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Will retailer Fred Meyer build a store at Lincoln City’s Lighthouse Square? Only time will tell, according to those involved in talks to attract Fred Meyer. A series of discussions between the owners of the Lighthouse Square shopping center in Lincoln City and Fred Meyer corporate officials have been ongoing for the past several weeks. “We did have a proposal from them,” said David Emami of Lighthouse Square L.L.C. the owners of the shopping center. “Unfortunately, we are too far off [from agreement].” According to Emami, the discussions between Fred Meyer and Lighthouse Square L.L.C lead to a Letter of Intent. “We believe it is a viable location,” Melinda Merrill, Fred Meyer spokesperson

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Fred Meyer officials confirm they have had discussions about building a retail store at Lighthouse Square in Lincoln City. said. “Lincoln City has been on our radar for years, we just haven’t found the right spot.”

Merrill said the retailer would need room for a 160,000 to 180,000-squarefoot store. The Lighthouse

Square shopping center sits on approximately 15 acres between Logan Road and Highway 101.

But Emami said Lighthouse Square is asking for a lease agreement from Fred Meyer that would allow the Grocery Outlet store to remain open on site for the next seven years and have Fred Meyer locate at the Center after that lease expires. “We will have to keep the place empty until the lease with Grocery Outlet has expired,” Emami said. According to Merrill, Fred Meyer does not have any current projects in the works for Lincoln City. She said the retailer looks carefully at potential sites and bases building decisions on a complicated formula. “When we site stores, we take in consideration current traffic and the additional traffic the store would attract,” Merrill said. “We aren’t going to build a store that people can’t get into and out of easily and safely.” Merrill said it’s all about location. “It really depends on the land and the zoning,” she said. “That dictates the size and scope of the See FRED MEYER, Page A5

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3-year-old cancer victim returns home, future uncertain

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age and bravery,” said Christiansen. “Daniel has been so brave and so strong, stronger than I will ever be. He is my hero. He is my champion.” The family has rented a home in Roads End to have enough room for relatives to gather over the next several days to be with Daniel. “We’ve been telling him we love him and telling him it’s OK if he wants to go,” said Christiansen. “We just want him to be out of pain and out of suffering.” Christiansen and his wife, Stephanie, said dealing with Daniel’s cancer has been a difficult struggle. “But we complement each other,” said

A 3-year-old Otis boy suffering from brain cancer returned home Feb. 28 after being treated at a Portland area hospital. But the immediate future for Daniel Christiansen is uncertain. “The cancer has spread to his brain,” said Duncan Christiansen, Daniel’s father. “The doctors have given him hours to a couple of weeks to live.” Friends, family and local firefighters welcomed the boy as he and his family returned Friday to Lincoln City. Christiansen called Daniel an inspiration. “He has helped me find my way back to God and he taught me the true meaning of cour-

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Duncan Christiansen keeps a close eye on his son, Daniel, as his wife, Stephanie, gives the boy water. The three sat on the step of a North Lincoln Fire & Rescue truck in Roads End Feb. 28 after bringing Daniel home from treatment for cancer at a Portland hospital.

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It is pretty normal to see people walking along Highway 101 in Lincoln City with their dogs or their children, but it is rare to see someone walking along the busy roadway with their rifle. “I went for a nice walk on the beach and had some coffee, now I am going home,” said Dustin Harris of Lincoln City, who was carrying his rifle, “It is a little bit unusual for people to see, but it is within our rights and I hope to see more people out here doing

Dustin Harris says it’s his right to take his assault rifle with him on his walks in Lincoln City.

it someday.” Several people who spotted Harris, 26, as he headed up Highway 101 toward the Inn at Spanish Head called Lincoln City Police to voice their concerns. Officers were dispatched to check out the situation and reported that Harris was not causing any threat. Harris acknowledged the public reaction. “The reaction has been mostly positive,” he said. “Several people have given me thumbs up and honked their horns at me, so usually the reaction is good.” Harris said he carries his rifle for defense, but has never used it during the walks. “I am not afraid of being attacked, but I am not

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Goodwill releases drawings of store, opening date JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette has released drawings of its new $5.2 million store for Lincoln City and announced it hopes to have the store open by late summer. The 24,000-square-foot thrift store and donation center will be built on two acres between 9th Street running east of Highway 101 to S.E. Jetty Avenue. Goodwill plans to employ 40 people at the store. Job applications can be picked up and dropped off in the Job Connection office located at 4157 N. Highway 101 in the existing Goodwill store at Lighthouse Square in Lincoln City. Interested parties are also encouraged to go online to www.meetgoodwill. org and click on “Career Opportunities” for an application. Dale Emanuel, Goodwill spokesperson, said the new Lincoln City store will be unique in that dropped-off donations will stay in the store. “All the donations given to the Lincoln City store and to our Newport donation truck go to the Lincoln City Goodwill store,” said Emanuel. “In a sense, the flavor of your store is designed by the local neighbors that support it. No Goodwill store is alike.” According to Emanuel, when a donation is sold, 95 cents on the dollar goes directly back to Goodwill’s mission services. “In 2013, and through just one of our free job programs, more than 14,000 northwest Oregon and southwest Washington people with barriers to employment were connected to a paycheck,” she said. The Lincoln City Job Connection office is dedicated to serving North Coast residents. In 2013, 600 people were served and received a total of 2,478 services such as professional resume creation, interviewing techniques, computer access/usage, work clothing, phone and job leads.” The new Goodwill store will also offer: · A covered donation drop off area; · Job Connection office opened five days; · A retail floor with an additional 2,000-squarefeet compared to the old store; · The store will be designed to be accessible, bright, modern, clean and open seven days a week. “The new Goodwill store in Lincoln City is designed to meet the highest accessibility and safety standards,” Emanuel said. “This facility will provide greater efficiency in processing donations while meeting the needs of employees and customers.” Follow development of the Goodwill store at thenewsguard.com.

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Students participate in the recent Oregon West Conference’s annual winter service project at Devils Lake, which Taft High 7-12 hosted this year. The school partnered with Paul Robertson of the Devils Lake Water Improvement District on cleaning up the shoreline. Students worked on planting trees and plants, spreading native plants’ seed, cutting down overgrown ivy and other tasks. Taft, Newport, Central, Stayton and Philomath high schools took part. “It was a good experience to not only have the students give back to the community but also work with other students from the conference,” Taft Assistant Principal Kelly Hart said.

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Search for new school superintendent winds down JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The search for a new superintendent for the Lincoln County School District (LCSD) has been narrowed to a short list following interviews by the district board and search committee late last month. According to Greg McKenzie, the district search consultant, 25 candidates from across the nation sub-

mitted applications. The school board and search committee selected 10 candidates for interviews. “We are in the process of checking references for a portion of those 10 candidates,” he said. Because of the lengthy process, McKenzie said planned community meetings with the finalists have been postponed. “We are down to a very

short list,” McKenzie said. “At some point there will be a meet-and-greet scheduled so that the community may meet the finalists, but what

extremely important.” As the process began several months ago, McKenzie presented the board with a summary of qualifications for the new superintendent after a series of community meetings. His report included a summary of public concerns about class size, retaining specific programs, improving student achievements, and qualifications of the superintendent, including integrity, ability to build

everyone needs to understand in this stage is that confidentiality is critical and being sensitive to the interests of the candidates is

community partnerships and deal effectively with budget issues. McKenzie recommended a base salary range between $130,000 and $145,000, which was developed after comparing the salary of superintendents in similar communities. LCSD Superintendent Tom Rinearson is retiring as an educator after 30-plus years of service and 10 in his current position.

