Oregon Coast News - January 20, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
High winds
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for the South Oregon Coast for Wednesday afternoon with southerly winds at 30 to 50 mph and occasional gusts to 65 mph. A High Surf Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. this afternoon.
Marine Reserves Recommendation Committee
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Marine Reserves Recommendation Committee will meet on January 20, 2010; 5:30pm, at the North Bend City/Coos Curry Housing Authorities, 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend, OR 97459. Proposed AGENDA: Opening comments – Kathy Wall; Discussion, modification and approval of minutes from the December 2009 meeting – Kathy; 3013 Update – Cristen Don; Discussion regarding facilitation – Kathy; Discussion regarding the Process – Kathy; Comments, concerns, proposed improvements; Time Permitting: Process Discussion – Jamie Doyle; Reviewing and Revising Ocean Issue Questions started at November meeting; Formatting, consolidating, editing, additional input; Other items as needed; Next meeting date: February 17, 2010; Adjourn.
Cell phone law
The new cell phone law in Oregon, which prohibits drivers from using a cell phone while operating a vehicle unless it is within the scope of their employment, hasn’t really been tested in the Bay Area since it went into effect the first of the month. Spokespersons for both the North Bend and Coos Bay police departments say to the best of their knowledge, patrol officers have not yet issued any of the at least $90 citations. North Bend Police Chief Steve Scibelli says a strategy discussion on how to enforce the new law is on their agenda for their next staff meeting, but he admits the gray exempt area surrounding the allowable use of a cell phone for one’s business is an enforcement issue. “I think it was more looked at for drivers under 18.” Capt. Cal Mitts with the Coos Bay PD also admits it is not an easy law to enforce. “An officer has to observe a violator. We have received some calls from citizens reporting drivers using cell phones.” Capt. Mitts adds that using a cell phone while driving, even though it is business-related, will not save the driver from being pulled over. Eventually, the state’s courts could narrow the gray area of allowable use making it easier for patrol officers to enforce the new law. Coos Co. Sheriff Andy Jackson is believed to be the first law enforcement officer in the county to stop a motorist for using a cell phone while operating a vehicle, but a spokesperson says that is not their focus as deputies are not specifically assigned to work traffic like the Oregon State Police. Sgt. Pat Downing adds the type of vehicle being operated will help the enforcement issue. “Employment exemption is specifically for those operating a motor vehicle in the scope of a person’s employment and the vehicle is necessary for the person’s job.” All three law enforcement agencies have already equipped their patrol vehicles with “hands-free” cell phones. Sgt. Downing says, “there is also an exemption for law enforcement. We have a new policy in place on the use of cell phones and we must set example for the public.”
SCINT
Follow-ups to the execution of search warrants the previous week that netted $40,000 in rare coins led to three additional suspects and recovery of more stolen property on Saturday, Jan. 15th. According to a news release from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT) more property was searched in the Hauser area on Driftwood Lane where Sand Rail parts were found allegedly stolen from a nearby vacation rental. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of Methamphetamine were also discovered. A second search warrant was executed at a residence on Ridge Road where a stolen handgun and a small amount of crystal meth were discovered. The three additional subject’s names have been referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office for Grand Jury indictments.
Pursuit
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday afternoon, 3:58 p.m., Bridge area, “en route assist OSP/MPPD with pursuit from Douglas Co.” According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 4:49 p.m., Hwy. 42, milepost 70, assisting with pursuit. “recovered stolen vehicle.” Suspect 41-year old Daniel Duran, Coos Bay, was arrested by OSP for DUII and Elude involving a 2001 Cadillac. Earlier, at 2:47 p.m., Kentuck Way Lane, “flagged down by female requesting call police reason male attempting to steal her car. Female in roadway.” “Vehicle recovered after elude with OSP and Douglas Co.” Call came in from a 57-year old female. Victim listed as a 31-year old female.
Child Abuse
An alleged case of child abuse was reported to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office from Myrtle Terrace Road, Coquille, Monday night. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log for 9:47 p.m., the complainant stated his niece “has photos of child that was beaten with a 2X4, RP emailing photos to dispatch.” Twenty-four year old Zachary Davis was arrested on a charge of Assault II and two-counts of Criminal Mistreatment I. “Women’s Safety notified to place mother and 3 children.” The victim was listed as an 11-year old girl.
IBO
Candace Baumer with the Bay Area Hospital—Women’s Imaging Center will be the guest speaker before the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Independent Business Operator’s (IBO) Forum this Wednesday, January 20th at the Mill Casino-Hotel in the Salmon Room, 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Share Lunch and the new developments in your business. Let us know you are coming & we will have your place ready! RSVP by phone (541-266-0868), email or bicycle courier.
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.
