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LCSD Superintendent Gray wins Oregon School Counselors Association Award

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LCSD Superintendent Gray wins Oregon School Counselors Association Award
Dr. Karen Gray
Dr, Karen Gray, left, and Kari Weileder

Dr. Karen Gray of the Lincoln County School District has been honored by the Oregon School Counseling Association (OSCA) with its “SUPER-intendent Award” for her support of school counselors.

“The students in Lincoln County are being served by an excellent group of counselors supported by a superintendent that values school counselors,”  OSCA President Kari Weileder said.

Weileder said Gray has been influential in advocating for counselors and their efforts to create data-driven, comprehensive counseling programs, and for bringing the American School Counseling Association [ASCA] national model to the Oregon Coast and supporting the implementation of the standards to all school counselors of the county.

Lincoln County school counselors have been given the opportunity to participate in professional development specific to their field, and to network with hundreds of other counselors in the state, she said.

In explaining the background for the granting of the award, Weileder said:

“Back in 2011, there were no elementary school counselors. Our two largest high schools had only one counselor serving over 700 students. In 2016 building administrators were given one FTE to hire a TOSA or school counselor.

“Dr. Tiana Tucker was the principal at Sam Case [Elementary School in Newport] and was the only principal to choose to hire an elementary counselor. It was apparent that counselors have a special skill-set and the students at Sam Case had an advantage over their peers at other schools.

“In the spring of 2018, LCSD was conducting a new superintendent search. At the community meetings, applicants were provided data about the impact school counselors can have on student achievement and the current less than satisfactory state of school counselors in LCSD.

“Candidates were asked about their views of school counselors and what would they do to have a school counselor in every building in LCSD. Dr. Gray was selected to be our new superintendent and quickly stated we would have a counselor in every building.

“From four counselors in 2011 to 14 currently, the landscape of school counseling is changing in Lincoln County. Dr. Gray has also committed to providing professional development to counselors on a monthly basis, bringing an ASCA expert to our district to develop and fully implement the ASCA national model, as well as assigning a special programs administrator to support counselors.”

Sudden reversal allows for private, public emergency warming shelter use

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Sudden reversal allows for private, public emergency warming shelter use
The Lincoln City City Council votes Monday on the emergency warming shelter issue at City Hall

The homeless could find themselves lounging in the living room of a willing private homeowner’s house or in one of several public facilities under consideration as temporary emergency warming shelters following a sudden reversal of fortunes to an ordinance proposed Monday to the Lincoln City City Council.

Councilor Diana Hinton first voted against the proposed ordinance amendment allowing for an emergency to be declared that would pave the way for an overnight homeless shelter site.

She then reversed her vote at the end of Monday’s meeting when Mayor Don Williams asked her if she would like to make a motion to reconsider, citing parliamentary procedure. After the council approved, a unanimous vote followed and a second reading was greeted unanimously.

By law, the amended ordinance will go into effect in 30 days, on Nov. 22.

“I commend the City staff for the speed at which they have devised and drafted this ordinance, which holds a potential solution,” Warming Shelter President Patrick Alexander said. “I want to assure you the City Manager and I are in touch regarding the potential for community meetings in the event that he feels such outreach is necessary, to get people comfortable with the use of a particular site.”

The proposal, which also provides for emergency shelters, staging areas, inoculation areas, distribution centers and similar emergency operations, does not permit the City to commandeer private property, but allows for its use if agreed to by the owner. However, Taft Hall, site of the Lincoln City Resource Center & Emergency Warming Shelter for the past two years, is considered the most obvious public site option because of logistics and the overnight services and amenities it can provide.

“We’re taking about human lives and not a stupid sign that was upsetting a couple people in an election-cycle,” Williams said. “When we talk about people’s lives, when we’re sitting fat, happy and comfortable in a warm building, it’s offensive to me.”

An emotional Williams grew angry at one point.

“… The time is now, time is up,” he said.

Various locations are being considered to serve as a site for the Warming Shelter this winter following the funding reduction of Taft Hall, 1206 SE 48th Place, due to the City interpreting the zoning code to disallow hosting clients there overnight.

“That long road unfortunately turned out to be a dead end,” Alexander said. “Despite good-faith efforts on both sides, we now find ourselves in a place where there is simply no time to go through the other processes that are available.”

Lincoln City Assembly of God Pastor Kevin Wolfer read a letter on behalf of the North Lincoln Ministerial Association asking for the continued use of Taft Hall as the warming shelter site.

