Oregon Coast News - February 16, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
America’s Most Wanted
The television show “America’s Most Wanted” has agreed to do a segment on the search for the Morris Family this Saturday if they are not captured by then. Thirty-three year old Gabriel C. Morris, who worked two years as a patrol deputy in Eastern Idaho, is wanted for the double homicide of a Bandon couple Feb. 8th. His wife Jessica is wanted as a material witness. Along with their young daughter, Kalea, the three fled the South Oregon Coast, but have been reportedly seen in the San Diego, CA and Mesa, AZ areas. He reportedly has family in Louisiana and Florida. Coos Co. District Attorney R. Paul Frasier says he had been in contact with law enforcement agencies in all four states in an attempt to locate the Morris Family. The FBI has also joined the manhunt. Morris allegedly killed his 62-year old biological mother and her 48-year old boyfriend. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Driver killed
The driver of a vehicle reportedly stolen in Lane Co. was killed Sunday night in Roseburg when he crashed head-on with a police vehicle. Thirty-one year old Nathan W. Lubken, Roseburg, was operating the 1997 Honda Civic without a license and attempted to elude another Roseburg Police Officer on Northeast Stephens near Garden Valley Blvd. about 10:46 p.m. During the chase, the Civic lost control at a high rate of speed and crashed into the second patrol car on Northeast Stephens near Newton Creek Road. The police officer received minor injuries; however, a passenger in the Civic, identified as 27-year old Holly Cherie Sullivan, Eugene, was critically injured.
Legislature
The Oregon Legislature is considering an amendment for the November ballot that calls for annual sessions at the State Capitol in Salem. The House and Senate currently meets on odd-numbered years, but can meet for special sessions under Oregon’s constitution. The amendment calls for sessions of about 135-days during odd-numbered years and 45-days during even-numbered years.
CB Schools
The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. The Special Board Meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. Please note the change in time. Rick Stucky from Oregon School Board Association will be doing a presentation on Data Decision Making. There are no other agenda items at this time.
Safety Fair
Feb 16-19 Boys & Girls Club Safety Fair for all 4th graders will feature both on water & boat safety.
Happy Birthday Elks
On February 16, 2010, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will celebrate its 142nd Birthday. Founded in New York on February 16, 1868, the Elks now have over one million members and 2000 lodges nation wide. The Order is dedicated to the community and its citizens. Programs include Scholarships, Hoot Shoot, Soccer Shoot, Veterans care and many programs for youth. Casey Eye Institute and Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp are the Oregon major state projects. The “Crown Jewel” of the order is the Elks National Home and Retirement Center in Bedford, Virginia, which has operated for over one hundred years. The Order publishes the Elks Magazine, which not only highlights local lodges and charitable events, but also focuses on current news and history of the United States. Oregon has 56 lodges. The first National Elks Convention in Oregon was held in Portland in 1912. A great story from that time was that four Elks members walked 2223 miles to the convention from Brookfield, Missouri. When they reached Portland they were met by the Elks Administration Band and 2000 citizens. The National Convention for 2009 was also held in Portland, Oregon. The Elks is a private fraternal organization. Membership is by application. Coos Bay celebrated there 100th Birthday this past August. For information please call the Coos Bay Elks Lodge at 541 266-7320.
CB City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of January 26 and February 2, 2010; b) Acceptance of January accounts receivable and payable check registers; c) Acceptance of January Combined Cash Report; 3) Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Supplemental Budget to Provide Du Jour Financing to the Urban Renewal Agency – Approval will Require Adoption of Resolution 10-03; 4) Presentation on Coos Bay Area Habitat for Humanity by Director Kathy Kebler; 5) Public Discussion on Rental Property Business Licenses; 6) Public Works & Development Department’s Quarterly Report by Public Works Director Jim Hossley; 7) Consideration of Revisions to Banner Regulations; 8) Review of Assignments of Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees; 9) Public Comments; 10) City Attorney’s Report; 11) City Manager’s Report; 12) Council Comments; 13) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will meet on Tuesday, February 16, 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 February 2, 2010; 2. Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Supplemental Budget for the Boat Building Center and the Hollering Place Projects – Approval will Require Adoption of Resolution 10-02; 3. Consideration of a Virtual Business Incubator Grant Application from Kaffe 101, Inc.; 4. Presentation of Pedway Plaza Design Proposals and Discussion of a Budget for the Project by Economic Revitalization Administrator Joyce Jansen; 5. Consideration of Accepting the Oregon Coast Historical Railway Museum Train Shed Project by Economic Revitalization Administrator Joyce Jansen; 6. Visitor Information Center Project Monthly Update by Hilary Baker of Crow Clay & Associates; 7. Public Comments; 8. Adjourn.
