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This pick-up truck crashed after a police pursuit. The driver has been arrested and faces multiple criminal charges.

It came from Below

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A puzzling event is occurring along Oregon’s Coast. Lancetfish have been washing ashore along Oregon’s beaches over the past few weeks from Nehalem south to Bandon, and no one is sure why, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).

“These deep-sea fish live in tropical and subtropical waters and can migrate as far north as the Bering Sea to feed,” OPRD stated on the agency’s social media page.

ANNA JOHNSON

News Guard Guest Article

In 2022, 97,000 Oregonians held more than one job in addition to their primary job and were considered multiple jobholders.

From the Twilight Zone

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries provides details about this aquatic animal, stating on the NOAA website that the “lancetfish really are creatures from the Twilight Zone.”

Lancetfish look like they swam out of prehistoric time.”

The NOAA website site reads.

The fish features include gaping fanged jaws, enormous eyes, a sail-like fin, and long, and a slithery body. Lancetfish are scaleless fish, with smooth skin and pores along the lateral line. Their dino-

JEREMY

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A Corvallis man faces multiple criminal charges after a police pursuit and crash in Lincoln City.

Lincoln City Police arrested 43-year-old Manuel Campos, after he crashed his vehicle while attempting to elude from police.

Here’s what happened

At about 4:17 p.m. May 2, the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) began receiving 911 calls reporting someone was shooting a firearm in the wooded area behind the Ridge Apartments and Taft High School.

As Lincoln City Police officers arrived in the area, they received

information that a Hispanic male had come out of the woods and had just left in a white Ford pickup. A responding officer located the white Ford pickup with the Hispanic driver leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop in the area of SE 48th Street and High School Drive.

The white pickup initially pulled over, but after the officer exited his patrol car, the white pickup sped off eastbound on SE 48th Street. The officer began pursuing the pickup as it continued eastbound on Schooner Creek Road at a high rate of speed.

A short time after the pursuit began the officer advised that the white pickup had crashed, and the pickup rolled over in the 1000 block of Schooner Creek Road.

Additional Lincoln City Police Officers arrived to assist. The driver and lone occupant had crawled out of the cab and was taken into custody.

“Personnel from North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance quickly arrived and began medical treatment of the driver who was complaining his back hurt, but had no other obvious injuries,” LCPD Lt. Jeffrey Winn said.

During the subsequent scene investigation, a loaded handgun was located in the cab of the pickup as well as ammunition and a number spent cartridge casings, according to Winn.

“In addition, a significant

Courtesy photo from NOAA Fisheries

The fish features include gaping fanged jaws, enormous eyes, a sail-like fin, and long, and a slithery body.

saur-worthy scientific genus name, Alepisaurus, means “scaleless lizard.”

Growing to more than 7-feet long, lancetfish are one of the largest deep-sea fish,

By the numbers

The multiple jobholding rate – the proportion of multi-

ple jobholders among all employed workers 16 years and older – was 4.6%, a record low for the series, which goes back to 1994. Oregon’s multiple-jobholding rate reached a record high of 8.7% in 1995. The national multiple jobholding rate in 2022 was 4.8%, an increase from 4.6% in 2021. This is the first year since 2004 that Oregon had a lower rate the U.S.

Multiple jobholding has generally become rarer in Oregon and the U.S. since 1995. Research shows that people are less likely to take on a second job than they were in the past. The pandemic recession and the recovery in 2021 and 2022 have shown a decrease in the multiple jobholding rate in Oregon. Data in this article comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current

Population Survey.

Oregonians Less Likely to Work Multiple Jobs in 2022

Oregon workers were more likely to hold more than one job at a time than our national counterparts, a trend dating back at least two decades. Oregon’s multiple jobholding rate has been higher

than the U.S. every year since 1994, with the brief exceptions of 2004 and 2022.

Both the U.S. and Oregon’s multiple job holding rates decreased in 2020. Since then, the U.S. and Oregon have experienced different trends: Oregon’s multiple job holding rate has decreased, while the U.S.’s has increased.

Economic conditions can

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certainly affect whether or not an individual wants or needs to work more than one job, but there is no clear association between the multiple-jobholding rate and the business cycle. That is because fewer jobs are available during recessions, right when more people need a second job to help meet their

Police chase, crash leads to arrest

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It Takes Two (or More): Oregon’s multiple jobholders in 2022

Coast Moment

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June 3 Free Family Fishing

The US Forest Service will have the Family Fishing Day at Hebo Lake, in Hebo. Fish License and parking fees are waived for this event.

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.

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.

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County announces details for new animal shelter

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, including the county’s Animal Shelter team, Board of Commissioners (BOC), and Animal Shelter Development Team have been working on securing a new location for an improved and updated shelter.

“After years of research, planning, and hard work, we are excited that the new Animal Shelter building will expand and improve the services that are currently available to our communities and animals” Lincoln County Sheriff Landers said during a briefing May 3. “We are pleased to announce the County is purchasing a property on SW Dahl Ave. in Waldport, as the new animal shelter location.”

Landers said the team has been working on reloaction project since the shelter moved to a temporary building in 2019. The County’s long-term plan for the Commons required a new location for the future building of the animal shelter.

“The development of a new animal shelter in a spa-

cious and suitable area was prioritized to enhance service to dogs, cats and other small animals in the community,” according to a release from Landers office. “Size, facility needs, and construction evaluations helped the county’s new Animal Shelter Development Team review possible site locations. To gain multiple perspectives and input, the county and the design team engaged local stakeholder groups throughout this process.”

With animal care, facility requirements, and local stakeholder input in mind, a variety of sites were identified and reviewed. Land requirements for constructing the new animal shelter had to meet several criteria, the release states.

Through this process, the Animal Shelter Development Team and stakeholders identified and examined eighteen sites. Sites were located throughout the County including Lincoln City, Newport, Toledo, South Beach, and Waldport. After each site was assessed, the property on SW Dahl Avenue in Waldport was identified as the recommended site.

POLICE BLOTTER

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

Lincoln City Police

April 20

9:27 a.m. Traffic enforcement in

“Our team, stakeholders, and members of the local veterinary community agreed it was the best option out of the sites reviewed,” Landers said. “This two-acre plot offers plenty of space to build a facility to meet our current needs, with the option to expand if needed in the future.”

The next steps include creating and finalizing plans with architects and collecting construction bids. The timeline for construction to begin is fall of 2023 with the goal

along SE 51st Street. Caller reports traffic driving at high rate of speed requesting extra traffic enforcement patrol.

10:31 a.m

Caller reports her ex-boyfriend stole her Social Security card and other items and reported domestic violence. A male suspect was arrested on Assault 4, and Physical Harassment and transported to jail.

April 21

8:12 a.m.

Caller reports someone pounded loudly on her door last night also reported her neighbor had someone pounding on their door and trying their door that night. They had a subject on camera wearing a black hoodie. Extra patrols requested.

9:28 a.m.

Caller reports increased activity with camps and thefts in the 300 block of SE Neptune. Requesting increased patrols both day and night.

April 22

2:21 a.m.

Vehicle impounded at SW 14th Street and SW Highway 101. The driver had no Ore-

of the new facility opening in fall of 2024.

The sale price of the property is $175,000.

The News Guard reached out to Lincoln County officials to find out the cost for construction and for maintenance of the new animal shelter and how the project will be paid for. Lincoln County Public Information Officer Kenneth Lipp responded with the following details:

“The county has $6 million - $4 million from loans

gon driver’s license and no insurance.

6:40 a.m.

Traffic stop and driver cited for speeding in the 500 block of SW Highway 101.

1:27 p.m.

Caller reported theft of a backpack from the beach in the containing clothes, work phone and work ID.

2:44 p.m.

Traffic crash at NE Highway 101 and NE 22nd Street. Caller reported she had been in a non-injury crash and one of the other drivers shoved her before leaving the scene. Officer was unable to make contact with suspect.

5:08 p.m.

Caller reported subjects have been living in shipping containers behind business in the 1800 block of SE Highway 101. Officers made contact with a male adult and asked him to leave. Caller requested extra patrols, specifically around the time when she leaves work.

April 23

4:21 a.m.

Caller reporting a male she just met took her jacket with wallet, cell phone and keys and went down to the beach in the NW 37th Street area and did not return.

