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Self portraits of Taft CTE instructor, Noah Lambie, left, Gage Koceja and Yaritza Camarena were among those on display this year, just one creative project out of Siletz Studio this year.

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nder the guidance and direction of Noah Lambie — art, physics and career technical education teacher at Taft 7-12 — students learn graphic design, create jewelry with an epilog laser and can produce a run of silkscreened t-shirts. A store at the school displays items produced in the Siletz Studio.

Graduating senior Gage Koceja was tasked with testing out the newest machine, a plasma cutter, he said. The machine cuts through metal.

He started with a simple letter,

then cut out numbers, 2021, for the senior plaque. He made and then personalized by engraving a gift for a teacher.

Koceja’s self portrait, another Siletz Studio project, decorated the invitation to the group show of similar self portraits held at the chessman gallery in the Lincoln City Cultural Center March 12 through April 5.

The work produced in the creative studio ranges from graphic T-shirts to fine art, the students challenging themselves and learning new processes as additional equipment is added.

Koceja said he liked attending

Taft. Citing good teachers and good programs, namely the CTE courses in Lambie’s Siletz Studio, he said, “I liked going to Taft. I met a lot of good friends.”

Koceja is headed to Bend in the fall, where he will study science at Central Oregon Community College. He’s looking forward to living in the dorms at the community college.

Riley Ellis was in the midst of preparing for the State Wrestling Championship with just 12 days to his graduation. He was focused on his nutrition, and preparing himself mentally and physically for the championship

meet. Coming in second last year, Ellis was favored to win, he said matter-of-factly.

Ellis joined the digital media program his freshman year, intrigued various machines and processes in the classroom, he said. Relating various points on the classroom equipment such as the plasma cutter, three-dimensional carver and laser engraver, Ellis recalled his initial desire to make cool gadgets. when joining the digital media program at Taft 7-12 his freshman year of high school.

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regon is closing in on reopening the economy.

On Friday, Gov. Kate Brown announced that more than 67% of Oregon residents have taken at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, leaving fewer than 100,000 more vaccines needed to reach the 70% threshold Brown set to fully reopen the economy.

“Thanks to the vaccine, our case rate and hospitalizations continue to decline,” Brown said. “As of today, at least 2.3 million Oregonians have received at least one dose of the vaccine. We are so close to reopening our economy.”

State Epidemiologist Dr. Dead Sidelinger said that cases in the state are directly in line with the increase in vaccinations.

“Daily cases, COVID-19 related hospitalizations and the percentage of people testing positive continue to decline,” Sidelinger said.

Over the last week, 1,725 new COVID cases were announced in the state, the lowest number since September. Hospitalizations were down 24 percent and only 20 new deaths linked to the virus were reported.

“The landscape of the virus has shifted dramatically,” Sidelinger said. “The virus is overwhelmingly impacting those who are not vaccinated when those who are vaccinated are safe. Virtually every person infected right now is not fully vaccinated.”

Sidelinger said the vaccines are all proven safe and effective, and the best way to beat COVID is to get the vaccine.

“In order to decisively defeat the virus and avoid a future outbreak, we must get more people vaccinated,” he said. “There’s no substitute for the vaccine.”

Sidelinger said modeling in Oregon continues to show decreasing cases, hospitalizations and deaths. On the current trend, cases will fall to around 100 a day with only five new hospitalizations.

Brown echoed that sentiment, saying those who have taken the vaccine deserve praise.

“We still have more work to do to ensure all Oregonians are safe from COVID-19,” Brown said. “Thank you to everyone who’s gotten the vaccine. Thank you to all Oregonians who are making it easier for their employees to get vaccinated. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to drive a family member or friend to an appointment or had a conversation with a friend who’s had a question about vaccines.

All these efforts contribute to our success as a state.”

Brown also reminded Oregon residents that getting the vaccine is free, and every Oregonian who gets at least one dose will be eligible to win $1 million. On June 25, the state will announce winners of the vaccine awards, with one person winning $1 million and one person from every county winning $10,000.

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ith more people flocking to Lincoln City and surrounding beach communities as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ease, Oregon State Parks and Recreation (OPRD) officials are concerned about the combination of visitors and natural beach dangers.

In the following conversation with The News Guard, OPRD’s representative Chris Havel gives us insight into the dangers and risky public behavior.

The News Guard: From your insight, do you also see large crowds at state parks, especially along the Oregon Coast and what are the things that people do during their visits that put them at risk?

Chris Havel: We expect, and are already seeing in some places, summer holiday-level crowds this year whenever it’s warm.

From a COVID perspective, people need to wear a mask when indoors (like in a multi-person restroom) or in any situation where they are in prolonged contact closer than six feet. Get vaccinated. Beyond COVID, people who wander off trails, ignore closure signs, or play past their own limits can get hurt or endanger others by getting lost or falling and getting injured. If you’re new to an area, do a little homework before you travel and take care while you visit. Bring a printed map, water, food, sunblock, and insect repellent. Bring, but don’t rely on, your phone or GPS: they don’t work everywhere.

The News Guard: We’ve done stories about the beach cave-ins, including one in 2014 that took the life of a child at Lincoln City.

What are the dangers of the sand holes and caves and what’s your advice to parents?

