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After many people were required to evacuate last year, the City of Lincoln City now has a draft of an evacuation plan for the city council to review and possibly adopt. But before it goes to the council, Ken Murphy, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, is putting it out for residents to review and comment. “Obviously after the fires last year, there was a need for it,” Murphy said. “But there’s plenty of other things to cause people to have to evacuate.” The plan covers fires, tsunamis, chlorine leaks, and bridge collapses as they are some of the more likely emergency scenarios in the area. Available on the home page of the city website, the 30-day window for public comment ends on August 31. An important aspect of getting feedback is that residents will be more likely to read it. He has already received emails and calls and appreciates all of the feedback. “I want them to be familiar with it and look at all the pieces and parts,” Murphy said. Murphy said two of the most important parts in the plan include the maps of town and the routes available around bridge failures and the information about radio stations and Lincoln Alerts. “You have to have multiple sources to know what’s going on,” he said. “We’re a very busy society and using these little tools will hopefully give you an edge to make you ready.” While he’s signed up for FEMA alerts, tsunami alerts and alerts from the National Weather Service, he encourages everyone to at least sign up for Lincoln alerts, which residents can do at www.co.lincoln.or.us/ alerts. “Today’s preparations will determine the outcome in an emergency situation,” Murphy said. “It’s never too late to start preparing yourself and your family for emergencies.” He said one thing to keep in mind is that disasters don’t discriminate. Last year, he had to evacuate his family, so he wasn’t able to provide support for others. People need to know what they should do if they have to evacuate, and they also need to know what
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In 2018, this tree, located in Regatta Park, was named “Nuu-kwii-daa-naa-ye”, which is “Our Ancestor” in Siletz Dee-ni language—to honor its importance to communities past and present. On August 19, 2021, it will be dedicated as an Oregon Heritage Tree. The ceremony is open to the public and will take place at 2 p.m. See article on page 9 for details.
Prior to the almost $4 million dollar remodel that began in March of 2019, no part of the Bob Everest Station 14 had a sprinkler system. Rob Dahlman, Fire Chief for North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1, is a proponent of residents having sprinkler systems in their homes if at all possible, but there wasn’t even a system at the fire house. Now, they not only have a sprinkler system, but also a security system, a generator, solar panels, an elevator, an energy efficient furnace system with air scrubbers and so much more. In addition to an almost $1 million seismic rehabilitation grant from the state, the cost for the remodel was primarily paid for with a bond from 2018. There were three buildings including the original station that was built in 1964, another section that was built in 1975 and another built in 1991 that were all combined to make one large building. They have training rooms, individual bunk rooms and living quarters for three firefighters on each shift, and a little room to grow. They are now able to store their gear in one room and have a much-needed decontamination room. As firefighters have a greater risk of cancer than the general population, having machines that will wash out carcinogens helps protect them. Another safety measure was to add hose attachments that attach to the exhaust pipe of the trucks in the bays and directs it outside, so that when the trucks are running, they aren’t exposing everyone in the garage to carcinogens. Because the station is a public building, they were required to make sure everything complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, including the elevator. The size of the project required them to improve the sidewalks. Dahlam said the requirements from the Oregon Department of Transportation and City of Lincoln City added another $750,000 to the price tag. One aspect of the project that has been a money saver is a reduction in operational
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In her update to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting August 2, Interim Public Health Director Florence Pourtal indicated COVID-19 cases are trending up at a rapid pace, and the Delta variant — more transmissible and more severe — is picking up and taking over against other variants. Cases more than doubled
from May to July and cases more than doubled from the first two weeks of July to the last two weeks, Pourtal told Board Chair Hunt and Commissioner Claire Hall. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson was excused. Following the meeting, 17 new cases were reported in the county for August 2, 11 for August 3 and 19 for August 4 leading up to press time. As of Thursday, August 5, hospitalizations due to COVID-19
across Oregon rose to COVID-19 rose to 422, 133 of those in intensive care unit beds. “The upward curve is getting pretty steep,” Pourtal said. With the Delta variant three times more transmissible than seen in the past, Pourtal compared its ease of transmission to the chicken pox. Early in the pandemic, if somebody got the virus they were able to transmit it to two or 2.5 people. With the new variant, one people
can infect eight, and each of those can infect eight more. “It can go pretty fast,” Pourtal said. “We knew the vaccine was really, really good at protecting us against severe disease, hospitalization and death, but some virus can get through some people. We didn’t know until last week that vaccinated people who get infected with COVID can also transmit the virus at the same level an unvaccinated person can,” Pourtal
added. “The person doesn’t have to be symptomatic to be able to pass that virus along to others.” The severity of the disease seems to increase also. Pourtal cited data from two studies, one out of the United Kingdom, one out of Israel. Both countries had vaccines in place. In the United Kingdom, the mask mandate was maintained. In Isreal, it was not. The vaccines in both contexts
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2021 Siletz Bay Music Festival to hold two orchestral concerts at B’Nai Brith Camp in Otis
The B’nai Brith Camp located on the shores of Devil’s Lake in Otis, Oregon has been selected as the venue for the final two concerts of the 2021 Siletz Bay Music Festival (SBMF). The events will take place in the spacious dining room at the camp on Saturday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, September 12 at 4 p.m. The venue which was used as a drop off point for meal distribution for families displaced by the fire in Otis last summer, was discovered by members of the SBMF board who helped in the effort. This year, while looking for venues to perform the nine days of performances they recalled how ideal the setting would be for the two final orchestral concerts. When the idea was presented to the Camp directors, they jumped at the chance to be involved and to add the Otis location to the season line-up. “BB Camp is delighted to welcome the Siletz Bay Music Festival to our beautiful lakeside campus. We have found such joy in gathering children back together in our summer Camp programs since reopening after being shuttered due to the Governor’s mandate, says CEO Michelle Koplan. “BB Camp is thrilled to provide a stunning and new venue that will bring our community back together in person with that same spirit of joy. We look forward to hosting the community as we relish in the amazing music produced by the Siletz Bay Music Festival.” Saturday’s concert, entitled “Sights and Sounds” will include a special tribute to the communities devastated by the Echo Mountain Complex fire, the Holiday Farm fire and the Beachie Creek, Riverside and Alameda fires. Samuel Barber’s poignant Adagio for Strings will be accompanied by projected images taken by Oregon photographer Bruce MacGregor. It’s a fitting tribute not only to SBMF for keeping the Festival alive but also an opportunity to commemorate those who bravely overcame the devastating fires of last summer. The facility with its spacious grounds and on-site food service will allow patrons to enjoy a picnic prior to Sunday’s concert a la Hollywood Bowl LA style. Music Director Yaakov Bergman loved the idea of enjoying the outdoor beauty of a summer day on Devil’s Lake. “Nature was always a source of inspiration for me...a magical and deeply spiritual environment. The beautiful grounds and serene lake of the B’Nai Brith Camp are nestled in the bucolic setting of nature’s best gifts and offer the ideal inspiration for performing and
