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Taft High 7-12 reacts to ninth-grader’s death

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Taft High 7-12 reacts to ninth-grader’s death

Saying a memorial for students and staff to pay tribute to freshman Bear Reyes is being planned for next week, Taft High 7-12 reacted Wednesday to Tuesday’s death of the student-athlete.

Details of the death have not been disclosed.

Principal Nick Lupo issued the following statement Wednesday:

Families,

We had sad news at our school today.  We learned of the death of one of our students, Bear Reyes, a 9th grader at Taft 7-12.

We helped support our students by setting up a Care Room staffed by counselors and specially trained members of our Crisis Response Team.  Classroom teachers spent time allowing students to share their reactions to Bear‘s death.  Those students needing extra time to talk were encouraged to go to the Care Room.  Our school is planning a Memory Activity for students and staff to collectively pay tribute to Bear Reyes, next week.

When events like this happen, it is not unusual for students to react with shock, sadness, fear, anger, or other strong feelings.  These reactions may rise and fall today and for several days to come.  Here are some strategies to consider with your children: Be sensitive about whether they want or need to talk.  Bring it up if they seem reluctant to do so.  Ask about their reactions and accept the answers without judgment.  Answer all questions directly and honestly, even if the answer is, “I do not know.”   Sometimes a child needs to ask the same question repeatedly, be patient.  They may also focus on the upsetting details of the death.  Do not compare death with sleep or any other state of consciousness.  Some children can become sleep deprived, fearing they will die if they sleep.  Provide comfort with extra hugs and support.

We appreciate the support to our staff and students provided by the school district and all of our community partners.  Times like this remind us of how important it is to come together and value, support and care for each other.

Sincerely,

Nick Lupo

Principal of Taft 7-12

Photos: Good weather brings multitudes to Lincoln City’s Siletz Bay

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Photos: Good weather brings multitudes to Lincoln City’s Siletz Bay

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With sunny skies and temperatures hovering in the high 50s Wednesday, Siletz Bay in Taft had an unusually large number of late-October beachgoers.

Fishermen with poles and nets, looking to catch a big one, were out in force amid the nice weather.

Lincoln City Fishing

The local sea lion population saw the fishermen going after their food source, but reacted like they always do — they caught more sun.

Sea Lions Lincoln City

Multiple pairs of humans could be seen strolling along the beach, taking in the perfect day together.

Seagulls used squawking calls to alert everyone in range that they were ready to scavenge opportunistically.

Lincoln City Seagull

Siletz Bay in Lincoln City is a big draw for tourists and locals alike, with its gorgeous views, abundant wildlife and guitar-playing beach-walkers.

Guitar Guy

Lincoln City Police to ‘take back’ prescription drugs

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Lincoln City Police to ‘take back’ prescription drugs

Take Back Day

Lincoln City Police will set up a collection box at the Lincoln City Community Center 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

“National Take Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs while also educating the public about the dangers of improper disposal of medications and the potential abuse of prescription drugs,” Lincoln City Police said.

Expired or unused medication should be sealed in a container or plastic bag when dropped off at the Community Center or police station and sharp objects, liquids or radiation drugs will not be accepted.

Collection and proper disposal of medications can prevent chemicals leeching into the environment.

Lincoln City Police have a prescription drug drop off bin in the lobby, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Rd, that citizens can access to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs seven days a week.

Taft sophomore aims for title of Miss Teen Oregon

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Taft sophomore aims for title of Miss Teen Oregon
Miss Lincoln City
Athena Bosman

Sixteen-year-old Athena Bosman, a Taft 7-12 sophomore, was recently named Miss Lincoln City Teen USA and is headed to Mt. Hood Community College in January to compete in the Miss Oregon Teen USA pageant.

Miss Lincoln City

“Athena has overcome some severe anxiety in the past,” mother Jodei Bosman said. “She says this is the most confident she has ever felt and wanted to do something to reflect that.”

