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Gerber Tire owner awakens to truck fire at Nelscott home

Justin Werner
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Gerber Tire owner awakens to truck fire at Nelscott home

Gerber Tire owner Perry Gerber awoke around 4 a.m. Wednesday to see his company’s truck ablaze outside of his Nelscott home, possibly due to an electrical short.

“That can’t be my alarm,” Gerber thought as he woke up Halloween morning to the wail of a car alarm.

He looked out the window and saw flames in his driveway and immediately dialed 9-1-1.

“I have a truck on fire. It is very on fire,” Gerber told dispatch.

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Lincoln City Police responded to the early morning incident, where fire crews quickly put out the flames.

Fire officials are looking into the cause of the blaze, but said they didn’t see anything out of the ordinary.

“We are fortunate that the vehicle was parked in the driveway and not in the garage,” Fire Marshal Ed Ulrich said.

Gerber Fire 2

Gerber said he bought the truck a couple years ago and had to replace a head gasket shortly after purchase.

“Other than that, it’s been a fine rig with no problems,” he said.

Gerber said he drove the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 diesel truck home from his store two miles away and parked it around 7 p.m. Tuesday. He said there might have been some type of electrical short but would wait to see what the fire marshal determined.

Gerber Tire has been in business since 1980 and provides tire services, auto repair and trailer sales to Lincoln City.

Studded tire season in Oregon begins Nov. 1

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Studded tire season in Oregon begins Nov. 1

studded tireThe studded tire season in Oregon begins Thursday and runs through March 31, 2019.

ODOT encourages drivers to consider other types of traction tires or chains. 

If you must travel when weather conditions present difficulties, use other types of traction tires or chains, or postpone your travel until conditions change for the better. Our latest study (2014) concluded studded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year on state highways.

Alternatives to studded tires

  • Chains: Link chains, cable chains or other devices that attach to the wheel, vehicle, or outside of the tire that are specifically designed to increase traction on snow and ice. Drivers should note that link chains may not be recommended for use on some types of vehicles; check your owner’s manual.
  • Other traction tires: Other types of traction tires are available. These traction tires meet Rubber Manufacturers Association standards for use in severe snow conditions and carry a special symbol on the tire sidewall showing a three-peaked mountain and snowflake. They work about as well as studded tires on ice, but work better than studded tires or regular tires in most other winter conditions. And they cause no more damage to road surfaces than regular tires.

Know before you go: Please visit www.TripCheck.com or call 511 for the latest road conditions. ODOT provides bad-weather driving tips and how-to videos online: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/pages/winterdriving.aspx.

Taft boys fall at Riverside in first round of State soccer playoffs

Jim Fossum
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Taft boys fall at Riverside in first round of State soccer playoffs
Ryan Ulicni’s Taft High boys soccer team prepares to depart early Tuesday to meet Riverside in the first round of the State soccer playoffs

Forget the four-hour drive to the far northern reaches of the state. Coach Ryan Ulicni’s squad had greater obstacles to overcome in facing the defending State champions Tuesday in the first round of the Class 3A/2A/1A OSAA Boys Soccer Championships.

Taft built a 2-1 halftime lead before junior Cristian Rea and sophomore Gerardo Lopez scored second-half goals to lift fifth-seeded Riverside past the 12th-seeded Tigers 3-2 and into the quarterfinals of the 16-team tournament.

Coach Francisco Velazquez’s Eastern Oregon League champion Pirates rode the cheers of the home crowd to improve to 11-3-1, 7-1, while Taft finished its season 9-5-4, 6-4-4.

Riverside will meet fourth-seeded Brookings-Harbor (15-1, 12-0 Far West League), which defeated 13th-seeded Rogue River (11-5, 10-4 Southern Cascade League) 4-0 earlier Tuesday on Saturday, Nov. 3, in the tournament quarterfinals at a time to be determined.

The State championship game will be contested Saturday, Nov. 10, at Liberty High School in Hillsboro.
This post will be updated with detail, coach’s comments
Click here for State tournament bracket: http://www.osaa.org/activities/bsc/brackets

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Standings

League Overall Goals Scored Goals Allowed OSAA Rank
 Dayton (3A) 8-1-5 9-1-5 33 9 8
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 8-3-3 9-5-3 40 20 11
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 8-2-4 8-4-4 35 21 21
Delphian (2A) 8-5-1 8-6-1 29 26 26
 Gervais (2A) 7-6-1 7-7-1 26 20 30
 Taft (3A) 6-4-4 9-5-4 45 17 14
 Salem Academy (3A) 2-12 2-12 8 44 47
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 0-14 0-14 5 63 58

