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incoln City is ranked as one of the top 12 U.S. seaside cities for a summer escape, according to Fodor’s Travel.

The online travel information site is described as dedicated to sharing top travel tips and highlighting breathtaking destinations.

About Lincoln City, Fodor’s Travel experts write that, “this scenic, seaside community is home to six historic districts and seven miles of pristine, walkable beaches along Oregon’s central coast—and feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Instead, visitors will encounter a laid-back Pacific Northwest beach town that boasts evergreen forests, fresh air, and a sizeable lake—along with city comforts like a variety of shopping, dining, and attractions.”

Fodor’s also highlights Lincoln City’s annual summer Kite Festivals, the city’s signature

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LCPD Police Academy returns

American tribe tradition returns STAFF REPORT

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he Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) Citizens Academy resumes Sept. 8 following a two-year absence.

“We are accepting applications for our 2022 class,” A LCPD release states. “If you are interested in learning more about our department and/or law enforcement in general, and you live in North Lincoln County (within the district of Lincoln City schools), then submit your application and join the ranks of our previous academy graduates.”

Information included in the 12-week LCPD Academy will cover local laws, police procedures, and Law Enforcement theory. There are also three optional six-hour Saturday classes with provided lunch that give participants the opportunity for hands-on learning of use of force tactics, traffic stops, firearms, investigations, active shooter incidents, and police K9.

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fter two years cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Is returning.

Held by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Pow-Wow is scheduled for one day, Saturday, Aug. 13, in Siletz.

The public is invited to attend this free family-friendly event, which is reached out to LCPD Records Administrator Tami Williams, a tradition for the Siletz people and other American Indians. a coordinator of the project.

The one-day social pow-wow will The News Guard: When did the LCPD Citizens Acadtake place at the Pauline Ricks Memoemy first start, why and by whom? rial Pow-Wow Grounds on GovernTami Williams: The academy was started in 2016 by ment Hill in Siletz. former LCPD Officer Jayne Johnson, who had participated “Everyone is invited to experience in an academy at the agency she previously worked for. She our pow-wow and learn about Ameriwanted to implement the program with our agency because can Indian culture and dance,” Siletz she knew it was an important tool for building a bridge of Tribal Cultural Education Director understanding between LCPD and the community. and Pow-Wow coordinator Buddy The News Guard: Was the academy stopped for two Lane said. “Come join us at our anyears due to the COVID-19 pandemic? nual celebration.”

Williams: Yes, unfortunately the pandemic put a stop The celebration will start with the to all of our community-involved programs for the past two years, but we are thankful to be bringing them back this year. crowning of the 2022-23 Siletz Royalty at 11 a.m. Participants dressed in The News Guard: Over the time from beginning to all dance styles will enter the arena at when the academy was stopped for those two years, how 1 p.m. during the first Grand Entry.

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A variety of food, Native arts and crafts, and jewelry will be offered for sale by more than 50 vendors on the pow-wow grounds.

“Come and see the variety of vendors at our annual summer powwow. Many facets of Indigenous America are represented both in craft and food,” Lane said. “There’s a lot to look at and experience, there’s something for everyone here.”

A free shuttle will be available from various parking lots in Siletz to the pow-wow on Government Hill. Signs will be posted. Parking is extremely limited at the pow-wow grounds, so the shuttle is the best way to get there.

This is an alcohol- and drug-free event. Organizers ask that those attending the event listen carefully to the pow-wow announcer, who will tell you when you can and when you should not take photos. The announcer also will explain the significance of the events taking place in the dance arena throughout the pow-wow.

The pow-wow is sponsored by Chinook Winds Casino Resort and Pepsi Bottling Company.

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Fire crews quickly stop grass fire STAFF REPORT

Multiple fire, medical and law enforcement agencies responded to a fast-moving grass fire near the Port of Alsea late Saturday afternoon, July 30.

Central Coast Firefighters were first dispatched to the fire.

Fire crews located the main part of the fire at the corner of Commercial Street and Spencer Street.

“Lt. Cody Johnson immediately traversed the beach access and began a 360 evaluation of the fire,” Central Coast Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Erich Knudson said. “Johnson’s initial assessment was that about a half of an acre was burning.

Meanwhile, the other two crew members, engineer Taylor Jernigan and fire fighter Connor Mercer, begin deploying hose line and started the initial attack of the perimeter.”

Johnson requested a water tender from Seal Rock Fire.

The Tidewater Station Water Tender arrived on scene along with the Oregon Department of Forestry. The focus at that point was protecting the surrounding structures.

“We were able, with the help of the great defensive space created by the homeowner, to stop the fire about 20-feet from the deck area of the most effected structure,” Knudson said.

Upon the arrival of Chief Jamie Mason, more resources were requested, and a preliminary plan was established in case the need for evacuation of the area was

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Above: Crews were able to stretch water hoses to the scene and quickly contain and put out the grass fire. warranted.

When such plans are implemented, it has a ripple affect across the entire county emergency response system,” according to Knudson. Other fire districts start moving apparatus and personnel into neighboring districts for coverage. Law enforcement starts to call in additional personnel.

“Our county, although doesn’t seem like it for the rain totals we got last winter, has started to dry out extremely quick in the summer months,”

Central Coast Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Erich Knudson said.

“Temperatures are on the rise and staying for longer periods of time causing the enormous amount of underbrush to be very dry. Today was a harsh reminder of this fact.”

Knudson said it is very important for residents and visitors to keep recreational or cooking fires very small and to have a water source very close to the scene.

The grass fire was contained at two acres. Mop

up of the area was completed at 6 p.m. July 30. The cause of the fire was still under investigation at press time.

“This could have been much worse and grown much quicker had we been later in the fire season,” Knudson said.

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Central Coast Fire and Rescue deployed a chief officer, a duty office, two Lieutenants, two engineers, two firefighters and support volunteers that responded in an incident command vehicle, one brush truck, two engines, one

tender and a support vehicle to the fire scene.

Yachats Fire responded with three personnel in an engine and tender. Seal Rock Fire responded with four personnel in an engine, brush truck and tender. City of Newport Fire responded with three personnel in a brush truck and command vehicle.

Pacific West Ambulance responded with medical stand by. Depoe Bay Fire Responded for Newport coverage. North Lincoln Fire responded for Coverage in Depoe Bay.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene with four deputies.

Oregon State Police responded to the scene with two troopers.

Oregon Department of Forestry responded with a brush truck and two personnel.

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The Port District was formed in 1910 and includes the communities of Waldport, Yachats and Tidewater. The Port holds land in public trust throughout much of the Alsea estuary up to mean high tide, as surveyed in 1912.

Sheriff ’s Tip of the Week: Identity Theft SHERIFF CURTIS LANDERS News Guard Guest Article

Identity theft continues to be a growing problem costing us billions of dollars every year in personal losses, investigations, and increased financial institu-

The Road to Medicare There are some wonderful things about growing older and believe or not, turning 65 and becoming eligible for Medicare is one of the grooviest aspects of aging. We gain access to the health insurance benefits we have been paying for via taxes, all our working lives!

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As you approach your 65th birthday, it’s important to remember that your eligibility for Medicare begins three months prior to

your 65th birthday, the month of, and three months after your birthday. You may enroll in Medicare direct with Social Security, or you may work with an agent (like myself) who will assist you with enrollment and explain your Medicare insurance options.

The road to Medicare can be a smooth ride if you plan ahead and learn about your options. Knowledge is power so take your time and discover the great benefits Medicare plans offer, then choose the right plan for your lifestyle and budget.

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Dumpster Divers Criminals can obtain personal information from doctors, lawyers, schools, health insurance carriers, the Post Office and even your own home. “Dumpster divers” pick up information you may have thrown away, such as utility bills, credit card slips, magazines, credit card solicitations, and other documents. Thieves will even take mail out of your mailbox before you have a chance to pick it up.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take the following protection steps

Your name and address

Do not throw anything away that contains your name and address. You should shred all documents, including pre-approved credit applications received in your name, insurance forms, bank checks and statements you are discarding, and other financial information. Magazine and newspaper labels with your name and address should be shredded as well.

A micro-cut shredder is best, but for those with strip shredders, adding water to the strips of paper in a plastic bag and mixing it up will damage the paper and prevent anyone

from taping the strips together.

Your mail

Pick up your mail as soon as possible from your mailbox. If you are going to be out of town, have the post office hold your mail until you return.

Social security number Do not put your social security number on your checks or your credit receipts. If a business requests your social security number, give them an alternate number and explain why. If a government agency requests your social security number, there should be a privacy notice accompanying the request.

Credit cards

Make a list of all your credit card and bank account numbers with customer service phone numbers and keep it in a secure place.