Athena raised the entry fee by herself and wrote the following for the upcoming pageant:

“The things that come to those that wait, may be the things left behind by those that get there first.”

Athena Bosman

Bosman, 16, says she loves all genres of music and dreams of being a music producer one day, but being as she’s young, she’s keeping her options open. She helps at Taft sporting events and is part of Taft’s Club Social, a group that welcomes new students and makes connections with them.

NW Productions named Bosman Miss Lincoln City in September, giving her the confidence needed to compete at a higher level.

Miss Teen Oregon contestants are judged in three areas of competition that are equally scored; Interview, Evening Gown and Fitness Wear. Judging criteria specifically focuses on character, poise, confidence and personality.

Whoever wins the Miss Oregon Teen USA title will then go on to compete in the annual Miss Teen USA pageant.

2020 Miss Oregon Teen USA Titleholders are expected to receive over $60,000 in prizes, awards and scholarships according to the pageant’s website.

Bosman will be updating her progress on Instagram under the account pageantprogram

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3I1RWTBD7L/

 

Taft boys avenge only soccer defeat, girls fall to Dayton

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Taft boys avenge only soccer defeat, girls fall to Dayton

The Taft High boys soccer team avenged its only loss of the season Friday by defeating visiting Dayton 7-4 in a Class 3A Special District 2 game at Voris Field.

The 11-1 Tigers, who fell 2-0 at Dayton on Sept, 25 for their only setback of the year, face second-place Western Christian/Perrydale (8-2-2 SD2) on the road Wednesday and close out their regular season Friday at home against Gervais (0-11-1).

The seventh-ranked Taft boys have won seven straight matches and  outscored their 12 opponents 90-9 this season.

Meanwhile, the Dayton girls broke open a 1-0 game at halftime Thursday for a 4-1 victory over the host Tigers.

“Both teams played well and defended like State playoff teams,” Taft coach Joey Arce-Torres said. “Dayton had a 30 mph wind to their back and a monsoon rain storm. We stalled with the weather and allowed two more weak goals to come through.”

Down 3-0, Taft sophomore Nicole Reyes was fouled in the box, but the Tigers missed the penalty kick. Two minutes later, senior striker Sammy Halferty scored after another hard foul from the Pirates, Arce-Torres said.

“With time running out and everyone soaked and cold, our defense withered and allowed one more goal,” he said.

“Tonight was indeed a tough day to be outdoors, and it wasn’t our strongest outing,” he said. “Dayton was more focused and had a lot to gain with a win today.

“I hope we can find our game again for our final match of the regular season next Thursday [against Gervais]. We are a much better team than we showed today.”

This post will be updated

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Boys Standings

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 11-1 11-1 90 9 7
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 8-2-2 8-3-2 53 18 16
Dayton (3A) 8-4 8-5 48 27 14
 Delphian (2A) 7-3-2 7-4-2 43 13 19
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 5-6-1 5-6-1 40 28 33
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 3-6-3 3-6-3 26 32 34
 Salem Academy (3A) 1-10-1 1-10-1 11 109 53
 Gervais (2A) 0-11-1 0-11-1 8 98 57

GS=Goals Scored; GA=Goals Allowed

Class 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Girls Standings

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 10-0 10-1 43 8 6
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 7-2-1 7-3-1 27 12 15
 Salem Academy/Western Christian (3A) 6-4 6-5 17 28 17
 Dayton (3A) 4-4-2 4-5-3 15 20 18
 Taft (3A) 4-7 4-8 15 29 23
 Amity/Perrydale (3A) 2-7-2 2-7-2 4 13 26
 Gervais (2A) 0-9-1 0-9-1 5 41 31

GS-Goals Scored; GA-Goals Allowed

National Move Over Day campaign set for Saturday

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National Move Over Day campaign set for Saturday

Something is killing first responders at staggering rates, and the answer is us.

