Oregon Coast News - February 1, 2010
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NOAA Responds
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) responded Friday to a non-binding review by a federal government watchdog agency regarding its decision to relocate its Marine Operations Center - Pacific from the Seattle, WA area to Newport on the Central Oregon Coast. “NOAA notified the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in a letter sent today that, consistent with GAO’s recommendations, NOAA will conduct an assessment of whether there was a practicable alternative to awarding a lease to the Port of Newport, Ore., for the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific.” The GAO advised against the move following a protest by the Port of Bellingham, one of three Washington State communities vying for the MOC during a bidding process won by Newport. The GAO determined the move violated NOAA’s own regulations regarding locating a portion of a pier structure within a floodplain. Washington’s Congressional delegation got involved with the protest in trying to force NOAA to remain in the Evergreen State. NOAA plans to review the revised proposals submitted by the Port of Bellingham and the Port of Port Angeles. An independent review by GAO will be requested if there is no practical alternative to the Port of Newport lease. Also, if there is no practical alternative, a public notice will be issued to the local community of Newport “to minimize adverse impact of development in a floodplain.” At the conclusion of the public notice and comment period, a final determination will be made. NOAA expects to complete all actions no later than May 28, 2010. Construction has already begun at South Beach on Yaquina Bay for the new MOC. Members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation applauded NOAA’s response. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Representative Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), issued the following statement on NOAA’s response to the GAO decision sustaining the protest against NOAA’s decision to move their Pacific fleet to Newport, Oregon: “After reviewing NOAA’s letter and speaking with Secretary Locke this afternoon, we are confident that today’s announcement brings us one step closer to establishing the NOAA fleet in Newport. Work already underway on the new facilities in Newport will continue as scheduled. Newport was awarded the NOAA contract because – after a thorough review of its cost and technical merits – it was the best value for taxpayers and the best facility for the fleet. After NOAA conducts this analysis, Newport will still be the best and most cost-effective home for the NOAA fleet. We commend NOAA for the deliberative approach that the agency has taken to this process as well as its ongoing commitment to keeping its decision free from political influence.”
Legislature
The Oregon Legislature will hold a special four-week session beginning Monday in Salem. The recent voter approved passage of ballot measures 66 & 67, increased taxes on those with higher incomes and corporations, and are expected to add about $727 million in revenue to the state budget over the next two years.
Power outage
The Mapleton School District, 15-miles east of Florence on the Central Oregon Coast, is on a two-hour delay this morning due to a district-wide power failure.
Prostitution
A male instructor at Pacific High School in Port Orford has been placed on Administrative Leave by the Port Orford-Langlois School District after a Curry County grand jury indicted him on charges of Prostitution and Misconduct after a female student alleged woodshop teacher Charles Klea offered her money for sex. Klea, of Gold Beach, was arraigned Friday at the Curry County Courthouse in Gold Beach. The girl reported the contact on Jan. 22. After appearing in court, he was booked into the county jail and released. His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Bradwood Landing
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public meeting concerning one of the three proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals for the State. The LNG being discussed is the $700 million Bradwood Landing, proposed by NorthernStar Gas of Houston, TX, about 20-miles east of Astoria on the Columbia River. According to a news release, “DEQ Water Quality and Air Quality program staff will share information about DEQ's authority, the status of the permit applications, and potential timelines for drafting permits, holding a formal public hearing and making permitting decisions. Meeting details: When: 6:00 p.m., March 3, 2010; Where: Knappa H.S. Gymnasium, 41535 Old Hwy 30, Astoria, OR 97103. The other two LNGs are Oregon LNG, proposed west of Astoria, and the Jordan Cove Energy Project on Coos Bay’s North Spit.
