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Subway window rocked by stone-throwing vandal

Justin Werner
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Subway window rocked by stone-throwing vandal
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The rock heard ’round Lincoln City (Photo by Justin Werner)

The south Subway restaurant at 247 SW Highway 101 was vandalized early this morning when someone threw a rock and broke one of the highway-facing windows.

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Lincoln City Mayor and store owner Don Williams said he never expected to come to his business Monday morning and find a gaping hole where his window used to be.

“I thought at first it was a truck that hit a rock into the window while driving by, but when I found a second rock near the window I realized that was not the case,” he said. “It had to be one of the rocks from across the street because they are the same kind of rocks.”

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The location of rocks used in the breaking of Subway’s window, according to Williams (Photo by Justin Werner)

Lincoln City Police Officer James Hoydic responded to the incident and took a report but did not fingerprint the rocks, which remained in police custody, Williams said.

Mayor Don Williams tapes plastic to cover the hole left by an act of vandalism
Mayor Don Williams tapes plastic to cover the hole left by an act of vandalism (Photo by Justin Werner)

Using plastic and duct tape to secure the hole, Williams cleaned up the glass the best he could and contacted a local glass company to replace the window.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Lincoln City Police Department at 541-994-3636.

City Council tables talk for community vision plan, sign ordinance

Jim Fossum
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City Council tables talk for community vision plan, sign ordinance

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Discussion for adoption of the “Imagine Lincoln City Community Vision” plan was tabled Monday until the Dec. 10 meeting of the Lincoln City City Council.

Eighteen months of diligence involving a massive volume of input gathered through numerous events, meetings, surveys and social media could reshape the future of the Central Oregon Coast when the Lincoln City Planning Commission’s proposal is reviewed.

Adoption of a sign amendment ordinance affecting local businesses will also be evaluated at the Dec. 10 meeting.

Results of community outreach generated by a comprehensive team of City leaders representing a wide diversity of civic groups and residents were expected to be presented Monday at the Council’s regular session at City Hall, where approval of Taft Hall as a warming shelter site dominated the discussion.

Setting government interests aside, the mission of the expansive “Imagine” project has been to utilize public opinion to reveal the type of community Lincoln City residents desire their town to be 20 years from now.

Since May 2017, the Vision project team has gathered ideas for a three-stage development plan to present to the City Council to consider for the people who live, work and visit the coastal community they call home.

Through a variety of engagement techniques, representatives of local organizations and groups with diverse interests identified 10 focus areas and 212 ideas designed to outline the community’s overall intent of what they envision for the town’s future. Areas examined were: Sense of Place and Community Identity; Quality Community Services; Activities and Attractions for All Ages; Education and Learning; Economic Opportunity; Housing; Arts and Culture; Enhancing Mobility; Environmental Sustainability; and Community Health and Safety.

Several proposals were adopted in each category. For instance, under “Sense of Place and Community Identity,” it was suggested there be an effort to develop an incentive program for merchants to remodel and beautify storefronts, and for the installation of hanging flower baskets and holiday displays.

In the area of “Quality Community Services,” it was proposed to move utilities underground with greater reliability and aesthetics, and to improve cell service and other forms of communication.

Everything from traffic flow, safety signage, assisted living, animal welfare, recycling, beach access and creation of a central gathering place have been addressed.

Upon Council approval, government officials, in conjunction with community entities such as the Lincoln County School District, the North Lincoln Fire Protection District and the Devils Lake Water Improvement District, will utilize the findings as guidance to collaborate with service organizations, local business and individuals to achieve what the people have told them they believe is best for the community they live in.

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City to request ability to retain Taft Hall as homeless shelter

Jim Fossum
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City to request ability to retain Taft Hall as homeless shelter

Lincoln City City Hall

Taft Hall is likely to resume its role as a warming shelter in severe-weather situations if a recommendation to enable the City to move forward with an emergency declaration is granted at Monday’s regular session of the Lincoln City City Council.

Approval of a request by Taft Hall owners Don Williams and wife Debbie to designate their property at 1206 SE 48th Place as an emergency overnight shelter by granting authority to City Manager Ron Chandler — as recommended by City staff and subject to Council ratification — would allow the facility to again provide shelter to the homeless and begin the land-use process of addressing its off-site impact.

