Oregon Coast News - January 25, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Helo
Emergency personnel in North Bend Saturday afternoon responded to the airport and a report of a possible problem with an incoming U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. According to an entry on the police log at 3:43 p.m., “inbound Coast Guard helicopter approximately 7 miles out at 750 feet and having tail rudder problems. Attempt to land on Runway 13.” North Bend’s Fire Dept. and police responded to 1100 Airport Way. “Officers assisting North Bend Fire with potential emergency. Inbound Coast Guard helicopter having tail rudder problems.” The helo landed safely. “Situation now Code 4 and fire personnel clearing.”
USCG training
Motor lifeboat crews from the U.S. Coast Guard Station Coos Bay in Charleston took advantage of sunny weather and breaking waves between the jetties in the Coos Bay Channel Saturday to conduct motor lifeboat training. The white 52-foot “Intrepid” and a gray 47-footer pointed their bows west as large waves rolled inside the bar between the two rock jetties. The crafts were maneuvered to take the waves head-on, lifting each vessel out of the water and then slapping them back down again. “These boats are built to withstand the most severe conditions at sea and are capable of effecting a rescue at sea even under the most difficult circumstances. They are self-bailing, self-righting, almost unsinkable and have a long cruising radius.”
Advisories
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for the South Oregon Coast Sunday & Monday with winds out of the south at 30-40 mph, possible gusts to 60 mph. “Strongest from Bandon south, less severe north of Bandon.” A High Surf Advisory was also issued through 10 p.m. Monday evening.
H1N1 Flu Vaccine
The H1N1 Flu Vaccine is now available at most all medical clinics and some pharmacies in Coos County, according to officials at the Coos County Public Health Dept. The H1N1 vaccine is free, and no one can pay out of pocket at the public health clinics, 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. Lena Hawtin, Coos County Immunization Coordinator, reports that “Plenty of vaccine is available, and wait times are short.” 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.
Snowmobile accident
A 61-year old North Bend man was killed in a snowmobile accident near Diamond Lake in Eastern Douglas County Thursday night. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, Gary Arthur Jensen was riding with four other family members about 11 p.m. on the South Shore Snowmobile Trail when he failed to negotiate a curve and his snowmobile left the groomed trail and struck a tree. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Accident
Four people, including three teenagers, were taken by ambulance to RiverBend Hospital in Springfield Sunday morning following a single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 126-West just west of Walton in Lane County. A fifth passenger fled the scene before emergency responders could respond. The group had reported attended a “Rave Party” in Eugene and were on their way to Florence when the vehicle left the highway at 10:36 a.m., crossed the centerline and went over an embankment before rolling and coming to a stop. The driver was identified as 18-year old James R. McGrath, Florence. He received minor injuries. An 18-year old female from Eugene suffered a serious injury, a 15-year old male from Eugene non-life threatening injuries and a 26-year old male was treated and released with minor injuries. All were wearing safety restraints.
Freeman
The Coquille Police Dept. and Coos Co. District Attorney’s Office will jointly hold a news conference this afternoon regarding the Leah Freeman case. The news conference will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 851 No. Central Blvd. The 15-year old was murdered in 2000, and no suspects or leads have ever been developed in the case.
NOAA
Heavy equipment started demolition last week at the site on Newport’s Yaquina Bay chosen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for its new Marine Operations Center-Pacific. The contract work, required to be completed by May 2011, is still under protest by politicians in the State of Washington who feel the decision process in choosing the Central Oregon Coast location over three potential sites in the Evergreen State was flawed by the federal agency. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) also upheld an official protest filed by the Port of Bellingham finding parts of the facility will be built within a floodplain, violating NOAA’s own regulations. NOAA officials have until Feb. 2, 2010 to respond to the GAO.
