503 Baseball will break out the balls and bats Aug. 18-19 for a fast-paced summer camp for ages 6-14 that will provide skill development through innovative drills that emphasize four core areas of the game.
Throwing, hitting and running will be emphasized in several sessions:
9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-8
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., ages 9-11
4 p.m.-7 p.m., ages 12-14
The camp will be conducted at Taft High School, 3780 S.E. Spyglass Ridge Dr., in Lincoln City (89367).
Cost is $75 for players of all levels.
Lincoln City Homepage is excited to announce Taft High graduate and former multi-sports star Seth Steere as its new chief columnist touching on local and national youth, college and professional sports.
“Not only has Seth been a great athlete himself, but he’s shown an ability to express and share his insight on sports through his knowledge of athletics on all levels,” Homepage Publisher/Editor Justin Werner said. “He’s an accomplished writer and opinionated sports enthusiast who will greatly enhance our sports coverage.”
A 2014 Taft grad, the 22-year-old Steere resides in Gresham and is the son of local day care provider Kristina Good. An all-state and all-league baseball and football player and wrestler, Steere is the brother of current Taft athlete Francisco “Foo” Ramos.
“I enjoy sports because it’s been something that has been a part of my life ever since I can remember,” Steere said. “I just love the competitiveness and how they push you to be better. And from a fan’s standpoint, they are just extremely entertaining.”
Steere, who grew up going to Portland Trail Blazers’ games, will begin entertaining you this week with his debut column, “Steere’d Straight,” on the NBA and what to look for this season with LeBron James’ recent blockbuster signing with the L.A. Lakers.
An open source initiative by major tech companies will allow users to transfer data in and out of participating providers with the Data Transfer Project (DTP).
Thanks to the General Data Protection Regulation, a legal regulation by the European Union that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of users’ personal information by companies—many online services have started providing tools that allow their users to download their data in just one click.
Now the process of moving data is being further simplified by creating a platform where users can transfer photos, playlists and other data with one click.
Here are some simple use-case examples DTP developers shared to describe the use of this new platform:
In the hypothetical example below, a Google Photos user wants to move their photos from Google to Microsoft OneDrive. They go to Google’s file transfer interface, choose the destination, and hit ‘send.’ They then must authorize the transfer using both services’ chosen methods, in this case OAuth. The selected files are automatically copied and routed to the destination, without using either bandwidth or hardware of the user.
Creators of the DTP believe that users should be able to seamlessly and securely transfer their data directly from one provider to another:
Our vision for this project is that it will enable a connection between any two public-facing product interfaces for importing and exporting data directly. This is especially important for users in emerging markets, or on slow or metered connections, as our project does not require a user to upload and download the data over what may be low bandwidth connections and at potentially significant personal expense.
The DTP is powered by an ecosystem of adapters that convert a range of proprietary formats into a small number of canonical formats (Data Models) useful for transferring data. This allows data transfer between any two providers using the provider’s existing authorization mechanism, and allows each provider to maintain control over the security of their service. This also adds to the sustainability of the ecosystem, since companies can attract new customers, or build a user base for new products, by supporting and maintaining the ability to easily import and export a user’s data.
Transferring data using canonical formats will not necessarily mitigate problems such as
formatting limitations or inconsistent feature support. However, the approach illustrates that a substantial degree of industry-wide data portability can be achieved without dramatic changes to existing products or authorization mechanisms, while still providing a flexible enough platform to adapt and expand to support new formats and use cases brought by future innovation. Additionally, the Data Transfer Project has been developed to increase participation by motivating providers to build both export and import functionality into their services.
The security and privacy of user data is a foundational principle of the Data Transfer Project. Because there are multiple parties involved in the data transfer (the user, Hosting Entity, providers, and Contributors) no one person or entity can fully ensure the security and privacy of the entire system. Instead, responsibility is shared among all the participants. Here are some of the responsibilities and leading practices that contribute to the security and privacy of the DTP.
Data minimization
When transferring data between providers, data minimization should be practiced. Practically this means that the receiving provider should only process and retain the minimum set of data for the individual that is needed to provide their service. The sending provider should provide all needed information, but no more.
User notification
The Hosting Entity should configure their Host Platform to notify the user that a data transfer has been initiated by the user. Ideally, the user of the source and destination account are the same. However, user notification is designed to help protect against situations where that is not the case, and so notifications alerting the user of the transfer request should be sent to both the source account and the destination account. Depending on the sensitivity of the data being transferred, the Hosting Entity should consider delaying the start of the transfer so that the user has the opportunity to cancel the transfer after receiving the notification.