Staff will recommend Monday that Council require the applicants to submit zoning and conditional use permit applications and pay for a zone text change for the Taft Village Core Zone and a conditional use application by 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, which would allow for its temporary use through March 31 of next year.

Taft Hall’s is located in the Taft Village Core and its use as a shelter is not permitted. Staff has encouraged the Williams family to apply for a zone change or a zoning text change to continue to utilize their property as a shelter, but they have yet to do so.

Support and opposition exist to the shelter remaining at Taft Hall, with opposition centering on off-site issues such as an increase in people sleeping in the area, alcohol and drug activity, trash, theft, panhandling, loitering and other safety concerns, particularly for children and seniors.

Other less-likely site options also exist, but an alternate plan to bus the homeless to Newport came to a screeching halt last week when Grace Wins Haven withdrew from an arrangement with Chandler to serve Lincoln City clients following a lack of support from the City and incoming Mayor Dean Sawyer and overwhelming social media outcry.

Police arrest man on 27 counts of telephonic harassment

Justin Werner
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Police arrest man on 27 counts of telephonic harassment

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Blake Lee Blakely was arrested Saturday by Lincoln City Police on 27 counts of telephonic harassment.

Blakely was booked at the Lincoln County Jail.

Telephonic harassment – 2017 ORS 166.090

(1) A telephone caller commits the crime of telephonic harassment if the caller intentionally harasses or annoys another person:

(a) By causing the telephone of the other person to ring, such caller having no communicative purpose;

(b) By causing such other person’s telephone to ring, knowing that the caller has been forbidden from so doing by a person exercising lawful authority over the receiving telephone; or

(c) By sending to, or leaving at, the other person’s telephone a text message, voice mail or any other message, knowing that the caller has been forbidden from so doing by a person exercising lawful authority over the receiving telephone.

Telephonic harassment is a Class B misdemeanor.

Newport man goes on fire-setting spree following Facebook post

Justin Werner
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Newport man goes on fire-setting spree following Facebook post

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David James Caskey set multiple “low-risk” fires in Newport Friday, according to charges filed by the Newport Police Department.

“I’m going to start a fire somewhere  & I’m not going to tell anyone Galahad mother——-,”  Caskey said in a Facebook post Friday morning.

Caskey was charged with two counts of criminal mischief and two counts of arson. The investigation is ongoing.

Caskey is lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

The following is a news release issued Monday by the Newport Police Department: 

On 11/23/18, Newport Police Department and Newport Fire Department responded to several Arson Fires around the City of Newport.

The first fire was set at Betty Wheeler Field in one of the dugouts at about 1:40 p.m. which caused damage to a wooden bench and the dugout wall. The second fire was set at about 2:30 p.m. in the loading dock of Rite Aid which caused damage to a vinyl fence. The third fire was set at about 2:40 p.m. in a recycling bin located at Rory Foley CPA Office. This fire destroyed the recycling bin and caused damage to the building.  The fourth fire was set in the loading dock at Best Western Resort at about 2:50 p.m. This fire was set in a pile of cardboard located next to the building.  The fifth fire was set in a cardboard recycling and storage area at Walmart at about 3:15 p.m. This fire caused extensive damage to the fence surrounding the storage area along with many other items that were being stored there.

A short time after the Walmart fire, surveillance footage was obtained and David Caskey was positively identified as the suspect. Caskey was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident.

The investigation into the fires is ongoing as several of the fires were not initially reported to Police.

At the time of the fires, Caskey was wearing dark pants and had on a bright yellow “safety jacket” with a black hoodie underneath it. 

If anyone has information about reported, or unreported fires, they are requested to contact Newport Police at 541-574-3348.          

Toledo police traffic stop leads to identity theft bust

Justin Werner
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Toledo police traffic stop leads to identity theft bust

A couple was arrested on multiple identity theft-related charges Saturday following a traffic stop initiated by Toledo Police Officer Michael Henderson.

Sarah Marie Leclaire is charged with five counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, four counts of forgery in the second degree, three counts of identity theft, three counts of possession of heroin and providing false information to a police officer.

Gregory Lee Orman faces 12 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, 12 counts of forgery in the second degree, 12 counts of identity theft, providing false information to a police officer, DUII and driving while revoked.

Leclaire and Orman were booked at the Lincoln County Jail.

