Oregon Coast News - January 4, 2010
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New Year’s Eve DUII
Oregon State Police troopers noted a drop of about one-third in the number of DUII arrests during the New Year's Eve night around the state in comparison to last year's busy evening. Preliminary information indicates December 31st through January 1, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. that OSP troopers reported 34 DUII arrests around the state. Last year, troopers reported 52 DUII arrests. OSP troopers did not respond to any fatal traffic crashes. The Coos Bay Area Command made 5 DUII arrests. That was second in the state to Springfield’s seven arrests. Portland had three and Roseburg two. OSP troopers reported more than 80 DUII arrests over last year's 102-hour New Year's holiday period. During the recent Christmas holiday period, OSP troopers arrested over 60 DUII drivers, up from 50 arrests reported in the 2008 holiday period.
Winter Term at SOCC
Winter Term evening classes at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay will start at 5 p.m. on Jan. 4, while day classes will resume Tuesday, Jan. 5th.
College employees to have tax measure “town hall”
Five local legislators will converge on the Southwestern Oregon Community College campus on Jan. 4 to discuss the state tax measures 66 and 67 with employees during their scheduled in-service. The measures refer to two tax bills passed by the Oregon State Legislature on June 11, 2009 and signed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski on July 20, 2009 to voters for a January 26, 2010 special election ballot. The morning session will begin with a one hour town hall meeting format. Invited and expected to attend are Rep. Bruce Hanna R–Roseburg; Rep. Wayne Krieger, R-Gold Beach; Rep. Arnie Roblan, D-Coos Bay; Sen. Jeff Kruse, R-Roseburg; and, Sen. Joanne Verger, D-Coos Bay. According to information on the House Bills, the corporate tax bill (HB 3405) would generate $261 million in new revenue for the state. The bill would increase the corporate minimum tax, other corporate taxes, and certain Secretary of State fees. The personal income tax bill (HB 2649) would make temporary and permanent changes to Oregon’s personal income tax structure, generating an additional $472 million in new revenue for the state. The taxes only affect those making more than $125,000 ($250,000 if filing jointly). The bill also eliminates state income taxes on the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits received in 2009. The tax bills were passed to help the state legislature balance their budget without making further cuts during a recession already experiencing high unemployment. The Oregon Department of Revenue estimates that about 5% of corporations and 2.5% of individual income tax filers will be affected by the higher tax rates. The town hall format will provide for a question and answer period for the employees in the audience. The in-service is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. in the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on the Coos Campus.
Search suspended for man in Rogue River
The Coast Guard suspended its search for a man reported to have been trapped in the Rogue River Saturday. The search was suspended at 11:20 a.m. after a Coast Guard HH-65 helicopter crew from Group/Air Station North Bend, Ore., conducted a five-hour search Saturday morning. No reports of missing persons ever came in, and witnesses were unable to confirm they had actually seen a man in the river. Two witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a man waving a shiny object while clinging to a log in the debris-choked river at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday. The Curry County Sheriff's Department requested assistance from the Coast Guard after attempts to put a boat in the water to search for the man failed due to rough conditions. An HH-65 rescue helicopter crew was dispatched from Group/Air Station North Bend to search for the man. The helicopter crew returned to base after weather and lighting conditions made their search too difficult to continue. Anyone with information that may be related this case should contact the Curry County Sheriff's Department.
Coast Guard closes multiple river bars
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portland, Ore., closed the Columbia River, Tillamook Bay, Ore., and Depoe Bay river bars Friday due to hazardous conditions. The bar closures were for all vessels and any request to transit the bars prior to re-opening must be approved by the Captain of the Port, Portland. Mariners were required to contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 for further information or to request crossing. The Coast Guard will be re-evaluating the bar closures on an ongoing basis and expect to re-open these waterways as soon as the offshore weather improves. The Columbia River bar reopened on Saturday.
North Coast LNGs
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals rejected a claim by opponents of the proposed Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas terminal east of Astoria on the Columbia River that Clatsop County officials had improperly limited public input during a remand hearing last summer. The decision clears the way for the Board to rule on the two land-use issues within the next three-months. In a separate LNG case, this one in U.S. District Court involving another proposed import terminal on the Columbia River but west of Astoria near Warrenton, involved an appeal by the Port of Astoria to have a lawsuit over a land lease against the Port by Oregon LNG dismissed but the judge refused the request for a second time.