Taser used
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 11:25 a.m., 300 block So. 10th St., Blossom Gulch, “reports of man out back of location on the nature trail.” Forty-nine year old Jeffery Hockett was arrested on a charge of Criminal Trespass II and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. According to a news release from CBPD, “On 01-28-10 the Coos Bay Police Department responded on a report of a suspicious subject loitering near the back edge of the Blossom Gulch playground area. It was reported that children were outside at the time of the call. Upon officer’s arrival, the subject left the area and went into the wooded area known as the Blossom Gulch Nature Trail. Officers attempted to contact the subject but he refused to stop. The suspect began running away from officers and a short foot pursuit ensued. Eventually, officers were able to catch up with the suspect and he continued to refuse to comply and based on his resistance a taser was deployed to control the subject. The subject was then taken into custody without any further incident. On 02-19-09, Jeffery Hockett was arrested on a similar incident and was trespassed from the property of Blossom Gulch Elementary School. Jeffery Hockett was transported to the Coos County Jail for booking and issued citations for Criminal Trespass II and violation of Municipal Code – drinking alcohol on an unlicensed premise.”
Cell phone
It might be the first cell phone warning issued by a North Bend Police officer since the new law forbidding cell phone use while operating a vehicle went into effect this month in Oregon. According to an entry on the police log, a 28-year old female was also warned for Defective Lighting when stopped Thursday night, 10 p.m., at 16th & Broadway.
GB Council
Three Gold Beach City Council members have resigned following a conflict with Mayor Jim Wernicke. John Truesdell and Peter Peterson resigned on Monday, Jan. 25th, while David Alexander’s resignation is effective Feb. 1st. The earlier resignation of Sue Johnson means the Council has only two remaining members, Larry Brennan and Jeff Crook to conduct city business along with Mayor Wernicke.
North Oregon Coast reopens to razor clamming
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce the reopening of the north Oregon Coast to recreational and commercial razor clam harvesting, from Clatsop Beach north of the Necanicum River to the mouth of the Columbia River. Shellfish samples taken this week indicate levels of paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) have dropped below the alert level. The area had been closed to razor clamming since December 18, 2009. ODA will continue to routinely test for shellfish toxins. For more information, call ODA’s shellfish safety information hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Division at (503) 986-4720 or visit the ODA shellfish closures web page at <http://oregon.gov/ODA/FSD/shellfish_status.shtml>.
No. Douglas HS theft
A former office manager for North Douglas High School in Drain was arrested on Theft and other charges for allegedly stealing approximately $5,000 from the Student Body Fund. According to a news release from the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office, 37-year old Sherri Tinnes, Drain, was charged Wednesday, Jan. 27th with Theft I, Official Misconduct I, and Tampering with Public Records. The investigation began Dec. 15th after an audit showed money missing from various accounts in the Student Body Fund.
Nursing home
Aidan Health Services of Salem has offered to purchase Lower Umpqua Hospital’s nursing home in Reedsport. The sell could reportedly save the hospital between $200,000 and $500,000 a year. Hospital officials say they plan to hold public meetings prior to making a final decision. The nursing home houses up to 29-patients with long-term care needs.
NBHS
No school today at North Bend High School. “Staff development day.” Classes resume on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd.
NB Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
Fall chinook advisory committee meeting in Grants Pass
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Rogue SMU Fall Chinook Conservation Plan advisory committee will meet Feb. 1 at the Marie Hill Conference Room, 510 NW 4th Street, Grants Pass. The meeting runs 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the public has 10 minutes to comment at the end of the meeting. The committee will continue work on desired status for fall chinook populations in the Rogue River Basin after reviewing ODFW’s initial preferences. The committee also will review and discuss a summary of the findings from a limiting factors analysis completed for fall chinook populations in the Rogue River Basin. The conservation plan covers populations of native fall chinook salmon in Oregon streams between Euchre Creek and the California border and the Rogue River Basin. Guided by ODFW’s Native Fish Conservation Policy, the plan will identify desired and conservation status and describe management strategies to reach these goals.
