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Passing game shines for no-quit Tigers in opening defeat

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Passing game shines for no-quit Tigers in opening defeat

PHOTOS BY LON FRENCH

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Taft High senior quarterback David Jin threw for four touchdowns to three different receivers Friday night

While his defense probably felt like it was drinking from a fire hose, there was plenty for Taft head coach Jake Tolan to build on Friday following the Tigers’ lopsided road defeat to powerhouse Harrisburg to open the 2018 high school football season.

Jake Tolan
Taft High head football coach Jake Tolan liked his team’s season-opening effort against the Eagles

While the run-happy Eagles rolled to 35 unanswered first-half points and a 60-29 season-opening victory, Taft senior quarterback David Jin threw for four touchdowns to three different receivers to inspire a dedicated and determined effort from a team that went 2-7 overall and 0-5 in Class 3A West Valley League play last season.

“David Jin showed some really good things out on the field tonight,” Tolan said. “He made good decisions with the ball and had some key runs.”

And passes.

Tyee Fisher
Senior Tyee Fisher scored on a 16-yard pass from Jin

Sophomore wideout Fco Ramos was on the receiving end of two touchdown tosses from Jin, while senior Tyee Fisher and sophomore JJ French caught one each to help the Tigers slice the final margin in half.

“Our kids did a lot of things well tonight, and showed some huge improvement in comparison to last season,” Tolan said. “We will go into next week, look at the film and see how we can all get better.”

Improvement will start with conditioning, Tolan said.

“Harrisburg is a big, physical team that just wore my kids down,” he said. “I liked how we came out in the first quarter and competed. We were able to play right with them, but towards the end of the first, and in the second quarter, our kids started to get tired, and that’s when Harrisburg started to get big plays in their running game.”

Senior quarterback Jonathon Lettkeman scored five touchdowns, and junior running back Gabe Knox led a virtually unstoppable ground attack for the Eagles, who won the Class 3A State title just two seasons ago and have made five straight appearances in the State quarterfinals or better.

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Sophomore Fco Ramos caught two touchdown passes

Taft committed just one turnover and Jin ran for big gains at key moments during the Tigers’ most meaningful drives. The first came when Ramos caught a 5-yard throw following an 18-yard gain by Jin just before halftime.

Jin and Ramos teamed up again from 14 yards out for the Tigers’ second touchdown to make it 35-13 just inside the 10-minute mark of the third quarter.

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JJ French scores on a 40-yard swing pass

Two 15-yard penalties helped Taft move downfield midway through the fourth quarter before Jin hit Fisher for a 16-yard score.

French then scampered 40 yards for a TD on a swing pass to finalize the Tigers’ scoring.

Tolan said his team will hit the weights and resume conditioning Monday in preparation for its home opener, Friday, Sept. 7, against Sutherlin at Voris Field.

The Bulldogs of the Class 3A Far West League defeated Class 4A Skyline Conference member Hidden Valley 16-13 Friday on the road. Sutherlin went 4-6, 1-4 in the Class 4A Sky-Em Conference last season.

Eagles soar past Tigers in football opener

Class 3A Special District 1 Standings

League Overall Points Scored Points Allowed
 Amity 0-0 1-0 51 7
 Clatskanie 0-0 1-0 46 0
 Madras  0-0 1-0 53 7
 Rainier 0-0 1-0 58 6
 Willamina 0-0 1-0 34 0
 Yamhill-Carlton 0-0 1-0 42 13
 Blanchet Catholic 0-0 0-1 6 47
 Dayton 0-0 0-1 13 20
 Salem Academy 0-0 0-1 35 41
 Scio 0-0 0-1 20 21
 Taft 0-0 0-1 29 60
 Corbett – – – – –

 

Taft Schedule

All games 7 p.m.

8/31 @ Harrisburg, L 60-29

9/7 vs. Sutherlin

9/14 @ Knappa

9/21 vs. Yamhill-Carlton

9/28 vs. Amity*

10/5 @ Clatskanie*

10/11@ Willamina*

10/19 vs. Dayton*

10/26 vs. Rainier*

*Denotes league game

 

Taft Roster

No. Name Position Grade Height
2 Logan McLendon WR/DB 12 5-8
3 Kaden Hindman WR/S 9 5-9
4 Devon Lindquist WR/S 12 5-10
6 Zane Rowley WR/DB 10 5-4
7 Chris Lopez WR/DB 12 5-9
8 David Jin QB/DB 12 5-10
9 Kameron Kessler WR/S 12 6-1
11 Fco Ramos WR/DB 10 5-7
14 Tristan Beach WR/DB 11 5-10
15 Connor Bailey WR/DB 11 5-10
16 Darius Smith WR/DB 10 5-9
19 Antonio Suarez QB/LB 10 5-10
20 JJ French RB/LB 10 5-10
22 Tyee Fisher WR/S 12 6-5
23 Clay Nelson WR/LB 12 6-0
24 Trenton Hall WR/LB 11 5-9
25 Kaden White WR/DB 9 5-7
28 Logan Gilleo RB/LB 11 6-0
50 Dylan Rodriguez OL/DL 9 5-8
53 Micah Davis OL/DE 11 5-10
54 Eriq Aquino OL/DL 12 6-1
55 Elin Fitch OL/DE 11 6-3
56 Malachi LaFrenz OL/DL 12 6-2
57 Jace Phippen OL/DL 11 5-10
60 Chris Byrum OL/DL 12 5-8
61 Victor Carrasco C/DE 12 6-2
62 Brendan Welch OL/DL 10 5-9
66 Tyrese Hellman OL/DL 11 6-1
70 Josiah LaFrenz OL/DL 10 6-3
74 Sebastian Welch OL/DL 10 5-9
75 Dakota Steen OL/DL 9 6-0

