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A look back at the top stories of 2021 We took a look back at our top 10 most clicked on stories of 2021. Number One Jan. 12, 2021 Locals dig up rare find on a Lincoln City beach Strong winter tides on the Oregon Coast often change the landscape of local beaches, and occasionally, bring in a deep sea surprise. That was the case last weekend when local resident Michelle Schuller and her son Riley dug up what they suspected to be a large whale vertebrae on a Lincoln City beach Jan. 9. Michelle said the excavation took around three hours to completely unearth the suspected bone, but some assistance from the tides made the digging a bit easier. Michelle said her and Riley were very sore in the days that followed but were proud to completely dig out the colossal bone. With the ‘King Tides’ taking place up and down the Oregon Coast this week, who knows what treasures will be brought ashore next.
Number Two Nov. 15, 2021 Most Viewed/SNAP: Emergency benefits to increase in November Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in November. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020. This gives SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, approximately 398,400 SNAP households will receive approximately $63 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits. “We are grateful to have the opportunity to provide emergency benefits to most SNAP households in Oregon,” said Dan Haun, director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Self-Sufficiency Program. “We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we encourage them to contact our partners at 211 and the Oregon Food Bank for support during this difficult time.”
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June 2, 2021 SNAP benefits increasing in June Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in June. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every
month since March 2020, to give SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, approximately 521,000 SNAP households will receive $70 million in emergency allotments in addition to their regular SNAP benefits. “We are grateful to have the opportunity to provide emergency benefits available to most SNAP households in Oregon,” Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self-Sufficiency Program Director Dan Haun said. “We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we encourage them contact our partners at 211 and the Oregon Food Bank for support during this difficult time.”
Number Four July 13, 2021 Missing person found deceased On July 1, 2021 deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a subject with dementia that had not been heard from since June 26, 2021. The missing person was Robert Donough out of Dundee, Oregon. The last contact with Robert was by his wife on the phone, and he was in Newport Oregon at the time. On July 5 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue requested help from canine teams in Lane County, Benton County, Yamhill County and Polk County to assist in the search for Robert Donough. Eight dogs and their handler‘s along with support personnel and ground searchers arrived at the command post set up by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue on Harlan Road at mile post 13.5. Dog teams were strategically deployed into the area to help look for Mr. Donough however were unsuccessful in picking up on a track. On July 10 Lincoln County Search and Rescue redeployed into the area with two dog teams and a handful of searchers to look at some of the areas that were needing extra attention from the previous search. After sending the dogs through the area and having them come up empty, they were released to return home with several searchers remaining in the field looking around at different roads and for any type of activity by wildlife. At approximately 6:30 PM Lincoln County SAR Coordinator Bruce McGuire received a phone call from one of the search and rescue members stating that they had located what they believed to be Robert Donough on an abandoned logging Road just west of the initial search location. Search and Rescue members responded along with two Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
personnel to the scene. A deceased body was located on a logging road in the tall grass. It was confirmed by photo identification as Robert Donough. There were no signs of criminal activity. All indications show Mr. Donough died of natural causes.
Number Five Jan. 11, 2021 Investigators left with no leads following child’s death After a full month, Oregon State Police (OSP) detectives seem to have more questions than answers regarding the remains of a child found in rural north Lincoln County. On Dec. 10, investigators were summoned to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor, located near Otis/Rose Lodge, for a death investigation. At this location, investigators found the remains of a female child that the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office estimated to be between 6.5 to 10 years old. She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and had long hair that is dark brown or black. The body was found in proximity to the rest area along Highway 18 at the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor, which sees an estimated 8,000 vehicles per day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). OSP also said last week that the body was located along the banks of the Salmon River. Due to the heavy winter rains, the Salmon River often expands and shrinks depending on the weather.
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Lincoln County recognizes sheriff, emergency manager HILARY DORSEY Editor Lincoln County recognized some of its employees that were recently honored by the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) during a board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 29. Sheriff Curtis Landers was named Sheriff of the Year and Jenny Demaris was named Emergency Manager of the Year at the OSSA Winter Conference earlier in December in Bend. Chair Doug Hunt said the recipient of the Sheriff of the Year award is selected by the OSSA Awards Committee, based on participation and contributions toward OSSA
objectives and efforts in the current year. “The award signifies exemplary service,” Hunt said. “This award is not issued every year if the nominating committee does not believe it is clearly justified.” Landers was selected Sheriff of the Year for elevating the experience for attendees at OSSA events. Landers also received the OSSA President’s Special Recognition Award and was nominated to the vice president seat for OSSA. “I’m very honored,” Landers said.
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Two cases of omicron variant reported in Lincoln County HILARY DORSEY Editor Lincoln County Public Health reported during a board of commissioners meeting Wednesday, Dec. 29, two confirmed cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in Lincoln County. Samples taken on Dec. 13 and Dec. 17 returned Dec. 29 as positive for the variant. Health and Human Services Director Jayne Romero said omicron is more transmissible than the delta
variant. “It does appear that the vaccines do prevent the more severe reaction in terms of disease severity, hospitalization and death,” Romero said. “This is even more so the case for those who have the booster.” Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is expecting to see a surge in cases towards the end of January. There is a fear of hospitalizations being overwhelmed.
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For this reason OSP Captain Tim Fox said their detectives “do not know 100 percent how she got to where she was.”
