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olks that live and visit the Oregon Coast are discovering sea pickles on the sandy beaches. The Seaside Aquarium reports the sea pickles or sea squirts, known as pyrosomes are washing up all along the Oregon Coast. “We came across one on the beach yesterday, but we have reports of hundreds down on the beach in Florence,” the aquarium’s Facebook post reads. People adding their comments to the aquarium’s post state that they have found the sea pickles at Cannon Beach, Tierra del Mar, Manzanita and Lincoln City. One person wrote, “No doubt from the volcano area off Tonga,” referring to a recent undersea eruption that recently trigger small tsunami waves along the Oregon Coast. The pyrosomes are most commonly found in tropical waters, but stormy ocean conditions are known to bring the mysterious creatures as far north as Alaska. As the ocean currents change with the seasons, beachcombers have been finding an abundance of pyrosomes along the high-tide line. The aquarium states in its post that Pyrosoma atlanticum is the most observed species found along Oregon beaches. They are described as a rigid, bumpy, pinkish-gray tube about the size of a finger. Throughout the world pyrosomes can range in size from a few centimeters to over 30 feet long, but the common Pyrosoma atlanticum reaches a maximum length of two feet. “These totally tubular critters are actually known as a colonial tunicate, a mass of thousands of smaller organisms with a rigid notochord (a simplistic backbone),” the aquarium post reads.
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The pyrosomes are most commonly found in tropical waters, but stormy ocean conditions are known to bring the mysterious creatures as far north as Alaska.
The Pines Dine offers a variety of food in historic Taft neighborhood
COVID-19 update: Hospitals not able to transfer patients, lack of staffing HILARY DORSEY Editor
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he Pines Dine food truck village in Lincoln City’s Taft neighborhood is nearing the finish line. Once completed, there will be 12 food trucks, an enclosed building for a gift shop, beer and wine bar with indoor seating, private bathrooms and a gated outdoor area for guests. While people can order food from the trucks now, a grand opening of the indoor building is scheduled for later this year. The Pines Dine is located at 5040 SE Hwy 101. Free Wi-Fi is available for customers. Public parking is across the street at 9 SE Inlet Ave.
Owners Rachelle and Ross Rehberg said they are finishing up the groundwork and poured concrete this week and are getting utility pedestals for the trucks up and running. The exterior of the building is now completely sided. “Almost all the electrical work is done, outside and inside, which is a huge task,” Rachelle said. “Once we finish that, we actually get to start doing the sheet rocking and finishing the inside of the building.” Rachelle said the hardest part of the project has been supply chain issues. Materials are taking longer to be delivered and are more expensive that usual. Some food trucks are already open,
while others will be coming soon. The trucks are temporarily located on the east side of the property and is to-go. Stoopid Veganz, the first food truck to join the pod, specializes in vegan food with tons of flavor. Bobalastic, founded in 2016, is one of the first leading companies to sell bubble tea and has more than 50 drink and topping combinations. Gyropoulos specializes in a variety of traditional Greek cuisine items and can also be found in Salem. La Wawa offers Puerto Rican and Caribbean inspired food. Fish On A Stick offers genuine dishes like Fish On A Stick and chicken and waffles.
