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Spring Whale Watch Week

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Spring Whale Watch Week

whale watching depoe bayDepoe Bay OR — Bring your binoculars for a chance to see gray whales passing by the Oregon coast during Spring Whale Watch Week March 25-31. Trained volunteers from the Whale Watching Spoken Here program will be stationed at 24 designated whale watch sites 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. daily to help visitors learn about the whales’ migration and feeding habits and offer tips on how to spot them. A map of the watch sites is available online at www.whalespoken.org.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will also be open 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. daily during the Watch Week. The Whale Watching Center has interpretive exhibits on whales, “whale size” windows with panoramic ocean views, and rangers on hand to answer questions. The Whale Watching Center is located at 119 SW Hwy. 101 in Depoe Bay.

OPRD coordinates both the Spring and Winter Whale Watch Weeks in partnership with Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center and Washington State Parks.

More information about the Whale Watching Spoken Here program is available at www.whalespoken.org or by calling (541) 765-3304.

Mobile-to-Mobile Wireless Charging

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Mobile-to-Mobile Wireless Charging
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So you are in a party with your friends, and your phone is running low on battery. Oops!

The ideal solution is to charge your phone using a charger or a power bank, but not everyone carries power banks or chargers with them all the time, especially in a party.

What if you can charge your phone wirelessly using another phone when it runs out of battery?

Isn’t that great? Well, thanks to Sony, you might soon be able to use your friends’ phones to charge your own device.

According to a recently published patent application, Sony is working on a new futuristic technique that enables wireless power exchange between various nearby consumer electronic devices, including smartphones, computers, microwave, washing machine, fridges, and TVs, without cords.Wireless charging isn’t a new concept at all, but this is the first time when the Near Field Communications (NFC) technology is being used for power transfer wirelessly between two devices over considerable distances.

NFC is a technology that allows data transfer over a short-range, which is why two devices have to be placed nearby, under a certain distance, for the given wireless technology to work.

Titled “Configuration of Data and Power Transfer in Near Field Communications,” the patent describes where any consumer electronic with NFC chip might be able to search for other devices with the similar technology and connect with them to transfer power, the same way a device searches for available Wi-Fi hotspots.

However, the patent doesn’t detail how well this technology would actually work and has no word over the distance for which this technology might work between two devices.

“The distances over which the wireless communication can be achieved is typically consistent with distances used for wireless electrical power transfer through the power transfer antenna,” Sony’s patent document reads.

The patent also does not specify that these devices would necessarily be smartphones or computers; instead, it uses the term “portable consumer electronic device,” which could be a fridge, TV, computer, microwave, washing machine, and so on.

This wireless charging technology could eliminate one of your worst pains of always carrying out bulky power banks and multiple charging cables, provided your friends or smart appliances are willing to share their battery power to charge your phone.

However, patenting an idea does not necessarily mean we will ever see the idea come to life, but if succeeded, your phone will automatically start charging while you walk into a room – Thanks to Smart TVs, microwaves and other devices with NFC-enabled.

Total Solar Eclipse – Lincoln City Oregon

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Total Solar Eclipse – Lincoln City Oregon

Details for the 21 AUG 2017 Total Solar Eclipse at Lincoln City, OR:
Latitude: 44° 57′ 29″ N
Longitude: 124° 01′ 04″ W
Duration of Totality*: 1m 55s
Partial phase start: 9:04:41AM (PDT), at “1:00 o’clock” on the sun’s disk
Totality Start*: 10:16:07AM (PDT)
*All times shown are calculated for the lat/long specified above, and are accurate to within a couple of seconds, due mainly to influences of the “edge effects” at the start and end of totality.
For a more detailed explanation of this, please see the “About Accuracy” section of this great 2017 eclipse page by Ernie Wright of NASA!
Please also note that these times have been converted from UTC; if you see times on other sites that say “UTC”/ “UT”, or “GMT”, those are NOT the local times for you in Lincoln City!

total solar eclipseLincoln City is in the path of totality for the Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017!
Observers there will see (appx.) 1m 55s of totality!
(Get your eclipse glasses  – you MUST have them to safely view the partial phases!)