The fourth floor of City Hall, where Career Tech Charter School resides as a renter from the City, has been mentioned as a possible replacement site. The old fire department building on SW 4th Street has also been proposed, but the building lacks insulation, running water or bathrooms.

The City said “Accessory Use” requirements eliminated First Baptist Church at 1333 N.W. 17th St. in the Oceanlake Plan District zone.

Language of proposed Ordinance 2018-14 amends Chapter 2.72 (Emergency Operations Ordinance), and Section 2.72.070 (Authorized Emergency Orders) of the Lincoln City Municipal Code to provide for temporary emergency operations use of public and private property. The ordinance, in part, states:

— Upon the declaration of an emergency, and during the existence of such emergency, the terms of any such declaration may include any of the following or such other terms of emergency orders which are not prohibited by law, allowing the City of Lincoln City to redirect funds for emergency use.

— Designate any developed or undeveloped City property for temporary Emergency Operations Uses, including but not limited to, use as an emergency facility, shelter, overnight shelter, bivouac, mess hall, temporary campground, staging area, inoculation center, distribution center, or similar emergency operation uses. Private or other public property may similarly be designated by the City, with the permission of the property owner, for such emergency uses. The duration of such authorized uses is only during the period of the emergency and for a reasonable period of time after the end of the declared emergency.

Council turns down more lenient VRD signage amendment

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Council turns down more lenient VRD signage amendment

Vacation rental dwelling (VRD) owners will still be required to post large exterior signs and place illuminated house address numbers on their properties following a deadlocked vote Monday by the Lincoln City City Council.

Councilors Riley Hoagland, Diana Hinton and Susan Wahlke voted against the proposed amendment to a municipal ordinance, while Dick Anderson, Judy Casper and Mayor Don Williams voted in favor in the 3-3 vote.

In an attempt to protect property and curtail burglary, an amendment was considered Monday to allow VRDs to place a small placard or sign on the building’s façade with contact information advising neighbors and tenants of the name and telephone number of the VRD’s local representative; with alarm signs, if applicable, next to the sign.

Monday’s vote means VRD owners will still be required to post a two-square-foot sign on the exterior of the property and have illuminated or reflective numbers on the structure’s front wall.

Hinton discussed why she thought the signs were a good idea to keep. She said vacation rental users had problems getting into a lock-box to get the key, but were able to call the number on the sign. She also said she called the number on the sign herself when a screen door was banging at the VRD next door and didn’t feel like it rose to the level of having to call a non-emergency police number.

Wahlke said back in the 1990s no signage was allowed on a VRD because it took away from the neighborhood and made the house a target for burglary.

“I think it’s used well for neighbors’ issues not rising to the level of emergency,” she said.

The City Council adopted Health and Safety Standards in 2014 for VRDs, including a requirement for a two-square-foot “government” sign with local representative contact information on the exterior of the building.

Another requirement required house numbers to be reflective or illuminated after the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office again rejected a public record’s petition to make a VRD mailing list openly available under Oregon Public Records Law on personal privacy exemption and security grounds.

This post will be updated

‘Scouting for Food’ drive benefits local ‘Backpack Buddies’ program

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‘Scouting for Food’ drive benefits local ‘Backpack Buddies’ program

Scouting for Food

Lincoln City Boy Scout Troop 47 is hosting the “Scouting for Food” drive to benefit the local “Backpack Buddies” program for local schools.

Collection bins are located at four local grocery stores through Saturday, Nov. 3. A list of the items being sought can be found on the bins.

Scouts will be present from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 to take donations at Grocery Outlet, 4157 NW Highway 101; IGA North, 2429 NW U.S. 101; IGA South, 4845 SW Hwy 101; and McKay’s Market, 801 S.W. Highway 101.

Pretrial Justice Program to serve defendants, ease overcrowding

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Pretrial Justice Program to serve defendants, ease overcrowding

Operating on the presumption that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty, the “Lincoln County Pretrial Justice Program” has been established to assist defendants and manage the inmate population prior to trial.

“The Pretrial Justice Program is an effective way to manage the inmate population in the jail to prevent overcrowding while making sure people show up for court and do not commit further crimes,” Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers said.

The new program added its first defendants Monday, Oct. 15.

In a news release prepared by Lincoln County Jail Commander Jamie Russell it was noted that harm can be done to defendants who are unnecessarily detained prior to trial. Detained defendants can suffer loss of employment and housing, become separated from loved ones, experience family disruption, have higher odds of recidivism and receive harsher sentences than similarly situated defendants who are released from jail prior to trial.

