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.S. Sen. Ron Wyden held a virtual town hall for Lincoln County Saturday, May 28. Wyden discussed concerns of offshore wind energy in relation to commercial and recreational fishing, the Equality Act, and being available for the public.

Wyden said people are concerned about climate change measures in regard to the ocean.

Local communities and fishing communities need to be at the center of discussions on offshore wind projects, Wyden added. Fishing families are concerned that building any type of infrastructure is going to impact their ability to fish.

“We’ve already indicated that BOEM – the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management – has got to be involved in every step of the way,” Wyden said. “We’ve got to follow the science, get the answer done right.”

Wyden said there are two important interests with this issue – the environment and fishing

families.

“I’m not representing BOEM here,” Wyden said. “I’m representing you and four million people that expect people like me not to buy into a bunch of high-powered lobbying and rhetoric that sounds good and doesn’t necessarily do the job.”

A question was asked about the Equality Act not being passed yet.

The bill would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment and more.

“To me, nobody should be fearful of discrimination because of who they are,” Wyden said. “I’ve said that repeatedly on the floor.”

Wyden said he was the first member of the senate in support of marriage equality. Wyden and his colleagues are urging Google and Apple to prohibit apps from using data mining practices that could target individuals seeking abortion services.

“I’m trying to lead right now,” Wyden said. “Many of my col-

leagues have picked up the letter signed by over 40 senators that we initiated a couple days ago asking Google to stop making this kind of information available.”

When Wyden became Oregon’s U.S. senator, he committed to having open town hall meetings in every county every year.

During the first year of the Trump administration, he had 81 town hall meetings.

“The pandemic arrived and suddenly everyone was told to go home and mask,” Wyden said.

“Many elected officials just sort of vanished. What I’ve done is try to figure out a way to get the maximum contact I could, given the public health situation.”

Wyden hopes to start having hybrid meetings soon, where the public can discuss their concerns in person or over the phone.

“Every single day, I’m looking for ways to throw open the doors of government,” Wyden said.

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New K-9 officer on patrol in Lincoln City The Lincoln City Police Department is pleased to introduce the newest handler in the department’s K-9 unit—Officer Jarett Villafane, who is the new partner of K9 Nato.

Officer Villafane, who joined LCPD as a lateral hire in 2020, was selected to be K9 Nato’s handler after completing a thorough selection process. Officer Villafane and K9 Nato were immediately sent to an in-state, six-week long K-9 team certification training course, which is required before the K-9 team can start their patrol duties together.

Officer Villafane and K9 Nato have successfully completed that certification course and are now patrolling the city together.

K9 Nato and Officer Villafane join K9 Nix and Officer Cody Snidow to make up the two Lincoln City K-9 teams, both of which are patrol K-9s specially trained in tracking and apprehension. However, these K-9s are not only used to track and apprehend criminal suspects but can also be used to track and find missing persons as well.

The members of the Lincoln City Police Department are grateful for the overwhelming support received from the community and its citizens, and from city council members and city administration who make it possible for LCPD to employ resources, such as the K-9 teams, to better serve the community.

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital healthcare workers, who are members of SEIU Local 49, held a rally Saturday, May 28. The rally brought attention to the community about concerns around staffing and wages.

According to SEIU Local 49, over 100 workers at the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital have been bargaining with management since early March to address their concerns around making less pay than other Samaritan locations for the same positions. Samaritan Health Services said negotiations are still underway.

Rachel Eggleton, a certified nursing assistant II, has been on the bargaining team since the negotiations began.

“When my unit is full, I have nine patients that I’m covering, making it very hard to connect with each patient and let them know that I see their pain and suffering,” Eggleton stated in a press release provided by SEIU Local 49. “Like many of my coworkers, I feel a calling to work in healthcare to ease the suffering of others. And it’s a challenge to work with management who seem stuck in the dark ages about to-

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“Samaritan recognizes that wage disparities between its five different hospital sites do occur, usually as a result of contract negotiations that are done at different times for different groups of employees,” Samaritan Health Services provided in a statement to The News Guard.

Samaritan’s proposed wage increases at its Lincoln City hospital aim to reduce this gap. Samaritan states by the end of the first year of the proposed contract, a CNA2 at the Lincoln City location would see a 19 percent increase in their pay as a result of the proposed across-the-board wage increase, the targeted wage increase and the standard step increase for eligible employees.

“We are committed to providing quality health care to the community and to be an employer of choice by continuing to offer market-based competitive wages and benefits,” said hospital CEO Lesley Ogden. “We appreciate our staff who work diligently to care for patients and who work with pride and professionalism. We are eager for them to begin receiving their much-deserved pay increases.”

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day’s realities for the wages we need to live in North Lincoln and the benefits we need to feel supported so we can provide the quality care our community deserves.”

The healthcare workers are asking for Samaritan management to recognize that no Samaritan worker should be paid less for the same job, not matter which location they work at.

“We rallied this weekend and not are giving up on what we’re fighting for,” Eggleton stated in the release.

“One, we need people who want to stay and provide care the community deserves; two, the people in North Lincoln Samaritan work very, very, hard and deserve the pay we work hard for, not just the pay Samaritan wants to give them; and three, Samaritan should be a place where people can see it as a career place.”

Samaritan states they have proposed across-the-board wage increases for each year of a proposed three-year contract. They have proposed increases to the shift differentials that are equal to or greater than other SEIU contracts within Samaritan. Shift differentials are extra pay per hour for work performed

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Behavioral health delivers intensive treatment to children in need

There are children with mental health disorders for whom traditional outpatient care programs just are not enough. Like some medical conditions, these disorders can be complex and multi-layered, and mounting difficulties at home and in school can quickly overwhelm the family. Thanks to a new certification for Lincoln County’s Child and Family Behavioral Health program, a multidisciplinary team is prepared to help.

Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) is an expansion of Oregon’s continuum of care for children, offering a community-based alternative for families that require intensive help but want to do so without residential treatment or hospitalization.

In April, the clinicians, care coordinators and case managers of Lincoln County Health and Human Service’s Child and Family Health Program completed their training and officially became certified by the state to deliver IIBHT.

“The IIBHT approach allows us to provide four hours of intensive services each week to a child in need,” said Linda Gray, Children’s Mental Health Program manager. “Those services may include individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, skills training, case management, and any kind of psychiatric services the child may require,” she added.

To qualify for IIBHT, children and youth must have multiple behavioral health diagnoses that are having an impact on multiple areas of their life, like in school and at home. There may also be risks or concerns about safety. In some situations, a child may be at risk of needing out-of-home treatment or placement, or they may be transitioning back home from those types of programs.

The duration of this in-home, intensive approach is typically six months and is funded by a state grant. Gray and her team can treat patients as young as three years old through the age of 20.

