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Salem’s Knickell becomes fifth Powerball Jackpot winner from Oregon

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July 13, 2018

Steven Nickell of Salem still can’t believe the ticket he had in his wallet for two weeks was the $150.4 million Powerball jackpot winner.

Nickell purchased the ticket at the Circle K on Liberty Street in Salem, and said that he usually picks up tickets, then checks them when he goes to lunch. After he had a burger, he scanned his tickets and realized he needed to go to the Lottery headquarters – he thought he had won at least $600.

“When the clerk told me that wins over $600 have to go to the Lottery office, I thought I could buy my wife something nice for the 4th of July,” he said. “I had no idea that ticket was worth $150 million!”

Nickell took the ticket home, and about an hour before his wife got home, checked the numbers.

“I looked at the ticket and couldn’t stop shaking!” he said.

When Nickell told his wife, they went into action, hiring a financial planner and lawyer. They also said they are going to be very careful with the $61 million lump sum they will receive after taxes.

“At first I felt guilty I won,” he said. “Then I realized that I’m the guy that gets to stand up and say BINGO! We all play the game, it just so happens I’m the guy who got to win this time.”

Nickell said he is happy to know his family will be taken care of in the future because of his win – and how he is being careful with the money.

Nickell’s win is the third largest Lottery win since the Oregon Lottery started in 1984. This is the fifth time a ticket sold in Oregon has won the Powerball jackpot prize. Previous winners include Dan Gannon of Milwaukie who won $182.7 million in 2006; The West and Chaney families of Medford who won $340 million in 2005; Robin Powell of Beaverton who won $33.8 million in 1999; and the Givens family of Eugene who won $38.4 million in 1992.

Powerball is a multi-state jackpot operated by 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. By pooling a portion of each lottery’s Powerball sales, this game is able to offer players jackpots of far greater value than any lottery could offer alone.

On Jan. 11, Reggie Pearne of Jacksonville, won $1 million playing Powerball. And on Jan. 4, Ronald Ceci of Grants Pass won $2 million playing Powerball. He selected the Power Play option for an additional $1, which doubled his prize to a total of $2 million.

During the 2015-17 biennium in Marion County, where the Salem winner and Lottery retailer are located, more than $55.2 million in Oregon Lottery proceeds were directed to economic development, parks, education and watershed enhancement.

Lottery officials recommend that you always sign the back of your tickets with each Oregon Lottery game you play, to ensure you can claim any prize you may win. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Prize winners of more than $50,000 should contact the Lottery office to schedule an appointment to claim their prize.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned more than $11 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org

OnPoint Community Credit Union to sponsor OSAA State sports competitions

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July 11, 2018

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OnPoint Community Credit Union to sponsor OSAA State sports competitions

OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) have announced OnPoint as the new title sponsor for Oregon high school state championships, as part of a five-year partnership agreement.

“Through our partnership with the OSAA, OnPoint will be able to have a deeper impact in the communities we serve and advance our commitment to financial education,” said OnPoint President and CEO Rob Stuart. “The partnership is great for all Oregon high school students who benefit every day from the many OSAA activities that enrich their education. We’re proud to be a small part of their educational journey.”

U.S. Bank will no longer sponsor the State championships in any form, while Les Schwab Tires will retain sponsorship to some degree, but not as title sponsor.

Under the new partnership agreement:

OnPoint will be the title sponsor of all state championship events through 2023, with signage, visibility at all state championships events, online and in official broadcasting of the events, and an integrated OSAA OnPoint state championship logo.
OnPoint and the OSAA will work together to promote financial education and literacy in high schools, including offering resources to classrooms across the state.
OnPoint will be the title sponsor of the OSAA Scholar Program, which recognizes all graduating seniors who have achieved a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA and earned a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned activity at any point in their high school career. New to the program are college grants awarded by OnPoint and the OSAA Foundation to six qualifying students.
OnPoint will be the title sponsor of the OSAA Academic All-State Program, which recognizes the boys and girls team in each OSAA-sanctioned activity with the highest grade point average.
Through donations, OnPoint will support the Student Assistance Program, which helps provide athletic gear to students in need. Since its inception, the program has helped an average of 1,146 students from 87 high schools annually.
The OSAA sponsors 118 state championships in 19 interscholastic activities including choir, dance/drill, football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls swimming, wrestling, cheerleading, baseball, softball, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls golf, band, orchestra, solo music and speech. State championships are now called the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Championships.