Havel: The beach you visited last year, or last month, or yesterday is not the beach you will experience today. You know how people say, “Don’t build your house on sand”? There’s a reason.

It’s going to move when disturbed even a tiny bit. The wind, a little water, gravity, or a person digging all make the sand move.

Digging deep holes or chipping away at cliff caves will make the sand move, sometimes violently.

You want to play with sand? Sand castles out on the beach are just the ticket. Don’t dig any deeper than your shins, and face the

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Students From page 1

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Left: Riley Ellis was intrigued by the various machines and processes in the Siletz Studio, Noah Lambie’s CTE classroom at Taft 7-12. Right: Senior Gage Koceja enjoyed spending time in the digital media classroom. Koceja was the first to test the school’s new plasma cutter, he said.

Ellis noted the cost savings of spending two years at Oregon Coast Community College, where he will take general education courses. He plans to transfer to a university to study theology.

“These are the people I’ve known since I was really little,” said Jose Flores. “I grew up here.”

Jose Flores participated in the welding program, a partnership between the Lincoln County School District, Oregon Coast Community College, the Port of

Toledo and Northwest Oregon Works. Along with other students, Flores traveled to the welding lab at the port two days each week, where he learned the basics of welding, as well as basic work practices.

Welding instructor Mike Rasmussen teaches students how to use a hand torch, do shielded metal arc-welding, flux-core arc welding, air carbon arc gouging and a plasma cutter. Students learn safety, working around

industrial equipment, how to cut steel and how to put it together.

They’re at entry level in a small fabrication ship, said Rasmussen.

Davis indicated her willingness to hire the students. The port is busy.

A student in the program last year is currently in Guam on a Navy base working as a civilian arc welder, Rasmussen related. Two students are employed by the Port of Toledo. One student was hired

by Inland Electric in Seaside as an

apprentice. “I told him to tell them he knew how to weld,” Rasmussen said. “Electricians always need to weld something,” he explained.

“It taught me you have to get up early,” Flores said of the internship, where they got right to work upon arrival. It was like a job, he said.

Flores has plans to either study to become an electrician or a barber.

His experience at Taft was positive. “You kind of know everybody.

I made good friends. You kind of

know everybody,” Flores said. “You can say hi to anybody. It wouldn’t be weird.”

Like Ellis, Flores is on Taft’s wrestling team. By placing third or better at a district meet at Clatskanie June 19, Guidance counselor Robb Ellis explained, both wrestlers will advance to the state championships in Redmond June 26. The guidance counselor indicated he thought both were likely to qualify for the state meet.

Fire season starting in three more ODF Districts With conditions drier than normal for this time of year, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Western Lane, South Cascade and West Oregon districts will enter fire season

at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16. This applies to ODFprotected lands in Benton, Linn, Lincoln, Polk, and Lane counties, the southern portion of Yamhill County and the

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northern portion of Douglas County. Separately, Linn, Benton and Lane counties traditionally impose a burn ban beginning June 16 each year.

In all counties, the burning of

backyard debris is prohibited during fire season.

“With our current fuel moistures, conditions are what we typically see in early to mid-July. All signs are pointing to a busy fire season as we progress further into the year,” said West Oregon District Forester Michael Curran. “The majority of our fire starts in the southern Willamette Valley are human caused, and we urge the public to be aware of Public Use Restrictions,” Curran said. The public can find information on use re-

strictions on ODF’s interactive map, social media, or by contacting their local ODF office.

Benton County Fire Defense Board Chief Rick Smith said, “We hope the public has an increased awareness of wildfires.” He recommends that landowners “Create defensible space around your property by removing dead vegetation, keeping grass and brush mowed short, and landscape plants green and wellwatered. It can make the difference between losing

and saving a structure in the event of a wildfire.”

For updates on fire danger levels, call the South Cascade Office (eastern Lane & Linn Counties) at 541-726-3588, ext. 1, the Western Lane Office (Includes northern Douglas County) at 541-935-2222, or the West Oregon Office (Benton, Polk, Lincoln & southern Yamhill Counties) at 541-929-6300.

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From the Ground Up with Dennis White & Martha Wallace

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From the Ground Up is a collection of color photographs and works in clay that are mostly drawn from nature.

Show dates

June 11 through July 4

Opening- June 11- In Person Opening Reception 5- 7pm June 12- Virtual Gallery Opening Tour on Facebook @Lincolncityculture From the Ground Up is a collection of nature inspired, abstracted, color photographs by Dennis White and Raku and traditionally fired works in clay by Martha Wallace.

Together this work resonates with surface textures, colors and shapes arranged to elicit a sense of surprise and pleasure.

At the Chessman Gallery inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Lincoln City Cultural Center has new business hours: 10 to 4 Thursday through Sunday).

Masks and social distancing required in the building.

Exhibit Description

From the Ground Up is a collection of color photographs and works in clay that are mostly drawn from nature. The compositions are a deliberate departure from full representation of the “pretty” objects and landscapes from which they are derived. All the photos on display are abstract piec-

es of larger objects for which the arrangement of shapes and colors can elicit a sense of surprise and pleasure.

Clay comes from the ground, so just about anything made of clay fits the Show’s theme. But for many of the pieces, the artist has used glazes and surface textures that resonate with the colors and textures of the photographs. Many of the objects have unusual or playful shapes, some reminiscent of nature, and some rather architectural.

