Oregon Coast News - January 12, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
High Surf Advisory
Following Monday’s strong winds along the South Oregon Coast, the National Weather Service has now posted a High Surf Advisory until 1 p.m. today, and a High Surf Warning through 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Jobs
According to the January 2010 issue of “South Coast Labor Trends” from the Oregon Employment Dept., “Coos County payroll employment fell by 40 jobs in November. Over the year, the county lost 1,080 jobs for a decline of 4.7%.” Over the year, “industries losing the most jobs were construction (-180), professional and business services (-180), leisure and hospitality (-180), local government education (-140), mining and logging (-90), manufacturing (-90) and retail trade (-80).” Curry County payroll employment fell by 170 in November. “Over the year, Curry County has lost 480 payroll jobs, for a decline of 7.1%.”
Crash team
The Coos Co. Major Crash Team was called out Monday morning, 6:55 a.m., Hwy. 42S, about ¾ mile east of Bandon to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal accident. A news release from the Oregon State Police: Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the interagency Coos County Crash Team, is continuing the investigation into Monday morning's fatal auto / pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of a Bandon man on Highway 42S east of the Bandon city limits. According to ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), this is the first traffic fatality in Oregon for 2010. According to OSP Recruit Trooper Khris Brandon, on January 11, 2010 at approximately 6:22 a.m. a 2005 Dodge Stratus four-door driven by BRENDA RAE WILSON, age 46, from Bandon, was westbound on Highway 42S near milepost 1 traveling through a slight right curve when her car struck a man walking in the westbound lane. The conditions were dark and the man, identified as RANDALL EARL TOURNEY, age 49, from Bandon, was wearing dark clothing. TOURNEY was pronounced deceased at the scene. He lived about a 1/2 mile from the scene. WILSON was not injured. She was using safety restraints. OSP troopers from Coos Bay Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Bandon Police Department, ODOT and the Coos County Crash team assisted. Representatives of the interagency crash team were from Coos County Sheriff's Office, Coos Bay Police Department, North Bend Police Department and Coquille Police Department. The highway was closed to one lane until about 9:45 a.m.
Cape Meares vandalism
Oregon State Police (OSP), working in cooperation with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, is seeking the public's help with an investigation into significant vandalism to the historic Cape Meares Lighthouse over the weekend. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by The Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible in this case. According to OSP Sergeant Todd Hoodenpyl, between the afternoon of January 9 and noon on January 10, 2010 an unknown vehicle reportedly drove down a blocked maintenance road to the Cape Meares Lighthouse viewing area ten miles west of Tillamook. Several rounds were fired breaking 15 windows of the lighthouse and several pieces of a historic Fresnel lens. Additional rounds were fired into an active Coast Guard light and surrounding equipment. While driving off the maintenance road the suspect vehicle caused significant damage to a grassy area. Cape Lookout State Park Manager Pete Marvin reported the lighthouse lenses were very old with much historical value and are irreplaceable. Cape Meares Lighthouse went into service January 1890. The lighthouse lens was manufactured in Paris, France and shipped around Cape Horn up to Oregon, arriving for installation prior to the date the lighthouse went into service. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department estimates damage to be over $50,000 dollars. Information about the Cape Meares State Scenic Viewing area, which is currently closed in response to this incident, is available at: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_181.php. Anyone with information to help in the OSP investigation is asked to call the OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888.
Inmate walk away
An inmate walked away from a work detail on the Central Oregon Coast at Newport on Sunday morning. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, Jeremy Gruver, in his 20s, is serving a sentence for Theft II and Burglary II. His scheduled release date is February 26, 2011. He was last seen at the Animal Shelter wearing an orange “JAIL” uniform with black work boots. This is the first walk away incident from the Animal Shelter Inmate Work Crew since it began about two-years ago.
Identity theft
He allegedly used another man’s identity to remain in the United States on the Central Oregon Coast. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, 29-year old Pascual Diego Baltazar, from Guatemala, was arrested Jan. 11th on a charge of Identity Theft. The crime came to light when the victim, a Lincoln Co. resident, complained that same day that his identity was being used by another for employment purposes in Siletz August 2008, through January 2010. Baltazar was lodged in the county jail at Newport.
Quakes
After shocks continue to rumble in the Pacific Ocean near Cape Mendocino, CA following Saturday’s 6.6-magnitude earthquake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5-magnitude quake was measured Monday evening at 6:53 p.m., 48-miles west to southwest of Eureka, CA.
Regional Airport Authority
With a question of liability for members worked out, Curry County has joined the City of Brookings in participating in the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority, which has a goal of improving and expanding commercial air service at Del Norte County Airport in Crescent City. The Authority plans to ask the City of Gold Beach to participate as well.
