Motion pictures, a foot race and a police-sponsored nighttime community rally are among the events planned this summer by the Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department.
Parks & Rec Supervisor Boone Marker shared information on this summer’s special events, including Movies in the Park, Ocean’s Edge 5K & 10K and National Night Out.
Movies in the Park is sponsored by Coldwell Banker and features the movies How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Incredibles 2 and Mary Poppins Returns. The movies will be shown on a large inflatable screen at dusk on June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10, respectively. Viewers are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy popcorn provided by Bijou Theatre.
The annual Ocean’s Edge 5K and 10K run/walk event will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at low tide and is family and pet-friendly, Marker said. The race starts and ends on the sand behind Kyllo’s Seafood & Grill and glass floats will be awarded to the first overall male and female participants. Interested runners/walkers can sign up online at runsignup.com.
National Night Out will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, and brings the Lincoln City community and Lincoln City Police Department together for a night of free food, live music, raffle prizes, a dunk tank, bounce houses and more at Kirtsis Park.
Toledo’s Waterfront Park will be the site June 22-23 for Amateur Radio Field Day
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Amateur Radio Field Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio.
Members of the Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national Field Day’s 24-hour exercise beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Port of Toledo Waterfront Park next to the Toledo Post Office.
For more than 100 years, amateur radio — sometimes called ham radio — has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network.
Field Day is a showcase to show the public how amateur radio works reliably under any conditions from almost any location to create an independent communications network.
“Ham radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with tablets or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes,” said David Isgur, N1RSN, communications manager for ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio®, (www.arrl.org), which represents amateur (or “ham”) radio operators across the country. “That’s the beauty of amateur radio during a communications outage.
“In today’s electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, ham radio remains one of the best ways for people to learn about electronics, physics, meteorology, and numerous other scientific disciplines, and is a huge asset to any community during disasters or emergencies if the standard communication infrastructure goes down.”
Anyone can become a licensed amateur radio operator. There are more than 725,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 9 and as old as 100.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office sponsors the Auxiliary Communications Service Volunteer Group, 70-plus amateur radio operators specifically supporting local government emergency response.
A bicycle crashed into a car pulling onto Highway 101 in Newport around noon today, ejecting a ferret from a pet carrier and sending the domesticated weasel under the car.
The cyclist, who was traveling northbound on the east side of Highway 101, could be seen reaching under the Volkswagen Tiguan to retrieve the ferret.
The driver of the Volkswagen called Newport Police and handed the cyclist the door to the pet carrier.
The bicyclist appeared to sustain injuries to his right leg as he was observed limping.
The driver of the Volkswagen — or ferret — did not appear to be injured.
The Culinary Center in Lincoln City invites you to take a trip back in time — a time when the Pixie Kitchen, a beloved long-lost restaurant, delighted kids and families with its signature menu. Learn the secret behind one of their most popular items from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Pixie Kitchen Secret Recipe Demo.
The Culinary Center, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City, will recreate delicious items, including authentic Pixie Kitchen Cole Slaw, angel food cake (courtesy of My Petite Sweet) and their legendary Cod Balls. Served with Wheat Thins, the secret recipe for the Cod Balls will be unveiled for lucky participants of this demo class.
“The Cod Balls were a popular item on the Pixie Kitchen menu,” Culinary Center Manager Donna Riani said. “Over the past few years, I have gotten many requests on how to make them. Well, here is your chance to learn the recipe! We will show you how to make this delicious dish. Step back in time and enjoy a great meal with us.”
The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City promises that this will be no ordinary demo class. Authentic Pixie Kitchen memorabilia such as cookbooks, cut out displays, fun house mirrors, and maybe even a Pixie or two will grace the Culinary Center stage. Milt Johnson, Chairperson of the Kiwanis Club Pixiefest Committee, is grateful for the opportunity to showcase the Pixie Kitchen.
“The Culinary Center of Lincoln City has been a major partner in bringing Pixie Kitchen and Pixieland back from the past,” Milt Johnson said. “Donna literally recreated the taste of Pixie Kitchen through her diligent research, interviews with family members and talks with former employees. We are grateful to her for hosting this culinary event and sharing some of the secrets of Pixie Kitchen.”
Tickets are $40 per person, which includes the meal and Willamette Valley Vineyards wine. Seats are limited and can be purchased online at CulinaryCenterLincolnCity.com.
The demo class serves as an appetizer for Pixiefest, June 29-30. Held on the athletic field at Taft High School, the family-friendly event returns to Lincoln City with new and improved prices, entertainment and more.
On June 1, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital launched an orthopedic surgery program in partnership with Synergy Surgicalists, a nationwide company focused on expanding general and orthopedic surgery services in rural communities.
Designed to increase access to quality orthopedic care close to home, a team of three orthopedic surgeons will provide care out of Samaritan Coastal Clinic and the hospital, ensuring care for patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“We are so pleased to once again offer complete orthopedic care at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital,” SNLH Chief Executive Officer Lesley Ogden said. “The advantage of working with a team of orthopedic surgeons, rather than an individual surgeon, is continuous coverage for orthopedic medical appointments, consultations, planned surgeries and emergency surgeries at our hospital. This partnership allows us to bring three talented surgeons, each with different clinical strengths, into our community.”
