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The Lincoln City City Council postponed deliberations over a controversial set of proposed vacation rental dwelling (VRD) regulations during the second part of a public hearing Feb. 24.

Fewer people attended the hearing compared to the overflow crowd at the Feb. 10 meeting before the City Council. But the Council chambers was full.

Several people testified during the hearing, most either endorsing the City’s VRD Consensus Committee’s recommendations, or asking the Council not to add any additional VRD regulations.

“There doesn’t appear to be a problem that has been identified,” one woman testified. “This clearly isn’t a problem and nothing should be done.”

A man who lives in Mt. Angel but has invested money to remodel a home in Cutler City and is considering using the home as a VRD told the Council he is very disappointed in the City’s process so far.

“This process is putting people, neighbors, against one another,” he said. “This is causing property owners to look at legal action to protect their homes. This is no joke to me. It is unfortunate that

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City officials are taking steps to review the safety of all crosswalks as Lincoln City Police continue to search for the driver and vehicle in a hit-and-run crash at the 3300 block of Highway 101 that sent an 88-year-old man to the hospital.

“We have a report that we will review March 11 from our consultant who proposes several crosswalk improvements,” Lincoln City Senior Planner Debra

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Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson was set to deliver his fourth annual State of the City address Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce luncheon forum at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The News Guard obtained an advance copy of the speech for this story due to our publishing deadlines.

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In the beginning of his speech Anderson quotes President John F. Kennedy.

“I came across a remark that John F. Kennedy made in one of his State of the Union speeches that I believe has relevance,” said Anderson.

“I have taken the liberty to modify his remarks to fit this occasion. ‘The City Charter makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress. It is my task to report the State of the City — to improve it, is the task of us all.’ A gentle reminder that it takes involvement at all levels to make this City great.”

In his speech, Anderson pointed out concerns about Lincoln City’s growth.

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“Define yourself as you see you, not how others see you,” she says.

More specifically, Roderick is talking about bullying, a worldwide epidemic spurred by cyberspace that has hit home at Taft High 7-12, just as it has society as a whole.

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Agnes Creek Open Space gets new plantings Workers have completed planting 950 trees and 70 shrubs at Lincoln City’s 54-acre Agnes Creek Open Space as part of a project designed to improve the health of the forested area.

The plantings include 100 Douglas Firs, 600 hemlocks, 100 western red cedar and 150 Sitka Spruce trees.

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- Mark Miller, project coordinator “We’ve included native trees and shrubs,” said Mark Miller, with Trout Mountain Forestry and the project coordinator. “This is a wonder-

ful open space property in the middle of the city which now offers hiking and other opportunities for the public and good wildlife habitat.”

The 54-acre open space is located off Bard Road south of the Canyon Park Drive beach access west of Highway 101.

Following clear cutting at the Agnes Creek forest in the 1960’s, the secondgrowth forest became very dense and uniform, with little understory vegetation or wildlife habitat, and was becoming susceptible to damaging winds, according to City officials.

“It was very thick,” said Steve Griffiths, Lincoln City Parks Board chair.

“It was difficult to walk through. It was so thick, no sunlight could reach the forest floor. Now, it will be a spectacular place to observe the natural process of a forest. There will be more natural habitat and more wildlife. It will

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Workers replanted trees inside the Agnes Creek Open Space last week. be a healthy and natural forest.”

Debra Martzahn, Lincoln City senior planner, said a logging project conducted in 2013 to thin the forest met the City’s goal.

“The trees had grown up close together and none of the trees would be strong,” said Martzahn. ”By thinning, we are increasing the strength of the remaining trees

against winds so they don’t blow down. We are allowing in more sunshine to reach the forest floor to increase plant growth and enhancing habitat that will provide food for forest animals.”

Miller estimated about 150,000 board feet of timber was removed from the Agnes Creek forest during the thinning project, allowing the City to gain about

$30,000 from the sale of the timber.

Because of environmental concerns, the logging contractor used light-touch equipment specifically designed to log selected areas while protecting the surrounding forest.

Miller and the city officials are now looking at other urban forests in Lincoln City that could benefit from the logging project.

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The long-awaited improvements slated for the Nelscott Gap in south Lincoln City have begun with utility relocation during the past week and demolition of two houses above the hill along Highway 101.

“Removing the houses should come as no surprise,” said Jerry Wilcott with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). “We purchased the right of way where the houses sit three years ago in anticipation of this improvement project. No one was displaced.”

City and state officials said the project is necessary to relieve the congestion in the Nelscott area along Highway 101. On average, more than 25,000 cars, trucks and motor homes move through the corridor on a daily basis, according to ODOT. The $17.5 million dollar project will include a retaining wall along the west side of Highway 101, add a three-lane section to Highway 101 with a middle turn lane between 23rd and 32nd Streets, realign the two legs of 32nd Street in a signalized intersection, construct curbs, sidewalks, new drainage, landscaping, and two new large culverts beneath Highway 101 and West 32nd Street to improve fish passage.

Work to build the 20-foot high, 200-foot long retaining wall is expected to begin in May near 29th Street on the west side of Highway 101.

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A 20-foot high, 200-foot long retaining wall will be built on this slope west of Highway 101 as part of the Nelscott improvements.

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A flagger for NW Natural Gas slows traffic along Highway 101 during work to remove utilities in the area of the Nelscott Gap. Drivers are urged to watch for construction crews and slow down in the area. build temporary widening between 27th and 31st Streets and switch traffic to the west side,” said Ray Cranston, with ODOT. “We will than begin work on a large culvert beneath Highway 101.”

He said the traffic would be switched again to build the west side of the culvert project.

“We have split the project into phases,” said Cranston.

“After we get the wall and the large culvert in, we will work on the remaining road projects,” he said.

ODOT will use special signage to help customers get to and from the businesses in the construction zone.

“We are doing all we can to help people get smoothly

through the work zone,” said Cranston. “Much of the work will be done at night. But you will see a lot of construction signs, orange cones and barrels and message signs.”

Cranston said ODOT will be working with local media to give advance notice of any major delays or disruptions.

Business operators, residents and others can learn more about the project on the ODOT web site at: http://www.oregon.gov/ ODOT/HWY/REGION2/pages/lincolncity_home.aspx and by subscribing for an ODOT E-Letter.

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Warner forms citizens’ watchdog group JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@country.media.net

He is an outspoken Lincoln City resident and activist who frequently takes his concerns before Lincoln City Council meetings.

Now, Jerry Warner is taking his concerns about how the City and the Lincoln City City Council operate to the people.

Warner has formed Citizens for Responsible City Government.

“The reason for forming this group is because I feel that people in Lincoln City need to know the facts of what’s going on in city government,” said Warner.

“There are several of us supporting this.”

Warner’s group will meet for the first time from 3 to 4 p.m. at Lil’ Sambo’s Restaurant at 3262 N.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City. The meeting is free and open to the public.

“The meeting is to bring those concerned people together and deciding on goals for the group,” said Warner.

Warner is proposing five goals:

1) To become involved in city government by informing citizens relating to Lincoln City council resident Jerry actions; Warner has 2) Recruit formed Citizens for Responsible City and promote Government. possible candidates for council positions after reviewing their stands on issues; 3) Become a resource for citizens dealing with complaints against city government; 4) Become involved in city process and use media

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A community that prides itself on giving and has displayed its kindness and generosity time and time again isn’t immune to those who would rather receive than give.

The Haft family of Otis found that out the hard way.

The family, which has been the rallying point for numerous local contractors, citizens and volunteers in constructing a home for the children and wife of deceased former local appliance repair shop owner Jed Haft, had the very tools being used to construct the home stolen in broad daylight Saturday afternoon at the construction site off Bear Creek Road.

“The community is donating all this stuff and their labor and their time to build this house for people who really need it and other people are robbing the volunteers of their tools,” said Sandy Haft, mother of Jed Haft, who died Nov. 17 from a heart attack at age 37, leaving behind a wife, Dayna, three young girls and another child expected in April.

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An Oregonian newspaper report focusing on Oregon student absenteeism and its impact on learning is spurring conversations among local educators and community members — especially because the article named Oceanlake Elementary School in Lincoln County as the worst for chronically absent first-graders.

“It is extremely important for children to attend school regularly, and even more so in the earlier grades when they are learning the fundamentals needed for academic success,” said Betsy Wilcox, curriculum, instruction and assessment administrator for Lincoln County School District. Before moving into the district-level position this past July, Wilcox was principal at Oceanlake Elementary School for five years.

“In kindergarten and first grade, young students are learning how to read, to do early math, and other important skills,” she said. “This sets the foundation for advanced learning as they progress through school,” Wilcox said.

“When they miss even one lesson, it’s easy for them to fall behind, and it can be difficult for them to catch up. It is up to us to intervene and help parents understand the importance of regular attendance.”

Wilcox said the school district’s attendance figures as reported to the Oregon Department of Education give a more accurate overall picture

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A four-bedroom house is being built by local volunteers as a way of showing support for the family of former Otis resident Jed Haft, who died last November at age 37. on the 2,100-square-foot, two-story, four-bedroom home goes on in the woods off Highway 18 east of Lincoln City.

“It’s really awesome,” Sandy Haft said. “The community support and work and material. This family is going to have a really nice home to live in that might not have been possible otherwise, and it’s very overwhelmingly

awesome that people have volunteered to do this.”

The community has already contributed $5,000 for the Haft family with proceeds from a spaghetti feed in late November at The Eventuary, where 110 dinners were sold and donations of 96 items were made to a silent auction.

Jed Haft, owner of Jed’s Appliance Repair, left behind three girls, Gabriella, Gracie

and Giulianna, ages 3, 5 and 8. A memorial service was held Nov. 23.

A 1994 Taft High 7-12 graduate, Jed Haft was born in Richmond, Mo., and moved to Otis when he was 2.

He had lived there since.

To donate to the Haft Memorial Fund, visit the Lincoln City Bank of America and ask to contribute to the Dayna Haft account.

FAST FACT • Lincoln County School District’s total absentee rate, including online and charter schools, was 8.9 percent during the 20122013 school year. of absenteeism than what was presented in the Oregonian article.

“The data in that article pinpointed a very specific group — children enrolled in the first grade who had missed 10 percent or more of school during six months of the 201213 school year,” Wilcox said.

“Ten percent is the equivalent of missing two days of school each month.”

Lincoln County School District’s total absentee rate, including online and charter schools, was 8.9 percent during the 2012-2013 school year.

Oceanlake Elementary’s first grade absentee rate was 9.93 percent, as compared to the “chronic” absentee rate of 47 percent reported in the article.

“The large gap between the two numbers shows that we have some students who miss a lot of school and others who have perfect or near perfect attendance,” said Oceanlake Principal Rilke Klingsporn.

“Our office staff and teachers are aware when a student begins missing school, either excused or unexcused by the parent. We have a system in place to get students back in

class.”

The system includes taking attendance twice a day at the elementary level, and taking attendance during each class period for the secondary grades; when students are absent, calls are made to the home to determine the reason. Lincoln County schools are emphasizing attendance expectations, with various rewards and sanctions to encourage regular attendance. In the older grades, students who skip class can receive lunch detention.

To encourage district-wide awareness of the importance of attendance in the elementary grades, there is an Attendance Flag competition. The school with the highest attendance rate for the month has the honor of flying the Attendance Flag at their school throughout the following month.

When a student is excessively absent or tardy, the teacher or principal will talk with the parent and student to assess the factors that are contributing to irregular attendance. Upon request, the district’s attendance officer will be notified to begin a

more formal intervention. The Lincoln County School District has two individuals jobsharing that position: Molly Hawley, who covers Waldport, Toledo and Eddyville; and Lee Ann Gabler, serving Lincoln City, Newport and Siletz.

Gabler has been an LCSD attendance officer for 10 years, and knows there are many causes behind truancy and irregular attendance, including homelessness, family issues, poverty, and a seasonal workforce.

The attendance officer will meet with families to find solutions — sometimes it’s as simple as providing a $10 alarm clock to the child, Gabler said. She and Hawley offer parenting advice and other solutions as appropriate, including connecting the family with social support agencies to help meet a family’s other needs. When all else fails, the attendance officer will begin legal proceedings against the parent for violating state law that requires all children between the ages of 7 and 18 to attend school, with certain exceptions.