Murder charges
On January 1, 2010 at about 1:07 AM, Daniel Anthony Gopshes, age 60 of Newport, called 911 reporting that he had killed his wife at their home in Beverly Beach and was in the parking lot of the Lincoln County Jail to turn himself in. Newport Police officers responded and contacted Gopshes, who was armed and sitting in his vehicle. Gopshes was taken into custody without incident. Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies, Newport Police officers, and Oregon State Police troopers responded to the Benton Street address in Beverly Beach to find Chancey Ann Gopshes, age 86 of Newport, dead as a result of gunshot wounds to the head. The Lincoln County Major Crime Team was activated. MCT members from the Lincoln City Police Department, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, The Newport Police Department, the Toledo Police Department, and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office responded to investigate the incident.
Quakes
A couple of earthquakes shook Oregon on Saturday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.6-magnitude quake was recorded at 8:36 a.m., 34-miles south to southeast of The Dalles. A 2.2-magnitude quake was recorded at 1:58 p.m., 2-miles north to northwest of Molalla.
Quake
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake shook just south of Eureka, CA Sunday morning, 10:10 a.m. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located six-miles south to southwest of the Humboldt County Seat.
PW Director fired
Brookings City Manager Gary Milliman fired Public Works Director John Cowan last week over allegations that he inappropriately used a city gasoline credit card for his own benefit. Cowan, who had been employed for 18-years with the city, did not deny the allegation, but did offer an apology for his actions.
Swine flu
He battled the swine flu and pneumonia for 65-days and survived. Forty-four year old John Chapman of Seaside is back home on the North Oregon Coast after overcoming a health ordeal that kept him unconscious most of the time and connected to 13 intravenous tubes at various times. The community rallied behind him with fund-raisers and an Internet blog was created to post updates on his condition. He came home briefly on Christmas Day and then home for good on Dec. 28th. According to Oregon Health officials, since Sept. 1, 2009, 1,294 people have been hospitalized statewide with influenza. Sixty-three have died. Of the five complete counties along the Oregon Coast, there have been 51 influenza cases and five have dies. Coos County has had the most cases reported on the coast with 31 and one death. Tillamook Co. has had 4 cases and two deaths, Lincoln Co. seven cases and two deaths, Curry Co. three cases and no deaths and Clatsop Co. six cases and no deaths.
NB Parks
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
Disorderly conduct
A male and female were both warned of possible Disorderly Conduct charges after North Bend Police responded to a report of “girlfriend is out of control” on the 600 block of Virginia Ave. early Friday morning. According to an entry on the police log, a 24-year old female was contacted at 2:14 a.m.
Fight
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 1:40 a.m., 1971 Union Ave., Tiny’s Tavern, “multiple males outside fighting. Officers responded and advised subjects fled on foot prior to arrival.”
Interfering
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 1:16 a.m., 2600 block Broadway Ave., “officer request cover unit for aggressive subject.” Thirty-eight year old Jason Leroy Ward was arrested on a charge of Interfering with Police and Criminal Mischief II to Police Vehicle. The same individual was listed along with two other adults and two male juveniles at 1 a.m., “reports son as runaway. Officer located and released to grandmother at station.”
Theft
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 12:44 a.m., Mill Casino, “Mill Security request officer for Theft of Mislaid Property.” Twenty-nine year old Misty Dawn Hitner Clary cited for Theft II of Lost or Mislaid Property in Lieu of Arrest. A second entry at 12:52 a.m., same location, requested NB Fire Dept. EMS for “29 year old female unresponsive.”
Fighting
A North Bend Police officer responded to an incomplete call from the 2100 block of Ohio Ave. Thursday night, 11:57 p.m., “on call back female advised subjects fighting. Officers responded and advised verbal only, male provided courtesy transport.” Twenty-eight year old male and 29-year old female contacted. A prior call at 12:56 p.m., same location stated, “daughters intoxicated boyfriend at residence.”
Probation
A 31-year old male was arrested on a charge of Probation Violation after a North Bend Police officer reported he was out with a group at the City Center Motel Thursday night, 10:47 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, seven individuals, ages 17 to 53, were contacted. Steven Aric Wayne was arrested.
Marijuana
A 21-year old male was arrested on a charge of PCS Less than an Oz. Marijuana Thursday night, 10:24 p.m., 16th St. & Broadway in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log, Shane Allen Sherman was cited in Lieu of Arrest. Also warned for Criminal Trespass II, Offensive Littering and PCS within 1,000 feet of a School.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 10:16 p.m., CBPD served a warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Dangerous Drugs to 21-year old Robert George Trejo III.
