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Grant to enhance pain management website

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Grant to enhance pain management website

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Communication efforts surrounding opioid use and pain management have received a boost, with a $5,000 grant from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.

The grant was provided to the regional initiative called PainWise. Formed two years ago, PainWise addresses the growing crisis surrounding opioid use and misuse in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. Since then, organizers have expanded their focus to include more general education and resources about pain.

The grant will assist with the production of several short videos featuring professionals and residents from the three-county region discussing issues related to pain and the ways they’ve found to successfully address it. The videos will be available on the PainWise.org website and on the websites and social media channels of participating organizations, including Samaritan Health Services.

Along with the videos, PainWise.org includes information about local classes, support groups and other resources.

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, headquartered in Portland, has been serving Oregonians since 1941 and now provides approximately 750,000 members with comprehensive health insurance solutions. As a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Regence is part of a family of companies dedicated to transforming health care by delivering innovative products and services that change the way consumers nationwide experience health care. For more information, visit regence.com.

Hospital parking, main entrance to change during construction of new facility

Mary Jo Kerlin
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Hospital parking, main entrance to change during construction of new facility

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During construction of the replacement Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, wayfinding signs will be placed prominently to help direct patients and visitors to their destination.

Construction is anticipated to begin the week of July 9, said Chief Executive Officer Lesley Ogden, MD. It will be with sitework and foundations through the summer, followed by the steel structure later in the year. Plans are to have the building “dried in” with exterior walls and roof in place by winter.

“Building a new hospital is an exciting process but it also brings change, which can be uncomfortable,” Dr. Ogden said. “We will have ample signage in place and our wonderful Auxiliary volunteers will be stationed at the two public entrances to assist and answer questions.”

The new 52,000-square-foot facility is being built on the site of the hospital’s main parking lot, directly east of the existing building. Much of the remaining parking spaces around the hospital and clinic buildings will be reserved for patients and visitors, with temporary staff parking located just west of the hospital campus.

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“We will have plenty of parking to meet our needs even during peak times,” Dr. Ogden commented.

Once construction fencing is erected around the construction zone, the main (east) entrance to the hospital will be closed. It will be used for emergency exit only from the building and for access to the medical helipad, which will remain operational throughout the 18- to 24-month construction time-frame.

The hospital’s two public entrances will be the outpatient/emergency services entrance located at the northwest corner of the building, and the south entrance. All else will remain the same in the hospital and the campus during construction.

New state payroll tax will fund transportation improvements in Oregon

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New state payroll tax will fund transportation improvements in Oregon
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Oregon employees will see a new one-tenth of one percent withholding tax on their pay stubs beginning July 1. Oregon’s statewide transit tax was part of House Bill 2017 from the 2017 Legislative Session. Revenue from the statewide transit tax will go to finance investments in and improvements to public transportation throughout Oregon, except for those involving light rail.

Those working in Oregon—which includes both residents and non-residents—won’t have to do anything in regards to this tax. While employees pay the tax, employers are responsible for withholding it from employee wages, just like for personal income taxes.

Oregon House Bill 2017 established a new dedicated source of funding for expanding public transportation service in Oregon. This new funding source is called the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund, or STIF.

Revenue will be allocated to four funds:

  • Formula Fund: Ninety percent (90%) to mass transit districts, transportation districts, or counties without either a mass transit or transportation district, and to federally-recognized tribes based on formula allocation.
  • Discretionary Fund: Five percent (5%) to public transportation service providers based on a competitive grant process.
  • Intercommunity Discretionary Fund: Four percent (4%) to public transportation service providers to improve public transportation between two or more communities based on a competitive grant process.
  • Public transportation technical resource center: ODOT will use one percent of STIF funds to create a statewide resource center to assist public transportation providers in rural areas with training, planning and information technology and fund ODOT administration of STIF.

