Oregon Coast News - February 5, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Quake
For the second time in less than a month, a major earthquake has shaken the Pacific Ocean floor off the Northern California Coast at Cape Mendocino. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 6.0-magnitude quake struck at 12:20 p.m., Thursday, 47-miles west to southwest of Eureka, CA. On January 10th, a 6.5-magnitude quake struck in the same area. Two major fault lines head out into the North Pacific from Cape Mendocino. A 2.7-magnitude aftershock followed at 1:32 a.m., Friday morning, 51-miles west to southwest of Eureka, and a 2.3-magnitude quake was recorded on land at 5:18 a.m., 16-miles east to south east of the Humboldt County seat.
Pedestrian fatality
The third fatal pedestrian/vehicle accident on the South Oregon Coast this year occurred Wednesday night near Harbor south of Brookings killing a Central Point man. Fifty-two year old Lloyd Anthony Bell Sr. was attempting to cross Hwy. 101 about 8:45 p.m. when he was struck by a 1990 Ford Tempo driven by 57-year old Larry R. Watson, Crescent City, CA. Last month, two pedestrians were killed. A Bandon man was killed while walking alongside Hwy. 42-South, and another male was killed on Hwy. 101 south of Gold Beach near Hunters Creek.
Rep. Roblan
State Representative Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay) has been named the 2009 “Legislator of the Year” by the Special District Association of Oregon (SDAO). The selection was made to recognize Rep. Roblan for his “outstanding service during the 2009 legislative session,” Rep. Roblan was selected on the basis of his consistent efforts to assist the special districts along the south-central Oregon coast and throughout the state. Roblan’s actions and accomplishments include: • Working for improved legislation regarding cancer presumption under workers’ compensation for career firefighters; • Advocating for funding to assist projects of benefit to the south-central Oregon coast; • Helping to achieve more equitable calculations for election costs; Helping to pass legislation to ensure special districts can continue to make their lands available to citizens for recreational use without fear of liability. Rep. Roblan will be formally presented with this award at noon on Saturday, February 6th during the SDAO Annual Conference at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center in Seaside, Oregon. Rep. Roblan is currently serving his third term in the Oregon Legislature, representing House District 9.
Vessel
A commercial fishermen pulling in his nets off of Coos Bay Tuesday pulled up pieces of a wreckage from a wood-hulled vessel with white and blue paint. According to a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard, the fisherman was working in a depth of 500 fathoms (10,500 feet) when his nets snagged the wreckage of a bow stem including an anchor and windlass. The pieces were transported to Charleston and examined by a U.S. Coast Guard investigator from Air Station North Bend. No identification could be made and there are no plans to salvage any more of the wreckage.
Rescued
A North Oregon Coast surfer, reportedly in distress off of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach Thursday afternoon, was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria. The Cannon Beach Police Dept. requested the helo about 3:56 p.m. At 4:18 p.m., a rescue swimmer was lowered into the ocean who recovered the surfer. He was air-lifted to the beach and awaiting emergency personnel who took him to a hospital in Seaside.
Raw sewage
Raw sewage reportedly flowed out of the City of Coquille wastewater treatment plant and into the nearby Coquille River during a recent rainfall that overwhelmed the plant. The “Inflow & Infiltration” problem continues during heavy rain storms that send water runoff into the plant. The river was posted and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) notified.
DEQ Fines Portland Pair $25,103 for Solid Waste, Open Burning Violations on Property near Seaside
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined Jack and Dorothy Grohs, of northeast Portland, a total of $25,103 in penalties for solid waste-related violations on property they own on Highway 101 near Seaside. Based on a December 2009 DEQ investigation of the property, which is located at Milepost 24.5, the agency issued a $10,974 fine to the Grohses for operating a solid waste disposal site without a permit. DEQ reported the accumulation of approximately 1,200 cubic feet of roofing, 200 cubic feet of wet garbage, 64 cubic feet of auto parts and other assorted solid waste materials. DEQ also observed the storage of about 150 waste tires on the property, and penalized the Grohses $10,324 for operating or maintaining a waste tire storage site without a permit. In addition, DEQ fined the pair $3,805 for the May 2009 open burning of prohibited materials at the site, including treated wood, plastics, roofing materials, rubber products, wet garbage and a trailer full of household garbage. DEQ, in assessing the penalties, noted that Clatsop County had attempted to bring the property into compliance with solid waste laws since at least 1994. The county imposed a $5,000 fine in 1994, a $2,698 fine in 1997, and a $20,000 fine in 2007. Despite these fines – for solid waste and waste tire violations – the violations continued on the property. In addition to issuing the penalties, DEQ has ordered Jack and Dorothy Grohs to submit to DEQ receipts and photographs showing that they have properly disposed of the prohibited material on the property that was not completely burned, the solid waste, and the waste tires. The Groheses are to supply this information to DEQ by Feb. 28, 2010. Dorothy Grohs has appealed the penalty.
