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Festival of Illusions – Lincoln City Cultural Center

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Festival of Illusions – Lincoln City Cultural Center

LINCOLN CITY – Attention magic lovers, juggle maniacs, bubble aficionados and spring break families looking for weatherproof fun: we’ve got you covered at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The LCCC, at 540 NE Hwy. 101 inside the historic Delake School, will be home to the 2018 Festival of Illusions, with nightly magic shows and art workshops at family-friendly prices March 25 through April 5.

Festival of Illusions
The Amazing Bubble Man
Festival of Illusions - stefano iaboni
Stefano Iaboni

This year’s schedule includes two nights of Jugglemania with Rhys Thomas, along with hypnotism by Joe Black, amazing feats of mentalism with Brian Ledbetter, physical comedy by the international performer Stefano Iaboni, and the festival premiere of Dr. Delusion’s Illusions. Families can enjoy old-fashioned magic by festival favorites Jeff Evans and Alexander, Master of Marvels, along with two nights with The Amazing Bubble Man, whose mastery of bubbles big and small are a marvel to us all – he’ll be performing in the auditorium on March 26 and 27.

Festival of Illusions - Brian Ledbetter
Brian Ledbetter

The Festival of Illusions is planned to coincide with two special weeks: the Oregon public schools’ spring break March 26-30, and the Washington public schools’ version April 2-6. “Don’t let it rain (or snow, or wind) on your family parade,” said executive director Niki Price. “Infuse your vacation with magic and wonder, through the Festival of Illusions.”

All evening shows begin at the same time: 7 pm, with doors open at 6:30 pm. Thanks to the festival’s premier sponsors, the Historic Anchor Inn and the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau, evening show tickets are $8 for youth ages 6-18, and $15 for adults 19 and older. Tickets are on sale now at the center’s website, www.lincolncityculturalcenter.org (click “Buy Tickets”), by calling 541-994-9994, or in person at the Lincoln City Visitor Information Center, located inside the LCCC.

Members of the Lincoln City Cultural Center, which is a nonprofit arts and culture organization that relies upon donations from the public, will receive get $2 off every ticket they purchase. March is Membership Month, and it just takes a few minutes to join; for details, call 541-994-9994.

On Saturday, March 31, the LCCC and the Oregon Coast TODAY will present the Fool’s Day Cabaret, an evening of songs, dances, tricks, jokes, skits and music to raise money for the Lincoln City Warming Shelter – because homelessness is no joke. Tickets are $20, and showtime is 7 pm.

Young artists are invited to enjoy the drop-in Abracadabra Art Workshop offers guided projects and “free art” zones, for just $5 per person. This year, the workshop will be open from 1-4 pm from Monday, March 26, through Friday, March 30.

Other attractions at the LCCC include:

* The official Lincoln City Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop, where volunteers and staff provide brochures, information, and activity ideas for Spring Break entertainment all over the Oregon Coast. Maps, hats, coloring books, handmade gifts and coastal souvenirs, free Cape Foulweather Coffee for the adults and free mini-agates for the kids. It will be open from 9 am to 5 pm every day March 24-31, and April 2-9.

* The PJ Chessman Gallery, which during Spring Break will feature an exhibit of work by the students, teachers and parents of St. James Santiago School, called “Learning to Create.” See drawings, paintings, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, prose and illustrated books, all made by members of the St. James Santiago family. Open 9 am to 5 pm March 24-31 and April 2-9 (closed on Easter Sunday).

Learn more at www.lincolncityculturalcenter.org or pick up the official Festival of Illusions 2018 program. Produced in conjunction with the Oregon Coast TODAY, the program will be available in stacks all over Lincoln City (and inserted in the March 23 edition of the TODAY). For details, call 541-994-9994.