Harrisburg Roster

No. Name Position Grade Height Weight
2 Spencer Gaines WR/DB 11 6-1 160
8 Dax Bennett QB/LB 12 5-11 190
11 Chandler Strauss QB/LB 10 6-2 185
12 Jonathon Lettkeman QB/DB 11 6-0 180
15 Riley Suttles WR/DB 12 5-9 155
20 Jimmy Holland WR/DB 11 5-8 150
21 Tristan Harris WR/LB 12 5-10 180
22 Joel Warren WR/DB 9 6-0 150
24 Gabe Knox RB/LB 11 5-9 200
31 Russell Talmadge WR/DB 10 5-8 145
45 Devin Nelson RB/LB 12 5-11 210
46 Jonathan Lettkeman RB/LB 11 6-0 170
50 Joan Tapia OL/DL 11 5-11 180
54 Wyatt Perry OL/DL 11 6-2 235
55 Britt Murray OL/DL 9 6-3 160
62 Leithan Briggs OL/DL 11 6-0 200
63 Brennan Erickson OL/DL 12 5-10 180
65 Vincente Velazquez OL/DL 9 5-7 160
67 Jackson Saunders OL/DL 9 5-8 170
71 Elijah Pate OL/DL 12 6-0 225
74 Josh Nasshahn OL/DL 12 6-1 210
78 Brynden Bevins OL/DL 12 5-10 160
79 Kaden Eastman OL/DL 9 6-0 170
82 Paul McNulty WR/DB 11 5-10 140
88 Trenton Kirchoff WR/DB 9 5-5 110
89 Josh Harris WR/DB 9 5-6 120

Community Center Director Kimberling announces retirement

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Community Center Director Kimberling announces retirement

Lincoln City Community Center Director Gail Kimberling has crossed the finish line on her longtime career with the Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department, announcing her retirement effective Sept. 14.

The renowned running enthusiast, track coach and former newspaper editor confirmed her retirement Friday while traveling to her family farm in northeast Oregon, where she will split time with coastal living after leaving her position with the City after more than 10 years.

“My decision to retire was based on several factors,” Kimberling said. “Chief among them is a desire to enjoy life’s adventures while still able and healthy. Also, the Community Center is in a good place under new Parks & Rec Director Jeanne Sprague and a very capable team. They all have many ideas and great energy for going forward.”

Kimberling was managing editor of the Newport News-Times for nearly five years from March 2003 to January 2008 before taking over the position of Community Center director in February 2008.

Her duties at the Center involved tending to Lincoln City residents’ recreational needs through swimming, weight and cardio workouts, gym activities, youth sports and numerous other special events.

Kimberling, who has participated in 17 marathons and hundreds of half-marathons, triathlons and shorter races, including one at the Great Wall of China, attended the University of Oregon and Southern Oregon University.

Kimberling accepted the Community Center post when it was created a short time after the expansion of the facility in 2005. She worked under former Parks & Recreation Director Ron Ploger until he retired in 2010. The Department was split following Ploger’s retirement and became part of Public Works, and Kimberling oversaw Recreation. The Council voted to merge the departments again in fiscal year 2017-18.

Kimberling will return to writing for a local weekly paper, the Hells Canyon Journal in Halfway, Ore., during her retirement on the far eastern side of the state.

“I’m excited to go back to journalism,” said Kimberling, who worked mostly as a reporter and managing editor for the News-Times, but also several years at the Lincoln City News Guard.

Kimberling came to Lincoln City in 1970 as a Taft High freshman. She and her husband Dave, a building contractor, graduated from Taft. They returned to the Coast after college to work and raise their family.

Kimberling was a stay-at-home mom to four children for 15 years before taking her first job as a part-time lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor at the new Lincoln City Community Center.

“I got into aquatics after volunteering during my children’s school swim lessons,” she said. “I continued to teach swimming while working for the News-Times, until reporting became a full-time job.”

She accepted the Community Center post when the position became available at about the time community newspapers were downsizing and facing financial crisis.

“I decided to try something new and closer to home where I could use my management and marketing skills,” she said.

Kimberling said she has been blessed to have worked with supportive city managers and city councils during her tenure as Community Center director, and even more fortunate to have had a versatile and hard-working team around her.

Together, they accomplished many things, she said. Included were the installation of a new energy-efficient boiler; installation of energy-saving LED lighting; installation of the Jumbotron; conversion to ultra violet and cal-hypo sanitation for the pools; significant growth in youth sports and RecKids participation; and overall growth in memberships and usage.

Under Kimberling’s leadership, the Community Center was able to forge many beneficial relationships with public and private entities, including the Lincoln County School District, Samaritan Health Services, Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, the American Red Cross, AARP, the Lincoln City Swim Club, Lincoln City Senior Center, and more.

Gail Kimberling 2Kimberling founded the annual Lincoln City Half Marathon and 10K and the annual Jingle Bell Jog. She started middle school cross country and track and field after the programs were cut by the School District during difficult financial times. The races and running programs are now overseen by Recreation Supervisor Boone Marker “and a group of very capable volunteers,” she said.

Two of the Kimberling’s grown children still live in the Lincoln City area. They also have a daughter in northeast Oregon, while their youngest son is a career Air Force bomb disposal technician stationed in Okinawa. The Kimberlings have 11 grandchildren, ages 1 to 17.

