North Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews conducted live fire training behind the Otis Fire Station last weekend.
The training building was constructed in 1982 by members of the Devils Lake Rural Fire Protection District, but no longer met safety standards for live fire interior training and simulations.
The area will be cleaned up in this week and grass planted for a safer user-friendly area.
Oregon State Police Trooper Nicholas Cederberg received the highest award for bravery a public safety officer can receive Wednesday when he was honored with the National Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President Trump at the White House.
Cederberg was honored for bravery displayed Dec. 25, 2016, Christmas Day. On patrol alone and without cover, he attempted to arrest a murder suspect who had engaged him in a gun battle.
Cederberg sustained a dozen gunshot wounds and departed the scene clinging to life.
“That Christmas morning, Nic provided us all with the greatest gift imaginable, his determination and will to survive in the face of impossible odds,” an OSP Facebook post said.
A U.S. Army and seven-year OSP veteran of the Oregon State Police at the time, Cederberg has not yet been able to return to work due to his injuries. He initially spent 48 days in the hospital and continues to fight for a full recovery.
“The greatest gift the Oregon State Police has received is Nic’s pure determination to survive. Trooper Cederberg typifies the grit and perseverance of an OSP Trooper, humbly serving with distinction in the face of difficult circumstances. Nic, we love you and honor your service. All of Oregon celebrates your award of the Medal of Valor and the personal story it symbolizes.”- Superintendent Travis Hampton
“I am proud to have our Oregon State Police represented at the White House today by Trooper Cederberg,” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said. “On Christmas Day 2016, he showed enormous courage in the most difficult of circumstances, and exemplified the kind of service and bravery the Medal of Valor represents.
“His life and community will be forever impacted by that night, and his experience is part of why I feel strongly that we need more troopers on Oregon’s highways. I wish Nic the best on his continued recovery and congratulate him for this distinguished recognition.”
About the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Every day, public safety officers risk their lives to protect America’s citizens and communities. To honor that commitment, Congress passed The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001 (https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/valor.html), which created the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
The medal is awarded annually to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life.
UPDATE: Advisory lifted 5/23
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a public health advisory for high levels of bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln City.
Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. This applies especially to children and the elderly, who might be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria.
Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.
While this advisory is in effect at D River Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.
Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk even during an advisory. Neighboring beaches are not affected by this advisory.
The status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0482, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).
Since 2003 state officials have used a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state organizations participating in this program are the OHA, Department of Environmental Quality, and Parks and Recreation Department.
Students without a reliable source of transportation will enjoy greater mobility and security to attend after-school functions, travel to work and shop and explore the county they live in under a free-ride program announced by Lincoln County Transit.
Lincoln County School District high school students can now ride free anywhere in the County, including all high schools and charter schools serving grades 9-12: Taft, Toledo, Waldport, Newport, Lincoln City Career Tech, Siletz Valley and Eddyville Charter high schools.
“”This will open many opportunities for them from after school events to summer jobs.” Lincoln County Transit Director Cynda Bruce said. “We look forward to watching our students become familiar with the transit system.”
Funds are provided using the State Transportation Improvement Fund money. (https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/RPTD/Pages/STIF.aspx). Any student in high school will simply need to display their current student body card to the driver as they enter the bus.
The program is the result of Section 122 of Keep Oregon Moving (Oregon House Bill 2017), which established a new dedicated source of funding for “improving or expanding public transportation service in Oregon.”
“We appreciate Lincoln County Transit’s efforts to expand services to high school students,” LCSD HELP Program Coordinator Katey Townsend said. “We live in a very large county and this will help many students get connected to resources, programs and employment.”
The Taft High baseball and softball teams will open the OSAA’s 16-team State tournament Wednesday afternoon in quest of being crowned Oregon Class 3A champions.
The 11th-seeded Taft baseball team is scheduled to open play at 4 p.m. at No. 6 Irrigon, while the sixth-seeded softball squad will host 11th-seeded Vale at 5 p.m.
The Tigers, 16-10 overall, finished 11-4 and in third place in Special District 2 play this season, while the Knights, 20-4, 11-1, were champions of Special District 5.
The Taft-Irrigon winner will meet Wednesday’s winner of No. 14 Salem Academy (11-9, 7-5 SD1) at No. 3 Santiam Christian (19-6, 9-3 SD3) at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the site of the highest-seeded remaining team.
Baseball’s state champion will be determined Friday, May 31, at Salem-Keizer Volcanoe Stadium.
The sixth-seeded Taft softball team finished 17-8, 7-5 and in third place in Special District 1, while the No. 11-seeded Vikings were 15-10, 12-0 and second in Special District 2.
The Taft-Vale winner will meet Wednesday’s winner of No. 14 Blanchet Catholic (11-11, 5-3 PacWest) at No. 3 Cascade Christian (20-7, 10-2 Far West) Friday at the site of the highest-seeded remaining team at a time to be determined.
Softball’s state champion will be determined Friday, May 31, at the University of Oregon’s Jane Sanders Stadium.
Tickets for all games are $8 and $5 for students age 5 through 12th grade.
All three incumbents for North Lincoln Fire & Rescue’s Board of Directors were reelected Tuesday night in Lincoln County’s May 2019 Special Election.
Long-serving members Alan Lee and Ron W. Woodard II of Lincoln City, and Tim J. Beatty of Neotsu, were well ahead and all but officially reelected with 99 percent of the votes (7,615) counted.