“As an association, we are excited to embark on this new partnership with OnPoint Community Credit Union,” said Peter Weber, OSAA Executive Director. “OnPoint’s commitment will enable the OSAA to continue to provide lasting experiences for thousands of Oregon high school students. Given OnPoint’s roots in education, celebrating student success in and out of the classroom was a natural fit. We look forward to working together to positively impact Oregon students, schools and communities.”

OnPoint continues its commitment to strengthening local education by supporting students, schools and educators in a variety of ways, including the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. OnPoint’s partnership with the OSAA builds upon the credit union’s longstanding commitment to education.

ABOUT ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving more than 349,000 members and with assets of $5.2 billion. Founded in 1932, OnPoint Community Credit Union’s membership is available to anyone who lives or works in one of 13 Oregon counties (Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill) and two Washington counties (Skamania and Clark) and their immediate family members. More information is available at www.onpointcu.com or 503-228-7077 or 800-527-3932.

UPDATE: Ethics complaint filed against Lincoln City Public Works director

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Justin Werner

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July 11, 2018

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Case dismissed Friday, Aug 10.

Lincoln City citizen Jerry Warner has filed an ethics complaint with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) alleging Lincoln City Public Works Director Lila Bradley used her position to gain financial benefit and influence city administration in violation of ORS 244.040.

The complaint has been confirmed by OGEC, which said it is in the preliminary investigation phase. OGEC said investigators will prepare a report and present it to the Board of Commissioners, who will decide if a full investigation will be opened or the case dismissed.

Warner’s complaint centers around Bradley’s ownership of The Beach Club & Event Center (formerly the Elks Club) and a land exchange he says she benefited from. Warner said the financial gain from the land exchange can be estimated at $100,000.

Warner said Bradley used her influence with City Manager Ron Chandler and the Lincoln City City Council to open and operate her establishment. Warner said the 2016 City Council at the time — Dick Anderson, Chester Noreikis, Wes Ryan, Susan Wahlke and Kip Ward — was in violation for allowing The Beach Club to open and operate without meeting the city’s charter parking requirements. He said the estimated financial gain is $192,000.

According to Warner, Bradley presented a redesign of the City’s parking lot to add additional parking spaces and the Council voted it down. Anderson stated that the City should reimburse the Bradley’s for the redesign. Even though the city denied the redesign, Warner said Bradley continued to remodel the building knowing she did not meet the parking requirement.

Warner said the City is using a 1980 verbal agreement with the Elks Club that stated the Elks could use the city parking lot. Since the time of that verbal agreement, the city has enlarged the community center with a gym and baseball fields across the street.

“All of these centers utilize city parking,” Warner said. “I made a public records request for a copy of the parking agreement between the Elks and the City. The City Recorder stated there was no agreement on file.”

Jerry Warner speaks at City Council

Dungies stay hot in weekend baseball tournament play

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Jim Fossum

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July 10, 2018

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Dungies stay hot in weekend baseball tournament play

The Newport-based Mid-Coast Dungies American Legion baseball team won three of four games last weekend in the Mickey Riley Tournament in Corvallis.

Bryce Bridge had two hits and an RBI and Cole Strober two hits Thursday in an opening 4-1 defeat to Skagit Valley at Taylor Field before the Dungies won three straight games over the weekend.

Ryan Torres had three hits in a 5-3 victory Friday over Skagit, and two more in a 6-1 win Saturday over the Eastside Cutters.

