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Theatre West dilemma a sign of the times

By Amber Deyo Newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

Theatre West originally opened their presentation of The Cocktail Hour, a play by A.R. Gurney, on March 5, but it was not to go on. The remaining shows were postponed as there was an uptick in the case rate of COVID-19 infections in Lincoln County.

After holding auditions in June for two of the four cast members who were not able to stay on due to the delay, the performance was set to begin August 26. They had been rehearsing since July.

The board had just voted to move forward with August performances, but when the cast expressed hesitation, board president Wes Ryan said

they were completely supportive of delaying again. While the actors and back stage hands are all fully vaccinated, the stage is only about six feet away from the front row, and the actors would not be wearing masks.

“It’s a very good show and the set is beautiful, intricate and well made,” he said. “The board doesn’t want to tear it down.”

Ryan said they are flexible on the next date, but the Lincoln County COVID numbers are of concern.

“We were just getting ready to print the posters, thankfully, we caught them in time,” he said. “We have a whole slate of plays planned, but we don’t want to announce them. We’re flying by the seat of our pants in a way.”

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After planning for a new opening date of August 16, last week Theatre West postponed their presentation of The Cocktail Hour a second time.

Community Days plans parade one step at a time

By Amber Deyo Newsguardeditor@countrymedia.com

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At the 50th Anniversary parade in 2015, Lincoln City Girl Scouts prepared to carry a large American flag kite in the parade. The kite was donated by Rep. David Gomberg. This year, Lincoln City Girl Scout Troop 10143 was the first registration for the parade.

Storytelling event to reflect on Echo Mountain wildfire

The last time Lincoln City Community Days held a parade for the city’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2015 event organizer Sandy Gruber said it seemed to bring so much joy that they wanted to do it again.

The past 18 months have presented challenges of fire, disease and unemployment with so many people teaming up to volunteer and provide meals, promote vaccination and so much more that the city needs a day just to be happy, Gruber said.

“We have issues, but as a community, we really stepped it up. We did amazing things in the past year,” she said. “Everyone did something to help.”

The parade theme is “Happiness is … “ and is set for Saturday, September 18.

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By Amber Deyo Newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net

From the time the location was selected to opening day, it was a three year project for Dr. Jen Malter to create a pet clinic that is animal friendly, owner friendly and employee friendly. On August 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. she welcomes the community to visit their open house.

“One of the biggest things we can offer at this location is boarding,” Malter said. “We have about 1,000 square feet in boarding kennels.”

On the site of the old Lincoln County feed store at 3219 NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City, just down the road from their previous location, they have almost double the square footage.

“It feels larger because it’s arranged better,” Malter said. “It’s designed to be a clinic.”

They now have more parking and a bigger lobby, but the attention to detail in the construction shows throughout the clinic. The clinic also showcases work by local businesses, including Schooner Creek Designs and Lincoln City Glass.

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So many people were affected by the wildfire last year and in different ways. In an effort to support recovery and resiliency a storytelling commemorative event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 28 at Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy 101.

Community members including survivors, first responders and local businesses are invited to share and listen to personal stories. The act of storytelling is a form of empowerment as there is strength in sharing our stories and experiences.

Recovery from a disaster takes longer than many realize, so there will be opportunities to donate for the ongoing recovery effort at this event.

This event is free to all community members and will have live music, refreshments and resource information booths.

Be sure to bring chairs or blankets for outdoor grass seating and carpool if possible as parking is limited.

Current public health recommendations for COVID-19 precautions will be followed.

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Department of Transportation is in place for a parade down Highway 101 from the Cultural Center to the Community Center. At last count, there were about 10 entries. Gruber said she expects that with the current increase in COVID cases that some will wait and see before entering.

“Hopefully, this is a short spike,” she said. “But if the surge is still raging, we won’t have it.”

While they would like to hold a picnic after, everything is tentative. She said they will do everything they can to make the parade happen. She said they will make the final decision two weeks prior to the parade.

Parade goers are encouraged to make their own signs to show what their happiness is. If you are interested in being in the parade, you can sign up online at bit.ly/lcparade or call 541-921-3565.

On Friday, August 13, Lincoln County Public Health reported that a massive increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks has made investigators are unable to reach those newly diagnosed cases for an interview as fast as they would like.

Their contact tracers were also experiencing very high volumes of work.