FOI 2018 LINEUP

Sunday, March 25     FESTIVAL KICKOFF with Dr. Delusion’s Illusions, 7 pm
This year’s festival will open with Dr. Delusions’ Comedy & Magic Show. The Doctor (aka Bob Whitlatch) has been performing on both small and large stages for over 25 years, and specializes in pleasing audiences of all ages with his own blend of fun and mystery. He’s been voted in as a lifetime member of the International Society of Magicians. http://drdelusion.com/

Monday, March 26 AND Tuesday, March 27        The Amazing Bubble Man, 7 pm

FOI 2018 presents the triumphant return of The Amazing Bubble Man, back by crazy and frenetic popular demand. The auditorium will be afloat with the bubble magic and comedy of Louis Pearl, aka the Amazing Bubble Man. Pearl is one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists, who has been thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years, with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He’s a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed eight years of sell-out success. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles and even people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. http://www.amazingbubbleman.com/

Wednesday, March 28          Mentalist Brian Ledbetter, 7 pm

Ace mentalist Brian Ledbetter makes jaws drop with his uncanny display of mindreading: predictions come true, thoughts are read and objects are moved without anyone touching them. Brian’s exciting and interactive show combines comedy and audience participation with truly remarkable feats of mentalism. He was a big hit I the 2017 festival, when he performed with magician Jason Andrews. Now he’s got his own solo show – prepare to be amazed. http://www.neon-entertainment.com/mentalist-brian-ledbetter/

Thursday, March 29             Alexander, Master of Marvels, 7 pm
Bring the whole family to see Alexander, Master of Marvels, with classics of magic and original tricks manipulating balls, bills, coins, cards, rope, rings and everyday objects. Things will appear, multiply, transform and vanish at his fingertips, and in the hands of the audience. Alexander’s presentation offers visual artistry, tasteful music and 19th century styling. Don’t worry. Someone WILL definitely be sawed in half. http://www.parlorofwonders.com/

Friday, March 30                  Stefano Iaboni, 7 pm
Born and raised in Rome, Italy, Stefano Iaboni trained in a professional circus school in Holland and spent 10 years working as an actor and comedian in Barcelona. Stefano will accompany you on an extraordinary journey that includes magic, juggling, comedy, volunteer participation, and everything in between. It’s a family-friendly show, with fun for all ages. https://www.stefanoiaboni.com/

Saturday, March 31              The Fools Day Cabaret, 7 pm
The Festival of Illusions and the Oregon Coast TODAY are presenting this bi-inaugural evening of songs, dances, tricks, jokes, skits and music. You’re invited to enjoy two sets of entertainment, pie auction, joke contest and more. More details to come, but we know this much: It’s all in good fun, to raise money for the Lincoln City Warming Shelter – because homelessness is no joke. Tickets for this fundraiser are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. To audition, volunteer or learn more, call so-called talent coordinator Phyllis Thompson, 541-921-8731 or executive joke manager Patrick Alexander, 541-921-0413.

Sunday, April 1         FESTIVAL and LCCC CLOSED for Easter

Monday, April 2 AND Tuesday, April 3    Jugglemania by Rhys Thomas, 7 pm

Rhys Thomas defines juggling as, “dances with stuff.” The Wall Street Journal defines Rhys as being, “in touch with your inner buffoon.” Rhys learned to juggle in high school to impress a girl and then lost the girl and juggled to forget.  He now claims to have an M.F.A. (Master of Frivolous Arts). He paid off his college loans by street performing, then transitioned to stage shows to get out of the weather. To get into museums and schools, he created a show teaching the physics of juggling (www.sciencecircus.org) and to get into international festivals, he created his “tour de farce” of circus tricks called JuggleMania. Both shows work on so many levels that they’re often compared to Pixar movies. Since 1987, audiences on three continents have applauded Rhys Thomas’s hilarious “JuggleMania” show. Charmingly charismatic, absurdly versatile, and intelligently witty, Rhys combines the fast-paced world of stand-up comedy with the dexterous feats of the circus to create performances that have proven infallible in a wide variety of venues. https://www.jugglemania.com/

Wednesday, April 4              Jeff Evans, 7 pm

Jeff’s career in magic began at age 12, when he found a book on coin tricks at his grandparent’s house. Today, Jeff regularly performs for appreciative audiences throughout the Northwest, and he’s one of the Festival of Illusion’s favorite magicians. Fan favorites include “Sparky the Trained Chicken” and his “ridiculously dangerous” escape stunt from ropes, chains, and padlocks.  No wonder he was named the 2013 Seattle’s Funniest Magician and ParentMap Magazine’s 2013 “Golden Teddy Award” for Best Live Entertainment. http://www.simplymagic.org/