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Clarinetist Ken Peplowski listening to great music.” Following lunch, the program featuring the Siletz Bay Music Festival full orchestra showcases classic American favorites from the worlds of Jazz and Broadway. Under the direction of Maestro Bergman, featured artists will include Soprano Samantha Grambow, Singer/actor Ron Spivak, Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris, Clarinetist Ken Peplowski, Gary Hobbs on drums, Dave Captein on bass, Pianist Randy Porter, and
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Appendix 13 of the plan shows two maps showing bridge bypass routes. they should do if they aren’t being asked to evacuate and others are, he said. “The good news and the bad news are the same: Lincoln City has never had a serious disaster,” he said. Murphy said even if you don’t think it’s
Cellist Nancy Ives who will perform the world premiere of N’Chewana (Columbia River in Sahaptin). A tribute to the dynamic team of Lerner and Loewe who composed some of the world’s most popular and enduring musical works will include tunes from Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot as well as jazz classics like Almost like Being In Love and On the Street Where you Live. Other unforgettable tunes from Steven Sondheim, Harold Arlen, Paul Simon, Alan Bergman should make for a memorable afternoon of music on the beautiful Central Oregon Coast. To see the complete schedule and purchase tickets go to www.siletzbaymusic.org About the Siletz Bay Music Festival Since its inception, the mission of Siletz Bay Music Festival has been to bring multi-genre world class music performed by outstanding musicians to the Central Oregon Coast; to reach across race, culture, age, social and economic barriers, to uplift and educate all people seeking extraordinary musical experiences. Under the guidance of Artistic Director, Yaacov Bergman, the festival offers exciting programming with a mix of classical favorites, jazz, cabaret, orchestral and family-friendly events. Siletz Bay Music Festival is made possible in part by grants from the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, Explore Lincoln City, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Lincoln, Lincoln County Cultural Coalition, Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, Pacific Power Foundation and The Round House Foundation. Sponsors include Ambience Construction, Charlotte Lehto Insurance Agency, Inc., Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Classic Pianos, Curtis Restaurant Equipment, Edward Jones – Wendy C. Wilson, Financial Advisor, Lincoln City Cultural Center, Lincoln City Family Dental, Lincoln City Gifts, Lincoln City Outlets and Lincoln City Real Estate. Media sponsors are Oregon Coast Today and the NewsGuard. Siletz Bay Music Festival, a 501c3 non-profit Oregon corporation, is presented by an all-volunteer Board of Directors.
ever going to happen here, it could. He said there are many good sources online and recommends www.Ready.gov that has lots of great information. Murphy can be reached by phone at 541-996-1229 or by email at kmurphy@lincolncity.org.
The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board has announced the enactment of a complete burn ban. This includes outdoor debris burning and recreational fires throughout Lincoln County. Oregon is entering its second consecutive dry summer and is bracing for what has already proved to be another devastating wildfire season. While some wildfires are a natural part of Oregon’s landscape, the fire season in Oregon and across the West is starting earlier and ending later each year. Sadly, we are no exception in Lincoln County. Warmer spring and summer temperatures, reduced rainfall, and earlier record high temperatures create longer and more intense dry seasons that increase moisture stress on vegetation and make our landscape more susceptible to severe wildfire. As the seasonal grasses and fuels have already cured in the East, the coastal communities of the West are rapidly catching up. Fuel moistures are at an all-time low. The current drought conditions in Lincoln County coupled with reduced measurable precipitation in the region have forced this decision. Local and adjoining county fire service leadership with
support from our partners at ODF, BLM, USFS, and OSFM endorse this decision in Lincoln County based on predictive fuel modeling, current fire conditions throughout the state, and significant fire history in the area. With the Echo Mountain Complex Fires not at all forgotten, let this proactive measure serve as a reminder that we take last year’s events seriously. With limited resources on hand and no long-term relief in sight, now is the time to implement these planned restrictions, which also come earlier each year. Oregon State Parks Update Fires are prohibited on beaches and in coastal day-use areas in Lincoln County south to Oregon’s border with California. The ban includes wood, charcoal briquettes, candles, tiki torches and other devices that emit flames or embers. Propane stoves and other cooking devices that have a shutoff valve are allowed. Campfires are allowed in Oregon State Parks campgrounds. Conditions could change quickly; check for updates on the Oregon State Parks Open Flame Restrictions web page.
Lincoln City seeks applicants for several volunteer opportunities The City of Lincoln City is accepting applications for the listed volunteer board and committee positions. Applications are available on the City website, www.lincolncity.org, under the “Boards and Committees” menu. You can also request more information by contacting the City Recorder at cityrecorder@lincolncity. org. The Budget Committee (meets the spring of each year, at the Lincoln Square Complex) has (1) three year position available for a City Resident. The Budget Committee is a seven-member committee, which makes recommendations to the City Council on the City’s budget. The Driftwood Public Library Board (meets the 1st Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Library’s Fischer Room) has (1) three year position available for a High School Student residing in LCSDNorth The Library Board provides and makes accessible to all residents of the City, library and information services suitable to persons of all ages. The Public Arts Committee (meets the third Wednesday of the month in the Lincoln City Culinary Center at 4:15 p.m.) has (1) three year term position available for City residents
and/or Urban Growth Boundary residents The purpose of the Public Arts Committee is to improve the quality of life in the city by allowing residents and visitors to view and interact with art in public places. The Lincoln City Planning Commission (meets the first and third Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Square Complex has (2) four year term volunteer position available for (1) City Residents and (1) UGB/City Resident. The Lincoln City Planning Commission is a sev-
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en-member citizen advisory body appointed by the City Council. Planning Commissioners are registered voters and generally live inside the city limits; however, up to two members may live outside the city limits but inside the urban growth boundary. No more than two members may have the same occupation. Commissioners serve for four-year terms. Generally, the Planning Commission is responsible for assisting the City Council in developing and revising the city’s comprehensive plan and devel-
opment standards that implement the plan (such as the zoning and subdivision ordinances). The Commission also makes decisions on land use matters such as subdivisions, conditional use permits, planned unit developments, and variances. The Planning Commis-
sion occasionally participates in joint work sessions on special topics with the City Council. The city provides all Planning Commissioners with a laptop computer to use during their term. Planning staff and the city attorney provide initial and on-going training to
commissioners. To aid the planning commissioners in their deliberations, city staff prepares a report of background information, analysis, and recommendations for each matter the Commission considers, and sends it to the commissioners several days in advance of the meeting.