“Retirement will enable me to spend more quality time with family, along with training for running races and other events,” she said. “The decision to retire is not an easy one. I will miss the daily interaction with the Community Center team and our many customers. At the same time, I am excited to see what this new chapter has in store for us.”

Gail Kimberling

 

 

Eagles soar past Tigers in football opener

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Eagles soar past Tigers in football opener

HARRISBURG 60, TAFT 29 Final

Perennial power Harrisburg High used the one-two backfield punch of Jonathon Lettkeman and Gabe Knox to score five first-half touchdowns Friday in a 60-29 home victory over Taft in the season-opening football game at Legends Field.

Just two years removed from winning the Class 3 State championship, the Eagles got four first-half touchdowns from senior quarterback Lettkeman and two from junior running back Knox to race to a 35-7 halftime lead.

Harrisburg, which won the 3A State championship as recently as 2016, watched backup QB Lettkeman score five touchdowns to outshine the Taft passing tandem of senior quarterback David Jin and sophomore wide receiver Fco Ramos, who connected for two scores. Senior wide receiver Tyee Fisher and sophomore slotback JJ French also caught touchdown passes from Jin.

First Quarter

Harrisburg moved into Taft territory from its own 23-yard-line after the game’s opening kick with a 38-yard gain on a screen pass before Knox bolted to the Taft 3. Knox scored on the next play to culminate a 77-yard drive, and the Eagles added a two-point conversion run for an 8-0 lead.

Taft junior running back Logan Gilleo returned the ensuing kick to the Harrisburg 26-yard line before Jin broke loose on third down for a first down at the Eagles 15 before the Tigers came up just short of a first down on fourth-and-4 pass from Jin to Fisher.

Taft held the Eagles on the ensuing drive and regained possession following a punt at the Harrisburg 43. A low snap following a big-gainer lost 15 yards to the Eagles 39 and forced a Taft punt to the 12-yard line.

After forcing the Eagles to a three-and-out, Taft gained possession in good field position and Jin hit Ramos for a sizable gain before a holding penalty brought the ball back to the 38 on the subsequent down. Taft then turned the ball over on fourth-and-long.

Second Quarter

The Eagles, behind Knox and Lettkeman, moved downfield on a series of inside runs before Lettkeman burst across from the 3 for a 14-0 lead early in the quarter. A two-point conversion pass attempt failed.

Taft, starting in Harrisburg territory following a short kick, punted for the second time after gaining a first down, before Knox burst into the opening and went 23 yards for a score. Lettkeman’s two-point conversion run made it 22-0 midway through the period.

Taft failed to convert after a fourth-down tackle behind the line of scrimmage on the ensuing possession, giving Harrisburg the ball at the Tigers 43 with 5:54 to play in the half. The Eagles’ spread offense took advantage before Lettkeman took a broken play 8 yards into the end zone for a 28-0 lead following a failed conversion attempt with 4:48 to play.

Taft’s offense stalled and surrendered possession on the next series before the Eagles’ play-action opened up the middle and allowed Lettkeman to bolt 22 yards up the middle for a 35-0 lead after the PAT.

Taft moved downfield as the first-half clock wound down and advanced the ball to the 5-yard line on a 17-yard run by Jin 18 seconds before the half. Jin then hit Ramos for a touchdown from the 5 to make it 35-7 at halftime.

Third Quarter

Taft used another long kickoff return to establish good field position to open the half before Fisher was forced to punt the ball away to the Harrisburg 11-yard line. The Tigers then recovered a fumbled snap at the Eagles 15 for the game’s first turnover, and managed a first down following a pass interference penalty in the end zone. Jin then hooked up with Ramos from 14 yards out for their second touchdown connection to make it 35-13 just inside the 10-minute mark of the quarter.

Knox continued his bruising counter running on the game’s next possession to march the Eagles downfield in response to Taft’s two unanswered scores. Attention on Knox allowed Lettkeman to bust free from the 10-yard line for his fourth TD and a 42-13 lead at 7:07 of the quarter.

After Taft turned the ball over on downs, Knox pounded the ball inside the 10, where sophomore Chandler Strauss scored on his first carry of the game to make it 48-13 after a failed conversion try with 3:58 to play.

Harrisburg senior defensive back Riley Suttles then recovered a Taft fumble to set the Eagles up at their own 47. After Lettkeman completed just his second pass of the game to the Taft 28, Strauss bolted 24 yards for a 54-13 Harrisburg lead at 1:19 of the quarter.

Fourth Quarter

Pass interference and personal foul penalties against Harrisburg to open the period moved Taft 30 yards downfield before Jin hit Fisher for a 16-yard score to cut the deficit to 54-21 following a successful two-point conversion try.

French then took a swing pass from Jin for 40 yards and a touchdown on Taft’s next possession to slice the lead to 54-29 following the two-point point-after try.

Lettkeman finalized the scoring with his fifth TD that made it 60-29 with 5:24 to play.