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HOW WOULD YOU CHANGE THE WORLD? We asked Emma and Bridget from Oceanlake Elementary how they would change the world if they could. Brilliant minds with great ideas! Great world changes Emma and Bridget. Graduating Class of 2032!
May 3, 2021 Federal changes increase Emergency SNAP Benefits for many households, eliminate them for some Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in May. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020, to give SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are two important federal changes to the SNAP Emergency Allotments in May 2021. Households that are already receiving the maximum SNAP benefits for their household size will now receive an additional $95 in emergency allotments in May.
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Jan. 18, 2021 Mass Vaccination event open to Lincoln County residents Samaritan Health Services will work with Benton, Lincoln and Linn county public health partners to lead COVID-19 vaccination events on Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center.
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All residents of Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties who are included in groups 1 through 4 of the Oregon Health Authority’s Phase 1a categories are eligible for vaccination at this event. The vaccinations will take place in the Willamette Expo Hall on Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vaccinations will be given free of charge but must be scheduled online. Scheduling instructions are available at samhealth.org/ GetTheVaccine. This web page also includes a list of individuals and positions who are eligible, paperwork to be completed before the appointment and directions for the day of the vaccination appointment.
Number Eight Sept. 23, 2021 Trending/SNAP: Single largest and permanent benefit increase in food stamp history Families in Lincoln County, across Oregon and the nation who depend on food stamp assistance will see what the Biden Administration calls a significant and permanent increase in benefits this fall. It is reportedly the largest single increase in the food stamp system’s history, which now operates as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Impact in Oregon
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Commissioner Claire Hall pointed out that Landers has a commitment to continuous improvement of all phases of the sheriff’s office operations, as well as a willingness and eagerness to innovate. Demaris was selected Emergency Manager of the Year at the OSSA winter conference for her responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Echo Mountain Fire, PPE management, communications and more. This was the first year OSSA presented this award. Nominated by her peers from across the state, Demaris was recognized for her dedication to the profession and to the success of fellow emergency managers. “Well done, great work, and great representation for Lincoln County,” Hunt said. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson said 2020 and 2021 were years that emergency managers train and plan for. Commissioner Claire Hall said Demaris has been an important part of the COVID-19 response team. “It’s been a challenging year, but Ms. Demaris proved to be an effective leader during these challenging times,” Hunt said. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Press Secretary Jake Sunderland said Biden Administration made the announcement Monday, Aug. 16, and his department is still analyzing the changes and what they will mean to SNAP in Oregon. “According to federal government, this change will increase SNAP benefits distributed in Oregon by $337 million,” Sunderland said. “For SNAP households this change on average will be about $36 more in money to buy food per person – or about $1.20 per day.”
Number Nine Nov. 25, 2021 Scam alert: Oregon DMV warns of new fraud Scammers posing as the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are texting cell phones claiming that a refund is available. It is a fake message and a phishing scam trying to get payment information from unsuspecting Oregonians. DMV urges customer not to click on any links and delete the message. “DMV does not text customers to let them know about a payment issue, or issue refunds via text message,” DMV Customer Services Manager Katie Hafner said. DMV staff members are aware of the issue and are unable to provide any technical
assistance with a customer’s phone. If customers have questions about how to block a number, they should contact their cell phone provider.
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Nov. 13, 2021 Landslides: Danger in Oregon The National Weather Service (NWS), Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral and Industries (DOGAMI) issued weather advisories over the past several days concerning heavy rain, flooding and the potential of landslides. The News Guard contacted DOGAMI geologist Bill Burns for insight into the landslide risks along the Oregon Coast during and after such weather events. The News Guard What specific areas are at risk for landslides and why? Bill Burns: • Canyon bottoms, stream channels, channel outlets • Steep slopes and bases of steep hillsides • Areas where slopes of hills have been altered by excavated or steepened or recently burned • Places where slides or debris flows have occurred in the past
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“We do know omicron is able to break through the vaccines,” Romero said. “Having the vaccines does appear to prevent more severe disease.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and OHA are recommending everyone who is eligible to receive a booster shot to do so. There were 71 COVID-19 cases re-
ported in the last week, from Wednesday, Dec. 22, through Tuesday, Dec. 28, for a total of 240 cases in December and 3,876 overall. The wastewater sampling shows COVID-19 cases are likely underreported. “We don’t have any current hospitalizations in either of our hospitals with anyone who has COVID,”
Romero said. There have been 58 COVID-related deaths, as of Dec. 27. Romero said 83 percent of Lincoln County’s population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “We recommend that folks get vaccinated,” Romero said. “Please
get a booster if you’re eligible. It will absolutely protect you against the omicron variant.” The health department also recommends people wear a mask in public indoor settings, limit social gatherings and maintain physical distance. Find COVID-19 testing at https:// bit.ly/34cChHT
Find a vaccine clinic at https://bit. ly/3HkkLj0 For help finding a test location or vaccine clinic, call the public health call center at 541- 265-0621. The call center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
Sunflower Sea Star One Step Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection Species Faces Extinction After 90% Population Decline From Disease, Warming Following a petition by the Center for Biological Diversity, the National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that imperiled sunflower sea stars may warrant protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Since 2013, 90% of the Pacific population of these sea stars has been lost to the gruesome and disfiguring sea star wasting disease. The disease outbreak is being driven by climate change, with warmer oceans making the effects more severe and deadly. “To see these spectacular creatures shriveled and disfigured paints a sad picture of how global warming is exacerbating disease and other harms in our oceans,” said Miyoko Sakashita, ocean program director at the Center. “This is an important step toward protecting this beautiful species and the kelp forests it lives in.” Sunflower sea stars — who have up to 24 arms, can be a meter wide, and come in a variety of bright colors — live along shorelines from Southern California to southern Alaska. They’re voracious preda-
tors whose consumption of sea urchins helps prevent the overgrazing of kelp forests, maintaining coastal ecosystems. The sea star wasting disease outbreak is considered one of the largest marine epidemics, causing massive sea star mortality along the West Coast. The disease is a gruesome killer, causing lesions, contortions, lost limbs, disintegration and death. Sunflower sea stars have never recovered from being wiped out by the disease and are now classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Ocean acidification is also a threat to the species. Following today’s decision the government will open a public comment period on sunflower sea star protection. The Endangered Species Act requires the National Marine Fisheries Service to decide whether to list the species by August 2022. A listing could trigger an additional review of shoreline armoring and other coastal development projects that might push the species toward extinction.
