UPCOMING EVENTS
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Wednesday, Sept. 1
• Precepter Alpha Zeta-Beta Sigma Phi quilt display: Tickets for sale at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital gift shop, 930 SW Abbey St., Newport. Proceeds benefit Women's Cancer Fund.
• Tales of the Trail: now through September, Burrows House Museum, 545 SW Ninth St., Newport. Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild exhibit. 541-265-7509.
• Scrub Sale: 7 a.m. to ...more

Anusara Yoga this weekend in Yachats
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Due to its clear alignment principles and its affirming, uplifting philosophy, Anusara Yoga is one the fastest growing yoga styles in the world.
Join instructor Alison Alstrom for a special weekend at the Yachats Inn, at 331 Highway 101 South in Yachats to dive in and explore the riches of this system. Four extended yoga sessions are designed to support ...more

Coastal Notes
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Waldport church hosts clothing giveaway
The Waldport Seventh-day Adventist Church will host a back-to-school clothing giveaway Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5 and 6, at the corner of Broadway and Keady Streets in Waldport.
On Sunday, the giveaway will be from noon to 3 p.m., and on Monday the giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of ...more

AmeriCorps Volunteers head projects
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
A pair of newly graduated AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers are set to head local projects fighting hunger and homelessness, according to Barbara Dougherty, executive director of the Commission on Children and Families.
Belinda Judelman, University of Oregon class of 2010, will be the first of her position in the commission, expanding the food backpack program, visiting and mapping existing meal sites, ...more

OSU Sea Grant summer scholars
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Asked what he learned this summer, Ian Heller said, "Time and tide wait for no man." With anyone else, it'd be a tired cliché, but with Heller, a student working with the Environmental Protection Agency, the lesson was personal, and he was the one who was tired, waking at 5:30 a.m. most mornings.
Heller and fellow EPA student-worker ...more

Orchid show is Sept. 4 in Newport
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Central Coast Orchid Society will hold its annual Labor Day weekend orchid show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the event, which will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 227 NE 12th St. in Newport. Central Coast Orchid Society will host eight vendors from as far away as ...more

Annual pie social set for Saturday
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Yachats Ladies Club will hold its annual Labor Day weekend pie and ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Yachats Ladies Club, located at Third and Pontiac streets.
The Yachats Ladies Club is well known for the homemade pies that the ladies bake. A variety of cream and fruit pies, including some sugar-free ...more

Community picnic set for Sept. 11
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The North Lincoln County Historical Museum invites the public to attend their annual community picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Elks Pavilion at Wapiti Park, a few miles up Drift Creek Road.
Since the early 1900s, north Lincoln County has held an annual Pioneer Picnic. The first picnics were held on the Fourth ...more

Yachats Big Band plays monthly concert
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Yachats Big Band will be performing its monthly community concert/dance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in a smoke and alcohol free environment at the Yachats Commons (on U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats).
Couples, families and singles are invited to dance to the big band classics of Glen Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others ...more

Breakfast offered Sunday in Gleneden Beach
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Gleneden Beach Community Club's monthly breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday at 110 Azalea St. in Gleneden Beach.
The menu will be sausage or ham, eggs, orange juice and all the pancakes one can eat, accompanied by coffee, tea or milk.
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Nutritional Wisdom
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Vitamin D is making news
Although previously well known for its effects on calcium absorption and therefore bone health, vitamin D is now implicated in prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections, autoimmune diseases, and more.
Scientists estimate that 50 percent of the population has insufficient blood vitamin D levels. Although recommended vitamin D intakes remain at only ...more

New school year
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Lincoln City Seventh-day Adventist School began the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 25, under the guidance of Principal Carol McLeod. ...more

NVS receives six-year NAC accreditation
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Neskowin Valley School has received full accreditation, which applies to educational practices at the school through 2015-2016, from the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NAC). NVS received many commendations for the quality of its educational program, which includes a five-day school week and an integrated curriculum, including environmental science, art, drama and music.
The NAC establishes rigorous quality standards and evaluates the ...more