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The search for a school district superintendent is progressing as planned, according to officials with the Lincoln County School District.

Search consultant Greg McKenzie said 25 applications were received for the vacancy, which was open Dec. 13 through Jan. 31.

Most of the applicants are from Oregon, Washington and California. However, applications also were received from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Alaska and Wisconsin.

A screening committee of 12 teachers, administrators, staff and community members, along with the five school board members, reviewed all applications in early February and then selected several candidates for initial interviews Feb. 19-23. The interviews took place in executive session, either in person or via Skype.

After a debriefing session, the screening committee will narrow the field of candidates to

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On March 11, the Board is expected to offer a contract to a candidate.

The superintendent will begin employment July 1.

In November, McKenzie prepared literature and forms concerning the opening, which were posted online at the LCSD website.

McKenzie presented a comparison from other school districts to the board concerning the pay range. The superintendent’s base annual salary was $140,000.

The current superintendent, Tom Rinearson, is retiring as an educator after 30-plus years of service, the past 10 at the helm of the Lincoln County School District.

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Just weeks ago, the streets of Lincoln City were clogged with snow. Soon, though, the calendar will read “March,” and spring break will shortly follow.

With the changing of the seasons, Lincoln City business owners’ thoughts will turn to summer.

As your business begins to plan for the busy season ahead, the Small Business Development Center is putting together a series of learning and networking opportunities we hope will help your business grow and thrive in this season, and in many seasons to come.

Here’s a quick look at some upcoming programs and events: • Wednesday, Feb. 26: Live video conference with Sen. Arnie Roblan and Rep. David Gomberg Join us at Oregon Coast Community College’s campus in Lincoln City, at 3788 S.E. High School Dr., as we invite the public to our live Q&A session direct from the ongoing special legislative session in Salem. It’s your chance to hear first-hand about the latest developments and ask questions pertinent to your business or your interests.

• Thursday, Feb. 27: Are You Bankable?

This free workshop, running from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lincoln City campus, will feature Noah Brockman, of the Oregon Capital Access Team. Brockman will discuss today’s business-lending environment and what opportunities are available for your business’ capital needs. The SBDC has invited lenders from Lincoln County banks to attend as well, so that your individual questions can be answered by local experts. Refreshments will be provided.

• Thursday, March 20: Social Media Day In the coming spring term, the Oregon Coast SBDC will be rolling out some new, potent classes for advanced users of social media marketing tools.

This term, we’re wrapping up our “traditional” social media offerings with a powerpacked day perfect as a refresher for experienced users, or a launching point for those businesses just getting started in marketing their products or services on Facebook. This busy day will feature a three-hour “Facebook for Business for Beginners” in the afternoon, followed by a dinner/networking break, and a “Facebook for Business: Advanced” course in the evening.

Priced at our standard $30 each, businesses can register for both sessions for just $45 – which includes a pizza dinner. Details available at oregoncoastbusiness. com.

• Fall Term 2014-15: Small Business Management Program Though the Spring Term won’t even start until late next month, we’re already busily planning our robust Small Business Management Program, which starts in October 2014. This program is geared to help small businesses that have been in operation for between one and five years, and features classroom education on financial literacy, marketing, human resource management and much more. The program runs three full academic terms and features monthly classes, offered in Lincoln City or Newport, in addition to monthly, one-

on-one, confidential business counseling. Now, we also offer a tech-focused iteration of this venerable program, the “iSBM,” led by Misty Lambrecht. It provides the same classroom-plus-counseling formula, but focuses on issues like social media marketing, website design, search-engine optimization and much more.

As a past SBM student, I can personally vouch for its value. Back then, I paid $600 for the program, many business owners today can receive the program for less – even for no charge whatsoever – thanks to a program funded by the Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency (for Lincoln City businesses only) and thanks to a Community Development Block Grant (available for income-qualified business owners throughout the county) which we hope to secure in time for Fall Term registrations. To find out more about the program, and whether it’s right for you, call me any time at 541-994-4166.

All of the SBDC’s programs are funded by a variety of sources, including support from the cities of Waldport, Newport and Lincoln City, along with the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. We’re grateful for this support and strive to ensure those investments directly improve the performance and viability of the small businesses that make Lincoln County great.

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Dave Price is the director of the Small Business Development Center at Oregon Coast Community College. He can be reached at 541-994-4166.

More candidates would benefit voters GUEST COLUMN

By David Allen

Last November, by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, voters in Lincoln County approved a ballot measure to change the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners from partisan to nonpartisan. This change provides voters not affiliated with either major political party an opportunity to participate in selecting county commissioners in the May primary election. As a voter registered with the Independent Party of Oregon, one of a number of minor

political parties in the state, I appreciate that this change was approved by such a wide margin.

This year, positions 1 and 3 are both open seats on the board of commissioners. Under this change to nonpartisan, if a candidate receives more than 50 percent of votes cast for a position in the May primary election, that person is elected. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent for a position, the two candidates with the

most votes for that position move into the November general election.

For a variety of reasons, voter turnout in primary elections never reaches the level of general elections. On average over the past 10 to 15 years, the difference in voter turnout between primary and general elections has ranged around 30 percent for Lincoln County.

At this point, just one candidate, the incumbent, has filed for position 1, and only two candidates, including

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me, have filed for position 3.

Unless more candidates enter the race for either of these open seats by the March 11 filing deadline, the selection process for each position would more than likely end with the primary election, instead of moving into the general election. In my view, more candidates to choose from would benefit the selection process for voters in Lincoln County.

David N. Allen is a Newport resident and he can be reached at dnallen@actionnet.net.

Sheriff’s Tips Human trafficking

By Sheriff Dennis Dotson

The U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Department of Justice are working aggressively to investigate and prosecute human trafficking in Oregon.

A lot of human trafficking involves foreign-born individuals who are distrustful of law enforcement and prefer to remain hidden rather than risk deportation.

The Oregon Foreign-Born Human Trafficking Task Force was created to focus on the unique challenges these cases pose for law enforcement. These crimes cannot be prosecuted without the victims’ help and cooperation.

Immigration relief is a very powerful tool that law enforcement can use to garner the trust and cooperation of these victims, and help get them into a safe setting where they can stabilize and cooperate effectively with law enforcement.

The U and T visas are two of the key forms of immigration relief available Sheriff Dennis Dotson to foreignborn victims of crime who are not U.S. citizens.

The benefits from the U & T Visa Immigration Programs: • Encourages victims to report crimes

issued under the domestic violence crime “tag.” DV offenders are among the most dangerous offenders for law enforcement, and a significant number of DV offenders harm police officers. This is an important tool that can be used to help get those offenders off the street.

What are U & T Visas?

• Improves law enforcement’s ability to comprehensively detect, investigate and prosecute crimes in the community • Demonstrates the law enforcement’s commitment to protecting all community members • Fosters community policing partnerships and trust particularly among immigrant communities • Improves officer safety.

The majority of U visas are

U.S. Customs and Immigration Service grants temporary status for a qualifying immigrant victim of crime.

U-visas can be issued to qualifying victims of domestic violence and certain other crimes by local law enforcement authorities. T visas are typically issued to victims of human trafficking. To date, our District Attorney’s Office has only had cause to issue U visas to victims of domestic violence in Lincoln County.

U Visa Requirements:

• Victim of a qualifying criminal activity who possesses information about the crime; • Has been, is being, or is likely to be helpful in the detection, investigation, prosecution, conviction or sentencing of a trafficker or other criminal offender who has victimized them; • Suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of the victimization; • Crime occurred in the U.S. For more information and tips, visit our web site at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and on your Smartphone via the “MobilePatrol” app and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office – Oregon.

Voices of Lincoln County Lopez family expresses thanks The Lopez Family would like to offer the Community our deepest and most sincere Thank You for the comfort, love and generosity you have given during this most difficult time in our lives.

Thank you just doesn’t seem enough for the amount of love we feel for all of you. Manny was a very special man who had a positive impact on many lives in this Commu-

nity therefore we are very proud of who he became and felt honored for the opportunity of being part of his life.

With much love and appreciation, The Lopez Family

Community Days Celebration It’s that time of year again. The Lincoln City Community Days Committee has been meeting for some time. The News Guard is running forms

A Moment in History An unknown logger is seen here operating a “steam donkey” in 1941. A steam donkey was essential in moving huge logs through the woods. Makes one wonder how they got the steam donkey out there.

This photograph and many more are available at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum and in the book, ‘Lincoln City and the Twenty Miracle Miles.’ Dates and names are given when they are known. If you have more information about this photo, contact Anne Hall at 541-996-6614.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNE HALL AND THE NORTH LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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for Man and Woman of the Year as well as Business (small or large) of the Year.

Please cut out the forms and nominate someone you know who volunteers and gives their time.

Nominate a business that you believe goes that extra yard for our community. It’s time to celebrate the accomplishments of 2013! Great folks and terrific businesses is what keeps Lincoln City so special, year after year.

In past years the North Lincoln Lions Club has sponsored the “Couple of

the Year” award, with their club disbanding last June, the committee was afraid this award would be lost.

It is my honor and with my thanks I announce the “Couple of the Year” sponsorship has been picked up and will be awarded and presented by, Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall. Thank you, Bill.

“Man and Woman of the Year”- cut the form from The News Guard and nominate.

“Business of the Year” - cut the form from The News Guard and nominate.

“Couple of the year” - write a short account of two people who work together, toward the betterment of others through volunteerism.

Label your nomination envelope accordingly. All forms and letters can be mailed to or dropped off at the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, 4039 N.W. Logan Rd, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Get ready to celebrate this wonderful community!!

Thank you, Shirley Hill Committee member

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Bullying From page A1

“As a society, we aren’t afraid to question swearing in public, physical violence or speeding on the street,” Taft Principal Majalise Tolan, a leader in bullying prevention education, said. “Bullying should not be any different.

It is repeated, bad behavior that needs to be addressed with education to help the student correct their behavior and grow.”

Like her younger sister, Emma Roderick has felt the sting words and actions can bring. The 16-year-old, speaking Feb. 15 at the Lincoln City Girl’s Day Retreat at Taft Elementary School, said bullying is harsh and unfair to victims.

“People bully other people to make themselves feel better and to put other people down,” she said. “But they really don’t know what the other person’s circumstances are, or what goes on at their home. They could be getting abused or having a hard time. Bullying makes that person feel worse.”

Tolan wants people to feel better. She has spearheaded an attack against bullying that has placed Taft High 7-12 squarely in confrontational mode.

“I always tell kids that sometimes the thing they think will be the funniest will turn out to be their biggest mistake,” Tolan said. “We can’t control the feelings of others and have no right to hurt them. Nobody wants that on their heart.”

Trained by the Olweus Bully Prevention Program in 2010, Tolan became trainer for the Lincoln County School District, the only one in Oregon at the time.

In 2011, with the release of the movie, “Bully,” the Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) offered dollar-off coupons and The Bijou Theatre brought the low-profile, low-budget documentary to town.

“Schools came on field trips, and Taft 7-12 rallied behind one night that ended in a call-to-action by staff and students,” Tolan said.

The school then continued its efforts in building a

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“The strides made in fostering a safe community in the last five years have been remarkable,” Tolan said.

This fall, upon a request from parents, a meeting was held to discuss bullying at Taft. Ideas were shared and the Olweus program mentioned. LCSD’s policy on bullying and harassment and hazing was also discussed.

This year, with the addition of middle-school counselor Nate Fingerson, it became apparent that middle-school students needed additional support in the area of bully prevention.

“It’s cyber bullying, gossiping, rumors, not physical stuff, but it’s excluding people because they’re different, talking behind people’s backs, spreading rumors,” Fingerson said. “Those are the things we have, and it’s a big, big problem.”

“Often the best place to start with bully prevention is bully behavior education,” Tolan said. “Many students have never been told their behavior is bullying, and when they find out, they are mortified.

It is our job to help them through that, support those who are bullied, and grow our community.”

Fingerson helped form a committee and Tolan presented it with the components of the Olweus Bully Prevention Program.

“It was agreed by all groups that this was a step they wanted to take to further build our community,” she said.