Rail lawsuit
The shutdown of the Coquille to Eugene rail line by Central Oregon & Pacific Rail in September of 2007 is at the center of a lawsuit filed by CORP against the State of Oregon in Douglas County. Pre-trial motions are expected in court today at Roseburg and the trial is scheduled to be held Feb. 23-26 after Circuit Court Judge Randy Garrison decided the suit will proceed. The state argues that it awarded CORP $7.7 million in ConnectOregon funds for a new switching yard at Winchester, just off I-5 north of Roseburg, largely because it would reportedly benefit their entire rail system, including the 111-mile long South Coast Line which the state alleges CORP identified as having the best industrial development potential in Southern Oregon on Coos Bay’s North Spit. However, the Coos Bay Line was suddenly “embargoed” by CORP over safety concerns in three of the line’s nine tunnels. Since then, the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay purchased the closed line for $16 million from CORP after the federal Surface Transportation Board forced the “hedge fund” investor-supported company to sell. State officials say CORP planned to shutdown the Coos Bay Line all along, but was waiting until state funding was secured. The judge ruled there was no evidence to support that theory. CORP is seeking the remainder of the $6.3 million owed by the state, while the state is seeking the return of the $1.4 million already paid. A 12-person jury will hear the case.
Pelicans
Migrating pelicans can normally be seen during the summer months along the Oregon Coast, but this year is different. The pelicans, which normally nest in Southern California and Mexico during the winter months, can still be seen along the South Coast. Some bird enthusiasts who have kept an eye on the pelicans say the state could witness the first breeding ground of pelicans in recorded history this year. A biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says several factors may be keeping the birds in the Pacific Northwest this winter. Over population in California, this year’s El Nino weather pattern, or the good supply of bait fish off Oregon’s Coast.
Culinary Institute receives donation of equipment
The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) and Southwestern Oregon Community College recently received a donation of equipment from Northwest Community Credit Union (NWCCU). The equipment had belonged to a local restaurant. OCCI, part of the college, was thrilled to hear of the donation of equipment. OCCI is growing at a tremendous rate--a 33% increase in enrollment since just last year. The new equipment will be used in both OCCI and the Dining Services area, where many of the OCCI students conduct their externships before graduation. The equipment will help instructors better educate students, at no additional expense to the college. “Thanks to the kind donation from NWCCU, this new equipment will increase the learning opportunities for OCCI students far into the future,” said Shawn Hanlin, Executive Director of OCCI. The list of items that were donated includes a 52 inch round grill, a stainless steel hood vent, a salad bar, a walk-in freezer, an upright freezer, a rice cooker, two 50 cup rice warmers, a 141 pound ice machine, a soft serve ice cream machine, and assorted containers, cookware, mats, prep tables and sinks. In exchange for the donation, students and staff happily volunteered their time to deep-clean the vacant restaurant building. The college has also discussed with NWCCU the possibility of having financial workshops offered by NWCCU employees for current students, staff and members of the community. “We appreciate Northwest Community Credit Union’s support of the College,” said Linda Kridelbaugh, Vice President of Administrative Services. “The generous donation will be a valuable asset to our instructional culinary programs and will expand the culinary experiences that we can offer our students.”
Local chef selected for World Ice Art Championships
Chef Chris Foltz of Southwestern Oregon Community College has been selected to compete in the 2010 World Ice Art Championships, held in Fairbanks, Alaska. “This is the ‘Culinary Olympics’ of the carving world,” said Shawn Hanlin, Executive Director of Oregon Coast Culinary Institute. According to the event’s website, it is one of the largest annual ice art competitions and exhibitions in the world. The World Ice Art Championships, in their 21st year, have grown to a month-long event involving more than 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions and the accompanying Kids Park attract more than 100 ice artists and approximately 45,000 visitors. Sculptors will work between Feb. 20 and March 5. The college has an interest in offering ice carving classes to their students in the future. Another chef and a student may be joining Foltz in Alaska to explore the craft. The National Ice Carving Association (NICA) has close ties to the America Culinary Federation (ACF). “This opportunity presents the college with momentum to take advantage of Chef Chris’s other great talent of ice carving.” said Hanlin. “Many prospective students ask if we teach ice carving. I look forward to the time we actually do.”
