern Nevada Museum in Elko, Nevada; Common Thread traveling show in Nevada; Handweavers Guild of America Small Expressions traveling show; and the High Desert Museum in Bend. Currently her work is shown at the Artist Gallery Sunriver in Oregon.

Linda Gettmann is a veteran crafts person who escaped from her corporate office in the financial services industry to have more time for her passions: weaving and knitting. She enjoys designing and weaving all

Mask mandate to lift no later than March 31 HILARY DORSEY Editor

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SeaGals deliver 150 Valentine’s bags to Lakeview This week, the SeaGals, a local group of Lincoln City women, delivered 150 Valentines bags of goodies to seniors at the Lakeview.

One of the group members, Pudy, explained the wonderful group in her own words, “A couple years ago I joined a fabulous group of women called “The Sea Gals”. We meet up a couple times a week, walk the beach, have coffee or

get together and do a project. For the past month we have been busy making and donating items to make 150 Valentine bags and cards for the residents at Lakeview Senior Living here in Lincoln City. Yesterday we decorated, put them together and delivered the bags. I am so happy to have found a group of women who care about each other and our community.”

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he mask mandate rule in Oregon was made permanent the week of Jan. 31 and will be lifted for the general population no later than March 31. Lincoln County Public Health reports the decision to lift the mandate prior to March 31 will be based on hospitalization data.

The goal is to see hospitalizations come back down to pre-omicron surge, which was around 400 hospitalizations in the state per day. If this goal is reached prior to March 31, the mask mandate will lift early. If not, it will lift on March 31.

“There’s also a conversation about lifting mask mandates in the school setting,” Public Health Director Florence Pourtal reported during a Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9. “This date has been set to March 31. There’s still some conversations to be had between the Lincoln County School District and our local public health authority as to how we think we want to approach this possibility.”

Pourtal said the only metric is the hospitalizations metric of getting to 400 hospitalizations

for the mask mandate to be lifted before March 31. There may be exceptions to the rule for the lift, including health care settings and possibly adult educators.

The state has peaked in the number of cases being reported and appear to be trending down, Pourtal added. Lincoln County peaked on Jan 16 and started to come down after that.

“We’re seeing a trend down but we might be plateauing,” Pourtal said. “We’ll see how we’re doing moving forward.”

Lincoln County has had 530 COVID-19 cases in February so far, as of Monday, Feb. 7. There has been a total of 65 deaths since the pandemic began.

Around 1,600 hospitalizations per day were expected during the omicron surge but the state had between 1,100 and 1,200 per day.

Public health is working with school districts to bring vaccines back. The county is averaging about 700-800 vaccines total per week countywide.

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Revenue forecast shows Oregon kicker now at $964 million JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The latest Oregon Revenue forecast signals a promising economic outlook.

The current forecast projects a Personal Income Tax kicker credit of $964 million and a Corporate Kicker of $634 million.

The kicker tax credit goes into effect when the actual state revenue exceeds the forecasted revenue by at least 2%. An amount then returned to the taxpayers through a credit on their tax returns.

Overall, gross General Fund revenues have doubled since the Great Recession and took a big step up after the pandemic hit. Revenue growth has continued, even as large kicker credits have been paid out, according to the forecast summary released Wednesday morning, Feb. 9, by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

“Today, households are flush with cash and rising wealth,” the summary reads. “Consumers have the ability and are showing the willingness to pay higher prices for goods and services.

Business can pass along production cost increases as a result, maintaining or even increasing profit margins.”

According to the summary, the biggest economic challenge remains the supply side of the economy.

“Supply chains are not broken but are overloaded due to strong consumer demand. Given that labor runs through everything, it is the single biggest constraint on the economy today. Labor supply is increasing. Oregon added a record number of jobs last year. However the labor market is very tight and expected to remain so,” the summary states, adding that the biggest risk to the outlook remains persistently high inflation.

“Our latest state revenue projections present an opportunity to make investments that spur a strong economic recovery and support working families, especially those who have been hardest hit by the pandemic, wildfires, and the unprecedented challenges Oregonians have faced in the last two years,” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said.

“This is a pivotal moment for Oregon. We have a windfall of one-

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Both Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp are calling for the state to use the excess revenue to make critical investments.

time resources this year, and we have the opportunity to make big investments—and to do the big and bold work to help our working families and businesses thrive. We cannot miss this moment.

“While I am pleased to see growth in wages for Oregonians, there is more work we need to do to grow, develop, and support our workforce. Now is the time to make critical investments in housing, child care, workers, and businesses to help jumpstart growth and keep our economy moving.

“And as we work to help Oregon families succeed, with these additional resources at the midpoint of session, we also have an opportunity to ensure that every Oregonian feels safe in their community. I will continue to work with legislators to address community safety, and I encourage members of

both parties to bring forward their ideas for evidence-based community violence prevention and intervention.

When we invest in and create opportunities for Oregonians and their families, we create safer, healthier communities.”

Republican response Oregon Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) released the following statement about the revenue forecast.

“Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis reported that tax revenues coming into state government are higher than previously projected. The state has over $900 million in extra revenue. In the meantime, rising crime rates are impacting Oregonians across the state, from shootings and theft in the Metro area to illegal marijuana growth in Southern Oregon.

