Oregon Coast News - January 5, 2010
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Marine bag limit remains seven fish
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to remind anglers that the marine fish daily bag limit remains seven fish in 2010. The reminder is prompted by an error in the 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations that says the limit is six. The marine fish bag includes rockfish and other species such as greenling and cabezon. The higher bag limit went into effect May 1, 2009 based on a favorable stock assessment for black rockfish, the dominant species in the nearshore groundfish fishery. There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25). Yelloweye rockfish and canary rockfish may not be retained. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the seven fish limit into permanent regulations in April 2009. The error in the 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations booklet occurs on page 100 where is states the daily bag limit for marine fish (rockfish, greenling, Pacific cod, cabezon, skates and other species not listed on pages 100-101) is six fish in aggregate; it should be seven fish in aggregate. The online version of the regulation booklet will be updated to show the corrected bag limit.
New Year’s tally
The final numbers are in, and the Oregon State Police report no traffic fatalities during the New Year’s Holiday Period this year. And, the number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence was also less than a year ago. The reporting period was 102-hours long, from 6 p.m., Dec. 30th, through 11:59 p.m., Jan. 3rd. The previous lowest fatality number for a 102-hour period was five in 1993. The highest was 12 in 1998. There were 70 DUII arrests this year as compared with 85 last year. Springfield Area Command led the statewide count with ten arrests. Coos Bay was number four with five. Also on the Coast, Newport had three. OSP troopers reported making 4,300 traffic-related contacts, responded to over 130 traffic crashes and assisted nearly 400 disabled motorists.
CB Council
The City of Coos Bay Council will meet on January 5, 2010 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of December 15 and 21, 2009; b) Approval of an OLCC license application for Fireside Restaurant/Woodshed Bar dba Captains Cabin; c) Approval of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application for the wastewater system; 3) Presentation of Appreciation Certificate Award to Cindy Rawlings; 4) Presentation on the City Audit for FYE09 by Auditor Tara Kamp; 5) Update on Fire Station #1 Construction Project by Architect Joe Slack; 6) Quarterly Management Report of the Visitor Information Center by Executive Director Timm Slater; 7) Proposal to Lease City Owned Morrison Street Property by Shoreline Community Church; 8) Presentation on Timber Harvesting and Timber Plantation Management by Public Works and Development Director Jim Hossley; 9) Coos Bay Public Library’s Quarterly Report by Library Director Carol Ventgen; 10) Approval of the City Manager Employment Contract; 11) Appointment to the Coos County Noxious Weed Advisory Board; 12) Public Comments; 13) City Attorney’s Report; 14) City Manager’s Report; 15) Council Comments; 16) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will meet on January 5, 2010. The meeting will be held immediately following the City Council Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1. Consent Calendar; a. Approval of the Minutes of December 10 and 15, 2009; b. Approval of the Energy and Conservation Block Grant for re-lamping downtown street lights; 2. Request for Funding from the Virtual Business Incubator Grant Program from Mossy Rock Pottery and Chocolates of Oregon; 3. Presentation on the Hollering Place Wayside Design; 4. Public Comments; 5. Adjourn.