3:57 p.m.

Two calls reporting loud

taken at about 1.5% in late 2020/21, $2 million from various other sources. That will be enough to complete construction,” Lipp said.

The Friends of Lincoln County Animals (FOLCA) released the following statement concerning the announcement for the new animal shelter.

“FOLCAS is relieved that the County’s efforts to secure an appropriate site for the new Lincoln County Animal Shelter have borne fruit at long last.

“While a more central location for this essential public service would have been more convenient for many, we recognize that success in any venture requires tailoring one’s desires to the dimensions of the possible. We accept the County’s assurance that this site was the best available option, and we intend to help the vulnerable animals of our community and the people who care for them get a shelter that meets their needs and the needs of the public without further delay.

“Our Lincoln County Animal Shelter staff have worked

disturbance coming from SUV in the parking lot in the 1200 block o SW 13th Street. Officers arrived and determined the commotion was about a dog bite.

Oregon State Police

April 8

4:04 p.m.

An individual that temporarily staying at the Moolack Beach turnout wanted to report that a generator, RV battery, and a 25-gallon propane tank had been stolen from him.

April 9

11:25 a.m.

A caller reported that her cooler had been stolen at an unknown time from her camp site at Beverly Beach State Park. The caller reported it was a small square cooler and had only cold items inside. The caller advised she only wanted to make the police aware of the theft. The caller noted she did not see anyone and has no suspect description.

April 14

12:33 p.m.

A vehicle was towed to impound by Car Care towing after the driver was stopped for a violation and found to be uninsured and driving while suspended.

10:15 p.m.

A driving complaint of a possible DUII driver at

heroically for four years to provide lifesaving services under impossible conditions. We trust that Lincoln County officials and staff will take active measures to address the ongoing questions and concerns that many members of the public may continue to have as they move the process quickly ahead.”

The team for the new site and building included: Lincoln County Divisions County Administration County Counsel Sheriff’s Office Public Works

Facilities Management Planning Department

Surveyor’s Office Assessor’s Office Treasurer’s Office Finance Department Volunteers and Community Organizations Animal Shelter Volunteers Oregon Coast Humane Society Friends of the Lincoln County Animals (FOLCAS) Community Veterinarian, Dr. Hurty More information and updates about the project can be found on the Lincoln County Website.

milepost 135 northbound on Highway 101 was received. The vehicle was located and pulled over after it was observed driving into oncoming traffic, nearly causing a collision. The driver exhibited signs of being impaired. The driver consented to SFST’s and performed extremely poorly. The driver was taken into custody where she refused to provide a breath sample. A warrant was applied for and obtained, and the driver still refused to provide breath. A blood sample was obtained by a Paramedic from Pacific West Ambulance. The driver reluctantly provided a urine sample. The driver was lodged in Lincoln County Jail for the crimes of DUII and Reckless Driving.

April 15

3:04 p.m.

Trooper stopped a vehicle at milepost 104 on Highway 101 for failing to drive within lane. Driver was driving suspended violation and uninsured. Vehicle was impounded and towed by Menefee’s Towing.

4:30 p.m.

Trooper stopped a white Ford Ranger for failure to display plates near milepost 5 of Highway 18 in Otis. Upon checking the driver and checking his DMV status, the trooper learned he was driving suspended and uninsured. Vehicle was impounded and towed by Menefee’s Towing.

SHERIFF’S TIPS OF THE WEEK

Make sure you address is visible

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Having visible house numbers that identify your address is important for guests, mail and pizza delivery deliver, and of course, emergency personnel.

Emergency response teams cannot find your home if your house number is not clearly displayed. Depending on the lighting and placement, your house numbers may not be visible from the street, especially at night. A poorly placed number can cost precious time in an emergency. Consider the following guidelines to help increase visibility as you display your house number.

On Your House

The number should be posted so that it is visible from both directions of street travel.

Trees, bushes, and other debris should not block visi-

bility from the road. Numbers should be placed above eye level, near the front door and well-lit at night.

Avoid placing numbers away from the front door such as above garage doors.

On Your Mailbox

Remember to mark both sides and the front of your mailbox. Do not use your mailbox as the only means of identification for your house. Numbers on the mailbox door may be great for your mail carrier, but they can be difficult to be seen by drivers during an emergency.

The numbers on the mailbox need to be highly visible. Remember to use high-contrast stickers or paint when adding your numbers to the mailbox. White numbers on a black mailbox are a great choice for visibility. Shiny silver numbers on a black mailbox are NOT very visible.

Another high-visibility op-

tion is to mount a sign above or below the mailbox. Again, use contrasting colors such as white on black.

If your mailbox is not in front of your house or near your driveway, emergency responders cannot use this to locate you. To help emergency responders locate your house faster, place your house number on your house or on a signpost in your yard.

Address Signs

The bigger, the better. The number should be at least four inches tall if displayed on a house or sign. Use boldface type that is wide.

Address signs should be placed about two feet from the driveway in the direction of the house.

Pick a color that will contrast with the background. If your house is a dark color, the address sign should be light so that the number stands out and can be viewed from the street. For example, a black number is perfect on a white house. A white number will also show clearly on a brick house. Ensure the address sign is well-lit, especially at night. Use caution with brass or bronze numbers as they are difficult to see on many backgrounds.

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

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The site of the new Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

Conde Victoria Radons

Jan. 5, 1946 - April 16, 2023

Conde Victoria Radons, our dearest Gammi, passed away on April 16, 2023. She was born on Jan. 5, 1946, in Modesto, California. She graduated from Downey High School in 1963 and married high school sweetheart Mike Radons. Together, they celebrated 59 years of marriage. They welcomed twin daughters in 1964 and worked together at their family Hertz franchise in the Modesto airport.

In 2000, Conde and Mike moved to the Oregon Coast, where they enjoyed walking their poodles on the beach.

Gammi loved antiquing, gardening, decorating and painting, and a 5 o’clock martini. She enjoyed historical romance novels, Stephen King, horror movies, Hallmark Christmas movies, and celebrating family birthdays at Gallucci’s Pizzeria. Our Gammi was a loving and proud wife, mother, and grandmother who could always be counted upon to tell you “the real deal.”

Conde was preceded in death by parents, John and Florence Graham; younger brother Craig Graham; and son-in-law Steve Cronan.

She is survived by her loving husband Mike Radons; poodles, Boudy and Zuno; daughters, Sheree Cronan and Anni (Mike) Mestnik; granddaughter Monica (Luis) Collazo; grandsons, Adam (Morgan) DeLain and Michael DeLain; and great-grandchildren, Alex, Nicky, Lucy, Leo, Hudson, and Nova.

Alice Jean (Dudley) Richmond

April 11, 1928 - Nov. 2, 2022

Alice Richmond (94) died Wed., Nov. 2, 2022 in her home in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. Born in Portland, Oregon to Thomas Parker and Florence Blossom (Conrad) Dudley, she had one older sister.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Chuck Richmond; two sons, Scott (Gail) and Neil (Bonnie); and sister Zana (Dudley) Dorres.

She is succeeded by daughter Renae (Sky); son Paul; daughters-in-law, Gail and Bonnie; five granddaughters, Erin (Brady), Leigh (Zack), Elizabeth (Bobby), Claire (Timothy), and Naomi (Chris); and seven great-grandchildren, Eli, Liam, Flora, Jasper, Cooper, Neil and Evelyn.

She attended Grant High School in Portland and Oregon State College in Corvallis, where she met husband Chuck. With the family she moved around the Midwest, returning to the Oregon Coast about 35 years ago. She did secretarial work in several offices and later ran the deli at Salishan. After Chuck passed, Alice traveled extensively, including China, Tibet, New Zealand, Australia, England, Ireland and Scotland. Beautiful art from her travels and local artist friends decorated her home. She was drawn to beauty and surrounded herself with it. She could be silly as well and had an extensive frog collection.

Alice loved to hike and camp and was an avid skier when young. She read voraciously and enjoyed bridge. She loved to socialize and hold events, was active in the community arranging block parties, supporting the Cascade Head Music Festival and the Newport Symphony, and was a member of the Oregon Coast Recorder Society. She sang in church choirs and for fun,

with pirate groups spoke and sang with swagger. She raised her kids with a rich music education, playing the piano early and learning mastery of various instruments. Alice played clarinet, guitar, piano, and recorders, and she was always in song.