In a blog post, Microsoft called for more companies to sign onto the new effort, adding that “portability and interoperability are central to cloud innovation and competition.”
“For people on slow or low bandwidth connections, service-to-service portability will be especially important where infrastructure constraints and expense make importing and exporting data to or from the user’s system impractical if not nearly impossible,” Microsoft said.
It should be noted that the Data Transfer Project could have some serious implications for smaller service providers participating in the project, making it easier for their customers to leave and join services from popular brands with lucrative offers or free services.
A bench-clearing physical altercation that erupted following a play at the plate Sunday forced the forfeiture of the championship game by the 503 Baseball Club to the tournament host Mid-Coast Dungies in Newport.
Previously undefeated 503 of Portland was trailing in the second inning at Frank Wade Field before Dungies’ outfielder Joe Hixenbaugh of Blue Mountain Community College crashed into 503 catcher Brock McMullen on a throw from short to home. The home plate umpire then threw 503 third baseman Damian Avalos (No. 5) to the ground before calling the game in favor of the Dungies.
A coach said the brief fight was the result of one team’s “scrappiest player” colliding at the plate with the other team’s “player with the shortest fuse.”
The Newport-based Dungies, founded in 2016 and sponsored by American Legion Post 116, feature several former and current Taft High baseball players such as catcher Eli DeMello, shortstop Josh Salsbery, pitcher/first baseman Jack Stempel, outfielder Tyee Fisher and third baseman Kam Kessler. Several former and current Newport, Nestucca and Neah-Kah-Nie high school players also compete for the Dungies.
Former Taft star pitcher/outfielder Caleb King and Tigers infielder Cody Knott play for 503.
All nine Lincoln City Breakers batters collected at least one hit Sunday, including a two-run, fourth-inning double down the third-base line by outfielder JJ MCCormick that tied the game before the Eugene Timberjacks rallied for a 10-8 victory in the LC Beach Blast youth league baseball tournament at Kirtsis Park.
Starting pitcher Armando Fajardo doubled, singled, walked, drove home a run and scored three times for the Breakers, who split a doubleheader Friday in the 11-and-under Northwest Nations tournament.
Zack Hankins, center fielder Miranda Hankins, shortstop Kai Bayer, Ezra James and outfielder Bobby Moore had two singles each for Lincoln City, while catcher Justice Kelso and outfielder Devon Sheridan also singled in the elimination contest.
Bayer scored and drove home a run; Miranda Hankins scored two runs, Kelso scored a run; and Moore and Sheridan had RBIs behind the pitching of Fajardo and Zack Hankins.
The Breakers defeated the Athletes in Action (AIA) Athletics of Redmond 6-4 and lost 8-7 to Bridgetown of Portland in Friday’s opening day of play.
The Lincoln City Breakers capitalized from productivity throughout their lineup, including hits in both games from Ezra James and Armando Fajardo, for a doubleheader split Friday in the LC Beach Blast baseball tournament at Kirtsis Park.
The 11-and-under Breakers, behind a double from winning pitcher James and a single from third baseman Fajardo, won the opener 6-4 over the Athletes in Action (AIA) Athletics of Redmond.
Fajardo doubled and James singled in an 8-7 loss to Bridgetown of Portland in the second game.
Center Fielder Miranda Hankins singled and drove home a run in the first game, while brother Zack Hankins drew two walks and scored for the Breakers in the opener.
Catcher Justice Kelso had two walks, an RBI and a run; shortstop Kai Bayer walked and scored; and second baseman Bobby Moore walked and had an RBI for Lincoln City.
James was also hit by a pitch and scored, while Fajardo walked, scored and brought home a run.
Bridgetown scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat the Breakers in the second game following a three-run Lincoln City rally after managing to extend play in the timed tournament with a three-up, three-down inning.
Leadoff hitter Zack Hankins had three walks and a run; Bayer singled, walked, scored and had an RBI; Miranda Hankins had two walks and three RBIs; outfielder Devon Sheridan singled, walked and scored two runs; Moore had an RBI; and outfielder JJ McCormick reached and stole a base for the Breakers.
Fajardo walked twice, drove in a run and scored once in addition to his double, while James added a walk, RBI and a run to his single.
Kelso and Zack Hankins pitched the nightcap for Lincoln City.
The Breakers will return to action in the Northwest Nations tournament at 10 a.m. Sunday at Kirtsis Park.
The American Cetacean Society of Oregon (ACS) is hosting its Seventh Annual Summer Whale Watch Weekend on July 28 and 29, 2018 at Boiler Bay State Park, Depoe Bay. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
ACS volunteer members and Certified Naturalists will be on hand from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. both days to help with whale watching and spotting other wildlife. The volunteers will offer information on whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats.