When you order new credit cards in the mail or previous ones have expired, watch the calendar to make sure you get the card within the appropriate time. If you have not received the card within that time, call the credit card grantor immediately to find out if the card has been sent. If you do not receive the card, check to make sure a change of address was not filed.

Billing cycle

Pay attention to your billing cycles. Follow up with creditors if bills do not arrive on time. A missing credit card bill could mean an identity thief has taken over your credit card account and changed your billing address.

Please guard your identity. It could take years to recover from just one incident of identity theft.

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

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2022 Oregon Wage Information: What you need to know JASON PAYTON News Guard Guest Article

Understanding how your take home pay compares with others in your field, or someone in a different career, is vitally important. It can inform you about how your work is being valued, and whether you may want to pursue more lucrative career options in the future.

Likewise, hiring employers benefit from knowing the range of wages paid to workers in positions similar to those they are looking to hire, in their area of the state.

Thanks to survey responses from employers around the state, the Oregon Employment Department publishes wage estimates for over 750 occupations, as well as hundreds of occupations in every region of the state. The 2022 version of Occupational Wage Information is now available.

By the numbers

The annual average wage for all occupations in Oregon was $61,465 in 2022, or $29.55 per hour. Of the occupations with published data, gambling dealers had the lowest average wage of $14.29 per hour. General internal medicine physicians had the highest average wage ($138.86 per hour). Medical specialists like general internal medicine physicians have such a high average wage because it takes many years of education and experience in order to perform that level of work.

The cost of living, mix of industries, and available workforce can be different across the state. We may see a higher number of software engineers and folks working in corporate headquarters in Portland, while natural

resource jobs may be more concentrated in rural communities, and leisure and hospitality jobs focused near the coast.

Wage estimates reflect these differences. The average hourly wage for Multnomah and Washington counties (the Portland-Metro region) was $33.25, and Clackamas County came in at $30.15 in 2022. Jobs in Eastern Oregon ($24.34) and Southwestern Oregon ($24.26) had lower average wages than jobs around the Portland tri-county area.

Wage estimates are not immune from the influences of the pandemic.

We have seen shifts in employment levels and wages in different parts of the state. As we started to release wage data over the pandemic we began to see the average wage for Northwest Oregon ($27.16) was greater than the MidValley ($27.00), something we had not seen since 2016.

Leisure and hospitality employment

While variations from one year to another can usually be stocked up to adjustments for inflation and changes in the composition of businesses sampled in the survey, national data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the states that experienced a higher relative decline in leisure and hospitality employment saw higher than expected changes in average wage.

Prior to the pandemic, Northwest Oregon had a higher share of workers employed in leisure and hospitality than the Mid-Valley area. Leisure and hospitality jobs in many cases pay a lower than average wage. If the shutdowns from the pandemic adversely affected jobs on the lower

end of the pay scale, then the average wage for the jobs that remain in the area will increase because those lowerpaying jobs are not counted. That may be what we are seeing in Northwest Oregon, and generally across the country.

We will have to watch wage estimates for the next couple of years to see if average wages in Mid-Valley move ahead of Northwest Oregon as leisure and hospitality employment recovers.

Average wages

Looking at average wages is like trying to diagnose a patient by only taking their temperature. You can get a sense that something is off, but you may not be able to fully understand the many reasons why. We need to scan the wage ranges of different occupations to better assess how pay for one career aligns with another. Wage ranges give us a better idea of what we could expect if we were to hire, or work in a particular occupation.

We provide wage ranges by publishing a series of percentiles for each occupation. A percentile wage shows the percentage of workers in an occupation that earn less than a given wage and the percentage that earn more.

In most cases, wages in the 10th or 25th percentile likely reflect workers just entering a career, or who have less education attainment than others performing similar work. To better our understanding of wage ranges let’s look at the wages for some nursing occupations in Oregon.

Nursing wages

Many front-line health care providers begin their career working as a nursing assistant, home health aide,

or some other personal care provider.

Workers interested in becoming a registered nurse usually need to have previous related experience, and these entry-level positions are a great way to do that. Registered nurses work in a number of settings, and many nurses have either an associate degree or bachelor’s degree as well as retaining the necessary licensing.

Most registered nursing jobs in Oregon pay between $37.95 and $63.60 per hour. We can see that those who continue on their career path and move into other jobs, such as nurse practitioners, may also see significant wage increases. About half of all nurse practitioners in Oregon earn more than 90% of all registered nurses.

Wages can also be different based on the setting health care providers work in. According to the US Bureau

of Labor Statistics, registered nurses working in a hospital setting typically earn wages more than 20% higher than their counterparts working in nursing and residential care settings. A higher minimum education requirement, as well as challenging work conditions may be some of the reasons we see higher wages for hospital nurses.

Occupational wage information allows us to better understand what people get paid for the work they do, and how that may differ across the state.

To get additional wage estimates for hundreds of careers, visit QualityInfo.org.

Jason Payton is an Oregon Employment Department Occupational Economist. He may be reached at jason.m.payton@employ.oregon.gov or at 503-871-0069.

Avalanche of issues causes benefit breakdown The sudden and drastic increase in unemployment claims brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic strained an antiquated unemployment system, creating financial hardships for many Oregonians whose eligible benefits were delayed several months or longer, according to an audit report released by the Oregon Secretary of State.

The findings are outlined in the report “The Pandemic’s Effects on Oregonians Exposed Risks and Highlighted the Need to Modernize Oregon’s Unem-

ployment Insurance System.”

“The goal of a safety net is for it to be there when you need it,” Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan said. “This audit helps explain why Oregon’s unemployment insurance program failed when it was needed most and identifies actionable steps OED can take to make sure help is always available when Oregonians need it most.”

The audit issued July 27 finds several key factors that led to a breakdown in the Oregon Employment Depart-

ment’s (OED) systems.

• Prior audits in 2012, 2015, and 2020 identified outdated, inefficient, difficult to update systems that hindered the agency’s ability to pay out benefits quickly, especially during economic downturns.

• OED’s phone-based system was overwhelmed by an unprecedented influx in calls. The agency did not have enough physical phone lines or staff to be able to answer all the additional calls they were getting.

• The agency had to staff up

quickly and implement multiple new federal programs Congress created in the wake of business closures caused by COVID-19.

Fagan said the OED has addressed some of these shortcomings and had one of the lowest unemployment fraud levels in 2020. Other areas are still in need of improvement.

The audit’s recommendations focus on areas where the OED can improve systems ahead of future surges in unemployment.

Key recommendations include: • Monitor data to identify

claims that have not been reviewed within a set period.

• Make use of the modernized IT system to reduce data errors, make use of different communications channels including texting, improve systems for uploading documents online and tracking claims online, continue to make communication available in languages other than English.

• Study the creating of an ombuds office to help claimants navigate the complexities of the UI system.

“Real people were hurt by

these delays,”Fagan said. “Without an ombuds office, people struggling to navigate a complex system had no one to advocate for them. Creating an ombuds office is a practical recommendation to fix a gap in services and help build trust in state government.

Ombuds programs currently fill important roles in state government, such as the Office of Small Business Assistance here at the Secretary of State’s office.”

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$69M in new Oregon SNAP benefits

Lincoln County residents and most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in August.

The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These emergency benefits are a temporary support that Oregon can provide because of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency.

Because the federal government approved these emergency benefits for August, Oregon will also be able to issue them in September. However, the emergency benefits are expected to end when the federal public health emergency ends.

In August, approximately 430,000

SNAP households will receive approximately $69 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits.

“We know that many rely on these additional emergency food benefits to get enough healthy food for themselves and their families,” Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self-Sufficiency Programs Depity Director Claire Seguin said.

“We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs and we encourage them to contact our partners at 211, the Oregon Food Bank and their local Community Action Agency for support during this difficult time.”

Current SNAP households will receive emergency allotments on Aug. 11. Emergency allotments will be issued Aug. 31 or Sept. 2 for households

who did not receive benefits in the first monthly issuance.

SNAP recipients do not have to take any action to receive these supplemental benefits as they will be issued directly on their EBT cards.

More information about emergency allotments is available at https:// www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/ FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/EmergencyAllotments.aspx.

Questions about your SNAP benefits should be directed to the ONE Customer Service Center at 1-800699-9075.

If your household receives SNAP and your income or the number of people in your household has changed, it could impact your benefits. It is important to make sure ODHS has the most up-to-date information.

You can report any changes to your income or household in many ways:

• Online at: ONE.Oregon.gov • By mail at: ONE Customer Service Center, PO Box 14015, Salem, OR

97309 • By fax at: 503-378-5628 • By phone at: 1-800-699-9075 or TTY 711

Resources to help meet basic needs • Find a food pantry: foodfinder. oregonfoodbank.org • Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www.adrcoforegon.org.

• Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org • Find local resources and support by contacting your local Community Action Agency: www.caporegon.org/ find-services/ • Oregon Department of Human Services COVID-19 help center

Water quality advisory lifted

The City of Newport has lifted its water quality advisory issued July 15 following a ruptured pump station at the Bayfront.

The incident began shortly after 1 p.m. July 15, at the city’s Bayfront lift station, located at 198 SE Bay Boulevard, and the rupture caused raw sewage into Yaquina Bay. The spill ceased at 4:37 p.m. on July 16, when city personnel and contractors completed repairs. An initial spill estimate of 340,000 gallons was reported.

The revised spill quantity based on actual measurements is 94,100 gallons, according the release. The City of Newport issued a press release advising that contact with water along the Bayfront and the Southern Yaquina Bay shoreline in South Beach should be avoided until sampling and testing showed that the water is safe.

As of 2:54 p.m. Aug. 3, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality had advised that based on the most recent sampling results showing the water is safe, the city could remove the advisory and lift the hazard warning for Yaquina Bay.

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Drownings, boating-related deaths ‘needlessly continue’ STAFF REPORT

Drownings and boatingrelated deaths needlessly continue claiming lives in Oregon, recently fueled by a

heat wave, according to the latest report from federal and state agencies.

The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) reported 19 boating-related fatalities

in 2021 and the Oregon Health Authority recorded 57 drownings in natural waters in 2020, which is 160% increase from 2019 (35 drownings). Life jackets may

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“Heat waves can exacerbate drownings and accidents,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District spokesman Tom Conning.

“More people are out on the water, trying to cool off and they don’t always wear life jackets. Men, especially between 17-65 years of age, are the worst about wearing life jackets due to several things, including their arrogance about swimming abilities.”

Even when the air temperature is hot, water temperatures in the Pacific Northwest can still cause involuntary gasping and hypothermia, according to Melissa Rinehart, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Management chief.

“It’s already too late if you fall into the water unexpectedly without a life

jacket, even if you know how to swim,” Rinehart said. “We want everyone to enjoy their time at Corps parks and head home safely. We have over 20 life jacket loaner stations for those who don’t own a life jacket or forget to bring one.”

Recreational boatingrelated incidents and deaths are beginning to trend upward with the growth in paddling activities which include kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards. 2020 was a record high number of fatalities, and OSMB staff still note the fatality rate remained higher than the ten-year average.

“We take safety so seriously, it’s written into our mission statement,” OSMB Public Information Officer Ashley Massey said. “It makes you wonder, would 11 of the victims who weren’t wearing life jackets have survived if they’d been wearing

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one? For instance, the U.S. Coast Guard’s nationwide recreational boating statistics from 2020 show nearly 86% of drowning victims would have survived if they’d worn a properly fitting life jacket.”

Portland District reservoirs saw three drownings in 2021 at Fern Ridge, Foster and Fall Creek reservoirs. The district averages more than four million visitors per year at 133 recreation sites across 18 dams and reservoirs in Oregon and Washington.

Corps officials urge users to take precautions, such as • Wearing a life jacket: it will help you survive an unexpected fall into the water and can save your life if you become exhausted due to fatigue, waves or current while swimming.

• Knowing your swimming abilities: swimming in natural waters is different from swimming in a pool, and your swimming ability decreases with age.

• Expecting the unexpected: if you fall or jump into water that is colder than 70 degrees, you can inhale water from involuntary gasping.

• Understanding “boater’s hypnosis”: this can slow your reaction time almost as much as if you were legally intoxicated.

• Eliminating alcohol consumption: Alcohol induces an inner ear condition (caloric labyrinthitis) that can cause you to become disoriented when underwater and not realize which way is up.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district staff stress the importance of water safety year-round, but especially during the summer season because that is when most public recreation fatalities occur.

For more information about recreational boating incident and fatalities in Oregon, visit: https://www.oregon.gov/ osmb/pages/accidents-andfatalities.aspx.

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JANANE KRONGOS News Guard Guest Column

Editor’s Note: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addresses teen substance abuse on its website, stating the most commonly used substances by teenagers and the extent of the problem include: • Alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco are substances most commonly used by adolescents.

• By 12th grade, about twothirds of students have tried alcohol.

• About half of 9th through 12th grade students reported ever having used marijuana.

• About 4 in 10 9th through 12th grade students reported having tried cigarettes.

• Among 12th graders, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without a prescription.

Although it is illegal for people under 21 years of age to drink alcohol, the CDC said its findings show that people from 12 to 20 years of age consume about one-tenth of all alcohol consumed in the United States.

Parents can play a big role in the prevention of underage substance use and gambling.

In the following guest column, prevention specialize Janane Krongos responds to the most common questions that many parents have about teen substance abuse.

Why are these conversations important?

Many children have questions about substances and gambling. Parents are the best people to answer these questions, because their children trust them. Parents should help youth understand the negative health consequences of underage substance use and gambling. When youth are knowledgeable about health consequences, their perception of harm increases. An increased perception of harm will reduce the likelihood of experimentation.

Are underage youth really using substances and gambling?

Yes, some underage youth are using substances and gambling. To learn about the prevalence of underage substance use and gambling, I would recommend reviewing the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) 2020 Student Health Survey.

This survey is an anonymous school-based survey of Oregon students (6th, 8th, and 11th grade). Survey results include the following information regarding substances, student’s perceived risk of harm, parental norms, peer norms, age of first use, and 30-day use. Additionally, information about gambling, types of gambling, and gambling behaviors is also included. You can find this survey on the Oregon Health Authority’s website (www. oregon.gov).

When should I have a conversation?

As soon as you can. For

the best results, parents should have these conversations before their children are exposed to substances or gambling.

How often should I have these conversations?

These conversations should happen regularly.

At what age do I stop having these types of conversations?

There is not a specific age to stop having these types of conversations. Parents should plan on continuing to have these conversations until their children reach early adulthood.

Is there a perfect time or occasion to have these conversations?

No, there is not a perfect time or occasion. Parents should integrate these topics into everyday conversations.

Where should I have these conversations?

These conversations can happen anywhere.

Try having a conversation:

• In the car: on a road trip, running errands, and transporting youth (sports practice, school, club meeting, or to a friend’s house).

• At home: while doing chores, preparing a meal, or playing a game.

• Outside of home (in private): on a shopping trip, at a park, sharing dinner at a restaurant, or taking a walk.

Are there some basic tips that will help me make the most of the conversations?

Yes, here are some tips that

may be helpful.

Before the conversation:

• Learn the facts of underage substance use. One online resource that I would recommend for this is the National Institute on Drug Abuse website (www. teens.drugabuse.gov).On this website, parents can learn the facts about underage substance use, learn about the health consequences of underage use, learn common questions that youth have about substances, and learn how to prevent underage substance use.

• Learn how gambling can affect a person’s health. I recommend the OHA’s Impacts of Gambling on Public Health.

Health and social impacts featured in this document are substance use, mental health, physical health, relationships, criminology, and economy.

This resource is located on the OHA website (www.oregon. gov).

• Learn how to have conversations about substance use with youth. One place that I would recommend for this is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Talk They Hear You (TTHY) campaign website (www.samhsa.gov). Campaign resources include: 5 Conversation Goals, Answering Your Child’s Tough Questions, Keeping your Kids Safe Brochures, and the SAMSHA TTHY podcast.

• Learn about problem gambling prevention. I recommend

the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) website (www.opgr.org). Prevention resources on the OPGR website include warning signs, responsible guidelines, and conversation tips.

During the conversation:

• Remind youth of family rules regarding substance use and gambling.

• Let youth know that underage substance use and gambling can negatively affect their health.

• Provide youth with ideas on how they can decline offers of substances or gambling.

• Role-play with youth to help them feel comfortable declining substances or gambling.

• Help youth identify other caring adults that they can go to ask questions.

• Let youth know that they can come to you if they have questions about substance’s or gambling.

Following the conversation:

• Check in after the conversation to see if they have any questions.

• Repeat the conversation often.

I hope that this column has been helpful to you. If you have questions about this column, please feel free to contact me at Janeanek@tfcc.org.

Janane Krongos is a prevention specialist with Tillamook Family Counseling Center. She can be reached at Janeanek@tfcc.org or at 503843-8201.

Are term limits part of the solution?

KATHLEEN HARDER News Guard Guest Column

America is more polarized than at any time in its history except for the Civil War. American politics has divided families, with parents and children no longer speaking.

Family get-togethers are contentious. Lifelong friendships have collapsed. Marriages have ended due to irreconcilable polarization.