Thursday, April 5                FESTIVAL FINALE: Hypnotist Joe Black, 7 pm

The Festival of Illusions is proud to present an evening with Joe Black, a traveling magician who has is even better known as an expert hypnotist. Black was a televised finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” and was awarded the Seattle “Rising Star Award” two years in a row. Hypnosis skeptics may find their confidence shaken, as Joe takes the willing on a G-rated adventure they won’t even remember. http://www.blackmagicentertainment.com/

ABRACADABRA OPEN ART SPACE

Families are also encouraged to take part in the Abra Cadabra Open Art Space, led by arts educator Krista Eddy and a slew of LCCC volunteers. The workshop will take over Margaret’s Meeting Room, down the hall from the auditorium at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, and will be open for drop-in fun from 1 to 4 pm daily, March 26-March 30. Some projects will be guided (like magical wands, magician’s hats and floating butterflies) and other tables will be “free art” zones, with paper, markers, paints, fabric, notions, and the like. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult, but all others can attend on their own. Entrance fee is just $5. For details, contact Krista Eddy at 541-994-9994.

Lincoln City resident Russ Baldwin running for Judge

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Lincoln City resident Russ Baldwin running for Judge

CIRCUIT JUDGE RACE:  Lincoln County, OR

Russell L. Baldwin is running for circuit court judge in the May 15, 2018 primary election.  The primary race will bring a rare opportunity for voters of Lincoln County to vote for their Circuit Judge, District 17, Position 3.

russ baldwinBaldwin is running to bring more justice to Lincoln County’s citizens, he says. Baldwin is a local attorney from Lincoln City, Oregon. He brings 30 years of court experience as a civil litigation attorney, both at trial and on appeal.  Baldwin stated, “It is rare that voters get the opportunity to vote for their local judge, as they are typically appointed by the governor and usually no one challenges the incumbent.”

Thomas Branford is the current presiding Judge.

Baldwin’s campaign will focus on clearing the civil docket and providing timely hearings and decisions. Currently there is a backlog of civil disputes which remain unresolved. Local citizens currently are not getting their civil cases heard in a timely manner according to Baldwin and he further stated he intends to bring his vast knowledge of civil law to the courthouse to insure fair and just rulings under the law for the citizens of Lincoln County.

 

2018 Spring Whale Watch Week runs March 24-31

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2018 Spring Whale Watch Week runs March 24-31

2018 SPRING WHALE WATCHLincoln City OR – Gray whales are migrating north past the Oregon coast and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites visitors to share the excitement during Spring Whale Watch Week March 24-31. Trained volunteers from the Whale Watching Spoken Here program will be stationed 10 am – 1 pm each day at 24 sites along the coast, ready to help people spot the migrating marine mammals.

The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will be open 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. daily. Visitors to the center can enjoy interactive whale exhibits and take in the panoramic ocean views. Binoculars are provided. OPRD rangers will also be on hand to answer questions about the whales. A live stream of whale activity off of Depoe Bay returns this spring too; watch it on the Oregon State Parks YouTube channel.

A map of the 24 volunteer whale watch sites can be found on whalespoken.org. Visit oregonstateparks.org for information about coast parks and campgrounds.

Taft High Track: Run for the Clover

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Taft High Track: Run for the Clover

The Taft High track & field squad competed in the “Run for the Clover” meet at Waldport High on Wednesday, March 14.

For official results CLICK HERE

Photos courtesy of Lon French

Fighting to get you the news you deserve

Justin Werner
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Fighting to get you the news you deserve

lincoln city homepage

Recently it has become a struggle to get off the ground as a media outlet in Lincoln City. The reasons for this are many, and involve being giving equal access by city officials, and others.

A good example of a roadblock encountered in the quest to be the best news outlet in Lincoln City is City Recorder Cathy Steere giving us the runaround when we asked her to be put on the city’s press notification list. She claimed she didn’t see our email requesting access, and only after we sent an additional email asking her why she hadn’t replied, did she grant us access.

After our reporting on the serious harassment allegations raised against City Attorney Richard Appicello, we’ve met with resistance from many city employees, who have refused to answer our questions, and just want the whole thing to go away. “I can’t discuss it” has been used too many times by city staff to be believable.

Threatening Occupational Tax Permit applications from the City of Lincoln City, News Guard staff blocking camera shots, and omitting facts that can skew readers to lean “their” way, and no responses to emails we sent to city officials is severely hindering our ability to report the news in a timely fashion.

That doesn’t mean we’re throwing in the towel or quitting. Quite the opposite. It has steeled our resolve to be at the forefront of news and work that much harder.

