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Reverend Kelli Westmark (middle) is joined by volunteers Sue Keith (left) and Judi Walton (right) at the Lincoln City Church of the Nazarene, which has converted into a distribution center for wildfire victims.
Local church organizes distribution center for fire victims MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
They say the more you give, the more you’ll gain. And for many in
Lincoln County, the calling to selflessly help others has shown through in light of the devastation of the Echo Mountain Complex fire. Among those compassionate individuals is Reverend Kelli Westmark of the Lincoln City Church of the Nazarene. During her nine years as the Pastor of the Lincoln City Church, Westmark said she has never seen anything like
the wildfire event that took place in north Lincoln County last month. “I got a call Monday (Sept. 7) at midnight, and people from the church were saying ‘my mountain’s on fire,’ so the church became an evacuation site for a few nights until we were evacuated ourselves,” Westmark recalled. “Wednesday morning, everyone was
Lincoln City Emergency Management Coordinator Ken Murphy says disaster preparedness is like an insurance policy. You may not need it now, but there’s nothing wrong with having it in case you do need it. The City of Lincoln City met virtually Monday, Oct. 5 for a work session to assess the City’s evacuation efforts following the September wildfire event that impacted North Lincoln County. The work session was led by Murphy and Lincoln City Police Department Chief Jerry Palmer, who opened the meeting applauding the efforts of City employees despite criticism from the community. “We should be very proud of the employees who were doing a lot of independent thinking during a crisis were communications were either non existent or limited,” Palmer said. The City had six employees lose their homes to the fires, according to Palmer. 30 employees were displace, 40 were evacuated. Palmer said several employees who lost everything were still at work, “doing their job
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LCSD welcomes some students back to classroom Monday MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia. net
After a few weeks of online classes in Lincoln County, the Lincoln County School District (LCSD) is already looking to get kids back in the classroom, starting as early as next week. LCSD Superintendent Dr. Karen Gray announced this week that Lincoln County has met the state metrics in regards to COVID-19 that are required to begin limited in-person
instruction. “Our county numbers now allow us to open some grades for in-person instruction for grades K-3, some special education structured learning center classrooms associated with those grades and some of our high school Career Technical Education or CTE classes,” Dr. Gray said in a letter to the community. “Grades K-3 can open under the Exception rule for a full day but only part week education (hybrid) and CTE for two hours per day under Limited
In-Person Instruction rules.” With that, LCSD announced that kindergarten students will be back in the classroom starting Monday Oct. 12-13. Students will be split into two cohorts for Monday/Thursday schooling or Tuesday/Friday schooling. Students will continue their off days with virtual classes, detailed in LCSD’s hybrid model. “If you are not comfortable sending your kinder at this time, you will need to contact your building principal to
let them know you prefer to continue in the solely Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) model,” Dr. Gray said. “This is the first step in bringing our next grade levels of 1-3 back into our schools as soon as we are able.” Structured Learning Center programs start for Kindergarten students Monday, Oct 12. Kindergarten students that access structured learning center classrooms (SLCs) will start on October 12th. They will be working with their teacher and
the instructional assistants that support the program. “SLC programs consist of multiple grade levels; the grades other than kindergarten will continue with online learning also with their teacher and instructional assistants,” Dr. Gray explained “As more grades are phased in, these grade levels will also be phased in for the SLC programs.” Additionally, Dr. Gray an-
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Coast Guard rescues man from water near Depoe Bay THE NEWS GUARD
The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water Friday off Rocky Creek State Park near Depoe Bay. Rescued was 40-yearold James White, who reportedly suffered minor lacerations and mild hypothermia. A nearby ranger from the U.S. Forrest Service saw the distressed man in the water and quickly
alerted watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay. A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew immediately launched to rescue the man from danger. The MLB crew arrived on scene in less than ten minutes, threw a life line to White in the water and safely pulled him aboard the rescue boat. The MLB crew provided initial first aid and worked to warm the man while transiting back to the Coast Guard
station. “The quick notification by the park ranger to alert us to the person in distress helped ensure an extremely rapid response,” said Chief Petty Officer Ryan Clendenen, the officer-in-charge at Station Depoe Bay. “It was an incredibly fast and smooth rescue. Everyone here holds a strong bias for action and that teamwork is what help get this man out of danger in less
than twenty minutes.” When the Coast Guard MLB crew arrived back to shore, White’s care was handed over to awaiting Depoe Bay Fire Department and emergency medical personnel.
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Backpacks For Kids van gets full makeover MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
Not only is the Lincoln City Backpacks For Kids program prepped and ready to deliver meals to local kids this school year, they’ll be doing it in style in their freshly painted van. The local program has been operating for 13 years in Lincoln City. Last year, Backpacks For Kids had their highest number of kids in the program at 295. “Every week they got food sent home in backpacks,” said Nancy Oksenholt, program Board Member. “The older kids come into a pantry at Taft
7-12 to pick out what they wanted. It helps give them more of a sense of responsibility and they can pick out stuff that they like.” As the program looks to begin handing out food boxes this month, Oksenholt said they were looking to revamp their delivery food delivery van, and called on Gillespie Graphics to handle the job. The van received a full makeover, completed last week, that includes the program’s logo on both sides of the vehicle. To show their appreciation, Oksenholt and another program Board Member LeeAnn, gifted a glass float to Alisa Cook from Gillespie Graphics last week.
“It’s our only vehicle,” Oksenholt said of the freshly painted van. “We take it to Clackamas every year to Dave’s Killer Bread and pick up 300-500 loaves of bread product that we’ve shared with the Food Pantry, Shilo, the Nazarene Church, The Grange, pretty much every place that’s handing out food.” Oksenholt said the next thing they’re looking to do with the van is to use funds donated by Chinook Winds Casino Resort to buy a pull out trey that will make loading and unloading much easier. If families are in need of assistance for food, they can visit backpacksforkids. org.
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Backpacks For Kids Board Members Nancy Oksenholt (left) and LeeAnn (middle) gifted Alisa Cook a glass float for her help repainting their van.
