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Four days in-person schooling planned MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

Although Lincoln County is back to High Risk of the Governor’s COVID-19 framework, the Lincoln County School District (LCSD) plans to continue making progress toward returning to a normal school schedule.

On Monday, March 22, Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) updated the Ready Schools, Safe Learner Guidance that all K-12 school districts must follow throughout the state.

Some of the updates include the following: • Elementary schools must maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students to the maximum extent possible.

• Middle and High schools must maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students to the maximum extent possible when the county case rate is.

• Middle and High schools must maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance between students to the maximum extent possible when the county case rate is >200 (yellow and red levels on the metrics chart in Section 0).

• All schools must maintain 6 feet between staff at all times and 6 feet between See SCHOOL, Page 7

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Driftwood Public Library has teamed up with Lincoln City Parks and Recreation, the Lincoln City Cultural Center and the Indian Education Program at Taft 7-12 for a series of events in celebration of Arbor Day throughout the month of April.

Driftwood kicked off the celebrations with a Story Walk at the Lincoln City Community Center, which began April 1 and is

continuing all month. Anyone is invited to take a stroll around the Community Center grounds and read the story ‘A Day with Yayah,’ which will be posted, with the book’s artwork, along the way.

The library will also be posting another video in their science series, in which there will be a plant-based science experiment that demonstrates how trees produce oxygen. The video is available on the library’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Driftwood Public Library Director Kirsten Brodbeck-

Kenney also posted a video story time this week. She will be reading ‘A Log’s Life,’ by Wendy Pfeffer, and illustrated by Robin Brickman.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center is celebrating Arbor Day by creating and distributing art kits for the occasion.

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Candidates vie for Lincoln City mayor position CHERI BRUBAKER Guest Contributor Five candidates vie to be Lincoln City Mayor, running the seat vacated by Dick Anderson with his election to the Oregon Senate last November. A special election will be held May 18, with the term to expire December 31, 2022.

The Lincoln City Charter provides for six city councilors, two from each ward, and the mayor — all with an equal vote. The mayor runs council meetings, represents the city at events and is generally viewed as the face of the city.

Fernando Garza, Riley Hoagland, Susan Wahlke and Don Williams responded to questions regarding their interest in the position, what sets them apart from other candidates, what they view as currently the most

Riley Hoagland pressing issue and what they like best about Lincoln City. John Forse declined to participate and did not submit information to the voters’ pamphlet.

Fernando Garza “I believe I can bring the leadership and communication that the city has been

Susan Wahlke lacking for a few years,” Garza said, explaining that as a medical interpreter, talking with people comes naturally to him. “I’m not a career politician, so I’m able to communicate with everyone.”

Garza cited his ability to communicate with those in the Hispanic community who have not always been

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represented on or understood by the city council.

Working as a contractor for the county, Garza explained, “I’ve been doing Spanish translations since last June — the call center, contact tracing, translations related to fires and COVID.” The experience, he related, has given him a unique perspective on current issues

and needs in the community.

Garza cited safety as the most pressing issue facing Lincoln City, followed by homelessness and the lack of housing. “Lincoln City doesn’t have an adequate evacuation plan. What we have is a draft from 2018,” he said, adding that no one lost their lives in the fire last

summer was a blessing. “We have a lot of work to do as far as safety is concerned,” he added.

“My favorite thing is waking up in the morning, just listening to the stillness,” Garza shared. “I like to go out at night and listen to the city sleep. Today’s been so nice, I hung out at the beach. I’m an avid kite flier.”

Regularly visiting from McMinnville “just to watch the sun sunset” for many years, Garza and his wife moved to Lincoln City in 2016.

Riley Hoagland Lincoln City isn’t just a place where people go vacation, said Hoagland. “We’re here. We live here. I want to foster livability for every See MAYOR, Page 8

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Legislation comes to the aid of wildfire victims MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

The Oregon Senate passed a budget reconciliation bill last week that includes $725,000 for Lincoln County’s ongoing wildfire recovery efforts.

Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City), a member of the Ways & Means Committee, had been working on several bills to help wildfire victims.

“Last summer’s fires were devastating to our community,” Anderson said. “This money will provide critical resources in our recovery efforts and to rebuild septic systems and wells that were damaged. I will continue to work to find ways to help our communities recover and bounce back.”

Senate Bill 5042, known as the budget re-balance, passed out of the Senate on a 23-5 vote. The bill now heads to the Governor to be signed into law.

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Senator Dick Anderson announced the progress on a bill that will bring $725,000 to Lincoln County for wildfire relief. crats continued to pass bills to provide wildfire relief to struggling Oregonians across the state. The House passed Bill 2607, which

exempts residential housing being constructed to replace housing that was destroyed or damaged by wildfire or by another event that is

the basis for a statewide, county, or city declaration of emergency from construction taxes.

The passage of HB 2607 follows House Bill 2341, a bill that will bring critically needed tax relief to Oregonians whose property was destroyed in last year’s devastating fires.

Leading these wildfire recovery efforts in the House are Rep. David Gomberg (D-Central Coast) and Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Southern Jackson County), both of whom have seen first-hand the impacts of natural disasters in their home districts.

“My own neighborhood was burned over and a third of our neighbors are among the affected survivors. We’re doing all we can to help them get back on their feet,” said Gomberg, a chief sponsor on both bills. “This is critical work on a problem we never contemplated: the tax consequences of losing your home to a wildfire. The solutions here are a combination of

compassion and common sense.

