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Taft’s Lillebo named 3A Athletic Director of the Year

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Taft’s Lillebo named 3A Athletic Director of the Year
Zach Lillebo (photo Taft 7-12 Facebook)

Taft 7-12 Athletic Director Zach Lillebo was named the 2024 3A Athletic Director of the year.

The Oregon Athletic Directors Conference concluded on April 16, celebrating excellence and dedication in the field of athletic administration. The event, held at Sunriver, Oregon, brought together seasoned professionals, emerging talents, and industry experts to acknowledge exemplary contributions and innovative practices within the realm of interscholastic sports management.

Highlighting the core values of leadership, innovation, and commitment to student athletes’ welfare, the conference recognized individuals who have demonstrated exceptional prowess in their roles as athletic directors.

According to a press release from the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Dave Hood, CAA/OADA Executive Director, expressed, “The State Athletic Director Conference serves as a platform to recognize and celebrate the exemplary individuals who drive positive change and uphold the highest standards of athletic administration. The awardees represent the epitome of leadership, innovation, and commitment to the advancement of interscholastic sports within our communities.”

Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale Weekend

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Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale Weekend

 

Some signs were conservative

The weather was perfect for a coast-wide garage sale weekend.

Here in Lincoln City many sellers opened their driveways and garages to bargain seeking visitors as early as Thursday.

It seemed, if the number of signs on display are any evidence, that the majority of sales began the next day on Friday.

From Roads End to Cutler City Highway 101 was awash in signs.

Some were large and elaborate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One was shy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One wasn’t sure when they were going to end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One just wanted to be left alone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One was pretty honest.

 

 

And one shared everything (including a typo).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whatever the signs looked like it was clear that the event was a success.

 

OLCC Expands Minor Decoy Operations

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OLCC Expands Minor Decoy Operations

 

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) will expand its Minor Decoy Operations (MDO), to ensure that OLCC licensees are not selling alcohol and cannabis products to individuals under the age of 21.

The stepped-up effort will also include MDO activity for alcohol home delivery.

“Our licensees need to comply with the laws and rules pertaining to mixing, serving, selling and delivery of alcohol, and MDO activity is a reminder of that obligation,” said Andy Jurik, OLCC Director of Alcohol Compliance.

OLCC temporarily halted MDO inspections of licensed businesses that sell or serve alcohol and businesses that sell cannabis for more than two years during the pandemic.

“It’s important for our licensees to make sure that they and their employees have good protocols in place for checking IDs to prevent minors from buying,” said Jurik. “There’s also age verification equipment (AVE) they can install that will cost less than a fine or license suspension.”

Adding MDO activity to alcohol home delivery is the result of passage of House Bill 3308 during the 2023 Oregon legislative session. That legislation directs the OLCC to oversee third-party delivery companies that deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers.

Drivers for these delivery companies are required to check the identification of the person receiving the order when it contains alcoholic beverages to make sure that person is not a minor. The MDO monitoring of alcohol home delivery is designed to prevent “drop and dash” activity, where a delivery driver leaves alcoholic beverages without checking for an identification.

Lincoln County seeks county fair board applicants

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Lincoln County seeks county fair board applicants

 

News release:

April 19, 2024 – The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the Lincoln County Fair Board.

The Lincoln County Fair Board oversees the planning, preparation and production of the Lincoln County Fair and associated events and activities. The current three-member board is seeking additional board members to help build capacity and manage the annual fair event.

Often referred to as a “working board,” potential applicants should be willing to participate in preparation for, during, and in closing down the fair event. Additionally, Fair Board members need to meet once per month during the calendar year. As Lincoln County’s Annual Fair and the Fair Board continues to grow, the Board of Commissioners desires that it reflect the community with which it is surrounded while embracing the values of its traditional roots.

Candidates should consider how they fit into the following categories of interest: • Land-based agriculture • Youth/education • Exhibitors/vendors/local businesses • Tourism promotion/visitor services • Ocean science/commercial fishing • Recreational fishing/other ocean use sectors • Volunteer management • Marketing/promotion/event coordination • Other interests as determined by the Board of Commissioners.

There is no specific requirement that all the identified interests be included on the fair board at the same time, and board members need not be employed or a working professional in a particular category. Rather, board members should have the desire and passion to see the Annual Fair reflect the diversity of the community’s interests and stimulate curiosity through education and activities that showcase life and industry in Lincoln County


Applications can be filled out at https://tinyurl.com/FairBoardApply. If you need a paper application, please contact the Board of Commissioners’ office at 541-265-4100 to make arrangements. For questions, please contact Public Information Officer Kenneth Lipp at [email protected] or 541-265-4100.

State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to meet

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State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to meet


News release:  The State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The meeting will take place remotely via the internet on Microsoft Teams and is open to the public. The agenda and handouts will be posted on the Council’s website.

What: Meeting of the State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the meeting)
Meeting ID: 259 221 087 88 Passcode: JyPqSX
Who: State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council

The State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council is established by Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 23-26, Establishing a State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.

The purpose of the Council is to recommend an action plan to guide awareness education, and usage of artificial intelligence in state government that aligns with the State’s policies, goals, and values and supports public servants to deliver customer service more efficiently and effectively. The recommended action plan shall include concrete executive actions, policies, and investments needed to leverage artificial intelligence while honoring transparency, privacy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Meetings of the State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council are open to the public.
Public comment may be made during the meeting. Sign-up for public comment is required as spots are limited. Sign-up closes Monday, April 22 at noon. Written comment will also be accepted. Written comment can be submitted by mail to the Council Support Office, 550 Airport Rd SE Suite C, Salem, OR 97301 or online via the official form.
Accommodations can be arranged for persons with disabilities, and alternate formats of printed material are available upon request. Please contact Enterprise Information Services at 503-378-3175 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request accommodations. Closed captioning is included on the Microsoft Teams meeting.

