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he News Guard is celebrating its 95th year of providing news to Lincoln County. Whether it’s serving the original 20 Miracle Miles or Lincoln City and neighboring cities, we continue to focus our efforts on serving the community. From breaking news to life’s celebratory moments, keeping tabs on how government decisions affect citizens’ lives, showcasing business successes, local events, and sport victories, the News Guard provides the community with need-to-know information, as well as heartfelt community stories. We have seen a lot of changes in our region, but it has always been a community focused on community. As we look back to 1957, we celebrated 48,000 visitors on an event called “The 20 Miracle Miles weekend” and advertised a new 1957 Chevrolet 4-door sedan for $1,965. We were there when we collected S&H green stamps and purchased a 10-pound bag of sugar or coffee for 59 cents. We remember the Oldsmobile “Golden Rocket 88” with big car luxury and a rocket 400 engine with a sticker price of $2,733.47. We appreciate your support over these last 95 years and can assure you that despite the changes each century has presented, we are small but mighty and will continue to stay rooted in the
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Depoe Bay moves forward on emergency preparedness HILARY DORSEY Editor
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he City of Depoe Bay is moving forward to formalize their emergency preparedness committee after a city council meeting Tuesday, April 19. Councilor Lindsy Bedingfield provided an update on the committee during the meeting, stating a tsunami will devastate the region. Citizens may have to-go bags ready and some may even have backup generators. “Many small communities along the coast of Oregon are not prepared with a systematic network of community disaster caches to help people survive after the Cascadia earthquake event,” Bedingfield said. “Depoe Bay is no different.” Depoe Bay has a fire department, and the county has an emergency management team, Bedingfield added. There are no disaster caches at the tsunami evacuation zones in Depoe Bay. There is no employee at the city in charge of emergency management. Because of this, the city
will have trouble getting reimbursed by FEMA in the event of an emergency. “We can plan to make our community more resilient,” Bedingfield said. “We can ensure that a network of community disaster caches is ready for our residents.” According to the committee’s recommendations, locations for potential mass care and shelter in the city include Depoe Bay Community Center, Depoe Bay Park, and Neighbors for Kids. Assembly areas identified in the Tsunami Evacuation Map are Lillian Lane, Lane Street, Collins Street (which has a community disaster cache) and Painter Lane/ Indian Trail Lane. There a few ways the city can pay for this, including applying for grants and utilizing funds from transient room taxes. Bedingfield said how the city prepares for the ‘big one’ will be integral for the safety of its citizens. The committee would like to acquire medical and emergency supplies that could be stored in the bus barn. According to the city’s emergency operations
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plan, city hall will be the primary emergency operations center in the event of an emergency. “Cascadia Rising is an exercise that is going to be conducted in June,” Bedingfield said. The event will focus on response and recovery from a catastrophic earthquake. The committee is participating in these trainings. “There’s a lot going on with that Cascadia Rising event,” Bedingfield said. “That’s one of the main things we focused on in
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the ad hoc committee.” Bedingfield said there is also a Community Wildfire Protection Plan that is in the process in the county. In this process, Depoe Bay could potentially develop an evacuation plan that would include a secondary route in and out of town. Communities near Bend are also using fuel reduction buffers around towns as part of these plans.
incoln County proclaimed the month of April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the county. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson read the proclamation during a board meeting Wednesday, April 20. The proclamation states that about 1 in 4 women in Oregon have been the victim of rape and nearly one in five men in Oregon have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. Individuals, local organizations and other partners provide services and support for victims. “Every individual and community in Oregon has a role to play to help eliminate sexual violence by promoting social change,” the proclamation states. Sharon Abercrombie, board member of My Sisters’ Place, said every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every nine minutes, that victim is a child. “Our role at My Sisters’ Place is to help survivors find their version of restorative justice and pathways to safety,” Abercrombie said. “We have an opportunity to uplift our voices as a community to support survivors,
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12:38 p.m. Police took report of a crash at a business in the 2000 block of NE 22nd. Caller advised the vehicle crashed into the building.
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1:23 p.m. Police responded to a hit and run on SE East Devils Lake Road/SE Oar Avenue. Caller reported hit and run. Officer contacted driver of suspected vehicle. Information was exchanged. 4:08 p.m. Police took report of a hit and run at a business in the 2800 block of NW Hwy 101. Vehicle was struck while at location Friday night, April 15.