People are anxious to rebuild, and we must provide them with the tools they need to get back on their feet.”

In 2020 alone, wildfires devastated over 3,000 Oregonian families. These bills look to provide a safety net for past and future natural disasters.

“As a coastal legislator, I worry about the day we face a major earthquake and we lose tens of thousands of homes. These bills are written to help in any declared emergency,” said Gomberg.

This week, Rep. Marsh will carry HB 3272, which will require that insurers allow adequate time and resources for property owners to rebuild.

“Families who lost their homes are trying to literally rebuild their lives,” said Rep. Marsh. “They need to know that their insurer is going to come through and support them during this difficult time.”

Building permit fees to increase in Lincoln County CHERI BRUBAKER Guest Contributor

At the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on March 29, Onno Husing, director of the planning and development department, reported there has been no increase in building permit fees since 2012.

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“I know it’s been the policy of the board of commissioners… to encourage those of us who have programs that have fees attached, when we raise fees we do so with modest amounts incrementally… so we don’t have sticker shock,” Husing said.

Commissioner Katey Jacobson expressed what she called the difficult spot the county is in.

“We’re short-staffed.

There are a record number of people building, as well as 300 homes that burned up in Otis,” she said. “We need to make sure that we are not the barrier to getting people back home.”

Jacobson continued, “I don’t like increasing fees, but I feel like, at this point,

it is something we need to consider.”

Commissioner Claire Hall asked for clarification fees were waived for the Echo Mountain Fire survivors. Husing confirmed the proposed fee increase did not affect the Echo Mountain Fire Survivors who are rebuilding.

“I don’t think we’ve ever put it in writing anywhere, but throughout the county, we’ve had an informal policy and understanding that user fees like this simply they won’t be revenue generators beyond the actual cost of providing the service,” Hall said.

“It’s cost recovery, right,” Husing confirmed. A general fund contribution is made to run the department. “Building permit fees do not lead to full cost recovery of our

program. We’ve been trying to keep our fees modest.”

Husing expressly noted the board’s desire “not to be a barrier, especially to families trying to afford a home.”

There will be required public notice, the issue before the commissioners again on May 24 with adoption anticipated June 21.

“The fact that we haven’t increased fees since 2012 is an indication of the fact that we’ve tried to be prudent in increasing fees and recognize the balance between the need for housing and the need to have a functioning planning department,” Doug Hunt, board chair commented. “These fees are paid by the user, which is positive, versus a broader fee which everyone fees whether or not they are a beneficiary.”

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On a sunny March afternoon, young students from Lincoln City Christian School helped to plant colorful blooming perennials and a seven-foot tall Autumn Full Moon maple tree at the nearby Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

Part class project, part memorial, the planting was done Tuesday, March 16, in remembrance of Mica Ward, a registered dietitian at the hospital who recently passed away following a short illness. Her children, Callen, age 11, and Hailey, age 5, were among the students who walked from the school to the hospital with trowels in hand, ready to dig into the dirt.

“Callen and Hailey are such a great addition to our school family, and they have been troopers as they process the loss of their mom,” said school principal John McCombs. “We jumped at the chance to support them with

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Governor Kate Brown announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19.

The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns health and safety measures for each level.

Effective April 9 through April 22, there will be 14 counties in the High Risk level, six at Moderate Risk, and 16 at Lower Risk.

Lincoln County is now at the high risk level after previously being in the moderate risk level.

As case counts and hospitalizations increase and counties qualify for higher risk levels, restrictions on businesses and activities will resume. A complete list of counties and their associated risk levels is available here.

“We are at a critical moment in this pandemic as we face more contagious variants of COVID-19 taking hold in our com-

munities,” said Governor Brown. “Now more than ever it’s imperative that we all continue wearing masks, maintain physical distance, stay home when sick, and get the vaccine when it’s available to you.”

New statewide metric added for determining Extreme Risk level COVID-19 hospitalizations are a key indicator of severe illness in Oregon communities. As vaccine distribution increases, case counts and percent positivity will not be adequate indicators on their own for measuring the threat COVID-19 poses to public health. This week, Oregon is adding a statewide hospitalization metric for moving to Extreme Risk.

Beginning this week, for counties to move to (or remain in) Extreme Risk, they must meet the county metrics for case rates and percent positivity, plus a new statewide metric: COVID-19 positive patients occupying 300 hospital beds or more, and a 15% increase in the sevenday average over the past week. Counties that meet

plants such as Persian Buttercups and Grape Hyacinth that would bloom each spring, hardy coastal grasses, and the elegant Autumn Full Moon maple tree, which will grow slowly while putting down strong roots. As it continues to grow, the compact tree will display yellow-chartreuse leaves in the spring and turn orange-red in the autumn.

“Mica was an important part of the health care team at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

She helped so many patients over the years and we are saddened by her passing,” said Lesley Ogden, MD, SNLH chief executive officer. “Mica’s mother suggested a school project as a way to honor her daughter and to thank our staff who cared for Mica during her illness. We agreed this would be an appropriate tribute.”

Ward had worked at SNLH nearly 13 years before her passing on Feb. 21 at a Portland hospital.

During her work in Lincoln City, she used her expertise to help

countless people in the community with diabetes management and diet counseling.

