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Student tours at Washed Ashore exhibit give hands-on art experience HILARY DORSEY Editor

incoln City Cultural Center staff have been leading guided tours of the Washed Ashore exhibit for students in grades K-12 throughout the month of February and through March 13, when the featured exhibit ends. Visual arts director Krista Eddy has designed a large piece and a process by which touring classes can contribute. When possible, students assemble components of a marine debris sculpture that will be permanently placed on the cultural center grounds. Eddy said tours of the Washed Ashore exhibit and an art experience have been given to all students at Taft Elementary School so far for 3-6th grades and are now occurring for Oceanlake Elementary School students for grades K-2. The Lincoln City Cultural Center has also hosted a few alternative schools for this tour, including the Newport Outdoor School, St. James Santiago

School, and the Lincoln City Christian School, Eddy added. Taft High School students are also participating by collecting plastic and making ‘kebabs’ for the project.

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Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Teen Center grand opening March 4

Cases continue to decline, mask mandate to lift March 19 HILARY DORSEY Editor

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incoln City Parks & Recreation (LCP&R) invites teens of Lincoln City, grades 7-12, and the public to celebrate the grand opening of the Lincoln City Teen Center at 5 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Lincoln City Community Center. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place with pizza and cake provided for all. Teens may also enjoy video games, arts and crafts, foosball, ping pong, music, board games and more. Special guests include Lincoln City Council, the Lincoln City Parks

& Recreation Board, Roby’s Furniture and Appliance, and of course – the teens of Lincoln City. The LC Teen Center, for grades 7-12, has been years in the making, with new construction and purchase of many, many recreational supplies. In preparation of the grand opening, Roby’s Furniture and Appliance hosted their annual service day with their staff and provided fresh colorful paint and new furniture for the center. Starting on March 8, the Teen Center will be open from 5-7 p.m.

Tuesdays and the last Friday each month. Teens will be able to socialize with their peers, play music, video and board games, arts and crafts, cook meals and much more. LCP&R looks forward to scheduling more Teen Center hours when support staff are hired. All participants are required to enroll in the program with a parent/guardian signature. LCP&R looks to add more teen program hours in the future. For more information on the Teen Center, visit https://www.lincolncity. org/departments/parks-recreation

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OVID-19 case counts continue to trend down in Lincoln County, public health reports. There was a 47 percent decrease in reported cases this week compared to the previous week. Public Health Director Florence Pourtal reported during a Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, there is less work for the public health team now that the omicron surge is over. “It’s likely we’re going to shift some people to our vaccination efforts rather than making calls to cases,” Pourtal said. As of Monday, Feb. 21, there have been a total of 69 COVID-related deaths in the county since the pandemic began. The test positivity rate is trending down. There was a total of 144 COVID-19 cases the week of Feb. 13. The peak was 650 cases the week of Jan. 16. “We’re at about 600 daily hospitalizations in Oregon at this time,” Pourtal said. “We are hoping to come down.” As of the report on Feb. 23, 43 percent of people are boosted in Lincoln County. Most vaccines being administered are boosters, Pourtal added. “Out of all the vaccinations being administered in the county, about 60 percent of them are booster doses,” Pourtal said. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported Thursday, Feb. 24, that the mask requirements to indoor public places and Oregon’s schools will lift March 19. Earlier this month, OHA announced the requirement would be lifted by March 31, with the option of lifting sooner if conditions improve enough. “There are no current plans to lift mask requirements in health care facilities for both patients and providers,” Pourtal said Feb. 23. Once the mask mandate lifts, the decision will be up to the individual on whether they want to continue wearing a mask in public indoor settings. It is still strongly recommended that those at high risk of severe disease or hospitalization continue to wear a mask in indoor public settings, including those unvaccinated and those with compromised immune systems. Find COVID-19 testing at https://bit.ly/3hhXxPn Find a vaccine clinic at https://bit.ly/3v8GvM1 Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