Cited
A 22-year old female was cited for Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for a Pedestrian and warned for Failure to Maintain Lane, VBR and Failure to Carry Current Registration during a traffic stop at Tremont Ave. (Hwy. 101) and Stanton Ave. in North Bend Thursday night, 9:50 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, Kira Joelle Henderson was cited.
VBR/Careless
According to entries on the North Bend Police log for Thursday. At 3:38 p.m., 54-year old female warned for Violation Basic Rule (VBR) at Newmark and Tremont. At 4:08 p.m., Virginia and Arthur, 44-year old female warned for VBR. At 4:20 p.m., Pony Village Mall, 24-year old male warned for Careless Driving and Exhibition of Speed. At 5:08 p.m., Virginia and Hayes, 18-year old Erin Fullerton cited for VBR 40/25, and warned for Careless Driving.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 12:50 a.m., Hall & Broadway, 30-year old David Brian Smith arrested on warrant for Failure to Appear on original charge of DUII. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Urinating
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 12:38 a.m., Taco Bell, “out with subject urinating in public.”
Threats
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Friday, 12:02 a.m., SW Blvd. & Oregon, 58-year old male “reported two subjects threatened him.” Twenty-nine year old Jonathan Spann arrested on a charge of Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Use of Firearm, Interfering with Police Officer. Thirty-five year old Darrell Spann arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Unlawful Use of Firearm. Both transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 11:31 p.m., “OSP out with wanted subject.” Damien Arellanes arrested on CBPD warrant for DUII. Lodged at Lane Co. Jail in Eugene.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 5:48 p.m., 4th & Elrod, “out with vehicle of the driving complaint.” Forty-one year old David Morton arrested on charge of DUII.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 4:36 p.m., Coos Co. Jail at Coquille, 21-year old Rodney Yeiter arrested on charge of Violation of Restraining Order.
Sleeping
A 49-year old “transient” male was contacted twice early Saturday morning by North Bend Police after he was found sleeping. According to back-to-back entries on the police log, at 3:48 a.m., Virginia and Everett avenues, Patrick Royster was told to move on. At 4:57 a.m., Wash A Lot Laundry, 1921 Virginia Ave., “transient sleeping in bathroom.” Again, Royster was advised to move on.
MIP
Two 20-year old males were cited for MIP – Alcohol early Saturday morning by North Bend Police. According to an entry on the police log for 1:57 a.m., Garfield and Colorado avenues, Nathan Knut Nevdal and Shane Brennan Marken were also both warned for Criminal Trespass II. “Vehicle left at location.”
Fight
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday morning, 1:09 a.m., 645 Virginia Ave., “officers out with fight in progress” at “Bar Wench.” A 27-year old male and a 31-year old female contacted. “Officer advised verbal only.” Another entry at 2:13 a.m. referred to the “Bar Wench” again. “RP reported people yelling at each other. Officer responded advised it is Bar Wench customers leaving.” An earlier entry at 11:57 p.m., Bar Wench, “officers conducted walk thru of bar.”
Parole Violation
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 12:39 a.m., Saturday, Mill Casino, “RP reported subject on probation was in the casino bar.” Twenty-four year old Andrew Strome arrested on a charge of Parole Violation.
Hit & Run
A Hit & Run was reported at the Mill Casino parking lot Friday, 5:03 p.m., 3201 Tremont St., “info gathered on surveillance shows vehicle had damage prior coming into casino parking lot. RP warned for Filing a False Report.”
Window
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 6:25 a.m., Friday, 3500 block Edgewood Dr., “RP reported sons girlfriend is trying to break his bedroom window. Officers responded and advised girlfriend left.” Those involved included a 17-year old female, 17 & 18 year old males.
Warrant
A report of a “male vs. female disturbance” on the 1300 block of No. 8th St. in Coos Bay Friday afternoon, 4:48 p.m., led to the arrest of a 35-year old female. According to an entry on the police log, Bridga Edwards was arrested on a warrant charging her with Failure to Appear on an original charge of False Info. She was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 2:27 p.m., 200 block So. Broadway, 31-year old Clayton Kreuscher arrested for DUII (BAC .09%). Transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 11:47 a.m., 800 block Elrod Ave., an “incomplete 911 call” led to the arrest of 24-year old Sherry Stewart on a “charge of Probation Violation.”
Sleeping
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Sunday morning, 7:04 a.m., 1900 block Virginia Ave., “7-11 employee advised that subject came in and asked him to cal lus to advise that there is a subject sleeping at location.” Officer transported 49-year old Patrick Royster to the Mission.