Pandemic: OHA responds to President’s positive COVID-19 test MONIQUE MERRILL Staff Writer
On Thursday, Oct. 1, President Donald Trump tweeted that he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 and that they “will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately.” For health officials, it’s another example of the immense breadth of the virus. “I think the main message is this just shows the virus is everywhere,” said Ann Thomas, a public health physician at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). “If it happens to the president it can happen to you.” When one contracts COVID-19, the course of the
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 1. virus can vary. Some people have reported mild symptoms,
while others have spent weeks on respirators in intensive care
units across the country. Over 200,000 people in the U.S. have died from the virus, and over 7.2 million have been infected, according to data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Older adults, people who are immunocompromised or people who have underlying health conditions are at an increased risk, according to the CDC. Within Oregon, adults ages 20-29 have reported the highest number of cases, accounting for 21.6% of the total number of cases, according to the OHA. While younger individuals have higher reported cases, they account for just 3.6% of hospitalizations and zero percent of fatalities. The percentage of cases that end up as fatalities
rises with each age group. Thomas hopes that the president’s positive test result will help underline the severity of the pandemic to those who believe they’re low risk or not susceptible to the virus. “No one is immune or exempt to the rules,” Thomas said. “It’s just very important to follow the guidance.” Keeping 6 feet of distance between others, limiting contact with others and wearing facial coverings when in spaces where distance cannot be kept are all important ways to protect yourself and others, Thomas said. Facial coverings in public spaces are required in Oregon by executive order from Gov. Kate Brown.
North Lincoln County Historical Museum reopening MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
The North Lincoln County Historical Museum is announced last week that they are reopening to the public after a long shutdown due to COVID-19. The museum will be reopening on Wednesday, October 7, while closely following Oregon’s COVID-19 guidelines for Phase 2. the museum will
have a limited capacity, will require physical distancing and face coverings, and the children’s room will be temporarily closed. They will resume regular hours, WednesdaySaturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. During the COVID-19 shutdown, museum staff and volunteers have been busy working behind the scenes. They have made many improvements to existing exhibits, sent out newsletters and posted virtual tours and exhibits.
The museum has also created three new exhibits. Pioneer Portraits bring photos of pioneers to life through their stories of trials and tribulations that come with homesteading on the Oregon Coast. Defunct Devices showcases all the technologies that were, in one way or another, replaced by the smartphone. These include, but are not limited to, an adding machine, typewriter, tape
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theatre posters. “We’ve been able to stay active thanks to the North Lincoln community, county support, memberships, donations and a COVID-19 relief grant from Oregon Humanities,” Museum Director Jeffrey Syrop said in a press release. “If you would like to help support the museum during these difficult times, please consider becoming a member, donating or supporting us through Amazon Smile. “Be sure to check out our website for all the latest updates, virtual tours and exhibits, especially if you are unable to visit us during these difficult times. Thanks for the support and see you at the museum!”
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Lincoln City Community Center reopens THE NEWS GUARD
Since March, Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) has focused on going virtual to support community via continued recreation, education and activities for wellness of mind and body for all ages. And they’re still going strong, virtually! On a daily basis, LCP&R offers a variety of virtual fitness classes, dance parties, story time, cooking classes, meditations, trail hikes, camp activities, interactive FB posts and contests and special events like Arbor Day and Mascot Parade – all free for the public. With approval for Phase II, LCP&R is focused on “Moving Forward Together.” The anticipated re-opening has multiple changes to comply
with Oregon Health Authority’s guidelines for our Parks & Open Spaces and Lincoln City Community Center so the public can enjoy our spaces and facilities safely. The Lincoln City Community Center officially reopened on Monday, October 5, under the following guidelines: - Stay home if you are ill. - Remain 6 ft apart from people not in your household. - No group gatherings of more than 50 people. - Center use is with reduced capacity and limited use. The Lincoln City Community Center will be open with modified hours due to staffing limitations and cleaning requirements. Open times are Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Sundays.
Pool hours are Mon, Wed, Fri: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tues/Thurs: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., and Sat: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Patrons will be prescreened at the front entrance, and all patrons must adhere to wearing a mask indoors (except while swimming). Reservations are recommended for 1-hour time slots to utilize the pool, walking track, cardio, and weight rooms. Drop-ins will be allowed based on availability. To reserve your workout, go to www.lincolncity.org/parksandrec or call 541.994.2131. Per LCP&R’s sanitation and cleaning protocol, staff will be sanitizing every 15 minutes throughout the Center. For continued updates on all of LCP&R activities and
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Giving From page A1 in panic mode, so we loaded up all the food from the church and evacuated with everyone else.” Since then, the church has been active in listening to the stories of tragic loss and doing whatever they can to help those in needs. Westmark said in the days following the evacuation, the gave away nearly all of their food supplies to displaced residents. Then, a good samaritan sparked the idea to create a donation and distributions site to continue helping others. “A man from California heard about the fires here and he went to Walmart in California and loaded up his truck with can openers, food and more,” Westmark said. “We had just handed out nearly all our food and we were standing outside and he pulled up and asked if he could make some donations, so that’s how it all started.” Now open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the church’s distribution site has all kinds of food items, clothing, crisis care kits (toiletries), bags of dog and cat food, blankets and pillows, dishes and more. Since opening, Westmark said
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Some of the supplies at the Lincoln City Church of the Nazarene. they’ve had hundreds of people come and go and have handed out an estimated 25,000 pounds of food. About 40 churches from the Pacific Northwest have brought pallets of supplies that have been loaded into the Lincoln
From page A1 nounced that the Career Technical Education programs will be starting Oct. 12 as well. With the ability to bring back limited in -person instruction, LCSD is planning to start with small Career and Technical Education courses that require hands-on experiences for certification and program development. Schools are working directly with students, families and transportation to fill cohorts of ten students for some programs of study. These students will only be allowed on campus for a total of two hours a day and will also experience limited hybrid instruction in a second course while on campus. “Thank you all so much for your patience, grace and support. The
school district is doing its level best to bring our children the best quality online education possible,” Dr. Gray said. “The Lincoln County community came together as one big family during the wildfires. We have
come together as a family through COVID and we will get through this if we work hard and stay together!” More information is available for parents online at lincoln.k12.or.us.
City church by local businesses such as Ace Hardware and ProBuild. This week the church is expecting to get another 10,000 pounds of food that they will hand out during a Oct. 8 drive through event that starts at 4 p.m. “People just drive through the parking lot, we hand them about three different boxes of stuff and they’re on their way,” Westmark said. “It’s been amazing, just a constant flow of people in and out. As fast as it comes it, it goes back out.” With visitors stopping by everyday since opening, Westmark said the church has also began distributing supplies at the Panther Creek Community Center where they opened a church last summer. The church also has some generous out of town donors who are willing to match up to $10,000 until October 20 for fire victims. To get involved, you can mail a check to: Church of the Nazarene, 1462 NW 19th Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Westmark said the distribution center at the church will likely remain open for a
minimum of six more weeks. The church usually has 2-10 local church volunteers on hand helping out, and they’ve had people from all over Oregon in Lincoln City to volunteer. “Everyday we never really know who is going to come and help, but we always know someone will be here to help,” Westmark said. “We had three families from the church who lost their homes and three families related to church members who lost their homes and of course we know dozens of others personally.” Not only have other churches in the region been coming to the aid of North Lincoln County, Westmark said their church has been in close contact with other Lincoln City churches to meet the needs of others. Churches such as Church of Christ, Four Square Church and Faith Baptist have all been working to obtain and hand out supplies to locals. Our hearts and our prayers are with you and feel free to come and receive all that you need,” Westmark said.