Southwestern to host Oregon Transfer Days college fair
In an effort to assist current Oregon community college students to successfully transition to a four-year college or university, the Oregon Transfer Days Task Force was formed in the fall of 2007. Representatives from Oregon's community colleges have been collaborating with public and private four-year universities to redesign a state-wide tour to all seventeen Oregon community colleges. The goal of the Oregon Transfer Days (OTD) community college fair tour is to educate community college students regarding their access to four-year baccalaureate opportunities through attending a college fair on their community college campus. To ensure the success of each community college fair, the OTD coordinator works with participating community colleges to design a common structure for these events on all campuses. Additionally, a state-wide branding identity was created that represents Oregon Transfer Days purpose, and to attract more community college students to explore four-year transfer opportunities as well represent all state institutions. The OTD tour will be aligned and centrally administered at the state level. The Oregon Transfer Days tour is scheduled to begin in mid-January and conclude in mid-February. Southwestern will host an event on Monday, February 1 in the Hales Center for the Performing Arts (Empire Hall) lobby on the Coos Campus. Attendees can show up at any time during the scheduled hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from many colleges will be in attendance at the free Southwestern event, including Alaska Pacific University, Art Institute of Portland, Concordia University, Corban College, Eastern Oregon University, Linfield College Division of Continuing Education, Northwest Christian University, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Oregon State University – Cascades Campus, Pacific University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon, and Western Oregon University. A representative from The Ford Family Foundation will also be on hand to tell students about the many scholarships offered by their organization. For more information, interested individuals should visit the OTD website at http://www.oracrao.org/OTD for additional information or contact Judy Garret-Newton of Southwestern Oregon Community College at 541-888-7419.
Stabbed
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Friday morning, 3:20 a.m., a victim of a stabbing at the Emergency Room at Bay Area Hospital didn’t want to provide any information to police. However, the officer gave him information in case he changes his mind.
Water
A resident of a home on the 2200 block of Sherman Ave. in North Bend called 911 Thursday night to request a Water Board call out “because house is flooding.” According to an entry on the police log for 11:45 p.m., CBPD was contacted who in turn dispatched Water Board employees.
Probation
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday night, 11:39 p.m., McPherson Ave., 25-year old Aaron Vernon Heyer was arrested on a Probation Violation charge after officers responded to a verbal fight involving a 23-year old female. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 9:41 p.m., Sheridan Ave., 23-year old Joel Lea, Coos Bay, cited for Driving While Suspended – Violation and Driving Uninsured. “Vehicle secured on scene.”
Cited
A 41-year old female was cited in lieu of arrest following a traffic stop on Sherman Ave. in North Bend Thursday night, 8:07 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, Andra Dixon was cited for Driving Uninsured.
Sex Abuse
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 1:32 p.m., “sex abuse reported, under investigation.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 12:19 p.m., CBPD served an NBPD warrant on 27-year old Ronnie Lee Beaver, North Bend, for Failure to Appear on charges of Criminal Mischief II and Harassment.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 11:33 a.m., MPPD served an NBPD warrant on 35-year old James Edward Snellbaker for Failure to Appear on a charge of Harassment – Physical.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 11:09 a.m., 2300 block Marion St., 44-year old Rowdy Shane Brownson, North Bend, arrested on an NBPD warrant for Failure to Appear on a charge of Assault IV. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Suicidal
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 10:17 a.m., 1200 block Ford Lane, Capitol One Bank, 48-year old “male threatening to shoot himself at location. Subject contacted. Gun secured for safe keeping.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 7:55 a.m., 1900 block Sherman Ave., 22-year old Ross Hunter Robertson, North Bend, arrested on an Oregon State Parole Warrant for Parole Violation. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 10:22 p.m., alley between 4th & 5th off Hall, 22-year old Kyle Chalmers arrested on a charge of DUII, transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Dispute
A report to Coos Bay Police Thursday night, 9:44 p.m., 700 block of So. 4th St., “outside arguing,” led to the arrest of a 25-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, Jimmy Delzell was charged with Probation Violation and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. Nineteen year old Jameal Ly was cited for MIP.
Marijuana
A traffic stop south of Coos Bay Thursday night, 9:02 p.m. at Hwy. 101 and Shinglehouse Road, resulted in a citation to 26-year old Justin Schaefer for PCS Less than 1 Oz. Marijuana, according to an entry on the Coquille Police log.
Assault
A 47-year old female claimed she was assaulted on Margaretta St. in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, the victim reported the domestic assault after she went to a doctor’s office in Klamath Falls for treatment.
Vehicle fire
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 4:57 p.m., So. Broadway & Johnson avenues, “multiple calls of a pickup on fire in front of Fred Meyer, Northbound on Hwy. 101.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 3:17 p.m., Newmark & LaClair, “female ‘absolutely wild’, pounding on a male, ran across traffic at him.”