incoln County Public Health reported 1,680 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, Jan. 26. The health department only sees 25 percent of the actual case in Lincoln County, as some of the at-home test kits are not reported or people do not get tested even if they have symptoms. Public Health Director Florence Pourtal reported during the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 26 that transmission of the virus is through the roof throughout Lincoln County and across the state. Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) forecast shows cases peaking in the next 7-10 days and hospitalizations peaking around Feb. 1. Public health recommends people receive a booster shot when eligible. Call the call center at 541-265-0621 ext. 6 if you need more information. Those vaccinated with only the primary series are protected against omicron by 35 percent. Receiving a booster shot takes that level up to 75 percent. “We have clinics available throughout the county without an appointment,” Pourtal said. Dr. Lesley Ogden, CEO of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, said across the state, hospitals are getting close to what was seen with delta and hospitalizations are predicted to be even higher. Ogden said with the hospitals in the county, the concern is not being able to transfer patients to a higher level of care. The hospitals are boarding patients in the emergency rooms. Transport agencies are having difficulty with staffing and finding beds that are available. “We’re going to have to become the answer for ourselves,” Ogden said. “We are becoming rapidly our own islands.” Ogden said it is not because of COVID-19 patients in the county’s hospitals, but because of COVID-19 and every other patient that is overwhelming the system. “We have very few facilities in our region to discharge patients to,” Ogden said. “Especially in a rural area, they struggled with staffing before
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“I feel like we’re really close to the finish line,” Rachelle said. “My hope is by mid-February, if everything goes as planned, we’ll have the exterior groundwork done and have trucks moving to their permanent locations.” Rachelle said they hope to have a grand opening by the end of March but do not have a date confirmed yet. A soft opening would take place the week before with friends and family. “When we do the grand opening, I’d definitely like to have a special party,” Rachelle said. “For me, just because of how we’re decorating the inside to be more like 1920s art
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deco, I’d love to have kind of a throwback Great Gatsby-type themed party.” Ross has sold wine to restaurants in the area for 15 years. The couple is also a real estate team. They did a mixed-use development in 2014, tearing down an old building and building anew. Ross and Rachelle said they have a passion for the historic Taft area. They see the area as a place people can park and have things to do, such as local parks and art galleries. “We had done that development in 2014 and just got a wild idea as they were changing the ordinance for food trucks and food truck pods to be allowed in Lincoln City,” Rachelle said. “We decided it was time to try again.” The couple bought the property for The Pines Dine in November 2019. The put the project on hold when COVID-19 hit and then when the Echo Mountain Fire happened, they housed some fire survivors. They broke ground on construction in June 2021. “To actually finish a project like this in less than a year is pretty darn amazing,” Rachelle said. “Considering the hurdles we have overcome, I am so proud of where we are at. I have to give so much credit to my contractor, Tom Ware (EveryWare Construction). He has been an incredible partner and problem solver. Also, we hired ATK as our ‘erectors’ of the building. They have been integral to the success of this project.” Now available, The Pines allows customers to order wine online. “We have a few different things that we’ve purchased, and people can order those,” Ross said. “We’ll meet them at The Pines to do the transaction.” Ross said the proceeds from the purchase of a wine called Born of Fire will go back to the Echo Mountain Fire relief fund. There are also sparkling wines available. “There’s a huge beer culture in Oregon, obviously,” Ross said. “There’s also a wine culture. We kind of feel the beer is better represented on the Oregon Coast. Just in this area, there’s a ton of wonderful breweries.” The bar and gift shop will be open by the grand opening. Ross said there is a huge beer culture in Oregon and a ton of breweries on the coast but not a great place to wine taste. “We’re looking at doing some fun wine stuff there,” Ross said. “Part of us evolving into that was trying to let people know that it will be one of our focuses and that’s one of the reasons we decided to sell some of the wines now.” Ross said they are hoping to do a wine club or wine dinner at some point. There will be bars set up to serve wine by the glass and beer, Rachelle added. The gift shop will also have bottles of wine available for purchase. Special orders can be made depending on what customers are looking for. The second story will be a space people can reserve for events such as anniversaries and work parties. The space can hold up to 49 people. Follow updates on the website at https://thepinesdine.com/ Rachelle said they may come up with a voucher system for those who use the space to be able to get food from the food trucks. Rachelle said the food trucks have two spots left. She wants to hold the last space for an Italian food truck if possible. Ross said he and Rachelle are excited to create a lot of local businesses. Rain or shine, The Pines will be ready for people. He hopes for the food truck village to become a destination for tourists. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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Lincoln City Parks and Recreation offers updates on projects, Taft Park, dog park HILARY DORSEY Editor
Lincoln City Parks and Recreation has many projects
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the Lincoln City Council on Monday, Jan. 24. Director Jeanne Sprague said an event coming up is the open space signage celebration and trail party at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at The Knoll, located at NW West Devils Lake Boulevard cul de sac. This is part of adding new interpretive trail maps, signage and wayfinding signs to open spaces. “This is called interpretive signage,” Sprague said. The signage includes a map and art provided by local artists. The art depicts wildlife you can see in that open space. The signage is funded in part by Travel Oregon grants. Another project is a Teen Center. Sprague said two years ago, the department was approved to have an architectural plan put together for a Teen Center. The center will have its grand opening at 5 p.m. March 4. More information will be coming out soon. A major project is Taft
Park, which will address a recreation gap in Lincoln City. Phase one started last year with the purchase of the property, located at the former Taft Elementary School site. “Pedestrian bridge connects Taft Park currently to a 61-space parking lot directly west,” Sprague said. “That was built by urban renewal.” The parks department is currently in phase two, which includes surveys that need to be done before park design. Sprague said next year will be phase three of the project, which will include working with a landscape architect for final design. “We also want to look at a restroom architect and look at lighting for the park,” Sprague said. Phase four would follow, which includes breaking ground on construction. “Flat topography is going to be a huge help in this development park,” Sprague said. City council has received 54 comments regarding nam-
ing Taft Park. If someone wants to nominate a park name, they need to fill out an application through the department. The parks department sent out applications to those commentors. They received two applications back with two different names. A name will be chosen after park design is in place. Sprague said $1,948 has been raised since December 2021 for the Lincoln City Dog Park. Construction was set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 25. The park should be open by this spring. While the parks department is keeping things simple to start off, they are looking at adding more dog toys and amenities in the future. They cannot accept everything but thrive on donations, Sprague added. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia. net.
