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incoln City Public Works presented an update on Mid-Coast water planning during a Lincoln City Council meeting Monday, Feb. 28. This is a five-year planning effort has been occurring for Mid-Coast water providers. The group is called the Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership. The partnership is a collaborative that was created to develop regional sustainable solutions that ensure adequate water supplies for water systems and local industry while supporting healthy fish and wildlife populations. The partnership consists of water providers, community residents, tribes, businesses, nonprofit organizations, federal and state agencies, local governments, landowners, academic institutions and more. Public Works Director Stephanie Reid said the first step was creating the partnership. The
partnership was funded through a state grant. “The City of Newport applied for the grant,” Reid said. Over 60 entities signed the partnership charter. Everyone in the group stayed until the end for the most part. A lot of time was invested. “The key is that they’ve set up a wonderful website,” Reid said. The partnership conducted a needs assessment, developed strategies and came up with an action plan. The mission of the group is to develop an inclusive community forum that examines water use in the region. “We had 60 official meetings and probably 20
work session meetings,” Reid said. “When the working groups were done, we submitted our findings and all of our work. The coordinators brought it all together in an action plan.” According to the executive summary of the action plan, the purpose is to provide a framework and pathway forward to address water supply and use challenges in the Mid-Coast region and sustainably balance water needs. The plan describes the six-year history of the planning process and the
Festival of Illusions is back March 2024 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center T
he Lincoln City Cultural Center is thrilled to announce that its 10th (nearly) annual Festival of Illusions will be chock full of magic tricks, comedy, mentalism and balloons, open rain or shine, during Oregon’s Spring Break week. Opening on Sunday, March 20, this Spring Break tradition will present four evening performances, two matinees, Abra Cadabra art kits and an all-ages balloon workshop. All the performances take place at the LCCC, inside the historic Delake School at 540 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Tickets are on sale now at www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. Festival favorites like Brett Belleque, Brian Ledbetter and Dr. Delusion will be joined by three performers making their Lincoln City debut: Craig Martin, Adam the Great and Capt. Squirrel the Pirate Magician. Ticket prices are the same as last year, thanks to our premier event sponsors: Surftides Lincoln City, Oregon State Credit Union and Amy Graham, Taylor & Taylor Realty Co. Also new this year: a “Pay What You Can” matinee, set for Thursday, March 22. The star of that one-set performance will be Capt. Squirrel the Pirate Magician, and the whole community is invited to enjoy. General admission tickets for the March 22 show may be purchased in advance -- by phone, Web or in person – for any price that fits your budget. But thanks to the recent updates in COVID restrictions from Salem, there will be two things the festival won’t have: an indoor mask mandate or the center’s previous proof-ofvaccination requirement. Both will be lifted on March 11. Visual Arts Director Krista Eddy and the Creative Quarantine volunteer crew will be assembling hundreds of Abra Cadabra Art Kits, including cup and ball magic tricks, Bubble Trumpets and a Magic Fairy making kit.
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take-home inspirations will be ready for pickup at the LCCC starting at 10 am on Sunday, March 20. The kits contain all the materials and instructions for creative projects that kids and parents can do at home (or whatever “home” might be during spring break). Through the generosity of Cultural Center donors and the Sponenburgh Memorial Trust, these kits are offered by donation, while supplies last. The Festival of Illusions was founded in 2011 to provide weather-proof, affordable family entertainment during Oregon’s public school spring break. It was cancelled suddenly by COVID in 2020 but resumed in 2021 with masks and streaming options. Staff planned this year’s festival with caution, hoping that the county and state case numbers might allow for “normal” magic events and attendance at this year’s festival. “We absolutely cannot wait to see the smiling faces of kids, parents and grandparents at the Festival of Illusions,” said Lincoln City Cultural Center director Niki Price. “We feel so fortunate that the public health situation has improved, allowing the statewide mask mandate and our vaccination card requirements to end, just in time for spring break.” These performances are not the only attractions at the LCCC during Spring Break. The Chessman Gallery will feature “From Gesture to Jester: Finding the Reality of Memory,” a 175-foot continuous drawing created during the COVID shutdown by Molly Wullstein Van Austen. Down the hall, the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery is showing woven art and pine needle baskets by Linda Gettman and Charlene Virts, as well as hand-on fiber activities and a vivid crocheted whale by the Community Fiber Coral Reef project. The LCCC galleries will be open for their regular hours, 10 am to 4 pm Thursday-Sunday, March 17-20 and 24-27.
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major steps leading to plan implementation. The group ended up with eight imperatives. These are things they found were essential for the future. They voted to adopt it and sent to the regulatory agencies. The draft is still out for a regulatory review. The group expects to have a final version in April. From April 2019 through early 2020, GSI Water Solutions, Inc. researched and developed a framework for a Mid-Coast water conservation consortium on behalf of Seal Rock Water District, Reid said. Councilor Rick Mark asked about adding a fourth water tank. City Manager Lila Bradley said the city has ideas of locations for a tank. For more information on the Oregon MidCoast Water Planning Partnership, visit https:// www.midcoastwaterpartners.com/ Read the action plan at https://bit. ly/3HAWNQn Send comments to: newsguardeditor@ countrymedia.net
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ndoor masking for the general public and schools will lift at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 11, due to hospitalization rates falling quicker than anticipated and a willingness to align with what California and Washington states are doing. “The entire West Coast is going to be dropping the mask requirement [next] Friday,” Public Health Director Florence Pourtal reported during a Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, March 2. “There is no guidance at this time around mask requirements being lifted for health care settings,” Pourtal said. “That means that the mask requirement will stay in place after March 11.” Even though the state is seeing less disease, there is still a risk for people not yet vaccinated, those immunocompromised, those with high risk of complications or those living with those at risk. It is recommended that these people continue to wear a mask. Quarantine is being paused for the general population, K-12 and child care settings on March 11, Pourtal added. Because of the high vaccination rates in Oregon, and a high rate of folks who got infected during the omicron surge, there is a thought Oregon has gained community immunity against COVID-19. There is no firm timeframe for the immunity but it is expected to last 90-100 days. “Pausing quarantine at this time
makes sense to our health officials,” Pourtal said. In the event of another surge, the guidelines may change. Lincoln County Public Health will continue to ask people to isolate when they have a positive COVID-19 test. People will be asked to continue to isolate for five days and wear a mask for an additional five days after isolation. Lincoln County has had a total of 73 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began, as of Monday, Feb. 28. The test positivity has gone down from 25 percent at the height of the omicron surge to 5.2 percent. There were 85 cases the week of Feb. 20. Pourtal said it is projected that hospitalizations will continue decreasing over the next few weeks. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital had an average of one person in the intensive care unit in February. It was similar at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital. As of Wednesday’s report, 43.4 percent of people in Lincoln County have received a booster does of the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 60-65 percent of vaccines being administered are boosters. The schedule of clinics will be maintained for the month of March but will likely occur less often or by shortened time periods moving forward as demand declines. Find a COVID-19 test at https:// bit.ly/3CbdhgU Find a vaccine clinic at https://bit. ly/3CaJS6m Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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LCCC Spring Break Schedule
Saturday, March 19 10 am-4 pm Galleries Open Sunday, March 20 10 am-4 pm Galleries & Abra Cadabra Art Kit Room Open
7 pm The Magic of Craig Martin Monday, March 21 10 am-4 pm Abra Cadabra Art Kit Room Open 2 pm Boredom Busting Balloon Workshop with Brett Belleque 7 pm Dazzling Deceptions with Brian Ledbetter Tuesday, March 22 10 am-4 pm Abra Cadabra Art Kit Room Open 2 pm Adam the Great Wednesday, March 23
7 pm Sensational Concert Mindreader Brian Ledbetter Thursday, March 24 10 am-4pm Galleries & Abra Cadabra Art Kit Room Open 2 pm The Pirate Magic of Captain Squirrel (Pay What You Can) 7 pm Festival Finale! Dr. Delusion’s Illusions Friday, March 25 10 am-4 pm Galleries and Art Kit Room Open Saturday, March 26
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Performers and Biographies Sunday, March 20 The Magic of Craig Martin, 7 pm This year’s Festival of Illusions opens with the crowdpleasing and unforgettable magician Craig Martin. With smooth delivery, flawless sleight of hand and jaw-dropping mentalism, Martin literally and figuratively “brings the magic” wherever he performs. He knows how to get your attention, after spending 25 years with the U.S. Army, including time with the 9th Mission Support Command in Honolulu. Monday, March 21 Boredom Busting Balloon Workshop, 2 pm Brett Belleque is an award winning balloon artist, puppeteer and magician with over 35 years of balloon sculpting experience. He has performed across the United States and in several foreign countries. He twists biodegradable latex balloons into amazing works of art, and he can show you how to get started. Pre-registration is required for his Boredom Busting Balloon Class, as he pre-inflates all the necessary balloons safely, at home. The fee is $10 per person, with all materials and instructions included.