“With the excess revenue, Senate Republicans are pushing to spend $60 million on Oregon State Police to help local law enforcement with general public safety needs and to combat illegal marijuana grows. The Governor continues to double down onletting criminals out of prison, while several bills are working through the legislature that will make our communities more dangerous. We must invest in public safety.With the excess revenue, Republicans will also pursue a $50 million appropriation to fund forest thinning operations around the state.

“Decades of forest mismanagement has left our forests overstocked ready to explode with a single spark.

We must act in a bold way to ensure Oregonians are protected from devastating wildfire. We must also be responsible with this money. We

need to reserve more funds for the next downturn. We also need to look seriously at giving Oregonians a tax break. The government has buckets of money, but inflation is pinching the pockets of working Oregonians. As Democrats introduce bills to increase taxes,Republicans are looking at ways to cut them.”

The Oregon Economic Forecast provides information to planners and policy makers in state agencies and private organizations for use in their decision-making processes, according to a statement on the Oregon Department of Administrative Services website.

The forecast is the basis for much of the budgeting in state government.

The forecast reports are issued four times a year: March, June, September, and December.

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The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Lincoln City Police Feb. 4

3:24 p.m. Police responded to suspicious activity in the 1500 block of SE 3rd Street. Caller reported a man came to her home and stole her vehicle, stated he was back and walking in the door. Man departed property. Caller was cited and released on a misdemeanor warrant out of Linn County.

4:15 p.m. Police responded to a call for extra patrol at a school in the 1900 block of SE Lee. It was reported a van had been abandoned there and is a nuisance. Requesting extra patrol, especially around 7:30 -8 a.m. and 3:30-4 p.m. when teachers are going to and from vehicles.

Feb. 5

2:08 a.m. Police responded to a non-injury, non-blocking crash on NW Logan Road/NW 57th Street. OnStar reported the crash and that any occupants were not responding to them. Driver was taken into custody for driving under the influence of intoxicants and transported to Lincoln City Police Department where he was later cited and released to a sober driver. A drug recognition expert responded for investigation.

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Feb. 6

3:26 p.m. Police responded to a two-vehicle non-injury, non-blocking crash in the 3000 block of NE Hwy 101. One of the drivers was cited for a violation of driving while suspended and driving without insurance.

10:02 p.m. Police responded to a DUII on NW 39th Street/NW Lee Avenue. Security of business reported intoxicated man was driving in parking lot, hitting curb. Was advised not to drive. Officer located parked vehicle at a gas station. Vehicle left southbound on Hwy 101, turned down NW 39th, almost driving off road. Traffic stop initiated. Driver was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Police Department.

Driver was later cited and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving.

Feb. 7

1:14 a.m. Police responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle in the park with no plates in the 90 block of SW Hwy 101. A woman was hiding in the back seat of the vehicle. Woman was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail for violation of protection order.

11:17 a.m. Police took report of an assault in the 1100 block of SW 51st Street. Victim reported assault by son. Referred to DHS/Senior Services.

Feb. 8

4:36 p.m. Police took report of a theft at a business in the 900 block of NW Hwy 101. Caller reported a man was siphoning fuel from a vehicle parked in the rear parking lot. Suspect was 5 foot, 7 inches with dark facial hair medium length,

black jacket, tan shirt, blue pants and black shoes with orange stripe.

8:14 p.m. Police initiated a traffic stop on SE 23rd Drive/SE Hwy 101. The young driver taken into custody for failure to carry and present a license. Transported to Lincoln City Police Department. At 9:34 p.m., the young driver was cited and released from the police department to a parent.

Feb. 9

1:24 p.m. Police responded to a DUII on SE 3rd Street. Caller reported an intoxicated man drove vehicle into ditch. Officer made contact, field sobriety tests performed. Driver taken into custody for driving under the influence of intoxicants and transported to Lincoln City Police Department. Driver was cited and released to a sober driver.

Oregon State Police Feb. 5

4:43 p.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) received the report of a woman screaming for help while at the north Forgarty State Park. A man in a vehicle was observed angry and throwing his arms around prior to driving away. OSP and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle near the beach access to Otter Rock. The involved woman was not injured and described only a verbal argument. The man ran away before talking with police but police had no further reason to speak with him.

Feb. 6

10:03 a.m. A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation at the intersection of NE Avery Street

and NE 5th Street in Newport. After an investigation, it was revealed the driver was driving uninsured and without an Oregon operator’s license.

The driver was cited for driving uninsured and driving without an Oregon operator’s license.

The vehicle was impounded.

Feb. 7

9:39 a.m. A Ford Escape was stopped for a traffic violation on Hwy 101 around milepost 139. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The driver was cited for driving under the influence of marijuana and released.

10:34 a.m. A two-vehicle crash occurred on Hwy 101 at the south end of Otter Crest Loop.

One vehicle was southbound on Hwy 101 when another vehicle was turning onto Hwy 101 directly in front of the first vehicle. The first vehicle could not avoid collision with the other vehicle, and both came to an uncontrolled rest on the southbound shoulder facing south.

Feb. 8

2:03 p.m. A Hyundai Tiburon was stopped for a traffic violation on Hwy 101 around milepost 139. After an investigation, the driver was revealed to be driving while suspended. The driver was cited for driving while suspended.

9:56 p.m. A truck crashed on Hwy 34 near milepost 3.8 while driving westbound, hitting some mailboxes. The driver was alone and intoxicated. The driver was transported to the hospital in Newport with injuries. A search warrant was approved for a blood draw. The driver was cited and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, and criminal mischief for the damaged property.