At work, people are frightened to mention politics for fear of being fired or offending a co-worker.

Consumers even base what brand of toothpaste they use based upon their politics, according to a study for Colgate.

So, in this historic political chasm, where can a Republican and a Democrat reach common ground? Term limits for Congress.

By the numbers

A recent poll conducted by pollster Scott Rasmussen showed that 82% of Americans favor term limits for Congress. Broken down by party lines, 87% of Republicans favored congressional terms limits; 83% of Democrats favored term limits; and 78% of Independents favored the idea.

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln could not get this degree of favorability.

For many of our current members of Congress, serving in Congress has become a lucrative lifelong job. We have one member of the House of Representatives who was elected in 1980 and has served half of his life in Congress. In the Senate, we have seven members aged 80 or older who have been in the Senate for 30 years or longer.

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Things like this led Harry Truman to advocate term limits, saying, “term limits would cure both senility and seniority- both terrible legislative diseases.”

Americans see Congress as integral to the dysfunction that we see today in our institutions.

According to Gallup, approval for Congress has not reached 30% in over a decade. Voters don’t see Congress working for them. Those that we have elected have simply forgotten who sent them and what their job is – to serve the public.

So, if we can agree that term limits are part of the solution, how do we get there?

Next steps

Congress will never vote to term limit themselves, right?

Probably not. Although there are members of Congress who

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favor congressional term limits and are backing legislation to enact it. This legislation faces stiff opposition from entrenched Washington insiders.

So, how do we get off dead center on this issue? When enough states request a convention to add a term limits amendment to the Constitution, Congress is legally bound to comply.

This allows states to make an end-run around Congress. In fact, Dwight Eisenhower foresaw the need for this and said, “a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits could never achieve the blessing of Congress; it could be initiated only by the states.”

Five states, - Florida, Alabama, Missouri, Wisconsin, and West Virginia – have asked for a national convention to amend the Constitution, limited to the subject of Congressional term limits. Oregon could be next.

The state legislature can pass a resolution calling for an Article V convention for congressional term limits only. A simple majority in the legislature is all that is required to do this.

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Setting congressional term limits would take power away from the Washington insiders and lobbyists and give it back to where it belongs – the citizens of each state. For far too long, we have seen how staying in office for decades leads some of our elected officials to forget that they should serve the vot-

ers –not the entrenched special interests that exert their financial muscle in Washington. As Benjamin Franklin (who supported term limits) aptly said, “In free governments, the rulers are the servants, and the people their superiors…For the former to return among the latter does not degrade but promote them.”

And most importantly, it would lead to a Congress that is responsive to the issues facing everyday Americans. This would lead to real solutions to address the significant problems we face, not the self-serving chaos we see unfolding daily in Washington.

Setting congressional term limits will be a step to ending the political circus that has polarized and divided our nation. It will restore balance in our electoral process. It will return power to where it should reside, with the voters.

Term limits means Congress will develop fundamental solutions, to do the right thing for the people they represent, not incremental solutions that placate the lobbyists.

Now, more than ever before, we need congressional term limits.

Let’s have Oregon show its pioneering spirit, to help spearhead the change we need to see to get our country working together again.

Kathleen Harder, M.D., FACP is the Oregon State Chair for U.S. Term Limits and former democratic candidate for Congress.

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Public Notices ly known as: 655 NW Nye St, Newport, OR 97365 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above-described real property is situated.

Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $19,862.09 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $138,189.87 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater.

It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 11/1/- 2020, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due (if applicable) for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/ or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay- off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 11/16/2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 West Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired

NG22-331 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: HENRY AMES AFFOLTER, Deceased.

No. 22PB05072 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, to the Personal Representative at the address below, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and first published: August 9, 2022. SHANNON ANDREWS AFFOLTER, Personal Representative c/o KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C. SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572, 2210 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KULLA, RONNAU, SCHAUB & CHAMBERS, P.C. SCOTT J. SCHAUB, OSB #893572, 2210 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367. Phone: (541) 996-2195, Fax: (541) 996-2770, E-mail: krsc@embarqmail.com.

------------------------------------------NG22-322 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-19-872242-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MYRNA AZAR, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as trustee, in favor Employment Opps of AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (DE), as Beneficiary, dated 9/25/2007, recorded 9/27/2007, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon in book/reel/- volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/- microfilm/reception number 200713845 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 11-11-05-CD- 03800 R199172 BEGINNING AT A POINT 200 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 15, NYE AND THOMPSON’S ADDITION TO NEWPORT; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET: THENCE WEST 83 1/3 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET: AND THENCE EAST 83 1/3 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN AND Lincoln City’s largest and most trusted news source.

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Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential

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Public Notices property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-19-872242-BB Dated: 7/7/2022 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0179584 8/9/- 2022 8/16/2022 8/23/- 2022 8/30/2022 ------------------------------------------NG22-330 NOTICE: IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE OF THE DEBT REFERENCED HEREIN IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS LETTER IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE PERSONAL LIABILITY UPON YOU FOR PAYMENT OF THAT DEBT. IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE RECEIVED A BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE, ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THE DEBT WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ONLY. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE TO PAY THIS OBLIGATION BY REASON OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THEN THIS NOTICE/LETTER IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BUT IS INTENDED ONLY TO RELAY INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE PERSONALLY LIABLE TO PAY THIS OBLIGATION, WE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF FORECLOSING THE DEED OF TRUST MENTIONED BELOW. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE THE BORROWER IN THE DEED OF TRUST TRANSACTION DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, AND YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR ARE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND ARE DEPLOYED FOR ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 877- 353-2146 IMMEDIATELY TO DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES TO THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING. Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust made by Darlene Lois Nichols as grantor, to Fidelity National Title Ins Co, as trustee, whose address is 10540 S.E. Stark, Portland, OR 97216, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated December 20, 2012, and recorded December 27th, 20212, in the mortgage records of Lincoln

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County Oregon, as Recording No. 2012- 12509. Said Deed of Trust was most recently assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust, I, by an instrument recorded under Instrument No. 2021- 05538 on April 29th, 2021, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: PARCEL I: Lot 3, Block 5, GRAHAM’S FOURTH ADDITION TO TOLEDO, now known as GRAHAM’S FIFTH ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF TOLEDO, in the City of Toledo, County of Lincoln and State of Oregon. PARCEL II: Lot 9, Block 5, GRAHAM’S FOURTH ADDITION TO TOLEDO, now known as GRAHAM’S FIFTH ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF TOLEDO, in the City of Toledo, County of Lincoln and State of Oregon. Both the beneficiary Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust, I and the trustee IDEA Law Group, LLC, will sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed, and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay the following: Principal Balance $81,646.50, Interest $6,747.08, Late Fees $454.00, Expense Advance $6,660.27, Escrow Balance $3,274.91, Total: $98,782.76. Interest, late charges, attorney fees and costs, and advances for the protection and preservation of the property may accrue after the date of this notice. WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee, IDEA Law Group, LLC, on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 AM, in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the front entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 225 West Olive, in the City of Newport, OR 97365, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has, or had, the power to convey at the time the grantor executed the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligation thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by trustee.

Notice is further give that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), paying all advances authorized under the trust deed, and by curing any other default complained of therein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performances required under the obligation or trust deed, and in addition to paying the said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation

and trust deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided

by ORS 86.778. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor, as well as any other person owning on obligation, the performance of which is secured by the said trust deed.

The words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTE: If you need help finding a lawyer, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-620- 0222 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452- 8260 or you may visit its Web site at www. obar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http://- www. osbar.org/public/- ris/lowcostlegalhelp/- legalaid.html. Dated May 10, 2022. Shannon Suehr, OSB No. 201406, ssuehr@ idealawgroupll- c.com, 2001 Western Ave. Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 97121, Toll Free: 877-3532146 ext. 1020 ------------------------------------------NG22-329 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: JAY BRUCE CUNNINGHAM, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB06224 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANNA C. CUNNINGHAM has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, ANNA C. CUNNINGHAM, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/- o Attorney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562, Zantello Law Group, LLC., 2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Dated and first published August 2, 2022.

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Public Notices NG22-327 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY-INITIATED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZOA 2022-09 The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2022-09 on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Lincoln City City Council will hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2022-09 on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. Any person who may be affected is invited to attend and participate in the hearing and present written and/or oral testimony concerning the proposed amendment. (The Planning Commission and City Council may continue hearings to subsequent dates and times, as necessary, to complete review of the proposed amendment.) ZOA 2022-09 proposes amending Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Title 17 to revise the definition of tiny house and to change the review procedure for a time extension from Type II and Type III to Type I. The applicable criteria are LCMC Chapter 17.76 Procedures and Section 17.77.130 Text Amendment. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearings and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it.

