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he 2022 spring tourist season is upon Lincoln City as spring break this year is expanded to five weeks as different states take different weeks off from school. Tourism seems to be on par with the spring season of 2019. Explore Lincoln City Director Ed Dreistadt said lodging properties had reported $80 million in revenue in 2019. In 2020, it was $116 million. From the latest report on Feb. 26, lodging was 12.7 percent ahead of 2021 in occupancy, Dreistadt added. The average daily rate was up 22.1 percent versus the prior year. “I’m guessing we’ll see a successful spring break,” Dreistadt said. As far as who is coming to Lincoln City, Dreistadt said COVID-19 changed everything. Before the pandemic, 30 percent of visitors came from Portland, 20 percent came from areas such as Salem and Eugene, and a smaller percentage came from other places. Dreistadt said there has been a tremendous increase in inquiries from people who live in California and Arizona. When COVID-19 hit and travel choices were restricted, the destinations that became attractive were places people could drive to, were
rural and had a beach, Dreistadt added. “A lot more people showed up in Lincoln City than we’ve ever seen,” Dreistadt said of the pandemic. A tremendous number of people were introduced to Lincoln City during the pandemic. Dreistadt believes the city will maintain some of those gains. “We’re so far into such unknown territory, I’m going to guess that we’ll see sustained interest through the summer,” Dreistadt said. “I never would have predicted our business would go up during the pandemic.” This summer will be back to normal with beloved events that bring thousands of visitors to the area. The Summer Kite Festival has not occurred since 2019. It will take place this year from June 25-26 on the beach at D River State Recreation Site. The festival is a major draw in town and will be expanded this year and will include a children’s game area. Fourth of July events will also be back up to normal this year. This year, it will be an all-day festival with bands on stage and food. The festival is set to grow a little more each year. The Fall Kite Festival will take place Oct. 1-2 and may include a big Friday surprise. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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The Summer Kite Festival will be held in June.
Housing update: City at deficit of 94 homes, projects in the works
Patient Access Specialist named Employee of the Year at North Lincoln Hospital
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n annual housing update was provided during a Lincoln City Council meeting Monday, March 28. The update was focused on the production of housing units in the city. The 2017 Housing Needs Analysis states the need for housing units in Lincoln City over the next 20 years is between 1,484 and 1,814. From 2016 to 2021, a total of 452 housing units have been constructed by the private sector alone. A total of 282 (62%) of these units are single unit detached dwellings. 7 percent of the units have been manufactured homes, 4 percent duplexes, and 25 percent multi-unit dwellings. Alison Robertson, director of urban renewal and economic development said the department has been tracking the number of units that come online. “That 2017 [Housing Needs Analysis], which actually used some data that went back to 2014, that report stated that we need about 5,700 new units in the next 20 years,” Robertson said. “There were a couple of growth scenarios in that report.” The city is at a deficit of 94 housing units. The city hopes to make up for that deficit within the next year or two. Planning and Community Development Director Anne Marie Skinner said the numbers for 2022 to date are one permit for manufactured home placement, 14 permits for detached single-unit dwellings, and one permit for RV placement. There have been no permits for apartments, duplexes, town houses or accessory dwelling units. An application was reviewed March 28 for a duplex. “Another that is in the works is a building permit application that was just submitted today to convert the hotel
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rooms to market-rate apartment units for the hotel that’s right across from the D River park,” Skinner said. New apartment units are currently in development review to include 107 units of IHI affordable housing at the city’s NE 25th Street property and 18 units called the SAM apartments. “The Housing Needs Analysis is in the process of being updated”, Skinner added. An amendment to Title 17 would remove impediments to housing. “Part of the amendment is looking at the requirements for tiny house developments, cottage developments, four-flat dwellings,” Skinner said. “These will open space for multi-family and housing for affordable housing and workforce housing.” Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net.
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tacy Crawford, a patient access specialist described as the “saving grace” for the department, has been named Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital’s Employee of the Year for 2021. Several hospital staff members were able to attend the celebration on Tuesday, March 29, in the hospital’s dining room just before lunch time. This was the first in-person employee of the year celebration inside the
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Rideshare companies now allowed in Lincoln City transportation of passengers for compensation within the city, including taxis and transportation networks company vehicles, as well as limousines, and animal-drawn vehicles. City Attorney Richard Appicello said language is included to add a license renewal required yearly. The license issued is valid for one year, commencing upon issuance and continuing for one year from the assigned quarterly renewal date. “The finance director will assign each new and existing license to one of the four renewal dates,” Appicello said. The renewal dates are Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 and Oct. 1. A renewal license application and
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Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are now able to operate in Lincoln City. The council passed an ordinance Monday, March 28, that adds regulations to address other vehicles for hire that were not previously included, including transportation network companies. The city council had directed staff to update the taxicab ordinance to address other vehicles for hire, including transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft. Vehicle for hire means any vehicle used for the ground
renewal fee are due no earlier than 30 days before the renewal date and no later than 30 days after the renewal date. The city may impose a late fee for renewal applications submitted beyond the 60-day renewal period. “The license fee shall be paid to the city at the time of submitting both initial and renewal license applications,” Appicello said. Fees will be prorated by assigned license renewal dates. The council approved the second reading and adopted the ordinance by a vote of 5-1. All vehicles for hire shall be under this ordinance by Jan. 1, 2023. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net.