“There are as many as one in five children with a treatable mental health disorder,” she said. “The sooner these issues are recognized, the sooner the child can be treated. Earlier identification often means a more successful outcome.”

Each family participating in the IIBHT meets with a member of the care team, who will develop an assessment and service plan to outline the approach to treatment. Although they prefer to interact in person, some of the program may be delivered via telehealth if that is the family’s preference. At least one of the services must be delivered face-to-face to meet state requirements.

The use of youth and family peers is also part of the intensive approach.

Signe Miller, of the Oregon Family Support Network, is one of those peers, helping families navigate through what can sometimes be the complex world of mental health ser-

vices. OFSN conducts support groups, offers parenting classes, and works as tireless advocates for the families the organization serves.

Miller is an adoptive mother and provided foster care in her home for many years, making her uniquely qualified as a family peer.

“Because I have all this lived experience, I understand what the family is going through. I meet with the family where they are and bring no judgment, no shame, and no blame. Only support. Whatever that happens to be in the moment, whether in a crisis or coming out of a crisis, the support I provide is tailored specifically to the family,” she said.

OFSN is contracted by Lincoln County to expand the services that can be offered to families in need, both as part of the IIBHT program and other behavioral health services.

Providing four support groups around the county is another of the

important roles OFSN plays. Miller said that families come together at these meetings and find help among their peers.

“They find other families who have shared experiences and they learn some strategies and skills and resources to navigate the system and get better outcomes for their children,” she said.

Gray said OFSN family support specialist Tiffany Enos or Miller will participate in the intensive outpatient service meetings when a new family undertakes IIBHT. “We rely heavily on OFSN to refer parents to their support groups and the various parenting training classes that they provide,” Gray said.

Child and Family Health offers a variety of programs in addition to IIBHT to treat mental health disorders and provide support to families. To learn more about this new program, call (541) 265-4179 and ask about the in-home intensive program.

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are now serviced on Fridays.

Thompson said she has been working with the Lincoln County Solid Waste District Director Paul Seitz to go over ideas for educating the public.

Through the partnership, there will be a countywide Fourth of July beach cleanup. Beach barrels have gone out to schools and other locations to be painted ahead of the event.

Thompson’s Sanitary also has bear carts available.

“ODFW has done a lot of reaching out to certain neighborhoods that were affected by bears,” Aimee said. “We expect we’ll be getting some people interested when the time comes.

They’re meant to be temporary.

They’re not meant to keep all year long.”

Commissioner Doug Hunt said the landfill is near capacity.

Aimee said they were previously told the landfill had 50 years left; now it is 20 years.

The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash a day, Thompson added. The importance of recycling is important as the cost to transport trash to a more distant landfill will be costly.

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It’s open Monday through Friday 8 to 4 or 5,” Thompson said.

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Police Blotter The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Lincoln City Police May 27

6:59 a.m. Police responded to suspicious activity in the 2100 block of NE Oar Place. Caller reported woman threw a banana at her, was yelling and banging on car. Suspect was arrested for criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, attempted assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest. Suspect was transported to Lincoln County Jail.

1:29 p.m. Police responded to a trespass at a business in the 600 block of SE Hwy 101. Caller reported suspect was inside the business after previously trespassing. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Police Department for trespassing.

May 28

8:41 a.m. Police took report of an assault in the 4100 block of NW Logan Road. Victim reported the assault.

11:07 a.m. Police took report of a theft in the 2100 block of NE Hwy 101. Caller reports he has caught someone who has been using a device to operate machines without money on surveillance. This is under investigation.

May 29

2:12 a.m. Police responded to a disturbance at a business in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street. Started out as an open line 911 call, sounded like a disturbance. There was a reported altercation between parties, all located, with vehicle window broken out. Two suspects were taken into custody for

criminal mischief in the second degree, disorderly conduct in the second degree. One of the suspects was also taken into custody for harassment and attempted assault in the fourth degree.

Suspects transported to Lincoln City Police Department.

7:55 a.m. Police responded to suspicious activity at a business in the 4100 block of N Hwy 101. Caller reported man sleeping in front of location. Man was previously in area the previous day. Suspect was taken into custody for a warrant out of Washington for failure to appear on assault.

He was transported to Lincoln County Jail.

May 30

5:30 p.m. Police took report of a theft at a church in the 2400 block of NE Hwy 101. Caller reported his jacket and wallet were stolen. His wallet contained his social security benefit card. Investigation ongoing.

May 31 Police responded to criminal mischief in the 3400 block of NE Hwy 101. Caller reported man had vandalized front entrance to store with trash.

Suspect was located at another location and taken into custody. He was cited and released for offensive littering and providing false information.

Police took report of an animal bite in the 4600 block of SE Hwy 101.

Caller reported customer was bitten by a dog. Victim was going to seek medical attention later. Owner of dog had left location. Victim came to Lincoln City Police Department. No suspect information.

June 1

2:36 p.m. Police responded to a disturbance at a business in the 2100 block of NE Hwy 101. Multiple callers reported man causing disturbance in business. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail. He was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing.

6:44 p.m. Police responded to a fight at a business in the 3900 block of NE Hwy 101. Caller reported that his son was assaulted. Officer advised there is probable cause for subject for assault in the fourth degree and disorderly conduct in the second degree. Victim was cited and released for disorderly conduct in the second degree. At 9:09 p.m., subject was cited and released from Lincoln City Police Department for assault in the fourth degree and disorderly conduct in the second degree.

June 2

11:55 a.m. Police took report of a burglary in the 1300 block of NW 26th Street. Caller reported vacation rental broken into and items stolen. Suspect is a white man, bald with a black goatee, wearing a dark hoodie and carrying a green backpack. Extra patrol requested for the area.

12:43 p.m. Police recovered a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of SE 14th Street. Code enforcement officer had reported a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle came back as stolen out of Eugene Police Department. ATV returned stolen out of Lane County. Both vehicle and ATV were towed.

Oregon State Police May 27

6:33 p.m. Oregon State Police responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 34, near milepost 11. A Sedan was traveling westbound when the driver lost control around a corner, causing it to collide with a truck that was traveling eastbound. There were no injuries reported by either driver.

The Sedan was towed due to damage and the driver was issued a citation for careless driving.

11:42 p.m. OSP took report of criminal mischief on Hwy 101, near milepost 137. The driver of a Toyota pickup truck reported the truck was shot at while traveling. An investiga-

tion revealed damage to the front windshield that was caused by rocks or projectiles from a BB gun. The driver was given a case number for insurance purposes. There are currently no suspects in this case.

May 28

12:50 a.m. OSP responded to a DUII on Hwy 101, near milepost 121.

A single vehicle was traveling northbound when radar checked the vehicle traveling at 96 mph. The vehicle was stopped. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

The driver was issued a citation after providing a breath sample of .21.