To raise awareness about the Move Over law – which protects first responders and travelers – we’re highlighting “National Move Over Day,” Saturday, Oct. 19.

Every year, drivers are injuring and killing hundreds of emergency responders as they work to save lives at the scene of traffic incidents:

  • From 2007-2017, of the 1,641 officers killed in the line of duty, more than one-third (39%) of those were killed in traffic-related incidents. In 2017 alone, 47 officers were killed in traffic-related incidents across the U.S.
  • According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire personnel are more likely to die while responding to a crash than a fire.
  • Tow operators are particularly vulnerable: The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. estimates that anywhere between 40-60 tow operators are struck and killed each year, or roughly one per week.

These numbers do not include transportation professionals, for which exact numbers are difficult to pin down.

“It is safe to say that one of the most dangerous parts of a first responder’s job is stepping out onto the side of the road, whether it’s for a traffic stop, to assist a motorist or respond to a crash,” explains Justin Guinan, ODOT’s Traffic Incident Management Program coordinator. “Every state has some kind of ‘Move Over’ law that requires drivers to move over and slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. Ours was recently updated to include all stopped motor vehicles, emergency or not.”

What does Oregon’s Move Over Law require?

Oregon’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over to another lane or slow down by at least five miles an hour below the posted speed for any vehicle stopped next to the side of the road displaying hazard lights or other signs of distress. Failure to obey Oregon’s Move Over law is a Class B traffic violation with a $265.00 fine ($525.00 if the location is within a safety corridor, school zone or work zone).

“We cannot stress enough the importance of this law when it comes to protecting first responders and anyone unfortunate enough to be stranded on the side of the road,” says Oregon State Police Lieutenant Nathan House. “National polling estimates that 71% of US residents are not aware of the Move Over Law in their state. We need to educate all drivers. It is about saving lives. We want everyone to go home safe.”

We have a responsibility to protect those who protect us.

National Move Over Day began in 2017 to get every state involved in promoting Move Over laws and responder safety on the same day. It is the third Saturday of October.

What can all of us do?

Take the #MoveOver challenge!

  • Make a commitment to look out for and move over for emergency responders and stranded motorists.
  • Help us build awareness! Share Oregon’s Move Over Law with at least three people, and ask them to do the same. You can also take a picture or make a video of why you move over and post to Facebook (@OregonTIMResponders) and/or Twitter (#MoveOver).

Join us in spreading the word: Move Over. It’s the Law.

You could save someone’s life.

Pacific Ocean storm waves off Lincoln City’s Nelscott Beach

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Pacific Ocean storm waves off Lincoln City’s Nelscott Beach

Lincoln City Storm Waves

This video was filmed 1 p.m. Thursday at Nelscott Beach and shows the beginning of storm waves predicted by the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service Portland issued a high surf advisory along the coast for Thursday and Friday calling for waves up to 28 feet.

People are reminded to avoid going down on the beach in high surf conditions. People have been injured after being caught under logs moved by sneaker waves.

Oregon Lottery Scoreboard allows legal wagering on pro sports

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Oregon Lottery Scoreboard allows legal wagering on pro sports

Oregon Lottery Scoreboard, the state’s first and only, legal online sportsbook has launched – offering players myriad opportunities to wager on their favorite professional sports.

A Scoreboard mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices, and a desktop version is accessible from the Lottery website. While the iOS app is available in Apple’s App Store, Android users will download their app directly from Lottery’s website.

This is the Oregon Lottery’s first entry into online sales and gameplay with plans to add in-venue sports betting at select Oregon Lottery retail locations in 2020.

Upon online registration and verification, players may fund their accounts and set wagers on a variety of professional sports including NFL, NBA, MLS, NWSL, MLB and even NASCAR. Betting options cover a wide variety as well, including single-game wagers, parlay, live, in-game betting and more. Geolocation services ensure Oregon Lottery Scoreboard play occurs within state boundaries, and not on Tribal lands.

