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

Jim Fossum
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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

UPDATED: NWS high surf advisory for Oregon Coast extended

Justin Werner
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UPDATED: NWS high surf advisory for Oregon Coast extended

Lincoln City Waves

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.

School bus company rolls out pilot program for tracking app

Justin Werner
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School bus company rolls out pilot program for tracking app

First Student

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.

From First Student’s website:

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. 

Previous coverage:

New bus system to track students’ whereabouts to and from school

 

 

 

 

Taft boys soccer wins, girls fall by identical scores to Yamhill-Carlton

Jim Fossum
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Taft boys soccer wins, girls fall by identical scores to Yamhill-Carlton
Taft coach Ryan Ulicni

Edson Fuentes and William Calderon scored two goals each in support of  another shutout from sophomore goalie Sam Cortes on Monday to lift the Taft High boys soccer team to a 4-0 road league victory over Yamhill-Carlton, while the girls team fell, 4-0.

“We played a great, fast-paced game against YC,” said Taft boys coach Ryan Ulicni, whose seventh-ranked Tigers improved their season scoring advantage to 83-5 with the win. “Knowing this would be a great matchup, we prepared for an intense game. Our boys stepped it up and raised the level yet again.”

Winners of six straight, first-place Taft has posted three straight shutouts to improve to 10-1 this season.

Fuentes started the scoring on an assist from Ivan Cortez before Calderon made it 2-0 shortly thereafter for a 2-0 Taft halftime lead.

“YC opened up with an aggressive second half and pressed forward,” Uiicni said. “Our defense stepped up and was able to withstand the pressure.”

Cortes amassed 15 saves, “some of which were game-saving sacrifices,” Ulicni said.

“Looking forward, this team is ready for anything,” he said.

The Taft boys return to the pitch Friday with a 3:30 p.m. home game against Dayton. The Pirates handed the Tigers their only defeat this season, 2-0 on Sept. 25 at Dayton.

The Taft girls will play the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Voris Field after being shut out by league-leading Yamhill-Carlton.

YC scored with approximately 10 minutes left in the half on a corner kick that bounced off the post.

“It was a well-placed ball, but we did not defend it well,” Taft girls coach Joey Arce-Torres said.

Arce-Torres said senior Corey Van Damme “had an amazing first half at keeper.”

“After halftime, we struggled keeping any kind of offense, so we were on the defensive most of the cool evening,” he said. “They scored one more goal from a penalty shot within the box and finished off a tired Taft team.”

Taft (4-7, 4-6 Special District 2) played without senior captain Sammy Halferty, “but really played well with a limited squad,” Arce-Torres said.

“They are ready for conference playoffs and may surprise a few teams,” he said.

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

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 10-1 10-1 83 5 7
 Dayton (3A) 8-2 8-3 44 17 16
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 7-2-1 7-3-1 42 18 15
 Delphian (2A) 5-3-2 5-4-2 36 11 28
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 4-5-1 4-5-1 33 23 32
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 2-6-2 2-6-2 21 31 36
 Salem Academy (3A) 1-8 1-8 7 90 51
 Gervais (2A) 0-10 0-10 4 90 56

GS=Goals Scored; GA=Goals Allowed

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

League Overall GS GA
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 8-0 8-1 39 8
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 7-2-1 7-3-1 27 12
 Salem Academy/Western Christian (3A) 5-3 5-4 12 26
 Taft (3A) 4-6 4-7 14 25
 Dayton (3A) 3-4-2 3-5-3 11 19
 Amity/Perrydale (3A) 2-6-2 2-6-2 4 11
 Gervais (2A) 0-8-1 0-8-1 5 36

GS-Goals Scored; GA-Goals Allowed

Video depicts eagle attempting to abduct duck on Devils Lake

Justin Werner
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Video depicts eagle attempting to abduct duck on Devils Lake

Wildlife abounds in this video sent to Homepage by canine photographer Raider.

Canine Photographer Raider
Canine photographer Raider

Blue Herons, a Bald Eagle, Great Egret and ducks can all be seen in a rare wildlife display on Devils lake.