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NG20-143 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: SANDRA GAYE HOLLISTER, Case No.20PB05995 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JAMES HOLLISTER, III, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, JAMES HOLLISTER, III, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: c/o Attorney David V. Cramer, OSB #992479 Andrews Ersoff & Zantello 2941 NW Highway 101
NG20-146 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 4:00pm at the Bob Everest Station, 2525 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular fire district business. An agenda and related documents will be posted on the District’s webpage (www.nlfr.org) by October 9, 2020. This is a public meeting; however, seating will be extremely limited due to the COVID-19 mandates regarding social distancing. Members of the public may attend by phone; see the agenda on our website for further information. NG20-144 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department Case No: 20PB06223 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of MARYJO CHRISTINE MARTTILA, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PAUL MARTTILA has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them with vouchers attached to the attorneys for the Personal Representative at 2875 Marylhurst Dr., West Linn, OR 97068, 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. Dated and first published on 9-30-2020 PAUL MARTTILA Personal Representative C. Richard Noble, OSB 701028 Jorden J. Piraino, OSB 161510 Oregon Legal Center Attorneys for Personal Representative 2875 Marylhurst Dr. West Linn, OR 97068
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Thank You To The Community Lakeview Senior Living is so grateful for Darcy, Polly, and their wonderful crew at Inn at Wecoma. They have housed several of our staff and team members after the Echo Mountain
Will Anderson Show Up? As voters in Oregon’s 5th Senate District, we are being asked to make a choice between Democratic candidate Melissa Cribbins and Republican candidate Dick Anderson. In order to do so effectively, we need an answer to a very simple question: “will Anderson show up for work?”
In the time I have known Dick Anderson in his various elected capacities in Lincoln City, he has shown himself to be a dedicated and competent public servant. But in seeking election to the state senate’s Republican caucus, Anderson is hoping to join a group whose members repeatedly violated their oaths of office by walking out during the past two legislative sessions.
Vote For Claire Hall I would hope. That’s the theme of my letter. Hope. As a Lincoln County Deputy District Attorney, I write this letter in support of my friend and my commissioner, Claire Hall. I continue to be amazed at her work ethic, her dedication to this community and her availability when a constituent wants to meet with her. She is truly here for
Communication Failures Major kudos to the fire fighters, police, emergency services personnel, and all first responders who went far beyond duty during the windstorm, fire conflagrations, and hazardous ash-filled days we just experienced. But how disappointing, and shocking, that the City of Newport failed to provide information
Fire burned them out of their houses. We so appreciate their gracious help as they bent over backwards to bring some order and smiles into the lives of our staff who really need the encouragement. We can’t say thank you enough. We’d also like to thank Lincoln City Church of the Nazarene for supplying basic
Some sought to justify the walkouts by claiming Democrats failed to offer sufficient compromises on key measures. This fails to recognize the fact that Democrats had earned a mandate for their policies by winning a majority of seats in the state legislature. By demanding concessions in exchange for a quorum, Republicans wanted the power of political leverage with-
us and active in the community she represents. Here’s where “hope” comes in. 2020 has been a disastrous time to be an elected official at any level, be it local, state or federal. We have had so many issues happening this year that bring about opposing sides, with strong beliefs from each camp. I have told Commissioner Hall repeatedly this year that she cannot satisfy everyone. It’s impossible.
to the public. Even the County’s excellent emails & website information required that people have access to electricity, internet, or smart phones and cell phone service. But electricity was cut, phone lines were down, and mobile phones lost their charge. Many coastal residents were in the dark -literally and figuratively – for days. We sat in our cars with the radio on, turning the knob hither and yon, hoping for
food, toiletries, snacks, and other necessities for the Echo Mountain Fire victims at Inn at Wecoma. Your support has meant so much to our staff. We feel so blessed to be part of such a supportive and proactive community. As a major employer in Lincoln City, it’s critical that our staff have stable housing. We
IN MEMORY Joel Francis Hermsen February 9, 1946 September 18, 2020 Joel Francis Hermsen, 74, of Redmond, Oregon,
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simply hasn’t been any obvious right or wrong answers. Thankfully, she has been there for us during these trying times. Now, more than ever, we will need her experience going forward as we dig our way out of the hole Covid-19 has created. Without reservation, she has my vote. Michael Thornicroft, Lincoln City
No reports, no updates, no plans, no words of comfort. The City still hasn’t released a statement about what this community just went through or what it was doing behind the scenes. Aren’t local AM stations traditionally the source of information during natural disasters and regional emergencies? Don’t they have an obligation to keep the public informed? Our local stations remained on the air, but they played
mostly canned music and rarely provided news of substance. How close were the fires? Which roads were still open? Where could people find refuge? I urge the staff of the City of Newport, Lincoln County, and our local radio stations to use these communication failures as a wake-up call to do better. There will be a next time. Carla Perry, Newport
net Joel was born February 9, 1946, in Lake Oswego, OR. Joel graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1965, and going on to attend and graduate from the University of Portland in 1969, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He met and later married Jane (Carlson) Hermsen on December 4, 1979. They were married 49 years.
In 1967, he started working for the Oregonian Journal/Newspaper, retiring after 38 years as a Senior Account Executive. Joel was an accomplished boater, water
skier, snow skier, swimmer, fisherman, camper and golfer. Joel is survived by his wife, Jane Hermsen; daughters, Jill Hermsen and Janella (Noah) Heinrich; grandsons, Isaiah Hermsen and Wyatt and Isaac Heinrich; cousin, Bill Bevan and nephews, Ryan and Reid Isaacson. Isaiah 57:18 “I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.” Beloved, precious and cherished.
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following question. “If we confer upon you the privilege of being our state senator, do you pledge to fulfill your oath of office and reject any efforts by Republicans to deny the senate a quorum?” I and my fellow voters await a response.
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out the messy business of actually having to convince voters of their arguments. Given that Anderson’s campaign has received cash and in-kind contributions totaling $33,291 from the Oregon Senate Republican Leadership Fund, a political action committee chaired by walkout architect Sen. Fred Girod, voters of the 5th district deserve a straight answer to the
What she can do is be very transparent about everything. She has done that tenfold. I don’t think I have ever encountered an elected official that is as transparent as Commissioner Hall. She keeps us informed consistently. I value that. When it comes time to vote, I would hope that each voter realize that Commissioner Hall has been trying to do her absolute best during these trying times. There
news. Or we pulled out our hand-cranked radios stashed away for emergencies. Radio signals originating from Portland and Eugene, and our own community station, KYAQ, were off the air. So imagine our frustration when there was nothing about the catastrophe being broadcast on the local stations. As far as I can tell, no information was released by the City of Newport in any form, using any media.
appreciate Inn at Wecoma for being a safe and supportive place to land while our Lakeview Senior Living teammates rebuild their lives.