Eligible applicants:

  • Mass Transit Districts, Transportation Districts, Counties without these districts (Lincoln County), and Indian Tribes are eligible to receive Formula Funds.
  • Public Transportation Service Providers are eligible to apply directly for discretionary funds. They include the agencies described above and  cities, counties, Special Districts, Intergovernmental Entities, or other political subdivisions or Public Corporations that provide public transportation services.
  • Formula Fund revenues will be distributed upon Oregon Transportation Commission approval of a STIF plan that specifies service improvements, costs, and anticipated outcomes.
  • Lincoln County is estimated to be eligible to receive up to $1.3 million in Formula Funds in the next biennium. Link to Formula Fund allocation estimate that shows allocation to each Qualified Entity in Oregon.

Purpose and use of STIF funding:

In general, STIF is intended to finance investments and improvements in public transportation. Advisory committees are required to consider the following criteria when reviewing proposed projects. Whether the project would:

  • Improve transit service to low-income households through new routes, expanded frequency of service, and low-income fare programs
  • Procure buses powered by low or no emission propulsion in communities over 200,000 population
  • Improve frequency and reliability of service within and between communities
  • Improve coordination between transit providers to reduce the fragmentation of transit services
  • Provide student transit services for grades 9-12
  • Among other criteria, such as does it maintain an existing, productive service, meets public transportation goals, is a responsible use of public funds; and other factors as may be determined by the agency or Advisory Committee, such as geographic equity.

For more information on how statewide transit tax revenues will be used, check out “HB 2017 Funding Package” under “Projects & News” on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s website at www.oregon.gov/odot. To learn more about the tax, visit the Department of Revenue online at www.oregon.gov/dor.

 

Beavers baseball team turns Corvallis into ‘Title Town’

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Beavers baseball team turns Corvallis into ‘Title Town’

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Oregon State’s third College World Series championship won Thursday over Arkansas was the school’s third NCAA title in any sport.

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Here are some other things you might not have known about the Beavers baseball program entering this year’s tournament:

• The Beavers have made a habit of becoming visitors to Omaha, the site of the College World Series. The Beavers made three consecutive trips to Rosenblatt Stadium from 2005-2007 and have been to the College World Series six times after their inaugural trip in 1952. Before this year’s visit, the Beavers’ most recent trip to Omaha came last year.

• Oregon State became just the fifth team in NCAA history to win consecutive titles when winning championships in 2006 and 2007. The Beavers were the first team in a decade to accomplish the feat and the first from the then-Pac-10 in almost 20 years.

• Oregon State is just the fifth team in the Pac-12 to reach the College World Series in three consecutive seasons.

• The Beavers became just the sixth league club to win the World Series by sweeping its entire way through Omaha. Oregon State went 5-0 in 2007, and trailed just one inning throughout the team’s play in Omaha.

• A total of 26,887 fans came out to watch Oregon State’s title-clinching 11-4 win over North Carolina in 2007. That total is the single-largest crowd to watch a championship series game in College World Series history. That series’ championship game drew 25,012, the largest final game ever at Rosenblatt Stadium.

• In Oregon State’s two championship seasons, the Beavers had 11 players named to the College World Series All-Tournament Team. That tied a Pac-10 record for most players over a two-year span.

Coaching Success

• Current head coach Pat Casey is one of many of Oregon State’s successful head coaches. Casey is in his 24th season as head coach of the Beavers and enters the 2017 season with a program-record 845 victories, which places him in the top 10 in league history.

• Jack Riley, Casey’s predecessor at Oregon State, previously held the school’s record with 613 victories over a 22-year span. He won five titles with the Beavers during his tenure and posted 274 victories in Pac10 play for a .731 winning percentage.

• Ralph Coleman spent 35 seasons in the Oregon State dugout through three different coaching stints. Until Riley overtook him, Coleman was the program’s leader with 561 victories, including 279 against Pac-10 clubs. He won 10 conference titles during his 35-year tenure. Coleman still holds the school’s record for career winning percentage at .640.

• All three historical coaches for the Beavers are ranked in the top 20 in Pac-12 coaching history. Casey is seventh all-time in victories, while Coleman is 17th and Riley is 14th.

• After winning two straight titles, Casey was recognized nationally. In 2006 and 2007, he won National Coach of the Year honors by various organizations.

