Amy and Jarod Waters at the ribbon cutting of Anglerfish Espresso
Amy and Jarod Waters had a dream of owning a coffee shop. That dream has come to fruition with the grand opening of Anglerfish Espresso at 7040 Gleneden Beach Loop, Gleneden Beach.
“I wanted to open up a coffee shop when I was 18 and that was when when I met Jarod. We vactioned here for 20 years because it reminds us of grandma,” said Amy. “We wanted a community oriented space where people could have some bumpin’ music and have a place to just hang out.”
Inside, one would expect the warm, welcoming aroma of freshly ground and brewed coffee but the Waters double down with the enticing smell of fresh baked goods courtesy of 19 year old Mason Joeflich.
Mason displaying a scratch made pumpkin pie
Mason is a student at Oregon Coast Community College in Lincoln City studying microbiology. Three days per week Mason exercises his baking muscles with homemade scratch creations like scones, muffins, cookies and pies (and much more). Asked how he balances work and school Hoeflich responded:
“Amy and Jarod have been very flexible wih me.”
Amy adds, “People will stalk us to find out what Mason’s made.”
His creations frequently sell out and he is planning on also selling his wares at a local farmers market very soon.
As the Waters continue to add to their menu they are also hoping to start weekly live music.
A Lincoln City third grader covers her cough (Photo by Justin Werner)
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the usual winter colds and flus all but disappeared as people masked up and kept their distance. Now with children back in school, most pandemic restrictions lifted and in-person gatherings again becoming the norm, respiratory ailments are starting to make a comeback.
Among the germs making the seasonal rounds is the respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. Cases of RSV are increasing nationwide and are likely to rise in Oregon.
While the virus is getting a lot of attention in the media, RSV is common and mild for most children and adults. RSV symptoms are the same as the common cold – runny nose, cough, sneezing, fever and loss of appetite.
“By their second birthday, most children have had RSV,” said Pediatrician Caitlyn Anglin, DO, of Samaritan Lincoln City Medical Center. “If you have a sick child at home, it is good to monitor their symptoms because sometimes RSV can cause severe disease in children under 2 years old – especially infants under 6 months old. It can also cause severe disease in older adults.”
The same precautionary measures we took for COVID-19 are also effective for preventing other respiratory illnesses like RSV and the flu. There is no vaccine for RSV, but there are tried-and-true ways to reduce your chances of catching or spreading the virus:
Stay home when sick.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Wash hands regularly for at least 20 seconds.
Keep your hands away from your or your child’s face.
Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched, such as doorknobs and electronic devices.
Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings, especially if you or someone in your home is at high risk for severe disease.
People at high-risk include:
Young children, in particular children under 2.
Children with underlying medical conditions.
People of all ages with weakened immune systems.
Adults 65 and older, especially those with chronic heart or lung disease.
If your child has symptoms of any respiratory illness – a cold, flu, COVID-19 or RSV – remember the following guidelines:
If symptoms are mild, keep your child home.
Help manage symptoms with proper nutrition, hydration and rest.
Use over-the-counter medicine to manage fever and pain, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen if needed. Never give aspirin to children.
“Patients with RSV usually feel better within a week or two,” said Samaritan’s Dr. Anglin. “A residual cough and nasal drainage can last for a few weeks after initial symptoms begin. It is usually not necessary to be tested for RSV. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, contact your health care provider. Warning signs that require immediate attention include difficulty breathing, breathing very quickly and dehydration.”
Dr. Anglin also said that the pediatricians at Samaritan Lincoln City Medical Center have same-day appointments available for ill pediatric patients. Call the clinic at 541-994-9191 to make an appointment.
For more information, see these RSV resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) wants to hear from the public about how increasing prescription drug prices are affecting Oregonians.
DCBS is hosting a public Zoom meeting 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, where Oregon legislators will listen to comment and serve as moderators. The department is wanting to know how the steady increases in prescription drugs has affected you and your family.
Topics at the hearing will cover insulin prices, pharmaceutical supply chain, and pharmacy benefit management rebate transparency. Panelists will include representatives from pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug manufacturers, prescription drug wholesalers, and an independent pharmacy owner.
Each year DCBS holds a public hearing on prescription drug pricing. State legislators are present and get to hear the public’s concerns.
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (Photo by Justin Werner)
Samaritan Health Services has earned the 2023 Military Friendly Employer designation, a designation it is proud to have received every year since 2017.
“We take a lot of pride in being an inclusive employer,” said Samaritan Health Services President and CEO Doug Boysen, JD, MHA. “Veterans are highly skilled and often find success working in health care as biomedical engineers, nurses, medical assistants and information systems developers and analysts.”
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over a thousand companies participated in the 2023 Military Friendly survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly ® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Applicant, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of veterans and military employees.
“Companies earning the Military Friendly Employers designation elevate the standard for military programs globally; they have invested in substantive programs that promote positive outcomes for service members, military spouses, and veterans within their organizations,” said Kayla Lopez, director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly. “For these employers, hiring military is more than just the right thing to do; it’s a standard that makes good business sense.”
Samaritan Health Services will be showcased in the 2023 Military Friendly Employers in the December issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com. To learn more about careers at Samaritan, visit samhealth.org/Careers.
National Weather Service Portland (NWS) issued a Beach Hazards Statement for possible sneaker waves that may occur Sunday into Monday.
An Alaskan storm with strong winds is pushing swells towards the Oregon Coast, causing NWS to issue the alert for Sunday morning through Monday morning.
“Beachgoers should be aware of the ocean and we’re trying to increase awareness about sneaker waves through things like issuing the Beach Hazards Statements,” NWS Meteorologist Lisa Kriederman said. “Take your time and watch the water for awhile and see what’s happening. The biggest thing is to not turn your back to the ocean.”
Sneaker waves can catch unsuspecting beachgoers and knock them off their feet as water can run up the beach significantly farther than normal. A person can be swept into the frigid ocean which may lead to injury and drowning. Sneaker waves can also move logs which can cause injury or death.
Staying out of the water is advised and staying off the beach is recommended.
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]
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:
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.
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.
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.