In mid-January, the committee — comprised of administration, teachers, assistants, Mayor Dick Anderson, and parent representative Crystal Welch — began to train and meet regularly to plan a full day of training of Taft assistants, teachers and administrators.

The training session, held Jan. 30, was led entirely by staff members and chaired

by Fingerson. PFLAG also presented LCSD with a grant designated for Taft 7-12 to support the implementation of the Olweus program.

“Staff grappled with difficult memories, reflected on their own adult practices in the school setting, and made a commitment to help us

Bullying Facts

1. Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year.

2. 1 in 4 teachers see nothing wrong with bullying and will only intervene 4 percent of the time.

3. Approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of bullying.

4. 1 in 7 students in grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying.

5. 56 percent of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school.

6. Over two-thirds of students believe that schools respond poorly to bullying, with a high percentage of students believing that adult help is infrequent and ineffective.

7. 71 percent of students report incidents of bullying as a problem at their school.

8. 90 percent of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying.

9. 1 out 10 students drop out of school because of repeated bullying.

10. Harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school-shooting incidents.

11. Physical bullying increases in elementary school, peaks in middle school and declines in high school.

Verbal abuse, on the other hand, remains constant.

all educate students and the community to make Lincoln City a better place,” Tolan said.

Sitting in on the session was Lincoln County School District Superintendent Tom Rinearson.

“It was absolutely wonderful seeing how engaged the staff was,” he said. “I took away they have a strong commitment to make Taft High a safe place for students.”

Taft held Domestic Violence Awareness Night at a Feb. 14 home basketball game. Five days later, the Lincoln City Police Department

made an Internet safety and cyber bullying presentation at the school.

Lincoln City police officer Oscar Escalante, who spoke at the Lincoln City Girls Day Retreat, said cyber bullying can lead to problems in school, at home and on the job.

Others went deeper yet.

“When we look at the school shootings that have plagued our country and the child suicides, there is overwhelming evidence that bullying has been a major piece that produced these horrible events,” Rinearson said. “We can also look at the impact

of new technologies, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. and the freedom they give to bullying behavior. It is imperative that children understand what bullying is and the impacts.”

Nationally certified, Fingerson works with teachers in leadership classes. Originally from Oregon, he spent five years in inner Baltimore seeing what bullying can become firsthand.

“When I came here as counselor, one of the first things I noticed was a similar bullying atmosphere at Taft as I did in the inner city,” he said.

“The similarities were just in the acts, not in the severity.

We’re not that bad here, but I don’t want it to get any worse.

I want it to get better.”

Tolan and Fingerson, who recognize the need for social and character building, have collaborated by “bullying” bullying. They’ve made it a focus of the school this year.

“In Baltimore, they didn’t address it. They didn’t want to address it, and they had some really bad stuff going on there,” Fingerson said.

“Here, it’s calmer, but it s just as hurtful.”

Sarena Roderick, who defines bullying as harassment and a feeling of lonesomeness, said a good support system enabled her to work her way through some bullying episodes.

“I had really great friends who stood up for me, and my parents were there for me, so I’m lucky,” she said. “I went through a lot. If it weren’t for my parents, I would have said I was not worth anything because that’s what people

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Fingerson blames the anonymity granted by social media for a great bulk of the problem. He told of the proliferation of a “Confessions” Twitter site that stretched to Salem and struck Newport, Taft and Toledo high schools.

It allows students to anonymously spread rumors and lies about people.

In response, a female Taft student started her own site called “Taft Compliments” that Fingerson said garnered 100 followers in its first three days, “People just say good things about people,” he said.

“Slowly, but surely, we’re turning things around.”

Still, work remains. Associated Student Body members are serving as student advocates. Victims are talking and at least privately sharing their feelings. Many are finding friends. Others, too, are stepping to the forefront.

“It’s important to remember that this is a process,” Tolan said. “We will always need communication from parents to help us find areas to address, educate and investigate. We can’t run a bully prevention program in the walls of this building alone.

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VRD Consensus Group Speaks Out On the City’s Proposed Ordinances Consensus Group Submits its Own Draft Ordinance to Show What “Simple and Fair” Means Comments from the City Streets

City Should Respect Consensus Group Results After 180 people showed up at a City Council meeting 2 weeks ago to express their concerns about impacts two new VRD laws proposed by city officials would have on the local economy and people’s property rights — city VRD Consensus Group Members decided it was time to show the city more specifically what the group meant when it came up with a plan to eliminate long-standing controversies about VRDs in the City.

“We need to think about all the stakeholders and citizens that testified about VRDs, and what they had to say collectively” said group member John Skipper, when asked why the Consensus Group was taking action. “The city asked us to help them solve a problem, and we each volunteered to contribute. We reached a solid consensus on a difficult issue, and the city council should respect that.”

Consensus Group Drafts Its Own Proposed VRD Law The group took key points from the final Consensus Group Report, and wrote up a draft VRD ordinance for city officials to consider. The preamble starts out recognizing:    

the fact that almost the entire coast of the Lincoln City area was once open to commercial activities, and was zoned RR (Recreational/Residential), that vacation rental homes were a valid, legally recognized and important form of lodging in this zone, and that demand for vacation rentals is increasing by those who invest in city properties and those who come as tourists to visit Lincoln City, and that Mayor Anderson's Consensus Group has done important work to find a constructive approach to working with vacation rentals in the city

The preamble goes on to say that a new VRD law should support the local economy, support well-managed VRDs, address concerns about how VRDs affect local neighborhoods and provide fair and equitable guidelines for operations, while minimizing harm to existing property owners and area businesses.

Finally, the proposed ordinance lists a regulation for each of the 20 formal recommendations made by the Consensus Group. There are regulations for a 24 hour support line and for a Best Practices Guide for VRDs. Other regulations handle things like landscaping, parking, noise, trash collection, registration and enforcement procedures.

City’s Approach—Penalize and Criminalize VRDs The Consensus Group Recommendations were the results of the Mayor’s idea that a diverse group of citizens with many viewpoints about VRDs could come to agreement on VRD issues. Perhaps it worked too well. The group didn’t seem phased by the long history of conflict over VRDs, and quickly produced a set of recommendations that almost the entire group endorsed.

Some speculate that the mayor and other city officials were not very happy with the consensus achieved. After the Consensus Group’s work was done, city officials quickly drafted two proposals that clearly excluded recommendations made by its own Consensus Group. Some described these city proposals as being clearly hostile to VRDs and designed to create additional conflicts for VRDs. One of the worst provisions was one that proposed to treat VRD owners as Criminals if they violated any of the city's stringent new rules.

A Rosier Future?

Consensus Group members and others in the community envision a future where city officials see the benefits that VRDs bring to the local community, and work in partnership with VRDs and others to bring more prosperity to the city and its residents. A Consensus Group member recently pointed out that “Regulations that address legitimate concerns about VRDs don’t have to restrict area tourism and work against the interests of the city and its citizens”.

Over the next several weeks we will see if the Mayor and the City Council will work with the ordinance drafted by its own Consensus Group, to help create this rosier future.

Fun Facts ... City Officials Obsessed with VRD Regulation?

City’s Current Ordinance for Bed & Breakfasts: Original 1989 Ordinance Governing VRDs: Current Ordinance Governing VRDs: VRD Licenses Revoked as a Result of Problems: A Key City Consensus Group Recommendation: Draft Ordinance from Citizen Consensus Group: Draft Ordinances written by City Officials:

½ page 96 words.

2 pages 700 words.

14 pages 5,149 words.

1 in the last 14 Years.

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5 pages 1,480 words.

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This is a sampling of comments we are hearing from community members about the city’s proposed new VRD laws.  “Since the last 1800's, this town has always been a vacation destination and nothing else and has always prospered by it.”

 “people need to know about the danger of City Hall’s proposed changes to VRD laws.”  “VRDs bring in so many visitors to Lincoln City than our hotels – these folks are all potential customers to all businesses here in Lincoln City”  “VRDs pay property taxes, lodging taxes, fees, they improve their properties and property values”  “Local VRD workers will be unable to pay monthly rents to local landlords, VRD employees who own homes won’t be able to pay property taxes.”  “VRD homeowners would possibly sell homes and Lincoln City property values may go down.”  “The sole goal of the Lincoln City’s Visitors Bureau and its Chamber of Commerce is to entice lots and lots of visitors to our shores – this is the chief fuel of our economy.”  “The casino, local radio stations, the visitors center are continually year round creating events for this single purpose – to draw in visitors – and our visitors want a decent home to gather together with friends and family. Hotels simply can not always provide this type of intimate gathering spot. We will lose a lot of visitors to Lincoln City if this proposal gets passed.”  “Alternative (proposed ordinances) 1 and 2 would be the demise of this city. To us as long time Lincoln City full time residents, VRD's provide us with our jobs and lively hood. We need to stand tall on this and tell our mayor, and city officials not to waste our time or money.”  “With long term tenants, I have no ability to control parking, noise and garbage. If there is a problem it could take months to evict them. — The rare bad VRD guest can be removed immediately pack your bags and you are out! — So which do you want to live next to? A well managed VRD with occasional guests, or the monthly tenants who are there 100 percent of the time?”

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Hubert R. (Hugh) Ayers

Hubert R. (Hugh) Ayers, JR. Was born May 1, 1925 in Macomb, OK to Hubert R. Ayers and Ada Rutledge-Ayers.

Hugh passed away on February 16, 2014.

He grew up in the Texas Panhandle, graduating from the Lefors, TX High School in 1942. While in school he played the saxophone in the school band and orchestra, lettered in football and was on the boxing team. He also worked evenings and weekends at the local Phillips 66 Station.

Hugh entered the U.S. Army in 1943, saw service in Europe and was discharged in 1946 as a Staff Sergeant.

While stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio he met his future wife Tillie and 3 months later they were married on February 14, 1946.

Following his discharge from the Army he went to work for Carpenter Paper Company, a wholesale paper distributor. In 1955 he was transferred to Omaha, Nebraska to establish a credit training program for the many branches of the company.

While in San Antonio he

enrolled in evening classes at Trinity University, continuing his classes at the University of Omaha. He graduated with his Bachelors Degree in 1960, having earned his degree entirely by attending evening classes.

Subsequent transfers took the family, 3 children having been added, to Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles. In 1969 he left the company, returning to Portland, where he and others formed the Carter Rice-Carpenter Company.

He was Treasurer, later being promoted to Vice President.

He retired in 1983 and he and his wife moved to the Oregon Coast, settling in the Coronado Shores community.

While employed he earned the designation of Certified Credit Executive from the National Association of Credit Management.

He also received the Fellow Award from the National Institute of Credit. He served a term as President of the Oregon Association of Credit Management and 3 years as West Coast Director for the National Association of Credit Management.

He and his wife joined the church in Lincoln City, having been active in churches at all of their previous locations.

He served on the Diaconate Board and Board of Property

and Finance, including terms as Chairman. He was also active in the Coronado Shores Homeowners Association, serving 3 terms and 2 years as Treasurer, as well as having served as Commissioner on the Kernville, Geneden BeachLincoln Beach Water District.

He leaves behind his beloved wife TIllie, who always supported him in his endeavors, and his daughters Patricia, Paula and son Russell and grandson Boone. A nephew, David Travis, resides in New Jersey with his family, and one great-granddaughter Evelynn.

Memorial service will be held Sat, March 1, 2104 at the Congregational Church of Lincoln City. A private internment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Pacific View Memorial Chapel.

of Newport successfully handled its VRD regulations.

“Newport realizes economic benefits of the VRDs,” said Williams. “Do you really want people to go to other cities to invest their money.”

Another person told the Council not to add any new VRD regulations.

“It is obvious that the City doesn’t have an industry except for tourism,” he said.

“I believe in the health of the community. We should be taking care of what we have.

Deny or suspend licenses of the few that are not following the current ordinances.”

A Lincoln City VRD owner told the Council the growing hostility against VRDs has made property values go down.

“You need to be clear on what the problem is,” he said.

“Being in limbo is harmful to the entire City economy. It is almost un-American.”

Carolyn Plummer, another member of the Consensus Committee, urged the Council to adopt the Committee’s recommendation and also get professional outside help to make the final decisions on

new regulations.