Monday, March 21 “Dazzling Deceptions” Starring Brian Ledbetter, 7 pm Brian Ledbetter’s show can regularly be seen at casinos, colleges, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, fairs, and theatres all over the world. He deeply engages his audiences with subtle comedy, audience participation, feats of extraordinary magic, and intriguing visuals. Come see for yourself why The Society of American Magicians named Brian Ledbetter “Star of Tomorrow” when he was only 17 years old. This all ages, crowd-pleasing show combines timeless classics of magic with fresh, modern illusions. Brian Ledbetter uniquely satisfies an age old tradition: magic as it was meant to be seen -- live on stage! Tuesday, March 22 Adam the Great, 2 pm Charles Adam Johnson, a resident of Washington State, has been performing magic professionally for more than 25 years. He started right after high school, learning mostly from tricks he read about in books, and visiting the local magic store. Today, he’s better known as Adam the Great, and his act is a funny mixture of improvisation, skits and, of course, magic. He performs at fairs, theaters, corporate events, casinos and private parties around the Northwest. Whether he’s on TV or working the crowd in person, Adam the Great leaves his audience flabbergasted. He’ll make his Lincoln City debut with a
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one-set wonder starting at 2 pm. Wednesday, March 23 Sensational Concert Mindreader Brian Ledbetter, 7 pm Brian Ledbetter takes audiences on a grand adventure through the vast inner workings of the mind, emotions, and imagination. You’ll witness unbelievable demonstrations of mindreading, x-ray vision, telekinesis, and second sight -- Brian is the man with wild talents. Imagine seeing inanimate objects come to life and move using only the power of the mind. Forks bend and spoons twist into knots. Unexplainable coincidences occur. Brian charmingly reads the thoughts of strangers he’s never met. Even the most skeptical are won over and join in the fun! This show is best enjoyed by teens and adults – a great date night, or a family night with the older kids. Thursday, March 24 The Pirate Magic of Captain Squirrel, 2 pm The entertainer who was once known as “The Mental Squirrel,” has turned to piracy! Enjoy this fun, interactive, pirate-themed magic show. A 45-minute show without intermission, designed for kids of all ages. Pay What You Can. Thursday, March 24 Dr. Delusion’s Illusions, 7 pm Are you looking for a funny, classic magic show, complete with sparkly outfits, disappearing assistants, fantastic escapes and plenty of laughs? Join us for the final show of the 2022 Festival of Illusions, Dr. Delusion’s Illusions. This Eugene-based magician offers tricks galore, including a few that famously spooked David Letterman. A treat for the whole family. To learn more or get involved, contact LCCC’s executive director, Niki Price, at 541994-9994 or niki@lc-cc.org. The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101, inside the historic Delake School.
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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 Feb. 25
3:37 a.m. Police responded to an emotionally disturbed person in the 2300 block of NW Jetty Avenue. Caller arrived at a church and could hear a woman screaming loudly. Officers located the woman at the address. She was detained and taken to Samaritan
North Lincoln Hospital. Woman was combative and intoxicated. 7:45 p.m. Police took report of a stolen vehicle from a business in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street. Stolen vehicle entered into system.
Feb. 26
12:47 a.m. Police responded to a disturbance at a business in the 1700 block of NW 44th Street. Security reported they had a guest detained on the ground. The woman had possibly assaulted another guest. The woman was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail for assault on a public safety officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct in the second degree, and interfering. A man was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Police Department for
disorderly conduct. Additional charged may follow pending investigation. Man was cited and released at 5 a.m. 9:39 a.m. Police responded to a disturbance in the 1900 block of SE Lee Avenue. Caller reports her sister struck her in the face. Suspect was arrested, charged with assault in the fourth degree, domestic violence felony, and transported to Lincoln County Jail.
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4:04 p.m. Officer located Newport Police Department’s stolen vehicle in a parking lot in the 1900 block of SE Lee Avenue.
March 2
12:35 p.m. Police took report of a hazard tow in the 2100 block of NE Hwy 101 and NE Oar Place. Business reported abandoned vehicle parked,
partially blocking roadway. The vehicle was towed.
Oregon State Police Feb. 25
9:45 a.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 20, milepost 15. A westbound vehicle slid on ice and crashed into the earth embankment. The vehicle rotated and came to a rest in the eastbound lane. The vehicle was totaled. The driver reported no injuries and refused medical attention. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Toledo Fire, ODOT and Newport Fire assisted at the scene. 9:43 p.m. OSP responded to a non-injury crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 149. A single vehicle was traveling southbound and lost control
overturning, colliding into an embankment. Driver lost the dog and it was hit by a vehicle.
Feb. 26
7:30 a.m. OSP stopped a vehicle for no license plates on Hwy 101, near milepost 146. The driver was found to be driving suspended misdemeanor. The driver was cited and released. The driver was also cited for not displaying license plates and driving uninsured.
Feb. 27
11:27 a.m. A Volkswagen Golf was stopped for a traffic violation on Hwy 101, near milepost 156. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. The driver was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.
