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Lincoln City Parks and Recreation is adding running and walking groups to its fitness schedule.

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Lincoln City Parks & Recreation is expanding their free outdoor fitness options beginning this week.

In addition to “Outdoor Air Fitness LIVE” Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m., LCP&R will host running and walking groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 11 a.m., the new adult walking group “Coastal Cruisers” will discover different routes around the Lincoln City Community Center. Leashed dogs

are welcome to participate as well.

Also on every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 4 p.m., the new Lincoln City Youth Running Club starts. Youth runners of grades 5-8 are encouraged to stay fit and explore Lincoln City while running trails and streets. Runners will warm up together and begin their group run at 5:10. Be sure to dress for the weather, as the program will run rain or shine.

Every Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m., the new adult running group “Lincoln City Runs” welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and pets of all abilities.

The activity starts at the Lincoln City Community Center for warm ups.

Participants may run or walk at your own pace.

All group activities will be required to maintain 6 feet social distance and wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible.

No registration is required for these outdoor fitness activities. LCP&R staff will conduct a pre-screening for all participants onsite.

For continued updates visit https:// www.lincolncity.org/parksandrec, or call 541.994.2131.

The Lincoln County Commission voted 3-0 Monday to delay the County’s application to enter Phase 2 until September 29.

Additionally, at the regularly scheduled Board meeting, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners received reports from Public Health Director Rebecca Austen, Vice Chair of the Lincoln County Public Health Advisory Committee Co-Chair Gary Lahman on the County’s COVID-19 status, and an update from Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen in response to questions about how and when the State will measure metrics that must be met to move forward to Phase 2 of the Oregon Reopening Plan Framework.

Austen began the discussions by providing a local update of the COVID-19 numbers. As of Sept. 1, Lincoln County had 463 positive cases, 23 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. A couple of weeks ago, Lincoln County was at a 10 percent testing positivity rate, according to Austen. The numbers for the past two weeks have yet to be finalized.

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Otis fire destroys trailer, City Council remains against 24-hour lodging hold leaves victim displaced

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At approximately 11:53 a.m. on September 1, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue (NLFR) responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Deer Drive in Otis.

According to NLFR Chief Rob Dahlman, the victim reported she was sitting in her fifth wheel travel trailer when she heard a loud ‘pop’ noise and then noticed her electric fan had shut off.

The trailer was powered by an extension cord that connected to a nearby shop and after suspecting an electrical shortage, the victim walked outside to inspect the electrical cord. At that point, Dahlman said she noticed there were flames coming out from underneath the trailer.

“She said she tried to use her hose to knock down the flames, but that wasn’t working, so she went back in the trailer, grabbed her dog and called 911,” Dahlman said.

NLFR responded shortly after the call, but at that point, the trailer had been completely engulfed in flames. It was a total loss and everything inside was also destroyed, according to NLFR. The flames also extended to some of the surrounding brush but was quickly knocked down by fire crews.

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As droves of people flood Oregon coastal towns on a weekly basis, there has been a rising concern among community leaders as it pertains to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

This concern stems from a pair of outbreaks in Lincoln City at local hotels, Inn at Spanish Head and Surftides. Because of this, the Lincoln City City Council decided this week to revisit the topic of a 24-hour hold rule for lodging business.

The Lincoln County commissioners along with the cities of Lincoln County had previously approved a 24-hour mandatory wait period for lodging staff to clean a COURTESY PHOTO room after it has been occupied by a visitor. Lincoln City later rescinded the rule at The burned down trailer in Otis. a June 19 meeting.

The City Council held a special meeting on Sept. 2, and allowed community (ODF) responded to make sure there members to speak, or write in comments, wasn’t any threat of a wildfire and on the potential of reinstating the rule in the Red Cross responded to help the town. Local representatives such as Lori victim find a place to stay.