“Citizens of Lincoln City are weary,” said Plummer.

“They are looking for a solution. Find a way to make this work. Hire a professional land-use attorney to find a way.”

John Skipper, also a member of the Consensus Committee, said his group listened to public testimony to deal with the primary problems like parking, noise, late parties and neighborhood disturbances.

“It is a matter of enforcement,” said Skipper. “We don’t need new ordinances.

All enforcement issues can be handled with the City’s present ordinances.”

Another VRD operator told the Council she worried about the regulation’s impact on Lincoln City’s economic future.

“I am concerned about the well-being of the community,” she said. “Any significant change will mean fewer jobs and fewer businesses in Lincoln City.”

A VRD owner from Devils Lake told the Council he is afraid the proposed regula-

Viola Ruth Wolfe

September 29, 1918 - February 15, 2014 Viola passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of February 15, 2014 at her home in Otis.

Born in Willamina, Oregon to Beulah & Howard McMillen. She was the oldest of five children and was raised on dairy farms in Rose Lodge and Schooner Creek.

Viola attended Rose Lodge

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and Lone Rock Elementary Schools and graduated from Taft High School in 1936.

Viola’s first job was housekeeping for the Mann’s residence where she lived during the week and returned home on the weekends. It was the first time she experienced indoor plumbing.

Viola met Walter Plummer at a dance held at the local grange and was married shortly after. Their first daughter Lorraine was born and then they moved to Portland during the war where Walt worked at the shipyard and Viola babysat in their home.

After 5 years they moved back to Lincoln City and opened Oceanlake Shoe Repair, which they operated for forty years.

In 1949, their second daughter was added to the family when Walt’s 2-year-old niece Kathy was adopted.

When the shoe repair shop closed due to Walt’s illness, Viola went to work at Oceanlake department store until it closed, and then began her long career at the Colonial Bakery.

During this time Viola became part of a woman’s walking group, which forged many lasting friendships, and each walk ended at someone’s house for coffee.

Viola was reacquainted with family friend Oscar Wolfe

and they were later married.

Her family grew with the addition of two stepdaughters, Jana Sellers and Starla Courtney. They purchased a home in Otis on North Bank Road and lived there for the remainder of their years.

Viola got together with her sister Virginia and neighbors in Otis to form a new ladies walking group, which continued until her health kept her from participating. Even though most all of the ladies have kept in touch and visited many times, she missed the ability to continue her walks.

The weekly card group was formed which included Viola and Oscar along with two of Viola’s siblings (Arnold and Virginia) along with their spouses Mary Lou and Jim. Over the years as her siblings passed away other family and friends filled in to continue this weekly tradition, which lasted until the last few weeks of her life. This was a time to come together and share fond memories and lots of laughter.

Viola loved her flowers and it showed anytime you would pass her home. This was her pride and joy and she spent many hours in her yard planting, weeding, pruning, watering and enjoying all of the flowers and

trees which adorned her yard.

Many of these flowers, which began as starts, were acquired during her many walks and often traded with the people that she met along the way.

Husbands Walter and Oscar, daughter Lorraine Kinney, brothers Arnold and Kenneth McMillen and sister Virginia McBain preceded viola in death.

Viola is survived by daughter Kathy Sammons, grandchildren Corina (Richard), Toby (Lori-Ann), Todd (Nancy), Wendie (Ray) and Cory, great-grandchildren Jeff (Mandy), Crystal (Phil), Nick and Lane, great-grandchildren Keegan, Tristan and Asher.

No services will be held at the request of Viola. Instead of flowers, please plant a tree or flower in her name.

tions would prevent him from operating his VRD. “You will be penalizing me and my family when we are doing everything to uphold the current ordinances and operate properly,” he said.

The VRDs have been the center of debate for several years in Lincoln City. Over the past year, the Council and Planning Commission have been reviewing proposed VRD regulations recommended by the Consensus Committee to balance public safety, livability of neighborhoods and economic growth.

After listening to the testimony, the City Council voted to close the public hearing, but would continue taking written testimony until noon March 5. The Council is likely to begin deliberations over the proposed VRD regulations March 10.

See the proposed regula-

tions at the City’s website, lincolncity.org and follow the story at thenewsguard.com.

In other action, the Council voted to accept an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to ensure that the Nelscott Gap Improvement Project moves ahead. City Manager David Hawker said the agreement comes with an unknown cost to the City for removing utilities out of the ODOT right of way. Bids for the utility removal are expected Feb. 27.

“We are kind of left with this one,” said Hawker. “The project would be put on hold if we don’t approve this agreement. I’d hate to see the magnitude and importance of a project like this put on hold.”

Councilor Gary Ellingson said the City could not do the improvement project on its own.

“ODOT is in charge of

this,” he said. “We will have to do the best we can. I’d like very much to see this work done.”

James “Jim” Hatfield

Jim, 92, of Lincoln City, passed away Feb. 8, 2014 in McMinnville. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna; three children, Joe (Cathy), Barry (Deb), and Colleen (Walt) Worrell; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 26, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. at the Oceanlake Elks Lodge in Lincoln City.

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you received inaccurate advice from the City Attorney and that you would go this far and spend this much money.

If this is passed there will be an immediate appeal.”

Another man told the Council to take enforcement action against those who violate the current VRD regulations.

“Punish the heck out of people that are not following current ordinances,” he said. “You could also charge $250 for VRD licenses and that would fund the enforcement.”

Local business owner Debbie Williams, a member of the City’s Consensus Committee that reviewed the VRD issues and made recommendations for solutions, told the Council she supports the Committee’s recommendations, except the Yes No Zones designating where VRDs could be placed in Lincoln City.

“I don’t think the committee realized the legal impact of the zones,” said Williams, who outlined how the City

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Lincoln City Police Monday, Feb 17

03:20 A suspicious male was reported to have been kicking in a garage door at 1716 NE Oar Ave. He was wearing a red sweatshirt and was described as about 6’ tall, skinny with black hair and unshaven. A report was taken.

15:29 Austin Wiley, born 1990, was arrested when officers found that he had a felony warrant out of Lincoln County for parole violation.

Wiley was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Tuesday, Feb 18

16:41 Addam Angiano Castllanos, born 1995, was taken into custody, cited & released on charges of theft at Chinook Winds Casino.

Wednesday, Feb 19

13:49 Report of a vehicle with side front window broken and items stolen while at 4618 SE Hwy 101 was received. A report was taken.

15:19 Subjects were reported to have been selling steaks from a van without a permit at 3327 NW Hwy 101.

They were warned for selling without a permit and driving without a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Thursday, Feb 20

03:17 Ruth Moore, born 1993, was arrested on DUII after an officer initiated a traffic stop and performed a field sobriety test. Moore was cited and released from Lincoln City Police Department.

13:32 Calgary Kendrick, born 1991 and Joshua Miranda, born 1992, were arrested after reports that a vehicle with several occupants appeared to be casing parked vehicles in the Safeway parking lot. The vehicle was stopped at the north Shell, Kendrick & Miranda were taken into custody on detainer and transported to Lincoln County Jail. The owner of the vehicle was cited for allowing an unauthorized driver.

17:28 Brian Maninger, born 1990, was taken into custody on Lincoln County Jail warrant for probation violation and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Friday, Feb 21

12:09 Amber Mitchell, born 1980, was taken into custody on Lincoln County Jail warrant for failure to appear on a DUII charge. She was contacted after a report of a suspicious female entering a rental house. Mitchell was later cited and released.

15:32 Paul Simms, born 1981, was arrested after a caller reported that Simms had tried to force a female into his vehicle after threatening the male caller with a metal baton. Simms was located at the north Shell with a female and was taken into custody on CA dpt of corrections warrant charging robbery II. Simms was transported to Lincoln County Jail, no local charges were made.

23:25 Robin Fletcher, born 1973, was arrested after report of a single vehicle rollover with two occupants. The vehicle was towed, impounded and Fletcher was issued a citation and released for reckless driving.

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10:44 Officers received a report of crabbing gear being stolen from the yard at 7659 NW Logan Rd. 12:44 A report was taken that a dog bit a person and their dog at the NW 35th Beach Access.

23:54 Mitchell Espinoza, born 1981, was arrested after a traffic stop was conducted on DUII. Espinoza was transported to the Lincoln City Police Department. He was later cited and released.

Sunday, Feb 23

09:45 a stolen vehicle was recovered at Safeway.

It was reported stolen out of Santa Cruz, CA. Vehicle was towed and secured by

07:58 Caller reported that their vehicles driver’s side window was broken out and all 4 tires were slashed sometime during the night at 3430 SE Harbor Drive.

18:10 Bjorn “Bear�

Blanchard, born 1992, was arrested after a caller reported that his medical marijuana provider (Blanchard) threatened him with a machete.

A report was taken and Blanchard was cited for PCS < 1 oz.

18:35 Michele Kuhl, born 1975, was arrested for PCS meth and marijuana and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been looking at the amount of money to do the improvements that might be prioritized in the TSP,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have about $2.5 million for the next 20 years, so we really have to figure out the priorities and find out where we might find additional funding. The TSP will help us better qualify for state and federal funding and help us in the competitive grant process.â&#x20AC;?

The crosswalk in the 3300 block of N. Highway 101 is in City Councilor Wes Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a nasty and congested area,â&#x20AC;? Ryan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dangers are compounded by pedestrians who wear dark clothing and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t activate the crosswalkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flashing signal to alert drivers.â&#x20AC;?

Ryan said often drivers heading southbound on Highway 101 approaching the crosswalk also pose a danger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have the traffic

congestion going downhill and drivers actually gun their cars coming south in that area,â&#x20AC;? Ryan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very maddening to see that happen.â&#x20AC;?

Lincoln City Police Sgt. Jeffrey Winn said crossing Highway 101 anywhere in Lincoln City is dangerous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the residents know that crossing Highway 101 is very dangerous,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be very, very, careful. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think visitors have the idea that it is dangerous.â&#x20AC;?

Lincoln City Police have conducted several pedestrian crossing enforcement projects over the past few years to increase public awareness of the danger for both pedestrians and drivers and of the rules of the road.

The fine for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk or for passing other cars stopped for a pedestrian is $260.

Winn said officers have

Saturday, Feb 22

Lincoln County Police Tuesday, Feb 18

11:20 Officers responded to a report of a theft3 at 647 Salmon River Hwy.

Thursday, Feb 20

18:01 Officers responded to a report of a Sexoff3 on Cushing Ct in Depoe Bay. 14:04 Officers responded to a report of a Animal2 at 870 N River Bend Rd in Otis.

Sunday, Feb 23

22:45 Officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at 7760 N Hwy 101 at Salishan Sp & Golf Resort.

15:21 Officers responded to an animal complaint at NW 35th St in Lincoln City

Monday, Feb 24

Friday, Feb 21

19:48 Officers responded to a domestic dispute call at 25 NW Sunset St in Depoe Bay

Saturday, Feb 22

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12:00 Officers performed a welfare check at 3520 Sea Mist Ave in Depoe Bay. 23:28 Officers responded to a report of a Domestic Dispute at 1879 N North Bank Rd in Otis 22:24 Officers responded to a report of an assault at 7205 Gleneded Beach Lp. 10:54 Officers responded to a report of a burglary at 25 SW Beach St in Depoe Bay. 12:47 Offciers responded to an animal complaint at NW 35th Pl in Lincoln City 14:02 Officers responded to a report of an assault at 448 N Widow Creek Rd, Lincoln City.

Friday, Feb 21

An Officer was dispatched to two grey pit bull dogs running at large on the beach near Chinook Winds Casino. Officer responded to the area and found the dogs. All attempts to control the dogs were unsuccessful. The female dog bit the Officer and the LCSO animal control officer. The dogs eventually fled from the beach and could not be located. LCSO is attempting to locate owners. Please contact if anyone locates animals in Lincoln City.

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and flashing light, advanced stop bars painted in the roadway and additional pedestrian crosswalk signs.

In Oceanlake, the consultant recommends extending the No Parking Zone to provide a clearer pedestrian view and new pedestrian signs. Improvements are also recommended for S.E. 3rd Street and Highway 101. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a particularly busy area when we have beach festivals,â&#x20AC;? Martzahn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recommendation is for a flashing yellow beacon and additional signing to alert motorists, but we have to be careful about installing more signs along Highway 101. Too many signs will clutter the street.â&#x20AC;?