Applications for low-income families will be accepted in the near future
Families with inefficient or broken furnaces in their home can apply for a new program Oregon Coast Community Action will be administering for the Oregon Department of Energy and Oregon Housing and Community Services. Designed to assist low-income families and homeowners to replace “clunkers” or broken down furnaces, the program will be available to the community within the next few months. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or the stimulus package, this program will include rebates to cover the costs of replacing heating systems with Energy Star equipment, in order to increase the efficiency of heating systems in the homes of low-income families. ORCCA is still waiting to hear from Oregon Housing and Community Services and Department of Energy on when the funds will be available. Once funding is released at the state, ORCCA staff will begin taking applications for the replacement program. Eligible families will be those earning 60 percent or less of state’s median income levels, which means a family of four would be eligible if their income was $3,241 a month or less. “This program is designed to help low-income families deal with less efficient or broken furnaces, which keep their heating bills high. It’s our hope this program will really help families in our area – and we are doing our best to help everyone we can,” said Mary Schoen-Clark, CEO of Oregon Coast Community Action. “Everyone in our community can be part of the solution during these troubled economic times – volunteer time, donate food or funds, and know you’re making a difference for your neighbors.” More information on the program will be released once ORCCA receives additional program guidelines and the funding is released by the state. Oregon Coast Community Action provides services that work to house, feed, warm and educate vulnerable children and families in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties. For more information on Oregon Coast Community Action, those interested can visit www.orcca.us or call 888-1574.
Mr. Bulldog
The charitable Mr. Bulldog competition at North Bend High School raised over $4,300 last Wednesday night at Tai’s Dynasty in North Bend for the Children’s Miracle Network. Participating students worked from 4 to 9 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds donated by the restaurant to their cause.
Bates
Jonathan Bates will appear on NBC’s Today Show Monday morning for losing over 200 pounds. He’s a member of the Downtown Health & Fitness Club on Fourth Street in Coos Bay. Deb Lal, of the Fitness Club, says he will be inducted into the Joy Fit Club.
LTOB
Little Theatre on the Bay is accepting proposals for the upcoming play season. Our Season Runs from July 1, 2010 to June 30 2011. Please go to www.ltob.net and click the button on the Directors Chair on the top right of the home page or call 541-756-4336 for more information.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Committee will meet on January 25th, Noon to 1 pm, Southwest Oregon Regional Airport—Terminal Offices—Conference Room. This will be our initial meeting to determine how to implement the Economic Development & Business Retention directive given us for 2010 by our membership. BACC Executive Director Timm Slater, “Come on out to the Airport with your energy and ideas. Don’t forget to bring a lunch and, also, the two hours of free parking available at the terminal. See you Monday!”
SOCC Board
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education will meet on Monday, January 25, 2010, Tioga Hall, Room 505, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. Estimated Timelines- EXECUTIVE AND OPEN SESSIONS; 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5:00 p.m., Pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations; ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Property; ORS 192.660 (2) (h) Legal Rights; ORS 192.660 (2) (i) Personnel. 2. REGULAR MEETING ** 6:00 p.m.
NB School District
The North Bend School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010 in the North Bend School District Conference Room at 1913 Meade Street, North Bend, Oregon. On the agenda is the second segment of the OSBA Iowa Lighthouse Project training.
NB Planning Commission
The North Bend Planning Commission will NOT hold a regular public meeting on Monday, January 25, 2009. Additional information concerning the meeting may be obtained by contacting David Voss at 756-8535.
Caregiver to present at college
The public is invited to a special event at Southwestern Oregon Community College January 25 when author, speaker, and caregiver Elaine Sanchez presents “And for this I take Vitamins?” The talk is based on her book, Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver. The presentation is described as a “tender, gritty, and uproariously funny journey through life, love, & long-term caregiving.” Through her own experience of caring for family elders, Sanchez developed a passion for helping others find hope and humor in aging, illness, and long-term caregiving. Her keynotes and workshops about caregiving are based on real life stories from her book. Sanchez grew up on a Kansas dairy farm. She earned her living as a sales manager for network television affiliates in Colorado and New Mexico. A member of the National Speakers Association, she is described as a polished presenter and an accomplished storyteller. She lives in Salem, Oregon, and travels throughout the country speaking to caregivers. Attendees will learn how to develop an “attitude of creative indifference”; recognize and cope with “The Four Horsemen of Caregiving” (anger, guilt, depression, grief); and discover how it is possible to grow mentally and spiritually, even in the worst end-of-life situations. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon in the Lakeview Room of Southwestern’s Coos Campus. For more information, interested individuals should call 541-888-7356.
