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UPDATED: Health advisory issued for bacteria in Agate Beach, Seal Rock waters

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UPDATED: Health advisory issued for bacteria in Agate Beach, Seal Rock waters

Health advisory for water contact at Agate Beach, Seal Rock State Park Beach and Harris Beach lifted July 1

Testing shows fecal bacteria levels have subsided

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today lifted a public health advisory for contact with marine water at Agate Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach, both in Lincoln County, and Harris Beach, in Curry County. The health authority issued the advisories June 26 and 27 after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters.

Results from later samples taken by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) showed lower bacteria levels. Contact with the water no longer poses a higher-than-normal risk. However, officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

State officials continue to encourage other recreational activities at all Oregon beaches, suggesting only that water contact be avoided when advisories are in effect.

Since 2003, state officials have used a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state agencies participating in this program are OHA, DEQ and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0440, or call the OHA toll-free information line at 877-290-6767.

Earlier coverage:

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

Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. This applies especially to children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to 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 this advisory is in effect at Agate 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. Neighboring beaches are not affected by this 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).

Since 2003 state officials have used a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state organizations participating in this program are the OHA, Department of Environmental Quality, and Parks and Recreation Department.

Public takes big bite out of LCPD’s bark for K-9 program donations

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Public takes big bite out of LCPD’s bark for K-9 program donations

Lincoln City k9

The Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) reports that approximately two-thirds of the necessary $75,000 has been donated by citizens and organizations toward its implementation of a K-9 program.

“The response and support thus far from the public [$50,000] has been phenomenal,” LCPD said Tuesday in a news release.

The police dog program is intended to collar criminals and provide safety and security for area residents. K-9’s duties include searching for drugs and explosives, locating missing people, finding crime scene evidence and attacking targets of law enforcement.

The LCPD intends to acquire its dogs through a certified training program designed for police and public safety work. Both the K9 officer and their dog will receive extensive schooling in order for the public to feel safe and interact with the animal.

Police dogs must remember numerous verbal cues and hand gestures. The most commonly used breeds are the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Bloodhound and Dutch Shepherd.

The program will utilize social media to notify the public of activities of the K9 teams in their law enforcement capacities and when they participate in educational demonstrations with civic organizations or community-oriented events.

It will share links to non-affiliated K9 team pages, recognize canines that serve in other aspects of public safety and the military, share helpful tips to educate the public on the care of their own dogs and more.

Donations can be made through a Go Fund Me account at https://www.gofundme.com/lincoln-city-k9-program-fund, or at www.lincolncityk9.com, or mailed to the Lincoln City Police Department, Attention K-9 Fund, 1503 SE East Devils Lake Road, Lincoln City, OR, 97367.

Call 541-994-3636 or by email at [email protected] for further information.

Lincoln City man rescues self in kayak mishap 100 yards off shore

Justin Werner
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Lincoln City man rescues self in kayak mishap 100 yards off shore
Lincoln City's John Duncan shows his kayak at Canyon Drive Park
Lincoln City’s John Duncan shows his kayak at Canyon Drive Park

Lincoln City resident John Duncan rescued himself this afternoon after his kayak flipped over “bow to stern,” tossing him into the Pacific without a life jacket.

Heading out to go fishing at about 2:30 p.m., Duncan made it 100 yards off Canyon Drive Park, SW 11th and Coast Avenue, past the breakers.

“I flipped right over,” Duncan said. “I got back to the kayak, but the waves kept tearing it out of my hands.

“I kept swimming after the kayak. I was able to get far enough in that the secondary waves weren’t breaking anymore, and I swam in with the waves.

Duncan said he was able to get back to shore thanks to his time spent as a lifeguard and Boy Scout and being a good swimmer.

“I knew I just had to keep calm,” he said,” … think about what’s going on.”

Canyon Drive Park rescue

Duncan said he was in the water for 10-15 minutes and made it to shore before rescue units arrived.

“Keep cool, relax, breathe,” Duncan said he told himself as he swam for shore — a single wire attached to his depth-finder, the only thing keeping him and the kayak together.

“When I got to the beach, I sat down. I saw the Coast Guard helicopter coming over and I waved at him, and he probably radioed down to the ambulance and everyone, letting them know I was fine.” Duncan said.

Coast Guard

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue assisted Duncan to a Pacific West ambulance, where he was evaluated and released. NLFR personnel carried his kayak to his vehicle at Canyon Drive Park.

NLFR rescue

“He wasn’t wearing a life jacket and he’s lucky he didn’t die,” Nick Kirchoff, an Olympia Harbor Patrol search & rescue volunteer who called 911, said. “I save people all the time, and we encounter people who choose not to wear life jackets. This was a very serious place.”

“I saw him go in, break a few waves and he was doing alright,” Kirchoff said. “It was obvious he was in trouble when he was not in the boat anymore. I saw him at the crest of a wave and noticed he didn’t have a paddle anymore. That’s when I called 911.”

Kirchoff said he checked Duncan on the beach for signs of hypothermia, but he didn’t appear to have it.

