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From revised safety protocols to summer schools, Lincoln County School District (LCSD) Superintendent Dr. Karen Gray took a moment this week to update the community on what’s happening with our local schools.

“I think that we have said almost all there is to say about this crazy pandemic school year,” Gray said. “I look forward to moving with positive anticipation into the summer and next school year, hopefully with COVID restrictions mostly behind us. In the meantime, let’s continue doing what we have been doing to keep our community safe.”

LCSD just concluded its Season 3 of athletics per the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) schedule. Season 4 began May 10 and will run until June 26. The sports will be the usual winter sports of swimming, basketball, cheer and wrestling. These are all indoor sports, and everyone will be required to continue following COVID-19 protocols.

“With our Moderate Risk designation, we will be allowing four home spectators and two visiting spectators for each athlete at our home events,” Gray announced. “Seniors will still have eight guests for their Senior Night.

We will work with Newport and Lincoln City pools and follow up with spectator guidance.

Contact tracing, masks and all internal COVID rules will be posted on site. We look forward to welcoming more fans back to our events!”

Additionally, school tracks are set to open to the public before school, after school and

Siletz Tribe Lincoln City surpasses $19 million Welcomes in grants Archery

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Senator Dick Anderson was in attendance for the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce ribbon Cutting at Lincoln City Archery. Sen. Anderson took aim with a bow after the ceremony.

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On May 15, 2021, Lincoln City Archery held its grand opening at Lincoln City Outlets.

The indoor archery range will allow people to learn the art of traditional archery focusing on the meditative and intuitive aspects of using a bow and arrow.

People ages eight and older will have the opportunity to learn how to shoot

a bow and arrow without any of the modern-day trappings. This is the same type of shooting as depicted in movies like Brave and Robin Hood.

“People rely so much on technology and advances in equipment that they forget they can do it themselves without help,” says Instructor and Owner Shad Engkilterra, who trained under Master Archer Armin Hirmer in the country of

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $189,895.53 to 30 organizations as it continues its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and current restrictions on gatherings of people, the reception originally scheduled for May 7 was canceled.

The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The sevenmember charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $14.8 million

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All citizens were encouraged, by proclamation of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, to honor police officers, past and present, for their “faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities” during the week of May 9-15, National Police Week.

At the board’s regular meeting held virtually on May 10, Commissioner Claire Hall read the resolution into the record, also proclaiming May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Joining the meeting, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Karl Vertner explained that National Police Week, “pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, for the safety and protection of others.

“Police officers are seeing people on the worst days of their lives,” Vertner expressed. “They encounter tragedy, grief, intense suffering and heinous crimes,” things the average person experiences such horrific events just once or twice, he pointed out.

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Asked about the uncertainty and danger he faces each time he goes to work, LCSO Deputy Jason Spano said he makes sure his family knows he loves them.

From 2018 to 2020, Vertner told the commissioners, 597 officers died in the line of duty. During the same time, Vertner said, 478 officers took their own lives. “A large number of them with their service weapon,” he added. Express-

ing gratitude to be honoring those who gave their lives in service to their communities, Vertner told the commissioners there are 22,217 names engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

“More lives are lost to self-harm than caused by homicidal violence and work-related incidents combined,” Vertner said. “This is a clear indication we are not addressing work-related traumatic events.”

Citing a high incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among law enforcement officers, Vertner told the commissioners that, until recently, the culture in law enforcement was ‘don’t ask and don’t share,’ but that has begun to change. Vertner explained efforts and resources in place in the LCSO to identify PTSD in officers and to help them cope.

“The deaths that occurred by the officers taking their own lives — those were preventable,” Sheriff Curtis Landers responded when

asked for comment by Chairman Doug Hunt. The steps being taken by the county and police departments nationwide regarding police officer’s mental health and wellbeing are probably long overdue, he said.

Landers recalled uncompromising expectations when he started in law enforcement, where officers were expected to find their own way to cope with the stress, risk and uncertainty of the job.