City of Lincoln City chooses new city manager
After an extensive campaign to find an applicant for City of Lincoln City city manager who has the qualifications and experience to maintain the population’s growth and economic needs, the city council has chosen Daphnee Legarza to be the next city manager for Lincoln City. Legarza holds an M.A. in Public Administration and an engineering degree, licensed in both Oregon and Nevada. She has 26 years of experi-
ence in supervisory and management positions with Las Vegas Parks, public works, and engineering departments. Since 2017, she has worked with the Oregon Travel Information Council managing various interagency agreements with ODOT and other state and local partners. Legarza has significant experience in managing and organizing diverse city services and a strong knowledge of public works. As a current member
Taft Senior Parent Group hosts luau April 9 and dancing will keep the crowd entertained throughout the evening. There will also be a fun and delicious dessert dash featuring a wide variety of tasty treats. The parents work to create a supervised, all-night event that provides the graduating seniors an opportunity to celebrate with their classmates one last time in a safe and sober environment. In addition to the luau, the senior parents are also offering another way for community members to contribute to the cause: the grad night fundraiser raffles. There are three, with all drawings set for April 9 at 6:45 p.m. at the luau. Tickets are on sales now for only $20 for a raffle to win a $500 gift certificate from Meredith Lodging, generator donated by Halvorson-Mason or
Parents of the Taft High School Class of 2022 cordially invite their community to a luau, filled with delicious Hawaiian food, live music and entertainment, on Saturday, April 9, in the Commons at Taft 7-12. The event includes an auction for items donated by the generous business community, raffle drawings and door prizes, as the Taft senior parents work to raise money for the annual drug and alcohol-free grad night party. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Luau tickets are $20 each for adults and $15 for children 12 and under and include a full plate of Hawaiian food made by Oceans Apart Catering. Dinner will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. with final auction and raffle drawings from 6:30-7 p.m. Music
serve as the city’s chief administrator and budget officer. In addition to understanding how local government works, this role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, organizational management and development expertise, and proven leadership ability. Legarza has demonstrated proficiency in all these skills and requirements. The city council found Legarza’s character and dedication to sup-
of the Wilsonville Budget Committee, she is experienced in Oregon’s public budgeting process. Her various managerial roles have provided her with extensive experience in finance, reporting, personnel management, land use and labor law. The city manager’s role is to plan and direct activities of all the city departments and provide information to the city council, acting as their policy advisor. They must also
a sofa and loveseat donated by Roby’s Furniture. A big-ticket live auction item at the luau is for a recliner donated by Coastal Appliance and Furniture valued at $870. Join them on Tuesday, April 19, at Gallucci’s Pizzeria for the annual 50/50 fundraiser where half of the net proceeds from sales for the evening go to the Senior Parent Group. In addition to great food there will be raffle tickets for great prizes available for sale throughout the night. Can’t decide? Try the 50/50 general raffle, with tickets $2 each or three for $5. The winner will receive half of the cash proceeds, or one of several other valuable prizes. For details, contact Kari Fairfield at 503-679-6709 or email 2022taftgrads@gmail.com.
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port a knowledgeable staff makes her the applicant that fits what the city seeks to successfully involve citizens with their city and community. She will be a positive addition to the city’s administration and help grow and maintain the quality of life that fosters a concerned and engaged community. The city will welcome Daphnee Legarza to the community through a virtual meeting, with details to follow.
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The advantages of RV travel
Individuals who are approaching retirement or are already retired may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have more free time. Recreational vehicles are great ways for people to get out and about. According to the RV Industry Association, about 10 million American households own RVs. There have been more RVs on the road in recent years, and there are now more facilities to accommodate them. RVIA states there are now roughly 18,000 campgrounds around the country, and certain facilities are pushing to improve and upgrade campgrounds in national parks and on federal lands. Individuals considering buying an RV can refer to this list of RVing benefits. • Inexpensive travel
(or living): RVers may be attracted by the idea of low-cost travel that doesn’t involve hotels and airfare and greatly reduces their reliance on restaurants while traveling. RVs can be rented for roughly $100 to $500 per day, and RV parks usually run between $35 and $50 per night, according to Allianz Travel Insurance. To keep the costs down, certain truck stops, rest stops and other roadside locations will allow free overnight parking. Just verify before staying to avoid being ticketed. • Freedom to come and go: When traveling in an RV, there are no set checkin-/check-out times to follow or boarding times to meet. • Plenty of help: Others who have embraced the RV lifestyle tend to be friendly and ready to make new acquaintances at campgrounds and other
stops. Those with more experience may be willing to share their expertise and pitch in to offer tips. • Creature comforts: People who vacation or choose to live in their RVs tend to keep familiar items and essentials on hand. Those can include preferred linens, clothing, toiletries, games and more. • Follow the weather: If 70-degree days are your thing, then follow those temperatures coast-tocoast. If you like skiing or snowboarding, you can head to colder climates. • Downsize: The RVIA says that RVs are available across a wide range of price points. If the idea is to trade in a house for an RV, you may be able to do so for as little as $6,000 to as much as $500,000. The RV lifestyle may attract soon-to-be retirees. There are various advantages to getting on board.
