Oregon Coast News - January 29, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Bandon Chiropractor
A Bandon Chiropractor, whose license was revoked by the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners in December, was incarcerated in the Coos County Jail at Coquille following his arraignment on charges of First-Degree Sex Abuse and Harassment. Michael Currie is prohibited from examining or treating patients. Currie is also facing criminal charges in Josephine County and Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Interfering with a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest charges in Lane County.
Oregon Sea Grant delivers federal dollars for ocean research, outreach efforts
An ambitious plan to research, understand and inform the public about marine issues ranging from climate change to invasive species will receive nearly $14 million in federal and state dollars via the Oregon Sea Grant Program over the next four years. Oregon Sea Grant recently received the first of four $2.3 million biennial grant installments from its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Half of that money will go to support the 10 research proposals – among 60 submitted - that made it through Sea Grant's rigorous, competitive grant program for 2010-2012. The federal dollars are expected to leverage at least $1.2 million a year in state matching funds. The grants will support research into such issues as: • The implications of climate change in shifting populations of marine organisms, from tiny organisms that threaten the survival of wild salmon to predatory Humboldt squid. • The identification of bioactive compounds, which might have use in human medicine, from organisms in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. • Development of a means of predicting oxygen-starved “dead zones,” and their implications for the ocean food web and commercial fisheries. • Improved methods of forecasting near-shore waves and their effects on Oregon's coast, and, in a separate project, a look at how local variations in sea-floor geography, river currents and other factors might amplify or reduce the damaging effects of tsunami waves. • The use of Oregon's proposed marine reserves as a laboratory for developing a new framework for assessing the human costs and benefits of such zones, taking into account ecosystem benefits as well as economic costs. • A predictive method for analyzing the risks and economics of early detection and rapid-response efforts to control the spread of invasive species. • Continued support for ongoing research into oyster disease and salmon habitat restoration, areas pioneered by earlier Sea Grant funding. Although the grants – ranging from $35,000 to $117,000 per year - are modest by some standards, Sea Grant's steady support of timely, relevant marine research in Oregon over more than 40 years has made the program “an incredibly powerful force,” said John Cassady, OSU's vice president for research.
Oregon E-Cycles Program Collects Nearly 19 Million Pounds of Unwanted Computers, Monitors and TVs during First Year
The Oregon E-Cycles Program, a network of more than 200 collection sites and recycling facilities statewide, 21 on the Oregon Coast, that accepts unwanted computers, monitors and televisions from the public for free, collected 18.9 million pounds of materials in its first full year – far exceeding initial expectations and amounting to more than five pounds of electronic waste per Oregonian. Oregon E-Cycles, administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, officially launched on Jan. 1, 2009. The program, created by landmark product stewardship legislation in 2007, requires electronics manufacturers to fund a program to provide free electronics recycling services in the state. Manufacturers choose to either pay a recycling fee to participate in a DEQ-administered state contractor program or implement and pay for their own statewide collection program. The nearly 19 million pounds of e-waste collected statewide in 2009: • Roughly translates into 52,000 pounds of computers, monitors and televisions each day; • Have kept nearly 1.2 million pounds of lead out of landfills and incinerators; • Prevented the release of greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of more than 34,000 cars. For 2010, Kathy Kiwala, Project lead for Oregon E-cycles, added, the state anticipates collecting more than 21 million pounds of electronics. The total could be bolstered by a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2010, making it illegal to dispose of computers, monitors and televisions in the garbage or at landfills. Under the law that created Oregon E-Cycles, anyone may recycle up to seven computers, monitors and televisions at a time through Oregon E-Cycles collectors free of charge. The program does NOT cover computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, printers, scanners or other types of electronics or appliances. All brands of computers, monitors and TVs, regardless of working condition, are accepted for free recycling through Oregon E-Cycles. The manufacturers pay for the services. Kiwala said that in 2009, about 220 Oregon E-Cycles collection sites operated throughout the state year-round. That number has risen to nearly 250 sites in 2010. The program requires each participating collection program in Oregon E-Cycles to establish at a minimum a collection site in every city with a population of 10,000 or more, and a collection service in each county. For more information on Oregon E-Cycles or to find a collection site near you, visit www.oregonecycles.org or call toll-free 1-888-5ECYCLE (888-532-9253). Three sites are located in both Astoria & Brookings, two each in Coos Bay, Lincoln City, Newport, North Bend and one each in Florence, Gold Beach, Manzanita, Port Orford, Reedsport, Tillamook and Waldport.