Lose weight, feel great, prevent diabetes; Diabetes Prevention Program
Beginning in January, community members are preventing type 2 diabetes together with the lifestyle change intervention offered by the Newport 60+ Center. Diabetes Prevention Program is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is estimated that 45% of people in Lincoln County have higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels. People with prediabetes may develop type 2 diabetes within three years if they do not take steps to prevent it. The Diabetes Prevention Program, led by a trained lifestyle coach, is a safe place where groups of participants learn the skills they need to make changes to prevent diabetes. Participants work toward losing weight, being more physically active and managing
stress. Darcy de la Rosa, MPH, RD, Diabetes Prevention Program facilitator, said, “she is excited to offer a proven approach to preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes through achievable lifestyle changes made with the support of a coach and one’s peers.” This revolutionary program promotes a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to wellness in a motivating environment. Participants will learn the difference between fad diets and gimmickry through this research-based wellness and weight loss program. A CDC trained life coach, de la Rosa will inspire small groups to stay motivated and solve problems that get in the way of healthy changes. Diabetes Prevention Program groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a
month for six months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. The program’s group setting provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes. Together, participants celebrate their successes and find ways to overcome obstacles. The Diabetes Prevention program will meet on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 4, 2022 at the
Newport 60+ Center. Thanks to a generous donation by a program supporter, there is no cost for the program; $45 fee will be charged to cover costs of program supplies. I’ve tried so many things before, but without the program I would never have done this on my own,” said one program participant. The Diabetes Prevention program is based on research that showed that people with prediabetes who lost 5 to 7 percent of their body weight (10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person) by making modest changes reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent. “Small changes can add up to a big difference,” said de la Rosa. “Working with a trained lifestyle coach who provides guidance, LiveWell Diabetes Prevention program participants are making lasting changes together.” People are more likely to have prediabetes and type 2 diabetes if they: · Are 45 years of age or older; · Are overweight; · Have a family history of type 2 diabetes; · Are physically active fewer than three times per week; or · Have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy or gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds. To see if you are eligible to join the program, take the risk test and call 541-270-5234 to get started. Orientation Date: Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Classes start Jan. 11. To learn more about this program, call 541 270-5234 or visit www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ prevention] Diabetes Prevention Program is part of the National
Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Research shows that modest behavior changes, such as making better food choices and increasing physical activity, reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent in people at high-risk for
developing this disease. The National Diabetes Prevention Program brings together federal agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, employers, insurers, health care professionals, academia, and other stakeholders to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among people with prediabetes. www.cdc. gov/diabetes/prevention.
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When is immunotherapy right for cancer treatment? Immunotherapy is a fairly new cancer treatment. While chemotherapy and radiation therapy work by killing cancer cells directly, immunotherapy gives your body’s immune system a boost to identify and eliminate cancer. “Immunotherapy enhances the body’s innate response to cancer, and the effects can sometimes last beyond the treatment period to keep the cancer from returning,” said Bud Pierce, MD, PhD, from Samaritan Hematology & Oncology Consultants with the Samaritan Cancer Program. “It’s a more targeted way to treat cancer because there is less harm to healthy cells.”
The body’s immune system The immune system does a pretty good job of defending your body from foreign substances like bacteria and viruses to protect you from infection and disease. The immune system also keeps track of your cells, destroying any that are abnormal. However, the immune system sometimes has difficulty identifying cancer cells. “Some types of cancer are similar to normal cells so the immune system doesn’t recognize it as abnormal. Some types of cancer have figured out how to ‘hide’ from the immune system and sometimes the immune system just isn’t strong enough to destroy the cancer,” said Dr. Pierce. Immunotherapy treatments work by helping to improve the body’s natural defenses.
Immunotherapy for cancer treatment Immunotherapy is a growing field, but there are currently five common types of treatment: • Immune checkpoint inhibitors. The body has natural immune checkpoints that keep it from overreacting. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a medication that blocks the body’s natural immune regulation. This lets the immune system respond more strongly to target and kill tumor cells. • T-cell transfer therapy. T-cells are a part of the immune system that target and destroy diseased cells. During T-cell transfer therapy, a sample of the patient’s own T-cells are taken and modified in a lab to recognize and kill cancer cells. These enhanced T-cells are reintroduced to the patient where they can get to work destroying the cancer.
system. The immune system then targets and destroys the cancer cells. • Treatment vaccines. These vaccines teach the immune system to identify a substance called tumor-associated antigens that are present in cancer cells. The immune system can then destroy the cancerous cells.
care and take into consideration the direction research and treatment are headed,” said Dr. Pierce. “Immunotherapy is likely going to develop as a cornerstone for cancer treatment moving forward.” Learn more about Dr. Pierce at samhealth.org/Bio/WPierce.