They said they are bringing more people in to address the increased workload and asked that citizens please pick up the phone when they call and be kind to them.

Governor Brown and the Oregon Health Authority updated the state during a media briefing on Friday.

Oregon now has the highest level of COVID-19 hospitalizations ever, and it is still increasing each day. Due to the significant community transmission, the Governor has mandated that masks are to be worn while in indoor public spaces as of Friday, August 13, 2021.

Lincoln County Public Health supports the requirement to wear masks indoors. Recent data shows the new Delta Variant is three times more contagious than the original virus and can also infect those who are vaccinated. However, most hospitalizations and deaths are affecting unvaccinated people.

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Community Health Centers fill a vital role

By Cheri Brubaker Guest Contributor

At the August 9 regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, the board passed a resolution declaring the week of August 8-14 National Health Center Week in Lincoln County, recognizing the contribution the health centers make in the community, particularly the contribution of the Lincoln Community Health Centers in the last year during the pandemic.

The resolution, which Commissioner Claire Hall read into the record, noted community health centers serve one in five residents of rural counties. The Lincoln Community Health Center, in operation in the county for 15 years, has eight sites in the county. In the last year during the pandemic treated more than 4,000 primary care and mental health patients.

The Lincoln Community Health Centers, Hall read, “adapted to the unusual circumstances of 2020 by supporting public health curing the COVID-19 pandemic by providing drive-up testing, as well as assisting in mass vaccination clinics, and by staffing the Red Cross Emergency Center for wildfire evacuees during the Echo Mountain fire, and providing on-going support to those displaced after the fire.”

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senting the Health Council addressed the commissioners, explaining National Health Center Week honors the front-line providers and staff in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Lincoln Community Health Center includes two primary care clinics, one in Newport and one in Lincoln City. There are four schoolbased health centers in the four high schools, and, three specialty behavioral health clinics — one co-located with primary care in Lincoln City, and Lee Street and Nye Street clinics in Newport.

Behavioral health is provided at all four school clinics.

Dental services are provided through a voucher program for uninsured individuals.

The mission of the Lincoln Community Health Center, Crandall said, is to improve the quality of life and health of individuals living in Lincoln County, providing access to highquality primary care, mental health, addiction and dental services — regardless of ability to pay. An important function of a health center is to work to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, she said.

Crandall said the health center receives some federal funding to offset the cost of serving the uninsured, but also accepts most insurance and has a sliding fee or discount for those who qualify.

Crandall receives health care services at the Newport clinic, she said, and couldn’t

The Lincoln County Harm Reduction Program meets clients where they’re at and to reduce the negative effects of drug use and sexual behaviors, services free of charge and anonymous. be happier with the care she receives.

Despite the pandemic and the wildfires, the community health centers continued to meet the community’s health needs as well as in-person appointments, offering Telehealth, Crandall said.

Health center staff provided reports and shared stories with the board.

Cedar Derischebourg explained their work in the Harm Reduction Program.

“I drive and connect

with them where they’re at, literally. That’s been helpful for a lot of folks,” Derischebourg said.

Derischelbourg said the free sharps disposal and needle exchange were effective.

“Our naloxone program has been great. It’s been lifesaving for sure.”

The harm reduction program offers rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing, string exchange services, and distributes condoms, first aid supplies and naloxone.

“The biggest challenge right now, which is not surprising given the pandemic and the wildfires, is housing,” Derischelbourg said, followed closely by transportation.

“It’s been hard. And isolating, too,” Derischelbourg said. “There’s a lot of sadness. There’s a lot of suffering, People are trying to get by however they can. It’s not very pretty. It’s sad, and it’s hard, and there’s a lot of shame around it. It’s kind of dark out there.”

Commissioner Kaety Jacobson said, “I think we all realize we are living in a resource-strapped community. It’s real easy to fall into the trap that, if we had more money …”

She said, “Our best approach is ingenuity, see how we can do it differently.”

Jacobson recalled breakthroughs when approaching things differently.

The commissioners expressed appreciation to the staff of the health center for their work.

OCCC on-the-spot admissions set for Aug. 17 The Fall 2021 term for Oregon Coast Community College begins on Sept. 27, and registration is open now.

Students are welcome to apply online and begin the registration process on their own. However, they can also do so on Aug. 17 with personal assistance at every step.