$664,000 partnership grant to expand local education A $664,000 state education grant will help the Lincoln County School District (LCSD) improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education from kindergarten through community college, District officials said. LCSD, along with Oregon State University’s Sea Grant program, Tillamook School District and the Oregon Coast Aquarium, will lead one of six regional STEM hubs across Oregon. The STEM Hubs will foster 21st century STEM career skills and provide for student populations that have historically been underserved and underrepresented throughout the state, according to a release from LCSD. The new Oregon Coast Regional STEM Hub will ensure that coastal schools and educators have the

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tools and support necessary to deliver world-class STEM instruction to rural students. “This is awesome news,” Lincoln County School District Superintendent Tom Rinearson said. “What a great acknowledgment of the work all the partners have been doing over the last five years.” The grant will help ex-

pand the Oregon Coast Regional STEM Center, which is a U.S. Department of Education Math Science Partnership project that involves 23 partners and Tillamook and Lincoln County school districts. The Oregon Coast Regional STEM Hub will serve coastal school districts from Astoria to Coos Bay, and involves more than 40 organizations, including OSU, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Near Space Corporation, Georgia-Pacific, Central Oregon Coast National Organization for Women, and the Marine Technology Society–Oregon Chapter. The new hub will be centered in space provided by OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. During the first phase of the project from March

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through June, meetings will be held along the Oregon Coast to engage new partners and conduct a needs assessment. Once the hub’s operational plan is formalized, Phase 2 will begin, and will support training educators and providing student STEM learning experiences. The Oregon Education

Investment Board awarded $2.8 million to six regional STEM hubs as a key strategic investment to support Oregon’s 40-40-20 goal. The state wants 40 percent of its adult residents to earn a bachelor’s or advanced degree, 40 percent to have an associate’s degree or postsecondary certificate, and 20 per-

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Taft High music program helps students, community FRANK PEREA, Publisher

The New Year has been wonderful as I get more settled in the community and have the opportunity to enjoy the array of exciting events in Lincoln City. Last week, I attended the first Taft High 7-12 Tempo fundraiser concert. The fundraiser wasn’t about selling cookies or calendars but about a music-centered fundraiser for the entire community to enjoy. The concert featured selections from adults, staff members and students performing an outstanding selection of music from dueling banjos to classical piano. At first glance, one might think the music department is doing extremely well based on the high quality of the adult and student musical talent assembled. Reading the notes of the fundraiser through our musical educational programs deserve our attention. The Taft 7-12 music program provides an entry for students to express themselves positively through music. Although music programs might seem less important than reading, writing or math, the benefits of music in our local school is academically beneficial. In addition, participants learn and get inspired when they witness adult residents and teachers perform at school and community events.

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Justin Herndon and longtime teacher perform at the Taft High 7-12 music fundraiser. Community engagement and support of our Taft music educational program is relevant long term for residents and visitors of our entire community.

The Taft music department is hoping to raise funds for a new sound system that will benefit not only the music department but the whole school. The

concert raised about 12 percent of the $4,000 needed for the project. You may help the Taft 7-12 music program by donating to the Taft 7-12, music

department, 3780 Spyglass Ridge Dr., Lincoln City, Oregon, 97367. (See related story on Page B3.)

Sheriff’s Tips What to do to prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis By Sheriff Dennis Dotson

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table. If in bed, protect your head with a pillow. • If outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings and trees and stay until the shaking stops. • If in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location until shaking stops. • If you smell gas, leave your home and notify the gas company. • Only turn off gas as a last resort, if you can do so safely. • Assume downed power lines are live and STAY AWAY. • Use phones ONLY for life-threatening emergenSheriff Dennis Dotson cies.

• Anchor or secure heavy appliances and furniture such as water heaters, refrigerators and bookcases to wall studs. • Move pictures, mirrors and glass objects away from beds. • Learn how to turn off water, gas and electricity. • Keep hard-soled shoes and a flashlight under bed.

Earthquake response • When the ground begins to shake, “DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON” • If indoors, get under a sturdy

Tsunami response A tsunami is a sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or landslide displacing the ocean water. • When at the coast, know tsunami evacuation information. Look for and follow tsunami evacuation signs. • Once the earthquake has stopped, head inland and to higher ground. Follow tsunami

A Moment in History The first offices of the Nelscott Land Company in 1926. The Nelscott land Company developed Nelscott and sold building lots for as little as $50 in the 1920s and 1930s. 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 541-9966614. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNE HALL AND THE NORTH LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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store.” Emami said two other corporations have expressed interest in the shopping center, but declined to name them. “This is the only site in Lincoln City for big-box stores,” Emami said. “It is an extremely valuable site.” According to the Lincoln County tax assessor’s office, the retail market value of the property is $4,163,590. Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson said having Fred Meyer locate at Lighthouse Square would be an economic plus for the City. “A retailer of that caliber locating here with the variety of inventory Fred Meyer offers would be a plus for Lincoln City,” he said. “The construction itself would be a big boom.” While Anderson said he has talked with Emami to offer the City’s assistance to help develop the shopping center, An-

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incoln City has been on our radar for years, we just haven’t found the right spot. - Melinda Merrill, Fred Meyer spokesperson

derson acknowledges that the City has not made direct contact with Fred Meyer to offer any incentives to attract the retailer. Anderson said the City was still working to complete infrastructure improvements in the north part of Lincoln City. “That is where development has been going on,” he said. “That seems to be an attractive area and why we are talking about enhancements for sewer and water at the north end of town to improve the attractiveness of the area, because right now we are at a standstill at that end of town.” Anderson said the

infrastructure funding improvements would cost about $6 to 7 million. Emami said several other stores remain and are doing well at Lighthouse Square, including McMenamins Lighthouse Brewpub, The Dollar Tree and Goodwill. However, Goodwill Industries will close the Lighthouse Square store once the new Goodwill opens on Highway 101 across from Lincoln City Hall. (See related story on Page A2). Join the conversation and follow this developing story at thenewsguard.com.

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he doctors have given him hours to a couple of weeks to live.

going to be caught in a position if something does happen where I need a weapon. I will be ready,” he said. Lincoln City Police Sgt. Jeffrey Winn said several concerned citizens who spotted Harris with his rifle called 911. “Callers described a man with a green jacket carrying an assault rifle,” Winn said. “It is actually a sporting rifle. He does have the legal right to carry the rifle as long as he doesn’t threaten or point the weapon at someone. He has second amendment rights to carry a firearm.” Winn said the Lincoln City incident mirrors what’s

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Duncan. “When I break down, Stephanie is there for me, and when she breaks down, I am there to comfort her. We just try to be the rock for each other and love each other as much as we can.” The couple also tries to comfort their second son. “I hope that our other son, Shawn, sees how precious life is and that you can’t take it for granted,” said Duncan. “Most days Shawn won’t eat and cries often. I told him its OK to cry.” Members of North Lincoln Fire & Rescue brought in a fire truck to welcome Daniel and his family as they returned to Lincoln City Friday. Fireman Marc McPherson said the fire district has made Daniel an honorary firefighter. “One of our firefighters decided to put Daniel’s story online,” McPherson said. “Within the first 24 hours we had 5,000 people reply. Now, we are at 150,000 replies from people and fire departments from all over the world. They’ve all adopted this little boy.” McPherson said many of the fire departments have taken their uniforms and added nametags with Daniel’s name on them and placed them where the firefighters hang their gear at the stations.

against the dispensaries in Lincoln County. “This moratorium preserves our options,” Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall said. Hall said Lincoln County has already had three individuals express interest in opening the dispensaries in the County. “This is not about medical marijuana,” he said. “That has been settled by voters. This is about the manner in which marijuana is distributed. This is something that is really revolving. The Legislature did approve a dispensary system last year, but we have not had an opportunity to think this through and look at the community impacts. It is important for local government to regulate where and how these facilities are located.” Hall said the issue depends on legislation under debate in Salem. The Lincoln County moratorium is effective until Dec. 31. In a News Guard guest column Feb. 19, The Lincoln County Law Enforcement Council (LEC) announced its opposition to the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries within the city and county limits of Lincoln County. Possession, distribution and manufacture of marijuana although permis-

- Duncan Christiansen, Daniel’s father

“They have made it so that Daniel has a permanent home at their stations,” McPherson said. “I haven’t seen this type of brotherhood from the fire departments since the 9-11 attacks.” “We want to thank everyone,” Duncan said. “We never expected this outpouring of support and love.”

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Local control of medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational use of pot is under debate.

sible under provisions of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) and related statutes and rules, are a violation of federal law, wrote Lincoln County Sheriff Dennis Dotson for the LEC. “While the member agencies of LEC will consistently and fairly enforce established laws and ordinances of our communities, we believe the proliferation of marijuana use and availability outside the scope of the OMMP is a serious public health concern and has negative implications for the welfare of our community,” Dotson said. State Rep. David Gomberg said he favors legislation that would give local government control over the medical pot

happening across the nation. “There are reports across the country of people carrying weapons and there is probably lots of reasons for that.” Winn said. “Some people are fearful that their second amendment rights are being eroded.” Winn said the U.S. Constitution is very clear about second amendment rights. “Law-abiding citizens are allowed to do that,” Winn said. “We don’t want to misrepresent that they are exercising that right. If they do something threatening or menacing, that is a different story. Otherwise, there is nothing law enforcement can do just because they are carrying a gun.”

dispensaries. “I believe, and strongly so, that if we are going to have dispensaries, local government should be able to regulate where, when, how,” said Gomberg. “Where do we allow facilities, when can they be open, how are they promoted or presented in the community.” Without some legislation regulating dispensaries in this way, local government might not be able to make these kinds of decisions, he said. “If the bill appears to be failing because of a clause allowing counties to ban dispensaries outright, I’ll be voting for procedural motions to keep the measure alive and allow local regulation,” he said. Gomberg said he expects to see a measure on the November ballot proposing legalization of recreational marijuana. “I would rather see a proposal thoroughly reviewed and debated in the Legislature, than one written by the marijuana industry, but that appears unlikely at this point,” he said. “Should the measure pass, the question becomes how do we sell and tax this new legal commodity. Do we sell it more like liquor or more like cigarettes?” Follow this developing story at thenewsguard.com

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Officials with the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce report the Chamber’s annual Super Auction held Feb. 15 was a success generating $10,000. The event is the sequel to more than 40 annual fundraising auctions in past years, benefiting the Chamber and its many civic programs. And local animal lovers wanting to take a bite out of the costs of medical treatment for those who can’t

afford care for their pets were successful in raising $10,000 during the first annual Beach Bite Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Eventuary in Lincoln City. Twenty area restaurants cooked up their specialty dishes and served them to those attending the event. “If you are a person who doesn’t have a lot of means, and your pet is hurt or needs other medical attention, the funds we raise can pay for the cost of the medical treatment,” said Kip Ward, Beach Bite organizer.