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“Students that are coming through the exhibit have been very interested in ‘What is washing ashore,’ they have been identifying items that are part of the sculptures and have been asking excellent questions,” Eddy said. Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Blue Marlin and Gertrude the Penguin attract visitors to the lawn of the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The popular exhibit was installed in October. “The tour includes all of the Washed Ashore sculptures inside and out and some thoughtful discussion about the plastic pollution in our oceans,” Eddy said. Eddy said as students rotate through different parts of the Washed Ashore tour, they can participate in two different art experiences. The

older students receive supplies and instruction for observational drawings of the jellyfish hanging in the auditorium with oil pastels. Each student can make a ‘kebab,’ which will make up two giant starfish that will become a permanent outdoor public art sculpture at the culture center. “This collaborative Tidepool Rock sculpture is a very special part of our programming right now as our wish is to get most North County kids involved in it so that when they drive past the center, they can say ‘I helped make that’ for decades to come,” Eddy said. The nonprofit Washed Ashore project was founded in 2010 by artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi, using debris she collected from the beaches in Bandon. The project illustrates the problem

of plastic pollution in a creative and engaging way to get people to think about the problem, Eddy said. “The sculptures are made entirely of beach debris collected from 300 miles of Oregon beaches and are put together in a way that invites the viewer to ‘find’ items and think about why those items were washed up on our beaches,” Eddy said. Eddy said it is an impactful experience for viewers and students alike because most people do not realize the size and gravity of this problem. “Art is a powerful tool for community and environmental action and out hope is that students will take away a sense that they can be part of the solution by thinking about plastic consumption in their lives and that the

ocean and all our neighbors in it need our help,” Eddy said. This educational opportunity has been made possible by a grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, along with general exhibit sponsors the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, The Ford Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, the Oneatta Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Explore Lincoln City, North Lincoln Sanitary Service and The Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve Collaborative. The Lincoln City Cultural Center invites the public to come to the cultural center from 3-5 p.m. Fridays, from Feb. 25 to March 11, for an open workshop station for anyone inter-

Photos courtesy of Lincoln City Cultural Center. Students from Taft Elementary School. ested in participating in the making of the new Tidepool Rock sculpture. The sculpture is being made with non-recyclable plastic trash and beach debris and will be completed this summer for permanent display at the future Lincoln City Cultural Plaza on the grounds of the cultural center. It is made it the style of the Washed Ashore sculptures that have been an exhibit at the center since October but will remain after the exhibit ends. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

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7:18 a.m. Police took report of a medical call for unconscious woman in the 3500 block of NE Reef. Woman was dead on arrival. 6:51 p.m. Police took report of suspicious activity in the 1500 block of SE 19th Street. Caller reported a man attempted to abduct her young son in a van. Boy is unharmed. No suspect description.

Feb. 19

1:16 a.m. Police took report of a fight at a business in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street. 4:42 p.m. Police responded to multiple reports of a hit and run on NW 25th Street/Hwy 101. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Hwy 101. Front end damage. Law enforcement was unable to locate the vehicle, a silver 2004 Toyota Corolla. Information sent to surrounding agencies.

Feb. 21

4:46 p.m. Police took report of a theft in the 2100 block of NE Reef Avenue. Caller reported apartment was broken into and cash stolen. 9:46 p.m. Police responded to the report of an assault in the 670 block of SE Keel Avenue. Man reported his girlfriend assaulted him. Law enforcement was unable to locate the suspect at the location. Probable cause for domestic assault in the fourth degree.

Feb. 22

3:46 p.m. Police took report of a theft at a store in the 1500 block of SE East Devils Lake Road. Employee reported a man left with several items. Suspect had a stocky build and reddish goatee. 4:07 p.m. Police took report of a theft at a store in the 4100 block of NW Logan Road. Employee reported a woman left without paying for groceries.