Democratic candidate Nick Kristof visits coast, remains hopeful to be on ballot HILARY DORSEY Editor
Nicholas Kristof, Democratic candidate for governor, visited Lincoln City and surrounding areas last week, meeting with city officials and local government to get a sense of challenges and how his campaign will address them. Kristof, 62 years old, was a journalist for The New York Times for many years, moved back to Oregon and is running for governor. In an announcement earlier this month, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her office was rejecting Kristof’s bid to run for governor because he does not meet the state’s three-year residency requirement. Kristof grew up on his family’s sheep and cherry farm outside Yamhill. In Yamhill schools, he discovered a love for journalism, reporting in the county for the News-Register in McMinnville and later interning at the Statesman Journal and The Oregonian. After college and graduate school, he worked at The New York Times, winning two Pulitzer Prizes. Kristof would visit Lincoln City ever since he was a kid. He raised his kids driving back to the area. It is a place that is special to his family. Kristof said he decided to run for governor because he wants to fix the problems around Oregon, including homelessness, house affordability, better education from preschool to higher education, and a lack of medical health services. He said he saw devastation in his hometown of Yamhill when good jobs left and opportunity declined. He sees this parallel between Yamhill and the coast. He wants to make sure other kids
have the opportunities he had. “I’m doing a tour of the North Coast,” Kristof said of visiting Lincoln City. “We started in Astoria, visited Warrenton, Manzanita. We’ve been stopping place after place.” After stopping by The News Guard office, Kristof was planning to meet with Mayor Susan Wahlke and State Rep. David Gomberg. Kristof said he is trying to get a sense of some of the challenges on the coast and how to address them. One of the major challenges he has seen so far is the need for more workforce housing, which can lead to homelessness. “It’s a problem along the coast,” Kristof said. Kristof said child care is another issue he would focus on, as well as affordable housing, addiction treatment and mental health services. Through his experience writing for The New York Times, Kristof said he has experience standing up for people who have been left behind. “Too often, state government doesn’t listen,” Kristof said. “We need a governor who can offer a vision for Oregon. I think we need some fresh blood and a new perspective.” The Supreme Court has taken Kristof’s case for running for governor. He said he appreciates their acknowledgment. The final brief was due Wednesday, Jan. 26. Kristof hopes to hear a decision on whether he can run by early February. He remains confident that he will be on the ballot in May. To learn more about Kristof’s campaign, visit https://www.nickfororegon.com/about Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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additional staff members as early as Feb. 1 but sometime during next week we hope to start receiving them in a rolling fashion. Of course, they are national health care agencies and they are experiencing some of the same problems we are with finding people.” For non-clinical staffing requests, the hospitals are working with OHA to find out if the National Guard is available to help in those positions. There are 15 positions available at each hospital. “If we cannot get any sort of response from OHA about finding those non-clinical positions, we do have something we are implementing within Samaritan, which is taking our
corporate workers that can be spared,” Ogden said. Ogden said these workers would come out, learn the jobs and help where they can. Pourtal reported a total of 64 COVID-related deaths, as of Jan 25. The county is seeing an average of about 100 cases per
day. The data public health can work from is only the test results they are receiving a report of. As of Jan. 26, 84.1 percent of eligible people are vaccinated in Lincoln County (age 5 or older) with at least one dose. There is a goal to have clinics at the schools prior to spring break
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Public Notices NG22-211 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 4:00 pm 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.