Bookkeeping workshop starts February 10th
Both current and potential business owners can learn how to establish and maintain a simple set of books on the cash basis through a dynamic four hour workshop being offered by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center in North Bend on Wednesday, February 10. The Simplified Bookkeeping Workshop is scheduled from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Instructor Mike Gordon, CPA, will cover basic bookkeeping concepts, including setting up a manual bookkeeping system, establishing the books of original entry, and recording business transactions. How and when to computerize accounting systems, the differences between cash and accrual basis accounting, and tips to make your records “goof proof” will also be discussed. The workshop is $35 per person and pre-registration is required by calling the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center at 541-756-6866.
Burglary
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Thursday, 5:51 p.m., 12th St. & Colllier, 19-year old Michael Sinclair arrested on charges of Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II and Theft III. Earlier, at 2:28 p.m., 700 block E. 10th St., 18-year old Jordan Grundy arrested on charges of Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II and Theft III. A burglary was reported at 1:53 p.m. on the 1100 block of West Central Blvd.
Wanted
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Thursday, 11:47 a.m., 100 block No. Adams St., 24-year old Christopher Burton arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation. Lodged at the Coos Co. Jail in Coquille.
Juvenile
A Coos Bay Police officer was requested by the principal of Sunset Middle School Thursday morning to cite a student for MIP-Tobacco and PCS Less than One Oz. of Marijuana. The 13-year old male was referred to the Coos Co. Juvenile Dept. on those charges.
Warrant
During a traffic stop on the Cape Arago Hwy. at Wallace Thursday, 11:15 a.m., a Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy took 41-year old Thurman Payton into custody on a State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, Payton was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Lost
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for early Thursday morning, 2:27 a.m., Haynes Way, “three subjects lost up Haynes Way and unable to find way back; last road #2200 Road; near a logging show.” Complaint came from a 19-year old female. They were located.
Intoxicated
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 8:27 p.m., 1200 block No. Bayshore Dr., 24-year old male reported, “male subject staggering into traffic near location, appears possibly intoxicated.” Midnight, 1001 No. Bayshore Dr., Super 8, 33-year old male complained, “intoxicated female ‘jumped out in front of him’ at location. RP almost hit her.” At 12:25 a.m., Saturday, 2001 No. Bayshore Dr., “woman down in the road near Coos Bay Toyota, appears intoxicated.” At 5:33 a.m., Coos ATV & Cycle, 22-year old male reported, “drunk-looking male staggering into traffic lanes on Hwy. 101 just north of location.”
Graffiti
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 8:54 a.m., 400 block Kruse Ave., “pump station tagged sometime during the night.”
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 8:01 a.m., 130 No. Cammann St., McKays in Empire, “Daniel Frye is standing in front of the store waiting to turn himself in.” The 28-year old Frye was arrested on a Probation Detainer, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Friday, 7:07 a.m., Coos Co. Jail area, 43-year old Brett Cariveau arrested on a Probation Violation and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Arrested
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 8:19 p.m., Rosa/Astor, near Bandon, Accident – Hit & Run. Eighteen year old Czarina Housego arrested on charges of Criminal Mischief II, MIP, Open Container, BAC .08.
UEMV
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 1:54 p.m., Center Road, Bunker Hill, 20-year old female reported Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle, CD Deck stolen.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 11:21 a.m., Hwy. 101, milepost 219, “result of traffic stop. Passenger warned for Less than 1 Oz. Seized for destruction.” Operator a 47-year old male.
Disorderly conduct
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 2:52 a.m., 2000 block Madrona St., “multiple 911 calls advising male subject has returned to location. Thirty-three year old Anthony S. Walker cited in lieu of arrest for Disorderly Conduct II and Criminal Trespass II. “Subject trespassed from location.”
