Oregon Coast News - January 19, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Advisories
A high wind warning is in effect until 1 p.m. today along the South Oregon Coast. The National Weather Service forecasts south winds at 25 to 35 mph today, and 15 to 25 mph tonight. A high surf advisory is also in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, and a high wind watch will run from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night with winds out of the south at 15 to 25 mph.
Windy weather
According to a few entries on area police logs for Sunday night, Monday morning, the gusty winds caused a few problems in the Bay Area. On the North Bend Police log, 3:56 a.m., 2000 block Union Ave., “officer out at location putting sign for Bay Area Firearms back at the business, sign blew down the sidewalk.” At 10:06 p.m., “officers removed debris from roadway at various locations.” At 8:45 p.m., Pony Creek, “report of tree down at location. Street Dept. responded and officer provided traffic control.” At 8:13 p.m., McPherson Ave., “temporary sign down at location. Officer advised need more sandbags to hold the sign up. Info passed on to Street Dept. and they will handle.” At 8:21 p.m., CBPD log, 11th & football stadium, “tree down over roadway.” At 8:20 p.m., 10th & Central, “traffic signal malfunction.” At 6:57 p.m., Coquille Police log, 1300 block N. Gould St., Lincoln School, “tree down.” At 11:51 p.m., Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, Wildwood Dr., “tree down, branches in the road.” At 9 p.m., Libby Ln., milepost 5, “out removing debris from roadway.” At 8:41 p.m., Hwy. 101 & Sumner Lane, “tree down.” At 3:56 p.m., Lower Four-Mile Road, “tree down across Fourmile Road.”
NB Street Closure
Newmark Street will be closed between U.S. 101 and Sherman Avenue for approximately three hours beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19th. Work needs to be done to remove some trees that are threatening overhead electrical service in the right-of-way. Traffic will be re-routed around the area via north or south on Sherman Avenue and north or south on U.S. 101. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Don Garnett at Trees, Inc. 541-294-6924.
NB Historic Landmark Commission
The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 835 California St., North Bend, Oregon. Additional information concerning the meeting may be obtained by contacting David Voss, Community Development Director at 541-756-8535.
CB Schools
The regular school board meeting for January has been changed to Tuesday, January 19th at 6:00 PM at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay.
H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for Elementary Schools in North Bend
In collaboration with the North Bend School District, Coos County Public Health has scheduled H1N1 immunization clinics for students on Tuesday, January 19th, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Lighthouse School and 2 – 3:30 p.m. at North Bay Elementary School. A clinic is also scheduled at Hillcrest Elementary School on Thursday, January 21st, 3:30 – 5 p.m. The H1N1 vaccine will be given free of charge to students whose parents have signed and returned consent forms to the schools. The vaccine will be mostly in the form of nasal spray, with some shots also available to students who have asthma or other health problems that prevent them from using the spray. These clinics will be providing the second dose of H1N1 vaccine to children under the age of 10 years, which is necessary for full immunity. For more information about H1N1 flu clinics, call Coos County Public Health, 541-756-2020, ext. 580 or the Oregon Hotline, 1-800-978-3040. Information is also available at websites www.flu.oregon.gov and www.co.coos.or.us.
CB City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on January 19, 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 January 5, 2010; b) Acceptance of December check registers; c) Acceptance of December fund summary and combined cash reports; d) Approval of Donnelly Street Change Orders #1 & 2; e) Approval of Fire Station #1 Change Orders # 8 & 9; f) Approval to Adopt Resolution 10-01 transferring $54,000 of Contingency Appropriations to Library Operations; 3) Approval of the Planning Commission’s Recommendation to the Historic Design Review Committee; 4) Presentation of Coos Curry Housing Authority’s Annual Report by Executive Director Ned Beman; 5) Presentation on the Consideration of Making Coos Bay City Parks Smoke Free by Jennifer Stephens; 6) Approval of the Boat Building Center Management Agreement; 7) Fire Department’s Quarterly Report by Fire Chief Stan Gibson; 8) Review of Rental Property Business Licenses; 9) Public Comments; 10) City Attorney’s Report; 11) City Manager’s Report; 12) Council Comments; 13) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal Agency
The City of Coos Bay’s Urban Renewal Agency will meet on January 19, 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 January 5, 2010; b. Approval of the Visitor Information Center project change orders #7 & 8; 2. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the Proposed Supplemental Budget to the Downtown Capital Budget Fund – Approval will Require Adoption of Resolution 10-01; 3. Approval of a Façade Improvement Grant for Star of Hope; 4. Request for Funding from the Virtual Business Incubator Program Sumin’s Restaurant; 5. Visitor Information Center Project Monthly Update by Hilary Baker of Crow Clay & Associates; 6. Presentation on the Boat Building Management Agreement; 7. Public Comments; 8. Adjourn.
CB Schools
The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. The Executive Session, based on ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions, will begin at 5:45 PM. The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.
US 26 tunnel
There are four tunnels in Oregon between the coast and the state’s interior valleys. When one closes, it cuts off not only a major motorist connection, but commerce as well via tourism and freight. The Oregon Department of Transportation is planning a $13 million upgrade to the Hwy. 26 tunnel between the North Oregon Coast and Portland later this year, or early in 2011. The project includes relining, new lighting and drainage modifications. Highway officials are not sure how long the work will take, but they are also considering lowering the 70-year old tunnel’s floor by three-feet to better accommodate oversized semi’s. That could take up to six-months. Businesses from Tillamook to Seaside are opposed to the lengthy closure 30-miles west of Portland. Meetings are being held to discuss the project with a special meeting planned for March in Seaside. Other east-west tunnels are located on Hwy. 126W between Florence and Eugene, Hwy. 38 between Reedsport and Drain, and Hwy. 199 between Brookings and Grants Pass.