Coos Co. Board of Commissioners
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 8:30 A.M., at the Courthouse in Coquille. Agenda: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION under the authority of ORS 192.660; A. (2)(e) Real Property Negotiations; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; 2. CCAT GOVERNING BODY; A. Election of Board Officers
B. Request Authorization of Payment for SDAO Liability Insurance Premium for 1-1-2010 to 1-1-2011; C. Request Approval of Contract Extension and Authorize Chair’s Signature for RVTD Translink; D. Request Approval of Resolution 09-12-173C, Personnel Policy Amendment; E. Request Approval of Order 09-12-082C, Appointing Individual(s) to the Advisory Committee; 3. DEPARTMENT HEADS; A. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair – BOC; B. Request Approval of Resolution 09-12-170B, Closure of Veterans’ Dept. Petty Cash Account – Treasurer; C. Request Approval to Pay for Forfeiture Postings – SCINT; D. Request Approval and Authorize Signature of Regional Catastrophic Recovery Plan Grant – Sheriff / Emergency Management; E. Request Board Review and Approval of Flat Rate Fee – Sheriff; F. Request Approval to Fill Vacant Position – Road; G. Request Approval to Reclassify A & D Program Manager Position – Mental Health; H. Request Approval of Renewal of Maintenance Agreement for Tape Backup – I.T.; I. Request Approval of Purchase of Call Accounting Software Upgrade – I.T.; J. Request Approval for Change Order for Mental Health Flooring Project – Maintenance; K. Request Approval of Agreement with Energy Trust – Maintenance; L. Request Approval of ORC Road Improvement Agreement on Condition 13 – Counsel; M. Request Approval and Signature of Quitclaim Deed to Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. – Counsel; 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes – December 15, 2009; Hearing – REM-09-03 – December 16, 2009; Hearing – AM-09-05 – December 16, 2009; B. Ratification of All Routine Expenditures, Tax Overpayments and Adjustments and Transfers of Funds Within the Budget; Transfer of Appropriations within a Department – Assessor – Extra Help; Webcom Invoice 930 – Information Technology - $998.75; Western Burner Invoice 20090365 – Maintenance - $1,317.50; C. Ratification of Approval (individual BOC approval previously obtained); Purchase of 2 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units – Maintenance; Purchase of Computers – Parks; Payment of CADCA Registration Fees – CCF; Draw Payment to Dan Hermann – Maintenance; D. Resolutions and Orders
Resolution 09-12-172P, In the Matter of a Salary Adjustment Effective Retroactive to December 1, 2009; Resolution 09-12-171P, In the Matter of Classifying and Placement of County Employees on the Regular Coos County Payroll Effective Retroactive to December 1, 2009; Order 09-12-081C, In the Matter of Reappointing Al Pettey to the Carlson Heights Special Road District; E. Ratification of Amendments 5-7 to the Oregon 2090-2011 Intergovernmental Agreement #127292 and ratification of Department Head’s signature; F. Ratification of Amendments 8-10 to the Oregon 2009-2011 Inter-governmental Agreement 127292 and ratification of Department Head’s signature; G. Liquor License Application, Confusion Hill Trading Company; H. Reappoint Nikki Whitty to the Oregon Consortium Board of Directors and continue on the Executive Committee representing Coos and Curry Counties; I. Approval of documents for purpose of acquisition of easement required for public utilities including the Natural Gas Pipeline Project; J. Contract with Coquille Watershed; 5. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS; 6. LATE AGENDA ITEMS.
Whale
A dead baby sperm whale washed up on a North Oregon Coast beach Saturday. The whale, over 20-feet long, was found in Tolovana Park at Cannon Beach. Members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded to the discovery by beachcombers.
Sand Rail deaths
A Yacolt, WA male pled guilty Dec. 28th to charges of Criminally Negligent Homicide in the deaths of two people a year-and-a-half ago during an accident at Sand Lake Recreation Area in Tillamook Co. on the North Oregon Coast. David Ralph Rieman admitted to operating a sand rail while under the influence on Sept. 26th, 2008 at 9:30 p.m., that collided with another dune buggy operated by David Leach of Aloha, OR. Leach and 19-year old Chiara Acker died from head injuries. Two other passengers were injured. Rieman will be sentenced in February.
Quakes
One major earthquake and two smaller ones struck an area south of Eureka, CA on Monday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.1-magnitude quake was recorded at 6:24 a.m., 39-miles south to southeast of the Humboldt Co. Seat. That was followed in the same area by a 2.6 at 7:44 a.m., and a 2.0 at 7:51 a.m.
NBHS Canned Food Drive
Students at North Bend High School participated in a Canned Food Drive to benefit the local Food Share Program in December. The charitable event involved students, faculty and members of the school’s Key Club. The Junior class won the competition by only 43 cans when they brought in 2,318 .The Senior class brought in 2,275 items, the Sophomore class 1,547 and the Freshman class 1,374, for a total of 7,514.
*Correction
An entry on the North Bend Police log incorrectly listed 29-year old Misty Dawn Hitner Clary as being cited. That was incorrect. We apologize for the error. The corrected log entry is as follows:
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.” Thirty-seven year old Shay Seay was cited for Theft II of Lost or Mislaid Property in Lieu of Arrest.
Warrant
A 35-year old male wanted on a Coos Bay Police warrant for Failure to Appear on a DUII and Failure to Appear on a Failure to Appear Criminal Citation was arrested by Eugene PD Sunday evening. According to an entry on the police log, CBPD was notified at 8:08 p.m. at that Charles Huckins was arrested and lodged in the Lane Co. Jail.