Wildfire-related Land Classification Hearing in Coos Bay
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will hold public hearings this month on proposed changes to land classification rules used to categorize forest and grazing lands for wildfire protection. The hearings are scheduled as follows: * Feb. 16, 1 p.m., Coos Forest Protective Association, 63612 Fifth Rd., Coos Bay; * Feb. 17, 9 a.m., Douglas Forest Protective Association, 1758 NE Airport Rd., Roseburg; * Feb. 19, 9 a.m., Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Bldg. C – Tillamook Room, 2600 State St., Salem. The proposed rule changes reflect revisions made by the Oregon Legislature through chapter 69, Oregon Laws 2009. The draft changes include: * How lands are to be classified; * Classification requirements and limitations; * Requirements for maps used in the process; * When to hold community meetings; * Requirements for the formal written order; * Limitations of the protection district and State Forester. The proposed rulemaking would also repeal the current rules. At the hearings, ODF staff will explain the proposed changes, which were developed by a 29-member steering committee. The committee was made up of a broad cross-section of individuals and representatives of organizations that share an interest in protecting the forest resource and the expanding wildland-urban interface. ("Wildland-urban interface" refers to the area where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped land.) The recommended rule changes were prompted by alterations to Oregon's landscape that have occurred in the more than 40 years since the forestland classification system was established. In particular, the increased presence of homes in the wildland-urban interface has complicated firefighting efforts and elevated wildfire risk in some forested areas. The public is invited to attend and comment on the proposed rule changes. Comment can be made in person at the hearings or in writing via letter, email or fax to: Sabrina Perez, rules coordinator, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, 2600 State St., Salem, OR 97310, 503-945-7212 fax, sperez@odf.state.or.us. Deadline to submit comments is Feb. 22, 2010.
Passed out
An 18-year old female was transported to her residence after she was found reportedly “passed out at location” on the 1300 block of Virginia Ave. in North Bend Sunday night, according to an entry on the police log.
Rottweiler
The report to North Bend Police Sunday morning, 8:06 a.m., stated “a large Rottweiler cornering a woman at NBHS parking lot.” However, according to an entry on the police log, “officer responded / located RP and dog who was not vicious but was licking the officer, no tags on the dog.”
Warnings
North Bend Police were busy issuing warnings to motorists on Sunday. According to various entries on the police log, 10:33 a.m., Broadway, 22-year old male warned for White Taillight and Obstructed Rear License Plate. At 10:42 a.m., Edgewood and Newmark, 33-year old male warned for Failure to Obey Stop Sign. At 7:59 p.m., Broadway, 26-year old female warned for VBR. At 8:13 p.m., east entrance to SOCC, 19-year old male & female bicyclists warned for no lighting. At 8:14 p.m., Sherman & Vermont, 19-year old male warned for Failure to Drive with Headlights when Required. At 8:26 p.m., Chester & State streets, 43-year old male warned for Defective Lighting. At 8:40 p.m., Broadway, 33-year old female warned for Failure to Stop Prior to Entering Roadway. At 9 pm., Sheridan, 22-year old female warned for VBR. At 9:08 p.m., Newmark, 35-year old male warned for VBR. At 9:19 p.m., Virginia & Harbor, 21-year old female warned for Failure with Headlights when Required. At 10:32 p.m., Oak & Connecticut, 21-year old male warned for VBR. At 10:47 p.m., Oak & Newmark, 16-year old male warned for Careless Driving and Failure to Carry and Present Driver’s License. At 12:14 a.m., Monday, Boynton Park, 23 & 37-year old females warned for Criminal Trespass.