Feb. 23

4:18 p.m. Police responded to a crash on NW 2nd Drive/NE Hwy 101. Vehicle was reported to be off roadway, debris in southbound lane. Law enforcement and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded. 9:58 p.m. Police responded to a burglary in the 3200 block of NE 32nd Drive. Caller reported an unfamiliar vehicle was parked in a poorly lit area at NE 32nd Drive/NE Yacht Avenue. Subject exited the vehicle and walked down the street with a wheelbarrow,

then returned and loaded several items into the vehicle. Suspect was cited and released for burglary in the second degree, theft in the first degree, and trespass in the first degree. Lincoln County Jail refused to lodge.

Oregon State Police Feb. 19

11 a.m. A northbound vehicle on Hwy 101 in Newport failed to yield to a Newport Police Department patrol vehicle with emergency lights. Police attempted to stop the subject vehicle. The driver failed to yield for approximately one mile and stopped at a gas station near NW 15th Street. Driver refused to comply to commands to exit the vehicle and displayed signs of impairment. The driver resisted arrest but was ultimately taken into custody. Driver was evaluated at a hospital and cleared for jail. The driver was lodged at Lincoln County Jail and

charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and disorderly conduct. Newport Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.

Feb. 21

1:23 p.m. A Subaru Forester was traveling east on Hwy 20 when the driver lost control of their vehicle due to the wet road conditions and hail. The vehicle rolled over into a small ditch along the shoulder. The driver and passenger were uninjured. 2:11 p.m. A Mercedes GLA was traveling east on Hwy 20 when it was rear ended by a Honda Civic. The Mercedes was decelerating as it was passing a crashed vehicle when the Honda Civic collided. There were no reported injuries. The driver of the Mercedes was able to drive off scene. The driver of the Honda was warned of careless driving.

County extends moratorium on short-term rentals, appeal sent back to circuit court

HILARY DORSEY Editor

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved an extension of the moratorium on short-term rentals for new licenses during a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23. The county’s temporary moratorium was previously set to expire the following week. Voters passed Ballot Measure 21-203 in the Nov. 2 special election, which would phase out short-term rentals in residential areas of unincorporated Lincoln County and halt the issuance of new licenses. Kristin Yuille, county counsel, said the county has pending cases before the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals and the circuit court.

On Nov. 17, 2021, petitioners filed a notice of intent to appeal the board of commissioners’ adoption of Ordinance 523, which amends provisions addressing the licensing program, operating standard and complaint procedures applicable to the short-term rental of dwelling units in unincorporated parts of the county. On Dec. 3, 2021, the county filed a motion to dismiss the appeal. On Dec. 7, LUBA issued an order suspending the appeal until they resolved the motion to dismiss. On Dec. 16, petitioners filed their response to the motion to dismiss. In its motion to dismiss, the county argues the ordinance is not a land use decision subject to LUBA’s jurisdiction. Petitioners argue the ordinance is a

‘new land use regulation’ and therefore subject to LUBA’s jurisdiction. On Dec. 6, 2021, petitioners filed a motion to transfer the appeal to circuit court in the event LUBA concluded they do not have jurisdiction. The motion to transfer was granted and the appeal has been transferred to Lincoln County Circuit Court. “Until we have final resolution from the courts, the recommendation is to extend this moratorium,” Yuille said. The recommendation was to extend the moratorium for at least six months, Yuille added. The commissioners voted and agreed to extend the moratorium for six months. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