3:22 p.m. OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101 and East Devil’s Lake Road, north of Lincoln City. A Toyota Corolla was turning left from a stop sign on East Devil’s Lake Road to proceed south on Hwy 101, when it was struck on the driver side by a Jeep Wrangler, as it traveled northbound on Hwy 101.

Both vehicles were disabled and came to an uncontrolled rest, blocking the southbound lane and turn lane of Hwy 101. Both drivers were transported to the hospital and treated for serious injuries.

May 29

6:10 p.m. OSP took report of a crash on Hwy 34, near milepost 26.

The driver of a Ford Explorer lost control of the vehicle after navigating a curve. The vehicle was unable to be driven away from the scene and was towed to the driver’s residence. One passenger complained of injury but did not need to be transported for further medical attention. The occupants of the vehicle were transported to their residence by another family member and the tow company.

May 31

4:32 p.m. OSP responded to a noninjury crash on Hwy 20, near milepost

10. A westbound Honda Civic crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound Toyota Tundra head on. The highway was shut down for approximately 30 minutes before one lane was opened to allow traffic to get through.

Both drivers were evaluated by medics and refused medical attention but complained of pain. Both vehicles were towed due to damage. Driver of the Honda Civic was issued a citation for failure to drive within lane. OSP was assisted by Toledo Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, fire personnel and ODOT. 11:18 p.m. OSP responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 18, near milepost 6. A vehicle was driving westbound when the driver swerved to miss an animal in the roadway. The vehicle went off the roadway on the north side of the highway and struck a utility pole belonging to CenturyLink.

The driver refused medical attention.

CenturyLink was contacted about their utility pole. The driver of the vehicle was given a courtesy ride to her residence.

June 1

8:12 a.m. OSP responded to a crash on Hwy 229, near milepost 27.4. A Ford 1500 was being driven southbound when near Yasek Loop, the driver, for unknown reasons, began crossing the center line and went into the opposite ditch, hitting a tree. The driver was alone and trapped inside the truck. Toledo Fire was able to extricate the driver and transport him to the hospital in Newport. During police investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired and had consumed a significantly high amount of alcohol.

A blood draw was collected from the driver. A warrant was obtained to seize the initial blood sample during hospital intake. The driver was cited and released for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving.

The driver sustained small injuries.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Praise for the Bijou Theatre

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ith all of the turmoil and sadness in the world I just want to comment on something terrific we have here in Lincoln City. The Bijou Theater. I’ve enjoyed watching movies here for the past several years and are thrilled that Betsy and Keith Altomare have survived the pandemic and are

still showing the best movies every day. I particularly like the 2 PM performances on Monday as they have closed captioning for those of us getting older and consequently harder of hearing. I have difficulty driving in the dark, so the 2 PM performance is perfect. They’ve taken extraordinary efforts to keep

everyone safe with limited and spaced out seating.

And they have the best popcorn around! Thank you Keith and Betsy!

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Central Coast Humane Society receives grant

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entral Coast Humane Society is very pleased to announce they have been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Three Rivers Foundation for the Community Cats of Lincoln County. The grant is being used for spay/neuter, vaccinations, treatment of illness / injuries and food.

President, Barbara Perry reports they are absolutely thrilled to be the recipients of such a wonderful grant and give their heartfelt thanks to the Confeder-

ated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

Barbara stated, “This is truly a lifesaving grant.

We struggle every year to keep the many community cat colonies healthy and not reproducing. We utilize the proven method of TNR (trap, neuter/spay, and return to colony.) When all cats in a colony have been altered, there are no new kittens born to that colony, and in turn they stop fighting, yowling, and spray-

ing. A neighborhood becomes peaceful again. Of the colonies that have undergone TNR, we have seen their numbers decrease over time.”

Barbara stated they provide food to the caregivers for each colony and pay for any “new” member cats that show up.

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GUEST COLUMN

Can we work to stop school shootings?

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ike many in America, I was glued to the news last week after a report of a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

My thoughts that day and the week or so since were very personal for a number of reasons. First, I have a child the same age as those in the Uvalde school. Second, as the publisher and editor of the Del Rio NewsHerald, I spent a lot of time in Uvalde. Third, and perhaps the biggest, I have experienced a school shooting first-hand.

As a young reporter, every time a big story hits the news, there is a craving. We all want the big story ... until we get it.

Almost exactly four years before the shooting in Uvalde, I was at my office in Alvin, Texas early in the morning. The police scanner went off shortly before 8 a.m. reporting a school shooting in progress at Santa Fe High School, about six miles from my office.

I did what every reporter would do. I grabbed my camera, jumped in the car and sped to Santa Fe. When I reached the campus, there were about 30 police cars already there, medical helicopters were landing and parents were starting to show up.

I parked and got out just before they close the highway and walked on to campus. Surprisingly, there was no one there to stop me. As I walked toward the school, I started taking photos, still unsure exactly what was happening.

All around me, more law enforcement agencies were pulling up. As they stopped, they never hesitated, running right into the school. Listening to chatter from police blocking the highway and police radios from those nearby, I learned the shooter was still inside and still firing away. I learned a little later he was in custody using the same methods.

The only time that morning an officer talked to me was as I approached the parking lot.

One sheriff’s deputy asked who I was, and when I told him, he simply told me to stay away from the cars because there might be bombs in them.

Within a short time, we began learning that there were fatalities and injuries. Throughout the day, we learned names - students and teachers, several who died when they stood up to the gunman or tried to shield others.

We also learned in this case the police were heroic. At Santa Fe High School, two school officers were on campus when the first shots were fired. These two men never hesitated, running straight to the gunfire. When they arrived, in less than two minutes, they began exchanging fire with the gunman. One of the officers was hit and almost died. But it wasn’t long before backup arrived.

By the time the gunman was in custody, an entire four-lane highway was filled for blocks with police cars. Agencies from miles around and from three or four counties came out in force.

That night as I sat in my

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He sat down and asked me a simple question. I’m paraphrasing, but he said something like I know we’re supposed to keep our emotions out of things, but I feel like I just want to cry. I told him softly, I had already cried an hour earlier, and we both broke down again.

Four years after that day, I honestly can’t remember the names of the victims. I can remember their faces, but not names. But the shooter, I remember his name clearly. I won’t repeat it, but I can say he was the opposite of every other school shooter I’ve read about. He was a straight-A student, involved in sports and other school activities, had both parents at home, was involved in his church. And yet, he shot and killed 10 people and injured more than a dozen more.

Without heroic police, it would have been much worse.

I guess maybe it’s strange, too, because he also didn’t use an AR 15, instead taking a shotgun and handgun his parents owned legally.

I write this because there has to be a way to stop these shootings. I’m a big Second Amendment supporter, so I don’t believe banning all guns is the answer.

I can tell you in Santa Fe, the school district responded in the way many have been

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calling for. They revamped all their schools so there is only one way to get in. They created security foyers in that entrance to make sure anyone who enters is checked and then buzzed through. The classrooms were altered to have bulletproof glass and doors that lock automatically when closed.