Speaking to this reporter by phone, Landers noted, “Here in Lincoln County, or anywhere, it’s a challenging job — a challenging but rewarding job.

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Oregon’s state health officer said Friday individuals and businesses have choices when it comes to protecting against COVID-19.

“I think individuals have a choice which kind of protection they want to use,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist, in a press conference. “Masks and physical distancing, or vaccination — and I hope more people choose vaccination, because it’s safe, it’s effective and it’s available across the state right now.”

The doctor’s comments came the day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention laid out new guidance for wearing face coverings, saying those who’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear masks or physically distance in many instances.

Oregon Thursday adopted that guidance, allowing the fully vaccinated to unmask (with exceptions, like public transit, health care facilities and homeless shelters, where masks are still required).

“We have the tools we’ve been using since last summer:

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As of May 13, Oregonians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear masks or physically distance in most places. keeping our distance, wearing our masks,” Sidelinger “Now we have some other amazing tools: We have three very safe and effective vaccines that people can choose to use.”

But the federal and state announcements Thursday have left a lot of questions still to be answered — particularly for businesses where COVID-19 restrictions have faced the most complexity throughout the

pandemic.

Sidelinger said more clear guidance would be coming from the Oregon Health Authority, but that businesses also have the choice for how to keep their customers safe. They can’t choose to serve only vaccinated customers, but they can choose which set of measures to put in place, he said.

“Businesses should have a plan to either keep the current

guidance in place — where they require physical distancing and masking for everyone — or implement a plan where they’re checking the vaccination status of those who come in and that those individuals could be allowed to be in that business without wearing their masks and with less physical distancing,” Sidelinger said.

The change doesn’t yet mean the state’s four-tier, capacitylimiting framework is going away.

Those rules are in place at least until 70% of the state is vaccinated, and businesses still have to limit their capacity based on those rules in their county. But businesses can now choose to allow fully vaccinated customers to unmask if they verify their vaccination status.

That adds yet another rule for businesses to keep track of.

“We know that this puts put them into a different position, if they chose to implement a system where those who are (vaccinated) can come into the business without a mask and without physical distancing, it will require them to ask about vaccination status and check on that before they come in, and that’ll put some in a difficult

position,” Sidelinger said.

Sidelinger noted that voluntary disclosure of someone’s vaccination status isn’t a violation of privacy laws — but said the state is figuring out how that verification process should work.

“As you can probably imagine, this is a radical shift in the CDC framework,” Sidelinger said.

New rules and guidance from the state are in development and will be released soon, he said.

Sidelinger’s comments came as the state’s COVID-19 cases have begun to dip, and state models project future declines in cases and hospitalizations.

Still, the doctor recommended getting vaccinated or taking other measures to keep those numbers down.

“Much like spring weather in Oregon where, right now, it’s sunny and warm but we know we’re not guaranteed sunny days all into summer — that’s how COVID is,” Sideligner said. “Right now, we’re seeing decreasing cases and decreasing hospitalizations. But that decrease in cases depends on all of us taking action.”

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Governor Kate Brown announced last week that Lincoln County moved to the moderate risk level for COVID-19 last Friday. Last week was the third straight week of movement weeks for the state of Oregon.

Grant and Wasco counties join Lincoln in the move down to moderate risk while all other counties stay at their current level.

The Governor also announced a plan to lift most restrictions by the end of June.

The plan is simple – as soon as 70 percent of all Oregonians ages 16 and older have had at least one vaccination, most restrictions will be lifted.

Gov. Brown also announced a new incentive for counties to get to, and remain, in the low-risk category.

As of May 17, any county that has had 65 percent of their eligible population (age 16+) receive a first dose vaccination will be able to move to low risk that Friday. In addition, there will be no threat of moving to a more restrictive risk level again. Counties will also be required to submit an equity plan

Employees Honored to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

As of May 11, Lincoln County has vaccinated 63 percent of the eligible population. This means the county only needs 793 more people vaccinated with their first dose to move permanently to lowrisk. If this happens this week, the county will move on Friday, May 21.