Trenton Luckini and Strober had three hits Sunday in a 5-3 victory over Athletes in Motion, while Griffin Lavigne had two hits. Luckini and Strober had two RBIS.

The Dungies fell 5-4 to the Corvallis Marketmen on Monday in Corvallis despite two hits each from Bridge and Strober. Torres had two RBIs for the Dungies.

The Dungles are scheduled to play the Marketmen at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Wade Field in Newport.

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Funny money in Lincoln City is no joke

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Justin Werner

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July 10, 2018

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Counterfeit $50 and $100 bills have been passed onto unsuspecting businesses in the last few days in Lincoln City. Reports of the fake currency have been confirmed at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill and Game Over Arcade.

These “motion picture only” bills are bought online and several businesses may have been victim to receiving the fake money. “Prop Money” is used in movies to simulate money for the camera and can be purchased from a myriad of retailers on the Internet.

The Secret Service offers advice on how to identify a bogus bill.

Retailers are able to test the difference between these bills to know if it’s fake or real with a special marker. The real bill will show up as yellow and the fake bill will show up as brown.

If you suspect you’ve received counterfeit cash, don’t simply pass it on to someone else. You could be accused of committing a serious crime. If the money came from a bank or other business, talk with a representative there, preferably before leaving the location. He or she might be willing to replace the bill. If not, or if you received the money from an individual, call the police.

Anyone caught passing fake money, even if they are not responsible for making it, will be charged for going against the laws of counterfeiting. This is because the federal government is the one legally responsible for distributing legal tender. Counterfeiters are given up to 20 years in prison or up to $250,000 fine.

Siletz Bay Taft Dock to get overhaul

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Justin Werner

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July 10, 2018

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Lincoln City Councilors passed a vote Monday to award a construction contract to Bergerson Construction, Inc. for $450,000 to fix the Siletz Bay Taft Dock. Bergerson is slated to begin work at the end of September and is expected to take two months.

Public Works Director Lila Bradley said the decking and railings need to be replaced. Replacing large beams and adding concrete sleeves to the pilings was also deemed necessary after recent storm damage that occurred from logs hitting the dock.

The Taft Dock is considered safe in its current condition after being examined by city engineers. FEMA funds have been previously used to make repairs to the dock for approximately $10,000. The dock is maintained by the city Parks Department and is considered by many to be a primary tourist attraction.

Bergerson completed a $4,500,000 dock restoration project in 2013 for the City of Astoria. The entire pier was removed (including extraction of over 200 piles) over a month to meet a very limited in-water work window. The award-winning project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

Bradley said the wood removed from the dock will be saved and possibly used in future projects. Mayor Don Williams offered to buy some of the old railing, recognizing the historical significance of the dock.

The dock will be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and the city has plans to add electricity to the dock in the future.

In 2001 Steve Wyatt, Curator for Lincoln County Historical Society, wrote TAFT: The Transformation of a Waterfront Community to a Resort Town. Historic Context Statement & Cultural Resource Inventory for the Taft Section of Lincoln City, Oregon.

The following is an excerpt from that publication:

History of Taft Dock

A shipping dock was first built on the Taft waterfront (possibly on this site) sometime in the early 1920s. In 1928 or early 1929, the Port of Newport constructed a new dock at Taft. Apparently, the dock’s presence altered the bay’s current, causing a washout of Pacific Avenue. Citizens from Taft, led by then County Judge Fred Robison, successfully lobbied the port to construct a 600-foot-long wooden bulkhead to remedy the problem.

In the 1930s, the Taft dock was a hub of activity. Lincoln County Logging Company’s tugboats Chahunto and Dodeca (used to tow log rafts out of the Siletz Bay) were often docked there. Also at this time, Bob and Al Mclvlullen ran a boat rental operation at this dock.