Noise
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Sunday morning, 1:34 a.m., 645 Virginia Ave., “anonymous female request extra patrols at the Bar Wench people are making loud noises as they are leaving.”
Stolen property
A 52-year old female was arrested on charges of Receiving Stolen Property and Selling Stolen Property Saturday night, 8:09 p.m., after contacting a subject at NBPD with concerns on an earlier case. According to an entry on the police log, Kay Elizabeth Waldrop was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Suicidal
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 5:05 p.m., “suicidal female on McCullough Bridge.” A 26-year old female was transported to Bay Area Hosptial ER on Parole Officer Mental Hold.
MIP
A 15-year old female was released to a parent early Sunday morning, 2:59 a.m., after a Coos Bay Police officer contacted her at No. 9th St. and Fir Ave. According to an entry on the police log, the girl was referred to the Coos Co. Juvenile Dept. on a MIP charge.
Burglary
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday night, 10:28 p.m., 500 block So. 7th St., 58-year old female reported, “left on Thursday, just arrived home & everything in her house has been destroyed.”
Water
The asphalt had been pushed up and a water main was possibly broken on the 200-300 block of Central Ave. in Coquille Saturday night, 8:09 p.m., according to an entry on the police log. A second entry stated, “no water at location” of the county jail at 200 E. 2nd St.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 4:49 p.m., So. 4th St. & Golden Ave., a non-injury accident was reported by a 20-year old male. Forty-two year old Daniel M. Davenport was arrested for DUII.
Probation violation
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Saturday, 8:25 a.m., 100 No. Elliott St., “attempt to arrest.” Twenty-five year old Sarah Smith arrested on a Probation Violation detainer.
WX
Cloudy with a chance of rain this morning along the Oregon Coast. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s and south winds 10-20 mph. Rain likely tonight, lows in the lower to mid 40s and south winds 10-20 mph, but decreasing to 5-10 mph after midnight. Rain likely on Tuesday.
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Rose Bowl road trip
Thousands of Duck fans made the trek to Southern California last week to watch Oregon play Ohio State in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena, CA. Some took the many chartered flights out of Eugene and Portland, but many others made the long drive south in true Duck fashion for a winter month. Included among those were quite a few Bay Area residents including Steve Schneiderman, Randy Miles and Andy Post. The three left Wednesday afternoon after helping out at the Les Schwab Tires South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament at Marshfield High School. Schneiderman served as one of the Tournament Directors as President of the Marshfield Booster Club. Miles, a Coos Bay Fireman, was there as an announcer, and Post, a member of the Coos Bay School Board, was taking in the games at his alma mater. With four tickets in hand, they headed down Hwy. 42 for Interstate 5 and the challenge of crossing a snowy Siskiyou Pass out of Ashland, the first-leg of their 863-long journey. Their first stop would be near Weed, CA where they would spend the night at a cousin to Miles. He then became the fourth participant in the drive to the Rose Bowl early Thursday morning. Schneiderman says every little convenience store or fast food outlet they stopped at during their journey, the green and yellow of Oregon was present. With the help of satellite radio and other bowl games to listen to, “time went pretty quick.” They arrived just after dark, checked into their rooms and then spent New Year’s Eve with some former Coos Bay residents who now live in the Los Angeles area. Friday couldn’t come soon enough and the four were on site at the Rose Bowl a little after 10 a.m. for the 2 p.m. game. “We parked in a residential area above the Rose Bowl and then trekked down. Parking was set up on a golf course. Once we got down and got our bearings, we spotted Mike Helfrich and Bill Lilley.” The parking area was already alive with tailgate parties everywhere. The four had to split up once they got inside the “Granddaddy of them all.” Schneiderman and Post had tickets in the northeast corner and Miles and his cousin were behind the south goal posts. “It was slightly 50% better Ducks. Lots of yellow and red.” Helfrich and Lilley weren’t the only Bay Area Duck fans they spotted, “just down from us a little bit was Tony Crane.” The stands stayed full until about two-minutes remaining in the game, but the four stayed in their seats until the last ticks on the clock. They made their way back to their car and headed for the freeway. They didn’t stop until four hours later at a motel just off Interstate 5 Friday night. The next morning they were back on the road and headed for Northern California to drop off Miles’ cousin. The final three arrived back in Coos Bay at 7 p.m. Saturday night. “It was a fun atmosphere. Up to game time the crowd was electrified. You knew you were there when the fly-by went overhead.” Despite the Oregon loss, it was a great memory for not only Schneiderman, Miles and Post, but also for the many others who found their way to Pasadena to experience Oregon’s first game in the Rose Bowl in 15-years. “It was a great trip. I look forward to the trip to the national championships next year.”