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The first meeting of Citizens’ for Responsible City Government was held Feb. 27 at Lil’ Sambo’s Restaurant in Lincoln City. Founder Jerry Warner outlined his concerns about how the City was spending money to the 24 people attending the meeting. Others voiced concerns about the City budget process, and the impact of City operations and decisions on the Lincoln City Senior Center. Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson and Lincoln City Councilor Chester Noreikis also attended the meeting, but did not speak. ”I think it is a good start for us,” said Warner.

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The annual Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce Super Auction was held at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort Aces Bar and Grill Feb. 15.

Obituaries Francis “Robert” Downing passed away unexpectedly at age 46 in Orlando, FL on Saturday Feb 15, 2014. Robert was born on Dec 9, 1967 in Tillamook, OR and spent his childhood years in Lincoln City, OR. He relocated to Las Vegas in 1989. He was most recently employed as the Manager of Mortgage Operations and Underwriting at Silver State Schools Credit Union. He spent many years as a financial professional in the real estate and mortgage industry. Robert is survived by Stephanie Downing Al-

lison (Ron), Mike Downing (Donna), Marie Downing Wilson (Roger) and John Downing (Aleta). Nieces and nephews Emily Downing Moore (Thaddeus), Eugene, Brian Downing (Alissa) of Cape Coral, FL, Caleb Downing (Amanda Smith) of Aloha, Kate Downing (Nathan Moore) of Eugene, Jennifer Wilson of San Diego, CA, and Margy Champenoy of Houston, TX. Great-nieces and nephews Graden Robert Downing, Elijah Michael Downing, Aleta Edwina Champenoy, Eden Aileen St Clair Moore, Gideon Atticus Lukas Moore, Lilliane Ella Downing, Rosie Jean Downing. In addition to his immediate family Robert is survived by his long-time partner, Gualberto Rodriguez and close friends Bruce Linville, Rick Sanza, Hank Owens and Sharon Ewing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Turnbull [Apr 16, 2000];

Robert Downing [ Jun 17, 2011] and Rosemary Downing [Dec 31, 2012]. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, Hollywood Recreation & Community Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89142, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come, share stories and laugh with us to honor his memory. His larger than life personality will be sorely missed. A Celebration of Life will, also, be held in Lincoln City, OR, Robert’s final resting place, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ronald McDonald Charities, Inc, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263 or a charity of your choice in Robert’s name.

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Born in Belfast, Ireland 12/12/1953 - 2/26/2014. Lived in Ireland, New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon. Graduated University Alaska Anchorage BSN, worked as a Nurse and retired from Maui Memorial Hospital. World Traveler, Adventurer, Inspirational, Comedian, Romantic. She was a mother, daughter, sister, and dear friend. Marian had a zest for life that was contagious. With a positive outlook and wild spirit, she embraced the future to come. She was born, lived life to the fullest, and left what seemed to be

too early to those who loved her. Never to be forgotten, she will always be in our thoughts and prayers, and we will always carry a piece of her in our hearts. She is survived by her son Brian Feeney, friend Robert Astley, dog Cocoa, brother Jerry, sister Oona, brother Billy, extended family, and many friends. Remembrance and celebration of life will be held Saturday 1pm-3pm, 3/8/2014 at Little Whale Cove Recreation Center. Please email any stories you may have to brianmfeeney@gmail.com , Thank you.

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A new trial has been set July 8 for Scott Van Hiatt, the Neskowin man charged with criminal negligent homicide in the May 10 fatal pedestrianauto crash involving a Seattle man. Hiatt, 52, was charged in the death of Richard Swanson, 42, who was on a walk from Seattle to Brazil to attend the World Cup soccer tournament. Police said Swanson was walking southbound along Highway 101 in Cutler City when he was

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struck from behind by a pickup truck driven by Hiatt. A mistrial was declared Jan. 29 after the jury failed to reach a verdict in the original trial. Meanwhile, a sentencing date has been set for March 13 for David Humphrey, a retired Lincoln County school teacher and two-term Lincoln City councilor, who was arrested Jan. 14 in an Oregon Department of Justice child pornography investigation. Follow the developments at thenewsguard.com.

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Lincoln City Police Tuesday, Feb. 25 15:13 A report of checks being stolen from a mailbox was taken at 1730 NE 16th Street. 21:19 Mark Hathaway, born 1985, was arrested on LCSO felony warrant and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 14:28 Linda Cook, born 1957, was arrested on Lincoln County Jail felony warrant and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Friday, Feb. 28 21:55 Jason Barker, born 1980, was cited and released from Lincoln City

Police Department for DUII.

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10:51 Laura Blake, born 1965, was taken into custody after she and several other subjects were involved in a disturbance at the BiMart Pharmacy. Blake was taken into custody for disorderly conduct 2 and criminal mischief 3 after being located at Samaritan Coastal Clinic. She was transported to Lincoln City Police Department and later cited and released. 21:24 Matthew Fosnot, born 1980, was arrested on DUII after he had been removed for trespass at Chinook Winds Casino earlier in the evening. Fosnot returned to the casino in his vehicle was arrested and transported to Lincoln City Police Department. He was later cited and released.

Sunday, March 2 16:03 Sarah Chavez, born 1983, was arrested for PC on 14-0202 after

she was involved in a traffic stop on NW 40th.

Lincoln County Sheriff Tuesday, Feb. 25 16:42 Officers responded to a report of an unconscious person at 35 SE Cook Ave in Depoe Bay. 12:18 Officers responded to a report of a suspicious act at N Three Rocks Road in Otis.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 08:42 Officers responded to a report of an unconscious person at 3830 Evergreen Ave in Lincoln City. 07:51 Officers responded to a report of an unconscious person at 1095 SW Morning Walk in Depoe Bay.

Thursday, Feb. 27 13:52 Officers responded to a report of an animal complaint at 1015 N Pan-

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A woman and two children died Feb. 28 in an accidental trailer fire in Seal Rock. The fire broke out in a trailer shortly after 6 a.m. in the 300 bock of Deer Hill Road. Emergency crews arrived to find the trailer and a nearby mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Investigators said the fire started by combustible material being placed too close to a space heater. As of March 4, the names of the victims had not been released, pending notification of family. Central Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue, Yachats Fire and Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office deputies

were the first responders. The Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal sent a team of investigators, including Oregon State Police arson investigators, to the scene following the blaze. “They try to determine the point of origin, and based on that, they will look for the cause; accident on intentional in nature,” said Rich Hoover with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. “They start at the point of origin and go out from there.” Hoover said there have been 145 fire fatalities in Oregon from 2008 through 2013. “Most of those who have died in the fires are over the age of 50,” he said.

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Friday, Feb. 28 16:32 Officers responded to a report of an animal complaint at 1501 NW 40th Pl, Chinook Winds Casino Suites in Lincoln City.

Saturday, March 1 20:56 Officers responded to a report of an assault at 735 SE Indian Trail Ave in Depoe Bay. 01:55 Officers responded to a report of a theft at 6500 Salmon River Hwy in Otis.

Sunday, March 2 00:20 Officers responded to a report of a burglary at 6955 Salal Ave in Gleneden Beach.

Monday, March 3 11:24 Officers responded to a report of missing property at Wing Wa Restaurant in Depoe Bay.

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Pacific Power is warning residents and businesses of a phone scam targeting utility customers in Lincoln County. Utility officials said imposters posing as Pacific Power customer service agents are trying to get money and steal personal information. Lincoln City Police and Pacific Power said at least one local business has recently fallen prey. According to Pacific Power, scammers call residential or small-business customers claiming to be from the local electric company and demand payment for overdue bills. Sometimes the callers tell the intended victim they need to pay a special deposit for a meter installation. The caller advises the customer to make a payment, either immediately on the phone, by calling a special number or by going to a local store to purchase a pre-paid card and calling back with the code. “These scammers are in no way associated with our company and we take very seriously any efforts to defraud our customers, especially using our company’s

good customer relationships and reputation,” Doris Johnston, Pacific Power’s regional community manager, said. Johnston said when Pacific Power contacts a customer; the representative will always have the customer’s account number. “Even then, if you are contacted by phone and have any concerns about the validity of the call, it is always appropriate to let the caller know you prefer to call them back at the utility’s published customer service number,” she said. Pacific Power cautions that customers should never provide unsolicited callers or visitors with credit card numbers or any other information that might compromise their financial security. Anyone receiving such calls or other forms of contact regarding their utility account or bill is encouraged to pay close attention to information such as the phone number they are asked to call, a number that appears on caller ID, or an address where they’re told to send money, and to report the incident to local police and Pacific Power, or their utility provider. Pacific Power can be reached toll free at 1-888221-7070.