The state target of 70 percent will not get Oregon to community (herd) immunity, so the state has set a target of 80 percent vaccinated by the end the summer. To do this, walk-in clinics are increasing throughout the state.

Lincoln County has already made all clinics open to walk-ins,

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and pharmacies are working on plans for that as well. In addition, public health is increasing mobile pop-up clinics.

Businesses, community groups, and agencies are encouraged to complete this survey to bring a clinic close to you - tinyurl.com/VaxUpLincolnOutreachClinics This week’s clinics are listed below and on the Public Health website at https://www.co.lincoln. or.us/hhs/page/covid-19-vaccination-clinics. Lincoln County is very close to moving to the low-risk category - help the county get there by getting vaccinated this week.

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Five Chinook Winds Team Members celebrated 25 years of employment in 2020. Priscilla Sweitz, Darrell Schroeder, Clifford Smith, Abe Martin and Barbara John were presented with a check for $2,500 and a plaque for their commitment to the company.

Twenty, fifteen, ten, five and one year employees were also recognized for their service to the organization. The Executive Management team hosted a safe dessert event on Thursday, April 29 in the Siletz Bay Buffet.

“This past

year has been a difficult time for our community and team members. We wanted to take the time to provide a safe celebration to recognize those who have given so much time to our company in providing a fun and safe place to visit,” said Michael Fisher, General Manager.

“I am proud to be a team member of CWCR. The casino takes care of their employees, especially during difficult times of closure and fires. I am thankful that I get to work with people who are not just co-workers, but have become friends and family,” said Priscilla Sweitz, Slot Systems Coordinator. Barbara John, Slot Supervisor said, “I have enjoyed getting to know our guests

throughout the years, they have become like friends, along with many of the people I’ve worked with throughout the years”.

The modified event replaced the quarterly Superstar luncheons held every year. The next employee recognition event is May 25 where first and second quarter team members of 2021 will be recognized for their years of service safely. For information on careers available at Chinook Winds Casino Resort go to www.chinookwindscasino.com/careers.

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The Lincoln City Recreation Cheerleaders made some history this season by winning four team titles through the OCCA Championships.

The Junior Rec team brought home the fourth place win in the Game Day Division for the first time in the program’s short history. It was the first time Lincoln City has competed in this division.

“This is a milestone for the community,” head coach Tonia Anderson said.

“In the Traditional Non – Building categories, the Mini Rec team placed first, the Youth Rec team placed second and the Junior Rec team placed third.

“I am so proud of all the teams in the state of Oregon that have worked hard through the pandemic to compete with such grace and that placed this season,” Anderson said. “I am beyond proud of our teams this season and I am already looking forward to what the future must hold for us.”

This year’s program consisted of three teams and 17 young athletes ranging from the ages of 6-14.

The 2020-21 cheer season was like no other. The team overcame obstacle after obstacle.

They were forced to go fully virtual for all eight competitions, mandatory mask wearing, a new

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Two of the Lincoln City Recreation Cheerleader program’s three teams that competed in the OCCA Championships this season. drop off routine and no indoor stunting at all this year. “ The season for these 17 athletes looked very different than the year before,” Anderson said. “With this past season behind them, the cheerleaders, coaches and parents are looking forward to a more ‘normal’ season for 2021-2022.”

The Lincoln City Rec Cheerleading team is also looking to expand and add to their already growing program with the addition of a Senior Rec team. The Senior Rec opens the opportunity for grades 9-12 to come and cheer and compete at a recreation level with the program. They will also have the opportunity to compete

with other Senior Rec teams across the state of Oregon.

“This program will give our returners and other athletes of this city something to look forward to, something to work hard for and something to be a part of,” Anderson said. “Trying out and becoming part of a team creates unbreakable bonds and lifelong friendships. These athletes work hard because they understand that there are a lot of elements that go into being a competitive cheerleader. Dance, gymnastics, stunting, cheer, dedication, teamwork and building bonding friendships.”

The team is looking to build a

strong name for the Lincoln City community.