The goals of the program are:

  1. Help courts make informed bail decisions, including non-financial options for release of appropriate defendants;
  2. Ensure that release options are realistic, enforceable and measurable;
  3. Promote maximized pretrial release appearances, public safety and compliance outcomes.

Two pretrial specialist positions were approved through the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to provide recommendations to the courts. The recommendations will occur after the pretrial specialist has verified information pertinent to the defendant’s possible release.

If approved for release into the program, defendants will be monitored by the pretrial specialist to ensure they are following the conditions as outlined by the judge. They will receive phone reminders prior to their court appearances.

The Lincoln County Jail has approximately 50 percent of the inmate population on pretrial status. Through the process of building the Pretrial Justice Program, the hope is to reduce this percentage to then allow beds for those who must remain in custody.

Local candidates campaign for votes at Chinook Winds political forum

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Local candidates campaign for votes at Chinook Winds political forum

Chinook WInds Candidates Forum

Several candidates seeking support for the offices of Lincoln County mayor, commissioner and treasurer drew a large turnout Sunday for a public political forum at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

Local radio personality Roger Robertson from KBCH-AM (1400) asked questions from the audience that were drawn randomly by the candidates campaigning for votes in the Nov. 6 general election.

First to field questions were Jayne Welch and Rob McAfee, candidates for Lincoln County treasurer.

Welch is the active Lincoln County treasurer, tax analyst and tax deputy. McAfee comes from a small business background with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Lincoln County School District.

Next to sit on the dais were Lincoln County Commissioner Position 1 candidates Virginia “Jenny” Demaris and incumbent Doug Hunt.

Demaris has been Manager of the Lincoln County Emergency Management Department since 2011 and Public Health Preparedness program since 2014. Demaris has 22 years of administrative healthcare experience while Hunt has 39 years of finance experience and 25 years in Lincoln County.

Diane Kusz and Nancy Oksenholt, Lincoln City City Council candidates for Ward 2, followed.

Kusz was on the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Committee Advisory Board from 1998 through 2018. Oksenholt serves on the Lincoln City Budget Committee.

City Council Ward 3 candidates included Larry Armstrong, Warren Halcott, Mike Holt and Rick Mark. Jack Sparrow was not present.

Armstrong, a U.S. Army Veteran, serves on the Lincoln City Budget Committee. Not much is known about Halcott, who was added to the ballot late and does not appear in the Lincoln County voter’s pamphlet.

Holt serves on the Lincoln City Budget Committee and has a degree in finance. Mark was a newspaper editor for more than 30 years and also serves on the budget committee.

Lincoln City mayor candidates Dick Anderson, David Dahle and Susan Wahlke closed out the afternoon’s proceedings.

Anderson was Lincoln City mayor from 2011-14, and served as Lincoln City City Councilor from 2009-2010 and from 2015 to present.

Dahle is a media entrepreneur who has provided media services for numerous cities.

Wahlke is a City Councilor who has also served on the Lincoln City Budget Committee.

Mitch Parsons, who is running unopposed for City Council Ward 1, was not present. Ward 2 City Council candidate Jack Sparrow did not attend.

Candidates Homepage interviewed expressed their delight with the overall presentation and in the way the forum was conducted.

2018 General Election Voters Pamphlet

Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help on vehicle fire in Waldport

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Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help on vehicle fire in Waldport

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding an intentional unoccupied vehicle fire in Waldport.

The incident occurred at 4:51 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in a gravel parking lot near the 100 block of NW Huckleberry Street.

First responders and the Central Oregon Coast Fire Department put the fire out. The Lincoln County Fire Investigation Team, Oregon State Police Arson Unit and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who saw suspicious persons or activity in the area on the evening of Oct. 20, or the early morning of Oct. 21, to call dispatch at 541-265-0777 or Detective Maleri Cates at 541-265-0670 in reference to Case #18S-02712.

Lincoln City News – Glass Taco, VRD’s, teen drivers and design standards

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Lincoln City News – Glass Taco, VRD’s, teen drivers and design standards

Tonight’s show features missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs, proposed vacation rental dwelling ordinance change, Lincoln City design standards poll, teen drivers, new Newport police non-emergency number, La Roca’s Glass Taco and more.

Thank you for your continued support. This broadcast is only possible because of viewers like you.

City Council to weigh easing of VRD signage requirements

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City Council to weigh easing of VRD signage requirements

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With the threat of burglary in mind, vacation rental dwellings (VRDs) may no longer be required to post large signs and illuminated house numbers after an amended ordinance is heard Monday at the regular meeting of the Lincoln City City Council.

