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he Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is thrilled to offer a fun and engaging variety of summer visual and performing arts camps for youths entering 1-12 grades. Camps range from half day to full day, from oneweek to two-weeks, from Clay Camp to Shakespeare, and all feature high-quality instructors who celebrate all levels of experience – all you need is a little imagination. “The expression of wonder on a child’s face when they discover something new is amazing. I am so looking forward to seeing that look for six weeks this summer,” said OCCA Arts Education Manager, Sara Siggelkow. Class sizes are very limited so families are encouraged to enroll today. Scholarships will be available for all camps. More information is available now at www.coastarts.org/ camps. The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts manages the Newport Visual Arts Center and the Newport Performing Arts Cen-
ter, and serves as the regional arts council for Oregon’s Central Coast Camp details: Shakespeare Camp Dates: June 19-30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Newport Performing Arts Center Ages: Students going into Grades 6-12; all experience levels welcome Instructors: Rod Molzahn, Milo Graamans Tuition: $425 – scholarships are available Before and After Care available The 2022 Shakespeare Camp Directed by Rod Molzahn will feature a production of Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy “Twelfth Night.” Count Orsino loves Olivia but Olivia is in love with the Count’s serving boy who is really a girl in disguise and is in love with Orsino who thinks she’s a guy. But then her twin brother, who she thinks is dead, shows up and everyone thinks he is her. Everything gets sorted
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incoln County on Wednesday, March 9, amended masks in Lincoln County facilities and property. The county has followed the state’s guidance for masks. The state’s mandate will be lifted effective Saturday, March 12. Sheriff Curtis Landers said the sheriff’s office has not made a decision on whether to keep the mask mandate in the jail. “One thing we need to consider and wait for is that Oregon OSHA has not changed their mandate for jail facilities specifically,” Landers said. “It’s anticipated that they are going to change that today.” Landers said the office must wait for the mandate to be lifted by OSHA before any change can be made in the jail. If the mandate is lifted, the office is looking at requiring masks in the COVID-19 unit in the jail if there are people housed there with a positive rest, refusal to take the test, symptoms
of COVID-19 or unknown status. They are also looking at requiring masks in the booking area when the jail has custodies that have not been tested. “We’re going to open it up in the other areas in the housing units, where everyone has been tested,”
Landers said. The chief justice issued an order March 9 that lifts the requirement of face coverings in any court facility. Lander said the Lincoln County judge does not plan on making
masks mandatory in the courtrooms. Assistant County Counsel Kristin Yuille said the sheriff and health and human services department will have some mask mandates moving forward. Public transportation is still under federal rules and will continue with requiring masks. “For the order today, I will carve out an exception for those departments based on what your wishes are,” Yuille said. “We can certainly amend the order.” The commissioners passed a motion to amend the current mask mandate, with exceptions for health and human services, clinical operations, secure areas in the Lincoln County Jail – unless changed by the sheriff – and Lincoln County Transit. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net.
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What in their habitat helps plants and animals not just survive but thrive? Students will explore the theme of habitat together – choosing a message, creating a design, choosing the medium and creating a community art project. What is a community art project? A group working together to make a lasting project that each individual participates in – patience, respect, teamwork, community and art all rolled together to create a project others can enjoy! In addition to the collaborative project, small individual pieces will be created for the campers to keep. Process will be facilitated by Sara Siggelkow, OCCA Arts Education Manager and Teaching Artist with help from other local artists. Visual Arts Camp III – Stamp, Carve & Create with Clay! Dates: July 25 – 29, 1-4 p.m. Location: Newport Visual Arts
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Lincoln County lifts mask mandate in county facilities HILARY DORSEY Editor
Grades 1-5; all experience levels welcome Instructor: Sara Siggelkow Tuition: $150 – scholarships are available Before Care Available The world around us can look different depending on your unique point of view. Campers will explore the plants and animals found on the coast through a variety of mediums and techniques. Camp will be facilitated by Sara Siggelkow, OCCA Arts Education Manager and Teaching Artist with help from other local artists. Visual Arts Camp II – Habitat & Collaboration Dates: July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Newport Visual Arts Center Ages: Students going into Grades 6 – 9; all experience levels welcome Instructor: Sara Siggelkow Tuition: $225 – scholarships are available Before Care & After Care Available
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incoln County School District announced face masks will be optional as of Saturday, March 12. Superintendent Dr. Karen Gray read a statement during a board meeting Tuesday, March 8, which was also sent out to the community. “All masking choices will be supported,” Gray stated, adding that anyone is welcome to continue wearing a mask. Gray said masks on school buses will become optional. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not requiring the wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/ child care programs. For staff who are unvaccinated and are under the Exemption Rule, they have the option to wear a mask and must still test each week and test negative to work at school. “Unvaccinated coaches of sports must seek medical or religious exemption and agree to weekly testing with a negative result to work with student athletes,” Gray stated.