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Lincoln City Police Jan. 21
9:45 a.m. Police took report of a theft in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street. Caller reported her sister stole her drivers license while staying at a casino on Nov. 30, 2021. 6:45 p.m. Police took report of a burglary in the 3500 block of NW Jetty Avenue. Caller advised doors were open and lights on. House cleared.
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Jan. 23
2:07 a.m. Police responded to a disturbance at a business in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street. Security was outside with people that were involved in an altercation. Parties were contacted. One person was taken into custody, cited and released for domestic harassment. 2:42 p.m. Police responded to the report of multiple calls for an intoxicated person in the area of the 1800 block of NW Hwy 101. Caller reported the person was kicking and hitting glass business doors. The person was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for evaluation, released and given transport back to a hotel.
Jan. 24
10:18 a.m. Police responded to a CPR call in the 4500 block of SW Hwy 101. Ambulance, North Lincoln Fire & Rescue, and Lincoln City Police
Department responded. Ambulance confirmed person was dead on arrival. Medical examiner/district attorney notified. Pacific View was notified. 4:20 p.m. Police responded to a crash on SE East Devils Lake Road. 911 report stated vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Pedestrian was in the crosswalk when hit. Lincoln City Police Department, ambulance and North Lincoln Fire responded. Pedestrian was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. Driver was cited for no occupational drivers license.
Jan. 25
1:25 p.m. Police took report of a hazard tow on NE Voyage Avenue/47th Street. A vehicle was parked partially blocking the roadway. The vehicle was later towed at 5:46 p.m. 6:07 p.m. Police took report of a vehicle hitting a power pole in the 1500 block of NE 6th Drive. Power company checked pole, no damage.
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fic stop on SE 1st Street/S Hwy 101. Driver had a felony warrant confirmed out of Klamath County, failure to appear for kidnapping/custodian interference in the second degree. Driver was cited and released on both and cited for no insurance. 9:36 p.m. Police responded to the report of a burglary at a hotel in the 1700 block of NW 21st Street. Caller advised of suspect trying to get into hotel room window. Suspect was cited and released for attempt of unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, and trespassing.
Oregon State Police Jan. 23
3:10 p.m. A blue Sedan was traveling southbound through Depoe Bay when radar checked the vehicle at 51 mph. The driver was identified with an outstanding warrant from Linn County. The driver was cited for speed and driving while suspended and was also cited and released for the outstanding warrant.
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Jan. 25
12:33 a.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) performed a traffic stop on Hwy 101, near milepost 139. An investigation revealed the driver to be driving while suspended and uninsured. The driver was cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured, failure of previous violator to file and failure to register vehicle.
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6:15 a.m. OSP responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 20, milepost 20. A vehicle was driving westbound when the driver slid off the roadway, colliding with the guardrail due to the roads being icy. The driver damaged the guardrail and ODOT was advised. The driver was not injured. The driver was cited for driving uninsured. 10:09 p.m. OSP responded to assist the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in a crash on Hwy 101, milepost 149. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported a possible crash. An investigation revealed a driver slid off the highway into a ditch when navigating a curve. The driver suffered no injuries.
Local photographer provides digital photography classes Local photographer Paul Calkins will again be teaching classes on Digital Photography at the Newport 60+ Activity Center beginning in February.
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Learn how to use the mode dial and camera menus along with the camera icons to take different types of photographs. Learn how to transfer your photographs to a computer. Learn basic photographic composition and types of creative uses for taking landscapes, wildlife, documenting current events, and much more. This class includes hands-on camera work through a field trip to the bayfront allowing you to practice all the topics covered in class. This four-session class will meet in the 60+ Center’s Education Room on Mondays, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., February 7 – March 7, 2022. (February 21 is a holiday.) The field trip will take place on Saturday, February 19, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Class members will supply their own transportation. Note:
You need to be steady on your feet to navigate the field trip area.