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Public Notices NG22-243 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 4:00pm at the Bob Everest Station, 2525 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular fire district business. An agenda and related documents will be posted on the District’s webpage (www.nlfr.org) prior to the meeting. This is a public meeting; however, seating will be limited due to the COVID-19 mandates regarding social distancing. Members of the public may attend virtually; see the agenda on our website for further information. NG22-242 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: DORIS K. PYLE, Deceased. Case No. 22PB01112 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOY THOMSON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, JOY THOMSON, 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 03/01/2022. NG22-244 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lincoln City Police Department has in its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described below. If you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property, you must file a claim with the Lincoln City Police Department within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property. The personal property is described as: Ford Econoline Van. Contact: Lincoln City Police Department; 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd; Lincoln City, OR 97367; 541-994-3636 to submit a claim. This notice is published in accordance with ORS 98.245. Published 3/1/2022. NG22-245 The Lincoln County School District Board of Directors is seeking to fill two vacancies on the LCSD Budget Committee. A vacancy exists in Zone 2 which covers voting precincts 14 -19 (Agate Beach and north through Schooner Creek) and in Zone 4 which covers voting precincts 25-32 (Toledo, Siletz, and Eddyville Areas). The full zone map is available from the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office. Members typically only serve for the month of May each year and will receive training in April of each year. The Zone 2 position is for this budget year only and expires June 30, 2022. The Zone 4 position expires June 30, 2023. Those interested in serving in this volunteer position may not be employees of LCSD, must reside in the respective zone for the duration of their service, and must be registered voters. Applications are available on the school district website under the “Get Involved” drop-down menu (www.lincoln.k12.or.us), and at the Teaching and Learning Center which is the District administration office (1212 NE Fogarty St. in Newport). Applications must be received in the district office by March 1, 2022. The board hopes to interview applicants and appoint a representative to this position on March 8th, at the Regular board meeting. For more information, call 541265-4403. NG22-241 Lincoln City Storage, 3796 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Or. 97367, 541-996-3555. The following unit will be sold at Public Auction Starting 3/22/2022

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Public Notices at 9:00am Ending 3/29/2022 at 9:00am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office. All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com Unit#FRV34 Randall Hardesty NG22-240 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VAR 2022-02 The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider VAR 2022-02 on Tuesday, March 15, 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 project. Description of Project: The Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department received an application requesting a variance to allow construction of a detached single-family dwelling in the natural resource overlay zone. The subject property is identified as Assessor’s Map 0711-11-CD-03900. The applicants and property owners are James A. Olson and Jody L. Olson. 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; Chapter 17.46 Natural Resource Overlay (NR) Zone; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedures; and Section 17.77.140 Variances. 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 Variance, and then VAR 2022-02. 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, 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 askinner@ 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 rebroad-

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Public Notices cast 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. DATE PUBLISHED: March 1, 2022 NG22-236 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DIVISION In the matter of the estate of WADE WALTER HAWLEY, decedent. 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 Feb 15, 2022.

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Legislators to invest $400 million to combat homelessness BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The News Guard

The Oregon Legislature is working to pass legislation that would infuse $400 million to help combat homelessness and provide affordable housing across Oregon. While much of the investment will happen in the larger cities of the state, funding is being made available to rural areas as well. During a press conference Thursday, Feb. 24, Democratic leaders announced the funding package, which includes House Bill 4123. HB 4123 will create a pilot program that provides funding for cities and counties that work together to combat homelessness. In Coos County, the cities and North Bend and Coos Bay are working with the county to host one of the pilot programs. In Lincoln County, the county is partnering with Lincoln City, the city of Newport and the city of Toledo to host one of the pilots. Representative Jason Kropf authored HB 4123, which was scheduled to be voted on Thursday in the Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development. “Each pilot will establish a coordinated homeless response office,” Kropf said. “In doing so, our communities will be better positioned to leverage existing resources. Pilots will be required to report back on their plans, their progress, challenges and opportunities. Houselessness does not have a one size fits all solution.” HB 4123 will provide $1 million for each of the eight pilot programs, with a goal of finding what works and doesn’t work. State Rep. David Gomberg, who represents Lincoln County in the Legislature, said the program is much needed. “As a coastal and a rural legislature, I’ve seen firsthand the plight of homelessness in our community,” he said. “In my home county, 20 percent of student in schools are categorized as homeless. What we’re talking