The Clay objects combine both Raku and conventional glaze and firing techniques.

About Dennis White

After years of working long hours on health reform, I have retired to the beautiful Oregon coast.

Now I have time to rekindle my passion for photography. Long before digital, I studied Ansel Adam’s Zone System, a framework for varying exposure and development of black and white film to produce the final image that the photographer has visualized. The craft of photography as practiced in the Zone System has now been integrated into the digital world with its instantaneous results and additional photo refinements. While I have not taken advantage of the extreme manipulation possible in the digital realm,

I do employ the enhancements that were possible, but tedious with film-based photography.

Artist’s Statement Composition and color (including its absence) are now front and center in my pursuit of photographic artistry. I am particularly fascinated by the shapes, color, and light that might show up in anything from a landscape to lichens on rock or the detail of weathered paint on a fishing vessel.

Oregon is a particularly rich environment for photography with its diversity of beauty: cityscapes, mountains, rivers, farmland, forests and, of course, the Pacific Ocean with its headlands, tidal zones, waves, and wildlife. I hope that my photographs can connect with viewers in a way that communicates a little of the magic that I am finding all around us.

About Martha Wallace

For the last five years, I have worked to master the making of fine porcelain dishware. In the last year or so, I have experimented with combining thrown and hand-built forms. I use both organic and architectural forms as embellishments to thrown forms to get more interesting shapes.

Preparing for this show has allowed me to experiment with texture and color to create forms that hint at – if not actually resemble – nature.

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POLICE BLOTTER Thursday, June 3

8:24A.M. 21-0870, 1503 SE East Devils Lake RD. Detective requesting case number.

9:14A.M. Theft, 821 SW 9th ST. Reporting three bikes stolen from the back of their vehicle. Report taken.

10:07A.M. Criminal Mischief, 1500 SE East Devils Lake RD. Caller reported rear driver side window broken out. Report taken.

12:30P.M. NW 50th Beach Access 40D. Caller requested extra patrol in the area due to finding camp fire with beer cans. Caller also reported fireworks in the area during the night.

1:53P.M. Found Property, 1503 SE East Devils Lake RD. Caller turning in found wallet. Report taken.

5:16P.M. AOA, 4031 NW HWY 101 Shell. Caller reported that the vehicle was left in the parking lot yesterday. Vehicle was listed as stolen out of Everett PD Washington. Vehicle was towed by Car Care Tow Pro. 9:24P.M. EDP, 351 SE Port Ave. Caller reported an unknown female barged into her house and used the toilet. Female was not making

sense and scaring the callers children. Names given by female were UTL LEDS/ NCIC. Suspect taken into custody and transported to LCJ to attempt to identify.

Later was cited and released from LCPD for trespass I, and trespass II

Friday, June 4

3:29A.M. Criminal Mischief, 1503 SE East Devils Lake RD. Case number requested for damage to outside light fixture at LCPD. Suspect cited and released for Criminal Mischief II. 6:27A.M. Crash, 2110 NE Lake DR. Caller reporting motorhome crashed into trees in front yard. Vehicle was unoccupied, Burden’s Towing from Tillamook responded to two vehicles back to their lot in Tillamook. Report taken.

1:21P.M. Theft, 1400 SE 19th ST. Hillside House.

Caller reporting theft at location, report taken.

3:54P.M. Area Check, SE 32nd ST/S HWY 101. Report of vehicle VS. cyclist near location. Both driver and rider in parking lot near location.

Rider up and walking no medical needed.

Saturday June 5

1:28A.M. DUII NW 50th ST/NW Logan Rd. Driver taken into custody for DUII. Transported to LCPD where they were cited and released.

3:56A.M. Traffic, 2949 NW HWY 101. Driver cited and released for driving while suspended, misdemeanor.

4:18A.M. Domestic, 1091 SE 1st ST, Inn at Lincoln City. Caller reported their ex pushed them and tried to take their dog. Suspect eluded from the scene in vehicle. Suspect was located at 393 N Best View DR in Otis, but UTL suspended.

PC on suspect for DV harassment, felony elude, and reckless driving. Suspect also had a misdemeanor warrant for FTA-Reckless endangering. Report taken.

9:21A.M. Theft, 3500 NE West Devils Lake RD. Reporting car port shed was broken into. Kayaks, life vests, paddle boards, and fishing poles stolen.

12:35P.M. Extra Patrol, 1363 NW 26th ST. Extra patrol in the area due to 2 men standing near the beach stairwell looking into residence.

2:13P.M. Theft, 1777 NW 44th St, Chinook Winds Casino. Casino security reporting guests cell phone was stolen.

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4:28P.M. Domestic Disturbance, SW 51st St. Report of male yelling in face of female. Subjects located, male has felony parole violation warrant, taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail. Report taken.

10:54P.M. Theft, 1777 NW 44th St, Chinook Winds Casino. Chinook Winds reported a patron had a wallet stolen. Suspect was detained by security. Suspect was cited and released for Theft II property returned by victim.