Those are all good steps, but they would not have stopped the shooter that day. As a student, he would have walked through the secure entrance with no problem.

Hardening of schools is a key step, but Uvalde had already done that. All it takes is one person leaving a door open to make all the work worthless.

Background checks are fine, and I support them. But the shooter in Uvalde passed one, and the shooter in Santa Fe certainly would have when he turned 18. You can ban AR 15s,

but as Santa Fe showed, there are other choices.

Banning all guns, as some want, will never fly in our country. First, it would take a Constitutional amendment that would never pass. Second, if you took guns from the law abiding, only the criminals would have them.

Maybe the answer is actually finding compromise.

Maybe those sneering at all gun restrictions could agree some limits in some occasions is acceptable. And maybe those sneering at hardening schools can agree it would and does make a difference.

I have zero confidence either of those will happen, because in today’s world both sides seem to benefit from a disaster, and winning the political battles seems to be more important to them than actually solving problems.

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A public meeting of the Salishan Sanitary District will be held on June 15, 2022 at 3 pm via videoconference. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 as approved by the Salishan Sanitary District Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at our website. or by email request. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as used the preceding year. To allow remote public participation, this meeting will be held via teleconfernce..

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“Red Riding Hood” auditions June 27 Newport High athletic director

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The Lincoln City Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of an annual tradition: the free theatre workshop and performance with the traveling directors of Missoula Children’s Theatre. An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Red Riding Hood” from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 27, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Students who are cast will take part in the MCT day camp and rehearsal week from June 27 to July 1. A performance for friends and family will take place at the end of the week on Saturday, July 2. This year’s production will have parts for up to 60 young people, and students from grades 1-12 are encouraged to audition.

All participating students must arrive with a parent or guardian who is authorized to sign the appropriate forms. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:40 a.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

Among the roles to be cast are Red Riding Hood; her three Girlfriends; Little Loveable Wolf; the Hood Family; the Three Little Pigs; a Woodsman; a Locksmith; Ranger Rooney; The Boy who Cried Wolf; the Wolfgang; Forest Shadows; and some rascally Raccoons. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children’s Theater touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The MCT tour actor/ directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This one-week workshop provides young participants with lessons in public speaking, communications, and teamwork, as students in grades 1-12 learn, rehearse and perform a play together. For more information, please contact the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 541-994-9994, or email Frank, the event coordinator, at frank@lc-cc.org

Lincoln City’s new dog park opening soon

One area of Lincoln City is going to the dogs — and no one’s complaining.

Lincoln City Parks & Recreation (LCP&R) is proud to announce the grand opening of the first dog park in Lincoln City at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10.

The dog park is located at the Community Center Park, 2150 NE Oar Pl. The newly fenced park hosts an ADA entrance pad, human and dog water fountains, tables, doggie bag stations, and a doggy fire hydrant, the dog park equivalent of the office water cooler. Park construction occurred within six months, with much of the work completed in-house by Lincoln City Parks Maintenance.

The formation of this dog park was an all-around community effort, both in advocacy

and in fundraising. LCP&R put together multiple fundraisers to assist in park budget.

In December 2021, there was a special ‘Photos with Santa Claws’ event. In Jan 2022, a personalized metal dog bone sign program began, where pet owners could commemorate a loved canine, or their love of dogs. These dog bone signs will be installed along the park

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Shelley Moore has been recognized by the NIAAA as a certified athletic administrator.

To earn this distinction, Shelley Moore has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination.

Shelley Moore is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium hosts Member Appreciation Week

In honor of its members, the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is hosting Member Appreciation Week from June 13-19.

During Member Appreciation Week, OCAq members will be granted early access to the aquarium, with doors opening at 9:15 a.m. each day for members only. Members will also receive drink coupons, a 20% gift shop discount, and the opportunity to speak with staff about recent renovations and plans for future improvements.

Throughout Member Appreciation Week, one extra guest may also attend, at no extra cost, per membership, regardless of membership level.

Members play a vital role in supporting OCAq’s mission. Membership purchases help fund aquarium programs and the care of its

animals while providing guests with unlimited admission to the aquarium for an entire year, giving more opportunities to connect with Oregon’s marine life.

“Our goal is to continue making the member experience one to remember,” said OCAq’s Membership Manager Donna Carter. “We wouldn’t be here without the support of our loyal members, and I want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to those who continue to support us.”

Guests are eligible to participate in Member Appreciation Week immediately upon purchasing or renewing an OCAq membership. To learn more or to purchase an Aquarium membership, visit aquarium. org/membership]aquarium.org/membership.

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LCP&R invites the public to the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the first dog off leash area in Lincoln City on June 10. Attendees may include Lincoln City Council, LC Parks and Recreation Board, and more. Dogs are welcome of course. Refreshments and doggie treats will be served.

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Oregonians get early glimpse of 2023 health insurance rates Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2023 individual and small group health insurance plans, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services announced.

In the individual market, six companies submitted rate change requests ranging from an average 2.3 percent to 12.6 percent increase, for a weighted average increase of 6.7 percent. In the small group market, nine companies submitted rate change requests ranging from an average 0 percent to 11.6 percent increase, for a weighted average increase of 6.9 percent. The initial review has found that insurers have identified inflation, medical trend, and enrollment changes as factors in the proposed increases. See the attached chart for the full list of rate change requests.

Oregonians will also see an uptick in premiums due to the expiration of temporary enhanced subsidies for on exchange individual market plans. The additional premium support has helped to lower monthly premiums by an average of 46 percent since enactment in 2021. Under the enhanced subsidy structure, people between 151 percent and 200 percent of the federal poverty

level can get a bronze plan for as low as $1 per month, with other plans varying in costs. The loss of subsidies will equate to an approximate $11.9 million increase every month for Oregonians.

Health insurance companies submitted rate requests to the department’s Division of Financial Regulation on May 16. The requested rates are for plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act for small businesses and individuals who buy their own coverage rather than getting it through an employer. Every county has at least four companies available for people to buy insurance on the individual market.

Over the next two months, the division will analyze the requested rates to ensure they adequately cover Oregonians’ health care costs.

The division must review and approve rates before they are charged to policyholders.

“Oregon continues to have a strong and competitive insurance marketplace, with four carriers offering plans statewide and Oregonians in most our counties having five or six companies to choose from,” said Insurance Commissioner and DCBS Director Andrew Stolfi. “The Oregon Reinsurance Pro-

gram continues to allow Oregonians to find reasonable rates.”

The Oregon Reinsurance Program continues to help stabilize the market and lower rates. Reinsurance lowered rates by 6 percent for the fifth straight year.