State to relax COVID requirements at schools BY DAVID RUPKALVIS
Beginning Saturday, March 12, students in Oregon will no longer be required to wear masks or quarantine if they come in contact with someone with COVID-19. The Oregon Department of Education announced updates to its Ready Schools Safe Learners Resiliency Framework on Wednesday, timing its changes with moves the state announced earlier in the week. The biggest element is the ODE will no longer require students or staff to wear face masks, instead shifting the responsibility to local school boards. “This change follows the CDC’s COVID-19 community levels recommendations,” said Colt Gill, the director of the ODE, “and the decision by the governors of Oregon, California and Washinton to shift mask mandates to the local level beginning March 12.” Gill said the change symbolizes a move to a “new stage of the pandemic” where protective measures are the responsibility of local officials and parents. “These guidelines will
continue to support schools in reaching our goal of providing in person education to students all day, every day,” Gill said. “It includes specific supports for students, staff and families that may be at more risk for COVID-19 than others in the school population.” In addition to eliminating the mask mandate, the ODE is removing a requirement that those who come in contact with someone who tests positive isolate for five days. In addition, universal contact tracing in schools will no longer take place as the state puts in contact tracing effort on pause. “The rationale on this is two-fold,” Gill said. “First, the decision to pause contract tracing and quarantine acknowledges that these practices now, unlike earlier in the pandemic, have very limited impact on transmission of COVID-19 in our communities. COVID-19 has evolved to become one of the most transmissible viruses known, and by the time exposure is identified and contract tracing is performed, transmission has often already occurred. “Second, following the Omicron surge here in Oregon,
and for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon, we have very high levels of vaccine and infection induced immunity. The duration of this immunity is not quite known, but it is believed to provide protection from infection for at least 90 days.” Gill said instead of contact tracing, schools are urged to provide cohort notification when an exposure occurs. That includes cohorts such as classrooms, school bus populations and lunch groups. Parents could then watch their children for signs of sickness. Because quarantine is no longer required, testing requirements would change to testing for those of increased likelihood of illness. If there is a positive test, isolation requirements remain in place. “When a student tests positive for COVID-19, they should isolate for five days,” Gill said. “Students should continue to wear a well-fitting mask for an additional five days.” Gill said the changes that will go into effect March 12 will be a significant change for many after two years of COVID
protections. “All of this represents significant change in operations of our schools and the day-today experience for students and staff,” Gill said. “This can feel like it’s signaling the end of the pandemic. I want to be clear that’s not the intention here. The shift we’re discussing today is a new stage of the pandemic, and one where for at least the next few months, our state has some immunity.” Gill said many students, parents and teachers will celebrate the changes, but there will be others who are concerned when things return to more of the pre-pandemic stages. “After two years, we’ve all learned a lot about COVID-19 and many of us have experienced significant loss,” Gill said. “Now we’re shifting to our local leaders. The responsibility also falls to us as individuals. When we make a decision to wear a mask in a specific setting, we need to think about more than our personal health. We need to think about those we will come in contact that day or future days.” State epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger also discussed
the changes in school requirements. “It’s important to remember while the worst of the current surge is behind us, COVID-19 still exists,” Sidelinger said. “We are seeing significantly lower cases. After March 11, the need to wear masks and take other precautions won’t magically disappear.” Sidelinger said the decision to make changes is in large part due to Omicron, which infected so many people, it built up immunity levels. “We now have a significant portion of the population with vaccination or infection induced immunity,” he said. “ Once the
mask requirements are lifted, we will pause contact tracing for the public, including K-12 schools. Testing all individuals in a population with high levels of immunity is no longer feasible or needed.” Sidelinger said while the risk of COVID had not magically disappeared, it was now safe to return to a more normal life. “We have at long last arrived at a stage in the pandemic where we can feel confident about relaxing more statewide requirements,” he said. “It should no longer control our lives.”
County discusses mask mandate, to decide at next meeting HILARY DORSEY Editor
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will decide at their meeting Wednesday, March 9, whether to continue a mask mandate for county facilities. The state’s indoor mask mandate will be lifted at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 11. Masks will still be required in health care facilities, airports and public transportation. Individual counties will decide whether to keep or lift the requirement in their facilities. Human and Health Services Director Jayne Romero stated during a commissioners meeting Wednesday, March 2, that for health and human services, there will still be a mask mandate, except for possibly in the administration office. “I’m not hearing anything specific in
regard to our other more concerning settings like our jail, maybe our probation and parole offices, other offices where we kind of have those one-on-one contact,” Romero said. “I think from my perspective, prudence is not a bad thing. One thing we’ve tried to do is follow the science.” The science is suggesting that hospitalization numbers are trending down, Romero added. At the same time, the state has entered a phase where many Oregonians are vaccinated and boosted. “I think it would be very difficult for staff and very confusing for the public to have the state order lifted for indoor spaces and then have us kind of still doing it,” Commissioner Kaety Jacobson said. “I think it would put staff in a really difficult position.” Jacobson agreed the jail may be a
vulnerable area. There was never a federal mask mandate, just a state mandate. “To me, that’s the high-risk place besides health care and public transit that already having those masking requirements that are going to stay,” Jacobson said. Public Health Director Florence Pourtal said if people feel comfortable wearing a mask, that is still an option once the mandate lifts. Jacobson said the county could still provide masks in the courthouse and could put something in their policy about people having the option to continue masking up. Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers said he would know more what the sheriff’s office recommendation will be by the next board meeting, Wednesday, March 9. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@ countrymedia.net
Officer involved shooting occurs in Tillamook County following pursuit in Lincoln County officers were involved in a slow-speed pursuit of a Gold Chrysler 300. According to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, it was reported the vehicle contained an explosive device, and that the adult male passenger of the vehicle was
threatening to detonate the device and was assaulting the adult female driver. The vehicle was disabled using spike strips and the shooting occurred following a more than two-hour standoff. One adult male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no further danger to the public from this incident. This is an active investigation and as 4 a.m. Friday, March 4, major crime investigators are still on scene and Hwy 101 is still closed in the area. More information will be released when appropriate.
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Pelican Brewing Company introduces 2022 Lone Pelican series Pelican Brewing Company’s 2022 Lone Pelican series focuses on Pelican’s roots at the coast and their commitment to creating a positive impact in their coastal communities with four coastal collaboration beers that 100% of proceeds go directly to equity-focused charities. The Coastal Collaboration series features collaborations with fellow Oregon Coast breweries Fort George Brewery in Astoria, Beachcrest Brewing Company in Lincoln City, Homegrown Public House Brewery in Florence, and Arch Rock Brewing Company in Gold Beach. “This year, we chose to focus our Lone Pelican Series on addressing important issues in our coastal communities,” said Pelican Brewing R&D Brewer Coren Tradd. “We live and work in these amazing coastal towns, but there are issues that affect many in our communities, such as food insecurity. We wanted to create a beer that can help address these issues by given directly back to organizations that are positively impacting these issues.” The first Coastal Collaboration beer is a seasonally appropriate alder-smoked stout brewed with Astoria powerhouse Fort George Brewery. Coren Tradd, Pelican R&D brewer, and Dave Coyne, Fort George R&D brewer, crafted this sweet and smoky full-flavored stout to complement chilly coastal nights on the docks or the patio. They took inspiration from Oregon’s treelined coast and used alder smoked malt from Skagit Valley Malting to create a balanced beer with dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes. “The brewing community is communal, and there are no secrets,” said Dave Coyne of Fort George Brewery. “It’s what makes collaborations so interesting and fun, both people are gaining new knowledge from the process, and we get to push the boundaries of what is
possible. Both Pelican and Fort George share the same rugged coastline, and we care deeply about our home, so we wanted to take this opportunity to give back to Clatsop Community Action. They are a local non-profit agency specializing in helping people meet housing, food, and other basic living needs here in Clatsop County, Oregon.” This first of four Coastal Collaborations is now available in 500 mL bottles at your local bottle shop, on draft at Pelican brewpubs, and through Pelican’s 2022 beer subscription service called the Beer Box. The Beer Box builds off last year’s successful Bird-Day Box service and will deliver innovative beers quarterly directly to residents of Oregon.
About Pelican Brewing Company
Pelican Brewing Company was born at the beach in 1996. Here, in front of a rundown old building at the water’s edge, stood three enthusiastic young folks whose thirst for great beer overshadowed their understanding of what it would take to build a brewery. They did it anyway. Thanks to the vision of founding owners Jeff Schons, Mary Jones and brewmaster Darron Welch, Oregon’s only beachfront brewpub became one of the state’s most popular destinations. And now 26 years later, Pelican Brewing Company is an iconic beach brand and one of the most decorated craft breweries in Oregon. Pelican has been honored with more than 450 awards, including the prestigious 2015, 2016, 2017 Australian International Beer Awards Champion Medium International Brewery; 2014 World Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery; 2013 Great American Beer Festival Large Brewpub of the Year. Why? Pelican brews are playful, but not frivolous. Brewed with purpose, passion and a deep respect for the craft. Pelican operates brewing and brewpub facilities in Pacific City, Cannon
Beach, and its state-of-the-craft brewery in Tillamook, Oregon where it brews 40,000 barrels of award-winning beer annually and distributes to six states. Pelican’s vision, its beer and values were born at the beach, where the team wakes up each day in a place that reminds them that amazing is possible. Cheers, Fellow Fanatics.