The school district will continue to require vaccination for all volunteers, Gray added. There will still be a five-day isolation period for anyone who tests positive for COVID-19. Isolation may end after five full days if the individual is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and other symptoms have improved. Effective March 12, Oregon will pause contact tracing and quarantine for the general population, including all K-12 settings. Universal case investigation and contact tracing are no longer recommended outside of high-risk settings. “The Lincoln County School District has every step of the way, in my opinion, in the last 24 months made right decisions,” Gray said. “Every single time.” Gray said the school district has followed the law and have not gone above or below it. At this time, public health is not recommending anything different from what the district is planning. The district will continue to ask people to wash their hands, sanitize and distance from others. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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Center Ages: Students going into Grades 5 – 9; all experience levels welcome Instructor: Laurie Barber Tuition: $175 – scholarships are available After Care Available Playing with clay is fun! Spend the week creating ceramic pieces that incorporate stamping, carving and hand building. Campers will create their own designs and use natural materials to create texture, explore fun carving techniques and then add color and designs to their original pieces. Due to the time necessary to fire and finish the pieces, all finished
pieces will be available for pick up after August 3, 2022. Stamp, Carve & Create! will be led by Laurie Barber. Theatre Camp: Seussical, Junior and The Redemption of Gertie Greene Dates: July 25 – August 5, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ages: Students grades 3 – 7 – all experience levels welcome Instructors: Jennifer Hamilton, Danika Simon Tuition: $425 – scholarships are available Before Care & After Care Available Come see what you can be at OCCA’s summer theatre camp! Camp-
ers will audition for, be cast in and mount full productions together. Under the guidance of experienced directors and theatre educators, they will learn all about the allinclusive art that is “theatre”!! Come find out about the Happy Box, camp dress-up days and earn prizes from the camp treasure chest as you create some of your best summer camp memories with us at the PAC!!! Campers will be cast in two equal groups based on date of birth. The younger group will perform Seussical, Junior and the older group will perform The Redemption of Gertie Greene.
COVID-19 update: Cases, hospitalizations decrease, mask mandate lifts HILARY DORSEY Editor
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decrease statewide. Lincoln County Public Health relays they are beginning to lay off their COVID-19 response workers and rearrange the remaining staff to address current needs. “The mask mandate for indoor settings is lifting at 11:59 p.m. on March 11,” Health and Human Services Director Jayne Romero reported during a Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, March 10. Romero said even though the disease burden is less, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Oregon Health Authority still encourage those who are unvaccinated, immunocompromised, at higher risk of complications, or those living with those individuals at higher risk, to continue to wear masks. “Our test positivity rate is at 4.9 percent,” Romero said. “That’s good news.” During the week of Feb. 27,
Lincoln County’s case count was down to 41 cases. As of March 8, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital had no individuals in the hospital who tested positive for COVID-19, Romero added. Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital also had no individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. “Our overall vaccination rate of individuals five and older who have at least one dose of the vaccine is at 85 percent,” Romero said. “About 45.5 percent of the folks in Lincoln County who are eligible are boosted.” Public health is continuing vaccination clinics. People can receive additional at-home tests from the government at COVIDTests.gov or by calling 1-800-232-0233. If public health needs more tests to distribute to organizations, the department will investigate how to get additional tests. Find COVID-19 testing at https://bit.ly/35Ihk8O Find a vaccine clinic at https://bit.ly/3MFdi1v
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Police Blotter The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Lincoln City Police March 4
2:20 p.m. Police took report of a burglary in the 2700 block of NW Inlet Avenue. Caller reported house was broken into and damage to the back door.
March 5
1:43 a.m. Police responded to a DUII on SE 14th Street/SE Oar Avenue. Caller reported vehicle was driving with lights off and swerving all over the road. Driver was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Police Department for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Driver was cited and released from Lincoln City Police Department to a sober driver. 8:42 p.m. Police took report of an assault at a business in the 400 block of SW Hwy 101. Caller reported a
dispute over a bill and said the waiter punched her boyfriend in the face.
March 6
4:06 p.m. Police took report of a shoplift at a store in the 1500 block of SE East Devils Lake Road. Business reported a large volume theft from the location. Investigation ongoing. 5:47 p.m. Police responded to a DUII in the 4800 block of SE Hwy 101. Police had received a driving complaint, vehicle pulled into the parking lot of a business. Driver was arrested, cited and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Courtesy transportation was provided to their residence.
March 7
5:33 p.m. Police responded to the report of an intoxicated man stumbling into the roadway on Hwy 101 near milepost 112. The man was cited and released for failure to register as a sex offender. 8:29 p.m. Police initiated a traffic stop on NW 22nd Street/Hwy 101. The driver was cited for a misdemeanor of driving while suspended.