• Oregon State has three fine assistant coaches who will be in the dugout this season. Pat Bailey is in his 11th season as an Oregon State assistant. He has also tasted a national title after leading nearby George Fox to a Division III title in 2004.

• Pitching coach Nate Yeskie is in his 10th season with the Beavers. Oregon State’s team ERA dropped nearly a run and a half in Yeskie’s first season with OSU, and has been below 4.00 in eight of his nine years, including a school-record mark of 1.93 in 2017. Sam Gaviglio, Matt Boyd, Andrew Moore, Jace Fry, Drew Rasmussen, Mitch Hickey, Bryce Fehmel, Jake Mulholland and Brandon Eisert have all earned Freshman All-America honors under Yeskie. Boyd, Moore, Gaviglio, Fry, Fehmel, Mulholland, Jake Thompson, Luke Heimlich and Ben Wetzler have been named All-Americans during Yeskie’s tenure.

• Andy Jenkins is back for his seventh season with the Beavers and the sixth as an assistant coach. Jenkins played on the Beavers’ 2005 Pac-10 championship club and spent seven seasons in the Minor Leagues, reaching the Triple-A level in both 2009 and 2010.

 OSU media guide

 

Former Newport Police sergeant arrested on charges of sex abuse

Justin Werner
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Former Newport Police sergeant arrested on charges of sex abuse
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Brad Purdom

Approximately one year after being placed on administrative leave, Newport Police Department Sgt. Brad Purdom was arrested this morning on charges involving sexual abuse of a minor.

“An internal investigation of Purdom concluded on April 19, and we terminated Purdom’s employment.” Newport Chief of Police Jason Malloy said Thursday.

“In June 2017, the Newport Police Department received information that Purdom had engaged in sexual activity with a minor while off duty. Purdom was put on paid administrative leave and we referred the case to the Oregon State Police.”

Oregon State Police issued the following news release:

On June 28, 2018 at approximately 11 a.m., Oregon State Police detectives arrested former Newport Police Department Sergeant Brad Purdom on charges involving sexual abuse of a minor in Lincoln County.

A Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted Purdom on three felony counts of Sexual Abuse-Second Degree. Purdom was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the referenced charges.

Anyone with useful information regarding this investigation may contact the Oregon State Police at (503) 731-3030; please reference case #SP17-202539.

This is a developing story.

Lincoln County 4-H archery youth competing at national championships

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Lincoln County 4-H archery youth competing at national championships

Lincoln County’s Patrick Hubble of the 4-H Anchor Point Archery Club and Colby Robeson of the 4-H Coastal Ranchers Club stand in 46th and 48th place, respectively, after the first day of competition in the 2018 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Neb.

Both earned medallions and qualified for the three-day competition last June at the Oregon 4-H Shooting Sports State Contest.

Nearly 700 4-H youth, ages 15-19, from across the nation are competing in Grand Island in the national championships.  Several disciplines are offered to youth to compete in, including Archery, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Muzzle Loading, Hunting Skills and Wildlife Management.

Twelve youth from Oregon are in Nebraska representing Archery, Shotgun, Smallbore Rifle, Hunting Skills and Wildlife Management. Hubble and Robeson are representing Lincoln County 4-H.

For more information about the Lincoln County 4-H Program or the Oregon 4-H Shooting Sports Program, call Lincoln County 4-H Program Coordinator and Assistant State Shooting Sports Coordinator Todd Williver at the OSU Extension Office, 541-648-6815.

Visit https://4h.unl.edu/4hssnationalchamp/ for photos, up to date competition results and more information about the National Shooting Sports Championship.

Results for the Oregon Youth After Day 1:

Smallbore Rifle

Daniel Geroux – 1st

Ashley Myers – 8th

Archery

Drayson Gibson – 6th

Patrick Hubble – 46th

Colby Robeson – 48th

Allison Dixson – 66th

Archery Team – 8th (of 24 teams)

Shotgun

Elias Tollefson – 10th

Devon Brittner – 41st

Ian Hull – 56th

Tanner Crawford – 85th

Shotgun Team – 10th (of 28 teams)

Hunting Skills and Wildlife Management

Brandon Bailey-Baird – 28th

Jake Hedrick-Allen – 48th

Free OSU Invention Camp coming to Lincoln City

Justin Werner
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Free OSU Invention Camp coming to Lincoln City

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A free two-day invention camp will be held July 30-31 at Oregon Coast Community College in Lincoln City for sixth-, seventh- or eighth-grade students. The day camp is operated by Oregon State University and sponsored by Oregon Coast STEM Hub.

