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FBI seeks individual to help identify child sexual assault victim

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FBI seeks individual to help identify child sexual assault victim

The Oregon FBI is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.

Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 41, are being disseminated to the public and can be found online at the FBI website at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/ecap.

The video depicting the unidentified male, John Doe 41, shown with a child, was first noted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in March of 2018; therefore, the video is believed to have been produced around 2016 to 2018.

John Doe 41 is described as an African American male, likely between the ages of 18 and 20 years old.  He appears to be a thin-framed individual with black hair.  Anyone with information to provide should submit a tip online at https://tips.fbi.gov , or call the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).  The public is reminded no charges have been filed in this case and the pictured individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

This individual is being sought as part of the FBI’s Operation Rescue Me and Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP) initiatives, both of which represent strategic partnerships between the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Operation Rescue Me focuses on utilizing clues obtained through in-depth image analysis to identify the child victims depicted in child exploitation material, while ECAP seeks national and international media exposure of unknown adults (referred to as John/Jane Does) who visibly display their faces and/or other distinguishing characteristics in association with child pornography images.

Sheriff’s Office provides ammo for safety during hunting season

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Sheriff’s Office provides ammo for safety during hunting season

As we get into hunting season, it’s important to remember that every hunter has the responsibility to enter the field well prepared to hunt in a safe, responsible manner.

This includes being properly equipped to find your way out, taking measures to ensure the safety of self and others, and being a good steward of nature. Here are some tips we offer for those who venture out for a hunt, or to enjoy the outdoors:

Hunters:

  • Check weather reports before visiting the forest.  Dress properly.
  • Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you will return.  Leave a written plan at home and in your vehicle.
  • Be familiar with the area you want to hunt.
  • Consider using electronic technology such as a handheld GPS or an app on your cellular phone that uses the GPS built into your phone. Such phone applications like, on Xmaps. Personal locating beacons (PLBs) or Satellite Messengers are another electronic that will assist searchers in finding you if you are lost or injured.
  • Avoid wearing white or tan during hunting seasons.  Wearing hunter orange, viewable from all directions is recommended.
  • If accompanied by a dog, the dog should also wear hunter orange or a very visible color on a vest, leash, coat or bandana.
  • Check hunting equipment before and after each outing, and maintain it properly.  Familiarize yourself with its operation before using it in the field.
  • Carry a spare set of dry clothing.  Use layering techniques to prevent moisture while retaining body warmth. Always bring rain gear.
  • Carry a first aid kit and know how to use its contents.
  • Clearly identify your target before shooting.  Prevent unfortunate accidents or fatalities.
  • Be alert when hunting near developed areas and trails.  Other recreationists are in the forest as well.
  • Check out the variety of hunter safety courses available to the public from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife : https://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/hunter/

Oudoor Enthusiasts:

  • Wear bright clothing.  Make yourself more visible. Choose colors that stand out, like red, orange or green, and avoid white, blacks, browns, earth-toned greens and animal-colored clothing.  Orange vests and hats are advisable.
  • Don’t forget to protect Fido.  Get an orange vest for your dog if he/she accompanies you.
  • Be courteous.  Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid confrontations.
  • Make yourself known.  If you do hear shooting, raise your voice and let hunters know that you are in the vicinity.
  • Know when hunting seasons are occurring.  Continue to hike, but learn about where and when hunting is taking place. (Consider hiking midday when wild game and hunting activity is at its lowest.)
  • Know your own comfort level.  If hunting makes you uneasy, choose a hiking location where hunting is not allowed, such as a national or state park.

For more information and tips, visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and “Like” us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

Taft boys open soccer season with 3-1 league home win over Delphian

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Taft boys open soccer season with 3-1 league home win over Delphian
William Calderon (File photo)

Jose Flores scored two goals and fellow junior William Calderon added a third as the Taft High boys soccer team opened its season Wednesday with a 3-1 Special District 2 home victory over Delphian.

“We played against a very good Delphian team,” Taft coach Ryan Ulicni said. “They have always been a great competition for us, so we expected a great game. We worked very well in the beginning getting the pace of the game to benefit our side, as well as continuing that pace for the entirety of the game.”