about here is seniors, families, low-income workers and, yes, we’re talking about kids.” He said HB 4123 will find solutions because it will lead to greater cooperation among local governments. “This bill will give us the tools to work together to address our most pressing problems,” Gomberg said. “This legislation will not only yield immediate relief, it will also collect information of what programs work best. It will require the pilot programs to report to the Legislature so we can use it to make good legislation.” Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall also applauded the legislation. “This program will give us a chance to make a meaningful difference in the challenge of homelessness in Lincoln County,” Hall said. “Some people think homelessness is only an issue in larger communities. That’s not true.” While the Democrats applauded the package, State Rep. Boomer Wright has announced he supports HB 4123. The package announced Thursday will include three elements - $165 million to combat homelessness, $215 to support existing affordable housing and to build new affordable housing and $20 million to help people get into their first home. Sen. Kayse Jama, chair of the Senate Committee on Housing, lauded the proposal as it was announced. “Too many Oregonians are facing housing instability or homelessness right now,” Jama said. “Our hearts and minds go to those stuck in homelessness and our on the streets in our communities. Oregonians are expecting action on this issue and that’s exactly what’s happening today.” Jama said the legislative leaders had four goals when preparing the package. 1 - Address immediate needs around homelessness; 2 - Building investments to increase supply of affordable housing;

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During a press conference Thursday, Feb. 24, Democratic leaders announced the funding package, which includes House Bill 4123. HB 4123 will create a pilot program that provides funding for cities and counties that work together to combat homelessness. 3 - Preventing displacement from homes; and 4 - Ensure funds are spent quickly and efficiently. To reach goal four, much of the funding is going to existing programs that have proven to be successful. For example, Project Turnkey, which provides funding to purchase and rebuild older hotels, will receive $50 million. In Coos County, Operation Rebuild Hope used a Project Turnkey grant to purchase a hotel in North Bend that is currently being rebuilt to provide housing for homeless veterans. House Majority Leader Julie Fahey, chair of the House Committee on Housing, said the goal is to make a difference quickly. “We know that homelessness and affordable housing are some of the biggest challenges facing our state” Fahey said. “We have heard from Oregonians that they want us to take

action. We are making key investments into solutions of homelessness. That includes more funding in programs that actually work. Every Oregonian deserves a safe place to sleep at night. While we are working to increase services and shelter, we also have to address some of the root causes. This package makes significant investments in affordable housing. These investments will not solve every problem overnight, but Oregonians have real problems right now.” Rep. Paul Evans said spending the money when the state has a surplus is the right thing to do. “The package is a whole is not just about policy. It’s about bringing people and ideas together for a common cause,” Evans said. “I believe this package is consistent with the lessons I learned early in life about faith. Right now, Oregonians are hurting. Though wages are increasing, the net

worth of working families are lagging behind. The working poor simply do not have the tools they need. This is an issue of basic human dignity. We are supposed to do everything possible to make sure our neighbors have a safe, secure

place to live.” While some elements of the package are stand-alone bills, like HB 4123, most of the funding will be in the budget package that is scheduled to be voted on in the final days of the short session.

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Last May, the non-profit Central Coast Tennis Association arranged for five members of the Salishan Tennis Center to take a training class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) which is stored at the Tennis Center. The tennis members then promptly filed the information away in their “memory banks” just in case they should ever need to help someone in distress. Last Wednesday two of those tennis members were participating in the evening play group when another player collapsed with an apparent heart attack. The player was

of Lincoln City, who was part of the resuscitation endeavor. “Thank goodness we had that training and had the AED available because, as we learned in the class, the first few minutes after a heart stoppage are crucial to the person’s survival.” By the time the paramedics arrived, the player was awake and able to answer questions. He was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for further evaluation. The tennis players who were on scene took a deep breath and later held an after-action evaluation meeting to discuss what went well and what could have been done better. The patient was well