This post was updated live immediately after every quarter

Passing game shines for no-quit Tigers in opening defeat

Taft Roster

No. Name Position Grade Height
2 Logan McLendon WR/DB 12 5-8
3 Kaden Hindman WR/S 9 5-9
4 Devon Lindquist WR/S 12 5-10
6 Zane Rowley WR/DB 10 5-4
7 Chris Lopez WR/DB 12 5-9
8 David Jin QB/DB 12 5-10
9 Kameron Kessler WR/S 12 6-1
11 Fco Ramos WR/DB 10 5-7
14 Tristan Beach WR/DB 11 5-10
15 Connor Bailey WR/DB 11 5-10
16 Darius Smith WR/DB 10 5-9
19 Antonio Suarez QB/LB 10 5-10
20 JJ French RB/LB 10 5-10
22 Tyee Fisher WR/S 12 6-5
23 Clay Nelson WR/LB 12 6-0
24 Trenton Hall WR/LB 11 5-9
25 Kaden White WR/DB 9 5-7
28 Logan Gilleo RB/LB 11 6-0
50 Dylan Rodriguez OL/DL 9 5-8
53 Micah Davis OL/DE 11 5-10
54 Eriq Aquino OL/DL 12 6-1
55 Elin Fitch OL/DE 11 6-3
56 Malachi LaFrenz OL/DL 12 6-2
57 Jace Phippen OL/DL 11 5-10
60 Chris Byrum OL/DL 12 5-8
61 Victor Carrasco C/DE 12 6-2
62 Brendan Welch OL/DL 10 5-9
66 Tyrese Hellman OL/DL 11 6-1
70 Josiah LaFrenz OL/DL 10 6-3
74 Sebastian Welch OL/DL 10 5-9
75 Dakota Steen OL/DL 9 6-0

Harrisburg Roster

No. Name Position Grade Height Weight
2 Spencer Gaines WR/DB 11 6-1 160
8 Dax Bennett QB/LB 12 5-11 190
11 Chandler Strauss QB/LB 10 6-2 185
12/12 Jonathon Lettkeman QB/DB 11 6-0 180
15 Riley Suttles WR/DB 12 5-9 155
20 Jimmy Holland WR/DB 11 5-8 150
21 Tristan Harris WR/LB 12 5-10 180
22 Joel Warren WR/DB 9 6-0 150
24 Gabe Knox RB/LB 11 5-9 200
31 Russell Talmadge WR/DB 10 5-8 145
45 Devin Nelson RB/LB 12 5-11 210
46 Jonathan Lettkeman RB/LB 11 6-0 170
50 Joan Tapia OL/DL 11 5-11 180
54 Wyatt Perry OL/DL 11 6-2 235
55 Britt Murray OL/DL 9 6-3 160
62 Leithan Briggs OL/DL 11 6-0 200
63 Brennan Erickson OL/DL 12 5-10 180
65 Vincente Velazquez OL/DL 9 5-7 160
67 Jackson Saunders OL/DL 9 5-8 170
71/71 Elijah Pate OL/DL 12 6-0 225
74 Josh Nasshahn OL/DL 12 6-1 210
78 Brynden Bevins OL/DL 12 5-10 160
79 Kaden Eastman OL/DL 9 6-0 170
82 Paul McNulty WR/DB 11 5-10 140
88 Trenton Kirchoff WR/DB 9 5-5 110
89 Josh Harris WR/DB 9 5-6 120

 

Lincoln City Police Crime Log – Aug. 24-30

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Lincoln City Police Crime Log – Aug. 24-30

Lincoln City Police Crime Log - Aug. 24-30

Brand new to the site, the Lincoln City Police 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, Aug. 24

Trespass – 9:40 a.m. – Kenny’s IGA South, 4845 SW Highway 101. A caller reported an intoxicated male later identified as Robert E. Peddycoart (7/4/1967), was causing a disturbance in the store. Peddycoart had previously trespassed. Peddycoart had misdemeanor failure to appear (FTA) warrants from Corvallis and was arrested and transported to the Lincoln County Jail.

Shoplift – 12:25 p.m. – Barefoot at the Beach, 1744 NE Highway 101. Caller reported a male shoplifted some rocks and left the store with his female companion.

Criminal Mischief – 1:09 p.m. – Chinook Winds, 1777 NW 44th Street. A caller reported finding their gas cover open; now vehicle is broken down north of Depoe Bay.

Theft – 2:51 p.m. – 3548 NE Surf Drive – Caller reports theft of her bicycle, between June and early August 2018.

Hit and run – 4:50 p.m. – NE Devils Lake Blvd. Caller reported being sideswiped while in the northbound center turn lane by a 1980’s Chevrolet pickup with silver bumpers. Damage was done to driver side of vehicle.

Theft – 8:05 p.m. – Game Over Arcade, 2821 NW Highway 101. Caller reported leaving wallet at arcade. It was gone when he returned.

Saturday Aug. 25

Stolen Vehicle – 9:07 a.m. – 3425 SE Harbor Drive #33. Caller reports 1994 white Acura Integra stolen between 5 a.m. and time of call.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 11:39 a.m. – 1220 NW 15th Street. 1998 green Honda Civic found on Old Scenic Highway with mail belonging to the victim.

Theft – 8:49 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th Street. Caller reported theft of a casino voucher.

Sunday, Aug. 26

DUII – 1:28 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th Street. Cassandra Elizabeth Skelley (08/02/1982) was arrested for DUII after casino security reported a female driver that was intoxicated. Officers made contact and tests were performed.  Skelley was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln City Police Department. Vehicle was parked by casino valet. Skelley was cited and released for DUII.

Hit and run – 2:20 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th Street. Hit and run in front of location.  Suspect’s vehicle, a black 2014 Hundai sedan, was located in Rite-Aid parking lot with driver gone on foot. KOA campground contacted dispatch and Taylor L. Keyontae was taken into custody off highway 101 for failure to perform the duties of a driver, reckless driving, reckless endangering and a felony warrant out of California. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Suspicious activity – 1:34 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th Street. Chinook Winds security reports a male dropped a baggie containing a white powdery substance.