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“OSU engineering students will be running the camp and focus on hands-on activities and learning the invention process.” Oregon Coast STEM Hub Interim Director Tracy Crews said via telephone interview.

The camp is provided by OSU Precollege Programs and supported by The Lemelson Foundation. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and is not an overnight stay. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

What will you do?

Learn about the Invention Process!
Create “Things Worth Inventing”!
Work in a Community of Fellow Inventors!
Collaborate with OSU Invention Mentors!
Apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math Concepts while using Design Thinking!
Develop skills in: Creativity, Problem Solving,
Perseverance, Leadership, Teamwork!
Learn about College Life at OSU!
All Materials Provided!

Space is limited to 30 students and interested parents should register online or download a registration form and mail them in.

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DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

This is one of five OSU Mobile Invention Camps being offered for Oregon Coast STEM Hub students this summer. The two in Clatsop county filled up very quickly, but there are spaces available in the Lincoln County and Coos County camps.

This camp is intended for incoming 6-8 grade students who are enrolled in public, private or home schools.

Lincoln City Citizens Police Academy accepting applications

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Lincoln City Citizens Police Academy accepting applications

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The Lincoln City Police Department is taking applications for its 2018 Citizens Police Academy.

The academy provides citizens with information about the local police department, along with other state and national law enforcement, and is intended for potential applicants or those interested in learning more about the department and law enforcement.

The Academy will meet from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4 at Oregon Coast Community College. Information included in the 10-week Academy covers local laws, police procedures and law enforcement theory.

There are also three optional six-hour Saturday classes with provided lunch that give participants the opportunity for hands-on learning in use of force tactics, traffic stops, investigations, active shooter incidents and K9 operations.

To apply, or for more information, contact Academy Coordinator Tami Williams at (541) 994-3636 or email [email protected].

New law to squash dog poop; restrooms get Martha Stewart makeovers

Justin Werner
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New law to squash dog poop; restrooms get Martha Stewart makeovers

LINCOLN CITY — A concerned citizen suggested lowering the speed limit downtown. The Community Center’s Boone Marker delivered a presentation of Lincoln City at The Rose Festival. The city awarded a $132,000 contract for a new city website to Tempest, a Philadelphia firm. $500,000 was also spent on a marketing contract with Portland-based Borders Perrin Norrander. A new dog-poop ordinance was requested, as well as “Martha Stewart makeovers” for  public restrooms. (The numbers/letters relate to the numbers in the meeting agenda)

0. Citizens comments

A concerned citizen suggested lowering the speed limit downtown in the interest of pedestrian safety. Another citizen revisited his dog poop concerns. Watch (6m)

  1. Request to Use Crosswalk Pedestrian Flags on Highway 101

Warren Helcott commented on crosswalk pedestrian flags along Highway 101.

Watch (5m)

2. Volunteer Recognition for the City Float in the Rose Parade

Mitch Parsons
Mitch Parsons

Boone Marker was asked by City Manager Ron Chandler to deliver a presentation about Lincoln City’s involvement with the Rose Festival parade. Lincoln City’s float was awarded the Chairman’s Award for Most Creative. A moving drawbridge activated by a lever won the award. Volunteer Mitch Parsons was recognized for donating over 80 hours to the project. “Nice job,” said Councilor Dick Anderson. Watch (9m)

  1. Oregon Main Street Program in Lincoln City

A presentation from Oregon Main Street (OMS) showcased other cities that have been successful with downtown revitalization programs. Councilor Riley Hoagland brought up the question of how OMS would focus on an area as large as our seven mile long town. The presenter pointed Hoagland to Milton-Freewater as an example to follow because those two towns were turned into one much like Lincoln City and its five districts. Watch (51m)

