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The Oregon Legislature met for a Special Session that lasted late into the night Monday, August 10, as lawmakers from the Oregon House and Senate passed a dozen bills to address a $1 billion shortfall in the state budget. Throughout the session, the House and Senate passed bills that will provide funding to Oregon public schools, tighten restrictions on police and corrections officers’ use of force and help unemployed Oregonians. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown addressed the media today (August 11) in regards to the Special Session. To start the press conference, Gov. Brown spoke on the lawmakers’ approval of using $400 million in emergency dollars from the Education Stability Fund to keep K-12 funding stable. “First, I appreciate that lawmakers decided to continue our investments in K-12 public schools and early childhood education,” Gov. Brown said. “For a generation, we underfunded our schools, that changed last

A humpback whale washed ashore on the Salishan Spil last week, just south of Lincoln City. Stranding Coordinator, Jim Rice, said there were signs of killer whale predation and scavenging by sharks.

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Administration (NOAA), declared an Unusual Mortality Event as whales were seen washing ashore at a high rate. But this summer, whale standings are back to a relatively normal rate, despite the recent stranding of a humpback whale near Lincoln City last week. On August 7, NOAA reported a 37-foot humpback whale had washed ashore on the Salishan Spit, just south

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of Lincoln City. The next day, Jim Rice, Stranding Coordinator for the Oregon Marine Mammal Institute, was out on the beach taking samples of the large mammal. “I examined and sampled it on Saturday morning… It had been dead and floating for quite a while,” Rice said. “There were some signs of killer

BB Camp helps strike out hunger in Lincoln City MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia. net

B’nai B’rith Camp, located in Lincoln City, has teamed up with NW Coastal Housing this summer to provide free Grab and Go Meals to kids in Lincoln County. Since 2013, B’nai B’rith Camp has provided free meals to nearby Lincoln City children who meet guidelines for free lunch. With COVID-19 impacting school food programs and increasing food insecurity in the state of Oregon, this year the

camp expanded to start early and will end past the ‘summer break.’ “Since mid-June, we have been providing breakfast and lunch for seven days a week to nearly 400 kids a day,”said BB Camp Executive Director Michelle Koplan. “We’ve now served well over 20,000 meals!” The meals are provided to kids who meet the USDA/ Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Program requirements for the Summer Food Service Program. “When schools were closed a few months ago, I reached

out to our housing partner, NW Coastal Housing, to make sure that the kids in the two apartment complexes we have been providing food to during previous summers were going to be receiving food,” said BB Camp Operations Director Allison Kaufman. In addition to the meals served to campers in the Lincoln City BB Day Camp, sack meals for three or four days are available for pickup two days a week at BB Camp and at two apartment complexes operated

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Four deaths reported at Hillside Place THE NEWS GUARD

Four residents of Hillside Place passed away over the weekend. Public Health has reported that two of the four tested positive for COVID-19 and two others are pending test results from August 14. All individuals had additional medical conditions. The deceased individuals are a 90-year-old man (COVID-19 positive), who died on August 14, a 66-year-old man, who died on August 15, a 97-year-old woman (COVID-19

positive), who died on August 15 and a 93-year-old woman died on August 15. Public Health also announced seven new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and two on Monday, the majority of which are sporadic. This means that the source of exposure cannot be determined and is considered community spread. Lincoln County has many resources that can help residents or visitors of any background and preferred language. If you experience a medical emer-

gency call 911 immediately. For less urgent care, contact the Lincoln Community Health Center or Samaritan Health. The three situations where people need to self-isolate and quarantine are: - Confirmed COVID-19 test - Close contact of positive case (within 6 feet for over 15 minutes) - Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions, contact the call center at 541-2650621 or email LincolnCoCallCenter@co.lincoln.or.us

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BB Camp Food Service Chef Becci Bazen prepares sack lunches for kids of Lincoln County. The BB Camp has served up well over 20,000 meals this summer, giving out seven days worth of breakfast and lunch meals for kids ages 1-18.

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As of mid-June, one percent of Oregonians without COVID-19 had evidence of past infection of the virus in their blood, which is 10 times higher than the reported rate of infections obtained through conventional testing, according to a new study. Oregon Health Authority epidemiologists who authored the study, which appears today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), found that nine of 897 blood specimens collected from 19 health care facilities around Oregon between May 11 and June 15, 2020, contained antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19. The study also suggested that rates of infection increased with age, with no antibodies detected in the blood of pediatric patients 17 and younger. The rate was 0.4-