Monday, Aug 27

Extra patrol – 2 a.m. – Old Taft Elementary property, SE 51st Street – Homeless using trees on property to shelter from weather.

Animal – 8:22 a.m. – Posh Wash, 660 SE Highway 101. Caller reported deer was struck by a van and was injured. Doe appeared to be suffering and was dispatched by officer.

Theft – 9:21 a.m. – 3128 NE Highway 101. Caller reported Robert E. Peddycoart (07/25/1967) accessed a gated part of the business and stole a cordless landline phone. Phone was found and returned by officer. Peddycoart was arrested and transported to Lincoln County Jail for theft II, trespass and criminal mischief.

Crash injury – 7:23 p.m. – Sandstone Motel, 3733 SW Highway 101. 2006 BMW 320i parking lot crash. Vehicle vs. tree. Minor airbag burn injury only.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

DOA – 10:32 a.m. – 1501 NW 40th Place. Hospice patient transported by Pacific View.

Hit and run – 7:38 p.m. – NW 15th & NW Highway 101. Caller reports a hit and run involving an older motor home traveling southbound on Highway 101. Vehicles involved were a 1992 Ford Ranger and 1978 Snapp motorhome.

Suspicious activity – 10:42 p.m. – 1123 SW 51st Street. Caller called 9-1-1 to report a male being hit by a vehicle in apartment complex.

Wednesday, Aug 29

DUII – 12:44 a.m. – 3262 NE Highway 101. Traffic stop initiated and tests performed. Earl Ray Mendenhall JR. taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Police Department.

Assault – 1:04 a.m. – Maxwells, 1631 NW Highway 101. Caller reported a male grabbing a female by the hair and taking her to the ground. Male located and taken into custody for domestic harassment and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Fraud – 12:33 p.m. – 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road #404. Coldstone Creamery, 4157 N Highway 101, reported a counterfeit $50 passed. Two females, 15 years, 5’10’, slender, one blond and one brunette. Claimed to be from Las Vegas.

Stolen Vehicle – 2:45 p.m. – 1517 SW Highway 101. White 1997 Nissan Maxima was parked at Sears parking lot around 3 a.m., came back after 7 a.m. and vehicle was gone. Vehicle left unlocked with keys and items inside.

Recovered stolen vehicle – 5:49 p.m. – SE 16th Street & SE Highway 101. Located white 1997 Nissan Maxima stolen vehicle. Anthony M Marini (02/25/1979) taken into custody for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Theft – 10:31 p.m. – Motel 6, Room 301, 3517 NW Highway 101. Caller reported theft of a wallet while at Chinook Winds Casino.

Attempted Robery – 11:22 p.m. – 3221 NW Highway 101. Caller reported being assaulted in area and male transient attempted to steal wallet. Suspect described as wearing a camoflaughed jacket, dark clothing with long brown ponytail carrying a backpack. Left southbound on Highway 101 and was gone on arrival.

Thursday, Aug. 30

Follow up – 12:22 a.m. – 373 SE Inlet Avenue. Casino surveillence was able to identify subjects that took wallet and contents were obtained and returned to victim at Motel 6.

Found property – 12:02 p.m. – 3400 NE Yacht Avenue. Caller found a small safe at Holmes Road Park.

Recovered stolen vehicle – 2335 NW Inlet Avenue. White 1994 Acura Integra found. Caller reported an abandoned vehicle under a carport at location. Vehicle returned stolen out of Lincoln City. Courtesy transport given to retrieve vehicle.

Theft – 3:55 p.m. – 3109 NE 26th Street. Caller reported one of his license plates had been stolen within the past couple of days. Remaining plate seized.

Recovered stolen vehicle – 6:11 p.m. – Siletz Highway and Highway 101. Green Toyota Camry found at location. Owner contacted and will retrieve vehicle.

Extra patrol – Kirtsis Park – Caller reports that while at the skate park, male in his 40s, tall, reddish blond facial hair with a cast on his leg and a yellow lab mix tried to get mother and daughter into the car. She states he has tried to get others to go for a ride in his vehicle. Vehicle is a red Mitsubishi Spyder convertible.

Theft – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th Street. Caller reported his wallet was lost at McDonalds, turned into Chinook Winds Casino with $1,300 missing.

Taft cross country runners to get down and dirty in Tillamook

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Taft cross country runners to get down and dirty in Tillamook

Replacing four key varsity boys runners who made an appearance at State last season is among Taft High cross country coach Mandy Weiss’ chief goals. However, having fun in one of the state’s most unique races is assured Saturday, when the Tigers join hundreds of racers for the Ultimook Challenge in Tillamook.

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“We have many freshman who have shown up to run, and they are running with such passion and have the ability to secure a spot on varsity and continue the path toS in the next few years,” she said.

The spectator-friendly Tillamook race offers a true cross country experience with two river crossings, a mud pit, a mile of wood-chipped trails and one-half mile on packed gravel.

A return to State is among the team’s chief goals, but getting the girls team there is also on the docket this season, Weiss said.

“The dedication to keep running through injuries, exhaustion, and pain” is among the squad’s chief goals, she said.