March 8
2:25 p.m. Police responded to a trespass at a business in the 1600 block of SE East Devils Lake Road. Caller advised that the subject previously trespassed on property. A felony
warrant was confirmed out of Lincoln County for menacing/intimidation, a bench warrant for unlawful use of a weapon/reckless endangering, and additional warrant of detention for mental health hearing. Suspect was cited and released for the warrant confirmed out of Albany Municipal Court for trespass in the second degree. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail. 2:59 p.m. Police took report of criminal mischief in the 1200 block of SE Oar Avenue. Caller reported observing a vehicle hit a mailbox and drive off.
March 9
1:17 a.m. Police took report of a burglary in the 1000 block of NW Inlet Avenue. Caller reported seeing subject gain access to location via camera. Subject entered through kitchen window. Residence checked via K-9. Forced entry. 12 p.m. Person was taken into custody after a foot pursuit/K-9 track on NW 17th Street/Hwy 101. Transported to Lincoln County Jail. Also charged with criminal mischief and attempted assault on police officer.
March 10
9:35 a.m. Police responded to a burglary in the 1800 block of NE
20th Street. Report of unknown subject inside shed. Law enforcement responded, subject uncooperative and refusing to come out. K-9 called out. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail. Suspect was charged with burglary in the second degree, criminal trespass in the first degree, theft in the third degree, criminal mischief in the third degree. 12:50 p.m. Police took report of a non-injury non-blocking crash near NE 11th Street/NE Hwy 101. One vehicle, no insurance.
U-turn and was t-boned by a second vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle and the passenger of the first vehicle were transported for injuries. The driver of the first vehicle was uninsured and the driver of the second vehicle had no operator’s license on person. Both drivers were cited.
March 4
7:05 p.m. A driving complaint was called on a truck driving northbound from Newport to Depoe Bay. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office located and stopped the truck. OSP assisted in the traffic stop and both officers observed the involved driver appearing impaired. The driver performed voluntary field sobriety tests and further impaired was observed. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lincoln City Police Department where he provided a breath sample indicating a 0.11 percent BAC. The driver was cited and released for the crimes to his residence.
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8:58 a.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) conducted a traffic stop for observed violations. After the traffic stop was completed, the officer did a consent search of the vehicle. During the search, the officer located three meth pipes and one Ziploc bag with meth residue inside. The officer seized these items and placed them into evidence for destruction. A citation was issued to the driver.
March 5
8:28 p.m. OSP responded to a crash on Hwy 18 at milepost 5. A vehicle was attempting to conduct a
March 6
10:36 a.m. The driver of a vehicle traveling southbound on Hwy 101 near milepost 146 drove into the ditch to avoid rear-ending another vehicle. The driver was not injured and his vehicle suffered only minor damage.
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Winter Beach Cleanup series touted as a success Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation
The Newport Surfrider chapter wrapped up its Winter Beach Cleanup series on Saturday, Feb. 12. Under sunny skies, volunteers turned out to remove a couple of truckloads of debris from area beaches. The drawing for the surfboard donated by 10 Barrel Brewing was held on Sunday. The winner was Jim G. from Agate Beach. Jim turned out in horrible weather for the December cleanup. Congratulations, Jim! Thanks again to our series partners: Thompson’s Sanitary Service,
North Lincoln Sanitary Service, South Beach Surf Shop, Ossies Surf Shop, Pura Vida Surf Shop and ZuhG Life Surf Shop; and a big
thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who turned out over the winter to help in this effort. Our beaches are healthier because of you!
Oregon State Penitentiary reports in-custody death An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Steven Michael Kyllonen, died the morning of March 7. Kyllonen was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary and passed away in the infirmary while on hospice care. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified. Kyllonen entered DOC custody on Sept. 28, 2010, from Lincoln County with an earliest release date of June 27, 2028. Kyllonen was 59 years old. Next of kin has been notified. DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request
out of respect for any family or victims. OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem that houses over 2,000 adults in custody. OSP is surrounded by a 25-foot-high wall with 10 towers. The facility has multiple
special housing units including disciplinary segregation, behavioral health, intermediate care housing, and an infirmary (with hospice) with 24-hour nursing care. OSP participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including the
furniture factory, laundry, metal shop, and contact center. It provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, workbased education, work crews, and pre-release services. OSP was established in 1866 and, until 1959, was Oregon’s only prison.