American Cetacean Society to discuss whale entanglement risk in Oregon Saturday The Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society is having their monthly speaker series meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19. The meeting will be held via Zoom and is free to the public.

Please join for Going in for the Krill: Developing Prey-Informed Ecosystem Models to Mitigate Whale Entanglement Risk in Oregon presented by Rachel Kaplan. Register on Eventbrite at: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/speaker-series-meetingtickets-260772185627 to receive the Zoom link and password.

Entanglement in fishing gear is a major threat

to cetaceans around the world, including here in Oregon. Developing ecosystem models can help fill a knowledge gap that is essential for efforts to mitigate entanglements: where do whales spend their time in Oregon waters?

This research is part of the Oregon State University project, “Overlapping Predictions about Large whales” (Project OPAL), which seeks to provide information to managers about the distributions of blue and humpback whales in Oregon waters. Currently, they are using marine mammal surveys, oceanographic data, and measurements

of an important prey called krill to develop whale distribution models. Ultimately, these models will be used to map overlap between whales and Oregon fisheries, including for Dungeness crab. This talk will overview the approach in order to share how this research can benefit both management in Oregon and understanding of whale distributions.

Rachel Kaplan is a PhD student at Oregon State University, co-advised by Dr. Kim Bernard and Dr. Leigh Torres. She is also a 2021 ACS Oregon Chapter grant recipient. Kaplan is interested in how marine animal distribution and behavior intersect

with human systems, and how understanding these interactions can inform management and conservation efforts. When not thinking about whales and krill, Kaplan is probably hiking, climbing or baking.

The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats. The non-profit organization was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in San Pedro, Calif. Information on the ACS can be found on the website: www.acsonline.

Newport City Council discusses in-person, hybrid meetings HILARY DORSEY Editor

Newport City Council discussed whether to transition back to in-person meetings during their city council meeting Monday, Feb. 7. The governor’s office has announced the mask mandate will lift March 31.

Councilor Ryan Parker said the collaboration feels more robust in person and thinks inviting the public back to the meetings when allowed should be fast-tracked.

“The governor’s office said the mask mandate will end March 31,” Mayor Dean Sawyer said. “Although currently, we can all be in here if you wish.”

City Manager Spencer Nebel said right now, the only restrictions are having to wear a mask. There is nothing that would prevent the council from going back to the regular live meetings. It is up to the council to determine when they feel comfortable coming back to in-person meetings.

“The one thing we can certainly check on is see if we can do something with Zoom,” Nebel said for councilors who cannot attend meetings in person.

“It’d be different than what we’re doing now.”

A Zoom option for those who wish to watch the meeting remotely is something that would need to be looked into. Participating by phone is also an option. The issue is how zoom ties in with the technology for the livestreaming service the council used

before Zoom.

Nebel said the meetings could be livestreamed like before the pandemic.

Councilor Dietmar Goebel said there is no reason why the council cannot do a hybrid option and keep Zoom available for the public.

Nebel said a Zoom option tied in with the live meeting option is something the council could look into.

Councilor Beatriz Botello said Zoom gives the public more options on how to attend meetings. Zoom also offers a

phone option and subtitles.

Spencer said the policy right now will remain remote unless the council changes it. To do a hybrid option, there would have to be a way to bring Zoom participants into the system.

Nebel said he will bring back a report to the next meeting outlining where the city is with COVID-19 and what options the council has from a technical standpoint for a hybrid option.

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types of items with a focus on function and beauty: cotton towels, table runners, silk and tencel scarves, wool and rayon shawls, and quilted placemats. With three floor looms, she always has them warped with a different project and tries to get in some weaving time each day.

An avid fiber nut, Gettmann taught weaving at many fiber festivals, regional guilds, and yarn stores over the past 15 years; and belongs to the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild and Portland Handweavers Guild. She sells her creations at local art fairs and boutiques under the name “Fiber Art Designs.” Since 2013, her woven designs have often been featured in Handwoven Magazine. She is always on the lookout for new ideas and experiments in the realm of fiber arts.

The new Fiber Arts Studio Gallery is just opposite the main entrance from the Chessman Gallery inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101, in Lincoln City. The Fiber Arts Studio Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Masks and social distancing required in the building.

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Public Notices NG22-231 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the estate of: RICHARD L. MUELLER, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB00623 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Toni S. Mueller, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, Toni S Mueller, c/o Kent Anderson Law Office, 888 West Park, Eugene, Oregon 97401 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

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NG22-232 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN in the matter of the estate of SUSAN KAY PAKSERESHT, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kaveh Pakseresht has been appointed as personal representative of the above-captioned Estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Kaveh Pakseresht, c/o attorney Lauren Barnhart, OSB#131960, Posey Legal, PC, at 3115 NE SANDY BLVD, STE 222 PORTLAND, OREGON 97232, within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this Notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this Estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published: February 15th, 2022.

NG22-234 Estate of Donald K. Chin Notice to Interested Persons Lincoln County Circuit Court Case Number: 21PB11108 Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Lincoln, has appointed Michelle Chin, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Donald K. Chin, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative at 2173 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97232, within four months from the date of first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published Feb 15th, 2022. Michelle Chin, Personal Representative, c/o Oregon Elder Law, 2173 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97232. Attorney for the Personal Representative, Julie Meyer Rowett, Oregon Elder Law, 2173 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97232.