• Immune system modulators. These boost the body’s immune response against cancer.
Who is best suited for immunotherapy? Immunotherapy can be used by itself or in combination with other forms of treatment like chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Not all forms of cancer respond to immunotherapy, but the list of FDA-approved treatment protocols is rising, said Dr. Pierce. This is especially exciting for forms of cancer that have had limited options in the past. For instance, a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy has been approved to treat metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of the disease. “Immunotherapy is not right for every person or every form of cancer, but the number of ways it can be effective is evolving,” said Dr. Pierce. “We are seeing good results in almost every major cancer area including breast, kidney and bladder.” All cancer treatments at Samaritan Cancer Program are personalized to the patient’s type, stage and location of cancer, as well as their individual health and concerns, and other factors.
• Monoclonal antibodies. These are antibodies created in a lab to bind to specific cancer cells, “There is no one-size-fits-all for cancer treatment, making the cells more visible to the immune but we can evaluate the proven standards of
Complete cancer care … close to home The Samaritan Cancer Program combines innovative research with exceptional care, from medical oncology, to radiation therapy, specialty breast care, orthopedic oncology, survivorship planning, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, lymphedema, supportive services, plus a hospitality house in Corvallis with lowcost stays for eligible patients to access while in treatment. Collaboration with other specialty groups within Samaritan Health Services’ expansive health care network, including urology, pulmonology and surgery, plus alliances with health care experts in medical oncology, diagnostic imaging and pathology, all contribute to the multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care. Find out more about personalized treatment available at the Samaritan Cancer Program at samhealth.org/Cancer.
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four months then transitions to monthly. Go to cdc.gov/diabetes/takethetest/ to find out your risk level then go to compasshp.org/workshopregistration/15026 to register for the
Even as the holiday season wraps up, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice’s annual Light up
workshop by Wednesday, Jan. 26. For questions, call Amy at 541-574-4952.
a Life online ceremony is still available to view. You can customize the experience by
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clicking through reflections from hospice chaplains, viewing a memorial slideshow of hospice patients and watching a lighting of candles video.
Cancer support available virtually Wednesday, Jan. 5 and Jan. 19 – 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Mondays, beginning Jan. 10 – 6 to 8 p.m. In this free 12-week program, parents will learn the art, science, strategies and techniques that promote empathy and trust. The class focuses on families with children ages 0 to 8 years. Attend online or in-person in Waldport, where on-site childcare is
This online cancer support group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each
provided. For information and to register, call Pollywog at 541-497-4358.
month. It provides a safe place to share your feelings, learn ways to overcome
Online grief support offered bimonthly
challenges and to foster a sense of community. It is open to anyone living with cancer and cancer survivors. For information, call Amy at 541-574-4684.
Special needs parenting class offered Saturdays, starting Jan. 8 – 9 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 12 and Jan. 26 – 3:30 to 5 p.m. Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one can benefit from this group led by a trained medical social worker. Topics include coping with grief, understanding family dynamics, getting through special days and reinvesting in life. To register, call Samaritan
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Evergreen Hospice in Newport at 541-574-1811.
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brain development, discipline, helping children cope, communication and advocacy. Onsite childcare is provided. For more information and to register, call Family Promise at 541-614-0964.
Wednesday, Jan. 19 – 3:30 to 5 p.m. Explore your health care decisions and wishes for end-of-life care and then complete your own advance directive at this free workshop at the Center for Health Education in
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Are you ready to change your lifestyle to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes? Prevent T2 is a yearlong program for people with pre-diabetes or for those who are at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The program will help you lose weight, be more active and prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes by working with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills to make lasting changes. The workshop meets weekly for
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Public Notices NG21-204 Lincoln City Storage & Lighthouse 101 Storage, 3796 SE Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367, 541996-3555. The following unit will be sold at Public Auction Starting 1/26/2022 at 9:00am Ending 2/2/2022 at 9:00am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office. All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com. Unit#B245 Brett Wheeler, Unit#B301 Nicholas Gaggero, Unit#H705 Nancy Wallin, Unit#H722 Jeffrey Cottam, Unit#LG28 Sandra Evjen, UnitLG29 Chandra Senner. NG22-206 North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 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) prior to the meeting. This is a public meeting; however, seating will be limited due to the COVID-19 mandates regarding social distancing. Members of the public may attend virtually; see the agenda on our website for further information. NG21-202 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Tamarack Properties, LLC, as grantor, to Ryan D Harris, Esq., as successor trustee, in favor of Tidal Investments, LLC as successor beneficiary, dated July 17, 2018 and recorded on July 5, 2019, in the Records of