She will be sorely missed for her wit and style.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., May 13, 2023 at the Congregational Church, 1760 NW 25th Street, Lincoln City, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions will be accepted at FieldsofPeace.org.

Donald Ralph Rogers

March 6, 1945 - Sept. 8, 2022

In the words of Lewis and Clark - Scenes of visionary enchantment would never have an end.

Therefore living in both worlds, the mountains of Idaho and on the coast of Oregon was a dream for Don and therefore became a sweet, successful reality.

Donald Ralph Rogers was born on March 6,1945 in Needles, California and passed away on Sept. 8, 2022 in Gleneden, Oregon.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Connie Rogers of Nampa, Idaho.

Don is lovingly survived by his wife and college sweetheart, Linda Rae (Flagg) Rogers of 56 years; children, Teresa “Terri” Catherine Campbell (Jon Stoner) of Pocatello, Idaho and Darin Donald Rogers of Meridian, Idaho; grandchildren, Kayla (Campbell) Gallegos, Kristin Campbell, and Paige Eldridge; great grandchildren, Carter and Cora Gallegos; and his two sisters, Diane (Gerald) Duffy of Oxnard, California and Geriane (Jeffrey) Waufle of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Don was blessed with visiting his entire immediate family and several special friends just prior to his death. He also spent time with his two sisters, Diane and Gerianne, as well as other family members who made him laugh, smile and frown. He was a gift to all who knew him.

His greatest joy was his family and sharing his love of history, traveling the United States, fly fishing on the Snake and Madison Rivers, watching nature change, walking on the beach and riding four wheelers outside his cabin in Island Park near Yellowstone.

Don graduated in 1963 from Nampa High School and was active in drama his junior and senior year. He attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho and earned a BA in drama with an emphasis in technical theater. Don worked at KBGL/ KISU the public television station from around 1970 to 1982 as producer and station manager and helped set the station up. Don went on to work at Bannock Regional Medical Center as Public Relations Director and started Pocatello’s first infant car seat program, a pastoral care program with volunteer clergy, the Teddy Bear Clinic, Bubble Gum Run and was instrumental in creating Idaho’s first hospital-based Life Flight EMS helicopter service.

“Ocian in view! O! The Joy…Great joy in the camp we are now in view of the Ocian, the great Pacific Octean which we have been So long anxious to See.”

- William Clark, Nov. 7, 1805

A celebration of life memorial is planned for 3 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Gleneden Beach, Oregon at the Gleneden Beach Community Center.

Jack Clay Garrison & Marybelle Garrison

On Feb. 8, 2023, Jack Clay Garrison passed away. On March 24, 2023 Marybelle Garrison joined her husband of 72 years.

Jack grew up in Portland and graduated from Benson Tech in 1947. He moved to Delake and worked in the woods with his father.

Marybelle spent her early years in Eugene, moving to Delake with her family where she attended fifth grade at Delake School. She went on to graduate from Taft High School in 1949. Also, in 1949 she was crowned Queen of the Devils Lake Regatta.

Marybelle Allum, daughter of Randolph Romaine Allum Sr. and Bertha Josephine White was born on Sept. 2, 1931 in Eugene, Oregon. She married Jack Clay Garrison, son of Robert Clay Garrison and Effie Euphemia MacLean, on July 1, 1950 at the Chapel by the Sea Church in Nelscott. Jack was born March 18, 1929 in Portland.

Together they started Jack Garrison’s Mobil Service in Delake in 1950, later obtaining a fuel oil business which they ran together for 39 years. Jack was a member of the Jaycee’s and volunteer fire department, (his picture along with other T.N.D. members back then, appears above a milk section in current day Lincoln City Safeway).

Jack and Maybelle enjoyed raising two very active and involved children Leanna and Larry in Lincoln City. In 1988, Jack and Marybelle were named couple of the year for Lincoln City.

Nov. 1, 1989, they sold the service and fuel oil business, moved first to Portland, then to Palm Springs where they had a vacation condo.

In Palm Springs, not being ones to sit around, they began volunteering with the Palm Springs Pioneer Museum. A few years later they volunteered with Sonny bono when he first started the Palm Springs Film Festival. In 1995 Marybelle was named MVP for the Palm Springs Film Festival and later became known as “The Boss Lady” being the Office Manager.

Together they had great stories of their volunteer escapades. One favorite, Jack was to deliver an invitation and fruit basket to President and Mrs. Gerald Ford.

When Jack got to the gate it was open for another delivery person, so Jack went right in. The other deliver guy said, “you better get out of here before the Secret Service knows you’re here.” So he put the basket down and left. Later their volunteer efforts led them to the Boston Film Festival.

Retiring from Film Festivals, and living on a golf course, Marybelle learned to play golf and she and Jack played most every morning becoming known as the “Dawn Patrol.”

Their great granddaughter Kaysa Clay Garrison and daughter Leanna Garrison preceded them in death.

Surviving family are son Larry Clay and his wife Cindy of Lincoln City; grandson Kenneth Clay (KC) and his partner Amber Chadwell of (NC); granddaughter Kenda Huddleston and her husband Jack of Tigard; great granddaughter Haylie Ann Huddleston of Lincoln City; great grandson Jaxon Clay Garrison of Lincoln City and Jace Walker Garrison of Tigard.

No services are planned.

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Oregon needs more temporary shelter

ERIC FRUITS

News Guard Guest Column

Elected officials across the state are scrambling to do something to reduce homelessness in Oregon.

nance. A lucky attorney would get a sympathetic judge who thinks such a restriction is not reasonable.

Kevin Fruits

In March, the Oregon Legislature fast-tracked $200 million in spending to address housing and homelessness. The City of Portland is fumbling around to find space for sanctioned homeless camp sites. Multnomah County is considering buying a 241-room hotel to house the unsheltered.

Each of these programs faces the same overarching challenge: What if no one wants the shelter being offered? The obvious answer would be for government to do what it does best—introduce a dose of coercion. The message must be clear: First, sleeping or camping on sidewalks, in doorways, in parks, or along roadsides is not acceptable. Second, the region must have sufficient shelter space or sanctioned camping sites to support anyone who needs it. Third, there must be consequences for people who don’t abide by localities’ time, place, and manner restrictions on camping.

Unfortunately, the obvious answer has been hit by two torpedoes.

In 2019, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals held in Martin v. Boise that the government cannot criminalize certain conduct (such as lying, sitting, or sleeping on the streets) that is unavoidable as a result of homelessness. Punishing such conduct effectively would criminalize a person’s status as a homeless individual and violate the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibiting excessive fines, bail, or cruel and unusual punishments.

In the wake of the Martin decision, then-Speaker of the House Tina Kotek sponsored HB 3115, passed in the 2021 legislative session. Under HB 3115, any city or county ordinance regulating the acts of sitting, lying, sleeping, or keeping warm and dry outside on public property must be “objectively reasonable.” More importantly, Kotek’s bill allows anyone experiencing homelessness to file suit to challenge the objective reasonableness of local ordinances. HB 3115 goes into effect on July 1 this year.

That means even straightforward restrictions, such as no camping in public parks, could be challenged as not being objectively reasonable. A go-getter attorney surely could find a plaintiff to file a case challenging such an ordi-

This is why local governments must be careful in crafting their camping ordinances. For example, camping on sidewalks and the associated debris make these rights-ofway impassable for many disabled people. Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), local governments have an obligation to make public facilities—including sidewalks—accessible to people with disabilities. Because federal law almost always trumps state law, a city could claim that a ban on sidewalk camping was objectively reasonable.

Indeed, a lawsuit currently underway against the City of Portland alleges that the city is violating the ADA by allowing tents, tarps, and associated debris on the city’s sidewalks. Multnomah County also could face some liability because of its policy of distributing tens of thousands of free tents to homeless individuals, many of which end up cluttering the region’s sidewalks.

Even the most creative attempts to abide by Martin and HB 3115 will go nowhere without sufficient shelter space and sanctioned camping sites. Put simply, the unsheltered homeless population needs places to go. However, those places don’t have to be the expensive apartments being built with Portland and Metro’s affordable housing bonds. They simply must be better options than being outdoors.