“We want to teach the cheerleaders to give back to the community as much as the community has supported them,” Anderson said. “Just this last year they hosted a fundraiser for the victims of the Echo Mountain Complex Fire and raised money for much needed goods for all the victims.

“The cheerleaders know that they not only represent themselves and their team but also our community and they are held to a very high standard. We are very grateful for the backing of Oceanlake Christian Church for a place to practice and for the community

that believes in the cheerleaders and the coaches.”

Anderson said the program is extending an invitation to any student in the Lincoln City area who will be going into grades 2-12 for the 2021-22 school year to join them at tryouts this season.

Tryouts are being held on June 7-11 for 2nd to 8th grade students and June 14-18 for 9th-12th grade students.

You can find the registration form on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/communityspiritandpride/ or leave a message for Coach Anderson at 541-921-9962.

Registration forms must be filled out in advance.

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The State of Oregon received approval from the federal government to issue Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) for the 2020 2021 school year. This will provide more than $550 million in food assistance for approximately 572,000 children in Oregon.

P-EBT provides food benefits to families whose children do not have access to the free or reduced-price meals usually provided at school.

Oregon was approved to provide retroactive food benefits to eligible students for the 2020 - 2021 school year. The P-EBT benefits are expected to be issued beginning in July.

“P-EBT benefits will significantly support the food security, health and well-being of children and families across Oregon,” said Dan Haun, director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Self-Sufficiency Programs. “Still, many Oregonians are struggling meeting their basic needs.

We encourage them to contact our partners at 211 and the Oregon Food Bank.”

“All children deserve access to adequate nutrition to fuel their learning.

The Oregon Department of Education is happy to be partnering with ODHS and local school districts

to meet the nutrition needs of Oregon’s children and families who were most impacted by the pandemic.” said Cindy Hunt, Chief of Staff at Oregon Department of Education (ODE).

ODHS and ODE share responsibility in ensuring that children across Oregon receive P-EBT food benefits. ODE collaborates with school districts across Oregon to determine eligibility and ODHS issues the benefits on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.

Households do not need to apply for P-EBT.

Benefits will be automatically issued for students who normally have access to free and reduced-price meals and are enrolled at a school in Oregon.

If your children are not currently enrolled in free or reduced meals you can apply through your school or online at the Oregon Department of Education website. Qualifying for free or reduced meals for the 2020 – 2021 school year before June 30, 2021 will ensure you receive PEBT when the benefits are issued. P-EBT benefit eligibility and amounts will vary. Visit pebt.oregon.gov for more information.

Each student will receive their own P-EBT card. Students and households new to P-EBT and households with more than one student will receive an Oregon P-EBT card in the mail with instructions. Cards will be mailed to the address on file with the school for those students who do not receive SNAP.

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Students who are already receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive the P-EBT benefits on the EBT card associated with their household’s SNAP case.

P-EBT does not replace any child nutrition program already offered, and families are encouraged to continue participating in grab-n-go-meals or emergency food programs

at their local schools and community locations.

P-EBT is separate from SNAP benefits including emergency allotments that are also being issued due to the impact of COVID-19. P-EBT benefits are not considered in a public charge test.

Resources to help meet basic needs

foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org - Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www. adrcoforegon.org.

- Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898211, www.211info.org

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Failure to include all posted addendums or clarifications will be cause to reject the bid. Bids must be received at Lincoln County Public Works, 880 NE 7th Street, Newport, Oregon 97365, by bid closing 2:00 p.m. on June 16, 2021. Mailing address: 880 NE 7TH STREET, NEWPORT, OREGON 97365. Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked, “YACHATS RIVER ROAD (804) OVERLAY”. Bid Form - Bid Closing June 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.” Pursuant to ORS 279C.370 bidders are required to disclose information about certain first-tier subcontractors, either in the bid submission envelope or within two (2) working hours after bid closing. The bidder must comply as applicable with ORS 279C.800 through ORS279C.870 or 40 USC 276a.

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John Dennis, 92, of Lincoln City, OR., passed on May 5, 2021.