For additional race info:

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Taft Roster

Alani Cabal
Kaydince Beach
Lydia Prins
Autumn Ellis
Veronica Jin
Brooke Orendorff
Charlotte Lundstedt
Claira Tolan
Michah McLeish
Jorman Hoff
Eli Demello
Lucas Hindman
Joesph McCormick
Zander Hryczyk
Hunter Lundstedt
Ethan Price
Ayden Woodard
Clayton Helfrich
Trenton Fisher
Austin Winters
Jordon Hall
Deagan Sawyer
Jose Cortez
Emma Coulter

 

Schedule: 

8:15 a.m.         Open Race                                    5k

9 a.m.              Middle School Girls                      3k

9:30 a.m.         Middle School Boys                      3k

10 a.m.            Novice Race (Boys & Girls)           3k                  1A-4A

10:30 a.m.       JV Girls                                          5k                  1A-4A

11:15 a.m.       JV Boys                                         5k                  1A-4A

Noon              Varsity Girls                                  5k                  1A-4A

12:45p.m.        Varsity Boys                                 5k                  1A-4A

1:30 p.m.        Novice Race (Boys & Girls)           3k                  5A-6A

2 p.m.             JV Girls                                          5k                  5A, 6A

2:45 p.m.        JV Boys                                          5k                  5A, 6A

3:30 p.m.       Varsity Girls                                    5k                  5A, 6A

4:15 p.m.       Varsity Boys                                   5k                   5A, 6A

 

Click a team to go to its homepage:

Amity

Astoria

Astoria

Athletics East Running Club

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Beaverton

Catlin Gabel

Centennial

Central

Clatskanie

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Coquille

Corbett

Cornerstone

Cottage Grove

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Creswell

Crow

Culver

Dallas

East Valley (Spokane)

Faith Bible Christian

Gladstone

Glencoe

Grandview Christian Academy

Grant

Heppner

Heppner

High Altitude Track Club

Hillsboro

Hood River Valley

Houck

Kelso

Kelso

Kingston

Lake Oswego

Liberty

Liberty

Lowell

McKay

McMinnville Track

Molalla

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Warriors net victory over Tigers in league-opening volleyball match

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Warriors net victory over Tigers in league-opening volleyball match

The scoreboard might not have showed it, but the effort did, so Taft High volleyball coach Kelsey Hart took a lot of positives away from the Tigers’ 3-0 league-opening defeat at Amity.

The Warriors downed Taft 25-16, 25-17, 25-12 in the Class 3A Coastal Range League opener for both teams.

“Their team came out strong, and our girls [JV and varsity] struggled out of the gates against their controlled passes, and heavy hitters,” Hart said. “But as the match continued, our girls started to find their rhythm.”

Taft returns to action Tuesday, Sept. 4, and Friday, Sept. 7, at home for nonconference matches against Toledo and Sutherlin, respectively, before resuming league play Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Yamhill-Carlton.

“For our first full match, I’m pleased with how things went,” Hart said. “While we would have liked to have a win under our belts, we came away from the match with confidence about what we were doing well, as well as a list of things to work on in practice.”

Hart said she was encouraged by the team’s attitude throughout the match.

“The girls were all very positive, and we ended our team meeting with compliments for other teammates about their performance, attitude, etc., during the match,” she said. “All in all, it was a very positive match, despite the loss.

“I think it showed the girls where their season can go if they work hard and show mental toughness. The coaching staff and players are all very excited for our upcoming home matches next week.”

3A Coastal Range League

League Overall Sets Won Sets Lost OSAA Ranking
 Warrenton 0-0 3-0 7 0 4
 Rainier 0-0 0-1 0 3 20
 Taft 0-0 0-2 0 5 19
 Clatskanie 0-0 0-3 0 8 32
 Willamina 0-0 0-4 0 12 31

Schedule

8/23 vs. Lincoln County Jamboree

8/25 @ Warrenton

8/30 @ Amity, L 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-12)

9/4 7 p.m. vs. Toledo

9/7 5 p.m. vs. Sutherlin

9/11 6 p.m. @ Yamhill-Carlton

9/13 6 p.m. vs. Rainier*

9/18 5:30 p.m. @ Clatskanie*

9/20 6:30 p.m. vs. Nestucca

9/25 6 p.m. vs. Willamina*

9/27 6 p.m. @ Warrenton*

10/2 6 p.m. @ Rainier*

10/4 5:30 p.m. vs. Clatskanie*

10/6 8 a.m. @ Western Christian

10/9 6 p m. vs. Creswell

10/10 6 p.m. @ Willamina*

10/16 6 p.m. vs. Warrenton*

* Denotes league match

Roster

No Name Position Grade
1 Lilly Salsbery S 12
3 Caitlyn Rundstrom OH/RS 12
4 Logan Jack RS/OH 9
5 Charlotte Huppert RS/MB 12
7 Savannah Russo OH 12
8 Shelline Nerup MB/OH 9
9 Makena Cole RS/OH 10
11 Lily Hatton S 9
12 Jordyn Ramsey DS/RS 10
14 Maleah Smith MB 12
16 Corey Van Damme L 11
17 Jazmyn Reyes-Cornejo DS 12

“So Happy” app: Get LCSD monthly menus online

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“So Happy” app: Get LCSD monthly menus online

so happy

Lincoln County schools are using the “So Happy” app by Sodexo to display the District’s breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional information.

so happy

Sodexo, the French food services and facilities management company headquartered in the Paris suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux, said they created the mobile app because they recognize most parents turn to mobile devices when they want to know something, such as what’s on the menu and nutritional information.

According to Sodexo, “So Happy provides a level of transparency previously unknown to the school food service industry, with clear product descriptions and graphical representations for every nutritional category.”

So happy nutritional

Sodexo said students can be stressed having to decide on a meal, and the So Happy app should alleviate the problem.

Students and staff can pre-order up to a week in advance, skip the line and spend more time enjoying lunch.

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

For more information please visit the Lincoln County School District website.