Sam Case teacher night
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Sam Case Primary School in Newport is hosting Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ...more

Yachats Indoor Park to expand its hours
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Yachats Indoor Park is expanding its hours, and beginning the week of Sept. 20, it will be held two days per week instead of just one.
Join the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program on Mondays, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Toddler Gymnastics offered at rec center
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
New sessions of Toddler Gymnastics and Twister Gymnastics will be starting the week of Sept. 7 at the Newport Recreation Center.
Toddler Gymnastics is taught by Julie Gamache and is for ages 18 months through 4 years old. Classes are on Wednesday mornings. Children 18 months through 2 years old will have class from 9:30 a.m. ...more

Help fight hunger in Lincoln County
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
September is National Hunger Action Month

"It's a call to action," said Nancy Smith, director of Food Share of Lincoln County. "The severity of food insecurity in Lincoln County is stunning. We need your help and there are a variety of ways for you to make a difference."
Today (Wednesday), the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners are scheduled ...more

Senior Issues
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Fall prevention
awareness helps you stay healthy
It's shocking to read health statistics of any sort. Somehow, when I see numbers related to the incidence of various diseases, the costs for treatments and the impacts on the individual and families, I become recommitted to the idea and practice of healthy aging.
In looking at healthy aging issues, fall prevention ...more

Veterans' Resource Fair
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
A Veterans' Resource Fair was held Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Oregon Coast Community College Central County Campus in South Beach. The event was held in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Oregon Department of Employment.

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Host families sought for exchange students
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Newport area during the 2010-11 school year. These students will integrate themselves into a Newport area family with the goal of experiencing American culture as an American high school student does. In turn, they will provide insight into their own culture.
STS Foundation, a nonprofit student exchange organization, is ...more

Senior center announces Lunch and Learn series
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Newport Senior Activity Center welcomes back educational speakers for the fall 2010 Lunch and Learn program. Center staff has reviewed feedback surveys from previous programs and added the most requested topics.
Those attending can bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy an enriching lunchtime learning experience.
The senior center is located at 20 SE Second St. For ...more

ABC Preschool/daycare plans open house Sept. 7
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The ABC Preschool and Daycare will hold an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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BIRTH
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Paytan Patricia Cook was born at 12:21 a.m. on Aug. 13, 2010 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Ore. She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces.
She is the daughter of Kristoffer and Erin Cook, of Newport.
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Seniors plan trip to Oktoberfest
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Newport Senior Activity Center will host a trip to the Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The cost of the trip is $36, which includes transportation and admission to the event.
The Oktoberbest has been improving since 1966 and is Oregon's largest folk festival. People can enjoy continuous live music ...more

Biz Bits
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Wilder earns
beautification nod
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce awarded their August Beautification Location Award to Wilder Twin Park.
Wilder Twin Park is the newest addition to the Newport parks, located in the Wilder Development near the new Oregon Coast Community College. The committee said the park offers "bright green grass, flower beds, a covered picnic table area, ...more

Plan to break forest management gridlock
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
OSU plan on O&C lands could provide more funds for Oregon counties

Forestry students and researchers at Oregon State University have developed a management proposal for some public forest lands in the central Oregon Coast Range that they believe could help break a political gridlock, serve some important ecological goals and produce significantly more funds for ...more

Homebuyers' credit extended
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
In an effort to keep the economy moving and to help those who were midway through a house-buying transaction, Congress has extended the first-time homebuyer credit to September 30.
"This is great news for a lot of taxpayers," said Bryan Fitzsimmons, head of Bryan P. Fitzsimmons, CPA in Lincoln City. "Many people had signed on the dotted line and were ...more

Success on the Fly
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Change
Change is inevitable, and it's how we evolve and grow. But we put a lot of energy into opposing it.
This is true for you, and if you have staff, peers, family and friends, you have probably noticed it's true for them, too. Changing our thoughts, actions and habits isn't easy.
We fear the unknown. Change is really ...more