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3:15 a.m. Police took report of a robbery at a business in the 4000 block of NW Hwy 101. Caller reported two men fighting in the parking lot. Victim’s phone taken. Two men involved left scene. Unable to locate after K-9 track. Suspected man is described as having shaggy hair and a red/black jacket. Victim transported to the hospital by ambulance. 11:35 a.m. Police responded to a trespass at a store in the 2400 block of NW Hwy 101. Caller reported woman who had
hold people choosing harm accountable, and create change in our community.” My Sisters’ Place has many new things in the works, including looking to launch a fundraiser. Abercrombie said they would be bringing teal ribbons to the courthouse for Sexual Awareness Month and blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The organization is also partnering with BottleDrop for Cans for Survivors. People can visit www.bottledropcenters.com/fundraiser or use BottleDrop’s app and search for My Sisters’
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Place. People can donate their balance there. People can also get a BottleDrop blue bag from My Sisters’ Place, put cans in, and drop off at the location BottleDrop, located on 158 E Olive St. My Sisters’ Place provides services to victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking and more. The organization is located at 934 SW 8th St. in Newport. Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net
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The committee asked for comments regarding using $5,000 to apply for a county grant to use toward a match for buying the unit and emergency supplies. They also wanted to see if the council wanted an ordinance or resolution drafted to make the committee a standing committee, rather than an ad hoc committee. Councilor Jerome Grant said the city is not prepared to provide emergency services. “I’m all for getting educated about it but as far as providing those services, I think the city is ill-prepared to
deliver those services,” Grant said. “We don’t do that. The fire department does. The police department does. The city of Depoe Bay does not.” The committee said they have done their best to do the research and do what they think is correct. Moving forward, they would like the support of the council. Grant asked to keep the committee as an ad hoc committee and invite the fire chief to come to a meeting and provide recommendations on what services the city can deliver to the community. Committee
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Coastal Cheer Athletics tryouts begin in May Coastal Cheer Athletics is your newest competition cheerleading program here in Lincoln County. Coastal Cheer Athletics has set up shop at the Gleneden Beach Community Hall and are very appreciative of the space. The head coach/director is Amanda Gustafson and she’s been around cheerleading all her life. When she moved to Gleneden Beach six years ago, her goal was to create a cheerleading program that offers many different opportunities to learn and grow as a successful cheerleader. “There were not many options in our community for cheerleading and I really believe that this new program could offer a great option for our children and parents in Lincoln County,” said Gustafson. The main goal with this program is to offer a safe, positive, welcoming environment to teach the children in the community how to reach their highest potential. Coastal Cheer Athletics is a nonprofit organization, with an approved 501c3. The program has amazing parent volunteers and amazing coaches. The coaching staff consists of head coach Amanda Gustafson and assistant coaches Zoe Weaver, Julissa Alford, and Molly Altomare. Their first annual cheer clinic was April 11, and they had 32 eager children who learned a cheer, dance, tumbling and stunting. “It was an amazing turn out and so nice to see people of the community support such an amazing opportunity for the youth in our community,” said Gustafson. The community support to the program has been amazing as well. Coastal Cheer Athletics would love to thank the following sponsors: Oregon Coast Aesthetics, Meredith Lodging, Sea Gulp, Zantello Law Group, Nelscott Antiques, and Gage Construction. Coastal Cheer Athletics is always looking for new sponsors. Becoming a sponsor for the program means providing them with the safety equipment they need for success. Safety is their number one priority, which means they need mats, to stunt and tumble safely. Coastal Cheer Athletics would also love to eventually offer a scholarship option for children who need one. If you’re interested in learning more about sponsoring, please contact director@coastalcheerathletics or visit their
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rity, compassion, sportsmanship and leadership skills. Currently, Coastal Cheer Athletics has open gyms starting April 24, May 1, 8, and 15. Session times are the same each day. Session 1 is 2:30-3:30 p.m., session 2 is 3:30-4:30 p.m., and session 3 is 4:30-5:30 p.m. “The purpose of these open gyms is for children and
parents to get familiar with our program, get a feel for a typical practice day, ask questions of coaches or other returning parents and mostly so that you can make sure we are the right fit for your precious little one,” said Gustafson. Check out @CoastalCheerAthleticsLC on Facebook or Instagram for more informa-
tion. Tryouts will be May 22 2-5 p.m., May 23 5-8 p.m., May 2 5-8 p.m., and June 1 5-8 p.m. Participants must be grades K-8 and at all days of tryouts to make the team. The first day of tryouts they will have a parent meeting from 2-2:30 p.m. going over what to expect this upcoming season. Coastal Cheer Athlet-
ics will be hitting the road to competitions around Oregon and are positive they are going to put Lincoln County on the map in the cheer world. Coastal Cheer Athletics is happy to not only be offering this program for Lincoln City but all surrounding areas as well.
Devils Lake to receive $310,000 from State of Oregon The Devils Lake Water Improvement District (DLWID) is honored to receive $310,000 from the State of Oregon. This recent funding was granted by the state during the regular legislative session. DLWID was one of several agencies in Lincoln County, who will receive funding from the legislative “short” session that concluded in early March. The $310,000 will go towards funding of lake vegetation and algae monitoring services. This funding comes in the wake of
DLWID’s recent purchase of Blue Heron Landing, marking a critical time in the agency’s fiscal and environmental history of providing a safe, healthy Lake for all. Tina French, DLWID board president, comments on the recent windfall of new funding. “We are thrilled by this news,” said French. “Lake vegetation management is our number one priority, especially considering our recent reduction in algae from the new aeration system. This new funding will
help us accomplish our vegetation management plan. On behalf of the Board, thank you Representative David Gomberg for making this happen.” David Gomberg, who represents District 10 in the Oregon Legislature, worked collaboratively with district staff to champion funding for DLWID. During the short session early in 2022, Gomberg helped plead the Lake’s case for funding that will go towards vegetation management and conservation. Representative Gomberg
comments on the recent funding allocation to Devils Lake. “Devils Lake is a natural wonder and a major tourism asset in Lincoln City,” said Gomberg. “Visitors come from miles away just to explore its pristine blue waters. But in order to keep the lake beautifully blue, we need to make sure that it is being monitored and tested regularly. This funding will ensure that Devils Lake maintains a clean bill of health so that our visitors and residents can continue enjoying its recreational opportunities.”