Sunday June 6

12:59A.M. Follow up Ref, 1503 SE East Devils Lake RD. Suspect located suspect in Otis, they were detained and transported to LCPD. Suspect taken into custody

by LCPD and transported to LCJ on previous charges of DV, harassment, felony elude and reckless driving.

Was also lodged on Washington Co Misdemeanor warrant for FTA-Reckless endangering. Issued citation for possession of Meth.

2:22A.M. Suspicious Activity, 4319 SW HWY 101.

Report that intoxicated Ex-Boyfriend keeps driving to their place, knocking on windows, and won’t stay away. Suspect taken into custody for DUII and stalking. Transported to LCPD. 6:17A.M. Drug, 3043 NE 28th ST, Samaritan North Lincoln. SNLH staff reported PT who was brought in from crash last night had meth

in his possession. Crash occurred on HWY 18th.

12:20P.M. Theft, 2429 NW HWY 101. Report of theft of jerky and soda.

Suspect detained, caller did not wish to press charges, PO requested he check in tomorrow. Report taken.

3:19P.M. Found property, 1503 SE East Devils Lake RD. Caller reports she works at Best Western, found a wallet.

4:59P.M. UEMV, 4031 NW HWY 101, Shell. Caller reported suspect was given ride to LOC, now throwing all their personal property out of vehicle. Suspect taken into custody for UEMV, CRIMIS III. Suspect given courtesy export to Otis Café.

Report taken.

8:09P.M. Found property 4085 NW Logan RD-Auto zone. Caller reported finding $200 on ground near location. Report taken.

9:30P.M. Warrant arrest, 1500 NE HWY 101. Traffic stop, driver misdemeanor cite/release warrant out of Multnomah County. Driver cited for no insurance, cited and released on warrant.

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11:15P.M. Gunshot Wound, 4430 SE HWY 101, Best Western. Report to front desk that subject accidentally shot self in hand. NLF and PW responded, accidental discharge, firearm taken and will be released to subject tomorrow. Report taken.

11:34P.M. Assault, SW 51st ST. Report of subject bleeding from head.

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Monday June 7

9:06A.M. Abandoned vehicle, 5400 SW HWY 101.

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9:59A.M. BOLO, Lincoln City. 2015 White Kia Soul with black racing stripe reported missing out of Beaverton, likes to come to coastal area.

10:28A.M. Found Property, 2320 NE HWY 101. Wallet was left on 6/4/21 at Chevron. Wallet kept for safekeeping and report taken.

1:00P.M. Found property, 145 NW Inlet Av RM 227. Firearm left in hotel room, firearm taken for safekeeping.

2:08P.M. Extra Patrol, Spring Lake walking area NE Port/NE 14TH. Caller reports there had been a campfire, it was completely extinguished when they went by but requested extra patrol in the area to watch for fire or smoke at night.

5:08P.M. Domestic, 136 NE HWY 101-Comfort Inn. Caller reported male subject came into location and hit them in the head. Caller declined medics, subject left location during call.

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Tuesday June 8

1:31P.M. Theft, 4101 NW Logan RD. Reports theft of a Google Pixel 4 phone, left in a 1990’s Green Honda Sedan. Report taken.

6:41P.M. Assault, SE 3rd ST/SE Harbor Ave. Caller reported that a subject on their bicycle was hit by several Juveniles. Officer responded and took a report.

7:25P.M. Crash, SE HWY 101/SE 54th DR. Motorhome rear ended by vehicle 1. Motorhome left the scene, and vehicle 1 was cited for careless driving.

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Native Student Association ending busy year The Native Student Association has had a busy season of wrapping up the school year. From a visit from SupaMan to an inprogress mural.

According to Desi Clausing, Indian Education Specialist “NSA finished up the end of the year strong for all students at Taft 7-12.

Bringing awareness to suicide prevention, Native American cultural growth and growing self worth in prevention of bullying by having special guest known as Supaman. He is an award winning Native American Hip Hop artist citizen of the Crow Tribe in Montana.

Students and staff really enjoyed it and it was absolutely amazing. T shirts were

designed by Taft NSA and Siletz studio to share with students along with pop it’s.”

NSA students kicked off the Land acknowledgment mural at Family Promise with Tina. Over the last several weeks Tina has reached out to Siletz tribal members and LCSD Indian Education specialists in gathering ideas to fully support such a wonderful project. Our NSA students were eager to help support and really had a lot of fun. This project is open to all and can set up a time to work on this mural project. Said Desi Clausing. Going into Summer, these students will stay busy working on projects

County Counsel Wayne Belmont to retire CHERI BRUBAKER Guest Contributor

Lincoln County Counsel Wayne Belmont, who has also performed the duties of county administrator during his tenure with the county, will be stepping down from his position next month. In anticipation, the county’s board of commissioners considered a County Administrator Ordinance at their regular meeting Monday, June 7.

Assistant County Counsel explained the ordinance defines the new position of county administrator. Yuille said the new county administrator will have all administrative authority over

the county, participate in the management team and be at the direction of the commissioners.

It will be up to the commissioners to decide if the administrator will manage appointed directors. The administrator will not manage county counsel or elected directors. Those positions will continue to report directly to the commissioners.

The position is new — somewhat — Yuille qualified. Belmont has been performing the duties of a county administrator in addition to his role as county counsel, she said.