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Douglas A. Reed, 79, died September 15, 2020 in Lincoln City. His memorial service will be held October 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City.
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Surgeon explains causes of arthritis and treatment options By Michael Wengler, MD, Orthopedic surgeon Samaritan Orthopedics & Podiatry - Newport
The last and most invasive treatment option is surgery. Surgery involves either changing the anatomy to reduce pressure on bad areas of the joint, or directly replacing the entire joint with metal bone ends and a polymer bearing – completely removing damaged cartilage surfaces.
As we age, we may notice more aches, pains, creaks and pops. There are many possible reasons for this discomfort, one of which is arthritis. The best way to understand arthritis is by understanding the role of cartilage — the creamy, white surface which acts as a cushion between the ends of two bones moving against each other. A good analogy for cartilage would be the tires on your car, which prevent friction between the hard road and hard tire rim. After we are fully grown, our ability to make new cartilage is severely limited. Any new cartilage is fibrous and scar-like and does not have the same smooth gliding properties of normal cartilage. There are three forms of arthritis. The most common is osteoarthritis (OA). OA represents normal wear and tear from use — just like miles on your tires. Post-traumatic arthritis is an accelerated form of OA, caused by acute damage to the cartilage from injury, resulting in a rougher bearing which accelerates cartilage wear. Early treatment for OA and post-traumatic arthritis is focused on activity modification. You may be asked to give up marathons, stair machines and lunges. For some, that can be a hard request.
Symptomatic treatments are also used early in the process. These include treatments that reduce the pain associated with irritation and inflammation at the bone ends. Tylenol may work for some, and non-steroidal over-the-counter or prescription strength anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medication may be prescribed. Steroid medication can also be introduced directly into the joint, providing relief that can last for months. If the arthritis is focused in a specific portion of the joint, sometimes bracing can shift the weight load to a less involved portion of the joint. The rarest form of arthritis is a disease called rheumatoid arthritis, where cartilage is unfairly attacked by your own immune system. This is primarily treated medically to slow down the autoimmune attack on the cartilage. If the cartilage is damaged severely enough, more invasive measures are necessary.
Patients often come to an orthopedic surgeon expecting surgery to be the definitive treatment to cure their pain. However, with all the advances in technology and 60 years of trial and error, we still cannot make artificial joints that last nearly as long as the ones you were born with. On average, artificial joints typically last about 15 years. That said, some artificial joints may fail much sooner while others can last 30 years or more. As you can see, treatment is a step-by-step process — generally starting with the least invasive and safest treatments to maintain daily living activities, and only resorting to more invasive methods when early treatment is not effective. In short, arthritis is a common affliction of age. As my father told me early in my career, if you reach your golden years without arthritis, you didn’t have any fun! Dr. Michael Wengler is an orthopedic surgeon serving patients in Newport. He can be reached at 541-574-7235. To schedule an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon in the Lincoln City area, call 541-996-7480.
Shopping season opens soon for Medicare open enrollment
Oct. 15 marks the beginning of open enrollment for the Medicare population.
allows members to choose from a network of fitness centers, online classes and more.
Whether enrolled in Original Medicare only or already enrolled in an Advantage or Medigap plan, Medicare recipients can take advantage of this period each year to change or add to their Medicare insurance coverage for the following year.
Regardless of your health plan affiliation, the coming New Year will offer a new opportunity for all Medicare recipients to get a fresh start managing their health care. Here are some questions you may consider:
Samaritan Health Plans offers Medicare Advantage plans to residents of Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties.
• Look at the total annual cost — You should consider not only the monthly premiums but other costs such as copays, coinsurance and deductibles.
Samaritan Advantage Health Plans have some great new things to offer for 2021 — including a new, lower Premier Plan premium for the third straight year, lower copays for primary care visits and an expanded Silver & Fit fitness benefit that
• Consider the extras — Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans often include coverage for hearing, vision, chiropractic, fitness memberships and more.
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• Check the network — Make sure your doctors, hospitals and other important providers are included in your plan’s network. Samaritan’s local Medicare experts are available to answer your questions. Call 800-832-4580 or visit medicare.samhealthplans.org.
Lincoln City project one for the books
Newport hospital campus nearly done
This is the final update on the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital replacement project. The idea for a new hospital was planted several years ago and with a community celebration on Sept. 23, it’s officially completed! Employees were amazing throughout this project. During planning, construction and demolition, they consistently provided high-quality health care to the community. The move-in date of Feb. 4 was quickly followed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and then there were the disruptive September wildfires. The administration
The Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital expansion project is almost finished. In fact, the new main parking area opened this past week, offering ample convenient parking for patients, outpatients, visitors and staff. Finishing details are still needed on the lovely healing garden, the outdoor dining area and landscaping around the campus before the project can be declared complete.
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On Monday, September 28, at around 8:38 p.m., the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the south 800 block of Hwy 101. Upon arrival the officers determined that a 17–year-old male was struck while attempting to cross the highway in the crosswalk between the City Hall complex and Burger King. The investigation revealed the juvenile pedestrian was walking east bound across Hwy 101 in the crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling northbound on Hwy 101. As a result, the pedestrian was thrown across the inter-
section, sustaining moderate injuries from the impact. Bystanders from nearby parking lots and from other vehicles, including a nurse, quickly came to render assistance to the injured pedestrian until Medical Personnel and Law Enforcement arrived on scene. The driver of the involved vehicle, identified as Virginia Ensign, 66, of Lincoln City, stopped and stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Initially, it was thought that the driver may have run a red light. However, further investigation determined the driver of the vehicle had a green traffic light when she entered the
intersection and the pedestrian was crossing against a red “Don’t Walk” signal. The pedestrian was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital by PacWest Ambulance and later released with minor injuries. There were no indications that speed or impairment were factors in the crash. LCPD would like to thank everyone involved who stepped up to help in this emergency situation and stayed by to assist in the investigation. In addition, LCPD thanked the members of North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and PacWest Ambulance for their assistance at the scene. “As a reminder, safety and courtesy go hand in hand re-
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A juvenile was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street at the south 800 block of Highway 101. garding pedestrian crossings,” LCPD officials said. “Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to be alert for the right of way issues that affect each of them. Pedestrians need to exercise due caution when stepping into marked or unmarked crosswalks and to stay observant and cautious while crossing the
roadway.” If you have further information regarding this incident, please contact LCPD Sr. Police Officer Jayne Johnson at 541.994.3636. Information submitted by Sergeant Jeffrey Winn under the authority of Chief Jerry Palmer.