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Washington University, Julie met her future husband John Petersen, who recalls it was that “kiss in Rawls beer cooler” that convinced him she was the one. Julie and John married and began their life together teaching rural schoolteachers as Peace Corp volunteers in Guatemala. Their first son, Matthew was born during this time. On returning from the Peace Corps Julie continued to teach, first in Sunnyside and then in Grandview Washington. When the family moved to Lincoln City, she continued to work teaching third grade and Title 1 reading at Ocean Lake Elementary School and then at Taft Elementary School until her retirement in 2014. She very much enjoyed teaching and the many friendships she developed with her co-workers. When she wasn’t teaching, Julie enjoyed a variety
Julie Clark, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore. Born in Moscow, Idaho, she grew up in various communities in Washington State and Idaho where her father worked as a bank manager. After high school, while attending Western
of craft activities such as making wall plaques, fabric shoulder sling bags, driftwood dioramas and painted benches. She enjoyed word puzzles, online jigsaw puzzles and books. A voracious reader, Julie began hosting book club pot-luck dinners with her friends after she retired and enjoyed the many lively conversations that took place. Julie is survived by her husband John; sisters Terry Jeffries of Colfax, WA; Dyanne King (Loren) of Prosser, WA; Sons Adam Petersen (Saori) of Silverdale, WA; Noah Petersen of Birmingham, AL; Daughter-in-law Lacy Marx and grandchildren Joe Petersen, Samantha Petersen and Clark Petersen. Her eldest son, Matthew Petersen preceded her in death, a homicide victim in Ridgecrest, CA on March 4, 2022.
Matthew Petersen, age 44, was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala in 1978, where his parents worked as Peace Corp volunteers. His early life was spent in Grandview, Wash. and then in Lincoln City, Ore., where he made many lifelong friends and enjoyed outdoor activities. Enlisting in the Navy after High School, Matt had an opportunity to serve as part of the Navy’s Ceremonial Guard in Washington,
D.C. This was followed by assignments in Guam, Bagram Afghanistan; Whidbey Island Naval Air Station; SERE school instructor in San Diego; Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA; Atsugi Naval Air Station in Japan and Lemoore Naval Air Station Search and Rescue Squadron. As an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman he was responsible for supplying and maintaining the equipment used by Navy pilots and air crews to complete their missions and received many commendations and awards for his service. He developed many life-long friendships during these years. When not working, Matt enjoyed outdoor activities with his family and friends, camping out in all kinds of weather using his “Big Red” van for transportation, and he enjoyed hosting backyard barbecues. He was also
an avid reader, enjoying historical novels, westerns and science fiction. After his retirement from the Navy in 2016, Matt began to work at the China Lake Naval Air Station in Ridgecrest, Calif., where he continued working with aircrew survival equipment. It was in Ridgecrest on the night of March 4, 2022 that Matt lost his life to a homicide. Matthew is survived by his children Joseph and Samantha Petersen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his father John Petersen of Otis, Ore.; brothers Adam (Saori) of Silverdale, Wash.; and Noah of Birmingham, Ala. A celebration of life ceremony and potluck dinner for Julie Clark and Matthew Petersen will be held at 5 p.m. on May 14, 2022, at the Wapiti RV Park Pavilion located at 2118 S. Drift Creek Road in Lincoln City.
Lincoln County welcomes new administrator Facing a formidable list of capital improvement projects, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has enlisted the expertise of Tim Johnson, a Portland native, who officially took the position of county administrator on April 11. Johnson has a long career in public service, working most recently as an economic developer in the mayor’s office in Federal Way, Wash., where he spent the past eight years. His reputation for recruiting businesses, sparking interest in the city’s downtown, and leveraging a variety of development grants and tools to build a diverse and sustainable economy made him an attractive fit for Lincoln County. “Tim stood apart from other candidates due to his experience and background in project management. We have several capital projects on the agenda for the next few years, and Tim will be able to make those his top priorities,” said BOC Chair Claire Hall. The new administrator has an extensive history in development, as well as in local government. He worked for a time as the as-
sistant city manager in the City of San Diego before taking the role of executive director of the YubaSutter Economic Development District in northern California. He also worked extensively as a consultant assisting clients in the development of business loan programs and building strategies for everything from the reuse of a retired military base to the financing of a new NBA arena in Sacramento. A desire to return home is in some ways at the heart of why Johnson came to Lincoln County. “I grew up in Portland but there are connections to Lincoln County from my childhood,” he said. Those connections are both experiential and familial. His parents honeymooned in Yachats. Family members were friends with former Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Charles Littlehales. Johnson’s childhood was filled with summer visits to the Depoe Bay area, exploring the Lincoln County coastline. “I can reflect back on what it looked like here more than 50 years ago and say unequivocally that this area has done very well
for itself,” said Johnson. “When you add up all of the elements
here in Lincoln County, it makes for a very dynamic marketplace
and real opportunities.” The area’s growth has also created a challenge for Johnson that is experienced by most attempting to relocate to the region. With a shortage of housing on the market, his arrival on the job was delayed in part by difficulty finding a home. That search is ongoing. No stranger to long hours, Johnson is anxious to get his living arrangements settled so he can focus on the work at hand. “I like to work 80 hours and more a week because, by keeping my nose to the grindstone and keeping my focus on the goals at hand, that is how things get accomplished,” he said. Getting to know the county budget, familiarizing himself with the various county departments, and introducing himself to both employees and other local leaders are all on his immediate agenda. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson said she is looking forward to Johnson’s leadership when it comes to capital improvement projects, which include a possible new county courthouse, animal
shelter, a new emergency operations center and development of the Lincoln County Commons. Johnson said he is interested in working with both the public and private sectors to leverage federal tools, like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Community involvement and transparency are high priorities for the administrator. Open, shared, and participatory are three words he describes as part of his “management mantra.” He also believes in treating every person with honesty, integrity and dignity. Those are likely values he learned from his mother. Doris “Dot” Johnson is 98 years old and resides in their family home in Portland. Asked by some how he could focus on his work while also lending his mother a hand, Johnson shared the advice his mother gave him. “My mom’s response was ‘the people of Lincoln County should be number one in your book and I will be number two,’” he said.