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The Lincoln County Kids Zone is located east off Highway 101 in Depoe Bay.

The Kids Zone program honored JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The Depoe Bay-based Kids Zone program has been honored by the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Child Nutrition Program after successfully implementing the ongoing My Health, My Life Project. The project is designed to support ODE’s grant funding, and increase the amount and variety of fruit and vegetables consumed by children and the amount of adult-led structured physical activity. The Kids Zone has been named Nutrition and Physical Activity champion and has received the Child Care Wellness Award for 2013. My Health, My Life Project was developed in 2011 and serves children in grades kindergarten through 12. The program is offered throughout the year, immersing children in activities promoting health and wellness. The program consists of four elements: Health and Nutrition

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classes, Fitness and Sports activities, tasting tables, and the Community Garden. The main goals of the program are to help prevent childhood obesity, improve the physical health of participants, teach and encourage healthy lifestyle choices and engage children in daily fitness and sports. Organizers said the NFK’s Kids Zone provides children with fun and learning opportunities for valuable everyday skills that support their future. Neighbors For Kids administrators said they are thankful for the past support from ODE’s Child Care Wellness grant and greatly appreciate the ongoing support from Samaritan Health Services and the community. To become involved in the My Health, My Life Project or learn more about it, visit www.neighborsforkids. org/, or contact Executive Director Toby Winn at 541765-8990.

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Mardi Gras celebration Children at St. James Santiago School march in their own Mardi Gras parade Tuesday, March 4, with costumes they made themselves.

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Steere places, Salsbery wins state match JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

Taft High wrestling coach Luke Hall might be losing a three-time state championship performer, but he appears to have a replacement in tow following last week’s OSAA Wrestling Championships in Portland. Senior Seth Steere placed sixth in his third straight state appearance, and junior Joe Salsbery won a match at state, something Steere failed to do until this year’s event, held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. “I went in really feeling like both of our guys would be competitive,” Hall said. “That hasn’t been the typical story for us at Taft. Just making state has been a fight for our guys and turning in good performances against the top guys in the state is a tall order. That said, Seth and Joe stepped up and performed as well as I could have hoped.” Steere reversed an 0-4 record at state, having suffered defeats by pinfall in each of his previous appearances, by winning three of his five matches. Steere opened with a first-period pin over Hayden Aubut of Henley, which he secured with an arm bar after Aubut misfired on a shot attempt to seize control. “It was an emphatic way to claim his first win in State,” Hall said. A familiar face greeted

Steere next in Crook County’s Brendan Harkey, a two-time state-placer who was Steere’s first opponent in his first match at State his sophomore season. Harkey, a junior who would wind up second, overloaded Steere with shots, snap-downs and duck-unders for a second-round pin. Facing a must-win situation, Steere made short work of Ontario’s Johnny Carpenter with a second-round pin after a dominating first period. The victory Friday advanced him into Saturday’s action, the first time since David Converse won the 130-pound state title in 2010 that a Taft wrestler has survived the first day. “Coming in on Saturday morning, I knew we had our hands full,” Hall said. Steere opened secondday action against Mazama’s Joshua Hammers, who, while only a freshman, had dispatched of Special District 4’s second-place finisher, Marshall Dean of Newport, in convincing fashion with a 15-0 technical fall. Dean had handed Steere a loss in districts. Hammers started strong, building a 5-0 lead with a takedown and near-fall as Steere fought off touching the mat for nearly 20 seconds. “That’s when the entire match turned and gave us what really might be the singular highlight of Seth’s career,” Hall said. Choosing down, Steere

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Taft senior Seth Steere pins an opponent during his run to sixth place. escaped and managed a takedown of Hammers to his back and pinned him with a head-and-arm. “The Hammers match was a huge win, especially being down 5-0 and fighting off my back the whole first period,” Steere said. “I chose down in the second period knowing I had to string together something good. He went around front looking for the same throw he had done to me earlier, and as he did I stood up, I got an over-under and put him on his back. When I had him there, I knew I had to finish him off.“ Guaranteed to place, Steere fell to Hidden Valley’s Chase Anderson, 7-2, and then lost by pin to secondranked Travis Thompson of Banks.

“It’s been a great season and an incredible career for Seth,” Hall said. Steere became only the eighth Taft wrestler to place among the top six in Oregon. “I’m incredibly proud of his accomplishment, and I hope that the community recognizes it for the amazing achievement that it is in a place that just doesn’t have a lot of history of wrestling success,” Hall said. “I like to think that Seth and Joe are the forerunners of the change in culture that the Lincoln City wrestling community has been looking for.” Salsbery, who boasted a 26-9 record this season with 22 pins, opened the tournament for the Tigers with a loss by second-period pin to

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Taft junior Joe Salsbery prepares to put away an opponent at state. Estacada’s Zack Jones while trailing, 4-3. “I went out there and was a little bit in awe of the whole thing,” Salsbery said. “I felt like I could have won and attribute that to the jitters a little bit.” Ironically, winning the match would have pitted Salsbery against top-seeded and eventual champion Connor Noonan of Henley. Instead, he slid to the consolation round, where he defeated Ridgeview’s Calvin Rodman, 13-6. “That was a really, really solid match for me,” Salsbery said. “I didn’t make any mistakes, worked my leg drive and didn’t panic. I have a tendency to panic when matches go into the third period because I don’t have

a lot of matches go that far. With the pins I have this year, I don’t see a lot of the third period.“ Salsbery’s tournament ended in Friday’s next round when he lost to Special District 4 champion Brogan Miner of Junction City, 5-3. “It was a good, hard match,” he said. “I couldn’t finish my shots, and all five points he got off shots I took that I didn’t finish.” Like Steere before him, and with a year of eligibility remaining, Salsbery now has his sights on the podium at state. “I really want some hardware,” he said. ”Maybe not a state title, but top three or four. I have my sights set on it.” Sound familiar?

Rejuvenated Tigers brace for move to 3A JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

The Taft High boys basketball program has cast aside the demons of a long league losing streak while an offseason of anticipation of change awaits. But is it really what the Tigers want? Coach Scott Henderson isn’t so sure. He’s taking a wait-and-see stance as Class 4A Taft poises itself for a drop to the 3A West Valley League next season, a move that leaves Henderson leery, to say the least. “I think it’s an awful move, to be honest with you,” he said just days removed from the Tigers’ 58-50 seasonending Oregon West Conference home loss Tuesday to Cascade. “It’s horrible. I think it’s the worst decision we possibly could have made, but that’s just my opinion.” That coming from a coach who helped rescue his team from a 48-game conference losing streak dating five years to Jan. 28, 2009, when the Tigers defeated Sweet Home 68-66 away in overtime. Taft stopped the streak by knocking off Stayton, 74-41, Feb. 11 on the road. “I think 4A is better for us,” Henderson said. “The league

Oregon West Boys Basketball Standings Conference

Overall

Team

W L Pct

W L Pct Streak PF PA

Philomath

1 .900

20 3 .870

W11 59.8 43.3

Central

2 .800

18 4 .818

59.8 48.7

Cascade

4 .600

14 9 .609

62.7 60.6

Newport

5 .500

13 11 .542

50.5 47.6

Taft

9 .100

6 16 .273

46.9 52.4

Stayton

9 .100

5 18 .217

62.3 76.9

Key: PF = Avg. Points For, PA = Avg. Points Against

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Taft High senior Cecil Harvey drives in for a layup Tuesday in his last game in a Tiger uniform. we’re going to be in is 10 times harder than the league we are in now with all the private schools and how they can recruit. Plus, it’s more travel and going to cost us more. In reality, I think the 3A level right now is better than the 4A level. To prove my point, the 3A teams that played our teams beat them for the most

part.” Still, Taft won’t have to carry the heartache and insecurity a lengthy losing streak can bring. Clearly, virtually anyone who saw the Tigers in the closing stages of the season saw perhaps the school’s best team in several years. “Towards the end,

they started to believe a little more in themselves,” Henderson said. “Not 100 percent like they could have, but they tried to battle all those years of nonsuccess, and it really affected the seniors, but that one league win kind of changed them a little bit. They should have had more league wins than

they did and the kids know it.” Taft, which finished 6-16 overall and 1-9 in league play, lost several close games, particularly early in preseason and again late, as confidence from the rare league win emerged. According to Henderson, foul shooting often proved the Tigers’ undoing. He said he expected this season’s accomplishments to spill over to next year despite the graduation losses of starters Ian Williams, Cecil Harvey and Henry Lahti. “Defensively, we’ll be better,” he said. “The kids will also believe in themselves a

little more, so we won’t have to deal with that as much. The seniors were really negative towards themselves – not other people, but toward themselves.” Still, Henderson remains wary of the new conference alignment, which will place Taft with Horizon Christian/Tualatin, Amity, Dayton, Westside Christian, Colton, Sheridan, Willamina and Gervais. “Football is probably the only sport I can honestly tell you that’s this is a good move in,” he said. “There are a lot of people out there who think it’s a bad move. I’m not the only one.”