Chamber Events
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Depoe Bay: The next big event is the annual Salmon Bake, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 in Depoe Bay City Park. Sunday in the Park is set for Sept. 19 at the same location.
The Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce is located at 223 SW Hwy 101, Suite B. For more information, call 541-765-2889, or ...more

Chamber names top Newport area employees
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Committee has announced the July and August employees of the month. Sgt. Barbara Perry with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is the July awardee, and Rochelle Davies, guest service representative at Starfish Point is the August recipient.
Perry has worked for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office since June 1, 1992. She ...more

Going up
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Work continues on the warehouse and administration office building at the NOAA Marine Operations Center - Pacific homeport site in South Beach. Contractor Andersen-WCC began to raise the walls Aug. 4-5, and later placed interior and roof beams. These views are from Bay Boulevard across Yaquina bay from the project site. The upland project, managed by Portland-based Day CPM, ...more

Seminar focuses on selling to NOAA
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Another free training session is scheduled to help small business owners learn what it takes to sell to NOAA and other federal governmental agencies. Many small business owners don't consider selling their products or services to government agencies, yet those that do often get paid well as a result.
Rick Evans and Dee Edwards with the Government ...more

Coastal Notes
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Didgeridoo player performs in Seal Rock
Ondrej Smeykal, didgeridoo player from the Czech Republic, will perform at the Artfarm Barn in Seal Rock at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Smeykal will hold two workshops during the day. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., participants will learn to circular breathe, and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Smeykal will discuss ...more

Kemp and Wakefield to perform in concert
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Event is Sept. 4 at South Beach Community Center

Eugene-based singer and songwriter Laura Kemp, and Nashville Americana duo Mare Wakefield and Nomad have joined forces this summer, bringing a mix of rootsy folk and alt-country twang to the West Coast. Audiences can expect heavenly harmonies and lots of fun collaboration between the two acts.
They will perform in ...more

A Stephen Sondheim collection
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Porthole Players' production enters final weekend

If you are an aficionado of Broadway musicals and variety shows featuring staged vocal performances from theatre's great lyricists/songwriters, then you have three opportunities to see the remaining performances of Porthole Players' "Side By Side By Sondheim" at Newport's Performing Arts Center.
This is a festive and energizing musical review ...more

Comedy on the Coast in Lincoln City
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Shows begin at 8 p.m. today (Friday) and Saturday at Chinook Winds Casino Resort

Brad Upton headlines Comedy on the Coast at Chinook Winds Casino Resort today (Friday) and Saturday. Joining Upton in this weekend of laughs are Rex Meredith and David Gee.
Brad Upton appeared recently at Caesar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival and ...more

Central Coast Chorale prepares for fall
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Rehearsals to begin on Sept. 11, new members accepted

The Central Coast Chorale begins its fall season on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a short orientation, and an introduction to music for the fall term.
Chorale rehearsals are held every other Saturday morning, from 9:45 a.m. until 12:30 ...more

Chessman Gallery features four artists
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Exhibit continues through Sept. 12 at Lincoln City Cultural Center

"Four Women Working in Wood" is the current exhibit in the Lincoln City Cultural Center's Chessman Gallery.
Pacific Northwest artists Pam Parker, Shirley Marie Dees, Bette Ashley and Janette Square have provided a beautiful and varied collection of unique art pieces that will be on display through Sept. ...more

Juergen Eckstein is guest artist
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Local artist Juergen Eckstein will be featured at the Coastal Arts Guild's monthly luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Newport Visual Arts Center.
Before settling on the Oregon coast, Eckstein lived in Cologne, Germany, Tokyo, Singapore and Los Angeles. He is well known locally for his sculptures, which dot the Nye Beach area. ...more

Lawrence Gallery showcases artists
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Lawrence Gallery Salishan is showcasing three Oregon artists from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31. An artists' reception will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Oregon oil painting artist Neal Philpott, who is also a musician, designer and runner, is classically trained in the fine arts and brings this expertise to each of his paintings. Philpott ...more