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Wonder Woman: Stacy Crawford, left, is hugged by her daughter, Kali, during the Employee of the Year celebration. With tears and a huge smile behind her mask, Crawford said it was fitting that she wore a cute “Wonder Woman” pin on her outfit. Along with a nice financial gift, Crawford received a large glass float created in the Samaritan colors of blue and gold, a framed certificate and a bouquet of fresh cut flowers. Crawford was hired in September 2019. As a patient access specialist II, she works and trains in diagnostic imaging and cardiopulmonary scheduling, and also works in physical rehabilitation when needed. The original nomination for Crawford, when she was named the May 2021 Employee of the Month, stated that she “always has a positive attitude and is always willing to help her team. Our department has had a lot of adversity and Stacy has been our saving grace. She always looks for the good within our department and our team.” Her manager, Ashlee Claunts, said of Crawford: “Stacy is a wonderful asset to the Patient Access Department. She is an anchor in our scheduling department and helpful with working in Physical Rehab as well. Her dedication to her job is one of my favorite things about her, on top of her amazing personality! She is loved by everyone she works with.”
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the hospital for a broken arm on the woman. Possible injury caused by intoxication and falling. Report taken for investigation.
March 26
1:20 a.m. Police took report of a reported theft at a business in the 1600 block of NW Hwy 101. Caller reported she and her friend had their purses stolen from a bar. Unknown at this time if the purses are missing or if they were stolen. 5:03 p.m. Police performed a traffic stop on SE 3rd Street/SE Hwy 101. Driver was driving while suspended and cited and released for warrant out of Albany Police Department. Driver was cited for driving while suspended, failure to install IID device, license plate seized, and also cited to appear in Albany on warrant. Report taken.
Lincoln City Police March 25
2:41 p.m. Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle in the 2100 block of NE Oar Avenue. Caller reported his vehicle was taken from parking lot while he was in a business. Vehicle located at skate park, returned to owner. 10:08 p.m. Police took report of a domestic situation in the 3500 block of NW Hwy 101. Involved couple in lobby of business were going to
March 27
7:07 p.m. Police responded to a burglary in the 3800 block of NW
Jetty Avenue. Caller reported a man in her vehicle in garage. Suspect arrested for burglary in the first degree, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, criminal mischief in the third degree, transported to Lincoln City Police Department, and then transported to Lincoln County Jail.
March 28
11:11 a.m. Police took report of a theft in the 1700 block of NW 30th Street. Caller reported theft of tools.
March 29
9:33 a.m. Police responded to suspicious activity at a store in the 2400 block of NW Hwy 101. Caller reported man was walking around parking lot attempting to get into vehicles. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail. He was charged with unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and trespass in the second degree. 4:22 p.m. Police took report of a
crash at an apartment complex on SE 14th Street. 911 report of non-injury non-blocking crash.
March 30
4:18 p.m. Police responded to reports of telephonic harassment in the 3500 block of SE Harbor Drive. Case number issued for investigation.
Oregon State Police March 28
2:07 a.m. Oregon State Police responded to a non-injury single vehicle crash on Hwy 101 and NW Marsh Street, south of Seal Rock. The vehicle was towed. The involved parties are unknown. The vehicle owner had attempted to call it in as stolen but during follow-up with the Newport Police Department, OSP was unable to come to determine with certainty. 1:14 p.m. OSP responded to a
two-vehicle, non-injury crash on Hwy 20, near milepost 6. The operator of a Subaru Forester failed to stop before rear ending a Hyundai Veracruz, which was stopped for a vehicle turning left. The resulting collision caused extensive damage, including airbag deployment to the Subaru Forester. The Hyundai Veracruz received minor rear end damage, mostly on the right side. Neither party reported injuries. The Subaru was towed due to front end damage.
March 29
6:04 p.m. OSP responded to a noninjury crash on Hwy 18, milepost 11. The driver of a Saturn lost control of their vehicle while navigating a curve at the intersection of Hwy 101 and Hwy 18. The driver was not injured and the vehicle was towed. The driver was warned for careless driving and cited for driving uninsured. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisted.
Charlene Virts demonstrates swoops, curves in pine needle baskets April 9 Charlene Virts will demonstrate her unique techniques for those swoops and curves in her pine needle sculptures and baskets, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery in the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Virts shares the Featured Artist Trunk Show with Linda Gettmann, through April 24. Virts’ Navajo and tapestry weaving techniques are equally impressive in her saddle blanket inspired rugs and wall hangings. She balances the strength and structures with handwoven dreamy soft shawls and scarves and colorful table runners. Virts gathers needles from a few special Ponderosa pine trees in Bend that have exceptionally long needles. The needles are washed, some are dyed, and then dried. Often forest fire damaged sagebrush and juniper branches are used as the center element of the work. The needles are stitched together to form rope-like “coil”. Coils can also be made from reeds, rope, or bound grass fibers. Waxed linen, artificial sinew, or raffia are used as a “binder” to stitch the coils together. Each of her coiled baskets is unique. Beads, stone and native plants from throughout the West are used as accents. Coiled baskets start in a center and winds into a basket or sculptured form. Traditional baskets reflect common basket shapes with some ornamentation and minor variation. Free-form or sculptured baskets follow the movement of the chosen center piece to create a striking work of art. Coiled baskets can be found all over the world using the materials that are native to the environment and have been part of human existence from the earliest of time. Virts delights at playing with the techniques that formed civilization, and now are seen as beauty and art even in this technological and industrialized age. In 40 years working in fiber related arts, Virts has made her
home in several places in the West: the high desert of Northeastern Nevada, Sonoma Valley wine country, and now in Central Oregon. She is captivated by the beauty and tradition of functional craft and artwork rooted in each region and loves how cultures throughout time have made functional items beautiful. Virts’ work with coiled basketry began with her move to Central Oregon nearly a decade ago. The Lincoln City Cultural Center Fiber Arts Studio Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, and by appointment, LCFiberArtsStudio@gmail.com. The Lincoln City Cultural Center is at 540 NE Hwy 101, on the Central Oregon Coast.