Daniel Robertson
Daniel Robertson, MD, began June 1, providing care to general orthopedic patients of all ages.
Robertson earned a medical degree from University of Texas Medical School, Texas Medical Center. He completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at University of Texas – Houston Medical School, and a knee and sports medicine research fellowship at University of California, Kaiser Permanente.
Robert Blake
Robertson will be joined later this month by Robert Blake, MD, who earned a medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at University of Texas Health Science Center, and a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery.
Darren Herzog
Later this summer, Darren Herzog, MD, will complete the three-surgeon team. He earned a medical degree from University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and completed an adult reconstruction fellowship at University of California.
For more information about the comprehensive orthopedic services now available in Lincoln City, call Samaritan Coastal Clinic at 541-557-6477.
Detective Bud Lane, left, and 911 Dispatcher Mark Hopkins
Lincoln City Police Chief Jerry Palmer honored Detective Bud Lane for 30 years of service and police sergeant-turned-911-dispatcher Mark Hopkins for 35 years at Monday’s City Council meeting.
“Bud does anything that is asked of him over and above stuff that he does away from work,” Palmer said. “He’s lead on our Major Crimes Team, he works closely with our federal and state partners. He’s a remarkable employee that makes my job easier.”
Lane earned an Associate of Applied Science in criminal justice from Portland Community College in 1988. Lane joined the LCPD in 1989 and graduated the police academy in 1990. In 1991, Lane took on added responsibilities as evidence officer. Lane was promoted to detective in 1992.
“Detectives make our agency shine everyday,” Palmer said.
Hopkins, who retired from the department as a patrol sergeant in 2007, was also honored by Palmer for coming back in 2011 as a 911 dispatcher and hitting 35 years of service.
“Bud is one of those guys who I’m not sure we can retrain, and Mark is one of those examples that shows we can,” Palmer said.
Mayor Dick Anderson asked Lane to share the biggest difference he saw in his 30 years serving Lincoln City.
“I’ve seen a lot of improvement in the city itself, housing and our department in 30 years. It’s been really remarkable to see,” Lane said. “If anyone was here 30 years ago and you drove down Highway 101, you saw a lot of vacant buildings, a lot of depleted buildings — business and industry has been a major change.
“Our caseloads have changed. When I started out as a detective, I did bad check cases because there was not a lot to do. Those days are gone. I have not done a bad check case in 20 years. It’s person crimes now. It’s been an amazing change.”
Anderson asked Hopkins to share any thoughts on going from officer to dispatch.
“Its an unusual way for the career to go. More often it’s from dispatch into patrol,” Hopkins said. “This is a less complex role for me, but a different set of complexities in the 911 center. My colleagues are truly amazing, you guys are lucky to have them. Keep them. They’ll keep you all safe.”
Hopkins joined LCPD as an officer in 1980 after serving for three years as an officer in California. Hopkins was promoted to patrol sergeant in 1997 and retired in 2007. He successfully applied for 911 dispatcher in 2011.
A Lincoln City resident died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound tonight at an apartment complex adjacent to Bi-Mart at 1220 SE Oar Ave.
Lincoln City Police, North Lincoln Fire Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance converged at approximately 7 o’clock tonight to tend to a suspected suicide attempt, police said. Law enforcement and rescue vehicles lined SE Oar Avenue as concerned residents looked on.
Lincoln City Police Sgt. Jeffrey Winn said a news release would not be issued and the investigation is ongoing.
Hot dogs were served, drones flew overhead and wide-eyed children got revved up over having contact with various law enforcement and construction vehicles Saturday at the annual Touch A Truck event at the Lincoln City Community Center.
Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Director Boone Marker was on hand to video, take pictures, fly a drone, organize the K9 5K Fun Run and cook hot dogs on an overcast day.
Boone Marker expertly flies a drone at Touch a Truck
“This is a good turnout. I love doing these,” Marker said.
The K9 5K was a race along West Devils Lake Road to Blue Heron Landing and back. Dogs were welcomed and encouraged. Parks and Rec asked for $10 donations to Lincoln City Police Department’s K9 Unit.
Dennis Knudson, also with NLFR, said he would don an expensive Bigfoot suit at the St. Clair event, and welcomed anyone who wants an autograph or photo with the missing-link-esque hominid.
NLFR brought some serious firepower to the parking lot with multiple vehicles, including a $750,000 ladder truck that had kids excited, and, of course, honking the horn.
The Lincoln City Police Department was in force with School Resource Officer Logan Smith and Officer Tim Delugach “citing and releasing” kids for climbing all over a Ford patrol cruiser and Polaris ATV.
Photo by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation
Lincoln City Public Works had a giant Vactor 2100 truck on display. The City’s new sewer cleaner is quieter than older trucks and features higher ground clearance than previous models.