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Public Notices Lincoln County, Document No. 2019-06237 (“Trust Deed”), covering the real property legally described as (“Property”): Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 28, Township 8 South, Range 11 West, Willamette Meridian in the County of Lincoln and State of Oregon; thence North along the West line of said Section 28, 862.50 feet to a point; thence East and parallel with the South line of said Section 28, 270 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North and parallel with the West line of said Section 28, 50 feet to a point; thence East and parallel with the South line of said Section 28, 100 feet to a point; thence South and parallel with the West line of said Section line of said Section 28, 50 feet; thence West and parallel with the South line of said Section 28, 100 feet to the true point of beginning. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the Property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752 (3); the grantor has defaulted by its failure to pay when due One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One and 23/100 Dollars ($167,671.23), including principal and interest. Because of such default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed immediately due and payable, those sums being: One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One and 23/100 Dollars ($167,671.23), including principal and interest. Trustee hereby gives notice that on June 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (in accordance with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110), in front of the Lincoln County Circuit Court at 225 W. Olive Street #201, Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the Property described above which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the Trust Deed together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and any after-accrued interest and the costs and expenses of the sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the
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GUEST COLUMN Gomberg: Tracking snow, travel conditions, and legislative measures REP. DAVID GOMBERG, House District 10
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estern Oregonians woke today (Dec. 27) to something we don’t often see. Snow on the lawn. Snow on the roadways. Snow on our beaches. A cold front from Canada spread across the Pacific Northwest on Sunday morning, triggering winter storm warnings for areas west of the Cascades. The change is beautiful. But the cold and ice can also be daunting. Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency lasting through January 3 due to projected severe weather across the state. This weather is expected to bring heavy snow and sustained temperatures below freezing, resulting in potential transportation failures, and possible disruptions to power and communications. Winter weather is especially dangerous for anyone experiencing houselessness and can also pose a greater risk for older adults and people with disabilities. This interactive map predicts snowfall expected over a 24-hour period. It updates automatically every six hours. Tap anywhere on the map to see the local forecast and use the arrows at the bottom to adjust timeframes. Across our district, people are understandably anxious about driving in the snow. The best way to stay safe is to simply not go out at all. That’s obviously not always an option, but if conditions look difficult, consider staying in. If you have to drive, try to get out ahead of a storm. If that doesn’t work, consider waiting until after it passes. This especially applies to those traveling along highways or over mountain passes. Use Tripcheck. com for conditions and cameras before getting on the road and consider re-routing your travel to safer roads if necessary. Give yourself plenty of time. Snowy roads will mean slower driving, and potential road closures on your route. Leave early and don’t rush. As you’re driving, watch out for other vehicles and pedestrians. Give yourself plenty of room to stop in case you hit a slick spot.
Here are a few other tips I found online: • How to get ready for winter • How to drive in the Oregon snow (if you absolutely must) • Protecting your pets in the cold • Protecting Oregon gardens ahead of a freeze Earlier today I read an inquiry on Facebook. “Does anyone know if Highway 18 is open??” Yes! The State of Oregon knows and is happy to tell you and show you pictures! Tripcheck. com is always a great resource for tracking conditions, delays, and cameras before getting on the road. While most of us enjoyed a warm and loving holiday month, the news was not good for everyone. After 25 years of providing care to seniors in Tillamook County, Nehalem Bay House and Kilchis House announced on December 14th that they are closing their doors in February 2022. The closures will impact 29 residents at Kilchis House in Tillamook and 26 residents at the Nehalem Bay House. Nehalem Bay and Kilchis House are staples in the Tillamook community and some of the only options in the area for low-income seniors to live and receive care. A majority of the residents at these two buildings are on Medicaid. CARE, Inc., a non-profit organization that has managed the communities since 2012, cited the workforce shortage, substantial increases in wage and labor costs, and the need to rely upon more expensive temporary staffing agencies as the reason for the closures. Tillamook legislators reacted quickly to this sad news, meeting first with CARE administrators and county commissioners, and then with the state Housing and Community Services Department to explore short and long term options. When CARE called last week worried that they would not have sufficient staffing over the holiday weekend, we reached out to the Department of Human Services who dispatched an emergency response team to make sure residents were cared for.