Dispute
A 51-year old female was arrested Thursday, 2:37 p.m., 2600 block Ocean Blvd., Arbe’s RV Park, after Coos Bay Police received a complaint from a 45-year old female, “manager barged into her apartment and accused her of theft; RP is in fear du to other information.” According to an entry on the police log, Cynthia Lucas was arrested on charges of Criminal Trespass I and Resisting Arrest.
Spotted
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 12:03 p.m., 3200 block SE Ocean Blvd., Gooney’s, “just spotted a possible wanted subject.” Twenty-seven year old Ronnie Beaver arrested on an NBPD warrant charging Failure to Appear on original charges of Criminal Mischief II and Harassment. Also OSP warrant for Failure to Appear on original charge of Fail to Report as Sex Offender and new CBPD charge of False Information to Police Officer. Transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Smoke
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, the Fire Dept. was dispatched to the 1000 block of Noble Ave., Thursday, 9:44 a.m., “smoke inside the house – upstairs. Unknown source. Animals are all outside – getting people out now.”
Warrant
An individual dropped off at the Coos Co. Jail in Coquille Thursday, 5:05 p.m., by a Parole Officer, was served with an arrest warrant. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, 44-year old Leroy Davidson was served with a State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation.
Warrant
They’ll call when he returns. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office log for Thursday, 3:52 p.m., Charleston Boat Basin, “NBPD advises wanted subject out crabbing.” When he returns to port on board the fishing vessel, the Port Office will call. Warrant is for Harassment.
Brothers
A 42-year old male was arrested on the Central Oregon Coast at Waldport Thursday night after he allegedly assaulted his brother at a downtown motel. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, Timothy William Barnes allegedly assaulted his brother then fled on foot prior to deputy’s arrival at the Alsea Bay Manor shortly after 8 p.m. An hour later, Barnes was located and arrested on a charge of Assault IV – Domestic. He was transported to the county jail at Newport.
Fights
An early morning fight and a dispute were reported to the Coos Bay Police on Saturday. According to entries on the police log for 1:08 a.m., 700 F St., “fight at location.” At 1:39 a.m., Tioga Hotel, “dispute in back lot.” On Friday afternoon, 4:28 p.m., 2000 block No. Bayshore Dr., a 36-year old female reported “fight in progress.”
Warrant
A 19-year old male was arrested on a warrant out of Deschutes County early Saturday morning, 12:15 a.m., according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log. At So. Morrison & Maryland, Devin Thom taken into custody on warrant charging him with Violation on Release original charge of Assault IV and Harassment. He was additionally charged with False Information, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Loud music
A complaint about “loud music” on the 100 block of So. 13th St. in Coos Bay, Friday night, 9:52 p.m., resulted in a Probation Violation arrest and MIP by Consumption citation. According to an entry on the police log, 21-year old Jeremy Hill Marshall was arrested on a NBPD warrant for Failure to Appear on Traffic Offense. Twenty-seven year old Megan Vanderlinde was cited for Furnishing a Place for Minors to Consume Alcohol, and four others were cited for MIP-Consumption.
Vehicles
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 1:12 p.m., Lower John Topits Park, a 57-year old female reported “Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle.” At 8:50 a.m., 800 block Blanco Ave., 49-year old reported UEMV. At 6:41 a.m., 800 block Blanco Ave., 37-year old male reported “theft from vehicle.”
Burglary
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 10:22 a.m., 1200 block Fulton Ave., a 63-year old female reported “UEMV & Burglary to garage.”
Graffiti
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 8:06 a.m., 700 block 2nd St., 45-year old female reported “Criminal Mischief to vehicles.”
DUII
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday morning, 2 a.m., Vermont Ave., 32-year old Thomas A. Chenier IV, Salem, arrested for DUII and cited for Unsignaled/Unlawful Turn, and warned for PCS Less than an Oz. Marijuana.
Wrong way
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 1:44 a.m., Harbor Ave./Parker’s, 24-year old Anthony J. Stone, Bandon, cited for Wrong Way on a One Way Street (Failure to Obey One-Way), and warned for No Operator’s License, Unsignaled Turn and Speed Racing. “Vehicle secured on scene. Subject took cab home.”