The consultant said curb extensions, a painted crosswalk and safety island would also help increase safety at S.E. 19th and Bard Road at Highway 101.

The consultant suggests bump-outs on the side of the road to decrease crossing distance at S.W. Beach and Coast avenues along Highway 101. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also looking at the existing crosswalk at S.W. 50th and Highway 101 in Taft,â&#x20AC;? Martzahn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It goes straight across southbound lanes and angles across northbound lanes, but people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessary follow the markings.â&#x20AC;?

Martzahn said timing of traffic signals along Highway 101 is also an issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When vehicles are turning onto Highway 101, especially at the intersection in front of City Hall, the drivers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always see pedestrians,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That intersection may require a dedicated light to stop traffic until the pedestrians clear the crosswalk.â&#x20AC;?

Martzahn said the crosswalk review is in the discussion stage and no decisions have been finalized.

responded to a number of rear-end accidents since the additional flashing light and warning signs were installed at the crosswalk at the 3300 block of Highway 101 in 2013.

Winn and Ryan said drivers and pedestrians must take personal responsibility to stay safe.

The hit-and-run victim, George Phillips, was listed in fair condition Feb. 25 at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland.

Police said Phillips was hit Feb. 16 as he walked in the crosswalk in the 3300 block of Highway 101. Witnesses said the crosswalk lights were flashing at the time as Phillips walked east in the marked crosswalk when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. According to witnesses, the vehicle then continued southbound without stopping or rendering aid.

Police described the suspect vehicle as a white, older

model two-door sedan.

Police records show several injury accidents over the past few years at intersections along Highway 101 in Lincoln City, including another hit and run at East Devils Lake Road in 2012 that has not been solved.

According to police records, in 2006 a pedestrian was killed at Highway 101 and North 17th Street. In 2008, another fatal pedestrian crash occurred at 35th Street and Highway 101. In 2009, a bicyclist was killed in a traffic crash at N.E. 10th Street and Highway 101. A pedestrian died in a crash at North 29th Street and Highway 101 in 2012 and a pedestrian walking along Highway 101 in Cutler City was hit and killed in 2013.

See what your friends and neighbors are saying about crosswalk safety in Lincoln City and join the conversation at thenewsguard.com.

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North Lincoln Fire and Rescue (NLFR) held its annual awards banquet Saturday at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, where the following were honored, clockwise from top left: Jamie Mason, with wife, Erika, and Chief Don Baker, Chief’s Award; Baker, Fire Marshall Doug Kerr and Cory Seeto, Firefighter of the Year; Chris DeLong, Officer of the Year; Rachelle Toon, Rookie of the Year; Al Longworth and wife, Rescuer of the Year; and NLFR’s new recruits.

$10,000 grant to help Family Promise, homeless JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Family Promise of Lincoln County will use a $10,700 grant from Lincoln County Economic Development funds to help complete a day center for the homeless.

“We are very appreciative of the grant as it will help us move forward towards the completion of our permanent space.” said Hanna Connect, Family Promise president. “We will use the funds for the needed doors and windows in our permanent building. The Thrift Store, in return, will help with

ongoing cash flow for the program.”

The temporary Thrift Store is located at 5030 S.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City and will open from 11 a.m. through 3.p.m. for sales and to receive donations. The grand opening will be Feb. 28 through March 3.

The day center for the program is also in the development process, as is the hiring of a family advocate who will help families become independent.

The mission of Family Promise is to alleviate child and parent homelessness by mobilizing communities and

building partnerships with congregations and social service agencies to provide shelter, meals, and more as families strive for sustainable independence.

“We are getting very close to opening our doors to the families we plan to serve,” said Linda Roy, Family Promise interim director. “The local congregations are in place as partners in housing the families overnight and with meals. With the addition of the opening of the Thrift Store, hiring our family advocate and making progress with our day center, we are getting excited about starting

and Community Center roof was paid off, the 2008 water tank bond and the 1997 water treatment plan expansion were all paid off.”

He said revenue to the City would increase in the coming fiscal year as a result of the annexation of Roads End and the revenue being returned to taxing districts from the Urban Renewal Agency.

Anderson also encouraged others to volunteer for City leadership positions on the Council.

“Besides replacing the Mayor, each of our three Wards has a position up for election this year,” said Anderson. “Perhaps this is the year we could see some diversity on the Council?

How about some women and younger citizens stepping to the plate?”

Anderson said the main reason for serving in one of those positions is to do your best for the community.

“There will always be

differences in opinions as to how to accomplish each task or whether the task is prioritized correctly,” said Anderson. “But those critical of the people volunteering should also spend time thanking them for the hours they spend in trying to get it right.

The manner and frequency in which we criticize our elected officials has a way of deterring others from stepping forward. Lincoln City cannot afford to be stagnant, grow or die.”

Anderson said the future for Lincoln City is encouraging.

“Vacation Rental Dwellings remain on the work list and will be put to bed in 2014,” he said. “We will see construction on Highway 101, as disruptive as it will be, we need the improvements. Necessary water/ sewer improvements to the north end of town will make our infrastructure capable of handling increased development.”

to serve our first families soon.”

Lincoln County commissioners awarded economic development funds to a number of local agencies as recommended by the Lincoln County Economic Alliance. Because there were some funds left in this year’s allotment, the commissioners approved additional grant awards.

Lincoln County Commissioner Doug Hunt and Family Promise’s interim director Linda Roy.

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rights, pump stations, intake systems and water reservoirs.”

But he said the City has made accomplishments in dealing with street repair and maintenance.

“In the last three years we have invested approximately $1 million in street overlays and sidewalks,” he said.

Anderson said Lincoln City is above the average in financial strength and stability compared to other cities in Oregon.

He said the City had refinanced the 2005 sewer bonds, saving the citizens $1,224,554 in interest.

“Our overall bond debt has dropped by approximately $10 million from 2011, $36 million to $26 million,” said Anderson.

“The 2008 Library Bonds were paid off, the 1999 Open Space Bonds were paid off, the inter-fund loan for library

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Taft High senior Seth Steere, who will be joined by teammate Joe Salsbery at this week’s state tournament, puts a move on a Junction City wrestler for a pin during a recent home match.

Steere hoping third shot at state a charm JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

To know Seth Steere is to know how Taft High’s starting quarterback accepted a change to wide receiver under a new coach his senior season.

He wound up first-team, all Oregon West Conference at the position. For his efforts, he was recently chosen to represent the Tigers in the East/West All-Star Shrine Game.

“He has made an impact on every sport I have seen him play,” said James Mick, the first-year Taft coach who made the decision to switch the accommodating Steere to wideout from football’s most glamorous position.

To know Steere, his wrestling coach, Luke Hall, will tell you, is to know an athlete who will attempt this weekend at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland to become one of the most successful athletes in 30 years of Taft wrestling with his third straight appearance in the OSAA State Wrestling Championships.

One of just seven Taft wrestlers to accomplish the feat, Steere hopes to become just the eighth Tiger to place at state.

“Making the podium for state would be an amazing honor,” said Steere, who was born in Newport and moved to Lincoln City when he was 2. “It’s one of those things I’m not going to know how it feels until it actually happens.”

Having coached Steere throughout his career, Hall said he knows how he will feel.

“Simply put, this weekend will be a bittersweet experience,” he said. “Win or lose, I’ll be losing Seth, and I’m going miss that kid.”

The same certainly can be said about the Taft High wrestling program. Hindered for years by a lack of participation, the Tigers have had to rely on individual accomplishments to make their mark – as in 2010, when David Converse emerged as 130-pound state champion.

“It has been a special honor to watch Seth develop not only as a wrestler, but as a man,” Hall said.

“Wrestling is a very personal sport. The one-on-one nature has a tendency to bring out the best and the worst of a person, and I’ve had the chance to observe Seth at both the peaks and valleys.”

One high point, Hall said, came in 2012 when Steere advanced to state for the first time. Not knowing how the sophomore would fare, Hall watched with a feeling of helplessness as Steere took the mat for the final qualifying spot at districts.

“I remember feeling an incredible sense of relief and pride for Seth, and we celebrated that moment together on the corner of the mat with a huge amount of emotion,” Hall said.

“Thankfully, we’ve had the opportunity to relive that experience twice more.”

Steere proved to be the pacifying presence that held the 2011-12 team together, said Hall, whose program had suffered a couple of key academic casualties and several graduation losses.

“It was a lot of pressure to put on a sophomore with little big-match experience to lead an inexperienced team and become the figurehead of Taft wrestling,” Hall said.

Steere became an even more complete and accomplished wrestler the following season when he again placed fourth for a statequalifying berth at districts.

“His style matured from the prior year, relying less on the pinfall to win matches and instead learning to grind out wins by points over tough competition,” Hall said.

He said Steere’s leadership and ability influenced then-sophomore Joe Salsbery, who barely missed state, but will join Steere there for the second straight time this season.

Steere, however, still has much to prove, having gone 0-2 in each of his state appearances. Questioning whether he would even compete this year, Hall said Steere reached an inevitable conclusion that he belonged on the mat.

“In the end, I think Seth is just too competitive to stay away from the sport,” he said. “I know he wouldn’t

have been able to live with himself if he hadn’t given it this last run, if he hadn’t found out firsthand what could have been in his senior season.”

Following a 4-4 start, Steere has gone 18-4 since mid-January. Now 22-8 with 15 pins, he went 7-2 in league entering districts.

Furthermore, his leadership has taken on a new dimension, Hall said.

“Seth has always been an independent athlete,” he said. “He’s not especially vocal in team settings; he JIM FOSSUM/THE NEWS GUARD prefers to lead by example.

Taft High senior Seth Steere will attempt to reach the podium in his third straight appearAnd, he’s at his best when ance at the state wrestling tournament in Portland. he’s disconnected and grinding out wins on the mat.”

Steere said the competition sports provides is what compels him to compete.

“The thing that really brought me into wrestling was the individuality,” said Steere, who hopes to play college baseball and become a history teacher in Seattle. “I also have come to love the intensity and mental toughness wrestling takes.”

“What makes Seth such a great competitor is his capacity to focus on the goal and churn out the effort it takes to get there,” Hall said. “He has an emotional maturity on the mat that helps him overcome tough C12147 circumstances and not lose his head.”

Part of the awakening for teammates, Hall said, was in the fact Steere has handled his schoolwork as well as his time on the mat.

“Thankfully, Seth has always handled his academics and was one of our only stable competitors, even if in those early years he struggled to communicate that same discipline to his teammates,” he said.

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Tigers apply brakes in loss to Newport JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

NEWPORT – Just as it appeared the Taft High boys basketball team might leave Newport with the last laugh between the schools as they parted ways as longtime league rivals, they took the air out of the basketball in the Cubs’ den.

It came in the form of a second-period injury to senior forward Ian Williams that reduced Taft’s roster to too few players and turned the Tigers’ approach into a game of keepaway.

“We had to, especially with people getting hurt,” Taft coach Scott Henderson said of a stall necessitated by a shoulder dislocation suffered

by Williams, who was taken to the hospital and did not return. “We only had five or six guys. We didn’t have any numbers.”

Taft, which opened the week Tuesday, Feb. 25, with a 66-44 loss at Central, worked the clock well enough to build a slim lead entering the fourth quarter

Oregon West Basketball Standings Conference Overall

Team W L Pct W L Pct Streak PF PA Philomath 8 1 0.889 18 3 0.857 W9

Central 7 2 0.778 17 4 0.810 W3

Cascade 5 4 0.556 12 9 0.571 L1

Newport 5 4 0.556 12 10 0.545 W1

Taft 1 8 0.111 6 15 0.286 L3

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before falling, 46-33, in the final conference game between the schools.

“That killed us,” Henderson said, “not only for a scoring threat, but now we’ve got basically 5 1/2 guys for the rest of the game.”

Taft passively passed the ball around the perimeter from that stage forward in an attempt to extinguish the clock, but couldn’t keep up with the mismatch in depth.

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“We played hard, especially at the end of the game,” Henderson said.

