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Veteran’s Day Eagle flyover

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November 10, 2022

F-15 Lincoln City — An F-15D Eagle assigned to the 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard Base, Ore., takes off during an afternoon sortie, Feb. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs/Released)

F-15 Eagles with the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing may fly over Lincoln City Friday as part of its Veteran’s Day flyovers.

“We appreciate the opportunity to honor those that have served before us,” 142nd Wing Commander, Colonel Todd Hofford, said. “The demonstration of air superiority on this day is a great reminder to us all how fortunate we are to be citizens of this country. These patriotic flyovers are courtesy of your Hometown Air Force.”

The fighters will be around 1,000 feet at 400 mph.

Homepage reached out to the 142nd Wing and asked them to flyover Lincoln City on their way to Tillamook. They have flown over Lincoln City before, so don’t be surprised if they make another appearance.

Flight schedule:

10:45 a.m. Tillamook Air Museum, Tillamook, Ore.
10:57 a.m. Albany Veterans Day Parade, Albany, Ore.
11:11 a.m. University of Portland, Portland, Ore.
11:32 a.m. The Dalles Area Chamber, The Dalles, Ore.
12:07 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Klamath Falls, Ore.
12:22 p.m. Douglas County Veterans Day Parade, Roseburg, Ore.

Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational
contingencies. There will also be a funeral flyover at 11:20 a.m. in Mollala, Ore.

The Portland Air National Guard Base employs 1,500 Airmen who provide an economic impact of nearly $500 million to the region. The 142nd Wing defends our homeland with F-15 Eagle fighter jets, guarding the Pacific Northwest skies from northern California to the Canadian border through their Aerospace Control Alert mission as part of Air Combat Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Their mission is to provide unequalled, mission-ready units to sustain combat aerospace superiority and peacetime tasking any time, any place in service to our nation, state and community.

For more information, contact 142nd Wing Public Affairs at [email protected]

Lincoln County Election Results

Homepage Staff

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November 8, 2022

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Approximately 99 percent of the votes for Lincoln County have been processed, with 66.33 percent voter turnout. Here are the 2022 Lincoln County General Election results:

United States Senator
Jo Rae Perkins – Republican Dan Pulju – Pacific Green Ron Wyden – Democrat Chris Henry – Progressive		9891 326 15144 474

United States Representative in Congress, 4th District
Alek Skarlatos – Republican Mike Beilstein – Pacific Green Levi Leatherberry – Independent Val Hoyle – Democrat Jim Howard – Constitution		10174 462 765 13757 339

Governor
Tina Kotek – Democrat Donice Noelle Smith – Constitution R Leon Noble – Libertarian Betsy Johnson – Nonaffiliated Christine Drazan – Republican		12844 148 123 2618 10241

State Representative, 10th District
David Gomberg – Democrat Celeste McEntee – Republican		15464 10154

Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries
Christina E Stephenson Cheri Helt		13275 7197

Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 10
Kristina Hellman – Incumbent		15877

Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 11
Anna M Joyce – Incumbent		15050

Judge of the Circuit Court, 17th District, Position 3
Amanda Benjamin – Incumbent		15664

Lincoln County Commissioner, Position 1
Carter McEntee Casey L Miller		8883 13379

Lincoln County Clerk
Amy A Southwell		16254

Lincoln County Treasurer
Jayne Welch		16077

City of Depoe Bay Mayor
Jerome Grant Kathy Short		373 536

City of Depoe Bay Council Member, Position 4
Rick Beasley		541

City of Depoe Bay Council Member, Position 5
No Candidate Filed		0

City of Depoe Bay Council Member, Position 6
Fran Recht		580

City of Lincoln City Mayor
Susan Wahlke Riley Hoagland		2489 1638

City of Lincoln City Council Member, Ward I
Mitch Parsons		971

City of Lincoln City Council Member, Ward II
Sydney Kasner Carolyn Nguyen		830 547

City of Lincoln City Council Member, Ward III
Rick Mark Mellissa Sumner		723 483

City of Newport Mayor
Dean Sawyer		3051

City of Newport Council Members (vote for three)
Jan Kaplan Ryan M Parker CM Hall		2611 2825 2642

City of Siletz Mayor
William K Worman		331

City of Siletz Council Member, Position 1
Tina Retasket		323

City of Siletz Council Member, Position 4
Jasmine Whitehead		311

City of Toledo Mayor
Rod Cross		1051

City of Toledo Council Members (vote for three)
Wade Carey Betty Kamikawa Kim Bush Ryan J Dokter		620 838 723 421