Public hearings are conducted according to adopted rules of procedure that are available at Planning and Community Development and at the hearings. The proposed amendment may be reviewed online at www.lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Draft Ordinances, and then ZOA 2022-09. A copy of the proposed amendment and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at the Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. For additional information, please call Anne Marie Skinner, Director, at 541.996.1228. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/ email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

Please email your comments to askinner@lincolncity.or- g or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City and rebroadcast at various times. They are streamed live on the internet through a link on the City of Lincoln City website and can also be viewed following the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing-impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to the City Recorder, at 541.996.1203. Public comments may be submitted to askinner@ lincolncity.or- g, by attending the Planning Commission meeting, or via telephone. Public comments submitted by email to askinner@lincolncity.or- g will be entered into the official record, distributed to the governing body, and published in the Agenda packet. Individuals requesting to give public comment via telephone must email planning@lincolncity.or- g no later than noon on the meeting day.

The request must include the individual’s name, the subject the individual wishes to address, and the telephone number the individual will use to make the call. Instructions on participating in the meeting via telephone will be provided upon receipt of a timely request. Telephone public comments will be limited to three minutes. Callers shall mute themselves prior to making their public comments and shall leave the call once their public comment time has ended.

------------------------------------------NG22-324 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-21-895633- RM Order No.: 210780658-OR-MSW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, WALTER R. JORGENSEN AND ROBERTA M. JORGENSEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC, as trustee, in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 2/25/2008, recorded 3/3/- 2008, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. fee/file/- instrument/ microfilm/- reception number 200802616 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Mortgage Assets Management, LLC covering

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Public Notices the following described real property situated in said County, and State, APN: 07-11- 11-CA03300-00 R352430 LOT 3, BLOCK 1, SPRUCE WOODS, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 13, PAGE 17 OF PLAT RECORDS, LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON Commonly known as: 2060 NE Tide Ave, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantors: BORROWER(S) FAILED TO MAINTAIN HAZARD INSURANCE ON THE PROPERTY (AND/OR FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROOF OF INSURANCE), AND ALSO FAILED TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES PRIOR TO THE DELINQUENCY DATE IN VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF BORROWER(S)’ HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE AND, AS A RESULT, THE SUMS REFERENCED HEREIN WERE ADVANCED ON BORROWER(S) BEHALF TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE ON THE PROPERTY AND TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES By this reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: the sum of $161,209.64 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.5300 per annum; plus all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 11/10/2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the south entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 W Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (if applicable) and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to the sale date. For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.com In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If there are any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, that the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a

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trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. TS No: OR-21-895633-RM Dated: 6/27/2022 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0179624 8/2/- 2022 8/9/2022 8/16/2022 8/23/2022 ------------------------------------------NG22-323 TS No. OR05000100-19-1 APN R477729 || 11-11- 09-CB-9100300 TO No 191026216-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, KENNETH M MORIN CAROLYN A MORIN as Grantor to PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE as Trustee, in favor of FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION as Beneficiary dated as of March 24, 2003 and recorded on March 31, 2003 as Instrument No. 200304934 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LoanCare, LLC and recorded April 15, 2020 as Instrument Number 202003809 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R477729 || 11-11-09- CB-9100300 A LEASEHOLD ESTATE AS CREATED BY THAT LEASE EXECUTED BY NEWPORT MARINE CO., AN ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME, LESSOR, AND YAQUINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AN OREGON CORPORATION, LESSEE, RECORDED MAY 24, 1977, IN BOOK 75, PAGE 667, MICROFILM RECORDS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, AND AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 22, 1977, IN BOOK 76, PAGE 554, MICROFILM RECORDS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, FOR THE TERM AND UPON AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE PROVISIONS THEREIN CONTAINED. DESCRIPTION OF THE TRACT OF LAND SUBJECT TO SAID LEASE: UNIT J-3, EMBARCADERO, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE GENERAL AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH AND DESCRIBED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF UNIT OWNERSHIP RECORDED JUNE 7, 1975 IN BOOK 75, PAGE 1646, MICROFILM RECORDS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, WHICH DESCRIPTION IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND BY REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF Commonly known as: 1000 SE BAY BLVD #428J, NEWPORT, OR 97365 Both the Beneficiary, LoanCare, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 3 Monthly Payment(s) from 04/01/- 2019 to 06/30/2019 at $282.88 12 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/- 2019 to 06/30/2020 at $277.22 12 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/- 2020 to 06/30/2021 at $302.93 3 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/- 2021 to 09/30/2021 at $335.16 9 Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/- 2021 to 06/30/2022 at $326.85 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) $117.74 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to- wit: The sum of $52,550.96 together with interest thereon at

the rate of 4.00000% per annum from March 1, 2019 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on November 14, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the Olive Street entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 W Olive, Newport, OR 97365 County of Lincoln, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale.

Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: June 30,2022 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949- 252-8300 Order Number 83727, Pub Dates: 7/19/2022, 7/26/- 2022, 8/2/2022, 8/9/2022, THE NEWS GUARD ------------------------------------------NG22-312 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-18846985- SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MICHAEL RAY HANSEN AND TERESA HANSEN as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW, as trustee, in favor of National City Mortgage Co dba Accubanc Mortgage, as Beneficiary, dated 8/20/- 2002, recorded 8/30/- 2002, in official records of LINCOLN County, Oregon in Book 457 Page 892 and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 6266624 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/25/2015 as Instrument No. 2015- 09706 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: R105886 09-11- 17-CB-0050000 THE WEST 660 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF US HIGHWAY 101 EXCEPTING THEREFORM ANY PORTION

LYING WITHIN US HIGHWAY 101 Commonly known as: 2330 S HIGHWAY 101, DEPOE BAY, OR 97341 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted

by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $46,490.97 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $138,362.74 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater.

It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/- 2018, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due (if applicable) for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/ or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay- off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 10/27/2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the south entrance to the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at 225 W Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365 County of LINCOLN, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or

trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest MICHAEL HANSEN 2330 S HIGHWAY 101 DEPOE BAY, OR 97341 Original Borrower TERESA HANSEN 2330 S HIGHWAY 101 DEPOE BAY, OR 97341 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting- .com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-18-846985-SW Dated: 6/13/2022 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0179047 7/- 19/2022 7/26/2022 8/2/- 2022 8/9/2022

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Police Blotter Lincoln City Police July 29

Male suspect arrested following a Domestic Violence report in the 1500 block of Lake Drive. Female reporting her husband was blocking her, refusing to let her leave and threatened to kill her and 18-year-old son.

Police responded to a report of an Assault in the 1000 block of SW 51st Street. Female said she was confronted by juvenile subjects while she was in her vehicle and that the subjects ripped off the vehicles mirror, assaulted her and ran off.

Police located and detained the subjects behind the South Chevron Gas Station. Two juveniles were transported home.

Other juveniles transported to Lincoln City Police Department charged with Assault IV, Menacing X 4, Harassment, Reckless Endangering X 3, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 3, Criminal Mischief 2 and Assault on a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest.

July 30

Police took a report of a residence door being kicked in on the 3200 block of SE Highway 101.

Caller reported he dropped his wallet at the casino. The wallet with ID and cards was returned but cash was missing.

Police were called to a report of a physical Domestic Disturbance in the parking lot in the 4000 block of NW Logan Road. A female suspect was cited and released on a warrant.

Aug 1

Police recovered a stolen vehicle in the 4000 block of NW Logan Road.

Police took a report of an assault and tampering with witness in the 4800 block of SE Inlet Avenue.

An individual turned in a cell phone with a bullet hole through the phone found in the parking lot in the 4100 block of Highway 101.

Aug. 2

Police took a report of Theft from a Vehicle at NW 15th Street at the beach access. Citizens

advised that a suspect entered a vehicle and took a purse, wallet and car keys. A suspect was taken into custody and transported to the county jail.

Police took a female suspect into custody at the 600 block of Highway 101 following a report of windows being broken on a vehicle.

Police took a report of a theft of a solar light in the 1500 block of NW 19th Street.

Aug. 3

Police took a report of damage to a commercial dryer in the 2000 block of Highway 101.

Video at the scene shows an unidentified female and a male.

Caller reported that a male approached her to tell her that she was parked in a handicapped spot without a permit. Caller advised that he flashed a badge at her. Officer responded to the scene in the 1000 block of Oar Avenue and took a report.

Aug. 4

Caller reported that a male in red truck had been following her and her son. Officer responded and two subjects taken into custody on warrants at the Chinook Winds Hotel.

