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This is not a celebration for a few but for all.

Roger Robertson, Community Days 2034 Committee member

Happy days

Food, family and fun: Lincoln City celebrates Community Days 2023

JEREMY C. RUARK

Country Media, Inc.

Community members gathered at several events in Lincoln City during the annual Community Days Celebrate 2023.

The COVID pandemic, devastating wildfires and other challenges forced the celebration to be cancelled for three years. Over the past several months, a group of

community members came together for the planning and execution of the celebration.

A host of family-friendly events were conducted April 20 through April 22, including a multicultural celebration, food drive, Mud Flat Golf, Ducky Derby, and a community Pancake Breakfast, each designed to honor citizens and Lincoln City.

Why is the ocean floor leaking?

WILL LOHRE Country Media, Inc.

The discovery of a leak at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon has been making headlines in recent weeks, but the cause and what it means may not be as dramatic or sinister as originally thought.

Many of the horses looked underfed with no clear food

Horse neglect alleged at Green Acres Beach & Trail

RYAN HOOVER Country Media, Inc.

When Harmony New Beginnings Animal Rescue Director Mary Renouf visited Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides after receiving many calls about horse neglect, she said she wasn’t fully sure of what to expect.

“We weren’t sure how many horses were unhealthy or ‘skin and bones’ as the re-

ports were saying,” Renouf said in a blog post earlier this month. “And we didn’t know if we’d be able to convince the owner to surrender them. Our first stop was the barn where they are housed. What we found there was both heartbreaking and scary.”

Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides has two locations in Pacific City, where they offer horseback rides for tourists. Reports of horse ne-

glect have been filed against the company since as early as 2021, when a former employee first reported the issue to the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. Miranda Rodriquez of NW Horse Report said that they complaint was “ultimately dismissed.”

Earlier this month, animal control deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office asked

When University of Washington (UW) researchers released a paper in January that announced there was a leak about 50 miles off the Oregon Coast that was spewing mineral-rich liquid into the ocean, media outlets were quick to wonder whether this was a precursor to the long-foretold giant earthquake that would erupt from the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The seep has been named Pythia’s Oasis, after the Greek oracle. Associate Professor Evan Solomon, who co-wrote the paper detailing the discovery for the University of Washington, said this is largely overblown.

“Many news organizations have sensationalized the University of Washington press release,” Solomon said. “The seep we discovered is a

It is not a new feature (just newly discovered). Our work shows that the seep has been active for at least 1,500 years.

Evan Solomon, Associate Professor

persistent, long-term part of the Cascadia subduction system. It is not a new feature (just newly discovered). Our work shows that the seep has been active for at least 1,500 years.”

Discovering Pythia’s Oasis

The seep was discovered in 2014 when the Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson experienced a weather delay on its research cruise in 2014, about 50 miles west of Newport. While in a holding pattern, the ship’s sonar picked up unexpected columns of bubbles rising up from the seafloor.

“The seep site was discovered by a graduate student working in my lab group, Brendan Philip, during routine mapping on-

board UW’s research vessel, the R/V Thompson, in 2014,” Solomon said. “The seep was first investigated with the remotely operated vehicle ROPOS in 2015.”

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has also monitored the seep. According to DOGAMI’s Geology Hazard Specialist, Dr. Lalo Guerrero, further investigation revealed that these bubbles originated along a ridge that is 0.6 miles long and located along the transition from the shallower continental shelf to the deeper abyssal plain off Oregon’s coast. Further study indicated that this is not a single seep but a series of small seeps where the warmer and methane-rich water is escaping

Courtesy photo from Sharyn Jasmer

Mayor Susan Wahlke at the Dogs & S’mores bonfire on the beach presented by Northwest Natural.

Courtesy photo from Mary Renouf

source, according to Mary Renouf.

Mo’s

MO’s Restaurant to be honored

MICHELLE KLAMPE News Guard Guest Article

Several Oregon family businesses will be honored at the Oregon State University College of Business’ 2023 Excellence in Family Business Awards ceremony Friday, May 12 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.

Mo’s Seafood and Chowder, a family-owned enterprise founded in 1946 in Newport, will receive the Dean’s Award for Family Business Leadership.

Mo’s has grown from a single waterfront restaurant to a business that produces more than 500,000 pounds of clam chowder a year – some of which is shipped to grocery stores and customers.

Mo’s Restaurants can be found in Lincoln City, Otter Rock, Newport, and at the Portland International Airport.

“Family businesses are so

critical to Oregon’s economy and culture,” Sara Hart Kimball Dean of College Business Tim Carroll said.

The awards feature categories that reflect sound family business practices and achievement. This year’s honorees are:

• Dean’s Leadership Award in Family Business: Mo’s Seafood and Chowder, Newport.

• Family Harmony Award: Henderer Design + Build, Corvallis.

• Business Renewal Award: Koeber’s Interiors, Beaverton.

• Generational Development Award: Colas Construction, Portland.

• Family Business Student of the Year Award: Kaitlyn Schumacher, A&R Farms, Scio.

Founded in 1985, the Center for Family Enterprise, formerly known as the Austin Family Business

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Lincoln City Senior Center Events

Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets at 10 a.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.

Tai Chi 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested.

Folk Music Circle to begin meeting Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning in April.

Weekly Walk on LCCC track No charge or membership required.

10:30 a.m. Mondays.

Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m. Mondays. No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested.

On Going

Lincoln County Genealogical Society

Regular meeting first Saturday of each month from 10-10:45 a.m. Programs begin at 11 am. We host a kaffeeklatsch before our meeting from 9:30 am -10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Call 503-3028892, or visit LCGSOregon.org.

Program, provides inspiration, education, outreach and research to support family businesses. The awards program was launched in 1988 to focus solely on the accomplishments of Oregon’s family-owned businesses, regardless of industry, size or revenue.

The event, which is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, begins at 11:30 a.m. The Hilton is located at 921 SW 6th Avenue, in Portland. Tickets are $60.

Register online at: www.eventbrite.com/ e/2023-excellence-in-family-business-awards-tickets-518169989387.

Michelle Klampe is a writer-news researcher at Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. She may be reached at michelle. klampe@oregonstate.edu or at 541-737-0784.

Jeremy C. Ruark / Country Media, Inc.

A peaceful sunset along the Central Oregon Coast. See more Coast Moments at thenewsguard.com

Jeremy C. Ruark / Country Media, Inc.

Restaurant Regional Manager Bob Scull serves up chowder for the ABC Good Morning America television crew. The nationally television morning show broadcast live segments from the Lincoln City restaurant on early Sunday morning, Aug. 20, 2017, as part of its solar eclipse coverage.

SHERIFF’S TIP OF THE WEEK

Sexual Assault, Roofie Awareness Month

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

With April and Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming to an end, it is a significant reminder that sexual assault, roofie awareness, and personal safety are important topics throughout the year. The best tip for preventing sexual assault is: don’t sexually assault someone. If you feel like you can’t control yourself, ask a buddy to walk you home, don’t go out at night, and don’t drug people. While the tips above are the best ways to prevent sexual assault, we also have additional tips to help potential victims. These tips apply specifically to preventing ingesting “date rape drugs”.

There are more than fifty predatory drugs that can be used to sedate someone. These drugs, including rohypnol, ketamine, and GHB, are often known as “roofies” or “date rape drugs.”