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Tigers finish season without league victory JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

Perhaps a league victory awaits the Taft High girls basketball team next season when it drops a classification to the 3A West Valley League. It could hardly be any worse than its experience in the 4A Oregon West Conference. Four Taft senior starters – Taylor Adams, Keitra Mason, Nicole Vasquez and Jeanne Bilow – concluded their playing careers Tuesday without a conference victory in their time at the school. The Tigers finished conference play with a 57-41 home loss to Cascade in what many might consider a valiant effort in its conclusion to the 2013-14 season, which ended with the team finishing 5-18 overall, but 0-10 in league play. “For the most part, I felt we played a really nice ballgame,” said Taft coach Dan Mock, who has witnessed most of the 65 consecutive league losses the program has

experienced since last winning a conference game on Feb. 21, 2008. “Next year is the beginning of a new era as we move to Class 3A, and I look forward to seeing how we fare,” said Mock, whose program last won a game when it defeated Sweet Home at home, 37-30, more than six years ago, long before he started coaching the Tigers. Taft, however, ended its season by gaining respect around the league for its improvement and ability to remain competitive. Despite Tuesday’s loss, Mock said he continued to see that the future might hold more positive prospects for his program. The Tigers led for most of the first quarter before the Cougars closed the period with a one-point lead and the half with a five-point edge. “Things started to slip for us as fatigue started setting in for our girls,” Mock said. “We gave it our best, and finished the game having no regrets. Cascade is a solid team, and

Oregon West Girls Basketball Standings Conference

Overall

Team

W L Pct

W L Pct Streak PF PA

Philomath

0 1.000

20 3 .870

51.1 32.1

Central

2 .800

20 3 .870

54.7 34.6

Cascade

5 .500

15 8 .652

W2 52.4 42.

Newport

6 .400

11 13 .458

40.1 44.0

Stayton

.300

10 14 .417

47.9 54.5

Taft

10 .000

5 18 .217

L10 32.4 48.9

Key: PF = Avg. Points For, PA = Avg. Points Against

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Nicole Vasquez, left, and Kelsey Wilkinson apply defensive pressure to a Cascade player. has once again made their way to the state tournament. To have played as well as we did against them is really a credit to our girls.” Now, the focus shifts to next season when the Tigers

will face Horizon Christian/ Tualatin, Amity, Dayton, Westside Christian, Colton, Sheridan, Willamina and Gervais. “There are a number of question marks going into next season,” Mock said.

First and foremost is how to replace Mason and Adams, who led the Tigers in scoring Tuesday with 13 and 11 points, respectively, and Vasquez, who helped engineer the offense at point guard. “I am losing three seniors who played substantial minutes in our rotation this season,” Mock said. “Taylor and Keitra contributed about half of our offensive output. Replacing their talent and leadership will be no easy task, and I’m going to need our returning players to step up in a major way.”

Mock said he also expects Taft to benefit from a fair amount of freshmen participants next year. “That will be really pivotal in helping to replenish the numbers within our program,” he said. “Ideally, a school of our size should have about five to seven girls per grade level, and we have not had those kind of consistent numbers dating back to before I started coaching here. In addition to that, I have high hopes that all of our non-graduating players from this year’s squad will return.”

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Samkey, Campbell claim half-marathon titles JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

Computer programmer Ryan Samkey has it all figured out. If you’re going to compete in Boston, why not start at home? Sankey, an active 33-year-old runner from Creswell, won the Lincoln City Half-Marathon Sunday at Elks Wapiti Park in 1:26.45 to win the featured race by more than three minutes. “That wasn’t bad,” said Samkey, a Marist High School graduate who qualified to compete in April in the Boston Marathon in a recent race in Eugene. “I’m not really a trail runner, and at about mile three it takes you up into the woods, but it wasn’t too muddy and it wasn’t too wet, so it was good.” With wet weather forecasted, Mother Nature turned the rain spigot off long enough for virtu-

ally the entire field of 427 participants who signed up to compete in the race to finish. Among those was Amy Campbell of Vancouver, Wash., who was running in her third half-marathon in successive weeks. She finished in 1:37.13 to win the women’s half-marathon while placing 10th overall. “I just run half-marathons for fun and this one I haven’t done before, so Lincoln City looked good,” she said. “I’m a Special Ed teacher, so I run for therapy. You’ve got to get the lead out.” Nathaniel Janzen of Fairfield and Oregon State student Emily Coates were the winners of the 10K portion of the race. Janzen, a 23-year-old chiropractic student, ran 39.09 to win the men’s race, while Coates, a 19-year-old Oregon State business major, finished in 49.15 to claim the women’s

competitively for the first time four years ago in the Lincoln City event. Despite forecasts for even wetter weather, nearly 90 percent of the pre-registered runners and walkers competed in the event, with 88 percent of the participants from outside of Lincoln County, said Gail Kimberling, Lincoln City Community Center director. The top local male and female half-marathon finishers were Joseph Dietrich, 37, of Lincoln City in 1:36:26, and Renee Kilian, 55, of Lincoln City in 1:38.59. The top local 10K male and female finishers were Darron Welch, 46, of Pacific City in 51:27, and Kellie Lewis, 27, Gleneden Beach in 51:22.

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Runners break from the starting line Sunday for the beginning of the annual Lincoln City Half-Marathon and 10K. to run against the wind, but the rain held off so that was pretty nice, and it was a great temperature for

title while placing sixth overall. “It was pretty windy,” Janzen said. “It was hard

running.” “There are a few good hills, but I knew I could do it,” said Coates, who ran

Complete race results can be found at http://onlineraceresults.com/race/ view_race.

Cortes, Gates shine at state swimming Sam Cortes of the Lincoln City Swim Club placed third in the 100-yard freestyle and captured six top10 finishes, while Natalie Gates earned four top-10s and improved her time in all six events recently at the Oregon swimming 10-and-under championships in Springfield. Cortes placed fifth in three events while lowering his personal-best times in two, and Gates decreased her times in three 50-yard events and three 25-yard races at the Willamalane Park Swim Center.

Battle of the Sexes Taft High boys and girls, shown mimicking the school’s dance team, competed against each other Wednesday night in the Battle of the Sexes volleyball tournament in the school gym.

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The Lincoln City Community Center attracts approximately 90,000 people annually. And over the past year, revenues generated by the Center have increased by 17 percent. Center officials are preparing for a busy spring season that will include two major swimming events attracting youth from all over the state. Currently, the Center staff is gearing up to offer a variety of events and programs for children and young adults during spring break week March 24 – 28. “If you work and need a safe and fun place for your children during spring break, the Lincoln City Community Center is the place,” said Gail Kimberling, Center director. “It’s not just babysitting and we don’t put the kids down in front of a television set. The kids have a variety of opportunities to keep them active, including swimming, basketball, rock climbing, and trips to the beach.” See SPRING BREAK, Page B3

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Area resident Dorothy Bishop will do just about anything to help her daughter succeed in her endeavors. How else can you explain the annual series of local fundraisers she stages to buy her a bunch of postage stamps? Not just a few stamps, mind you. Try more than $100,000 in stamps. That’s a lot of saliva. Now an annual event, Bishop will hold her spaghetti feed, silent auction and raffle to assist Operation Care Package, an organization her daughter, Debbie, started more than a decade ago after

Operation Care Package fundraiser • Noon to 5 p.m. March 8 • Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 N.E. Highway 101 • 541-765-2297 learning from her brother, David, on leave that fellow soldiers in his division received nothing for Christmas, not even a greeting card from their families. “She now mails out 150 boxes a week and about 10,000 after Thanksgiving each year,” Dorothy said. See MILITARY, Page B3

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By Everett Cutter

Calamity in the kitchen Kitchen calamity on a colossal scale happened years ago to Peggy Preisz – not at the Mo’s Restaurants she now manages, but at a large hotel in Tucson where she served as food and beverage manager. One afternoon, the sizable kitchen crew was busy preparing a banquet for 800 guests that evening. A young service man showed up for a quarterly inspection of the kitchen’s fire suppression system. Peggy waved him toward the system’s control center and resumed supervising. Almost immediately the young man accidentally triggered the system. All the kitchen was covered with dry chemical powder, the fryers, the grills, appliances, everyone and everything. Out of the chaos the service man appeared before Peggy, totally covered except for fearful raccoon eyes. “Three hours before serving – I felt sorry for the young man – he called his boss and the company sent in a massive cleaning crew. People were stumbling over each other.” They managed the impossible, she relates, and with slight variations in the menu, dinner was served on time, and no one was the wiser.