Lincoln City Police investigation leads to arrest of maintenance man for the Dorchester House
Lincoln City Police arrested Alan T. Zimmerman of Lincoln City on Tuesday, April 19, on multiple charges stemming from an investigation into reported criminal activity he was involved in while working at the Dorchester House in Lincoln City. In early March of this year, Lincoln City Police received information that thefts had been occurring
from apartments within the apartment complex. An investigation ensued and information was learned that a number of residents had experienced burglaries and thefts from their apartment. During the investigation, probable cause was developed that the complex’s maintenance man was involved in these thefts, as well as other criminal activity at the complex.
On Tuesday morning, Lincoln City Police detectives and officers, along with assistance from detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Toledo Police Department, served a search warrant at the Dorchester House and took Zimmerman into custody. During the subsequent search, stolen items were found in Zimmerman’s possession as well as a firearm, which he is
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prohibited from possessing. As a result of the investigation, Zimmerman was subsequently transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged on charges of burglary in the first degree, theft in the third degree, felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of sex abuse in the first degree, and four counts of sex abuse in the third degree.
The Lincoln City Police would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Toledo Police Department for their assistance with the search warrant service. The case investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Detective Bud Lane at 541994-3636.
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Public Notices NG22-273 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN In the Matter of the Estate of: RUBY ELIZABETH HARP, Deceased. Case No. 22PB02910 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BRIAN D. GREEN has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, BRIAN D. GREEN, at the address below, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE c/o Attorney Joshua D. Zantello, OSB #121562 Zantello Law Group, LLC. 2941 NW Highway 101 Lincoln City, OR 97367. DATED and first published 4/26/2022 ------------------------------------------NG22-274 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2022-03 The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider CUP 2022-03 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. Any person who may be affected is invited to attend and participate in the hearing and present written and/ or oral testimony concerning the project. Description of Project The Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department received an application for a Conditional Use Permit to install an electronic display center sign at Taft 7-12 High School. The subject property is addressed as 3780 SE Spyglass Ridge Dr and identified as Assessor Map 07-11-11AB- 02103-00. The property owner is Lincoln County School District. Applicable Criteria and Staff Report The applicable criteria governing this review are Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Chapter 17.16 Single-Family Residential (R-17.5) Zone; Chapter 17.72 Signs; Section 17.76.050 Type III Procedure; and Section 17.77.060. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearing and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it. For More Information The complete file may be reviewed online at www.lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Land Use Cases in Process, and then CUP 2022-03. A copy of the application and all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant, and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at the Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. For additional information, please call Anne Marie Skinner, Director, at 541.996.1228. Written Comments and/or Testimony Failure
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of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/ email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Please email your comments to planning@lincolncity.or- g or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City and rebroadcast at various times. They are streamed live on the internet through a link on the City of Lincoln City website and can also be viewed following the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing-impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to Jamie Young, City Recorder, at 541.996.1203.
and then ZOA 2022-08. A copy of the proposed amendment and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at the Lincoln City Planning and Community Development Department, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. For additional information, please call Anne Marie Skinner, Director, at 541.996.1228. Written Comments and/or Testimony Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing in person, or by letter/ email, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and/or City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). Please email your comments to askinner@lincolncity.or- g or mail to Lincoln City Planning and Community Development, PO Box 50, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367. Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 4 Lincoln City and rebroadcast at various times. They are streamed live on the internet through a link on the City of Lincoln City website and can also be viewed following the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, for a hearing-impaired device, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to the City Recorder, at 541.996.1203. Public comments may be submitted to askinner@ lincolncity.or- g, by attending the Planning Commission meeting, or via telephone. Public comments submitted by email to askinner@lincolncity.or- g will be entered into the official record, distributed to the governing body, and published in the Agenda packet. Individuals requesting to give public comment via telephone must email askinner@lincolncity.or- g no later than noon on the meeting day. The request must include the individuals name, the subject the individual wishes to address, and the telephone number the individual will use to make the call. Instructions on participating in the meeting via telephone will be provided upon receipt of a timely request. Telephone public comments will be limited to three minutes. Callers should mute themselves prior to making their public comments and shall leave the call once their public comment time has ended.