Using Your Digital Camera – Beyond the Basics This class is for those who wish to learn more about their Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) lens camera. You will explore the use of Program, Aperture, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. This class will cover f/stops, exposure, shutter speed, white balance and bracketing. You will learn organization of photographs after a photo shoot. Also included is hands-on camera work through a field trip/photo shoot to apply all the topics covered in the class. This class will meet on Mondays, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., March 14 – April 4, 2022. Seating for each class is limited so sign up now! Please go online to: www.newportoregon. gov/sc and click on the banner “Browse the catalog and register.” For additional information, call the office at 541-265-9617, or stop by at 20 SE 2nd Street, Newport.
Fatal crash on Hwy 18 Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision at 7:50 p.m. on Jan. 24 on Hwy 18 near milepost 15 west of Grand Ronde. Preliminary investigation revealed that an eastbound black Toyota Camry 4D, operated by Steven Donaldson of Independence, crossed into the westbound travel lane for unknown reasons and collided with an oncoming Honda Accord, operated by Christian Carter Jr of
Lincoln City. Donaldson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. His passenger, Angelina Rakestraw of Brownsville, was transported to a local area hospital. Hwy 18 was closed for approximately three hours. OSP was assisted Grand Ronde Fire Department, Grand Ronde Police Department and ODOT.
COVID-19 outbreak reported in Lincoln County Jail Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office administration was advised on Jan. 19 of four Adults in Custody (AIC) testing positive for COVID-19. All four were experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19. Over the course of the next few days, additional custodies began showing signs of COVID-19 and further testing
was completed. In addition to testing custodies, staff were tested as well. Since the onset of the outbreak on Jan. 19, 25 custodies and 10 staff members have tested positive. The jail medical team remains in close contact with Lincoln County Public Health, the facility physician and the State of Oregon to ensure all necessary
protocols are being followed. All previously instituted precautionary measures and protocols remain in place – COVID-19 testing for all AIC’s who remain in custody, thorough facility cleaning, daily temperature checks for AIC’s and staff as well as a facial covering requirement and other daily precautions.
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The 60+ Activity Center is excited to announce the addition of a new dance class. “Dance with Mary” will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays beginning Feb. 7. Come check out the variety of dance moves we can have fun with to the collection of music CD’s. Instructor Mary Peterson is open to suggestions. This is not just a workout. It’s FUN! To register for these classes, go online to: www.newportoregon.gov/sc and click on the banner “Browse the catalog and register.” For additional information, call the office at 541-265-9617 , or stop by at 20 SE 2nd Street, Newport, OR.
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argely as a result of the ongoing pandemic, we’re now facing a national blood crisis. According to the American Red Cross, this is the worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Blood product distributions are outpacing donations. Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood. At times, as much as one-quarter of hospital
blood needs are not being met. Why is this happening? • Since the pandemic began, we have seen about a 10% decline in the number of people giving blood. • At schools and colleges, we’ve seen a 62% drop in blood drives. • The pandemic also caused ongoing blood drive cancellations and staffing limitations. • The current surge in COVID-19
cases may compound an already dire situation. What this means is that hospitals are forced to delay elective or non-critical surgery and doctors must decide who gets help and who waits. You can be part of the solution! The best way to find out when and where blood drives are scheduled is to go to www.redcrossblood.org and search by zip code. Then sign up for an appoint-
ment. Appointments minimize wait times and help organizers with scheduling. As an example, I entered a Newport zip code and found 12 sites with times available between now and July. My own appointment is in Lincoln City next week. Also, please understand that some immediate drives may already have a full schedule. We’ll still need blood 2, 3, or even 4 weeks from now just as importantly as we’ll need blood tomorrow.
