The first change is bittersweet. Two of our board members have decided to step down or least take a hiatus from their positions on the board. Those left behind are sad but so happy for their new adventures.
Reverend Mike Grogan, who has served on the board for many years with stints as board chair, volunteer coordinator and host to meetings, lunches and rehearsals, will be taking a sabbatical, not only from Siletz Bay Music Festival but also from his position as pastor of the Lincoln City Congregational Church. He plans to spend the time recuperating from 30 years without a break with thoughtful contemplation and a goal of attending a game at every major league baseball field in the country. He looks forward to returning to ministry and other responsibilities with renewed energy in the fall. Mike will be missed but we wish him godspeed.
Bassist Greg Berton will be celebrating a significant birthday this year and his birthday gift, both to and from his wife Roseanne, will be to take a year (at least) off from his duties at Siletz Bay Music and the Cultural Center as well as the myriad other service activities he does for the community. Their plans are to spend much of the year traveling but we hope to catch him at one venue or another backing favorite local musicians. The Bertons are traveling closer to home for the time being but they are looking forward to a trip to the Baltics and St. Petersburg in May. Happy Trails to the Bertons.
JOIN THE SILETZ BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL TEAM
Board Member The loss of these two leaves a large void in the board membership, a void we are hoping to fill in the next few weeks. The 2022 festival is still 8 months off but there is much work to be done between now and then. We are looking for dedicated people with a love of music and / or of service to join us in the great adventure of bringing the Siletz Bay Music Festival to the stages of Lincoln City. If this is of interest to you, please contact us at info@siletzbaymusic.org or call 541-264-5828. The rewards far outweigh the effort we put in to making it happen.
Executive Director The board could not be more proud of the job it did putting on the 2021 festival in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. It was challenging and scary at times but we did it with grace and verve. We did it. We could do it again. But we feel that it is time for this ship to have an experienced executive director at the helm. Siletz Bay Music Festival is actively seeking applicants to fill this position. Requirements are posted on the website and on Facebook and applications can be made by sending a resume and cover letter to info@siletzbaymusic.org.
CALENDAR NOTES
April 23, 5:30 PM Swing Into Spring Fundraiser, Dinner, Auction, Entertainment Lincoln City Cultural Center Still a work in progress, stay tuned for details
September 2 – 11, 2022 Siletz Bay Music Festival Lincoln City Cultural Center, Congregational Church, B’Nai Brith Camp and Doerfler Family Theatre in Newport. Program is still a work in progress. Details to emerge as we have them.
Testing homes for radon gas now more important than ever
State program urges home testing during Radon Action Month
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority is recognizing Radon Action Month during January by encouraging people in the state to test their homes for radon, an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking.
Many parts of Oregon remain at risk of high radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes up from the ground and is drawn into buildings, where it can build up to dangerous levels. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. In addition to being the second leading cause of lung cancer, it is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
People can take steps to reduce their exposure to radon by testing their homes for radon and, if necessary, hiring a professional to reduce it to a safe level. The best time to test is during the heating season, when the windows and doors are closed up tight.
“Now more than ever we are spending more time in our homes. That means more exposure to potentially high radon levels. They only way to know if you have a high radon level, is to test.” recommends Jara Popinga, Radon Awareness Program coordinator at OHA. “The best time to test for radon is during the heating season or colder months when the windows and doors are closed for long periods of time.”
Many test kits are priced between $15 and $25 and can be found in most hardware stores. Radon problems can be fixed by qualified contractors for a cost similar to that of common home repairs, such as painting or having a new water heater installed.
The Radon Awareness Program collects radon test data from test kit manufacturers to understand which areas of the state have the potential for high radon levels and to identify areas where educational outreach efforts need to be focused. The program is offering a free radon test kit to residents whose homes are in ZIP codes with fewer than 20 radon test results. Residents can learn more about the free short-term radon test kit program and how to apply at www.healthoregon.org/radon. Free test kits are available while supplies last.
For more information on which areas of the state are at moderate to high risk of having elevated radon levels, radon testing and mitigation, or to order a test kit online, contact the Radon Awareness Program at radon.program@state.or.us or visit www.healthoregon.org/radon.
Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce announces the return of the Annual Virtual Super Auction happening
March 18th through March 25th.
We greatly appreciate your support and donations to the Super Auction. Money raised will help us continue our mission of advocating for you while helping to grow your businesses and
strengthening our community.
In acknowledgment of your generous donations, we will recognize your contributions on our social media pages with daily posting reaching thousands, images of your donations on the auction website with a direct link to your business, and more.
Simply click the DONATE button below to email Mellissa and coordinate your donation.
If you’ve been telling yourself you should just get this done, you should listen. Reporting early helps you avoid that last-minute rush of procrastinators and give you some to fix any errors.Learn more about how to report.
Winter steelhead are here: Are you ready?
We’re approaching the peak of the winter steelhead season in some areas. If you’ve never been, or just want some pointers to be more successful, we’ve got options.10 tips to catch winter steelheadcan help you come up with a winning strategy to catch more fish. And our winter steelhead fishing videos on YouTube offers tips on gearing up and pointers from fish biologists about how to fish their local rivers.
Apply for your spring bear tag
If you plan to hunt spring bear this year, you have until Feb. 10 to apply for your tag.
It’s been cold enough for ice fishing
Ice fishing is underway at several locations including Lake of the Woods, Unity Reservoir, Yellowjacket Reservoir, Fish Lake (SW Zone) and other locations in the SE and NE zones. Early season ice can be tricky sofollow these precautionswhen stepping onto the ice for the first time.
Take a fishing class
New to trout or steelhead fishing? ODFW has two upcoming workshops to take you from awkward to accomplished. Join us for Trout fishing 101 on Jan. 29 in Albany and/or Steelhead fishing 101 in Feb. 12 in Clackamas.Learn more and register.
Reverend Mike Grogan, who has served on the board for many years with stints as board chair, volunteer coordinator and host to meetings, lunches and rehearsals, will be taking a sabbatical, not only from Siletz Bay Music Festival but also from his position as pastor of the Lincoln City Congregational Church. He plans to spend the time recuperating from 30 years without a break with thoughtful contemplation and a goal of attending a game at every major league baseball field in the country. He looks forward to returning to ministry and other responsibilities with renewed energy in the fall. Mike will be missed but we wish him godspeed.
will be to take a year (at least) off from his duties at Siletz Bay Music and the Cultural Center as well as the myriad other service activities he does for the community. Their plans are to spend much of the year traveling but we hope to catch him at one venue or another backing favorite local musicians. The Bertons are traveling closer to home for the time being but they are looking forward to a trip to the Baltics and St. Petersburg in May. Happy Trails to the Bertons.