New students can get registered for classes, meet with an advisor, set up financial aid, and be admitted to the College, all in one visit, during the OCCC On-the-Spot Admissions Events. The next event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, in Lincoln City. Oregon Coast’s North County Center is located at 3788 SE High School Drive, in Lincoln City. An earlier event was held in July at the Central County Campus in Newport.

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Meanwhile, the College has opened applications for both the EMT and Medical Assistant programs. Both applications are available at the College’s website, oregoncoast.edu. Applications for those programs close Sept. 1, 2021.

OCCC offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, including University Transfer Degree programs and its innovative teaching degree program, created in partnership with Western Oregon University and the Lincoln County School District.

Learn more, and discover the full range of degree and certificate programs available at Oregon Coast Community College, at oregoncoast.edu. Follow OCCC on Facebook and Instagram, @occcsharks. Or, call the College at 541-867-8501.

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During last year’s mural painting, children worked with local artists like Crystal Meneses.

For the second year in a row, Lincoln City Parks and Recreation is painting murals with youth.

Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Activate Arts a nonprofit dedicated to teaching youth arts activism is guiding 60 youth muralist ages six to 17 to paint six new murals in Lincoln City parks.

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Artists include Katia Kyte, Brian Nichol, Krista Eddy and Crystal Meneses. Artists will paint and complete the murals in August.

To celebrate these murals, community and art, Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Activate Arts organized the Oregon Children’s Music festival for Sat, Aug 21, from noon to 9 p.m. at the SW 51st/ Taft park pavilion. There will be music workshops, live bands, ice cream from Tillamook, and it’s all free to the community! Details of the event can be found here: Festival Schedule - Oregon Children’s Music Festival (oregonchildrensmusicfestival.com).

Our children have been isolated during the pandemic and this is our city’s effort to reconnect our children,

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“We are thrilled and grateful for our local artists and Activate Arts for organizing this citywide youth mural project in Lincoln City for a second year in a row,” LCP&R Director Jeanne Sprague said. “This is a grassroots, inclusive, community-oriented activity, and we appreciate the beautiful art in our parks.”

We are inviting children and families across Oregon to visit the coast and celebrate our youth focused community arts. The Oregon Children’s Music Festival is Free and accessible for all.

For updated progress on the art murals, please follow the Activate Arts or Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Facebook pages, or activateartsnow.com/ or lincolncity.org/parksandrec, or call 541.994.2131.

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“It was very important to me to support the local community and to incorporate the work of local craftspeople,” she said.

On the more functional side, they have hooks for leashes in the bathrooms, the exam rooms and waiting rooms. They also now have a comfort room with a private entrance.

Electrical outlets are placed where they are needed most. They previously had seven computers and now they have 19, many at standing stations, throughout the clinic. All were placed with the needs of the staff in mind.

Their current staff ranges from 10 to 12, and they are still hiring. In June they brought Dr. Kelsey Merriam on board to have a second doctor to better serve their patients.

At the open house, they will be giving tours and have raffles and information booths. Malter said it’s important to have education at their open house, which Photo by Amber Deyo will include a booth about the benefits of CBD products for Oceanlake Veterinarian Clinic employees Liz Fuller and dogs, and more.

Theresa Walsh at the front desk which was created by Tyler “We want it to be a fun, lighthearted day,” Malter said.

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Grocery gift vouchers at La Juquilita vaccine event Guatemalan and Latina/o/x communities are invited to attend a COVID-19 vaccination event Friday, August 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at La Juquilita Mexican grocery store located at 312 SW Coast Highway, Newport. Attendees will receive a $25 gift voucher for groceries.

Spanish and Mam translators will be on hand to reduce barriers. And professionals will answer questions surrounding the vaccines. The event, co-hosted by Olalla Center and Lin-

coln County Public Health, will mark the 13th vaccination clinic by Olalla Center. Hundreds of Lincoln County’s underserved residents received shots in arms as a result. Although Olalla Center events are geared towards Guatemalan and Latina/o/x populations, all people are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information about the event and to reserve a slot (not required), call (541) 819-0436 or (541) 283-5876.

Chinook Winds Casino Resort Closes through August 25 In the interest of public health and safety, in the face of COVID-19 and the Delta variant, the Siletz Tribal Council and the Chinook Winds Senior Executive team announced the closure of Chinook Winds Casino, Hotel and Golf course operations effective Thursday, August 12, 2021, with a goal of reopening August 26, 2021.