Opponents of shelter and sanctioned campsites complain the organizations operating these facilities don’t have a good track record of placing people in permanent housing. This misses the point. That’s not their job. Their job is to operate clean and safe places for people to stay. It’s up to other parts of the nonprofit industrial complex to provide wraparound services and find permanent housing. It’s a massive complex, and every organization has its own role to play.

Ever since the late Mayor Bud Clark’s 12-point plan to address homelessness—and Portland and Multnomah County’s 10-year plan to end homelessness (enacted in 2005)—the region has taken a “one step forward, two steps back” approach to homelessness. We need more than year after year of mad scrambles. The region needs more temporary shelter, and local jurisdictions need the means to aggressively encourage people to use it.

Eric Fruits, Ph.D. is an adjunct scholar at Cascade Policy Institute. The Institute may be reached at 503-2420900.

Jury service is more than an obligation — it changes lives

SHERYL BACHART

News Guard Guest Column

Each week in Lincoln County, juries make decisions that change lives. They provide justice for victims and families, ensure that businesses honor their obligations, award damages to people injured through the negligence of others, and determine whether an individual will be imprisoned or set free.

This fundamental pillar of our democracy — the right to a trial by a jury of our peers — depends entirely on those who answer the call to service.

I know it can be tempting to see a jury summons as an inconvenience, particularly during a pandemic, but jury service is one of the most important civic duties you can participate in. When you report for jury duty, you are helping our courts ensure that everyone in our community receives the rights they are guaranteed by the Constitution.

May is Juror Appreciation Month, and your local judges and court staff would like

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to extend their gratitude to those who have responded for jury duty. In Lincoln County, that is about 1,700 people each year. Numerous citizens served even during the early stages of the pandemic, when our courts remained open and jury trials continued to happen with COVID precautions in place to keep everyone safe.

Beyond serving out of obligation, many who answer their jury summons also see the opportunity as an interesting learning experience. Jury service is a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the inside of our courthouse and how court proceedings work.

Additionally, jury service is not a long commitment for most people. In Lincoln County, regular jury service lasts one month — people call in several times a week during that month to see whether they need to show up in person. For those who do end up being chosen for a jury, most trials typically last one to two days.

The vast majority of those who report for service do not actually serve on a jury. However, when we have a good

turnout of jurors, it is much easier to excuse jurors with medical appointments or other obligations. We also never know how many jurors may be excused because they are familiar with the parties or witnesses, or because of the subject matter of the trial. Even if you are not selected to serve, responding to a jury summons is of value.

Also, Oregon law protects workers by barring employers from firing, threatening to fire, intimidating, or coercing employees because of their jury service. We would like to thank the many private companies, government agencies, small businesses, school districts, and all those who encourage and support their employees when they are called to jury service. Your local courts — and your fellow community members — depend on your service. Thank you for doing your duty!

Judge Sheryl Bachart is the presiding judge for the Lincoln County Circuit Court.

Encouraging lady beetles to stay

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Research shows that purchased lady beetles fly a considerable distance after release.

They are gathered in the Sierra Mountains of California and kept cold. In their native locale, they are primed, when the temperatures warm, to fly ~40 miles to where the aphids are in the San Joaquin valley. We think they largely do that here as well once released.

Several studies show that lady beetles can be attracted by several methods: they are attracted to tubes painted chrome yellow and mounted around the garden; sugar solutions sprayed on plants (about one-half cup of sugar dissolved in a quart of water) encourage them; and flowers that produce lots of pollen and nectar, such as angelica, cat-

nip, yarrow, marigolds, roses, dahlias, daisies, aster, and dill are attractive to the adult lady beetles.

Crows Love Corn, Bean, Squash, and Pea Seeds

Corn-eating crows periodically challenge rural Columbia County gardeners. If crows have lived around your garden for very long, they watch for you to plant.

The most curious of them will poke their beaks into the soil to find the kernels the day you plant. They have quite an ability to locate seeds with few false stabs. Other crows wait until seedlings emerge and methodically remove the new green shoots and what is left of the seeds. It is apparently considered to be the height of gourmet dining in the crow world. They are fond of most large seeds and even have pulled up my garlic cloves in

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the fall to see if they would fit into their diet.

So what can a gardener do? One dubious solution is to plant lots of seed and hope the crows leave you a few. Sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn’t and in corn challenged cool summers, losing growing weeks to crows isn’t helpful. If you don’t grow huge blocks of corn, covering the newly planted seeds with row (crow) covers is very effective. It will speed corn emergence and then, when seedlings are 4 inches tall, the cover can be safely removed. Crow confusion and possible therapy ensues.

One old technique is to soak corn seed in turpentine overnight or kerosene more briefly and then plant. A few gardeners tell me that it really works and there is no impact

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Wildfire Preparedness plan community engagement

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Lincoln County community members are encouraged to participate in the public feedback process for the Lincoln County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) are strategically developed to guide wildfire mitigation at all scales and land ownership to reduce the harmful impacts of wildfire to people, structures, and communities. They are developed through a collaborative effort between local fire departments, emergency managers, and state and federal forest managers.

CWPP’s have three minimum requirements:

Collaboration: Local and state government representatives, in consultation with federal agencies and other interested parties, must collaboratively develop the CWPP.

Prioritized Fuel Reduction: The CWPP must identify and prioritize areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments and recommend the types and methods of treatment that will protect atrisk communities and essential infrastructure.

Treatment of Structural Ignitability: The CWPP must recommend measures that homeowners and communities can take to reduce the ignitability of structures. What do CWPPs do?

Describe the local community. Assess the risk of wildfire to the local community. Prioritizes projects that reduce the risk of wildfire to the local community, infrastructure (like water treatment plants), and/or natural resources (like timberland and watersheds). Projects outlined in a CWPP are projects like fuels reduction, road improvements, evacuation planning,

and prescribed fire used for reducing risks. CWPP’s are often required when applying for federal funding for local wildfire risk reduction projects.

“The purpose of the CWPP is to promote awareness of the countywide wildland fire hazard and propose workable solutions to reduce wildfire risk,” Oregon Department of Forestry Toledo Unit representative Matt Thomas said. “When solutions are identified, this plan

serves as the foundation for locating funding at the Local, State, and Federal level to apply it on the ground to help mitigate wildfire risks.”

“The Planning Department is committed to updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan with our local, state and federal partners to ensure a strong foundation continues in the preplanning and mitigation of a wildfire threat for the protection of our communities, businesses, and environment,” Lincoln Coun-

ty Planning Director, Onno Husing said.

Feedback Requested

The Lincoln County CWPP is being updated in partnership with the Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience (OPDP) at the University of Oregon. The plan updates are scheduled to be completed by mid-2023.

Community members have two ways to participate in the public feedback process:

Feedback Survey: Complete the public feedback survey, offered in both English and Spanish through May 19 (approximately 10 minutes to complete). Click this link to access the survey https:// tinyurl.com/CommunitySurveyLincolnCounty Attend one of the in-person or virtual information sessions where community members can ask questions directly to the UofO OPDP team members.

Property owners urged to create defensible space

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The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is asking Orego nians to take part in Wild fire Aware ness Month by creating defensible space around their homes. This zone gives your home added pro tection against wildfire, according to a release from the OSFM.

“Defensible space can prevent embers from igniting your home or prevent flames from reaching it,” the release states. “Another important advantage of defensible space

is it creates a safe space for firefighters to work during a wildfire.”

The OSFM Office said creating defensible space can seem like a daunting task for some homeowners, but tackling one project at a time over the course of Wildfire Awareness

Month can make all the difference. Oregonians should tackle defensible space projects now before the heat of summer arrives.

“Pick a project to complete this weekend; maybe it is making sure your gutters are clear of needles and

leaves. Next weekend, limb your trees to ensure flames can’t reach the lower branches,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said.

Start with a plan

Walk around your home and identify areas where an ember could land and ignite. Look at the base of your home and work outward. Studies show the leading cause of home fires during a wildfire is embers igniting combustible materials, spreading fire to the house.

Consider the following

defensible space projects at your home:

Space and prune trees.

Remove leaves, needles, wood, bark mulch, and other debris from within 100 feet of the structure or to the property line. Keep roofs and gutters clean of leaves, needles, and other debris.

Move flammable material away from the outside of your home, including mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, and firewood piles.