Schedule

8/30 vs. Sutherlin W 9-1

9/4 @ Salem Academy* W 8-0

9/6 vs. Blanchet Catholic* T 1-1

9/10 @ Yamhill-Carlton* W 5-0

9/13 @ Dayton* L 2-0

9/19 @ Western Christian/Perrydale* L 4-2

9/21 vs. Gervais* W 5-2

9/26 vs. Delphian* T 2-2

9/27 vs. Salem Academy* W 2-0

10/1 vs. Yamhill-Carlton* W 3-1

10/3 @ Blanchet Catholic* L 2-0

10/9 vs. Dayton* T 0-0

10/11 vs. Western Christian/Perrydale* T 1-1

10/17 @ Gervais* W 2-0

10/19 @ Delphian* L 3-2

10/24 @ Delphian** W 2-0

10/27 vs. Blanchet Catholic @ Dayton** W 5-0

10/30, @ Riverside*** L 3-2

* denotes league game

** denotes league play-in game

*** denotes State playoff game

Taft Roster

Coach: Ryan Ulicni

No. Name Position Grade
00 William Brooks GK Sr.
4 Ivan Cortez D So.
5 Jose Flores M/F So.
8 Kevin Acosta M So.
10 Edson Fuentes F Jr.
11 William Calderon M So.
13 Ethan Thomas M So.
16 Joseph Cruz M So.
18 Adam Lasanco M So.
19 Estib Melo D Jr.
20 Genaro Flores D Sr.
21 Alex Del Valle F So.
33 Mauricio Rivas M So.
36 Kaden Wright M/D Jr.

 

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 6 Standings

 

 

 League Overall Goals Scored Goals Allowed OSAA Rank
 Riverside (3A) 7-1 11-3-1 82 24 5
 Umatilla (3A) 6-2 8-5-1 57 24 23
 Nyssa (3A) 5-3 8-4-1 56 25 32
 Four Rivers (1A) 2-7 3-10 34 105 54
 Irrigon (3A) 1-7 1-12 15 95 48
 Long Creek (1A) 0-1 2-5 23 54 56
 Ukiah (1A) – – – – –

Riverside Roster

Coach: Francisco Velazquez

No. Name Position Grade
00 Torres Jose GK/M 11
1 Rea Cristian F/M 11
2 Davila Ricky D/M 10
7 Zavala Erick F/M 9
8 Lopez Ulyses M/F 11
9 Pacheco Edwin M/D 11
10 Lopez Gerardo M/D 10
11 Chavez Francisco M/F 12
12 Sanchez Humberto D/M 9
13 Johan Pena M/D 11
16 Magaña Diego D/M 9
17 Vargas Cesar M/F 9
18 Magaña Carlos D/M 9
19 Keefer Will F/D 10
21 Napoles Jose M/F 9
24 Cambero Alexiis F/M 12
26 Fraustro Juan GK/F 12
28 Clustro Pablo F/M 9
99 Ramos Ricardo GK/F 12

New rules by the Oregon DEQ regarding asbestos abatement

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New rules by the Oregon DEQ regarding asbestos abatement

asbestos abatement

Due to new rules by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding Asbestos Abatement, all loads of remodel, demolition or RV materials hauled to Lincoln County transfer stations will now require asbestos paperwork before any material will be accepted if built prior to Jan. 1, 2004.

The process for each transfer station may vary over time regarding what is accepted and what paperwork is required.  Please “Know Before you Go” to dispose of any material that may contain asbestos. Please take a look at the Lincoln County Haulers Association Asbestos Flyer for more information about asbestos materials.

DEQ has very specific rules regarding the handling and disposal of materials containing asbestos. DEQ also requires an asbestos survey be performed by an accredited inspector to determine the presence of asbestos in or on a structure prior to any demolition activities.

Lincoln County, our local waste and recycling companies and the transfer stations they operate must comply with these rules.

Depending on the size of your project, a considerable cost can result from inspections (if required) and proper disposal.  To dispose of these materials in certified landfills in the valley, fees are much higher than regular trash.

It is not legal, or acceptable, to dump demolition materials on other public or private land to try to avoid the cost.  Individuals or companies caught dumping materials illegally will be prosecuted as allowed by law.

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Jaussens ‘celebrate’ first year in Lincoln City with hole in house

Justin Werner
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Jaussens ‘celebrate’ first year in Lincoln City with hole in house

1420 NW 21st Street

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Becky and Steve Jaussen never expected to be calling 9-1-1 so soon after celebrating their one-year anniversary in their dream house in Lincoln City early Sunday morning.