NG22-235 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY-INITIATED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZOA 2022-05 The Lincoln City Planning Commission will

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hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2022-05 on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. on the Zoom online platform. The Lincoln City, City Council will hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2022-05 on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. on the Zoom online platform. Any person who may be affected is invited to attend and participate in the hearing and present written and/or oral testimony concerning the proposed amendment. Description of Project ZOA 2022-05 proposes amending Title 16 to remove the planned development requirement for subdivisions greater than two acres; amending Title 16 to align with the adopted Type II and Type III processing procedures in Title 17; amending Title 17 to correct incorrect cross-reference code sections, repeal Section 17.52.100 that was replaced with Chapter 17.55 Landscaping, and to correct incorrect verbiage. Applicable Criteria and Staff Report The applicable criteria governing these reviews are: Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Chapter 17.76 Procedures and Section 17.77.130 Text Amendment. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearings and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it. Public hearings are conducted according to adopted rules of procedure that are available at Planning and Community Development and at the hearings. For More Information The proposed amendment may be reviewed online at www. lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Draft Ordinances,

and then ZOA 2022-05. A copy of the proposed amendment and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at the Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. For additional information, please call Anne Marie Skinner, Director, at 541.996.1228. Written Comments and/or Testimony Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/ or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Please email your comments to planning@ lincolncity.org or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City and rebroadcast at various times. They are streamed live on the internet through a link on the City of Lincoln City website and can also be viewed following the meeting.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.

A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing-impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to the City Recorder, at 541.996.1203.

NG22-230 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VAR 2022-01 The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hear-

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The brochure included with this notice provides the procedure for conduct of hearings.

Description of Project The Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department received an application requesting a 6.38-foot variance from the minimum 20-foot street side setback.

The subject property is addressed as 6604 NE Logan Road, and identified as Assessor’s Map 06-11-34-AA-03200.

The applicant is 3G’s Construction, Inc. The property owner is also 3G’s Construction, Inc. Applicable Criteria and Staff Report The applicable criteria governing this review are: Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Chapter 17.17 Single-Family Residential, Roads End (R-1-RE) Zone; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedures; and Section 17.77.140 Variances. A copy of the staff re-

port will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearing and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it.

For More Information The complete file may be reviewed online at www.lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Land Use Cases, then Variance,

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Northwest Hardwoods, Apply in person at the Mill at 202 S. Seventh Street in Garibaldi This is a good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, who letter have been out of or submit your resume andor cover by mail tothe workforce for the past 6 months or more.

If you are someone just entering the workforce orOR returning to the Northwest Hardwoods, c/o Roby Lane, PO 217, Garibaldi, 97118. workforce with limited experience andAction education this job may a consideration good fitforfor you. without regard to race, color, religion, Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative employer. All qualified applicants willbe receive employment gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Written Comments and/or Testimony Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/ email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

Please email your comments to planning@lincolncity.org or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367.

Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City and rebroadcast at various times. They are streamed live on the internet through a link on the City of Lincoln City website, and can also be viewed following the meeting.

The meeting location at Lincoln City City Council Chambers, 801 SW Highway 101, is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to the City Recorder, at 541.996.1203.

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The brochure included with this notice provides the procedure for conduct of hearings. Description of Project The Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department received an application requesting a comprehensive plan map amendment/ zone change from Multiple-Unit Residential (R-M) to SingleFamily Residential (R-1-7.5).

The subject property is addressed as 3508 NE 40th Court and identified as Assessor’s Map 07-11-02-AC-00800. The property owners are Gary H. Purvine; John K. Broomall, Trustee; and Karla J. Broomall, Trustee. Applicable Criteria and Staff Report The applicable criteria governing this review are: Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Chapter 17.16 Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedures; Section 17.77.050 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment; and Section 17.77.150 Zone Change. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearing and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it. For More Information The complete file may be reviewed online at www.lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Land Use Cases, then Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Zone Change, and then CPA ZC 2022-01. A copy of the application and all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant, and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at the Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department, 801 SW Highway 101,

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Lincoln City, Oregon. For additional information, please call Anne Marie Skinner, Director, at 541.996.1228. Written Comments and/or Testimony Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/ or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Please email your comments to planning@ lincolncity.org or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. Planning Commission and City Council meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City and rebroadcast at various times. They are streamed live on the internet through a link on the City of Lincoln City website, and can also be viewed following the meeting. The meeting location at Lincoln City City Council Chambers, 801 SW Highway 101, is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to the City Recorder, at 541.996.1203.

NG22-227 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: THOMAS M. BROWNLEE, Jr., Deceased. Case No. 22PB00658 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JENSYN RAE BROWNLEE has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, JENSYN RAE BROWNLEE, 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: February 8, 2022.

NG22-225 Property Notice February 8, 2022 The Toledo Police Department, 250 W Highway 20, Toledo OR (541-336-5555) has in its physical possession the unclaimed property described below. If you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property, you must file a claim with the Toledo Police Dept within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice or you will lose your interest in that property. Please direct your inquires to the Property Technician at the Toledo Police Dept by calling #541-336-5555 or emailing 313@cityoftoledo.org. Property: backpacks, bicycles, cell phones, firearms, ID cards, keys, knives, luggage, wallets.