“We rely on Ian more than I thought we did.”

Taft crashed the boards throughout, but wore down in the end without Williams’ presence. Junior Pete Lahti was particularly effective, Henderson said, but recognized he was having to work much harder inside upon Williams’ departure.

“We played hard the entire game, then our legs just gave way,” Henderson said

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Taft High players Henry Lahti (No. 1) and Randy Herndon were among the players who crashed the boards with authority Friday in a loss to Newport.

The Cubs gained control in the fourth quarter after Henderson was whistled for a technical foul after contesting what he felt should have been a body foul committed against senior Cecil

Harvey. However, by that time, the Tigers had little left physically.

“We took the same shots, but they were short in the fourth quarter and they had 10 guys and their shots

weren’t short,” he said.

The Tigers were scheduled to conclude their seasons Tuesday, Feb. 25, at home against Cascade (past deadline; see thenewsguard. com for results.)

that plan on ice. I don’t think it was the wrong decision, but, then again, I’ll never know if it was the right one.”

Taft continued to play solid defense, holding Newport to just five points in the second quarter even with Adams sitting.

The Tigers, however, scored zero.

“We had as many opportunities as Newport did to shoot the ball in the first half, and we couldn’t shoot ourselves out of a paper bag,” Mock said. “It was really disappointing. If we had shot the ball at what I would consider to be an average rate, we would have had a lead at the half.”

Instead, the Tigers trailed by eight.

Despite playing Newport fairly evenly the rest of the way, the Cubs extended the lead when Taft was forced to revert to fouling to stop the clock. ”We were hoping they would miss free throws and that we could gain possession again,” Mock said.

Instead, Newport made 10 of 13 attempts in the fourth quarter alone.

Junior BillyAnn Stempel led the Tigers with six points.

Taft was no match in another league game three days earlier, falling 74-21 at longtime rival Central.

“The storyline for this game is not all that different than about any other time our team has faced Central

in recent history.” Mock said.

“They absolutely dominated us in about every aspect of the game.”

The Panthers – headed next season for the Class 5A ranks while the Tigers dip down to 3A, were bigger, faster and stronger. They had their way with Taft throughout.

“They kind of did what they wanted against us,” Mock said. “It is frustrating when you know exactly what the other team wants to run, plan for it, and still struggle mightily to stop it.”

Sophomore Kelsey Wilkinson and senior Keitra Mason paced the Tigers with five points each.

Taft closed out its season Tuesday, Feb. 25, at home against Cascade (past deadline; see the newsguard.com for results).

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Senior Nicole Vasquez writhes in pain after a collision in the Tigers’ 37-22 defeat at Newport on Friday.

Perhaps most impressive was the Tigers’ rebounding. a sore spot this season that has allowed opponents numerous second-chance scoring opportunities.

“What hurt us was the inability to effectively shoot the ball,” Mock said, “[Taft senior] Taylor Adams getting into early foul trouble, and [Newport star] Jasmin Wagner’s second-half performance.”

Even the game plan appeared on target for the Tigers.

Still, you have to score, Mock said.

“I really wanted to extend full-court pressure on Newport’s reserves with the hopes of creating turnovers that

might lead to easy points,” said Mock, who anticipated a close game in the early going, and was rewarded with a mere three-point first-quarter deficit.

However, the play of Taylor, perhaps Taft’s most athletic player, was disrupted by foul trouble at about the time in the second period when Newport’s reserves had just entered the game.

“I thought we could somewhat catch Newport and their reserves off guard a bit by trapping them,” Mock said.

“I had to pull Taylor because of the risk of her picking up a fourth foul so early in the game. At that point, I just put

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More trainers and more classes are in store for members and visitors alike at Fitness 101 in Lincoln City.

“My vision is just a little different,” said Sylkija Joachim, who has owned the facility at 4744 S.E. Highway 101 since November 2009.

What Fitness 101 also offers that many local fitness centers don’t is 24-hour access and a Total Wave Solution Exercise Machine, which helps snowboarders, skateboarders and surfers to test and improve their skills when the weather doesn’t permit.

“We don’t have a pool or Jacuzzi, but that’s about all we don’t have,” Joachim said.

What Fitness 101 also possesses is a concerted, personal approach designed to attend to whatever its members’ needs might be. Besides weights and cardiovascular equipment, Fitness 101’s detail comes in the attention its pays to its clients.

“The biggest thing we have as a niche going here is we’re very goal-minded,” personal trainer Tracey Taylor said. “We have the ability with the training staff and ownership we have to take anybody, no matter what point they are at in their exercises, their health, and be able to customize something to give them a game plan.

“For most people, something sparks the urge to work out and for them to take better care of themselves, and then they come in and they just kind of guess. They do a little bit of

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NEWPORT – Winless in league play and with the season winding down, the Taft High girls basketball team took the court here Friday feeling pretty good about itself.

Playing its Central Coast rival for the final time as members of the same class and conference, the Tigers were buoyed by their recent performance in a competitive 10-point home loss to the Cubs.

“Our girls and I were really pumped with anticipation for this game,” Taft coach Dan Mock said. “We were certainly hoping and believing we could return the favor.”

For a long time, so, probably, was Newport.

Until it was revealed that Taft couldn’t buy a basket.

The Cubs won the Oregon West Conference game 37-22 once mop-up time took over, but before that it was every bit the close contest Mock and his players envisioned.

“Our defensive effort and intensity was as good as it had been this season,” Mock said.

“We did a pretty good job of keeping Newport away from the basket for most of the game.”

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Sylkija Joachim, owner of Fitness 101 in Lincoln City, says her facility provides the best personal, hands-on training in the area. this or that or what they’ve done in the past. The difference is we don’t want anybody to have to guess, so our ability to take anybody and customize some program to them so that they can get some results is faster.”

And, Taylor said, it applies to all ages and lifestyles of the people interested in improving their health and well-being.

“It makes it a lifestyle,” he said. “That’s the difference that they’ll see from any other facility in town.

We can do that no matter what point somebody’s at; no matter what kind of lifestyle they have. Whether it’s an 80-year-old male, a 70-year-old female, a 12-year-old girl, a 30-yearold mom, an ex-athlete, a construction guy, it just doesn’t matter.”

Taylor said it’s mostly about acquiring a sense of health from the various instructors such as Tanya Anderson, Tina Marshall, Nate

Leiper and Tony Peralta.

Monthly rates average $39, but vary upon needs and desires, Joachim said.

“We’re very much about the sense of health, not just working out, but being healthy, and I think that’s what separates us because when people come here they have results,” Taylor said. “Most people join a gym maybe 10 times in their life, but the people who have joined us here, they just join once and it becomes a lifestyle, part of their life.”

Taylor said the facility offers all the tools a trainer needs to be sure his clients stay fit.

“Whether it’s muscle strength, fat loss, whatever, we’re not restricted,” he said.

“We don’t just train power lifters. There’s a real comfort when you walk into the gym because you’ll see different walks of life from every aspect.“ For further information, call 541-996-6101.

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Hobie McCallum spent 51 years serving and protecting the citizens of North Lincoln County as a volunteer firefighter.

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obie McCallum isn’t your typical community volunteer who might pitch in a moment or two of his time here and there providing service to his community.

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Hobie McCallum looks at the sign placed in his honor naming the Otis fire station after him.

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Sitka Center announces workshop season The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology has announced the opening of registration for its 2014 workshop season.

Between May and September, the Sitka Center will host more than 100 workshops in art, writing, music and ecology.

Led by knowledgeable instructors in a supportive environment, Sitka’s workshops provide a framework for the exploration of ideas, along with contemporary techniques and styles, while enfolded in the sights and sounds of Sitka’s picturesque surroundings on the Central Oregon Coast.

Each year, nearly 1,000 students from throughout the

Northwest take part in one or more of the Center’s workshops. Past students describe the Sitka Center as a nurturing place and a retreat.

“The setting is so beautiful and peace-filled,” Marian Gerard said. “It’s a journey into art just to come here.”

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Students Judith Hankin and Audrey Merwin practice a Japanese stenciling technique known as Katazome.

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The Big Five-Oh to open at Theatre West Theatre West will present its production of The Big Five-Oh, a comedy by Brian Mitchell, from March 6 through March 29.

According to Linda Jackson, Theatre West publicist, the play is a hilarious, sometimes touching, account of a grown man coming to terms with his age, his relationship with his son, and his future. It is the story of a middleaged man finally growing up.

The play unfolds as George Thomas is turning 50, and it has been a ter-

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The Big Five-Oh • March 6-29 • Theatre West 3536 S.E. Highway 101, Lincoln City • 541-994-5663 rible week. His dog is sick, his son is a slacker, and his daughter wants to marry a Republican. With a neurotic wife and a widowed neighbor providing more challenges than even George can overcome, it might be the worst week of his life. Through these trying days, George will discover the wonders

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By Karen R. Hessen

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Rudy – Little cat, big ‘cattitude’ Rudy was like most of our pets — unremarkable.

Typical of Hessen animals, he was not chosen by us.

Our youngest son brought Rudy home. When the son left, Rudy stayed. Don’t get me wrong. We cared about Rudy. We also cared for Rudy. We just were not in the market for another pet. When Rudy joined the family, we already had two cats, Jake and Tom, plus our Boston terrier, Jimmy — more pets than people.

Rudy was exceptionally handsome. The vet said he was a “domestic long hair” — a mutt. Rudy’s thick tortoise shell coat covered his small frame and made him appear much larger than he was. His big round eyes, the color of kiwi fruit, lit his multihued face. I often said he was shaped like a “keg with legs” — round and low to the ground.

He had tufts of fur like wisps of gray smoke that fluttered from each ear.

Rudy I think, somehow, Rudy sensed our reluctance to take on another four-footed responsibility because, at first, he maintained a very low profile. As the youngest of our fur kids, he was able to watch and learn. He had a great mentor in Jake, our orange tabby that lived to be 23.

Rudy soon established an indoor-outdoor routine to his life. We would find evidence of his successful hunting adventures in our yard and garage. We also noticed that he became very territorial, dare I say a “bully,” about the cul-de-sac beyond our house. Other cats were not allowed in any part of the street that Rudy claimed as his. He started more than one brawl with cats that forgot to play by Rudy’s rules. Sometimes we had to go get Rudy out of the street so the offending cat could continue freely on its way. When I delivered mail on our block, he walked the cul-de-sac with me like my personal postal mascot.

Indoors, Rudy slept on top of the printer, waking to catch the copies as it spit them out. He balanced on the edge of the tub when I bathed, splashing his paws in the water. Rudy traipsed across the headboard while we slept, knocking things down on our heads. Somehow, even before I opened the can, Rudy knew when I took tuna off the pantry shelf. I would hear him scurry into the kitchen. Then he would begin his meowing demand, reminding me he was entitled to lick out any tuna remaining in the bottom of the tin. He became a pesky little brother and endeared himself to all of us.

When Rudy was 14, we noticed, in spite of a ravenous appetite, he had lost weight. A trip to the vet revealed a hyperactive thyroid. The doctor presented us with treatment options; mostly things we did not feel would improve Rudy’s quality of life. Because of our dual residency, he would have to be confined to a crate, then transported back and forth, remaining crated all the time we were in Seaside — at least one third of his remaining life. We chose the “do nothing” option, supplemented with lots of spoiling and a diet we hoped would pack some pounds back on our little friend.

For several months, Rudy was able to live his life as if nothing had changed. Eventually, however, the increased thyroid activity and the resulting super speed metabolism caused Rudy to lose so much weight we did not think he was safe outside where a hawk, eagle, owl, raccoon or other predator might harm him. Much to Rudy’s dissatisfaction, he became an indoor cat. After all, in Rudy’s mind, he remained the cat to contend with.

Rudy made it clear he wanted to be outside. He attempted to escape whenever the door was opened.

I began carrying him outside for fresh air. I would take him in my arms for walks around our wooded yard.

Together, we observed from the porch the jays and robins plucking worms from our lawn. I would sit with Rudy quietly purring on my lap. Under his chin I could feel the golf ball-sized lump that was his massive thyroid. His little heart beat nearly 200 times a minute in response to the hormones raging through his body. I watched the wind blow through the tufts of fur in Rudy’s soft gray ears.