“I’ve been though a 7.2 earthquake in California. This was worse,” Becky Jaussen, owner of the house at 1420 NW 21st St., said.

truck crashed in houseAccording to police, Pablo Cantu Felix, 49, of Vancouver Wash., drove through the intersection at NW Jetty and NW 21st Street at a high rate of speed and crashed though a guard rail and fence and into the Jaussen’s living room.

“If he had hit the other side of the house, he would have hit the gas lines and it could have been way worse,” Becky said.

Officers arrested Felix on DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief charges. Felix was transported to a Newport hospital for evaluation, then to the Lincoln County Jail. Police said his blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit.

“I was sitting on the couch 10 minutes before the accident,” Becky said of the 2 a.m. crash. “My husband came to get me for bed, and that’s when I heard the truck crashing though the barrier and then into our home. There was a gust of wind and glass was flying everywhere.”

Neither the Jaussens or driver were injured in the accident, but one of the family’s dogs cut a paw on the glass.

“Sage and Chip are OK,” Becky said. “We are so lucky. There were pieces of plants in the house, along with parts of the truck, a birdhouse from outside and Felix’s thermos was on the floor. I don’t feel safe in my home now — not until I get some big boulders in the yard.”

The couple has been married for 25 years and moved to the area from Northern Nevada last year. Steve Jaussen worked as a union carpenter when he suffered a 20-foot fall that led to disability and the couple’s retirement on the Oregon Coast.

With neighborly support and numerous well-wishers, Becky said she was retaining an upbeat outlook over the reconstruction of her home but added she has one regret.

“I want to apologize to Mr. Felix for not asking him if he was alright.” she said. “That has been eating at me since this all happened.”

DUII suspect arrested after crashing into occupied Lincoln City house

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DUII suspect arrested after crashing into occupied Lincoln City house

A Vancouver, Wash., man was taken into custody early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) and reckless driving after crashing into a house at 1420 NW 21st St. in Lincoln City.

Pablo Cantu Felix, 49, was transported to the Lincoln City Police Department, where he submitted to a breath exam that showed his blood alcohol content was more than two times the legal limit.

At 2 a.m., Lincoln City Police were dispatched to 1420 NW 21st Street on a report that a motor vehicle had crashed into a house. Officers found a silver 2017 Ford F-350 double-cab 4-by-4 pick-up had crashed into the front of a house, causing extensive damage to the home and front of the truck.

An investigation determined Felix was driving southbound on NW Jetty Avenue at a high rate of speed when he failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of NW Jetty Avenue and NW 21st Street. Felix drove through the intersection, then through a metal guard rail barrier and a fence before crashing into the front of the house.

Felix was transported to Newport, where he was examined at the hospital before being booked into the Lincoln County Jail on charges of DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering and Criminal Mischief II.

Two home owners in the house at the time of the accident were not injured.

Lincoln City Police Crime Log Oct. 19-25

Justin Werner
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Lincoln City Police Crime Log Oct. 19-25

Police 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. 19

Found Property – 9:23 a.m. – Public Parking, SE 3rd ST. Parks department employee turned in a wallet containing possible drug paraphernalia. Items seized and report taken.

Found Property – 11:18 a.m. – LCPD. Citizen came into LCPD with a purse found at NW 17th ST. Purse taken for safekeeping. Purse returned to owner.

Theft – 1:23 p.m. – IGA, 4845 SW Highway 101. Caller reports theft of his cart from behind the store.

Assisting Other Agency – 6:33 p.m. – 1430 SE 2nd PL. Jamie Hardin (7/22/85) was taken into custody on Oregon State Parole and Probation warrant and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Warrant Arrest – 9:03 p.m. – Rite-Aid, 4041 N Logan RD. Tyree Stormbringer (3/25/58) was taken into custody on a Linn County warrant and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Saturday, Oct. 20

Burglary – 4:29 a.m. – 3755 NW Jetty AVE. Someone attempted to break into a rental while guests were staying there. Report taken.

Suspicious Activity – 1:58 p.m. – Regatta Park, 2700 NE 14th ST. Caller reports an intoxicated male wearing an ankle monitor is trying to get people to jump start his 2000 Honda Accord. The male fought with an officer on arrival and was tased. Sergio J. Reyes (1/04/95) had a misdemeanor warrant out of Marion County for public indecency and a municipal warrant out of Salem for a traffic offense. Reyes was medically cleared by SNLH and transported to Lincoln County Jail. An intoxicated female was found in the Accord unresponsive and transported to SNLH by Pacific West Ambulance.

Assisting Other Agency – 9:19 p.m. – Highway 101 & NE East Devils Lake RD. LCPD dispatched a deer that was gravely injured after struck by vehicle.