------------------------------------------NG22-267 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY-INITIATED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZOA 2022-08 The Lincoln City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2022-08 on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Lincoln City City Council will hold a public hearing to consider ZOA 2022-08 on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. Any person who may be affected is invited to attend and participate in the hearing and present written and/or oral testimony concerning the proposed amendment. (The Planning Commission and City Council may continue hearings to subsequent dates and times, as necessary, to complete review of the proposed amendment.) Description of Project ZOA 2022-08 proposes amending Lincoln City Municipal Code (LCMC) Title 17 to incorporate required state legislation from 2021 regarding housing, sheltering, and childcare facility siting (House Bills 2008, 3109, 3261; Senate Bills 8, 458), reduce impediments to redevelopment of commercial sites, and reduce impediments to development/redevelopment of housing. The amendment may affect the permissible uses of your land. Applicable Criteria and Staff Report The applicable criteria are LCMC Chapter 17.76 Procedures and Section 17.77.130 Text Amendment. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the hearings and will be provided at reasonable cost to individuals who request it. Public hearings are conducted according to adopted rules of procedure that are available at Planning and Community Development and at the hearings. For More Information The proposed amendment may be reviewed online at www.lincolncity.org by going to Departments in the top bar, then Planning & Community Development, then Draft Ordinances,
------------------------------------------NG22-268 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 20CV30944 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN MEB LOAN TRUST III, Plaintiff, vs. MAN S. CHO; ELIZABETH K. CHO; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; PACIFIC RIM ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; DISCOVER BANK; MARK JOSEPH KELLER; KAREN MARIE KELLER; and UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2435 NE VOYAGE LOOP, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367, Defendants. To: PACIFIC RIM
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF LINCOLN COUNTY Executive Director
The Housing Authority of Lincoln County, located on the central Oregon coast, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Executive Director. The Authority administers multiple federal and state-funded affordable housing programs: Public Housing (99 units), Housing Choice Voucher Program (570 units), two properties with the USDA/Rural Development rental assistance program, two LIHTC properties, and a small elderly complex under the State Bond Program (total of 143 units). The agency’s current staff numbers fifteen, with a combined annual operating budget of $5.9M. The recent Section 18 Disposition of 20 public housing units has given the agency approximately $5.2M in funds available to reinvest in affordable housing development in the communities of Lincoln County. COMPENSATION: $95,300 - $103,780 w/benefits, DOE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration and five (5)-years of experience in a management capacity covering various aspects of agency administration. Any combination of adequate education and experience will be considered. Preferred experience with administering federal housing programs through HUD and/or USDA Rural Development, knowledge of LIHTC and other affordable housing programs, as well as governmental finance, contracting, budgeting, and/or accounting. Knowledge or previous experience with tenant/landlord law, i.e. property management. Housing development knowledge/experience desirable. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written. Must have a valid driver’s license, with clean driving record. Successful candidate will possess or acquire PHM certification within 12 months of employment. TO APPLY: Applicants should submit letter of interest and resume to ED Search, Housing Authority of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 1470, Newport, OR 97365 or to kkowtko@halc.info. A detailed position description is available at the Housing Authority of Lincoln County, 1039 NW Nye Street, Newport, OR. 97365 or by telephone 541/265-5326 Ext. 300. HALC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for Mitch Parsons for county commissioner
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have had the pleasure to know Mitch for the past several years. Whether he was coaching youth sports, volunteering at community functions, or serving on the City Council he has been nothing but fair, kind, and professional. His excitement for serving his community motivates others to do the same.
One of the things that impressed me most was his monitoring of the Otis Wildfire. While the rest of us were focused on evacuating, Mitch took it upon himself to safely monitor the area by driving around and checking on people and structures. His real-time updates on social media became the clearest and most
accurate info available at the time. I am honored to call Mitch my friend and City Councilor. He definitely has my vote! -Jennifer Drayton, Lincoln City
Let’s ban fireworks in Lincoln City for good Last week the City Council of Lincoln City decided to draft an ordinance that would ban the sale and use of fireworks in Lincoln City this year on an emergency basis due to fire safety concerns. Once written, the proposal will be voted on by Councilors, perhaps as early as April 25. A permanent city-wide ban will be put before voters at a future date. I fully support these moves. As a resident of the Roads End neighborhood active with my neighborhood association, I’ve been following this issue closely for several years. Too many July 4th celebrations have
been marred by late-night (and early morning) unauthorized, unsupervised reckless shooting of fireworks – on the beach, in the neighborhood and from wooden porch decks. By now our extreme vulnerability to summer wildfires has become patently obvious. I’m all for enjoying a sanctioned, professional fireworks show on the 4th, but we need to mitigate our exposure to fires by banning the sale and use of personal fireworks for good. The time is right. Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay and Newport have all
implemented bans of various types. And Portland’s ban of last year (now permanent) lowered the number of fireworks-related fires by an astounding 66%. I encourage Lincoln City residents to get behind this effort. Many fireworks are already illegal in Oregon, but more needs to be done. A ban on personal fireworks in Lincoln City is the right thing to do. -Ken Mergentime, Lincoln City
Equity and inclusion at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital From time to time, we receive feedback from patients who have reported uncomfortable or unsatisfying experiences at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, some due to issues of equity and inclusion. While we would never refuse service or knowingly discriminate, even innocent lapses may result in patients hesitating to seek care here because of an unpleasant experience. We want our community to know that we are actively working on many items as part of our Equity & Inclusion efforts because we want to become a better employer and health care provider. We are: • Changing our electronic medical record to make it more helpful to us and our patients’ needs. • Sharing suggested scripting that can help staff navigate unfamiliar or uncomfortable conversations. • Reactivating our Patient and Family Advisory Council to advise us on all topics related to the patient experience.