CARE, Inc. will now begin working with each resident to secure new placements, with a focus on finding appropriate assisted living communities in Tillamook County or close to residents’ family members. Placements may also occur in the Portland Metro, Seaside, or Lincoln City areas based on residents’ needs and community availability. The CARE closings are a serious problem. But I’m concerned that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Susan and I have just completed the difficult and emotional process of finding assisted living for her mother. The options here on the coast are limited and expensive. Assisted living typically costs from $5,000 to $8,000 per month with memory care more limited and more expensive. When a resident has spent down all of their own resources, the state will step in with Medicaid support. But the Medicaid reimbursement does not cover the full costs for these now low-income seniors which leads many for-profit homes to limit Medicaid beds. Costs are going up. Employees are harder to find for this demanding and emotional work. And often potential employees can make more flipping burgers than cleaning bedpans. Meanwhile, a third of our population here is over the age of 65. As a legislator, as a member of the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, as a consumer, and as someone approaching my 70th birthday, I well understand that we can and must do better for our parents and grandparents. When the final gavel came down in June to conclude the 2021 regular legislative session, a number of new laws were approved covering topics that ranged from police oversight to use of cold medicines. Most new laws take effect January 1. While some were contentious, many passed with overwhelming, bipartisan support. Here are some highlights published by the Oregonian:
POLICE REFORM: George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer triggered a national reckoning on civil rights. Oregon lawmakers responded with a dozen bills aimed at improving police conduct and oversight. PUBLIC MEETINGS: House Bill 2560 makes permanent a pandemic-era change. It requires government agencies, whenever possible, to stream their meetings online and give the public the opportunity to testify remotely. The bill passed the House 42-5 and the Senate 25-2. COLD MEDICINE: Oregon was one of just two states (Mississippi was the other) that required a prescription for cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, a restriction established to limit people’s ability to buy large quantities and use it to make methamphetamine. But lawmakers concluded that a multistate system for tracking purchases, and meth production shifting to labs outside the country, made Oregon’s law obsolete. So House Bill 2648 repealed Oregon’s restriction. Now, people can buy cold medicines by asking a pharmacist, who registers the transaction with the database. The bill passed the House 54-4, and the House 27-2. ELECTIONS: House Bill 3291 requires Oregon to count ballots mailed the day of the election. Previously, counties would count only ballots actually received on or before Election Day. It passed the House 39-21 and the Senate 16-13. This will delay how quickly election results can be determined but is likely to lead to higher election turnout. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Senate Bill 8 requires local governments to allow development of affordable housing even on land not zoned for residential use, with some exceptions for lands designated for heavy industry and publicly owned properties next to sites zoned for school or residential use. It also lowers the duration for which such housing must be classified as affordable, from 40 years to 30. The bill won overwhelming
legislative support, passing the Senate 25-5 and the House 46-3. RACIAL EQUITY: House Bill 2935, known as the Crown Act, bans discrimination in schools or the workplace “based on physical characteristics that are historically associated with race.” The law specifies hair style and hair texture among those newly protected traits. It passed the House 58-0 and the Senate 28-1. JUVENILE SUSPECTS: Senate Bill 418 establishes that if a police officer intentionally uses false information to elicit a statement from someone under age 18, that statement will be presumed to be involuntary. The bill passed the Senate 24-4, and the House 53-2. TEACHER UNIONS: Senate Bill 580 requires school districts bargain with teacher unions over class sizes at schools with high concentrations of low-income students. The House approved the bill 36-21 and the Senate voted 18-11 in favor. HOMELESSNESS: Senate Bill 850 requires that death reports for homeless people list the person’s residence as “domicile unknown.” Supporters hope the bill will help track the number of people who die while experiencing homelessness. The bill passed 22-5 in the Senate and 52-0 in the House. MARIJUANA: House Bill 3369 allows nurses to discuss possible medical use of marijuana with their patients. It passed the House 47-5 and passed the Senate 21-6. RIDE SHARES: House Bill 2393 calls for Transportation Network Companies, like Uber and Lyft and cab companies, to upgrade insurance coverage to protect their passengers and drivers. Until now, a loophole allowed taxicabs and the ride share companies to avoid providing this basic coverage, although Lyft has done so voluntarily. It passed in the House 52 votes in support, with six representatives excused, and the Senate 21-1. Representative David Gomberg is a Democrat representing the people of the Central Coast.
OBITUARIES Gladys “Judy” S. (nee Austin) Cleveland Dec. 16, 1924 ~ Dec. 20, 2021
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rounded by family and a dear friend, in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. Judy was love and loved. She believed all are, “Children of God”, and knew, “Life, Truth, and Love go on”. Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 77 years, Russell; four children, Russell Jr. (Debbie Chatham), Ronald (Sheri Morrison), Randy (Jennifer Tate), and Susan (Michael Pickering). Judy has seven grandchildren; nine (with one more on the way) great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many dear friends. She is predeceased by a beloved sister Elizabeth (Fred
Wark) and brother Roy, Jr. (Pat Smith).
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Police Blotter The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Lincoln City Police Dec. 24
11:02 a.m. Police took report of a crash on the 2100 block of NE Hwy 101. A woman reported that her vehicle was backed into, and the driver only gave her a phone number. The driver was issued a citation and released on misdemeanor warrant out of Marion County. The crash was information exchange only.
Dec. 25
2:18 a.m. Police attempted a traffic stop on NE East Devils Lake Road/N Hwy 101. Vehicle eluded and crashed
on Hwy 101, milepost 101. Driver bailed on foot and ran off into the woods and was not located. Vehicle was towed to Lincoln City Police Department as evidence. At 8:28 a.m., police reported a possible sighting of the suspect. The suspect was wearing a brown/orange sweater and dark pants and was walking southbound on Hwy 101 towards Lincoln City. 8:14 a.m. Police took report of theft of items from a purse in a room in the 1000 block of SE 1st Street.
a three-vehicle, one injury crash on the 5300 block of NW Logan Road due to road conditions caused by weather. North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance Service responded to the scene. Road was reopened at 12:40 p.m.
2:01 p.m. Police conducted a warrant arrest in the 1100 block of SE Galley Court. Suspect was taken into custody and transported to jail for a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear in court and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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10:06 a.m. Police took report of a fire hydrant damaged by a vehicle on SE 23rd Drive/SW Hwy 101. 10:06 a.m. Police took report of
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Dec. 28
1:40 p.m. Police responded to a hit and run in the 1000 block of SE Oar Avenue. A motorhome crashed into a Ford vehicle in a parking lot and left the area. There is possible damage to the front passenger side of the motorhome. Attempt to Locate sent to coastal area. 2:02 p.m. Police took report of a theft in the 900 block of SE 32nd Street. Victim reported her children’s aunt was staying with her and stole items.