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Southwestern Oregon Community College beat the Linfield JV of McMinnville Sunday, 74-55, in Coos Bay. Lakers men’s coach Trevor Hoppe, “It was nice to get a win after a pretty long break for Christmas.” Ryan Flynn led four players into double figures with 17 points (three 3’s). Joseph Moquino scored 14, Bari Mims 11, and Lee Van Pelt had 15. The Lakers shot 43% for the game and made 13 of 15 free throws. SOCC (4-7) plays again Wednesday at home, 6 pm vs. College of the Redwoods. The Lakers open NWAACC Southern Division play Saturday, Jan. 9th, at home to Umpqua CC of Roseburg. Southwestern’s women also won Sunday, 46-44 over College of the Redwoods from Eureka, CA. The Lady Lakers trailed 25-21 at the half. Kelly Millager scored 10-points to lead SOCC (5-4). Southwestern went to the foul line 42 times and converted 22. College of the Redwoods was 11 of 17. The women host Umpqua on Saturday, Jan. 9th.
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North Bend ended the preseason with a 7-1 record Saturday night following a 62-44 win over 3A Coquille. The 4A Bulldogs open Far West League play this week at Douglas Tuesday night and home to Brookings-Harbor on Friday. Jake Lucero scored 15-points against the Red Devils, while Dalton Iveans had 13 and Aaron Mateski 12. Coquille’s girls beat North Bend 40-26 in the early game. Brooke Davison and Taylor Weidman each had 11-points for the Bulldogs (3-5), who were up 21-20 at the half; however, the Red Devils outscored North Bend 19-5 in the second half. The girls also play at Douglas on Tuesday.
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Marshfield opens 5A Midwestern League basketball play this week. The Pirate boys (4-6) play at Willamette on Thursday night, while the Lady Pirates (2-8) host the defending state champion Wolverines Friday night in Coos Bay.
Prep wr
Marshfield hosts Willamette Wednesday, Jan. 6th, in a 5A Midwestern League dual wrestling match at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Pirates travel to the Oregon Classic at Redmond on Friday and Saturday. North Bend travels to Siuslaw of Florence for a 4A Far West League Dual with the Vikings on Thursday, Jan. 7th. The Bulldogs then compete in the Coquille Invitational on Saturday.
Prep sw
Marshfield travels to Churchill for a coed swim meet on Friday, Jan. 8th. North Bend’s swim team competes against Sheldon and Marist at Sheldon in Eugene on Tuesday, Jan. 5th.
Pac-10 mbxb
Great weekend for Duck Basketball! Oregon’s men swept the Evergreen State with wins over Washington State and Washington to open the 2009-10 Pac-10 season. The Ducks handed the Cougars a 91-89 loss in Pullman, WA on Thursday, followed by a 90-79 win at No. 17 Washington in Seattle Saturday night, snapping the Huskies 18-game home winning streak. Oregon has now won six in-a-row and has improved to 10-4 (2-0) with Oregon State coming to Eugene, Jan. 10th. Oregon State (6-7, 0-2) lost both road games. The Beavers fell 76-70 at Washington on Thursday and then 65-60 at Washington State on Saturday. OSU hosts Seattle University on Wednesday, Jan. 6th in Corvallis.
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Taylor Lilley hit the trifecta on Friday night as the Oregon senior shooting guard scored a career-high 33 points, reached the 1,000-point threshold for her career and broke the career all-time three-point record in Duck history as Oregon held off Washington for an 82-71 victory to open up Pac-10 play at Mac Court in Eugene. On Sunday, the Ducks beat Washington State 98-92 to improve to 11-3 on the season and 2-0 in conference. Talisa Rhea and Haiden Palmer both scored 19 points as Oregon State (9-3, 1-1) opened Pacific-10 Conference play by defeating Washington State, 63-49, on Friday night at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers lost 69-64 to the Huskies on Sunday in Corvallis. Oregon plays at Oregon State on Saturday, Jan. 9th.
Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks ended their 2009 season with four straight losses after falling Sunday at home to the Tennessee Titans, 17-13. Jim Mora’s first team in Seattle ended with a 5-11 record, after going 4-0 in the preseason.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers look to make it two in-a-row tonight over the LA Clippers with a road trip to southern California tonight in NBA play. The Blazers (22-13) beat Golden State (9-23) Saturday, 105-89 and remains tied with Denver for the Northwest Division lead.
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