Police Blotter The police blotter relates the public record of incidents as reported by the Lincoln City Police. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
9:40 a.m. Found Property, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Subject at LCPD to turn in wallet found.
female, she reported she was hit and threatened by a male subject. Report was taken for possible menacing.
Security card, and $400 cash. Caller advised that North Shell may have video of incident.
NW Inlet Ave. Request of extra patrol at location between 2 a.m. and 5 p.m. due to recent theft.
10:00 a.m. Stolen Vehicle, 1070 SE 1st St., Ocean Breeze. Caller reported vehicle stolen from location. Vehicle last in possession of known subject.
5:45 p.m. Menacing, 4060 N Hwy 101, McDonalds. Victim reported that a male pointed a gun at him. Officer responded.
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12:17 p.m. Theft/FIR, 120 SE Hwy 101, Cap’n Gulls. Patrick Henry Alexander Martin, born 8//85, contacted at location and in possession of stolen property. Martin Cited and released for Theft III.
9:02 a.m. Missing Person, 1531 SE Oar Ave., Renew Consulting. Caller reported client missing since last night, may have gotten a ride to Portland. History of Schizophrenia, hallucinations, prostitution, drug use and theft. No recent suicidal comments. Subject returned at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Found Property, 2945 NW Jetty Ave., Surftides. Caller reported finding a small baggie of a crystal substance and a pipe in a room after tenants check out.
MONDAY, SEPT. 28 3:28 a.m. Suspicious Activity, NW 15th St./NW Harbor Ave. Report of suspicious subject that ran eastbound on 15th St. carrying a large duffle bag. Subject dropped duffle bag per caller, located at 1284 NW 15th St. 11:03 a.m. Suspicious Activity, SW Beach Ave. Caller reported female stole his backpack three weeks ago. This occurred somewhere on Beach Ave. Caller said he has attempted to get backpack from female and was cited and released in Newport on Sept. 25 for Assault. Caller made concerning comments to officer about getting his backpack from the female. 7:28 p.m. Found Property, 1635 NW Harbor Ave., Coho Inn. LG phone with red case turned into front counter. Found on beach in front of motel. 8:35 p.m. Extra Patrol, 4910 SE Hwy 101. Caller reported a male with black hair, black beard, in a silver four door sedan has asked her for sexual favors six times over the last few weeks. Caller advised to call when he is in the area.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 2:36 a.m. Follow Up, 145 NW Inlet Ave. Checking location for caller’s stolen vehicle. Reservation made at location on her stolen credit card. Subaru is in Portland stolen.
12:37 p.m. Theft, 4801 SW 48th Ct. Caller reported purse stolen from in front of her garage.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 3:05 p.m. Trespass, 3350 NE Hwy 101, Starbucks. Business staff reported subject on property harassing patrons, blocking vehicles in drive thru. 3:17 p.m. Theft, 950 SE 32nd St. Caller reported theft of her prescription drugs on Sept. 21. 4:56 p.m. Disturbance, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Rocky Gonzalez, born 3/24/86, was in front of the police department yelling. Gonzalez taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing.
THURSDAY, OCT. 1 12:36 a.m. DUII, NW 34th St./Hwy 101. Stephen S. Eubanks, born 3/28/79, taken into custody for DUII. Care Care Tow Pro arrived on scene for an impound tow. Eubanks cited and released for DUII. 6:17 a.m. Suspicious Activity, 3327 NW Hwy 101. Caller was asked to call 911 by a male reporting a female may have been assaulted. Officers made contact with
Extra Patrol, 1030 SE Oar Ave., BiMart. Someone cut the foam pad at the loading dock, possibly in attempt to access storage trailer. Extra patrol requested. Extra Patrol, 3915 NW Jetty Ave. Caller is property manager at location. Reported transients are possibly camping in the bushes in the front lawn of the cottage ant the apartments behind Chinook Winds. Possible evidence that they had a fire as well. Extra night time patrol requested. 10:43 a.m. Theft, 1955NW 39th St. Caller reported multiple tools stolen overnight. All tools marked with ‘KB’ on the battery packs. Location is right next to the Oksenholt building, caller thinks they may have video of the incident. 11:18 a.m. Extra Patrol, 2442 NE Voyage Lp. Locked community mailbox broken into and two packages stolen. No suspects. 2:16 p.m. Follow Up, 4101 NW Logan Rd., Safeway. Caller reported Emigdio Lopez Reyes, born 4/30/76, was causing a disturbance at the Logan Rd. entrance to Safeway. Lopez Reyes cited and released for Criminal Trespass II in relation to incident at Starbucks the day before. Extra Patrol, 4960 NE Voyage Ave. Report of damage to locked community mailboxes. No access gained. Looks like someone used vice grips in attempt to pry locking mechanism. No suspects. 4:22 p.m. Theft, 4031 NW Hwy 101, North Shell. Caller reported her wallet was stolen from her vehicle at approximately 2:30 a.m. Wallet contained US Bank debit card, EBT card, OR ID, Social
FRIDAY, OCT. 2 1:16 a.m. Suspicious Vehicle, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds Casino. Security reported vehicle parked in parking lot, male appearing to smoke something out of a pipe. Changing location of vehicle between lots. Stephen C. Ashworth, born 2/9/83, was cited and released on two warrants out of Washington County and Columbia County. 8:53 a.m. Recovered Stolen Vehicle, NW 26th St., Beach Access. Report of vehicle with window smashed out and battery removed parked at beach access. Vehicle confirmed stolen out of Vancouver, Wash. 11:10 a.m. Follow Up, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds. Vehicle was driving to Chinook Winds, male exiting vehicle and entering casino. Jeremiah Willis, born 7/24/93, arrested on nationwide DOC warrant out of Washington, additional charges of Felon in Possession of Restricted Weapon x3, Possession of Burglary Tools, UUMV, Possession of Stolen Vehicle, pending warrants also out of Washington that will be addressed when he is returned to state. Willis transported to LCPD and then to Lincoln County Jail. 12:22 p.m. Suspicious Vehicle, 4069 NW Logan Rd. Driver parked abruptly and walked off from location. Ignition appeared to be punched out. Vehicle was also displaying a disabled placard belonging to a deceased person. Officer made contact with the driver. Plate and disabled placard seized. Driver cited for Driving Suspended, Driving Uninsured, Failure to Display Plates and Unlawful Use of a Disabled Permit. 2:07 p.m. Theft, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Rd., Sunglass Hut. Report of theft, possibly four pairs of sunglasses. 3:21 p.m. Extra Patrol, 184
9:35 p.m. Theft, 2133 NW Inlet Ave., Nordic Motel. Victim reported that his wallet was stolen.