NG22-223 Public Auction at Anchor Storage 1673 SE East Devils Lake Rd Lincoln City, OR 97367. Contact number is 541921-9878. The following unit(s) will be sold at Public Auction on February 21, 2022 Beginning at 10:00am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Unit #A7 Martin Davis 10:00am, Unit #C16 Ronda Pettingill 10:30am, and Unit #A24 Jacklyn Collins 11:00 am. Depoe Bay units for Public auction 628 Painter Lane Depoe Bay 97341. Units to be auctioned on February 21, 2022 starting at 12:00pm. Unit B41 Michele Ross 12:00pm and Unit E19 Amber Mitchell 12:30pm.

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Case No. 22PB00366 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Diana Everts has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the Personal Representative, Diana Everts, and Travis Eiva, Eiva Law, 101 E. Broadway, Suite 303, Eugene, Oregon 97401.

All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present them within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such 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 attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and First Published on: February 15, 2022.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We say No to HOA!

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e purchased in Phase 2 of Lincoln Palisades in early 2017. We did due diligence specifically to purchase in an area that did not have or imposed HOAs, or fees. It was represented to us, upon which representations we trusted and relied, by our realtor, our builder, and the developer, Alpha Building Ventures LLC, there were no HOAs, only CC&Rs The disclosure document signed by the developer’s agent, and us thereafter, states “yes” there are CC&R; “no monthly or annual dues“; yes” there is an associa-

REP. DAVID GOMBERG, House District 10

Week one of the 2022 session was relatively quiet.

Representative Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, was elected as the first new House Speaker in nine years. Bills were formally introduced and committees began the first round of hearings.

By the end of next week, almost every bill that will be moving forward must have completed a work session in its initial committee. Legislators and the public will be lining up, virtually, to testify, and very quickly, the major issues and mood of the session will come into focus. The deadline for new concepts has passed so the roughly 250 bills in the record are all we’ll be working with this year.

Legislators have been working on many of these issues for months and even years, negotiating with affected interests and refining ideas in workgroups and interim committees. Some bills will easily pass by the March 7 deadline. Some will generate attention, controversy, or be amended in an effort to make improvements or strike a compromise. And some will die quietly or possibly be resurrected

We all say NO! To HOA!!

-Leslie and Don Suva, and Margaret Powell, Lincoln City

in 2023.

Each bill is important to someone and has a story.

To help constituents navigate participation in the legislative process this session, Representative Julie Fahey’s office has created a useful guide to the Oregon Legislative Information Service (OLIS), available here.

If you have interest in particular bills, I encourage you to write me with your perspective and to track them online. Government works better when the people we serve watch, question, and engage.

Speaking of staying informed, people often ask me how I monitor so much information and so many news sources. The answer is eClips.

Oregon State Library eClips provides a summary of government and political news each business day from a broad set of Oregon and national newspapers. This is a public service and is free for you to use.

Either scan the summaries online (with links to full articles) or subscribe and have those summaries and links sent to your email each morning.

This is a great information resource and I urge you to at least take a few minutes check it out.

February is Black History Month and your opportunity to join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society and to “seize the opportunity to honor the toooften neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

The Oregon Coast has a rich, often un-recognized, and sometimes disturbing black history.

You may be surprised to learn that people of African descent have walked Oregon’s beaches for over 400 years, and have made important contributions to many of Oregon’s favorite coastal communities. Here are five places where you can learn more about black history on the coast.

• The City of Waldport named its newest city park for Louis Southworth, one of the most well-known black residents of Oregon in the 19th century.

• Between Bandon and Coquille lies the site of what was once one of Oregon’s most diverse immigrant and African American communities, Beaver Hill.

• Make time to pay your

respects to Alonzo Tucker, Oregon’s only known black lynching victim. In 2020, the Equal Justice Initiative erected a community remembrance memorial about Alonzo Tucker’s murder on the campus of the Coos History Museum.

• Did Sir Francis Drake winter in Whale Cove near Depoe Bay when he circumnavigated the globe in 1579? If so, there were four Afro Latinos traveling aboard the Golden Hinde. This may be where west coast black history begins.

• The Astoria area is steeped in history, and African Americans have been a part of the diverse texture of this town since its earliest days when, in the winter of 1805-1806, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery spent 106 days at Fort Clatsop. Among those who resided there was York, enslaved personal servant of William Clark and the only black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

You can also visit the “Black in Oregon: 1840 – 1870” exhibition at the Benton County History Museum in Philomath.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their

central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.

Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

This year’s theme, Black Health and Wellness, pays homage to medical scholars and health care providers. The theme is especially timely as we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected minority communities and placed unique burdens on black health care professionals.

Today is the start of week two of our five week “short” session. You will probably note that in this update, I’ve not gotten into the specifics of any bills or proposals. As I’ve said, many high-profile controversies may simply fade away in the coming days. Complex measures may be negotiated and amended. Other measures may move forward smoothly and without fuss.

It is still early! But that will change quickly.

Stay tuned for session news.

without his scanners. Allen enjoyed spending time in the woods with his dogs.