Criminal Trespass
Police and Fire EMS responded to a Criminal Trespass complaint early Saturday, 1:48 a.m., 700 block Virginia Ave., “RP reports someone is attempting to get inside his apartment to fight him. Officers responded, request tap medical for male with laceration above his left eye.”
Speaker
A large speaker was located at North Bend High School early Saturday morning, 12:15 a.m. According to an entry on the police log, “appears it may have been an attempted theft. RP will secure the speaker.”
MIP
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday morning, 12:03 a.m., Pine and 16th streets, “officer advised 3 subjects ran from him at location. Officers made contact with several subjects hiding in the brush, etc. that apparently came from a residence on Pine St. No one will answer the door.” Two females, 18 & 20 were contacted, along with three males ages 19, 20 & 21.
Trespassed
A 52-year old male, who was allegedly “hitting one of the machines” at the Mill Casino in North Bend on Friday, 6:07 p.m., was trespassed from the facility. According to an entry on the police log, Hector L. Aguilar, North Bend, was charged with Harassment and cited in lieu of custody.
Shoplifting
The Loss Prevention Officer at Safeway, 1735 Virginia Ave., was busy on Friday. According to entries on the North Bend Police log, at 2:05 p.m., “shoplifter fleeing store. Juvenile taken into custody.” Charged with Theft III, MIP Alcohol, Resisting Arrest and two-counts of Escape III. At 4:23 p.m., 32-year old Eurvin D. Kirk was charged with Theft III and cited in lieu of custody. A female was reportedly contacted. Also trespassed for one year from Safeway and all mall property. Four males, ages 20-22 were “all warned and told to leave the property” following a report of “theft of over the counter meds” at 6:20 p.m. All were trespassed. At 8:44 p.m., “Loss Prevention request officer for two juveniles caught shoplifting. Both trespassed for one year from all mall property.”
Trespassed
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 2:38 p.m., 1611 Virginia Ave., 16-year old male “trespassed from mall property till end of school year, warned for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass.”
Assault
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 2:28 p.m., NBHS, 2323 Pacific Ave., “assault victim at BAH, under investigation.” Fifteen year old male contacted.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 12:04 p.m., 1611 Virginia Ave., “juveniles in parking lot at location. Per Mall Security when they went out to where juveniles were located they dispersed. Juvenile in custody for Criminal Trespass, released to mother. Will be referred to below charges Criminal Trespass II, PCS Less than an Oz. Marijuana and PCS within 1,000 feet of a school.”
Port a Potty
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 11:51 a.m., NBHS, 2323 Pacific Ave., “Unknown subject has put a Port A Potty in the back of his truck.”
School assault
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 7:56 a.m., NB Middle School, 1500 16th St., “son assaulted at school, investigation continuing.”
Curfew
Three male juveniles, ages 16 & 17, were contacted by a North Bend Police officer at 13th & Ash streets at 3:45 a.m. Friday. “Officer provided courtesy transport to subjects and warned them for Curfew Violation.”
Graffiti
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 1:41 a.m., Lombard St. and Sheridan Ave., “graffiti on ‘Dead End’ sign.”
Meth
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 12:27 a.m., 16th St. & Broadway Ave., “officer out with male.” Twenty-one year old Aaron Curtis Lott charged with PCS Schedule II Meth, and warned PCS less than an Oz. Marijuana.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 7:13 p.m., 800 block California Ave., 33-year old Maggie Ann Kimball, North Bend, arrested on a Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Unlawful Possession of Meth. Also cited for PCS less than an Oz. Marijuana. Transported to county jail at Coquille.
Fight
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Sunday morning, 4:09 a.m., 400 block No. Main St., “reported fight at location.” Forty-four year old Kent Allen Manley arrested on a charge of Menacing-Domestic and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Transported and lodged at the Coos Co. Jail in Coquille.
UEMVs
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 7:33 p.m., 400 block Merrill St., Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle reported by a 51-year old male. At 3:57 p.m., a 56-year old male reported a UEMV on the 2100 block of Timberline Dr. At 9:25 a.m., 400 block Merrill St., 56-year old female reported UEMV. On the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Saturday, 6:16 p.m., Barry Road, 22-year old male reported UEMV.