Virtual public hearings about the 2023 health insurance rates will be held July 27-28. A web address to watch the public hearings will be posted at oregonhealthrates.org. At the

hearings, each insurance company will provide a brief presentation about its rate requests, answer questions from the division, and hear public comment from Oregonians.

“We look forward to a thorough public review of these filings as we work to establish next year’s health insurance rates.” Stolfi said. “We encourage all Oregonians to join us for the virtual public hearings and provide feedback on their health insurance plans.”

Oregonians are encouraged to comment on rate change requests during the public comment period, which opens later this month and runs through July 7. The public can submit comments at oregonhealthrates.org and during the public rate hearings.

Preliminary decisions are expected to be announced in early July, and final decisions will be made in early August after public hearings and comment periods end.

Boating on Oregon’s waterways: plan, pay attention, share

Paulsen adds, “Motorized boaters need to keep their distance from the shoreline up to several hundred feet out, so they don’t inadvertently hit one of the piles.”

Boaters are encouraged to learn where the wing dams are located based on the waterbody where they’re boating from NOAA Charts. The navigation charts can be downloaded for free.

The Marine Board also recommends boaters play it safe by:

• Boat Sober. Abstain from consuming marijuana, drugs or alcohol, which impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination and cause dehydration. Instead, take along a variety of non-alcoholic beverages and plenty of water.

Impairment can lead to a BUII arrest. Every boat operator needs all their senses on high alert because conditions change quickly. Swift currents, changing weather and debris require boat operators to be

focused and skilled to avoid an accident. Waterway congestion with other river recreators also demands sharp situational awareness.

• If you are feeling tired, take a break on land and return to the water when you are re-energized and alert. Wind, glare, dehydration and wave motion contribute to fatigue.

Continually monitor the weather because it changes quickly.

• Operators and passengers should wear properly fitting life jackets. Learn more about life jacket types, styles and legal requirements. Anyone boating on Class III whitewater rivers

is required to wear a life jacket, and all children 12 and under when a boat is underway. The water temperature for most waterways is below 50 degrees this time of year and wearing a life jacket is the most important piece of equipment for surviving the first few seconds of cold water immersion. What’s the downside to wearing one?

• Never boat alone – especially when paddling. Always let others know where you are going and when you’ll return.

Print out a downloadable float plan to leave with friends and family.

• Be courteous to other boaters and share the waterway.

Congestion is a given in many popular locations, especially with nice weather. By staying in calmer water near the shore, paddlers can help ease conflict with motorized boats and sailboats that need deeper water to operate. Non-motorized boats are encouraged to use the shoreline adjacent to the ramp to help ease congestion and operate closer to shore where there are larger motorboats nearby. Regardless of your boat type, stage your gear in the parking lot or staging area prior to launching your boat. This makes launching faster and everyone around you, happier.

• In Oregon, all boaters must take a boating safety course and carry a boating safety education card when operating a powerboat greater than 10 horsepower. Paddlers

of non-motorized boats 10’ and longer are required to purchase and display a waterway access permit. The Marine Board also offers a free, online Paddling Course for boaters new to the activity. Boaters engaged in towed watersports in the Newberg Pool on the Willamette River between river miles 55 (confluence of the Yamhill

River) and 26.6 (Willamette Falls) need to also take a Towed Watersports Education Course and boat owners need to apply for a Towed Watersports Endorsement verifying the maximum load weight for the boat is under 5,500 pounds.

For more information about safe boating in Oregon, visit Boat.Oregon.gov.

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There’s something magical and alluring about boats - and such a wide variety on the market. Regardless of what’s calling you to the water and the type of boat you’re in, be sure to plan ahead, pay attention and share the water so everyone can have a fun time.

The Oregon State Marine Board invites boaters to explore the Boat Oregon Online Map, where you can find a boat ramp near you. Take a few minutes to plan ahead and check out the Marine Board’s interactive boating access map with all of the public boat ramps and data layers including local rules for boat operations. Check the weather forecast, water levels or tides, see if there are any reported obstructions, and have the right gear for the activities you’re doing. Boaters can also check the Marine Board’s website to find out what equipment is required based on the size and type of boat.

“Be sure to keep a sharp lookout by paying attention to your surroundings, continually scanning port to starboard and keeping a close eye on what’s ahead,” said Brian Paulsen, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Oregon State Marine Board. “Brush up on the rules of the road, start out slow because of debris in the water from this past winter, and whatever you do – don’t text and drive. Taking video and pictures, along with social media texting can be fun, but the operator needs to maintain focus and awareness to what’s going on around them. The captain is responsible for the safety of everyone on board, but everyone needs to pitch in and be an active, alert crew, working together.”

High water levels in some areas this spring cover many wing dams (also known as pile dikes) on rivers and bays and are just below the surface.

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Samaritan surgeon pioneers 3D modeling surgical technology Layron Long, MD, medical director of the Department of Urology and chair of robotic surgery at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, became the first surgeon in the Pacific Northwest to use a new 3D printed customized training model before performing two surgical cases.

The technology, Pre-Sure, was created by an Oregon-based medical device company, Lazarus 3D. It allows surgeons to rehearse complex surgeries on a soft, realistic silicone model created directly from scans of a patient’s actual organ. The technology was recently approved for this use by the Food and Drug Administration.

“Allowing surgeons to rehearse surgery on a realistic model could someday decrease the time for operations and reduce surgical complications,” Dr. Long said.

As an experienced and skilled surgeon, Dr. Long said he would consider using this technology for complex surgeries, such as when there are lesions and blockages of the kidney, and for when it can be hard to see the transition points with traditional imaging including CT and MRI. “If you’re going to run in a race, you don’t just do it. You practice,” explained Dr. Long. “It’s the same concept with this technology.”

In the two cases performed since December 2021, Dr. Long set up a rehearsal with Pre-Sure using the da Vinci robotic platform at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Since 2010, Samaritan’s robotic-assisted surgery program has changed how doctors perform surgery, enhancing patient care and improving outcomes.

The da Vinci surgical system gives doctors an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy.

The surgeries Dr. Long rehearsed using the synthetic soft-tissue models, including the removal of a complex tumor from the kidney, were both successful.

“I went in before and practiced the surgery, performing the incision and the reconstruction,” he said. “It was a tough case. The technology helped me go in with more confidence.”

Dr. Long, who also serves as an assistant professor at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest, said another application for this technology is to lessen the learning curve for new surgeons to become proficient.

He can envision a future where surgical residents could practice on lifelike 3D models to improve their skills.

“From an educational standpoint, these models could help bridge the learning gap and boost confidence,” Dr. Long said.

Layron Long, MD, sees patients at Samaritan Urology clinics in Corvallis and Newport and can be reached at 541-768-5486. Learn more about Samaritan’s da Vinci Robotic-assisted Surgery Program at samhealth.org/Robot.