Allen will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. There will be a viewing

on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 1 pm - 5 pm at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon. Graveside service will be on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 1 pm at the Curl Family Cemetery

on N Fraser Road (near the Hwy 101 and Hwy 18 junction). Fraser Rd. 1st Cor. 13:7-8 “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

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OBITUARIES Allen Wayne Welch Jan. 11, 1978 – Jan. 31, 2022

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ment of a Homeowners Association. Such imposition of HOA is self-serving to the developer, for its financial gain, and does not benefit the people who actually live or plan to live here. We are further opposed to a fee assessment for this HOA. The CC&Rs in place are complete, definitions clear, and serve the purpose for Lincoln Palisades Homeowners.

Gomberg: Week one is done

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tion, “community organization CCR’s” We have lived peaceably here since that time until on February 5, 2022 we received the January 31 letter from an attorney representing Alpha Building Ventures, LLC, enclosing Amended and Restated Declaration of CCRs for Lincoln Palisades Subdivision. That Addendum attached Ex. A describing all the properties impacted, including ours. (Further, that document includes the Palisades Condominiums, a separate parcel and entity, that already has its own enforced HOAs.) We, as well as a contingent of this neighborhood, are vehemently opposed to the formation or reinstate-

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Allen is survived by his partner, Sarah “Gemini” Cooper; son, Isaiah Welch; stepdaughter, Araiah Keller; Mom, Candi Labonte;

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grandparents, John and Theresa Welch; father and stepmother, Joseph and Jackie Welch; Aunt Julia Welch; numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Karen (Frost) Welch and his beloved dog, Bella.

Allen was born in Portland, Ore. on Jan. 11, 1978. He attended Taft High School and then received his GED. He attended trade school and became a Journeyman Plumber.

His passion was plumbing, and he had a gift for that.

Allen enjoyed working with his hands, being very intuitive in fixing just about anything. When help was needed, Allen was always willing to lend a hand. He was a ham radio enthusiast and never went anywhere

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Pet safety on the road

You buckle up when you get in your vehicle. Make sure your pet is just as safe.

Many dog owners let their dog run loose in an open truck bed, not thinking about the dangers. No matter how well-trained or coordinated you think your dog is, he or she can still fall or jump out of the back of a truck.

use a leash or lead, make sure it is of a length that doesn’t allow the dog to go over the side. A two-point restraint works best to ensure the animal can’t jump or be thrown in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Oregon law requires a dog to be protected by a carrier or other restraint if transported on “the external part of a vehicle” on a highway.

A carrier or cage is most ideal, but if you

If your pet travels inside the vehicle with you, remember that driving with any live animal on your lap presents a distraction and puts the pet, the driver, other passengers, and other drivers at significant risk for a collision. A collision that would otherwise be preventable.

Pet licensing

Buying a license for your dog isn’t just about the law - it can save your dog’s life.

Anyone who has experienced the panic and sorrow of having a lost dog knows how important it is to license your pet. Our dogs are our friends and companions, and they look to us for nearly everything: food, shelter, water and love. They also need us to bring them home after they have wandered.

One of the best and most basic things we can do for our dogs is to license them. Our goal is to be able to reunite all lost dogs with their families, and you can help us reach that goal with increased

dog licensing. When Good Samaritans or Animal Services Deputies find stray dogs that are licensed, they can call the Lincoln County Animal Shelter for your information, and your pet may never even have to come to the shelter.

While happy reunions are the most important consideration, failure to obtain a dog license can result in a $260 fine. All dogs in the county are required to be licensed within thirty days of residence, whether or not you live in the city and whether or not your dog leaves your property. While cat licenses are not required, they help the animal shelter reunite families with their fe-

There are numerous pet-specific vehicle restraints that work with your existing seatbelts and can be purchased either online or in pet stores.

Our pets love to be on the go with us. Show them how much you care by always considering their safety whenever you take them on the road with you.

For more information and tips visit our website at: www.lincolncountysheriff.net and like us on Facebook: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office - Oregon

line friends, too.

You may easily purchase or renew a license by mail, at the Animal Shelter, or at many local veterinarians’ offices. Applications and additional information are available online at www.LincolnCountyAnimalShelter. org.

Please keep your pets safe with a license, ID tag, and microchip, and remember to search for your lost pet at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter at 510 NE Harney St. in Newport and by calling 541-265-6610.

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Drazan brings campaign to the South Coast

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS

Christine Drazan has risen to the top of the Republican party in Oregon through her work in the Legislature.

She is now hoping that experience gives her a chance to represent the party in the race for governor.

This week, she brought her campaign to the South Coast, reaching out to voters who will pick the Republican candidate for governor. Drazan announced recently she is stepping down as as the House Republican leader to focus on her campaign.

She said after decades one one-party rule, it is time for a new voice and a new vision in the governor’s mansion.

“Sometimes people who are elected don’t always listen, they don’t always represent us,” Drazan said.

“Sometimes they make problems.

The real problem is leadership. That’s what’s missing right now.”

Dragon made a name for herself in state politics when she led a walkout from the Legislature to stop a capand-trade bill being pushed by the Democrats.

“We didn’t have a choice,” Drazan said. “We had to walk out.”

She said if elected, her first actions would be to end some of the moves made by current Gov. Kate Brown.

“Day one has to be an end to the vaccine mandate,” Drazan said.

“We’re also going to end the mask mandate. Folks, do we really think she’s going to end the mask mandate in March. Remember, it was two weeks to flatten the curve.”

From there, Drazan would move to other issues important to the state.