Arce-Torres, Executive Director of the “Thankfully nobody was hurt and Chamber of Commerce, urged the council we were able to surround the flames not to reimplement the rule, stating that quickly to prevent its spreading,” there has been conflicting reports about Dahlman said. “ODF responded behow long the virus can actually live on a cause they have been very concerned surface. Arce-Torres said “it’s illogical to with potential spread given the historconclude that the 24-hour hold will have any positive barring on preventing the See FIRE, Page A9 spread of the virus.”

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“We appreciate the hard work, on behalf of the residents of Lincoln City, and understand that the number one goal is to lessen the spread of the virus. However, we need to consider the financial impacts to the businesses who are trying hard to recover from the shutdown,” Arce-Torres said.

Also speaking at the meeting were representatives from the Captain Cook Inn, who said the 24-hour hold will be financial burden for both businesses and employees of those businesses. The local business owners acknowledged the current outbreaks in Lincoln City but stated they are very limited and mostly in the food service portion of the businesses.

All comments can be watched or read at http://lincolncityor.iqm2.com/Citizens/ Default.aspx City Manager Ron Chandler said the Council received 53 comments since the agenda packet was published and all comments were from the lodging industry, who were not in favor of reinstating the 24-hour rule.

Councilor Judy Casper kicked off the council’s discussion by addressing the conflicting information regarding the virus on surfaces, lack of data and lack of current information from health officials.

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New modeling shows downward trend of virus transmission in Oregon

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Oregon continues to make progress this week in the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus), state leaders announced.

During a Sept. 4 press conference, Oregon Governor Kate Brown was joined

by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Pat Allen and Dr. Dean Sidelinger, health officer and state epidemiologist, to discuss the current virus trends.

OHA director Pat Allen said the state is on a clear downtrend of daily COVID-19 cases statewide.

In the latest data, OHA reported a 30 percent drop in weekly cases as compared to the peak of the pandemic in Oregon.

“That’s a really encouraging sign and it’s validation that more people are taking seriously the guidance to wear face coverings, practice

physical distancing and to limit gatherings,” Allen said.

Efforts of Oregonians are working, says Allen, but they will need to keep up the pressure in order to open school classrooms for students and allow businesses to recover from the closures. Allen said social gatherings continue to be main cause of spreading the virus.

“We simply cannot celebrate Labor Day, and all the holidays coming up in the fall and winter, the way we have celebrated them in the past,” Allen said.

Gov. Brown urged Oregonians to make smart choices when it comes to virus, stating that three times Oregon has seen spikes in COVID-19 after a holiday weekend since the pandemic began.

Both Gov. Brown and Allen hope Oregonians will stay local as much as possible and stay in small groups. If you do plan to be

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“I think it’s a good idea to take a look at

this again,” Casper said.

“We’ve had an influx in people coming and going in our county and it’ll show they are not counted here when they do have the virus… they

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in a group, health officials are recommending you do so outside. Health officials also encourage everyone to keep a six foot distance, wear a face covering when

physical distance cannot be maintain, and continually wash your hands.

Oregon has accounted for over 27,000 COVID-19 cases and 475 deaths so far.

However, last week marked the fourth consecutive week that case totals have dropped, at a 8.6 percent drop from the previous week.

Testing positivity is also down to 4.4 percent, the first time since June that it has been below five percent. Below five percent is the figure needed to reopen classrooms. Allen said they are encouraged by the figures, but wants Oregonian not to lessen up.

“Any lapse in our collective vigilance or in our individual judgement can have far ranging impacts on us, our families and our communities,” Allen said.

“It’s not just about flattening the curve, it’s about keeping it flat.”

Dr. Sidelinger spoke about the newest OHA modeling that has also provided some encouraging signs.

The modeling shows that each case is generating less than one other case, which

go back (where they hold residence) and are counted.”

Casper also spoke about the safety concerns housekeeping staff have expressed to them.

However, Councilor Mitch Parsons said he recently spoke with about 15-20 local housekeepers to poll their concern level and found that “most are more worried about their economic situation than the virus and don’t wish to lose hours or work,” said Parsons.