Such as muscle relaxers, roofies relax the body and can feel similar to being drunk. As they pass through your system their effect increases. This can lead to confusion, breathing trouble, blurred vision, and memory loss. These drugs stay in the bloodstream for approximately four hours and testing for them often yields little or no evidence. This makes it very difficult to prove and even harder to prosecute.

Here are some tips to help prevent exposure to these drugs and predators with harmful intentions. If you are drinking:

• Be Aware of Strange Smells or Flavors.

If the drink is hazy or doesn’t taste like it normally should, don’t drink it. Be sure to pour it out so that no one drinks it.

• Cover Your Cup. Never set down or lose sight of your drink. Hold the cup by covering it with your palm.

• Order Your Own Drinks.

Don’t accept any beverages from strangers or people you don’t trust. It is safer to only accept drinks directly from the bartender.

• Avoid Community Containers. Say no to drinks made in a punch bowl or pitchers. Instead, go for a canned or bottled beverage that hasn’t been opened.

• Don’t Share Drinks With Others.

You don’t know if your friend has kept a watchful eye on their cup. People can have very different reactions to the same drug, meant they could have ingested something harmful and not feel it’s effects yet.

• Sip Your Drink Slowly.

Taking time to consume your beverage gives you more time to become aware of any symptoms which can indicate your drink has been altered.

According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. You can find additional statistics and resources such as “Understanding Consent”, “Safety and Prevention,” and more at www.rainn. org.

For more information and tips, visit www.lincolncountysheriff.net

As the first responders arrived, they found this car had left the roadway and stuck the business

‘Medical emergency’ sends vehicle into building, briefly closes highway to traffic

JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

One person was hospitalized and busy Highway 101 in Lincoln City closed briefly following a vehicle crash into a building.

Tuesday, April 25, Lincoln City Police Department officers (LCPD), North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR), and Pacific West Ambulance responded to a single vehicle crash in the 1100 block of NE Highwy 101.

As the first responders arrived, they found a power pole had been struck and broken apart leaving part of the pole and wires down across the highway. The in-

volved vehicle, a white Toyota SUV, was located on the sidewalk up against the Tie Dye Pizzeria building.

Personnel from NLFR and Pacific West Ambulance immediately began treating the driver of the Toyota who was identified as 62-year-old Matthew Tanberg of Otis. He was subsequently transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment.

Because the highway was blocked by the downed pole, wires, and emergency vehicles, officers began diverting all traffic around the crash scene using area side streets. Personnel from Pacific Pow-

er quickly arrived on scene with their equipment and began the process of making the scene safe and repairing the damaged power pole.

The scene investigation determined that the Toyota had been traveling north bound on Highway 101 when it suddenly veered off the roadway and onto the sidewalk striking the power pole and continuing north on the sidewalk crashing into the pizzeria building.

Based on information obtained, it appears the driver had a medical emergency causing the crash. The pizzeria building sustained significant damage to the front wall from the impact of the

Toyota. Once the involved vehicle was towed from the scene and fire personnel and equipment cleared, the highway was opened up for traffic with the outside northbound lane remaining blocked off while Pacific Power crews replaced the power pole and repaired the power lines.

No citations were issued as a result of this crash.

“The Lincoln City Police Department would like to thank our community partners, North Lincoln Fire & Rescue, Pacific West Ambulance and Pacific Power for their quick response and assistance with this incident,” LCPD Lt. Jeffrey Winn said.

Surveillance video leads to burglary arrest

STAFF REPORT Country Media, Inc.

A Lincoln City man faces criminal charges after police said he was spotted on surveillance video during a burglary investigation.

Lincoln City Police detectives arrested 38-yearold Christopher Shayne Hoffman of Lincoln City, April 24, charging him with Second-Degree Burglary, First-Degree Theft and First-Degree Criminal Mischief in connection with a recent burglary of the Space Age Fuel / US Market business. On Wednesday April 12, 2023, at about 2:25 AM, Lincoln City Police Officers

responded to the Space Age Fuel / US Market business, located at 565 SW Highway 101, on a report of a burglary in progress at the location. The caller reported seeing a subject inside the business via the video surveillance system. Just as the officers arrived, a suspect fled out the back of the business and into the surrounding neigh-

borhood. An area search for the suspect was conducted; however, the suspect was not located.

“A comprehensive investigation by Lincoln City Police officers and detectives ensued,” LCPD Lt. Jeffrey Win said. “During the investigation, surveillance video from the victim business along with surveillance video

POLICE BLOTTER

The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies.

Lincoln City Police

April 18

8:24 a.m

Suspicious activity reported in the 3700 block of Spyglass Ridge Drive. Requesting an officer to the high school. Juvenile cited and released to parents on Disorder-

ly Conduct II.

9:37 a.m.

Caller reported truck broken into in the 100 block of NE Highway 101. Damage reported to the toolbox. Miscellaneous DeWalt power tools stolen.

9:52 a.m.

Caller reported his wife slapped him and left on an ele4ctric bike in the 2500 block of NE 31st Street. A subject was arrested for As-

from other nearby businesses was reviewed. Along with other investigative information, a suspect was developed.”

Based on probable cause developed during the investigation, Winn said former employee Christopher Shayne Hoffman was determined to be the suspect who burglarized the business. On Monday, April 24, LCPD detectives responded to the Lincoln County Jail where Hoffman was in custody on other unrelated offenses and arrested him on the charges stemming from the burglary of Space Age Fuel / US Market.

“The Lincoln City Police would like to thank all of the local business that provided surveillance video and information used to solve this burglary,” Winn said.

sault IV and Harassment and transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital than taken to jail.

11:20 a.m.

A Domestic Disturbance reported in the 3400 block of NE Highway 101. Caller reports a domestic fight between her brother and his partner. One person was arrested for Assault IV Domestic Violence and Harassment X2 and transported to jail.

1:06 p.m.

A caller reported a theft of Weber charcoal gill from the 3900 block of NW Jetty.

April 19

12:31 p.m.

Caller reported theft or shoplift in the 4800 block of SW Highway 101.

1:57 p.m.

A vehicle was impounded in the 4100 block of N Highway 101 and the driver cited for Driving while Suspended and No Insurance.

9:20 p.m.

Caller reported property missing in the 2100 block of NW Lee Avenue after resident passed away.

Oregon State Police

April 7

11:38 p.m.

OSP stopped a blue van on Highway 101 at Drift Creek Road for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle had a criminally suspended license. Driver was cited and released for DWS.

Courtesy photo from LCPD

building.

Courtesy from LCPD

This is the site of the burglary at the Space Age Fuel / US Market, 565 SW Highway 101, in Lincoln City.

Hylah Ellen Cauley

Nov. 13, 1938 - April 5, 2023

Hylah Ellen Cauley, 84, of Otis, died April 5, 2023 in Lebanon.

Hylah was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of John and Mary (Fraley) Eaton. She moved with her family to a farm in Troutdale in 1946. She moved to Yamhill in 1972, where she raised her family. Hylah had held many jobs over the years. Van’s Drive Inn in the 60’s was one of her favorites. She had also worked Birds Eye Cannery,

K-Mart, Norpac, World Mark and Chinook Winds. She moved to Otis, Oregon after her children were grown, and continued there for retirement.