Woodard, leading 964-655 at the time of the 9:30 p.m. posting, was opposed in Position 1 by Otis resident George Blacketer, past president and current vice president of the NLFR Volunteer Association and a volunteer lieutenant at Otis Station 1300.
Beatty. leading 990-578, was opposed in Position 2 by Otis resident Roy Cabal, a security guard at Chinook Winds Casino Resort and a former EMT and NLFR lieutenant who helps with the local Boy Scouts.
Lee, ahead 962-561, was opposed in Position 3 by Dan Stuebgen, who owns businesses in Lincoln City and Pacific City.
The four-year terms of Jamie Wright in Position 4 and Danny Curler in Position 5 were not up for reelection.
Complete election results as of 8 p.m.:
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The kids are almost out of school, and the weather is warming up == definitely a good time to start planning your next escape out of town.
It seems like it has never been easier to find the perfect space in the perfect place to take your family. Want to rent a condo for a few nights in the big city? A cottage in the woods? Or a bungalow by the beach? There are tons of options for every kind of possible vacation, and you can find them all with a few quick clicks on the keyboard.
Our friends at the Federal Trade Commission, though, have some advice to help make sure that your quest for rest and relaxation doesn’t lead you to a rental scam.
Here’s how it can work: you find a great house or apartment listed for rent on the Internet. The photos look great, and the rates are somewhere between very low and reasonable. You make contact with the person you think is the owner, book a date and pre-pay some or all of your fee.
In some cases, a fraudster may have just lifted the info and pictures from a real listing and re-posted them elsewhere. He changes the contact info so you come to him, not the owner, and now he’s making money.
In other cases, the fraudster posts a phantom listing, but the rental doesn’t really exist. He promises all kinds of amenities, and you think you’ve just snagged a great option at a low price. All he has to do is get you to pay up before you figure things out.
Here’s how to protect yourself:
Remember,if you have been victimized by an online scam, you can report your suspicious contacts to the FBI. You can file an online report at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or call your FBI local office.
Memorial Day is nearly here and for many Oregonians the holiday weekend is the start of their camping season in Oregon’s natural places. However, dry conditions are already present in many areas and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) reminds visitors to enjoy their campfires responsibly.
“Regularly reviewing campfire safety practices, even if you’re a seasoned camper, is a good habit to get in to,” said Chris Havel, OPRD associate director. “It’s especially important if you’re camping with children or folks that are learning about responsible outdoor recreation.”
Follow these tips for a safe and enjoyable campfire:
To reserve your stay at an Oregon state park, head to oregonstateparks.org.
The 23rd annual Lincoln County Law Enforcement Recognition Banquet was held on Friday, May 17, at the Salishan Resort to honor local law enforcement for its work, dedication and commitment to serving the citizens of Lincoln County.
Agency Awards: The following agency awards were presented:
DUII and MIP Enforcement Awards:
The Partnership Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (PAADA) presented this year’s DUII Enforcers of the Year awards to Officer Hayden Tolzman (Lincoln City Police Department), Deputy Cody Tadlock (Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office), Officer Calvin Davis (Newport Police Department), Trooper David Wertz (Oregon State Police), and Officer Michael Henderson (Toledo Police Department).
2019 Inductee into the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Hall of Honor:
The evening closed with this year’s induction into the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the Lincoln County law enforcement community.
Each year a selection is made by the LERB Committee, which consists of members from each agency, and represents a broad spectrum of law enforcement professions. The award is symbolized with a permanent plaque placed in the hallway of the first floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse.
Past recipients of the award have included Mike Hart, Trish Miller, Dennis Dotson, Rob Bovett, Mark Fandry, Larry Ballinger, Ernie Hansen, Ralph Turre, Maria Waldrip, John Meister, Christy Meister, Mike Menzies, Vangie Eisenbarth, Dave Bavarro, John O’Brien, Mark Huber, Jim Rivers, Maureen “Mo” Kelly, Mike Holden, Dan Glode, Bill Shawver, Pete Peregrin, Jim Hatch, Jim Hawley, Steve Tolliver, Larry Spencer.
Denis Bosque has been in law enforcement for 35 years. He started his law enforcement career at the Maryland County Sheriff’s Office in 1973, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in 1984, became the Chief of Siletz in 2003, and finished his paid career in 2008 with the Toledo Police Department. To this day, he volunteers his time, his vast knowledge, and expertise to the young officers of the Toledo Police Department. Today we are here to honor Denis Bosque as this year’s Hall of Honor recipient.
Bosque started his law enforcement career in 1973 at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland. He spent 5 years there before he decided to go West! In 1984, he joined the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office as a Property/Records Clerk. Within a year he was promoted to Civil Deputy. This was not a very prestigious job but Denis was eager to come to work every day and do his job. He was very thorough and he did it with so much energy that he was soon promoted to Patrol Deputy in 1987.
He received awards from the public, District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, and a special award from Governor Barbara Roberts for his contribution on behalf of crime victims. He was a member of Lincoln County Interagency Narcotics Team and the Major Crime Team. He developed a great rapport with the family of the victims in the Christian Longo case which helped them as they navigated this difficult time. Denis Bosque was instrumental in developing solid connections with the Toledo Police Department to maintain police presence in the Siletz area. As we all know this helped the citizens of Lincoln County stay a little bit safer.
