Oregon Coast News - February 2, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Delinquent moorages
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay issued 25 notices of impoundment to vessel owners in the Charleston Boat Basin west of Coos Bay during 2009. Of that amount, 18 paid their fees, while the Port reportedly dismantled four boats and sold the rest at auction. The Port averages between 200 and 250 recreational and commercial moorages per year.
Common School Fund
Oregon's 197 K-12 public school districts received the first of two 2010 Common School Fund payments of $25,225,016.50. The funding was included in the 2009-2011 budget approved by the Oregon Legislature last year. The State Land Board, composed of the Governor, Secretary of State and State Treasurer, oversees the fund, which was established at statehood to provide funding from state lands for Oregon's "common" – or public – schools. Due to declines in the value of investments held by the Fund, the market value of the Common School Fund decreased significantly in 2009 from over $1 billion to a low of $720 million. As a result, 2009-11 distributions were expected to be significantly lower than previous years. Coos County: Coquille SD 8 $37,887.81; Coos Bay SD 9 $150,491.28; North Bend SD 13 $104,326.82; Powers SD 31 $4,843.31; Myrtle Point SD 41 $31,305.84; Bandon SD 54 $33,889.58.
Mascots
Despite a recommendation by an advisory committee two years ago for the Oregon Department of Education do to away with American Indian mascot names at public schools in the state, the schools have not changed. On the South Coast, Reedsport High School in Western Douglas County is the only school still using a name considered offensive by the Advisory Committee. RHS is the “Home of the Braves.” There are 15 schools in the state using the names Braves, Warriors or Indians.
BACC Chamber
Over 200 people attended this year’s Bay Area Chamber of Commerce awards banquet Saturday night at the Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park in North Bend. Former Board members were recognized for their contribution during the past year: Ken Croes, Sam Roth, Joannie Johnson, Chris Davis, Mel Campbell and Jim Hough. Honored as the Ambassador of the Year was Barbara Grunnell of Grunnell Insurance; President’s Award went to Eric Farm of Menasha-Campbell; Citizen of the Year went to Stephanie Kilmer of K-Dock Radio for the station’s Teen Idol competition and Bus Jam; Business of the Year honors went to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Community organizations
At the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce awards banquet Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park in North Bend, Chamber officials recognized 17 community groups and organizations within the community for their annual event contributions that bring visitors and goodwill to the Bay Area. 1. South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival - In the mid-80s, a group of local musicians and jazz lovers decided that the Bay Area needed a jazz festival. They wanted to help provide an economic boost to our area at a time when lumber and fishing were starting their decline. The first festival was held in 1988, with a festival held every year since, except for 2000. This March will mark the 22nd jazz festival. Each year they bring in 300 to 500 out of county visitors, if you do the math that is over 11,000 people! We thank them for their service! 2. Charleston Merchants Association Crab Feed - The Charleston Merchants Association is celebrating its 25th Crab Feed this year! They feed easily over 1,000 people each year many who come out of the area to attend this wonderful event. That’s over 25,000 people to our area! 3. Visitor and Conventions Bureau - The VCB has been critical to exposing visitors to our area…and they have the very energetic Katherine Hoppe leading the charge. They launched a new media campaign along with the Oregon’s Adventures Coast website and since it’s inception in October of 2007 they have had over 237,000 visits to the website! Katherine is responsible for bringing over 100 travel writers to our area in the last two years and we have received amazing coverage our area due to her efforts. Katherine has written and received grants from Travel Oregon the last three years and this money has been used to promote our area to include an area video, the convention packet and the Prefontaine plaques you can see throughout Coos Bay! 4. Coos Art Museum - Coos Art Museum opened in 1966 in the old Carnegie Library. The citizens of the area acquired the old post office in Coos Bay and the museum moved to its current location in 1984. Each year they host between 12 and 24 exhibitions. Their most well attended event happens every other year, The Student Biennial Art Exhibition. They invite school from three counties and this last year they had over 1,200 works on display. Last year they have over 10,000 visitors, 800 out of state, 1,500 for other Oregon cities and 7,000 local visitors. It’s the 3rd Oldest Art Museum in the State of Oregon, one of a kind on the Oregon Coast and a true Cultural amenity to our region. 