Warrant
A report of a party on the 1600 block of Newmark Ave. Saturday, 4:56 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a 21-year old male. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Ramon Rodriguez was wanted on a Medford Municipal Warrant for Theft III, transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Rain showers today with highs in the lower to mid 50s, and south winds 15 to 25 mph, shifting to the southwest at 10-15 by afternoon. Lows tonight in the lower to mid 40s under mostly cloudy skies with a 50-percent chance of rain. North winds around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy and a chance of rain on Tuesday.
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Prep bxb
Marshfield’s JV2 girl’s basketball team will host Myrtle Point in the Pirate Palace tonight, 6 p.m.
NB sw
North Bend swept visiting Reedsport Thursday in a coed prep swim meet at the North Bend Municipal Pool. The Bulldog boys won 111-43, while the girls topped the Braves 115-25. Picking up wins for the boys were Sam Slack (200 Freestyle), Skyler Waldrop (200 Individual Medley), Jordan Howell (100 Freestyle), Will Winfield (500 Freestyle), Ryan Johnson (100 Backstroke) and Ryan Domschot (100 Backstroke). On the girl’s side, Sara Riley took both the 200 and 500 Freestyles, while Jaryd Selim won the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Butterfly. Other winners were: Michelle Zomerschoe (50 Freestyle), Julia Ingersoll (100 Backstroke) and KaChing Yim (100 Breaststroke).
MHS sw
Marshfield swept visiting Springfield Friday in a 5A Midwestern League coed swim meet to remain unbeaten in league competition. The Pirate boys prevailed 112-53, while the Lady Pirates won 96-61. Double winners for the girls were: Kirby Neale (200 Freestyle & 500 Freestyle), Jana Sadler (50 Freestyle & 100 Breaststroke), and Hannah Olson (100 Freestyle & 100 Backstroke). Marshfield also won the 200 Freestyle relay with Neale, Sadler, Logan Chard and Olson, and the 200 Medley Relay with Brittany Banks, Neale Allison Reis and Olson. The boys picked up wins by Mike Farr (200 Freestyle & 100 Fly), Alex Marineau (50 Freestyle & 100 Backstroke), Josh Pickett (100 Freestyle), and Garrett Swafford (500 Freestyle). The Pirates also won the 400 Freestyle Relay with Donald Dietz, Pickett, Dustin Reis and Arturo Ancheyta and the 200 Medley Relay with Farr, Pickett, Kai Stufflebean, and Ancheyta.
NB wr
North Bend topped visiting Brookings-Harbor in a 4A Far West League wrestling dual Thursday, 46-25. The Bruins forfeited three matches, and the Bulldogs picked up pins by Jake Fletcher (135), Austin Hensley (145) and Brad Corcoran (171). Winning by decisions were: Gary Jansma (125), Kyle Deming (130), and Conrad Jackson (140).
NB bxb
North Bend beat visiting Douglas Friday in 4A Far West League basketball. The boys won 75-49 behind Jake Lucero’s 16-points and Sam Lynass’ 14. Aaron Mateski also scored 12 and Dalton Iveans 9. The Bulldogs (4-2, 11-3) jumped out to a 15-5 first period lead and led 37-18 at the half. With the win, North Bend is tied with South Umpqua (4-2, 10-4) and Brookings-Harbor (4-2, 8-5), one game behind league leader Sutherlin (5-1, 6-9). North Bend’s girl’s team remains in second place, one game behind Sutherlin (6-0, 13-2) as well. The Lady Bulldogs (5-1, 8-6) topped Douglas (2-4, 7-5) 61-41. North Bend was up 30-13 at the half. Brooke Davison scored a season best 26-points, while Taylor Weidman had 11 and Haley Dunham 8.