Dec. 26
1:35 p.m. Police took report of a crash in the 800 block of SW Hwy 101. Report of a vehicle crashed into building.
8:55 a.m. Police took report of a burglary in the 2400 block of SW Anchor Avenue. Caller reported her parent’s house had been broken into.
Dec. 24
12:30 p.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 20, milepost 17.5. A Nissan Rogue was being driven westbound when the driver began losing control due to hail and ice. The driver stated she had hit some part of the guardrail on the westbound side and then crossed over the center line and struck the eastbound guardrail. The driver was uninjured.
Dec. 25
9:10 a.m. OSP responded to a noninjury crash on Hwy 20, milepost 31.5. A Mazda 6 sedan was being driven westbound when the driver lost control
in the icy weather conditions, crossed the road crashed into the hill side along the eastbound shoulder. The driver was uninjured. 9:20 a.m. OSP took report of a non-injury crash on Hwy 101, milepost 128-129. A Chevrolet van went off the road as it was coming into Depoe Bay. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had stopped and advised OSP the involved crash appeared to have gone off the road due to snow-covered roads and it needed to be pulled out by a tow truck. They advised damages appeared minor. OSP called those involved, who advised they would work on a tow the following two days.
Dec. 26
6:30 a.m. OSP responded to a non-injury crash on State Route 229, near milepost 24.5. A Dodge Nitro was southbound and slid off the road due to icy and snowy roads. The driver was alone and not injured. The Dodge was later pulled out of the ditch and was drivable.
Grants available for main street building projects statewide The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is offering grants for up to $200,000 in matching funds for downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant funds may be used to acquire, rehabilitate and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide. Funded projects must facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. Projects may include façade improvement, accessibility enhancement, basic utilities, second floor renovations and more. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply. Projects must be within
approved Main Street areas. Eligible organizations may collaborate with the local governments and private property owners to apply for projects that will have the biggest benefit to the downtown. The grant application deadline is March 15, 2022. In 2019, the second grant cycle, SHPO awarded 30 matching grants worth $5,244,261 to Oregon Main Street Network organizations across the state for building projects that encourage economic vitality. Projects ranged from façade improvement to housing and awards ranged from $56,731-$200,000. Sixtythree percent of the requests were funded, with 93% going to rural communities. “While all of the 2019 projects are not complete, we are thrilled to see the impact this grant program is having in communities that have worked hard to make downtowns a strong asset
despite the pandemic,” said Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Network coordinator. Adaptive reuse of a bank building brought apartments to downtown Coos Bay. And structural enhances stabilized a building for retail and event space in Baker City. “We are looking forward to proposals for the new cycle,” said Stuart. In 2015, legislation established a permanent fund for the grant and provided an initial $2.5 million of funding as part of a larger lottery bond package. In the 2017 legislative session, an additional $5 million was approved and was funded through the sale of the 2019 lottery bond package. The 2021 bond sale was canceled due to the economic impact of COVID-19, but the Oregon legislature included Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant in the bond packages slated for 2022 and 2023.
Preservation office staff is happy to talk with applicants about potential grant projects and review applications. A free online workshop specific to the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant will be January 14, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration is required.
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May 27, 1954 – December 27, 2021 “Capt’n Ted” Baley, born May 27, 1954, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2021. No service will be held at this time but a celebration of life will be held at a later date. He will be missed by all, especially his wife Pam of 47 years, his son Jason “Beef ”, his daughter Erica, his sister Sandy, 5 grandkids, and one great grandchild.
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Surfrider announces second winter beach clean up on Jan. 8
The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has teamed up with North Lincoln Sanitary Service, Thompson’s Sanitary Service and Lincoln County surf shops to help clean up our local beaches this winter. As an additional incentive to keeping our local beaches clean, volunteers will also be entered to win monthly prizes donated by the surf shop partners and the Surfrider Foundation, as well as the grand prize— a 7’6” Lib Tech Pickup Stick Surfboard— donated by 10 Barrel Brewing. Monthly beach cleanups are scheduled on the second Saturday of each month from December through February. The next one is Jan. 8, 2022. To participate, volunteers can use their own supplies or pick up bags and gloves at the following area surf shops: ZuhG Life Surf Shop, 3219 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City Pura Vida Surf Shop, 845 1st St., Otter Rock South Beach Surf Shop, located in Aquarium Village 3101 Ferryslip Rd #619, South Beach Volunteers are welcome to pick up trash at their favorite Lincoln County beach on Saturday, Jan. 8, and drop off their debris at any of the partner surf shops between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. In doing so, you will be entered to win the grand prize. As an additional bonus, Newport Surfrider will hold a drawing each month for a monthly prize, which will be announced through their newsletter. All volunteers will be entered to win the grand prize surfboard following the last cleanup in February.