Ulicni said Delphian worked hard all the way to the game’s final minutes to score its only goal. He got far greater gratification from his own team’s final score.

“Gaining the third goal off of a header by Jose Flores was pretty exciting,” he said. “They have been working on just that set piece for weeks.”

The Tigers, with sophomore Sam Cortes in goal, return to action Thursday at 6:15 p.m. against Salem Academy at Voris Field. The Taft girls, coming off a 1-0 league home defeat of Amity, are scheduled to play the Crusaders at 4:15 p.m.

“This showed us a few things we can tighten up here and there,” Ulicni said. “All of the boys played great today. With our forwards getting shots on goal, as well as our midfield and having everyone recover to play defense. This is probably the most solid game this team has played. It should be a great season.”

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

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 1-0 1-0 3 1 18
 Dayton (3A) 1-0 1-1 5 12 10
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 1-0 1-1 13 5 10
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 0-1 0-1 2 4 38
 Gervais (2A) 0-1 0-1 0 13 38
 Delphian (2A) 0-1 0-2 2 5 31
 Salem Academy (3A) – – – – –
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) – – – – –

GS=Goals Scored; GA=Goals Allowed

Taft grad Hatton ties career-low round in College of Idaho’s opener

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Taft grad Hatton ties career-low round in College of Idaho’s opener

Taft High graduate Maya Hatton shot a career-low 81 Tuesday to finish 14th in the College of Idaho’s season opener in the Multnomah Invitational at OGA Golf Course in Woodburn.

Maya Hatton

The sophomore, daughter of longtime Taft High golf coaches Rick and Heather Hatton, opened the 36-hole tournament with an 87 on the 5,852-yard layout, then closed with a 9-over-par 81 in the 26-player field.

College of Idaho did not record a team score as British Columbia took the title with a two-day 603, 32 strokes ahead of Oregon Tech.

Hatton, a 2018 Taft grad, played in 13 rounds as a freshman, recording a 87.9 stroke average with a season-best round of 81 and 36-hole score of 165 at the Corban Spring Invite.

Hatton qualified for the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A State championships all four years of high school, helping the Tigers to a sixth-place finish as a senior, when she shot a career-low 75 to win her third Special District 2 title with a school-record 36-hole score of 151.

Hatton returns to the course in two weeks at the Thunderbird Classic in Bellingham, Wash.

 Rank   Player  Team Scores  Total   Par 
1  CANON, Peyton   Oregon Tech   75  72  147   +3
t 2  GEORGE, Megan   Corban   77  73  150   +6
t 2  WEN, Jue   British Columbia   78  72  150   +6
4  DUNN, Kelly   Corban   74  77  151   +7
5  JOHNSTON, Kate   British Columbia   82  70  152   +8
t 6  KWON, Cecile   British Columbia   77  76  153   +9
t 6  LEE, Esther   British Columbia   81  72  153   +9
t 6  REMANDABAN, Shania   British Columbia   79  74  153   +9
t 9  SONG, Aerin   Oregon Tech   80  75  155   +11
t 9  ZHU, Ashley   Oregon Tech   79  76  155   +11
11  PATTERSON, Delainey   Corban   81  79  160   +16
12  HELLWAGE, Kelsie   Northwest Christian   83  78  161   +17
13  KOZA, Stephanie   Oregon Tech   85  78  163   +19
14  HATTON, Maya   College of Idaho   87  81  168   +24
15  BAKER, Maiya   Oregon Tech   89  81  170   +26
16  DEMENT, Sami   College of Idaho   86  86  172   +28
t 17  HULL, Grace   Oregon Tech   91  84  175   +31
t 17  KRAUSS, Cassidy   Northwest Christian   91  84  175   +31
19  BROUSSEAU, Carli   Northwest Christian   92  88  180   +36
20  PRESTON, Taylor   Corban   99  85  184   +40
21  MAY, Haley   Corban   95  90  185   +41
22  REAKA, Stella   Northwest Christian   98  95  193   +49
23  DAVIDSON, Emily   Walla Walla   97  98  195   +51
24  GARDEA, Fernanda   Northwest Christian   105  95  200   +56
25  HAGERTY, Marisa   Walla Walla   107  95  202   +58
26  KESSINGER, Kaylee   Northwest Christian   125  113  238   +94

 

Toledo lowers boom on visiting Tigers in shutout volleyball win

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Toledo lowers boom on visiting Tigers in shutout volleyball win
Jordyn Ramsey

Toledo High blanked the Taft volleyball team 3-0 Tuesday night despite the contributions of sophomore setter Lily Hatton and freshman Natalie Gates.