Out of those individuals, Parson said only one was worried about the virus, and most felt comfortable that they had what they needed to

protect themselves.

Councilor Diana Hinton spoke about a recent Lincoln County Public Health report that stated Restaurant and food service cases doubled during a one week period in August, rising from 10 to 20. Hinton said Public Health believes the virus is moving north as Newport’s cases are dropping and Lincoln City’s cases are rising. Hinton also noted that the Hispanic population has accounted for 52 percent of cases in Lincoln County.

“I think that’s where our hard work needs to be directed, our residents that fit that ethnicity category,” Hinton said.

Mayor Dick Anderson also cited some updated statistics, say that through contact tracing, the average number of individuals a positive case came into contact with was six in Newport. In Lincoln City it is 15 individuals per positive case.

“What that means is, for some reason, our folks who are positive (in Lincoln City) do a lot more socializing,” Mayor Anderson said. “Add that to where outbreaks are occurring and it really doesn’t surprise me…

“I don’t think it’s workplace, I think it’s social dinners, socializing, and living conditions. I think there’s a lot more to this

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Testing positivity is down to 4.4 percent, the first time since June that it has been below five percent.

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is a reason for the daily case number decrease. However, Dr. Sidelinger said there is still work to be done.

“The virus is extremely contagious, spreads very quickly and it wouldn’t take much for cases to spike again,” Dr. Sidelinger said.

At the current transmission rate, Dr. Sidelinger said they could see a substantial drop in daily case numbers by the end of September. As a result of the progress, the state is looking at reopening some lower risk activities, such as public pools and playgrounds. But the continued progress will depend on others’ individual efforts to follow the safety guidelines.

“It’s on every one of us to maintain the progress we’ve made to stop COVID-19 and together I know we can do it and get through this holiday weekend and keep the pressure up on COVID-19 in Oregon,” Dr. Sidelinger said.

story. I’m encouraging us to think that this is not necessarily workplace related.”

Mayor Anderson, instead of reinstating the 24-hour rule, urged the city and the lodging industry to provide additional public service announcements to discourage extra socialization.

The council agreed to take that approach, but plans to revisit the the 24-hour hold discussion prior to Lincoln County’s move into Phase 2 of reopening. The discussion will likely occur at the Sept. 24 meeting, according to the council.

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Lincoln City Parks & Recreation celebrates Back-to-School with free school supplies, food THE NEWS GUARD

Raise your hand if you love getting new school supplies in anticipation of the school year. Well, now you can get some free!

Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) is excited to announce their first ever Lincoln City “Back to School Giveaway Party”. The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, 12:00-1:30pm in the Lincoln City Com-

munity Center parking lot. Families will receive one bag of school supplies per student and one bag of food per family. The event will also include free socially-distanced activities for children and families such as music and dancing, an outdoor

obstacle course, and chalk art!

The parking lot will serve as a concrete canvas with parking spaces marked off for families or individuals to decorate with chalk art (chalk will be provided). There will also be a sidewalk chalk

obstacle course for children to enjoy. The event ends with a super fun, socially-distanced dance party, led by LCP&R staff and volunteers. Per the governor’s orders, LCP&R asks attendees to follow safety guidelines and wear a mask.

No registration required – just show up! Please note that we have 150 bags of school supplies, and 100 bags of food, 1st come, 1st serve.

LCP&R would like to

thank TLC Credit Union, the Albertson’s Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City, Lincoln City Safeway, Lincoln City Outlets and Newport Walmart for helping make this event happen.

For continued updates on all of LCP&R activities, please follow the Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Facebook page, visit https://www.lincolncity. org/parksandrec, or call 541.994.2131.

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First Interstate Bank, a $16.4 billion community bank with more than 150 branches across six states, is hosting its third annual Volunteer Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9. As part of this philanthropic effort, all First Interstate locations will close at noon on Sept. 9, giving employees paid time to volunteer in their communities.