Kids Zone gets new gym floor
Neighbors For Kids (NFK) has made another major capital improvement to their 7,600 square foot youth facility in Depoe Bay, which was constructed and moved into in 2010. In late February, NFK went from the original bare concrete floor to a new hardwood gym floor using a beautiful beech wood material. This has significantly improved the multi-use area of the facility. The indoor gym is used daily for physical activities, sports, games, play time, and it works as a cafeteria for healthy meals and nap time for the preschool age children. This area will be used in the off-hours by the U.S. Coast Guard and local fire department, and it also serves as a venue for special events. The gym is now a safer space and the high-quality flooring will benefit the community for many years to come. A special thanks to Scott Wales who laid the new gym floor over the course of seven days. Wales is the athletic floor division manager at New Dimension Hardwood Floors in Eugene. The idea of a different gym floor came up when Wales briefly toured the facility in 2019. Wales approached the owner of New Dimension, Kurt Voll-
stedt, in December 2021 and he was in full support of this project. Wales went to high school at Waldport High School in the 90s and was a latch-key youth himself. Donating a week of his time, Wales applied the skills and expertise from his career, giving back to the community, creating something special and long-lasting for youth on the coast. NFK’s executive director, Toby Winn, originally met Wales while playing in a disc golf tournament at the Wilder Disc Golf Course located in Newport. This unique project quickly gained momentum and generous funding from donors for the costs of materials. Other contributions came from Cascade Pacific Flooring Distributors - Eugene location, Bona Finishes, and volunteer Mark Scheid. It is a clear example of networking and social capital building. NFK’s staff, board members and the families they serve are grateful and very thankful to everyone who contributed. Although there were challenges during the pandemic, NFK’s Kids Zone programs have built back slowly and safely since February 2021, offering the preschool, after school and summer programs. Staff look forward
to supporting the needs of children and families in Lincoln County. For more information or to make a charitable contribution, please send an email to frontdesk.nfk@gmail.com or call 541765-8990. NFK’s facility is located at: 634 SE Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay.
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ast week I shared the observation that this 2022 session would largely be about money and wisely disbursing the $2.5 billion in federal aid and unexpected state funds now available. If we are going to build things, housing and infrastructure need to be the priority. The housing challenge is widely understood. Infrastructure, not as much so. Across our district and the state, water storage and delivery, sewer systems, roads, bridges, and public buildings are aging out. Toledo needs to move their 20 year old “temporary” public safety building out of the tsunami zone at a cost of $4.5 million. Waldport needs to fix their wastewater system at a cost of $1.4 million. Newport is struggling to find $80 million to replace a vulnerable earthen dam. The list of needs in our cities, ports, fire districts, and water districts goes on-and-on. So here is the challenge. How does Waldport with a population of about 2,000 people come up with $1.4 million to deal with dirty water? That’s $700 for every man, woman, and child in town. Without state help, the cost to local
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an agreement to restore service and preserve recycling for 1 million pounds of electronic waste. That’s a victory for customers, haulers and industry managers allowing Oregon residents to continue to recycle electronic waste for free at collection sites across the state. We’re now in the home stretch. Most committees except for a few “lifeboat” committees have closed down. We expect to see the large endof-session measure with funding of projects and one-time programs today or tomorrow. Ways and Means is finishing all budget adjustments and sending them to the Senate and House for final approval. With the requirement for bills to be read word-for-word before a vote, floor sessions are scheduled for eight hours today and ten hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. That means I’ll likely be spending a lot of time at the podium. At that pace we can be done by the weekend. If the rule requiring reading is waived, we could be done mid-week. I have focused this update on housing and infrastructure. But if you are interested in an overview of policy proposals, click here. Thank you for your continuing interest in your Oregon legislature.
Christopher Middleton (Natalyn Middleton-Yu) of Somerville, Mass. and by many friends and family members across the world. Roger graduated from Salem High School and enrolled in the University of Oregon but interrupted his studies in 1950 to enlist in the Air Force, where
he played trumpet in the service’s dance band, the Airmen of Note. In 1955, he married Marjorie Anne Etling of Wassaic, N.Y., and in 1956 moved to the New York area to pursue a career as a professional musician, which included stints in the Stan Kenton Orchestra and
in Broadway musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie. Later he spent more than 20 years as a music teacher in the Hackettstown, NJ, school system before retiring to Lincoln City, OR in 1992. Per Roger’s request, there will be no funeral services. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
survived by their two sons David Wymer of Lincoln City, Oregon, and Jonathan Wymer of McMinnville, Oregon; grandchildren (Jonathan’s children) Mariya Wymer, Jacob Wymer, Elizabeth Wymer, Michael Wymer, Rachael Wymer (Sam Snead) and soon to arrive great-grandson; Belinda’s siblings John Logan, Jim (Jean) Logan, Susan Logan, Sally Logan Gilbert; her treasured nieces and nephews Andrew Logan, Jeff Logan, Scott Logan, Jennifer (Matthew) Perry,
Sam Logan, Stephanie Logan, Dennis (Maria) Logan, Diana Logan, Astrid Ferrell, Denice Lemons, Katherine Messner and Pamela (James) Ashburn. Belinda was preceded in death by her parents, older brother Chuck Logan, younger brother Thomas Logan, half-sister Joyce Logan Petrie, and nephew Matthew Lemons. More than anything Belinda treasured her sons David and Jonathan, and her precious grandchildren, beyond words. Belinda was
loving and supportive in every way, patient, kind, caring, humble in good times and tough times. And she loved nature, she loved all animals and Mother Earth. Belinda professed Christ as her Savior and made sure her family knew they will be together again. Graveside service for Belinda will be at Riverside Cemetery in Payette on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 1 p.m., Pastor Jim Hardenbrook officiating, followed by a reception at Erika’s Kitchen Restaurant.
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and sewer systems, bridges, and public buildings. Now with the state’s help and federal dollars on the way, we can bring lasting change to rural communities across our state. Lincoln and Tillamook Counties were facing a sudden recycling crisis with news that collection sites for electronic waste were being closed March first. Loss of five locations across the state, including two in Lincoln and one in Tillamook would mean much longer drives – up to an hour – to dispose of old televisions or computers. And of course, too much of that waste would end up hidden in trash, dumped on the roadside, or deposited in our landfills where they simply don’t belong. Working with Representative Pam March (D-Ashland), we negotiated the late introduction of HB 4158 to fix this problem. Last Monday, I testified on the measure. Joining me were Senator Dick Anderson, Commissioner Claire Hall, Rob Thompson of Thompson Sanitary and David McCall from Tillamook Solid Waste. You can listen to the hearing here. My testimony begins at 26 minutes. With legislation scheduled to move, the Department of Environmental Quality and its contractors came to
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taxpayers is devastating. Before the session began, my office reached out throughout the district to identify pressing needs. We prepared a list of proposed projects and submitted them to the Capital Construction Committee for review. And then when the committee met to hear proposals, we worked with community leaders to organize and present our case. You can listen to the hearing and the broad list of requests from our district and around the state here. If you do, you’ll quickly realize that we are represented more frequently and more effectively than any other region. Almost immediately after the hearing, the House Speaker reached out to me with a game-changing request. In addition to the Capital Construction allocations, he wanted to commit $100 million more for rural infrastructure across the state. Most of these areas were represented by republicans so he would appoint three republicans and one democrat to recommend a project list. I would be the one democrat. These will be transformational investments to improve rural communities for generations and create hundreds of good paying jobs. As our infrastructure ages, small towns are looking at big price tags to replace or repair water
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childhood friendships and neighborhood pals all her life. Belinda graduated from Payette High School in the Class of 1972, where she was actively involved in the math and science programs and played drum in the concert and marching bands. Belinda joined the Boise Scottish Highlanders as a piper and performed in parades and other events along with her dad and sister in tribute to the Logan family’s Scottish heritage. Belinda graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree, emphasis in computer science. Belinda was employed with Darius Ferguson Land Surveying in Lincoln City for 20 years where she provided computer assisted drawings (CAD) for Lincoln County, Oregon. Belinda was a valued member of her community, remembered for her outgoing personality and enduring friendships. Belinda’s smile lit up the room and she had a quick wit and sense of humor like no other. Belinda was married to Allan Wymer and is
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North Bend man talks about life in Ukraine during war BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The News Guard
The first time he was in a war zone, Kurt Kimble volunteered to serve as a member of the U.S. Army. He never imagined when he returned from Iraq, he would be facing war again. But the longtime North Bend resident is facing that exact scenario as he works to protect himself and his family in Ukraine. Kimble grew up in North Bend and graduated from North Bend High School, only leaving when he joined the Army. He returned to North Bend after he left the service and raised his family in the area. Three years ago, he was facing tragedy in his life after his wife died, and with the blessing of his son and daughter, he decided to take a job in Ukraine. “Three years ago, I decided to come to Ukraine to help teach the Ukranian military and police IED awareness and first aid,” he said this week. “Shortly after I arrived, I made some friends and a company asked me to come work for them.” Kimble later fell in love with a Ukranian woman and remarried, taking in her daughter as his own. Kimble said life in Lvib, Ukraine has been mostly good, but he started feeling apprehension grow about a month ago. “When Russia and Belarus were holding what they called exercises,” Kimble said. “I’m a former military man, and when they were bringing thousands and thousands of troops to the Ukranian border, I thought they were going to advance further into Ukraine.” In Lvib, which is in western Ukraine about four hours from the Polish border, the ongoing war was just starting to be felt as of Monday. “We’ve had a couple missile strikes and lots of air raid sirens,” Kimble said. “Today, we got word that Belarus is bringing up troops to the north. A lot of Russian troops came across the Belarusian border.” As word of a war began unfurling in Ukraine, Kimble planned to escape, but reality stopped those plans. “We had planned on leaving,” he said. “We were able to obtain a visa for my wife. The day the embassy decided to close in Kyiv, they had to cancel my daughter’s visa appointment. They basically said go to Poland, but the problem was you had to have a visa to get in.”
