Oregon Coast News - February 17, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Bradwood Landing
The Obama Administration, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn its appeal of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) appeal of the approval permit for the Bradwood Landing proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal on the Columbia River east of Astoria. The states of Oregon and Washington, an environmental group and the Nez Perce Indian Tribe still have active appeals pending arguing FERC made its decision before environmental reviews and state permits were completed. Bradwood Landing is one of three proposed LNGs for Oregon. Oregon LNG would like to build west of Astoria at Warrenton on the Columbia River, and the Jordan Cove Energy Project would like to build on Coos Bay’s North Spit.
Tsunami report
The workshop was held last September, but an Open-File Report has finally been released to the public for review. The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) released Open-File 0-10-2 regarding the first-ever Tsunami Evacuation Building Workshops addressing tsunami vertical evacuation as a new means to protect people and improve community recovery along the Oregon Coast. Jay Raskin, design team member, architect and former mayor of Cannon Beach said, “We need to expand the escape options to get people to safety in the event of a tsunamis, and tsunami evacuation buildings are one important option.” Read the complete news release in the attached PDF or go online at: http://www.OregonGeology.org.
Crab Feed
Over 900 people were served again this year during the 25th Annual Charleston Crab Feed at the old elementary school on Saturday. Spokesperson Ruth Barker says it was a “good day and people enjoyed themselves.” She added “the crab was excellent: and that they received “lots of compliments.” The event raises operation funds for the Charleston Visitor Center, which has no paid employees and is manned during the tourism season by willing volunteers. Barker says they also financially support other Charleston-related activities with the proceeds, such as Food Bank, BACAPA, and Shore Acres. Over fifty-volunteers helped put on the Crab Feed from the Charleston Fire Dept., Coos Head Garden Club, Charleston Merchants, Coos Co. Commission, Sheriff & Assessor offices, and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors to name a few. Barker says they had guests from not only the Bay Area, but from as far away as Portland, Redmond, Albany, Eugene and Medford. The Oregon Crab Commission also set up their large inflatable crab in Charleston to help draw attention to the event. Charleston is the top port along the Oregon Coast this year for commercial Dungeness Crab landings with over six-million pounds.
Officer identified
The Roseburg Police officer involved in a fatal head-on collision Sunday night has been identified as 30-year old Scott Campbell, a 3-year member of the city’s police department. He received minor injuries after a 1997 Honda Civic attempted to elude other officers on Northeast Stephens Street and crashed into his police cruiser. Thirty-one year old Nathan W. Lubken, Roseburg, was killed, and his passenger, 27-year old Holly Cherie Sullivan, Eugene, critically injured. The Honda was stolen out of Eugene.
IBO
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce IBO Luncheon Forum Presents: Althea Rodgers, Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & ID Theft, this Wednesday, February 17th, at the Mill Casino-Hotel in the Salmon Room 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Please RSVP the Chamber at 541-266-0868.
Forestry
An advisory committee to the Oregon Board of Forestry will meet Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Salem will continue discussing ways for improving administrative rules that define "greatest permanent value" and forest management planning. The meeting will be held at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters (Santiam Room) at 2600 State Street from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The public is welcome to attend, but no formal comment period is planned. The committee will apply the ideas generated at its Jan. 7 meeting into various scenarios that represent possible pathways for rule improvements. The greatest permanent value rule is the standard that must be used – by law – to manage state forests for broad benefits. The Tillamook and Clatsop state forests in northwest Oregon are examples of state-managed forest lands. The Board of Forestry observed the committee's Jan. 7 meeting. A report of outcomes from that meeting is being presented to the board at its Feb. 10 meeting. The board asked to have the committee formed to gain a wide range of input. The committee will not make recommendations; instead, it will offer rule concepts and act as a sounding board for the Board of Forestry, which is reviewing the 10-year-old rules. The 14-member committee is scheduled to conclude its series of meetings on March 17. A summary report will be delivered to the Board of Forestry in April. In addition to examining at the greatest permanent value rule, the committee is looking at ways to improve the forest planning rule – how forest management plans are constructed and how they can be changed. After receiving input from the advisory committee and other stakeholders, the board could choose to advance one or more of the developed concepts for further review through the administrative rule-making process. Committee members are Cass Moseley (co-chair), University of Oregon; Barrett Brown, Oregon Motorcycles Association; Duane Cole, Clatsop County manager; Jeff Hickman, Sierra Club – angling/hunting; Dave Ivanhoff, Hampton Affiliates; Ray Jones, Stimson Lumber Co.; Ed Kamholz, citizen representative; Paul Levesque, Tillamook County administrator; Meryl Redisch, Portland Audubon; George Smith, Coquille Indian Tribe; Bill Street (co-chair), Woodworks District (union); Al Switzer, Klamath County commissioner; Bob Van Dyk, Wild Salmon Center; Joan Zuber, Mazamas (hiking); and ex-officio members Rod Krahmer, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and John Potter, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The term "greatest permanent value" is defined in state law and administrative rule. It seeks a full range of social, economic and environmental benefits. Examples of these benefits include timber harvest with resulting revenues for public services in local counties, healthy streams, wildlife habitat and recreation. The rule does not specify how much of each benefit is appropriate. It is up to the Board of Forestry to make that determination.