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Public Notices NG22-250 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: DONALD ROBERT BRENNEMAN, Deceased. No. 21PB09289. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, to the Personal Representative at the address below, 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: March 15, 2022. ELIZABETH BRENNEMAN, Personal Representative c/o KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C, SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572 2210 NE 22nd St. Lincoln City, OR 97367. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C., SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572 2210 NE 22nd St. Lincoln City, OR 97367 Phone: (541) 996-2195 Fax: (541) 996-2770 E-mail: krsc@embarqmail.com NG22-249 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of VIRGINIA DELL JEWETT aka ABBT, Deceased.
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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.
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Announcing the winners of this season’s Oregon King Tide Photo Contest After receiving about 250 eligible submissions, the Oregon King Tides Project is excited to announce the winners of the winter 2021-2022 King Tides Photo Contest. The photo contest was sponsored by the Oregon Coast Visitors Association in partnership with the coordinators of the King Tides Project – the Oregon Coastal Management Program and CoastWatch (a volunteer program of the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition). The project, which has now completed its twelfth year, aims to raise awareness about the impacts of high-water events on the Oregon coast. Many thanks to everyone who submitted photos to the King Tides Project! A committee of judges voted for their favorite submissions in four categories from a group of 45 finalists. Contest categories were for photos depicting coastal flooding, coastal erosion, big waves, and comparisons of average high tide and king tide. Photos were chosen that best showcase the vulnerability or resilience of people, places, and things impacted by the king tides in Oregon’s coastal communities. The winners from each category received a prize from the Oregon Coast Visitors Association shop. Thank you to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for providing the prizes! To view the contest finalists and all other king tide photos submissions, visit the Oregon King Tides Project website: www.oregonkingtides.net or the project’s Flickr: https://www.flickr. com/photos/orkingtide/albums. The dates for the next winter king tides season are: November 24-26, 2022; December 22-24, 2022; and January 20-22, 2023. King tides can be dangerous. Photo participants are urged to exercise caution and avoid existing and potentially hazardous conditions; obey all road closures, barricades, and other public access restrictions; and respect private property. Know the tide schedule and weather information before you go and stay off the beaches during a king tide. Find a safe place to take your photos, far away from the water. The following submissions received the most votes and are hereby declared the winners of the 21-22 King Tide Photo Contest in each category.
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Highway 101 between 8th St and 7th St in downtown Nehalem. Photo by Keith (@pascopdx) taken on January 3, 2022.
Coastal Erosion:
Landslide and coastal bluff erosion, about 100 yards north of the Nelscott Beach access point in Lincoln City. Photo by Tripp Mikich, taken on December 3, 2021.
Big Waves:
North of Shore Acres State Park capturing people watching the waves from Shore Acres. Photo by Holly Harlukowicz, taken on November 6, 2021.
Comparison of Average High Tide and King Tide:
Alsea Bay near the Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center, Waldport, during average high tide (top) and king tide (bottom). Photo by Jon French, taken on January 3, 2022.
** Whenever you are on the Oregon Coast it is imperative that you keep an eye on the ocean at all times. Never put yourself in danger. Be very cautious of rising water, eroding shorelines, flooded roadways, and high winds during any extreme high tide events.**
Lincoln County School District director meets with members of Congress Secondary Director Majalise Tolan met with other Coalition of Oregon School Administrators and Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Kurt Schrader, Rep. Cliff Bentz, and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici in the Capitol to ask for resources to address the twin student mental health and educator shortage crises. The meeting was part of the annual National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Advocacy Conference and National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Leaders Conference that brought 350 school leaders to meet with over 200 members of Congress and their staff as they finalize the Fiscal Year 2022 federal education budget. “It was an honor to have the opportunity to share with lawmakers the student and educator mental health needs as well as the growing concerns with our educator pipeline. The educator shortage is being felt across the country and Lincoln County is no exception. It is important our lawmakers hear the direct examples from the coast and how rural Oregon has been impacted by not just the educator shortage but also the lack of access to mental health resources,” said Majalise Tolan. “It was also nice to be able to share with Representative Schrader the continued partnership and progress with the Port of Toledo, Oregon Coast Community College, and Lincoln County School District.” “To best serve our students, our elected officials must learn from educators who are actually leading our schools,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “These amazing educators know what works in their respective communities and we must use their hard-earned knowledge to guide our way forward. But their efforts here today are just the beginning.”