A new dock was constructed by Russ Bailey at or very near this site of a previous dock in 1946. Originally, Bailey’s dock had a small “fishing shack” that later expanded into a restaurant. A building was later added in which Bailey rented boats and crab pots and sold tackle and bait. Prior to the establishment of a Coast Guard station in Depoe Bay around 1958, Bailey claimed to have rescued twenty-nine people from the treacherous Siletz Bay bar. On Memorial Day 2000, Russ Bailey, longtime owner-operator of the Taft Dock Moorage, was honored for the 28 rescues he performed near his dock at the mouth of the Siletz River.

A pioneer resident who lived in Taft from 1918 to 1933 ranked its importance as a landmark in a 1994 interview. “If they took the Taft dock away, I don’t think I would recognize the place no more,” he said.

The nearby land (including the site of Mo’s) was owned by the Port of Newport until it was deeded over to Lincoln City in the 1970s or 1980s. Mo’s has had a presence near the dock since the early 1960s. The present-day Mo’s restaurant at the dock was constructed in 1984-85.

Perhaps North Lincoln County’s full-fledged entry into the automobile age could be pinpointed to March 14, 1926. On this day, the oceangoing freighter Roamer called on Siletz Bay for the final time. The Roamer was the very last of many privately owned freighters that regularly called on small Oregon Coast ports to pick up and deliver freight and passengers. When it tied up to the Taft dock, it took on canned salmon from Gertula’s Kernville cannery as well as Astoria-bound lumber.”

The departure of The Roamer for the final time marks the beginning of the end of the waterfront (present-day 51st Street) as Taft’s primary business district. With the completion of the highway, Taft’s port of entry for both goods and people moved away from the waterfront to the highway. Transporting goods and people was far cheaper and faster by auto and truck than by boat. In the automobile age, Highway 101 became the main street for Taft and all the other Oregon Coast communities on its route.

–From the Lincoln County Historical Society

LCSD, Newport High to stage summer volleyball camp

Jim Fossum

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July 9, 2018

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Registration is under way for Lincoln County School District volleyball camps for middle school and high school players to be hosted by Newport High School in August.

Cost is $75 per player, or $200 for a group of four to the Aug. 6-9 camp that will emphasize fundamentals and skill development from various guest coaches. Camp times are 5-7 p.m. for sixth through eighth graders, and 7-9 p.m. for ninth to 12^th graders.

Make checks payable to Newport Volleyball or call new Newport High volleyball coach and camp coordinator Vicky Roller at 503-510-6593 for further information.

Hatfield Marine Science Center ROV Family Day

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July 7, 2018

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Ever wonder what it’s like to be an ocean engineer or a researcher who explores the extreme environments of our oceans?

The next Family Day on July 13 will explore how Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are used to conduct underwater research and families will learn about how ROVs are used to get to those “hard to reach” areas.

Each family will be challenged to design, build, and test their own mini- ROV that will be used to complete a mission! Cost is $15 per person and registration ahead of time is strongly encouraged – learn more and register now!

Other July Family Day Programs will expose families to the scientific method by conducting a shore crab racing experiment and the geology of the Oregon coast to increase earthquake/tsunami preparedness. Participants of the Tsunami Quest program will be able to make their very own seismograph!

These programs are geared for all ages and there is still plenty of space – learn more.

A previous Family Day parent, said “taking part in these programs was a great entryway into the marine environment for my kids!”

Don’t miss out on these engaging opportunities and more at Hatfield Marine Science Center!

Lincoln City Promotes Interim Police Chief to Permanent Position

Justin Werner

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July 7, 2018

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Lincoln City Promotes Interim Police Chief to Permanent Position

Jerry Palmer Lincoln City Police Chief — Lincoln City Police Chief Jerry Palmer – Right

The new Lincoln City Police Chief will be a familiar face in the community. City Manager Ron Chandler announces the promotion of Jerry Palmer to permanent Chief of Police.

Palmer has been serving as interim police chief since March of 2018, after then Chief of Police Keith Kilian announced his retirement. “Since stepping into his role as interim Chief, Jerry has shown through his professionalism and strong relationships with the City Council, residents, visitors and staff that he is the right person to serve our community and lead the department forward,” Chandler said.