As a shore based whale watch, participants can observe the whales in their natural habitat without causing a disturbance.
Here are a few of the things you can learn:
The most frequently observed cetaceans along the Oregon Coast are gray whales. Learn about the Pacific Coast Feeding Group of gray whales and the myth of resident whales. Whales are facing many threats and some species and populations are on the verge of extinction. Learn how you can make a difference wherever you live in the world.
The American Cetacean Society is the oldest whale conservation organization in the world, founded in 1967. The mission of this all volunteer non-profit is to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Information on the ACS can be found on their website: www.acsonline.org.
Contact Joy Primrose, ACS Oregon Chapter President at [email protected] or (541) 517-8754 for more information.
EDITOR’S NOTE The following was put together by Ross Smith with contributions from family members and friends.
John Lloyd Skipper Jr. was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Sept. 26, 1932, barely three years after the start of the Great Depression.
After losing the family business, John’s father started over by helping build one of the biggest Army training bases during World War II. His dad also developed a 60-unit trailer park for Army trainers, where he often left his young son, John Jr., in charge, when he was away. This instilled in John a sense of self-sufficiency, and caring for others, that continued throughout his life.
John put himself through college at the University of Florida, marrying, and fathering three boys before graduating. A “Big 8” CPA accounting firm quickly snatched him up and moved him into management early on.
He first worked in Miami, leading engagements there, and in the Caribbean. He relocated many times, helping companies in Hawaii, Washington DC, Hawaii (again) and then back to Florida, often as CFO. It was in Hawaii where he met and married Joni, his lasting love, and they decided to settle in Lincoln City, Oregon. In 1992, John reinvented himself by becoming a realtor, and joined Taylor & Taylor Realty in 1993.
His life of public service began in 1995 serving on the local LCBR Governmental Affairs Committee for four years. During this time, he also served on OAR’s Land Use, Political Action, and Governmental Affairs Committees for several years. In 1999, John was voted Realtor of the Year by his colleagues. He served as the local RPAC Representative from 2000 through 2004.
In 1998, John served on and chaired Lincoln City’s Urban Renewal Advisory Board for four years, and the Budget and Transient Room Tax Committees for three years each. He also chaired the Planning Commission for many years. In 2002, John ran for Lincoln City mayor, but lost in a tight, yet well fought, race.
John was accomplished at starting over, having learned to be resilient throughout life’s successes, failures and tragedies. He often knew what had to be done, how to get it done, and was determined enough to see things through. He was an optimistic-realist, a wise and kind-hearted tough-guy that people could count on to help, and do the right thing in so many situations.
John passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Beaverton, following a surgical procedure. Those remembering John include his brother Stan, his sister Frances Carroll, his namesake son John L. Skipper III, and his daughter Janice, who moved to Lincoln City to live with her dad to enjoy his later years.
A remembrance of John’s life was held on Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m., at St. James/Santiago Episcopal Church, 2490 NE Highway 101 in Lincoln City, where John was an active member of the vestry for over 20 years.
John’s “retirement” celebration of life, hosted by Taylor & Taylor Realty Co, was held on Sunday, August 5th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Eden Hall (next to the Side Door Cafe) at 6675 Gleneden Beach Loop, in Gleneden Beach.
The unemployment rate for Oregon teens ages 16 to 19 was 9.5 percent in 2017, establishing the lowest unemployment rate since 1978 when comparable records began. This was a 10.5 percent drop from a year before when the unemployment rate for teens was 20 percent.
Oregon’s total unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in 2017, which was Oregon’s lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began in 1976.
The unemployment rate for Oregon’s young adults ages 20 to 24 was 7.6 percent in 2017, giving them the lowest unemployment rate recorded for this age category.
Having a part-time or summer job used to be the normal situation for many teenagers. The labor force participation of teens averaged around 59 percent from 1978 to 2000. The rate started falling dramatically in 2001 both in Oregon and the nation. During the recession and in the aftermath of the recession it continued to slip.
Oregon’s strong job growth since 2013 has attracted more teens and young adults into the labor force and the participation rate of teens ages 16 to 19 increased to 40 percent in 2017. Teen participation is close to its pre-recession rate of 42 percent, but still considerably less than what is was in the 1990s. The participation rate of young adults ages 20 to 24 increased to 74 percent in 2017.
We know that fires frequently occur, but no one seems to think they will be the victim of a fire. However, hundreds of people are victimized by fire every year in this country. There are some precautions we can all take to reduce the risk of our becoming the victim of a fire. Use the following tips to help keep you and your family safe especially during the hot, dry season.
Protect your home from wildfire
Campfires
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