“We’ve got to support our law enforcement,” she said. “If we don’t do that, we won’t have safe communities.”

The key, Drazan said, will be to use facts and share factual information

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Christine Drazan, a Republican candidates for governor, talks to Sharon Waterman during a campaign stop in Coos Bay. The House Republican leader, Drazan hopes her experience helps her stand out in the crowded primary. with the state.

“We have to lead with facts and not fear,” she said. “Right now, the Democrat super majority in Salem is governing by fear. Our political leaders need to respect citizens and respect Oregonians enough to know we can protect ourselves.”

A wife and mother of three, Drazan said she ventured into state politics because she wanted to help people.

She said as governor, that mission will not change.

“As governor, Oregonians are going to get what they deserve,” she said. “Oregonians are going to get what they’re asking for, to be heard, to be respected.”

Drazan said one of her key goals

as governor would be to make the state business friendly. She said the Democrats in Salem have made move after move that hurt business, but they have never learned the lesson.

“We need businesses,” she said.

“Oregon has one of the worst business climates in the nation. We have one of the highest tax rates in the nation.

We have got to stop tax increases that drive up prices for all of us. We can do that. With a Republican governor in the state of Oregon, we can veto that.”

While Democrats control almost all aspects of state government, Drazan said it is a perfect time for a Republican to take control. She explained with Brown’s unpopularity, Pres. Joe

Biden’s struggles in the polls and growing unpopularity with COVID restrictions, a Republican can win in 2022.

“It matters who comes out of the Republican primary this year,” Drazan said. “I’m a small-town girl. I need your help with the primary. We have an absolute opportunity to put a Republican in the governor’s seat.”

She said those interested in change can help out by being active, locally and at the state level.

“When people show up, it changes things,” she said. “It can and does make a difference. In this election cycle, it’s important we show up.”

With COVID being one of the

key issues in the Republican primary, Drazan said she believes firmly in individual choice.

“I am all about choice,” she said.

“For me, I made the decision to get vaccinated. I’m around a million people. I made the decision myself.

If someone else doesn’t, that is their choice.”

With the primary race heating up heading to the May election, Drazan said her proven leadership should help her stand out in a crowded field.

“All these problems we’re talking about are absolutely solvable with leadership,” she said. “Everything you can do, everything you are, this is the time.”

Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 19-20 in Oregon Make fishing part of your Presidents’ Day Weekend plans.

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19-20.

No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish, clam and crab for free.

All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in season regulation changes, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing, at https://myodfw.com/ recreation-report/fishing-report/ Check the Recreation Report for the best fishing opportunities this time of year, https://myodfw.com/ recreation-report For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon, https://myodfw.com/ EAO And if you live near Portland, Bend, Medford, Roseburg or in Lane County, there are lots of nearby options.

Trout fishing can be a great choice for beginners and stocking is picking up (see the schedule).

If conditions permit, ice fishing offers a unique experience— make sure the ice is safe and take other precautions for a good experience. See ice fishing tips.

The winter steelhead run usually peaks in mid-February, so it’s a good time of year for existing steelhead anglers to take a friend or family member with them to give it a try. This fishing isn’t hard, especially if someone is showing you how (see steelhead fishing tips).

Bottomfishing could also be good if ocean conditions allow for boats to get out during Presidents’ Day Weekend.

Prefer to crab or clam instead? MyODFW has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing.

Remember to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions: always clam with a

friend and never turn your back on the ocean.

Currently, crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties along the entire Oregon coast and in the ocean. With the dry weather, crab are moving back into the estuaries so crabbing could be good.

Razor clamming is currently closed from Cape Blanco, north of Port Orford, to the California border because domoic acid toxin levels are above the closure limit.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. Always call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their Shellfish page before you go out.

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Starnes reaches out to South Coast Democrats

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS

Patrick Starnes knows he’s not the biggest name in the Democrat primary for Oregon governor, but he thinks that puts him in the perfect position to pull off a major upset.

Starnes, who ran for governor in 2018 as an independent, brought his campaign for governor to the South Coast this week, stopping in Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford and Coos Bay. Starnes said he ran for governor four years ago with a goal of reforming campaign finance laws in the state, and he still has that mission today.

“We’re still fighting to get big money out of politics,” he said. “We’re one of five states that doesn’t have limits. I’ll be in Salem again pushing for limits. I’m role modeling limits in my campaign with a $1,000 limit per person and no corporate monies.”

Starnes brought up Measure 107 that was overwhelmingly approved, which gives the state the authority to set campaign finance rules. But even after the vote, the Legislature has chosen not to set limits.

While campaign finance remains a cornerstone of Starnes’ campaign, there are other issues important to him.

“I’m proposing OHP for all,” he said. “I would use the

sin tax we have on tobacco for junk food. Almost 300,000 working Oregonians have no insurance. When I did the numbers for the South Coast, Josephine, Curry, Coos, Douglas and even Florence, that’s how many people don’t have insurance. That’s a huge population with no insurance.”

Starnes also brought up the homeless crisis in the state, saying there is a way to make improvements.

“I’m the only governor candidate who has proposed concrete solutions,” he said.

“I’m proposing the Oregon Shelter Fund, which is outside of the general fund.”

The fund would collect money by imposing a vacancy fee on empty buildings, many owned by large banks that use them as tax write offs.