0.5 percent in those ages 18-64; and 1.6-2.1 percent in those 65 and older. The results indicate a “substantial” proportion of Oregon residents have undiagnosed and unreported infection from COVID-19. “We suspected that a much larger segment of Oregon’s population has been exposed to and infected with COVID-19 than traditional diagnostic testing shows,” said Paul Cieslak, M.D., a study co-author and OHA medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations. “But these results also tell us that the great majority of Oregonians remain susceptible to this virus.” The first case of COVID-19 in Oregon was diagnosed Feb. 28, 2020. Through May 31, 4,243 people in Oregon, or about one of every 1,000 people, had tested positive for COVID-19. Because this rate doesn’t account for people

who were infected but did not seek testing — such as those with mild or no symptoms, or people unable to access testing — the rate is believed to be lower than the state’s actual infection count. Seroprevalence surveys like this one — testing blood samples to look for antibodies — may estimate the rate of infection more accurately than conventional testing by identifying all people who have had previous infections with COVID-19, including those who didn’t show symptoms or did not seek care. “Because most of us are still susceptible,” said Cieslak, “we need to keep practicing physical distancing and masking until we have effective vaccines, treatments or other means of mitigating illness.” The antibody test shows that people whose blood was tested for antibodies were exposed to COVID-19 at some point, even if they never had symptoms. But

Cieslak emphasized it’s not a good test to get if you think you have COVID-19, because antibodies don’t appear in your blood until two to three weeks after exposure to the virus. Plus, he explained, “we don’t know if antibodies to COVID-19 mean you are protect ed, so you still need to wear a

face covering, maintain physical distancing, and keepwashing your hands.” For more information on antibody testing, visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/ serology-overview.html.

General surgeon joins team Independent Party at Lincoln City’s Samaritan endorses local candidates North Lincoln Hospital THE NEWS GUARD

Samaritan Surgical Clinic – Lincoln City is pleased to welcome Michael “Derek” Williams, DO, FACS. Dr. Williams is a general surgeon specializing in colonoscopies, EDG tests (upper endoscopies) and hernia repair. Dr. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree at University of Colorado, Boulder, and completed his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency training at Mayo Clinic Medical School. Before pursuing his medical studies, Dr. Williams served in the U.S. Air Force, flying back seat in the F-15E before becoming a military contractor as an expert on

the strike fighter aircraft. He was drawn to the medical field because he views it as the most ethical, moral and compassionate profession. “Where else do you see people being held to a higher standard?” he asked. “I get to help people feel better,

which makes me feel good. And I get to work alongside other like-minded people.” Dr. Williams is trained in the advanced technique known as totally extra-peritoneal inguinal surgery (TEPP), a laparoscopic approach to repairing hernias that is less invasive and carries a lower risk of future complications. He chose to work for Samaritan for the opportunity to live on the coast and the excellent work environment at the new Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with his husband and their three dogs as well as golfing, flying and building model airplanes. Dr. Williams is accepting new patients and can be reached at the clinic by calling 541-994-8114.

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The Independent Party of Oregon recently endorsed two Central Coast candidates involved in the upcoming November election. David Gomberg, incumbent representative from House District 10 on the Central Coast, has been nominated for re-election by the Independent Party of Oregon. When his name appears on the November ballot, it will include references to both the Democrat and Independent parties. “I’ve worked hard to cross party lines and work to the benefit of our district in Salem” said Gomberg. “We are not red or blue but purple here. I’m proud that every time I’ve run, I’ve had the support of the Independent Party. Of course I’ve had the support

of the Democratic Party as well. And once I was even nominated by the Republican Party. My priority will continue to be not party or Portland, but the good people of the Central Coast and Coast Range.” Gomberg represents House District 10 which ranges from the Tillamook City limits and south jetty to Yachats and inland to Sheridan. “When nominating candidates from other Parties, the IPO always looks for moderates who work independently of hyper-partisan or extreme factions”, said party secretary Sal Peralta. “We support environmental justice, education, good jobs, healthcare, affordable housing, and restricting financial influence

in elections.” In the race for State Senate District 5, Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins has received the nomination of the Independent Party of Ore gon. Cribbins is facing Republican candidate Dick Anderson, Lincoln City Mayor. “Representing this community has always been about reflecting the values of the people who live and work here,” Cribbins said. “We have to fight for what we want here on the coast. I have been standing up against powerful Portland interests for years and have always put our coastal communities first. I’ll do the same in Salem and I’m proud to have the support of Oregon’s Independent Party.”

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Organization of a ground air warning observation post in North Lincoln County will be undertaken at a meeting to be held Monday, August 21, at 8 p.m. in the DeLake school, according to Merle B. Gwynn, supervisor of the volunteer group. Need for such a warning system in this area was pointed out by Lt. Col. Claud Farrow, state director of civilian defense, who urged formation of such an operation.