BLM Myrtlewood Field Manager Selected
The Bureau of Land Management’s Coos Bay District Manager Mark Johnson has selected Kathy Westenskow as the new Myrtlewood Field Manager. As Field Manager, Westenskow will be responsible for management of approximately 126,000 acres of public land in the southern half of the BLM Coos Bay District.
Turtles
The next step in the rehabilitation process for two sea turtles found stranded on two beaches on the North Oregon Coast and Southwest Washington Coast began Thursday with a U.S. Coast Guard airlift from Newport to San Diego. A C-130 airplane from Air Station Sacramento picked up “Myrtle” and “Maude” for the trip to Southern California where they will finish rehabilitation at Sea World before being released back into the wild. The two turtles were hypothermic and dehydrated when found. They were initially cared for the at the Oregon Coast Aquarium on the Central Oregon Coast.
Search warrant
An alleged large quantity of stolen property from burglaries on the Central Oregon Coast were recovered and drug related items seized during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Newport on Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, an adult male and female found leaving the residence on the 300 block of NW 56th Street were detained when deputies and police officers arrived about 2 p.m. Inside they found a 22-year old male attempting to destroy drug evidence by placing it in a toilet. Another 22-year old male was found hiding. A second warrant was executed at a residence on the 400 block of West Buford Street in Toledo where more stolen property and drug related items were discovered. Taken into custody were 25-year old Stephanie S. Melton, Newport, 23-year old Christopher P. Trout, Newport, 19-year old Jamie M. Ulrich, Toledo, 22-year old Jared Dunmire, Newport, and 22-year old Jeffery M. Frazier, Newport. Close to $10,000 worth of stolen property was recovered. The investigation is continuing and more arrests are expected.
Hwy. 20
The long process of improving Hwy. 20, the east-west route between Newport on the Central Oregon Coast and Corvallis in the Willamette Valley is scheduled for completion in 2011. A subcontractor is planting more than 10,000 various species of plants, shrubs, willows and conifers to finish a $578,000 five-and-a-half acre wetland mitigation project. Last year 6,000 plants were planted. The nearly 60-mile two-lane route has been improved in three phases covering several decades. The last phase is the most expensive and taken the longest at $210 million. The Pioneer Mtn. to Eddyville phase replaces ten-miles of the old curvy highway with six-miles of new road and ten new bridges.
ODFW Fish Screening Task Force to meet in Salem
Oregon's Fish Screening Task Force will meet on Friday, Jan. 29, in Salem at the Phoenix Inn Suites, 1590 Weston Ct NE. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the agenda includes an update on the state fish screening program and the status of horizontal fish screens as an option to protect fish at water diversions. The meeting is open to the public. Fish screens prevent the loss of fish when water is used for irrigation, municipal, hydroelectric or other beneficial purposes. The ODFW Fish Screening Program coordinates a cost share program for the installation of screens at water diversions. The Task Force is appointed by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission and its members represent agricultural, fisheries and public interests. It meets several times a year to advise the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on fish screening policies and issues. Reasonable accommodations are provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at 800-720-6339 or 503-947-6002 at least 24 hours before the meeting. For more information, call Alan Ritchey, Statewide Fish Screening Coordinator, at 503-947-6229.
Healers vs. Stealers
The Healers vs. Stealers, Bulldog Faculty vs. Pirate Faculty fund-raising basketball game will be held on Saturday, January 30, 7:00 pm at Marshfield High School Main Gym. This is to benefit Coos Bay Area Habitat for Humanity. Family tickets $10.00, Single $5.00, Students $2.00. Tickets can be purchased at the high schools or at the door.