Riffle had prepared for the students’ arrival by placing potted plants in the desired location around a small pond near Building 5 and the tree next to the hospital’s main entrance. He demonstrated how to squeeze the plastic pot to release the plant, then gently roughing up the root ball before placing it into the hole and scooping dirt around the base. Callen and Hailey helped Riffle undo the protective ties around the maple tree’s branches.

Lincoln City Christian School, formerly Lincoln City Seventhday Adventist School, is for children in kindergarten through eighth grade and teaches with a focus on Jesus in the classroom, including Biblical character development and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) projects to help grow strong men and women.

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the criteria for Extreme Risk but for the statewide trigger will be assigned to High Risk.

This week there are three counties that qualify for Extreme Risk based on their county metrics, but are assigned High Risk because the statewide trigger has not been met: Josephine, Klamath, and Tillamook.

Four counties enter twoweek caution period The two-week caution period applies to counties facing backward movement. Counties that reduced their COVID-19 spread enough to move down in risk level in the previous two-week period, but see their numbers go back up in the next twoweek period, are given a two-week caution period to re-focus efforts to drive back down creeping case numbers and give local businesses additional certainty on their plans for operating.

This week, the caution period applies to five counties: Baker County, Columbia County, Lane County, Polk County and Yamhill County.

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Zoo foundation awards $40,000 for conservation Sea otters, beavers and western pond turtles got some much-needed help this week as the Oregon Zoo Foundation funded $40,000 to support Oregon Zoo conservation efforts through the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund and the Elakha Alliance.

“This is a critical time to support our regional partners in conservation,” said Nadja Wielebnowski, the zoo’s conservation and research manager. “Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve been working tirelessly to keep Oregon’s wildlife and ecosystems healthy. This year, we’re focused on projects that connect diverse communities with nature.”

Grants were awarded to the following projects and organizations: • The Elakha Alliance for efforts aimed at restoring sea otters to Oregon.

• The Wetlands Conservancy for identifying and surveying beaver habitats in key coastal estuaries with local partners and volunteer community scientists.

• The Northwest Ecological Research Institute for a project to increase understanding of western pond turtle distribution in Yamhill County.

• ROSE Community Development to increase the exposure and awareness of

natural areas in and around Lents for young people.

• Verde to support Club Aves, a multilingual birding and nature club that inspires low-income youth and youth of color to explore the outdoors.

“Conservation starts at home, and most of the zoo’s efforts to save species focus on the Pacific Northwest,” said Julie Fitzgerald, executive director of the Oregon Zoo Foundation. “Generous gifts from our members and supporters help the Oregon Zoo make our state a better place for wildlife, people and the habitats we all depend on.”

The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund supports projects that help implement the Oregon Conservation Strategy, a blueprint for conserving the state’s wildlife and their habitats. The OCRF also invests in outdoor recreation opportunities that connect Oregonians to the natural world and increase equity for underserved communities. Learn more at oregonisalive.org.

The Oregon Zoo Foundation is leading efforts to fund critical needs of the zoo during its reduced-capacity operations. To contribute, go to oregonzoo.org/donate.

Members, donors and corporate and foundation partners Contributed Photo help the zoo make a differBeaversandotherOregonwildlifegotsomemuchneededhelpthisweekastheOregonZooFoundationfunded$40,000tosupportzooconservationefforts. ence across the region and Photo by Michael Durham, courtesy of the Oregon Zoo. around the world.

Free hazardous waste collection event set April 24 Coos and Curry County residents can dispose of various household chemicals at a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24 at the Beaver Hill Transfer Site (1/4 mile south of Milepost 253) on Highway 101 between Coos Bay and Bandon.

The collection event allows Coos and Curry County residents to safely dispose of a wide range of materials such

as poisons, pesticides, solvents, fluorescent lights, pool chemicals, aerosol cans, caustic cleaners, mercury thermometers and flammable liquids. This event is for household hazardous waste only.

No industrial or commercial wastes will be accepted. If you are a business, Beaver Hill can provide a phone number and contact name to make an appointment for collection of these wastes.

Not accepted at this event: Ammunition, asbestos, explosives, fireworks, radioactive materials, medical wastes & sharps. No large quantities of unknowns will be accepted.

Please bring your household hazardous materials in the original containers with labels intact – do not mix products.

Label materials not in their original containers. If unaware of specific product name, provide product category, such as pesticide or cleaning product,

if possible. No containers larger than five gallons.

Leaking containers should be placed inside a larger, plastic container with a tightfitting lid. A non-flammable absorbent, such as kitty litter, should be placed around the bottom of the product to absorb any leaks. Label the container with the contents and date. All materials should be packed in a plastic-lined, sturdy cardboard box, secured to prevent spills and breakage. As an additional safety precaution, the materials should be placed in car trunks or in the back of trucks en route to the event.

Call 541-396-7624 to make an appointment to drop off your household hazardous waste at this event, as soon

as possible. Appointments should be made prior to the day of the event. Best time to call is Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beaver Hill is asking you to make an appointment so there are not long traffic lines or congestion on Highway 101.

Materials collected at this event will be sorted for reuse or recycling (for example, reusable products may be donated to community organizations), or shipped to a regulated hazardous waste treatment, storage or proper disposal facility.

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by PaintCare of Oregon will also be accepted at this event; however these products can be recycled any time through the Oregon PaintCare

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Please see the PaintCare website at www.paintcare.org for a list of products accepted in the PaintCare program and for a list of drop off locations. If you only have these items, please bring them to Beaver Hill or other drop off locations anytime to avoid waiting in line.