OBITUARIES
Dr. Gloria Lee “Hutch” Hutchins
James “Jim” Wiggins
Jan. 25, 1930 – Jan. 14, 2022
Jan. 2, 1933 ~ Jan. 14, 2022
An Oregon native and longtime Lincoln City resident, Gloria passed away on Jan. 14, 2022 Tigard, Ore., just shy of her 92nd birthday. Gloria was born on Jan. 25, 1930 in Oregon City, the first of four children to Francis and Edith Hutchins. She graduated from Bend High School in 1947 before entering her higher education career at Lewis and Clark College, where she graduated in 1951 with an education degree. Right out of college, Gloria taught P.E. at Taft High School. Gloria went on to earn her doctorate in corrective physical education from the University of Oregon. Gloria’s work took her to San Jose State University where she was a professor in the Women’s Department of Physical Education from 1962 to 1987. Her special area of interest was in the area of kinesiology and adaptive physical education. She received awards and letters of recognition in her work with the California Wheelchair Association’s Wheelchair
Games. She also specialized in teaching adaptive archery to blind athletes. Gloria had a great admiration for the Special Olympics. While she never had children of her own, Gloria’s young nieces and nephews always knew they were getting something special when mail arrived from “Auntie Gloria” with her impeccable calligraphy on the label. Gloria enjoyed all things whimsical and had a great sense of humor and hearty laugh. She was always appreciative and encouraging, making the hearer feel that they were somehow more gifted after having spoken with her. Gloria loved horses, dogs and cats and showed that love with treats. After retiring, Gloria lived in Tualatin before moving to Lincoln City. She enjoyed going to the opera, playing in the hand bell choir at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Oregon Coast Recorder Society. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Edith Hutchins, and her brother, Ned Hutchins. She is survived by a sister, Nan McMillin, and brother, Miles Hutchins; six nieces and nephews and over 20 great and great-great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oregon Special Olympics. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
DEATH NOTICES
Nancee L. Padzieski Aug. 28, 1936 ~ Jan. 24, 2022 Nancee L. Padzieski, 85, passed away on Jan. 24, 2022.
No services are scheduled.
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James M. “Jim” Wiggins was born in Valdosta, Georgia on Jan. 2, 1933. He was a sickly kid – bad asthma – so he had to go to schools in Florida and North Carolina from the 7th grade on to get away from the pecan trees that are native to Georgia and to which he was highly allergic. He had a wonderful story about being home and mowing the lawn while his mother rested on the chaise lounge drinking lemonade. She decided to take over the mowing job so Jim could sit and drink the lemonade. Just then his friends rode by and saw Jim resting on the chaise while his mother mowed the lawn. He joked that he never lived that down. Jim was always interested in people – what they did for a living, what they looked like – so he started collecting autographs. His first autograph was from Walter Winchell. His father had gotten it on the train. After collecting signatures for several years, he started wondering what people looked like in photographs. So, he wrote for autographed photos. The first one he got was from the king of Greece. It was a big color photo, and he was hooked. He collected autographed photographs from then on and amassed a collection of over 19,000
photos of people from all fields. He turned that hobby into a job as the co-publisher of the V.I.P. Address Book with his wife Adele Cooke, which began in 1988 and ended in 2016. Jim also loved journalism. After graduating from Vanderbilt University in 1955, he went into the Navy to earn money for graduate school. The best way to make extra money in the Navy was to volunteer for the submarine service. Which, of course, he did. He remained as a Navy reservist for 22 years and retired as a commander. He graduated with a master’s degree in Journalism from UCLA in 1959, and then went to work for the Los Angeles Times. Jim was the editor when his photographer took the photos of Robert Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He worked as an editor for the Los Angeles Times and ended his career with West Magazine which had some of the best talent in journalism, including art director Michael Salisbury. He switched for a short time to do fund raising for Claremont Men’s College, and then he returned to his journalism roots by moving to Florida and working for the National Enquirer. He said they did the best research of any paper he ever worked for – except where it applied to celebrities. He briefly worked at a men’s magazine, which was not to his taste, and then he threw his talents into Dynamic Years magazine– a preretirement magazine put out by AARP. He always said he went from sexuality to senility. His writers and photographers agreed Jim was the mentor who changed and helped their personal and professional lives. They turned out dozens of stories he
assigned. His last job working for someone else was putting out an Orange County regional magazine for the Irvine Company. After that experience, he went to work for himself and pronounced himself a much happier man. Jim met his wife, Adele Cooke, on a blind date in 1978. They hit it off immediately, but it took Jim seven years to finally pop the question – on Christmas day in 1985. They eloped in Las Vegas, surprising everyone including Adele, since Jim planned the entire event in secret. His friend Hank Nuwer said Jim went from an unhappy man on a quest to a man in love and fulfilled. “Jim adored Adele, and he could not wait to introduce her to his friends,” Nuwer said. Adele and Jim had one love besides each other and that was cats. Adele had two cats when they met, and they added two more. Their love of cats lasts to this day. In fact, the only photo Jim ever carried in his wallet was the cat he “auditioned” to be “his” cat. His name was Katze. In 1996, Adele and Jim moved to the beautiful central coast of Oregon where they lived. They peacefully enjoyed the rugged Oregon ocean where Jim still followed people of every walk of life. Jim had a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt, a Masters in Journalism from UCLA, a Masters in Political Science from UC Berkley, an MBA from Pepperdine and a PhD from UCLA. Jim died on Jan. 14, 2022 of heart disease. He might not have been as famous as the celebrities whose autographs he collected, but he was their equal as a man and national editor of consequence.