  1. Resolution 2018-13: Budget Transfer Authorization

Council authorized moving money from one budget category to another. The current budget ends Saturday. Hoagland asked Budget Director Debbie Bridges “why are we doing these” after the Budget was approved. Bridges responded “I try to do them as late as I can.” The motion passed unanimously. Watch (2m)

  1. New Website Development presentation by the VCB (aka Explore Lincoln City)

TempestPhiladelphia based web design company Tempest was awarded a $132,000 contract to design the city’s new website. Annual upkeep costs will be $47,000. VCB Director Ed Dreistadt said the need for a new website stems from the current setup not being user friendly, not being mobile responsive, and is hard to navigate. The city website redesign has been delayed twice due to public outcry over the new city “poopypants” logo. The VCB is “waiting for branding to settle down,” said Dreistadt. The motion passed unanimously. Watch (23m)

  1. Selection of full service agency of record presentation by Explore Lincoln City (VCB)

The city approved a $500,000 contract with Borders Perrin Norrander (BPN), a Portland marketing firm. Anderson expressed concern the VCB’s staff is being expanded and outsourced. Dreistadt claimed the VCB “would definitely make sure we use local” talent. The motion passed unanimously. Watch (38m)

  1. Construction Contract Award for Lincoln Square Roof Replacement

A $233,000 contract was awarded to McMinnville based Washington Roofing Company to replace the Lincoln Square roof. The new roof will carry a ten-year manufacturer’s warranty. The motion passed unanimously. Watch (9m)
  
8. League of Oregon Cities Legislative Priorities

The discussion was postponed until July 9th. Watch (4m)

H. Actions, If Any, Based On Work Session Or Executive Session

No actions were taken.

I. Additional Comments From Citizens Present On Non-agenda Items

No citizens spoke.

J. Announcements Or Comments By City Council

City Attorney Richard Appicello was directed to add a new nuisance ordinance to the municipal code that is based on a Parks and Rec. ordinance (to pick up after your dog) that would be better suited to address the concerns of animal waste piling up and causing an “odorous” stink.

Councilor Judy Casper said SW 35th St. public restroom’s “looks didn’t reflect how it smelled” and appreciated the “Martha Stewart” makeover, and hopes all our restrooms “will have the Martha Stewart look.” Watch (17m)

Contractors Board alerts public to summer paving scams

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Contractors Board alerts public to summer paving scams

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The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is investigating the season’s first reports of paving scams across the state.

CCB Communications and Education Manager Cheryl Martinis said anybody in Oregon is vulnerable and there are victims every year, including residents of Lincoln County.

“Homeowners should be wary of people who knock on the door and make an offer to pave a driveway at an unrealistic price,” lead Investigator Eric McLauchlin said.

Typically, someone comes to the door, says they have leftover supplies from other work in the neighborhood, drops the name of a neighbor, then makes a low-ball offer to pave a driveway. They are often ready to start immediately, which doesn’t allow the customer time to reconsider.

The scammer takes money up front and then performs shoddy work with low-grade materials. Often, they return to demand more money through intimidation.

Nearly all home improvement work requires a CCB license, meaning the contractor has a bond and insurance that offer some protection to consumers.

Scam suspects are often unlicensed, but not always. The CCB is looking into reports of a known “traveler” — someone that is based out of state and shows up seasonally. These are often families with male and female participants.

“Most reports we get from Lincoln County at the CCB have to do with unlicensed contractors,” McLauchlin told Homepage via phone interview. “There’s a high turnover of properties in Lincoln County, and when people move, the new owners can be stuck paying permits that a contractor said they paid. Property management companies tend to look for cheap properties and sometimes use sub-par materials as a quick fix.”

Consumers can look up a contractor on the CCB website to see if they are actively licensed and whether complaints have been filed against them. Visit www.oregon.gov/ccb. The easiest and most accurate way to search is to type the contractor’s CCB license number in the orange “Search” feature.

Call the CCB at 503-934-2229 if you suspect construction scams in your area. You can also report scams to local law enforcement agencies.

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