She enjoyed horses, spending time with family and friends, her dog Grover and OSU Beaver Football. She was also a sponsor for Shriners and St. Joseph Indian School.

She is survived by her daughters, Hylah Moncy and Merrilee McLean; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother John Eaton and sister Mary Eaton. Private interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Portland. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

OEM awards second round of safety grants

STAFF REPORT

Country Media, Inc.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has announced the recipients of the second round of its $5 million State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE)

Grant

The grants include funding for specialized vehicles and vessels for Lincoln and Tillamook counties.

The SPIRE Grant funds the purchase and distribu-

tion of equipment to be used during an emergency to decrease the of loss of life. The grant’s most recent round funded 45 awardees with 64 pieces of equipment.

“The SPIRE Grant provides practical equipment to help save lives and property during emergencies by allowing for a more efficient response at the local level,” OEM Grants Coordinator Carole Sebens said. “Oregon Department of Emergency Management is prioritizing filling gaps in communities

across Oregon to ensure our partners have the equipment they need to respond to emergencies and disasters that may impact their region.”

Applications were open to any organization responsible for or containing expertise in emergency preparedness that is a local government, special government body, or a 501(c) (3) private organization, including federally recognized tribes. A selection committee comprised of volunteers from different emergency management disciplines and

geographic areas reviewed the applications using criteria provided by the state. Recipients were selected based on four principles: The demon-

strated need, the ability to keep and maintain the equipment, an inventory process and a commitment to partnership-based support.

Read the full list of the recipients and the vehicles and vessles they will receive with this story at thenewsguard. com.

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News & Views

NEWS GUARD EDITORIAL

A historic page forward

Country Media, Inc. operators of The News Guard in Lincoln City announced it is expanding its editorial offerings with the launch of a Spanish-language newspaper to provide news and analysis for Spanish speakers in Lincoln City and along the Oregon Coast.

The El Guardia Noticiero is designed specifically for our Hispanic community. We believe that our Hispanic residents and Hispanic visitors have been underserved and have not been provided with specifically designed news and information and business advertising.

Over the past several months our team has reached out to community businesses and community members to help guide us in developing this free monthly publication that will offer Lincoln City and Lincoln County news and information to the Hispanic community.

We have coordinated our specialized coverage with Fernando Garza, a former college professor, who is translating much of The News Guard Newspaper content and additional features and news items specifically for El Guardia Noticiero.

Produced from The News Guard newsroom and with contributors from as far as the southern coast, News Guard General Manager Robyn Smith said the publication will have a far-reaching ability.

“The product is expected to expand the reach of our news products to Spanish speaking residents of Lincoln City and beyond,” Smith said. “Our goal is to give them a voice and help them integrate even better into our communities.”

“We believe this is a sound journalistic effort that will amplify the wrath and cultural of the Latino community and that this effort underscores a wake-up call

for our community to integrate opportunities for all,” Country Media, Inc. Regional Executive Editor Jeremy C. Ruark said. “While we will report news and events in our community, our focus will reflect the English version of The News Guard Newspaper, with stories and features about the people making a positive difference in our community.”

The El Guardia Noticiero also offers business operators the opportunity to reach a new demographic with specialized, targeted advertising.

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“The launch of El Guardia Español demonstrates our commitment to delivering truly independent journalism right here at home, covering the subjects that mean the most to readers and members of in our communities. Our hope is to continue this trend all the way down to our Crescent City operations and include a Spanish phone line and bi-lingual reporters and people to assist the Spanish speaking residents along the Oregon and Northern California Coasts.”

Look for El Guardia Noticiero at various locations in Lincoln City.

We encourage your participation. Write to us with your thoughts, comments, and suggestions. Email to jruark@countrymedia.net, or to The News Guard, Post Office Box 848, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367.

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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY

I enjoy your newspaper.

I find it very informative and love the pictures of the ocean.

I’ll be back to visit again in September/October (haven’t bought a ticket yet).

When I was a child of 8 years old, my grandmother took my sister and I to Lincoln City so we could play on the beach and I would beg her to let us stay at a hotel, she said no as she lived in Willamina, Oregon.

So, we were not too far of a drive. I really wanted to stay (I begged her) - I thought to myself, someday I will come here (Lincoln City) and I will stay at the Ester Lee and I followed my dreams.

I have been coming out for at least 35 years. I’ll be out in the fall, and I always stay at the Ester Lee. I am so thankful I followed my dreams, when I get to Lincoln City, I know I am home.

Jerilee Sorvari Minneapolis, Minnesota

JERRY WARNER

News Guard Guest Column

Here are some facts on what your City Council is costing taxpayers.

FACT: Lincoln City now owns 327 properties for a total value of $86,129,770

These properties are not on the tax rolls. Of those parcels, 47 have

VIEWPOINT

Supporting multilingual students and families

The Lincoln County School District (LCSD) is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our students each and every day so that they can go on to live the future life of their dreams. Our Hispanic students, families, staff, and community contribute to this effort and our continued partnerships are important to us.

Hispanic Family Liaison

The LCSD Hispanic Family Liaison assists Hispanic families in navigating and accessing resources and services. This work requires speaking in both Spanish and English with Spanish speaking students and families and translation support for Spanish speaking parents. Our Hispanic family night meetings, held at all four areas of our District, are events designed to bring families together in a supportive and welcoming environment. These meetings can provide parents with valuable information about their child’s education, as well as opportunities to connect with other families and build relationships with school staff. Family night meetings can help to improve parent involvement, which has been linked to increased academic achieve-

ment for students. The District’s plans and initiatives to better support Hispanic families in the 2023-24 school year include:

• Develop culturally responsive practices: Work with school administrators and staff to ensure that our schools are meeting the needs of Hispanic families by creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Provide training to staff on cultural competency and sensitivity to help them better understand and serve the needs of Hispanic students and families. Increase outreach and communication: Develop a communication plan to reach out to Hispanic families and keep them informed of school events, news, and resources.

Host parent workshops: Plan a series of workshops on topics that are relevant to Hispanic families, such as college and career readiness, financial aid, and parenting skills.

Organize family events: Plan family events throughout the year to provide opportunities for families to connect with each other and with school staff. Events may include cultural celebrations, movie nights, and game nights.

• Provide translation and interpretation services: Ensure that all school materials and meetings are accessible to Hispanic families in their native language. This can include translating school policies and handbooks, and providing interpretation services at parent-teacher con-

ferences.

By implementing these plans, we want to ensure that Hispanic families are fully engaged and supported in their children’s education, which can lead to better academic outcomes for Hispanic students.

We Want to Hear From You

As part of our continuing efforts to improve our services to multilingual students and families, Education Northwest will be conducting listening sessions for families of our multilingual students. We are inviting families to join us at one of our sessions.

● Session 1: Tuesday, May 23 - West, South and East Area in Newport from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Location: Newport High School Boone Center

● Session 2: Thursday, May 25 - North Area in Lincoln City from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Location TBD

Dinner and child care will be provided, and participants can expect an approximately 1 hour informal conversation with one of the Education Northwest researchers. We value our families input and hope to see many families at one of the sessions. Keep up with all the latest news and events on the District website at lincoln.k12. or.us.