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The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership develop-
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El Director del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Lincoln se Reúne con los miembros del Congreso de Oregón en DC sobre el Presupuesto Educativo
La directora secundaria Majalise Tolan se reunió con otros administradores escolares de la Coalición de Oregón y el senador Jeff Merkley, el representante Kurt Schrader, el representante Cliff Bentz y la representante Suzanne Bonamici en el Capitolio para solicitar recursos para abordar la crisis gemela de escasez de educadores y salud mental de los estudiantes. La reunión fue parte de la Conferencia anual de defensa de la Asociación
Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP) y la Conferencia Nacional de Líderes de la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Primarias (NAESP) que reunió a 350 líderes escolares para reunirse con más de 200 miembros del Congreso y su personal a medida que finalizan el presupuesto educativo federal para el año fiscal 2022. “Fue un honor tener la oportunidad de compartir con los legisladores las necesidades de salud mental de los estudiantes y educadores, así como las crecientes preocupaciones con nuestra cartera de educadores. La escasez de educadores se siente en todo el país y el condado de Lincoln no es una excepción. Es importante que nuestros legisladores escuchen los ejemplos directos de la costa y cómo
las zonas rurales de Oregón se han visto afectadas no solo por la escasez de educadores sino también por la falta de acceso a los recursos de salud mental”, dijo Majalise Tolan. “También fue agradable poder compartir con el Representante Schrader la asociación y el progreso continuos con el Puerto de Toledo, el Colegio Comunitario de la Costa de Oregón y el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Lincoln”. “Para servir mejor a nuestros estudiantes, nuestros funcionarios electos deben aprender de los educadores que en realidad dirigen nuestras escuelas”, dijo Ronn Nozoe, director ejecutivo de NASSP. “Estos increíbles educadores saben lo que funciona en sus respectivas comunidades y debemos usar su conocimiento ganado con tanto esfuerzo para guiar nuestro camino a
seguir. Pero sus esfuerzos aquí hoy son solo el comienzo”. Acerca de NASSP La Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP) es la organización líder y la voz de los directores y otros líderes escolares en los Estados Unidos. NASSP busca transformar la educación a través del liderazgo escolar, reconociendo que el desarrollo del potencial de cada estudiante depende de grandes líderes en cada escuela comprometidos con el éxito de cada estudiante. Como reflejo de su compromiso de larga data con el desarrollo del liderazgo estudiantil, NASSP administra la Sociedad Nacional de Honor, la Sociedad Nacional de Honor Junior, la Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Primaria y el Consejo Nacional de Estudiantes.
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OLY COW! HISTORY: Moscow’s Major Miscalculation Russia is caught up in a horrific war. Russia’s military isn’t nearly as tough as previously thought. Russia suffers a major blow to its international prestige. Ripped from today’s headlines? Actually, they have nothing to do with Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine. They were headlines alright—in 1905! More than a century ago, Russia’s leaders made another big blunder. It cost tens of thousands of lives, altered the world power structure, and set in motion powerful forces still felt today. This was what happened the last time Russia made a major military miscalculation: As the 20th century dawned, generations of wars and incursions had made Imperial Russia a global colossus. Czar Nicholas II sat in his capital in St. Petersburg as absolute ruler of a country stretching from Eastern Europe across Asia to the Pacific Ocean. It was also a powerhouse on the world stage, with an army big enough to make sober nations think twice about facing it in battle. But 1900’s arrival coincided with one of those major shifts that happen every generation or so. Imperial Japan was starting to flex its newly acquired muscle just then. Long considered a backwater because of its self-imposed isolationism, Japan arrived late to the Industrial Revolution party and made up for lost time with a vengeance. Japan set off down the long road toward becoming the undisputed Big Dog in Asia. At the same time, Russia also had expansionist aims there. And the two
interests collided head-on at the Korean peninsula and in nearby Manchuria. There’s a long backstory, but it essentially boiled down to this: Russia’s Pacific fleet was based at Vladivostok, which froze during winter. So, Russia leaned hard on Imperial China and forced it to lease the warm-water Port Arthur for its warships. Problem solved, right? Not so fast. Japan had its own military plans in the region, and they didn’t include the czar’s battleships prowling around. So Japan tried to cut a deal: It would be the dominant force in Korea, and Russia could do likewise in Manchuria. But the czar’s diplomats said, “No dice,” believing they had the upper hand and didn’t need to negotiate anything. Japan responded by launching a surprise attack (sound familiar?) on Port Arthur on Feb. 9, 1904. With that, the RussoJapanese War was on. To many observers, the conflict had a certain David versus Goliath quality. How could a small country like Japan expect to take on a superpower like Russia? There was also an undercurrent of racism at play; how could the physically smaller Japanese hope to defeat the hulking Slavs? They did. Russia suffered a string of embarrassing military defeats. Japan pushed for an armistice early on but was rebuffed. Nicholas II was a proud man and did not want to lose standing in the eyes of his European rivals. At his insistence, the war dragged on. And on. The casualties kept mounting. The climax came in 1905 when the Russian and Japanese navies faced off in the Battle of Tsushima. It was the first decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleship fleets. It was the first in which radio played a major part.