Tribe’s annual Run to the Rogue event canceled

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Tribe’s annual Run to the Rogue event canceled

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The 2018 Run to the Rogue has been canceled due to the Klondike fire that’s burning in an area near the event’s finish line.

This annual race held by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians was set to take place Sept. 7-9.

This event is a 234-mile relay run/walk in memory of the Siletz Tribal ancestors who were forcibly removed from their homeland in Rogue River country in the mid-1800s and marched north to Siletz and the confinements of the Coast Reservation. The annual relay run is the closest today’s Tribal members can come to their ancestors’ experience on the journey from their homeland.

As of Aug. 30, the fire stood at 100,996 acres and was 40 percent contained, but continued to burn on the western side. The evacuation level was raised to Level 2 in the Agness zone on Aug. 26 by Curry County Sheriff John Ward due to safety and health concerns for nearby residents and remained at Level 2 as of Aug. 30.

Current air quality is unstable and dependent on wind patterns. With the ongoing risk of the fire continuing to spread, the Tribe has been forced to cancel this event.

This is the second consecutive year the Tribe has had to cancel Run to the Rogue. In 2017, the Chetco Bar fire near Brookings, Ore., caused the event to be canceled due to fire danger, poor air quality and potential evacuation notices.

The Tribe looks forward to continuing the tradition of Run to the Rogue in 2019.

UPDATED: Taft welcomes Sutherlin to Class 3A with boys soccer win; girls fall

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UPDATED: Taft welcomes Sutherlin to Class 3A with boys soccer win; girls fall
Photos by Lon French

Sutherlin High stepped down in class from 4A to 3A with mixed results Thursday, losing to Taft in boys play, but winning in girls action in season-opening soccer matches at Voris Field.

The Taft boys deployed heavy offensive artillery in defeating Sutherlin 9-1 after building a 6-0 halftime lead, but the Bulldogs defeated the Tigers 6-1 in girls play.

Despite the rout, Taft boys coach RYan Ulicni identified several areas his team will work on as it prepares for its league opener Tuesday at Salem Academy.

“Sutherlin had a great defensive setup, which made it difficult to find our way through,” he said. “Their control and distribution from the back to their midfield caused us some problems in the beginning.”

Frequent substitutions and increased communication kept the Bulldogs on the defensive, the first-year coach said.

“I’m not the coach that will be loud from the sidelines. If something needs to be adjusted, I feel that a simple substitution can work. The players on the bench are just as important as the ones starting. I’ve also left it to the players to fix it on the field with communication, which they did.”

Despite being the season opener, the Tigers benefited from the breakneck speed of the game, he said.

“Not only did these young men play with aggressiveness and speed, they also managed to control the pace of the game, which was a very fast pace” he said. “Our team does not have much in the way of height, but they more than make up for that in speed and heart. Their no-quit attitude all the way to that last minute was fantastic. Nobody could ask for more.”

Ulicni warned not to be misled by the final score or the level of the competition, that all of his team’s goals were earned.

“I know that some will look at the scoreline and say it was a blowout,” he said. “Some might say, ‘Well, it’s nothing newer than last year.’ I think everyone expected us to walk away with a win. What they might not be seeing is the change in the ‘quality of goals.’ I don’t believe any of those goals were a lucky break or a fortunate bounce. They earned every goal and every shot. This game was all theirs. I’m just glad to be a part of it.”

Sutherlin was playing for the first time since joining the Class 3A Far West League this season after competing in the Class 4A Sky-Em Conference last year. The Bulldogs boys team went 1-12-1 overall and 0-9-1 in league last season, while the girls placed second at 8-5-2, 6-2-2.

The girls team didn’t learn it would be playing Thursday until late Wednesday morning when Sutherlin was announced as a late replacement for Portland Christian, which only had nine girls.

“Sutherlin had some talent,” said Taft girls coach Joey Arce-Torres.

The Bulldogs took a 2-0 halftime lead before junior Ella Knott notched the Tigers’ only goal from a corner kick early in the second half.

“We missed a couple of opportunities and gave up an own-goal,” Arce-Torres said of the first-half deficit. “We had the momentum and many scoring opportunities [to start the second half], but failed to capitalize when we had them on their heels.”

Taft’s fourth-year head coach said seniors Melody Diggs and Lydia Prins and junior Fatima Lupercio put forth solid defensive efforts.

“It was a big learning experience for us before we start conference play [Tuesday at Salem Academy/Crosshill Christian],” he said. “Sutherlin was just too physical and too organized for us today. We will lick our wounds and come out battling on Tuesday.”

Arce-Torres said he was extremely appreciative of the program’s fan base, which gathered early to watch the boys endowment game prior to his team’s opener.