Kevin Cruz is the LCSD Hispanic Family Liaison. The LCSD may be reached at 541265-9211.

some sort of structure on them, the remaining 280 lots are bare land with a value of $49,426,740. As an example, Urban Renewal paid $1.2 million for properties on SW 51st Street. The properties have been vacant for 22 years, thus costing taxpayers thousands of dollars in lost tax base. Further, in 2013 the City purchased land known as The Village with $2.5 million from the city budget—your tax money. The City had an offer to buy the property for the $2.5 million

and the City would be given 50 acres (the Knoll) which the City wanted. The City is now in the land development business using your tax dollars and is in competition with other developers.

FACT: Concerning The Village, in addition to the original cost, over 1 million dollars have been budgeted over the last ten years for maintenance of the property. Last year alone, this figure was $262,657. Also, the West Devils Lake pump station cost $1.275 million. Over the last

ten years taxpayers have lost an estimated $53,539,346 of assessed tax value. And now the City Council has approved an urban renewal area which includes The Village, thus taxpayers will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars more that will be spent on The Village. Your tax money. If the property had been in private ownership, houses would have been built, it would have increased the tax base, and had a positive effect instead of costing the taxpayers. FACT: Transit Room Tax (TRT) is income to the City. In the 2019-20 budget year the TRT raised was $5,958,385. In the 2020-21 budget year that tax was $9,655,682, an increase of 62% ($3,697,297).

For 2021-22 the estimated tax was $10,915,177, an increase of 11.5% ($12,259,495). And yet the City council decided they needed to increase the TRT rate by 2.5%, which was approved by voters, that will add an additional $272,879 to bring the income to $11,188,056. The projected Lincoln City property tax is $9,797,977, the TRT will exceed the property taxes by 14% (by $1,390,139).

FACT: Remember when the City was going to build the new police station for $10.5 million? City records show the cost of the building, furnishings, and bonds to be $20,282,897—almost double. The City really needs an organization to represent the citizens, taxpayers, and business community in Lincoln City.

It is my opinion that the City Council has failed this city over the last 20 years. One of the most important issues is the traffic on Hwy 101 and development of alternate streets to reduce the traffic impact. This issue has been brought before the council many times and it has been totally ignored. In a City sponsored survey, 71% of the participants said traffic was a large issue. The City currently has just under $20 million in reserve funds according to the 202223 budget.

The Council has a responsibility to the taxpayers to spend our tax money to improve infrastructure for its citizens. All information is based on public records.

Jerry Warner is a Lincoln City resident.

KEVIN CRUZ Guest Column

Kevin Cruz

Jerry Warner

The City Council’s responsibility to taxpayers

Health Matters

by Samaritan Health Services

After treatment, cancer survivors provide valuable support

By Holly Almond, MSN, FNP, Samaritan Hematology & Oncology Consultants

Of all the journeys in life, cancer shouldn’t be one you attempt on your own.

Today, more people than ever are surviving cancer, thanks to advances in early detection and medical treatment. However, once active treatment ends, cancer survivors are often at a loss for what to expect next.

Following initial diagnosis, patients with cancer often lean on their friends, family and medical team to get them through. But as they leave active treatment, fellow cancer survivors can be the best source of support.

While each person’s cancer journey may be different, chances are good that someone else has also experienced a similar situation and may have wisdom to share.

Support from fellow cancer survivors can be practical and also inspiring. Seeing somebody else successfully manage the complications of daily living post-treatment can give hope to those who are newly diagnosed or who are still finding out what life looks like after cancer.

The physical treatment and effects of cancer often have a finite start and end, but the emotional toll can linger. Patients may struggle

Laughter and conversation among friends are the joyful sounds remembered by the cancer care team at Samaritan during the 2019 National Cancer Survivors Day® event. This was the last in-person gathering the Samaritan Cancer Program held before the COVID-19 global pandemic put a pause on such activities. Now, three years later, the Samaritan Cancer Program is thrilled to announce it will resume the in-person celebration to honor cancer survivors and their loved ones.

Two events will be hosted on National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. One event will be held in Corvallis at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center on the campus of Oregon State University and the other will be in Newport at the Center for Health Education, located across from Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.

Both events are free to all. Guests will enjoy good food, an arts activity, conversing with community cancer resource providers, talks from Samaritan’s cancer care team and fellow cancer survivors, plus more.

For more information or to register, visit samhealth.org/CelebrateSurvivors or call the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center at 541-768-2171 or 541-812-5888. Registration is encouraged but not required.

with feelings of “why me” or with bigger issues such as questioning their purpose in life. According to research published in the journal Psycho-Oncology, patients who receive emotional support after their diagnosis are more likely to find positive meaning in their cancer experience.

Research continues to show that survivors need emotional support during their journey with cancer. This helps them cope in the moment, while also leading to greater contentment later. The process of talking to someone and being heard helps the brain and the soul, so survivors don’t just feel better, they function better too. Those who have struggled with cancer for a long time may be tired of talking about it or tired of being defined by it. That’s OK, too. But if you can, encourage others. And if you are a new cancer survivor, hold on to hope for the future and find support wherever you can. Looking for a support group as you navigate your cancer journey or ways to help a loved one along their path? Visit samhealth.org/ Cancer or contact the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center at 541-768-2171 or 541-812-5888.

Holly Almond, MSN, FNP, is an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner and

survivorship program coordinator with the Samaritan Cancer Program. She sees patients with all cancer diagnoses throughout their cancer journey and supports patients with the development of survivorship plans. Hear from Holly at samhealth.org/bio/halmond.

One celebration. Two locations to choose from!

Newport: Center for Health Education across from Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital (740 SW Ninth St.)

Corvallis: CH2M HILL Alumni Center on the campus of Oregon State University (725 SW 26th St.)

Sunday, June 4, 1 to 3 p.m.

• 1 p.m. — Doors open. Enjoy good food, company and more.

• 1:45 p.m. — Listen to talks from the cancer care team and survivors.

• 2:15 p.m. — Explore community cancer resources.

• 3 p.m. — Program concludes.

Cancer support available virtually

Wednesday, May 3 and 17 | 3 to 4:30 p.m.

This online cancer support group meets on the first and Third Wednesday of each month. It provides a safe place to share feelings, learn ways to overcome challenges and to foster a sense of community. It is open to anyone living with cancer and cancer survivors. For information, call Amy at 541-574-4684.

Learn to strengthen and tone with exercise bands

Thursday, May 4 | 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Are you interested in toning and strengthening your muscles without going to a gym? Would you like an inexpensive and easy way to add strengthening exercises to your weekly routine?

If you answered yes to either question, plan to attend this interactive small group class to learn different exercises you can perform at home using a resistance band. Registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Amy at 541-574-4952 or aconner@samhealth.org. The cost is $5, which includes an exercise band.

Prepare for childbirth with online class

Tuesdays, May 9, 16 and 23 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Those who are expecting are invited to attend this three-week series with their partner to learn about and prepare to meet the challenges of labor, delivery and postpartum care. It is recommended for those who are in week 30 to 33 of pregnancy. To register for this free class, call 541-917-4884 or enroll at pollywogfamily.org.

Grief support offered online, in person

Online: Thursday, May 11 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.