Links:

State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council webpage
Executive Order 23-26
Meeting link
Sign-up for public comment
Online comments submission

*UPDATE (4/18/24)* Early morning two car collision snarls Holmes and 101

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*UPDATE (4/18/24)* Early morning two car collision snarls Holmes and 101
Totaled vehicle at Holmes and 101

An early morning two car collision spreading a debris field along Hwy 101, along with multiple responders from fire, police and EMTs, brought traffic to a crawl as responders worked to secure the area.

Involved driver talks with police about the accident

Though details are still emerging both drivers appeared uninjured and were talking with police.

A sheared wheel evidences the power of the impact
Debris from the wreck spread for yards

The area will be congested for some time while responders clear the cars and debris from the roadway.

Following is an update to yesterday’s crash:

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at around 6:50 AM, multiple Lincoln City Police Officers responded to the report of a single vehicle crash into a building located at 3026 NE Highway 101. When Lincoln City Police Officers arrived on scene to investigate, they learned another vehicle had also been struck.
During the investigation, Officers learned that 24-year-old Marvin Noe Tojin Lopez from Newport, Oregon, had fallen asleep at the wheel while driving home after working over night on a residential remodeling job. Tojin Lopez was driving his Honda Accord southbound and initially struck a northbound Honda Pilot with such force that the Accord’s front driver’s side wheel was entirely removed from the vehicle. Following the initial impact with the Pilot, the Accord skidded into the building.
Tojin Lopez was transported to the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for further medical care, while the driver of the Pilot reported no injuries on scene. Tojin Lopez was issued citations for Driving without a License, Driving without Insurance, Careless Driving, and Failing to Wear a Seatbelt.

Controlled burn at Cascade Head

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Controlled burn at Cascade Head
God’s thumb. Phot ny Oregon Live

Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative and Oregon Department of Forestry have requested assistance to notify Lincoln County residents that there will be a controlled burn at Cascade Head from April 15 – 17, 2024. Controlled burning of slash piles on Cascade Head will be conducted to manage open grassland habitat by reducing woody material that was growing in meadow. The Nature Conservancy’s Cascade Head trail will be closed Monday-Wednesday (April 15-17) for the safety of hikers and firefighters.

Cascade Head is located north of Lincoln City. This controlled burn will be visible from Lincoln City and along Hwy 101.

Oregon Department of Forestry has an interactive website where the public can see where controlled burns are taking place across the state. You can learn more about prescribed burns and the Oregon Department of Forestry daily burn plans by visiting their website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/burn.aspx

Regards,

Lincoln County Emergency Management

Attacks on Israel; reporter on the ground

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Attacks on Israel; reporter on the ground

Homepage has been contacted by its source in Israel that the drone attacks from Iran are in fact a reality. While none of the drones have crossed into Israel as of yet, the reporter has told us that there has been a single ballistic missile entering Israeli air space. Our reporter has been ordered to a bomb shelter where he is taking refuge. This is an unfolding story.

 

D River Beach Clean Up April 20, 2024

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D River Beach Clean Up April 20, 2024
Photo from SOLVE news release

Join the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City on Earth Day at D River State Recreation Site. This is a semi-annual beach clean-up party to help keep our beach and ocean clean. Supplies provided, or bring your own work gloves, grabber, and bucket! Meet at the D River Recreation Site off highway 101 and then head a group to pickup trash on the beach.

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: D River State Recreation Site! Volunteers will check-in at the sign-in table on the grass between the beach and the restrooms at D River. Look for white tent and SOLVE signs.

Address: 101 US 101 Lincoln City, OR 97367 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What’s Provided: Vinyl gloves, litter bags, safety information.

Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the State Park adjacent to the sign-in table.

Parking: Paved parking is available at the State Park.

Transit: Not available nearby

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Groups: If you’d like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

New ‘Patriots’ group stirs political scene

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New ‘Patriots’ group stirs political scene
Marie McFarlane holds newspaper highlighting group’s efforts

A countywide group of conservatives on March 9 basked in the afterglow of a series of events that drew headlines as well as the ire of some local progressives.

The Hilltop Patriots, meeting in the backroom of a popular Lincoln City restaurant, recounted their flag-waving exploits during the arrival of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on March 16. The demonstration caught the attention of the Lincoln County Leader newspaper, which splashed the display of disgruntled citizens across its front page.

Some organizers of the open house tried to shut down the rally, to no avail. “They called it a ‘protest,’ but all we were doing was carrying American flags,” commented one undeterred participant. “That’s not a protest.”

The event also caused a social media stir, with opponents painting the group as “right-wing extremists” and “MAGA fanatics” in some posts. But Patriot spokeswoman Marie McFarlane said that wasn’t the case — the 60-member group has followers interested in a wide array of issues “important to everybody.”

At Tuesday’s meeting, for example, the group heard an extensive report on the curriculum of the Lincoln Co. School District. A committee of citizens from the group recently reviewed middle school and high school science books, including the bi-lingual “Experience Chemistry, Vol. 2.” The high school book passed “with no propaganda,” but the lower level tome contained dozens of one-sided views the committee deemed “political ideology” instead of science.

Rick Beasley candidate for Lincoln County Commissioner

A guest speaker was Rick Beasley, candidate for Lincoln Co. Commission, who claimed the county’s handling of the tourism industry led to the loss of 60 jobs in January. A Depoe Bay resident who sits on the city council there, Beasley also spoke to issues such as rural sprawl, environmental threats and “other self-inflicted wounds.” The primary election is May 21

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