Board Chair Doug Hunt declared Counsel Belmont has been doing the jobs of two

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people for many, years. The move to hire an administrator is a restructuring, he explained.

Hunt noted the county will add a new full-time position to assist the administrator. Money for both positions are included in the budget effective July 1.

Commissioner Clair Hall noted that many counties have adopted an ordinance to clearly define the administrator position. Hall added that Belmont’s departure will reduce the number of full-time county counsel from 3 positions to two.

The county will initially use outside contract legal help if the legal work load dictates, Hall related.

Commissioner Kaety Jacobson noted Belmont’s management responsibility for as long as she’s been with the county.

“While this is a new position, it’s not new to have someone do the things we are talking about,” she related.

Jacobson indicated relief at formalize the county administrator role, noting the transparency in defining the role.

Most counties the size of Lincoln County employ a county administrator, Hunt noted.

It was the boards first reading of the ordinance, which will be on the agenda for the board’s meeting June 14.

Parks and Rec looks to the future

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As the COVID-19 pandemic eases in Lincoln City, more folks are taking advantage of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) programs.

LCP&R director Jeannie Sprague said as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ease, her agency is seeing a surge of interest from families and area youth for parks and recreation programs.

“Since we were able to first re-open our parks, open spaces and community center in Sept. 2020 per COVID restrictions, the public interest in Lincoln City recreation has grown immensely,” Sprague said.

“Every few weeks, following State of Oregon guidance, we were able to lift more and more restrictions, and with each step towards normalcy, we gained more participation.”

According to Sprague, the Lincoln City Spring Youth Sports Leagues have filled to capacity, the pool lap swim reservations fill immediately, the RECKids child care program fills, and the city’s trails and parks are heavily utilized.

“The most sought after Parks and Rec programs are youth and adult sports, both leagues and individual gym drop-in, summer camp, aquatics, including lap swim and aqua exercise, and outdoor recreation, such as trails, and playgrounds,” Sprague said. “With Lincoln County now designated as Low Risk level permanently, the focus of LCP&R continues to be supporting our community via recreation, education, social equity and wellness of mind and body.”

Smart operation practices Sprague said the LCP&R staff have developed smart practices as it navigated through the pandemic by

carefully following all COVID-19 restrictions, which included having a complete operations plan in place prior to opening the community center or parks.

“The plan includes, frequent sanitation of public areas, mask wearing, social distancing, correct signage, sanitation stations, etc,” Sprague said. “We’ve received many compliments that our parks and center are the cleanest around!

Our staff take great pride in providing the safest recreation opportunities for our community.”

LCP&R is offering summer camps at $115 per week and the center drop-in fees range from $3 per youth to $4 per senior. In July, the agency will have a 10% discount on all annual memberships. For details on availability and how to register, call 541.994.2131, or visit to https://www.lincolncity.org/parksandrec.

Creating joy Sprague and her staff consistently encourage people to take advantage of the opportunities offered through the LCP&R programs saying the benefits are endless.

“Our business is to create joy, and support the health and well-being of our community. As the needs of our community are ever changing, especially due to the impact of COVID, our new vision is “Moving Forward Together,”’ she said. “LCP&R is being asked by community members to offer more space to be social again – whether that’s participating in an aqua fitness class, having a picnic at Regatta Park, hiking The Knoll, or making a craft in RECKids camp.”

Sprague said LCP&R provides people the opportunity to be physically and mentally fit, socially engaged, less stressed, and better connected to each

other and to the environment.

Expansion As the demand for more programs and space continues, Sprague said LCP&R is looking at several expansion plans, which follow both the 2016 Lincoln City Parks and Rec System Plan and Lincoln City City Council directive.

“We recently purchased six-plus acres from the Lincoln County School District in the Taft area, with the intention of building a multi-use developed park, incorporating public input,” Sprague said. “We are currently installing interpretive map signage in all of our open spaces so visitors can view trail maps along with what they may find in our open spaces.”

Sprague said LCP&R is also starting the first ‘Nature Explorer’ youth program, similar to the NPR Jr Ranger program: children receive a kid-friendly activity map for each open space, and once they complete the activities and hike, and take the Explorer pledge to protect the environment, they get a prize.

“We’re expanding our RECKids camp program to

include science activities, swimming, field trips, art, music, sports, guest speakers, and more,” she said.

“We are offering a Pickleball Tournament at Dorchester this summer, and our Ocean’s Edge 5k run. Beach

Bingo returns, which is a beach clean-up activity you can complete with your friends and family, while winning prizes. We have multiple volunteer trail maintenance parties ready to roll – open to the public.

We are ready and excited for summer!”

For more information about the programs offered at LCP&R, call 541-994-2131.

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Lincoln City Celebrates Summer on the Coast With Series of Outdoor Events In celebration of summer, Lincoln City invites guests to participate in the fun on Oregon’s central coast with a series of outdoor, socially distanced events, including the reintroduction of its celebrated Finders Keepers program, Fireworks Extravaganzas, Saturday Drive-in movies, presented by the Bijou Theatre and Cultural Center, and the launch of the Devil’s Lake Float In Brown Brown Bag Concert Series.

“We are pleased to announce a variety of special outdoor events for both our guests and residents,” said Ed Dreistadt, Director of Explore Lincoln City.