Electric vehicles
With gasoline prices continuing to soar, more motorists are turning to electrical or hybrid vehicles. Lincoln City is the first community on the Oregon Coast to tap into the trend by installing two electrical charge stations in Taft on the Central Oregon Coast. Travelers needing to charge their vehicles can now do it for free, but the process can take up to eight hours to complete with a 110-volt outlet. That time will be cut in half this spring when the manufacturer, ChargePoint, installs their new 220-volt model. There is no current cost to motorists, but city officials plan to start charge $3 per vehicle by the third or fourth quarter of this year for the service. The installation of the first two chargers cost the city about $3,500, with most of that going to upgrading wiring from a nearby public restroom. Four other chargers will be installed this year.
Yaquina Head
Timothy Fisher, a 23-year federal lands veteran, is the new manager of the Central Oregon Coast’s Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in northern Newport. Fisher was previously the director of the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan. Yaquina Head, a former rock quarry, is one of the most-visited locations on the Oregon Coast with its 100-acres, historic lighthouse, interpretive center, and tidal pools that include the only handicap accessible tidal pools on the Coast. Fisher grew up in New England, holds a biology degree from college, and has worked at the Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Mass., Big Cypress National Preserve in south Florida, Big Hole National Battlefield in Montana, and the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Florence Sr. Ctr.
Work on the new 5,333 square foot Florence Senior Center is ahead of schedule. The new facility on Kingwood Street is scheduled to be open this spring. The $1.2 million center will be self-supporting when completed. Volunteers are already busy planning fund-raisers to cover the cost of fixtures and furniture for the building that will also house a dedicated wing for the area’s Alzheimer’s Hospitality Program. Helligso Construction, out of Astoria, is the general contractor.
Forest Service fees
Those who visit campgrounds or stay overnight within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest of Southwest Oregon will pay a little more this year for that privilege. The federal government is increasing campground fees from an average of $5 to $10 at its 12-campgrounds, six-recreation rental cabins and four-recreation river bars. That puts the cost of a cabin now between $40 and $60 per night. Officials say those rates are more in line with other federal, state and commercial sites. The funds will be reportedly used for basic maintenance and improvements. More information can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou.com.
Pills
A report of a female juvenile who took “multiple pills while outside location” resulted in a trip to Bay Area Hospital Sunday evening, 5:11 p.m. from the 1600 block of Virginia Ave., Pony Village Mall. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, “parent contacted and responded to BAH.” Listed as involved were two female juveniles ages 12 & 13.
Shoplifter
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 1:47 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., “management reported shoplifter in custody at their office.” Eighteen year old Adriana Nicole Noble, North Bend, cited for Theft III, $16.94 value, “subject trespassed by Mall Security for 1 year.”
Arrested
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Monday morning, 2:17 a.m., 3290 Ocean Blvd., “subjects outside bar hitting the building.” Twenty-five year old Brandon Lee arrested for Disorderly Conduct II. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Theft
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 2:15 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 63-year old Darlene A. Pierce charged with Theft II.
Urinating
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 12:31 p.m., 200 block Johnson Ave., 58-year old female complained about “urinating in public.”
Accident
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 4:05 p.m., Lampa Mtn., 55-year old female reported “observed vehicle / red pickup go into ditch, male inside, no response.” Thirty-six year old Robert Catlett arrested on DUII/Drugs charge.
WX
Rain along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and south winds 20-30 mph, decreasing to 15-20 by late afternoon. Showers tonight with lows in the lower to mid 40s, south winds 15-25 mph decreasing to 10-15 mph after midnight. Cloudy and rain likely on Wednesday.
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OREGON COAST SPORTS
MHS bxb
Marshfield takes on Thurston in 5A Midwestern League basketball tonight. The unbeaten boys host the 0-3 Colts in the Pirate Palace with the jayvee and frosh games at 5:30 p.m., followed by the varsity contest about 7 p.m. The Lady Pirates are tied for third place and play at unbeaten Thurston (3-0).
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North Bend plays at Sutherlin tonight in 4A Far West League basketball. The boys are tied with Brookings-Harbor and Sutherlin for first place, each with a 3-1 record, while the Lady Bulldogs are also tied with Sutherlin for first with at 4-0 records.
Mwanga
Former Oregon State men's soccer standout Danny Mwanga was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the expansion Philadelphia Union Thursday becoming the highest draft pick in Oregon State men's soccer program history. Mwanga decided to forgo his final two years of NCAA eligibility when he signed a Generation Adidas contract towards the end of December making him eligible for the MLS SuperDraft. Mwanga became one of the most decorated athletes in men's soccer history at Oregon State in only two years. In 2008, he was named the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year only to follow that up by being name the Pac-10 Player of the Year at the end of his sophomore campaign becoming the first Oregon State player to win the award.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers opened their road trip back east with a 97-92 loss to the Washington Wizards (14-26) Monday morning in Washington D.C. LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Miller each scored 22-points to lead Portland (25-17). The Blazers play at Philadelphia on Wednesday.
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