Samaritan honors cancer survivors during June The first Sunday of June is National Cancer Survivors Day. This is a day that is celebrated around the globe. It honors people living with a history of cancer, celebrates their milestones and recognizes those who have supported them along the way.

As a tribute to those touched by cancer, a community member and cancer survivor shared these words of encouragement: You who are just beginning your fight and can’t see the end in sight – it’s going to be okay.

You who are in the thick of it just forcing one step at a time unsure of what lies ahead – it’s going to be okay.

You who finished treatment and now feel like a shell of who you once were – it’s going to be okay.

Not because you may be fully healed, not because you will have a book-worthy story to share and not because there won’t be harder things to come.

But because you’re not alone.

You aren’t alone and I am not alone and when we find one another through the mess of cancer we can say that to each other.

It’s going to be okay because I am not alone.

On the first Sunday in June, the Samaritan Cancer Program has historically held an in-person celebration to honor the courage and strength of those touched by cancer. While the COVID-19 global pandemic has started to stabilize, the health and safety of patients, their loved ones and staff remain a top priority. As such, the difficult decision has again been made to forgo an in-person celebration.

Despite the absence of an in-person celebration, the Samaritan Cancer Program will honor cancer survivors and loved ones in other ways.

Throughout the month of June, cancer survivors are invited to stop by, say hello and pick up a gift in celebration of Cancer Survivors Day at the following locations: Albany: Samaritan Cancer Resource Center or Infusion Services.

Corvallis: Samaritan Cancer Resource Center or Infusion Services.

Lebanon: Samaritan Hematology & Oncology Consultants or Infusion Services.

Lincoln City: Infusion Services.

Newport: Center for Health Education or Infusion Services.

The providers and staff of Samaritan Cancer Program are inspired by their patients every day and are truly honored and grateful to be part of the cancer care team.

For other activities planned during June, visit samhealth.org/CelebrateSurvivors or follow the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center on Facebook @shscrc or on Instagram @shscancerresources.

Learn more about services offered through the Samaritan Cancer Program at samhealth.org/Cancer.

Livinghealthy Community classes to keep you healthy

Online: Caring for the caregiver

Online: Surviving with pride: Insights for LGBTQ+ cancer survivors

Wednesday, June 1 & 15 | 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15 | noon to 1 p.m.

This free support group is for caregivers of cancer patients and meets online the first

Join Clinical Psychologist Allegro Johnson, PhD, of Sweet Home Family Medicine for a

and third Wednesday of each month. For information, contact the Samaritan Cancer

discussion about unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ patients diagnosed with cancer.

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OEM offers evacuation best practices to help Oregonians stay safe To close out Wildfire Awareness Month, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is offering simple actions and resources Oregonians can take to stay safe during wildfire season. This includes evacuation best practices and encouraging everyone to know Oregon’s three-level evacuation system: BE READY. BE SET. GO NOW! “With impacts ranging from the tragic loss of lives, homes and businesses, to safely evacuating when threatened by wildfire, to poor air quality caused by smoke, as well as road and trail closures—most Oregonians are all too familiar with our state’s steady increase in wildfire activity over the past decade,” said OEM Director Andrew Phelps. “Wildfire Awareness Month is a time when state agencies and partners come together to ensure the public has access to resources to prepare for wildfires while supporting those still recovering from previous events. Our shared goal is to help Oregonians plan, so they know what to do before, during and after a wildfire and take actions to keep themselves and their communities safe. Evacuation readiness is a key component to staying safe when wildfires strike.”

Oregon’s evacuation notification system is structured around the readiness need and threat level, broken down into three tiers. Level One, coded green, means BE READY to evacuate. Older adults, families with children, people with disabilities, livestock and pet owners, and those with limited access to transportation should consider evacuating at Level One. This is also a good time to check with neighbors and share information. Oregonians should be aware of fire risk in their area, stay informed, and actively take steps to prepare themselves to reduce their risk from

wildfire, including: • Signing up for local emergency alerts at ORAlert.gov.

• Enabling Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on cell phones.

• Having a family emergency plan.

• Assembling a disaster supply kit.

• Making a plan for shelter, including animals.

• Mapping out evacuation routes.

Level Two, coded yellow, means BE SET to evacuate. There is significant danger in the area and people should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Voluntary evacuation at Level Two is recommended, especially if people need extra time or have live-

stock. Individuals should: • Continue to stay informed and alert, checking for updates through local city and county websites, social media, TV and radio.

• Use TripCheck.com or call 511 for road closure information.

• Consider relocating to a safe place outside of the affected area.

• Inform loved ones of plans and destinations.

Level Three, coded red, means GO NOW – Leave Immediately! Level three indicates there is extreme danger in the area and remaining threatens the safety of individuals as well as emergency responders, who may not

be available to help those who choose to stay. Do not stop to gather belongings or protect the home. Now is the time to act: • Grab the go-kit.

• Follow the emergency plan.

• Leave as fast as safely possible.

• Upon evacuating, drive carefully; turn on headlights and follow traffic safety warnings and instructions from local authorities.

OEM urges Oregonians to evacuate any time they feel unsafe, as conditions can change rapidly. Individuals should always make the best decision for their safety. Following an evacuation, people should not return to the

area until public safety officials announce it is safe.

“OEM is supporting our local partners in providing equitable and accessible information to help everyone do their part to proactively address existing vulnerabilities and take actions to reduce risk,” said Phelps. “We encourage all Oregonians to connect with their local community. Knowing what to do when receiving an evacuation notification will help individuals and communities stay safe when faced with the threat of wildfire or other disaster.”

Find more information and resources at wildfire.oregon.gov.

City of Newport announces vacancies on the 60+ Advisory Committee The City of Newport is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the 60+ Advisory Committee.

The 60+ Advisory Committee consists of seven members who serve two-year terms.

There are two vacancies on this committee.

The 60+ Advisory Committee is responsible for studying and making recommendations to the city council regarding the economics, physical condition, operation, maintenance, development, use, regulation and expansion of the 60+ Activity Center.

The committee is responsible for the acquisition and promotion of programs for seniors in the City of Newport. The committee meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 2:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the city council chambers of the Newport City Hall.

Anyone interested in applying to fill these vacancies should apply using the city’s committee application, which is found on the city website at www.newportoregon. gov; click on “City;” then on “Committees;” and then on “Application for Committee/

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541.574.0613. The application deadline is June 24.

The 60+ Advisory Committee will interview interested volunteers its next meeting and forward a recommendation to the mayor for formal appointment at a subsequent city council meeting.

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Siletz Tribe surpasses $20 million in donations The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $149,050 to 37 organizations as it continues its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally scheduled for May 6 was canceled.

The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $15.6 million since its inception in 2001.

Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $20 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources.

Chinook Winds has donated more than $6.5 million in cash and fund-raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events.

The next deadline to submit applications is June 1.

Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: • Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) • Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitablecontribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.