“It’s a great way to welcome guests back by safely experiencing firsthand the beauty and wonders of our coast, just in time for the summer as our city begins to return to normalcy.”

Finders Keepers Starting June 14, Lincoln City invites visitors to discover random acts of “findness” with its iconic program, Finders Keep-

ers. Relaunching after a 15 month hiatus, the Finders Keepers program hides more than 3,000 glass floats annually along the City’s seven miles of sandy beach, each one hand crafted by local artisans. And guests who find floats get to keep them. For more information on Finders Keepers, please visit: ExploreLincolnCity.com/Glass-Floats/ and for images see here.

Fireworks Extravaganzas The City of Lincoln City encourages everyone to have fun and celebrate safely with friends and family while observing this national holiday. Fireworks are a long-standing tradition in Lincoln City, with spectacular fireworks displays, including: • June 26: • Celebrating Chinook Winds Casino Resort’s anniversary, with the best viewing location being the casino’s parking lot • July 3: • Reflected in the waters of Devil’s Lake, with viewing locations for the Devil’s Lake show include East

Devil’s Lake State Park and Regatta Park • July 4: • Grand finale over Siletz Bay, with viewing from Taft Beach All shows start at dusk, and - with Lincoln City’s spacious seven miles of beach and numerous vantage points for viewing – all three fireworks shows are sure to be safe and socially distanced. For more information on all of the Fireworks in Lincoln City, please visit: ExploreLincolnCity.com/Events/ and for images see here.

Devil’s Lake Float In Brown Bag Concert Series The Devil’s Lake Neighborhood Association, in partnership with Oregon Coast Today and Explore Lincoln City, has announced the first ever Devil’s Lake Float In Brown Bag Concert Series. Each performance will take place on the second Saturday evening in the months of July, August and September.

Bands will play a dinnertime concert on a floating barge while attendees

enjoy safely from their boats. Brown bag meals are encouraged. Participating bands include the Beth Willis Rock Band, Rowdy Mountain and Chicamarimba.

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Drive-In Saturdays presented by the Bijou Theatre and the Lincoln City Cultural Center Catch your favorite flick on the big screen at Drive-In Saturdays hosted by the Lincoln City Cultural Center in partnership with the historic Bijou Theatre in Lincoln City. Starting July 3 and running through the end of August, movie goers will enjoy family classics like E.T. (1982) and Grease (1978), all from the comfort of their vehicle! Admission is $25 per car and includes a bag of the Bijou’s famous popcorn. All shows start at dusk at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

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Surf City Classic Car Show and Sound Off On August 21 and 22, Chinook Winds Casino Resort will host its annual Surf City Classic Car Show and Sound Off. The high-octane event will be fueled by cool classics, rat rods, 4X4s, low riders, motorcycles and a sound competition. To learn more and register, visit: www.chinookwinds.com and for images see here.

“Lincoln City remains in the Lower Risk category of Oregon’s public health framework, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Everyone’s health and safety is our top priority,” continued Dreistadt. “At this year’s events, remember to stay with your own party, remain physically distant from other groups whenever possible, and wear a mask when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. Continue to wash or sanitize your hands, and please stay home if you are sick.”

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The House of Tears Carvers from the Lummi Nation, located in Washington’s northernmost coast, are traveling through the West Coast with their “Red Road to DC” totem pole on a cross-country trip to spread awareness. The message is of hope. The message is of Unity. With members from a myriad of tribes, all one family, The House of Tears Carvers were joined in traditional native songs and ceremonial prayers to bless this totem, to bless their path and to convey their message.

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n the evening of February 6, 2021, Ronald D. Krieger was called home after a short battle with cancer in Tacoma, WA. He was born on July 5, 1960 and raised in Lincoln City, OR and graduated from Taft High School in 1978. His love for the Oregon Ducks and all sports never wavered, either playing himself or as a spectator. His passion for sports spilled into his work life having worked as a green superintendent for multiple golf courses throughout his career. Ron spent the last 27

years living on Vashon Island, WA and building countless friendships.

He was an active member at the Vashon Island Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3144, even serving on the Board of Trustees. Ron’s love for his family was eternal and unconditional. He is survived by his two children, Ronald Krieger and Katarina Krieger, granddaughter Avery Ives, partner Nancy Brocard, sister Caprice Krieger, and mother Matilda Olsen. As well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father Ronald Krieger Sr., sister Therese Morin, and brother Jeffery Krieger.

A celebration of life will be held on July 24, 2021 at 1 pm at Saint Peter Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City, OR. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made online at https://secure.seattlecca.org or sent to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, PO Box 24385, Seattle, WA 98124-0385.

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Beneficiary, dated 6/20/2006, recorded 7/5/2006, in official General Responsibilities: • Work safely - know, understand, and follow NWH safety rules records of LINCOLN County, Or• Work safely understand, anddimension, follow NWH safety rules stacking of lumber by species and grade. egon in book/reel/volume • No.Handling, sorting, andknow, • Handling, sorting, and stacking of lumber by dimension, • Safely maintain flow of the product. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number species and grade.barrows cleaning up sawmill debris.

• Utilize hand tools / wheel 200610291 and subsequently • Safely maintain flow of the product.