“Despite the progress we have made to vaccinate our team, their families, and the community, increases in cases in the county and state have led us to make the difficult decision to close our operations until August 26, 2021. We will pay our team

members through this two-week closure. We look forward to welcoming our guests and team members back as soon as it’s safe to do so”, said General Manager Michael S. Fisher. “We will continue to monitor developments and the advice of local, national and world health organizations.”

For more info go to their guest FAQ page at www.chinookwindscasino.com/closurefaq/.

Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located at 1777 NW 44th St. on the beach in Lincoln City, is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Inaugural Art on the Beach Events on August 23 and 24 Local artists will collaborate with Chinook Winds Casino Resort, UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve and Explore Lincoln City to host the inaugural Art on the Beach, a series of creative events with sand serving as the canvas, intending to further connect viewers to the ocean.

Taking place on August 23 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. through approximately 11:30 a.m., Art on the Beach will feature artist Frank Boyden on the first day, who will draw his inspiration from the word “wonder,” and Rebecca Welti on the second, who will lead the sand rakers in creating art based on phyto and zoo-plankton from the off-shore marine reserve.

Tuesday evening, Welti will be joined by research scientists to provide an Art meets Science presentation at Lincoln City Cultural

Center from 6:30 p.m. through 8 p.m. as they together dive deeper into the wonderous world of plankton.

“As a longtime resident of the greater Lincoln City community, I am incredibly excited to be involved with the inaugural Art on the Beach events,” said Boyden. “Rebecca and I both draw a great deal of our inspiration from the elements and environment around us. To be able to share our expressions with those attending Art on the Beach will be a true joy.”

Art on the Beach will be located on the beaches in front of the Chinook Winds Casino Resort, which lies within the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve. Guests planning to attend should park at Chinook Winds Casino Resort main parking area and walk toward the beach.

Fiber Arts Studio to host fun needle felting class Needle Felting Class for “adventurous beginners and intermediate learners” will be held on Wednesday, September 1, at Lincoln City Cultural Center Fiber Arts Studio Gallery.

Cost is $90 for the one day class and $15 materials fee*. The class will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lunch break.

Pre-registration and payment required.

Limited enrollment, ages 12 and up.

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The new Fiber Arts Studio Gallery is just opposite the main entrance from the Chessman Gallery inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101, in Lincoln City.

Lincoln City Cultural Center is open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Masks and social distancing required in the building.

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vaccination. Wearing a mask indoors adds another layer of protection but is vital for those who are unvaccinated. Additional layers of protection including physical distance from others, washing your hands frequently and limit social gatherings to what is essential. To find vaccination or testing sites, visit their website co.lincoln.or.us or call 541-265-4112 ext. 1.

This serious increase in cases locally has prompted additional testing locations.

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport will reopen a drive-thru testing site. It will partially reopen on Tuesday, August 17 at the Center for Health Education in Newport from noon to 4 p.m. The site will then be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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police blotter Friday, August 6 9:37 a.m. Fraud, 1212 NE Lake Dr. Reported cell phones fraudulently purchased on Verizon Account, report taken.

9:55 a.m. Suspicious Activity, 2945 NW Jetty Ave. 11:56 a.m. Fraud, 3226 NW Oar Dr. Reported ID theft and $2,000 stolen from bank account, report taken.

1:27 p.m. Crash, 860 SW 51st St. Reported semi-truck side swiped vehicle. Driver made contact with semitruck driver and they said they didn’t hit their vehicle and left the scene. Officer made contact with truck driver and assisted with information exchange.

6:34 p.m. Theft, Pier 101, 415 SW Hwy 101. Victim reported money taken out of purse twice this week while she was at work, report taken.

Saturday, August 7 12:17 a.m. Harassment, Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. Cited and released after report of a fight.

1:09 a.m. Stolen vehicle, Snug Harbor, 5001 SW Hwy 101. Victim reported male took her vehicle. Report taken, vehicle entered in LEDS/ NCIC. Follow up 5:38 a.m.

4545 SW Hwy 101, vehicle located in area, unoccupied, removed from LEDS/NCIC.

2:37 a.m. Assault IV, SW 51st St Beach access. Officer contacted female who advised she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. PC arrest for assault IV domestic, report taken.