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

Distribution of $149,050

The Arts – $7,000

Linn-Benton Community College Foundation – matching funds for installation of outdoor public art at new LBCC Benton Center; Corvallis, OR; $2,000 Salem Art Association – wages, bus passes and lunches for youth workers distributing art supplies to 1,250 children; Salem, OR; $5,000

Cultural Activities – $11,000 Many Nations Culture Club – buffalo, salmon, other food and supplies for July pow-wow for adults in custody and guests; Salem, OR; $1,000 Native American Youth & Family Center – gardening, arts, culture, cooking, canning and Wellbriety activities and supplies; Portland, OR; $5,000 PSU Native American Student & Community Center – blankets for Honor Day Blanket Ceremony for PSU American Indian, Alaskan Native and Pacific Islander graduates; Portland, OR; $5,000

Education – $15,600

Halsey City Library – install ductless heat pump in library building; Halsey, OR; $2,000 Lebanon School District Welcome Center – clothing, coats, food, hygiene items, school supplies and gas cards to help homeless students and families; Lebanon, OR; $4,000 Native American Rights Fund – sponsor American Indian law clerk positions for summer 2022; Boulder, CO; $9,600

Environment & Natural Resource Preservation – $4,100

Nez Perce Tribe, Wildlife Division – non-lead ammunition to be distributed to Nimiipuu hunters to limit

impact of lead in condor recovery areas and subsistence game; Boise, ID; $4,100

Gambling Addiction $5,000

Oregon Council on Problem Gambling – promote unbiased research and learning to address problem gambling and gambling addiction; Portland, OR; $5,000

Health – $22,200

Albany Gleaners – food for weekly distribution program; Albany, OR; $2,000 Altrusa International of Albany – shelf-stable foods and proteins for homeless patient backpacks upon release from acute hospitalization; Albany, OR; $2,000 Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center – tuition scholarships for equine-assisted activities and therapy services; Siletz, OR; $5,000 Kindness Closet of Salem – food to help homeless persons; Salem, OR; $2,000 Mountain Gospel Fellowship – fuel costs for volunteers transporting fresh produce weekly from Marion/Polk Food Share to church distribution site; Falls City, OR; $700 Our Savior Lutheran Church – install 3-bay sink and handwash sink to meet health and safety guidelines to serve hot meals to those in need; Waldport, OR; $5,000 Philomath Community Gleaners – food and food resources; Philomath, OR; $2,000 South Lane Mental Health – match secured resources for counseling services for low-income Lantinx and Guatemalan people; Cottage Grove, OR; $3,500

Little League Park; Keizer, OR; $5,000 Philomath High School, Senior All-night Party Committee – support for alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Philomath, OR; $500 Sprague High School, Senior Graduation Party – support for alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Salem, OR; $500 Siletz, Eddyville Toledo Baseball & Softball Assoc. – helmets, bats, catchers’ gear, baseballs and softballs used by young athletes; Toledo, OR; $5,500

Willamette University Academy – cafeteria meal costs for 8th-12th grade participants of summer camp academic and college experience programs; Salem, OR; $5,000

Public Safety – $14,900

East Lincoln County Emergency Responders – structural firefighting fatigues and turnout gear bags; Toledo, OR; $8,600 Siletz Valley Fire District – match secured funds for remote-control water rescue Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard; Siletz, OR; $6,300.

Historical Preservation – $16,550

Adair Living History – upgrade interior electrical infrastructure of Camp Adair “east barracks” Interpretive Center; Adair Village, OR; $5,000 Chetco Historical Memorial Committee – annual cost of landscape maintenance and water usage to care for native plants and lawn at memorial site; Brookings, OR; $1,800 Toledo Cemetery Association – concrete blocks and materials for erosion control, parking and safety barrier; Toledo, OR; $4,750 Willamette Grange #52 – asbestos abatement and disposal of kitchen flooring materials; Corvallis, OR; $5,000

Other – $18,200

City of Amity – replace wood chip cushion in playground area of city park; Amity, OR; $3,500 Neighbors for Kids – paving, sealing and striping capital improvements of south parking lot; Depoe Bay, OR; $7,000 Quilts from Caring Hands – fabric and batting filler for handmade quilts distributed to children in social services; Corvallis, OR; $2,000 Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball – sponsor tickets for veterans and families to attend annual July 4 Patriotic Tribute to Veterans at Volcanoes Stadium; Keizer, OR; $1,200 Tillamook Early Learning Center – match secured funds/ sponsor 5K Color Fun Run fundraising event; Tillamook, OR; $4,500

Prevention – $34,500

Assistance League of SalemKeizer – clothing, coats and shoes to support Operation School Bell to help low-income students in Salem-Keizer schools and Chemawa Indian School; Salem, OR; $5,000 B’nai B’rith Camp – capital construction of gymnasium/ field house at Lincoln Citybased camp; Portland, OR; $12,500 Eddyville Charter School, Grad Night – support for alcoholand drug-free graduation event; Toledo, OR; $500 For the Love of the Game Inc. – repair bleachers at Keizer

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Taft High School Graduation is Saturday, June 11 Location: Taft High School Start time: 10:22 a.m.

Doors open: 9:30 a.m.

Seniors must be present by 9:15 a.m.

Class of 2022 Valedictorian

Salutatorian

Zac Will

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Valedictorian “Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.” -David Bowie

Salutatorian “The best way to predict your future is to create it” - Abraham Lincoln

What’s the difference between valedictorians and salutatorians?

Being named a valedictorian or salutatorian is a significant achievement. Some students may not fully understand what these titles represent.

Every school has its own qualifications, but in general, valedictorians and salutatorians are those individuals who have reached the very highest levels of academic success.

Valedictorian

PrepScholar, a standardized testing preparation company, indicates that the valedictorian is the student who graduates with the highest cumulative grade point average of his or her class - the average of every year’s final grades. Grades from advanced placement classes are weighted to account for their rigor and extend extra points toward the GPA. Some schools do not immediately award the title to the highestranking student. They may ask students to apply for review and then consider various factors, including grades, level of academic program, essay submission, and even contribution to school and community life.

Salutatorian

Certain schools may have one salutatorian, while others may have two or more. The college guidance resource Transizion says the salutatorian is usually the individual ranked second

in the graduating class. A salutatorian will deliver the salutation, otherwise known as the opening speech of the graduation ceremony. The valedictorian speaks later in the program.

High-ranking terms

In addition to valedictorian and salutatorian, students also may become familiar with other terminology, including class rank and “cum laude” recognitions.

Class rank refers to a student’s GPA in relation to other students in the same grade. Class rank may be an actual number, such as ranked 30 out of 900 students, or a percentage like the top 5 percent of the graduating class.

Cum laude is a Latin phrase that means “with praise/honor.” Educational institutions use one of three phrases to signify academic degrees that were awarded with honor. The phrases usually are utilized by colleges and universities. Schools have different criteria that must be met for these honors. Summa cum laude is the highest level of distinction, magna cum laude is next and that is followed by cum laude.