Over 2,100 First Interstate volunteers from across the Company will support approximately 270 separate nonprofit organizations through more than 315 service projects. Recognizing the unique challenges to hosting this year’s Volunteer Day event, employees

may volunteer onsite at organizations where it is safe to do so at a social distance. Additional options allow employees to volunteer remotely—from their home, from the Bank, or virtually by hosting webinars/financial education seminars.

Service projects include—but are not limited to—financial literacy trainings, building hygiene kits, preparing food boxes for home deliveries, weeding and harvesting gardens, chopping firewood, and sewing face masks.

“We celebrate the partnership we have with First Interstate Bank,” said Carolyn Candela with NeighborImpact. “A million thanks for the many times and ways you

have stood with us, helping us help Central Oregonians in need.”

Locally, First Interstate employees in Lincoln City will be partnering with the City of Lincoln City—Taft Beach Access to initiate a beach clean-up project.

Employees selected their own service projects to ensure they cater to the specific needs of their communities and were encouraged to support nonprofit organizations working to eliminate poverty. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, projects focused on financial education and helping those affected by job loss were encouraged.

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IN MEMORY Karen (Hansen) Shaffer Karen O. (Hansen) Shaffer, passed away February 16, 2020, in Battle Ground, Wa., at the age of 89.

She was the daughter of Hartwick and Florence (Cadieux)

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“Yes, we’re a full-service community bank, but more importantly, we’re a trusted community partner and neighbor. We are honored to celebrate the power of community with you on Volunteer Day—and every day.”

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In 1955 she married Don E. Shaffer (who preceded her in death), and moved to a farm on Drift Creek Rd, where she live most of her life. She is survived by two children, Sunny Rae Stiles and Don Shaffer

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She also had eight great-grand children There will be a celebration of life, date yet to be determined due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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On April 6, 2020, Patricia L. Olson was appointed as the successor personal repre$80,000 — $105,000 Excellent Benefits $80,000 — $105,000Plus Plus Excellent Benefits sentative and is now serving as personal representative of Applications duedue by by 4:00 the estate. All persons having Applications 4:00p.m. p.m. on on claims against the estate are September r 25,r 25, 2020 S e ptember 2020 required to present them, with for consideration in the initial process. for consideration in the initial review review process. vouchers attached, to the unOpen until dersigned personal represenOpenfilled. until filled. tative at the following address within four (4) months after the CITY MANAGER POSITION CITY MANAGER POSITION date of first publication of this The City Manager is one keystaff staff positions The City Manager is oneofofthree three key positions calledcalled notice, or the claims may be for in the city charter, in addition to the City Recorder barred: for in the city charter, in addition to the City Recorder and and Municipal Judge.

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They also supervise the preparation of the city’s sentative, or the attorneys for the city. They also supervise the preparation of the city’s annual budget, oversee all city property, act as business the personal representative. annual budget, oversee all city property, act as business agent for the Council in the sale of real estate and Christopher C. Blattner agent for Council in the sale of real estate and Jeremy G. Tolchin negotiation of the franchises, contracts and leases. negotiation of franchises, contracts and leases.

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NG20-134 PUBLIC HEARING for Sale of 2500 Square Feet of Agency Property The City of Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. The City Council Chambers will be open and

the meeting will be broadcast live in the Council Chambers.

It will also be live on Channel 4 and through streaming on the web at www.lincolncity.org.

The meeting location Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City 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.