Keep tall plants from growing directly under the eaves; a minimum of five feet away is recommended.

Keep firewood piles at least 30 feet from any structure Keep plants in your yard healthy and maintained. Clean out old leaves or pine needles from your plants. Prune away any dead portions.

One home with defensible space gives added protection against wildfire for that home. When neighbors create defensible space as a community, protection increases exponentially.

For more information, visit OSFM Wildfire Awareness Month page.

In Person CWPP Information Sessions

These sessions directly follow the Lincoln County Emergency Management Wildfire Readiness Presentations on the same day. The CWPP sessions are approximately 30-60 minutes depending on questions, no registration required.

10:30 a.m. Saturday, May

13 Depoe Bay – Neighbors for Kids, 634 Highway 101, Depoe Bay [wildfire readiness presentation begins at 9 a.m.].

3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13 Newport – Oregon Coast Community College, Community Room, 400 SE Collage Way, Newport/South Beach [wildfire readiness presentation begins at 2 p.m.].

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NG23-476 A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Salishan Sanitary

District, County of Lincoln, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 will be held in the conference room at Salishan Leaseholders, 100 Salishan Drive and by video conference on Tuesday, May 23 2022, beginning at 3 p.m. The purpose of this public meeting is to receive the budget message, for deliberation by the Budget Committee and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document is available for public viewing at our website: https://bit. ly/423Vq7a. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting in person or by videoconference: https://hello.freeconference. com/conf/call/5710602 or by phone for audio only:

(712) 832-8330, Access code: 5710602. If you wish submit comments ahead of the meeting, please email salishan.sanitary.board@ gmail.com by May 22.

NG23-478 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON IN AND FOR LINCOLN COUNTY Probate Department IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORIS IRENE SPEYER, Deceased. No. 22PB10534

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Doris Irene Speyer. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at Landerholm, P.S., PO Box 1086, Vancouver, WA 98666-1086, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorneys for the Personal Representative, Landerholm, P.S. DATED OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 9, 2023. Personal Representative Karen Speyer 1620 NE 92nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98664 (360) 2812240. Attorneys for Personal Representative Gregory J. Hall, OSB #923243 Landerholm, P.S. PO Box 1086 Vancouver, WA 986661086 (360) 696-3312 (360) 696-2122 (Facsimile) greg. hall@landerholm.com.

NG23-479 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LLOYD D. ANKENY, DECEASED. CASE NUMBER: 23PB02447. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jane A. Roche has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative, c/o Jeffrey G. Moore, Saalfeld Griggs PC, 250 Church St. SE, Suite 200, PO Box 470, Salem, OR 973080470, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the Lawyers for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published on May 9, 2023. Jeffrey G. Moore, OSB #982973, Attorney for Personal Representative, Saalfeld Griggs PC, PO Box 470, Salem, OR 97308-0470. Ph: (503) 399-1070, Fax: (503) 3712927, Email: jmoore@ sglaw.com.

NG23-471 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY-INITIATED 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 meet-

ing. 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 single-unit 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 inspection 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 541-9961228. 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 541996-1013 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 abovenamed 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 97308-1048, 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.

NG23-481 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE HAL DENNIS FOWLER, Deceased. Case No. 23PB03104 NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Stephen A. Lovejoy, Attorney for Personal Representative 3132 NE Loop Drive, Otis, Oregon 97368, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Stephen A. Lovejoy. Dated and first published this 9th day of May 2023. Barbara McFall Fowler, Personal Representative. Stephen A. Lovejoy Attorney at Law, 3132 NE Loop Drive, Otis, Oregon 97368, 541-418-1287.

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“Lancetfish live mainly in tropical and subtropical waters, but they migrate as far north as subarctic areas like Alaska’s Bering Sea to feed,” the NOAA Fisheries website states. “Since 1982, our groundfish surveys have found 2 in the Gulf of Alaska, 4 near the Aleutian Islands, and 10 in the Eastern Bering

Continued from Page 1 number of empty beer cans were found scattered around the overturned pickup,” Winn said. Personnel from Pacific Power and Spectrum Communications also responded to the scene due to a utili-

Continued from Page 5 on the corn itself. It must taste bad to the crows. I can’t recommend this technique since it has never been tested to see if there are any adverse consequences, especially with the supersweet corn varieties that we have now. One very odd old technique from back when

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Continued from Page 1 expenses. During expansions, increased income and looser credit constraints mean fewer people need a second job to meet expenses. These factors seem to cancel each other out on the whole, which is why multiple jobholding rates don’t rise or fall significantly with the business cycle.

Reasons

Most people working more than one job say they are doing so in order to earn extra money (38.1%), to meet expenses, or to pay off debt (25.6%). Another 17.6% of multiple jobholders report that their main reason for working a second job is because they

Sea.

Fish history

Lancetfish are hermaphrodites, possessing both male and female sex organs simultaneously. NOAA Fisheries said very little is known about lancetfish reproduction and development, but scientists have found that Lancetfish flesh is watery and gelatinous

ty being broken apart after being struck by the pickup during the crash. Pacific West Ambulance transported the driver, who initially provided a false name, to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment. After being discharged

more people had horses and apparently much more time, was to drill tiny holes in some corn seed and tie a large loop of horse hair in each kernel. Then plant these seeds about a week before you really planned to plant. According to old texts, crows would gag on the horsehair and thus be conditioned to avoid your corn when you really plant.

enjoy it, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in an article about Multiple Jobholding Over the Past Two Decades. So working more than one job is thought to serve both economic and noneconomic purposes. Working two or more jobs tends to be a temporary situation for most workers. Every month, more than 30% of multiple jobholders return to working just one job at a time.

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Multiple-Jobholding Rates Northern states generally have higher multiple jobholding rates than southern states, as shown in the map. Maine had the highest multiple jobholding rate at 8.1% in

and generally not appetizing to humans. However, other large predators like sharks, tuna, and fur seals — and other lancetfish — don’t mind. Gelatinous muscles are not built for long chases. Because of this, scientists suspect lancetfish are ambush predators. This means they hunt by floating quietly camouflaged in the water until unsuspecting prey swims near

from the hospital, the driver was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where fingerprints were used to positively identify him as Manuel Campos.

Multiple criminal charges

Apples Near Full Bloom

After a very poor fruit set last year due to cold weather, there are a lot of blooms this year. It is normal for apple trees to bounce back with a big crop, weather permitting, after a small one the previous year. And the weather looks like it will be better for pollination this year. The mason

enough to strike.

In 2018, NOAA scientists examined the stomach contents of lancetfish.

“This helped us understand the midwater food web and impacts of marine debris extend through the water column,” the NOAA website states. “Food in lancetfish stomachs is often found in a nearly pristine state. Based on the lack of digestion, scien-

Campos was lodged at the jail on the following charges:

• Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants

• Felony Attempt to Elude

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm

• Reckless Driving

• Reckless Endangering

• Disorderly Conduct II

and honey bees are getting active.

The trees could set a big fruit crop, in some cases, much more than the trees can carry. A heavy fruit load can break limbs. That is one reason why we thin. Thinning will also produce larger fruit and the practice will tend to even out the fruit set from year to year.

tists speculate that lancetfish may bulk feed. This means they eat as much as they can whenever they find food, then digest it later when they need it.”

According to NOAA, lancetfish are notorious cannibals. They also feed voraciously on many other fish and invertebrates. Many new species descriptions of fish, squids, and octopuses are

Winn said the investigation is open and additional charges may be forth coming.

“The Lincoln City Police would like to thank North Lincoln Fire & Rescue, Pacific West Ambulance, Pacific Power, and Spectrum Communication for their response and assistance at

Thinning should be done about a month after fruit set, which this year, looks like late May into early June. It would also be the time to start treating for codling moth and the apple maggot. Products containing “spinosad” are the best bet for home gardeners and some formulations are considered organic. Monterey Garden

el, but there is more detailed information about people who hold more than one job at the national level.

based on specimens from lancetfish stomachs.

The cold, dark midwater depths where lancetfish hunt are known as the twilight zone or mesopelagic zone. OPRD is seeking photos of the lancetfish that are washing onshore. If you see one, take a photo and post with the tags Oregon State Parks NOAA Fisheries West Coast.

the crash scene,” Winn said. “We would also like to thank the involved citizens who worked in partnership with our agency, enabling us to quickly respond to and apprehend a dangerous person, and maintain the safety of our community.”