Chamber Awards Banquet
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Presents: CHALLENGE THE FUTURE! Annual Community Awards Banquet, Saturday January 30, 2010, The Mill Casino-Hotel, North Bend. Plan to join you friends and neighbors in a celebration of our 2009 Bay Area successes and 2010 expectations!
Reedsport Community Awards
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner will be held January 30, 2010 at the Reedsport Community Building. The Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding citizens of our community by presenting the Oscar Anderson, Volunteer of the Year Award and the Business Person of the Year Award.
Workshop on Construction Permits Scheduled
Southwestern Oregon Community College, in conjunction with the Chetco and Lower Rogue Watershed Councils, OSU Extension Service, Curry County Planning Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), Oregon Departments of State Lands and Environmental Quality, and US Fish & Wildlife, will hold a one-day workshop on permit applications required for working in or near water bodies. Permits are required for most ground-disturbing practices and are required by the State of Oregon (DSL and DEQ), the Federal Government (ACOE) and Curry County for clearing, construction, logging, or any ground disturbing activities that may impact streams, rivers, wetlands, or water quality. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Best Western Beachfront in Harbor, Oregon, and is open to the general public as well as builders, contractors, developers, and landscapers in Curry County. During the morning session there will be presentations from ACOE, Oregon DSL and DEQ, and Curry County on when, where, and from which agencies permits are required. The afternoon session will provide hands-on assistance in working through the permitting process. Participants are encouraged to come with project applications they are either currently or will soon be working through. Registration is required by January 22; the registration fee of $15 includes lunch. Checks for registration should be made out to OSU Extension Service. Participants may register at any Southwestern Oregon Community College offices in Brookings, Gold Beach, or Port Orford. For more information on this workshop, please contact Margaret McHugh, Coordinator at maggie.mchugh@oacd.org / 541-247-2755 ext 4# or Aleta Mankamyer (SOCC Brookings) at amankamyer@socc.edu.
Southwestern to host College Goal Oregon event
Students are looking for financial sources for attending college, but filling out federal financial aid forms can be a daunting task. Help will be available at an event called College Goal Oregon at Southwestern Oregon Community College. College Goal Oregon is a free event designed to help Oregon college-bound students and their families with the financial aid application process. Everyone is invited to attend this event, whether they are high school or non-traditional returning students. Financial aid professionals will be on hand to help attendees complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) scholarship application. This is an opportunity to get the FAFSA completed early, which is a key element in determining funding for college. Financial aid departments always recommend that students apply as early as possible, to ensure they have the proper amount of time to provide any required additional information and paperwork, and especially during these times of increased enrollments at Oregon colleges and universities. You do not need to be planning to attend Southwestern to participate. Participating students should visit http://www.collegegoaloregon.org/ for more information and a list of what to bring to the event. High school students are strongly encouraged to bring a parent or guardian if possible. Participants will need the most recent completed federal tax return if possible; current tax information (most recent W2) or the most recent pay stub; current value of assets including cash, checking, savings, investments and business or farm holdings; social security numbers of student and parents; a driver’s license if possible; an alien registration card for those who aren’t United States citizens; and any questions they have about financial aid. College Goal Oregon will be held on the third floor of the Tioga Building on the Coos Campus January 30. Interested individuals are welcome to drop in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Avena Singh of Southwestern at 888-1583.
Work zone
A Washington State male was cited for speeding in the work zone over the McCullough Bridge in North Bend early Thursday morning. According to an entry on the police log for 2:10 a.m., 28-year old Arnulfo Flores-Perete, of Forks, WA, was cited for doing 56 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Crosswalk
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 12:18 a.m., Thursday morning, Monroe Ave at Virginia Ave., two adults, ages 21 & 22, were warned of possible Disorderly Conduct charges for failing to use a crosswalk.
Gasoline
A motorist drove off from paying $40 for gasoline at the Exxon Station at 3550 Tremont (Hwy. 101) in North Bend Wednesday afternoon. According to an entry on the police log for 4:13 p.m., an attempt to locate was sent out county wide.