• Forming Samaritan Employee Resource Groups to help advise on topics concerning diversity, equity and inclusion. • Working with our SHS Equity and Inclusion Council, the American Hospital Association, and others to adopt training materials and outline strategic plans. • Identifying ways we can indicate LGBTQ+ clinical interests in provider online biographies so patients can search this information by name and location. In addition, our clinicians are already required to complete training on gender identity and we have made significant changes to our phone trees so they are more welcoming to our Spanish-speaking patients. We already indicate languages spoken by our providers in their online biographies and that information is searchable on the samhealth.org website under “Find a Doc.” We continue to refine our language interpreta-
tion policies and services in order to not only remain compliant with recently enacted laws, but to have safer services for our non-English-speaking patients. Even with all these efforts, we can still do more. We encourage our patients to partner with us and let us know if we can do something differently to improve their health care experience. Along these lines, we have a new position, our Patient Experience Coordinator, who is exclusively devoted to understanding patient experiences at our two coastal hospitals. If you have comments on your hospital experience, you can reach our coordinator at SHSServiceExcellence@ samhealth.org or 541-768-5701. -Lesley Ogden, MD Chief Executive Officer Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital & Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Lincoln County Democrats Allege Campaign Violations Lincoln County Democrats Two Lincoln County Democrats have filed formal complaints with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office against the campaigns of Republican candidates for county commissioner Carter McEntee and Mark Watkins, for their failure to file finance statements and report donations to his campaign. Lincoln County Democrats chair Michael Gaskill, who filed one of the complaints, noted that McEntee’s violations appear especially egregious, citing the abundant and costly print, online and outdoor advertisements placed by McEntee’s campaign. “Mr. McEntee has clearly been raising and spending many thousands of dollars without reporting a dime, in flagrant violation of state law,” Gaskill said. “The fact that
he lied on record about this during the recent League of Women Voters Forum begs the question: what is he hiding and why, and how does he expect the voters of Lincoln County to trust him with our votes, let alone our budget?” The complaints note that both candidates have placed large print and digital ads in local papers, sent out a county wide direct mailing, has produced a professional video, and has signs on every street corner. Just these visible expenses exceed $750. The complaint against McEntee notes that “Social media dialog (attached) from his campaign indicates either an ignorance, or disregard, for campaign finance laws.” In Oregon, all contributions and expenditures related to any candidate, measure,
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failure to establish a dedicated campaign account within three business days of receiving a contribution or making an expenditure. Campaign committees are exempt from reporting requirements if they expect to receive less than $750 in a calendar year. In his letter, Gaskill noted that the wellfunded McEntee and Watkins campaigns have long exceeded those limits. Since the complaint was lodged, Watkins has filed an expenditure and donation report. Commenting on the complaint, Michael Gaskill said, “These regulations were
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Lincoln County Commissioner Position 1 Candidates running for position 1 include Walter Chuck, Greg Holland, Carter McEntee, Casey Miller and Mitch Parsons. HILARY DORSEY Editor
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he League of Women Voters of Lincoln County hosted a virtual candidates forum April 14 that featured the candidates running for positions 1 and 3 of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. The candidates responded to a set of prepared questions from moderator Jean Cowan. The positions could be chosen after the May 17 primary election. Because the commissioner positions are non-partisan, if any candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, they could win the primary. Otherwise, the two top voted candidates will face a November runoff. The forum was rebroadcast to the website at https://www. lwvlincolncounty.org/ View the candidates’ forum at https://www.lwvlincolncounty.org/ Send comments to: newsguardeditor@countrymedia.net.
commissioners is to produce a budget for the entire county. He would bring 10 years of experience on the commission. The time commitment is full time, Parsons added. He would like to be out in the community and listening to needs. The main responsibility of the commissioners is the budget and working with other department heads. Miller said the ability to manage time is going to be a key feature for anyone who decides to be a commissioner. From his experience working in the commissioner’s office, he has seen that the day-to-day operations is a big workload.
Q: What do you see as the primary responsibilities and time commitment of the county commission position? Please describe your personal background and experience which qualifies you to fill these responsibilities.
Holland said the county commissioner is going to be looking for ways to solve county problems. Chuck said the commitment of the
“It’s a lot internal. It’s a lot external,” Miller said. “I think any of these fine individuals here will find that it’s going to be a lot to do.” McEntee expects a huge time commitment as commissioner. “My qualifications come from lived experience, starting and running businesses in this county,” McEntee said.
