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City of Lincoln City: Keep it legal and keep it safe

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City of Lincoln City: Keep it legal and keep it safe
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The City of Lincoln City encourages everyone to keep it legal and keep it safe with friends and family while observing this Independence Day.

“Lincoln City is the best place on the coast to come for 4th of July holiday fireworks,” City Manager Ron Chandler said. “With fireworks over Devils Lake on July 3 and more fireworks over Siletz Bay on July 4, you’ll get double the shows of anywhere else. Enjoy what we offer, be legal and be safe.”

Lincoln City offers two professional firework displays to enjoy. On July 3 Devils Lake will be home to a pre-Independence Day display and boat parade. Siletz Bay on July 4 has a family-friendly atmosphere all day with live music and beach time fun followed by a display at dusk.

In Oregon, some, but not all consumer fireworks are legal. Legal fireworks include cone fountains, cylindrical fountains, sparklers, ground spinners, illuminating torches, and other similar items. Additional legal novelty items include those that make smoke, ash or a small noise, such as smoke bombs, party poppers, snakes, etc.

Oregon law prohibits possession, use, or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground, without a permit issued by the Oregon State Fire Marshall. Fireworks commonly called bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal in Oregon, without a permit.

Officials may seize illegal fireworks and charge offenders with a class B misdemeanor which could result in a fine of up to $2,500 per violation and a civil penalty of up to $500. Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fire suppression costs or other damage. Parents are also liable for fireworks damage caused by their children.

The Oregon State Fire Marshall encourages everyone to use the four B’s of safe fireworks use:

  • Be Prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket.
  • Be Safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from fireworks.
  • Be Responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Wait 15 to 20 minutes then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal.
  • Be Aware: use only legal fireworks and use them only in legal places.

For more information about fireworks in Lincoln City, visit LincolnCity.org/Fireworks or call 541-996-2151.

Wildfire season approaching: Know your evacuation levels

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Wildfire season approaching: Know your evacuation levels

Parts of Oregon are already heading into wildfire season and given the serious season that Oregon, and other parts of the West Coast, experienced last year, Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management offers an important reminder about evacuation levels.

The statewide “Ready, Set, Go” system is used to notify communities that they are facing a threat and are used for floods, fires and other hazards.

“An important part of wildfire preparedness is familiarity with statewide evacuation levels,” says OEM Director Andrew Phelps. “Wildfires can come without warning and move quickly, so residents need to prepare now in case they have to leave their home.”

  • Level 1 Evacuation means “BE READY” for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
  • Level 2 Evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. You should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice as this level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area. Residents may have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk.
  • Level 3 Evacuation means “GO” Evacuate NOW – leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.

OEM partners  with the Department of Forestry, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Keep Oregon Green and other state agencies each year to promote wildfire awareness and preparedness, and urges all Oregon communities to always follow directions of emergency officials during evacuations.

“We want to make sure every Oregonian is safe this fire season and that you are prepared for any hazard we face,” says Phelps.

Lincoln City Youth League crowns 2019 Home Run Derby champs

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Lincoln City Youth League crowns 2019 Home Run Derby champs

2019 Lincoln City Youth League Home Run Derby winners: 

T-Ball: Jeremiah Kesch
Lil Sluggers: Parker Reese
Farm: Ale Hernandez
Minors: Lonnie West
Majors: Juan Hernandez
Babe Ruth: Gavin Koceja
10U: Kayleah Hudson
12U: Alicenn Tolan
14U: Trinity Blacketer
Women’s: Dena Patterson
Men’s: Antonio Garcia

 

Taft’s Coulter, Danneker named first-team all-league softball players

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Taft’s Coulter, Danneker named first-team all-league softball players

Taft High’s indomitable pitching and plate presence of junior teammates Emma Coulter and Hailee Danneker has again been rewarded for its formidable talent with both players being chosen first-team all-league for the second straight season.

Hailee Danneker
Emma Coulter

Coulter, a hard-hitting, fireballing right-handed pitcher, and Danneker, a slugging leadoff-batting defensive-minded catcher, comprised one of the most effective batteries in small-school Oregon softball for the second straight year after both players were named to the West Valley League first team last season.

Danneker was first-team and Coulter second-team all-state players as 15-year-old sophomores last year. The 2019 Class 3A all-Oregon team is expected to be announced next week.

Meanwhile, underclassman Claira Tolan was a second-team all-league pick for the second straight year despite moving from infield to outfield for the first time. Fellow sophomore Kayla Lininger and freshman Chloe Peterson also were named to Special District 1’s second team. Freshman Addie Gates was honorable mention.

Coach Sandy Stuart’s Tigers went 18-9 and placed third in SD1 play at 7-5 this season and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class 3A OSAA State Softball Championships for the second straight year.