2:43 a.m. Menacing, Chinook Winds Hotel, 1501 NW 40th Pl. Victim reported she was in a domestic disturbance with her boyfriend.

He was located at Safeway, requested Car Care to tow his vehicle. Transported to LCJ at 5:52 a.m.

Car Care responded for tow on both vehicles with heavy front end damage.

Driver cited and released for reckless driving and no insurance.

10:59 a.m. Stolen vehicle, 4800 NE Logan Rd. Report that known person stole vehicle the day before.

11:11 a.m. Emotionally disturbed person, 200 SE Tide Ave. 911 report of male on roof yelling and screaming. Report taken.

turned in. Report taken.

11:09 a.m. Harassment, 4802 NE Voyage Ave. Subject advised they were making slanderous statements, report taken.

2:20 p.m. Ordinance violation, public parking NW 17th St. vehicle towed as abandoned vehicle by Lincoln City Towing.

2:28 p.m. Theft, 4910 SE Hwy 101, report of cad converter stolen from work vehicle, report taken.

3:08 p.m. Assist outside agency, LC Sporting Goods, 800 SE Hwy 101. Case number requested for firearm denial.

12:22 p.m. Crash, 3026 N Hwy 101, near Safari Town.

Report of vehicle blocking crash. Citation for careless driving, report taken.

9:22 p.m. Disturbance, SE East Devils Lake Rd and Hwy 101. Started as a traffic assist, turned into disturbance when subject was not able to pay for tow services.

Subject taken into custody and transported to LCPD, and later to LCJ and charged with Assault IV domestic and harassment.

3:04 p.m. Domestic, 200 SE Tide Ave. Report of physical domestic violence at location. Subject taken into custody for Assault IV, resisting arrest and harassment. Transported to JCJ.

5:05 p.m. Found property, 1501 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Reported finding a wallet in outgoing mail receptacle, wallet seized for safekeeping, report taken.

7:25 p.m. DUII, Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. Security cut off subject from alcohol. He was told not to drive, he continued to get into his vehicle and was seen backing up where he almost struck another vehicle. He was located in his car, asleep.

Taken into custody, cited and released.

10:10 p.m. DUII Crash, 1745 NE West Devils Lake Rd. Two transported to SNLH. Both vehicles towed

by Car Care.

Driver taken into custody for DUII, reckless driving, reckless endangering and assault III, transported to LCPD. Later cited and released and transported home by Happy Cab.

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Sunday, August 8 1:40 a.m. Theft, Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. Report that someone broke into their vehicle.

No visible damage. Report taken.

8:43 a.m. Crash, NE Holmes Rd and NE West Devils Lake Rd. Report of two vehicle crash with injury blocking the road.

8:12 a.m. Found Property, 4901 NW Logan Rd. Wallet found near location

3:14 p.m. Found property, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Turned in found purse, wallet and debit card, report taken.

11:16 a.m. Criminal mischief, 1725 NW 44th St. Report of male subject break-

ing a window at Chinook Winds Arcade. Taken into custody on a felony warrant out of Clackamas County and transported to LCJ. Also issued a citation on Multnomah County Warrant and arrested for criminal mischief and interfering.

12:36 p.m. Extra patrol.

4659 SW Hwy 101. Advised of transient camps on wooded property behind location, requested extra patrol of property and if anyone is located to consider them trespassing.

7:36 p.m. Impound, 2821 NW Hwy 101. Cited no insurance, vehicle impounded

by Car Care Towing.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 12:15 a.m. Suspicious activity, Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. Security reported male who was a suspect in a theft case was inside the casino. Officers were unable to located him, but later found him at Safeway. He was cited for Trespass II and released.

6:54 a.m. Found property, 4157 N. Hwy 1010, Dollar Tree. Cell phone and credit cards found in parking lot, report taken.

10:05 a.m. Assist outside agency, warrant arrest, NE 14th St. Subject seen running on highway near location. Felony warrant for burglary and obstructing police. Additional misde-

meanor warrant out of Marion County for dangerous drugs. Taken into custody and transported to LCJ. 12:04 p.m. Extra patrol, 2644 NW Inlet Ave. Worksite trailer at door damage from someone attempting to pry it open. Requested additional patrols.

4:23 p.m. Crash, 2048 NE Hwy 101. Non-injury motor vehicle accident. Driver cited for driving uninsured.

6:55 p.m. Found property, 1317 NW 15th St. Found ID and debit cards. Report taken.