Beyond the Beach: Mysterious Undersea Kelp Forests Oregon’s Kelp Forests: Past, Present, and Future Free live webinar January 12, 2022 6:30 PM Did you know there are amazing and mysterious underwater forests found just offshore along the Oregon coast? Bull kelp are large seaweeds that grow in “forests,” forming canopies in the Oregon coast’s rocky subtidal waters. They can grow up to 10 inches per day and can be as much as 60 feet tall. Kelp forests are essential to our coastal fisheries. Find out more about these underwater forests in a free, live webinar on January 12, 6:30 PM. The event is co-hosted by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City, Oregon Shores, and Oregon Coast Community College. Guest speaker, Sara Hamilton, is a subtidal ecologist. She received her Ph.D. from Oregon State University and is a post doc student at the University of California Davis. She will be introduced by Jesse Jones of CoastWatch, the volunteer program of Oregon
Shores. Sara studies kelp forest ecology, focusing on population dynamics of bull kelp and the ecology of purple urchins. She is passionate about studying kelps and will share about current research conducted by divers on the southern Oregon coast, and about restoration and recovery of kelps in Oregon. Sara will share how Oregon’s kelp forests work and how they are changing. Factors like climate change, heatwaves, storms, disease, otters, and urchins are changing the landscape of Oregon’s kelp forests. So what did Oregon’s kelp forests used to look like, how are they doing today, and how can Oregonians influence what they will look like 100 years into the future? Register for this free live webinar to learn all this and more. Register here: https:// us06web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_ f0Va5tJeSlWNrYdHc9e9_Q
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THANK YOU to all the agencies, businesses, community organizations and volunteers for helping Lincoln County be the most vaccinated* against COVID-19 in Oregon. We could not have done this without you.
*OHA data as of December 21, 2021. All ages vaccination rates, both primary series and boosters.
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January 4, 2022
OnPoint Community Credit Union employees give to United Way organizations
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Tuesday, Dec. 7, a donation of more than $71,000 to four United Way organizations serving communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington, including United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, United Way of Central Oregon, United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties and United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley. This donation marks the 15th year of OnPoint’s employeeled fundraising campaign, which benefits United Way in communities the credit union also serves. The contribution was made as OnPoint reports a record $2.2 million in donations to area nonprofits in 2021. “Too many children and families across our region lack access to basic resources that support their health, education and financial wellness,” said Rob Stuart, OnPoint’s president and chief executive officer. “I’m inspired by our employees’ ongoing commitment to help our friends and neighbors who need it most, and grateful to United Way for its partnership as we work together to address the most critical needs of our communities.” Each year, OnPoint’s United Way campaign invites its more than 1,000 employees to make voluntary individual contributions to United Way through fundraisers like virtual bingo, candy grams and a Ducks versus Beavers competition. On top of the $61,141 in employee donations, an additional corporate contribution of $10,000 was made, bringing the total to $71,141. OnPoint’s donation will help fund United Way’s education, health, and financial stability programs that provide kids and families with the basic building blocks for a good quality of life. They include: • United Way of the Columbia-Willamette’s Early
Learning Multnomah (ELM) and Early Learning Washington County (ELWC) initiatives, which work to ensure that children ages 0-6 get the support they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. • United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties’ Thinker Tinker Trailer, which increases student proficiencies in digital literacy, interpersonal skills and business acumen, offering mobile, hands-on learning to youth from families or districts that lack the resources to offer such opportunities. • United Way of Central Oregon’s KIDS Center, which provides no-cost evaluations, family support and therapy to victims of child abuse. • United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley’s Safe Sleep United, an overnight women’s shelter that provides a safe, warm, secure place for women to sleep, eat and have access to wrap around support that increases their chances of rebuilding their lives. “Our ability to make a sustainable impact relies upon the generosity of our donors,” said Cindy Adams, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette’s president and chief executive officer. “We are immensely appreciative of OnPoint’s continued employee support which provides essential funding for the outcome-based programs and collaborative projects that create a lasting change in our community.” In addition to the $71,141 gift to the four United Ways, OnPoint announced in November 2021 donations of more than $2.2 million to over 277 nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with more than $500,000 pledged to organizations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more about OnPoint’s work to address the most critical needs of the communities it serves.
Webinar explains the new Private Forest Accord
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Audubon Society of Lincoln City and Oregon Wild invite the public to a webinar about Oregon’s new Private Forest Accord (PFA) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. Oregon Coast Community College’s Office of Engagement will facilitate the Zoom presentation and registration. Management of Oregon’s state and private forests has been mired in controversy for decades. As a result, fish and wildlife habitat suffered, water quality degraded, and many rural communities struggled with regulatory uncertainty. There was plenty of debate, but little changed…until now. Private forest representatives, small forestland owners, conservation leaders, and fishing organizations—tired of fighting—put aside their differences and sought common ground. After months of negotiations, the coalition reached an agreement known as the Private Forest Accord (PFA) that heralds a new way of business for nearly 10 million acres of private forests. Join this webinar to learn how the PFA will safeguard water quality, provide rural communities with greater economic certainty, and protect threatened and endangered fish through a Habitat Conservation Plan. Panel
speakers were at the table throughout the negotiations. They will share how this historic agreement came to be, what it means, and what still needs to happen to make it a reality as Oregon moves forward into a new era of forest management. Webinar panelists: ● Sean Stevens, Executive Director, Oregon Wild, is a lifelong Oregonian and outdoor recreational enthusiast. Stevens is passionate about his leadership role with Oregon Wild, which works to protect and restore Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy for all Oregonians. ● Kelly Burnett, Research Fish Biologist, formerly worked with the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis. Burnett’s research centers on understanding the relationships between salmon and their freshwater habitats, landscape analysis of aquatic habitats, and land management to better design and evaluate policy options. Learn how forest practices in Oregon are changing for the better, and what you can do to help support this historic turning point in state management of our abundant natural resources. The hour-long webinar includes a question-and-answer session. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/213614795787168
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