Immunizations
Public health officials are advising parents that children won't be able to go to school or child care starting Feb. 17 if their records on file show missing immunizations. State law requires that all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities be up-to-date on their immunizations, or have a religious or medical exemption. If a child's immunization record shows that he or she has not received the required immunizations, parents or guardians will be sent a letter. Last year, local health departments sent 36,784 letters to parents and guardians informing them their children needed immunizations to stay in school. A total of 4,667 children were kept out of school or child care until the necessary immunization information was turned in to the schools or child care facilities. Most children who are excluded miss one or fewer days of school before turning in up-to-date records. The number of exclusion letters increased last year because two more vaccines, Tdap and hepatitis A, were required. Tdap is a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) booster. Whooping cough is still a health issue in Oregon with 273 cases recorded last year. One dose of Tdap vaccine is required for seventh- and eighth-graders. Hepatitis A is a two-dose series. One dose of hepatitis A is required for children 18 months and older to begin child care, preschool, kindergarten and first grade; the second dose is required no later than one year after the first dose. Parents seeking immunizations for their children should contact their health care provider or local health department, or call Oregon SafeNet at 1-800-SAFENET or 1-800-723-3638. No one can be turned away from a local health department because of the inability to pay for required vaccines. Contributions toward administration costs are always welcome. Additional information on school immunizations can be found at www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/school.
Attempt to locate
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 10:58 p.m., 400 block Newmark Ave., a 41-year old female complained “female just got into the vehicle and drove back down to the Silver Dollar. She is still in the same condition s last phone call RP made here, intoxicated.” Earlier call came in at 8:53 p.m. from the 200 block of So. Marple St.
UEMV
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday night, 10:42 p.m., 800 block E. 11th St., 57-year old male complained “his wife just stole his truck.”
DWS
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday night, 10:04 p.m., Hwy. 42, milepost 15, 18-year old Stanley McIlwain transported to the Coos Co. Jail on charge of DWS – Misdemeanor.
Water
A 33-year old female called 911 Monday afternoon, 4:26 p.m., from Bay Clinic at 1750 Thompson Road and complained of a water problem, “water looks like chocolate milk” according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log.
Traffic hazard
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday, 1:06 p.m., E. 1st & No. Folsom, 35-year old male “reports a large sink hole in the intersection.”
Taser
A K-9 tracking dog was requested from the Coos Bay Police after a “wanted subject just fled from officers. North Bend PD has deployed a Taser times two – still running.” Call came in at 1:04 p.m. from Madrona & Virginia, according to an entry on the CBPD log. An entry on the North Bend Police log for 12:18 p.m., 1900 block Virginia Ave., “RP reported watching a male subject grab a female by the neck then drag her a ways and then leave toward Knutson’s Carpet, female ran other way.” Officers responded and surrounded the area. Suspect ran from residence on the 1800 block of Maples St. CBPD assisted with K-9 unit. Located suspect on the 2100 block of Virginia Ave. Unable to locate female victim. “Subject transported to Coos Co. Jail for warrant / investigation.”