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Margie Dean Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Feb. 13, 2022 at age 89. Margie Dean Dwyer was born on Jan. 25, 1933 in Garibaldi, Ore. to Ruby and Robert Dwyer. She attended school in Garibaldi and married her high school sweetheart, Anthony “Swede” Johnson on Sept. 11, 1948 at St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach, Ore. They lived in Garibaldi, Beaverton, Hillsboro,

Newberg, Newport, Tillamook and Aloha. She is preceded in death by her husband Swede; son Steve; and daughter-in-law Cheryl. When her husband passed in 1987, she moved back to Garibaldi and worked at Godfrey’s Pharmacy. She retired and moved to Lincoln City, then lived in McMinnville and passed away in Hillsboro. She loved watching all her kids in sports, was a member of the Elks Lodge,

was on a bowling league, she loved her flowers and gardening, going to the casino and spending lots of time with her family. She was also a Portland Trailblazer fan. Margie was a homemaker and had eight children, 17 grandchildren, and 43 greatgrandchildren. Survivors include sons, Jerry (Beth) of Hillsboro, Mick (Darie) of North Plains, Bob of Hillsboro, and Jim (Pam) of Newberg; daughters, Kathleen Johnson of

North Plains, Brenda (Jay) Lemmon of Otis, and Linda Lohmann of Lincoln City; nieces, Patti Dee Capasso and Paula (Jack) Kriz, both of Newberg; and nephew Kent Capasso of Tigard. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: The Johnson Family Memorial Athletic Scholarship: Jerry Johnson, 2050 SE Larson Ct., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. Funeral arrangements are pending.

service, he attended college at the University of Houston and Cal State Los Angeles. He moved to Oregon in 1968 and began his career in the banking industry. Ben managed several different banks throughout his career along the Oregon Coast Fine cars were a passion of Ben’s. He competed in numerous rallies and races alongside his wife Marlene (aka Flash). They were also longtime members of the Porsche Club of America. Also a dedicated Rotarian, serving as the (past) president of the Rotary Club of Lincoln City several times and was a multiple-time Paul Harris Recipient as well as a benefactor of Rotary International. For many years Ben donated his time to help raise funds for college as well as several other philanthropic projects locally and internationally.

An active participant in Young Life, he helped sponsor fund raisers for the club. Ben enjoyed being a member of The Chapel by the Sea for many years. Ben and his keen sense of humor will be missed by his

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Logan). They all live in Southern California. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., April 14 at Willamette National Cemetery. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Young Life or Rotary International.

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Prep and screening advancements make colonoscopy more pleasant If you’re dreading your next colonoscopy, take heart. Better tasting and easier prep solutions combined with mild sedation have improved the screening for patients. Colonoscopy is vitally important to help prevent colon and rectal cancers or to detect them in the earliest, most‑treatable timeframe, according to Michael “Derek” Williams, DO, of Samaritan Surgical Clinic – Lincoln City. “The best kind of screening is the one that people will get done, so there has been a greater emphasis on making the procedure more pleasant for patients,” Dr. Williams said.

Why get a colonoscopy?

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Excluding skin cancer, it is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Most colorectal cancers start as polyps, which are growths found on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. A colonoscopy allows physicians to detect polyps and remove them to prevent further growth. “Typically, polyps start small and as they grow, they can potentially change into cancer. So, the first benefit of a screening colonoscopy is to remove the polyp before it turns into cancer. Colonoscopy beats colon cancer any day of the week,” said Dr. Williams.

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Colonoscopy is a low‑risk procedure that usually takes less than an hour. A patient can choose to be awake for the test but many choose mild sedation. Patients must prepare for the exam ahead of time to empty the colon (see story in box for more information on colonoscopy prep).

Most insurance plans cover a colonoscopy as a preventive screening, even if a polyp is found and removed. Depending on your insurance company, the prep solution and the anesthesiologist may not be covered so check your policies carefully.