Twenty-four months after Rudy’s diagnosis, he weighed less than 5 pounds. The light went out in his gorgeous green eyes. Rudy “the remarkable,” lived 16 years in our home, forever in our hearts.

Karen R. Hessen is a retired mail carrier who lives in Seaside and Forest Grove. She may be reached at karenwrites@frontier.com. To have your own animal tales considered for publication in “Out of the Ark,” contact Karen at the email address above.

Lincoln City City Council meets at 6 p.m., the second and fourth Monday each month at the Lincoln City City Hall 801 S. Highway 101 3rd floor.

541-996-1203.

Depoe Bay City Council meets at 7 p.m., the first and third Tuesday each month at 570 S.E. Shell Ave. 541-765-2361.

The Newport City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at 169 S.W. Coast Highway. 541-5740603.

The Waldport City Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at 125 Alsea Highway. 541-264-7417.

The Lincoln City Rotary meets on Wednesday at noon Salishan Spa and Golf Resort at 7760 N. Highway 101, Gleneden Beach.

The Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce

Ongoing Events Lincoln Community Chorus welcomes new singers of all voice types each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Chapel by the Sea, 2125 S.E. Lee, Lincoln City. The Chorus is rehearsing for two spring concerts. For further information, call 541-994-4317.

For the latest details concerning events at the Lincoln City Senior Center, call 541557-1588.

The Quilts4Kids group in Gleneden Beach makes charity quilts for Lincoln County kids in crisis. It meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Unity by the Sea on Gleneden Beach Loop Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More volunteers would be helpful in creating these comfort quilts for kids from birth to teens. Call BJ Ferrell at 541-764-2099 for more information.

Pacific Sea Lions Breakfast Club meets at 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Surfrider Resort, 3115 N. Highway 101, Depoe Bay. Breakfast at 9 a.m. For details, call 541-921-0496 Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting meets at 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. at Lutheran Church, 1226 S.W. 13th Street in Lincoln City.

Relaxing and Re-Creating Yoga Therapy 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each Monday at The Portal Center, 1424 S.E. 51st St. in Lincoln City. For details, call 541-351-8461.

Silence and Sharing 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday at The Portal Center, 1424 S.E. 51st St. in Lincoln City. For details, call 541-351-8461.

Learning to Meditate 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday at The Portal Center, 1424 S.E. 51st St. in Lincoln City. For details, call 541-351-8461.

Luncheon Forum is held on the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of the month. Call for details and location, 541-994-3070.

The Lincoln City Kiwanis Club meets on Thursday in the banquet room below Mist Restaurant at Surftides at 2945 NW Jetty Ave. The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Lincoln County Court House Rm. 108 at 225 West Olive St. 541-265-4100.

The Lincoln County School District Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Call 541-265-9211 for meeting locations.

The North Lincoln Hospital District Board meets at 9 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month the hospital at 3043 N.E 28th St. in Lincoln City.

541-994-3661.

Beachtown Toastmasters meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the community room of Driftwood Library in Lincoln City All are welcome and encouraged to attend if you are interested in honing your public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive, educational and fun environment. For more details, call Diane Flansburg at 503-5041830.

The Warm and Fuzzies Project is collecting new socks, gloves, hats, scarves for children and adults of all ages. Call 541-996-4555 for information and collection locations.

Salmon River Grange Bingo 6 p.m. each Thursday.

Food and prizes. 541-9945146 Overeaters Anonymous meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Saturday at The Fisherman Lutheran Church, 1226 S.W. 13th St. across from Tanger Factory Outlet Center. Contact: Tammy at 541-921-8241 or visit http://www.oa.org/ newcomers/.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 Card Day at 11:30 a.m. at the Lincoln City Church of the Nazarene,1462 N.W. 19th St..

Making cards for the troops to send home. All card-making supplies provided. Bring a sack lunch. For more information, call: 541-994-2981.

Thursday, Feb. 27 Citizens for Responsible City Government has formed and will meet from 3 to 4 p,m, in the east dining room of Sambo’s Restaurant at 3262 N.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City. The purpose of the committee is to allow citizens to express their concerns regarding the City of Lincoln City. For details, call Jerry Warner at 541-921-5631.

The Lincoln County Small Woodlands Association will host its annual native tree seedling sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln County 4-H Building (next to the Farmer’s Market) at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Newport. For details, call Jim Reeb at 541-574-6534 or email: Jim.Reeb@oregonstate. edu

Sunday, March 2 Gleneden Beach Pancake Breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. at Gleneden Beach Community Club, 110 Azalea. All the pancakes you can eat with ham or sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee or tea. Adults $5, Children 4-10 $2.50. Free for children under 4.

Monday, March 3 Coffee with Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson at 8:30 a.m. at Lil Sambo’s Restaurant at 3262 N.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Tuesday, March 4

Robert Herman’s 80th Birthday Recital, 7 p.m. at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 N.E. Highway 101. Robert Herman, Lincoln City’s favorite tenor and the director of the Lincoln Community Chorus, will celebrate

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday at the Newport Senior Center, 20 S.E. 2nd St., upstairs in the library. Contact: Pat 541-3511133 or visit http://www. oa.org/newcomers/ Panther Creek Community breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon the first Sunday of each month at the Panther Creek Community Center, 655 Wayside Loop in Otis.

Adults $5.50, Children under 11 $3. For details, call 541996-9261.

Lighting the way home

• Worshiping God • Following Jesus •Serving People Sunday School:

Faith Baptist Church

5750 North Hwy 101, Lincoln City (541) 994-9106 (North of Chinook Winds Golf Course)

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Early Worship Services: 9 -10:30am Second Service: 10:45-12:15pm

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Other ministries: Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, Small Group Bible Studies, Youth Group Activities for 7th – 12th grade, Men’s & Women’s Groups and many fellowship opportunities.

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Lincoln City Public Arts Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. in the Fischer Room of the Driftwood Pubic Library, 801 S,W. Highway 101 in Lincoln City. For details, call 541-996-2151.

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Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson delivers the State of the City address at noon at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 N.E. Highway 101. Call 541-994-9994.

1. Is the book of Rebekah in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Who ran from the tent door to meet an appearance of the Lord in the plains of Mamre? Jacob, Abraham, Hosea, Adam 3. From 2 Kings 24:17, what was the original name of Zedekiah?

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Operation Care Package annual Spaghetti Feed from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 N.E. Highway 101, to raise money to send care packages overseas to the troops. There will also be a raffle and silent auction held during the day. For more details, contact Dorothy Bishop at 541-765-2297.

Monday, March 10 Coffee with Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson at 8:30 a.m. at Starbucks, 3350 N.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Wednesday, March 19 Coffee with Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson at 8:30 a.m. at Pirates Coffee, 247 S.W. Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Monday, March 24 Coffee with Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson at 8:30 a.m. at Pacific Grind, 4741 S.W. Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP IN LINCOLN CITY

• Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. • Sunday Worship at 10:30 A.M. • Monday afternoon Lutheranism 101 2:00 P.M. • Wednesday Morning

Women’s Bible Study 10:30 A.M.

LINCOLN CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST

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Everyone is welcome!

4. What king had the prophet Uriah killed with a sword for opposing him?

Mesha, Jehoiakim, Darius, Sihon 5. Obed, the son of Ruth and Boaz, became the grandfather of whom?

Solomon, Jesse, Elimelech, David 6. From what mountain did Moses see the promised land?

Nebo, Moriah, Gilboa, Ararat ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Abraham; 3) Mattaniah; 4) Jehoiakim; 5) David; 6) Nebo Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 AM Wednesday Men’s support 6 PM Tuesday Ladies Bible Study 10 AM Sunday Worship 11 AM and 6 PM

S.W. 14th & Highway 101 541-994-8793 stpeterlc@yahoo.com http://www.stpeterlc.com/

561 SW 29th, Lincoln City Or 97367 • 541-996-3320 www.lincolncitychurchofchrist.org

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Firefighter his first year of retirement from providing safety to the area’s citizenry.

“That’s rare, extremely rare,” North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Fire Marshall Doug Kerr said. “It’s very unusual for someone to stay that long when it has become harder and harder to make a commitment and keep up with the new requirements and new training, new equipment and new technology. It’s just a different era. I’m sure Hobie will tell you he can remember hanging on the back of a fire truck way back when.”

So, can Kerr. He’s been with NLFR for 30 years and spent countless hours with McCallum.

Longtime Fire Chief Don Baker also has witnessed McCallum’s contributions.

“Hobie’s leaving a legacy behind,” Baker said. “He’s extremely well-liked and his service has just been exemplary as the quintessential volunteer. He shows up, asks for nothing for himself, and is just there to give back to the community with lots of great skills.”

Those skills were first observed on June 1, 1963, when McCallum became one of the 10 original founders of Company 2 in Otis.

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When they started heating up and blistering, it was time to get the heck out. It’s definitely a much safer situation today.”

Fortunately, McCallum said he never had to respond to a fatal fire during his half-century as a firefighter. He says today’s firemen generally aren’t fully aware of how different things were when he first volunteered.

“I don’t know that today’s firemen are any different, but the newer ones don’t really know or have any idea of what we went through back in the day because they train now days with the latest and most modern equipment,” he said.

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Hobie McCallum stands in front of one of the North Lincoln Fire & Rescue fire trucks he used to operate at the Otis fire station. from McMinnville with his parents in 1942 and quickly developed a lasting relationship with his fellow firefighters.

“I’ll definitely miss the guys and the camaraderie of the troops,” he said, although he still makes frequent visits since retiring last November.

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Workshops are geared primarily for adults, with some offerings for youth and families. A sampling of this year’s offerings include paddleboarding and ecology excursions, pinhole photography, glass casting, ecopoetics and monoprinting from nature.

Tuitions range from $20 to $145 per day. A full listing of courses is online and catalogs are available by request. Registration is open for Sitka Center members and opens for the public Monday, March 10.

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Marvin Brown discusses his Gyotaku fish print with fellow student Alison Beck.

To register for a workshop and for more information, visit www. sitkacenter.org or call the Sitka Center at (541) 994-5485.

give back to the community and I just figured, heck yeah, I’ll give it a try, and I did.”

“Other volunteers just looked up to him,” Baker said. “He’s just a natural leader. He’ll be really, really missed and has big shoes to fill. Nobody’s ever going to really fill them.

They’ll just do their best to pick up and carry on.”

of family, the responsibilities of parenthood, and the results of his latest physical.

The cast includes Bryan Kirsch as George, Kiera Morgan as Marie, Sherri Danielson as Kathy, Karen Davis as Julie, Ren Jacob as Douglas, Hailey Morris as Sara and Rick Ryan as Eric.

The crew includes Wes Ryan, director; Danielle Ryan, assistant directo; Danny Roberson, stage manager; and Dennis Gibson, set construction.

Ryan recently directed “Ghost of a Chance” and appeared in “The Supporting Cast” and “Murdered To Death” at Theatre West.

Theatre West is located at 3536 S.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. A special group discount is available at $9 per ticket for groups of 10 or more with a pre-paid reservation.

Theatre West is a nonprofit, volunteer community dating to 1975. Membership is open to all with dues at $10 per year for individuals, $5 for students, $12.50 for couples and $15 for families.

For more information, call 541-994-5663, or visit www.theatrewest.com.

Herman to celebrate th 80 birthday with recital Tenor Robert Herman will celebrate his 80th birthday and 61st year as a professional singer at a free public recital with pianist Cary Lewis at 7 p.m. March 4, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Herman is director of the Lincoln Community Chorus and is known as the composer of “Requiem 9-ll” and “The Other Wise Man,” and is known as a versatile singer in opera, concert, musicals, and on radio and television.

Lewis is a well-known collaborative pianist based in Portland.

Lewis and Herman have performed both in the United States and Europe.

They are old friends, having first performed together in 1964, while studying at the University of North Texas.

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For further information, call Herman at 541-994-4317.

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DRIVERS-Whether you have experience or need training, we offer unbeatable career opportunities.

