“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.
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.
“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.”
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
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.”
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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
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.”
National Weather Service Portland extended a high surf advisory along the coast for Thursday and Friday calling for waves up to 25 feet.
A high surf advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Friday for the North Oregon Coast, Central Oregon Coast and South Washington Coast.
According to the alert, unpredictable and destructive waves are possible on beaches and jetties with no warning and “this is not a time to be near the water.”
PRECAUTIONARY PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.
Keep away from large logs on the beach. Sneaker waves can run up on the beach lifting or rolling these extremely heavy logs. People have been injured after being caught under these logs from sneaker wave action.
It can be very dangerous to venture near the coast under high surf conditions. People at times are swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Stay well back from the waters edge and be alert for the exceptionally high wave.
Recently contracted bus company First Student is testing a pilot program in Toledo for its FirstView tracking app for Lincoln County School District students with plans to implement to all schools in coming weeks.
LCSD Director of Facilities and Maintenance, Rich Belloni, said the bus company is ready for implementation of their tracking and communications application, FirstView, allowing guardians to receive messages and status updates from mobile phones or using a desktop computer.
Patience and understanding are requested as LCSD and First Student work out bugs in a new system. GPS data will have a minimum 3-5 minute delay from real-time due to uploading and processing.
“We are ready to start the pilot of this tracking app so that our guardians are up to date on when arrivals and departures of the buses are taking place,” Belloni said. “They can have messages come directly to them and get updates which will allow greater peace of mind when they can have access to the tracking on their own devices or using a desktop to go online.”
LCSD officials said security measures were being taken to ensure student info and routes are protected from prying eyes using student identification numbers and school codes obtained directly from the school.
Parents of Toledo students will test the app first, with a planned full deployment to all LCSD schools in coming weeks.
For more information on FirstView, go to firstviewapp.com. Guardians can find the FirstView Parent App in the App Store or Google Play.
When will the buses show up? How can I see when students will be picked up or dropped off? FirstView® is the comprehensive and secure school bus tracking, communications and engagement tool for parents, school administrators and transportation management teams. Powered by First Student, FirstView® gives our school districts partners the transportation information they need most through the District Dashboard, then sends that information to parents and families via the Parent App.
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.
“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.”