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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY Applauding Oregon Senators Last week, I attended Senator Ron Wyden’s virtual town hall for Lincoln County and was pleased to hear him speak about his bill to help Oregon’s waterways, the River Democracy Act. Recently introduced in Congress by Senator Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley, the bill would add over 4,000 miles of rivers and streams into the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program.

This designation will help protect the freeflowing nature of rivers and streams, supporting clean drinking water and fish and wildlife habitat in our region and state, as well as our outdoor recreation economy.

You might say the health of our area rivers is a passion of mine. I helped start the Midcoast Watersheds Council 25 years ago, an organization dedicated to improving the health of streams and watersheds of Oregon’s Central Coast so they produce clean water, rebuild healthy salmon populations, and in turn support a healthy coastal ecosystem, economy, and culture.

I see the River Democracy Act as an important part of our ongoing river restoration work and want to thank our U.S. Senators

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for their work to support Oregon’s rivers. And while our Senators work to pass this bill, we and the other 65 watershed councils around the state will continue our work to recover our salmon population and improve water quality of all of Oregon’s river.

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Support For Residential Code Changes Newport is an amazing place to call home. It’s also becoming out of reach for many residents to live here because of the high cost of housing. In response to the statewide need for housing, the Legislature passed HB 2001 in 2019 supported by a coalition of housing advocates (including Habitat for Humanity and 1000 Friends of Oregon).

The bill was designed to ensure that our communities allow a diverse range of housing options that meet the needs of residents of all incomes. Under the new law, cities with over 10,000 residents need to allow duplexes on all lots in residential zones.

As Newport is underway in its efforts to follow the new state law, it’s considering going beyond the bare

minimum and including new allowances for groups of smaller cottage homes - an affordable housing type that is currently not allowed under the city’s land use code.

Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County works toward our vision by building strength, stability and selfreliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing.

Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. HB 2001 will allow our organization to build more homes — and more affordable homes — for more people. Because land value is one of the greatest costs in building homes for our neighbors, finding creative ways to share those costs allows our work to have greater impact and create a stronger Lincoln County.

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by Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County that will benefit Newport residents, duplexes and clusters of cottage homes are inherently more affordable for everyone. According to the 2019 Lincoln County Housing Action Plan, 46% of households spend more than 30% of their income on housing (federally classified as being rent burdened) and 22% spend more than 50% of their

income on housing. With over half of households in Newport with a member over 60 years of age, many of our neighbors who are wanting to downsize and find smaller homes without leaving the community are struggling to find ways to stay where they call home.

At the same time, over 60% of the homes in Newport are the most-expensive housing type — singlefamily homes. In short, duplexes and cottage clusters allow more residents to find homes that meet their needs.

Housing unaffordability affects our whole community. Many of our neighbors have to make tough choices every month between having a place to call home and other essential choices like food or medical care.

The HB 2001 code amendments that the Planning Commission is considering will address some of Newport’s housing challenges and create a more inclusive community for generations to come.

On Monday, April 12th, the Newport Planning Commission is discussing Newport’s implementation of HB 2001 and residents are welcomed to comment by submitting written testimony by noon on Monday to Community Development Director, Derrick Tokos at d.tokos@newportoregon.gov. You can also

testify at the 7 pm meeting online through video conference (or in person at City Hall, which has limited capacity due to Covid) by contacting Derrick. We encourage residents to make their voices heard to support solutions to housing in Newport.

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Lincoln City Mayoral Forum The League of Women Voters of Lincoln County (LWVLC) is hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming mayoral race in Lincoln City. The online forum will take place April 15, Thursday, from 12:001:00 PM. Jean Cowan will moderate the forum.

After brief introductions, the candidates will respond to questions of local interest.

Each candidate will then close with a one-minute statement. To register to confirm your acceptance go to lwvlincolncounty.org.

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Police Blotter The police blotter relates the public record of incidents as reported by the Lincoln City Police. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. See the full week’s police blotter at thenewsguard.com.

LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, APRIL 5 7:30 a.m. Theft, 6146 SE Hwy 101. Report that a utility trailer was broken into in the last 30 days. Items stolen.

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a window broken on a vehicle.

9:36 a.m. Abandoned Tow, 3500 NW Port. Car Care Tow Pro responded for an abandoned 1996 white Honda Civic.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 12:47 a.m. Hazard Tow, SW 11th St./SW Hwy 101.

Car Care responded for tow of red 1998 Chevy pickup.

1:52 p.m. Impound Tow, 1502 NW 25th St. Traffic stop initiated, driver cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured.

Vehicle impounded by Lincoln City Towing.

2:43 a.m. Trespass, 3565 NW Hwy 101, Human Bean.

Vehicle seen at location, occupant contacted, cited and released for trespass II. 10:10 a.m. Extra Patrol, 2125 NW Hwy 101. Report of damage to windows at location. Caller requests extra patrol for transient activity in the area.

10:13 a.m. Disturbance, 200 SE Tide Ave. Male subject outside yelling. Subject

cited and released on multiple failure to appear warrants out of Linn, Lincoln and Benton counties.

reported theft of merchandise from location. Male and female suspects seen on surveillance.

11:02 a.m. Impound Tow, NW 21st St./NW Hwy 101. Traffic stop initiated. Vehicle impound by Lincoln City Towing for no insurance. Driver cited for giving false information, driving while suspended, no insurance and mobile device use.