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costs due to the LED lighting, the high efficiency furnace, a gas stove in the kitchen, and solar panels. “We have more people here but because of the efficiency, the cost is less,” Dahlam said. They’ve been back in the building for more than a year, but due to COVID-19, they weren’t able to invite the public there to see all of the improvements. They are having an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 14 where folks can see the changes and fire trucks and their Humvees which are set up for water rescues. NW Natural will be serving burgers and they’ll have information tables from the CERT Team, County Emergency Management, a Wildfire Education table and a table for recruiting prospective volunteers. Volunteer firefighters Dahlman himself started as a volunteer firefighter in 1990. “Most of our employees were once volunteers,” he said. “But the average volunteer lasts two to five years, so we’re always looking for people to fill those holes.” Volunteers are subject to a background check, a physical, drug testing, and state training to be certified. If they want to also become an EMT, it takes two terms of school for that training. While the fire district will cover tuition costs of that, and volunteers get some limited benefits, they aren’t employees and don’t get paid. Still, he said no one does it for the money. “It’s the greatest job in the world, it really is,” he said. “Not many people get to do what we experience.” He said all firefighters are held to the highest standards because they have instant
respect from the community before they even know their name. They currently have 32 volunteers in the district. “We really are careful about who we select,” he said. “We have certain standards we hold people to … paid and volunteer.” Current demands and funding Between fire calls, water rescues, pubic assists, car crashes, illegal burns and more, they average 10 calls each day. At this station, they have three firefighters staffed at a time and they work 48 hours on, 96 hours off. “We’re the busiest fire district in the county,” Dalhman said. The firefighters at Bob Everest Station 14 cover 40 percent of all of the calls in the district. Dalhman said Lincoln City is anything but a sleepy little town and that the calls are definitely not just related to tourists. Fire district operations are funded by a levy on property taxes. The current rate is 84 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. This funding is set to expire on June 30, 2022. In May of this year, the voters were asked to increase the amount to $1.22 per $1,000 and it was voted down by 20 votes. The increase, set for five years, would allow the district to hire seven more firefighters and in effect drastically improve response time, Dalhman said. They will again put it before voters in November. Dalhman said the amount would not change as they did their projections for cost five years out and that is the amount they will need for general operations. Regardless, some form of levy must pass by June 30, 2022 in order to avoid layoffs, Dalhman said.
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(Left) With the renovations, the fire station got a much-needed decontamination room. As firefighters have a greater risk of cancer than the general population, having machines that will wash out carcinogens helps protect them. (Above) Another safety measure was to add hose attachments that attach to the exhaust pipe of the trucks in the bays and directs it outside, so that when the trucks are running, they aren’t exposing everyone in the garage to carcinogens.
COVID curve maintained their efficacy against severe diseases, which is very good news, Pourtal said. When the mask was kept on while being vaccinated, the rate of infection was reduced. Which is why, she continued, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Health Authority came back with new guidance recommending universal masking in indoor public settings. We know vaccinated people can transmit, and if we’re not wearing a mask, the virus spreads more easily, Pourtal said. Pourtal stated unequivocally, “Getting the vaccine is the best prevention method against severe illness due to COVID, hospitalization and death.” Pourtal acknowledged
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the difficulty and frustration of going backwards after doing everything right, following all the guidelines. And, though we’ve been dealing with the virus for over a year, it is a novel virus — very good at adapting. It could possibly mutate again, in a worst case scenario becoming resistant to the vaccines we have. “Now is the opportunity to get as many people as possible vaccinated. If you can’t get vaccinated, please wear a mask,” Pourtal said. “I would say better to prevent than to be sorry. We have tools available to us we didn’t have a year ago. We have three vaccines. There are places in the world that don’t have access to vaccines. We know that wearing masks is a very protective measure,” she added.
“Get a vaccination. Wear a mask. Wash your hands and keep social distance,” summarized Hunt. “The more we do to limit the spread of the virus the better things will be as we continue to deal with it, and the sooner we’ll get to a situation where the pandemic is no longer a factor in our lives.” In line with the stateinstituted mask mandates in public spaces, the board took action passing an ordinance require masks in all county indoor public spaces effective August 4 until further notice. Hunt indicated the board would continue to meet virtually Mondays at 3 p.m. until a date to be determined in the future, not moving to in-person meetings on Wednesday, August 18 as previously indicated.
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Public Notices NG21-106 NOTICE OF MEASURE ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, a measure election will be held in Lincoln County, Oregon. The following shall be the ballot title of the measure to be submitted to the voters of Lincoln County: CAPTION Altering short term rental dwelling licensing in unincorporated Lincoln County QUESTION Shall Lincoln County prohibit new, and phase out existing STR licenses in certain residential zones, and adopt new STR restrictions? SUMMARY This Measure would amend Chapter 4 of the Lincoln County Code regarding short term rentals of dwelling units (STRs). It would apply only in the unincorporated areas of Lincoln County. New STR licenses would not be issued in residentialneighborhoods zoned R-1-A, R-1 and R-2. STRs in those zones would become “non-conforming uses” of real property, would be limited to owners of record at the time the use became non-conforming, would not be transferable to new owners and would be phased out within 5 years, with some hardship exemptions available. A process is provided wherein R-1-A, R-1 and R-2 subdivisions may be downzoned to allow for STRs. Persons would be limited to having only one ownership interest in a STR within the R-1-A, R-1 and
NG21-105 INVITATION TO BIDS CITY OF LINCOLN CITY Police Building Demolition Bids Due: 2:00 PM, September 9, 2021 WORK - The general nature of work, described in detail in this Contract and in the basis of payment, includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of the project. Primary items of work include: Demolition of the old Police Building. BID SUBMITTAL - Sealed bid proposals will be received by Public Works Department, PO Box 50, 801 SW Hwy 101 - City Hall, Lincoln City, OR 97367 until 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time(PST) on the 9th day of September, 2021. Late bids will not be accepted. Within two working hours of the bid closing time, bidders must submit the FirstTier Subcontractor Disclosure Form. Submittal of bid proposals shall be in a sealed envelope with identification plainly marked on the outside including project name, bid date, and time, “Bid Proposal, Bid Bond and Certificate of Residency” and bidder’s name. Bid proposals shall be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. Each bid proposal must be submitted on the forms prescribed by the City and accompanied by a Proposal Guaranty (certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond) in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the total amount bid. The ten percent Proposal Guaranty shall be forfeited to the City if the bidder fails to enter into a contract with the City of Lincoln City within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Notice of Award. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond equal to one hundred percent of the amount bid for faithful performance of the Contract. BID DOCUMENTS - Bidders are not to contact the City or Project Engineer to obtain Bid Documents. Bid documents shall be obtained from ARC, Pacific Northwest Region, Oregon Division (ARC/ Oregon) for the cost of reproduction and delivery, if needed. All contact shall be made with ARC/Oregon Bid Services department at: 503-227-3424 or via Email at pdx.planmwell@e-arc. com. Bid Documents are available online via its Plan Well service. Go to www.e-arc.com/or/ portland, select Public Projects and then the project name from the list. Bid Documents may be viewed and purchased online. The official Planholder’s list will be kept on Plan well and any addenda will issued through Plan Well. Additionally, bid documents may be picked up at: ARC/Oregon1431 NW 17th Ave. Portland, OR 97209PRE-BID MEETING - There will not be a pre-bid meeting or site visit conducted by the City. Bidders are required to conduct a field review of the project area on their own to acquaint themselves with pertinent
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police blotter Friday, July 30 12:53 a.m. DUII SW Ebb St/Hwy 101. Driver cited and released for DUII, unsignaled lane change, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Report taken. 1:09 a.m. AOA LCJ 251 W Olive St Newport DRE callout.
