Juvenile Detention Facility Renamed After Alan Peterson

The Lincoln County juvenile detention facility has been renamed the “Peterson Juvenile Justice Center” to honor Alan Peterson, who served as the department’s director for more than three decades until his retirement in 2010. Peterson was responsible for construction of the facility, and spent his career helping troubled and at-risk youth. Roger Adams, former Director at the Olalla Center for Children and

Families said, “When I came to Lincoln County in 1979 to take the position of Clinical Director at the Olalla Center for Children and Families, one of the first people I met professionally was Alan Peterson. Over the years since I have served on a variety of committees, task forces and work groups with Alan. I especially appreciated Alan’s consensus building skills, his leadership capabilities, and, perhaps most of all, his sense of humor.”

The Juvenile Department exists to address all matters involving youth from birth through age 17 alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court for acts, which if committed by an adult, would constitute a violation of law. Services also include restitution, community service, shelter, treatment and referral.

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Hall Easily Wins Primary

Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall won an easy primary victory Tuesday over challenger Ken Lundie. With 99% of the votes counted, Hall had 3,720 votes to 1,407 for Lundie. Hall, who is seeking a third term, faces Republican Tom Runions on November 6. That was the only local race on the primary ballot. In Lincoln County Republican voting for Congress, Fred Thompson beat Karen Bowerman. He carried the Fifth District by a 2-1 margin. Mitt Romney overwhelmingly led all Republican candidates for the Presidential nomination statewide. In Lincoln County, he polled 2,355 votes, with 466 for Ron Paul. All results are unofficial until certified.

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Siletz Tribe Passes $9.5 Million in Overall Giving

The Siletz Tribe distributed $126,729 to 48 organizations May 4, giving more than $9.5 million in gifts through its Charitable Contribution Fund and other sources since 2001. Some individual grants to East County organizations included $3,260 to RSVP of Lincoln County, based in Toledo, for its grab bar program. The Siletz Valley Fire District was given $2,800 for fire boots. Money was given to Siletz Valley Early College Academy for football uniforms and girls basketball camp materials. Both the Siletz and Toledo schools received $500 grants for their senior alcohol- and drug-free activities. Toledo Jr/Sr also received $500 for its student incentive program. Another $1,000 grant was given to Santa’s workshop to distribute toys to East Lincoln County children.

Arts – $9,545

Bay City Arts – basalt stone hand chisel workshop tools Bay City, OR $2,500

Willamette Girlchoir – Mardi Gras-themed concert Salem, OR $1,045

Willamette University, Hallie Ford Museum – conservation of historic Native American baskets Salem, OR $6,000

Cultural Activities – $12,704

Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians – conference sponsorship Siletz, OR $5,005

PSU Native American Honor Day Graduation – supplies and equipment Portland, OR $1,500

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes – game tickets for military personnel and families to attend Patriotic Tribute Keizer, OR $1,960

Santa’s Workshop – toys to distribute to East Lincoln County children Toledo, OR $1,000

The N’chi Wanapum Canoe Family – marine rescue platform Warm Springs, OR $3,239

Education – $19,882

B’nai B’rith Camp LLC – summer camp scholarships Beaverton, OR $2,400

Kennedy High School – lab station equipment Mt. Angel, OR $2,844

Native American Rights Fund – summer law clerk program Boulder, CO $6,800

Oregon Coast Aquarium – The Sea & Me exhibit Newport, OR $5,000

Santiam Canyon School District – T-183 Plus calculators Mill City, OR $1,300

Strengthening Rural Families – preschool equipment, tabletop puppet theater, storage shelving unit, Study Buddy Philomath, OR $1,038

Toledo Jr./Sr. High School – student incentive program Toledo, OR $500

Health – $31,924

American Cancer Society, Relay For Life – sponsorship Lincoln City, OR $1,000

American Cancer Society, Relay For Life – sponsorship Newport, OR $1,000

Cornerstone Associates Inc. – AMS 150 strip cut shredder Corvallis, OR $2,074

Food Roots – upgrade computers Tillamook, OR $2,990

Helping Hands Gleaners – food Albany, OR $5,000

Linda L. Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation/Play for a Cure