• Operate mobile equipment. assigned or transferred by oper• Utilize hand tools / wheel barrows cleaning upfoot sawmill • Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand coordination. ation of law to Specialized Loan debris.

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• Operate mobile equipment. lowing described real property situated in said County, and • Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand Qualifications: State. APN: 11-10-08-CA-02400foot coordination.

• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team 00 Lot 1, Block 4, EASTSIDE • Cross training in other positions. environment.

TERRACE, in Lincoln County, Oregon Commonly known• as:Must have excellent attendance Qualifications: 1270 NE CANYON DRIVE, •TO-High school or GED equivalent.

LEDO, OR 97391 The under• Must safety have a positive attitude and work • Work at a fastbe pace andconscious, be detail oriented. signed hereby certifies that well in a team environment.

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Candidate who meet these qualifications will be considered further. You can apply in person at the the above described real prop• Always requires personal protective equipment be worn. erty is situated. Further, Mill atno 202acS. Seventh Street in Garibaldi or submit your resume and cover letter by mail to tion has been instituted to reNorthwest Hardwoods, c/o Roby Lane, PO 217, Garibaldi, OR 97118.

Candidate who meet these qualifications will be considered cover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured further. You can apply in person at the Mill at 202 S. Seventh This is a good applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce by the trust deed, or, if such ac- fit forStreet in Garibaldi or submit your resume and cover letter by for the past tion has been instituted, such6 months or more. If you are someone just entering the workforce or returning to the mail to Northwest Hardwoods, c/o Roby Lane, PO 217, Garibaction has been dismissed workforceexwith limited experience and education this job may be a good fit for you. aldi, OR 97118. cept as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive compensation program with a profit-sharing plan. and the trustee have elected to This is a good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care sell the said real property to satwho have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. isfy the obligationscoverage. secured Pre-tax by or more. If you are someone just entering the workforce or said trust deed and notice has returning to the workforce with limited experience and educabeen recorded pursuant to Section this job may be a good fit for you. tion 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive compensaan obligation, performance of tion program with a profit-sharing plan. Our comprehensive which is secured by the trust benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and deed, or by the successor in invision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and terest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. Company paid the event of such provision. The life insurance and short-term disability, paid vacation, paid default for which foreclosure is holidays, and Employee Assistance Program. made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TONorthwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action TAL REQUIRED TO REINemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employSTATE: $21,243.33 TOTAL REment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, QUIRED TO PAYOFF: or protected veteran status. $101,868.75 Because of interH63686

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Violin instructors wanted for after school programs The Lincoln County School District is proud to announce a partnership opportunity for violin instructors to connect with young musicians.

In an effort to build a youth orchestra in Lincoln County, the school district will be developing a youth strings program in the fall of 2021.

The 21st Century AfterSchool Program will host paid violin instructors to support 5th grade students in the program 2 hours per week in each of the four areas of the county throughout the 2021-22 school year. Instructors will be paid $60 per hour plus mileage for travel.

LCSD would offer instructors in private business an independent services agreement in partnership with the school district.

This is a great opportunity to bring classical violin music to children in Lincoln County. All instruments and equipment are provided by the school district including violins, stands and music.

For more information, contact Karen Shores, 21st Century Program Coordinator, at 541-272-0910.

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COVID-19 vaccine Q&A webinar offered for parents, youths

Now that the coronavirus vaccine is available to youths ages 12 and over, many people are wondering about vaccination. Parents and young people with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine can join a free webinar hosted by Samaritan Health Services on Friday, June 18, at 12:30 p.m.

The question and answer session will be led by Pediatrician Eddie Frothingham, MD, and Infectious Disease Specialist Adam Brady, MD. In children and teens, COVID-19 often causes only mild illness or infection with no noticeable symptoms, although young people may

experience more severe illness and hospitalization or, in rare cases, death. At the webinar, you can find out how COVID-19 affects children, reasons for vaccinating your child, the possible side effects of the vaccine in young people, and more.

Register for this event at samhealth.org/BeHealthy.

Registrants will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the event.

For more information on Samaritan Health Services’ response to coronavirus and helpful resources, visit samhealth.org/Coronavirus.

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Brown said one of her big worries right now is coming changes to the eviction moratorium in the state. A new state law does not allow Brown to extend the moratorium, which ends June 30.

“This means renters must pay their July rent or the landlord can evict them for nonpayment,” Brown said. “To the thousands of Oregonians who lost jobs or fell behind

on their rent during the pandemic, please apply today for rental assistance to pay your July rent. Under current law, you cannot be evicted until next year for rent owed from April 2020 to June 2021. Rental assistance programs can help you with past rent.”

Brown encouraged those struggling with rent to apply at oregonrentalassistance.org to get a share of the federal money sent to

the state to help just those people.

Brown also called on landlords in the state to give renters time to pay, especially if they have applied for rental assistance.

“We have made it through the pandemic by watching out for one another,” Brown said. “We have seen Oregon’s spirit time and again.”

Sidelinger closed the meeting by again

encouraging residents to get vaccinated. He emphasized the vaccine is safe and effective. The key to defeating COVID is simple, the vaccines.

“We are finally gaining the upper hand against the virus,” Sidelinger said.

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ocean while you play in case you need to back when a large wave is coming in.