Emma Coulter and Hailee Danneker

Fisher, DeMello named to first-team All-State baseball squad

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Fisher, DeMello named to first-team All-State baseball squad

Taft High’s Tyee Fisher hit two grand slams this season, but the senior outfielder has delivered a parting shot prior to his graduation next week by joining junior teammate Eli DeMello as a first-team all-state baseball player in 2019.

Taft senior infielder Cody Knott was named to the all-Oregon Class 3A second-team, while all three players were named Special District 2 first-team performers.

“It is really special to get recognized for something that we all love to do,” Fisher said. “I want to thank my coaches for everything. I wouldn’t be getting this award without them.”

“It means a lot to me,” DeMello said. “I have been playing baseball since I can remember, and before every game, I take a second for my cousin that passed away when I was 6. Every game since he passed I have written his name on my shoe and played every pitch and every out for him. I am very honored to get the award, but I did it for him.”

DeMello was a first-team all-league pick and honorable mention all-state selection last season as a sophomore catcher, while Fisher and Knott were second-team all-league as juniors in 2018.

Senior pitcher/first baseman Bleiz Kimbrough was honored along with junior Trenton Fisher on the 2019 all-league second team, while sophomore infielder Fco Ramos was an honorable mention selection.

Coach Matt Hilgers’ Tigers finished 17-10 overall and placed third in SD2 play this season at 11-4 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class 3A OSAA State Baseball Championships.

Former Newport Police officer pleads guilty to sex abuse charges

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Former Newport Police officer pleads guilty to sex abuse charges

Former Newport Police Sgt. Bradley David Purdom will serve three years’ supervised probation and has surrendered his law enforcement license after pleading guilty to two counts of misdemeanor sexual abuse.

Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge Thomas O. Branford accepted the plea by Purdom, who admitted to engaging in unlawful sexual contact with a person who did not consent (a minor) on two occasions. The convictions are third-degree offenses, while one felony count was dismissed pursuant to negotiations.

Sentenced to 36 months of supervised probation, Purdom must register as a sex offender and undergo a psychosexual evaluation with treatment and additional conditions to be imposed based on recommendations.

Oregon State Police began investigating the sexual abuse allegations against Purdom in summer 2017. In August 2017, Lincoln County District Attorney Michelle Branam elected to use a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation and provide an objective analysis to determine whether sufficient evidence existed for prosecution.

Marion County Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy was assigned as the special prosecutor, and Purdom was indicted by a Lincoln County Grand Jury in April 2018.

Former Newport Police sergeant arrested on charges of sex abuse

Skateboarding ‘drops in’ Lincoln City for Rip Ride Rally

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Skateboarding ‘drops in’ Lincoln City for Rip Ride Rally

Lincoln City Skate Park

Lincoln City Skatepark is celebrating 20 years and treating some of the biggest names in skateboarding to an event named “Rip Ride Rally” this weekend, replete with live music, memorials for the fallen and some serious shredding.

Danyel Scott, co-founder of Dreamland Skateparks, carved out details for the three-day event, sponsored by Independent, that started Friday and continues Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m at 2205 NE 22nd Street.

“Today is the time trials, tomorrow is the main events and the third day is at our Dreamland Skateparks headquarters for professional skaters, family and the media,” Scott said.

“Twenty years ago, we built the original skate park. Second was The Cradle. The Bowl was No. 3. Snake Run is No. 4 and the Skate Track is No. 5. Because it was so popular, we added five pieces over the last 20 years,” she said.

“It’s amazing, everybody came from all over the world to be a part of this,” she said. “Not just skateboarders, but family members and people who are passionate about this sport.”

2017 Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee Eric Dressen was on hand to watch some “hardcore skaters” and pay respects at three memorials to be unveiled at the park over the weekend.

Eric Dressen
Eric Dressen, middle wearing a hoodie, watches the big air competition

“NHS, who is sponsoring this event, is the biggest, oldest distributor of skateboards in the world and pays for a lot of these skaters to be here.

“With most skate events you just get to watch, and with this one, you get to watch and skate.

“In the 70s we had some skate parks, but now we have all the public cement parks and especially Oregon with so many of them. Lincoln City is a mecca for skateboarders.”

Hundreds of professional and amateur skaters were on deck for the high- air event, which saw myriad of hopefuls taking to the skies to execute their best tricks amid the announcer’s witty narration.

“Blue helmet! Get up there bro!” – Announcer

Legends of the skateboarding community have been honored with memorials at the park for skate park designer Roger Mark “Monk” Hubbard and Thrasher editor Jake Phelps.

The son of famed videographer Preston “P-Stone” Maigetter, Oscar Maigetter, was on hand for the unveiling of his dad’s memorial, which featured his picture and nickname tiled in.

“I love my dad,” he said.