5:01 p.m. Suspicious Activity, 711 NW Hwy 101, Dutch Bros. Caller advised male and female associated with vaccine clinic were soliciting vaccines in the drive thru. Were asked to leave and refused.

11:40 a.m. Theft, 1425 NW Hwy 101. Caller

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NE Hwy 101. Two vehicle crash reported, non-injury, blocking southbound lane of traffic. Car Care and Lincoln City Towing responded.

Driver cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured and careless driving.

7:01 p.m. Welfare Check, 2620 NW Neptune ave.

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staff and students to the maximum extent possible.

• Removal of the 35 sq ft per person requirement and other physical distancing changes are documented in the RSSL guidance.

• Research Informing Changes in K-12 COVID-19 Guidance Although county COVID-19 rates continue to increase, the LCSD still remains in the green level of the school guidance set in place by ODE. Because of this, LCSD Superintended Dr. Karen Gray announced this week they will allow students K-12 to be three feet apart and to remove the 35 square foot rule. The new rule also allows LCSD to return to classrooms four days a week full time.

“To be clear, that would mean that we will be moving from hybrid two days a week in school and three days a week out of school to four days per week in school full time with only Wednesdays asynchronous,” Gray said in a letter to the community. “Once a district has gone back to full-time school, even if the numbers increase, the school/district follows the safety protocols and continues to have school full time, so no going back (unless it becomes impossible to know that you can keep kids and staff safe).”

LCSD plans to make this change starting Monday, April 19 for all grades. This will give LCSD two weeks required notice to prepare and get transportation ready.

“We will do everything in our power to make sure that everything is in place carefully and safely to make sure that this transition happens smoothly,” Gray said.

Dr. Gray said it has been nearly 13 months

since LCSD ceased fulltime school. The 9-12 high school students will still come back on April 12 hybrid so that they can get used to being back in school and practice all of the established safety and health protocols. Then they will move to full-time.

“Schools are not where COVID spreads,” Gray said.

“If and when someone gets a positive COVID diagnosis at school, we immediately jump to our protocols and quarantine those that must be quarantined. Staff with two shots of vaccine do not quarantine with a positive case in their classroom. All safety protocols will be followed, including wearing a mask at all times except when eating (eating is still six feet distance), washing hands, using sanitizer, staying home when ill and being visually checked before entering the school.”

Edmentum and Comprehensive Distance Learning for those that want it continues until the end of the current school year.

Gray asked parents to contact their principals with questions on this. Transportation will be set up and scheduled, and all meals continue, including the regular curbside pick-up.

“I cannot express how much I appreciate how hard this school year has been on students, parents, community, and staff,” Gray said. “I believe that we have learned valuable lessons about education, communication, grace, and kindness throughout everything. We have learned more about safety and health protocols than I think we ever wanted to, but it has taught us a great deal. We have known how to be nimble and accommodating.”

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Elected to city council in 2016 and again in 2020, Hoagland said, “I think it’s important to have a leader willing to stand up for the community.” He added, “I am doing that.”

Hoagland sees this election as a pivotal moment for the future of Lincoln City. “The Mayor helps carry the energy of the city,” he explained. “I am ready and able to advocate for the residents, to listen to all sides and make decisions with the city’s best interest in mind. “ A city councilor promoting and encouraging economic diversity, Hoagland cited his strong relationships with key government officials built over a decade in city politics. He expressed deep appreciation for Lincoln City’s natural and open spaces, along with his desire to protect them.

“I’m the only one who has been continuously involved in the government for the last 10 years,” Hoagland said, which he said sets him apart from the other candidates.

“I want to be an advocate for the economic diversity and community inclusion that hasn’t been present in quite some time,” he said, referencing his support for the city’s mobile food pods as a specific example.

“I get calls all the time about all different kinds of stuff,” he explained. “People

want to know that they’ll be heard and taken seriously.”

The biggest issue facing Lincoln City is housing. It’s been housing for a long time, Hoagland said. “We have a number of high-end apartments coming into town, luxury apartments … but what about the rest of us? Looking at creating ways to create workforce housing is the biggest benefit city government will be.”

Hoagland points to accountability and community development as the cornerstones of his decade in local politics. “The city deserves a leader with governmental experience and trusted relationships,” he said. “I care about and love the city, take pride in my residency, and I am honored to have been elected twice for council. It is important to have a mayor who can hold multiple perspectives in mind when making policy decisions.”

Susan Wahlke “We need a mayor who can work with people,” Wahlke explained. “We’ve had mayors in the past who didn’t look at the 300-page packet.” It’s not just showing up at the meeting, she said.

“You need someone who will pay attention and put in the work before the meeting.”

The mayor should bring people together, be a good listener, she noted, observ-

important, and I think we’ve been lacking in long-term planning in the last few years. We really need to look at the future and prepare for the big things that will be needed — like water, sewer and streets.” She emphasized the need for long-term planning.

The “wonderful, welcoming people” are what Wahlke likes best about Lincoln City.

Even when she first arrived in Lincoln City, “I didn’t ever feel like I would be alone if I went somewhere by myself.”

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The Mayoral election date is May 18, 2021. The term will last until December 31, 2022. ing that listening is often more important than talking.

After serving as City Councilor from 2015 to 2018, Wahlke ran for mayor in 2016, losing to Anderson by 16 votes. She served on the Lincoln City Budget Committee from 2012 to 2014 and 2019 to 2020.