stolen mail recovered from consent search. Report taken. 6:35 a.m. Trespass 4041 NW Logan Rd Rite Aid. Caller reporting male who was trespassed on 7/302021 was sleeping on the property, refusing to leave. Subject was cited and released for Trespass II. Report taken.
3:13 a.m. Assault 1446 NW 17 St. Victim reported that she was assaulted by her friend’s nephew. Officer responded, took report.
9:39 a.m. Found Property 5399 NE Port Ln. Caller at Police Dept to surrender ammo for destruction. Report taken.
4:06 a.m. AOA 565 NW Hwy 101. Subject cited and released on LCJ warrant charging probation violation on menacing and interfering with making a report.
10:21 a.m. AOA 1030 SE Oar AV-Bi-Mart. Weapons denial for OSP. Report taken.
11:51 a.m. Theft SW Coast Ave/SW Bard Loop. Caller reported mail stolen from 8 addresses in listed area. Mail was found dumped at SW 35th St. beach access. Report taken. 1:54 p.m. Found Property SW 51 St. Wallet found in area during beach clean-up. Report taken. 3:56 p.m. AOA 4422 NE West Devils Lake BV. Parole and Probation requested officer respond for subject at location. Cite and release warrant confirmed out of Polk County for failure to appear on traffic offense. Subject cited and released from location. Report taken. 10:17 p.m. Theft 1777 44 St. Chinook Winds Casino. Caller reported his jacket was stolen at the buffet. $300 worth of chips were inside jacket. Report taken.
Saturday, July 31 1:05 a.m. DUII NE 49 CT/ NE Voyage LP. Caller reporting vehicle had struck the curb heard a loud pop. Officers located vehicle parked in area. Driver taken into custody and transported to LCPD where he was cited and released for DUII. Report taken. 3:25 a.m. Suspicious activity NW 15 St beach access. Suspicious vehicle with 1 stolen plate. Subject cited and released for possession of stolen property and possession of meth violation. Investigation continues for
10:36 a.m. Theft 1631 NW Hwy 101, Maxwell’s. Caller reporting theft of cell phone from location. Silver i-phone with green case, hairless cat on lock-screen. Report taken. 11:21 a.m. Stolen vehicle 1920 SE Lee Ave # C20. Caller reported his ex-wife stole his vehicle two weeks ago and has it in Townsend, MI. Vehicle entered into LEDS/ NCIC. Report taken. 1:02 p.m. AOA 1503 SE Devils Lake Rd. Informational report taken regarding possible conditional release agreement violations. 1:03 p.m. AOA 800 SE Hwy 101-LC Sporting Goods. Weapons denial for OSP. Report taken. 4:08 p.m. Criminal mischief 1800 SE Hwy 101. Caller reported her vehicle door handle had been tampered with while she was in a store. Report taken. 4:10 p.m. Warrant service SE Mast Ave/SE 3 St. Caller reported people have been camping in a bus parked on the street. Subject taken into custody on misdemeanor Lincoln County misdemeanor warrant charging failure to appear on trespass. 10:09 p.m. Disturbance 535 NW Inlet Ave. Employee reported a possible domestic disturbance. Officer responded, took report. 10:27 p.m. Crash, DUII 535 NW Inlet Ave.
Sunday, August 1 12:04 p.m. Found Property 1503 SE East Devils Lake
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Rd. Wallet and keys found in Lincoln Beach- turned into PD picked up by LCSO. Report taken. 1:49 p.m. Theft 41A NW 40 PL/NW Jetty, Casino Family on behalf of Spanish speaking couple reported vehicle was broken into while parked at location. Female’s purse was stolen, and CC used at Walgreen’s. Report taken. 3:02 p.m. Found Property 1503 SE Devils Lake Rd. Wallet was left at LCPD front door by an unknown person. Unknown where wallet was found. Wallet was seized for safekeeping. Report taken. 3:12 p.m. Found Property 95 SW Hwy 101. Caller came to PD to turn in found key. Officer located owner at the beach and returned her key. Report taken. 7:01 p.m. Disturbance 1635 NW Harbor Ave #72. Multiple callers reported sounds of a disturbance from listed room and then two naked male subjects were rolling down a cliff. LCPD, NLF, and PWA responded, both subjects appeared to be having a bad reaction to drugs. Subjects transported to SNLH. Report taken. 8:47 p.m. Stolen Property 4101 Logan Rd Safeway. Officer located stolen plate on listed vehicle. Car care responded for impound tow. Driver was arrested and transported to LCPD. Charged with identity theft, providing false info to a peace officer, possession of stolen property, and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. He was also cited for a warrant out of Albany for contempt of court. 9:56 p.m. Theft 1501 NW 40 Pl, Chinook Winds Casino Hotel. CW Security reporting guests of hotel lost their room key, purse with credit cards had been stolen from room. Attempts have been made to make purchases with cards in Lincoln City. Report taken. 10:26 p.m. Assault NE 1 St/NE Hwy 101. Caller reported male had been assaulted. Victim transported to SNLH by PWA. Investigation ongoing. Report taken.