City of Waldport Mayor
Michael L Gatens Greg Holland		515 646

City of Waldport Council Members (vote for three)
Michael Flaming Michelle Severson Rick Booth Sue Woodruff Jerry Townsend		376 609 649 651 451

City of Waldport Council Member (unexpired term-vote for one)
Melaia McKinley Kilduff		835

City of Yachats Mayor
Ann Stott Craig Berdie		267 372

City of Yachats Council Members (vote for two)
Mary Ellen O’Shaughnessey Anthony J Muirhead Catherine Ann Whitten-Carey		377 344 375

Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, Zone 1
Kyle O’Neill		15558

Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, Zone 2
Alan Fujishin		15427

Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, Zone 3
No Candidate Filed		0

Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, At Large
No Candidate Filed		0

Central Lincoln People’s Utility District, Subdivision 1
Paul Davies		3031

Central Lincoln People’s Utility District, Subdivision 2
Alma Baxter		3164

Southwest Lincoln County Water People’s Utility District, Subdivision 2
Bill Turner		160

Southwest Lincoln County Water People’s Utility District, Subdivision 3
Larry Anthony		121

Southwest Lincoln County Water People’s Utility District, Subdivision 5
Donald Tucker		142

Measure 111 – Amends Constitution: State must ensure affordable healthcare access, balanced against requirement to fund schools, other essential services
Yes No		14006 10795

Measure 112 – Amends Constitution: Removes language allowing slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime
Yes No		14081 10814

Measure 113 – Amends Constitution: Legislators with ten unexcused absences from floor sessions disqualified from holding next term of office
Yes No		18732 6382

Measure 114 – Requires permit to acquire firearms; police maintain permit/firearm database; criminally prohibits certain ammunition magazines
Yes No		13097 12284

Measure 21-210 – City of Toledo – Prohibits psilocybin-related businesses within Toledo for two years.
Yes No		739 640

Measure 21-211 – Lake Point Special Road District – Lake Point Special Road District Local Option Tax Measure
Yes No		63 66

Measure 21-212 – Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District – Local Option Tax For Central Coast Fire & Rescue
Yes No		1111 972

Measure 21-213 – Devils Lake Water Improvement District – 5-year local option tax for operations
Yes No		1712 2879

Measure 21-214 – Yachats Rural Fire Protection District – Fire, Rescue and EMS Services Local Option Tax (LOT)
Yes No		951 689

Measure 21-215 – City of Lincoln City – Amends Charter to increase lodging tax from 9.5% to 12%.
Yes No		2613 1823

Beginning in 2022, ballots mailed on or before election day (with postmarks) will still be counted if they arrive up to 7 days after the election. Because of this, Election Results will be posted once on election night and updated the following days until complete:

1st Report of Election Results	November 8, 2022 at 8:00pm
2nd Report of Election Results	November 9, 2022 at 5:00pm
3rd Report of Election Results	November 10, 2022 at 5:00pm
4th Report of Election Results	November 15, 2022 at 5:00pm
Final Report of Unofficial Election Results	November 29, 2022 at 5:00pm
Final Report of Official Election Results	December 2, 2022 at 5:00pm

An idea falls by the wayside

Opinion

Don Williams

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November 5, 2022

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Former mayor of Lincoln City Don Williams

Shortly after being elected mayor of Lincoln City in 2014, I walked the length of the city from Lighthouse Square to Taft.

Along the walk I thought about the Brooks Report which was commissioned years prior to help our city see some areas for improvement. Not just for tourism, but also livability for citizens.

When I reached the D River Wayside I saw a shabby, rundown parking lot with a worn out, unkept State of Oregon visitor’s kiosk that stood out like an octagonal shaped sore thumb. I saw weeds and chipped paint. I saw no landscaping.

As mayor I thought it was a poor representation of our city. As an entrepreneur I thought of what a waste of a opportunity it was. I knew we could do better.

Upon research, I discovered the wayside was owned by the State of Oregon and Lincoln City had no say in its use or maintenance.

Later that week I attended a conference at the Salishan Coastal Lodge, where I met many representatives from various departments within the State of Oregon government. As I made the rounds I asked each: “Would the state be interested in transferring the land to the city,” and “Wouldn’t it be better for the state if Lincoln City took over the ownership and expense of upkeep of the D River Wayside?” Every person I asked said the same thing: “I think that’s a good Idea.”