5. Harley Davidson Lighthouse Run - The Harley Davidson Lighthouse Run will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year! They now have a new date for the event which will be the last weekend in June. Each year this event brings in over 400 bikers to our area. Al & Karen Pettit owner of Highway 101 Harley Davidson is a numbers man and the financial impact of this event on our community each year is approximately $300,000! 6. Charleston Seafood Festival - For over 30 years, Charleston our friendly coastal fishing village has set aside the 3rd weekend in August to enjoy Seafood and Fun with a two day party. For those of you who have been around a while, this event was originally named The Charlie Tuna Festival. 20 years ago the name was changed to The Charleston Seafood Festival. This event is sponsored by the Charleston Fire Department Volunteer Association, Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, with the help of the Charleston Merchants and Visitor Information Center Volunteers. This fun two day event attracts more than 8,000 people per year! 7. Music on the Bay - Music on the Bay began in 2001 and will be it celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. Each year they host 4 to 5 concerts. These concerts are all high caliber and we are so fortunate that they bring such recognizable and talented musicians to our area. The board of community volunteers makes this event happen and each year they have approximately 10,000 people in attendance. 8. Oregon Tuna Classic - This is relatively new event to our area thanks to local organizer Jim Pex. Each year OTC goes to 4 different coastal towns in Oregon to host the tournament. In 2008 Jim Pex convinced OTC to hold their tournament in our area. Each year approximately 500 fishermen from Montana, Idaho, California, Washington and Oregon attend this tournament. The Oregon Tuna Classic is the fastest growing charitable tournament on the West Coast. Since 2006, over 25,700 pounds of fish and $83,000 dollars have been donated to the Oregon Food Bank. The OTC's donation helped the Oregon Food Bank purchase six pounds of food for every dollar donated, equivalent to a contribution weight of over 498,000 pounds. In 2009 the OTC gave 18,600 lbs. of tuna and a check for $20,000 to the Oregon Food Bank. A quarter of that went to our local food banks right here in Coos County! 9. July Jubilee - The Festival takes place the third weekend of July, and features a multitude of events throughout the City. Although North Bend was established in 1903, the festival was initiated in 1983 to celebrate North Bend 80th Birthday. The purpose of the July Jubilee was essentially to build community pride and get more people educated and involved in the history of our area. The Festival generally includes daily and evening programs of history, storytelling, music, entertainment, cruise, car shows, vendor malls, and many other events, bringing 500 - 1000 guests in attendance. 10. Prefontaine Committee and the Prefontaine Run - This year the Prefontaine Memorial Run will celebrate its 31st year! Last year they had over 1,200 runners participate in the run. This event started with a few hundred and today has grown to be one of the most cherished events, honoring Coos Bay’s favorite son Steve Prefontaine. 70% of participants come from out of our area! 11. Blackberry Arts Festival - The Blackberry Arts Festival organized by the Coos Bay Downtown Association has been in our great community for over 20 years! Thousands of people fill the downtown area to seek out all things blackberry! From jams and jellies to baked goods, candy and wine, its all about the blackberry. This artsy festival also showcases breathtaking products offered by over 100 vendors and artists. 12. Sunset Classic Chevy Club - Sunset Classic Chevys started the Shore Acres Show n' Shine the weekend after Labor Day along with a Friday night beach party in late 80's. The Shore Acres Show n' Shine was moved to Fun Festival weekend when the Houck Family started the Cruz the Coos in 1991. Sunset Chevys adopted the Cruz the Coos in1994 and have sponsored it since. Typically, the majority of the participants are from outside the area, including Northern and Southern California, Nevada, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. Since 1994, they have welcomed over 16,000 individuals as participants, more than the total population of Coos Bay! 13. Community Concerts - Our oldest event in the Community, Community Concerts will be celebrating its 73rd Anniversary this year. The only time this festival was cancelled was during WWII, 1943-1945. From a beginning membership of 595 members in 1937, a budget of $1,700 they have expanded to 1,200 members and an annual budget of over $30,000. Each year this association brings 3 to 5 concerts to our area Free of Charge. 