“This is an exciting day for Lottery, as we launch a new game and a new sales channel, “noted Director Barry Pack. “This game allows Lottery to attract new players – increasing revenue for important state programs without relying on current players to play or wager more.”

In order to ensure the highest level of security, Lottery has set the automatic identification validation to the most stringent setting. Players who input incorrect or incomplete data may be required to validate identification through a manual process to establish an account.

Local recreation supervisor Marker honored by state organization

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Local recreation supervisor Marker honored by state organization

Thanking “all who work diligently to make sure our programs, buildings and parks are ready for use,” Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supervisor Boone Marker has received the 2019 Oregon Recreation and Parks Association ‘Outstanding New Professional’ award.

“It was with great surprise to be awarded the Oregon Recreation and Parks Association ‘2019 Outstanding New Professional Award,'” Marker said. “It is an honor to be recognized statewide and in front of hundreds of Parks & Recreation professionals.”

The award recognizes a parks and recreation professional with a minimum of three years experience, and a maximum of 15 years, who has demonstrated leadership, initiative, innovation and overall contribution to the parks and recreation profession.

“I have been working with Lincoln City Parks & Recreation since 2015 and we have achieved some great growth in recreation and on the parks side,” Marker, 35, said. “I’m lucky to have one of the best recreation teams in the state and thankful for wonderful support within our city’s infrastructure.”

Marker started his career at the Boys & Girls Club of Salem in 2000. He made his way to Lincoln City in the fall of 2015 to begin work in local Parks and Recreation.

“Boone is the epitome of a genuine Parks & Recreation professional, with his positive leadership, enthusiasm for health and wellness, great new ideas and obvious care for our Lincoln City community,” Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Director Jeanne Sprague said. “We’re fortunate to have him with LC Parks & Recreation. Thank you for recognizing him, ORPA.”

Marker was named to a newly created position of Recreation Supervisor (formerly known as Center director), replacing Gail Kimberling, who retired after more than a decade of service.

Born in Albany and raised in Salem-Keizer, the 2002 McNary High graduate came to Lincoln City in the fall of 2015 after a co-worker recommended the Community Center’s recreation program supervisor position after meeting Kimberling at an Oregon Recreation & Park Association conference. Marker met with Kimberling and interviewed the following week.

Son of Ben Marker, mother Amy and stepdad Dale Slater, Marker has three sisters — Tina, Jennifer and Mariesha (and brother-in law Derek). He owns an associate’s degree from Chemeketa Community College, a bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Oregon and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Marker has coached fifth- and sixth-grade boys and girls basketball, indoor soccer, middle school track and field, youth volleyball, youth league softball and high school softball and volleyball. He has coached volleyball since he was 19, including 12 years of high school, a “Little Spikers” clinic, and competitive travel and college softball.

Marker has also been deeply involved in projects such as “Touch-A-Truck,” “Movie in the Park,” building the float for this year’s Portland Grand Floral Parade, starting adult kickball and volleyball leagues and improving the youth sports leagues, camps and after-school programs.

Marker started his recreation career in 2005 as a branch manager for Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion & Polk counties, moving his way up to athletic director. In early 2015, he joined the City of Salem as recreation leader.

“I would not be successful without my support staff and team,” Marker said.

Taft volleyball team secures .500 season league record, eyes playoffs

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Taft volleyball team secures .500 season league record, eyes playoffs
Look who’s laughing now

Unaccustomed to winning, the playoff-bound Taft High volleyball team can secure a winning record in the 2019 Coastal Range League standings by winning their regular-season finale Tuesday at home on Senior Night.

Regardless, the Class 3A Tigers have assured themselves of a .500 league season and clinched third place in the conference standings entering the Coastal Range League playoffs Saturday, Oct. 26, at Willamina.