“My history with the city goes back longer than that,” she continued. “I was a city employee in the early to mid-nineties,” working for the city attorney and then the chief of police. Wahlke retired from a career as a legal secretary and is active in community organizations.

“I feel I have a unique perspective being a city

employee, also on council and having lived here for almost 30 years. I can bring some insight into the position that other candidates don’t have.”

Noting the mayor’s vote is equal to a city councilor’s, Wahlke explained, “The way the mayor runs a meeting and solicits comments from everyone in a respectful manner can make a difference in how things get done, how things are accomplished.

“I think housing is very important,” Wahlke said.

“Also, supporting our local businesses and attracting new ones.”

Wahlke continued, “Our infrastructure is very

“I wanted to offer my experience to help during this transition period,” Williams explained. “We have a new city planner. We’re going to have a new city manager.

It seems to me we should have some stability in the mayor’s office.”

Mayor from 2012 to 2016, Williams said his experience sets him apart from the other candidates. “It’s important how the meeting is conducted … to keep it focused,” he explained.

“I’m not coming in with any major agenda, other than to offer my assistance. It’s important to have someone walk in day one and know how to run the meetings, know all the players and procedures.”

Recovery from the COVID pandemic, “how we approach that and getting

IN MEMORY

Steven Dean Reed Steven Dean Reed, 70, passed away March 29, 2021. He was born in Portland, Oregon February 5, 1951 and adopted

by Lorraine and Allen Dean Reed soon after his birth. Steve (a.k.a. Stevie) grew up in Lincoln City (Delake), Oregon.

As a youngster he spent hours in the newspaper office his parents owned, the North Lincoln News Guard, where he could be seen typing away at the linotype machine during breaks in the news cycle.

Steve was born with dwarfism and development disabilities but that didn’t stop his ability to

learn and grow throughout his lifetime. His parents were on the forefront of ensuring access to education was possible for Steve in public schools. In 1969 Steve and his family moved to Monmouth where he continued his schooling, now in classrooms specifically focused on special education needs.

Steve was a musician playing piano and guitar (knowing dozens of hymns from memory), an artist (painting prolifically in his younger days), a photographer, and avid collector of Risburg truck pictures and memorabilia.

In Monmouth Steve was very independent and created a daily schedule that included watching ball games at the college, bowling, continuing his art and making friends wherever he went. He had numerous part time jobs. Being a custodian at Monmouth Elementary School wove Steve into the school memories of many children. Year after year Steve played carols at the School’s Christmas

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our city government working again,” are top issues, among others, he said.

Williams pointed out that city hall has been closed for a year. “I’d like to get city offices open again, and get the services out there to the people.”

Williams indicated a desire to revisit liquidating The Villages at Cascade Head property. “We have no business being in the land business,” he added. “I’d like to see that liquidated … take the proceeds and build an independent senior center in this town. I think the seniors deserve their own facility here. I’d like to take some of that land and finally make the dog park we’ve been talking about for eight years.”

Like Wahlke, Williams cited the people when asked what he likes best about Lincoln City. “I love the people of this town. This is one of the most generous towns that I’ve ever been in.

The volunteer spirit — it’s amazing. If a call goes out in need, people step up.”

Williams and his wife moved to the area in 2008, opening The Nelscott Cafe.

The couple previously owned and operated the Lincoln City and Newport Subway restaurants. Williams currently operates Redemption Thrift.

Submission deadline for Obituaries is 12 p.m. on the Friday before publication. assembly. One of Steve’s most notable jobs was at Bi-Mart where he was recently recognized for 20 years of service. Bi-Mart was a place with especially caring and attentive co-workers.

Steve was often seen around town on his StingRay bike, going about his daily routine. On Sundays he would ride to Christ Church for worship. One memorable day his bike was stolen from Bi-Mart and the call into the police was simple and immediately understood, “Someone just stole Stevie’s bike!” It was recovered soon after!

Proactive parents in all things relating to Steve, Lorraine and Al began organizing for the time they would not be able to care for Steve. Their commitment to his well-being and ability to thrive in life was key. Into the picture came Tom and Kim Udell, both students at OCE, who knew Steve through their College work program.

In 1989 the Udell’s began to share in the care of Steve and over the years Kim and Tom became integral parts of Steve’s life and Steve become a

significant part of their family. As their family continued to grow, Steve became like a brother to their children and more recently an uncle to the next generation. Eventually Steve moved full-time to the Udell’s home near Dallas and continued living his full and amazing life.

Steve is survived by his sister, Deana Reed (Jan Hartman); the Udell’s: Kim and Tom, Zeb, Daniel, Jessica (Eli Sheldon), Amy (Jesus Rizo), Melissa (Paul Anderson), a large extended family, and friends too numerous to count.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics Oregon (https://soor.org/makean-impact/give-now/) in Steve’s name.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held May 8th at 3 pm in Monmouth City Park Amphitheater. Memories and condolences can be shared on a memorial page through Farnstrom Mortuary (https://www.farnstrommortuary.com/obituary/stevenreed). Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

Tamara Kay Hallenbeck Tamara Kay Hallenbeck died April 2, 2021, at home in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Surrounded by her loving family after a yearlong battle with stage 4 lung cancer.

Her beloved husband Vern passed away in 2003, he was the love of her life and Tammy missed him every single day.