Insect Control and Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew are the most widely available for home gardeners.

Chip Bubl may be contacted at theOregon State University Extension office in St. Helens at 503-3973462 or at chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu.

of 5.6%, white people had a multiple jobholding rate of 4.8% and Asians had rate of 3.4%.

2022, followed by Montana at 7.7%. Florida had the lowest multiple job holding rate at 3.3%.

Multiple jobholding among Oregon’s neighboring states ranged from a high of 6.1% in Idaho, to 5.3% in Washington, to just 4.2% in

California and 4.1% in Nevada.

Who Are the Multiple Jobholders?

Demographic information about multiple jobholders isn’t available at the state lev-

When looking at multiple jobholders by age groups, those in the “prime working age” group (25 to 54 years old) had the highest multiple jobholding rate, at 5.0% in 2022. Younger workers (16 to 19 years old) had a multiple jobholding rate of 3.3%, the lowest of any age group. Those 55 and older had rates of multiple jobholding at 4.6%. Workers 20 to 24 years old had a multiple jobholding rate of 4.4%.

In 2022, those of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity had a multiple jobholding rate of 3.3%. Black or African Americans held multiple jobs at a rate

In 2022, women’s multiple jobholding rate was 5.2% and men’s was 4.4%. When this series of data began in 1994, the multiple jobholding rate for men and women was essentially equal, hovering around 6.0%. However, as multiple jobholders decreased for men and women in the late 1990s, women began consistently having a higher multiple jobholding rate than men.

Anna Johnson is a Senior Economic Analyst with the Oregon Employment Department. She may be reached at anna.l.johnson@employ.oregon.gov, or at, 503-991-2110.

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Oregon youth suicides decrease, adult suicides increase

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows that 2021 was the third year in a row that suicide deaths among Oregon youths had decreased. This marks a 26% decrease in the number of suicide deaths among youth and young adults 24 and younger, from a peak in 2018, when 129 youth died by suicide. In 2021, 95 Oregon youth died by suicide. Suicide remains the second-leading cause of death among people ages 5 to 24.

Call to action

“For too long, far too many Oregon families and communities have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one to suicide,” Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator Jill Baker said.

“While new data show some promise in our collective efforts to lower our state’s youth suicide rate, we rely heavily on local partners to

continue doing the important work of increasing safety and wellness in their communities. We hope people in Oregon hear this news as a call to action: we all have a role in preventing suicide and we can make a difference. It will take our sustained efforts as a community to ensure that this promising trend continues.”

Race and ethnicity

The CDC data also show that death by suicide among all ages in Oregon increased in 2021, with 889 total deaths. Oregon has the 17th highest rate of suicide in the U.S., at 19.5 per 100,000. While youth suicide figures by race and ethnicity in Oregon cannot be statistically analyzed due to small numbers, national trends show significant increases in youth suicide for Black/African American youth, American Indian/Alaskan Native youth and Latino/a/x youth.

“When interpreting demographic data, it is important to remember that many of these populations have been disproportionately affected by

systemic racism, social-economic-political injustices and bias,” Baker said. “These inequities can worsen health outcomes and increase the risk of suicide.”

Most effective suicide prevention is local

Since launching the statewide Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan in 2016, and updating the plan in 2021, suicide prevention champions across Oregon have worked together and learned what it takes to support youth and decrease suicide.

OHA invests in several youth suicide prevention, intervention, treatment and postvention programs, and collaborates with other state agencies, counties, Oregon Tribal nations and Tribal partners, communities and advocacy groups to prevent suicide in Oregon. Key leg-

islation such as Adi’s Act (2019), which requires school districts to have suicide prevention plans and added requirements for suicide prevention training for behavioral health providers, has also contributed to increased protection against youth suicide in Oregon.

Local leaders train everyday Oregonians to recognize warning signs, help providers follow best practices for suicide care, develop and support school district and health care policies and identify local suicide prevention champions, according to the OHA.

“One promising practice that focuses on building protective factors and destigmatizing mental health issues is Sources of Strength, which has been implemented in more than 200 K-12 schools statewide, reaching at least 125,000 students in 2022 with “messages of hope, help and strength,” the OHA release

states. Sisters Middle School visual arts teacher Judy Fuentes participated in the training.

“Strengths-based suicide prevention is not only important for how I relate to my students, but also deeply impacts me as a parent,” Fuentes said.

“I didn’t realize how much I needed this or how much this program was going to affect me as a person.”

Rene Kesler, vice chair for the 30-plus-member Malheur County Prevention Coalition and a suicide prevention champion at Lifeways Inc., also helps train fellow community members on suicide “postvention” – how to respond when suicides do occur. Kesler is working to recruit faith leaders, law enforcement and peer support volunteers to get trained in postvention, which increases a community’s resilience and hope.

“As a suicide loss survivor, my bottom line is always going to be focused on looking for ways to pay it forward,” Kesler said. “In Malheur County, we find ways

to help each other. There are all these misunderstandings about what grief is, and what it looks like. Learning as a community about traumatic grief is part of the process we can focus on to mitigate harm together.”

Be engaged to help others

The OHA said everyone has a part to play in reducing stigma and ensuring people have hope, feel safe asking for help, and can get access to community-based support. You can: Get involved in the work of suicide prevention in your area. Learn about local efforts on the website of the Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide. Get trained in suicide prevention. OHA recommends the Question, Persuade, Refer training for anyone in Oregon. It is a 1.5-hour course for those looking for a starting point to understanding their role in preventing suicide and feeling empowered with the skills and tools to help. Register for a free virtual class.

It’s OK to need help

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org.

Impact of global atmospheric dust on nourishing oceans

SEAN NEALON

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New research led by an Oregon State University scientist begins to unravel the role dust plays in nourishing global ocean ecosystems while helping regulate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Researchers have long known that phytoplankton –plantlike organisms that live in the upper part of the ocean and are the foundation of the marine food web – rely on dust from land-based sources for key nutrients. But the extent and magnitude of the impact of the dust – particles from sources such as soil that are lifted by the wind and impact the Earth’s climate –have been difficult to estimate globally.

“This is really the first time it has been shown, using the modern observational record and at the global scale, that the nutrients carried by dust being deposited on the ocean are creating a response in the surface ocean biology,” said Toby Westberry, an oceanographer at Oregon State and lead author of the just-published paper in Science. The ocean plays an important role in the carbon cycle; carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves in surface waters, where phyto-

plankton turn the carbon into organic matter through photosynthesis. Some of the newly formed organic matter sinks from the surface ocean to the deep sea, where it is locked away, a pathway known as the biological pump.

In the new paper, Westberry and other scientists from Oregon State; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center estimate deposition of dust supports 4.5% of the global annual export production, or sink, of carbon. Regional variation in this contribution can be much higher, approaching 20% to 40%, they found.

“That’s important because it’s a pathway to get carbon out of the atmosphere and down into the deep ocean,” Westberry said. “The biological pump is one of the key controls on atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is a dominant factor driving global warming and climate change.”

In the ocean, vital nutrients for phytoplankton growth are largely provided through the physical movement of those nutrients from deep waters up to the surface, a process known as mixing or upwelling. But some nutrients are also provided through atmospheric dust.

To date, the understanding of the response by natural ma-

rine ecosystems to atmospheric inputs has been limited to singularly large events, such as wildfires, volcanic eruptions and extreme dust storms.

In fact, previous research by Westberry and others examined ecosystem responses following the 2008 eruption on Kasatochi Island in southwestern Alaska.

In the new paper, Westberry and Michael Behrenfeld, an Oregon State professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, along with scientists from UMBC and NASA built on this past research to look at phytoplankton response worldwide.

Westberry and Behrenfeld focused their efforts on

using satellite data to examine changes in ocean color following dust inputs. Ocean color imagery is collected across the global ocean every day and reports changes in the abundance of phytoplankton and their overall health. For example, greener water generally corresponds to abundant and healthy phytoplankton populations, while bluer waters represent regions where phytoplankton are scarce and often undernourished.

The scientists at UMBC and NASA focused their efforts on modeling dust transport and deposition to the ocean surface.