A 14-year institution in Lincoln City has closed its doors. Twila Cornwell, who has operated the Child Studio Nursery School 1841 N. Seventh Drive, noted it will not open this fall. She said she had calls from parents wishing to enroll their preschool children at the nursery school, which has been an area tradition since it began. Cornwell, has good memories of the last 14 years. “There have been no stories of any kind about any of the children all through the years. They were all outstanding. I’m proud of that.”

13-year old girl saves boy’s life A 14-year-old youth was saved from drowning in the Salmon river last Thursday by the quick thinking of 13-year-old Sharon Meyers, who administered artificial respiration learned in the Girl Scouts. This was the second time in two days that Sharon had saved the life of a youngster.

Cultural Center hosts QuaranTunes music series THE NEWS GUARD

With two hybrid concerts under their belts, the team at the Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) is ready and raring for more. LCCC is happy to announce that the QuaranTunes Concert Series is going well, so it will continue through September. These events offer both in-person performances and live streaming services, so that the LCCC patrons can enjoy the best in live music, safely. The QuaranTunes series began on July 22, with the Celtic duo Men of Worth, and followed on Aug. 6 with local favorite The Perry Gerber Band. The next concert will be a streaming-only show with jazz vocalist Halie Loren, backed by guitarist Daniel Gallo, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Tickets are on sale now at www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or 541-9949994. Jazz-pop singer/songwriter Halie Loren, hailing from Alaska and Oregon, is driven by a passion for authentic storytelling through music. Her award-winning original songs and albums have topped international charts, and her live shows have delighted audiences and garnered dedicated fans around the world for over a decade. This personalized Aug. 19 concert will be broadcast from Halie’s home studio to your

‘D’ River dam gains favor Comments from state agencies on the proposed dam at the mouth of the ‘D’ River have been generally favorable, according to Robert Martin, who proposed the dam. Martin had written the Division of State Lands in May asking for comments from interested agencies about the idea of a dam, and recently he indicated funds are now being sought to conduct a preliminary engineering study.

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laptop, phone, tablet or TV through the LCCC’s private YouTube channel. Purchase a ticket to the VIP Live feed, and the center will send you the link prior to the show. Ticketholders and fans can send their requests to: halieloren@comcast.net. Wednesday, Aug. 26 – Ezra Weiss & Devin Phillips On Wednesday, Aug. 26, the LCCC will present an evening with composer/pianist Ezra Weiss, “a bold, inspired figure in the contemporary jazz arranging scene” (DownBeat) in a duo with tenor saxophone Devin Phillips. Showtime is 7 p.m. With the safety of patrons, staff and musicians in mind, the LCCC is offering two types of tickets: 1) Table seating in the LCCC auditorium before a small audience of 25, seated in singles and couples at socially-distant tables. Masks are required. 2) VIP Live Stream, broadcast from the LCCC auditorium to your laptop, phone, tablet or TV through our private YouTube channel. Purchase a ticket to the VIP Live feed, and The Stream Team will send you the link prior to the show. Ezra Weiss has released seven albums as a bandleader. All have received substantial national and international acclaim from the press and have

Siletz homeowners meet to discuss flood mitigation Damaging floods have ravaged homes on the lower Siletz River for three of the last four years, and Lincoln County planning department hopes to take steps now to prevent more destruction of private property in the years to come. FEMA funding has come through to help repair – and raise – some homes damaged by the Thanksgiving flood last year. The homes pictured were damaged in that flood, and were photographed at the end of November, 1999.

August 16, 2000 - 20 years ago Council approves water rights offer City to bid $1.265 million for rights to Drift Creek water

Message in a banner Confederate tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon Tribal Council members Tina Retasket, Delores Pigsley, Bud Lane and Loraine Butler sign a 21foot banner that reads: “To our service men and women from Lincoln County, Oregon with love and respect.” The banner will soon be sent to Afghanistan, to be passed from military camp to military camp. spent significant time on the JazzWeek Radio Charts. Would you like Dinner and a Show? Olde Line Lanes is offering a special menu for this concert, delivered to the LCCC (in-person tickets) or your home in the Lincoln City area (VIP Streaming). This meal is sold separately from the concert, for $20 per person. To order or learn more, head to www. oldelinelanes.com/ and cliplays with the Vancouver Symphony. Other QuaranTunes concerts include the Darrell Grant Jazz Trio on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Mary Flower and the BBQ Boys on Wednesday Sept. 9. For further information, call 541-994-9994 or visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

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Lincoln City Council members approved a motion Monday night allowing Lincoln City Manager David Hawker to forward a new offer to the Kernville, Gleneden beach, Lincoln Beach Water District (KGBLB) for the purchase of Drift Creek water rights. The KGBLB board of directors previously turned down a $3.3 million offer from the city of Lincoln City for similar rights.