MULLIGATAWNY It’s nearing fall harvest time, and thoughts turn to warmer food fare. This delicious turkey, fruit, rice and curry recipe comes from a hotel cooking school. The following yields three gallons of thick soup, but the amounts of ingredients can be downsized. Or simply multiply by 17 to serve 800.

2-1/2 gallons chicken or veal stock 3 pints half-and-half 10 ounces butter 6 ounces flour 1 pound celery, diced fine 1 pound onions, diced fine 6 ounces leeks, diced fine 1 pound green apples, diced fine 2 cups raisins 8 ounces turkey breast, diced fine 8 ounces rice, raw 1 ounce curry powder salt and white pepper, to taste

Heat the half-and-half in a sauce pan. Wash the rice. Heat butter in a stock pot; add diced vegetables and saute until partly tender. Add the flour, making a roux, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder. Add the chicken or veal stock slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon or paddle until slightly thickened and smooth. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Add the rice, green apples, raisins and diced turkey. Continue to simmer until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the hot half-and-half. Season with salt and white pepper, and you are ready to serve.

NAAN A popular flat, leavened bread in India, naans may be eaten with almost any meat or vegetable, best piping hot and tender. Naan may be cooked with or without egg. If you skip the egg, add 4 tablespoons of yogurt. This makes 6 large breads.

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cup warm milk teaspoons extra-fine sugar teaspoons active dry yeast cups unbleached flour teaspoon salt teaspoon baking powder tablespoons vegetable oil cup plain yogurt large egg, lightly beaten

Pour milk into a bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of the sugar and yeast. Set aside for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture is frothy. Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the remaining sugar, the yeast mixture, vegetable oil, yogurt and egg. Mix and form a dough ball. Knead ball for 10 or more minutes, until it is smooth and satiny. Pour another 1/4 teaspoon of oil into a large bowl and roll the dough ball in it. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, still place for about 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in bulk. Preheat oven to highest temperature. Put in heavy baking tray to heat in oven. Preheat broiler. (Or use high-heat gas barbecue for smokier flavor.) Punch down dough and knead it again. Divide into 6 equal balls. Roll each ball into a tear-shaped naan, about 10 inches in length and 5 inches at its widest. Remove the hot baking tray from the oven and slap the naan onto it. Immediately return it to the oven for 3 minutes, where it should puff up. Now place the tray and naan directly under the grill, about 3-4 inches away from the heat, for about 30 seconds or until the naan browns slightly. Wrap in a clean napkin and serve hot.

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ounces coarsely-ground rice green cardamom pods, crushed pints 2-percent milk tablespoons sugar tablespoon rose water (optional) tablespoon crushed pistachio nuts, to garnish

Place ground rice and cardamoms in a saucepan. Add 1 pint of milk and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining milk and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the rice mixture thickens to a creamy consistency. Stir in the sugar and rose water (sparingly) and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Serve garnished with the pistachio nuts. Everett Cutter lives in Gleneden Beach and can be reached at eecutter@charter.net

Civic Meetings Calendar 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. 541-7652361. 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 Luncheon

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 currently 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 541-557-1588. The Quilts4Kids group in Gleneden Beach makes charity quilts for Lincoln County kids in crisis. They meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Unity by the Sea on Gleneden Beach Loop Road. 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 541-9210496 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. All are welcome to attend. Relaxing and ReCreating 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 541-3518461. 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. Beachtown Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from noon

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Forum is held on the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of the month. Call for details and location, 541994-3070. 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. 541-9943661.

to l:l5 p.m. 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 503-504-1830. The Warm and Fuzzies Project is collecting new socks, gloves, hats, scarves for children and adults of all ages. Call 541996-4555 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 SW 13th Street across from Tanger Factory Outlet Mall. Contact: Tammy at 541-9218241 or visit hht:// www.oa.org/newcomers Overeaters Anonymous meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the Newport Senior Center, 20 S.E. 2nd Street, upstairs in the library. Contact: Pat 541-351-1133 or visit http:// www.oa.org/ newcomers/

to noon at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Education Room, 3043 N.E. 28th St., Lincoln City. For agenda details, call 541-9943661. Depoe Bay Economic Development Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Depoe Bay City Hall, 570 S.E. Shell Ave. For details, call 541-765-2361.

Saturday, Mar. 8 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. The Pacific City Library Club will have a quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. at the library at 6200 Camp St.,in Pacific City. All are welcome. For detials, call Joani at 503-965-3681.

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Thursday, Mar. 20 Mar. 24-28 The AARP refresher class for all licensed Oregon drivers will be held in Lincoln City on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 N.E. Oar. Place. Call 541-994-2131 for details and reservations.

Saturday, Mar. 22 SOLV Spring Beach Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local sites include the D River Wayside and Road’s End State Park. Call 503-844-9571 Ext. 317 or register at www. solv.org.

Lincoln City Indoor Farmers and Crafters Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 N.E. Highway 101. For details, call 541-994-9994.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 11 Lincoln City’s Transportation System Plan meetings. The Technical Advisory Committee meets 2 to 4 p.m. and the Project Advisory Committee meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln City Council Chambers at City Hall, 3rd Floor, 801 S.W. Highway 101. Topics will include reviewing design ideas for Highway 101 crosswalk improvements, cross-sections and reviewing a memo on financing program. For more details, call 541-996-2153.

Third annual Festival of Illusions at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Each performance begins at 6:30 p.m. A week full of magic shows and camps, perfect for families and friends to enjoy together. To purchase tickets in advance, or to learn more about the weeklong camp experience for kids ages 8 and older, call 541-994-9994.

Monday, Mar. 31 Spring Labyrinth Walk at 4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 N.E. Highway 101, Lincoln City. For information, call 541-994-9994.

Spring Whale Watching Week begins. For details, call 541-765-3407 or visit www.whalespoken. org.

Saturday April 5 and Sunday, April 6

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

Special Glass Art Drop of 100 hand-crafted glass art pieces – floats, sand dollars or crabs – along 7.5 miles of Lincoln City beaches, weather and ocean conditions permiting. For details call 1800-452-2151 or 541996-1274.

North Lincoln Fire and Rescue District #1 Board meeting at 6 p.m. at the Taft Fire Station, 4520 S.E., Highway 101 in Lincoln City. For details, call 541-996-2233.

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. Devils Lake Family Fishing Frenzy For details, call March 15 541-996-9261.

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Saturday, Mar. 15

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.

Devils Lake Family Fishing Frenzy 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at Regatta Park Grounds in Lincoln City. For details, call 541-9945330.

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

North Lincoln Health District Board meeting from 9 a.m.

SOLV Spring Beach Cleanup March 22

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Taft High fundraiser hits high note Concert benefits musical interests of youth JIM FOSSUM Jfossum@countrymedia.net

From aspiring musicians to respected professional performers, the commons at Taft High 7-12 was the site Thursday night for a twohour dose of entertainment to benefit the school’s growing music program. “This will benefit the whole school, not just the music department,” longtime Taft Music Director Andy Hordichok said. Proceeds from the event will help the school pursue its goal of enhancing its sound and lighting system for all the community to enjoy. “Last night, we were running only about 70 percent of the equipment and we only own a small part of that,” Hordichok said. “The goal is to have a system that not only sounds great, but allows flexibility for large performances that require an intense amount of power and equipment.” Nearly $500 was raised toward that purpose as professional musicians

NOW AT THENEWSGUARD.COM Taft High 7-12 Music Director Andy Hordichok, middle, teams with John Trullinger, left, and Nicole Zach for some Irish music Feb. 27 during the first Taft Tempo concert to generate funds for the school’s music program. such as June Rushing joined aspiring ones such as Taft sophomore Kat Hendricks for a show filled with laughter, enlightenment and musical entertainment of all kinds. And don’t forget the participating Taft High teachers and staff. “We are so lucky in this community to have this many people come out and support us in a first-time event,” said Taft Principal Majalise Tolan, who said

she expects the occasion to become an annual endeavor. “Especially when we’re doing it to help out the auditorium anyway. They knew they were coming into a place that didn’t have great sound and some of them were professional musicians coming to support a good cause, so it was awesome.” Awesome, too, she said, because sixth-graders at Oceanlake and Taft elementary schools will be bussed

to the high school and included in music education beginning next fall in an attempt to further advance the cultural interests of area youth. Musicians such as former music teacher and guitarist Don Nathman, saxophonist John Trullinger and clarinetist Mark Irmscher took part. Hordichok and Nathman set the mood early with a upbeat stomping of “Duelin’