“It’s a great feeling to go from a string of losing seasons to not only get more wins than we have in a long time, but to also have a winning season,” said Taft coach Kelsey Hart, whose Tigers (4-3) positioned themselves for a share of second place behind undefeated Warrenton (7-0) by winning 3-0 Tuesday night at Clatskanie (0-6).

The Tigers, who conclude the regular season at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22,  against Willamina (4-2), can possibly tie the Bulldogs at 5-3 in league play with a victory at 6 p.m. in the school gym after defeating Clatskanie 25-12, 25-20, 25-7 last night.

“Team attitude is pretty high right now,” Hart said. “We’ve played with several lineups, girls are all getting playing time, and we’ve had quite a few wins. We’re raring to go for our final league game next week.”

A Taft victory over Clatskanie last year was its first league win following 37 straight conference defeats since a 3-1 home conquest of Horizon Christian-Tualatin on Oct. 5, 2015. The Tigers went 2-17 overall and 1-7 in league play last season, 1-17, 0-14 in 2017, and 0-17, 0-14 in 2016, and had lost 29 straight matches overall at the time of the Clatskanie win.

Senior Corey Van Damme

This year’s Tigers, who suit up just one senior in Corey Van Damme, have won two straight conference matches and four of their last six contests. One of those defeats was to the Bulldogs, 3-0 at Willamina on Oct. 3.

“We had an exceptionally bad game against Willamina the last time we played them,” Hart said. “We had trouble with almost all of our skills. It was just an off-game.”

As things stand, third-place Taft would play the fourth-place team, likely Rainier, in the playoffs at Willamina on Oct. 26. Should the Tigers, who have swept Rainier this season, win that match, they would play the second-place team, likely Willamina, with the Bulldogs heavily favored to defeat Clatskanie on Thursday.

“We’ve been working on addressing some of our issues in practice,” Hart said. “We’re also watching film on the Willamina team to get a jump on preparing for our rematch next week. It’s going to be a battle for sure, but if we come out playing the way I know that we can play, I think we can come out victorious.”

Regardless of the outcome, the Tigers have grown to understand they are no longer pushovers in league matchups, Hart said.

“I’m so incredibly proud of this group of girls and how hard they’ve worked this season,” she said. “They’re a very young team, and with this start, I expect great things from them the next few years.”

Class 3A Coastal Range League Standings

League Overall SW SL  Rank
 Warrenton 7-0 12-10 37 35 19
 Willamina 4-2 10-10 38 34 22
 Taft 4-3 6-10 24 31 29
 Rainier 1-5 1-15 8 42 33
 Clatskanie 0-6 2-12 6 34 34

SW = Sets Won; SL = Sets Lost

Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. Amity, L 0-3

Thursday, Sept. 5 @ Waldport, L 2-3

Monday, Sept. 9 vs. Waldport, W 3-2

Tuesday, Sept. 10 @ Toledo, L 3-0

Friday, Sept. 13 @ Sutherlin, L 3-1

Wednesday, Sept. 18 @ Amity, L 3-0

Thursday, Sept. 19 vs. *Warrenton, L 3-2

Tuesday, Sept. 24 @ *Rainier, W 3-0

Thursday, Sept. 26 vs. *Clatskanie, W 3-0

Thursday, Oct. 3 @ Willamina, L 3-0

Tuesday, Oct. 8 @ *Warrenton, L 3-1

Thursday, Oct. 10 vs. *Rainier, W 3-1

Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ *Clatskanie, W 3-0

Tuesday, Oct. 22 vs. *Willamina, 6 p.m.

* denotes league game

Roster

Coach: Kelsey Hart

No. Name Grade
1 Keeara Harmon 11
2 Natalie Gates 9
4 Addie Gates 10
5 Kayla Lininger 11
6 Jordyn Ramsey 11
7 Aleah Bailey 9
9 Makena Cole 11
10 Corey Van Damme 12
11 Lily Hatton 10
13 Hailey Weaver 9
14 Shelline Nerup 10
15 Natalie Ramirez 10
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