Arrested
He had a question about an impounded ATV, but was arrested. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday, 2:05 p.m., 835 California Ave., NBPD, 34-year old Justin Wynn Klein, Coos Bay, was arrested on a warrant out of Eugene involving marijuana. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Airport
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday, 10:18 a.m., Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, “items seized for destruction.”
Traffic grant
Through funding provided by a traffic grant, a North Bend Police officer focused on enforcing traffic laws in the city Wednesday. According to entries on the police log. At 11:03 a.m., Newmark Ave. & Spruce St., 34-year old Heather Kimble warned for two violations of Defective Lighting, tail lights and brake lights. At 11:09 a.m., Bimart parking lot, 57-year old Terri Wedwick warned for Failure to Display Current Tags. At 11:33 a.m., Sherman & Oregon avenues, 23-year old April George warned for Violation Basic Rule (VBR), Failure to Notify DMV of Address change, Failure to Register Vehicle and Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance. At 11:51 a.m., Newmark & Upper Edgewood, 23-year old Greg Hill cited for VBR 53/25, also warned for Fenders and Mudflats. At 12:06 p.m., Lewis & Brussells streets, 56-year old Rhonda West warned for Failure to Display Current Tags & Registeration. At 1:10 p.m., Lower Edgewood, 68-year old Gary Matlock warned for Defective Lighting. At 1:27 p.m., Sherman Ave., 73-year old Francis Amatisto warned for VBR. At 2:03 p.m., Virginia Ave. & Madrona St., 60-year old Jan Moore warned for VBR. At 2:27 p.m., Newmark Plaza, 19-year old Kyle Adolphson warned for Electrical Problems with Vehicle.
Deer
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 10:06 p.m., Thompson Road near Koos Bay Blvd., a 32-year old male reported “someone set up a fake deer in the middle of the roadway at location.”
Smelling smoke
According to two entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday evening, two reports of “smell of smoke” in the police station were reported to the Fire Dept. The first report came in at 5:34 p.m., “smell of smoke in Briefing Room and then Men’s Locker Room. No flames just smell of smoke – unknown source.” At 6:42 p.m., “smoke smell is really strong in the bathroom near the coffee pot. Coos Bay Fire Dept. contacted by phone and they will have someone come check.”
Burglary
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 5:03 p.m., 100 block So. Cammann St., Empire District, 59-year old male reported “house broken-into at location.”
Warrant
A call about an alleged shoplifting in Medford resulted in a warrant arrest for a 44-year old male wanted by the Coos Bay Police Dept. According to an entry on the CBPD log for Wednesday, 3:23 p.m., 44-year old James Miranda was taken into custody on the warrant for Failure to Appear on Possession Meth and Failure to Appear I.
Code enforcement
The City of Coos Bay’s Code Enforcement officer noted alleged code violations Wednesday. At 3:01 p.m., 1721 SW Blvd., “accumulation of junk inoperable vehicle.” At 2:55 p.m., 1106 Washington, “Washington & SW Blvd. vision clearance.” At 2:53 p.m., 1344 Commercial Ave., “encroaching vegetation on Commercial Ave. sidewalk.” At 2:41 p.m., 2180 SW Blvd., “occupied RV.” At 1:50 p.m., 288 D Street, “business license violation.” At 1:47 p.m., 766 SW Blvd., “boat storage public row.” At 1:45 p.m., 1328 Oregon Ave., “accumulation of junk.” At 1:40 p.m., 1171 Idaho Ave., “storage on public row.” At 1:29 p.m., 1785 SW Blvd., “accumulation of junk.”
Disorderly conduct
A report of a fight in a trailer park on Boat Basin Dr. in Charleston Wednesday, 5:35 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a 29-year old female. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, Sarah Renee Benson was charged at the Sea Port RV Park with Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering and transported to the county jail at Coquille. Complaint came in from a 21-year old male. The same male complained earlier at 4:50 p.m., and an individual was “contacted, very intoxicated, calmed down for now.” At 4:17 p.m., a 55-year old male complained of harassment at the RV Park, “people living in the RV Park calling him a sex offender.” At 4:05 p.m., Dispute reported same location, “male/female verbal disturbance toward back of the park. Parties contacted, no crime occurred.” At 1 p.m., same RV Park, same 55-year old male requested “contact regarding subjects spreading rumors about him, taking advantage. 2 other calls, RP seems mental. Spoke with RP, very intoxicated, warned RE 911.”