Intoxicated Person – 11:12 p.m. – Ocean Terrace Condos, 4229 SW Beach AVE, Room 33. Caller reports an intoxicated female being very loud and refusing to answer door. Aurora Easton (12/24/57) was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, trespass and transported to LCPD.

Sunday, Oct. 21

Disturbance – 1:54 a.m. – 2154 NW Mast AVE. Report of loud people possibly arguing, glass breaking on vehicle in front of house. Officers arrived on scene with party and disturbance happening. Johnny D. Lambert (5/15/99) cited and released for criminal mischief II.

Monday, Oct. 22

Assault – 3:34 a.m. – Chapel by the Sea, 2125 SE Lee AVE. Caller reports that Jody A. Decker (5/15/72) assaulted her at their campsite behind the church. Decker taken into custody for assault and transported to LCPD.

P.O. Detainer – 6:26 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th ST. April J. Stehly (4/13/85) taken into custody on P.O. detainer and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Suspicious Activity – 11:30 a.m. – 4048 NE Highway 101. Caller reports a suspicious package at FedEx pickup. Package has strong odor of marijuana and FedEx denied pickup. Package seized.

Harassment – 5:24 p.m. – 2701 NW Highway 101. Caller reports Carolyn Louise Wheeler (10/10/78) assaulted him. Wheeler cited and released for harassment.

Crash – 8:02 p.m. – Dr. Bob Health Center, 3489 NW Highway 101. Vehicle crashed into business sign with injuries. Western Title sign damaged. Lincoln City Towing responded. Paul J. Case (6/14/56) taken into custody for DUII and transported from SNLH to LCPD. Case cited and released from LCPD for DUII.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Assisting Other Agency – 6:30 p.m. – 2895 NE 47th ST. Veronica Martinez (12/01/83) arrested on P.O. detainer out of Marion County. Martinez taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Burglary – 2:27 a.m. -1534 NW Harbor AVE. A vacation home owner observed a person enter residence at location without permission via remote camera. Owner did not see person leave. Danae D. Quesnoy (6/12/64) was contacted inside the residence and taken into custody for burglary I and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Fraud – 8:47 a.m. – 928 SW 5th ST. Victim reports $900 taken from his account at US Bank.

DUII – 12:33 p.m. – 2114 SE Highway 101. 9-1-1 report of a Toyota pickup driving northbound on Highway 101 in opposite lanes into oncoming traffic, swerving and almost hitting other vehicles. Traffic stop initiated, test performed and Bradley Scott Davidson (2/06/57) taken into custody for DUII. Transported to LCPD. Davidson cited and released for DUII and given courtesy transport back to residence in Depoe Bay.

Missing Person – 9:16 a.m. – 6451 SW Galley AVE. Caller reports she hasn’t seen her son David Wymer since yesterday at 3 p.m. Wymer is schizophrenic, 6’7″, short red hair, blue eyes, wearing a gray or black hoodie and riding a silver mountain bike. May not have had scheduled treatment for schizophrenia yesterday. Entered as missing person.

Missing Person Removed – 10:07 p.m. – Wymer returned home. Removed from missing persons database.

Crash – 2:32 p.m. – 801 SW Highway 101. Victim reports her car was struck by another vehicle. Other party would only provide phone number. Report taken.

Thursday, Oct. 25

Harassment – 2 a.m. – 1643 NE Highway 101. Caller reports a possible harassment in Lincoln City. Report taken.

Burglary – 8:33 a.m. – 2335 NW Inlet AVE #1. Officers responded to audible burglar alarm at unit number two. Found that unit number one was possibly burglarized.

Crash – 9:47 a.m. – 2850 NE Highway 101. Report of two vehicle injury crash, non-blocking. One of the drivers was cited for following too close.

DOA – 11 a.m. – 1163 SW Fleet AVE. Report of deceased male found at home. ME and DA notified. Pacific View responding.

Found Property – 12:14 p.m. – 51st ST Beach Access – Citizen came into PD lobby to turn in camera case with memory cards . Found on beach in Taft. Property returned to owner.

Hit and Run – 2:34 p.m. -`4040 SE High School DR. Caller reports vehicle struck while parked at the elementary school. Front license plate, bumper and grill damage.

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Two Lincoln City stores burglarized in Friday morning break-in

Justin Werner
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Two Lincoln City stores burglarized in Friday morning break-in
Beacch Baby Resale
Beach Baby Resale, 929 NW Highway 101

Beach Baby Resale, and Beach Babes Women’s Resale, were burglarized early Friday morning with the suspect stealing lingerie, jewelry and cash.