Police responded to Lincoln City City Hall on SW Highway 101 following calls from city staffers about an aggressive male filming employees. No crime at this time. The suspect has been excluded from city hall for 30 days.

Oregon State Police July 28

A vehicle was stopped on Highway 101 at milepost 134 for failure to maintain a lane of travel. The driver was found to have a non-serviceable warrant out of Idaho and was an out of compliance sex offender. The driver was cited and released on the crime of failure to register as a sex offender.

A vehicle was called in as a driving complaint. The vehicle was located at milepost 126 on Highway 101 and the driver was found to be driving while suspended at a misdemeanor level. The driver was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.

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‘Finders Keepers’ tourism promotion of 3,000 hidden glass floats, and a local bed and breakfast.

“In late June, visitors can spy colorful sky sights filled with kites during The Summer Kite Festival, and ongoing treasure hunts like the ongoing glass floats give everyone the opportunity to find hidden, handmade treasure along the beach,” Fodor Travel experts stated. “Spend a low-key evening at Baywood Shores Bed and Breakfast, which is tucked onto the bank of the scenic Siletz Bay, offering sights of the sea and the local wildlife.”

Fodor’s Public Relations Specialist Brynn Grissom said Fodor’s always looks to include a wide range of destinations in the lists.

“We want to ensure that we’re geographically comprehensive — destinations from Hawaii to Maine were included in this list — so our readers have somewhat easy access to support a local community,” he said. “We also want to shine a light on under-the-radar spots, like Lincoln City, and let folks know that staggering beauty isn’t only found in Honolulu

but can often be found nearby.”

Grissom said the listing should give Lincoln City wide exposure.

“We have more than three million monthly readers, primarily based in the United States, who share the common goal of wandering this weird and wonderful world,” Grissom said.

“We’re thrilled to see Lincoln City recognized internationally as a must-see destination,” Explore Lincoln City Director Ed Dreistadt said.

“Fodor’s ranking Lincoln City among its top list for summer travels is a testament to the creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit of our small coastal community. Our hope is this distinction will encourage people near and far to visit and experience all the wonderful offerings of the Oregon coast.”

Monterey, California, Coco Beach, Florida, Honolulu, Hawaii and Boston, Massachusetts are also among the top 12 listing.

See the online article at https://www.fodors.com/world/ north-america/experiences/ news/best-u-s-seaside-citiesfor-summer

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Pedestrian Safety Operation Aug. 11 STAFF REPORT

The Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) plans to conduct a Pedestrian Safety Operation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, August 11, on Highway 101 in the area between N 10th Street and N 14th Street.

The primary focus of this operation is to raise pedestrian safety awareness. With the use of a decoy pedestrian, the Lincoln City Police Department hopes to raise the awareness of drivers through education and enforcement of pedestrian right of way laws.

During the Pedestrian Safety Operations, police post warning signs in the area of the projects to alert drivers and those on foot.

LCPD last conducted a pedestrian safety operation on August 16, 2021.

During that operation, twelve citations and two warnings were issued for violations of the crosswalk laws (Failing to stop for pedestrian in crosswalk or Passing vehicle stopped at a crosswalk).

“The members of the Lincoln City Police Department are dedicated to enhancing the safety of citizens and guests of the city,” a release from LCPD states.

“These safety operations are conducted in an effort to reduce the potential for injuries or death to pedestrians in our city.”

Funding for the pedestrian safety operations are made possible through a grant provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Impact.

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Lincoln City Police conducted a similar traffic safety operation along Highway 101 in 2019.

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Health summit to build resilience in a post-pandemic environment The pandemic increased social isolation for young and old alike and impacted our collective feeling of well-being.

Addressing these issues, the Linn, Benton, Lincoln Partners for Health is hosting its 2022 Summit Friday, Aug. 19.

The free summit is open to all, with virtual and in-person options as well as Spanish interpretation available. Lunch will be provided to those who attend in person.

The summit’s theme is Building Resilience: Well-being and Mental Health Resources in a Post-PandemicEnvironment. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Linn-Benton Community College’s new Chinook Hall at 931 NW Reiman Ave. in Corvallis, which has the latest virtual conferencing capabilities.

Keynote speaker Carolyn Aldwin,

HEALTH SUMMIT 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aug. 19 Chinook Hall 931 NW Reiman Ave Corvallis

PhD, is professor emeritus in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. Her research has examined how psychosocial factors affect health and especially how individuals cope with stress.

Closing remarks will be provided

by Helen Kao, MD, who has practiced at Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care in Corvallis since 2016.

Board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics and hospice/palliative care, she has special interests in house calls, dementia care, reducing polypharmacy in health care, supporting adults who experience physical and cognitive

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The summit will review resilience solutions following the isolation impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. decline and advocating for comprehensive advanced care planning.

Breakout sessions will focus on youth wellness and resilience; health impacts of loneliness and social isolation; explaining the public charge rule; and an interactive session on accessing

the many useful features of MyChart, the online portal that connects people with health management tools and their medical records.

Registration is now open at PFHBuildingResilience.eventbrite.com.

Partners For Health include

Samaritan Health Services, LinnBenton Community College, Western University of Health Science COMPNorthwest, and Coast to the Cascade Community Wellness Network.

For more information, contact Samaritan Health Service at 541-557-6208.

Military veterans invited to free photography workshop their work at the Through a Veteran’s Lens photography exhibit at The Arts Center in Corvallis this fall.

Maasdam will lead the Newport workshop from 10 a.m. to noon and it will feature beach settings at Don & Ann Davis Park and Ocean Shore State Recreation Area.

At the Albany workshop from 6 to 8 a.m., Ylen will take participants on an early morning adventure, focusing on the hustle and bustle of launching hot air balloons at Timber-Linn Memorial Park during the Northwest Art & Air Festival.

Maasdam spent more than a decade as a photojournalist in Oregon, California and Texas before establishing one of the premiere freelance photography businesses in the mid-Willa-

Military veterans living in Lincoln, Benton, or Linn counties or surrounding areas are invited to attend the second of two free photography workshops led by two of the most decorated professional photographers in the mid-Willamette Valley, Karl Maasdam and Mark Ylen.

Hosted by Samaritan Health Services’ ArtsCare program in conjunction with Samaritan Veterans Outreach, the second workshops is scheduled to be held Aug. 27 in Albany.

The first photo workshop was scheduled Aug. 6 in Newport.

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use digital cameras or expand their existing skills.

Interested participants will also have the opportunity to show

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Each workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Registration is required.

To register, email ArtsCare@ samhealth.org or call 541768-7138.

Samaritan Health Service honored

Samaritan Health Services has been named among the top Healthiest Employers of 5,000+ employees by the Portland Business Journal.

Samaritan Chief Administrative Officer Kelley Kaiser and Director of Wellness & Fitness Alyssa Wink accepted the award on Samaritan’s behalf and were joined by several other Samaritan employees repre-

senting Health Plans, Legal, SamFit and Marketing & Communications.

“I am proud to be part of an organization that emphasizes employee well-being,” Kaiser said. “This past year continued to present challenges as we weathered multiple coronavirus surges. Thanks to the dedication of the Well-Being Council, we were able to make resources available

to our employees, allowing them to manage and prioritize their own well-being while still serving our patients and community.”

Samaritan was first recognized by the Portland Business Journal as a Healthiest Employer in 2013 and has been ranked in the top five ever since.

This year, there were six recipients in the 5,000+ employees

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Coastal communities in line for millions Oregon’s ports, waterways, and coastal, fishing, and tribal communities could receive millions of dollars in federal funding under U.S. Senate Appropriations bills, according to Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.

Merkley said the funding bills make significant, targeted investments in small ports and shipyards, boost Pacific salmon and steelhead recovery, and support Oregon’s vital fishing industry.

“All, while taking on the harmful impacts climate chaos is inflicting on our fragile, complex marine ecosystems,” he said.

Key funding elements for the Oregon Coast include: Small Ports and Army Corps Navigation: The program, which is vital source of funding to help Oregon ports pay for dredging and other necessary infrastructure projects, received over $355 million for deep-draft harbor and channel improvements, $15 million for inland waterways, $25 million for navigation maintenance, and $65 million for small, remote, or subsistence navigation.

Small Shipyards: The bill provides $25 million for assistance to small shipyards. This program supports small shipyards by providing grants that can be used to purchase equipment or train employees.

Salmon Recovery: The bill preserves $65 million for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. Created in 2000, this fund is a competitive grant program designed to address declining Pacific salmon and steelhead populations by supporting conservation efforts in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. The program is essential to preventing the extinction of the 28 listed salmon and steelhead species on the West Coast.