14. Bay Area Fun Festival - Coming up on its’ 36th Annual Event the Bay Area Fun Festival was the brain child of Cindy Miller, Steve Bennett and Louanne Rode. It was at time when the economy was not looking good and they decided that the area needed an activity that offered families an opportunity for a weekend of fun that was not very expensive and would possibly draw crowds here filing our motels and campgrounds. Thousands of people attend this event each year and is a favorite event in our community. 15. Coos Historical and Maritime Museum - The Coos Historical Society has been in existence since 1897 and has been in their present location since 1958. Their education program, now five years old, currently serves virtually every 4th and 5th grade class in Coos County. Approximately 1,200 children benefit from this program each year. It was conceived as part of their broader mission to serve the community’s social education and economic interest. Their new waterfront facility, which will be called The Coos Historical Maritime Center is designed to have a ripple effect in our community connecting our present day working waterfront with our maritime past. The Coos Historical Society and Museum is keenly aware that this new facility is the first major investment along the urban Highway 101 corridor since the development of The Mill Casino. As such the new building is deliberately designed to serve as a catalyst for pedestrian activity and rediscovery of the waterfront. 16. Friends of Shore Acres - Shore Acre Holiday Lights will be celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year. This event is a cooperative partnership with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. This last year this had over 53,000 people visit the light display and 1,500 volunteers participate annually to make this event happen. The Garden house which is always a favorite for all guests is beautifully decorated every year by Robynn Reed and her husband Mike. Over the years we estimate a total attendance of 800,000 visitors and have had visitors from nearly every state and many different countries. 17. Oregon Coast Music Association - This year they will be celebrating their 32nd Anniversary. The orchestra averages 80 members from numerous states and these are professional musicians-educators, members of major symphonies. Most of these musicians earn a living from their music. These musicians spend an average of 7 days in our community spending money in our restaurants, our bars and our shops. Some people might think that this is just a classical musical festival, but really they are much more. They also bring in a variety of musical genres that are hosted a number local venues. In it’s heyday in the early 90’s they brought in over 5,000 people a year. In the past several years attendance has been in decline and if they do not meet their projections this year it could be their final festival. We encourage you to support this well deserved event. These organizations are all volunteer opportunities in our area that anyone can join. “This is first year the BACC has acknowledged outstanding organizations in our community that bring visitors to our area. We look forward to making this an annual tradition and recognizing other outstanding organizations.”
CB City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon, 5:45 p.m. – City Council Interviews; Interviews of Applicants for the Budget Committee will be held in the Manager’s Conference Room. 7:00 p.m. – City Council Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of January 19, 2010; b) Approval of appointment of a civic member to the Coos County Commission on Children & Families; c) Approval of Fire Station #1 Change Order #10; 3) Appointments to the Budget Committee; 4) State of the City Address by Mayor McKeown; 5) Council Committee Assignments; 6) Public Discussion on a Proposed Lease of the Morrison Street Property; 7) Public Hearing to Consider Approval on a Supplemental Budget – Approval will Require Adoption of Resolution 10-02; 8) Presentation of the Coos Bay–North Bend Visitor Convention Bureau’s Quarterly Report by Director Katherine Hoppe; 9) Presentation of Quarterly Financial Report by Finance Director Rae Lea Cousens; 10) New Fire Station Project Update by Fire Chief Stan Gibson; 11) Consideration of Revisions to a Portion of the Coos Bay Municipal Code on Bond Requirements for Demolition Permits; 12) Consideration of Revisions of the Coos Bay Municipal Code on Towing of Illegal Vehicles; 13) Consideration of Revisions of the Coos Bay Municipal Code on Skateboards and Rollerskates; 14) Public Comments; 15) City Attorney’s Report; 16) City Manager’s Report; 17) Council Comments; 18) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal Agency
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will meet on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. The meeting will be held immediately following the City Council Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1. Approval of the Minutes of January 19, 2010; 2. Progress Report on the Downtown Traffic Study by City Engineer Carl Nolte; 3. Public Comments; 4. Adjourn.