“Our team really started to figure out how to play against a team with a very aggressive offense,” Taft coach Kelsey Hart said following the 25-21, 25-19, 25-18 defeat. “Our blocking got better, and our back row started to get more hands on balls.”

Lily Hatton
Natalie Gates

Hart, whose team was coming off its first victory of the season the night before against Waldport, said Hatton “did a great job adjusting to passes and getting balls to our hitters” and Gates “did a great job leading our team in digs.”

The Tigers fell to 1-4 with the loss, while the Boomers improved to 3-3.

“We came away with three sets quick and our girls worked together and didn’t let small mistakes upset them,” Toledo coach Crystal Taylor Hinds said. “I’m proud of how the girls are playing and the progress they are making. They are believing in the process for us to achieve their goal and I’m so proud of them.”

The Tigers return to the court at 5 p.m. Friday at Sutherlin.

File photos by Lon French

 

Health advisories issued for several Lincoln County beaches

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Health advisories issued for several Lincoln County beaches

Oregon Coast Beach Safety

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a public health advisory today for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Agate Beach, Beverly Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach in Lincoln County.

People should avoid direct contact with the water in these areas until the advisory is lifted. Higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.  This applies especially to children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to illness from waterborne bacteria.

Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems, and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.

While the advisory is in effect at Agate Beach, Beverly Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.

Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk even during an advisory.

The status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0482, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).

Tigers win girls soccer season opener; announce birth of JV program

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Tigers win girls soccer season opener; announce birth of JV program
Sammy Halferty

Taft senior Sammy Halferty’s first-half goal stood up behind the defensive play of junior Delayna O’daniels and sophomore goalie Nicole Reyes on Tuesday in a 1-0 season-opening home girls soccer conference victory over Amity.

“The kids came out a bit nervous, made some early mistakes and were unable to get some early opportunities for scores,” said Taft coach Joey Arce-Torres, whose team hit the post four times in the opening half.

Applying constant pressure, Halferty was rewarded for her efforts in the first half when Amity’s goalie wasn’t able to clear and Halferty slammed an errant ball back into the net.

Arce-Torres said Taft enjoyed “some great minutes” on the defensive end of the field from O’daniels, a first-year player.

“She came in off the bench and had an immediate impact,” he said.

Nicole Reyes

New goalie Reyes came up with a big save late in the second half to preserve the win, Arce-Torres said.

“Amity had two very strong defensive backs that made our strikers work,” he said. “They were physical and big and created problems for our speedy strikers.”

The Class 3A Tigers return to Special District 2 action at 4:15 p.m. Thursday against Salem Academy at Voris Field.

“We learned many lessons from our matchup today,” he said. “We now know speed alone will not slay the dragon. We need better passing and more physicality to compete with the Valley teams.”

Overall, Arce-Torres said he was pleased with the winning effort.

“I am confident we will continue to find solutions to stay competitive and that the girls will push themselves to stay in the hunt to make the State playoffs,” he said.

Better yet, Arce-Torres broke the news that Taft will likely field its first junior varsity program this year.

“The numbers have been solid for five seasons and we need this to get sufficient playing time for those kids who put in so much time into their sport,” he said. “I am very thrilled for the opportunity to reward every athlete with playing time.”

Photos by Lon French

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

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Taft (3A) 1-0 1-0 1 0 4
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) 1-0 1-1 4 3 22
 Salem Academy/Western Christian (3A) 0-0 0-1 0 10 15
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) 0-0 0-1 1 6 15
 Amity/Perrydale (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 1 24
Dayton (3A) 0-1 0-1 0 2 31
 Gervais (2A) – – – – –

Lincoln County to donate foreclosed properties to Lincoln City nonprofits

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Lincoln County to donate foreclosed properties to Lincoln City nonprofits
Lucinda Taylor (Habitat for Humanity) and Sheila Stiley (NW Coastal Housing)

Each year Lincoln County acquires property as a result of tax foreclosures and this week, Lincoln County Commissioners will make a final motion to donate three tax foreclosed properties to two local nonprofit organizations: Habitat for Humanity and Northwest Coastal Housing.