MHS bxb
Marshfield fell out of first place in the 5A Midwestern league boy’s basketball race after losing at North Eugene 59-51 Friday night. The Highlanders (4-1, 10-5) led for most of the game and held off charges by the Pirates (4-1, 8-7) with timely shots and by hitting 10-of-11 free throws in the fourth period. Marshfield found success inside with Dalton Milburn, who scored 16, but North Eugene’s defense denied many other passes to the sophomore and came up with Pirate turnovers. On the offensive end, Andrew Moore, who scored 9, was able to penetrate with the ball to the baseline, pull Marshfield’s defense to him, and then kick it back out to an open Highlander for a field goal. Dalton Gray benefitted the most and responded with four three-pointers and 12-points. Demerick Taylor led North with 16-points, while senior Kyle Tedder led the Pirates with 20 before fouling out late in the game. North Eugene’s girl’s team outscored Marshfield in all four periods at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay in posting a 44-22 win over the Lady Pirates (1-4, 3-12). Alisha Charitar led Marshfield with 9-points, while Tori Scott had 5 and Kara Young 4. The Highlanders (3-2, 11-4) are in third place one game behind Willamette (4-1, 14-2) and two behind league leader Thurston (5-0, 12-2) which ended Willamette’s 36-game MWL winning streak with a 31-29 win at the Wolverine Den. Willamette’s last loss before Friday’s game was against Marshfield on Feb. 15, 2007.
SOCC vs. PCC bxb
Southwestern Oregon Community College swept visiting Portland Community College in men’s and women’s basketball Friday night in Coos Bay. The Laker men won 108-89 by outscoring PCC (0-4, 2-13) 60-40 in the second-half. Coach Trevor Hoppe called the win “a great team effort.” Ryan Flynn hit five three-pointers and finished with a game-high 20-points, while Joseph Moquino, Lee Van Pelt and Terrence Stanley each scored 19. Nathan Wilson and Martin Earnest were also in double figures with ten apiece. Southwestern (2-2, 8-7) converted 22 of 32 free throws. Southwestern’s women won 54-47 despite 29 turnovers and shooting nearly 37% for the game. The Lakers (2-2, 8-7) held Portland (0-4, 2-13) to less than 20% shooting, but rode a 31-21 halftime advantage to the win.
SOCC vs. MHCC bxb
Visiting Mount Hood Community College pulled out an 80-77 win at Southwestern Oregon Community College in NWAACC men’s basketball Saturday evening in Coos Bay in what Laker coach Trevor Hoppe described as a “great game.” The two teams were virtually even in statistics throughout the contest with the Saints (4-1, 12-3) holding a six-point lead at half-time, while SOCC (2-3, 7-10) cut into it by outscoring Mt. Hood 42-39 in the second half. Terrence Stanley led five players in double figures with 21-points, while Joseph Moquino scored 16, Ryan Flynn 13, Martin Earnest 12, and Lee Van Pelt 10. Stanley scored on five-of-seven 3-pointers. Mt. Hood (3-2, 11-6) won the women’s game 73-44, holding Southwestern (2-3, 8-8) to less than 31% from the field. Mattea Grant scored 10-points to lead the Lakers, while Brianna George had 9 and Lindsay Sommers 6. The Saints were 10-of-16 from 3-point range, while SOCC was 1-of-6. Southwestern’s men and women play at Chemeketa in Salem and Clackamas in Oregon City this weekend.
Pac-10 bxb
Oregon State fell to California in men’s and women’s Pac-10 basketball Saturday. The women (9-8, 1-6) lost 79-75 in double overtime at home, while the men (8-11, 2-5) fell 65-61 in Berkley to the Golden Bears. The Oregon teams both lost to Stanford on Saturday. The men (10-9, 2-5) lost 84-69 at Stanford, while the women (12-7, 3-4) fell 100-80 in Eugene. This weekend the Ducks and Beavers play USC and UCLA with the men home and the women in Southern California.
OSU wr
No. 22 Oregon State beat visiting Nebraska 32-7 in collegiate wrestling at legendary Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday. The Beavers improve to 15-1 and 7-1 at home. The Cornhuskers fall to 8-7. OSU next heads to No. 24 Arizona State Sunday, Jan. 31st.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers ended their road trip back east with a 2-2 record after beating Philadelphia and Detroit. Tonight the Blazers host the Hornets at the Rose Garden.
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