Q: Please address your ideas on better ways to address our challenges around housing affordability, the provision of social services, and meeting the needs of our homeless population. We need to incentivize investors
better to develop more high-density units in the county, McEntee said. He believes the county has done a lot to try to track the issue of homelessness. Addressing the root of it can help minimize the homeless population. Parsons said housing is going to be a big issue to tackle. He believes in focusing on more mental health services. Miller said the county has a Housing Strategy Plan. A solution may be adding more accessory dwelling units. The county has a housing shortage, Chuck added. Right now, housing needs to be in the cities. Holland said in Waldport, he ordered a survey of all the land that could be developed.
Lincoln County Commissioner Position 3 Candidates for position 3 include incumbent Kaety Jacobson, Randy Mallette, Ryan Parker and Mark Watkins. These individuals responded to the same questions as position 1 candidates.
Q: What do you see as the primary responsibilities and time commitment of the county commissioner position? Please describe your personal background and experience which qualifies you to fill these responsibilities.
Parker said the role is to honor the public’s trust and advocate for the people. If elected, Parker plans to advocate for changing the structure of
the commissioners’ office and change the position to part-time. Watkins said there is no time commitment in public service. The job responsibilities are to make sure departments are fully funded and staffed. “The problems come from the ground up,” Watkins said. “I plan on getting in deputy patrol vehicles. I’m going to ride with the cops. I want to know what the problems are.” Mallette added that the role involves looking out for every individual in the county. Mallette would work with all department heads. Jacobson said the time commitment is exhaustive and is her full-time job and needs to be every commissioner’s full-time job.
“Budget is one of those major responsibilities,” Jacobson said. “You are also an administrator. You have 500 plus employees that work for you.”
Q: Please address your ideas on better ways to address our challenges around housing affordability, the provision of social services, and meeting the needs of our homeless population.
Mallette said for a lot of people in Lincoln County, it is paycheck to paycheck. “I’m not an expert in it but I’ll get with the people who are, and we’ll devise a plan,” Mallette said. Jacobson said the county has several
tiny home villages for survivors of the Echo Mountain Fire in Otis. She also recognizes how difficult it has been on social services over the last three years. Watkins said everybody needs to be involved in this. “I would really work on expanding our urban growth boundary,” Watkins said. “I would work hand in hand with each individual city planner to really look at the plot maps, to really look at areas that we can develop.” Ryan said he thinks the county needs to expand harm reduction. It can help the unhoused population. In terms of housing affordability, he said the county needs to look at building different models of housing.
Ballot drop box sites for primary election Ballots will be mailed out to Lincoln County voters on April 27. Election day is May 17.
Drive-up ballot boxes and drop site locations
Drive-up ballot drop boxes are now available during election periods 24 hours a day, seven days a week and until 8 p.m. on election day, May 17. Drop boxes are available in Newport, Lincoln City, Toledo, Waldport, Depoe Bay, Siletz and Yachats. Your ballot must be received in the office of the county clerk or at a designated drop site or placed in the U.S. Mail by 8 p.m. on May 17. You may mail in your ballot or drop it off at one of the following drop sites:
Newport
Lincoln County Courthouse – 225 W Olive St, Room 201, Newport. Drive-up box located in rear parking lot at the east end of the second row of parking. Open April 7 through
May 17. Inside box open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday April 7 through May 16, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 17. Newport City Hall – 169 SW Coast Hwy in Newport. Outside box located at city hall between the bus stop and the former Chevron Station from April 7 through May 17. Inside box open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday April 7 through May 16. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 17.
Lincoln City
Lincoln City City Hall – 801 SW Hwy 101 in Lincoln City. Drive-up box located in the lower parking lot under city hall. Open April 7 through May 17.
Toledo
Toledo Police Station – 250 W Hwy 20 in Toledo. Drive-up box located in the police station parking lot at the A Street exit. Open April 7 through May 17.
Waldport
Waldport City Hall – 355 Alder Street in Waldport. Drive-up box located in the Mark C. Campbell City Hall in the drive-thru lane from April 7 through May 17. Inside box open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday April 7 through May 16. Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 17.
Depoe Bay
Depoe Bay City Hall – 570 SE Shell, Depoe Bay. Outside box located in the city hall parking lot at the south exit April 7 through May 17.
Siletz
Siletz City Hall – 215 W Buford, Siletz. Outside box located in the city hall parking lot at the east exit April 7 through May 17.
Yachats
Yachats City Hall – 276 W 6th St. in Yachats. Outside box located in the city hall drive-thru April 7 through May 17.
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Dear north Lincoln County Friends, When I took office in January 2019, one of my goals was to create a better connection with north Lincoln County. I opened a second office in Lincoln City and maintained regular office hours there. I attended civic events, the Lincoln City chamber luncheons and joined the Lincoln City Urban Renewal work group. Those connections helped jump-start a lot of productive activity between the County and Lincoln City. As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, I was thrust into a “wildfire recovery” role that I had never been in before. But all of you taught me, trusted me, told me what you needed, and I was able to do the job you needed me to do.