ABC’s of home buying class
With the Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended into 2010, it is understandably temping for people to rush into homeownership. Umpqua Coastal Housing Center is presenting a homebuyer education class for all Coos and Curry County residents on January 23rd, 2010 at the Umpqua Coastal Housing Center (1984 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR 97459). This 8-hour class is designed to help you prepare for home ownership. The ABC’S of Home Buying class will walk you through the home buying process. You’ll learn about housing decisions, financial preparation, mortgages, shopping for a home, closing your loan, and protecting your investment after you have moved into your new home. Come join us and learn how to get $3,000 to $6,000 for down payment or closing cost money in grants with the DreamSavers Program. Call Valorie Rose at 756-1000 for class date, time and a registration form. Registration Deadline: January 20th, 2010.
Mr. Bulldog
A fund-raiser for the Mr. Bulldog charitable program will be held tonight at Tai’s Dynasty on Virginia Ave. in North Bend. The high school male candidates will be working from 4 to 9 p.m. with part of the proceeds going to their effort to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Wind related problems
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for early Tuesday morning, late Monday night, 300 block So. Wall St., “line down.” At 10:29 p.m., 10th & Central, “traffic light is flashing red.” At 9:45 p.m., 100 block No. Schoneman, “trees down in the highway.” On the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 10:26 p.m., Shinglehouse Road, “power line down, no fire, no one around.” At 10:24 p.m., Fat Elk Road, “tree down, covering one lane of traffic.” At 9:24 p.m., Townley Lane, “Power outage.” At 11:25 a.m., Seven Devils Road, 64-year old male reported, “large eucalyptus tree fell, is in power lines. Partially blocking Seven Devils Road.” At 6:22 a.m., West Beaver Hill Road, milepost 1, 52-year old male reported, “tree down, blocking ¾ of lane and 1 mile from Hwy. 101. 4-6 diameter.” At 1:37 a.m., Wildwood Dr., 24-year old reported “tree down blocking both lanes. Across from Tugman State Park entrance.”
Door banging
A report of subjects banging on doors & window on the 100 block of So. Empire Blvd. in Coos Bay early Tuesday morning resulted in one arrest. According to an entry on the police log for 12:47 a.m., the subjects were “looking for 2 people who owe them money.” Thirty-one year old Steven Wayne was arrested on a Probation Violation charge.
Criminal Mischief
A 44-year old male reported Criminal Mischief to vehicles to the Coos Bay PD from the 800 block of South Front St. Monday, 3:10 p.m., according to an entry on the police log.
Resisting Arrest
Coos Bay Police arrested a 70-year old male Monday afternoon while assisting Security at the Mill Casino in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log for 2:28 p.m., Darrell G. Smith was charged with Criminal Trespass II, and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DWS
A Coos Bay Police officer “observed possible DWS-Violation driver pulling into location.” According to an entry on the police log for Monday, 12:39 p.m., 28-year old Michael J. Weathers was charged with DWS-Violation at 997 Newmark Ave., Astro Gas.
Theft
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 10:56 a.m., 300 block Ackerman St., 61-year old male reported “UEMV/Theft from vehicle.”
Seized
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 10:51 a.m., 1100 Airport Way, “officer seized property from passenger before boarding plane.”
Graffiti
A North Bend Police officer took a report of graffiti vandalism Monday morning, 8:01 a.m., on the 1800 block of Oak St., according to an entry on the police log. “Reported their cement retaining wall was sprayed with graffiti.”
Graffiti
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 3:33 p.m., Hwy. 101, 86-year old male complained, “someone spray painted side of business.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 2:29 p.m., Cape Arago Hwy., “female assault victim at their business. States a female in a tye-dyed sweatshirt assaulted her, and ran to the Bayway Trailer Park.” A 15-year old female victim was transported to Bay Area Hospital with a broken leg. Eighteen year old Amanda Tomas, Coos Bay, was arrested on charges of Assault III and Reckless Endangering and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Fight
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 1:50 p.m., Michigan Ave., “male subject pushed female into the ditch.” Female listed as intoxicated, “having mental issues. Driver attempted to take her home.” Complaint came in from Ray’s Food Place.
Caves
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 1:47 p.m., Charleston Area, female called 911 on a cell phone to report “2 subjects in cave near the jetty, large waves, should not be there.”
WX
Rain along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s and breezy with southeast winds 15-25 mph. Cloudy tonight with a chance of rain, lows in the lower to mid 40s and breezy with southeast winds 15-25. Rain on Thursday.