Starnes and his wife have made it a personal mission to get some of those homes back in the housing system. Over the last few years, Starnes has purchased several older homes that were vacant and decaying and rebuilt the homes while living in them. They were then sold and the family moved on to another home.

“In our jurisdiction, we’ve found over 100 of these abandoned homes that can be restored,” Starnes said. “My wife and I have found two of them and got them back in use.”

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Patrick Starnes brought his campaign for governor to the South Coast this week, visiting Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford and Coos Bay. Starnes said he noticed several homes in Coos and Curry counties while driving around that could be restored with a little time and effort.

While several Republican candidates for governor have visited the South Coast, Starnes is one of the first Democrats.

He said he grew up in the area

in the small town of Looking Glass outside of Roseburg, so he knows what’s important to the coast.

“Growing up as a kid, I felt it was one Oregon,” he said.

“I’d like to bring us back to one Oregon. That’s why I’m concentrating on issues. I’m a red-county Democrat. We’re

used to being outnumbered and we’re use to having them as neighbors.”

While Starnes is not the biggest name in the Democrat primary, he feels he is well positioned to pull off a surprise.

“With two big establishment Democrats and a populist like myself, I only need to fin-

ish third,” he said. “I can beat Betsy Johnson and I can beat the Republican in November.”

As the calendar moves toward the May primary, Starnes said he will work for every vote he can get.

“I’ll keep hitting the streets and hitting all the little media, even talk radio,” he said.

Additional sandbagging station added in Lincoln County In partnership with North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District 1 and the City of Lincoln City, Lincoln County is announcing the opening of an additional public sandbagging station.

Lincoln County community members will now have access to two self-serve, public sandbagging stations. The newest station is located at the North Lincoln Fire & Rescue St. Clair Station, 4520 SE Hwy 101 in Lincoln City.

Sandbagging is one simple, effective way to prevent or reduce flood water damage.

Although sandbags do not guarantee a watertight seal, they can help prevent costly water damage.

Sandbags have been used to: • Redirect storm water runoff to storm drains • Redirect overflowing storm runoff drains from personal property • Reduce leakage at closure structures • Prevent overtopping of levees • Direct a river’s current flow to specific areas Lincoln County Self-Serve Public Sandbagging Stations: Locations: North Lincoln Fire & St. Clair Station Parking lot 4520 SE Hwy 101 Lincoln CityOR

Public Works/Animal Shelter 510 NE Harney St. Newport, OR Hours: Mid-October through mid-April Access to sand is 24/7 If you plan on utilizing the self-serve sandbagging station, remember to bring a shovel.

Community members may pick up to 10 sandbags per household, per season. Those in need of more than 10 sandbags at a time are encouraged to reach out to local hardware stores and purchase them in advance.

Protection of private property is the property owners’ responsibility and begins prior to storm events.

If you have a water run off hazard or a structure in flood plain, you should: • Assess your property in advance. Waiting until the water is at your doorstep is too late; there won’t be enough time or resources to effectively mitigate the water or debris run off.

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The suspect was wearing blue jeans and a white colored hoodie with red writing under a black jacket and wearing a blue New York Giants ballcap. He was wearing a green colored bandana over his face.

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Lincoln County could see a portion of $422 million in federal money to help in the recovery from the 2020 Labor Day fires.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the Federal Register Notice that will allow Oregon Housing and Community Service (OHCS) to move forward on developing an action plan for $422 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

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The release of the Federal Register Notice does not give Oregon access to the CDBGDR funds. HUD requires that Oregon complete a series of steps, primarily the completion of an Action Plan, before Oregon can receive funds. Once HUD approves a final Action Plan, the new funds will allow OHCS to address long-term unmet recovery needs of survivors in disaster areas.

The Federal Register Notice identified six counties and one ZIP Code as the areas most impacted and distressed by the wildfires. Federal regulations require the state to use 80 percent of the funding to benefit

those locations. The mostimpacted areas as designated by HUD are Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln, and Marion counties, as well as the 97358 Zip Code in Linn County.

The federal funding is part of $5 billion that Congress appropriated for disaster relief in October. CDBG-DR program funds are used to help those most impacted, especially low-income residents needing housing recovery assistance, to recover from presidentially declared disasters.

“This important step by the federal government will allow OHCS to develop an action plan on how to get the federal funds to those wildfire survivors who need it the most,” OHCS Executive Director Margaret Salazar said. “On top of the $150 million allocation from the Oregon Legislature, not only will this additional funding help survivors recover and rebuild, it also will provide resources to put measures into place aimed at preventing future housing instability caused by wildfires.”

What must be done first The Federal Register Notice requires a series of steps OHCS must take before accessing funds. These steps include an

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Unmet Needs Assessment, a Mitigation Needs Assessment, an Action Plan with public comment, a public engagement process, and a certification process. OHCS has already started work on these required steps, but it will take months before funding is accessible.

The state also is required to develop a Citizen Participation Plan that describes how the public will be informed and engaged throughout the grant’s lifecycle. Before the Action Plan is finalized, the public will be invited to review and submit feedback on a draft plan.

OHCS expects a draft Action Plan to be completed ahead of HUD’s June deadline. Once complete, the draft plan will be published and made available for a 30-day public comment period. Once the public comment period is complete, HUD will take up to 60 days to review the action plan before funds can be spent.

Full details of the Federal Register Notice can be found on the HUD website.

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