Watch as the eagle swoops down on a duck, who goes below the surface to avoid becoming lunch.

Coho completes multi-million dollar renovation

Justin Werner
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Coho completes multi-million dollar renovation

Coho Lincoln City

Lincoln City’s Coho Oceanfront Lodge has completed a multi-million dollar renovation, upgrading the 40-year-old family-owned hotel with numerous improvements.

The front lobby has doubled in size and guests can choose from fresh brewed Portland Roasting Company coffee or filtered ice water while they relax by a fireplace amid a modern beach vibe.

Coho Oceanfront Lodge

“We are an independent hotel, so we’re not part of a chain,” Area Operations Manager Diana Steinman said. “We upgrade our hotel about every 10 years to ensure we provide a level of service to our guests that surprises and delights them every time they come to visit.”

VIP Hospitality Group led the expansion and renovation utilizing architect Denny Han and PDG Construction Services.

Four new luxury suites have been added — in an effort to “serve every different type of traveler” — with oversize soaking tubs, gas fireplaces and embroidered robes for guests included.

A communal fire pit area with an unobstructed view of the Pacific was highlighted by guests as the best part of the renovation. The space features an LED-lit stairwell, glass facade and an ADA accessible fire pit located at the top of the cliff.

Coho Lincoln City

“Guests who have been visiting us for 40 years — from the very beginning — are very excited about the addition,” Steinman said. “Having fire pits overlooking the ocean is a great place to have your coffee in the morning or watch a sunset. Guests have been absolutely blown away by how good the fire pits turned out.”

The hotel’s breakfast area also received a face lift with a “family-first” design, evidenced by a large communal table in the center of the room. Fruit, pastries, eggs and waffles are on the menu.

Coho Breakfast

The entire hotel is now accessible by elevator, allowing some travelers a greater choice of rooms.

“We have 14 different room types, so we really cater to everyone,” Steinman said. “From romantic getaways to multi-generational travelers — families with kids and pets, we have you covered.”

For more information or to book a stay at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, call 1-800-848-7006 or visit https://www.thecoholodge.com/.

Kusz suspended as NLFR public information officer

Justin Werner
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Kusz suspended as NLFR public information officer
District Captain Jim Kusz, right, has been suspended as the departments public information officer
District Captain Jim Kusz, right, has been suspended as the fire department’s public information officer following his retirement announcement

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District Captain Jim Kusz has been suspended from his position as NLFR Public Information Officer following his recent retirement announcement and will no longer be releasing information to media.

“Jim has devoted his life to the fire department and to give him a suspension letter because of what he said is kind of a slap in the face,” wife and City Councilperson Diane Kusz said. “He’s always stayed very professional. Even if he disagreed with something, he kept it to himself and stuck to the facts.”

Diane Kusz resigned from the NLFR Support Team after her husband received the suspension letter.

Citing ethics and safety concerns, Kusz announced his retirement “sooner than intended” at the Oct. 9 meeting where interim Fire Chief Rob Dahlman was appointed fire chief for a one-year period. Kusz will retire Feb. 28, 2020.

In an email to Kusz dated Oct. 14 from Fire Marshall Ed Ulrich, Kusz is informed he is “suspended effective immediately” from “all public information officer duties” due to “your public comments at the October 9, 2019 North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 Board of Directors Meeting have resulted in a loss in confidence that you can continue to perform those duties in the best interest of the District.”

In an email sent to media outlets shortly after Homepage called to speak with Kusz in his PIO capacity, Fire Chief Rob Dahlman said:

“As of this morning Captain Jim Kusz is no longer the Public Information Officer for North Lincoln Fire & Rescue.

He remains the Public Education Officer and Safety Officer for the District.

With Jim’s announced retirement, the District is moving forward with a replacement for PIO duties.”

According to NLFR, Volunteer Captain Dennis Knudson will assume public information officer duties with assistance from Ulrich.