She worked at Pacific Glass for a few years then started her own business Tammy Interiors. Later she worked for Lumbermans which became Pro Build where she finally retired in 2016.

She has lived in Lincoln City for 58 years.

Tammy was a beloved and amazing mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

She is survived by her three children and eight grandchildren. Kristy Hertz daughter and grandchildren

Kayla, Kristina, Nathan, and Michael. Kelly Halenbeck son and wife Angela, grandchildren Nick, Matt, Chris and Abby. Keri Hallenbeck daughter and boyfriend Reese and grandson Layton.

Her sister Tina and brotherin-law Richard, sister-inlaw Marilyn, Uncle Louie, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service will be hosted by Faith Baptist Church April 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Tammy’s favorite color is blue, so please wear blue.

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Lincoln City Cheer adds additional age group MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

The Lincoln City Sideline Competition Team is making an addition to their 2021-22 team.

This next season they will be adding in a Senior Rec team and going up to the age of 18.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, something wonderful happened, says Tonia Anderson head cheerleading coach for the local program. That something wonderful was the addition of Senior Rec teams through the OCCA (Oregon Coaches Cheerleading Association).

Now Rec teams can add cheerleaders ages 18 and under onto their teams.

“This is a great opportunity for kids that might not want to participate on their high school team or that do not make their high school team to have other options to come and cheer and grow in all aspects of cheerleading,” Anderson said.

The Lincoln City Sideline and Competition Team will have three teams this next season Youth, Junior and Senior Rec. “Our focus as coaches will be on jumps, stunts, tumbling and flexibility along with the right tech-

good even better than any trophy.

Win or lose you are all champions to me.”

Anderson hopes that other girls and boys will consider coming out for the team. You can find all the information on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/communityspiritandpride.

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During the 2021-22 season, the Lincoln City Sideline Competition Team will feature three squads: Youth, Junior and Senior teams. nique for a well-rounded cheerleader,” Anderson said. “We work hard from the start of each season with strength and conditioning drills so that teams are ready to take the competition mat and perform a routine that will inspire others to want to come cheer as well.”

Anderson said the pandemic and the September 2020 wildfires were hard on the program last season.

“We did not even know if we

were going to be able to compete,” Anderson said. “However, the strongest have survived and I am so proud of them. Our competition season looks different for us performing virtually, however these cheerleaders work hard week to week and they take the challenges that we as coaches give them, and they keep pushing forward.”

The Junior Team is the first team ever in Lincoln County to compete in the Game Day Division, Anderson said. They took home

second place the first time on the mat, followed by a first place finish after that.

“As their head coach I am beyond proud of the accomplishments that they alone are making this year,” Anderson said. “To be able to say, ‘I was the first one to pave the road for the rest to come.’

I always tell them all be proud you have so much to be proud of this season.”

“You have overcome so much.

That alone should make you feel

McMinnville Invitational Mini Rec 1st Place Youth Rec 2nd Place Junior Rec 2nd Place Junior Game Day 4th Place Springfield Invitational Mini Rec 2nd Place Youth Rec 2nd Place Junior Rec 3rd Place Junior Game Day 1st Place OCCA Game Day Championships Junior Game Day 3rd Place Competitions still to come Laker Rumble – April 10 Pace Invitational - April 17 Scotsman Rumble - April 24 Lion Cheer Challenge – May 1 OCCA Cheer Championships – May 8

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ing out art kits as part of its Creative Quarantine program since March 2020, and in the past year has distributed over 6,000 of them to community members! The Arbor Day kits will have all the materials and instructions needed to create a mixed media artwork based on a coastal forest theme. There will also be two videos available to guide people through creating their artworks which can be accessed

through the social media sites of the Cultural Center, the Library, Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and the Indian Education Program.

The kits will be available for pick up at the Cultural Center during their open hours after April 15: Thursday – Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information you may call them at 541-994-9994.

Art kits can also be picked up through Drift-

wood’s curbside service. To make an appointment to pick up materials curbside please call the library at 541-996-2277 Monday – Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

On Friday, April 30, from 4-5 p.m. Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Driftwood Library will be hosting a free public Arbor Day event at the Community Center. All are welcome to attend.

The event includes a

visit from a naturalist, free tree saplings with swag bag, giveaways, a story time about trees, and, of course, the planting of a tree. This Arbor Day event celebrates Lincoln City’s 13th year of being a designated “TreeCity USA”.

“We are caretakers in the garden we call earth,” said Desi Clausing, Indian Education Specialist at Taft 7-12. “Trees help clean our air, provide shade in summer, homes for our animals

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and many other resources that are needed for our survival. ‘Touch the earth, heal the earth and love the earth’. This is not just important for our Native people but for all people.

“Joining together in community I feel is a huge step for our future of closing any gaps that may have been felt or experienced by others. Together we grow stronger, just like our trees.”

Indian Education provides services for American Indian and Alaska Native Students. These services consist of meeting educational and cultural academic needs for students as well as providing advocacy for students and liaisons for community and tribal resources. The program focuses on making a positive impact in our schools and community, while bringing awareness to culture and beliefs.

The first American Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska City, Nebraska on April 10, 1872, which saw an estimated one million trees planted in a single day. Birdsey Northrop of Connecti-

cut was responsible for globalizing the idea when he visited Japan in 1883 and delivered his “Arbor Day and Village Improvement” message. In that same year, the American Forestry Association made Northrop the Chairman of the committee to campaign for Arbor Day nationwide.