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From page A1 year with the passage of the Student Success Act.” Gov. Brown stressed the importance of funding for public schools during this time, especially, as Oregon tackles the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis. However, Gov. Brown stated she does have some concerns about the use of one-time funds approved in the budget. “We have spent a number of years building up a rainy day fund and state reserves in order to weather this kind of economic downturn. But that savings account is only so big,” Gov. Brown said. “If we use a substantial portion of it now, the budget decisions next year become even harder. We already know there are more challenges ahead of us.” Gov. Brown also expressed her disappointment in lawmakers for not following through on

a plan to close two rural Oregon prisons, that she describe as being in “more challenging conditions.” “For the first time in many years, Oregon prison projections are down,” Gov. Brown said. “We can safely close prisons, keep our communities safe and reduce taxpayer expenses.” Gov. Brown also noted that a single prison bed costs the state between $39,000 and $50,000 per year and stated that she’d like to use those funds elsewhere, such as early childhood education. Additionally, Gov. Brown said her administration would like to see an increased focus on crime prevention, drug and alcohol treatment and other strategies involved in the criminal justice system. Addressing issues of police brutality, Gov. Brown applauded the work done on House Bill

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The Oregon House and Senate met on August 10 to address a $1 billion budget shortage due to COVID-19. 4301, which limits the use of force by police officers. “It’s a much needed step toward police reform,” Gov. Brown said. “This comes on the heels of five police reform bills

passed in the first Special Session and I hope additional action will come in the weeks and months ahead.” Lawmakers also addressed issues with

the Oregon Employment Department, who has been swamped with unemployment claims since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two bills were passed Monday including Senate Bill 1703, which will allow the State revenue department and employment department to share data, so that benefit claims can be processed faster. The second was Senate Bill 701, which will ensure Oregonians are not phased out of unemployment benefits even if they have a small amount of income from a part-time job. There was a third bill on the table Monday (Senate Bill 1702), that did not pass. According to Gov. Brown, this bill would have made it quicker to process unemployment benefit applications from employees for public and private education institutions

during the pandemic. “This would have gotten more money into people’s hands more quickly and freed up agency employees to move on to processing other claims,” Gov. Brown said. “To see this bill, which had broad bipartisan support, voted down by three legislators was very frustrating.” Gov. Brown also said that the Employment Department is working day and night processing thousands of claims and said it was “absolutely outrageous” that those legislators are trying to slow the process down. Additionally, Gov. Brown said there may be a third Special Session scheduled to address some of the bills that did not get passed and other topics such as workers’ compensation and liability concerns for Oregon school districts and businesses.

Whale From page A1 whale predation and post-mortem scavenging by sharks. I don’t think the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation is planning to bury it, so it will likely remain on the beach to

decompose for a while.” Earlier this year, a 40-foot Gray whale carcass washed up at Sand Lake Recreation Area in Tillamook County and was buried in the sand by beach

rangers from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and a local contractor. Last summer, NOAA reported over 70 whale stranding along the coast in California,

Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Three of that tally were found in Lincoln County. This year, however, has been somewhat quiet for Rice and his crew.

“So far this year, we’ve documented three dead gray whales and one dead sperm whale along the Oregon Coast, which is relatively normal,” Rice said.

Camp From page A1 by NW Coastal Housing. The meals are prepared by BB Camp Food Service Chef Becci Bazen and two kitchen staff members. A volunteer from NW Coastal Housing picks up the meals from the BB Camp kitchen and takes them to the locations on the designated day for that site. “We are so happy to offer our services to feed food insecure and hungry children in our local area,” said Koplan. In 2006, Koplan created BB Day Camp, at the camp’s facilities on Devil’s Lake, to serve area families who needed summer childcare and families vacationing in the area who want to give their children a taste of BB Camp. The free Grab & Go Meals (breakfasts and lunches) are handed out at three different locations in the Lincoln City area from June 15 to August 31:

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Beacon Crest Apartments 2897 NE 47th Street, Lincoln City 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday (pickup 3 days’ food) and Thursday (pickup 4 days’ food) Ridge Apartments 3340 SE Harbor Dr, Lincoln City 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (pickup 3 days’ food) and Friday (pickup 4 days’ food) B’nai B’rith Camp 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Monday (pickup 3 days’ food) and Thursday (pickup 4 days’ food) Meals will include breakfast and lunch. Children don’t need to be present – adults may pick up meals for children 1-18 years old. Only one bag of meals per child per day from any Summer Food Program. Observe Physical Distancing Guidelines of site. Meals are served on First Come, First Served basis. If picking up for an-