The clock is ticking! Legislative leadership has announced that “Sine Die”, the last day of legislative session, is imminent. While we have a constitutional requirement to be adjourned by June 30, leadership in both the House and Senate have been working with a goal of wrapping things up by June 21. Of the thousands of bills introduced back in January, only a few are still making their way through the process. My next newsletter will focus on the big measures that made it across the finish line. For this update, I’d like to focus on some valuable state and county resources available to people like you in House District 10.
Oregon State Troopers
Many of us have witnessed situations that don’t rise to the level of a 911 call, but nevertheless could benefit from law enforcement involvement. But how many of us can remember the non-emergency police response phone number?
With a new program from Oregon State Police, there’s no need to memorize long numbers. By simply dialing *OSP, you will automatically be connected to the nearest non-emergency assistance – no matter where you are in Oregon.
Services like *OSP only work when we have enough first responders. For too long, the numbers of our State Troopers haven’t kept up with our growing population. That means dangerous wait times during emergencies, especially on our rural highways.
House Bill 2046 fixes that access problem by increasing OSP funding to provide for at least 15 patrol troopers for every 100,000 residents. The bill is making its way through the Joint Ways and Means Committee where I serve as Co-Vice-Chair. I expect to report soon that this funding priority has been approved.
Some of the hardworking OSP members keeping our roads safe. Thank you!
Free Smoke Alarm Installation
When was the last time you checked your smoke alarm batteries? Let this be your reminder to make sure your devices are working! A couple of minutes spent now could save a lot of despair later.
And for those of you without smoke alarms or in need of assistance with replacing them, the Oregon State Fire Marshall partnering with the American Red Cross has your back. Simply contact the Red Cross using one of the methods below and volunteers will assist you in making sure your home is properly equipped – at no cost!
Speaking of fires, on Tuesday I witnessed plumes of smoke emerging from south of Grand Ronde as I drove back home from Salem. While the Trojan Fire is now officially contained, it serves as a reminder that the 2019 wildfire season is officially upon us.
Thankfully, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln County Public Health are partnering together to prepare our community members, business owners and visitors on our local wildfire threat and response procedures. Attend one of the following wildfire readiness events to learn more about how to be prepared for fire protection, evacuation, and health precautions.
Thursday, June 13, 6-8 pm, Siletz Fire Station
Saturday, June 15, 9-11 am, Toledo Fire Station
Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 pm, Lincoln City, St. Claire Station
Thursday, June 20, 6-8 pm, Yachats, Yachats Commons
Monday, June 24, 6-8 pm, Waldport City Hall
Tuesday, June 25, 6-8 pm, Gleneden Beach Fire Station
Wednesday, June 26, 6-8 pm, Newport OCCC
Tuesday, July 16, 6-8 pm, Otis Fire Station
Wednesday, July 17, 6-8 pm, Eddyville Community Church
Friday, July 19, 6-8 pm, Logsden Community Club, Siletz
Thursday, July 25, 6-8 pm, Seal Rock Fire Station
Students in the Capitol
Whenever I visit our schools, I’m stuck by the passion and knowledge of our younger Oregonians. Some of those students go even further by reaching out to me about getting involved at the state level. Recently, I was pleased to host an Honorary Page from House District 10.
At only 14 years old, Maia Joy Stout of Waldport Middle School already has an impressive political background. Maia is a member of student government, acting as the fundraising and events coordinator. She is also the founder of the school’s “Clean Beach Club.”
Maia’s advocacy for the environment reflects our coastal values. I will be following Maia’s career as I can already see a leader in the making.
Maia Joy Stout- a true leader in the making!
Simply Design Studios photography display
Longtime readers know that I feature a different artist each month as part of my Coastal Art and Artist showcase in Salem. This little gallery in my office has become a tradition and brings many visitors to the 4th floor! We’ve had paintings, ceramics, photographs, and textiles. For the final month of the 2019 session, I am pleased to feature photographs from Simply Design Studios in Newport and their wonderful images of commercial fishing boats, the Coast Guard, and our magnificent coastal landscape.
Coastal art is not just about culture. It is also about local jobs and a growing business sector. Simply Design Studios began in a garage in 2006 and now has a prime location on Highway 101 and five employees. I would like to extend a thank you to all the artists who showcased their work here in my Salem office this year.
Photo credit: Simply Design Studios
Once the legislative session is behind us, I hope to see you at one of the half dozen town halls we are planning, or in one of the many parades I’ll be marching in across Tillamook, Lincoln, and Yamhill Counties this summer. Until then, please feel free to reach out via email or stop by in person at the Capitol. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable start to your summer!
Members of the Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national Field Day’s 24-hour exercise beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Port of Toledo Waterfront Park next to the Toledo Post Office.
“The Cod Balls were a popular item on the Pixie Kitchen menu,” Culinary Center Manager Donna Riani said. “Over the past few years, I have gotten many requests on how to make them. Well, here is your chance to learn the recipe! We will show you how to make this delicious dish. Step back in time and enjoy a great meal with us.”