Hatchery trout
The Oregon Senate voted 27 to 1 on Thursday to override Governor Ted Kulongoski’s veto of Senate Bill 545. The successful veto override expresses the will of the Oregon Senate that the executive branch seriously consider the benefits of producing trout in pathogen free waters that could reduce the costs and improve the quality of hatchery raised fish. The bill would require the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to compare financial pro forma statements on the feasibility of producing healthy trout at state owned hatcheries versus feasibility of producing healthy trout at the Desert Springs Trout Farm if it came under ownership of ODFW. Desert springs owns an unparalleled source of pure artesian water. Senate Bill 545 was designed to provide a more ideal environment for trout production and distribution in order to increase the quantity and quality of trout in Oregon streams. Senate Bill 545 was part of a package of two bills crafted by Atkinson and Morse to help bolster fish populations across Oregon. The other bill, Senate Bill 472, will begin a pilot project through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to work with local communities and conservation groups in establishing an incubator program on the Rogue River. Incubators are special protective boxes that protect and incubate eggs within the river until they hatch. A $45 incubator can hatch 1,000 eggs at a time. Survival rates of eggs to fry stage are 65 percent to 95 percent, compared to natural survival rates of 5 percent to 20 percent. Senate Bill 545 now goes to the House of Representatives for a veto override vote.
ODFW seeks candidates for Fish Screening Task Force
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a member to represent agricultural interests on the state’s Fish Screening Task Force. The ODFW Fish Screening Program helps water users install and maintain fish screens to prevent fish from entering water diversions. The Task Force advises ODFW on program development, implementation, monitoring, technology, funding and reporting. “Task force members represent a variety of groups and interests, which is important in creating a program that’s responsive to both fish and human needs,” said Alan Ritchey, ODFW fish screening coordinator. “In return, members have an opportunity help direct funding, especially on larger projects, and to visit several parts of the state to learn more about screening and passage issues,” he added. The Task Force meets quarterly at various locations and meetings may include a field trip to project sites in the area. The seven members of the Task Force are appointed by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Three members represent agricultural interests, three members represent fishing or fish conservation interests, and one member represents the public at large. Members serve two-year terms and may be re-appointed. Individuals interested in serving on the task force can contact Alan Ritchey , ODFW fish screening coordinator, at (503) 947-6229. Ritchey also can be reached by e-mail at alan.d.ritchey@state.or.us. Applications should be submitted by March 12.
United States, Canada announce shared coastal law enforcement operations at Vancouver Olympics
The Coast Guard, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal Border Integrity Program, will launch the Olympic Shiprider pilot program in waters off the Pacific Northwest coast to enhance security operations during the 2010 Winter Games. The Shiprider program will permit the U.S. and Canada to conduct cross-border integrated law enforcement operations in shared waterways during the Olympics. Marine law enforcement vessels will be jointly crewed by specially trained and designated U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officers authorized to enforce the law on both sides of the international maritime boundary, while respecting the sovereignty of both nations.
CB Wine Walk
February 5, 2010, benefits Women’s Safety & Resource Center, start at Bay Appliance.