The public hearing is to take public input and consider a disposition and development agreement for the proposed sale of a portion (2,500 sf) of

real property owned by the Agency and described as follows: A portion of a property located in Government Lot 5 in the SW quarter of the NE quarter of Section 34 in T 07 S R 34 W, in Lincoln City, Oregon.\ Beginning at the SE corner of said property as shown on survey CS 13766, dated April 15, 1992, thence running northwesterly along a concave curve northwest on the west right of way line of Highway 101 for a distance of approximately 50 ft, to the true point of beginning, being the most northerly NE corner of that property owned by Pelican Pub and Brewery. Thence continuing NW along the concave curve on the west right of way line of Highway 101 for a distance of approximately 25 ft, thence southwesterly 38° 3’ 49” for 30 ft more or less to the to the meander line of

the Pacific Ocean on the easterly shore of Siletz Bay, then southeasterly along said meander line approximately 27 ft to the northwesterly corner of that property owned by Pelican Pub and Brewery, thence northeasterly 31° 58’ 45” 41 ft +/- to the point of beginning; The sale would occur after approval of a disposition and development agreement for a public private redevelopment project to include a public pedestrian boardwalk along the remaining bay frontage on the Agency’s property. The agency previously sold a portion of property to the private developer but the property was insufficient and this conveyance will correct that error.

Agenda materials are published the Wednesday before the Agency meeting on the Lincoln City website www.lincolncity.org

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This Civil Rights Statement Must Be Published With Meal Delivery Route Detail: “In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulation and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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Meals resume for the youth of Lincoln County Families in Lincoln County with children aged 0-18 are once again eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch for each child daily. Youth are able to participate in this meal service once per weekday at a bus delivery stop or curbside pickup site in their local area.

Lincoln County School District in continued partnership with Sodexo Nutrition Services and First Student Bus Company are committed to providing food for the youth of Lincoln County.

This countywide breakfast and lunch service is being provided under new, short term waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture.

Curbside pickup meal sites will be operated at

Taft 7-12 School, Newport Middle School, Toledo Elementary School, and Crestview Heights Elementary School from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Newly created meal delivery route details will be published on the District website at https://lincoln.k12.or.us/ resources/family/bus/ and in the Newport NewsTimes and News Guard newspapers. Be sure to check the District website for the most current information as well as details of how to receive FirstView live tracking and notifications of meal bus services.

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Superintendent Update The following is another update on the status of education in our school district and our plans for the Fall 2020 school year. I will use the same numbered format as the last time for clarity.

1. WHEN DOES COMPREHENSIVE DISTANCE LEARNING (CDL) AND EDMENTUM BEGIN? The answer to this question is different for elementary and secondary.

Elementary CDL – Sept 14-Sept 25 is when teachers and families will be getting together to talk about Comprehensive Distance Learning and what each student needs to be successful. The whole group lessons start Monday, Sept 28.

Students will be provided instructional materials for students that will be accessed online for the Sept 14-25 time period.

Secondary (7-12th grade) CDL – Sept 1011 is when teachers and students will be gearing up for Comprehensive Distance Learning and the students will be logging on. Instruction begins Monday, Sept 14, because high school

students need to log in many hours of instruction to receive credit.

Edmentum, the K-12 fully online program our schools offer, begins instruction on Sept 14 for all grades.

There will be an orientation for elementary students using the Edmentum learning platform on Sept 10-11.

More information on this to come soon.

2. HERE ARE THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TWO EDUCATIONAL MODELS THIS FALL: Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) Your school in a virtual format. Students will access learning online with their LCSD teachers daily, with materials for activities provided as needed.

CDL this fall is more robust and has more accountability and more in-depth educational requirements than the Distance Learning we offered in spring. Student work will be graded, attendance will be taken, and teachers will provide daily instruction from their classroom.

Teachers will meet with elementary students and families during the first two weeks of

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school to orient them to the CDL program and regularly connect with students and families. These meetings will be in person as much as possible using ALL safety precautions (social distancing, face coverings, sanitizing, cleaning, sneezeguards, etc.). All teachers will continuously connect with families.

Your teachers will present office hours.

K-12 Online Edmentum Program (new) The all-online Edmentum learning framework is K-12 and follows all Oregon Standards for Education.

We have been using Edmentum for three years for secondary students and recently added the curriculum for grades K-6. The program administrator is Zach Lillebo, the Vice Principal of Taft Ele-

mentary School in Lincoln City. He is terrific and has been working hard planning how our new program will work.