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Banjos,” the theme from “Deliverance.” Taft instructors participating included English teacher Marcy Martin, math teacher Rachel Yoder and assistant principal Kelly Hart. Popular local band “The Ocean” played a couple of uplifting rock numbers and Laura Green introduced the crowd to the Appalachian dulcimer. Taft graduate Justin Herndon played classical piano alongside his longtime teacher and received perhaps the night’s most rousing ovation. “It’s just a way of paying back the school for what it has given me,” said Herndon, who also assists the school’s choir. Nathman, who taught music for years in Albany, said he could identify with Taft’s efforts to secure funding for its music program. “I know from experience it’s hard getting money to get stuff you need,” he said. “When they cut the budget, that’s the first thing they cut.” Asked if he had played publicly recently, Nathman, who opened the show with “Up on the Roof,” said, “Not for a long time, couldn’t you tell?” Rushing, who has played locally for years, said the concert took her back to her

beginnings as an aspiring musician. “I learned a lot of my chops at the music department at my school [in Washington] and I want to support music and students. I think it’s very important.” Jeff Slack, owner of the new Lincoln City Antiques & Music store at 1347 N.W. Highway 101, ran the soundboard for the show. “We’re turning up the music,” he said. “I live and breathe it, just love it. I don’t play an instrument, so the band is my instrument. Kids here need inspiration so that they can see a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel and go somewhere.” It is Hordichok’s desire that the concert, which took in $460 at the door, won’t be the end of the giving. He urged residents interested in supporting local youth in the arts to continue to contribute. “I didn’t know this place could sound so good,” longtime teacher Barton Howe, the evening’s master of ceremonies, said. Following two hours of wholesome entertainment contributed through a combination of efforts, it promises to sound even better. For information on how to contribute, call Taft High at 541-996-2115.

Community Center Spring Break Recreation Swims: Monday-Friday: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. / 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 1:30 – 4 p.m. / 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday: 1:30 – 4 p.m. Lap Swims: Monday-Friday: 5 – 8:30 a.m. / Noon – 1:15 p.m. / 6 – 7 p.m. Saturday: Noon – 1:15 p.m. / 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 1:15 p.m. Basketball gym: Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Indoor rock climbing wall: Daily: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Daily admission (pool and /or gym): Children: (up to age 17) $2.25 Adults: $3.25 resident, $5.50 non-resident

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The programs at the Center are tailored for children ages 5 to 11. The Center will offer its popular Rec Kids Camp from 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 24-28 at Oceanlake Elementary School at 2420 N.E. 22nd St., in Lincoln City. Programs at the Center, include a full schedule of recreation swims, open gym and weight room, additional hours for the rock climbing wall and

a Dive In movie slated for March 28. “These are programs for children and peace of mind for parents,” said Kimberling. “We have well qualified and professional staff with lots of experience and ideas. I think they have as much fun as the kids do.”

Daily admission (rock climbing wall) Children: (up to age 17) $4 Adults: $5.50 resident, $7 non-resident RecKids Day Camp children ages 5-11 Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Oceanlake Elementary School Pre-register at the Community Center Weekly rate: $85 resident / $100 non-resident Daily rate: $20 per day / $10 one-half day (five hours or less)

To find out more about the spring break programs and costs, contact the Community Center at 541-9942131.

Military From page B1

Debbie Bishop is founder of Operation Care Package, based out of Joliet, Ill, and helps give troops security – just like the rifle

that lies beside them in their barracks. To help pay for the postage, Bishop will offer dinner, a bake sale and auction of more than 70 items Saturday, March 8, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center to send

needed items to American soldiers overseas. Among the items are furniture, a guitar, fishing trips, hotel stays and dinners. “She’s going to just keep doing it until they’re all home, I guess,” Dorothy said. Included in the care packages

are hygiene products, socks, small cans of foods, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, cookies candy and movie and music discs. In return, her daughter Debbie (surname Smothers), who was raised in Stayton, gets hundreds of correspondence offering

Rejoice Together Pacific Baptist Church Lighting the way home

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

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Faith Baptist Church

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

SERVICE TIMES

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

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Main Sermon: 10:30 am

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Pastor John Peters 6531 S.W. Galley Lincoln City 541-996-2171 Email the pastor at: pbcpastorjohn@gmail.com

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.

le Trivia Bib by Wilson Casey 1. Is the Song of Solomon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Numbers 16, who ran into the congregation carrying incense to stop a plague? Moses, Aaron, Izhar, Anak 3. To whom did Paul address, “Mine own son after the common faith”? Timothy, Philemon, Titus, James 4. In 1 Kings 5, what type of trees out of Lebanon provided the wood for Solomon’s temple? Cedar, Fig, Olive, Barley 5. From 1 Samuel 9, who was Saul’s father? Jonathan, Michal, Goliath, Kish 6. How did God first appear to Moses? Burning bush, Whirlwind, Mighty wave, Thunder ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Aaron; 3) Titus; 4) Cedar; 5) Kish; 6) Burning bush Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

thanks. Cost for the dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 10. For more details, call Bishop at 541-765-2297 or visit the web site operationcarepackage.org.

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

Christ Centered, Bible Directed, Community Caring

Everyone is welcome!

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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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 and Commercial ODL with the proper endorsements, or obtain and fulfill all of the requirements for the Oregon School Bus Drivers Permit and Certificate under OAR 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. L52104

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Excellent wage, company to work for & team to work with!

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Applicants can apply in person at the Front Desk The Coho Lodge 1635 NW Harbor Ave

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For people with disabilities in North Lincoln County. Starting at $10/hr. All training is paid! Benefits include PTO.

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Now hiring experienced log truck driver. We offer competitive wages. Call 994-5078

The Cafe on Hawk Creek now hiring exp. prep, line, pizza cooks and servers. Apply 4505 Salem Ave, Neskowin, OR

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

Ester Lee Motel is now hiring for Front Dsk, Day & Night Shifts 30-32 hrs. No exp nec. Benefits avail, background check Apply in person 3803 SW Hwy 101

Twin Beds. White wicker head and foot boards, Simons Mattress. Used only as guest bedroom. Mint condition $300. Matching 2 drawer side table $40 541-270-6035

Maintenance/Night Manager. 1bd apt incl. Apply in Person. 515 NW Inlet, Lincoln City NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a CAREER in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer “Best-In-Class” training. New Academy Classes Weekly; No Money Down or Credit Check; Certified Mentors Ready and Available; Paid (While Training With Mentor); Regional and Dedicated Opportunities; Great Career Path; Excellent Benefits Package. Please Call: (866)315-9763 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 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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Apts Furnished PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Sea Rest Motel (541) 418-0636 Daily-Weekly-Monthly w/ Kitchenettes.

Apts Unfurnished LAKEFRONT 1bd/1ba $650/mo all utilities pd Parking for one only $500dep 541-905-2305 Lincoln Woods Apts. 1, 2 & 3 BD Apt. Blocks to Beach and Casino. 1-541-994-2444 www.tabinc.us

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Commercial rentalPrime location, Avail NOW! Very clean, Move-in ready, 1543 NW 19th, LC. East unit $494/mo, 2 offices, sm bath & storage. Call Colleen 503-320-7505

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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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Older Single Wd Mobile 2 Bd 1 Ba nice lg. lot. pt ownership in boat dock $45k 541-409-7293 possible owner carry.

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

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On East Side of Lake beautiful views w/ lake & dock access. Double wide manfu. home. 185k 541-992-3617

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Oceanview Cottage 1BD, 1BA, remodeled kitchen & bath. Maytag stacked w&d, gas enameled cast iron stove in living room. 75 feet to beach. Must see. 3462 NW Jetty Av, LC $725mo + utils. 1st/ last/dep. No smoking. Refs req’d. Shown by appt Call 503-504-1429 REAL ESTATE 100 LINCOLN CITY, Inc. 2140-A NE Hwy 101, LC (541)994-9122 www.re100lc.com Apartments-Houses Now taking applications for all available units. List posted in our office. Stop by our office for current info. MondayFriday 9-5. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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2Bd 2Ba SILETZ RvFrnt. Older home, light, bright, new windows. Fishing dock. $900/mo +dep, no smok, pets poss. Owner is licensed real estate broker, 503.801.3666.

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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.

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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. YourLittleBeachTown.com/jobs

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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.