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other household, BB Camp asks you to provide a note from that household authorizing you to pick up the food for the kids in the other household.

separate spaces to keep campers in stable groups of 10. With no overnight campers at the campground, day campers have “free rein of a lot of space,” Summer Camp Update says Koplan. “The health and safety When Oregon Gov. Kate of our campers is always Brown decided to prohibit our highest priority,” overnight summer camps Koplan said. this year, B’nai B’rith Camp But to prepare for a pivoted all its resources safe experience in the era toward its two existing day of COVID-19, BB Camp camps plus an added day staff has implemented camp for middle schoolers guidelines from the Orein the Portland-metro area gon Health Authority and and an additional 2-week the Centers for Disease day camp in the SeatControl, as well as ideas tle-area. from the field guide from BB Day Camp Lincoln the American Camp AssoCity, for ages 5-14, has ciation. extended to run through “We have modified August 28. Camp days are our day camps to mitigate provided from 9 a.m. to COVID-19,” Koplan said. 4 p.m., with no extended BB Camp has posted care options available its protocols COVID-19 due to state restrictions specific Operations Manon maintaining stable, ual on its website bbcamp. separate groups of 10. Day org. Register for BB Day TheNewsGuard.com Campers are based in the Camps at bbcamp.org/ camp’s Mercaz Campus register/. Center, which has multiple

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About Summer Meals The USDA/Oregon Dept of Education Child Nutrition Program, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), is available in hundreds of communities throughout Oregon, offering free meals and snacks to ALL kids ages 1-18. Community summer meal programs are open to all families without paperwork, income verification, and regardless of immigration status. To receive a meal, kids can just drop in during a site’s designated meals times. Many programs also offer fun activities so kids can stay active and keep learning. About B’nai B’rith Camp B’nai B’rith Camp, located on a lakeside campus on the scenic Oregon coast, is a premier Jewish camp and conference center in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1921, B.B. Camp has been

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dedicated to providing the finest Jewish summer overnight camp experience for today’s campers while preparing them to be tomorrow’s community leaders. Since 2006, BB Camp has been serving the local community with a day camp program. In addition to the summer camp programs, they provide a wide range of year-round youth, family, and community engagement programs, as well as rent out their facility for conferences, retreats, and special events which build friendships for life. B’nai B’rith Camp is open to everyone. B’nai B’rith Camp is licensed by the State of Oregon, accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), a member of the JCC Association, and an affiliate of JCamp 180, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the Foundation for Jewish August 19, 2020 Camp, and The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. www.bbcamp.org.

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Gomberg: One Late Night, One Slashed Budget Hello Friends, On Monday I returned to the State Capitol for our second Special Session this year. This session provided us an opportunity to make progress on some of the biggest issues affecting Oregonians right now. The focus was to reduce state spending in response to declines in revenue, and to make changes in employment laws to expedite processing of overdue unemployment claims. We gaveled in at eight in the morning, and adjourned just before midnight. Cutting budgets and services is always difficult and the one day gathering seemed about a week long. While the COVID-19 pandemic meant we had to tighten the state’s belt, we protected the critical services that families need most: education, health care, and the safety of our communities. That work was driven by a core set of values—equity, compassion, fairness—that prioritized the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. More than $50 million was allocated to build desperately needed affordable housing, and more than $30 million for critical water infrastructure projects around the state; We passed legislation to improve access to unemployment benefits and streamline the process for the countless Oregonians still waiting. Special sessions are always compressed and intended to address immediate concerns. That means they move quickly. And in this case virtual meetings, social distancing, and limited testimony added to an eerie atmosphere in a Capitol closed to the public. We received details of proposals on Saturday which were scheduled for a vote Monday. We got the work done. But it was not representative democracy at its best. One example was SB 1703. The measure was intended to share identification and income information from the Department of Revenue with the Employment Department in order to more quickly address the backlog of unemployment claims. But as originally written, the bill would allow this governor or any future governor to release tax informa-

tion to any state or federal agency during this emergency or any future emergency. Oregonians are properly protective of their identification and income information! I thought the goal of the bill was good. But I also thought that language was far too broad. And I worried about information security in any state agency. Monday morning I asked for amendments that limited the information sharing to the Employment Department and specified that the authority ended when this emergency ends or in six months - whichever comes first. The amendments were adopted before lunch and the improved measure was approved. Thanks to years of responsible budgeting, Oregon was the most prepared it has ever been for a recession and among the best prepared states in the country. We have saved about $1.5 billion in reserve funds to help stabilize our schools and other critical services during an economic downturn. While we are doing all we can to protect Oregon families and ensure our state’s economy recovers, our state cannot spend more than we receive and is required to have a balanced budget every biennium. We must look to the federal government to provide additional financial support for the state and local governments. Masks or Shields Revisited My newsletter last week generated more mail than any in recent memory when I raised the question of masks or face shields. Thanks for all your feedback and questions! To get some more information, I reached out to the Oregon Health Authority for advice. Here’s what they said: The requirement to wear a “mask” in public places actually allows for masks, face coverings, or face shields. OHA’s guidance defines them as: “Mask” means a medical grade mask “Face covering” means a cloth, paper, or disposable face covering that covers the nose and the mouth. “Face shield” means a clear plastic shield that covers the forehead, extends below the chin, and wraps around the sides of the