Ground breaking
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held for the new Brookings Medical Center in south Curry County. The facility will be built on 8-acres of land on Fifth Street, across the street from the current facility. Brush and trees were removed from the site in December; however, actual construction won’t begin until this spring during drier weather. The facility is intended to attract more doctors and improve health care offerings in the Brookings area. Two hospitals currently serve Brookings, Sutter Coast in Crescent City and Curry General in Gold Beach.
Reductions in Services Creates Hardship On Central
and Southern Oregon Vets
Washington, D.C.- In reacting to the news that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering the elimination of emergency and inpatient services at the Roseburg VA Medical Center, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, urging the department to suspend planned reductions pending a written plan for providing affected veterans services the facility previously provided. “I am especially disturbed that this loss of health care services for Oregon’s veterans seems to be happening behind closed doors,” Wyden said in the letter. “Such a life-changing decision for our veterans in the rural, southern part of the state seems to be taking place with no public discussion – and no plan in place to make sure that our veterans can continue getting the care they need.” The Roseburg VA Medical Center provides healthcare services for tens of thousands of veterans living in Central and Southern Oregon and Northern California. Reducing the services available at the Roseburg facility will put Oregon’s rural veterans at a further disadvantage, compromising their health, putting their employment at risk and putting pressure on already financially struggling local hospitals.
Wyden
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is back on the Oregon Coast. The Democrat has scheduled a Clatsop County town hall meeting for Wednesday at Astoria High School’s auditorium. He also plans to hold one in Columbia County that afternoon at the Vernonia High School gymnasium.
NBHS Speech & Debate
The North Bend High School Speech and Debate team took 1st place in the small school division at the Pacific University Tournament this past weekend, which was one of the biggest competitions of the year. School officials say this was one of the team's best performances in the last ten years, and Aubrae Hathaway led the way for the varsity, with Matt Dirk and Devon Carter strongly representing the junior varsity.
Change in hours for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter
Effective Tuesday Jan 12, 2010 the Lincoln County Animal Shelter at Newport is adjusting the hours it is open to the public in order to have more staff available during the busiest hours. The shelter will be open: Tuesdays - Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – (Closed from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. for staff lunch), Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (no closure for lunch), CLOSED: SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS. Sgt. Barbara Perry, the shelter manager, states the hours between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. are generally slower than the rest of the day. The shelter will remain open between noon and 1:00 p.m. for those who need to conduct shelter business during the traditional lunch time.
Disaster Preparedness Training Opportunity
Coming to Bunker Hill, Coos Forest Protective Assoc., 63612 Fifth Road, Coos Bay, Various times: January 20th through January 24th. To register please contact Connie Bunnell 541-267-3216. Coos County ALERT members and instructors support a personal responsibility to be prepared. They will provide life-saving training for Coos County citizens as well as a refresher course for Coos County CERT trained citizens. This free training is conducted by emergency prepardness and response professionals. The training will emphasize personal and family prepardness and includes training on the use of fire extinguishers. (Each participant who completes this course will receive a manual to keep.) Dates: Wed. Jan. 20th -5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fri. Jan. 22nd -5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sat. Jan. 23rd - 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun. Jan. 24th - 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Basic Fire Science and Suppression; - Basic Disaster Medical Training and Triage (No CPR); - Light Urban Search and Rescue; - Cribbing Heavy Objects; - Disaster Psychology; - Communications; - Basic Overview of the Incident Command System
Anyone over 18 can take this training. Water, Coffee and some snacks will be provided.
Lunch is one half hour. PLease bring a snack lunch and a beverage.
CB Planning
The City of Coos Bay Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda: 1. OATH OF OFFICE AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Deputy Recorder Susanne Baker will administer the oath of office to Jeff Marineau and Jim Berg. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Planning Commission minutes of November 2 and 9, 2009. 3. CCI/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time for comments that do not directly relate to the public hearing items. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM A: Architectural Design Review (ZON2009-00090): The Star of Hope Activity Center, Inc., 657 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, is proposing repairs to the exterior façade and new awnings for the building located on the southwest corner of Newmark and Wasson Street. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE: Recommendation for position on Historic Design Review Committee. 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 7. STAFF COMMENTS: 8. ADJOURNMENT.
CB Planning
The Planning Commission will have a work session on the creation of the Hollering Place zoning district following their regular meeting 6 p.m. meeting on January 12, 2010 in the Manager’s Conference Room, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue. For questions please contact Laura Barron, Public Works and Development, 541 269-8918.