Prior to working with the Lincoln City Police Department, Palmer served 28 years with the Oregon State Police. He was hired by OSP in 1977 and was stationed at the Dalles and Medford as a Trooper.

After being promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 1988, Palmer and his wife moved their family of five children to Lincoln City.

Palmer was promoted to Lieutenant in 1994, serving in Portland as District I Patrol Lieutenant and supervising the OSP Motor Unit.

He returned to Lincoln County in 1999 and in 2000 was assigned as the Area Commander out of Newport and Florence work stations. During that time he also supervised the Lincoln County Interagency Narcotics Team.

Palmer served as a member of the OSP Honor Guard since its formation in 1984 until his retirement from OSP in September of 2005.

Pixiefest rekindles memories of children’s wonderland

Justin Werner

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June 30, 2018

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The second annual Pixiefest is in full swing at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Event-goers can expect the same commitment as last year in remembering Pixie Kitchen, a restaurant that was also a children’s wonderland, and Pixieland, a theme park that operated from 1969 to 1976.

Pixiefest has been expanded to include original recipes from Pixie Kitchen, such as its famous cod balls, clam dip, fried chicken, fried fish, chowder and birthday cake. The new Pixie Kitchen attraction serves the classic food that was painstakingly tracked down by the Lincoln City Culinary Center staff.

Pixiefest Memories, sponsored by Granny’s Attic, has six vendors with tables set up with Pixie-themed items for sale. Proceeds will go to Kiwanis children’s charities such as Backpacks for Kids, Head Start, youth sports, college scholarships and Taft Elementary’s Outdoor Program.

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Original Pixie Kitchen and Pixieland memorabilia is on display.

Olde 101, owned by Malachi Williams from Eugene, is also on display. It is the original train from the Pixie Kitchen Pixie Garden. Visitors are encouraged to pose in the window for a photo opportunity.

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Piano and vocal entertainer Brady Goss played piano, guitar and sang for the Pixiefest crowd. Goss played a two-set solo show at the Lincoln City Cultural Center in November 2016.

Described from an early age as a piano phenom, Goss is recognized as an electrifying entertainer. He is a devotee of blues, ’50s rock n’ roll and classic country.

Boone Marker of the Lincoln City Community Center dressed up in pixie garb to play Pixie Kitchen’s Captain Barnacle. Marker introduced Goss and ran contests for kids and parents.

Marker recently addressed the Lincoln City City Council and gave a presentation of the Lincoln City’s successful entry for Portland’s Rose parade, where his float received the Chairman’s Award for “Most Creative.”

Craig Loney of Cub Scouts Pack 47 helped with the event, along with Lincoln City councilors Susan Wahlke and Dick Anderson.

Rides and games

Pirate’s Revenge is a pirate ship on a pendulum that simulates a swaying motion of a ship at sea during a storm.

The Cyclone Swing is a spinning swing set where passengers hold on and fly through the air.

The ever-popular train ride is back with bubbles coming from the caboose. The train drives around Pixieland and rings a bell.

The Carousel bouncy house is designed for kids to jump around while parents watch from outside.

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A new Pixiefest Games tent brings classic carnival games to the event.

Pixiefest’s mission is to preserve and share the memories of Pixie Kitchen and Pixieland. If you were around and visited either, the North Lincoln Historical Museum would invite you to share your experience on the Pixiefest Facebook page as part of the Pixie Memories Oral History Project. Selfie videos are welcomed.

Pixiefest is held annually June 30-July 1. Rides, games and entertainment are included in the admission price.

Tickets are $25 for adults at the gate and $12 for children 6-11. Kids 5 and under are free. Advance ticket sales are $20 for adults and $10 for children 6-11, while kids 5 and under are free. A family package is available for $65 and includes up to two adults and four children.

Click here to visit the Pixiefest website for more information.

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