Taft Boys Roster

POSITION – NAME – GRADE

D Genaro Flores  12

D Jacob Mayoral  12

GK William Brooks  12

D Abayomi Estib Hernandez-Melo  11

F Edson Fuentes  11

M Kaden Wright  11

M Adam Lasanco  10

F Alex Del Valle  10

D Ivan Cortez  10

M Jose Flores  10

M Joseph Cruz  10

D Joseph Kavadas  10

M Kevin Acosta-Lopez  10

D Logan Christianson  10

M Mauricio Rivas  10

M Rafa Perez  10

M William Calderon  10

M Adrian Garcia  9

D Angel Islas  9

D Brock Maiden  9

M Caleb Riah Cortes  9

GK Christofer Ochoa  9

D Ethan Thomas  9

D Ethan Unruh  9

GK Ian Loney  9

D Jeff Nunes  9

D Juan-Jose Lupercio  9

D Riley Ellis  9

M Sam Cortes  9

F Sammy Vasquez  9

Taft Schedule

8/30 vs. Sutherlin, W 9-1

9/4 4:15 p.m. @ Salem Academy

9/6 4 p.m. vs. Blanchet Catholic

9/10 4 p.m. @ Yamhill-Carlton

9/13 4:30 p.m. @ Dayton

9/19 4:15 p.m. @ Western Christian/Perrydale

9/21 4:15 p.m. vs. Gervais

9/26 6:15 p.m. vs. Delphian

9/27 6 p.m. vs. Salem Academy

10/3 4:15 p.m. @ Blanchet Catholic

10/5 6 p.m. vs. Yamhill-Carlton

10/9 6:30 p.m. vs. Dayton

10/11 6 p.m. vs. Western Christian/Perrydale

10/17 4:15 p.m. @ Gervais

10/19 4:15 p.m. @ Delphian

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

League Overall Goals Scored Goals Allowed OSAA Ranking
 Taft (3A) 0-0 1-0 9 1 0
 Gervais (2A) 0-0 0-1 0 5 0
 Western Christian /Perrydale (2A) 0-0 0-1 0 2 0
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) – – – – –
 Dayton (3A) – – – – –
 Delphian (2A) – – – – –
 Salem Academy (3A) – – – – –
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) – – – – –

Sutherlin Boys Roster

No. Name Position
Andre Littlebear GK 9
1 Joaquin Vicencio GK 12
3 Andrick Cardenas-Gil M 9
6 Tyler Clement F/M 10
7 Matthew Carrillo F 10
8 Dalton Whelchel M/D 11
9 Collin Bodine M/F 10
10 Aldo Alcantar M 11
11 Keith Sorenson D 10
12 Trevin Wattman F/M 10
13 Jacob Carrillo D/M 10
14 Garrett Edwards F 11
15 Andrew Munsey D 10
17 Derek Moss F/D 9
22 Connor Cooley D/F 9
25 Christian Anderson M/D 11

Taft Girls Roster

No. Name Position Grade Height
2 Ella Knott M/F 11 5-5
3 Kaydince Beach M/D 9 5-1
4 Keara Gagnet D/F 11 5-6
5 Fatima Lupercio D/M 11 5-10
6 Magali Camarena D/M 9 5-4
7 Ariel Taylor D 10 5-4
8 Yuritzi Cuellar-Pacheco M/D 10 5-2
9 Ana Ortiz M/D 12 5-2
11 Aubrey Sciarrotta F/M 9 5-2
12 Avery Nightingale D/F 10 5-5
13 Nicole Reyes GK/F 9 5-2
14 Tristan Bradley GK/D 10 5-5
15 Chloe Peterson F/M 9 5-4
16 Kadence James F/M 9 5-10
17 Melody Diggs D/M 12 5-2
18 Maria Camarena M/M 11 5-3
19 Sammy Halferty F/M 11 5-10
20 Alexia Almarez D/M 11 5-4
22 Lydia Prins D/M 12 5-5
23 Sayge Ulrich D/M 9 5-7
29 Lucy Reyes M/D 9 5-2

Sutherlin Girls Roster

    Name Position Grade  
Abby Masterfield F/M 11
Kirstyn Thomas D 11
Mariah Summers M 10
Jadyn Vermillion F 10
Sidney Williams F 9
Karliegh Schoonover D 9
Shakiya Candelaria F 11
Gracie Thurman D 9
Tegan Schoonover D 12
Litzi Aguirre Pina D 9
Isabelle Cummings D 10
Megan Carrillo F/M
Kiersten Hains GK 11
Ashlyn Sophia D 10
Alyssa McCormick D 11
Caitlyn Powell F 9
Kaylei Burdett F 10
Madison Brown M 10

Taft Girls Schedule

9/30 vs. Sutherlin, L 6-1

9/4 @ Salem Academy/Crosshill Christian

9/10 @ Yamhill-Carlton

9/13 @ Dayton

9/17 @ Western Christian/Perrydale

9/20 vs. Gervais

9/25 vs. Amity

9/27 vs. Salem Academy/Crosshill n

10/5 vs. Yamhill-Carlton

10/9 vs. Dayton

10/11 vs. Western Christian/Perrydale

10/15 @ Gervais

10/18 @ Amity 

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

League Overall Goals Scored Goals Allowed OSAA Ranking
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 1-0 1-0 3 2 0
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 1-0 1-0 7 0 0
 Taft (3A) 0-0 0-1 1 6 0
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 0-1 1-1 6 4 0
 Amity (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 7 0
 Dayton (3A) – – – – –
 Gervais (2A) – – – – –
 Salem Academy/Crosshill. Christian (3A) – – – – –

 

It’s official: Candidates for Lincoln City mayor, council announced

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It’s official: Candidates for Lincoln City mayor, council announced

EDITOR’S NOTE: Added Warren Halcott 9/05/18.

Three candidates will run for Lincoln City mayor and nine will vie for council positions in the Nov. 6 general election, according to a news release issued Thursday by the Lincoln City City Recorder.

Mayor

Dick Anderson

David Dahle

Susan Wahlke

Councilor Ward 1

Mitch Parsons

Councilor Ward 2

Diane Kusz

Nancy Oksenholt

Jack Sparrow

Councilor Ward 3

Larry Armstrong

Warren Halcott

Michael Holt

Richard Mark

City Recorder Cathy Steere said the candidates have qualified by nominating petition to run for elective office.

Terms will expire Dec. 31, 2022.

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