And when it was over, Russia’s fleet no longer existed. The Japanese had thoroughly destroyed it. Nicholas then had no option left but to sue for peace. President Theodore Roosevelt pounced at the opportunity and hosted negotiators from both sides in Portsmouth, N.H., where they hammered out a treaty ending the bloodshed (and making Teddy the first U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize). The result: The balance of power had shifted. Japan emerged as a major player. Russia was exposed as a decaying relic from a dying era. Its military was still powerful, but not nearly as formidable as previously believed. The defeat also unleashed social forces inside Russia that sparked the Revolution of 1905, a forerunner of 1917’s Russian Revolution and the eventual creation of the Soviet Union.
Fast forward to 2022. History, they say, doesn’t repeat itself; but it rhymes. It is becoming increasingly apparent Russian President Vladimir Putin made a host of equally serious miscalculations when he decided to send his army into neighboring Ukraine without cause or provocation. Nicholas II had ample chances to stop the Russo-Japanese War before it turned into an utter debacle. For his military, for his nation, and ultimately for himself personally. Let us hope Putin picks up a Russian history book before it’s too late. For everyone.
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OBITUARIES Tom Litfin Feb. 18, 1949 – Feb. 25, 2022
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and Sylvia Litfin and in his teens moved to California and enlisted in The Marine Corps. Originally stationed in San Diego, Tom finished out his service in Vietnam. Tom was awarded the U.S.M.C Navy Commendation MDL, Vietnam Service MDL, W/2 *; MUC Gallantry Cross W/ Palm and the Vietnam Campaign MDL, w/ Device. After his service for our country, he moved to Oregon and he and his brother owned and operated The Cove Restaurant in Neskowin OR. “The Coast Rocks
Again in Neskowin” was their logo and many rock bands who went national eventually, got their start playing in Tom’s restaurant. Tom then met and married Lynn Miller, and they were happily married for over 36 years. In the 1990’s Tom opened Tom Litfin Motors and became actively involved in the community. He joined the Hospital Foundation, The Eagles, The Elks and became a Master Mason. In addition, he also held independent fund-raisers
for the Heart Association and many other charities and organizations. In 1998 Tom had the honor of being flown to Atlanta, GA to accept an award for becoming a Gold Patch Master Technician by the A.S.E. Tom lived a full life and had a great sense of humor. He always had a big smile and believed in the trust and honor of a handshake. Please join Lynn and the family at The Eagles Lodge on Saturday, March 26, at 1 p.m. for a potluck in honor of Tom. 737 SW 32nd St., Lincoln City, OR.
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Pacific Northwest climatologists, forest fire officials and experts from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are sounding the alarm about the Pacific Northwest drought conditions. “We are going into tough times in Oregon for the summer,” Oregon State Climatologist Larry O’Neil said during a media briefing Thursday afternoon, March 3. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as of Feb. 22, 74% of the Pacific Northwest is in drought, with 19% in extreme or exceptional drought, despite a promising wet and snowy start to the winter season. The continuing drought means less water for spring and summer recreation and irrigation and extreme, fast moving wildland fires. Using a series of charts, the experts illustrated the increasing drought conditions through May that include below normal reservoirs and streamflows. Of most concerns to the experts are areas on the east side of the Oregon and Washington Cascades. Snowpack, reservoirs and stream flows are well below normal along Oregon’s east side and in southern Idaho, according to the experts. Karin Bumbaco, assistant Washington state climatologist said in her state, the snowpack was well above normal for the year in January, but that level has dropped to 89% of normal as of March 3. Drought Monitor Outlook Most of the region experienced an extremely disappointing January-February precipitation period with promising earlyseason snowpack “flatlining” during the two-month period. Significantly below-average snowpack (less than 70% of average) was common across the Sierra Nevada and the northern Great Basin, extending into parts of southern and eastern Oregon. Even with the atmospheric river conditions that brought in significant rain to Oregon this past week, it has not been enough to ease the increasing drought, the experts said. Substantial multi-year precipitation deficits are likely to continue for the interior Pacific Northwest, but there is no indication that the region will suffer through as
warm and dry of a spring as during 2021, when temperatures reached into the 100+ degree range, Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond said. The wildland fire danger is of most concern to the representatives from the NW Interagency Coordination Center (NWFCC). Central Oregon is expected to be above normal for summer wildfire danger, the NWFCC officials said, expressing concern about backyard and project burns that could get out of control fanned by area winds.
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Siletz Public Library receives Children’s Book Project grant award The Siletz Public Library was recently awarded the Children’s Book Project grant award from The Pilcrow Foundation, who provides quality children’s books to rural public libraries through a competitive grant process to encourage active engagement within the community and lifelong learning. Forty-two small and rural libraries across the United States were selected for the latest grant distribution. The library received 121 children’s books with a focus on diversity, Native American authors and illustrators, STEM and health. The books have a value of more than $1,600. Included were picture books, board books, fiction and nonfiction. The grant was made possible by Pilcrow Foundation supporters Dr.