Sharing in the work of the day with north Lincoln County built relationships and trust – none of us would have ever suspected at the time how critical those connections would be in the challenging days to come. As the global pandemic found its way into our communities I was in constant communication with the city, chamber and other organizations making joint decisions on a health crisis that would challenge us all in unimaginable ways. As the first vaccines became available, I fiercely advocated to ensure our county’s supply of Covid vaccines would continue as the state struggled to balance rural/metro distribution strategies. While we were experiencing the worst of the pandemic, north Lincoln County caught fire. I don’t need to go back and tell you about the fire, you were all there, you lived it. I’ll never forget the 2 a.m. call from Sherriff Landers, “Commissioner, our County is on fire...” I declared an emergency shortly thereafter, the second I had declared in my short term as commissioner, and spent time with him in the forward command center. Time stood still in the days that followed. I was there the day the city was evacuated, vociferously pressing ODOT to open two lanes of south-bound traffic to accommodate the flood of evacuees, and amidst the smoke and ember-fall I worked on Devils Lake Road to coax fire-threatened horses into the water where the bridge was out. I worked the Lincoln County call center, recruiting many of you who had been freshly evacuated to come help - you were amazing, helping your friends and neighbors even when you didn’t know the status of your own homes. In the days, that followed, I released emergency grant money so our non-profits could help you. I contracted a fire navigator to help connect survivors to relief resources.
I did small things, like designing a “Echo Mountain Fire Survivor ID card” and I did big things, like calling every member of the state Emergency board to encourage them to vote yes on purchasing a hotel, which they did. As a result, we now have Coastal Phoenix Rising in Lincoln City. Thank you, NW Coastal Housing, for not hanging up the phone on me when I called and asked you to take on a major project without any notice. I wrote grants and funding requests, tracking every inch of their movement through the legislature. I knew what to ask for because you all told me, sometimes with words, and sometimes with your hearts. We got money to help Panther Creek Water District rebuild their burnt water systems and we got money to help survivors pay for inspection, repair, and replacement of their wells and septic systems – a critical step in the rebuilding process. We received money to allow mental health workers to continue serving fire survivors as they came to grips with their losses. With a lot of effort and leadership from Representative Gomberg and Senator Anderson we were able to secure money to repair roads which were destroyed in the recovery process. I also advocated fiercely for survivors with FEMA, the state, and a number of other organizations, and I still do to this day. These are just a few of the many successes we have had in working together to recover our community...but we are not done. We have housing projects coming and we still have people displaced from their homes. North Lincoln County has been through a lot in the last 2 years, and it was a privilege and an honor to be there for you. This is one of the reasons I am running again- all of YOU! Thank you for allowing me to serve you these last 3 years, and I look forward to serving another 4 with north Lincoln County.
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To the residents of Lincoln County My name is Ryan Parker and I am running for County Commissioner, Position 3 because I don’t feel that the Board of Commissioners is doing enough to support the county’s working people. Throughout the pandemic the Board was lacking a unified public face while various policies were talked about, widely criticized and businesses struggled. The Newport City Council, on which I sit, created a small business support program to return Urban Renewal funds to so businesses could make payroll, pay business expenses and survive in a very tough time of history, while no such county program was tried or implemented. Returning tax collections back to those businesses they came from is a good program, and it is disappointing that a board did not see as a priority. I see a different future for Lincoln County, and if elected I would do everything possible to see to implementing a bold vision where success is shared and encouraged. We could (and should), Cap property taxes for single family homeowners. If the county wants to raise taxes, then it should ask the voters to approve any increases. Be a leader among all Oregon counties in sustainable forestry-Oregon logs, Oregon mill jobs and Oregon markets for the high-quality lumber already being produced. A localized Forestry Stewardship Council certification program will open opportunities for direct wood product sales. It will encourage more locally owned woodlots that can create multiple generations of improved wildlife habitat and income for landowners and carbon storage. I see a need for a direct county-research university partnership, with an onsite nursery to be sited in Toledo, perhaps on the soon-to-be vacated ODF facility. Imagine the possibilities for mill employees, researchers, processors and other stakeholders creating conifers that could better withstand drier summers, insect pests and be resistant to future climatic interruptions… Improve county services, by hiring more employees that do front line work and reconsider the salaries of management. Our tax base cannot support higher salary ranges without more income. Lincoln County would benefit from a fair, bipartisan timber excise tax which would stay in the county and go to improve streams and rivers for salmon and steelhead habitat, which in turn supports a sport and commercial fishery. Look at expanding RV camping as the county’s RV and campground inventory is not meeting current demand. Create a sinking fund for long-term funding of wetland restoration on the county’s watersheds. These practical investments yield better longer-term benefits across Lincoln County. This could improve the ability of the county’s watershed councils to continue and expand their important work. Get ODOT to produce a workable plan to begin pre-construction work on a new Yaquina Bay Bridge. Our beloved bridge is 86 years old and the current plan to operate it as the sole crossing for another 20 years is unrealistic. It would create significant future economic harm without alternatives. Support better management of the Lincoln County School District. We need to help our kids who have endured a very tough past two years. Vocational and school-to-work programs at all campuses are a great need and must be ramped up. School-aged children need good, locally grown food and classified staff should be paid a prevailing wage for the difficult, thankless jobs they do for us. Thank you for your support, and please do reach out and let me know your ideas and suggestions on how Lincoln County can write a new chapter. Sincerely, Ryan Parker South Beach
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