In person: Thursday, May 25 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one can benefit from this group led by a trained medical social worker. Topics include coping with grief, understanding family dynamics, getting through special days and reinvesting in life. To register, call Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Newport at 541-574-1811.

Advance directive workshop held monthly

Wednesday, May 17 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Explore your health care decisions and complete an advance directive. This is a legal document that allows you to express your wishes for end-of-life care. This free workshop is offered on the third Wednesday of each month. To register, call 541-996-6100.

Traveling with diabetes: What to know before you go!

Tuesday, May 30 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Interested in learning more about how to enjoy travel while maintaining your care routine for diabetes? Plan to attend this free diabetes support group that is open to all. For information and to register, call Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital Diabetes Education Department at 541-574-4682.

Wellness seminar: Finding food freedom for an embodied life

Wednesday, May 31 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. or 5 to 6:30 p.m.

This free seminar will provide a non-diet approach framework to feeling your best and living the life you love. Rachele Hall, registered dietitian at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, will discuss the four cornerstones of whole human health – food, body, emotional well-being and spiritual growth. She’ll cover eating for nourishment, optimizing metabolism and achieving your wellness weight. Registration is preferred, but not required. To reserve your seat, contact Amy at 541-574-4952 or aconner@samhealth.org.

District Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Monday, except for government holidays, at 1:30 pm at the Gleneden Beach Community Center located at 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden Beach, OR.

NG23-471 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITYINITIATED ZONING CODE

AMENDMENT ZOA 2023-03

The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2023-03 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The Lincoln City City Council will hold a public hearing to consider CPA ZC 2023-03 on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. Persons who may be affected are invited to participate in the hearing and present written and/or oral testimony concerning the project. Citizens requesting to give testimony via Zoom

or telephone must email planning@lincolncity.org no later than noon on the hearing day. The request must include the person’s name and the screen name the person intends to use for the meeting. Instructions will be sent to the person requesting prior to the meeting. Persons who will give testimony via Zoom will need to leave the microphone muted and camera off until the public comment portion of the meeting. ZOA 2023-03 proposes amending Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Title 17 as follows: revise Chapter 17.17 to strike the reference to fence height requirements; revise Chapter 17.32 to delete the duplicate reference to singleunit dwellings and duplexes; revise Chapter 17.28 to reference R-1 standards for detached single-unit dwellings and duplexes; revise Chapter 17.55 to remove the subjective planting standard for tree plantings at the shoreline; and revise Section 17.77.010.C to clarify that there are two options for the adjustment request and both don’t need to be met, just one, by removing the word “all.” The applicable criteria are: Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Chapter 17.76 Procedures and Section 17.77.130 Text Amendment. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearings and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it. The complete file may be reviewed online at www.lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Zoning Code Ordinances, and then ZOA 2023-03. The application, all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant, and applicable criteria are available for inspec-

tion at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost upon request at Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, 801 SW Hwy 101. For additional information, please contact Anne Marie Skinner, Director, at askinner@lincolncity.org or 541996- 1228. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

Please email your comments to askinner@lincolncity.org or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. All information for these meetings is available on the City of Lincoln City website at www.lincolncity.org. This meeting will be rebroadcast on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City at various times. This meeting will also be available for viewing at www.lincolncity.org the day after the meeting. 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 request information in an alternate format or other assistance, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Kevin Mattias, at 541- 9961013 or kmattias@lincolncity. org.

NG23-472 In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Lincoln In the Matter of the Estate of Jeri L. Haley, Deceased No.

23PB03106 - Probate NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above- named decedent. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present such claims within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to Cheryl Jo Johansen, c/o Heltzel Williams PC, Attn: Garret Ramsay, P.O. Box 1048, Salem, OR 97308, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published May 2,

2023. Cheryl Jo Johansen, Personal Representative. Heltzel Williams PC, Garret Ramsay, OSB #224741, P.O. Box 1048, Salem, OR 973081048, Attorneys for Personal Representative.

NG23-466 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: CECEILIA MARIE MCCARTHY, Deceased. No. 23PB03451 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper

vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, to the Personal Representative at the address below, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and first published: April 25, 2023. KEVIN McCARTHY, Personal Representative c/o KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C., SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572, 2210 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C., SCOTT J.

SCHAUB, OSB #893572, 2210 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367, Phone: (541) 996-2195, Fax: (541) 996-2770, E-mail: krsc@embarqmail.com.

NG23-467 Lincoln City Storage, 3796 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Or. 97367, 541996-3555. The following unit will be sold at Public Auction

Starting 5/16/2023 at 9:00am

Ending 5/23/2023 at 9:00am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office. All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com. Unit#C436 Melody Crowe, Unit#LC08 Carol Donnell.

NG23-463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: AAGE HENRY JACOBSEN Deceased. Case No.: 23PB00623 NOTICE INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John T. Strohecker 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 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon 97205, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claim may be barred. Dated and first publication may be published on April 18, 2023.

Dallis Nordstrom Rohde, OSB No. 186196, Buchalter, A Professional Corporation, Attorneys for Personal Representative, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon 97205. Phone 503226- 119; Fax 503-226079; Email: drohde@buchalter. com. Published: 4/18/23; 4/25/23 and 5/2/23. Attorneys for Personal Representative, Dallis Nordstrom Rohde, OSB#186196, Buchatler, A.P.C., 805 S.W. Broadway, Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon 97205, Telephone: 503- 2261191, Fax: 503- 226-0079, drohde@buchalter.com.

NG23-457 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 2264004 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by CAROL MCKENNA AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE and ESCROW CO., as trustee, in favor of UNITED GENERAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, dated 2/17/2004, recorded 2/24/2004, as Instrument No. 200402761, in mortgage records of Lincoln County, Oregon covering the following described real property

situated in said County and State, to-wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 10, SECOND ADDITION TO ECHO MOUNTAIN PARK, COUNTY OF LINCOLN AND STATE OF OREGON. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 162

N PONY TRAIL LANEOTIS, OREGON 97368 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 6-10- 33-AC-05200 / R437663 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 8/1/2018, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows:

cessor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff’ quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $106,643.05

Said sale shall be held at the hour of =9:00 AM on 6/28/2023 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771 (7) shall occur at the following designated place: Front Entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365

Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE

the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. Dated:

2/03/23 ZBS Law, LLP By : Amber L. Labrecque, Esq,, OSB#094593 ZBS Law, LLP

Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4774855 04/11/2023, 04/18/2023, 04/25/2023, 05/02/2023

necessary to cure:

Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the suc-

Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503)946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘ beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines,

NG23-458 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 2264003 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by PHYLLIS A. SHANKLIN as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/26/2005, recorded 11/4/2005, as Instrument No. 200517738, The Deed of Trust was reformed under General Judgment of Foreclosure and Reformation of Declaratory Relief by Default recorded 8/19/2019 under Instrument No. 2019-07857, in mortgage records of Lincoln County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit:

Parcel I: Beginning at a point that is 1218 feet North of the section comer common to Sections 7, 8, 17 and 18, Township 11 South, Range 10 West, Willamette Meridian, in Lincoln County, Oregon; running thence West 100 feet; thence North 100 feet; thence East 100 feet; thence South 100 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel II:

A rectangular shaped parcel in die southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 11 South, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, Lincoln County, Oregon, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron rod as shown in County Survey 15,793, said iron rods deed coordinates being North 1218 fee and West 100 feet from the Southeast corner of Section 7; thence North 89°52’32” West 12.28 feet to an iron rod set in County Survey 18,044; then North 00°35’41’ East 49.25 feet to an iron rod; then South 89°24 19” East 11.77 feet to an iron rod; thence South 49.15 feet to the point of beginning. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 1103 1113 1123 1133 NW A, TOLEDO, OREGON 97391 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to

be: 11- 10-07-DA-01100-00 / R363709 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 2/1/2016, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice of default should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to die terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From:

2/1/2016 Total of past due payments: $124,647.66 Late

Charges: $350.74 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $16300-06 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $2,033.00

Total necessary to cure: $143,331.46 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff” quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable.