“No quivering lower lip,” he said.

Duncan had a personal flotation device under his kayak’s seat. When asked why he wasn’t wearing it, he said: “Wear a life preserver, and don’t do what I do.”

Chinook Winds celebrates 24th anniversary with a bang

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Chinook Winds celebrates 24th anniversary with a bang

Hundreds turned out for the 24th anniversary celebration of Chinook Winds Casino Resort Saturday night to watch fireworks on the beach in Lincoln City.

Families gathered around beach fires and drones were in the air for a steady pounding that started shortly after 10 p.m. and culminated in a finale that left the crowd cheering.

Traffic was snarled leaving the event, but the smiles and laughter of citizens walking to their cars was indicative that everyone enjoyed the show.

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival ‘Zooms’ to new heights

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Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival ‘Zooms’ to new heights

Lincoln City Kite Festival 2019

A massive turnout for Explore Lincoln City’s Zoom Summer Kite Festival took place Saturday with spectators watching kites soar over the beach at D River Wayside under near perfect weather.

Hundreds of watchers lined the seawall as the emcee called out events and kite flyers expertly showed off their talents with choreographed piloting as the clouds burned off and the wind picked up mid-day.

Lincoln City Kite Festival 2019

“People are Zooming their way to the D River Wayside right now,” Explore Lincoln City Public Relations Coordinator Eric Johnson said. “We have professional kite fliers demonstrating their latest tricks today and tomorrow.”

Kite flying pro Phil Burks flew “Dino the Baby Dragon” for the first time in public Saturday and Burks’ story is an interesting one.

Phil Burks

“Last year we saved a family from a rogue wave at this very kite festival,” Burks said. “I was waist-deep when I grabbed the baby… as a firefighter, I knew what to do.”

An announcement advising event-goers to watch the ocean was heard over the PA system shortly after hearing Burks’ story about the water rescue.

Burks said he suffered a brain injury while firefighting and kite flying was part of the therapy to fully recovering after 2 1/2 years.

“Flying kites is good for you every day and this is my spot in the world,” he said.

Taft High’s Tiger Boosters were at the event selling hot dogs, hamburgers and other refreshments to raise money for middle school programs. Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Supervisor Boone Marker was helping out on the grill.

Taft Tiger Boosters

“I’m melting my hands,” Marker said. “The trick here is not only adding the seasoning but most importantly — is the sweet & savory mix.” Marker said, referring to the secret sauce added to the hamburgers.

The beach was full of families, the skills of professional kite fliers were witnessed and it’s safe to say the first day of the 2019 Summer Kite Festival was a success.

Zoom continues Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

 

 

‘Swarm’ of earthquakes 230 miles off the Oregon Coast

Justin Werner
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‘Swarm’ of earthquakes 230 miles off the Oregon Coast

Oregon Coast Earthquakes

A series of Earthquakes registering 5.0, 5.3 and 5.4 and accompanying aftershocks were detected by the United States Geologic Survey 230 miles off the Oregon Coast Saturday.

“A number of smaller aftershocks from the larger quakes were also detected ranging from 3.5-4.7,” USGS Geophysicist Robert Sanders said. “So it’s a nice little swarm of shallow earthquakes in the spreading zone off the coast of Oregon.”

“These are too small to have any tsunami generating effect,” Sanders said. “There is no concerns currently for any sort of damaging waves. It’s highly improbable these will cause any damage to coastal cities.”

According to Sanders, a handful of people reported feeling the largest quake in North Bend.

“It was very lightly felt, so just minor shaking experienced, no damage, violent shaking or anything of that nature,” he said.

“There is no way to predict any major earthquake. The area off the Oregon Coast has the ability to generate a large magnitude earthquake on both the subduction plate that runs along the Pacific Coast and the spreading zones that are on the Pacific side of the Juan De Fuca Plate, but this particular series of events is not a foreshadowing of things to come,” Sanders said.

“There is no scientific backing saying these quakes are a precursor to a larger event.”

 

Ruptured pipe causes Roads End sewage spill

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Ruptured pipe causes Roads End sewage spill

Roads End

A pressurized sewer line ruptured around 9 a.m. Friday underneath Logan Road causing an estimated 1,000 gallons of sewage to be discharged through a storm water culvert onto the beach at Roads End State Park.

The discharge flowed though a culvert, onto the rocks and onto the beach, a City of Lincoln City news release said. The sewer line has been isolated and is no longer spilling sewage into Logan Creek and the affected area has signs posted.

City of Lincoln City officials notified Oregon Emergency Response and the Department of Environmental Quality.

Salishan Golf Scramble to raise funds for new hospital equipment

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Salishan Golf Scramble to raise funds for new hospital equipment

Salishan Golf Scramble

Everyone is invited to enjoy golfing for a great cause at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort on Friday, Aug. 16.

For the 24th year, North Lincoln Hospital Foundation (NLHF) is hosting the popular fundraiser. Proceeds will help purchase life-saving and life-enhancing medical equipment for the new Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, now under construction and scheduled to open in February.