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Motorcyclist defies odds, regains adventurous lifestyle after crash “Every time I feel pain in my ankle — even if slight — it means I’m alive and for that I am grateful,” said Kent Emry, 54, of Eugene. Emry was cruising down I-5 on his motorcycle, making his way home to celebrate his son’s birthday. He even had a backpack full of gifts. “It was June 12, 2018. The day was extremely hot, so I decided to remove my leathers,” said Emry. “I knew this was against rider’s rules. But with only a little more travel ahead of me, I remember thinking, what could go wrong?” Moments later, the back wheel of Emry’s motorcycle locked up and it immediately skidded out from under him. “I remember feeling my body tumbling on the pavement and seeing the road rapidly moving beneath the facemask of my helmet — I was conscious the entire time,” said Emry. Instinctively, Emry stood up when his body finally came to a stop. He quickly fell to the ground, and in that moment, he realized his left ankle was completely smashed. Lying on the ground in pain, his body covered in wounds, all Emry could think about was his wife. The long-term implications of his injuries were an afterthought. “I needed to be the one to let her know what happened and that I was OK, before hearing the news from a first responder,” said Emry. After his wounds were cared for, and surgery performed on his ankle, Emry’s surgeon told him he would never walk again without a brace — that he needed to be prepared to live life differently.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helped Kent Emry recover from a bone-crushing injury. “I wasn’t about to accept this as a final outcome,” “The fact that I am alive and able to continue said Emry. “My life is busy! I’m a father of on like I did before the accident is not lost on seven kids, entrepreneur, adventurer with a me,” said Emry, as he reflected on his daughter’s passion for hiking, racing cars, flying planes and wedding day and being able to walk her down so much more — my mobility is everything.” the aisle. Emry heard about oxygen therapy as a healing Even now, three years after the accident, Emry option from his brother who works in the wound continues to challenge the physical strength of care field. Less than a week after the motorcycle his ankle. crash, he began hyperbaric oxygen therapy at “I started training with a jiujitsu coach and Samaritan Wound, Vein & Hyperbaric Medicine surprised one of my sons when I actually in Albany. knew what I was doing during our competition,” Emry also attributes his recovery to 60 oxygen said Emry. therapy treatments, countless hours of physical Emry has also rebuilt the motorcycle involved rehabilitation activities maintaining a positive in the crash and enjoys riding again. attitude, doing what his medical care team “I wasn’t about to let it win!” told him and his wife for her compassion and Learn more about Kent Emry and his ride back diligent care throughout. to adventure at samhealth.org/KentE. Emry is back to doing what he loves — spending time with family, running his businesses and being active.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy fosters wound healing Most of the time when you get a cut or scrape, your body rushes to fight off infection and repair the damaged tissue. But for some people, the body struggles with the healing process and certain kinds of injuries, or chronic, non-healing wounds, become a problem. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides pure oxygen to a patient inside a pressurized chamber. This treatment can give the body a jump-start to promote healing.
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On average, air contains about 21% oxygen, which is plenty for healthy blood oxygen levels. During oxygen therapy, 100% oxygen is provided. Within the pressured chamber, the oxygen molecules shrink so that the lungs can
bring in nearly 10 times more oxygen into the blood stream than they do normally. This oxygen influx improves the way the blood reaches and reacts with the damaged areas.
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During treatment, patients lie in a chamber and breathe in pure oxygen. Since the chamber is pressurized to an equivalent of 33 feet under sea level, they may feel their ears pop as they “dive.” Patients usually need to dive for two hours, five days a week for a total of 30 to 60 treatments. Oxygen therapy can help tissue damage from prior radiation, wounds which haven’t healed within 30 days, non-healing diabetic foot ulcers, chronic bone infections and, in the case of Kent Emry (see story above), severe injuries involving acute tissue damage.
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Public Notices NG22-262 PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF BOARD MEETING North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 4:00pm at the Bob Everest Station, 2525 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular fire district business. An agenda and related documents will be posted on the District’s webpage (www.nlfr.org) prior to the meeting. This is a public meeting; HB2560 requires that all Oregon public entities, including special districts, make all meetings accessible remotely and provide opportunity for members of the public to remotely submit oral and written testimony, to the extent reasonably possible. Comments can be submitted to the Fire Chief at 541-996-2233 or by email at rdahlman@nlfr.org no later than Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Members of the public may attend electronically; see the agenda on our website for further information.