Opry Tryouts
If you missed the Opry Tryouts of January 5th, Opry still needs singers. In addtion, for the first time ever, the Comedy Team will be auditioning comedic talent. The date for this is Tuesday February 2 at 7:00 at The Pacific School of Dance, located in Eastside adjacent to the fire station. Jill Hanson our comedy Director will be there to audition anyone interested in trying out for comedy. She will provide material or you may bring your own. If you have any questions you can email Jill or Shirley through the theater's mailbox. opry@ltob.net or call Shirley at 541-267-0780.
CB School Board
The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.
Pouting
He was sitting outside pouting. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 8:37 p.m., a police officer had contact with a small child outside a location on Sherman Ave. “Officer advised subject was outside upset because mother wouldn’t give him any money. Mother was watching him.”
Harassing
He was trespassed from Ashworth’s at 1585 Sherman Ave. in North Bend Sunday night, 8:09 p.m., but allegedly came back inside and was harassing customers. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, the individual left the location prior to a police officer responding. An attempt to locate was sent county wide on charges of Criminal Trespass II and Probation Violation. Forty-five year old Joseph Boyd was taken into custody and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille on the above charges. The same individual was warned at 1:29 p.m. that day for being intoxicated on the Troutman property on Virginia Ave. Parole officer asked that he and another male, age 48, be warned.
Juveniles
They allegedly broke an exit sign at Pony Village Mall and then ran from the west entrance near Safeway. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 3:27 p.m., “Mall security located subjects in Safeway / officer responded and parents were contacted / parents will attempt to work out civil compromise with Mall management.”
Vehicle
An attempt to break into a vehicle was reported by a 38-year old male to the Coos Bay Police Sunday night, 10:38 p.m., on the 300 block of So. Cammann St., according to an entry on the police log.
Domestic
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Sunday, 5:41 p.m., 1200 block No. Folsom Ct., an incomplete 911 call led to the arrest of 39-year old Todd Van Slyke on charges of Domestic Harassment and Menacing. Victims were a 47-year old female and 17-year old male.
Warrant
A report of a “verbal dispute in progress” on the 200 block of So. Schoneman Sunday, 4:53 p.m., led to the arrest of a 47-year old male on warrants. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Ricky Potter was wanted for Failure to Appear on Assault IV, and Failure to Appear II.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 12:56 a.m., “OSP request confirmation on warrant on subject.” Fifty-one year old Steven Edward McClun arrested on a CBPD warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Disorderly Conduct.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 10:15 a.m., Sunday, So. Empire Blvd. & Michigan, 34-year old Jimmy Workman arrested on charge of DUII, and California warrant for Selling of Contraband Substance.
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 8:45 p.m., Crockett Lane, 47-year old Eric Davis arrested on charges of Assault IV – Domestic, Felony, and Domestic Harassment. Transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Disturbance
A report of a disturbance Saturday afternoon, 2:34 p.m., at a residence on Shutters Creek Lane led to a search for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a family member and then fled on foot. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, 37-year old David A. Bridges, North Bend, was arrested at approximately 10:30 a.m. by a Douglas Co. Sheriff’s deputy for Assault IV. He was transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Dispute
A report of a dispute in progress Sunday evening, 11:45 p.m., in Charleston, led to the arrest of a 52-year old female from Salem. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Debbie Leon was found to be wanted on two warrants after she had been allegedly assaulted by a male subject. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect. Leon was first transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay and then the county jail at Coquille. The warrants were out of Clatskanie PD and Marion Co. for Failure to Appear on Theft II and Theft II charges.