He was born February 22, 1929 to Nat and Eva Dennis in Watervliet, NY. He served in the US Navy as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate on the USS SAIPAN CVL48 from 1950-54. He and his wife, Joan “JD,” met working for the New York State Thruway Authority.

They married on July 25, 1987. In 1994 they retired

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Neighbors, One thing for sure, it is not boring in Salem. There has been so much going on with bills, ARPA funds, county funds, city funds, budgets from every Oregon state department and group.

The good news is there is an end to the madness, but the bad news is there is an end to the madness coming a little quickly as we wind down the legislative session.

There is a lot of work to do and I am up for the challenge of getting everything accomplished for all of us here on the coast. I sometimes have to make some unpopular decisions according to some groups but I am doing what I see as the right thing for everyone. I will continue make my voice heard in Salem. We need strong representation for the coast and that is why I ran for this position.

Now, let’s move on to getting us vaccinated to help open the coast back up and let’s get people back to work.

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We were supposed to get a vote in committee last week on the piece of legislation I introduced to eliminate taxes paid on the stimulus checks you have received and any possible payments in the future. At the last minute, Senator Burdick pulled the bill with the excuse that they have not had a chance to discuss the bill in caucus. This is after already amending the

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There is a bit of good news on the DMV front recently. May 10th is the first day of online driver license/ ID renewals. Historically, renewals have been an inperson transaction. The DMV decided a few months ago to begin offering these transactions online in addition to in-person at the field office.

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apply in-person but it does apply to the more general license renewals. They do expect a significant number of people will take advantage of the new service.

Reminder: The Real ID deadline has been delayed by the Department of Homeland Security from October 2021 to May 2023. This means we will have a longer period to get a Real ID before it is needed to board a commercial flight or enter a federal building.

Field Offices & Tests Field offices continue their upward trend, with ~36,000 weekly customer visits.

Knowledge tests remain high, with over 9,000 administered per week.

Drive tests continue their upward trend, with close to 2,500 weekly tests being administered.

Titles & Call Centers Average title wait times continue to drop, and is now at 15 weeks (recall not too long ago we were at 20/21 weeks). We know this is still a very long time to wait and continue to keep our eye on further reduction in this time; this transaction time has been steadily dropping since implementing our title

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Call center wait times continue their steady decline, and is now at ~29 minutes.

We expect these wait time to continue their downward trend as other DMV services continue to improve.

These are some stats that were sent to my office last week. These are unacceptable wait times. I understand there is high demand on the system and the employees so I look forward to discussing with the department, what we can do to get these times down and make the DMV a strong, customer-service based department.

OSHA a “no show” from Legislative committee hearing to discuss their new permanent COVID-19 mask mandate and business restrictions

Following from Press Release: OSHA is expected to answer to Oregon Legislature, but the administrative body scheduled an oversight committee meeting to review its new rule only after it was put in place.

SALEM, Ore. – Last week, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration extended its COVID-19 rule permanently with no specified end date and no oversight from the elected officials they are accountable to.

OSHA chose to enact the permanent rule before a scheduled Legislative hearing to review their decision. The administrative body’s leaders declined to attend to answer questions about the new business restrictions.

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“This is the opposite direction of where we should be headed,” said House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby.) “In light of vaccines, improved PPE supply for hospitals and more, we should be giving businesses more breathing room.

Instead, this administrative body has demonstrated that it does not believe it is accountable to the people of Oregon.”

Oregonians are concerned that the adoption of this flawed rule indefinitely will punish businesses without adequate scientific data to suggest that it has an impact on preventing COVID-19 transmissions. However, there is no opportunity for businesses and employees to have true input without oversight from their elected officials.

Wildfire readiness training is happening now!

If there is one thing we need to remember about wildfire, it is that we are not immune to them on the coast. We all need to be ready.

In Lincoln County, there is some training happening now. It is streaming live at certain times and recorded so you can go through the different modules at your convenience. This is a sample of some of the modules look like for the training. Please go here for all the details.