“I appreciate the many years Jim has devoted to being the PIO for NLFR,” Dahlman said.

NLFR Safety Captain Kusz announces retirement amid ethics concerns

Lincoln City youth cheerleaders walk for Down syndrome

Justin Werner
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Lincoln City youth cheerleaders walk for Down syndrome
LC Youth Sideline Cheerleading
LC Youth Sideline Cheerleading and Competition Team

Lincoln City youth cheerleaders recently walked Taft 7-12’s track to raise awareness and support Down syndrome Awareness Month.

The group of young girls who took to the track Oct. 12, believe in “focusing on equality and how people with any condition can contribute to their community while living a life with many opportunities.”

“Noe Hernandez, (pictured above, center) is a big part of the cheerleading team,” coach Tonia Anderson said. “We celebrate the fact that he is living his life to the fullest against all odds. We teach our team to celebrate abilities rather than disabilities.”

From the National Down syndrome Society website: 

What is Down Syndrome?

In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.

This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm – although each person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees, or not at all.

For information on the National Buddy Walk Program click below:

National Buddy Walk® Program

Consider Some Year-end Investment Tax Moves

Wendy Wilson
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Consider Some Year-end Investment Tax Moves

investing lincoln city

It may be hard to believe, but we’re getting close to wrapping up 2019. And if you have a year-end to-do list, here’s one more item you might want to add: Lower your investment-related taxes. To help meet this goal, consider these moves you could make before year-end:

  • Increase your 401(k) contributions. If your employer allows it, add some money to your 401(k) before the year is out. (You can put up to $19,000 in your 401(k) or similar plan for 2019, or $25,000 if you’re 50 or older.) If you fund your 401(k) with pre-tax dollars, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. After-tax contributions, such as those for a Roth 401(k), won’t result in tax savings for 2019 (but should reduce taxes in future years).
  • Add to your IRA. You’ve got until the April tax filing deadline to contribute to your IRA for 2019, but why wait until the last minute? You can put up to $6,000 in your IRA for the year, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or older. With a traditional IRA, your contributions may be deductible, depending on your income; with a Roth IRA, contributions aren’t deductible, but your earnings can grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions.
  • Donate some investments. Recent tax law changes have resulted in far fewer people itemizing their deductions. However, if itemizing still makes sense in your situation, you might want to consider donating an investment that has gained value since you purchased it to one of the charitable groups you support. You will generally be able to deduct the fair market value of the investment, and you can avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
  • Consider selling investments to realize capital losses. You may have taxable capital gains, either from selling investments that have increased in value or simply from owning mutual funds (mutual fund managers constantly buy and sell individual investments within the funds). These capital gains could increase the amount of taxes you owe. If you own some investments that have lost value since you purchased them, selling them would generate capital losses that could be used to offset capital gains. Further, if you have more losses than gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your losses to offset ordinary income.

Keep in mind that selling an investment may change the allocation and performance of your portfolio. Also, just because an investment is down in value is not necessarily a reason to sell. And once you sell an investment to generate a capital loss, you need to wait at least 31 days to repurchase it to avoid incurring what’s known as a “wash sale.” Your financial professional can help you determine if selling any investments makes sense for your situation.

Before making any of these moves, you’ll also want to consult with your tax professional. And remember that while taxes are a consideration, they should not necessarily drive your investment decisions. When investing, you need to build a portfolio that’s appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon and that can help you achieve your goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

Still, if you can make some tax-smart investment moves before the year is out, you may well reap the benefits next April.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wendy Wilson.

Lincoln County Schools will ShakeOut Oct. 17

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Lincoln County Schools will ShakeOut Oct. 17
Taft High School
Taft High School

Lincoln County School District schools will participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.

Students and staff will watch an earthquake preparedness video and schools will conduct an earthquake drill and practice taking protective measures during ground shaking (drop, cover, & hold-on), learn how to safely evacuate the building after shaking stops, and staff will train for meeting students needs after an event.

LCSD maintains disaster supply caches and has plans to take care of students after an earthquake and reunite them with family.

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