Monday, August 2 12:26 a.m. Found Property 5001 SW Hwy 101, Snug Harbor. Caller is reporting she found a wallet. Wallet seized, report taken. 8:40 a.m. EDP 2701 NW Hwy 101. Elderly patient transported to SNLH on police officer hold. 8:56 a.m. Crash 560 SE Hwy 101. Report of a two vehicle non-injury, non-blocking crash. Report taken. 3:10 p.m. Found Property 95 SW Hwy 101. A phone was found on the beach at D River Wayside. Turned phone in at LCPD for safekeeping. Follow up: Owner came to LCPD to retrieve phone. 3:15 p.m. Crash 4101 NW Logan RD. Possible crash/ disturbance, report taken. 3:47 p.m. Crash 1501 NW 40 PL. Caller called to report a vehicle struck hers in the parking lot at Casino Resort. Other driver cited for no ODL, report taken. 7:09 p.m. NCO VIO 2420 NE 29 St. Caller reported subject was at location when she showed up today, and that she is protected from subject via no contact release agreement. Nothing in the NCO prevents subject from being at the location, and she agreed to leave. A second individual was also at the location, and the caller was also protected from them via an unrelated NCO. Second individual taken into custody for violation of NCO and transported to LCJ.
Tuesday, August 3 9:00 a.m. Trespass 1736 NW Lincoln LP. Caller reporting trespassing/ camping on Lincoln Shores Estate wetlands. Subjects trespassed from location one cited and released for warrant out of Multnomah County. 12:04 p.m. Suspicious Activity 1503 SE East devils Lake Rd. Caller reports receiving a threatening text message of graphic photos of decapitated bodies demanding money. Report taken. 4:22 p.m. Theft 3478 NE Hwy 101. Caller reports
7:33 p.m. Theft Chinook Winds Casino 1777 NW 44 St. Security reported the theft of a purse. Report taken. 10:48 p.m. AOA Lincoln Plaza Shell 4031 NW Hwy 101. Officer located vehicle with stolen plates, listed stolen from Salem PD. Driver charged with PCS Meth and possession of stolen plates, passenger charged with PCS Meth. 11:20 p.m. Fight, DUII 213 SE Neptune Ave. Caller reported three intoxicated males fighting in her driveway and are leaving in a vehicle. Driver charged with DUII and cited for DWS violation and driving uninsured. Vehicle impounded by Car Care Towing. Fight still under investigation.
Wednesday, Aug. 4 12:09 a.m. AOA Hwy 101/ Hwy 229. Officer assisted with vehicle pursuit with LCSO and Toledo. 11:24 a.m. Crash 4060 N Hwy 101. Report of two car crash, blocking, non-injury. Report taken. 2:32 p.m. Found Property 5020 NW Lee. Caller reports he left a firearm at rental, requesting LCP retrieve and hold. Firearm taken for safekeeping, report taken. 8:09 p.m. 1713 NW 21 St. Rm 102. Report via caller that a female was hiding in the bathroom at the location, stating that several Hispanic males were in hotel room not letting her leave. Located female in room 102, transported to LCPD. Attempt to locate to Grande Ronde PD to stop Prius, located, stopped and detained Hispanic male. Transported to meet with officer on Hwy 18. Subject interviewed and released. Report forwarded to D.A.’s office for review. 10:21 p.m. Extra patrol request 660 SE Hwy 101, Posh Wash. Request extra patrol for group of males that have been hanging around about 2:30 a.m. and scaring a female customer.
9:01 a.m. Car call out. 3456 NE West Devils Lake Rd #1. Caller reported father’s vehicle was broken into while parked at location. Miscellaneous tools and property reported stolen. Report taken. 9:33 a.m. Disturbance 4319 SW Hwy 101 # D. Caller reported male subject inside residence-active disturbance ongoing. Report taken. 1:21 p.m. Domestic 4806 NE Voyage Ave #C4. Report of domestic disturbance at listed location. Male subject taken into custody for violating a protection order. Transported to LCJ. 2:12 p.m. Abandoned Vehicle 200 Block NE 1 St. Lincoln City Towing Confirmed tow. Report taken. Graffiti 5400 SW Hwy 101 Report of at least 2 subjects tagging poles in construction area. Unable to locate vehicle. Report taken. 6:10 p.m. Suspicious Activity 4157 N Hwy 101. Caller reported male and female sitting in sedan at Grocery Outlet parking lot talking about being investigated in a report of a stolen vehicle. At the same time, Sherwood PD called in requesting an attempt to locate for a stolen Honda Crosstour that had been tracked to Beaver State Apts. Vehicle recovered at apartments and towed by Car Care. Investigation ongoing. 8:24 p.m. Drug Burger 101 5045 SW Hwy 101. Caller reported finding a small baggie of white powder. Officer responded, item seized. 8:50 p.m. Disturbance 4700 SE Hwy 101- US Food Mart. Report of male trying to fight caller and threatening, lots of yelling. Subject located, cited and released for disorderly conduct II. 11:33 p.m. Report 2777 NW Neptune Ave. Caller reported that she was under a deck at that location and was injured. Officer responded, subject transported to NLH by Ambulance. Still under investigation.
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Secretary of State announces People’s Commission on legislative redistricting Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced today that she is inviting Oregonians to apply to serve on the Oregon People’s Commission on Redistricting. Like her predecessors, Secretary Fagan is preparing for redistricting in case she is needed. The People’s Commission will convene only if the Legislature misses its September 27 deadline, and the Oregon Constitution requires Secretary Fagan to conduct redistricting. If convened, the Commissioners will advise Secretary Fagan and her staff as they conduct public hearings and fulfill the Secretary of State’s constitutional duty in legislative redistricting. “Today, redistricting is the Legislature’s job. While I am optimistic they will pass a redistricting bill by the September 27 deadline, I owe it to Oregonians to be ready to go if they don’t,” said Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. “I made a commitment to Oregonians to convene a
People’s Commission to advise me on redistricting and that is exactly what I am preparing to do.” The People’s Commission provides an opportunity for Oregonians, including those with experience working in historically excluded communities, to play a key role in advising Secretary Fagan if the Oregon Constitution requires that she perform legislative redistricting. If convened, the Commissioners will work directly with Secretary Fagan on her commitment to an open public process, including engaging with Oregonians in public hearings and other public education and community engagement opportunities. The Commissioners will attend all public hearings, hear testimony from Oregonians, and advise Secretary Fagan and her staff on redistricting. Oregonians seeking to serve on Oregon’s People’s Commission must complete the applica-
Prineville mayor announces run against Senator Wyden Prineville mayor and data center contractor, Jason Beebe, officially announced his candidacy for US Senate to replace the failed policies of Ron Wyden. When asked why he decided to run against long time liberal Ron Wyden in this election cycle, Beebe said, “I have never seen a Senator or public official that did not represent the people of Oregon more than Ron Wyden.” Beebe continued, “His extreme left, or communist views are so far out of touch with every day working Oregonians, it is just flat-out time for him to leave.” Beebe, his wife Heather, and their children live in Prineville, Oregon. Jason Beebe entered the military at age 29 after 9/11 to fight
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for his country serving one tour in Iraq. Serving in the 41st. IBCT, 1/82 Cavalry of the Oregon Army National Guard, he retired from duty in 2015 after 12 and a half years of service. Jason Beebe previously worked at the Facebook Data Center as a contractor, Apple Data Center, and currently is employed with HCL Technologies as a North American Regional Manager. Beebe has served on the Prineville City Council for 10 years and was recently elected mayor, shepherding Prineville through some of the largest economic development years and most recently an outspoken critic of the Governor on overreach with COVID-19. Beebe noted that his
reason to run started with his desire to serve in the Army and serve his community. “I cannot just sit back and watch our nation continue down this treacherous path with the likes of Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Ron Wyden,” he said. “We can and must stop them. It starts with removing Ron Wyden from office.” Jason Beebe is traveling around the state discussing with Oregonians their thoughts on vital issues that are facing Oregon and America today. Incumbent Ron Wyden, William Barlow, Jo Rae Perkins, and Thomas Verde are also running in the general election for U.S. Senate Oregon on November 8, 2022.