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I was an emotional support dog to my person until she became too ill to care for me any longer. I am a black and tan German Shepherd who is 4, know multiple commands and am learning a lot in board and train. I would likely do well with a female Shepherd and a Shepherd experienced adopter. Once I get to know you, you will see I’m exceptionally loyal and get special joy from running!
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Bruno, a 69 pound 6-year-old male tan and white American Pit bull mix and his devoted partner Ab by, a 57 pound 3.5-year-old tan female American pit bu ll mix are losing their lifelong home because their family has fallen on hard times and cannot take them with them. They are devoted to each other, best placed together. Bruno is confident and easy going; Abby depends upon him and is a true nanny dog, loyal, carin g about everyone: strangers, family, and children alike. Curre nt on most vaccines. Nonprofit will fund spay neuter and comp lete vaccines that are not up to date. Check next week’s Newsguard for an upda
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I am a affectionate, shy and sensitive American Pit Bull Terrier. I was found wandering a road in Washington state. I was adopted and returned. Not because we didn’t love one another, but they just couldn’t afford to keep me. I’m still working on my confidence and not being afraid. You should see me now! I have come so far down that road to healing because Good Samaritans picked me up and helped me when I was down and had no one who cared. In board and train I would a prefer a home without cats or children.
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My story starts off a little sad. Just a few days ago, my human died. We always stuck together no matter where we lived on the streets. I had a life filled with uncertainty not knowing where we were going to eat or camp. It broke my heart to watch my human get sick. I hope to find a quiet, stress free home and human.
PAWS*ATIVELY happy! My pup hood had a tough start. I lived in the wrong neighborhood, my human didn’t make the best choices and I found myself homeless with a ticket to the dog pound. Just in the nick of time, I was rescued by an Angel and a miracle happened. I stayed at a nice kennel, had food and treats and met my a friend who could be my twin! My friend was An Advocacy and Rescue Group. on vacation we had so much fun playing every day. One day his humans returned A pack of passionate people supporting shelter and to pick him up. Remember the miracle? a safe environment for animals in desperate need. It wasn’t the kennel, even though they Supporting Shelter Reform without treated me so good. The miracle is my walls, boundaries or borders. friend and his humans took me with For more information about any of the featured rescues; them! I am happy to feel safe and please contact Gail at 503.625.4563 Email: gocbwatchdog@aol.com loved!
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Health Matters by Samaritan Health Services
New techniques offer many benefits over traditional spinal surgeries Patients facing spinal surgery can worry a bit less and expect better outcomes than ever before, thanks to a host of cutting-edge procedures offered at Samaritan Medical Group Brain & Spine Center – Corvallis. Samaritan’s newest neurosurgeon, Esther Kim, MD, is an expert in a number of complex, minimally invasive spinal procedures used to treat fractures, deformities and other conditions. “Minimally invasive spinal surgery is more than just a technique,” said Dr. Kim. “It’s really more of a philosophy — one that dictates how we care for our patients in general.” That philosophy involves accurately diagnosing the condition or injury, identifying what exactly is causing the pain and then determining what can be done to treat the condition in the least invasive manner possible. “We take a patient-centered approach when it comes to relieving pain, enhancing stability, restoring health and returning the patient to their normal daily activities,” she said. Advanced instruments and technologies make these minimally invasive procedures possible, and they are utilized frequently by the surgical team at Samaritan. These include state-of-the-art microscopes and endoscopes used to minimize injuries to normal structures during microlaminectomies and microdiscectomies — procedures performed to remove bone and soft tissue to decompress neural structures such as the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Advanced imaging technologies are also used during operations to assist in surgical navigation and assure accurate placement of stabilizing materials during procedures such as kyphoplasties (used to treat compression fractures) and anterior cervical disc arthroplasties (used to repair or replace cervical discs).