Suspicious
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Wednesday, 9:27 a.m., Powers Hwy., milepost 9, “on Sunday, RP found what he believed to be a human ear buried in the sand while he was fishing somewhere between the Gaylord Bridge and Albert H. Powers Memorial Park.” Area was checked, “under water, referred to marine.”
WX
Rain along the Oregon Coast with highs in the lower to mid 50s and south winds 10-20 mph, but decreasing to 5-10 mph by afternoon. Rain tonight with lows in the lower to mid 40s and south winds 5-10 mph, shifting to the southeast after midnight. Rain likely Saturday, mostly cloudy with a chance of rain on Sunday.
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Pac-10
After five-straight Pac-10 losses, including three-in-a-row at home, the Oregon men’s basketball team got a win Thursday night against visiting UCLA. The Ducks beat the Bruins 71-66 in overtime to improve to 11-9 overall and 3-5 in the conference. UCLA fell to 9-11 and 4-4. Tajuan Porter and Matt Humphrey each scored 15 to lead Oregon. The Duck women lost 104-80 at UCLA. Oregon has lost five-in-a-row and is now 12-8 on the year and 3-5 in the Pac-10. The Bruins are in third place with a 6-2 record, and 13-6 overall. Calvin Haynes scored 25-points as Oregon State came back for a 51-45 win over visiting USC in Corvallis. The Beavers are 9-11, 3-5, while the Trojans fall to 12-8, 4-4. The Beaver women lost 61-34 at USC in Los Angeles. Talisa Rhea had 16-points for OSU (9-9, 1-7). USC is 13-6 overall and 7-1 in the Pac-10. Oregon plays USC Saturday, while Oregon State gets UCLA.
South Coast Babe Ruth
South Coast Babe Ruth Baseball for 13-15 year olds-Batting Practice begins Feb.9th. Pick up information in the North Bend High School Athletic Office or call 756-5443 or 756-4669.
Johnson
North Bend swimmer Matt Johnson inked a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA next year. Johnson was a state champion his sophomore year for the Bulldogs in the 200 Freestyle and also won the 50-yard Freestyle at state his junior year. The Loggers are an NCAA Division III school. He plans to study International Political Economy.
MHS bxb
The second half of the 5A Midwestern League basketball season begins tonight for the Marshfield Pirates. The girls play at second place Willamette in Eugene, while the boys, tied for first place with North Eugene, hosts the Wolverines in the Pirate Palace. JV and frosh games begin at 5:30 p.m., varsity about 7 p.m.
NBHS bxb
North Bend will host South Umpqua in coed 4A Far West League double-header basketball tonight. The jayvee teams play at 4:15 p.m., followed by the varsity girls at 6 p.m. and the varsity boys at 7:30 p.m. The Bulldog boys (12-3) are currently in a three-way tie with the Lancers (11-4) and Sutherlin at 5-2. South Umpqua won the first meeting at Myrtle Creek.
MHS sw
Marshfield’s coed swim team is scheduled to compete at Willamette in west Eugene today.
SOCC
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s basketball teams are on the road this weekend in NWAACC play. The Lakers are at Chemeketa in Salem tonight and then Clackamas on Saturday to end the first half of Southern Division play.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers play at the Houston Rockets tonight in NBA basketball.
Roy
Portland Trailblazer guard Brandon Roy has been named to the NBA All-Star game as a reserve for the third year in a row. The former University of Washington player has missed the last six Blazers games with a hamstring injury. Roy is in his fourth NBA season and averages 23.1 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and five assists.
Beard
Police in Eugene have arrested a 20-year old male suspect in the beating Sunday, Jan. 24th, of a University of Oregon kicker Rob Beard. Beard was kicked unconscious after he intervened in a fight to defend a fellow kicker on the Ducks’ football team. He underwent surgery to repair a broken nose and other facial injuries, but has since been released from RiverBend Hospital in Springfield.
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