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Lincoln County Dems to hold picnic Spectacular harbor views, good food and a stimulating mix-and-mingle will be on the agenda as the Lincoln County Democrats hold their annual summer picnic on Sunday, August 15, 12:30 to 3 p.m. on the outdoor patio of the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, 333 S.E. Bay Boulevard on the Newport Bayfront. The picnic—the first in-person gathering of Lincoln County Democrats since the start of the pandemic-- is open to all Democrats, regardless of their past participation in the organization, who have an interest in becoming more involved in Lincoln County’s public affairs. The picnic is a potluck event. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish of their choosing. Soft drinks will be provided. Admission is free. A raffle will be held offering concert tickets, vintage wine and other valuable prizes. Although the event will be informal, elected officials have been invited to attend and the gathering will offer a
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Artists’ Studio Association offers classes year round The Artists’ Studio Association (ASA) is a non-profit community of artists, teachers, lifelong learners, who enjoy creating and sharing art. They strive to provide affordable art classes throughout the year. Open studio time is available for members and guests. Upcoming classes: Painting Mandala Stones, by instructor Kathy Cope. Sunday, August 15, 1 to 4 p.m. Come and unwind by making a Mandala Stone. Please wear clothing that can get messy. Beginners welcome. $20 members $25 non-members DIY Mandala “Stones” by instructor Kathy Cope. Sunday, August 22, 10 am. To 4 p.m. Are you having trouble finding that smooth and perfectly shaped stone to paint
with your mandala design? Learn to make your own stones. Beginners welcome. $45 members $50 non-members: Mosiac Trivet by instructor Rosemary Wood-Hemm. Monday, September 6, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make a beautiful stainedglass trivet or wall hanging. Your project will be ready for you ready for pick up the next day. Beginners welcome. $35 members $40 non-members + $10 material fee Introduction to Resin Art, instructor Mike Palmer, Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This 2-day class will teach you how to use epoxy resin to transform the surface of your art. This technique works well with acrylic pour paintings and alcohol ink creations. No experience necessary. 60 members $75 for
non-members. Oceans of Fun! Mixed media using polymer clay. Instructor Michele Lindsley. Saturday, September 25, 10:30 a.m to 4 pm. Embellish a small cradle board frame with polymer clay, creating a niche that displays a small scene or treasured ornament. We explore mixed media art, create tiles, textures, stamps, paint and doodads. Check the website for required materials list. Beginners welcome. $60 members, $65 non-members plus $15 material fee. ASA Membership is $30 per year. The studio is located at 620 NE Highway 101, Lincoln City and they can be reached at 541-418-5219. Confirm classes, find details and material lists and register online at asaart.net.
Craft bazaar at NL Historical museum The North Lincoln County Historical Museum, located at 4907 SW Hwy 101 in Lincoln City will be hosting a craft bazaar on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 20, outside the entrance of the museum. There will be many local handmade crafts, including wind chimes, bird feeders, jewelry, ragdolls, purses, potholders, cross stitch,
resin art, sublimation items, name magnets, shell critter magnets, aprons, tote bags, snap charm bracelets, a lemonade stand, and more! Support the museum and local artists by visiting our 3rd annual craft bazaar. They still have several tables left to fill – contact the museum if you’re interested in having a table. 541-996-6614.
Samaritan Lifeline changes name and device affiliation
Since 1996, Samaritan Health Services has offered a medical alert service, Samaritan Lifeline, for seniors and other homebound populations in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties in partnership with Phillips Lifeline. On July 31, Samaritan Lifeline changed its name to Samaritan Medical Alert and transitioned to offering devices and monitoring through Medical Guardian, a leading service and equipment provider in the medical alarm industry. “We are excited to partner with Medical Guardian as their customer-focused approach and commitment to long-term excellence in products and service aligns with ours,” said Carol Hensley, Samaritan Medical Alert manager. “This new partnership provides access to the latest services and the most advanced systems. Medical Guardian’s network of Underwriters Laboratories-certified emergency call centers gives our customers the peace of mind in knowing help is available whenever it’s needed.” Existing customers will have their current Phillips Lifeline equipment replaced with new Medical Guardian equipment at no cost and can expect stable monthly subscription rates. For more information, call Samaritan Medical Alert toll free at 888-901-2441 or visit samhealth.org/MedicalAlert.
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Lincoln City home to Oregon’s newest Heritage Tree Oregon’s Heritage Tree Program and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) is pleased to announce the induction of Lincoln City’s Nuu-k’wii’daa’naa~-ye’ Sitka Spruce as the newest Oregon Heritage Tree. The event to formally recognize the tree will be held at Regatta Park in Lincoln City on Thursday, August 19 at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. This giant Sitka spruce resides in the heart of the LCP&R trail system at Regatta Park. It is a remnant of an ancient coastal forest cared for by indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Oregon industries logged most of these giants at the turn of 20th century, reserving this tree to seed a new forest and witness the development of Lincoln City. In 1978, the area surrounding
the tree was annexed as Open Space, which protects the tree for future generations. With public input, the City of Lincoln City named the tree in 2018, with respect to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. The tree is beloved by many Lincoln City residents, including Lincoln City Councilor Riley Hoagland who has brought his children, friends, family, and visitors to admire the tree. Councilor Riley asked his friend Tim Stuart to help him come up with a name for the tree. Stuart suggested Nuuk’wii’daa’naa~-ye’, translated “Our Ancestor”, as a way to bring energy to Native and non-Native communities working together. “The tree is a significant symbol of the community thriving and its persever-
ance; we have weathered many of life’s storms and have made our roots stronger. The name of Sitka spruce tree “Nuu-k’wiidaa-naa~-ye’”, also means community, it symbolizes that we can come together to persevere and thrive through time via our deep roots here,” Tim Stuart said, explaining the reasons for the tree’s name. Lincoln City Mayor, Susan Wahlke, believes the Oregon Heritage Tree designation will bring awareness to citizens and visitors about the opportunities available in our parks and open spaces. “I am proud of Lincoln City’s parks and open spaces, and especially happy that we now have a 400 year old Sitka Spruce designated as a Heritage Tree,” Mayor Wahlke said.