The presentations will incorporate specific topics to assist in the planning, mitigation, response, and recovery from wildfire events for both rural and city neighborhood areas.

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Malta.

Archery has mental and physical health benefits.

It allows the archer to feel empowered. However, those aren’t the main reasons to go according to Engkilterra.

“Archery is fun,” says Engkilterra. “I love the peace it brings and the sense of calm and focus, but I also like to delve into the games aspect of

archery.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Lincoln City Archery to our center,” says Sharyn Jasmer, General Manager of Lincoln City Outlets. “With the launch of this new activity, we continue to bring experiences from local entrepreneurs to provide a unique Oregon adventure.”

Future events will include Zombie Apocalypse Arcade, Duck Hunt, and the

possibility of staving off a killer pumpkin invasion.

Engkilterra is also looking for people who would like to participate in an evening Archers’ League.

“Traditional archery can be done as an individual, but when people get together to support each other, it becomes an even more powerful activity,” says Engkilterra. “Making connections with others is

one thing that soothes the core of who we are.”

Bookings can be made online at www.lincolncityarchery.com. Those who wish to book the range for parties can call 503-4098371.

The range is currently using small poundage bows. Those who hunt are welcome to come practice their form using the smaller pound bows and field tips.

The store can order archery equipment of any kind for anyone. It will carry a small number of items in stock.

“As we grow, we will look to expand our inventory,” says Engkilterra, “but for the moment, we will be happy to make special orders and have them available for pick up or to send them by mail.”

Bows and arrows aren’t the only things you’ll find

at Lincoln City Archery. The store will also carry books on archery and books written by Indie authors.

“We’re looking forward to holding author signings for people looking to break into the business,” says Engkilterra. “Drue M. Scott, author of a series set in the fictional town of Blackwood Forest, Or, has already committed to coming out for Memorial Day weekend.”

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on weekends on Monday, May 24.

“We ask community members to be respectful of groups using the facility under our facility use agreements,” Gray said. “We invite users to help keep our facilities clean and to follow physical distancing protocols.”

With the approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 and older, Lincoln County Public Health (LCPH) will be setting up a clinic in one school in each area of the county for first dose vaccinations within the next two weeks. Parents interested should watch for LCPH

information coming through their schools’ communication methods.

The clinics at the school site will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Last Spring and Fall, LCSD distributed Chromebooks and Hotspots to students to continue learning from home during the pandemic.

As the school year comes to a close, LCSD is looking to collect all of the devices to begin to prepare them for distribution in the Fall of 2021. Student’s will be provided the details of how this will work in the coming weeks.

Gray also announced that LCSD is offering summer school for the last two weeks of June and the third week of August. Grades 9-12 will be credit recovery and Career Technical Programs, grades 7-8 will be AVID Summer Bridge Program, and grades K-2 will be Reading and Literacy and enrichment for selected students.

Afternoon child care will be provided for students in grades K-2.

Registration will begin on August 9 for all schools. Registration will continue to be online, and also, there will be help at schools.

“Even though this year was challenging, we still follow the policies and laws about Kindergarten Registration,” Gray said. “Students who would have been in kindergarten in 2020-21 but did not attend school cannot register as kindergarten students in 2021-22. They must register as a first grader.”

With restrictions surrounding the pandemic beginning to ease, Gray and LCSD are anticipating a somewhat typical school year in 2021-22.

“That means kids will go to school five days a week in person

with Early Release Wednesdays again,” Gray said. “There may be some restrictions like physical distancing of some sort and even masks, but I do not feel there will be much else.”

LCSD is offering a fully online K-12 program next year as well. The 7-12 grades will be Edmentum, as they were this year, and K-6 will be taught by LCSD teachers using our LCSD curriculum. Stay tuned for registration information for this program.

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since its inception in 2001.

Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $19 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated more than $6.5 million in cash and fund-raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also pro-

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The next deadline to submit applications is June 1, 2021. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: Entities and activities located in

the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States Applications and requirements can

be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitablecontribution-fund; by calling 800-9221399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.

Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com.

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day — not knowing if you are going to come home… It’s always on our minds,” said Landers.

“You just make sure your family knows that you love them all the time,” LCSO Deputy Jason Spano explained, when asked how he deals with the uncertainty and risk each time he goes to work. Spano, a familiar face in north Lincoln County, is also a volunteer

firefighter in Depoe Bay. “That’s how I do it,” he said simply.

“The general wellness of our deputies is so important,” Landers said.

Resources in place to help deputies are completely confidential. He noted the importance of an outlet to express concerns.

LCSO has also taken steps to address the mental health issues of citizens

when policing. In March of 2020, LCSO partnered with the Behavior Health Department of the county’s Community Health Center to create the Community Outreach and Mental Health Enhancement Team, “connecting people on the verge of crisis with much-needed resources before they land in jail or a hospital emergency room” the county website states.

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.

subject trying to get into an employee’s vehicle.

Subject cited and released for felon in possession of a restricted weapon, possession of meth and heroin, other drugs, weapons and lock picks. Trespassed from Safeway.

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10:51 p.m. Impound, N Hwy 101/N 21st St. Vehicle impounded by Car Care Towing after driver was cited for driving uninsured.

MONDAY, MAY 10 9:04 a.m. Theft, 5910 NW Logan Rd. Report of theft of $5,600 from a truck at location.

2:03 p.m. Hit and Run, 3755 SE High School Dr. Multiple 911 calls regarding a vehicle unable to maintain lane, striking another car, hitting median and flattening two tires. Driver cited for careless driving and put in for driving retest. Vehicle towed by Car Care.

11:57 p.m. Impound, SW 51st St. Traffic stop initiated, driver cited for driving while suspended and no insurance. Vehicle impounded by Car Care.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 12:40 a.m. Crash, 171 NW Hwy 101. Caller reported a single vehicle crash. Driver charged with

disorderly conduct II and reckless endangering. Vehicle towed by Car Care.

1:13 p.m. Assist on Arrest, 136 NE Hwy 101. Report received from McMinnville Police for possible assault that occurred in Lincoln City between Sept. and Nov. 2020 at a motel.

THURSDAY, MAY 13 1:29 a.m. Warrant, SW 50th/SW Ebb Ave. Officer called out for arrest at location. Subject cited and released on warrant.

2:13 a.m. Impound, NW 21st/NW Harbor Ave. Vehicel was impounded due to driver not having insurance or a Oregon driver’s license.

11:28 a.m. Theft, 1531 SE Oar Ave. Caller reported subject had been caught stealing from the stores at the Outlet Mall. Suspect

TUESDAY, MAY 11 1:11 p.m. Assist on Arrest, 1503 SE East Devils Lake. Subject came to LCPD to turn himself in on a warrant. Arrested, cited and released on parole violation.

cited and released for criminal trespass II and theft II. 1:12 p.m. Domestic, 950 SE 32nd St. Caller reported male and female fighting in the parking lot.

3:24 p.m. Found Property, SW 62nd St./Hwy 101.

Subject found an IPad and brought it to LCPD. 9:10 p.m. Overdose, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds Casino. Security reported a possible overdose. Officer responded, property seized.

The Public Arts Committee has its regular monthly meeting scheduled for Wednesday,

May 19, 2021, at 3:30 p.m.,

via Zoom.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting at the City Council Chambers (following social distancing guidelines).

The Council Chambers will be open during this meeting and the elevator will be operational.

Please note that the public may observe, but there is no public comment in this committee meeting.

Here’s the posting on the public meeting calendar on the City’s website: http://lincolncityor.iqm2.com/ citizens/calendar.aspx?view=calendar

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to Tony LaSoya, IT Director, at 541-557-1122.

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Taft qualifies six for state, French leads the boys

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Throughout a season of uncertainty for high school sports, one thing was for certain for Taft 7-12: they were going to be well represented in track and field.

Last week the Tigers competed in a two-day meet at Amity High School for the 3A Special District 2 Championships. Athletes from eight schools were vying for a spot in the May 18 3A State Championships held in Harrisburg.