Bill Strawbridge, Dr. Meg Wallhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Berenson, and Mrs. Laura Ackerman. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians donated an additional 14 books. The local match of $400 was made possible by the Siletz Valley Friends of the Library. The Pilcrow Foundation books will greatly enrich the library’s children’s book collection. These are critically acclaimed titles, well recognized by librarians and educators. The library is very grateful to the Pilcrow Foundation, its supporters, and local doners. All of the new books have been added to the collection, and Siletz Public Library invites patrons and local residents to visit and borrow from the collection.
Theatre West presents “Outside Mullingar,” food drive A food drive will a be held during the run of the play “Outside Mullingar” by John Patrick Shanley Director: Debby Rhein Performances: Mar 17, 18, 19 / Mar 24, 25, 26 / Mar 31, Apr 1,2 / Apr 7, 8, 9, 2022 (Matinee Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m.) Plays at Theatre West The cast: Cathye Wehr as Aoife Muldoon Amanda Megyesi-McCave as Rosemary Muldoon Michael Murphy as Anthony Reilly Sean Tonner as Tony Reilly Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits straddling 40. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm in rural Ireland, a state of affairs that—due to his pain-
ful shyness—suits him well. Rosemary lives right next door, determined to have him, watching the years slip away. With Anthony’s father threatening to disinherit him and a land feud simmering between their families, Rosemary has every reason to fear romantic catastrophe. But then, in this very Irish story with a surprising depth of poetic passion, these yearning, eccentric souls fight their way towards solid ground and some kind of happiness. Their journey is heartbreaking, funny as hell, and ultimately deeply moving. OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is a compassionate, delightful work about how it’s never too late to take a chance on love.
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Documentary planned featuring Tillamook County Sasquatch hunter ASHLEY TIKE Staff Writer
Long time resident of Pacific City, Peter Byrne, 96, has spent his entire adult life chasing the unidentified primate called big foot. Indie movie producers Lloyd Morris and Peter Facer are preparing to illustrate the exciting story of Byrne’s life in the form of a documentary or docuseries. The Los Angeles producers met Byrne while shooting a documentary on big foot in 1994. “Peter’s life story is fascinating on many levels,” said Morris and Facer “Our goal is to archive his accomplishments and share his explorations with an audience.” Born in Dublin, Ieland in 1925, Byrne joined the British Royal Air Force and was based in the Indian Ocean in World War II. After spending five years performing air-sea rescue missions in Northern India, the war ended and Byrne decided to stay. He managed a tea plantation close to Himalaya Mountains. While there Byrne developed a real interest in the stories the Sherpas told about the Yeti. He then spearheaded his project to search for the creature. According to Morris and Facer, Byrne spent 3 solid years trekking through the Himalaya Mountain area investigating the Yeti. Funded by wealthy investors, this 3-year stretch of exploration is longest recorded search for the Yeti to date. Years later, Byrne, who was considered an expert on the topic, was hired to move to the Pacific Northwest and find the alleged “creature” thought to be living in the forests of Oregon. Upon arrival, Peter found that the area was much larger and the forests were much more dense than he even imagined. In an interview with Morris Byrne said he thinks, “There is a real possibility to successfully hide away in these forests.” Over the years Byrne has written many successful books about his explorations into Big Foot. He has found inexplicable footprints, noises, hair and human-like shadows appearing on video. He even ran The Bigfoot Information Center headquartered in The Dalles in the 1970s. Today, at 96 years old Byrne is still walking the woods, watching his game camera footage and investigating the unknown. His cameras are set up in likely spots where animals might wonder. “The amount of large game recorded over the years is significant, I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Morris. The duo plans to compound all media collected by Byrne including at least 2,500 animal photos dating back to the 1940s. “I just watched a 16mm film recording done by Peter in 1957-1959 of him in the Himalayas attempting to capture the
abominable snowman,” Morris said “This is footage is one of a kind, it’s pretty incredible stuff,” he added. “People who don’t know anything about it are the ones who usually have doubts,” Byrne said in an interview. Byrne has never personally encountered Sasquatch but he as interviewed too many people with personal experiences to have doubts. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MORRIS AND FACER
Right:Filming one of Peter’s interviews in the local forest. Bottom Right: Peter checking his trail camera in the local forest. Below: Peter Byrne portrait from the back of his book “A Fortunate Life”
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$62 million in emergency food allotments for March Qualifying families in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties and across the state struggling to make ends meet will see additional food allotments this month. Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in March. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, approximately 386,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $62 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits. “We know that many rely on these additional emergency food benefits to get enough healthy food for themselves and their families,” Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self-Sufficiency Programs Deputy Director Claire Sequin said. “We also know that many