8:16 p.m. Impound Vehicle, SE 27th St./ SE Hwy 101. Traffic stop initiated, vehicle impound for no insurance. 11:01 p.m. Found Property, 2700 NE 14th St., Regatta Park. Request officer check location for black Northface backpack. Backpack located, taken to LCPD.
11:24 p.m. Hit and run, 1777 NW 44th St. Chinook Winds Casino. Security reported a vehicle hit a pole in elite parking area, then left the scene.
11:24 p.m. Suspicious Activity, 145 NW Inlet Ave., Sea Gypsy. Caller reported someone kicked in their hotel room door, saw large male outside, but was not sure if he was responsible.
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9:46 a.m. Found Property, Taft 51st St. Beach Access. Caller found rose gold iPhone 11 on the beach a few days ago. Brought to LCPD to turn it in.
1:12 a.m. Theft, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds Casino. Caller reported her son’s electric scooter was stolen from the bike rack in front of casino while he was at work.
Extra Patrol, 2250 NE Hwy 101, Starbucks. Caller reported chronic problem with Starbucks customers blocking sidewalk with their vehicles. Caller uses a walker to get around and reports the traffic is making it unsafe for pedestrians. Extra patrol requested due to ongoing nature of problem.
2:42 a.m. Trespass, 4031 NW Hwy 101, Shell Station. Report of a male and female who have been previously trespassed from location, were back on property causing a scene. Both were cited and released for Trespass.
10:26 a.m. Crash, SE Hwy 101/SE 51st St. Report of a two vehicle, non-injury/non-blocking crash at location. 1:03 p.m. Crash, NW 22nd/Hwy 101. Report of a two vehicle, non-injury/ non-blocking crash at location. 3:13 p.m. Crash, 3521 SW Hwy 101. Callers reported single vehicle crash. Vehicle was in the ditch and facing the wrong way. Driver walked off and tried to hide a liquor bottle. Wesley S. Posney, born 8/21/88, taken into custody and transported to LCPD. Posney cited and released for DUII and Driving While Suspended. 6:34 p.m. Disturbance, 2224 NE Hwy 101, Dairy Queen. Report of male in parking lot yelling and getting into vehicles. Emigdio Lopez Reyes, born 4/30/78, contacted trespassed from Dairy Queen, cited and released for Disorderly Conduct II. 7:30 p.m. Found Property, 5910 NW Logan Rd.,
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2:52 a.m. Fraud, 1777 NW 44th St., Chinook Winds Casino. Casino reported three counterfeit $50 bills. 7:33 a.m. Car Clout, 4430 SE Hwy 101, Best Western. Caller reported vehicle broken into wile parked at location. No damage reported, vehicle left unlocked. Gym bag and miscellaneous camping equipment missing. 9:51 a.m. Theft, 3031 NE West Devils Lake Rd. Reported theft of ‘Kona Blast’ hard tail bike with red Easton grips, teal pedals with white lettering ‘WTB,’ value $1,000. Reported stolen from apartment bike rack. 11:32 a.m. Burglary, 247 SW Hwy 101, Subway. Caller reported an ex-employee had made a copy of the door key. He entered the business this morning and stole $75 at about 5:30 a.m. Caller is sending officer more video to firmly identify the suspect. 3:09 p.m. Theft, 3026 NE Hwy 101, Safari Town Surf Shop. Caller reported theft of skateboard from location. Suspect seen at skatepark by other patrons with stolen property.
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Oregon State Parks to install hiker-biker pods HILARY DORSEY Staff Writer
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission accepted during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, a donation of $39,875 from Oregon Parks Forever for hiker-piker pods. Oregon Parks Forever had partnered with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to install hiker-biker pods in six state parks along the Oregon coast: Fort Stevens, Nehalem Bay, Cape Lookout, Devil’s Lake, Cape Blanco and Harris Beach. Robin Wilcox, planning manager for OPRD, said the pods have lockers that have charging stations inside of them. The goal is to have 11 hiker-biker pods with lockers, electronic charging stations and bike fix-it stations at 11 parks along the 362-mile long coastline. “They’re very popular with folks that are hiking and biking along the coast,” Wilcox said
during the meeting. “I think some folks who have been car camping have asked for some similar things in the tent camping sites.” According to the staff report, Oregon Parks Forever secured $39,875 for three additional hiker-biker pods to be installed at three of the following five locations along the Oregon coast: Beverly Beach in Newport, Beachside in Waldport, Honeyman in Florence, Sunset Bay in Coos Bay or Humbug Mountain in Port Orford. OPRD is able to decide which of the three sites are currently the highest priority and most feasible. Associate Director Chris Havel said OPRD currently has bike pods at Fort Stevens, Devil’s Lake, Cape Blanco, Harris Beach, Cape Lookout, Bullards Beach and Nehalem Bay. The lockers and other pod features are all first-come, first-served. The lockers provide a space for bicyclists to store their gear, secured with their own lock. “The features of a stan-
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A Oregon Parks hiker-biker pod at Cape Lookout State Park in Tillamook County. dard pod – lockers, a place to charge devices, a tool station – fill in the gaps that many bikers experience since they travel so light,” Havel said. “Our standard hiker-biker sites are just a space to pitch
a tent.” These upgrades provide convenience and added safety, Havel added, as keeping cell phones and GPS devices fully charged for a long trip is important. Having a locker to
store some possessions gives hikers and bikers the opportunity to explore the park or shower without worry of lost or stolen items.
Depoe Bay Fire District reminds residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” THE NEWS GUARD
The Depoe Bay Fire District is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44 percent) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66 percent) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. “We know cooking fires can be prevented,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice-president of outreach and advocacy. “Staying in the kitchen, using a timer,
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, 44 percent of house fires start in the kitchen.
and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take
to keep families safe in their homes.” The Depoe Bay Fire District encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme. The most important step you should take before making a meal is to “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” A cooking fire can grow quickly, as has been seen with many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented. The Depoe Bay Fire District wants to share safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire. - Never leave cooking food unattended. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove. - If you are simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. - You have to be alert when cooking.
You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy. - Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. - Have a “kid-free zone” of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. The Depoe Bay Fire District is hosting an open house in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” on Thursday, October 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gleneden Beach Station, and will be posting information on its website and Facebook page throughout the week. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking fire prevention, visit www.fpw.org.