face. All of them are effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19 if worn properly, and should be worn in conjunction with other protective measures such as maintaining physical distancing. Note that a face shield needs to cover and wrap around the entire face, not just the nose and mouth, because it does not fit as snugly as a face covering. More answers to frequently asked questions are available here. Several readers voiced concerns last week that masks are not as effective as shields since there is growing evidence of aerosol COVID-19 transmission. My hope is that everyone covers their face when in public to the best degree possible. Dollars in the District Small rural Oregon hospitals have help on the way, with $50 million in grant funding coming from Business Oregon. Awards will help keep nurses and doctors employed amid increased costs and dropping revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the 20 hospitals receiving these funds are Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City ($3,453,751) and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport ($4,635,959). Business Oregon has also released the latest of the state’s COVID-19 relief efforts, investing

C. D. Buz Gossage died August 14, 2020 at the age of 90; he recently contracted COVID-19. Buz was a wonderful, caring

Warm Regards, Representative David Gomberg House District 10

Community Event: New Show Added The Bijou Theatre and Lincoln City Cultural Center have added another Goonies Drive-In show on Friday Aug. 21 after having sold out the Saturday show on Aug. 22. Tickets are available 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.daily at the Bijou and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. The movies take place at the Cultural Center parking lot for $20 per car, which includes a free large popcorn. The Grill 1646 food truck is also in attendance with $5 hamburgers and hotdogs with chips. Street tacos will also be available for $6.

IN MEMORY C.D. Buz Gossage

in broadband access across Oregon, in mostly rural communities. The Oregon Legislature and Governor Kate Brown allocated $10,000,000 from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund to broadband projects targeting unserved and underserved areas of the state. Tillamook County will receive $349,800. Are you an Oregon fishery in need of federal assistance? The application period for Oregon fishing business seeking relief for COVID-19 impacts is now open. Follow this link to learn more about whether you qualify, and how to submit an application before the deadline of September 8, 2020. Let me close this week with another example of people doing good work to help our communities. This summer, the B’nai B’rith Camp has served over 20,000 free meals (breakfast and lunch) to food-insecure and hungry children in Lincoln County through the USDA Summer Food Services Program on the BB Camp campus on Devils Lake in North Lincoln County and at off-site locations. Thanks to everyone who is helping support kids, families, and retirees in need during these challenging times.

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Ted Richards Ted Richards was born July 18, 1934 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Theodore Richards and Clava (Brown) Richards. He graduated from Newport High School. He was married to Sandy on November 29th, 1951 in Newport, Oregon. His family grew to include children Dick, Deborah, and Kathy, grandchildren Nikki, Katie, Billie Ann, Melissa, Christy, and a nephew Dennis. He had three great grandchildren, Alexandra, Rinehart, and Emy. After graduating from

area. Buz just missed his 91st birthday (8/27), and was living at Hillside Senior Place in Lincoln City and went to the Four Square Church.

high school, he began work as an Oregonian route carrier until being hired on at Thriftway in Newport. In 1956, he left the grocery business and went to work for a construction company in Toledo, before working at Central Lincoln P.U.D. in Newport. In 1958, Ted’s Safeway career began at the old store #278 in Newport, until being promoted to store manager for Lincoln City’s #267 in 1966. In 1967, he was transferred to store #263 in Florence for two years. He found a perfect fit in Lincoln City’s Safeway in 1969 where he was able

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to spend the rest of his career for 25 years. On July 31st, 1994, Ted retired from Safeway. He was known as “Mr. Safeway” while he worked in Lincoln City. He was known as a dedicated employee who went out of his way to give extra attention to employees and customers. Ted served on the board of directors for the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, was City Council President and Mayor for Lincoln City, and a part of the Optimist club. Ted was a member of the Elks, and loved working, fishing, and being with family. He

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also enjoyed yard work, traveling and spending time with his wife Sandy, three children and grandchildren. On July 31st, 2020 Ted passed away in Newport, Oregon. He is predeceased by his son Dick. He is survived by Sandy, his wife, his children Deborah and Kathy, grandchildren Nikki, Katie, Billie Ann, Melissa, Christy, and his nephew Dennis. Ted is also survived by his three great grandchildren Alexandra, Rinehart, and Emy.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 10 9:48 a.m. Suspicious Vehicle, 21st Beach Access. Vehicle with license plate for Ford Explorer being displayed on a Ford Focus. Driver is owner, case number for handicapped placard. Driver cited for parking in handicapped zone. 2:11 p.m. Hazard Tow, SW 4th St. Vehicle reported without tire, blocking street and unoccupied. Car Care responded for hazard tow.