People are starting to see what honest, factual news is and can be, and are supporting us because of that. We will continue to report the facts and dig deeper than anyone else to ensure Lincoln City Homepage is the most trusted and reliable news source available.

Please keep in mind that while the city staff and other news media sources have multiple staff, Lincoln City Homepage is a small shop (for now). So any help from the public with stories is always prized above all else and helps keep the content on the website fresh and engaging.

Going Forward

Our readership is growing at an exponential rate and we can’t thank you enough for that. Our Facebook page alone has almost 1,000 followers. That’s up from 250 a few months ago.

And if you have news, or your job involves issuing press releases, please add us to your list of press contacts:. [email protected]

One last thing. It appears everyone at City Hall (Driftwood Public Library, Visitors Convention Bureau, etc) is blocked from visiting any websites created by our web hosting company, WernerHost.com, including local businesses Lil Sambo’s, Captain Cook Inn, Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic, Loyd Butler Precision Painting, Pacific Pearls TV and others. We have reached out to the city’s IT staff to find out what’s going on, and will let you know what we discover. 

UPDATE 3/18/18

Tony LaSoya, the Information Technology Director at the City of Lincoln City sent us an email apologizing for any inconvenience that the inability to reach the sites listed in the article caused anyone. He said the city subscribes to a Default Threat Protection service that automatically blocks IP address and ranges that have been shown to be a potential threat. He also said lincolncityhomepage.com was blocked before and they added an exception based on a citizen request.

The staff here at Lincoln City Homepage wish to thank Mr. LaSoya for his quick reply and for fixing the issue. 

I Heart School Breakfast | National School Breakfast Week

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I Heart School Breakfast | National School Breakfast Week

Getting More Students to Begin their Day with Breakfast

Lincoln County Schools Logo

To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available for school breakfast, LCSD schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week during April 2-6, 2018. All breakfast, as well as lunch is provided to students in LCSD at no charge thanks to a Community Eligibility Provision Grant.

Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture data show that more and more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. The School Breakfast Program currently serves more than 14 million students every day. Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to:

  • Reach higher levels of achievement in math
  • Score higher on standardized tests
  • Have better concentration, memory and alertness
  • Have improved attendance, behavior, and academic performance
  • Maintain a healthy weight

The National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) campaign theme, “I Heart School Breakfast”, reminds the entire school community that school breakfast provides a healthy and energizing start to the day for students. Students will be encouraged to show their enthusiasm for “I Heart School Breakfast” from April 2-6, with special menus, cafeteria events, and more.

“A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is one way to ensure students are getting the best education possible,” said Superintendent Tom Rinearson “National School Breakfast Week helps us educate parents and students about all the healthy, great tasting, and appealing choices we offer.” The district serves over 1900 breakfast meals daily through the federally funded School Breakfast Program. School nutrition professionals in LCSD prepare breakfast and lunches every day that meet federal nutrition standards – limiting fat, calories and sodium – while encouraging students to choose from the fruits, vegetables and whole grains offered with school meals.

From Lincoln County School District

 lincoln.k12.or.us

75 degrees in Lincoln City – Check out the beach

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75 degrees in Lincoln City – Check out the beach

It was a beautiful 75 degrees in Lincoln City, Oregon today. At least that’s what my hyper-accurate Chevy truck temperature gauge said right before I went out to film the amazing weather on the beach.

The official high for Lincoln City was recorded at 73° which breaks the old record of 64° back in 2005.

CERT Speaker Althea Rizzo Wed March 14

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CERT Speaker Althea Rizzo Wed March 14
Althea Rizzo
Althea Rizzo, PhD, Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator

North Lincoln County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting special guest speaker Althea Rizzo, PhD, Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator of Oregon Emergency Management, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6 PM at the Bob Everest Station, 2525 NW Hwy 101.

Dr. Rizzo will be talking about updated Tsunami Readiness Programs at the state level, and providing important information directed primarily at community leaders and first responders, but valuable for preparedness-minded citizens as well.

Dr. Althea Rizzo joined Oregon Emergency Management in 2008 as the Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator after completing a one year National Weather Service-funded program as Tsunami Coordinator for the City of Lincoln City. She is a member of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program and serves as the co-chair of the Warning Subcommittee. She is a member of the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup and is the co-chair of the Education and Mitigation Subcommittee.