Thursday, Aug. 12 2:14 a.m. Disturbance, 2166 NE Hwy 101, Oceanlake Laundry. Subject taken into custody for harassment, domestic menacing and unlawful use of a weapon after chasing someone with a stun gun.

Transported to LCJ. 7:38 p.m. DUII, NW 26th and NW Hwy 101. Advised of possible physical fight.

Cited and released for DUII. 8:04 p.m. Trespass, 1723 NW Harbor Ave. Report of female with no pants on throwing up in a dumpster.

She refused to identify herself. Property owner wanted trespass charges. Transported to LCJ and charged with criminal trespass II and giving false information to police. Her identity is still unknown.

Siletz Tribe gives away more than $424,000 The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $424,257.07 to 28 organizations as it continues its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups.

Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally scheduled for Aug. 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 $15.2 million since its inception in 2001.

Septic and water system repair assistance program open for Echo Mountain Financial help is available now to inspect and repair these crucial systems for survivors of the 2020 Echo Mountain Fire.

If you didn’t have insurance, were underinsured or aren’t sure where to start, apply online at https://beav.es/3K8 in less than five minutes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chrissy Lucas at Chrissy.Lucas@ oregonstate.edu or 541-220-0282.

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Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $19.6 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 Sept. 1, 2021. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories:

• Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) • Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi. nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-9221399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com.

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Applicants will be judged at four levels with the opportunity to earn scholarships at the local, district, state, and national level.

The top male and female students will advance from the local lodge level to the district level, and from there onto the state and national competitions.

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The remaining 14 finalists will each receive $20,000 and 480 runners-up will receive scholarships of $4,000 for a total of $2,440,000 nationwide. Students wanting to apply for the scholarships do not have to have an affiliation with the Order of Elks and the deadline to apply for the 2022 application is November 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.

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voices of the community Vote Starmer to Ward 1 Council seat Dear Editor: The special election on September 21, is not only to elect a City Councilor to represent the residents in Ward 1 for the next three years, but also to elect someone who can provide leadership and skills that enable the City Council to reach tangible goals, reflective of the needs of the entire population. Decisions are made at public meetings with respectful debate and factual details, and only then are these made by consensus of the Council members.

Elaine Starmer has been a vocal member on the Budget Committee for the past three years. She brings the background and professional knowledge to create options

for increasing city revenue. This IS an issue to not be overlooked, as the city will be needing budget knowledge to create plans to move forward. She has actual plans and thoughts about how to improve and increase financial stability.

Elaine has worked with diverse teams in her professional career and knows how to be a productive participant who can help resolve issues coming before the Council.

Elaine Starmer would be an asset to the Council with her ability to insightfully plan and follow through with a commitment to the community.

I support and encourage the voters of Ward 1 to cast a vote for Elaine Starmer as their Ward 1 Councilor, and as a committed member of the Lincoln City City Council.

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It is my pleasure to address readers of The News Guard as mayor of Lincoln City. As you may know, I served on City Council from 2015-2018, lost my run for mayor in 2018, and was elected in May of this year to complete Dick Anderson’s term as mayor, after he was elected to the State Senate. My term of office will expire in December 2022. I am proud to represent Lincoln City.

During our City Council meeting on August 9 we heard two interesting presentations. Both of these presentations can be viewed on the City’s website www.lincolncity.org, under “Agenda, Packets & Video” in the video of the August 9 meeting.

The first presentation was from Chief Dahlman of North Lincoln Fire & Rescue talking about their wildfire plan in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Forestry.

He reminded us that we need to put out fires on the beach with water, not sand. The sand can blow away and embers can reignite, or remain hot so that barefoot people will burn their feet. All beach fires are banned at this time, but later this year when the ban is lifted, please put out beach fires with water. In fact, due to drought conditions and high temperatures, all outdoor burning is banned at this time. Please say safe.

The other presentation at our August 9 meeting was from Emergency Management Coordinator Ken Murphy, who presented the draft Evacuation Plan. Now is the time for you to review the plan (easily found on the home page of the City’s website), and submit your comments to Mr. Murphy at kmurphy@lincolncity.org. The plan looks at the potential for different types of events which may cause Lincoln City residents to evacuate.

Our next Council meeting will be on August 23 at 6 p.m. We are meeting again in person at City Hall, currently with masks. You are welcome to come speak to us during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Check out our agendas on the City’s website.