Both the boys and girls teams ended up qualifying athletes for the major state event today, with a total of six Tigers representing Taft.

Leading the way for Taft was senior JJ French, who qualified for three events at state and was one of the highest point scorers at the district meet. It was a clean sweep for French in the boys hurdle events, as he took the top spot in both the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles. Not only did French place first, he set new personal records (PR) for himself with a 16.15 in the 110 hurdles and a 43.24 in the 300 hurdles.

In the field events, French continued his strong season in the pole vault, reaching a 12-00 mark to take first place. Sophomore teammate Cooper Fitch also competed in the event and vaulted a PR of 6-06 to place second overall and qualify for the state meet.

French ended his day in the long jump, where he jumped 18-02.5 to place fifth, just behind junior teammate Juan Jose Lupercio-Rubio who jumped 18-08.

Unfortunately, either were able to place in the top two to qualify for state in the event. Lupercio-Rubio also tied for fifth in the high jump with a leap of 5-04.

Although only two Tigers qualified for state on the boys team, several Tigers had top performances during the twoday event. In the 400 meter race,

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Taft’s JJ French (top) finished in first place in the pole vault, 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles.

Cooper Fitch (bottom left) finished second in the pole vault after running a personal best in the 400 meter race. Kadence James (bottom right) took the top spot in the girls high jump to qualify for the state meet. junior Austin Winters ran a PR of 45.86 to place fourth. In fifth in the event was Fitch, who also ran a PR of 59.52. Winters followed

up his performance with a sixth place finish in the 800 meter race.

Rounding out the boys efforts was a third place finish in the

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4x100 meter relay event that nearly qualified them for state. The team of Winters Lupercio-Rubio, Angelo Cruz Garcia and Zander

Hryczyk ran a time of 49.23, beating Dayton and Scio.

The girls will have four athletes representing Taft at state in Avery Nightengale, Makaia Kessinger, Noelle Adams and Kadence James.

On the track, the freshman Adams was busy, competing in four events in total. Adams placed fifth in the 100 meter race.

She ran a PR on in the prelim race of 13.81.

Adams also had a pair of PR’s in both the 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. She placed third in the 100 hurdles with a time of 18.04 and placed second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 50.65. The second place finish qualified her for the state meet.

Kessinger, a sophomore for Taft, ran a couple of PR’s in the 800 meter and 3000 meter races.

She ran a 12:25.31 in the 3000 to place fourth overall. Qualifying for state, Kessinger ran a 2:44.52 in the 800 meter race to finish second.

Also notable for Taft, freshmen Aliviah Mode finished fifth and fourth in the 100 and 300 hurdle events. To wrap up Taft’s efforts on the track, the girls 4x400 team of Mode, Kessinger, Kaydince Beach and Arianna Moralez nearly missed a spot at state with a time of 4:49.95, placing third overall.

In the field events, Kaitlyn Neves finished in seventh in the shot put with a PR (26-09.5), Lily Parker finished 10th in the discus with a PR (75-05) and Moralez and Taye Johanson finished fourth and fifth respectively in the long jump (14-01 and 13-09).

Qualifying for the state meet were two first place finishers in Nightingale and James. Nighingale, a senior, vaulted 7-00 in the girls pole vault. In the girls high jump, James took the top spot with a leap of 4-10.

Today’s state event is set to begin at 10 a.m.

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Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have at least two. What are you doing to be as healthy as you can be?

Senior, Disability, and Community Services promotes health in older adults and people with disabilities by partnering with community agencies and funding evidence-based programs in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties.

Our information and referral call center can connect you with local resources to improve your health; take an exercise class like Better Bones and Balance offered at the MidWillamette Valley YMCA or sign up for a Chronic Disease Self-Management class like National Diabetes Prevention.

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Critical services that keep older adults healthy, independent, and engaged in their communities are funded by the Older Americans Act. Call for more information and resources.

Senior, Disability, and Community Services For more information and resources call:

(541) 336-2289