The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $275,573.52 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 9:00 AM on 6/28/2023 in accord with the standard of

time established by ORS 187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: Front Entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successors) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503)946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘ beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

Dated: 02/03/23 ZBS Law, LLP By: Amber L. Labrecqur, Esq., OSB#094593 ZBS Law, LLP

Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee. A-4774856 04/11/2023, 04/18/2023, 04/25/2023, 05/02/2023

Circles sand in the

Artistic labyrinth season begins

By BREE LAUGHLIN Country Media

Circles in the Sand have been appearing at Bandon Beaches. That’s right - the season has officially began.

Artist Denny Dyke and his team have been creating walkable labyrinths for about a decade at the Face Rock Viewpoint in Bandon. The artists said they are excited to continue the journey and share their love of the labyrinth and art with the world.

“Whether you are looking for a peaceful way to connect with nature or seeking a meditative practice to calm your mind, Circles in the Sand offers a unique and beautiful experience to help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated,” said Bethe Patrick, Circles in the sand artist and administrative director.

The first labyrinth draw series of the summer season was dedicated to an “ocean of love.” Volunteer artists created intricate paths and designs to reflect their value of the ocean environment and to honor the life of a close friend. The team even brought bubble wands to celebrate the occasion.

Upcoming draws are scheduled for the mornings of May 6 through 8 and again May 20 through 23. A full schedule can be found on the Circles in the Sand website: www.sandypathbandon.com.

What you need to know

Draw location: Face Rock Viewpoint in Bandon, OR Scheduled time is when the walk will start. Drawing begins about two hours before. Path should be walkable for two hours or more.

Arrive at any time and allow about 20 minutes for your walk. Dogs are allowed on leash. Get more information at www.sandypathbandon.com

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Courtesy photos from Circles in the Sand

Wood products industry still important - especially for rural areas

BRIAN ROONEY

News Guard Guest Article

Once Oregon’s largest manufacturing industry, employment in the wood product manufacturing industry has gone through large, well-publicized losses since the early 1990s. Its employment dropped below that of computer and electronic manufacturing and food manufacturing in recent years. Despite the losses, wood product manufacturing is still a large industry in Oregon and is especially important to rural areas of the state.

Employment Trends

Over the long term, between 1990 and 2020, annual average employment in wood product manufacturing dropped 24,100, or 52%. Similar losses were experienced in all its subsectors. Sawmills and wood preservation dropped 5,900 (49%); plywood and engineered wood products dropped 9,500 (53%); and all other wood product manufacturing, which includes millwork and prefabricated buildings, dropped 8,700 (54%).

Although the industry has been in decline over the long term, it trended upward for a short period during a national housing boom between 2003 and 2005. During that period, the industry increased from an annual average of 31,100 jobs to 32,700, an increase of 1,600, or 5.1%.

Then the Great Recession hit the industry hard. The overall wood product manufacturing industry dropped 13,500 (41%) between 2005 and 2011. After the Great Recession, the industry was slow to rebound, adding 4,000 jobs, or 21%, between 2011 and 2019. Low demand from U.S. single-family home construction coming out of the recession is one reason for the slowness of the rebound. The prerecession peak of roughly 1.7 million starts in 2005 dropped to a low of 430,000 in 2011. Single-family starts had recovered to 888,000 in 2019, causing some increase in demand for wood products.

In 2020, employment in wood product manufac-

turing declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions, but not as much as some other industry sectors. The industry declined by 1,200 jobs or 5.2% on an annual average basis in 2020 compared with the 6.3% decline in total employment. Unlike the Great Recession, housing starts continued to grow during the COVID-19induced recession, reaching 990,000 in 2020, helping to drive up lumber demand and prices. Annual average employment for wood product manufacturing in 2020 was 22,000. It had grown back to prepandemic levels at 23,400 by 2022.

Smaller Harves, Technology, and Economies of Scale Contribute to Decline

Several structural shifts in the wood products industry have contributed to the longterm employment decline. First, there was a drop in timber harvests from environmental concerns in the early 1990s. As harvest from federal lands reduced the amount of available raw material to mills, employment dropped, indicating that harvest reductions were a cause for the employment loss in the early 1990s.

New technologies brought another structural change to the industry by making lumber mills less labor intensive. Employment continued to drop even after harvest levels stabilized in the late 1990s and employment did not increase much despite a housing construction boom in the mid-2000s. Jobs in wood product manufacturing per million board feet harvested dropped steadily after 2000, at least partly due to technology.

Lumber production per worker in Oregon is another way to look at efficiency gains. By combining Western Wood Products Association production data with sawmill employment data we can create a measure of lumber production per worker. It increased rapidly in the early 2000s, going from 806,000 board feet per worker in 2000 to 1.1 million in 2005. It then dropped back to 791,000

board feet during the Great Recession. It’s likely that mills cut production through fewer hours to some extent instead of letting go of workers during the recession. After the recession, production per worker increased to the elevated levels it had reached before the recession, reaching roughly 1.2 million board feet in 2017. Production per worker has stayed close to 1.2 million board feet per worker through 2021. In addition to new technologies, smaller mills were shuttered, creating efficiency through economies of scale (larger mills can produce more per worker). The average production of sawmills operating in the western U.S. increased as smaller mills were shuttered and efficiency increased through economies of scale and new technology. Between 1990 and 2021, the number of mills in the western U.S. dropped from 600 to 144 while average production per mill increased from about 35 million board feet per year to 102 million board feet per year.

Wood Products Are Still Important in Oregon, Especially in Rural Areas

Even with the long-term decline, wood product manufacturing is still a large industry in Oregon. In 2022, there were 23,000 people employed and roughly $1.5 billion in total payroll in the industry. While statewide the industry makes up only 1.2% of total employment and 1.2% of total payroll, the concentration is much higher in some counties, especially rural ones. For instance, in Curry County 7.6% of total employment and 11.0% of total payroll was in wood product manufacturing. Most of the counties with a high concentration of employment in wood product manufacturing are rural.

In counties where the percent of total payroll exceeds the percent of total

employment, average wages are higher in wood product manufacturing than the overall average wage. This is the case in most of the rural counties listed, indicating that wood product manufacturing provides some of the higher paying jobs in rural counties.

Jobs Generally Pay Well and Do Not Require High Levels of Education

The top 20 occupations in wood product manufacturing are mostly medium wage but do not require high levels of education. All of the top 20 occupations have a typical entry-level education of a high school diploma or less. Some of the more technical occupations like industrial machinery mechanics and electricians have average annual wages of more than $60,000 a year and have a typical entry-level education of a high school diploma, providing opportunity for those who don’t pursue a college degree.