The lots, located in Lincoln City, will eventually be built with single family residences.

Lincoln County’s Property Team reviews the inventory to determine best use for available lands. In an effort to make a small but meaningful contribution to the lack of affordable and workforce housing the team became optimistic when several recent properties were identified.

Property Manager, Amy Howard said, “We found properties in Garden Estate subdivision of Lincoln City… We took these properties in tax foreclosure from the developer, so this is best case scenario to get these properties developed.”

In previous years, the County has explored the possibilities of donating land suitable for single family residences.

Commissioner Kaety Jacobson

“Many of our tax foreclosed properties have no legal access, are not buildable, and have other complexities that create difficulty,” Commissioner Kaety Jacobson said. “These vacant lots in Lincoln City were build ready and in a good neighborhood. I thought they would meet the needs of our nonprofit housing partners.”

Jacobson continued, “It is a drop in the bucket of a huge housing issue. However, as organizations and as individuals we need to ask ourselves, what can we do? Even if it is a drop in the bucket. This will help families.”

Both Habitat for Humanity and Northwest Coastal Housing have agreed to keep the properties as affordable housing for thirty years. Lucinda Taylor, Habitat’s Executive Director, said “We’re looking into utilizing the Community Land Trust which would put the house into affordable housing in perpetuity. At the very least we can put deed restrictions that keep it in affordability through the thirty-year period.”

Commissioner Jacobson said, “As foreclosures come in in the future, I’ll certainly be checking to see what might be of interest to other partners, but many of our properties require a lot of clean up and work. Our goal is always to get those properties back out and being used for housing, whether that be through our traditional auctions and sales or through donations. And, that means they are going back on the tax roll.”

The final resolution to approve the property transfer will appear on the Board of Commissioners Agenda under Decision/Action (Sept. 11). Commissioner Meetings take place each week at 9:30 a.m., Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 West Olive Street, Room #108, Newport.

Search for missing Seattle-area man intensifies in Rose Lodge

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Search for missing Seattle-area man intensifies in Rose Lodge

Cameron Shelden Missing

Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies, friends and family are continuing a search in the woods near Rose Lodge, where 37-year-old Seattle-area resident and longtime BNSF railroad engineer Cameron Shelden went missing Sept. 1.

search for shelden

“We are working diligently to find Cameron and bring him home,” coworker and friend Zack Houston said. ” People don’t just vanish into thin air, and there are a lot of people who care and love Cameron so our efforts won’t be in vain.”

Cameron Shelden missing

The lead Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy for the case said, “We have a lot of people working on this,” and, “It’s an ongoing investigation and we are working on some possible actionable evidence.”

According to friends and family members, including his wife, April, Shelden was visiting a Rose Lodge resident at her home on North Widow Creek Road.

“They had a fight and Lisa said he went walking into the woods,” April Shelden said. Cameron left the house without his wallet, keys or cell phone, his wife said.

Last Location Camereon Shelden

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue was activated Sept. 2 and said it performed several search operations over multiple days, utilizing ground search volunteers, specially trained K-9s and unmanned aerial systems.

Family, friends and coworkers came to Oregon to join a search effort that covered 20 miles of heavily forested land and reported finding bear scat along the search routes.

On Tuesday, friends searching for Shelden posted an update on Facebook saying they came within 100 feet of a black bear and not to come alone or unarmed.

The family has established a GoFundMe page to raise money that has already reached half of its goal of $15,000. Funds will be used to hire a private investigator and private search parties, including dogs, drones and people on foot.

On behalf of Cameron, Cameron’s family and friends we have decided to move forward with a Private Investigator and private search parties (dogs, aerial, foot) to continue the search for Cameron Shelden who has been reported missing since Sept 2nd, 2019 from Otis, Oregon. Cameron was reported to have left on foot, leaving his brand new truck, keys, wallet and cell phone at a residence on Widow Creek after an alleged dispute. We have exhausted options with local Sheriff/Police departments and feel this is the next step in locating him. Thank you SO much for any amount you are able to donate.