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4:08 p.m. Theft, 4031 NW Hwy 101, North Shell. Caller reported gas drive off at location. Approx-

imately $30 stolen on pump eight. 5:14 p.m. Extra Patrol, 510 SE Reef. Report of white male, early 20s, dark hair, dressed in all black with a BMX bike on callerâ€™s property.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 8:45 a.m. Welfare Check, 2310 NE Reef Ave., Skate Park. Report of a female saying she was cold and scared. Female transported to the hospital. 10:38 a.m. Theft, 1317 NW Hwy 101, Coastal Shoes. Theft of shoes on video.

3:36 p.m. Theft, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Rd., Outlet Mall. Vehicle broken into. Door handle damaged while parked at location. Luggage stolen. 4:19 p.m. Assist on Arrest/Warrant Arrest. 4031 NW Hwy 101, Vacant Lot South. Caller reported possible fight in vacant lot near north Shell. Group contacted, misdemeanor warrant confirmed for Earl Dwyane Henson, born 6/29/65, out of Lincoln County for FTA Trespass II. Henson cited and released with date to appear. 9:13 p.m. Found Property, 1635 NW Harbor Ave., The Coho Inn. Caller reported he accidentally left

his firearm in a hotel room from when he stayed there last week. The firearm was located and seized for safekeeping.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 12:54 p.m. Found Property, SE 48th Pl./SE Hwy 101. Found Visa and EBT card in crosswalk at location. Brought to LCPD. 1:22 p.m. Theft, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Rd., Scout Northwest. Report of theft of a purse and wallet valued at $1,000 by female. 1:24 p.m. Theft/Criminal Mischief, 130 SE Hwy 101, Northwest Winds. Tires damaged and money stolen from center console of vehicle. 4:02 p.m. Criminal Mischief, 266 SE Hwy 101. Report of graffiti on the building. 7:36 p.m. Civil, 500 SE Neptune Ave. Caller reported subject was served a restraining order today for elder abuse. Subject was also evicted from the residence. Caller wanted to speak with an officer regarding the subject moving into a residence less than 150 feet away and taking items that they were not supposed to. 8:57 p.m. Suspicious Activity, 1527 SE 3rd St. Caller reported she received a call from her sister saying she was at the location and was afraid for her life. Officer made contact with sister who said a subject may be stalking her. The subject was contacted and said they were not in the area.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 10:39 a.m. Theft, 4845 SW Hwy 101. Caller reported theft of crab trap from location. Suspects and suspected vehicle located in area of SW 51st St. Adult and two juveniles involved. Cited for Theft III. 11:12 a.m. Criminal Mischief, 800 SE Hwy 101. Case number requested for graffiti at location. 11:15 a.m. Impound Tow, SE 32nd St./S Hwy 101. Traffic stop initiated. Driver cited for Driving While Suspended and no insurance. Lincoln City Towing responded for vehicle. 12:34 p.m. Stolen Vehicle, 2126 SE Surf Ave., Seventh Day Adventist School. Caller reported theft of utility trailer from location, unsigned stolen at this time. Possible suspected vehicle described as green van with male driver in 20s or 30s. 9:53 p.m. Domestic, 2440 NE 29th St. Caller reported Don A. Watson, born 9/29/68, was intoxicated and breaking things. Officers heard a loud, active disturbance at location upon arrival. Watson taken into custody for Menacing - Domestic and Harassment - Domestic. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 6:35 a.m. Extra Patrol, Downtown Lincoln City. Caller requested extra patrol in the morning for complaints of excessive speeding. 3:47 p.m. Found Property, Beach Access 44. Found ID and hotel keys in beach bathroom. Items taken for safekeeping. 5:53 p.m. Found Property, 1135 SW 62nd St. Employee found a firearm left at a rental house. Brought to LCPD. 6:47 p.m. Theft, 2800 SE Hwy 101. Report of top slashed on vehicle and items taken.