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Public Notices ESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Dennis Lawrence Feil, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michael D. Feil has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at 405 W. Arlington Street, Gladstone, OR 97027, 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 form the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on April 5, 2022. Michael D. Feil, Personal Representative. Joseph Q. Kaufman, OSB No. 872702 Attorney for Personal Representative 405 W. Arlington Street Gladstone, OR 97027 Tel (503) 722-3850 Fax (877) 866-1876 NG 22-254 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CPA ZC Applications (5) The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a total of five Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) Zone Change (ZC) applications on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Lincoln City City Council will hold a public hearing to consider these same CPA ZC applications on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. Any person who may be affected is invited to attend and participate in the hearing and present written and/ or oral testimony concerning the project. Description of Projects/ Applicable Criteria the Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department received the following applications relating to parcels owned
Public Notices by the City of Lincoln City: CPA ZC 2022-02 proposes a change from R-M Multiple Unit Residential to P Park. The subject property is a portion of Nesika Park, unaddressed, located on the east side of SE Keel Ave approximately 430 feet south of SE 3rd St, and identified as Assessor’s Map 07-11-15-DA-00200. The applicable criteria governing this review are the Statewide Planning Goals; Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Section 17.42 Park Zone; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedures; Section 17.77.050 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment; and Section 17.77.150 Zone Change. CPA ZC 2022-03 proposes a change from R-1-7.5 Single Family Residential to P Park. The subject property comprises four tax lots addressed as 1545 SE 50th St, unaddressed, 4926 SE Keel Ave, and 4936 SE Keel Street and identified as Assessor’s Map 07-11-27-DD-03500, 04500, 04600, and 04700. The property owner is the City of Lincoln City. The applicable criteria governing this review are the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals; Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Section 17.42 Park Zone; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedures; Section 17.77.050 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment; and Section 17.77.150 Zone Change. CPA ZC 2022-04 proposes a change from GC General Commercial to OS Open Space. The subject property is unaddressed, located at the northeast corner of the SE 51st St/SE 52nd St intersection, and identified as Assessor’s Map 07-11-27-DD-04900. The applicable criteria governing this review are the Statewide Planning Goals; Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Section 17.42 Park Zone; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedures; Section 17.77.050 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment; and Section 17.77.150 Zone Change. CPA ZC 2022-05 proposes change from R-1-7.5 Single Family Res-
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Public Notices NG22-259 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CHARLES WELTON, DECEASED. CASE NUMBER 22PB01129 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bruce J. Welton has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Jeffrey G Moore, Saalfeld Griggs PC, 250 Church St. SE, Suite 200, PO Box 470, Salem, OR 97308-0470, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings, may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the lawyers for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published March 29, 2022. Jeffrey G Moore, OSB #982973 Attorney for Personal Representative, Saalfeld Griggs PC PO Box 470 Salem, OR 97308-0470. Ph: (503) 399-1070 Fax: (503) 371-2927. Email: jmoore@sglaw.com NG22-258 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGONFOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of LLOYD EARNEST JACOBSON Deceased. Case No. 22PB02624 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 18, 2022, Chris Edward Jacobson has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present
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NG22-257 FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of VIRGEANE M. DOUGHERTY Deceased. Case No. 22PB00864 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 31, 2022, Janis R. Becker has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative or to Stacey D. Mealer, Attorney, at the addresses listed below, within
Oregon sixth in nation in domestic terrorism STAFF REPORT
Over the past decade, Oregon witnessed the sixthhighest number of domestic violent extremism incidents in the nation, according to a new report issued by Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and the Oregon Audits Division. “The troubling increase of domestic violent extremism in recent years, both in Oregon and nationwide, indicates a clear risk to Oregonians that requires a strategic, informed response,” Fagan states in a release. Identifying individuals at risk of becoming violent is critical to threat management. Current law enforcement and state employee training is limited. Increased opportunities for training statewide may increase effectiveness in identifying potential threats. The report addresses the risks of domestic terrorism and violent extremist attacks and identifies efforts Oregon state agencies can undertake to thwart such risks. “Oregon must be an inclusive place where everyone is and feels safe.” Fagan said. “The rise in domestic terrorism is an immediate threat to Oregonians and we cannot simply wait for the next incident to occur. We can and must take immediate steps to prevent individuals at risk from being radicalized and becoming violent.” Auditors found the state lacks some of the tools present in the governance framework of other states. Key findings include: • Oregon is one of only 16 states that does not have any legislation defining or criminalizing domestic terrorism or domestic violent extremism at the state level. Such legislation may provide the state with mechanisms to mitigate future risk.