He will be in charge of this K-12 program full time, and there will be other educators within the program to assist our students. This program is self-paced and does not have a daily connection with an LCSD teacher. There is an expectation of daily participation and pro-

gression through the curriculum and assessments. Students in K-6 will have access to the core subjects of Reading, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math.

Please stay tuned for more information.

Thank you for your continued support.

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“Since about mid July, our positivity rate has been climbing, to the point where a couple weeks ago we were at 10 percent… that’s not good,” Austen said. “We need to be at five percent to meet the metric. We’re not seeing a decline yet, which is something we’d want to see before we make any moves to open up any further.”

The age demographic of positive cases is led by individuals in their 20s, with the second most being 80 years old and up. Austen said those cases have been likely spread through workplaces (younger age) and assisted living facilities (older age). On a positive note, Austen said through contact tracing they have noticed that sporadic cases (unknown source) have dropped.

Commissioner Kaety Jacobson asked Austen about contact tracers, as the Public Health sent out a call to action last week, in hopes of gathering more. Luckily, Austen

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“We did find two English speakers and two bi-lingual folks that we are getting up to speed as we speak,” Austen said. “That was a very successful recruitment.”

Commissioner Claire Hall asked about scheduling, and Austen said the new contact tracers are willing to work on weekends to allow for contact tracing seven days a week.

During the meeting, Gary Lahman co-chair of the County’s Public Health Advisory Committee appeared on behalf of the committee. Lahman said the committee, which submitted a letter to the Board on August 5th , requested that the County delay its application until September 21.

“The committee sent a letter to the Commissioners, by consensus, to say that you are moving too fast,” Lahman said. “We are glad that you have slowed down

a bit. It seems like you have. And, we follow very closely what the Commissioners are going to do moving into Phase 2.”

An email to the board from Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen, indicated OHA wants to see the positivity rate stable or decreasing. He said it is also “necessary that all six metrics be met, though there is still room for judgement calls.”

The County does not currently meet all six metrics in the Phase 2 Reopening Criteria.

After careful consideration of the County’s current situation, the likelihood of increased concerns over the busy labor day weekend, the convergence of the flu season with the continued spread of the disease in the County and the desire to proceed cautiously to assist the reopening of schools to in person education, the Board voted unanimously to delay the request to move Lincoln County into Phase 2 until September 29,

2020.

“I will move that we delay our application until 29th which will be consistent with our twentyfour-hour hold period,” Commissioner Doug Hunt said. “We can go backwards and move that date backwards if we want, but this will give us time to gather additional data, to look at the impact of Labor Day, look at the impact of flu season and to try and get our schools open.”

Commissioner Jacobson added she would like to add a friendly amendment to Commissioner Hunt’s motion.

“The week before our September 29 meeting we try and have our Board of Commissioners Meeting with the Oregon Health Authority’s Director Allen or a person of his choosing, so that we are not in the situation of trying to understand if we meet the criteria,” Jacobson said.

The County Commissioners meet each week on Monday at

3pm. Meetings are live streamed on You Tube (https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCwNz5TMyHTN4itpJm_efb9Q). Public Input may be submitted to boc@ co.lincoln.or.us Online COVID-19 information or resources: Public Information Updates: https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/ page/public-information-updates Lincoln County COVID-19 Website: www.co.lincoln.or.us/ hhs/page/2019-novel-coronavirus Information on Reopening Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln. or.us/hhs/page/reopening-lincoln-county.

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ically dry conditions we have right now.”

Dahlman referenced the current wildfire in western Lane County as an example of how quickly fire is spreading in these dry conditions. The 400-acre wildfire in private forestland about 1 mile southeast of Mapleton, Ore. has spread across land that is similar to the Otis/Rose Lodge region, Dahlman said.