Trainee, Company Driver, LEASE OPERATOR, LEASE TRAINERS. 877-369-7104 www. centraltruckdrivingjobs. com

Lincoln City’s premier senior community needs:

• Full time Caregiver • Part time weekend Front Desk Receptionist • Part time Activities Assistant/Bus Driver Great working environment, benefits with FT. Call 541-994-7400, drop by and fill out an application or e-mail to bomlincolncity@ westmontliving.com

Liberty Inn Hotel Seeking Housekeeping Supervisor & hskping attendants. Hotel exp. pref. Call 541-994-1777 email: lincolncitygm@ libertyinn.com Maintenance/Night Manager. 1bd apt incl.

Apply in Person. 515 NW Inlet, Lincoln City

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Gordon Trucking, Inc. CDL-A Solos & Team Truck Drivers. Up to $5,000 Sign-On-Bonus & $.54 CPM. Consistent Miles, Benefits, 401k, EOE. Call 7 days/week 866-435-8590

Now Hiring! Morning Prep Crew, Line Cook, Sous Chef, Bussers & Dishwasher at Kyllos Seafood & Grill. Flexible schedule a must.

Drug Free company looking for dependable, hard working employees. Apply in person @ 1110 NW 1st Ct. Lincoln City

Full time position at the Pelican Brewery in Tillamook. Responsible for running our 22oz and 12oz bottling lines; mechanical aptitude is a MUST, electrical knowledge is beneficial. Attention to detail, ability to stand long periods, able to understand quality concerns, work with and direct a team, willing to build boxes and contribute to overall brewery cleanliness and upkeep. Robust benefit package. We are a drug free company. Apply in person, email at employment@pelicanbrewery. com or call Stephanie 503-965-7779 ext 307.

1708 First Street, Tillamook.

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Local investor needs to refinance balloon payment loan of aprox. $94,000. If you are tired of 1/2% CD rates, give me a call. Loan amount is about 25% of building value. Rental income is about 3x what loan payment would be. Terms are 15 year fixed at 3.5% interest.

Loan holder will net approx. $30k in interest earnings.

Call for further info 503-577-5076.

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The Coho Lodge is hiring for Night Audit, Front Desk & Housekeeping.

To apply, please fill out an application at 1635 NW Harbor Ave, Lincoln City, OR.

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Estate of LT. CMDR. R. WRAY, RET.

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This estate features an incredible collection of high quality Danish furniture as well as Knives, Military pins & patches, Columbia Cold Weather Clothing, Pendleton, Tools, Art, Much more.

Solid Teak, round pedestal dining table w/6 chairs & 2 leaves. Solid Teak round 4 legged table w/6 chairs & 2 leaves. Teak dressers, Teak chests. Teak desks, Lg & roll top. Teak Recliners, Chairs, Stools, Rockers, Lamps, End tables. CRAFTSMAN rolling tool box & contents. Knives, (Gerber, Case, Boker ceramic, Victornox,) Military art, Military patches, Submarine pins, Diver pins, ETC.... Star Trek art, Chess set & memorabilia. Pendleton, Eddie Bauer, LL Bean Clothing, Blankets, Scarves, Misc.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH/VISA/MC

thenewsguard.com The City of Lincoln City is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Part-Time Lifeguard Lincoln City Community Center $9.35 - $9.82/hr DOE Closing Date: 3/7/2014 Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker $11.50/hr Closing Date: 3/7/2014

ALL ITEMS SOLD AS/IS, WHERE/IS. ALL SALES FINAL

LOCATED: Street Car Village, 6334 S. HWY 101, Lincoln City, OR AUCTIONEER: Col Bob Duby 541-996-3327

Administrative Assistant Lincoln City Community Center Full-Time w/Benefits $16.42 - $20.97/hr DOE Closing Date: 3/12/2014

Care Coordinator

Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Go to www.lincolncity.org for more information and to complete an application or contact Heather Arce-Torres, Human Resources Director, at 541-996-1201.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Gaming Inspector: AA Degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or other applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of Gaming Regulations, Compact, MICS, and Operational Procedures preferred.

Location: Lincoln City, OR Salary: $18.89/hr Closes: 02/26/14 Job Posting Number # 201414

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MCMENAMINS LIGHTHOUSE is now hiring LINE COOKS! Qualified apps must have an open & flex sched including, days, eves, wknds and holidays. We are looking for applicants who have prev exp related exp and enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented enviro. We are also willing to train! We offer opps for advancement and excellent benefits for eligible employees, including vision, med, chiro, dental and so much more! Please apply online 24/7 at www.mcmenamins.com or pick up a paper app at any McMenamins location.

Mail to 430 N. Killingsworth, Portland OR, 97217 or fax: 503-221-8749. Call 503-952-0598 for info on other ways to apply. Please no phone calls or emails to individ locs! E.O.E.

4p-12p 30-32 hrs. No exp necessary. Benefits avail Background check

For an application and job description visit us at www.ctsi.nsn.us or call 800-922-1399.

Applications must be received by close of business for consideration.

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in busy rural health clinic located on the beautiful north Oregon coast.

Master’s degree in Social Work with a current Oregon LCSW license required. Previous experience with crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy required.

Prefer at least five years’ experience with behavioral health clients.

Tillamook Regional Medical Center located in Tillamook, Oregon. Online applications and full job description at www.tillamookregionalmc.org.

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Head Start Assistant Teacher/Bus Driver: CDA Credential or HS Diploma or equivalent and enrolled in a CDA program with six months experience in a structured early childhood setting (Pre-School, Head Start, Kindergarten, Day-Care Center) Possess a valid Oregon School Bus Drivers Certificate IT’S EASY advertise in the and Commercial ODL with thetoproper Classifieds... just go online to endorsements, or obtain and fulfill all of thenewsguard.com/classifieds the requirements for the Oregon School Bus Drivers Permit and Certificate under OAR CLICK! 581-053-0220.

Location: Lincoln City, OR Salary: $12.47/hr Part Time 28 hours per week, Seasonal, Non Exempt Closes: 03/05/14 Job Posting # 201410 For an application and job description visit us at www.ctsi.nsn.us or call 800-922-1399.

Applications must be received by close of business for consideration.

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We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

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said Tom O. delivers in his one-man show with dexterity, energy, and passion as he presents a range of musical relationships with humor and emotion.

Cost is $12 in advance, or $14 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Cultural Center, 540 N.E. Highway 101, or by calling 541-994-9994.

The Cultural Center offers performances, fine arts, art classes and visitor information. The March performance schedule also features Irish folk singer Danny O’Flaherty on March 3 and classical guitar by James Manuele on March 8.

For tickets and information, call 541-994-9994, or visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

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HISTORICAL BUILDING, Hwy. 101 frontage in city ctr. Store on first floor, peak of ocean from upstairs apartment $250,000 1534 NW Hwy 101 Lincoln City

Oceanlake Commercial 1500 SF on 101. 1 level adjacent to 2 city prkng. lots. Ideal office or retail Avail 4/1 $1150/mo. Call 503-577-5076

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Public Notices NG14-014 Public Auction March 7th 2014, 1:00 PM 541-996-3555 Lincoln City Storage 3796 SE Highway 101 Lincoln City Or 97367 614 Renee Stewart Lighthouse101 4717 SW Highway 101 Lincoln City Or 97367 L-C03 Christie Reed L-C19 Leuis John Virnig L-G05 Michele Kuhl

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many poetic turns before bringing his listeners back home. His themes range from social commentary to personal empowerment, political satire, and modern love.

Thomas Jan Owczarzak, known personally and professionally as “Tom O.,” is a guitarist and modern roots singer-songwriter whose musical journey begins in the wellspring of the blues but ranges far and broadly from there. Event organizers

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All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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NG14-013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: CAROLE JOAN LEFFMAN, Deceased.

Case No. 140269 NOTICE TO I N T E R E S T E D PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FRANK P. HOVLEY has been appointed personal representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, Frank P. Hovley, 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.

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John Craigie

For the past decade, John Craigie has “lived the life romantic” of a continuously touring folksinger, taking his distinct musical style across the United States and the world.

Saturday, March 1, Craigie will bring his guitarand-vocals, folk-style troubadour to the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. with a set by local guitarist Tom Owczarzak.

According to event organizers, John Craigie is a singer, songwriter and storyteller who stays true to the essence of folk music and the traditions of the seminal writers of our past century. With timeless meloCOURTESY PHOTO dies and insightful lyrics and storytelling, his songs take

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3 bed/1 bath $1000.00 3 bed/2 bath $1350.00 3 bed/1 bath $850.00

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COUNTRY LIVING $115,000

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Quiet country living in this very nice 2 BR, 2 BA, 1026 SF home with a large 86 x 90 yard. There’s a bonus room that could be an office or additional sleeping area.

MLS#: 13-2566 B-461

Great corner location for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1512 sq ft home that also has a den. Near the bay and the quaint village of Taft in Lincoln City.

MLS#: 13-2582 B-460

Cute updated one level, 3 BR, 1 BA, 1166 SF cottage w/a large storage area beneath the home. Updates: redo of porch & deck, vinyl windows & sliders & newer water heater.

MLS#: 14-355 M-498

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Large 2BD/2BA Large yard, carport, $800/mo + $800 dep. Otis.

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Well kept, 2 BR, 2.5 BA, 1216 SF condo w/ocean views from the deck. Unit has an elevator, granite counters & is 1 blk to the beach. Short sale, subject to 3rd party approval.

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Classic 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2646 SF house on .66 acres w/a beautiful, artistic fireplace, French doors, 10 foot ceilings, a full basement & lovely views of the Siletz Bay. Bank owned.

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Custom remodeled, 4 BR, 2 BA, 1844 SF home w/ vaulted ceilings, a loft style master & a glass railed wrap-around deck.

Across from oceanfront & close to beach access.

MLS#: 14-369 O-112

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CONGRATULATIONS to John Iwamura, Feather Hryczyk, Bill Haney & Carl Felts for their OUTSTANDING performance for the month of January!!

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Original Water Color

by Barbara Erwin

OTIS CAFE

From our New York Times article, written in 1989, until today the Otis Cafe is famous for serving fresh, delicious homemade food. Our hash browns are made from hand-peeled, shredded potatoes and cooked to order. All of our breads and baked goods are made in our own “bake-room”. Meat, seafood and produce are delivered by Oregon-based businesses like our own. We have a long history of providing great meals to local residents and hungry travelers from all over the Northwest and around the world.

Our famous “Orginal German Potatoes” are hash browns topped with onions and smothered with white cheddar cheese.

We are proud of what we do and we’re confident you will know why meals at the Otis Cafe are “... worth the wait”!

Come and see us today: 1259 Salmon River Hwy, Otis 541-994-2813

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SHUCKERS OYSTER BAR

Let’s Eat!

Fresh Panfried Oysters, Shooters & On the Half Shell Fresh Seafood

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Daily Specials • Orders To Go Prime Rib Friday Night

Places to dine in Lincoln City & beyond

Taco Tuesday & Cribbage Tournament 6pm Open: Mon–Sat 8am–10pm & Sun 8am–8pm • 4814 SE Hwy 101 • Taft Area • Lincoln City

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Everything is Homemade

Bread, Pies & other Baked Goods

WHERE GOOD FOOD and FRIENDS MEET

TRY OUR DAILY SPECIALS

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER FAMOUS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Breakfast served all day Sandwiches, Burgers, Steaks & Seafood

Mon - Thurs: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 3am Saturday: 6am – 3am Sunday: 6am – 10pm Lounge Open until 2:30am Daily

Karaoke - 9pm

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Video Lottery Full Service Bar

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Mexican Cuisine

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For all your advertising and marketing needs call Holly at 541-994-2178 or 864-561-1622.

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REMODELS • REPAIRS • ADDITIONS Custom Kitchen & Cabinets Dryrot, Siding, Decks We Make Dreams Come True Ask a Neighbor

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DRAPERIES

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FREE IN HOME ESTIMATES

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VICTOR VRELL PAINTING Interior • Exterior • Decks DEPENDABLE QUALITY

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PROMPT SERVICE

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STORM DAMAGE SPECIALIST

State lic #:10792 & 6237

Blinds, Slip Covers, Shutters and More!

1-877-997-5966 or 541-991-7870

CONTRACTOR CABINETS

Consultant/Project manager

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Rock Top Soil & Land Clearing Sewer & Septic Installation - Landscaping Materials

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