The Nuu-k’wii’daa’naa~-ye’ Sitka Spruce is Oregon’s 79th Heritage Tree. The Oregon Heritage Tree Program is administered by the Travel Information Council (TIC) to recognize Oregon trees of significance, to educate the public about their value and to promote their appreciation as part of our state’s heritage. For more information on the Oregon Heritage Tree Program, please visit oregontic.com/ oregon-heritage-trees/ or call TIC Heritage & Community Assets Manager Annie von Domitz at 503- 373-0864. For more information on Lincoln City Parks and Open Spaces, please visit https://www.lincolncity.org/parksandrec or call LCP&R Director Jeanne Sprague at 541.996.1222.
Audubon Society offers activities for Reserve Awareness Month Audubon Society of Lincoln City (ASLC) has designated August 2021 as Marine Reserve Awareness Month to raise visibility and understanding of the Oregon Marine Reserves. ASLC has planned an art exhibition, presentations, hikes, and children’s activities throughout the month to focus public attention on these fascinating living laboratories. Cascade Head Marine Reserve off Lincoln City’s shores is one of five areas of state coastal waters dedicated to conservation and scientific research, overseen by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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“This marine world is largely unseen by the public,” said ASLC President Dawn Villaescusa. “But it’s vitally important to the inter-connectedness of plants, animals, and people in a way we’re only beginning to understand.” An art exhibition, Reserve Inspiration, opens on August 13 and runs through September 5 in the Chessman Gallery at Lincoln City Cultural Center. Seven coastal artists share work inspired by the beauty and diversity of the Cascade Head Marine Reserve in media ranging from painting to scientific illustration, ceramics, photography, and even fire painting. Program presentations at the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 7 p.m. include: - August 13, Diving into Oregon’s Marine Reserves—A Virtual Underwater Tour by Cristen Don, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. - August 27, Gifts from the Ocean: Oregon’s Marine Resources from a Tribal Perspective by Peter Sugus Hatch, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Hikes focus on Cascade Head Marine Reserve and its interconnectedness with the terrestrial ecosystem: - August 14 bird walk from The Villages Open Space to the Roads End State Recreation Site. - August 21 hike guided by Camp Westwind staff along the Salmon River and out to the beach. - August 28 hike along the beach by the Cascade Head Marine Reserve, with an optional extension up to the Knoll for stunning views. For more info, visit the ASLC information table at the Lincoln City Farmers Market on Sundays through September 5 where accompanied children can paint ceramic creatures that will inhabit a three-dimensional tidepool. See lincolncityaudubon.org/mram.html for hike details, preregistration, and more on Marine Reserve Awareness Month (MRAM).
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Oregon Coast Art Bus rolls Out in Lincoln County The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the creation of a new mobile arts-learning platform—The Oregon Coast Art Bus, which will bring creative learning projects to students throughout Lincoln County this summer and beyond. The project has been funded by the K-12 Summer Learning Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation and is designed to address the “opportunity gap” associated with educational challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oregon Coast Art Bus’s summer initiative will focus on underserved youth populations, with the first bus tour scheduled to launch on Saturday, August 14, at 1 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center (777 W. Olive St.). The tour launch event will be free and families are encouraged attend. “The Art Bus brings OCCA’s programs deeper into the community,” says OCCA executive director Jason Holland. “It helps us remove some of the barriers to arts participation and creates more equity and access
which is critically important right now. Over time, we plan to build partnerships with community organizations across Lincoln County and beyond, to bring our high-quality arts programs right to their doorstep. OCCA’s Arts Bus is fueled by creativity and innovation and you never know where we may show up next!” Funds from the Oregon Community Foundation’s K-12 Summer Learning Fund are being used to purchase and build out the art bus, prepare it for safe travel, purchase bus furnishings, and develop onsite arts projects and take-home art-to-go kits. The art bus will also serve as a mobile Internet hotspot. The purchased bus, a 2000 International TransCam 3000 RE, was previously owned by the Jefferson County School District and then a private owner in Florence. The bus tour’s summer goals include serving over 800 students with both on-site and takehome arts programming. Art classes will be presented outdoors or inside the bus in case of inclement weather. The summer learn-
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Pictured on the bus (l-r): Jason Holland (OCCA Executive Director), Cynthia Jacobi (Newport City Council member), Moe Snyder (OCCA instructor), Sara Siggelkow (OCCA Arts Education Manager), Cathey Briggs (OCCA board member), Dean Sawyer (Newport Mayor), David Gomberg (Oregon State Representative), Gary Lehman (OCCA volunteer), Tom Webb (OCCA VAC Director), Dietmar Goebel (Newport City Council member). ing curriculum will be based on two texts developed for young learners: “Ellie’s Strand” and “Ellie’s Log” by ML Hearing and Judith Li (OSU Press). The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is currently working with community
partners to establish the tour schedule, which will be announced at the August 14 tour launch event (tour details to follow). Interested community organizations are encouraged to contact OCCA at 541-265-6569 to discuss their interest in be-
ing part of the art bus tour, which will include stops in rural towns across the county. “The Oregon Coast Art Bus Project is designed to be very responsive to community needs,” says OCCA VAC director Tom Webb. “We
encourage schools, libraries and other community organizations to be creative right along with us. The summer tour will focus on the visual arts but there is no limit on the variety of arts programming that could be associated with the art bus.”