5K run/walk event organized to benefit fire victims MAX KIRKENDALL newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
Since the start of the Echo Mountain Complex fire, local residents who were not directly impacted have been looking for ways to help those who were. This includes Lincoln City resident Beth Towers of Towers Training, who recently came up with the idea to host a Fire Aid 5K with proceeds going toward those facing hardships in the aftermath of the wildfire event. “I wanted to do something to raise money for both firefighters and displaced residents,” Towers said of why she wanted to host the event. “Right now, our main focus is finding sponsors for the event.” The 5K run/walk fund-
raiser is scheduled for October 24 at 9 a.m., with the starting point at Wapiti RV Park, 2118 S Drift Creek Road, Lincoln City, the host for the event. Towers said they are hoping to find several more sponsors to go along with the ones they have currently and any sponsor who
donates $300 or more will get shirts with the event logo on it. Runners (or walkers) of the event can register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Lin-
colnCity/FireAid5K or the Fire Aid 5K 2020 facebook page to find registration information. The entry fee is listed at $50 and includes a T-shirt. “I think people need
it now more that ever,” Towers said about the 5K. “We haven’t been able to get out and do these kinds of events since every 5k in the area has been canceled due to COVID. I
think it’s time for people to get out and run again. “And these races are fun, they are a group thing, it’s more about the experience and having a good time.”
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Rebuilding Stronger As members of communities throughout Oregon and Northern California, everyone here at Pacific Power has shared in the heartbreak of these difficult days. The aftermath of the Labor Day storm is beyond anything that most of us have experienced before. At Pacific Power, we have been deeply saddened by these shared experiences, but we have also been inspired by the strength and resilience we’ve seen. We’ve been inspired by the restaurant that stayed open solely to provide food and comfort to fire fighters; by the outpourings of donations for evacuees; by the people who showed up to provide comfort and human connection in the face of profound loss; by the communities we’ve seen coming together when they needed each other most, and so much more. You are our inspiration as we work tirelessly to support our communities, even as some team members faced evacuation from their own homes. We have safely restored power to tens of thousands of homes so far. Of course, that work is still ongoing, and we will not rest until power is safely restored to everyone we serve. In the meantime, we are partnering with local communities to provide immediate support for those in need. We’ll be sharing more details about those commitments in the coming weeks. In the 100 years that Pacific Power has served this region, we’ve never seen anything quite like this. Rebuilding starts with all of us, and by partnering with others across our state, region and industry, we can move forward together. Rest assured, we’ll keep putting in the work to strengthen our system even more and continue to provide safe and reliable power. And we’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with you, so that we can build back stronger and more resilient than ever before. Pacific Power is here with you and for you.
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Breaking Waves: Coast Guard surfmen drive to close gender gap PETTY OFFICER CYNTHIA OLDHAM Guest Contributor
While for decades the Coast Guard has permitted women to serve in every job – from aviator to captain of a ship to boarding officer, there are roles in the service that have remained predominately filled by men. That tide is turning, especially among the Coast Guard’s most highly trained and courageous boatswain’s mates. Today, the Coast Guard’s select group of surfmen, who skillfully drive rescue boats in up to 30-foot seas, includes more women than ever. In fact, more women have earned the revered heavy weather boat handling certification in the last five years than in the Coast Guard’s entire lifesaving history. But don’t call these 10 expert coxswains ‘female surfmen.’ “We need to encourage people to stop saying ‘female’ in front of titles where they would not label male,” said Lt. Jessica Shafer, Surfman #390 and commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Washington. “While I believe this [qualifier] is often well intended, it highlights difference rather than acknowl-
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Petty Officer 1st Class Victoria Hansen (right), Surfman #484 and an instructor at the National Motor Life Boat School in Ilwaco, Washington. edges commonality.” Shafer believes a lack of women in the surf community, as well as in the active duty workforce, is not limited to the Coast Guard. Shafer sees the issue gradually improving due to a changing society. Cultural shifts are rejecting outdated biases toward women and men, and increasing availability to resources is enabling women to pursue and thrive in careers not previously as accessible. Recent studies to discover why the service recruits and
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retains women at a lower rate than men have indicated that berthing restrictions on board ships or at stations create barriers to advancement. Decades ago, legacy cutters and facilities were designed to only house men. The 21st century Coast Guard is building and designing ships mindful that women may comprise 50 percent of the crew. Going forward, more facility improvements like these will promote gender parity. Failure on a rescue boat is not an option. Petty Officer 2nd
Class Kelsi Dozier, Surfman #561 from Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay in Oregon, agrees gender is arbitrary in a lifesaving situation. “I became a surfman because I want to help people on their worst days in the worst conditions,” Dozier said. Dozier acknowledges that while women and men are different in many aspects, skill and determination are genderneutral. Dozier said when she is driving a boat for training or during a lifesaving rescue, it is irrelevant she is a woman. Every surfman endures the same training where they are exposed to extreme weather conditions and expected to maintain composure to lead a boatcrew on a mission to save lives. Yet, less than two decades ago a surfman’s gender was considered highly relevant to mission success. In 2002, when Chief Warrant Officer Beth Slade, Surfman #321 and commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Coos Bay in Oregon, certified as the first woman to qualify as a surfman on the 47-foot Motor Lifeboat, she faced a lot of pushback for trying to push forward the Coast Guard’s value of women boat operators.
“My male shipmates would doubt me and ask what kind of favors I did to get my certification. Some would refuse to be my engineer simply because I was a woman,” Slade said. Slade initially wanted to escape the surf community, but that same perseverance that pushed her to earn her surfman qualification, drove her not to give up. Even though she had the same skills and passion for driving rescue boats and saving lives as her male counterparts, she didn’t fit the traditional boatswain’s mate mold. She learned she didn’t need to. Slade credits an uptick of women earning the prestigious surfman designation to an overall shift in mindset by Coast Guard women and men that is dismantling the “old guard” mentality. Surfmen like Slade and Shafer have paved a path for not only surfmen but women and men in all Coast Guard ratings. “Women are the majority in our country but make up less than a quarter of the Coast Guard,” said Dozier. “Every woman who enlists, regardless of which job she pursues, has already taken a bold step toward progress.”