The couple were engaged to be married Oct. 13.

A detailed news release from the Toledo Police Department will be issued Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving Lincoln City

Homepage Staff
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Happy Thanksgiving Lincoln City

 

Homepage ThanksgivingLincoln City Homepage has been around since 2015, but it wasn’t until about eight months ago that the decision was made to sink time and resources into the operation in an effort to become the most reliable and read news source in Lincoln City.

For that, we at Homepage are thankful.

As we give thanks for various things this Thanksgiving, Homepage says special thanks to all the fine citizens of Lincoln City for going out of your way to make sure we have access to important information that affects you and your lives. We wish to thank you for coming to our website and for offering us news tips, praise and credit.

While reaching 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook in the span of seven months, people from throughout Lincoln County and beyond are sharing our stories with their friends and families. Our remarkable growth has opened doors to us that has made our job easier and our reporting more efficient and professional.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from Homepage. May your future be as bright, rewarding and successful as the past several months have been for us.

Justin (Publisher) and Jim (Executive Editor)

Animation – New Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Mary Jo Kerlin
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Animation – New Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Architects have created a video animation of the interior and exterior of the replacement Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

City Manager Chandler listens to community homeless feedback

Justin Werner
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City Manager Chandler listens to community homeless feedback

In the first of two planned meetings with the public concerning the fate of Lincoln City’s Warming Shelter, City Manager Ron Chandler listened to a large group of citizens at Driftwood Public Library Tuesday.

Chandler said he would bring the feedback to the City Council at their regular meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 26.

The second meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum.

Siletz Tribe giving surpasses $16 million since 2001

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Siletz Tribe giving surpasses $16 million since 2001

Siletz Tribal

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed more than $180,000 to 57 organizations earlier this month as it continues its quarterly giving to nonprofit groups that now exceeds $16 million in overall donations since 2001.

The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member Charitable Fund Advisory Board has distributed more than $12.3 million since its inception 17 years ago, while $16.1 million has been granted through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources.

Chinook Winds has donated more than $6.5 million in cash and fund-raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers, as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events.

The next deadline to submit applications is March 4. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories:

  • Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties)
  • Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States

Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com.

Arts – $12,400

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology – equipment for and production of 3-D video experience for Sitka Art Invitational; Otis, OR; $4,900

Yaquina Art Association – replace roof on 104-year-old art association building; Newport, OR; $7,500

Cultural Activities – $1,000

Oregon State Correctional Institution NAPA – regalia material, giveaway items, books, CDs, and feather and beading supplies; Salem, OR; $1,000

Education – $38,606.63

Bridgeway House – active sensory panels for autism classrooms; Eugene, OR; $1,818

Eugene Science Center – scientific instruments for monitoring and improving water quality and aquatic habitats; Eugene, OR; $5,000

Friends of the Lebanon Library – books for summer 2019 reading program; Lebanon, OR; $1,200

Lakota Waldorf School – materials and supplies for Lakota language and culture enrichment activities; Kyle, S.D.; $5,064

Newport Middle School – 3-D printer for robotics and STEM projects; Newport, OR; $2,500

Newport High School – set of Plants of the Pacific NW field guides; Newport, OR; $900

Oregon Coast Aquarium – support new changing exhibit The Argonaut: A SteamPunk Powered Undersea Adventure; Newport, OR; $5,000

Oregon Coast Community College, Library – 30 Chromebooks plus education licenses for checkout to classrooms, events and students during library hours; Newport, OR; $5,429.48

Philomath School District – banners and posters for Inspired Day to promote positive student choices; Philomath, OR; $1,176

Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Indian Education – culturally based graduation celebration and meal for American Indian students, families and community; Salem, OR; $2,000

Sweet Home Public Library – collection of VOX books with audio that narrate stories to child readers; Sweet Home, OR; $1,519.15

The Shadow Project – books and materials for special education reading engagement in low-income Portland and Yamhill County schools; Portland, OR; $7,000

Environment & Natural Resource Preservation – $9,394.65

Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council – lab equipment and labware to study ocean acidification and water quality; Neotsu, OR; $6,298.65

Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District – panels and materials for interpretive and educational signage for Miller Woods; McMinnville, OR; $3,096

Health – $40,196.97

Alsea Valley Gleaners – freeze drier to preserve gleaned foods and meats; Alsea, OR; $3,316.97