I’ll post more as information becomes available.

Torrid – Lincoln City Outlets

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Torrid – Lincoln City Outlets

Lincoln City Outlets TorridThe Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all to a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at the Lincoln City Outlets celebrating the opening of Torrid, Fashion For Women Sizes 10 To 30. The Lincoln City Outlets are located at 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road. Torrid is located near the Nike Factory Store. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 10:00am on Saturday, March 25th. Following the Ribbon Cutting will be the Grand Opening Celebration.

The first 50 customers will receive a gift card valued up to $100.

Learn more about the Lincoln City Outlets at their website: lincolncityoutlets.com.

For more information contact the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce at 541-994-3070 or email [email protected] or visit the website at www.lcchamber.com. The Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce is an organization made up of local business members supporting one another and the community.  Their office is located at 4039 NW Logan Road in Lincoln City.

DOJ Releases Appicello’s Charges Against Mayor Williams

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DOJ Releases Appicello’s Charges Against Mayor Williams

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On March 8, 2017, the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) released 48 pages of investigative reports containing numerous criminal charges leveled by Lincoln City City Attorney Richard Appicello against his own mayor, Don Williams, and alleged co-conspirator, transparency advocate Ross Smith.

The documents claim that Appicello and Chief of Police Keith Killian visited DOJ headquarters in Salem at least twice, and met with DOJ investigators, including then Special Agent David Kirby. Another DOJ investigator, James Williams, is also mentioned as being involved initially.

On October 26, 2016, the DOJ’s Director of Civil Rights, Erious Johnson filed suit against Kirby and Williams, among others. In his suit, Johnson alleges that Kirby and Williams violated state and federal law by engaging in “political profiling” of Johnson. Johnson also alleges their criminal investigation of him was illegal as it lacked the requisite “reasonable suspicion.”

On the same day, an Oregonian article on Johnson’s lawsuit stated:

[Oregon Attorney General Ellen] Rosenblum fired one [DOJ] employee this summer and demoted the former chief counsel [Darin Tweedt] earlier this year. Another investigator tied to the surveillance left the agency.

The Oregon State Employee Directory no longer lists either Kirby or Williams as being state employees.

This is a developing story, and will be updated as new information is made available by the DOJ, and other agencies.

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Tide Pool Clinic | Join the Hunt for Sea Stars!

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Tide Pool Clinic | Join the Hunt for Sea Stars!

Lincoln City, OR – Local experts lead the hunt for sea stars during Lincoln City’s Tide Pool Clinic, a fun and educational way to explore Lincoln City’s rocky shores.

tide pool clinicBeginning in March, the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau will partner with the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition (aka CoastWatch) to provide a fun opportunity for visitors to learn about intertidal marine life. Clinic leader Fawn Custer, of CoastWatch, is excited to share her knowledge and expertise of marine conservation.

“We have a very dynamic coastline,” says Custer. “As the tides rush in and out, the marine organisms that live there have to adapt to these conditions. That is why our tide pools are much more diverse than other coastal areas. They are constantly changing with every tide.”

Custer brings 25-plus years of teaching experience to this year’s Tide Pool Clinics. As the Volunteer Coordinator for CoastWatch, she has worked with over 1,300 volunteers along the Oregon Coast to educate students about marine science in the region.

“My favorite part about teaching marine science is that I am learning as well. Whether it’s from my students or from the class, I love discovering something new.”

Assisting Custer with the Tide Pool Clinics is Athena Crichton, from the Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center. Educated at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Oregon State University, Crichton has spent the last 16 years teaching courses at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. She also teaches marine education at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

With the recent resurgence of sea star populations, Custer expects visitors to see a few this spring. “Since 2013, we have seen a slow and steady increase in the populations. We would love to have participants help us count and measure them at the clinics.”