Trash can
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday, 1:33 a.m., Virginia and Sherman, “trash can fire. Flames showing.”
Intoxicated
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 1:02 a.m., 700 block California Ave., “officer out with subject attempting to get into a vehicle at location that does not appear to be his vehicle. Subject is extremely intoxicated and was confused about whose vehicle this was. He had left the bar and was looking for somewhere to sleep it off. Thought this was his friend’s car.”
DUII
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 10:59 p.m., Friday night, Clark St. & Tremont Ave., 46-year old William Lloyd Sota Jr., North Bend, charged with DUII (BAC .09), and cited for Unsignaled Turn, Open Container and Driving Uninsured. At 10:56 p.m., Mill Casino, Security requested an officer respond. Sota cited in lieu of custody for Criminal Trespass II, and trespassed for one year.
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 9:19 p.m., Virginia & Harrison avenues, 49-year old Brenda L. Brock, Coos Bay, cited for DWS – Violation.
House Fire
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 7:26 p.m., 2000 block Harrison Ave., “Officers assisting NBFD on a large house fire at location.” The American Red Cross responded.
Sex Abuse
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 2:38 p.m., 2000 block Hayes St., 21-year old Chad Alan Ransome, North Bend, charged with Manufacturing, Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Schedule II, Sex Abuse III, Sexual Misconduct, and Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Rollover
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday night, 10:33 p.m., Libby Lane, milepost 3, a rollover accident was reported, non-injury, “driver transported to BAH via private vehicle.” Vehicle was a 1987 Honda Civic operated by 30-year old Jefferson Culpepper.
Warning
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 3:29 p.m., Clifton Road, “found note on garage door warning him that if was putting poison out to kill cats, not to bring pets into area or writer would kill them. Signed ‘Death.’”
MIP
An anonymous report about an “underage drinking party” in Waldport on the Central Oregon Coast Wednesday, Jan. 27th, led to six Minor in Possession citations. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, all minors who were issued citations will have a mandatory court appearance. The investigation into who furnished the alcohol is continuing.
Urinating
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 3:09 a.m., Sunday morning, a 38-year old male reported, “subject urinating on his vehicle at the NB Kozy Kitchen.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 12:35 a.m., Sunday, 645 Virginia Ave., “reported male subject urinated on her door. RP advised that happened last night as well. Ongoing problem with the bar patrons.”
Fight
According to an entry o the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday morning, 2:37 a.m., 275 No. Broadway, Captain’s Cabin, “report of fight in the bar.”
Grabbing
A 59-year old male was arrested on a charge of Probation Violation early Sunday morning, 2:23 a.m., at the Tioga building, “intoxicated subject keeps grabbing at women.” George Hoggatt was transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning, Broadway & Park, 23-year old Darin Hutchins arrested on charges of DUII and PCS Schedule II. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday night, 10:50 p.m., Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office notified CBPD that it had served a valid warrant on 33-year old Juan Perez for two-counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument I, and two-counts of Forgery I. He was lodged in the Washington Co. Jail.
Graffiti
Graffiti vandalism was reported on the Masonic Temple in Coos Bay at 295 No. 4th St. Saturday, 11:09 a.m., according to an entry on the police log, “backside of the building.”
Sunglasses
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 5:46 p.m., Mill Casino, “Mill Security reported a female who had taken a pair of sunglasses from a cage area, advised glasses were recovered but victim wishes to press charges.” An officer responded and cited 66-year old Margaret M. Bojorquez, Creswell, with Theft II, “released in lieu of custody. Subject trespassed for 6 months.”
WX
Rain along the Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and south winds 10-20 mph. Rain likely tonight with lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s and south winds 10-20 mph, but shifting to the southeast at 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy with a 40-percent chance of rain on Tuesday.
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North Bend’s wrestling team won a close 4A Far West League 39-35 from visiting South Umpqua of Myrtle Creek, Thursday. Getting pins for the Bulldogs were Nick Cheser (119), Gary Jansma (125), Kyle Deming (130), Jake Fletcher (135) and Zack Olander (189). Levi Graber got a decision at 103, and the Lancers forfeited at Heavyweight.