After the meeting I approached Lincoln City City Manager Ron Chandler with my idea. He agreed to look into it and began making calls. The response was positive and we began discussing taking over ownership of the wayside. Shortly after, a group of city councilors joined me and members of the city’s public works department as we tore down the eyesore kiosk with a backhoe.

From there on things slowed and the proposal from the state changed from selling to leasing the site to the city. Not what I had hoped for, but still, progress.

Beyond beautification and easing access, I wanted the city to take ownership of the property to bypass state rules concerning vending in the park. I saw the opportunity for small businesses and non-profits to bring food carts and various goods to the wayside. State rules prohibited that activity or severely limited it.

This brings us to the present day. The City of Lincoln City is asking for an increase in the Transient Room Tax to help fund the construction of a “state of the art visitor’s center” at the wayside. I do not support the construction of such a facility.

What I envisioned was simply to improve the appearance of the area and to make it more comfortable to visit.

I’ve heard it said that the wayside is our “living room.”

We don’t need a million+, 2000 square foot, horizontal obelisk obstructing the view out our front window.

We don’t need to further burden our parks department. We can’t afford the expense of extra personnel to maintain the visitors center and we sure shouldn’t ask our guests to pay an extra two percent tax for the privilege of coming to look at the ocean.

My original vision was this:

Improve the restrooms.
Increase foot washing stations and drinking spots for pets.
Improve landscaping.
Reduce parking and increase sidewalk space for more access to handicap and non- handicapped access.
Encourage temporary vending such as beach bikes and food on the north edge by Kyllos.
Increase seating to enjoy the view.
Add QR code stations throughout to educate visitors about the ocean, the coast and Lincoln City.

I also believe we should examine the further need for Explore Lincoln City or the Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB). When voters created the VCB there was no internet, no cable, no satellite TV. Today, any business owner with a cell phone or website can reach thousands of potential visitors. Do we still need a government bureau to bring more tourists to our town? I don’t think so.

I would support an initiative to take a majority of the tax money now going to promoting tourism and redirect it to public transportation and improvement of walking and biking options throughout Lincoln City. Businesses struggle to get employees to work and our roads are continually clogged with cars because we have never made public transportation a priority.

I won’t tell people how to vote, but I will say that what the city is proposing is not what I had in mind.

Don Williams

Former mayor, Lincoln City

NWS clarifies Hydrologic Outlook for Lincoln City

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Justin Werner

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November 4, 2022

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National Weather Service Portland (NWS) issued a number of warnings for Lincoln County Friday morning, with only the Hydrologic Outlook applying to Lincoln City.

The grab bag of weather related alerts calls for high winds, heavy rains, high seas and the possibility of low-level snow for the Cascade Range and valley Friday and Saturday.

A meteorologist with NWS said Lincoln City would be largely unaffected by winds as it is at sea level. He was concerned with possible flooding in urban areas, creeks and maybe the Siletz River. NWS said they would be keeping a close eye on the situation and would issue another alert if things escalated.

According to the latest weather forecast, winds could reach 28 mph in Lincoln City.

NWS is predicting rain totals to be 1-3 inches for low-lying areas, such as Lincoln City.

Pedestrian struck, DUII suspect arrested

Justin Werner

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November 3, 2022

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Pedestrian struck lincoln city — Image from Google Maps

Lincoln City Police arrested a local man Wednesday for striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk at NE 14th Street and Highway 101 and driving under the influence.

Officers responded to the scene at 4:59 p.m., where a 48-year-old Lincoln City resident was found injured on the ground. Police and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue units provided medical aid until a Pacific West Ambulance arrived.

According to police, an investigation revealed 71-year-old Robert Wolfe, of Lincoln City, was turning left to head south on highway 101 from NE 14th Street when he struck the pedestrian walking in a marked crosswalk. Further investigation determined Wolfe was under the influence of intoxicants.

Traffic jam caused by the incident (Photo by LCPD)

The pedestrian was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was treated for injuries and a broken arm.

Wolfe was taken into custody and charged with DUII, reckless driving, recklessly endangering and assault. he was also issued a traffic citation for failure to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian. Wolfe was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

The tiger says goodbye

Don Williams

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November 2, 2022

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A Lincoln City landmark since 1957, Lil’ Sambos restaurant at 3262 NW Highway 101 will be closing its doors one last time at the end of 2022.

“Sambos has always been a family business,” Cary Moore, manager of the family owned business said. “My father passed away in 2020 and my mother is 94. Both my kids have grown and moved on so this feels like it’s time for a new chapter for me and my family. This place has allowed me to work alongside my son and daughter. They were essentially raised at Sambos.”