Taft Elementary students learn art, writing with publication of storybook

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Taft Elementary students learn art, writing with publication of storybook

Looking for Squatch 2019

Taft Elementary sixth-grade art and journalism classes worked collaboratively this year to create a visual and poetic story about a search for Sasquatch with Looking For Squatch.

“The book was so much fun to make, though it took some hard work too. I especially loved painting the paper.” Sasha H., a sixth-grade art student said.

Looking For Squatch is a hidden picture book where each image has Squatch visiting a new location along the coast, throughout Oregon, dipping into Washington and down to California.

Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Rivas were the teachers involved with the project and had this to say about the year-long process:

“The sixth-grade art and journalism club enjoyed the creative process of Looking For Squatch. The book depicts a young Squatch who feels it’s time to come out of hiding and share his story.

“The illustrations were created using painted paper and collaging different areas of the Pacific Northwest.

“Each location has a hidden Squatch. Journalism did research of the locations and met with the art club. Together we came up with a great finished project.”

The original paintings will be hung at the school.

From the back of the book:

The 6th grade art & journalism classes at Taft Elementary School in Lincoln City, Oregon, have put many hours into creating this delightful story about the Pacific Northwest’s famous character, Sasquatch, named Squatch in the book. You are taken on an entertaining journey through some of the most reportedly spotted locations, while you look for Squatch in the pictures. We hope you enjoy!

“It was fun… especially having to research each town/place was interesting.” – Lily S. (Journalism)

“The process was simply challenging, but fun.” – Rachel N. (Art)

“It was interesting writing about the locations.” – Maggie R. (Journalism)

Copies of the book can be purchased through the Taft Elementary Office for $17. Sales from the books support sixth-graders.

Students who contributed to the book are: Abigail (Abby) M, Abigail R, Alex H., Alex T., Alexandra H., Alexis (Lexi) M., Allison C.L., Alyson R., Aurora D., Avery D., Beverlyann S., Carley C., Chelsea R., Conner W., Evangel A., Emma T., Evan L., Gracie H, Haleah M., Ivan A., Janet G., Jayde R.C., Julia T., Knaudia T., Lily S., Magdalene (Maggie) M., Maggie R., Nitaya F., Quinn F., Rachel N., Ryley R., Sasha H., Seth S., Shayna R., Shyla P., Tesh F., Ximena S.L., Yadira F.C.

Sheriff’s Tip of the Week: Natural gas safety

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Sheriff’s Tip of the Week: Natural gas safety

Natural gas powers a wide array of home and industrial appliances.  In urban areas, natural gas is piped directly into your home in much the same way water and electricity are.  As with any plumbing system, leaks can sometimes happen.

Because natural gas can displace the air in a confined space, it can cause headaches, nausea, or even lead to suffocation.  Natural gas is odorless, colorless, and extremely flammable.  It is due to these hazards that gas companies add a chemical called mercaptan (methanethiol) to make natural gas smell like rotten eggs.  If you hear or smell a natural gas leak, there are some steps you should take:

  • Do not use your cell phone, telephone, or other electronic devices.
  • Do not light matches, smoke cigarettes, or generate any sparks.
  • Do not operate any electrical switches (even turning lights off could create a spark inside the switch).
  • Evacuate everyone from the area.
  • Call 911 from a phone away from the leak.
  • Contact your natural gas provider.

If you smell natural gas, it’s always safest to leave the area immediately and call the gas company.  However, after a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, it could be several days before they are able to reach your home. DO NOT turn off your natural gas service unless you smell gas, hear the sound of gas escaping, or see other signs of a leak. ONLY turn off your gas if it is safe to do so.

Always have an emergency plan in place and ensure the members of your household are aware of it.  For additional safety information, contact your service provider or visit their website.

For more information and tips, visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and and Like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

On the prowl: Cougar sighted, shot at Monday in Cutler City

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On the prowl: Cougar sighted, shot at Monday in Cutler City

A cougar was sighted Monday near Cutler City Wetland Trailhead and warning signs detailing what to do in the event of an encounter have been posted.

According to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) officials, a cougar was spotted by a landowner killing domesticated geese. The man shot at the animal and might have wounded it, causing it to flee towards Cutler City Park.

ODFW did not find evidence the cougar was wounded and has not received notification of additional sightings or livestock losses in the area.

ODFW officials encourage the public to contact their office or Oregon State Police if a cougar is spotted.

ODFW: 503-947-6000

Oregon State Police: 800-442-0776

If you cross paths with a cougar:

Stop

Never approach a cougar at any time for any reason.

Stay calm

Face the cougar and do not turn your back towards it. Do not run. Running encourages it to chase.

Appear large

Make yourself look large. Do not bend over or crouch down. Raise your hands. Hold your coat open. Hold small children.

Fight back

Fight back if attacked.

Make noise

Make noise while hiking to reduce the chance of surprising a cougar.

Keep children close

Always keep children close by and in sight.

Avoid walking alone

 

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