The minimally invasive approach offers a number of benefits as opposed to traditional spinal surgery. Patients receiving these procedures can expect less damage to muscles and surrounding tissues as well as decreased blood loss during the surgery. Going hand-in-hand with less tissue damage is a lower risk of infection and an improved cosmetic appearance after the surgery. For these same reasons, less invasive surgeries are also becoming the preferred option for patients with obesity. Patients can also expect less postoperative pain and a shorter hospital stays, which make these procedures more cost-effective than typical surgeries. There are several telltale symptoms that may point to any number of conditions that require treatment. Pain along the spine could be a sign of spinal tumors, which can be treated in a minimally invasive manner using radiofrequency ablation and cooling methods to reduce tumor burden and impingement on spinal nerves.
Other symptoms of spinal conditions may include: • Sensory changes such as loss of light/deep touch sensations and awareness of body position. • Weakness in the arms or legs. • Numbness or tingling. • Problems with balance or walking properly. • Difficulty walking distances due to pain or weakness in the lower extremities. • Bowel or urinary incontinence. “If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is a good idea to seek medical help right away,” said Dr. Kim. Samaritan’s brain and spine team can treat new injuries or conditions you’ve dealt with for years, and they are fully supported by Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center — one of only five Level II trauma hospitals in Oregon. Dr. Kim accepts new patients by referral and can be reached at Samaritan Medical Group Brain & Spine Center – Corvallis by calling 541-768-4501.
Education and screenings help to decrease cancer-related deaths Over the past 25 years, deaths from cancer in the U.S. in both men and women have steadily declined by 27%. Many factors contribute, but much is credited to education, prevention, screenings and early detection.
preventive measures may help reduce your risk of cancer: • Stay away from tobacco. • Achieve and stay at a healthy weight.
Cancer education provides helpful information on prevention, screening guidelines and community resources.
• Move your body often.
Smoking cessation workshops offer tools to help you quit and remain smoke free.
• Protect your skin.
Screenings for colorectal, breast, gynecological, prostate and other cancers help save lives and are available throughout communities that Samaritan serves. While COVID-19 has limited the ability to provide in-person screenings, the Samaritan Cancer Program continues to offer community members access to self-screening resources, virtual health education seminars and so much more. Additional information, plus resources on self-exams and evaluation techniques for breast
• Eat healthy. • Limit alcohol.
care, melanoma, skin and much more, can be found online: • American Cancer Society: cancer.org • American Academy of Dermatology Association: aad.org/public • Breastcancer.org • Cancer education seminars (recordings): samhealth.org/HealthSeminars It’s important to take an active role in your health. In addition to self-exams, these
• Get regular check-ups. • Know your family history and the potential for increased risk. For more information about community resources in Lincoln County or to learn more about virtual cancer education seminars, contact the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center at 541-768-2171 or 541-812-5888. To learn more about cancer services, visit samhealth.org/Cancer.
Livinghealthy Community classes to keep you healthy
Cancer support available virtually
dynamics, getting through special days and reinvesting in life. To register, call Samaritan
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This online cancer support group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Discover the benefits of a Mediterranean diet
It provides a safe place to share your feelings, learn ways to overcome 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
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Families living with children who have special needs or health challenges experience a
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profoundly personal journey. This free 12-week program will be held online and in-person in Lincoln City. Sessions include information on brain development, discipline, health and healing, helping children cope, communication and advocacy. Onsite childcare is provided. For more information and to register, call Family Promise at 541-614-0964.
Online grief support offered bimonthly Wednesday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 | noon to 12:45 p.m. Heart health in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in so many ways, but there are always things we can do to care for our hearts. Whether you are looking for inspiration to exercise at home or need fresh ideas for healthy eating, don’t miss this free webinar with Samaritan Heart Center Cardiology Fellow Tyler Schulz, DO. Visit samhealth.org/BeHealthy to register.
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
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