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Chemistry plays a role in a healthy Lincoln County National Health Center Week is August 8-14
The science of chemistry plays a critical role in healthcare, but the other kind of chemistry – the one that emphasizes the rapport and connection between people – is equally important and on display at Lincoln Community Health Centers. Inspired by National Health Center Week (Aug. 8 – 14) to celebrate this year’s theme - “The Chemistry of Strong Communities” – county officials know that at the root of effective care is a team of committed individuals working side-by-side. “Empathy, strong communication, respect, trust, and shared decision making are essential in providing a positive patient-provider relationship,” explains Medical Director Amber Gross. “LCHC staff works together as a team with respect and appreciation of one another to provide the best quality care to our community and patients.” LCHC delivers care to patients at clinics and school-based health centers around Lincoln County. Providers, nurses, medical assistants, community health workers, and support staff all play a critical role in the delivery of quality care. Gross, a certified family nurse practitioner, transitioned into the role of medical director in June. She had been serving as associate medical director since 2020. She
joined the LCHC medical team in 2015. Charged with overseeing the medical team in primary care and behavioral health, Gross knows all too well that good chemistry means working together. “We are respectful, we have fun, we love what we do, we work hard and smart, we do great things, we communicate and listen, we are helpful, we stay positive, we strive for excellence,” she emphasized, adding one last sentiment. “We are a team!” On her primary care team are several providers, including Cheryl Hickethier, MD, and Jason Vang-Erickson, FNP, who are longserving members of the medical staff. Joining them are two newer members – Corie Charnley, FNP, and Susan Speece, FNP. Mary Jo Koschel, program manager at the Lincoln City location, says there is something special to celebrate this August. “Over the past four years, we have had to utilize locums (temporary providers) and that is difficult for the patients and difficult for our staff. Starting this month, patients will be working with permanent providers in primary care,” she explained. Additionally, Jamie Burris Fish, a family nurse practitioner that specializes in mental health, is also part of the provider team. Embedded into primary care, her presence allows families who have overlapping needs to enjoy a holistic approach to both mental and physical health. The chemistry of a strong Lincoln County reaches beyond
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Corie Charnley, FNP, (left) and Medical Director Amber Gross, C-FNP (right) work at the Lincoln Community Health Center. this group of providers to include others. The Lincoln Community Health Council is made up of a group of community members who provide guidance and support to LCHC sites and overall operations. As one requirement of
a federally qualified health center, at least 51 percent of the council’s roster must be patients of the health center. “We are always interested in welcoming new people to the health council,” said Valerie Davis,
interim health center director. “It is a great opportunity for people to make a difference in the health of our collective community.” To inquire about serving on the health council, call (541) 2650464.
Merkley continues fight to lower drug prices By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
Several months after he announced a bill to lower the price of prescription drug costs, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley believes he may have a way to get the bill through Congress. During a celebratory meeting on the 56th anniversary of the day Medicare was signed into law, Merkley said his proposal to mandate drug companies only charge Americans what they charge in the other countries was not moving much in the Senate. “Not surprisingly, with their Army of lobbyists, my bill hasn’t made it very far yet,” Merkley said. “But with the Build Back Better reconciliation, we are going to make one of the biggest investments in American families and take that on.” Merkley proposed legislation, the End Price Gouging for Medications Act, several months ago. The bill would require drug companies to charge Americans no
more than the average price charged in eight other countries. Merkley said the bill is needed because Americans often pay much more than individuals in other developed countries. “There is no reason why here in the United States people should be paying 2.5 times more for prescription drugs or 3.5 times more for name-brand drugs than the rest of the world,” Merkley said. “Sixty percent of all adult Americans use prescription drugs and out of all the millions, eight out of 10 say the cost is completely unreasonable.” Merkley said the average American spends $1,200 a year on prescription drugs, but in many cases those are the lucky ones. He told a story of an elderly woman in Hillsboro who uses an inhaler to breathe. When her insurance company changed how it labeled the drug, her cost soared to $500 a month. As a senior on a fixed income, she simply did not have $6,000 a year for the inhaler.
“We need to make sure in the bill we give Medicare the authority to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies,” Merkley said. “That’s what other countries do. It’s time to change the situation where Americans are being ripped off and gouged. This moment, with this reconciliation bill, let’s drive the change through.” Merkley was joined by Lee Saunders, the president of American Federation of State County Municipal Employees, the largest public sector union in the nation. Saunders agreed it was time to make changes to improve the healthcare system. “This 56th anniversary of Medicare is more than a celebration,” Saunders said. “It has got to be a call to action. A call to action to expand, improve and modernize the program. These costs are rising faster than any other American product or service, far beyond the rate of inflation. We all know the reason why. Big pharma has a monopoly power to set
their own prices and keep rising them up and gouging anytime they want. There is not enforcement law to stop them, and the pandemic slow them down in the slightest.” Saunders said it is time for our elected representatives to act to help their constituents. “This is a crisis like the one we faced in this country before Medicare was passed,” Saunders said. “Congress must act now. We need legislation that lowers drug prices for everyone.” Merkley said he has heard the argument that Americans pay more because pharmaceutical companies invest heavily in creating new medicines that save lives. But he said that argument holds no weight. “First, the funding for research is primarily funded by us, the taxpayers,” Merkley said. “They can raise the same amount of money by raising their prices in other countries a little and lowering the prices here. Third, look at what they’re spend-
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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley addresses a crowd during a town hall in Bandon in 2019. ing on advertising. It completely swamps what they’re spending on research.” Health Care for America Now hosted the meeting, and Margarida Jorge, their executive director, said it is time to act.
“We have such a tremendous, many are calling it a once-in-a-generational opportunity, to really move in a different direction and star really expanding services, and making Medicare more efficient,” Jorge said.
Newport Visual Arts Center Welcomes Otis-Based Artist The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts welcomes Otis-based artist Sam Jacobson for her exhibit, “Have We Met?” running through September 26 in the Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase (COVAS) at the Newport Visual Arts Center. Jacobson will be exhibiting a series of ceramic and mixed-media sculptures depicting human faces. The COVAS Showcase features artists living in Oregon’s seven coastal counties, with Jacobson representing Lincoln County. An informal gallery opening for “Have We Met?,” will be held at the VAC (777 NW Beach Dr.) on Saturday, August 7, noon-4pm, with the new exhibiting artists
speaking at 2pm. From her studio nestled in the forest of Cascade Head, “Pickled Heron Studio,” Sam Jacobson draws inspiration from her travels, her life experiences and the natural environment in which she lives. As a clay artist, she works with slabs, not a wheel, and her works tend to be more sculptural than functional. Her sculptures most recently have been shown at the Chessman Gallery in Lincoln City and The River Gallery in Independence. “The human face is infinitely fascinating, whether someone I have known or just imagined,” Jacobson says. “I love how the slightest tweak can completely change the mood or dynamic of an entire face. And I especially love how the face comes alive, complete with personality and a history, as my fingers work the clay.”
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