H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled January 12, and 13
Coos County Public Health has scheduled two H1N1 flu clinics for the public, on a drop-in basis. The free clinics are scheduled as follows: January 12, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Senior Activity Center (The Barn), 1100 11th St. SW; Coquille, Wednesday, January 13, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Owen Building, 225 N. Adams. The vaccine is free, and no one can pay out of pocket at the clinic, although insurance may be billed for persons whose insurance pays for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine. Most of the vaccine provided will be in the form of shots, although nose spray will be available. The eligibility has been expanded to include everyone, not just priority groups. “Coos County Public Health has plenty of vaccine, and we expect wait times to be short,” reports Lena Hawtin, Immunization Coordinator. For more information about H1N1, call Coos County Public Health at 756-2020, ext. 580, the Oregon Hotline, 1-800-978-3040, and go to the websites www.flu.oregon.gov and www.co.coos.or.us.
Southwestern to host free astronomy class
Stop by Southwestern Oregon Community College to learn a little about astronomy and what is up in the winter sky. Southwestern is offering a free astronomy lecture and telescope workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Classroom 103 of the Recreation Center on the Coos Campus. Instructor Dan Neal will discuss some basic astronomy terms and how to use a star chart. Using the chart, he will also show attendees how to locate objects in the sky with the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes. The class will meet rain or shine. Weather permitting, the class will move outside to the soccer field to do some observing of the winter sky. No previous knowledge or skill level is required and the public of all ages is invited to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring their telescopes.
First Geese Control Task Force meeting Jan. 12 in Salem
Oregon’s Geese Control Task Force will meet for the first time Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 pm. in the Commission Room at ODFW Headquarters, 3406 Cherry Ave NE, Salem. The Geese Control Task Force was created by Senate Bill 622 (passed by the 2009 Oregon State Legislature) to study ways to address agricultural crop losses created by current goose populations in different parts of the state. The Task Force will also look at aviation concerns as more geese use land by the state’s airports. The number of geese wintering in Oregon has increased in the past few decades, as geese shifted from wintering in California to wintering in the Pacific Northwest, migrated out of California earlier in the year, or began using different parts of Oregon to stage before migrating. Geese can damage agricultural areas, particularly grass seed fields, and compete with livestock on pasture lands. The Willamette Valley and the Klamath Basin have the highest goose populations but growing numbers of geese are using Oregon coastal areas, too. Two populations of Canada geese that winter in Oregon are of particular concern to wildlife managers. Cackling Canada geese are becoming very abundant in the Willamette Valley but remain an important food source for Native Alaskans’ subsistence harvest. Dusky Canada geese are also of concern because their numbers have been on a long-term decline for years. Goose hunting in northwest Oregon, which includes the Willamette Valley and northern coastal areas, is complex and restrictive in order to conserve dusky Canada geese.
Trespass
A 37-year old Lakeside male was cited and released for Criminal Trespass at the Mill Casino Sunday night, 8:55 p.m., according to an entry on the North Bend Police log. Joseph Hall was transported to Bay Area Hospital on a voluntary mental hold. At 1:05 a.m. Monday, the same individual was contacted near KCBY on Broadway. “Officer advised subject going to walk back to the hospital and try to check himself back in.” At 1:41 a.m. Sunday, same individual listed on log at City Hall, “subject in lobby acting strangely. Officer responded and provided assistance.”
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday night, 8:14 p.m., Tremont Ave. and Newmark St., 26-year old Margaret Buehner cited for DWS Violation, “has driver en route to pick her up. Warned for Defective Lighting.”
Drug sniff
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 4 p.m., Lakeshore and Crocker streets, “OSP Trooper request canine for drug sniff.”
UEMV
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 11:33 a.m., 2000 block Union Ave., “RP reported his pickup was broken into while parked at location. At 10:20 a.m., 2500 block Marion St., “officer contacted resident of location to inquire if vehicles were entered overnight after UEMV in neighborhood. Officer advised the subject’s boat was entered and a gas tank with 6 gallons of gas was taken, valued at $100. At 9:01 a.m., 2400 block Everett St., “reported his brother in laws vehicles were entered sometime overnight, multiple items were taken from his brother’s vehicle. Monday morning, 6:59 a.m., 1500 block McPherson Ave., “reported his vehicle’s window broken out and the Sirius Satellite Radio was taken from his vehicle.”
Sailboat
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 8:37 a.m., Ferry Road, a 70-year old male reported to dispatch, “information passed onto to Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office reason sailboat adrift in bay.”