Senior Computer Club
Bay Area Seniors Computer Club, BASCC, was created in 2000 as a non-profit organization meeting twice a month to help seniors in our area to better understand & enjoy using computers. BASCC welcomes all, however you must be 50 years of age or older to become a member. Dues are $15 for individuals and $24 for couples per year. Meetings are at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on 1290 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay
and normally held on the first and third Friday of each month. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and basic computer help. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11a.m. Visitors are welcome. The club also has classes & information available for your learning needs. If you are already knowledgeable about computers, then please come join with them to help others. There is always a need more knowledgeable people! See their Web site at www.BASCC.info. For further questions or information call Mary at (541) 756-5695. Meeting schedule for February: Friday, February 5th: Barbara Taylor will be presenting "Tax Preparation Using Your Computer." Normally, Friday, February 19th would be a meeting day, but THIS February 19th, BASCC MEMBERS, new & old, will be celebrating the Club's 10th Anniversary! -- 10 years of learning and helping others to learn to use computers. Join in the Fun by Wearing a Costume (OPTIONAL), Door prizes, finger food, new name badges for members & lots of reminiscing!
Shots for Tots & Teens & H1N1 Immunization Clinic Scheduled February 6th
The Bay Area Rotary Club is sponsoring the Shots for Tots & Teens Immunization Clinic on Saturday, February 6th, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coos County Public Health, 1975 McPherson, North Bend. Shots will be free for children ages birth to 18 years who don’t have health insurance or if their insurance doesn’t cover the cost of immunizations. Children who have Oregon Health Plan should bring their insurance cards for billing. The Bay Area Rotary Club has sponsored the Shots for Tots & Teens Clinics since 2002, and have raised funds in the community to provide the free immunizations. Additionally, the H1N1 vaccine will be available free for children and adults at the same clinic. The H1N1 vaccine will be in the form of shots, or nose spray. For more information about Shots for Tots & Teens, call Coos County Public Health at 756-2020, ext. 510. Or go to the website www.co.coos.or.us.
Mr. Bulldog Garage Sale
Mr. Bulldog Garage Sale Saturday, February 6th from 8am-1pm at NBMS. All money raised will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network. Donations accepted Friday Feb. 5th from 6-8pm at NBMS. Contact Ashley O’Neil at 297-6973 for more information.
Waves 2010
NBHS Modern Dance presents Waves 2010! One performance only Saturday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Southwestern’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets available at the door or in the NB Athletic Office. Adults $8-Students $6.
The Coastal Celtic Society presents 8th annual Scottish Burns Night Celebration
Burns Night is celebrated annually by Scots around the world in memory of Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scotland’s national poet and songwriter, perhaps best known world-wide for the song Auld Lang Syne. The event will take place Saturday, February 6, 2010, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Mill Casino’s Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont Ave., North Bend, Oregon. Tickets are $35 per person and available On-Line at: www.themillcasino.com/entertainment/concerts.cfm, or may be ordered by calling 800-953-4800. A special room rate is being offered by the Mill Casino Hotel. The Burns Night Celebration includes entertainment by bagpipers Brandon Hatley, Wiley McKinnon and Tom Shine, harpist Sandy MacPherson, and singer/guitarist John MacRae. The Address to the Immortal Memory of Burns will be provided by Professor Emeritus Jerry R. Crandall. The banquet includes the traditional Scottish dishes Tatties and Neeps, Cock-a-Leekie Soup, Haggis, and Trifle dessert. The Celebration is rich with ceremony including: The piping in of the Haggis, accompanied by kilted swordsmen honor guard; Ode to the Haggis; Burns’ Selkirk Grace; Address to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns; Toast to the Lasses & Reply to the Laddies; Singing of Auld Lang Syne at Evening’s End (audience participation). Scottish Attire suggested but not required.
Proceeds of the event support the Coastal Celtic Society’s Scholarship Fund, a 501C3 charity promoting Celtic Culture through music, dance, education and the arts. For more information or to order tickets, call Robert More at 541-217-1118.
Burglary arrest
A 60-year old male, developed as a suspect in a series of burglaries in East Lincoln County Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, was arrested at his residence in Keizer Feb. 4. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, detectives, along with a SWAT ream executed a search warrant at the home of Robert Glenn Brady where he was taken into custody on an outstanding federal probation violation warrant. He was lodged at the Marion County Jail in Salem.
Criminal Mischief
A 22-year old male was cited and released Wednesday night, 11:24 p.m., on a Criminal Mischief II charge after Coos Bay Police were notified about “debris in the road, looks like roof tiles thrown from the location into the road,” at the old Ken Keyes College on Commercial Ave. According to an entry on the police log, Brandon Price was cited.