“You don’t want a big red flag saying this place is empty,” Lincoln City Mayor Don Williams said. “That’s why I don’t ask for addresses when people come to speak at City Council meetings.”

VRD owners will still be required to place a small placard or sign on the front facing of the building posting contact information advising neighbors and tenants of the name and telephone number of the VRD’s local representative; with alarm signs, if applicable, next to the sign.

Under the amended sign code, VRD owners who choose to have a small exterior sign can now have one under the exemption for two-square-foot signage; however the City will not require such a sign.

The City Council adopted Health and Safety Standards in 2014 for vacation rental dwellings, including a requirement for a small sign (government sign) with local representative contact information on the exterior of the building.

Another requirement required house numbers to be reflective or illuminated after the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office again rejected a public record’s petition for a VRD mailing list under Oregon Public Records Law on personal privacy exemption and security grounds.

“Owners shall post a small placard or sign on the front facing side of the building advising neighbors and tenants of the name and telephone number of the VRD local representative; alarm signs should be located next to this sign,” the amended proposal states.

The amendment clarifies that the City Council protects the personal privacy of vacation rental owner contact information and VRD security (from burglary) under Oregon Public Records law ORS 192.355(2).

While owners can still expose  themselves as a VRD under the amended sign ordinance’s provision for a permanent two-square-foot sign, such signage will not be an exempt “government” (required) sign.

The amended ordinances read:

SECTION 1. Lincoln City Municipal Code Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Registrations) Chapter 5.14 (Vacation Rental License), Section 5.14.060.B.4.b.x:

“Vacation rental dwellings shall have clearly visible house numbers and such numbers shall/may be illuminated or reflective to facilitate emergency response“;

AND:

SECTION 2. Lincoln City Municipal Code Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Registrations) Chapter 5.14 (Vacation Rental License), Section 5.14.060.B.6.a.iv. is amended to read as follows:

“Owners shall post a small placard or sign on the front facing side of the building advising neighbors and tenants of the name and telephone number of the VRD local representative; alarm signs should be located next to this sign.”

Lincoln City Police Crime Log Oct. 12-18

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Lincoln City Police Crime Log Oct. 12-18

Lincoln City Police Crime Log

The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. Homepage will run the log every Friday. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, Oct. 12

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 8:06 a.m. – The News Guard, 1818 NE 21st ST. Caller reports a motorcycle with no plates parked in alleyway. Motorcycle identified by vehicle identification number as stolen. Registered owner made arrangements with person in possession of vehicle to pick up the motorcycle today. Cleared LEDS/NCIC. License plates entered stolen into LEDS/NCIS.

Found Property – 1:04 p.m. – Agnes Creek Open Space. An envelope containing mail addressed to Brian Woodruff was placed in the LCPD mailbox at City Hall with a not that it was found at above location. Case number issued for found property.

Warrant Service – 8:16 p.m. – 2429 NW Highway 101. Nicholas A. Ballentine (12/15/88) was taken into custody on Oregon State Parole warrant. Also charged with possession of methamphetamine and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Criminal Mischief – 8:30 p.m. – 3220 NE 30th DR. Caller reports three of her vehicles had been keyed.

Assisting Other Agency – 11:57 p.m. – 4105 NW Logan RD. Sarah J Chavez (4/02/83) found in vehicle at Safeway. Warrant out of Yamhill County. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Found Property – 10:34 a.m. – 2048 NE Highway 101.Caller reports she left her purse at Oscars. Officer retrieved purse from location and brought to station for safekeeping. Caller retrieved property from PD.

Domestic – 6:18 p.m. – Sea Gypsy, 145 NW Inlet AVE. Caller reports a domestic dispute. Sarah A Sanders (12/01/77) was taken into custody for domestic assault II and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Theft – 6:36 p.m. – Goodwill, 1000 SE Highway 101. Caller reports suspect left the store with cart full of goods not paid for. Left in a dark blue 2007 Mazda UT with Oregon plates: 718JTW.

Sunday Oct. 14

Drugs – 4:11 a.m. – Chinook Winds, 1777 NW 44th ST. Drugs found by casino security. Item seized, report taken and no suspect info.

Restraining Order Violation – 7:21 a.m. – 2393 SW Dune AVE. Caller reports an individual violated restraining orders by calling her and a friends phones all night and leaving messages. Both women have restraining orders against the individual.

Criminal Mischief – 8:30 a.m. – 3310 NW Jetty AVE. Caller reports a truck was egged Friday night and a sign was tipped over and broken.