Sea Grant Program: The program received a $14 million increase after Merkley led a bipartisan resolution in support of the investment. Funded at $90 million, the program, a priority for Oregon State University, uses targeted

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The federal legislation could fund dredging at small ports, like Depoe Bay. local investments to create economic growth, sustainable fisheries, and resilient coastal communities.

Ocean and Coastal Management and Services: The bill provides a total of $308 million for Ocean and Coastal Management and Services within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This funding will fund critical coastal services and programs such as: Coastal Zone Management Grants, National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund, the Coral Reef Program, the National Estuarine

Research Reserve System, and Sanctuaries and Marine Protected Areas.

Pacific Shellfish: The bill includes $2.5 million in federal funding for cutting-edge research to improve the productivity, sustainability, and resiliency of the Pacific shellfish agricultural system. This research is critical to efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate chaos on the health and economies of Oregon’s coastal communities.

Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program: The bill includes $10 million to promote the re-

search, demonstration, and development of emerging technologies, practices, and processes that improve maritime industrial environmental sustainability.

Pacific Salmon Treaty: The bill includes $43 million for the Pacific States, Tribal Communities, and NOAA to continue activities in support of the obligations set forth in the renegotiated annex of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The bill also provides $23 million for the operation and maintenance of Mitchell Act hatcheries, which are meant to produce salmon and steel-

head in the Columbia River Basin for harvest and conservation purposes.

Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP): The bill provides a $4 million increase for the SIMP program. This program ensures illegal, unreported, and unregulated-caught and/or misrepresented seafood does not enter our marketplace.

The next step for the bill is merging with a counterpart bill from the U.S. House of Representatives in order to be passed by both chambers and signed into law.

Local bridge projects wrapping up JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Two local multi-milliondollar bridge repair projects that began in the fall of 2018 in Lincoln City are nearing competition, according to the Oregon Department of

Transportation (ODOT).

Crews were scheduled to replace the protective surface material on the D River bridge this week.

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The D River Bridge work included:

• Extensive concrete repair • Establishing electrical continuity for the cathodic protection system (protecting the structure from corrosion) • Applied zinc anode that the current flows through to protect the bridge structure from corrosion • Bridge deck strengthening

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• Protective deck overlay • Paving and striping • Sidewalk overlay The local work is part of a series of bridge cathodic protection projects along the coast. Each is designed to keep the structure in service for years to come.

• New bearings • Bridge deck strengthening with titanium reinforcement • Concrete repairs • New railing

• D River had extensive damage that could only be repaired in small segments to maintain the structural

The Schooner Creek Bridge work included:

According to ODOT, the projects have taken extensive time because:

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• Zinc anode application can only be done during specific environmental conditions, and the weather changes frequently on the coast.

• Establishing the electrical continuity can be difficult and tedious, but it is essential.

When the two projects began, ODOT estimated the costs for the D River Bridge to be $3,324,344 and work for the Schooner Creek Bridge was estimated to be $2,613,276.

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Research reviews wildfire smoke taint in wine, grapes SEAN NEALON News Guard Guest Article

An Oregon State University-led research team has discovered a class of compounds that contribute to smoke taint in wine and grapes.

“This is a critically important for winemakers who are increasingly dealing with the impact of wildfire smoke on their grapes,” said Elizabeth Tomasino, an associate professor of enology at Oregon State. “It provides them markers that are much more predictive of smoke taint in wine than we previously had.”

The findings are not yet published, but Tomasino recently discussed them during a presentation at the American Society for Enology and Viticulture national conference in San Diego.

Scientists at Washington State University who also worked on the research joined her in that discussion.

For years, a class of compounds known as volatile phenols have been used as markers for smoke taint in wine and grapes. However, they weren’t considered good predictors of smoke taint issues, Tomasino said.

For example, wines with high levels of these compounds often didn’t taste smoke tainted and wines with low levels did taste smoke tainted.

This led Tomasino and her team to search for other compounds that were causing smoke taint in wine.

Earlier this year, Tomasino and Jenna Fryer, a doctoral student in Tomasino’s lab, published a paper that outlined a new standard for tasting the smoky/ashy component of smoke taint.

As part of that work, they discovered the new class of sulfur-containing compounds, thiophenols, that in subsequent analysis was found to cause smoke

taint when in combination with volatile phenols.

Tom Collins, an assistant professor at Washington State’s Wine Science Center, confirmed that these sulfur compounds were found in wines that had been exposed to smoke and not in samples that had no smoke exposure.

Work done by Cole Cerrato, a postdoctoral scholar working with Tomasino, confirmed the structure of the compounds using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, an instrument that allows the molecular structure of a material to be analyzed by observing and measuring the interaction of nuclear spins when placed in a powerful magnetic field.

Ongoing sensory analysis in Tomasino’s lab has shown that wines are described as smoke tainted when these sulfur compounds are in combination with the volatile phenols.

“This changes the game as these new compounds are a completely different class of compounds than we were previously studying,” Tomasino said. “Much of the smoke taint mitigation work to date has not been overly successful and now we know because we have been looking at the wrong thing. We should be much more successful over the next year or two in providing mitigation strategies for the industry that are actually effective.”

Wildfires are a significant threat to these industries because persistent exposure to smoke compromises the quality and value of wine grapes and adversely affects wines. That threat is particularly pronounced on the West Coast of the United States, where California, Oregon and Washington are three of the nation’s top four wineproducing states.

The research will continue due to

a $7.65 million grant Oregon State researchers and a team of West Coast university collaborators received last year to study the impact of smoke exposure on grapes. Oregon State researchers are working with scientists at Washington State and the University of California, Davis, on the four-year project, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

The work aims to provide tools for the grape and wine industries to quickly make decisions about whether to harvest grapes or make wine following a smoke event.

Sean Nealon is a news editor at Oregon State University’s University Relations and Marketing Department.

He may be reached at sean.nealon@ oregonstate.edu

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Where you live can affect your ability to conceive MOLLY ROSBACH News Guard Guest Article

People who live in socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods are about 20% less likely to conceive in any given menstrual cycle compared with people living in neighborhoods with more resources, according to an Oregon State University study.

The study measured “fecundability,” which is the monthly probability of getting pregnant, among couples attempting conception without the use of fertility treatments.

Researchers compared neighborhoods based on their “area deprivation index” score, a measure of the socioeconomic resources in a neighborhood.

They found that even among a relatively affluent, highly educated study population, people living in more deprived neighborhoods had lower fecundability rates than people living in higher-opportunity neighborhoods.

“The world of fertility research is beginning to examine factors associated with the built environment. There are dozens of studies looking at how your neighborhood environment is associated with adverse birth outcomes, but the pre-concep-

tion period is heavily understudied from a structural standpoint,” said lead author Mary Willis, a postdoctoral scholar in OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

“Turns out, before you’re even conceived, there may be things affecting your health.”

Public health research in the last decade has highlighted the importance of social determinants of health and the idea that ZIP code is the greatest predictor for overall life expectancy, based on factors like income, health care access, employment rates, education level and access to safe water.

“But the concept that your neighborhood affects your fertility hasn’t been studied in depth,” Willis said. “In addition, the world of infertility research is largely focused on individual factors, so when I came into this study as an environmental epidemiologist, I was thinking we should look at it as a structural problem.”

The study leveraged data from an ongoing study by Boston University, the Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO). Researchers analyzed a cohort of 6,356 individuals ranging from 21 to 45 years old, attempting to conceive without the use of

fertility treatment, in data compiled from 2013 through 2019.

Study participants filled out online surveys every eight weeks for up to 12 months, answering questions about menstrual cycle characteristics and pregnancy status. In the study time period, 3,725 pregnancies were documented.

Researchers compared participants across different area deprivation index rankings at both the national and within-state levels, which used socioeconomic indicators including educational attainment, housing, employment and poverty.

They found that participants in the most-deprived neighborhoods based on the national rankings had a 19-21% reduction in fecundability compared with those in the least-deprived neighborhoods.

Based on within-state rankings, the most-deprived neighborhoods saw a 23-25% reduction in fecundability compared with the least-deprived areas.

The majority of people in the cohort were white, had completed a four-year college education and earned more than $50,000 a year.

“The fact that we’re seeing the same results on the national

and state level really shows that neighborhood deprivation can influence reproductive health, including fertility,” Willis said.

Approaching fertility research from a structural standpoint might help reduce or prevent infertility overall, she said, especially because fertility treatments are costly and usually only accessible to families

with significant resources.

The study concludes that investments in deprived neighborhoods to address socioeconomic disparities may yield positive benefits for fertility.

Co-authors were Olivia Orta of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Collette Ncube, Amelia Wesselink, Renee Boynton-Jarrett,

Elizabeth Hatch and Lauren Wise of Boston University; Lan Đoàn of New York University; and Kipruto Kirwa of Tufts University.