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Colonoscopy is valuable for diagnosing and evaluating a wide variety of stomach and intestinal disorders. However, most people

To perform the test, a long, flexible instrument called a colonoscope is inserted into the rectum and advanced through the colon and large intestine. A tiny camera and light on the end of the colonoscope allow the physician to visually inspect the colon on a digital monitor. Pictures can also be taken for future comparison and small tissue samples are occasionally removed for biopsy. “A colonoscopy allows us to see the entire colon, and when we find a polyp it can be removed right then,” Dr. Williams said. Patients will spend about 30 minutes in the recovery room as the sedative wears off. “We use a short‑acting anesthetic that allows patients to fall asleep quickly and wake up quickly without feeling groggy the rest of the day. Even so, we can’t let you drive yourself home,” Dr. Williams explained. “The number one thing I hear when a patient wakes up is, ‘when are we going to do this thing?’ They haven’t even realized the test is over. Others tell me it was the best sleep they ever had,” he said.

will get a colonoscopy as an important step in preventing colorectal cancer. It is strongly recommended for those age 50 and over. If no problems are found, you won’t need an additional test for 10 years. “Don’t let fear or dread of the colonoscopy prevent you from getting one. Early detection for cancer can make a significant difference in recovery and prevention. Be open with us about any hesitation so we can try to answer your concerns,” Dr. Williams said.

New options make colonoscopy prep better For years, patients were told to drink four liters (about a gallon) of a laxative solution the night before the procedure. Now, there are a variety of prep solutions, some available without a prescription and all more palatable than previous solutions. With some options, drinking the liquid can now be done over two days and in smaller doses, making it more tolerable for patients. “Preps are never fun, but there are now a variety of different options and even a pill form,” Dr. Williams explained. “The important thing is to stay hydrated and follow the instructions as best as you can. It’s not as bad as it used to be.” Prep solutions used vary from surgeon to surgeon and can include Suprep in liquid form and Sutab in pill form, as well as over‑the‑counter options such as Miralax and Dulcolax mixed with clear fluids.

The cherry‑flavored taste of Suprep is better than earlier versions of bowel prep solutions and has instructions to drink just six ounces of liquid at two different times followed by clear fluids. Sutab involves taking 12 tablets at two different times with large amounts of water. Both require a prescription. If your insurance doesn’t cover the prep, it can cost $100 to $150. An option that can be purchased without a prescription is Miralax liquid and Dulcolax tablets, often taken together. The Miralax can be mixed into Gatorade or another clear liquid to make the solution tastier. “The preparation for a colonoscopy is a critical step and cannot be skipped,” Dr. Williams said. “We work closely with a patient to find the best prep solution that works for their situation.” Before your next colonoscopy, talk to your provider about the best prep options for you.

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A proposal to invest $100 million in rural Oregon is moving through the Oregon Legislature, and Speaker Dan Rayfield said he expects the package to be approved. During a press conference Monday, Rayfield said announcements about several big packages were expected this week, as the Legislature rushes to get bills approved in the short session. “We will start to release a few of our packages that will hit some of those issues we’ve been talking about,” Rayfield said. Among the packages to be announced included a climate investment package, the $100 million investment into infrastructure and economic development in rural Oregon, housing, efforts to support teachers and schools as well as a package to address community violence. Rayfield said the package for rural Oregon will benefit communities represented mostly by Republicans, and the Republicans in the Legislature led the effort to write the

“We allowed Republicans to lead the charge because they know their communities best,” Rayfield said. “That was an exciting, fun thing.” Rayfield said as speaker and leader of the Democratic Caucus he often has disagreements with his Republican colleagues, but he said looking out for all the state is the right thing for the Legislature to do. “It’s value driven from the get go,” he said. “It’s about looking at the entire state. Rural Oregon was an area we looked at. The focus was let’s get people who live in these communities, know what’s on the ground an let them lead the way.” While the Democrats leading the Legislature have complained about Republicans repeatedly forcing bills to be read fully before votes, Rayfield said proposing money for rural Oregon was not a way to stop the GOP protests. He said if the roles were reversed, he expects the Democrats would find ways to protest, too. “There’s absolutely no strings attached,”

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It is estimated that over 6,000 Oregon youths are considered at risk or are already engaging in problem gambling.