UPCOMING EVENTS
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Friday, Aug. 27
• Yachats Arts Guild exhibit: through August, Canyon Way Restaurant and Bookstore, 1216 SW Canyon Way, Newport. 541-265-8319.
• Tales of the Trail: now through September, Burrows House Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society, 545 SW Ninth St., Newport. Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild exhibit. 541-265-7509.
• Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid: 8:30 a.m. to 4 ...more

Coastal Notes
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Coastal Gems plan walk Aug. 31
The Coastal Gems "Come Walk With Us" event takes place Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Winchester Bay. There will be both 5K and 10K options, rated at 2. Those taking part will meet at the Yachats Commons at 8 a.m. to carpool south, or people can meet the group at Beck's Market in ...more

Recovery/ Wellbriety Month is announced
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
County commissioners to issue proclamation Sept. 1, events being planned

Organizers have announced that September is Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery/Wellbriety Month in Lincoln County.
The Lincoln County Commissioners are scheduled to issue a proclamation at their regular meeting on Sept. 1, recognizing the second annual local celebration. The local observance is in conjunction with National Alcohol ...more

All America City quilt arrives in Toledo
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Quilt will be put on display around town through Sept. 1

A quilt representing the cities that participated in the 2009 All America City Award competition arrived in Toledo on Wednesday and will be displayed for a week before traveling on to another community.
Each city was invited to bring a quilt square representing their community to the awards ...more

Open house at Oceanlake Elementary Sept. 2
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Oceanlake Elementary School parents, students and supporters are invited to an open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the school. The Oceanlake Parent Group will be serving a teriyaki chicken dinner in the Oceanlake cafeteria, starting at 5 p.m.
The menu will include Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken with freshly-steamed rice, potato salad and juice for ...more

Weddings
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Block/Baldwin
Amanda Block and Bruce Baldwin, of Newberg, Ore., were married June 19, 2010 in Junction City. Keith Jarasalow officiated the ceremony, held at Dancing Deer Mountain. A reception at the same location followed the ceremony. ...more

Church Briefs
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
All Nations Lutheran announces sermon
"Given a Seat" is the sermon title for the 11 a.m. Sunday service at All Nations Lutheran Church. The Luke 13:22-30 text says that God has a seat for us and that his love in seen in his plans for his chosen people.
Christ's saving work is explained in the second article of the ...more

Bobbie’s Beat
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
The coming of Autumn

Women have been giving birth since time began, and there has always been controversy about just how it should be done. This is the story of a young woman who did it "her way," and a grandma who witnessed the miracle of a first grandchild coming into the world.

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Coastal Notes
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Church hosts
clothing giveaway
Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Newport is hosting a clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday.
Clothing for children and adults will be available.
The church is located at 558 NE First St. in Newport. For more information, call Janet at 541-265-8180.

Drug awareness town hall is Thursday
The Newport Elks ...more

Nature’s water filter
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Rain gardens are good for the environment

Despite the current dry spell along the Oregon coast, it's not too early to consider installing a rain garden near one's house or business as a way to help the environment and prevent flooding.
Landscaped rain gardens intercept runoff to reduce floods, recharge drinking water and filter oil, garden chemicals and other ...more

Drop-in clinics to immunize students
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
School district partners with public health agency to get students ready for new school year

Lincoln County Public Health, Lincoln Community Health Centers and the four county School Based Health Centers are partnering to offer the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) and other important, school-required vaccines to all students in an effort to immunize students at the beginning of ...more

Aquarium presents Gulf Awareness Days
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Raising public awareness about the importance of wetlands is goal

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is featuring Gulf Awareness Days this week, with information and hands-on demonstrations illustrating the effects of the Gulf oil spill on wetlands and the marine environment.
One of the goals with the aquarium's Swampland exhibit is to raise public consciousness about the ...more

Musicians’ showcase set for Aug. 31 in Yachats
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Musicians are rehearsing for the Fourth Annual Musician's Showcase to benefit local youth. The concert will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church at 360 W. Seventh Street.
This year's line-up includes eight musicians, ages 13-18, playing piano, violin and guitar solos. Joining them, is Campanas del Mar, a 10-member handbell choir, directed by ...more