Molly Rosbach works at the OSU Department of Marketing and Research. She may be reached at molly.rosbach@ oregonstate.edu.

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many citizens had attended?

Williams: We have had about 60 graduates from our academies.

The News Guard: What does the LCPD hope people attending the academy will take away from their experience?

Williams: Most people’s knowledge about law enforcement comes from what they see depicted in TV shows, movies, or in the media, which isn’t always accurate. Offering the Citizens Police Academy allows our citizens to learn firsthand about law enforcement in general, as well as policies and procedures specific to our agency, and understand why we do things a certain way.

The News Guard: It might be important to point out that

after completing the academy, those attending will not have authority to make arrests or conduct police activity, correct?

What is the LCPD’s message about that, so everyone completely understands?

Williams: This isn’t a formal training academy, so our graduates will not have the authority of a police officer.

Our academy is purely informational, with our goal being to educate our graduates to share their knowledge and become ambassadors to help build our bridge of understanding with the community.

The News Guard: What does the LCPD believe is the value to the community as a whole of having this academy?

Williams: The first-hand

knowledge and experiences our participants receive creates an understanding about both law enforcement and our agency and builds an essential partnership between LCPD and the community. It also provides the opportunity for the participants to not only interact with the members of LCPD, but to get to know the person inside the uniform.

The News Guard: Is there a cost to those attending the academy?

Williams: There is no monetary cost to attend our academy.

The News Guard: What is the cost to the LCPD to conduct the academy and how is that cost funded?

Williams: The academy is

funded from the Community Programs portion of our annual budget.

The News Guard: Who teaches the academy and what is the background of those instructors?

Williams: The classes are taught by LCPD employees (officers, dispatchers, evidence tech, records), with some special segments taught by representatives from the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office, Lincoln County Parole and Probation, Oregon State Police Bomb Squad, and the Lincoln County Tactical Response Team.

The 2022 LCPD Citizens Academy begins Sept. 8 and will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Thursday night in the Community Room at the LCPD

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Traveling safely on foot

New research shows road treatments could help elderly STEVE LUNDEBERG News Guard Guest Article

For the elderly in Columbia County, and in cities and towns across the nation, getting from here to there can be challenging.

Research by the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Engineering and Portland State University (PSU) suggests a trio of roadway treatments would enable people age 65 and older to travel on foot more safely.

The study is important because older pedestrians are among the most likely to be killed in traffic accidents, according to the National Safety Council. In the United States in 2020 there were 709 pedestrian fatalities in the 65-74 age group – 20% of total road-user deaths in that age bracket.

The project used data from Oregon collisions but is likely applicable in other areas, and it provides a framework for jurisdictions to develop their own safety recommendations, said David Hurwitz of the OSU College of Engineering.

What crash data reveals

Hurwitz and Monsere, whose collaborative background includes a recent update of the Safety Investiga-

Lincoln County residents and those across the Pacific Northwest are being cautioned about increasing investment fraud attempts.

During the first quarter of this year, consumers have reportedly lost over $672 million dollars to investment fraud, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

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tion Manual for the Oregon Department of Transportation, combed four years of Oregon crash data for locations where older pedestrians were over-represented.

“Motor vehicle crashes involving older pedestrians are more likely to result in fatality than those involving other age groups,” said Hurwitz, a transportation engineering researcher at OSU. “As a group, older pedestrians are more frail, walk more slowly and are at increased risk of falling while walking. And some of those people may also have an inhibited ability to make safe road crossing decisions due to vision or hearing impairments and cognitive decline.”

After conducting a review of best practices from national and local sources, the researchers mapped those practices to the Oregon danger spots for pedestrians 65 and over and came up with the following recommendations: • Improve visibility and illumination.

• Increase the use of left-turn traffic signals.

• Shorten crossing distances.

“Twenty percent of the crashes we looked at happened in the dark at places with limited street lighting,”

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older drivers as well as pedestrians because it reduces one of the more complex driving tasks.”

In the United States in 2020 there were 709 pedestrian fatalities in the 65-74 age group – 20% of total road-user deaths in that age bracket.

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Hurwitz said. “Eight percent occurred at dawn and 5% at dusk, times of day when ambient lighting is low. Better lighting at intersections and near crossing locations, rapid flashing beacons and other devices like ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ warning signs with flashing LEDs would likely help a lot.”

So would, he added, converting “permissive” left turns for drivers at certain locations into “protected” ones.

Executing a permissive left turn at an intersection means watching for a break in the oncoming traffic, which has the right of way. In a protected left turn, the motorist is signaled by a green arrow that it’s safe to turn.

“In a permissive left turn, drivers can become so focused on looking for a gap in the traffic that they don’t see pedestrians,” Hurwitz said. “Increasing the use of protected left turns in locations where a permitted turn may be difficult can improve the safety of

He also notes that some cities including Portland and New York have been using “slow turn wedges” and “hardened center lines” as a way to enhance pedestrian safety by forcing left-turning vehicles to slow down and take a proper route.

A wedge, outlined by pylons in the intersection, makes drivers turn more sharply and thus not as fast. A hardened center line, constructed of bollards, accomplishes the same thing by preventing drivers from crossing the center line before they are supposed to.

The moves are countermeasures against the increased danger pedestrians of any age face from left-turning vehicles, which nationwide account for roughly 25% of all incidents involving a vehicle striking someone on foot.

Among pedestrians 65 and older, the proportion of serious-injury crashes happening when the person is in the roadway is greater than for pedestrians ages 25 to 64, which suggests shortening crossing distances increases their safety by reducing their exposure time.

That can be done through pedestrian islands in the median, curb extensions, raised crosswalks and road diets – i.e., reducing the number of car travel lanes in an area.

“From the perspective of universal design, a benefit is that treatments aimed at making older pedestrians safer enhance the safety of all pedestrians,” Hurwitz said. “Our main objective was identifying low-cost treatments that could be widely implemented but looking at ways to address speeding may also help improve older pedestrian safety and should be a focus of future work.”

Jason Anderson and Sirisha Kothuri of Portland State also took part in the research, which was funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

Findings of the study led by Chris Monsere of Portland State were published in the Transportation Research Record.

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

BBB warns of investment frauds

million in losses.

There is no denying that investment fraud is rampant, according to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation President Gerri Walsh.

“Research shows that education and educational interventions can play a strong role in increasing consumers’ ability to recognize and avoid potential frauds,” Walsh said. “By knowing about the scams that are

out there, how they operate, and the red flags of fraud, you can better identify and avoid fraudulent situations.”

The Investment Fraud Formula

Investment fraud consists of false promises and elaborate success stories to entice people to invest their money in a phony scheme. Nowadays, it often begins with a message from a supposed friend via social media raving

about their significant returns with only a minimal investment. After being persuaded to open the account, they often send fake screenshots or reports showing the investment producing great returns.

The problems arise when the victim tries to withdraw funds and is asked to pay high, unexpected fees. Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there – they continue to make financial demands using elaborate excuses such as account upgrades, taxes, dues, etc. This process continues until the victim realizes they are being scammed and the person on the other end actually hacked their friend’s social media account.

Who is impacted the most?

Most surprising are the demographics associated with investment scams. People who are more financially literate, college-educated

and self-reliant are at higher risk since they tend to be the prime target. While research shows older consumers lose more money, younger victims are more susceptible since they are targeted at a higher rate. Cryptocurrency topped the list of forms of payment required, and social media was the top contact method – further confirming the demographic trends.

According to Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, these five persuasion tactics are often associated with investment fraud.

1. Phantom Riches

The idea of wealth entices the investor. It starts with a lifechanging opportunity to invest and receive a substantial return with little to no risk. However, return and risk go together. The

higher the risk, the higher probability of return.

2. Source Credibility

Many people portray themselves as subject experts, giving investors a false sense of security. Therefore, verifying a financial expert is imperative in avoiding fraudulent activity.

Check with FINRA.org and BBB.org on financial providers.

3. Social Consensus

When a group agrees that an opportunity is worth investing in, many people will follow the group without questioning the validity of the investment. A friend, family member or colleague might be honest, but it doesn’t mean they have a deeper understanding of investing.

4. Reciprocity

A person feels obligated to invest because of receiving a gift or meal to hear about an opportunity. While many legitimate companies offer gifts or dinners to entice people to listen to a pitch, don’t feel obligated to invest.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says when investing wisely, you start with your goals, evaluate your comfort zone for risk, create an emergency fund, and pay off high-interest credit card debts. Research any investment opportunity and look at diverse options so you don’t have all your eggs in just one basket.

There are very rarely quick or risk-free ways to make money. Investing takes time, research, and professional guidance, according to the BBB.