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The report addresses the risks of domestic terrorism and violent extremist attacks and identifies efforts Oregon state agencies can undertake to thwart such risks. • The Oregon Homeland Security council is set up to govern the challenges, but it can do more to focus on domestic violent extremism by establishing a specific statewide strategy, with measurable outcomes, for countering violent extremism risks. • “Identifying individuals at risk of becoming violent is critical to threat management.” the report reads. Current law enforcement and state employee training is limited. Increased opportunities for training statewide may increase
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effectiveness in identifying potential threats. “Ultimately, Oregonians continue to be at risk from the trauma caused by these incidents, which can have lingering effects and may have a greater impact on communities already suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic or racial injustice,” Fagan said. “This continued trauma can impede the ability of individuals and communities to succeed, thrive, and enjoy their economic, social, and cultural rights.” While the report is not
technically an audit under government auditing standards, it has undergone the same quality assurance process as an audit from the Oregon Audits Division, according to Fagan. “Issuing an advisory report allowed for a timelier project to recognize the impact on state agencies and other involved entities as other emergency events were being addressed,” Fagan said. Read the full report on the Secretary of State website https://sos.oregon.gov/audits/ Pages/recent.aspx
“Current law enforcement and state employee training is limited. Increased opportunities for training statewide may increase effectiveness in identifying potential threats.” Shemia Fagan, Oregon Secretary of State
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attempt to curb plastic waste. The rationale for this rule is to avoid “cross-contamination.” In adopting this rule, Oregon has failed to take into consideration the huge environmental impact that single-use plastics like take-out containers has. In 2019, a workgroup began to examine this rule and consider alternatives, to allow consumers to do their part to reduce the pile-up of tons of plastic waste by bringing their own reusable containers. That effort was derailed by the pandemic, but it is now back up and running. Beginning this year, the workgroup is again considering recommendations to modify or
eliminate this rule. I want to encourage anyone who has ever gotten take-out and is as horrified as I am by all of the garbage that it generates to write to your state legislators and urge them to support any efforts to reject this rule and allow reusable food containers. Taking this step won’t require restaurant patrons and grocery store customers to bring their own containers – but it will give them the option to do so. This, to me, seems like an easy way to make a potentially big difference in the amount of plastic waste that we use and throw away every single day. -Isabella Cohn, Oregon City
District attorney voices concern about county commissioners
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commissioners), the District Attorney has the authority to fill those vacancies without prior approval from the commissioners. Right now, there is a vacant detective position in the DA’s Office that is fully funded / budgeted and has been for more than 30 years. I hired current Sheriff’s Office Detective Abby Dorsey to fill that vacancy and the county gave her a start date of March 1, 2022. On February 8, 2022, the commissioners decided to place the vacant position “on hold” despite already having offered the job to Detective Dorsey. There are several problems with that, including but not limited to the following: 1. The commissioners lack the authority to place the position “on hold.” 2. The commissioners made the decision behind closed doors without a public meeting, or an executive session as required by law. 3. The commissioners never contacted me regarding their decision. I found out about their decision in an email I received from the Assistant HR Director. That decision was made more than 7 weeks ago. 4. During the BOC meeting on March 23, 2022, Claire Hall stated the reason for the hold could not be discussed with the public because it was an “internal personnel matter.” In response, Doug Hunt said, “Well put.” 5. Despite her statement that the matter could not be discussed with the public, Claire Hall emailed a concerned constituent yesterday and said the reason for the hold was because the DA proposed several changes to the job description and all three commissioners were reviewing it. That is untrue. In January 2021, I slightly revised the job description (pursuant to my job / authority as the elected DA) and the revisions were reviewed by HR and adopted by the BOC. Former detective Ron Benson worked under that job description for 12 months without issue or interference from the BOC. I did not propose additional changes in the job description. Even if I had proposed changes, the BOC lacked the authority to review and revise the duties in the job description. Even if the BOC had the authority to review and revise the duties, they could have done so in the three weeks leading up to Detective Dorsey’s March 1st start date. 6. Despite Claire Hall’s
comment that BOC cannot discuss this publicly, County Counsel Kristin Yuille told the Newport News Times that no other DA’s Office in Oregon had a detective position and that having such position would be a conflict for the DA’s Office. She also indicated that former Detective Ron Benson didn’t do any detective work (also stated by Assistant County Counsel Brian Gardner). Yuille and Gardner’s statements are untrue. (1) several DA’s Offices in Oregon (Multnomah, Marion, Clatsop, Klamath, Deschutes, Lane, etc.) have detective/investigator positions. This is also true for DA’s Offices across the nation, (2) there is no conflict, and (3) Benson did a significant amount of investigator work. 7. Despite Claire Hall’s comment the BOC cannot discuss this publicly, Kaety Jacobson told me and at least one other member of the public that the reason for the hold was so the commissioners could ensure the job description adequately addressed the opioid overdose epidemic in Lincoln County. Commissioner Jacobson did not think it was important to seek the input of the elected District Attorney with respect to how the opioid overdose epidemic can be addressed. Had she asked for input, I would have explained the need for the DA’s Office to hire a second full time detective. Sadly, there have been suspected opioid overdose deaths and my office has no detective to investigate those matters. 8. Normally there is a deadline to request to be on the agenda for the BOC’s public meetings, however, the BOC has said if there is a time sensitive issue, it can be added to the agenda despite the late notice. I requested the detective position be