Poland is now accepting Ukrainians without visas, but Kimble said for now he and his family are waiting it out. Over the weekend, he pounded out stainless steel to make what he called basic body armor. During a video call with The World, he showed around his house, where all the windows are taped over to keep glass from flying if something explodes nearby. While Kimble is working to be prepared, he admitted he was worried. He said his family uses the Ukranian word for duck every time they hear the sirens, and they run to their kitchen and hide. In addition, they never leave their home without helmets, just in case. “I’d be idiotic if I wasn’t scared,” he said. “I’m more scared for my family.” As Kimble talked to The World, he stopped several times as news flashes reporting new attacks were sent to his phone. “Apparently the talks in Belarus didn’t accomplish anything,” he said. “That’s what we’re hearing. We were hoping for some kind of resolution today with the talks. I don’t think the president of the Russian federation will accept anything other than his goal.” Kimble, who after serving in the Army served as a police officer in Myrtle Point and as a Coos County Sheriff’s deputy, said he is willing to fight to defend his family, but he hopes he doesn’t have to. “If I have to, I’ll die here,” he said. “I want to see my son and daughter. I want to see grandkids, I want to see my kids get married.” One thing Kimble has seen, he said, is heroic steps being taken by the Ukrainian people, who stand ready to defend their country. “Citizens have responded in ways I’ve never imagined,” he said. “People are lining up to be able to do something. I’m in awe with what I’m witnessing. You have people who have to use canes serving at checkpoints, stoking fires, serving tea. A lot of the civilians are standing outside with shotguns, doing what they can.” While Kimble lives the reality of life in a war zone, he said the world can help, but not in ways may would think. “The world is witnessing a huge humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,” Kimble said. “I don’t know the exact figures, but I know there’s a couple hundred thousand people who have left Ukraine. It’s heartbreaking.” So, what does Kimble think the United States and others
should do? “I’m a soldier not a politician,” he said. “I don’t want to see American troops in Ukraine fighting. We’ve had 20 years of war with very little accomplished. I’ve had family serve in Afghanistan, I served in Iraq.” Kimble said he hopes to one day make it back to North Bend with his wife and daughter. For now, he had a message for those back home. “Take a moment and look on what’s going on here and be grateful you live in a country and a community where you don’t have to worry about
anything like that at all,” Kimble said. While many expect Russia to overtake Ukraine, the Ukrainian people have refused to give up. Kimble said that’s not a surprise to him. “The resolve of the Ukrainian military is phenomenal,” he said. “I knew that when I first started training them. They were so eager to learn new information, new methods of training.” As he got ready for another night that was likely to be mostly sleepless, Kimble signed off by saying, “I want my family to know I love them.”
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Projects addressing community need through the arts receive grant awards Using the arts as a means to address community need is the focus of 55 projects awarded a total of $221,535 through the Oregon Arts Commission’s FY2022 Arts Build Communities grant program. The Arts Build Communities program targets broad geographic impact and arts access for underserved audiences in Oregon. Funded projects include: the implementation of four 2022 arts and culture events in Cornelius and Hillsboro by Centro Cultural del Condado de Washington County; Lane Arts Council’s Fiesta Cultural, an ongoing program that celebrates, empowers and connects Latino/a/x cultural producers and artists across Lane County; and Ex-peerience, a three-week Outside the Frame filmmaking intensive for 12 homeless and marginalized youth in Portland. “This program provides financial support to arts and other community-based organizations for projects that address a local community problem, issue or need through an arts-based solution,” said Arts Commission Vice Chair Harlen Springer, who led one of two review panels. “Local citizens employ creative thinking and collective response to identify a local need and provide an arts-based solution.” The grants also spark and leverage many other investments and resources, serving as a catalyst for greater economic and civic impact, said Springer. In recent years Arts Build Communities projects attracted more than $600,000 in additional investment, much of it representing salaries paid to artists and others as well as products and services purchased in the funded communities. Arts Build Communities grants are made possible through a funding partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
The FY2022 recipients are:
Anima Mundi Productions, Phoenix: $4,113
To support “We Cannot Walk Alone,” a multi-phased project that comprises: a) commissioning seven new works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) composers; b) premiering these works on a series of concerts featuring worldclass Black classical musicians; and c) coordinating community outreach events across the state to connect BIPOC children with these performers. Requested funds will be used to produce the outreach events, including staff costs.
APANO Communities United Fund, Portland: $5,523
To develop a community print studio and exhibition space at the Orchards of 82nd (O82), a mixed-use development that includes APANO’s 5,000 sq. ft. community space and 48 units of affordable housing. The project will increase access to community-led artmaking and exhibition opportunities for residents of East Portland’s Jade District. Funds will support artist fees, participant stipends and exhibition materials over the next year.
Art Now, Ashland: $3,000
To support The Secret Storyworld Map, a printed and digital guide that bridges the special places and landmarks of Ashland with the 12 imagined realms of our Secret Storyworld. This illustrated map, created in collaboration with Ashland digital artist Xan Drake, Book Designer Shannon Bodie and programmer Matthew Beers PhD, can be used as a digital and analog map to send citizens and visitors out into our community to engage in guided quests of personal and community discovery. The Map leads to multimedia experiences with Time Travel, preparing for Wizard School, training at the Superhero Bootcamp, solving clues at the Mystery Sleuthing and so much more.
Bridgeworks Oregon, Portland: $3,918
To support the production of the anthology “Voices from the Inside: 15 Men Describe Life Inside Oregon’s Oldest Prison.” Requested funds will
be used to support the production, design and printing.
development trainings and expanding presenter and participant networks in Fiesta Cultural programming.
Caldera, Portland: $4,875
To support Caldera’s inaugural Hearth Festival in June 2022 at its 119-acre Arts Center near Sisters, Oregon. Caldera and Michelle Fujii of Unit Souzou are co-commissioning the festival’s cornerstone, an art performance titled Constant State of Otherness, which was created in response to community feedback and need. Across multiple days, the community will engage with high-quality art and explore Caldera’s campus. Funding will support artist fees and project equipment.