When the tide gradually recedes along the beach, exposed rocks reveal small pools of water where colorful, exotic creatures reside. Sea stars live side by side with sea anemones and sea urchins, creating a cornucopia of colors that surrounds the rocky shores. These are just a few of the coastal marine creatures that visitors can discover and learn more about at the Tide Pool Clinics.

Clinics are held at the NW 15th Street beach access in Lincoln City, one of the most accessible locations for tide pooling on the Oregon Coast. These free clinics begin with a brief orientation from Custer and Crichton, where they will describe local marine habitat and the types of creatures’ participants may discover. They will then take attendees on a guided tide pool tour. Clinics last for approximately one hour and participants are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback.

The first Tide Pool Clinic is Thursday, March 9th at 3:30pm. Participants should plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and dress in layers for Oregon Coast weather. Parking is available along NW 15th Street and at the Seagull Beachfront Motel parking lot.

The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition (CoastWatch) is a proud sponsor of the Tide Pool Clinics. CoastWatch is a private non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and education of the Oregon Coast region. Learn more about CoastWatch by visiting OregonShores.org.

For more information on the Tide Pool Clinic, call 800-452-2151 or visit OregonCoast.org.

Oregon’s Credit Unions Deliver $2.2 Billion Boost to State Economy

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Oregon’s Credit Unions Deliver $2.2 Billion Boost to State Economy

credit unionsOregon’s credit unions drove a positive, $2.2 billion impact on the state’s economy last year, according to a just-released, independent economic analysis performed by ECONorthwest. The 2016 Northwest Credit Unions’ Economic Impacts report measured jobs, economic output, and income supported by Northwest credit unions, as well as the direct benefits delivered to nearly two million Oregon credit union members.

What’s in it for the members? $159 million in direct benefits last year.
The key difference between local credit unions and other financial services providers, is credit unions’ not-for-profit, cooperative structure. Credit unions are owned and driven by the members who use their services. Unlike for-profit financial institutions that must pay stockholders, credit unions exist only to serve their member-owners’ financial needs, and are uniquely positioned to return direct benefits to them. Those benefits include value such as better interest rates, lower fees, and other services that hard-working Oregonians need.
The 2016 Northwest Credit Unions’ Economic Impacts report finds Oregon’s credit unions returned an average benefit of $81 to each member, or $159 million to members collectively. When members spent their benefits in local communities, that generated $161 million of economic impact in the state.

“The return to members is an impressive 50 percent higher than it was two years ago, when ECONorthwest performed a similar analysis,” said Troy Stang, President and CEO of the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA). “Credit unions’ cooperative, not-for-profit structure holds them inherently accountable to the members who own them, which is why credit union membership is such a value for Main Street consumers.”

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
The ECONorthwest analysis documented that Oregon’s credit unions are providing family-wage jobs for 5,845 professionals, who earned a total compensation of $418 million.
“Every credit union job supports two others, meaning the state’s credit unions supported 16,600 jobs in the economy,” said Michael Wilkerson, PhD, Senior Economist for ECONorthwest.

Consumers’ Financial Lifeline
Nearly 50 percent of Oregon’s population belongs to a credit union.
Credit unions are financial service partners to consumers in 31 of Oregon’s 36 counties. Credit unions’ popularity is outpacing the population growth. Since 2014, 637,685 new members have joined a credit union in Oregon or Washington, representing 13 percent growth. The region’s population grew just 2.7 percent during the same period.

Loans, Loans, Loans
In addition to the economic impact documented by the 2016 Northwest Credit Unions’ Economic Impacts report, the National Credit Union Administration noted that as of September, 2016, Oregon’s credit unions had more than 950,000 active loans–an investment of $14.2 billion in members and communities.

“Credit union loans represent a significant investment in working-class Oregonians,” said Stang. “Those loans put members in their dream homes, help them buy the cars that get them to work, and help them start small businesses.”