Forecast

Employment projections from the Oregon Employment Department show that wood product manufacturing employment is expected to gain 1,000 jobs (4%) between 2021 and 2031.

Like many industries, wood product manufacturing has an aging workforce reaching retirement age. This creates demand for workers through replacement needs. Aside from gaining 1,000 jobs between 2021 and 2031, there are expected to be roughly 8,700 openings from people leaving the industry and the labor force, largely due to retirements.

Brian Rooney is a Oregon Employment Department Regional Economist. He may be reached at brian.t.rooney@ employ.oregon.gov, or at 541-359-9546.

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There are expected to be roughly 8,700 openings from people leaving the industry and the labor force, largely due to retirements.

Congressional ‘fairness’ legislation proposed for local tribes

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Federal legislation has been proposed to allow the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon to restore their traditional ability to hunt, fish, and gather, restoring fairness by revoking a decades-old discriminatory legal clause.

The proposed bills have been introduced by Oregon U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley. The bills are cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Lori

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Animal Rescue to go and assess the situation. The rescue center specializes in services just like this, and they often work with local animal control shelters to help rescue, rehabilitate, and find new homes for animals throughout the state. Their website states that their main focuses are horses and dogs.

What Renouf and Harmony New Beginnings Animal Rescue found at Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides was hard for them to stomach. In her blog post, Renouf details the plethora of issues found, including horses being jammed into small areas, many horses underweight and carrying infections, and no clear food source.

“We could see the horses were clearly being overworked, under fed, and lacked energy,” Renouf said. “Upon further inspection, we saw

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The forces behind the leak

Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) in the House. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden cosponsored the Senate version of the bills.

If new hunting and fishing agreements are complete, this federal legislation would allow the State and the Tribes to return to federal court to request the termination or modification of their current consent decrees, according to a release from Hoyle’s office states. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are the only tribes in the country that have consent decrees which legally disallow them to negotiate for traditional hunting and fishing activities on their land.

“The consent decree that is keeping the Confederated

their coats were dull, their tails and manes matted and falling out. You could clearly see ribs poking on out several, feet in desperate need of a farrier, and teeth issues.”

Renouf wrote that the owners of the company, Teresa and Dan Stuebgen, tried to explain away many of the issues, but that there was no excuse for the level of neglect demonstrated.

“But if we’re being honest, if your business is based off using horses to provide tours, then you have to put their care first,” Renouf said.

“Sure, vets are taking a while to come out, but these horses hadn’t had care in a VERY LONG time. Hoof experts do cancel sometimes, but not for years at a time. Even if your horse has been sick, you still need to provide ongoing care and maintenance.”

Green Acres maintains they have not neglected their horses

The mineral-rich water escaping from Pythia’s Oasis is different from Hydrothermal (hot water) vents near undersea volcanoes and mid-ocean ridges that have been observed throughout the world.

Tribes of Siletz Indians from negotiating additional fishing and hunting areas is rooted in unjust and quite frankly racist policy which needs to be changed immediately,” Hoyle said. “I’m glad to work with members of the Oregon delegation as well as Tribal Chairman Dee Pigsley to right this historic wrong.”

“The consent decree applied to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was not negotiated in good faith and unfairly restricts their hunting and fishing rights –and it’s far past time Congress intervened to rectify this injustice,” Salinas said. “My bill does just that. I want to thank my Oregon colleagues, as well as Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle Kennedy for

Teresa and Dan Stuebgen have both maintained that Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides is not guilty of neglect, stating the reports from Harmony New Beginning’s Animal Recuse were exaggerated.

“90% of what they said in there was not true. They embellished it to the hills,” Teresa Stuebgen said. “I was feeding both those horses like crazy. I had blankets on them all summer.”

Teresa Stuebgen stated that some of the visible wounds on their horses were from a skin infection known as rain rot, which they call “the ick.” Rain rot is when a bacteria forms on a horse’s skin from wet conditions, and it can cause lesions on their skin.

“One of our horses had something we call ‘the ick,’ which happens to horses in flood plains,” Stuebgen said. “OSU has tried to figure it out, Dr. Mittenhower’s tried

The Hydrothermal vents produce super-heated water that escapes thanks to the high temperature that forces the water upwards, Guererro said.

The seeps at Pythia’s Oasis result from high pressure in the subduction zone where

their steadfast partnership on this issue.”

“The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde were forced to give up their traditional ability to hunt, fish, and gather on tribal land as the price to restore their homelands. This historic injustice has stood for far too long,” Merkley said. “This legislation would finally give the tribes the legal ability to renegotiate these restrictive agreements that have prevented them from engaging in these traditional activities. It’s long past time to remove these restrictions so that the Siletz and Grand Ronde tribes can finally engage in these activities again.”

“It’s long past time to end

to figure it out. All you can do is just keep pouring probiotics into it. He came out of it and is now fine.”

In a blog post on Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides website, Dan Stuebgen stated that claims the horses were housed in one small area were not true.

“All of these horses have access to about 8 acres of pasture as we are resting on a few acres,” Dan Stuebgen said. “The arena is always open to them for shelter from the rain.”

Dan Stuebgen also said the pen area was unclean because “it was a wet time of the year with a really wet spring,” and that “all the horses are fed twice a day with hay.”

Theresa Stuebgen knows they haven’t been perfect and have room to improve but asked for empathy after a very hard winter.

“This winter was more harsh, and more cold, and

the Juan de Fuca Plate collides with the North American Plate and is pushed downwards.

“The fluid seep indicates that the rocks and sediment found at a greater depth beneath Pythia’s Oasis and the subduction zone are under a tremendous amount of pressure, and that pressure “squeezes” the water contained within these rocks up into the ocean,” Guererro said. “The significance of this is that the fluids that are contained within the earth’s crust and rocks play a fundamental role as a lubricant in allowing rocks that are under pressure to slide past each other (such as Cascadia).”

One of the notable aspects of Pythia’s Oasis is that the flow rate of liquid coming from the leak is the highest recorded at a seep site anywhere in the world to date, according to Solomon. The flow at the site is “persistent,” and they have recorded constant flow rates of about 0.5 liters of water per second for the last seven years.

“The very high rates of fluid flow mean that Pythias sits on top of a very permeable fault zone. Pythias is co-located with a strike-slip fault that extends from the trench to the upper slope,” Solomon said. “This strike-

the unjust and racist policy that has kept the Siletz and Grand Ronde Tribes from renegotiating new fishing and hunting agreements with the State,” Wyden said. “Members of these tribes should be able to hunt, fish and gather food on their ancestral lands without government overreach and intervention. I will continue to partner with Chairs Pigsley and Kennedy, as well as the chairs of the other seven federally recognized tribes in Oregon to continue to protect tribal sovereignty.”

“The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is extremely grateful to Rep. Hoyle for introducing this legislation. It reverses a historic wrong against the Siletz people and removes an unconscionable

more wicked than any other winter, and it hit those two older horses really hard. We are trying our best to get them back to full health,” she said.