“Determining how much dust is deposited into the

ocean is hard, because much of the deposition occurs during rainstorms when satellites cannot see the dust. That is why we turned to a model,” said UMBC’s Lorraine Remer, research professor at the Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research Center II, a consortium led by UMBC. The UMBC team used observations to confirm a NASA global model before incorporating its results into the study.

Working together, the research team found that the response of phytoplankton to dust deposition varies based on location.

In low-latitude ocean regions, the signature of dust input is predominately seen as an improvement in phytoplankton health, but not abundance. In contrast, phytoplankton in higher-latitude waters often show improved health and increased abundance when dust is provided. This contrast reflects differing relationships between phytoplankton and the animals that eat them.

Lower latitude environments tend to be more stable, leading to a tight balance between phytoplankton growth and predation. Thus, when dust improves phytoplankton health, or growth rate, this new production is rapidly consumed and almost imme-

diately transferred up the food chain.

At higher latitudes, the link between phytoplankton and their predators is weaker because of constantly changing environmental conditions. Accordingly, when dust stimulates phytoplankton growth, the predators are a step behind, and the phytoplankton populations exhibit both improved health and increased abundance.

The research team is continuing this research, bringing in improved modeling tools and preparing for more advanced satellite data from NASA’s upcoming Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite mission, some of which will be collected by the UMBC-designed and -built HARP2 instrument.

“The current analysis demonstrates measurable ocean biological responses to an enormous dynamic range in atmospheric inputs,” Westberry said. “We anticipate that, as the planet continues to warm, this link between the atmosphere and oceans will change.”

Sean Nealon is a news editor at Oregon State University’s University Relations and Marketing Department. He may be reached at sean.nealon@oregonstate.edu

Rocky Habitat Management Strategy unanimously adopted

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The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission has unanimously adopted an amendment to the Rocky Habitat Management Strategy, Part Three of the Oregon Territorial Sea Plan (TSP).

The decision adds six new management areas that reflect the needs of the communities that proposed them. Rocky Habitat Management Areas focus on balancing use and conservation through the enhancement of visitor experiences with education and interpretation to limit wildlife disturbance and habitat degradation.

These designations complete a multiple year effort led by the Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) to revise the Management Strategy to include site management designations along areas of Oregon’s iconic rocky shoreline. Extensive feedback from agencies, organizations, governments, and general rocky coast users supported these revisions.

The new management area designations include:

A Marine Educational Area/Garden at Chapman Point and Marine Conserva-

tion Areas at Ecola Point

Cape Lookout Fogarty Creek

Cape Foulweather Blacklock Point

The designations were recommended by the OPAC following an inclusive public process that provided an opportunity for the public to submit proposals for new management areas. Designations will go into effect following rulemaking by partner agencies in the coming year. View the Part Three Rocky Habitat Management Strategy, the adopted sites and access the Rocky Habitat Web Mapping Tool with this story at theneewsguard.com.

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oped consistent with statewide planning goals.

The OCMP has been charged by the Legislature with managing coastal areas and the resources for the existing and future benefits that they hold. This is codified under Oregon’s Land Use Planning Goal 19: The Ocean Resources Goal - which states all agency actions within Oregon must “conserve marine resources and ecological function for the purpose of providing long-term ecological, economic, and social value and benefits to future generations.”

Oregon’s statewide land use planning program — originated in 1973 under Senate Bill 100 — protects farm and forest lands, conserves natural resources, promotes livable communities, facilitates orderly and efficient development, helps coordination among local governments, and enables citizen involvement. The program affords all Oregonians predictability and sustainability to the development process

by allocating land for industrial, commercial and housing development, as well as transportation and agriculture.

The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) administers the program. A seven-member volunteer citizen board known as the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) guides DLCD.

Under the program, all cities and counties have adopted comprehensive plans that meet mandatory state standards. The standards are 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals that deal with land use, development, housing, transportation, and conservation of natural resources. Periodic review of plans and technical assistance in the form of grants to local jurisdictions are key elements of the program.

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Rocky Habitat Management Areas focus on balancing use and conservation through the enhancement of visitor experiences with education and interpretation to limit wildlife disturbance and habitat degradation.

SBA Lenders Panel to discuss small business financing

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The Oregon Coast Community College Small Business Development Center is set to host an SBA Lenders Panel on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The event, to be held at the College’s Newport Campus, will bring together local and regional lenders to discuss the current commercial

lending scene for small businesses in the area. The panel will cover topics including common barriers for businesses seeking small business financing, the most important criteria for evaluating a startup loan, and success stories of businesses that have obtained SBA funds.

The panel will be moderated by Anna Shapiro, from the U. S. Small Business Administration’s Portland

District Office. She will be joined by several SBA lenders, including Jedd Fly, a vice president with Oregon Coast Bank here in Lincoln County.

“In today’s economy, small businesses need access to financing to grow and succeed,” said SBDC Director Gregory Price. “This panel will provide valuable insights into what lenders are looking for and what businesses can do to secure funding.”

The panel will also field questions from the audience and touch on other queries, such as “What is the single most important thing that a business can do today to secure small business financing in the future?” and “What are the most important criteria lenders look for when evaluating a loan to grow an existing business?” Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear suc-

cess stories from local businesses that have obtained SBA funds, and learn how these funds made a significant impact on their business and community.

The SBA Lenders Panel is free and open to the public. Registration is required, and seating is limited. To register, visit oregoncoast.edu/sbdc.

The Small Business Development Center serves clients in the Newport,

Waldport, and Lincoln City Oregon Coast Community College Campuses. The SBDC offers free, one-onone, confidential advising services to any business owner and anyone considering launching a business.

To register for counseling, classes or to learn more about the SBDC, call 541994-4166, or visit oregoncoast.edu/sbdc.

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan submits resignation

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Oregon Secretary of State

Shemia Fagan announced her resignation effective Monday May 8.

The resignation follows a call for an investigation requested by Gov. Kotek after Fagan’s recusal from a state audit of the cannabis industry.

Fagan was expected to continue in her official duties until Monday, May 8, at which point Oregon Deputy Secretary of State Cheryl Myers will take on oversight of the agency until a new

Secretary is appointed by the Governor.

The Deputy has the power to perform any act or duty of the Secretary of State pertaining to the office of the Secretary (ORS 177.040) and is well positioned to help the agency maintain stability and continuity of operations during this transition, according to a statement from Fagan’s office.

The Oregon Elections Division and Oregon’s 36 county elections officials are fully prepared to administer the May 16 Special Districts Election. The Elections Division will work with counties to complete the normal activities involved with administering local elections.

Shemia Fagan’s statement

Shemia Fagan

“While I am confident that the ethics investigation will show that I followed the state’s legal and ethical guidelines in trying to make

ends meet for my family, it is clear that my actions have become a distraction from the important and critical work of the Secretary of State’s office. Protecting our state’s democracy and ensuring faith in our elected leaders – these are the reasons I ran for this office. They are also the reasons I will be submitting my resignation today. I want to thank the incredible staff in the Secretary of State’s office for their hard work and Oregonians for the opportunity to serve them. It has been a true honor to serve the people of Oregon.

“At this time, I believe it is in the best interest of our state for me to focus on my children, my family, and personal reflection so that the Secretary of State staff can continue to offer the exemplary customer service Oregonians deserve.”

Gov. Kotek’s response

In response to Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s resignation, Gov. Tina Kotek issued the following statement:

“This morning, Secretary Fagan informed me of her decision to resign. I support this

decision. It is essential that Oregonians have trust in their government. I believe this is a first step in restoring that trust. During the upcoming appointment process, my office will do everything possible to support the hard-working staff in the Secretary of State’s office and ensure this will not disrupt the May 16 election.”

The Governor’s office will initiate the process to identify and appoint a replacement. Deputy Secretary Cheryl Myers will serve as acting Secretary of State in the interim.

How hackers can target smart meters to destabilize electricity grid

STEVE LUNDEBERG

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A power transmission grid can be destabilized by hackers who manipulate smart meters to create an oscillation in electricity demand, researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have shown.

The study is important because understanding where a grid’s vulnerabilities lie and what they look like is the first step in designing protection mechanisms, according to OSU Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez, who led the project with graduate student Falah Alanazi.

A smart meter is a digital device that collects electricity usage data and sends it to a local utility through a telecommunications connection.