Fight
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Monday morning, 275 No. Broadway, Joe’s Honky Tonk, “female employee reporting a fight.” Fifty-year old David Hanson arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 2:32 p.m., No. 10th St. & Date Ave., 21-year old Kyle Nicholson cited for PCS Less 1 Oz. Marijuana.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 12:54 p.m., Central Point area, 43-year old James Miranda arrested on CBPD warrant for Probation Violation on original charge of Possessing Methamphetamines., and Failure to Appear I.
Violation Restraining Order
They were together and according to a Coos Co. Court Restraining Order, they weren’t supposed to be. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy monitoring traffic in the Charleston area Sunday morning, 10:37 a.m., stopped a vehicle on Seven Devils Road near Walker Lane for “several moving violations.” The driver was identified as 30-year old Raena Gabbard, Coos Bay, and her passenger 33-year old Michael D. Delacy, Coos Bay. Delacy was found to be in violation of his restraining order “by the two of them being together.” He was arrested. Gabbard “was released after receiving violation citations and Mr. Delacy was transported to the Coos Co. Jail.”
Probation violation
A 32-year old male who was given a taxi ride from Coos Bay to Charleston early Saturday morning, 5:23 a.m., was arrested by a Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly became uncooperative and refused to leave the cab at the B Dock in the Boat Basin. According to a news release, Damon M. Jones, Coos Bay, fell asleep in the cab. He was arrested on a Probation Violation charge and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Recognized
A Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s deputy recognized a wanted male in a Toledo bar on Saturday night, 9 p.m. and arrested him. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, James Patrick Short, Toledo, was wanted on a Felony No Bail Warrant. A search of him revealed a small baggie of Methamphetamine in a cigarette pack found in his pocket. Shot was additionally charged with Possession of Meth, transported and lodged in the county jail at Newport.
WX
Widespread rain in the forecast for the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and south winds 10-20 mph. Rain tonight with lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s and south winds 10-20 mph. Rain showers on Wednesday.
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MHS at Springfield
The only two teams to participate in coed doubleheaders basketball games this season go head-to-head tonight at Springfield. Marshfield will take on the Millers with the girl’s game slated first at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boy’s game at 7 p.m. Both games will be broadcast back to the Bay Area on the school’s radio stations. AM 1420 carries the girl’s contest, and the boys are on FM 91.3. The game’s can also be heard on the school’s website across the Internet.
NBHS at South Umpqua
North Bend travels to South Umpqua in Myrtle Creek for a 4A Far West League coed doubleheader tonight. The varsity boy’s game will be broadcast back to the Bay Area on “The Wave,” FM 105.5, and streamed on the radio station’s website.
MHS sw
Marshfield’s coed swim team travels to the 5A Midwestern League Classic at Springfield’s Willamalane Pool today.
Riley contract extended
Mike Riley has chased the golden coach’s ring to the National Football League before, but the Corvallis native is happy with his feet firmly planted at Oregon State University in the Willamette Valley. Riley, who attended Corvallis High School while his dad was a former assistant coach at OSU, has signed a contract extension that keeps him with the Beavers through the 2019 season. The 56-year old is the school’s second all-time winningest football coach with 64 victories. Riley was head coach from 1997-98 and then again from 2003 to present. The Beavers have played in six bowl games during his tenure.
Gill Coliseum
At one time, the only real light source at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis was the natural light through large windows. Over the years indoor light technology improved and the windows were painted over. Not on the east and west anymore. Following a new look at the remodeled University of Washington arena in Seattle, OSU officials decided to restore 14 large picture windows to restore natural lighting. The windows, however, are also equipped with shades in case the outside lighting obstructs games or activities inside.
Duck track
Freshman All-America running back LaMichael James and three others have been added to the 2010 track and field roster. James, who planned to run for the Ducks in 2009 before an injury set him back, was one of the elite sprinters in the state of Texas as a prepster. His 2010 debut could come as early as the Texas A&M Challenge in College Station, Texas, in two weeks. As he was in football, James is a redshirt freshman in track. Also joining the team from the football roster are senior running back Andre Crenshaw and junior offensive lineman Josh Sanford. There may be more down the road, but those are the first three. Crenshaw will compete in the jumps for the Ducks this spring, while Sanford does the shot put and discus.Crenshaw competed indoors in the long jump on the track and field team in 2008. Sanford won the 2009 Golden Valley Conference title in the discus for College of the Siskiyous and took second in the shot put. Also joining the team for the spring is Travis Stanford, a junior middle distance runner who transferred to Oregon from Northern Colorado. Oregon opens the indoor season this Saturday at the UW Indoor Preview.
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