She has successfully implemented outreach programs for seismic hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis. Dr. Rizzo has been a frequent instructor and lecturer on hazard mitigation, risk reduction and outreach program design and implementation.

This and all CERT meetings and training sessions are open to the public.

For more information about NLC CERT, or to have a CERT representative come talk to your business, organization, church, or neighborhood group, contact Public Information Officer JoDana Bright at 541-994-2700.

Lincoln City Budget Committee by Jerry Warner

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Lincoln City Budget Committee by Jerry Warner

Lincoln City Budget Committee

To serve on the Lincoln City Budget Committee you have to sign a form allowing the City to do an extensive background investigation to see if you have violated any laws before you can vote on budget items (say ‘yes’ or ‘no’).

In review, it had been reported to Council and city administration that ex-City Councilor Chester Noreikis had not had an Occupational Tax Permit (business license) for over 9 years while working within the city, and never paid a fine during that time he was on the City Council. However, if he was like the rest of us he would have had thousands of dollars in fines to pay.

Guess what, the City Council appointed him to the city Budget Committee. In contrast, over a three year period 1,123 business accounts had paid fines for not having an Occupational Tax Permit. Fines, late fees, and interest totaled $15,677.52.

This is just another example of how your City Council and administration work and why the citizens have little confidence in them.

Jerry Warner

Lincoln City

Council honors Ward, leaves seat vacant, & apologizes to Mayor Williams & citizens

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Council honors Ward, leaves seat vacant, & apologizes to Mayor Williams & citizens

Lincoln City Council Highlights 2/26

Lincoln City, OR – At the Feb. 26 council meeting, Mayor Don Williams asked for a moment of silence for the recent passing of Councilor Kip Ward. Council decided to leave vacant Ward’s seat until the November elections. Councilor Riley Hoagland expressed concern that a sex shop was too close to a proposed park. And the city council, and city attorney, apologized to Mayor Williams, as well as to the city staff, and all the citizens of Lincoln City.

  1. Mayor Williams asked for a moment of silence for Councilor Kip Ward (Williams)

Mayor Don Williams spoke of Councilor Kip Ward’s recent passing, and led the room in a moment of silence in honor of Ward. Ward passed away on Feb. 12, due to cancer. Ward’s seat on the dias was covered in flowers and candles. A celebration of life for Ward is planned for Sunday, March 11, at 2pm. at the Eventuary, 560 SW Fleet Ave, in Lincoln City.

  1. Council leaves Councilor Kip Ward’s seat vacant until the November elections (Anderson)

Following a short discussion, Councilor Dick Anderson suggested council leave Ward’s seat vacant until the November elections. The motion passed 5-0. Councilor Judy Casper was absent from the meeting.

  1. Councilor Hoagland concerned a sex shop is too close to proposed park (Hoagland)

City Manager Ron Chandler presented the proposed new park along NW Oar Place. Councilor Riley Hoagland voiced concern that the new park was only 200 feet away from a sex shop. Chandler said he would let the Parks Board know of Hoagland’s concern.

  1. City Council & City Attorney apologize to Mayor Williams, city staff, and citizens (Anderson)

With little discussion, Councilor Dick Anderson read a statement (included below) that the City Council was apologizing to “Mayor Don Williams, Mr. [Ross] Smith, the City staff, and the citizens of Lincoln City.” While City Attorney Richard Appicello also apologized, he neglected to include the city staff, as was required of him by item 1 in the settlement agreement.

The full text of council’s apology is:

Ross Smith has filed two lawsuits against the City of Lincoln City, and our City Council in which he alleges we violated the Oregon Public Meetings Law, Oregon Public Records Law, the Lincoln City Charter and our Municipal Code at various times.

With Mr. Smith’s decision to drop the two lawsuits, it will allow us to return to the duties we were elected to do. We, the Council, wish to apologize to Mayor Don Williams, Mr. Smith, the City staff, and the citizens of Lincoln City.

Although we do not admit we violated any laws we acknowledge the lawsuits have served to remind us to carefully ensure that our public meetings, and executive sessions, are held in strict compliance with all applicable laws.

We regret the impact of disputes between the Council, Mr. Smith and the Mayor. The Mayor and Council pledge to work together to minimize disputes that distract from the important work the Mayor, Council and City staff perform for the citizens of Lincoln City.

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