Two horses were released to Harmony New

Beginning’s Animal Rescue

Renouf said that the Stuebgens were willing to release two horses and a turkey to the rescue but wouldn’t let any more go. Renouf lamented the fact that nothing had previously been done by animal control or local authorities.

“Animal control could have done more. The local authorities should have done more,” Renouf said. “We were lucky that the owner was willing to release a couple of them to us to work on, but even then, they didn’t surrender them, they asked us to rehabilitate them and give them back.”

Despite the rescue effort leaving Renouf “sick and

restriction to fish, hunt and gather foods in our ancestral homelands,” Chairman Dee Pigsley said.

“For years, the Consent Decree has been a dark cloud, looming over Grand Ronde’s sovereignty and denying us the ability to fully provide for our people,” Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle Kennedy said. “The introduction of H.R.2850 by Congresswoman Salinas gives us the first tangible steps to righting this historic wrong.”

When Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act in 1954, the Siletz, the Grand Ronde, and other Oregon Tribal nations were stripped of their land and federal status.

hurt and a bit broken,” she promised readers one thing in her blog post.

“But I promise you this, we will do everything we can to help those horses,” Renouf said. “And we will do everything we can to help the ones we couldn’t get out of there on THIS trip. Rest assured; we will be fighting to get the rest of them out.”

Miranda Rodriquez with NW Horse Report reported earlier this month that the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they are actively investigating the reports of horse neglect at Green Acres Beach & Trail Tides.

As of publication, the company has not been charged with horse neglect.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office at 503-8422561.

slip fault is vertical and intersects the plate boundary at depth. This allows water to migrate from the plate boundary to the seafloor regulating pressure at depth.”

The regulation of pressure, in turn, affects stress along the plate boundary. The results suggest that drainage of water to the seafloor at high rates contributes to locking along the fault.

Putting the findings to use

The study will help researchers in this area better understand the role of fluids in subduction zone earthquakes and, as a result, help agencies like DOGAMI, USGS, and others to better communicate the hazards posed by geologic hazards such as Cascadia to the public, Guererro said.

While the initial reaction to the study was that this could be an indication of the mega thrust earthquake that

scientists have forecasted, Solomon and researchers do not believe there is a correlation.

“This does not change our understanding of the risk of an earthquake, but it does shed light on one process that controls stress at Cascadia,” Solomon said. “This will be helpful for models of the Cascadia subduction zone, which may eventually be helpful for predicting earthquakes (this is still a long way out).”

This discovery will help provide a better understanding of how the Cascadia subduction system operates, and it will inspire future studies for not only different parts of Cascadia (which extends from Northern California to the north end of Vancouver Island, BC) but in other subduction zones around the world, Guererro said.

Courtesy photo from Philip et al./Science Advances

Taft Tigers off the tee box

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Taft High School’s girls golf team was green to start the season, but with two full 18hole rounds, and one weather-shortened 9-hole round, the Tigers’ young squad is rounding into form nicely for Head Coach Tess Anderson.

At their most recent match at McNary Golf Course on April 24, the Tigers placed fourth in a field that included Amity, Blanchet Catholic, Harrisburg, La Pine, Newport / Toledo, North Marion, Salem Academy, Siletz Valley, Sisters, Stayton, Sweet Home, and Waldport. Anderson said the team had made huge improvements since their first 9-hole JV showing and has been competing at the varsity level ever since. While they finished fourth at McNary, each golfer shot their lowest score of the season, and they were only six strokes away from finishing second.

Growth from the beginning of the season

The team has been balanced throughout the season, and Anderson said that each competition has seen a different golfer achieve their lowest score.

“I think the girls have each taken a turn shooting the lowest of the team, so each tournament has been kind of a surprise as to who will be the low,” Anderson said.

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“This is not a celebration for a few but for all. No one person or group got us through the last few years. We did it together and together we will continue to move forward,” long-time resident and Community Days 2023 Committee member Roger Robertson said.

“Community Days is, and always has been, a group effort, made possible by individuals donating their time and talent to celebrate what makes Lincoln City a great place to live,” Community

“Alicenn Tolan’s previous 18hole score had been 140, and she shot a 117 at McNary, so that was a huge personal best.

Maya Freschi and Ariel Jim each got their first pars during the Mcnary match as well. I was a proud coach that day for sure.”

Anderson is pleased with how the team has adjusted to the competition, especially given that this is each of their first season playing golf in a competitive environment. While each has played other sports, getting out on the links is a whole different ball game.

“A lot of the girls play several sports, and are used to playing under pressure. However, they are finding out really how hard of a sport golf is,” Anderson said. “Playing 6-hour rounds in the pouring rain, carrying a 35lb bag, it’s really tough out there! But they are all handling it so well.”

Some of the team’s strengths this year have been their power hitting, as the Tigers have been playing well off the tee box, Anderson said. The golfers have also approached the season with a great attitude and have been resilient in learning new skills. One area that Anderson is focusing on with her team at the moment is their put and approach game.

“This week at practice, we have really been focusing on short game,” Anderson said.

“They are beginning to realize the importance of putting and chipping. It’s not as fun as hit-

Days 2023 Committee organizer Patrick Alexander said. “Community Days gives us the opportunity to celebrate the town we call home and honor the selfless volunteer work of our friends and neighbors.”

“There is so much good that is done by so many for so many throughout the year, it’s nice to give recognition and say, Thank you,” Former long-time Community Days coordinator Shirley Hill said. “There are always so many who give of themselves daily or weekly, but it was always so endearing to see how even

ting a long drive, but is more important.”

Looking ahead

With only one more 18hole match before districts, the end of the season is fast approaching. The district competition will be a two-day, 36-hole battle, but Anderson is hoping that these last three matches will go a long way in preparing the golfers for next season.

“I would love to see them

more people come together during the Community Days events that were arranged to simply have fun, come together, collect donations, and recognize some who went above and beyond in the previous year.”

Community Days research shows the first organized Community Days Celebration was held in 1960. Hill first became involved with Community Days in 2000 as an employee and representative of The News Guard.

“I presented the Couple of the Year Award that

have a little more strategy in how they play. Now that they have more skills, they need to put a little more thought into each shot and have a little more course management,” Anderson said. “I want them to feel like they are real competitors going into next year.”

Follow Taft High School game results at osaa.org and look for sports features at thenewsguard.com and in Tuesday print editions of The News Guard.

was sponsored by The News Guard at the time, and I was hooked,” she said. “I have been so proud to be involved in so many good times since. I have watched the celebration grow to as many as nine days of events, many free for easy participation, raising food and money for the local LC Food Bank, and monies raised to give back through our community non-profits.”

During the three-day 2023 celebration, volunteers organized individual fundraising efforts to help support community nonprofits.

Courtesy photo from Sandy Gruber Far left: Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society event.

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Top left: Volunteers brave the wind and rain during the Community Days Food Drive adjacent to McKay’s Market on Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Courtesy photo from Vickie Meneses Below left: Oceana Family Literacy and Connexion Fexni served up Secrets of Salsa during the Community Days 2023.

Courtesy photo from Tess Anderson

The Tift High School Girls Golf Team, from left to right, Taylor Goodart, Ariel Jin, Alicenn Tolan, and Maya Freschi.

Courtesy photo from Tess Anderson Taft High Girls Golf Team member Ariel Jin tees off.