Additional Articles

• Sports

  Tigers advance; Cubs, Irish, Warriors year comes to an end

  Four Lincoln County teams — Newport baseball and softball, Siletz Valley softball and Waldport softball — were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday, May 23. The Taft softball team made the nearly 300-mile drive to eastern Oregon and won its opening-round playoff game 12-2, advancing to the state quarterfinals. “The girls came over to the 80-90 degree heat and worked hard to win,” Taft head coach Sandy Stuart wrote to the News-Times. “We were relaxed and confident and came out swinging early. We played amazing defense, Emma Coulter pitched great and we stayed controlled the whole game. Claira Tolan had a spectacular game at shortstop. Hailee Danneker had a huge home run that sparked the offense in the second inning. I am very proud of my team today.”

  7 months ago
• Sports

  Quarterfinal playoff games

  Baseball No. 1 Taft vs. No. 9 Joseph/Enterprise/Wallowa Time: 1:30 p.m. First Round: Taft 9-2 over Clatskanie, Joseph/Enterprise/Wallowa 6-3 over Salem Academy Run Differential: Taft +204, Joseph/Enterprise/Wallowa +120 While Joseph/Enterprise/Wallowa is a nine-seed in the tournament, the Eagles finished No. 5 in the OSAA rankings when the rankings were frozen. They hail from the Easter Oregon League that had five teams ranked in the top 16 and four make the playoffs. They went 11-3 in league play, including a win over Stanfield/Echo, the tournament’s No. 2 seed. Taft played a similar league schedule with three teams in the top-seven and three in the playoffs.

  7 months ago
• Community

  Breath and balance class offered in Newport

  We all need good breathing techniques and balance in our lives. About one in three people over age 65 falls at least once a year, and 10-15 percent of these falls result in serious injury, according to a 2017 study. The Newport 60+ Activity Center offers a Breath and Balance Class that practices the integration of sensory and motor systems, including breathing, vision and the ability to sense where your body is in space. To stay steady, people need good body strength and reaction time, and participants practice slow, balanced, low-impact movements. At the end of class, participants work with stability balls for improving balance.

  7 months ago
• Community

  Youth Outdoor Skills Clinic is June 2

  The Lincoln County chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) invites local youths, ages 9 to 17, their parents and family members to participate in the annual Youth and Family Outdoor Skills Clinic. The event is set for Saturday, June 2, beginning at 9 a.m. There is no cost to take part. Activities will include teaching the proper and safe use of .22-caliber rifles, 20-gauge shotguns and compound bows, plus safe gun cleaning skills.

  7 months ago
• Community

  Salmon Bake logo contest announced

  The Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual contest to determine this year’s Salmon Bake logo. The selected logo will be used on Salmon Bake posters and clothing and in various forms of advertising. A $200 cash prize will be awarded to the contest winner, and the winner’s name may be used in advertising the event.

  7 months ago
• Community

  Samaritan recognizes cancer survivors

  Samaritan Health Services will honor cancer survivors from the valley to the coast during the first week of June. “With the number of survivors growing, expanding our presence in each of the counties we serve provides the best opportunity to honor and connect with our cancer survivors,” said Doug Boysen, president and CEO of Samaritan Health Services.

  7 months ago
• Community

  Team up to celebrate National Trails Day

  National Trails Day, originated by the American Hiking Society, is a nationwide celebration of America’s outstanding trail system that occurs annually on the first Saturday in June. It features a series of outdoor activities throughout the country designed to promote and celebrate the importance of trails. Locally, on June 2, the City of Yachats Trails Committee and Siuslaw National Forest will celebrate by partnering on a trail stewardship event — rehabilitating the St. Perpetua Trail. All local residents, visitors and trail enthusiasts are encouraged to join in.

  7 months ago
• Arts & Entertainment

  Oregon Coast Recorder Society to perform

  The Oregon Coast Recorder Society will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, at the Newport Visual Arts Center. This is an annual event presenting music that the recorder society has enjoyed during its 2017-2018 season. Several pieces — “Fortune My Foe,” “A Robyn,” “The Goddess of Love,” “Gentil Madonna” — are referenced in Shakespeare’s plays. In addition, there will be several dances, two hornpipes, a court dance, a Scottish fiddle tune, and more featured during the performance. There will be an early classical duet from late 18th century Germany and a modern fantasy on an American shape-note hymn, as well as some songs to sing along with.

  1 year ago