Beach Babes Women’s Resale, 955 NW Highway 101

“I’m dumbfounded and annoyed by this,” April Ashmon, owner of both stores on NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City, said. “I help out a lot of people in this town and this is just sad.”

crowbar break-inAccording to Ashmon, an unidentified male used a crowbar to gain entry to Beach Baby Resale by breaking through a door at the back of the building. Once inside, he allegedly filled a baby stroller with goods and took cash from the register. Ashmon said he targeted lingerie and women’s clothing and stayed away from the baby and kid’s area.

More than $1,000 in cash was allegedly stolen, as well as jewelry and women’s intimates, Ashmon said. The total loss was estimated at $2,000 to $3,000, a felony.

Read’s Homemade Candies, 1009 NW Highway 101

Mark Read, of neighboring Read’s Homemade Candies, said he arrived at work at approximately 7:30 a.m. to find the suspect exiting from Ashmon’s businesses pushing a stroller full of goods. He said he followed the man to the front of the stores and said, “Hey, stop!” before the suspect ditched the stroller and ran. Read said the man was Caucasian and wore a dark track suit with a gray sun hat.

Lincoln City Police have identified a suspect, said Ashmon, who told Homepage that Dutch Bros. Coffee’s auxiliary building not far from her business was broken into three days ago. She said police found the crowbar used in the break-in inside a bag at the bottom of the stroller.

This door was the one broken into

Ashmon said she would be having a half-price sale and is accepting donations to recoup her losses.

Please contact the Lincoln City Police Department if you have any information regarding this case. (541) 994-3636

2017-18 Oregon Report Cards issued for Lincoln County schools

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2017-18 Oregon Report Cards issued for Lincoln County schools
Oregon School and District Report Cards for the last school year (2017-18) were released to the public this week. The goal for Lincoln County School District remains the same –- use the report to pinpoint areas of strength and weakness to guide the district in continuous improvement.
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Links to the Lincoln County School District At-A-Glance Report Cards are updated on the district website.

DISTRICT REPORT CARDS

Individual schools will send  them out to families.

LCSD Superintendent Dr. Karen Gray said the annual report card issued by the Oregon Department of Education offers a summary of student performance and growth in Lincoln County School District.

“As a new superintendent, I can assure you that we are working hard to understand the essence of the data captured by the At-A-Glance Report Cards as well as other data metrics,” Gray said. “We are putting several measures in place to support not only the academic achievement of our students, but also help them to interact positively in a social setting.

“I look forward to seeing the results after my first year of work in the district and to continue to strive to make sure all of our students have the support they need to succeed.”

The main goal of the report cards is to provide parents and educators with clear, meaningful, and relevant information on student learning and growth, as well as overall district performance.

District goals are in the process of being developed by the Board of Education, the Superintendent and District administration. Goals may include: Increase student achievement in reading and math, increase attendance rates and decrease referrals for behavior, become an AVID K-12 school district, and recruit and retain excellent instructors while increasing diversity.

The district is also the recipient of Chronic Absenteeism and District Improvement Grants. All of our goals will align K-12 across our vast district. We are also working on a new 3-5 year strategic LCSD plan which will be inclusive of all of these goals.

Trick-or-treaters beware of safety concerns (and goblins, ghosts and ghouls)

Homepage Staff
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Trick-or-treaters beware of safety concerns (and goblins, ghosts and ghouls)

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Fall is in the air and Halloween is coming! Many people view Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However in the United States, roughly two times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year. Falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on this holiday. Parents can help prevent children from becoming injured on Halloween by following these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Safety Council.

Children should:

  • Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.
  • Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.
  • Know their phone numbers and carry a cell phone for an emergency phone call.
  • Carry a note in their pocket with their name and address.
  • Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.
  • When using costume knives and swords, ensure they are flexible, not rigid or sharp.

When walking in neighborhoods, they should:

  • Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks if available, and avoid crossing yards.
  • Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks if available, and don’t cross between parked cars.
  • Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.
  • Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant.
  • Consider using face paint instead of masks.
  • Avoid wearing hats that could slide over their eyes.
  • Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes to prevent tripping.
  • Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.

Parents and adults should:

  • Supervise the outing for children under age 12.
  • Establish a curfew for older children.
  • Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing decorations away from doorways and landings.
  • Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children.
  • Inspect all candy before children eat it.

To ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters, parents and adults should:

  • Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.
  • Drive slowly.
  • Watch for children in the street and on medians.
  • Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.
  • Have children get out of cars on the curbside, not the traffic side.

Following these tips should help ensure this Halloween is a safe and fun holiday for everyone.

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

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