Cell phone
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 11:50 a.m., eastbound on Newmark, “reported a male subject on his cell phone ran a stop sign @ Marion/12th almost hitting her since she was about to go, suspect vehicle last seen eastbound Newmark from Broadway.”
DUII
A report of a “Family Dispute” on the 1900 block of Lawnridge Loop in Coos Bay resulted in a DUII arrest at 2:13 a.m., Monday morning. According to an entry on the police log, a 50-year old female complained, “my son is being violent and I want him to leave.” Thirty-four year old Rebecca Reeves was arrested for DUII and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 11:10 p.m., 200 block No. Wall St., a 35-year old male complained, “ex-girlfriend showed up, is tearing up the house.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 9:49 p.m., 275 No. Broadway, Tioga Hotel, a 69-year old male reported, “a male has knocked a female to the ground in the back parking lot of the Tioga. Male is now walking off, female still on the ground.”
Water balloons
They were allegedly “tossing water balloons out of their vehicle hitting people walking down the street.” According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 8:28 p.m., 200 block So. Broadway, a 33-year old female reported, “two females in a vehicle similar to a Sidekick, dark gray almost black in colors” were juveniles.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 6:02 p.m., Walmart, 2051 Newmark Ave., “two shoplifters in custody. Value of the loss $40. One female does not want the police called as she has something in her purse.” Forty-nine year old Renee Errichetto and 62-year old Donna Allen were both cited for PCS Less than 1 Oz. of Marijuana.
UEMV
A 32-year old male reported “that his car was broken into & ransacked, at least their GPS taken, has a pretty good idea who did it.” According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log the Unauthorized Entry into a Motor Vehicle was reported at 10:31 a.m., on the 1000 block of So. 8th St.
Drunk juvenile
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for early Monday morning, 12:17 a.m., So. Barview Road, 31-year old female reported her 14-year old daughter came home “staggering drunk.”
Misuse 911
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 8:36 p.m., Hwy. 101, 39-year old Sandra Davis arrested for Misuse of 911, “calling 911 repeatedly. Has been warned not to call.”
Sexual abuse
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 4:57 p.m., Rosa Road, 35-year old female reported “8 year old son disclosed sexual abuse.”
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with rain this morning and scattered showers by afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 50s and southwest winds 5-10 mph shifting to the north by late morning and afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows around 40 and northeast winds 5-10 mph. Becoming sunny on Wednesday with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
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MHS bxb
Marshfield takes on Springfield for the third time this basketball season in a 5A Midwestern League tournament game on the Millers’ home-court tonight. The winner will advance to the tournament’s final four on Friday and a chance to advance into the state playoffs. Springfield swept the two meetings between the two teams during the regular season. The Millers (4-6, 9-9) finished fourth in league, while the Pirates (2-8, 4-16) finished fifth.
NBHS
With four games to go in the 4A Far West League season, North Bend’s first place basketball teams host Brookings-Harbor tonight. The girls (9-2, 12-7), tied with Sutherlin (9-2, 16-4) play the 3rd place Bruins (8-3, 14-4) at 6 p.m., followed by the boys (9-2, 16-3) against second-place BH (8-3, 12-6) at 7:30 p.m.
Bulldog wr
North Bend won the 4A Far West League District Wrestling Championship Saturday at Sutherlin High School. The Bulldogs tallied 291½ points to take the crown and will send 12 wrestlers to the state meet Feb. 25-27 at Portland’s Memorial Coliseum. Douglas was second in the team race with 238½. North Bend had one district champion, Nick Cheser (119) and three runners-up: Gary Jansma (125), Kyle Deming (130) and Jake Fletcher (140). Eight other Bulldogs finished third to advance to state: Jonathan Fall (112), Talon Haga (135), Jackson Conrad (140), Austin Hensley (145), Geordy Blower (152), Nick Garcia (160), Zach Olander (171), and Brian Beesley (285).
Duck tr
Oregon’s women have moved up to No. 1 in the latest national collegiate indoor track poll, while the Duck men jumped to No. 2 behind Texas A&M after last weekend’s competition in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers (31-24) host the LA Clippers (21-31) Tuesday, Feb. 16th, at the Rose Garden, 7 p.m., in an NBA basketball game.
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