Chief Dahlman said the fire in Otis yes-

terday is currently being ruled an electrical fire caused by a malfunction, based on the events described by the victim. However, the extent of the damage made the determination of an exact cause difficult.

The family of the Otis resident has now sprung to the aid of the victim and is asking the community to do the same.

“My sister’s and I bought the 5th wheel for her when she was asked to leave her previous home,” said Doris Hatch-Hatfield,

daughter of the victim. “My mother lost everything. She’s been living on my Aunt and Uncle’s property for a few years. She lost her husband over 20 years ago. She’s had a very hard life, and is no longer able to work due to disability.”

To help out, Hatch-Hatfield and her family have started a GoFundMe page. The page reads, “She walked out of the blaze with only her phone and the clothes on her back. Knowing that she would give you

that shirt or anything else you might need, I‘m asking and starting a fundraiser in order to raise money for a down payment on a new trailer/home for her. Anything helps.”

The page can be found at https:// gf.me/u/yv225n.

Police Blotter The police blotter relates the public record of incidents as reported by the Lincoln City Police.

All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, AUGUST 31 12:30 a.m. Harassment, 1777 44th St., Chinook Winds Casino. Security reported possible assault.

Subject cited and released for Harassment.

10:34 a.m. Theft, 4031 NW Hwy 101, Shell. Male threatened gas attendant and left without paying for $10 gas in black Dodge Ram quad cab with no plates.

1:18 p.m. Assault, 1547 SE 3rd St. Caller reported that two individuals showed up, and one held her down while the other took the caller’s dog.

2:47 p.m. Extra Patrol, 2490 NE Hwy 101. Request night shift attempt contact at two camps in the wooded area, just north of the church to identify the subjects camping there.

4:00 p.m. Disturbance, 1014 NE Hwy 101, Paradise Inn. Report of a male and female yelling inside a room. David Boswell, born 9/28/58, arrested for Assault IV and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

5:13 p.m. Hit and Run, SE 19th St./Hwy 101.

Report of a black possible H2 Hummer that struck another vehicle.

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4:15 a.m. Extra Patrol, 2735 NW Inlet. Flagged down by employee requesting extra patrol form 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. in their new parking area due to increased transient activity.

10:11 a.m. Warrant Arrest, 2490 NE Hwy 101, St. James Episcopal Church. Came across subjects while checking wooded area along driveway north side of the property. Janelle J. Klaar, born 6/13/83, was taken into custody on a misdemeanor warrant out of Lincoln County for FTA possession of meth, cited and released to appear.

12:29 p.m. Missing Property, 1618 NE Oar Ave. Handgun missing from normal place. Report taken for missing .38 caliber Smith and Wesson Snubnose 6 shot, black

rubber handle, silver in color.

1:31 p.m. Extra Patrol, 1153 SE 3rd St. House under construction. Having problems with transients trespassing on the property.

11:32 p.m. Disturbance, 5001 SW Hwy 101.

Report of a fight between two females outside the Snug. Jennifer Burkdoll, born 4/22/85, arrested, cited and released on warrant out of Lincoln County.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 2:53 a.m. Found Property, 1713 NW 21st St. Knife found after possible siphoning of gas.

8:25 a.m. Criminal Mischief, 660 SE Hwy 101, Posh Wash. Damage to dumpster and vacuum

machines.

8:34 a.m. Burglary, 1565 NW 31st Pl. Arrived to find residence burglarized via garage.

11:46 a.m. Runaway, 2439 NE 29th St. Report that son had runaway and was possibly in Yamhill County.

1:50 p.m. Traffic Crash, 2981 SW Hwy 101, Dory Cove. two vehicle crash blocking, possible injury.

Information exchanged, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, Pac West responded. Lincoln City towing towed both vehicles.

3:07 p.m. Found Property, Taft 51st St. Access.

Cell phone found on the beach, gray ‘ZTE.’ Extra Patrol, 3048 SW Anchor, lot south of location on gravel access road.

Vehicle broken down on access road with occupants staying inside.

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