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The North Bend swim team swept visiting Phoenix Thursday afternoon at the Municipal Pool. The Bulldog boys took all eleven events in a 122-47 romp, while the girls won 109-58. Double winners for the boys were: James Verger in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke, Kevin Waller, the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Freestyle and Matt Johnson took both the 50 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke. Other winners were: Kyle Katherman (100 Butterfly) and Sean Esperance (500 Freestyle). Katherman, Esperance, Nic Slowik and Will Winfield won the 200 Medley Relay, Verger, Winfield, Johnson and Waller took the 200 Freestyle Relay, and Verger, Esperance, Johnson and Waller combined for the 400 Freestyle Relay. On the girl’s side: Kelli Kronsberg won the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle, Kelsey Morgan took the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Breaststroke, and Rachel Heaney won both the 100 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke. Mallory Crocker took the 100 Freestyle. The Lady Bulldogs won the 200 Freestyle Relay with Kronsberg, Crocker, Morgan and Heaney, and the 400 Freestyle with Kronsberg, Heaney, Galen Wash and Michelle Zomerschoe.
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Marshfield’s unbeaten streak in 5A Midwestern League swimming ended Friday at Echo Hollow Pool in West Eugene. Willamette handed the Pirates a 105-64 loss in the girl’s meet and a 95-78 setback in the boy’s meet. Marshfield’s Garrett Swafford was a double winner claiming both the 100 Freestyle and 100 Breaststroke.
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The Marshfield Pirates opened the second half of the 5A Midwestern League boy’s basketball race with a 47-33 win over visiting Willamette of Eugene Friday night at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay. The Wolverines (0-6, 7-11) started three freshmen and the first period was ugly with more tunovers than points for both teams as the Pirates (5-1, 9-7) went up 6-3. Marshfield outscored Willamette 16-5 in the second period to forge a 22-8 half-time lead. The Pirates ended the first-half with a runaway dunk by senior Joey Morgan, followed by a steal and a left baseline jumper by senior Bo Cutting in scoring two quick baskets in the closing seconds. The second-half began with a steal by senior Kyle Tedder and a breakaway dunk. Tedder, who received an award from the local McDonald’s franchise for being nominated as a McDonald Prep All-American before the game, had three-points at the half, but finished with 13 for the game to lead Marshfield. Morgan was second in scoring with 11, followed by sophomore Dalton Milburn’s eight. North Eugene (5-1, 11-5) kept pace with the Pirates for first place by avenging the Highlanders only loss in the first half, 63-33 over Springfield (3-3, 8-9). North has won five-in-a-row. Churchill (4-2, 12-5) beat Thurston (1-5, 8-8) 51-50 in overtime to stay one back of the leaders. Marshfield’s girls lost 44-21 at Willamette (5-1, 15-2) in west Eugene Friday night. Emily Beasley led the Lady Pirates (1-5, 3-13) with nine-points. The Pirates host Springfield in a coed doubleheader on Tuesday. The girls play at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boy’s varsity about 7 p.m.
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North Bend avenged an earlier 4A Far West League loss to South Umpqua with a 63-51 win at home over the visiting Lancers (5-3, 11-5) Friday night. Junior Jake Lucero led the Bulldogs (6-2, 13-3) with 21-points, while Logan Lucero added 16 and Sam Lynass 10. Brookings-Harbor (5-3, 9-6) beat Sutherlin (5-3, 6-11) 63-51 allowing North Bend to move into soul possession of first place. Siuslaw (1-7, 2-12) got its first league win, 57-48 over Douglas (2-6, 4-11). The Lady Bulldogs (6-2, 9-7) also downed the Lancers (2-6, 4-12) in winning 61-36 in an earlier game. Brooke Davison scored 26-points for North Bend, while Taylor Weidman added 12. Brookings-Harbor (6-2, 12-3) remains tied with the Lady Bulldogs for second place as the Bruins upset league leader Sutherlin (7-1, 14-3) 37-35, and Douglas (3-5, 8-6) downed Siuslaw (0-8, 2-13) 61-38. The North Bend varsity and jayvee squads next play at Siuslaw in Florence on Friday.