Literary Arts Inc, Portland: $3,067
To support Woodburn High School’s participation in Literary Arts’ Youth Program activities. Requested funds will be used to cover ticket costs for students to attend Portland Arts and Lectures author talks and fees surrounding Writers in the Schools residencies and other youth program activities.
McMinnville Short Film Festival, McMinnville: $3,000
Cartm, Manzanita: $4,226
To produce the annual Trash Bash Art Festival in May of 2022, which includes three major arts events: Rehomed Art Show; Trash Art Gallery; and Trashion Fashion Show. Requested funds will be used for overall event advertisement and video documentation and Trashion Fashion show musical performances.
Centro Cultural del Condado de Washington, Cornelius: $4,929 To create a stronger network of artists through the implementation of four arts and culture events in 2022 held across different locations in Hillsboro and Cornelius, Oregon: Dia del Nino in April; El Grito in September; Dia de los Muertos in November; and Centro’s Holiday Baskets in December.
Clackamas County Arts Alliance, Oregon City: $5,560
To support Youth Arts for Change, which provides vulnerable and underserved youth with unique opportunities for artistic expression. Driven by community demand, they are adapting activities for ongoing COVID safety concerns and collaboratively growing the program to connect more youth with hands-on arts experiences. The requested funds will support teaching artists and art supply kits for 100 participating youth.
Dallas Downtown Association, Dallas: $3,000
To support the DDA Murder Mystery Pilot Project. Requested funds will be used to film, edit and distribute a community written, performed, distributed movie of what were once original live performances of Murder Mysteries. The project will be filmed over a four-month period. The outcome is to build community spirit, vitality, placemaking and invited tourism. The DDA has a reputation for six prior successful Murder Mysteries but needs to re-invent these productions in the current culture of COVID 19.
Enlightened Theatrics, Salem: $5,318
To support the first ever All Abilities Camp. Sarah Olbrantz, a current candidate for a master’s in drama therapy, will be hired to create a project specifically made for students in the neurodiverse community. Requested funds will be used for artist fees, space rental, art supplies and scholarships.
Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras, Eugene: $5,537
To support the String Academy program, which provides accessible, affordable beginning strings classes in strategically placed elementary schools to give children of all backgrounds the benefits of learning an instrument. Requested funds will be used to support artistic staff fees for free, in-person classes taking place at six of the lowest-income schools in the Eugene 4J School District.
Eugene Symphony Association, Eugene: $4,094
To expand the Symphony’s Private Lesson Program, which provides free access to individual music instruction for low-income Eugene/Springfield and Bethel students in grades 6-12. Requested funds will subsidize fees for private music lessons with teaching artists; student stipends for sheet music, instrument-specific maintenance, or related supplies; and instrument rental for students.
Fishtrap Inc, Enterprise: $3,000
To support the 14th year of Fishtrap’s NEA Big Read. Requested funds will be used for presenter honorariums,
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Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario: $3,395
To support Wonder Boxes, an original idea to inspire creativity and positive family engagement in the Center’s underserved community. Requested funds will be used to create 140 themed Wonder Boxes, filled with art projects, games, books, historical learning and treats to give sheltering families an opportunity to get creative and spend fun, quality time together.
Golden Road Arts, Hillsboro: $4,416
To partner with the Hillsboro Library to engage elementary students, parents and teachers in free live art and literacy activities and to promote online and in-person lessons through community events. The funds provide art experiences and supplies during Library events to underserved community areas, including two Migrant Camps, and support development, staff, supplies, stools, tables, tents and a give-away backpack of art supplies.
Grande Ronde Symphony Association, La Grande: $3,164
To support SOAR, String and Orchestral Arts Revitalization. SOAR is an after-school string instrument instruction program with the La Grande School District and the Symphony. The requested funds will be used to assist in supplementing four instructor consultants serving over 60 students, 3rd through 8th grades, and the Grande Ronde Student Symphony. The project timeframe is January through December 2022
Hand2Mouth, Portland: $3,000
To support “Lora and the Grasshopper: To Tell, To Hear, To Heal,” a series of engagement activities that culminate in two weeks of public events and community conversations centered on performances framing Portland author Lora Lafayette’s personal story of mental illness, struggles with suicide and her will to live. Funds will be used for artist fees, outreach to mental health community members, facilitated writing workshops and community conversations.
Joint Forces Dance Company, Eugene: $3,476
To support a collaborative dance/music project between DanceAbility and Orchestra Next. Requested funds will be used to provide admission and access to the project’s performances for those, disabled or otherwise, who would be otherwise unable to see the project, at all scheduled performance
locations (TBA) during the performance period of September to December 2022.
Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, Joseph: $3,000
To support “Rez Ball and More,” an exhibit featuring Nez Perce Indian athletes and contests through art; and a three-on-three basketball weekend with high school boys and girls from Colville, Lapwai and Umatilla reservations and local Joseph, Enterprise and Wallowa schools. Some 50 students and coaches will play ball and socialize with students and coaches from other schools. Requested funds will be used to offset Tamástslikt expenses in copying material for exhibit; paying artists and writers to prepare materials for exhibit; curating the exhibit; travel and other expenses for athletes; and other costs associated with ball games and related activities.
Juniper Arts Council, John Day: $4,085
To support “Painted Sky Center for the Arts” World Tour Summer 2022, which includes arts-focused summer camps and free community events that celebrate different cultures from around the globe. Requested funds will be used to purchase art supplies, provide art instruction and other eventrelated costs.
Kazuyo Ito, Portland: $3,000 To support “Cross Cultural Project” including a concert with Gloria Bendi Flamenco and saxophone artist Patric McCulley. The requested funds will be used for artist travel cost, venue and stage crews.
Keizer Creative Art Association, Salem: $3,049
To support local community art instruction by paying art instructors, venue costs including rent, wifi, phone and insurance plus promotion for art instruction in three local newspapers and via social media. Art education at KAA is free or reduced to Oregon Trail card holders.
Keizer Homegrown Theatre, Keizer: $3,000
To support the All City Musical “Music Man.” Requested funds will pay for royalties, scripts and scores. Funds will also cover items needed to jump-start the entire production and give the Theatre time to raise the rest of the funds.
Lane Arts Council, Eugene: $5,673
To support Fiesta Cultural, an ongoing program that celebrates, empowers and connects Latino/a/x cultural producers and artists through professional development and cultural programming across Lane County. Requested funds will be allocated to production and artist fees for community cultural events, professional
To support the 11th annual film festival. The funds will be used for a hybrid virtual and inperson event. The virtual platform is an annual subscription; the in-person is venue rental, filmmaker networking events, screenings, keynote speaker and an awards dinner.
MetroEast Community Media, Gresham: $3,395
To support “Food Foray,” a community-focused television program highlighting the role of ethnic groceries in addressing food security in East Multnomah County. Requested funds will be used for video production and editing, translation services, community engagement and food and supplies.
Miracle Theatre Group, Portland: $5,464
To support a Teatro Milagro UNIDAD Residency in providing bilingual arts education with an LGBTQ+ focus to students and communities in Bend in April of 2022. The primary locations will be the OSU Cascades campus and the Latino Community Organization. This residency will highlight both the LatinX and the LGBTQ+ communities and raise awareness for marginalized populations. The requested funds will be used for artist fees and travel expenses.
Music Education and Performing Artists Association, Eugene: $4,108
To serve low-income families, youth musicians and artists in need of connection. As families and arts organizations return to in-person learning, the center will provide access to instruments, art supplies, instruction, community and support in a safe space working with volunteers and mentors who are trained to create positive arts experiences for all. Requested funds will be used for rent payments for the property that allows for proper distancing to enforce COVID precautions and to create and manage an all-inclusive music and arts center enabling diverse, artistic youth and their families to reconnect with peers and mentors in a safe environment with room to grow as restrictions are lifted.