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There has been a lot of construction work taking place over the summer getting ready for students in the fall. This is the regular seasonal rhythm for the Lincoln County School District (LCSD). But this summer LCSD brought on some of the most meaningful upgrades necessary for the safety of their students and their ability to utilize space for learning at both Taft Elementary School in Lincoln City and the Newport High School ECEL (Education for Community Employment and Life) program wing in Newport. Dr. Karen Gray, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools, oversaw the grant process and prioritization of the work done. She recently visited both schools and shared her vision. “The icing on the cake of these impressive remodels and improvements will be the joy on the student’s faces as they enter the Taft Elementary School and the learning environment of Newport High School,” Dr. Gray said. “The change is dramatic and they will feel the pride that we share in our schools which can only motivate them further to do their best in education and in life. Unfortunately, we have to delay that experience for the

time being but we are ready.” The remodel and seismic upgrades at Taft Elementary used $2,493,455 worth of funds awarded for seismic retrofits and improvements. These funds were made possible through the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (a state of Oregon competitive grant program that provides funding for the seismic rehabilitation of critical public buildings, particularly public schools and emergency services facilities) along with $100,000 worth of School Construction Excise Tax (which is money collected on new residential and non-residential construction Senate Bill 1036) that helps Oregon school districts pay for a portion of the cost of new or expanded school facilities. The classroom and facilities remodel and upgrades at Newport High School used $250,000 from the School Construction Excise Tax. Becca Bostwick, Principal of Taft Elementary, is enthusiastic. “In addition to creating a functional and more efficient updated workspace for our busy office environment, the renovated office at Taft Elementary will allow for increased safety with our new double vestibule as well as additional windows at the front counter will provide increased security and

a create a welcoming entry for families and visitors,” Bostwick said. “The priority of the Seismic upgrade at Taft Elementary was based on student and staff safety, which include a newly retrofitted gym, surrounding halls, entrance, and exterior areas that were designed and engineered to be seismically sound.” Taft Elementary work includes a new vestibule for entryway allowing staff to see and approve entry for visitors, new roof over the gym, new gym floor, media center new carpet and ceiling, new storage room off the hallway, exit and handrail upgrade off the gym, new sheetrock and removal of bricks from entryway down the hall and a new office for student work visible to the Principal and Vice-Principal. The other construction work is taking place at the Newport High School ECEL Program wing. The space for the students and staff have been thoughtfully reorganized to use space to better work for the education of students. Additions include a new shower, new laundry facilities, new kitchen upgrade, new sewing room, new exercise room, upgraded lockers and storage, new wiring and sheetrock. In May of 2020, LCSD was awarded a grant for seismic

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Seismic work being done in the gym at Taft Elementary. upgrades worth $2,499,090 for Oceanlake Elementary. Lincoln County School District Schools have received over $9.4 million in Seismic Retrofit and Improvement Grant awards in the past 6 years: Toledo High School (2015), Newport High School (2017), Sam Case (2017), Taft Elementary School (2019) and Oceanlake Elementary School (2020).

Rich Belloni, Facilities Director has overseen all of these projects. He looks forward to doing more for the District and our students next summer. “ZCS Engineering has done a very professional job as our contracted architect and we are excited to work with them again on the Oceanlake project,” Belloni said.

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Projects meant to bring down utility bills are doing much more for small businesses in Oregon – some are making properties safer and more convenient for customers. Juan Alavarez owns La Tapatia 2, a Mexican grocery and meat market in Gresham. He recently installed new energy-efficient LED lighting to replace the outdated lighting outside his store with help from Energy Trust of Oregon. Although he was looking for energy savings, the upgrade brought some additional, unexpected benefits to his business. Alvarez says his building is now safer and there’s less vandalism.

Inside the store, Alavarez also replaced all of the overhead fluorescent lighting with LEDs, which has helped lighten up darker corners. That makes it easier for customers to see what’s on each store shelf. “The first day after installation, customers commented that they could see our products better,” said Alvarez. The upgrades inside and out are saving La Tapatia 2 an estimated $2,600 each year in energy costs. But the store only had to a pay about 20% of the $34,000 project cost to purchase and install the new lighting, thanks to incentives offered by Energy Trust. Energy Trust is a nonprofit created by the State of Oregon to connect more people to sustainable, affordable energy and clean, renewable power. Energy Trust provides cash incentives to individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities and others for equipment and projects that help use less energy. Since 2002, Energy Trust has provided incentives to thousands of Gresham families, businesses, schools, farms and ranches for energy upgrades, helping Gresham utility customers save more than $40 million on utility bills from participation in Energy Trust. Visit energytrust.org/this-is-oregon to see more of how Energy Trust is helping small businesses around the state.

“The new lighting is brighter and not easily breakable. Security is better. Customers and neighbors say it looks amazing.” – Juan Alavarez, owner of La Tapatia 2

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