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North Bend’s frosh teams host Gold Beach Monday at 6 p.m.
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Chemeketa outscored visiting Southwestern Oregon Community College by eleven-points in the first half and 21-points in the second half en route to a 106-76 NWAACC men’s basketball win Friday night in Salem. The Storm (4-2, 14-2) hit over 60% of their shots in both halves, while holding the Lakers (2-4, 7-11) to 38%. Terrence Stanley scored 19 for SOCC, followed by Lee Van Pelt with 12 and Bari Mims with 10. The Laker women beat Chemeketa 70-66. Southwestern hit 43% of their shots, while the Storm was held to 32%. SOCC (3-3, 9-8) outrebounded Chemeketa (2-4, 4-12) 53-46. Brianna George led Southwestern with 16-points, followed by Kelly Millager’s 15, and Mattea Grant’s 11.
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A hot shooting Clackamas team outscored visiting Southwestern Oregon Community College 61-31 in the first half in posting a 112-79 men’s basketball win Saturday in Oregon City. The South Division leading Cougars (6-1, 16-3) shot nearly 57% for the game, while holding the Lakers (2-5, 7-12) to less than 39%. Terrance Stanley led SOCC with 27-points, while Ryan Flynn had 13 and Lee Van Pelt and Bari Mims each scored 12. Second place Clackamas (6-1, 15-3) won the women’s game over Southwestern (3-4, 9-9) as well, 81-56, however, no box score was available. The Lakers play at Umpqua, near Roseburg, this Saturday, Feb. 6.
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Oregon State fell 62-52 to visiting UCLA (10-11, 5-4) Saturday at legendary Gill Coliseum in Corvallis in Pac-10 men’s basketball. Calvin Haynes had a game-high 16 points for the Beavers (9-12, 3-6). OSU hosts Oregon this Saturday in Corvallis. The Beaver women (9-10, 1-8) lost their eighth in a row falling 70-44 at UCLA (14-6, 7-2). OSU is at Cal-State Bakersfield Tuesday. Oregon swept USC on Saturday. The men won at home in Eugene, while the women won in Los Angeles, 85-77. Taylor Lilley had nine 3-pointers and 36-points to lead the Ducks. The win snapped a five-game losing streak (13-8, 4-5), and also snapped USC’s (13-7, 7-2) five-game winning streak. Oregon’s men won 67-57 as Malcolm Armstead and Jeremy Jacob combined for 37-points to earn a weekend sweep for the Ducks. Both teams are 12-9 and 4-5.
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Oregon State beat No. 24 Arizona State 35-5 Sunday in Pac-10 wrestling. No. 22 OSU improves to 16-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference. The Beavers are at Cal-State Fullerton on Friday, before going to No. 16 Cal-Poly on Saturday.
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Ashton Eaton broke the collegiate heptathlon indoor track & field record to lead a large collection of impressive Oregon performances Saturday at the Texas A&M Challenge. Eaton, a senior from Bend, Ore., scored 6,256 points to surpass Trey Hardee’s NCAA mark of 6,208 points set for Texas in 2006. Eaton’s score is also the fifth-best overall by any American heptathlete. NCAA provisional qualifying marks were also achieved by sophomore Amber Purvis in the 60-meter dash (7.33 sr), senior Keshia Baker 400 (52.79 sr), senior Scott Wall 3,000 (7:58.20), sophomore Luke Puskedra 3,000 (8:00.69), freshman Jordan Hasay mile (4:38.48), Mac Fleet mile (4:03.49), and senior Nicole Blood had an NCAA automatic qualifying time in the 3,000 (9:12.54). The Ducks next compete at the Tyson Invitational on Feb. 13, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Team scores were also kept for the conferences involved: Team scores: Men: Big 12 – 297; Pac-10 – 235; SEC – 144. Women: Big 12 – 260; Pac-10 – 237; SEC – 192.
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The Portland Trailblazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-112 overtime win at Dallas last night in NBA basketball. Andre Miller scored a career high 52-points and Juwan Howard hit a jumper with 44.8-seconds remaining to lift Portland (28-21) to the road win over the Mavericks (30-17). The Blazers host the Bobcats tonight in the Rose Garden.
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