It is a great honor to be named valedictorian or salutatorian, and it is an honor worth celebrating at graduation and beyond.

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Taft High School

Toby Alexander

Erika Ariss

Julian Baca-Sellers

Cole Barnes

Paola Barron

Brianna Bartlett

KayDince Beach

Madison Bosworth

Taj Brandes

Braxton Brockett

Sabrina Campos

Finn Castaneda

Olivia Coulter

Natalie Davidson

Caleb Diaz-Cortes

Adam Domingo

Ethan Fairfield

Aliyah Fisher

Anna Gabler

Irvin Gonzalez-Gomez

Wolfgang Gromes

Avery Hacker

Beau Hamrick

Lily Hatton

Dennis Hawkins

Kaden Hindman

Zander Hryczyk

Cecilia Huynh

Logan Jack

Kadence James

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Taft High School

Logan Johnson

Luke Johnson

Aryiawna Kane

Grace Kowarko

Logan Lee

Charlotte Lunstedt

Juan Jose Lupercio-Rubio

Baylee Marsh

Keeley Xochitl Martinez-Flores

Brayan Mateo-Perez

Divine Matthews

Spencer McClure

Joseph McCormick

Adrian Moreno-Garcia

Angel Morenolslas

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Alan Ochoa

Hojani Osuna

Chloe Peterson

Kyan Pringle

Kyle Rebic

Nicole Marie Reyes

Ryan Riggs

Julia Roldan

Carter Skoglund

Roger Sneed

Ryan Sou

Sayge Ulrich

Samuel Vasquez-Reyes

Fernando Velazquez

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Densel Villaspir

Eliza Waite

Aaliyah Weitzel

Eston Whisler

Zac Will

Olivia Winn

Taft Jazz Band wins first in state

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Right: Some of the graduating seniors first took band together in 6th grade. From left to right: Dylan Rodriguez, Zac Will, Divine Matthews, Luke Johnson, Taj Brandes, Ryan Riggs, Joseph McCormick, Dominick Molvig, Sam Cortes, Avery Hacker On May 20, the Taft Jazz Band won the Oregon Music Education Association state championship at Mt. Hood Community College.

It has been an excellent year for the Taft Jazz Band and Symphonic Band. In addition, the Taft Symphonic Band placed second at the OSAA competition.

Collin Stegner, music director for the Jazz and Symphonic Bands, said, “All the Taft Jazz Band students possess an amazing work ethic and musicianship. They have worked hard to achieve their goals and exceeded all expectations.

They were invited to the state jazz competition this year.”

One of the unique things about Taft is that a sixth-grade band has been required since 2016. In addition, each student must choose to participate in the band or the choir. Initially, all students from Taft Elementary school were bussed over to the high school to start each school day in band class.

At that time, Nick Lupo, who was the principal at Taft Elementary and is now the current principal at Taft 7-12, and Majalise Tolan, who was the principal at Taft 7-12, and is now the district administrator for secondary education, had done research into the benefits of music education has on improvement in math and reading scores. Hence, they approached community partners Siletz Bay Music Festival and Lincoln City Cultural Center and applied for a

grant from Oregon Community Foundation to fund this program. The schools were awarded a grant, and by the end of year two of having the required band, they could see an improvement in both math and reading across the board.

Nick Lupo, Taft 7-12, said, “It was evident that this exposure to music and dedication to learning an instrument was a keeper. It was helping kids across the board, no matter what their economic or social circumstances might be at home. So, we thought of a name to describe what it was and came up with Music is Instrumental.”

In 2018, a nonprofit organization was established with that same name, Music is Instrumental, to continue to support the fundraising efforts and community partnerships necessary

to fully support this growth of music education and grow it to other schools in the district, such as Waldport Middle and High who received funding in 2019.

It made a difference for the students themselves.

Divine Matthews, who is graduating this year and who plays the tenor saxophone, said, “It feels great being able to finally accomplish winning state and getting those expectations and achieving something that I’ve worked so hard for the past six to seven years, that it seemed like a dream as a sixth-grader being able to say I’ve won state.”

Sam Cortez, who plays percussion, said of the experience, “Personally, it was enjoyable watching us win state because it took us six

years finally to win the state. But it was also cool to see our growth over the years and how we’ve all communicated and stayed close together through the power of music. I would recommend joining the band. I did like it. It kept me occupied at times, and just overall, it was an excellent experience for me. I hope always to have music in my life, and if not, always just play a little something on the side.”

Congratulations to Taft graduates and the original bandmates. Huge thanks to all of the community partners, and Music is Instrumental.

If you are interested in supporting this program, please consider donating at musicisinstrumental. net Clip of ending to a song; “Sing, Sing, Sing” https://youtu.be/sKgORDwIleA

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Signed Student Athletes

Kaden Hindman signed for baseball at Benedict College in South Carolina.

Kadence James signed to Southwest Oregon Community College for track - High Jump.

Ryan Sou signed with Umpqua Community College Women’s Wrestling.

Sam Cortez signed with College of Idaho Swimming.

How to throw and enjoy a graduation party

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Graduation is a momentous occasion for students that marks an end to many years of dedication to studies. Most people look back fondly on the day they received their degrees and diplomas.

But often what is remembered most when a person graduates is the party that commemorated the event.

For parents planning graduation parties for their children, graduation season may be filled with nostalgia about their own childhoods and experiences. While parents can borrow from what they learned along the way, graduation parties for their kids should definitely focus on the here and now - and what is important to the new grad. In fact, the guest of honor should be tapped to help create the party of his or her desires.

Book early

Most schools host commencement ceremonies in May or June. With so many people planning parties around the same time, venues and vendors will be snatched up quickly. As soon as you learn the graduation date, reserve a party space and contact caterers, florists, entertainment, or other vendors who will be used for the event.

Host an open house party

An open house party enables guests to arrive and depart freely according to their schedules so graduates can hop from one party to the next.

This occurs over a long period of time (four to five hours is a good window) and the party does not follow any strict schedule.

An open house party requires having food and

beverages available at all times, so it’s important to have an array of options that can be served room temperature or kept safe over ice or heat.

Chips and dips, sliced vegetables and small sandwiches are good options. Crocks and chafing dishes can be used to keep foods warm.

Prevent the temptation

Even if the party will feature a mix of students, friends and adult family, it may be safer to avoid serving alcohol. This way you do not run the risk of an underage guest sneaking an alcoholic beverage and leaving the party intoxicated.

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Hire a wait staff

One way to enjoy the graduation party is to free up time to mingle. Hiring a wait staff means drink and food service as well as clean-up can be handled by others.

Graduation parties soon will be in full swing.

Parents can make their youngsters’ graduation bash more memorable by getting a head start and incorporating a few useful strategies.

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