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Marshfield jumped out to a 20-4 lead, behind 11-points by sophomore post Dalton Milburn in the first period, and never looked back Tuesday night in scoring a 63-43 5A Midwestern League boy’s basketball win over visiting Thurston (0-4, 7-7) in Coos Bay’s Pirate Palace. The Pirates, alone in first place in the conference with a 4-0 record, led 31-10 at the break and increased the lead to 51-23 entering the fourth period. Senior Kyle Tedder led all scorers with 21-points. Sophomore Ty Cutting, sophomore Colton Thurman and senior Joey Morgan each had six. Marshfield scored four three’s in the game, one from Tedder, one from junior Evan Griffin and two from senior Cody Dew. The Pirates (8-6) wrap up the first half of league play at North Eugene Friday. The Highlanders (3-1, 9-5) won at Churchill 50-49 (2-2, 10-5) to move into a tie for second with Springfield (3-1, 8-7) which won 42-34 at Willamette (0-4, 7-9).
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Thurston (4-0, 11-2) beat visiting Marshfield 46-30 in a girl’s 5A Midwestern League basketball game Tuesday night in East Springfield. Emily Beasley led the Lady Pirates (1-3, 3-11) with 17-points. Willamette (4-0, 14-1) kept pace with the Colts for first place with a 42-33 win at Springfield (1-3, 6-5). North Eugene (2-2, 10-4) is tied with the Millers for second after beating Churchill (0-4, 3-9) 55-36 at home.
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North Bend (3-2, 10-3) fell to third place in the 4A Far West League boy’s basketball race with a 67-62 loss at Sutherlin (4-1, 5-9) Tuesday night. South Umpqua (3-2, 9-4) beat Douglas (1-4, 3-9) 74-53 and Brookings-Harbor (4-1, 8-4) downed Siuslaw (0-5, 1-10) 55-45 to forge a three-way tie for first place. North Bend’s (4-1, 7-6) girls dropped out of a two-way tie for first place as Sutherlin (5-0, 12-2) won 51-21. Brooke Davison led the Lady Bulldogs with seven. Douglas (2-3, 7-4) beat South Umpqua (1-4, 3-10) 54-41, and Brookings-Harbor (3-2, 9-3) bettered Siuslaw (0-5, 2-10) 60-29.
NB Booster Club
The North Bend Booster Club meets at noon today at North Bend Lanes. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their current seasons.
NBHS Cheer
The North Bend High School Cheer Team took first place for their division last weekend at the Springfield Cheer Invitational.
NBHS bowling
North Bend’s boys and girls bowling teams each took second place Sunday at separate locations in the Willamette Valley. The girls were second at Cottage Grove to Willamette and the boys were second at Timber Bowl in Springfield. Bulldog boy’s coach Larry Hoffman says it was a “tough day” in Springfield, “conditions weren’t best.” Eight varsity teams competed and North Bend qualified third going into the quarterfinals and semi-finals. The Bulldogs bettered North Eugene, but then fell in the finals to Cottage Grove. “They bowled one of the better games that day and smoked us!” This weekend both of North Bend’s teams travel to the Firs in Eugene, and then a week later back to Firs for the district championships.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers play at the Philadelphia Sixers today in an NBA basketball game.
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Seven different Oregon State swimmers recorded a dual win as the Beavers defeat the Pioneers of Lewis & Clark College 133-67 Monday at Stevens Natatorium. "We had a really good meet today," Oregon State swimming head coach Larry Liebowitz said following the meet. "With a meet like this it is a chance to try some different things that you can't normally try. We had some people try different events and some people try different ways of swimming their races. Overall they did very well today."
OSU Peace Breakfast
Members of the Oregon State women's basketball team attended the 28th annual Peace Breakfast, held Monday morning in the MU Ballroom on the University campus in Corvallis. The event, which lasted an hour and a half, was held as the nation celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Office of Community and Diversity sponsored the event, and had various speakers from campus, including President Dr. Ed Ray, and Dr. Terryl Ross, the Director of the Office of Community and Diversity. The keynote speaker was Dr. Richard Lapchick, who is with the DeVos Sports Business Management Institute for Diversity and Ethics. Lapchick is a regular columnist for espn.com and the Sports Business Journal. He has written 14 books, and given more than 2,750 speeches. He is considered one of the nation's leading experts on sport and social issues. His keynote speech was entitled "The Door To Equality Is Voice Activated."
Pink Zone
On Feb. 13, when the Oregon State women's basketball team plays host to Arizona in a Pacific-10 Conference game, the Beavers and their fans will be participating in a "Pink Zone" event. The game is in conjunction with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and the need to bring awareness to the issue of breast cancer in the process of finding a cure. Buy a specially designed OS pink pin for $5 from Beaver Authentics and receive $2 admission to the game. Beaver Authentics is also selling a pink mini basketball. A portion of the proceeds from the pin and mini basketball will go to Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund and the Corvallis Clinic's Project H.E.R.
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