Oregon – sponsorship Salem, OR $1,800

Linn County Child Victim Assessment – ABC House Girls Circle group Albany, OR $600

Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council – drug abuse prevention event centered on professional baseball game Salem, OR $1,000

Mary’s River Gleaners – food Corvallis, OR $2,500

RSVP of Lincoln County – grab bar program Toledo, OR $3,260

Sisters of the Road – hot meals/barter program Portland, OR $2,500

Sweet Home Gleaners – food Sweet Home, OR $5,000

Ten Rivers Food Web – Cooking Matters kits and groceries Corvallis, OR $3,200

Historical Preservation – $5,000

Benton County Natural Areas & Parks Department – relocation of Fort Hoskins commander’s residence to original site and build foundation Corvallis, OR $5,000

Housing – $5,000

Mario Pastega House – lodging for Lincoln County residents Corvallis, OR $5,000

Prevention – $11,747

CASA of Lincoln County – computer equipment Newport, OR $1,700

Celtic Mat Club – tournament entry, Team Oregon gear, singlets,

regional sweatshirts Keizer, OR $747

City of Adair Village – summer youth program Adair Village, OR $500

Corvallis High School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Corvallis, OR $500

Forest Grove High School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Cornelius, OR $500

Nestucca Valley School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Cloverdale, OR $500

Northwest Kidney Kids Inc. – blood pressure monitor program Portland, OR $1,500

Philomath High School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Philomath, OR $500

Siletz Valley Early College Academy – football uniforms Siletz, OR $1,800

Siletz Valley Early College Academy – girls basketball camp

materials and supplies Siletz, OR $1,500

Siletz Valley Early College Academy – senior alcohol- and drug- free activity Siletz, OR $500

Sprague High School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Salem, OR $500

Toledo High School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Toledo, OR $500

Waldport High School – senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Waldport, OR $500

Public Safety – $30,927

Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue Volunteer Assoc. – rope rescue

team equipment Waldport, OR $7,950

City of Depoe Bay – emergency outdoor warning siren Depoe Bay, OR $15,000

Mt. Hood Search & Rescue Council – specialized Tracker Aware training Oregon City, OR $5,120

Siletz Valley Fire District – emergency fire boots Siletz, OR $2,857

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Local Radio Amateurs Assist in State Exercise, Offer Training

Members of the Lincoln County Auxiliary Communications Services (ACS) participated in a statewide communications exercise April 28, simulating a downed aircraft somewhere in rural Oregon. Oregon Emergency Management initiated the drill. Local HAM radio communications helped pinpoint the beacon of the downed airplane by setting up field searches, coordinating with other groups in the field, and triangulating on the beacon, which they found at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Refuge near Camp Adair in Benton County. 20 counties participated. Lincoln County Emergency Manager Jenny Demaris said the local team found the beacon well ahead of many other groups who had shorter travel times. For more information on Lincoln County Auxiliary Communications, visit their website.

Meanwhile, training gets underway next month for the amateur radio technician license. Classes are scheduled Wednesdays from June 13 – August 1 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the County Board of Commissioners Conference Room (225 W. Olive St). The course is free. Registration is required. Call instructor Mike Eastman at 541-270-4114 or email him.

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Tuesday is Primary Election Day

Ballots for Tuesday’s primary election must be handed in by 8:00 p.m. tonight. Ballots can be dropped off at the Eddyville Community Church, or the City Halls in Toledo, Siletz, Newport, Depoe Bay and Lincoln City, and the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Initial results in local races will be posted on the County Clerk’s website shortly after 8:00 p.m. Final results will be posted as soon as they are tabulated. Statewide turnout, as of Monday, was just 22%.

Check on local vote counts here.

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