Join a Credit Union and Make 2017 the Year You Take Control of Your Money
Nearly all Oregonians are eligible for credit union membership. Own your money. To find a credit union that’s convenient for you, please visit www.asmarterchoice.org.
Read the 2016 Northwest Credit Unions’ Economic Impacts report here: https://nwcua.org/credit-union-impact/

Beach Parking to Stay in Lincoln City

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Beach Parking to Stay in Lincoln City

Concerns about beach parking access for elderly, disabled keep access point open to cars

State officials have decided to continue allowing parking on the beach from a controversial access point in Lincoln City.

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Strong opposition to a proposal banning vehicle access from N. 35th Court, on the north side of town, prompted the decision, officials said.

“Rather than taking the extreme measure of closing it down, we’re going to focus on what people said they were most worried about — safety,” OPRD spokesman Richard Walkoski said.

OPRD officials will make their recommendation to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission, which makes decisions, at a meeting on Feb. 8.

The entry point is one of only two places in Lincoln City where people can drive vehicles onto the beach and park. The more popular access point — and the one in better shape — is at N.W. 15th Street.

Until recently, the N. 35th Court site was rarely used by vehicles. It includes a small parking area and sandy pathway to the beach, and was used mostly by pedestrians.

In the summer of 2015, however, a handful of people began using the access point to drive onto the beach.

Property owners nearby weren’t happy with the drive-in access. A petition to outlaw access was signed by 28 property owners, kick-starting a review by the state.

OPRD proposed a rule closing the beach to vehicle access. They took public comment and held a series of meetings in Lincoln City and Salem.

In public comments tallied by OPRD, 67 people were opposed to the closure while 22 were in favor.

Those who opposed the closure cited a lack of other places to drive onto the beach in Lincoln City, which imposed a hardship on the handicapped and elderly.

“My youngest son has mobility issues and uses a wheelchair,” wrote Amy Hunt in public comments. “It is not possible for (him) to hike down to the beach and wheelchairs cannot be pushed through sand. Denying cars beach access would literally take away the beach from my 10 year old who loves it.”

They also mentioned having the ability to load equipment such as kite boards and jet skis.

“This is a great beach to drive down and park on,” Eric Creighton of Otis wrote. “My family and I would like to come down to park and watch the casino fireworks and enjoy the sunsets. This is also a good spot for kite boarding and launching jet skis.”

Supporters of the closure said the access point is dangerous and creates congestion and problems in an area heavily used by families.

“Vehicle beach access at N 35th Court in Lincoln City has created an extreme safety risk for children and families using the beach and playing in the stream at this location,” wrote Shawn Engelberg of Lincoln City. “I have observed several hair-raising episodes between vehicles and pedestrians.”

Others mentioned the better beach access for cars at N.W. 15th Street.

“Cars really have no place on our beaches,” wrote Carrie Saucy-Bowersox. “They leak pollutants and encourage people to drive instead of walk. I understand that disabled access is an important part of our beach system and I want that access to continue. But we shouldn’t allow access in a place that is expensive to maintain. We have a nice access point on 15th St.”

The Hunt for Glass Hearts

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The Hunt for Glass Hearts

glass heartA casual beach stroll is a classic romance activity…but in Lincoln City you might find a glass treasure during that stroll. On February 11th & 12th, Float Fairies are hiding 14 heart-shaped glass paperweights on our beach for lucky lovers. Visit the beach in Lincoln City and hunt for a glass hearts.

This is a special event within the Finders Keepers event that runs from mid-October through Memorial Day. Regular glass floats will still be up for grabs.

Daimh will be performing at the LCCC on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 pm.

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Daimh will be performing at the LCCC on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 pm.

Daimh-Stags-bandLovers of guitar, pipes, whistle, mandola and Scottish Gaelic, get ready to take a “dive” at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Why a “dive”? That’s how you pronounce the word “daimh” which translates into “kinship” and is the name of last year’s “Folk Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards. The five musicians of Daimh will be performing at the LCCC on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now at lincolncityculturalcenter.org.

Daimh calls itself a “Gaelic Supergroup” and they’re known as the unchallenged champions of straight-in-the-eye Highland music. They’re based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye, but they’ve taken their music to more than 20 countries, from Moscow to San Francisco. With a reputation as giants of the bagpipes and fiddle, Angus Mackenzie and Gabe McVarish lead the melodic powerhouse with fellow founder member Ross Martin underpinning the groove on the guitar. They’re joined by “new guy” Murdo “Yogi” Cameron, on mandola and accordion, to complete the instrumental lineup.