Crash – 1:12 p.m. – NW 22nd ST & NW Highway 101. Two car crash injury & blocking. Two patients transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

Assisting Other Agency – 2:49 p.m. –  6330 NE Port DR. Eric Leturno (8/25/75) taken into custody on felony warrant for probation violation out of Lincoln County and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Theft – 5:24 p.m. – 2215 SW Highway 101. Michael Cobb (10/2192) was taken into custody for criminal conspiracy-theft, theft II and trespass I.

Assault – 6:22 p.m. – Beacon Crest Apartments, 2897 NE 47th ST. Report of an assault at location and suspects fleeing on foot.

Found Property – 7:15 p.m. – Caller found a wallet on the beach. Item taken for safekeeping and owner contacted to arrange return.

Warrant Arrest – 9:11 p.m. – NE 29th ST. Daryl D. Donat (10/13/59) taken into custody for felony warrant out of Oregon State Parole Board and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Warrant Arrest – 10:03 p.m. – Chinook Winds Resort, 1501 NW 40th PL. Chenoa K. Kanis (10/11/77) was located on the beach and taken into custody for warrant out of Lincoln County for parole violation and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Monday, Oct 15

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 1:35 a.m. – D River Wayside. Vehicle located unoccupied at location. Stolen out of McMinnville. Unable to locate victim. Vehicle towed by Lincoln City Towing.

DOA – 3:03 a.m. – 1909 NE 20th ST. Terminally ill patient deceased overnight. Pacific View responded, report taken.

Disorderly Conduct – 8:29 a.m. – 3327 NW Highway 101. Nine callers report Mike Riley (9/25/84) repeatedly pushing crosswalk button, waving a sign, yelling at cars and interfering with traffic flow. Riley was arrested for disorderly conduct II and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Missing Person – 8:48 a.m. – Taft Area. Barbara Stevens has not been seen since Friday morning at south US Food Market.

Criminal Mischief – 12:32 p.m. – 1627 NW 25th ST. Two vehicles reported egged. Report taken.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Assault – 3:39 a.m. – 3043 NE 28th ST. Possible assault. Report taken.

Trespass – 11:09 a.m. – McDonald’s, 4060 N Highway 101. Caller reports a transient male refusing to leave and making threats. Male advised he was trespassed from McDonald’s.

Fraud – 1:40 p.m. – 3317 NE Yacht AVE. Victim reports giving $200 and $289 on warrant scam.

Criminal Trespass – 2:06 p.m. – McDonald’s, 4060 N Highway 101. Caller reports subject previously trespassed is back on premises. Arlie Pedigo (12/20/63) arrested for criminal trespass and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Warrant Arrest – 11:45 p.m. – Sea Horse Motel, 1301 NW 21st ST. Report of a male that was not waking up to leave after being guest of room occupant. Robert S. Countryman (1/30/60) taken into custody for felony warrant from Oregon State Parole Board and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Wednesday, Oct 17

Found Property – 8:49 a.m. – LCPD. Caller found a ring in public parking lot at Maxwells and turned in to police department.

Found Property – 2:03 p.m. – Caller found an aqua striped backpack with water bottle, pen and scissors. Property taken for safekeeping.

Hit and Run – 2:05 p.m. – 3043 NE 28th ST. Victim reports his car was struck while at SNLH. Witness provided plate number and description of suspect vehicle and female driver.

Criminal Mischief – 2:25 p.m. – 3780 SE Spyglass Ridge DR. Caller reports someone poured ketchup on his pickup.

Crash – 5:03 p.m. – 1221 SW Highway 101. North Lincoln Fire and Rescue reports a three car crash. Juvenile arrested for DUII. Juvenile cited and released to parents.

Menacing – 6:10 p.m. – Subway, 2185 NW Highway 101. Caller reports a male is threatening an employee. Travis L. Middleton (7/01/97) was cited and released for menacing and disorderly conduct.

Harassment – 8:47 p.m. – 1775 NE 14th ST. Thomas E. Clow (11/30/64) taken into custody after a report of a domestic disturbance and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Thursday, Oct 18.

Fraud – 10:41 a.m. – 1777 NW 44th ST. Case number issued for Counterfeit $10.

Criminal Mischief – 12:36 p.m. – 2018 NW Jetty AVE. Caller reports her vehicle was scratched.

Theft – 1:31 p.m. – 1301 NW 21 st ST. Caller reports possible theft of jewelry from Motel room on 10/09/18. Report taken.

 

 

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