The News Guard: Explain the on-going dangers of people venturing out on steep cliffs along the oceanside and share the numbers of the beach cliff fall fatalities over the past five years?

Havel: First, what we said above about sandy beaches shifting and changing daily applies even more so to cliffs. The ocean spends every minute of every day gnawing at the feet of these cliffs. Water seeping down from the uplands primes them for collapse.

This is not unique to Oregon. Every coast community in the world knows this is true: cliffs are the temporary boundary between land and sea and collapse is inevitable. When? No one knows.

That’s why standing on one is dangerous.

Second, gravity is a very useful property of matter. It will also take a pleasant hike and turn it tragic. There are signs and fences in many of the popular spots on the coast, but not everywhere.

You need to keep your eyes open, wits about you, and play smart. There is no selfie or Instagram moment worth challenging gravity. Your friends and family would rather have you back home safely than anything else, so spare them a thought before you venture out.

The News Guard: Beach access points are posted with warning signs in Lincoln City and other coastal communities but still some people swim in the ocean.

What are the specific dangers?

Havel: The Pacific is

cold, and the Oregon Coast is prone to rip currents (fast-moving flows of water that rush out to sea, sometimes many hundreds of yards). For both reasons, if you want to splash around, go no farther than your shins and keep your eye on the ocean so sneaker waves don’t catch you off-guard.

If you’re an experienced swimmer, don’t go alone, limit your time and distance, and know how to escape rip currents. There’s loads of advice about this online, including our website. So, prepare. Don’t just jump in.

The News Guard: What state regulations deal with driving along the beach?

In Lincoln City, often each summer people get their vehicles caught in deep sand and in some cases, washed into the sea. What is state

parks doing to help folks avoid that?

Havel: About a quarter of the Oregon Coast is open to driving at some point of the year. Vehicle access are signed, but the easiest way to see these areas at a glance is by looking at the highway map. The colorcoded bar along the left side shows you what’s drivable, and when. There’s no way to predict which areas have soft sand day by day, so the burden to prepare for a visit and to decide whether to put a vehicle on the beach is entirely on the driver. We do constantly, regularly remind people to understand how tides work and to check the tables.

The News Guard: How does state park regulate the beaches... how many rangers.. the range of their duties, and are they unarmed?

Havel: We have two general groups of staff working on the ocean shore. Some are assigned to a specific park. We also have 10 beach rangers who are specifically assigned to work on a section of the beach. In both cases, they work to help people understand rules and answer questions about the beach, monitor for unusual natural events like landslides, erosion, or flooding so we can update public messages at trailheads, detect and respond to marine debris (including shipwrecks), litter, and other forms of pollution, detect, respond to, and call for help in emergencies, and protect natural resources like the plants, animals, and minerals that are found on the ocean shore. None of our staff are armed, and

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we’re not law enforcement.

When we need that kind of help, we call the state police, county sheriff, or city, if we’re in their boundary.

The News Guard: Feel free to add any other comments you might have.

Havel: It’s dry and windy on the ocean shore. Don’t light a fire upwind from driftwood or beach grass, use only natural wood, and drown it when done. Never bury a fire because it can stay hot and dangerous for days. Never use wood with nails/metal of any sort. No fireworks are allowed at any time, anywhere on the beach.

Got kids and pets? Keep an eye on them at all times.

There are a few sections of coast where pets aren’t allowed.

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Taft High School celebrates graduation ceremonies

Taft twins earn doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy

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Taft 7-12 Student Recognition CORDS: Green: Community Service Fco Ramos Claire Tolan Ariel Taylor Black & White: Performing Arts Nyah Davis Lily Duncan Lilian Parker Josie Wigington Blue & Gold: AVID Achievement Dariana Fuentes

Orange: CTE Pathway Kira Anderson Kevin Acosta-Lopez Yuritzi Cuellar-Pacheco Jose Flores Jacob Freilinger Veronica Jin Hunter Kimbrough Gage Koceja Fco Ramos Yellow, Red & Black: Indian Education Darius Smith Colby Helms Mary Olson Jordyn Ramsey Kira Anderson Delayna O’Daniels

Gold, National Honor Society Kira Anderson JJ French Cassandra Galvan Veronica Jin Avery Nightingale Lillian Parker Ethan Sorensen Claira Tolan

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Citizenship Award Claira Tolan, Don Morris Service to Community Award Lillian Parker, Directors Award – Taft Music Department ARMED SERVICES AWARDS Avery Nightingale, Marines – Distinguished Athlete (Female) Des Swisher, Marines – Scholastic Excellence Award Nyah Davis, Marines – Musical Excellence Award

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Taft alumni further their educations

Nicholas Martin of Otis, OR - Class of 2021 - Oregon State University - graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public health with an option in pre med. Graduated with honors.

Attended OSU for all 4 years, right out of Taft High School, 9/2017-6/2021. He worked as an equipment manager for the OSU football team for 3 years and post-graduation he will be working on an internship in the medical field while studying for the MCAT’s. Nick is hoping to apply to med school in the next 2 years.

Congratulations Graduates!

Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2021.

Depoe Bay - Chantel Heister, Master of Arts, Theological Studies Lincoln City - Megan Theriau, Bachelor of Arts in English, no photo available.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 17

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