Alsea Valley Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Alsea, OR; $2,000

Canyon Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Mill City, OR; $2,000

Fish of Lebanon – food for community food pantry; Lebanon, OR; $2,000

Florence Food Share – food for community food pantry; Florence, OR; $4,000

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation – patient and family lodging for Lincoln County residents at Mario Pastega House; Corvallis, OR; $6,000

Harrisburg Harvesters Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Harrisburg, OR; $2,000

Janus Youth Programs – oatmeal, bowls and utensils for Oatmeal for Kids project; Portland, OR; $2,100

Lebanon Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Lebanon, OR; $2,000

Mapleton Food Share – food for community food pantry; Mapleton, OR; $2,000

Marion-Polk Food Share – vacuum seeder, propagation trays and cultivation equipment for youth farm and garden program; Salem, OR; $1,880

Marys River Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Corvallis, OR; $2,000

North End Senior Solutions – food and supplies for nutritional meals and activities for adult day services; Otis, OR; $2,400

Oregon Cascades West Council of Government, Senior Companion Program – mileage reimbursement for senior companions assisting homebound elders; Toledo, OR; $2,500

South Benton County Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Monroe, OR; $2,000

Willamette Valley Gleaners – food for community food pantry; Corvallis, OR; $2,000

Historical Preservation – $11,319.48

North Lincoln County Historical Museum – digital camera, computer, scanner and external hard drive to digitize museum’s collection; Lincoln City, OR; $1,451.98

Oregon Retired Educators Association, Unit 39 – repair dry rot and replace windows of historic one-room Criterion schoolhouse at state fairgrounds; Portland, OR; $6,100

Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society – lumber and supplies to build and install four-car railroad play structure at railroad museum; Toledo, OR; $3,767.50

Prevention – $30,963

Beaverton High School, Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation celebration; Portland, OR; $500

Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis – support purchase and installation of outdoor playground; Corvallis, OR; $2,500

CASA of Linn County – capacity building to recruit and train 16 new volunteers; Albany, OR; $2,000

Chess for Success – after-school chess classes and activities; Portland, OR; $5,000

Clackamas Women’s Services – gas cards for Promontoras to enhance domestic and sexual violence prevention outreach; Oregon City, OR; $5,400

Lincoln City Parks and Recreation – outdoor soccer goals and equipment for new youth soccer league; Lincoln City, OR; $5,140

Nestucca High School, Softball – catcher’s equipment and game bats; Cloverdale, OR; $1,000

Oregon Titans Fastpitch – helmets and uniforms for girls age 9-18 softball team; Independence, OR; $558

Partnership Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse – training and conference for Siletz Valley Schools and Eddyville Charter School students; Newport, OR; $1,950

Silverton Together Inc. – snacks and supplies for parent education workshops; Silverton, OR; $1,410

Sprague High School, National Honor Society – replace stoles and cords worn during graduation; Salem, OR; $500

Tillamook High School, Baseball – match NIKE gift of $5,000 for uniforms and hats; Tillamook, OR; $5,005

Public Safety – $11,998

East Lincoln County Emergency Responders – supplies and instructor fee for emergency medical responder and CPR training; Toledo, OR; $3,398

Siletz Valley Fire District – operational costs for workers’ comp, employee assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance; Siletz, OR; $8,600

Other – $24,263.16

Central Coast Humane Society – support reduced cost of veterinary dental care for cats and dogs; Newport, OR; $2,000

Christmas Storybook Land – replace 10 tires on semi-trailers used to transport and store storyland displays; Albany, OR; $1,158.16

Cornerstone Associates Inc. – fire fighting skid for lawn and garden maintenance business staffed by adults with disabilities; Corvallis, OR; $3,950

Greater Toledo Pool Recreation District – master plan tools, including architectural illustrations, 3-D models, posters and brochures; Toledo, OR; $7,200

Kilchis-Tillamook VFW Post 2848 – supplies, materials, printing and breakfast foods for Veterans Tribute on Veterans Day; Bay City, OR; $1,500

North Lincoln Eagles #2576 – Christmas holiday food baskets, plus gifts for children; Lincoln City, OR; $6,000

Northwest Indian Veterans Association – rental fee, buffet meal and gifts for honoring veterans in the community; Portland, OR; $2,455

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