The Moore family has owned Sambos since 1995, rebuilding from the ground up after a devastating fire destroyed the building in 2003. It has been a destination for tens of thousands of travelers and locals over the years.

“The best feeling has been when people tell me Sambos has been their favorite place to visit at the coast for years and years. I have especially enjoyed watching people have their pictures taken next to the wooden characters I’ve created.” Moore said. The restaurant has gone through many changes but two things have never changed; their homemade pancake recipe and the fact they have never sold alcohol. Owner George Moore and his wife Ruth knew that there was more money to be made in alcohol sales but stuck to their Christian principles that alcohol was not going to be part of their business model.

Another constant at the restaurant were the student employees.

“It’s a place where so many high school kids got their first jobs.” Moore said.

Restaurant staff has been told, and while there is no firm date set for closing, it will occur by the end of 2022. Final closing will depend on staffing and supply levels. The Moores are inviting everyone to stop by to take pictures and share memories.

For questions concerning the property you can call Debbie Williams at 503-544-1190.

Bigfoot was too overcome with emotion to comment.

Spectacular turnout for ‘Spooky’ Halloween

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Justin Werner

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October 31, 2022

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Half of Lincoln City turned out for Spooky Spectacular at the Lincoln City Outlets Monday night, getting candy and compliments on their rain spattered costumes.

The event was put on by Kiwanis and many of Lincoln City’s smaller citizens were moving around the parking garage gazing in awe at animated decorations. Almost everyone dressed up as evidenced by soldiers, ninjas, fairies and LED suit people roaming the structure.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lori Arce-Torres said it was nice to have people walking through after two consecutive years of drive-thru events.

Most people witnessed by this reporter were smiling or eating candy, with the occasional family saying hi to each other. More than a few mentioned how nice it was to be in-person for Halloween this year. A few smaller kids were terrified of a couple costumes and exhibits, but that was rare.

Some children were obviously suffering from sugar highs as they were speaking rapidly, pulling things apart, and going from standing to running in less than a second.

It was a packed house, but orderly lines formed and moved semi-briskly.

One third grader, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal from ghosts, said she had an excellent time and would be coming back next year. She also promised not to eat all her candy in one sitting.

“I have school tomorrow,” she said. “I’ll eat the rest after school tomorrow.”

NWS issues High Surf Advisory

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Justin Werner

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October 31, 2022

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National Weather Service Portland is warning of breakers up to 27 feet for the North and Central Oregon Coast that could cause damage and injury.

A High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m. Monday.

A distant storm in the Gulf of Alaska is generating large swells from the northwest. Large waves and hazardous surf conditions will affect beaches and could produce rip currents and sneaker waves. Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties and other structures unexpectedly.

Staying out of the water and off beaches is advised.

Keep away from logs on the beach. Water running up the beach can lift or roll them and has caused injury and death in the past.

A sweet deal for kids

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Don Williams

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October 29, 2022

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Like some weird dream, dinosaurs roamed alongside fire fighters, clowns and even a spaceship at the Faith Baptist Church annual “Trunk or Treat” gathering Saturday night.

Cars and vans replaced neighborhood homes as dispensers of sweet Halloween treats to swarms of costumed children and adults.

Rushing from car to car to gather candy and marvel at each other’s costumes, everyone seemed to be having a fun time. Said one superhero, “I got soooo much candy!” Members of the church donated all the candy as well as popping popcorn and hosting games in the basement.

Domestic violence suspect slides into police vehicle

Justin Werner

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October 28, 2022

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Lincoln City Police arrested a local man Thursday morning while responding to a domestic disturbance call after he crashed a motorcycle into a police cruiser.

Police say they were investigating a domestic violence call on NE Reef Avenue when they saw a man on a motorcycle fleeing the area. Moments later an officer said the motorcycle crashed into his patrol car at the corner of NE 21st Street and NE Oar Avenue. According to police, they had probable cause that the man assaulted his girlfriend.

A Lincoln City Police officer parked in the eastbound lane witnessed the man go into the oncoming lane to pass a parked car and put the motorcycle on its side, skidding into the patrol car causing minor damage to both vehicles.

Jason R. Thomas, 41, of Lincoln City was taken into custody and transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was checked out for injuries. Thomas was charged with domestic assault, strangulation, menacing and reckless driving. He was transported to Lincoln County Jail.

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An idea falls by the wayside

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