My Voice Music, Portland: $5,426
To launch “MVM Across Oregon,” a network of teaching artists in rural communities who are equipped to provide trauma-informed music instruction in residential and outpatient treatment programs across the state. Requested funds will be used for teaching artist training and fees.
Old Town Community Association, Portland: $3,000
To support “First Thursdays
in Old Town,” a public arts neighborhood initiative that began in the summer/fall of 2021 and will continue to expand in scope beginning in spring 2022. Requested funds will be used to directly support artists who provide interactive large-scale installations for these monthly gatherings, in the amount of $1,400 per month in March, April, May, June and July.
Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland: $4,151
To support the OBT After School project during the 2022 school year. Requested funds will be used to support salaries and teaching artist wages as OBT seeks to expand the program from two schools to four schools as well as offer an online option.
Oregon Children’s Theatre Company, Portland: $4,568
To support community engagement, educational programming and educational lobby displays for a production of “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.” Funds will support panel discussions, workshops for youth and collaborations with partner organizations from Portland’s Asian American/Pacific Islander community.
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival, Newport: $3.000
To support the Festival’s activities and expand the size and scope of its statewide music community. The requested funds will be used to pay the expenses (food, housing, etc.) for visiting high school students and their teachers, eliminating financial barriers to participation. The high school orchestras will only need to pay their bus transportation to and from Newport.
Oregon Potters Association, Portland: $4,784
To support an Artists in Residence Program that provides ceramic artists to K-12 Title 1 schools to lead children in arts education through clay. Requested funds will be used to purchase art supplies and pay for artist stipends.
Outside the Frame, Portland: $5,571 To support Ex-peer-ience, a three-week filmmaking intensive for 12 homeless and marginalized youth, creating original films that dramatically shift public conversation about housing, poverty and the inherent worth of all people. Requested funds will be used for intensive instructors.
Portland Area Theatre Alliance, Portland: $3,000
To support GROW Awards for the Fertile Ground Festival. Requested funds will be used to encourage and support Black, Indigenous and other artists of color, LGBTQIA artists, other-abled artists and other underrepresented artists to present their work in the festival despite the financial burdens of self-produced work.
Portland Indigenous Marketplace, Portland: $3,000 To support the Marketplace’s Global Indigenous Reliance by matching funds that have already been secured for 2022 to allow building on current momentum. Funds will be used to commission two to four mobile art installations to represent various global indigenous cultures. Funds will also be used for installation materi-
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‘Direct relief to Oregonians’ Investments include affordable housing, community safety The Oregon Legislature is on track to approve major investments in affordable housing, homelessness services, public schools, community safety, climate resilience, and rebuilding infrastructure that will spur economic activity across the state, according to a release from Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis). Rayfield said the U.S. and Oregon are experiencing a historic economic recovery, leading to strong revenues in the 2022 legislative session. Meanwhile, Oregonians are grappling with price increases that are hitting family budgets and creating anxiety about the future. “We are seizing this opportunity to send direct relief to Oregonians and deliver results for working families,” Rayfield said. The following are the highlights from the state budget following a meeting of the budget-writing legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee Monday night, Feb. 28. • A $400 million package to tackle housing and homelessness, including $165 million for homelessness services, $215 million to build and preserve affordable housing and $20 million to improve access to homeownership. • A $300 million education package to address the staffing crisis in Oregon’s schools, create summer learning opportunities, support wild-fire impacted school districts, and address education disparities by funding the Pacific Islander Student Success Plan and adding $5 million to the African American/ Black Student Success Plan. • Smart investments in community safety, including $15 million to support Community-Based Organizations working to prevent violence, $5 million to expand hospital-based community violence prevention
programs, $13 million to help local communities around the state clean up trash and provide sanitation services, $14 million to support services for crime victims, and $10 million for the Oregon Domestic & Sexual Violence Services Fund. • A $200 million investment in workforce development will help ensure workers have access to the skills and training they will need to succeed, including $200 million for Future Ready Oregon (Senate Bill 1545). • A nearly $300 million cost of living relief package, including direct, one-time relief payments of $600 that will help more than 240,000 low-wage workers cover their essential needs (House Bill 4157), $100 million to address the shortage of affordable childcare across the state (House Bill 4005), and increased outreach to help working families access tax relief (House Bill 4117). • Over $300 million for healthcare needs, including a plan to protect health coverage for low-income Oregonians (House Bill 4035), $150 million to support behavioral health workers and providers (House Bill 4004), $45 million to address the crisis in Oregon’s health care workforce at OHSU, and new support for Oregon nurses who are experiencing burnout from the extreme stress of the pandemic (House Bill 4003). • A $100 million climate resilience budget aims to tackle drought, extreme weather, and infrastructure needs. • Over $100 million to help rebuild critical infrastructure in rural Oregon, which will support local economies and create jobs across the state. Following this session’s appropriations, Oregon will still maintain
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The proposed Oregon Legislature’s state budget still maintains more than $2.7 billion in reserve. more than $2.7 billion in reserve. That includes projected balances of $760 million in General Funds, $1.3 billion in the Rainy Day Fund, and nearly $700 million in the Education Stability Fund. “After two years of brutal hardships – from the pandemic, to wildfires, to economic uncertainty – I genuinely believe these investments
will help people in every corner of Oregon,” Oregon House’s chief budget writer Rep. Tawna Sanchez (D-N/ NE Portland) said. “It was hard to say ‘no’ to many additional, worthy investments we could have made. But we also prioritized maintaining strong reserve funds so that Oregon is wellpositioned to handle any unforeseen
crises or an economic downturn.” The six end-of-session budget bills containing these investments will now advance to final floor votes: • SB 5701: Bond Authorization • SB 5702: Capital Construction • SB 5703: Lottery and CFA Allocation • HB 5201: Fee Ratification • HB 5202: Budget Reconciliation
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Portland Playhouse, Portland: $5,083 To support POP-UP AFROTOPIA: CELEBRATING THE PAST & FUTURE OF LOWER ALBINA, a pop-up city full of arts and storytelling that is rooted in the area’s rich Black history and committed to a future where Black and Brown Portlanders feel like they belong. Requested funds will be used for artist fees and supplies.
Portland State University Foundation, Portland: $5,174
To support educational, community-based programming associated with the upcoming Black Lives Matter Artist Grant Exhibition. Requested funds will be used for speaker honoraria, marketing, event infrastructure, educational materials and staffing.
Port of Bandon, Bandon: $3,526
To engage Bandon School District students, volunteers, visitors and local artists in multi-faceted experiences in arts, culture and science education beginning in the spring of 2022. It will culminate with the completion of a 512-square-foot educational mural, information panels and a walking mural in Old Town; a public art show on the Bandon Boardwalk; and a moveable mural at the elementary school depicting the underwater kelp forest ecosystem, endemic to the South Coast. Public lectures and presentations will be held throughout 2022.
Rogue Valley Choral Association, Medford: $3,000
To support a concert series for Rogue Valley students in partnership with Medford School District 549c. Funds will be used to pay for production expenses and to hire buses to transport students from their schools to the concert venue.
Salem Art Association, Salem: $5,523
To support the Community Arts Project, which provides in-school monthly arts literacy programming to approximately 500 students in Tillamook County through Nestucca Valley and Girabaldi schools. Funds will be used to support art literacy instructors, a program coordinator and art supplies for students.
Scalehouse, Bend: $3,000 To support The Warm
Springs Community Action Team/Scalehouse Tin Pan Alley Mural Project to provide a platform for Indigenous artists to share their lived experiences, both past and present, through artistic expression. The project includes a revolving mural project supported by additional creative programming (art exhibition, spoken word, dance, food, etc). Requested funds will be used for artist fees, art supplies, outreach and food.
Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, Otis: $4,513
To support the 2022 Tillamook County Youth Art Education Project, providing hands-on art education and cultural access to more than 500 rural youth living in the Oregon coastal communities of Tillamook County. Sitka’s youth art education course is provided as part of the regular school day, providing individual access to high quality supplies, techniques, concepts and instruction. Requested funds will be used to support instruction and supplies.
The Circus Project, Portland: $5,523
To support the 2022 Voice Project, a year-long circus arts training program for young adults to transform their experiences of marginalization into performance that incites social change. Requested funds will be used for participants to access tuition-free circus classes and private lessons, and artist stipends.
The Dalles Art Association, The Dalles: $4,981
To support the Migrant Mural, a public art project created by migrant workers with the facilitation by artist Melissa Chavez and John Vance. It will be located in downtown The Dalles at the corner of Second and Jefferson Streets. Requested funds will be used for artist fees.
The Geezer Gallery, Portland: $3,000
To support the therapeutic art program, Moment to Moment, in partnership with memory care facility Emerson House Portland. The program is designed to facilitate artistic expression and socialization among older adults with cognitive impairment. The program will run from February through September 2022, serving an estimated 15 to 20 residents of Emerson House. Funds will be used to pay facilitator fees and purchase art supplies.
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To support the Creando en Comunidad, a community art project in partnership with the Latino Community Association to empower Latino youth to engage with community to design and create a mural in the Association’s new building. Requested funds will be used for the creation of the mural, including materials and supplies, stipends for youth participants, food for community members and youth, and staff time.
months of mural-making classes and construction for youth in Brentwood Darlington who have struggled with stress caused by the pandemic and fear caused by east Portland’s skyrocketing gun violence rates. The requested funds will be used primarily for artist fees, supplies and project-related
administrative costs.
Willamette Jazz Society, Portland: $4,307
To support two educational outreach and mentoring programs: Jammin’ with the Pros and Sunday Learners Jam. Requested funds will be used for nominal stipends for 12 accomplished instructors/performers,
in three-member teams, who will conduct 40 affordable clinics at the Jazz Station from January to December 2022. Instructors will partner with band teachers at middle and high schools in underserved communities to encourage participation of low-income students.
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The Vanport Mosaic, Portland: $4,987
To s support the 7th Vanport Mosaic Festival, three weeks of memory activism to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the building of Vanport City and amplify Oregon’s silenced histories through art performances, oral history screenings, exhibits, tours and dialogues. Tentative dates are May 20June 5, 2022. The grant will be used to pay artists fees.
Pacific Power remains dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, affordable power now and for years to come. We recognize the impact that price increases have on our customers. As we make needed investments in our system and navigate economic trends, we will continue to take measures to keep our rates low and to capture savings for our customers.
Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Portland: $3,111
On March 1, 2022, Pacific Power filed a general rate case requesting an overall rate change of $82.2 million, or 6.6 percent, to become effective January 1, 2023. The company’s requested change will be reviewed by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and if approved, the expected impact on the average monthly bill for an average residential customer using 900 kWh per month would be $13.01 per month. The primary reason for this filing is to support our wildfire mitigation efforts, including vegetation management, as part of our larger commitment to providing resilient, safe, reliable electricity for our customers.
To support #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence. #ENOUGH is a theatre activism campaign that sparks conversations and action through the creation of new plays by teens. Third Rail will produce a reading of the selected plays as part of a nationwide reading on April 20, 2022, the 23-year remembrance of the shootings at Columbine. Requested funds will be used for artist fees and venue and/or virtual platform fees, depending on COVID protocols.
We understand the impact that price increases have on our customers and will work to mitigate that impact as much as possible. Customers can visit pacificpower.net/wattsmart for energy- and money-saving tips and information. Energy Trust of Oregon also offers energy efficiency programs and information to Oregon residents and businesses. Contact Energy Trust of Oregon at energytrust.org or 1-866-368-7878 for more information.
Umpqua Symphony Association, Roseburg: $3,630
To support the Douglas County Youth Orchestra in providing both group and individualized music instruction for youth. The funds will be used for instructor fees.
Copies of Pacific Power’s rate request application are available at our main office, located at 825 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, Oregon 97232 and on our website at pacificpower.net/rates. Customers may contact Pacific Power for additional information about the filing by mail to Pacific Power’s main office at the address above, or by calling 1-888-221-7070. TDD/TTY users can call the National Relay Service or 1-888-221-7070. Para un representante que habla español, llame al 1-888-225-2611.
To support A Cultural Afternoon/Una Tarde Cultural from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The event will feature the art, music, history and culture of Venezuela and will help build awareness and community. Requested funds will be used for artist stipends, art materials and supplies, venue fees, event insurance and refreshments.
Requests to receive notice of the time and place of any hearing on this application may be directed to the Public Utility Commission of Oregon at 201 High Street SE, Suite 100, Salem, Oregon 97301-3398 or by calling 1-800-522-2404.
Venzuela’s Voice in Oregon, Portland: $3,000
Vibe of Portland, Portland: $3,243
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ART Toledo issues call for artists for Phantom Galleries ART Toledo invites artists to apply for its fourth round of Phantom Galleries.
Local artists are encouraged to apply at https://tinyurl.com/toledophantom4 (application is a Google Form). The application will remain open until March 15. Selected artists will be notified by March 25. Public view of the fourth round of Phantom Galleries will begin the week of March 28 and will last four months. Toledo’s Main Street Phantom Galleries are small, temporary art galleries created in vacant storefronts to allow visitors to enjoy the works of local and regional artists in a COVIDsafe environment. The galleries not only enliven Toledo’s Main Street but showcase available street-level storefronts that are ripe for new business development. “The Phantom Galleries have truly transformed a number of vacant buildings on Main Street,” said Paul Schuytema, executive director of the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County. “Now comes the fun part of celebrating this wonderful downtown and these great artists – and also inspiring new businesses to join the Toledo business community. Come check it out and make an afternoon of it!” Each gallery has information about the artist, their displayed work, and how it can be purchased as well as the commercial space and its amenities. QR codes will allow visitors to scan and then visit the artist’s page on ARTToledo.com or learn more about the potential of the commercial spaces. Visitors can also enjoy the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society and the Toledo History Center. In addition, pay a visit to Toledo’s part of the Oregon Film Trail, the local sign celebrates locations in and around Toledo that were featured in the film “Sometimes a Great Notion,” the 1971 movie adapted from Oregon author Ken Kesey’s novel. Phantom Galleries are a part of the city’s new Art Revitalization of Toledo initiative (ART), which includes an event series, grants for downtown beautification and outdoor dining, as well as a soon to be launched mural program. ART is supported by local businesses, nonprofits, the county, and
other stakeholders who are dedicated to revitalizing downtown to serve the needs of current residents and reinvigorating Toledo’s historic Main Street. RT is overseen by a dedicated committee of engaged citizens, local businesses, and nonprofits. Members include Timbers Restaurant & Lounge, Crow’s Nest Gallery, Port of Toledo, the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society, Michael Gibbons Gallery, Yaquina River Museum of Art, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Toledo High School, Toledo Chamber of Commerce, local artists, members of the community and more. If you would like to learn how to get involved in Toledo ART, please contact Rachael MaddockHughes at rachael@sequoiaconsulting.org.
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Masking indoors will no longer be a statewide requirement in Oregon as soon as March 11, reflecting a downtrend in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, as well as a shift from previous guidance issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). In Oregon, the OHA rules requiring masks in indoor public places and schools will lift after 11:59 p.m. on March 11. Other state and federal requirements, such as those for health care settings, public transit, and other specialized settings, will remain in place for now, according to the OHA. State Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Director Colt Gill, and OHA Communications Officer Jonathan Modie held a briefing Monday, Feb. 28 to take questions from the media. The OHA’s announcement does
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