They are using the hashtag #BringCameronHome on social media.

Cameron Shelden
Cameron Shelden

Houston said he’s reached out to the Oregon State Police and federal authorities in an attempt to have them work with local law enforcement for search efforts and other duties.

Houston is seeking local drone enthusiasts to help in the search Wednesday and Thursday. He can be reached at 253-249-4894.

Anyone with information pertaining to Shelden’s whereabouts are encouraged to call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (541) 265-0669 or Lincoln County Sheriff at 541-265-0777.

“We will find Cameron and the truth of his disappearance will come to light,” Houston said.

Previous coverage:

Updated: Seattle railroad engineer goes missing from Rose Lodge

Taft eyes State tournament playoff berth, run at boys soccer prominence

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Taft eyes State tournament playoff berth, run at boys soccer prominence

Taft High boys soccer coach Ryan Ulicni believes in first things first. After that, the sky’s the limit.

“Our first team goals will be to make sure that we win enough games to secure a home-field playoff run,” he said, “. . . then it’s on to the championship!”

The Class 3A Tigers went 9-5-4 overall and 6-4-4 for sixth place in Special District 2 play last season while outscoring opponents 47-20. Ulicni said he believes improvement will be on the horizon when the Tigers take the field for their season opener at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday against Delphian at Voris Field.

“Coming into this season, I believe we have an even more balanced team than last year,” he said. “What you can look forward to from our team will be the fast play that they will accomplish. We have a very good group of our core returning from last year.”

Seniors Edson Fuentes and Estib Hernandez will be the team leaders, Ulicni said.

“They both possess leadership abilities and dedication to the team,” he said. “Edson will lead the charge as our primary striker, while Estib will  provide the necessary defending to secure the game.”

Ulicni said the Tigers will also rely heavily on his midfielders to control the pace of play.

“William Calderon and Jose Flores will be in our midfield making the plays and adjustments to move our team where we need to be,” he said. “Having both of them in the middle, their hard work is something that the team has come to trust and appreciate.”

William Calderon

Sophomore Sam Cortes will be the Tigers’ primary goalkeeper, filling the shoes of our departing star William Brooks.

“He has shown the want and work it takes to be leading our defense from the posts,” Ulicni said.

Sophomore Adrian Moreno will also be a player to watch, Ulicni said.

“His presence on the ball and ability to see the field is a great asset to have on the team,” he said.

Ulicni said he expects the Tigers’ toughest opposition to come from Gervais and Dayton.

“Every game will show a different aspect on which the team needs to fix,” he said. “These young men will show the resilience and adaptability to improve with each match.”

Ethan Thomas

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

League Overall GS GA Rank
 Dayton (3A) 0-0 0-1 1 10 10
Delphian (2A) 0-0 0-1 1 2 15
 Western Christian/Perrydale (2A) 0-0 0-1 0 5 10
 Blanchet Catholic (3A) – – – – –
 Gervais (2A) – – – – –
 Salem Academy (3A) – – – – –
 Taft (3A) – – – – –
 Yamhill-Carlton (3A) – – – – –

GS=Goals Scored; GA=Goals Allowed

Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 11 vs. Delphian, 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 12 vs. *Salem Academy, 6:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20 vs. *Yamhill-Carlton, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 @ *Dayton, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27 vs. *Western Christian/Perrydale, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 @ *Gervais, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4 @ *Delphian, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 8 @ *Salem Academy, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10 vs. *Blanchet Catholic, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 14 @ *Yamhill-Carlton, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 vs. *Dayton, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 @ *Western Christian/Perrydale, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25 vs. *Gervais, 4:15 p.m.

  • denotes league game

Roster

Coach: Ryan Ulicni

Sam Cortez GK/GK 10
Jose Flores M/M 11
Sammy Vasquez F/M 10
Edson Fuentes F/F 12
William Calderon M/F 11
Ethan Thomas D/D 11
Ivan Cortez D/D 11
Estib Hernandez D/D 12
Alex Del Valle D/M 11
Mauricio Rivas M/M 11
Adam Lascano M/M 11
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