Lincoln County Public Health, in collaboration with Partnership Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (PAADA), Oregon Problem Gambling Resource, and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), dedicates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The 2022 campaign (#PGAM2022) theme is “Awareness + Action.” Groups across America hold conferences, air public service announcements, provide counselor training, host health screening days, run social media campaigns and engage in other activities to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of outreach services, prevention, treatment and recovery services. Problem gambling is a public health concern. Gambling becomes problematic when gambling behaviors continue despite personal, social or financial consequences. Data show that many adults in Oregon gamble, impacting the lives of more than 264,000 including families, friends and our society. With proximity to gambling establishments, Lincoln County residents are at particular risk for development of problem gambling. Problem gambling in Oregon results in over $500 million in social costs impacting the criminal justice, corrections, and human service systems as well as our economic health. Youth are not unaffected by these problems. It is estimated that over 6,000 Oregon youths are considered at risk or are already engaging in problem gambling. Oregon 11th graders who report gambling had higher rates of using alcohol,

marijuana and other drugs with some developing serious gambling problems. While many concerns exist, there is hope. Problem gambling can be prevented, and many resources are available for Oregon residents including prevention, intervention and treatment services. Furthermore, most Oregon adults (87%) agree that if people choose to gamble, they should have their own personal guidelines for gambling responsibly. Also, most Oregon adults agree (76%) that people under the age of 21 should not gamble. If you or someone you

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Yost Grube Hall Architecture provided an update on the Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) regarding renovations during a Newport City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22. The PAC is a city-owned facility that is operated by the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA). On May 26, 2021, the City of Newport entered into an agreement with the OCCA to guide the PAC renovations, the staff report states. The city also entered into an agreement with Yost Grube Hall using funding raised by OCCA. City Manager Spencer Nebel said that during the Oct. 18 work session, the council heard a presentation on the phase seven renovations to the PAC. There had been a gap between the original scope of the project and cost estimation processes. “This is something we talked about back in 2017, about five years ago,” said Crystal Sanderson, of Yost Grube Hall Architecture. “It was an addition.” Sanderson said the previous scope included adding on to the building with new square footage and

leaving a lot of the existing space as is for back-ofhouse. The project had been over budget, Sanderson said. The team was tasked with going back and realign with the $1.4 million goal. The main goal is to have the two theaters separate so there could be two performances at the same time. “We knew we had to cut back quite a bit on budget,” Sanderson said. “We still wanted to meet this main goal that we had for functioning independently.” Sanderson said the team wanted to look at whether they could make better use of the space available in back-of-house. The team is looking to use the existing square footage and taking out some of the restrictive areas. The council will consider the amendment to the agreement with OCCA at the March 7 city council meeting, along with a contract to proceed with Yost Grube Hall Architecture for final design and support of construction of the renovations. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@ countrymedia.net

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Taft High School swim team qualifies seven boys for OSAA Championship Swim Meet

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The Taft High School swim team qualified seven of the boys on the team for the State OSAA Championship Swim Meet this last Saturday at the Tualatin Hills Swim Center in Beaverton. The 200 Individual Medley Relay with Sam Cortes, Logan Meyer, Dylan Rodriguez and Adrian Moreno medaled in fifth place. The 400 Freestyle Relay finished in seventh place overall with Dylan Rodriguez, Caleb Cortes, Noah Serrato and Sam Cortes. In individual swims, Sam Cortes medaled in the 200 IM (second place) and 100 breast stroke (third place) and broke both of those Taft swimming records. The team overall placed 10th of the 17 teams that gained points overall.

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