added to the agenda for the BOC’s public meeting on March 30, 2022. It is a time sensitive issue because if Detective Dorsey does not begin her position in the DA’s Office on April 1, 2022, pursuant to county policy, she can’t start until May 1, 2022, as the position must be started on the first of the month. My request was denied without explanation. The BOC has exceeded their authority and their actions are negatively impacting the DA’s Office, public safety, and our community, daily. I have reached out to the commissioners more than 10 times regarding this issue. Despite my attempts to communicate, none of the commissioners will meet with me and have a conversation. Commissioner Jacobson scheduled a meeting with Sheriff Landers and I to discuss the position. She cancelled the meeting because she was going to receive information from HR about the job description and wanted to review it prior to meeting. That was on February 28, 2022. I haven’t heard anything from her since, despite me reaching out and asking to schedule another meeting. The Attorney General’s Office and I have reached out to County Counsel Kristin Yuille several times and have explained the far reaching and detrimental impact this is having and have requested the county act with urgency in filling the position. Disappointingly, our rational, professional, and patient approach hasn’t worked. The BOC’s actions are unprecedented, and I am concerned that County Counsel Kristin Yuille is advising the BOC to make decisions that have significant legal and financial consequences
I frequently speak with other elected District Attorneys around the state about how their county government operates. Most counties have commissioners who prioritize public safety and who support their elected District Attorney. I am proud of the accomplishments my office has made during my first 15 months in office. Those accomplishments were made in the face of total opposition from county counsel and the BOC. I am confident that with supportive commissioners, who understand the limitations of their role and authority, we can and will radically improve public safety in our community. For now, I will continue to fight for the needs of our community, no matter the risk and no matter the cost. The facts outlined above are all supported by written documentation in the form of email correspondence. On March 21, 2022, I sent a letter to the BOC and attached supporting exhibits to the letter. Because I value transparency and because this is a matter of significant public interest, I have attached the full letter I sent to the BOC, the attached exhibits, and some additional related documents. The bottom line is this: The DA’s Office needs a detective, we hired one, we have the budget for one, and she needs to start on April 1, 2022. I intend to have Detective Dorsey begin working as a detective in my office on that date. I will continue to work corroboratively with the Sheriff with respect to Detective Dorsey’s transition to my office. If the county interferes with my decision to have Detective Dorsey begin this fully funded position, I will consider the proper legal recourse. -Lanee Danforth, Lincoln
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Tillamook Rock Lighthouse for sale for $6.5 million Staff
The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, dubbed ‘Terrible Tilly’ by those who worked there off the northwest coast of Oregon, sits a mile from Tillamook Head between Seaside and Cannon Beach is for sale for $6.5 million. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports investors had paid $50,000 in 1980 to buy the deteriorating lighthouse, Oregon’s only offshore light station. The island’s isolation, impossible boat landings and extreme weather as well as the lighthouse crews’ dislike of their months-long stays where they were cold, wet and constantly reminded of their dangerous job, earned the tower the nickname “Terrible Tilly.” The 141-year-old Tillamook Rock Lighthouse is owned by Mimi Morissette. According to OPB reports, she once hoped to turn the lighthouse into a large columbarium, a place to store people’s cremated remains. There was room, she said, for up to 300,000 urns. But Morissette’s plan never took off like she hoped. Forty-two years later, the ashes of only 31 people, including Morissette’s parents, have been laid to rest at the lighthouse. Morissette, who is 77, has concluded it is time for someone else to take over.
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An intriguing and powerful testament of the will and determination of the human spirit, the story of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse began in 1878 when Congress appropriated $50,000 for a lighthouse to mark this section of the Oregon Coast. Originally, it was hoped that a lighthouse could be built at Tillamook Head, a 1,000-foot-high headland twenty miles south of the Columbia River, however, the top of the headland was often shrouded in fog, and as its sheer face offered no acceptable alternative, Tillamook Rock was considered instead. In June 1879, H.S. Wheeler boated out to the rock to determine if a lighthouse would be feasible there. Heavy seas initially made landing impossible, but after several attempts, Wheeler was able to clamber up the rock. After a careful inspection, he decided the rock could be conquered. The Annual Report of the Lighthouse Board carried the following forecast for the project: “Though the execution of the work will be a task of labor and difficulty, accompanied by great expense, yet the benefit which the commerce seeking the mouth of the Columbia River will derive from a light and fog-signal located there, will warrant all the labor and expense involved.”
“Spring, Spring, Spring” dance with the Lincoln Pops Big Band Saturday, April 30, from 7-10 p.m.
The Lincoln Pops is a quintessential big band playing swing, standards and big band fare. With 19 musicians and four vocalists, the Pops’ big sound includes trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, drums, guitar and vibraphone, along with a variety of vocalists. The dance floor is open, but a partner is not required. You’re free to just sit back and
tap your toes through three sets of fun. Complimentary cookies and punch. Beer and wine sold separately. Tickets are $24 general, $22 seniors, $17 youth. LCCC Membership discount and complimentary tickets will be honored. Tickets are on sale now at Upcoming Events – Lincoln City Cultural Center (lincolncity-culturalcenter.org) or you can buy your tickets at the door.