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Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs and we encourage them to contact our partners at 211 and the Oregon Food Bank for support during this difficult time.” Current SNAP households will receive emergency allotments on March 11. Emergency allotments will be issued March 31 or April 2 for households who did not receive benefits in the first monthly issuance. SNAP recipients do not have to take any action to receive these supplemental benefits as they will be issued directly on their EBT cards. More information about emergency allotments is available at https:// www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/ FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/EmergencyAllotments.aspx. Questions about your SNAP benefits should be directed to the ONE Customer Service Center at 1-800-6999075. If your household receives SNAP and your income or the number of
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Oregon Community Foundation to deploy nearly $1.46M in relief for fire-impacted communities The Community Rebuilding Fund, a joint effort led by Oregon Community Foundation in partnership with American Red Cross (as well as Meyer Memorial Trust and The Ford Family Foundation), announced Wednesday, Feb. 9, $1,455,000 in Community Rebuilding Fund grants made possible through American Red Cross funding. The grants will support seven nonprofit organizations providing vital help to Oregon communities continuing to rebuild from the 2020 fires. “The American Red Cross has stood alongside Oregonians and provided support for their recovery from the very first days of the devastating 2020 fires,” said Amanda Ree, executive director, Wildfire Recovery Programs for the American Red Cross. “Our strong partnership with Oregon Community Foundation helps us continue our efforts, and direct help where it is most urgently needed. We applaud these organizations on the ground delivering critical fire recovery services in Oregon.” Following are the seven community organizations that will be supported with this
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Echo Mountain Fire Relief| $240,000
To build capacity among local service providers who are assisting 2020 fire survivors, specifically with bilingual resource workers to reach rural Latino/a/x community members and mental health counseling for survivors.
Glide Revitalization | $240,000
To provide support for the unmet needs of Douglas County residents who survived the Archie Creek Wildfire in 2020, including housing and childcare.
McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group | $200,000
To provide funding to the Unmet Needs Committee for survivors of the Holiday Farm Fire in 2020.
Remake Talent | $240,000
To continue to support the Fire Zone Captains and Loss & Recovery Data Dashboard, two programs serving the 3500 survivors of the Almeda Fire in 2020.
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To continue to serve the Latino community who survived the 2020 Almeda Fire by developing and training community leaders, including youth, and distributing basic needs support to those still displaced.
United Way of Lane County | $40,000
To provide funding for the unmet needs of the survivors of the Holiday Farm Fire in 2020. “The recovery and rebuilding process will take years. Together – and with generous support from committed partners like American Red Cross – Oregon will recover and flourish again,” said Sonia Worcel, chief community impact officer, Oregon Community Foundation. “We’re incredibly grateful to the many nonprofits on the frontline helping our neighbors rebuild their homes and their lives.”
Samaritan welcomes surgeon Nathaniel Uecker Nathaniel Uecker, MD, has joined Samaritan Surgical Specialists – Newport. He is a general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic gallbladder, hernia and bowel surgery, as well as endoscopic procedures. He has a particular interest in skin cancer and wound closure techniques. Dr. Uecker earned a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin – Madison and a medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency training at Maricopa Integrated Health Systems and an internship in general surgery at University of Arkansas. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Before joining Samaritan Health Services, he worked for three years in a rural community in Minnesota before joining the Mayo Clinic where he practiced for 10 years. Dr. Uecker said he became a surgeon because he enjoys solving problems and helping people. “I treat my patients as I would a member of my family,” he said. “And I will always do my best.” In his free time, Dr. Uecker enjoys tinkering, listening to music and spending time with his wife, daughter and their two dogs. He can be reached at Samaritan Surgical Specialists – Newport at 541-574-7235.
Lincoln City Council awards contract for High School Drive Sidewalk Project HILARY DORSEY
Lincoln City Council awarded on Monday, Feb. 28, a construction contract to Cascade Civil Corp for the High School Drive (Hwy 101 to Spyglass) Sidewalk Project. Staff began working on the project in 2016 and sent plans to Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for permits in April 2019. The city received the
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Stephanie Reid said. George Morlan Plumbing Supply granted the city an easement to achieve the change in sidewalk and road alignment, Reid added. The project includes improving the southeast corner of the intersection of Hwy 101 and High School Drive and adding 480 feet of sidewalk along the south side of High School Drive. “We did go out for bids,” Reid said. The public works department opened bids on Feb. 10 and the project received three bids. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Cascade Civil Corp in the amount of $328,117. “We did contact the owner,” Reid said. “He’s anxious to get started.” The department requested the council to approve the bid. The council awarded the contract in the amount of $328, 117 with a construction contingency of $32,000 for a total amount of $360,117. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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