Children’s Theatre to present ‘Munchausen’
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Celebrate the end of summer with one of the greatest tellers of tall tales ever to grace the pages of a literary work.
The United States has Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and many others, but in Europe - well before these legendary characters graced campfires stories across the West - was Baron Munchhausen.
The Oregon Coast ...more

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology is celebrating 40th anniversary
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
The public is invited to attend a 40th anniversary celebration at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, set for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
This full day of fun will begin with guest speakers David Duncan, author of "The River Why," "The Brothers K," and "Trout Grass," and Frank Boyden, artist and co-founder of the Sitka Center. ...more

Nutritional Wisdom
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Tomatoes protect not only the prostate, but the heart also

Late in summer, tomatoes are plentiful and delicious. Tomatoes made news a few years ago because their consumption has been linked to dramatic reduction in the incidence of common cancers, especially prostate cancer. Tomatoes' most heavily investigated phytochemical is a carotenoid molecule called lycopene, which gives them their ...more

Altrusa garage sale
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
The annual garage sale sponsored by Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay is set for Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Western Title & Escrow, 255 SW Coast Hwy, Newport. ...more

Tibetan teacher speaks in Newport
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Nyichang Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan teacher, will speak at the Newport Visual Arts Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The gathering will take place in the second floor classroom at the visual arts center, located at 777 NW Beach Drive. ...more

Anniversary
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Brandt

Dewayne and Dorothy Brandt, of Toledo, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary next month. ...more

Wedding
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Admire/Krause

Laura Rene Admire and Sean Michael Krause, of Corvallis, Ore., were married July 18, 2010 in Newport. Katrina Wynne officiated a double-ring ceremony at Oregon Coast Community College in South Beach. A reception followed at OCCC and Lost Creek. ...more

UPCOMING EVENTS
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Wednesday, Aug. 25
• Yachats Arts Guild exhibit: through August, Canyon Way Restaurant and Bookstore, 1216 SW Canyon Way, Newport. 541-265-8319.
• Tales of the Trail: now through September, Burrows House Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society, 545 SW Ninth St., Newport. Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild exhibit. 541-265-7509.
• Dialysis Support Group: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Samaritan Pacific ...more

Biz Bits
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Leadership Lincoln begins in September

Applications are being accepted for the 2010-2011 Leadership Lincoln program, sponsored by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Oregon Coast Community College.
Sessions start Sept. 15 and continue through June 2011. Enrollment is limited to 35 participants. For more information or to receive an application, contact the Newport Chamber of Commerce at ...more

Walls go up at Wilder
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
First cottage is fitting together nicely

After just two weeks of construction, the first of 10 cottages at the planned community of Wilder is coming together as workers fit the walls of the pre-fabricated home in place on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010.
Site supervisor Lee Newman said that excavation began on Thursday, Aug. 5, and estimated that roof trusses ...more

Exhibit highlights Oregon agriculture
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Photos are on display at Newport Library

"Food doesn't begin at the grocery store. It begins in the sea or in the soil, and is brought to our tables by men and women who work the fields and pull the lines."
So begins a photo essay by award-winning photographer Lynn Ketchum from the Oregon State University (OSU) ...more

Success On The Fly
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Awareness
I developed a funny habit when I learned to soar my hang glider in thermals. As I would attempt to stay in the core of lift, I would push my legs against the boot of my harness. The bumpier the air got, the harder I would push. When I landed, I could hardly walk.
In my mind, ...more

Salvaged art
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Participants in the Community Services Consortium Youth Welding Program created a kinetic sculpture designed by instructor Peter Lohonyay, left, using salvaged parts from scrap piles. ...more

Topping off
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Workers were preparing to put a new metal roof on this N. Main Street building directly across from Toledo City Hall, which currently houses Bear Mountain Outfitters and the Main Stree Cafe. ...more