Fight
A report of a fight in the roadway on the Cape Arago Hwy. near Wisconsin, “past Lighthouse Grocery,” Wednesday evening, 10:34 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a 27-year old male. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Jason Barreras Sanchez was arrested on a Probation Violation for Parole and Probation. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 8:03 p.m., 500 block So. Cammann St., Empire District, a 38-year old female complained, “possible intoxicated juveniles.” Nineteen year old Ashley Smith was referred for MIP.
All wet
A female, “dressed in black, soaking wet, not even trying to get out of the way of traffic,” was reportedly standing in the traffic lane of North Bayshore Drive near Motel 6, Wednesday evening, 6:26 p.m., according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log.
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 1:21 p.m., 100 block So. 9th St., on a follow-up, 19-year old Nicole Leanne Davis was cited for MIP.
Public Indecency
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 8:39 a.m., “will be in lobby for an interview.” Twenty-two year old Jordan Thomas Hobbs cited for Public Indecency.”
K9 sniff
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 2:10 a.m., Newmark & Fir streets, “OSP request K9 sniff of vehicle. Officer and partner ‘Gracie’ responded, advise negative.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Wednesday, 9:37 p.m., 1300 block Oregon Ave., 26-year old Benito Rodriguez Hernandez arrested on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Identity Theft, False Information to a Police Officer and Reckless Endangering Another. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Tree fell
A tree reportedly fell on a vehicle on Lampa Lane, milepost 2, near Arago Wednesday, 2:51 p.m. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, the 47-year old female driver declined medical.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Wednesday, 1:03 a.m., Joe Ney Lane, 30-year old Paul Brewer arrested on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Failure to Appear on original charges of PCS Meth & Supply Contraband. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning along the Oregon Coast. A slight chance of rain this afternoon with highs in the lower to mid 50s and south winds 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain tonight, lows in the lower to mid 40s and southeast winds 10-15 mph. Rain likely on Saturday.
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Lions Club bxb
Twenty middle school teams are expected to compete in the two-day Coos Bay Lions Club basketball tournament at Marshfield High School beginning today. The 8th grade teams will play in the West & Harding gyms today from 4-9:00pm, and all day Saturday in the Main, West, and Harding gyms.
MHS wr
Marshfield ended the 5A Midwestern League dual season with a 62-10 win over visiting Springfield Wednesday night at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay. The Pirates finished league matches with a 3-2 record, only falling to Thurston and Churchill. Against the Millers, it was senior night. Picking up pins for Marshfield were William Hargis (140), Jesse Moore (152), Steven Mayer (160), Cody Shipp (189) and Johnny Castro (285). The Pirates compete at the Cottage Grove Tournament Saturday, followed by the MWL District Championships at Churchill in west Eugene the following weekend.
MHS bxb
In a three-way tie for first place in the 5A Midwestern League boy’s basketball race, two of the teams go head-to-head tonight in west Eugene. Marshfield (5-2) visits Churchill (5-2) with three games to go in the regular season. The Pirates won the first meeting between the two schools in Coos Bay, 64-57. The Lady Pirates (1-6) host Churchill (0-7).
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Alone in first place in the 4A Far West League boy’s basketball race, North Bend (6-2) travels to Siuslaw (1-7) in Florence for a coed doubleheader tonight. The Bulldog girls (6-2) are tied with Brookings-Harbor (6-2) for second place behind league leader Sutherlin (7-1).
SOCC
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s basketball teams take on Umpqua Community College of Winchester Saturday in the Umpqua Valley north of Roseburg.
Pac-10 bxb
It’s Civil War time in collegiate basketball. Oregon’s men play at Oregon State in Corvallis Saturday, while the Duck women host the Beavers in Eugene. OSU won the men’s game the first time they played in Eugene, and Oregon’s women won the initial meeting with the Beavers in Corvallis.
OSU wr
Oregon State’s wrestling team is at Cal State Fullerton tonight, and then at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers rallied for a 96-93 NBA basketball win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs Thursday night at the Rose Garden in Portland. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28-points and had 13-rebounds.
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