From page A1 and doing it well.” “We must, as a city, try to make choices that are effective and are efficient based on the facts,” Palmer said. “We’re dealing with a tremendous amount of disinformation in a multi-jurisdictional event, during which a lot of things beyond our control were already either in play, whether it was road closures or things like that, in addition to how this fire impacted our ability to communicate in the first place.” Palmer said the police dispatch center answered over 4,000 calls between Sept. 7-11 with 372 calls to 9-1-1. Murphy spoke to some of the several public comments the City received in the weeks following the evacuation. Residents addressed concerns of directing traffic, road closures due to road work, Lincoln Alerts being sporadic, no radio information, lack of cell service, power and internet. Some of the public recommendations included clearer communications, establishing a workable radio station for emergencies, utilizing social media, using the tsunami warning system and creating more routes out of town. All comments will be posted on the City of Lincoln City website. Murphy said communication are always tricky during emergency situations and reminded the City Council some of the issues were out of their control such as power outages. The Emergency Management Coordinator made a few observations of his own during the wildfire event that he called, “hectic and sporadic.” Murphy said the City
website showed minimal effort at the onset of the evacuations and has room for improvements. He also suggested having a dedicated employee or two to watch all City social media sites, such as the City’s new Facebook page, Explore Lincoln City Page, LCPD page and others. Murphy said he’s still waiting for records of effectiveness of the Lincoln Alerts system, that received mixed reviews from North Lincoln County residents. “It’s something that’s been advertised in the county ever since I’ve been here and it’s always a recommendation,” Murphy said of Lincoln Alerts. “We did try to send some information out initially to City employees and Lincoln Alerts was not working initially out of our dispatch center at the police department. I think we have to be mindful that the system is going to be dependent on power, phone systems and that type of thing. It’s not a 100 percent solution.” Murphy also recommended developing a Crisis Communications plan that includes a joint information center that deals with social media, public information of output and input and managing information. City staff can be trained in these areas he says. Another hot topic is utilizing radio during emergency situations. Murphy said he has attempted to work with local stations such as KBCH since he began working in Lincoln City, but has not received significant responses. Using tsunami sirens is another suggest that Murphy said the City should be careful entertaining, stating
that education for the public would be key for residents to determine which sounds correspond with which emergency situation. Murphy also spoke about the possibility of setting up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level during an emergency. An EOC is something Murphy would like to see the City utilize if needed, but noted currently the City does not have enough employees to staff a two shift 24 hour EOC. “At minimum, the way i have it set up, it takes 30 employees per shift to run the EOC,” Murphy said. Although staffing would be an issue, Murphy said the City could still train staff to run an EOC. Additionally, Murphy said equipment would be needed such as laptops, whiteboards, signage capability, cots blankets, food for overnight if needed. The City had a “very modified” EOC during the wildfire, according to Murphy. “It was effective, was it efficient? Probably not. We have to do what we have to do based on the situation,” Murphy said. When emergency are the furthest thing from the public’s minds, Murphy said it’s difficult to get people interested in training in disaster preparedness. But training is something he’d like the City set up for both businesses and the public in north Lincoln County. “You can never train you employees enough
and you can never train the public enough,” Murphy said. The meeting was then opened up to the City Council to pitch ideas or suggestions to Murphy, Palmer and the rest of the City staff. Councilor Judy Casper offered up a suggestion for evacuation drills similar to the one Lincoln City did during the earthquake/tsunami in Japan during 2011. Councilor Rick Mark would like to create a Oregon Coast radio station dedicated to use during emergency situations and also asked if the County would look into utilizing other roads such as South Drift Creek for evacuations. Palmer noted that creating a evacuation route on a side road would require significant manpower for traffic control or use of detour signs to get people going in the right direction. He also stated Lincoln City routes are often connected as
well. “Every place that you leave from in Lincoln City will eventually come to a pinch point,” Palmer said. “The traffic jams we experienced are not going to be immediately alleviated even if those roads are opened.” Palmer suggests controlling the City exits as a way to alleviate traffic. Councilor Diana Hinton suggested utilizing radio frequencies, looking into acquiring FEMA funding and position education fliers about evacuation routes. Hinton was also unhappy with the City Council’s lack of activity during the wildfire event. “I’m very, very disappointed at how we were just… I don’ t know. The only time I felt connected was when Ron (Chandler) would call us a couple times a day, which as very helpful. We have a lot of value in the Councilors that are on this
City Council. We all have different aspects and strengths that we bring with us.” Councilor Riley Hoagland suggested finding volunteer neighborhood representatives to work with emergency response teams increasing communication to the public and Councilor Mitch Parson would like the City to look at fire prevention and mitigation throughout the City limits. “Fires travel different and this one seemed to crawl along the ground,” Parsons said. “We have a lot of forested areas in town and as a city we might want to look at how we could be prepared for this going forward.” The City staff will now look at putting together specific recommendations that they can make to the County to further improve their disaster communication and response.
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Salishan head pro named Executive of the Year LINDA REID Guest Contributor
Tom Graves, head golf professional at Salishan Golf Links, has been recognized by the Oregon Golf Association (OGA) as Golf Executive of the Year for the state of Oregon. This award acknowledges exceptional leadership by a general manager, golf professional, clubhouse manager or owner/ operator of an OGA member club in contributing to the game of golf, the local community and the OGA. The award was announced by Katie Cruise, OGA Director of Membership and Outreach, on Sept. 30. Graves was hired as head golf professional and manager of golf operations at Salishan just one year ago. In that time, he has tripled club membership, sponsored a number of lively events to increase mem-
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As Lincoln County schools gets back to limited in-person education next week, the Lincoln County School District (LCSD) also announced the start of the school athletic season. LCSD will be taking advantage of the Oregon School Activities Association’s (OSAA) ‘Season One’ on Oct. 12 with strength and conditioning workouts led by coaches.
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ber participation and interest, and brought several OGA tournaments to the club. Several members of Salishan Golf Links submitted nominations for Graves to the OGA. Long-time member T.C. Evans wrote, “In the past year I have witnessed an astounding process of rebirth and growth energetically led by our head golf professional Tom Graves. It is my fervent belief that you would be hard-pressed to find a more worthy candidate for OGA Club Executive of the Year.” Cathy Berger, another golf member, was impressed by the number and variety of special events that Graves arranged to be held at Salishan. “He brought several state and regional tournaments to our course,” she wrote in her nomination. “Juniors, seniors, amateurs, professionals … we had never seen so much activity.” Graves’ accomplishments
are particularly noteworthy in light of two course closures during the year - the COVID-19 closure in the early spring and then the 3-day closure due to the Sept. 7-8 wind event, tree damage and power outages. Salishan has nevertheless had record-setting days of golfer participation several times throughout the season, due to Graves’ innovative ideas and energy. He was also recognized for his leadership in forming a non-profit foundation, the Short Grass Foundation, with the goal of providing scholarships and other support for college-level golfers. In learning of the award, Graves humbly acknowledged the crew managing the golf shop and grounds. “I couldn’t have done it without my hard-working staff,” he stated. “Sometimes I don’t feel like the best communicator, but they’ve always got my back.”
“As workouts progress, LCSD staff will continue to evaluate our ability to begin to utilize equipment, indoor spaces and possibly county competitions prior to ‘Season Two’ beginning in December,” LCSD Superintendent Karen Gray said. “Unlike the speed and agility training we had hoped to run this summer, Season One requires complete athletic clearance.” Dr. Gray said to contact you school’s athletic office for more information.
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