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Where ODOT will spend $412 million in federal funds STAFF REPORT
Officials in Lincoln County and cities such as Lincoln City and Newport, remain hopeful for a fair share of needed transportation funding through the 2021 federal government infrastructure package. The federal package allocated $1.2 billion in additional transportation funding for the entire state of Oregon over the next few years. Approximately $800 million of that spending is directed to specific purposes. The remaining $412 million was not specifically allocated. The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) has formally directed the $412 million in flexible funds be invested in the following ways: • $95 million for improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities. • $30 million to fund new Safe Routes to Schools projects that make it safer for children to walk or roll to school. • $15 million to assist local governments to reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions by planning climate-friendly communities. • $50 million to transform state-owned arterials in urban areas to reflect their status as community main streets and to make them safer to use for people walking near and traveling on these roads. • $50 million to complete a number of highway and interchange improvements to streamline the movement of goods. • $40 million in matching funds to help Oregon compete effectively for billions of dollars in competitive federal grant opportunities that will be awarded in the coming years by the U.S. Department of Transportation. • $75 million to repair damaged and unsafe roadways in Oregon. • $7 million for business and workforce development to help grow small construction contracting firms and to increase the size and diversity of the construction workforce. • $10 million to fund a new mobility program that will work directly with communitybased organizations to fund micro-mobility efforts with equity as a central priority of this pilot project. • $40 million to fund maintenance and operations activities which have become increasingly underfunded. With the commission’s investment decisions, combined with the federal funds directly allocated to other transportation investment categories, Oregon’s share of the federal infrastructure package will be divided as follows: • Sustainable and equitable transportation investments – 34 percent. • Highway, bridge, and other maintenance and repair projects – 36 percent. • State and local safety investments – 18 percent.
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$75 million will be used to repair damaged and unsafe roadways in Oregon. • Americans with disabilities improvements – 8 percent. • Highway enhancements – 4 percent. “With today’s decisions, the Oregon Transportation Commission has directed investments that address some of the critical needs of our transportation system while also approving expenditures in areas focused on a more equitable, safe, resilient, and sustainable transportation system, “ Oregon Transportation Commission Chair Robert Van Brocklin said. “We are grateful to our federal delegation for securing this funding. This isn’t the end of the conversation by any means. We’ll need additional funding to truly build a network that delivers greater safety and resiliency, supports a strong economy, and protects our livability and natural environment. Our actions today are an important step toward reaching that goal.” The decision comes after months of public
outreach and input. Legislators, mayors, city and county commissioners, and members of the public from across the state have testified before the commission, submitted written comments, and participated in online open houses sharing their perspectives and the extensive range of investments needs throughout Oregon. Many of the comments focused on investing in public and active transportation, preserving road and bridge safety, improving congestion bottlenecks, addressing the needs of urban arterials, and ensuring a statewide distribution of funds. During its meeting Wednesday, March 30, the OTC provided approval to invest the federal funds. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) staff are determining the details of how the money will be distributed. ODOT will provide further details on the process for making specific expenditures in the coming weeks and months. About the OTC
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Vance Day meets with local church, community leaders in Lincoln City Vance Day, candidate for position 3 on the Oregon Court of Appeals, a statewide, non-partisan position to be decided on the May 17 ballot, met with local church and community leaders Monday, March 21, at Agape Fellowship Church in Lincoln City. Led by Pastor Bob Harrison, Agape Fellowship Church has been serving the community—and reaching the world—for over 29 years. Pastor Harrison had this to say about their work in the community: “The call on Agape Fellowship is to touch the weary and set the captives free. Our heart is to help people when they feel they have no hope, to build and to raise them up, and help them to reach their God-given destinies.” Vance Day, when asked why it was so important to him to visit all of Oregon’s 36 counties, said: “First and foremost, it allows me to listen. The
position I’m running for, Oregon Court of Appeals Position 3, is a statewide position, and I care about the opinions of every Oregonian in every county. Only by listening to each other can we make Oregon great again. As my mentor, the late judge Buck Compton of Band of Brothers fame, wisely observed, ‘The Courts of Appeal issues written opinions, which are published in law books and serve as precedents in future cases. Because the Supreme Court only takes a limited number of cases, the Courts of Appeal has the last word in 90% of all cases.’ That makes the position I’m running for vitally important and why all Oregonians must be heard by those who aspire to serve them in elected office.”
ABOUT VANCE DAY FOR JUDGE Vance Day is a candidate for position 3 on the Oregon Court of Appeals,
a statewide, nonpartisan position. The election will be held May 17. Day is a sixth-generation descendant of Oregon Trail pioneers, born and raised in the Willamette Valley. He graduated magna cum laude from Warner Pacific University and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Willamette University College of Law in 1991. An accomplished trial lawyer, he has tried over 300 bench and jury trials. In addition, Day served the State of Oregon for nearly four years as the chairman of the Oregon Republican Party. In 2011, Day was appointed to serve as a circuit court judge and was elected to a full six-year term in Nov. 2012. In 2012, Judge Day started a veteran’s treatment court in Salem to target the root causes of veterans’ criminal behavior, such as homelessness, mental illness and substance
abuse, by bringing together the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the judge, other veterans, treatment providers, mentors, and support teams to work together to help veterans make a fresh start. While Day was running the program, there was a zero-recidivism rate. Upon completion of his term as a circuit court judge, Vance Day was recruited by the board of the Christian men’s ministry Promise Keepers to help rebuild the organization, eventually serving as president of the organization. Under his leadership, the organization was revitalized and now ministers to hundreds of thousands of men globally. Most recently, Day travels the length and breadth of Oregon on behalf of the James Madison Center for Free Speech, meeting with various organizations, churches, and community groups to discuss our constitutional
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