The City sends out a monthly newsletter with water bills. Lots of good information there. If you don’t receive a paper copy of your water bill you can find the current Council newsletter on the home page of the City’s website.

Give me a call at 541-996-1205, or send me an email to swahlke@lincolncity.org. I would love to hear from you.

OBITUARy John C. Rundstrom February 16, 1948 – August 5, 2021 John C. Rundstrom died Thursday, August 5th in Salem, Oregon.

Cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life was held at the Beach Club (2020 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, Oregon) on Saturday, August 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

John was born on February 16, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital in North Platte, Nebraska, to parents John and Marge Rundstrom. He was known as John, Johnny, Pops, Pop Pop, many funny names, some of which we will leave out here.

He graduated from North Platte (Nebraska) St. Pat’s in 1966. John was in Cub Scouts as a young boy.

He was always interested in cars, and spent his spare time working on them and racing them.

While he was in high school, he worked for Joe Mahoney, learning the plumbing trade. He also worked for Charlie Kuchera, building houses. He obtained his Masters Plumbing License in 1979. John was a successful plumber who

operated business in Nebraska, Nevada, Idaho and Oregon.

He married Cindy Barger in 1971 and they had one son named Eric.

They later divorced. He married Elaine Koch in October 1980. She preceded him in death on May 31st 2009. In June 2011, he married Riley Needham. She preceded him in death on April 20th 2014.

John lived in Lincoln City, Oregon for the past three decades. He loved his view of the Pacific Ocean from the home he created there with Elaine. They opened their heart and home to their huge roster of friends and family from around the country. Many in Lincoln City will be familiar with their legendary pig roasts.

He loved Nebraska Football, a cold drink and shooting the “breeze” with his friends and family, bringing them to his home or driving to see them everywhere, from Chicago to Nebraska to San Diego to Seattle. John would do

anything to help a friend or family member, but he REALLY spoiled his grandkids.

He leaves behind children Eric Rundstrom, Jeff Koch, and Gretchen Kinka (Jeremy).

His dear grandchildren Caitlyn Rundstrom, and Kate, Jack and Addie Kinka.

He is also survived by brother Ritch (Jackie) Rundstrom, brother Jim Rundstrom, and his baby sister Joyce Martin (Lee), all of Kearney Nebraska, and by daughter-in-law Mandi Rundstrom of Otis, Oregon.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews: Amy Rundstrom, Kate Armstrong, Todd Rundstrom, Tracy Williams, Tammy Luna, Scott Stuehm, Shannon Stuehm, Trent Bass, Troy Martin and Jordan Martin.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Marge, sister Jane Stuehm, wife Elaine Koch Rundstrom, sister-in-law Lynn Rundstrom, wife Riley Needham and nephew Christopher Rundstrom.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the American Cancer Society, or any other charity that John would have supported.

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NLFD #1 Bob Everest Station 14 welcomes public at open house North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 held their open house for the remodeled Bob Everest Station 14 on Saturday.

They gave tours so folks could see the changes and the fire trucks and humvees.

They had information tables and a steady turnout all day.

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Volunteer firefighter Lacy Ledoux was there to answer questions about becoming a volunteer firefighter.

Ledoux has been a volunteer for about nine years.

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NW Natural served up barbecue dogs and chips for all.

With mom Katrina Cassel nearby, and donning his new shiny hat, Riley Cassel pretends to drive the humvee modified for water rescues.

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Sam and Anna Robinson, children of Donald and Jessica Robinson, climb in the ladder truck and explore.

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Tip of the week: Recognizing and reporting drug activity Drug activity exacts a significant toll on everyone in our society, not just drug abusers, their families and friends.

This problem can contribute to homelessness, crime, problems at school and the workplace, as well as healthcare costs. Some of the impacts include: • Illness from short & long term drug use; injury or death from overdoses.

• Increased crime and fear of crime causing people to withdraw from community life.

• Traffic hazards due to impaired driving.

• Abuse and neglect of children, seniors and pets; aggravation of domestic violence; assaults and drug-related homicides.

• Damage to property from neglect, contamination, fires, explosions and theft of services such as electricity and water.

• Contamination of natural areas.

• Livability impacts such as trash, noise and other issues.