Assault
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency placed a no-bail retainer on two Newport men following an assault of a 19-year old Jan. 30th at a residence in the South Beach area. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, the victim was transported to a hospital with head and face injuries. The two suspects, both 34-years of age, Victor Valencia Villeda and Rufino Lopez Ramirez allegedly assaulted the victim in the kitchen of their residence and forced him into a bedroom where they continued the assault. They were both charged with Assault III and lodged in the county jail at Newport.
WX
Patchy morning fog, mostly cloudy with a chance of rain along the Oregon Coast today. Highs in the lower to mid 50s and south winds 5-10 mph. Rain tonight with lows in the lower to mid 40s and south winds 10-15 mph. Rain showers on Wednesday.
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NB bowling
North Bend’s bowling teams both took first place at the District Championships Sunday The Firs Bowl in Eugene. The girl’s team was the top qualifier, out of 9 varsity teams, coming out of the ten quarter-final matches. Siuslaw then beat Willamette to face the Lady Bulldogs, and North Bend won the finals. Nikki Todd was named a District All-Star, and Josie Chambers qualified as a State All-Star. The boys had a tougher road in the 12-team competition. The Bulldogs qualified fourth after the first cut to six teams and then nudged Willamette by four-pins to take third and earn a match with second place Cottage Grove. Coach Larry Huffman says “I thought we were going home early.” North Eugene qualified first. In the match with the Lions, North Bend won the first match by nine pins, 210-201, and then blasted Cottage Grove by 35-pins to advance to the finals against the Highlanders. In the finals, the Bulldogs won the first match 190-137, and then took the second 221 to 175. Jeremy Brooks and Joey Huffman were named to the District All-Star team. Both North Bend teams advance to the 32-team state finals at Valley Lane in Beaverton on Feb. 21st.
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The Marshfield basketball teams will host Springfield in coed doubleheader tonight at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay. Time schedule: 4:00 Main gym: Girls JV; 4:00 Harding Gym: Boys JV2; 5:30 Main Gym: Girls Varsity; 5:30 Harding Gym: Boys JV; 5:30 West Gym: Girls JV2; 7:00 Main Gym: Boys Varsity.
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Oregon State’s women’s basketball team (9-10) takes a breather from Pac-10 games tonight with a non-conference game at Cal State Bakersfield (13-9).
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With National Letter of Intent looming Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, Oregon football coach Chip Kelly got a little more room on his roster with the announcement that three players would not return this fall for the Ducks. Kelly confirmed Monday that wide receiver Garrett Embry, as well as defensive linemen Andrew Iupati and Terrance Montgomery, will not return. Iupati , who did not play in any games last fall as a redshirt after transferring from Golden West Community College, has transferred to Humboldt State University (Arcata, CA). Embry was formally dismissed from the program on Jan. 8 for a violation of team rules, while Montgomery has decided to give up football.
Kelly honored
Pac-10 Coach of the Year Chip Kelly added more hardware as a result of his impressive rookie campaign, taking home the Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year honor at the 58th annual Oregon Sports Awards on Sunday night in Beaverton. Kelly, who led the Ducks to a Pac-10 title and Rose Bowl berth in his first year as the team’s head man, became the fourth Oregon football coach to win the Gill award, joining Mike Bellotti (2001), Rich Brooks (1979, ’89, ’94) and Len Casanova (1957).
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The fifth and final major collegiate baseball preseason poll has been released, and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) has the Beavers ranked 18th, it was announced on Monday. The ranking comes on the heels of Oregon State's No. 17 ranking the Rivals.com top 25 preseason poll, which was also released Monday. The Beavers are now ranked in the top 25 in each of the preseason polls. OSU's highest ranking is No. 10 by Collegiate Baseball, and the Beavers are also 14th in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll and 25th in the Baseball America Top 25. The Beavers will open the 2010 season on Feb. 19 when starting a four-game series at Hawaii.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers handled the visiting Charlotte Bobcats (24-23) 98-79 Monday night in an NBA basketball game at the Rose Garden. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 17-points to lead Portland (29-21). The Blazers play at the Utah Jazz Wednesday night.
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