The meters can help customers learn more about their

electricity use, and they can also be used to remotely shut off customers’ power, such as in the case of unpaid bills.

Like circuit breakers in a household panel, power grid components can “trip” and shut off when demand, or load, is too high or problematic for some other reason. The result is load being passed on to other parts of the grid network, which may also shut down, creating the possibility of a domino effect that can lead to a blackout.

The model

In this study, conducted with OSU College of Engineering associate professor Jinsub Kim, researchers used a model known as a time-domain grid protection simulator to demonstrate how causing load to vary back and forth in a regular pattern – known as a load oscillation attack – can compromise

transmission.

“New technologies have been introduced to make our aging electricity infrastructure more efficient and more reliable,” Cotilla-Sanchez said. “At the distribution level, upgrades have included communication systems, distribution automation, local control and protection systems, and advanced metering infrastructure. The bad news is, the upgrades also introduce new dimensions for attacking the power grid.”

One of the types of attacks made possible by the new technologies involves hacking into the advanced metering infrastructure, often abbreviated as AMI, and controlling the smart meter switches to cause load oscillations.

“Imagine calling everyone you know and saying, ‘OK, at 6 p.m. we are all going to turn the lights on,” Cotilla-Sanchez said. “Even

if you got a couple thousand people to do that, it would be unlikely to cause much instability because the grid is able to absorb fairly big changes in supply and demand – for example solar panels at the end of the day do not produce electricity and we are able to anticipate and compensate for that.

“But if a person were to remotely coordinate a large number of smart meters to switch customers on and off at a particular frequency, that would be a problem.”

Reconnaissance

That type of incident would start with someone performing reconnaissance by “poking” a couple of locations in a grid and using the information gained to estimate the grid’s destabilizing oscillation frequency, he said. After determining which customer meters to

turn on and off at that frequency – less than 1 Hertz or cycle per second – the attacker would be ready to launch an assault.

And comparatively speaking, an attack doesn’t need to involve that many meters.

“We juxtaposed our work with related recent grid studies and found that a well-crafted attack can cause grid instability while involving less than 2% of the system’s load,” Cotilla-Sanchez said.

The findings, while unsettling, provide a jump-off point for grid operators to develop countermeasures, he added.

“For example, if they detect this type of oscillation on the load side, they could take lines A and B out of service, intentionally islanding the affected area and thus avoiding propagation of the instability to a broader area of the grid,”

he said. “Another solution, which could be complementary, might be to change the generation portfolio enough – for example, curtail some wind generation while ramping up some hydro generation – so the overall dynamic response is different to what the attack was designed toward, so the impact will be smaller and won’t be enough to tip the system.” Either technique, he said, will require additional research and development to serve as an effective mechanism of protection, “but understanding the nature of possible attacks I would say is a good start.”

The findings were published in IEEE Access.

Steve Lundeberg is a researcher and writer for Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. He may be reached at steve.lundeberg@oregonstate.edu

Coach achieves milestone

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Taft High School’s softball Head Coach Sandy Stuart won her 100th game as a coach with the Tigers’ resounding 24-12 victory over Jefferson on April 28.

To commemorate the achievement, a ceremony was held ahead of Taft’s next home game on May 1. As part of the proceedings, Liz Gates did a small recap of Stuart’s seven-and-a-half years coaching Taft, and the team presented her with a plaque they had made to honor the achievement.

“It definitely feels like a big accomplishment and milestone, but I honestly didn’t even know it was coming. I haven’t kept a record of wins and losses,” Stuart said. “It means the world to me that the parents and players recognized the accomplishment and made me feel special. They went out of their way to make it a big deal, and I

Sweet 100

It means the world to me that the parents an players recognized the accomplishment and made me feel special.

appreciate their love and support more than they know.”

Stuart said that coaching has taught her so much about communication and building relationships. She has been coaching softball for 17 years, and this is her eighth as a head coach. Working with athletes so they can learn and grow is one of the joys of coaching, and she says she learns from each season.

“I honestly can’t imagine not coaching,” Stuart said. “I like to share the excitement of winning and success, but also lean on each other when we fail or lose. Seeing young athletes begin their journey and gain confidence and skills is what makes me feel accomplished.”

For Stuart, coaching is about more than success

Youth surf contest coming June 24

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Newport Surfrider’s annual Kids Surf Contest and Beach Celebration is scheduled for June 24.

Registration is now open for the event. Information about registration, contest schedule and rules, can be found at newport.surfrider. org.

Look for Otter Rock and Roll at the top of the page. Volunteers are also needed to help. Look for the volunteer sign up link at the same link.

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within sports; she wants to help prepare athletes for life beyond their time at Taft. Stuart also said that coaching has helped her appreciate the importance of patience as a parent. Goal setting for the team is also something she focuses on, and making sure that the objectives are achievable. Stuart’s own goals have more to do with the character of her players.

“My goal is to help them reach their full potential on the field, and also give them lessons about teamwork, comradery, leadership, perseverance, and work ethic,” Stuart said. “Those are all skills they will need as they grow into adulthood and enter the workforce.”

While Stuart is the head coach, she also emphasizes

that the success of the program would not be possible without the hard work of her assistant coaching staff.

“My Grandpa Tom Trunt has over 40 years of experience and works with the pitchers to help us be successful in the circle,” Stuart said. “Ryan Gates is always there early to set things up and get things started and always stays late to finish things up. The girls refer to him as my megaphone because I am generally soft-spoken, and he is a little louder. Our program would not be what it is without them.”

With her 100th win in the rearview mirror, Stuart has no plans of stopping. Her time in the program has meant a lot to her, and helping the Tigers succeed in the future remains a big priority.

“I don’t plan to stop coaching at all in the foreseeable future,” Stuart said. “I will be here as long as they will have me!”

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Neskowin Chamber Music series announced

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The Ariel Quartet will make a return engagement in the last Neskowin Chamber Music concert of the 27rd season at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at Camp Winema.

Camp Winema is located three miles north of Neskowin, just off Highway 101, between mileposts 93 and 94.

Although members are only in their late twenties and thirties, the quartet recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary as a group. Ariel last performed at Neskowin in 2018.

Formed in Israel, the group moved to the United States in 2004 so its members could continue their professional studies. The four attended the New England Conservatory’s prestigious Professional String Quartet Training Program and graduated in 2010. In 2020, they won the Cleveland Quartet Award granted by Chamber Music America.

In 2014, the Ariel was named quartet-in- residence at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music where they direct the chamber music program.

They also have a full schedule of concerts there and in venues around the U.S. and in Europe. A performance at the Kennedy Center featured music by three generations of Israeli composers. They made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2015. In recent years, the ensemble dedicated much of its artistic energy to the groundbreaking Beethoven quartets and has performed the complete Beethoven cycle on five occasions throughout the U.S. and in Europe.

Despite their young ages, the members of the ensemble have been performing for

years:

• Alexandra Kazovsky began playing the violin at the age of six. Two years later, her family immigrated to Israel from Russia where she studied at the Rubin Conservatory and the Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem. She has performed as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Yad Harif Chamber Orchestra.

• Israeli cellist Amit EvenTov started studying the cello at the age of six. She won first prizes in a number of competitions in 2001 and 2002. After winning a Jerusalem Academy Competition in 2003, she

made a solo appearance with the academy orchestra and conductor Ilan Schul.

That led to an appearance with the Israel Stage Orchestra broadcast live on Israel Radio.

• Jan Gruning, a native of Munich, studied privately with principal violinists of both the Bavarian Radio Symphony and the Bavarian State Opera House. He later studied at the Musikhochschule Lubeck from 2002 to 2008. In September 2010, he enrolled in the New England Conservatory of Music from which he received a Masters degree in 2020.

• Israeli violinist Gershon Gerchikov began his violin studies at the age of five. He continued his training at the Rubin Conservatory and the Academy of Music and Dance, both located in Jerusalem. While still living in Israel, he performed with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Yad Harif Chamber Orchestra, and the St. Petersburg Radio Orchestra. Gerchikov plays on a Petrus Guameri violin on loan from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. Season tickets are $130. Individual tickets at the door are $30.

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Coach Stuart and her team celebrated her 100th win before their home game against Dayton May 1.

Sandy Stuart, Softball Head Coach

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