There are a number of signs listed below that indicate drug activity at a location. When there are only one or two signs, the explanation may not be related to illegal activity. For example, frequent visits to a house may be attributable to a large and sociable family or a resident who is operating a legitimate business out of the home.

Getting to know your neighbors and the routines of the neighborhood will help you better define what is going on and understand the activities in your neighborhood. When you observe a number of the following activities present at a location, this may reveal that you are seeing illegal drug activity.

Possible signs that in combination may indicate drug sales: • There are numerous short visits to the location by people in vehicles, on bicycles and/or on foot.

• Money or small packages are exchanged.

• The suspected dealer approaches parked vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists and engages in brief encounters with the driver, passenger or pedestrian.

• Cars frequently drive slowly by the location.

• Visitors park their cars a few blocks away and walk to the location.

Visitors bring personal property such as electronic devices and leave without them.

• People appear to be acting

as lookouts. For example, one person may wait outside while another enters the home.

• Occupants and/or visitors display behaviors that may include aggression, hyperactivity, paranoia, irritability or other odd behaviors.

• Shades or blinds are constantly drawn even though a house is occupied.

• Unusually extensive security measures are taken at a house.

• Visitors knock on a neighbor’s door mistaking it for the suspicious house.

• Drug paraphernalia is found at or near the location, such as: very small zip-lock plastic baggies; small bundled or twisted pieces of cellophane; small pieces of balloon; hypodermic needles and needle caps; small glass vials or pipes; or small pieces of Brillo pads.

• The neighborhood is experiencing elevated levels of crime in the surrounding area, such as burglaries, car prowls and identity theft.

Any information you can provide to the authorities that will prevent further drug activity is absolutely helpful. The following are a few details that will ensure your anonymous tip is as effective as possible.

If you have the information, try to include: • The address where you suspect drug activity • Full names of the people you suspect • Related vehicles’ color, make, model, license plate • When people come and go, how long they stay, how often they appear • Information about any packages being exchanged • If the location is a house, provide the name (or names) of people living there • Are there children? Dogs?

• Is there anything else authorities should know about the location?

Suspicious activity alone does not mean the police can shut down an alleged drug house.

Only after law enforcement has gathered enough reliable information about a problem location will they possibly be able to obtain a search warrant to enter the premises and look for evidence that could lead to prosecution.

For more information and tips, visit our website at www. lincolncountysheriff.net and “Like” us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

Amateur radio annual “field day” completed This year, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers completed their annual Field Day on June 25 at the Toledo Waterfront Park. A total of 15 volunteers completed over 127 hours of service during the event.

Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Field Day was held with a small number of volunteers and social distancing in place.

The 2020 event focused on remote communications.

For over 100 years, Amateur Radio - sometimes called ham radio- has allowed people to experiment with electronics and communications techniques. Ham radio operators also provide

a free public service to their communities during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet.

Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network.

“Field Day is special to me because I can help construct new field antenna setups that allow us to make contact with amateur radio operators all over the USA and world.” ACS volunteer, Scot Perkins shared. “This is important because this may be required of us in time of disaster when our [fixed] antennas may not have

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Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. Field Day demonstrates how Amateur Radio works reliably under any conditions from almost any location to create an independent communications network.

“Also, special projects are worked on during Field Day. Mine was to assist making a new antenna and modify a protective radome to be installed.” Perkins said.

Since Field Day, the antenna Perkins mentioned has been successfully installed. In addition to showcasing the hard work of ACS volunteers, Field Day also provides an opportunity for volunteers to work as a team and form relationships. “…it was a good in person “team building” exercise. The involvement with ACS has changed due to COVID and this was a good opportunity to bond as team.” said ACS

volunteer, Mark Saelens.

With clubs such as the Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club, it’s easy for anyone to get involved in Lincoln County. There are more than 725,000 licensed hams in the United States with members as young as 9 and as old as 100. Anyone may become a licensed Amateur Radio operator.

County Emergency Manager, Jenny Demaris commented, “We are continuously grateful for our ACS volunteers. I want to extend a sincere “thank you” for all of their hard work and continued service.”

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office sponsors the Auxiliary Communications Service Volunteer Group. A group with more than 70 Amateur Radio Operators specifically supporting local government emergency response.

For more information find the Lincoln County Auxiliary Communications Service Volunteer Group at www. co.lincoln.or.us/emergencymanagement/page/auxiliary-communications-service or call (541) 265-4199.

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