He also brought his enthusiasm for Arbor Day to Australia, Canada, and Europe.

Today, Arbor Day is a day of observance in which individuals and groups celebrate nature and plant trees on the last Friday in April.

This year Arbor Day officially takes place on Friday, April 30, though Lincoln City organizations will be holding events in celebration throughout the month.

Questions about our community’s Arbor Day programs can be directed to Star Khan, Outreach Coordinator at Driftwood Public Library, 541-9961255 or skhan@lincolncity. org, or by contacting Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Ambassador LoRee LaFon at 541.996.1248 or llafon@lincolncity.org.

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Tigers wrap up season with dominant win MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

The Taft 7-12 boys soccer team finished up a quick season this week, ending with six total wins, two ties and two losses. The season was capped off with a big win over league foe Yamhill-Carlton.

The Tigers met up with Delphian High School last week, April 6 to do battle with the visiting Dragons.

On a breezy Lincoln City day, the elements seemed to keep the scoring low and didn’t favor either team according to head coach Ryan Ulicni.

“We grabbed a great follow up goal (by Sammy Vasquez) in the first half to take the lead and held it right until the last minute when Delphian’s corner was converted just before the whistle,” Ulicni said.

Ulicni said his team controlled the second half, keeping the ball on the opponent’s side of the field

with an abundance of opportunities at the goal. However, the Tigers were unable to find the back of the net.

“As the game went on our spacing and passing got better and better,” Ulicni said. “With all the momentum our way we just ran out of time.

The game ended in a 1-1 tie that featured good competition and sportsmanship on both sides.

“A fantastic game played by all,” Ulicni said. “A well earned draw against a great team.”

In the season finale, Taft welcomed league rival YamhillCarlton to town the following day.

The rainy, windy and cold weather proved to be a non-factor for Taft in this one as the Tigers controlled the pace of the game all the way through.

“We started passing and spacing right away then managed to work into an aggressive offense and it paid off in both halves,” Ulicni said. “Maintaining a clean

sheet for the first time this season was a great way to finish. Seeing these boys truly come into form at the end of the season is bittersweet.”

Taft’s potent offense powered them to a 4-0 victory over YC and featured goals from William Calderon, Vasquez, Mauricio Rivas and Mario Cortes.

Wednesday’s game marked the final Taft game for the seniors that include: Calderon, Rivas, Jose Flores, Alex De Valle, Ivan Cortes, Kevin Acosta and Ethan Thomas.

“We are gonna miss the seniors for sure, but we are looking forward to some great soccer from the upcoming classes,” Ulicni said. “A huge thank you to my coaches, Daniel Haehl for always being there pushing our goalkeeping and defense, Dayton Mays for helping our defense and midfield be successful.

“Grateful to have a season, they are never long enough.”

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Senior William Calderon taps the ball out of reach of a Yamhill-Carlton defender during last week’s win.

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Taft runners and coaches at the state meet at Cheadle Lake Park. Competing for the girls team was senior Claira Tolan (middle left) and sophomore Makaia Kessinger (middle right).

Tigers compete at State Championships

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Unlike most other sports competing in the 2021 season, the Taft 7-12 cross country team had the honor of competing in the State Championships last weekend.

Prior to the state meet, the Taft boys and girls teams competed in the District Championships on April 1 at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon. The boys race featured three Tigers in Brayan Mateo, Cooper Fitch and Nozomi Umenishi.

Mateo was the fastest for Taft, finishing in the top 20 runners with a time of 21:04. Fitch finished in 22nd overall with a time of 22:48 and Umenishi finished in 28th at 24:52.

Mateo and Fitch’s times were enough for them to qualify for the State

Championships.

For the girls at districts, six runners were competing. Finishing in the top two spots for Taft and qualifying for state were Makaia Kessinger with a time of 24:26.1 and Claira Tolan with a time of 25.05. The pair finished 11th and 17 respectively amongst the field of runners.

Also turning in strong performances were Ashley Reyes-Estrada (29:47.3), Kaydince Beach (30:22.0), Diana Lucas (33:32) and Yanelli HermosilloCarrasco (35:58.40).

At the state championships, the runners had the benefit of running the same course again in Lebanon on April 10.

For the girls, Kessinger bested her previous time on the course at 23:29.13 to finish in 55th overall.

Tolan also ran a quicker time at 24:08.69 to finish

69th overall.

On the boys side, Mateo and Fitch also ran at a quicker pace than at Districts. Mateo finished 65th overall with a time of 20:34.11 and Fitch was right behind him to finish 71st overall at 21:16.25.

With the conclusion of the 2021 cross country season, many of the athletes will now shift gears and prepare for track and field this spring.

The short track and field season, which is subject to change, includes two meets as of right now: April 17 - Toledo High Meet at Toledo High School April 21 - Taft Invite at Taft 7-12

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The Taft 7-12 football season ended last Thursday night when the Tigers welcomed Corbett to Lincoln City. In a season that featured just three games, Taft was searching for its first win after losing to both Waldport and Newport in their previous matchups.

Unfortunately, Taft was unable to get their offense going against the Cardinals and lost the 9 on 9 game 40-0. The win was Corbett’s second of the season, beating Taft’s league rival Clatskanie earlier in the season. Last Thursday’s game was the final game in a Taft uniform for senior captain and quarterback Fco Ramos (top photo).

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