Shots fired
A 66-year old male was arrested Sunday evening, 8:07 p.m., on charges of Disorderly Conduct II and Unlawful Use of a Firearm following a report of “shots fired” on the 500 block of South Empire Blvd. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Gary Sentman was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Dumpster diving
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Monday morning, 12:53 a.m., a 52-year old female and a 46-year old male were warned of possible Criminal Trespass charges after they were spotted in a business dumpster on the 1400 block of Virginia Ave.
Warned
A 21-year old female was warned about possible Recklessly Endangering charges for allowing a passenger to ride on the outside of her vehicle during a traffic stop on the 1600 block of Newmark St. in North Bend Sunday night at 11:12 p.m., according to an entry on the police log. Twenty-year old male involved.
Burglary
A 40-year old male was arrested Sunday night, 8:25 p.m., after he allegedly entered a basement of a residence on the 2700 block of Alder Ridge Road and got locked inside. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, Thomas Allen Gunn was charged with Burglary and Probation Violation. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Rain showers likely this morning along the Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and south winds 10-15 mph. Rain tonight, lows around 50 and south winds 10-15 mph. Chance of rain on Wednesday.
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MHS wr
Marshfield’s wrestling team competed with 99 other teams at the Sierra-Nevada Tournament in Reno, Dec. 28th & 29th. Pirate Coach Kris Davis says they took 13 wrestlers. Top performers: 112lbs. Nick Roderick went 4-2; 119lbs. Tyler Nixon went 5-2; 189lbs. Cody Shipp went 5-2. The Pirates will get back to league action this week with Willamette in Coos Bay on Wed., 7 p.m.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers couldn’t keep pace in the fourth period and fell 105-95 at the LA Clippers Monday night in NBA play. It was the Blazers first loss to the Clippers over the past five meetings. Martell Webster scored 25-points and Andre Miller had 16-assists and 22-points. Portland (22-14) hosts Minnesota tonight in the Rose Garden.
OSU fb
One of the most challenging football schedules in Oregon State football history awaits the 2010 Beavers when the season begins Sat., Sept. 4. Officially, OSU will announce its season opener at a later date. The non-conference schedule includes a Sept. 18 home game against the Louisville Cardinals and a Sept. 25 game at the Boise State Broncos. The game with the Cardinals concludes a two-game series, while the contest vs. the Broncos begins a two-game pact with BSU returning to Corvallis during the 2012 season. The Pac-10 Conference slate opens for the fifth time since 2003 against Arizona State, as the Sun Devils travel to Corvallis for an Oct. 2 game. The Beavers will have bye weeks Sept. 11 and Oct. 23. Three of the Beavers' final four games are at Reser Stadium, the most since the 1998 team played its final three at what was then known as Parker Stadium.
UO fb
The Pacific-10 Conference released its 2010 football schedule Monday, which includes three Thursday night games and two Friday contests next fall. Of the five weekday games, Oregon will be involved in two, hosting UCLA on Thursday, Oct. 21, and Arizona on Friday, Nov. 26. The game against the Bruins (7-6, 3-6 Pac-10) has already been selected for a national telecast on ESPN, starting at 6 p.m. PT. The Ducks will face the Wildcats (8-5, 6-3) on the day after Thanksgiving on a television network to be determined. Oregon opens the season at home Sept. 4 against New Mexico (1-11, 1-7 Mountain West) before travelling to Knoxville, Tenn., to face the University of Tennessee (7-6, 4-4 Southeastern) on Sept. 11. The Ducks complete the non-conference portion of their schedule at home Sept. 18 versus FCS side Portland State (2-9, 1-7 Big Sky). UO begins the Pac-10 season Sept. 25 on the road in Tempe, Ariz., against Arizona State (4-8, 2-7) and finishes up with the Civil War against Oregon State (8-5, 6-3) in Corvallis on Dec. 4.
Pac-10 Player of the Week
Oregon sophomore center Michael Dunigan has been named the Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 28-Jan. 3 the league office announced Monday. This is the first weekly honor for Dunigan. A native of Chicago, Ill., Dunigan led the Ducks to a 3-0 mark last week, including wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Washington State and No. 17 Washington. For the week, Dunigan averaged 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 1.3 steals, while shooting 25-for-35 (71 percent) from the floor.
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