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

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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

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Real Estate Wanted Couple of acres, close to P.C. on river. Bare land $40k cash. 541409-7293

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NG14-016 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO OFFER A.W. Jack Morgan Park Boating Improvement Project The Lincoln County (District) is soliciting offers for the construction of the A.W. Jack Morgan Boating Improvement Project. The Project will be located at A.W. Jack Morgan Park, on the Siletz River, rivermile26.6 approximately 23 miles from Newport and 19 miles from Lincoln City. Principal work elements include: cast-in-place and precast concrete launch ramp, gravel parking, installation of owner furnished vault toilet and miscellaneous work as described in the technical specifications. This is a public improvement construction project. Estimated Project cost range for bonding purposes is $50,000 to $125,000. Contract Performance period is 120 calendar days. Anticipated Notice to Proceed date is April16, 2014 . Contract Documents may be seen or obtained from the office of Lincoln County Public Works, 880 NE 7thStreet, Newport, Street, Oregon, 97365. Contact person for bid documents is Mitzi Brown, office phone 541-574-1219. Offers

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Aquarium seeks volunteers for spring training program The Oregon Coast Aquarium invites teenagers and adults of all ages to join its team for the spring Volunteer Training Program, which begins April 5. During the six-week training course, teen and adult volunteers develop indepth knowledge about the marine life endemic to the Pacific Northwest. To ensure that each volunteer receives training and assignments they will find fulfilling, each potential volunteer must submit an application and undergo an interview prior to training. Joining the volunteer team requires no specific education or background, just a desire to learn and the ability to commit a minimum

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of 100 hours of service each year. Julie Shafer, shift captain for the Aquarium’s volunteer program, said the Aquarium makes a significant commitment to its volunteers through the first-class training program and supportive staff, in both education and animal arenas. Additional benefits for the Aquarium’s volunteers include: • Discounts at the Wildlife Trading Company gift shops; • Complimentary membership after 50 hours of volunteering; • Subscription to The Upwelling, the volunteer newsletter; • Invitations to partici-

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must be received at Lincoln County Public Works, by offer closing 2:00 p.m. (PST) on March 20, 2014. Mailing address: Lincoln County Public Works, 880 NE 7th Street, Newport, Oregon, 97365. Submit offers in a sealed envelope marked “A.W. Jack Morgan Park Boating Improvement Project Offer Form - Bid Closing March 20, 2014.” Pursuant to ORS 279C.370 offerors are required to disclose information about certain first-tier subcontractors, either

in the offer submission envelope or within two (2) working hours after offer closing. Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Lincoln County Public Works, 880 NE 7thStreet, Newport, Oregon, 97365. There will be a non-refundable $20.00 charge for each set of plans and specification that are obtained at the office or mailed. Electronic files will be e-mailed free of charge. To obtain e-mail files contact Mitzi Brown at mailto:mbrown@ co.lincoln.or.us or by phone at 541-574-1219.

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New Listing 2bd/2ba single level home, remodeled in 2005, granite countertops, new roof, natural light, wood burning fireplace & much more. MLS# 14-431 $249,000

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The offeror must comply as applicable with ORS 279C.800 through ORS279C.870 or 40 USC 276a. Each offerormust complete the Residency Statement and Recycled Products Certification attached to the Offer Form. Offerorshall be currently registered with the Construction Contractors Board (CCB), holding the proper registration for the work contemplated herein, at the time of submittal. All Subcontractors participating in the project shall be similarly registered with the CCB at the time they propose to engage in subcontract work. The CCB registration requirements apply to all public works contracts unless superseded by federal law. Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works

Priced To Sell 2bd/2ba manufactured home on fenced lot, country vibe, close to beach, casino & shopping of Lincoln City. MLS# 14-382 $41,900

Contracts in Oregon issued January 1, 2014. These BOLI wage rates are available on line at http://www.oregon.gov/ boli/WHD/PWR/Pages/ January_2014_Index. aspx . This project does not have any federal funds. Offers will be opened and publicly read at the location listed above on March 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. (PST). Lincoln County reserves the right to reject any offer not in conformity with the offer requirements, or the right to reject all offers if it is in the best interest of the County. Authorized by: Lincoln County Advertisement Date: March 5 and 12 NG14-015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The Lincoln City Planning & Community

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INVESTOR POTENTIAL – Possible rental income. 3 homes on 4 tax lots with a total of .43 acres. Potential slide area on portion of property. This will need to be a cash sale. $169,000 MLS# 14-423

CONTEMPORARY OPEN PLAN CLASSIC CUTLER CITY – – Spacious 4BD/3.5BA with ocean 3BD/2BA cottage with open plan in living room/kitchen. Well-maintained view. Features include hardwood floors, cherry cabinets and Island counter in and updated with large rear deck and kitchen. Gas fireplace and built in bar fenced yard. 1 block to in living room. Oversized garage with Siletz Bay access. bonus room. Private forest views in rear. $178,000 MLS# 13-2882 $397,000 MLS# 14-427

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium depends on volunteers to help explain the many Aquarium exhibits and answer visitors’ questions.

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D e v e l o p m e n t Department has scheduled a public hearing on the request described below. The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for conditional use permit on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at the Lincoln Square Civic Center Complex, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. Any person who may be affected is invited to attend and participate in the hearings and present written and/ or oral testimony concerning the project. Description of Project The request is to establish a school at the former Lincoln City Church of Christ. The Oceana Family Literacy Center proposes to provide education for adults and children to improve language skills in speaking, reading and writing in small group, family, and individual settings. No additions to the building

First trust deed loan wanted.

Community Living at its Best Lake & Golf Course View Lot Nice view lot just below Chinook Winds Clubhouse parking lot. Drive your golf cart to the links! Must See! MLS# 14-169 $65,000

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road in Newport. Reach the Aquarium at www.aquarium.org, or call 541-867-3474.

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pate in exclusive lectures and continuing education programs at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center; • The opportunity to meet the nearly 400 other volunteers who share a passion for marine science; To apply, visit http:// aquarium.org/support/volunteer or contact the Aquarium’s Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@ aquarium.org.

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.

or site are proposed. The subject property is located at 561 SW 29th Street in the Nelscott neighborhood (Assessor’s Map 0711-22-CD, Tax Lots 1400, 6300 and 6400), in the Single-Family Residential (R-1-5) zone. The applicant is the Oceana Family Literacy Center, and the property owner is the Lincoln City Church of Christ (File CUP 201401). Public Hearing Criteria The applicable criteria by which the conditional use application will be evaluated by the Planning Commission are Lincoln City Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 Single-Family Residential (R-1) zone; 17.80 Provisions Applying to Special Uses; and Chapter 17.60 Conditional Uses. Appeals to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) are limited to only persons who have presented written and/ or oral testimony at the hearing(s) before the Lincoln City Planning Commission and/or City Council. The failure to raise an issue at the public hearing(s), in person or by letter, or the failure to provide sufficient specificity to allow the Planning Commission and/ or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes an appeal to LUBA on that issue. Unless there is a continuance, if a participant so requests, the record shall remain open for at least seven (7) days after the initial evidentiary hearing.

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Public Notices For More Information A copy of the application, all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided to any person upon request at reasonable cost. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearing and will be provided to any person upon request at reasonable cost. More information on this application can be found on the City of Lincoln City website at http://www.lincolncity. org . If you have questions concerning the project, please contact Debra Martzahn, Senior Planner, at the Planning and Community D e v e l o p m e n t Department, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon, 97367, or phone (541) 996-1228. DATE PUBLISHED: March 5, 2014. DATE MAILED: February 26, 2014. 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 NG14-013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

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Public Notices 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. ADDRESS FOR P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVE: Frank P. Hovley c/o Attorney Alan K. Andrews, OSB #900367 Andrews Ersoff & Zantello 2015 NW 39th St., Suite 201 Lincoln City, OR 97367 DATED and first published: February 19, 2014 /s/ Alan K. Andrews ALAN K. ANDREWS, OSB #900367 Attorney for Personal Representative

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WATERS EDGE CONDO – Spacious top floor 2 BD condo in Lincoln City’s premier condo complex. 1999 built with elevator for easy access to all floors. Sold fully furnished and value priced. $189,000 MLS# 14-357

SCHOONER CREEK COUNTRY HOME – 4BD/3BA perfect for two family living space with new master bedroom and bath addition in 2004 built over a two car garage. Huge back yard and plenty of privacy. $229,900 MLS# 14-349

COMMERCIAL LOT - Located in central Lincoln City. 194 ft. of Hwy 101 frontage. Level lot with clean environmental report on file. $389,000 MLS# 13-2790

CENTRAL CITY LOCATION – 2005 built 1-level 3BD/2BA in convenient location. Private fenced rear yard with large deck. Adjacent to forested open space. $189,000 MLS# 13-2766

LOT LISTINGS

CLOSE TO BEACH – Improved west side lot in Lincoln Beach neighborhood. Commercial zoning makes this the perfect location for home-based business. Lot cleared and utilities on property. $74,900 MLS# 13-2758

UTILITIES AT STREET – Large ocean view lot across the street from ocean front. Adjacent to 300 ft. wide city owned common area and backs up to another city owned common area. Beach access 6 block away. $69,000 MLS# 14-426

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LAKE VIEW – Country feel on east side of lake. One level living with 3BD/2BA plus bonus loft office/den. Fireplace in family room, sunroom off open living/dining room. $349,000 MLS# 13-2764

SURF VIEWS – Beautiful unobstructable views from this treed lot in Pacific Sand Heights in Neskowin. Underground utilities, septic approval on site, end of the road location. .41 acre parcel. $120,000 MLS# 13-1655

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