Daimh have always had the renown and notoriety of working with some of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland and the current line up only serves to cement that distinction with the addition of the Gaelic firmament’s most rapidly rising star, Ellen MacDonald on vocals.

Recent accolades include last year’s award for the “Best Folk Band in Europe” at the prestigious Folkherbst competition in Germany and most recently winner of “Folk Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards. From pyrotechnic jigs and reels to achingly poignant ballads, Daimh runs the full expressive gamut of folk music. Although they’re renowned for their live shows, they’ve released five studio albums including the most recent, Tuneship.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center show will begin at 7 pm. Doors to the auditorium, inside the historic Delake School at 540 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City, will open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $27 at the door, $10 for youth ages 18 and under, with a $2 discount for current LCCC members. Reserve online on the center’s website, lincolncityculturalcenter.org, or call 541-994-9994.

QUOTES and BAND BIOS

“This is a great Gaelic band and definitely worthy of the title Gaelic Supergroup.”

Bright Young Folk

“Daimh have carved a reputation from the bedrock of Gaelic culture … authentic Gaelic music with a modern edge and a magnificent range of expression. This could be one of the best Scottish releases of 2014.”

Folkworld

“Love, life, loss and Lochaber: ‘Tuneship’ displays the growing maturity of a group whose work screams of place but which is rooted firmly in the present.”

Sunday Herald


Angus MacKenzie: Highland Pipes/Border Pipes/Whistles
A Gaelic-speaking piper from Mabou, Cape Breton Island on Canada’s East Coast residing for the past 17 years on the Isle of Skye. His piping style draws on his strong South Uist roots along with the dance-influenced rhythms of Cape Breton music. 2012 saw Angus, along with his brother Kenneth nominated for Roots Traditional Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards for their album, Pìob is Fidheall.

Gabe McVarish: Fiddle
Hailing from Northern California, where his family settled after emigrating from Morar, Lochaber via Prince Edward Island. At the age of 17 Gabe travelled to his ancestral homeland of the Scottish Highlands where he spent a year studying music under the tutelage of fiddler and tradition bearer Angus Grant Sr. After completing a degree in Scottish music Gabe released solo album Eclection, a culmination of fiddle styles and repertoire from both sides of the Atlantic.

 

Ellen MacDonald: Gaelic Song
Widely tipped as the most exciting thing to happen to Gaelic song since the invention of the Ceilidh, Ellen MacDonald is fast finding a flock of fans and followers with her natural, smoky voice and individual interpretation of songs covering the full emotional spectrum of the Gael. Born and raised in Inverness with strong maternal ties to the language and songs of North Uist and Scalpay, Ellen studied at Scotland’s only dedicated Gaelic language college, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the the Isle of Skye. Ellen’s acting skills have seen her nominated for ‘Best Performance’ at the FilmG awards for her role in a Gaelic short film ‘Briste’ and landing a key role in the BBC’s new Gaelic drama “Bannan”.

Murdo Cameron: Mandola/Mandolin/Accordion
Murdo comes from a long line of traditional Gaelic singers and was immersed in music growing up Glenelg, a wee village a stones throw across from the Isle of Skye, famous for being twinned with Mars. A member of the Mountain Rescue, Murdo started out as an accordion player and piper, who in the last few years has been a busy guitar accompanist and stringed things enthusiast.


Ross Martin: Guitar
From Arisaig though now lives in neighboring Morar. A fisherman from early teens until his twenties and now an active member of the Coastguard, Ross has gone on to tour Europe and the U.S. with Irish singer Karan Casey. Ross’ unique style of guitar accompaniment has him in demand for numerous projects including Dual, a collaborative exploration of traditional Gaelic music of Scotland and Ireland by Danù singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoimh and Brave singing sensation, Julie Fowlis.

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