“The scramble has been a hugely popular event over the years,” said Cathy Sandoval, NLHF executive director. “Whether you are a champion on the course or don’t know the difference between a wedge and a nine iron, the goal is simply to have as much fun as you can while helping to raise money for an important cause.”

The $42 million hospital project is entirely funded by the nonprofit Samaritan Health Services, and NLHF has committed to raise an additional $7 million through community philanthropy.

Among those supporting this year’s golf scramble are Andrews Ersoff & Zantello, Corvallis Radiology, and WorldMark by Wyndham. Each business committed to a $10,000 sponsorship.

“Financial support such as this from local businesses is incredibly appreciated,” Sandoval said. “It tells me that this community values their local hospital. Not everyone can give at this level, so we have tiered sponsorship to make it easy for those who want to help our hospital thrive.”

Golf Scramble activities will begin with registration and boxed breakfast at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. The barbecue awards luncheon follows the conclusion of tournament play. Those who wish can turn the day’s event into an overnight stay with a special guest rate at the resort for reservations made before July 16. Call Salishan at 800-452-2300 for details.

To register for the Charity Golf Scramble, visit samhealth.org/NLHFGolf. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, call Leslie James, NLHF development specialist, at 541-557-6434.

NLFR extinguishes SUV blaze at RV storage

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NLFR extinguishes SUV blaze at RV storage

SE 23rd Truck Fire

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue sent two trucks to put out a vehicle fire at 23rd St. RV & Boat Storage around 11 a.m. today.

According to witnesses at the scene, a man and his dog went inside the business, located at 2818 SE 23rd Dr., and upon exiting, found the Ford Explorer ablaze.

NLFR’s Dennis Knudson was first to respond in his personal vehicle and said another man was using a garden hose on the burning Explorer. He told the man the vehicle was a total loss and to wait for the fire department to show up as they were on their way.

NLFR responded with two trucks and due to no water at the location, the on board tanks were used. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, battling sparks, in a matter of minutes.

A front passenger tire can be seen exploding in the video, and the sound startled bystanders.

Firefighters used an axe to access under the hood where they sprayed the last remnants of fire.

No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Last Ride for fallen soldier, biker leaves Lincoln City

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Last Ride for fallen soldier, biker leaves Lincoln City
Kyle Roland Boozer Family
Michelle, left, Bret and Katrina Boozer

Family, friends and members of the community showed up Thursday morning in Lincoln City for the last ride for Staff Sgt. Kyle Roland Boozer, with the mission to ride to Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, where Boozer will join fellow fallen servicemen and women.

Kyle Roland Boozer

Boozer, a lifelong Lincoln City resident and Taft High graduate, 25, passed away Friday, May 17, in Moore County, N.C., after a vehicle struck his motorcycle.

Boozers Last Ride

Boozer’s father, Bret, led the way for a pack that would not be dissuaded by rain in the forecast. The bikes headed out from Tony’s Top Shop, SW 12th St, at 8:30 a.m. sharp for the Armed Forces cemetery in Portland.

SSG Kyle Roland Boozer Last Ride

“One of the biggest problems these days is phones,” said a biker who came because he saw a Facebook post announcing the ride. “I’m here to help a fellow bike rider on his last ride.”

“Whenever we have a soldier who is lost, the military assigns a casualty assistance officer for the family,” Oregon Army National Guard Major Robert Earheart said. “I was asked to take on this honor to help out Bret and Julie to help them navigate all the things that are coming their way. Help them with the funeral, help them understand the paperwork, military benefits — it’s going to be a long-term relationship with the family.”

Major Robert Earheart Oregon National Guard

“I want to thank everyone for coming. We really appreciate everyone for coming,” Tony Latino Sr. said. “It means a lot to the family and to Kyle to give him a good send off.”

Lincoln City Boozer Last Ride

Latino led a prayer and rode alongside Boozer’s father as the bikes pulled onto Highway 101 headed north.

“I saw it on Facebook,” Army National Guard Specialist Andrew Harris said. “Being a Veteran, I thought it would be good to be able to give him his last wish.”

“Airborne all the way,” sister Katrina said.

Kyle BoozerKyle Roland Boozer

(June 19, 1993 – May 17, 2019)

SSG Boozer was a Company Supply Sergeant assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

SSG Boozer was born in Edmonds, Washington on June 19, 1993 to Bret and Julie Richter Boozer. After enlisting as a supply specialist in April 2012, he graduated from Basic training, AIT, and Airborne school before reporting to duty at the 82nd. He later served as a Supply Specialist and later NCO with 173rd in Vincenza, Italy.

SSG Boozer then returned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina as a Supply Sergeant in 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne).

His awards and decorations include:

Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal X 3
Army Good Conduct Medal X2
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terror Service Medal
NCO professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Parachutists Badge
Driver’s Badge

He is survived by his wife, Merly; his parents, Bret and Julie; his brother Donald, and sisters, Cynthia, Katrina, and Michelle.

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