Trespassing
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 12:02 p.m., Freshmart, 149 So. 7th St., “store employee advises that subject is trespassing in the store. He has been previously trespassed.” Forty-six year old Todd Hargens was arrested for Criminal Trespass II and Probation Violation. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Dispute
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 8:34 a.m., 100 block Hull St., 42-year old female “reports that her sister is fighting with her husband, verbal from what she heard, it was going on in the bedroom, did hear one tell the other to take your hands off me.” Fifty-five year old James Maestretti arrested on NBPD warrant for Dangerous Drugs.
Knife
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 9:47 p.m., 400 block Isabelle Ave., “RP reported subject has knife and threatening his grandfather.” Nineteen year old Nathan Smith, North Bend, taken into custody on charges of Menacing, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Trespass II. A welfare check was requested at the same residence earlier at 7:37 p.m.
Dispute
They were both warned for Disorderly Conduct and instructed to leave each other alone. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 2:05 p.m., 1700 block of Meade Ave., “neighbors called 911 multiple times RE argument over juveniles.” Two girls were listed as involved, ages 14 & 15.
Warrant
An incomplete call to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office Monday, 6:20 p.m. from a residence on Wildwood Dr. led to a warrant arrest of a 30-year old female. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, Diane Watkins was wanted on a Contempt of Court charge and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Sink hole
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 4:29 p.m., Shutters Landing Lane, milepost 4, “sinkhole in the road. Two-foot across, eight-feet deep and eroding fast.”
WX
Partly cloudy then clearing along the Oregon Coast with highs in the 60s to 70s and northeast winds 5-10 mph. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the 40s to 50s and southeast winds 5-10 mph. Partly cloudy on Thursday.
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NB Boosters
The North Bend Booster Club meets at noon at North Bend Lanes. Coaches and athletes will be on hand to discuss their current sport’s seasons.
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Springfield beat visiting Marshfield for the third time this season and eliminated the Lady Pirates from the 5A Midwestern League tournament with a 53-26 win Tuesday night. Sophomore Kara Young led Marshfield with 12-points. Springfield advances to the final four with a game Friday at league champion Thurston. North Eugene eliminated Churchill in the other playoff game, 47-38 and will play at Willamette Friday.
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North Bend put a little distance between itself and visiting Brookings-Harbor Tuesday night in 4A Far West League boy’s basketball. The first-place Bulldogs (10-2, 17-3) beat the Bruins (8-4, 12-7) 55-44 behind senior Sam Lynass’ 17-points and junior Jake Lucero’s 16. North Bend has a two-game lead with three games remaining. South Umpqua (6-6, 12-8) handed Siuslaw (1-11, 2-16) a 68-51 loss. Sutherlin (8-4, 9-12) beat Douglas (3-9, 5-14) 69-43. North Bend’s girls (10-2, 13-7) maintained a share of first place with a 44-40 win over visiting Brookings-Harbor (8-4, 14-5). Brooke Davison scored 19-points for the Lady Bulldogs. Co-leader Sutherlin (10-2, 17-4) kept pace with a 40-24 win over Douglas (5-7, 10-8). South Umpqua (3-9, 5-15) beat Siuslaw (0-12, 2-17) 46-45.
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Churchill eliminated Willamette 66-46 in the 5A boy’s Midwestern League tournament Tuesday night in west Eugene to advance to the final four to play North Eugene Friday night. Thurston did the same at Springfield, bouncing the Millers 36-31. The Colts will travel to Coos Bay to play league champion Marshfield Friday night in the Pirate Palace. The winners will secure the No.1 & No. 2 seeds to the OSAA playoffs, while the losers will play for the No. 3 spot.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers beat the visiting LA Clippers (21-32) 109-87 in an NBA game at the Rose Garden Tuesday night. Martell Webster scored 28-points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 22. Portland (32-24) hosts Boston (33-18) on Friday. The Blazers also announced a trade with the Clippers Tuesday, acquiring Marcus Camby for Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake and cash.
Moos
Former University of Oregon Athletic Director Bill Moos is being considered for the vacant AD position at Washington State. Moos, who was forced out of Eugene following a personality clash with NIKE founder, and Duck benefactor, Phil Knight, helped Oregon rise to national prominence with the expansion of Autzen Stadium, building of the Moshofsky Center, state of the art locker rooms and raising the Athletic Department’s budget from $18 million to $41 million during his 12-years in Eugene. However, he was an offensive lineman and team captain for the Cougars in 1972, and began his administrative career with WSU. Former AD Jim Sterk recently left for a similar position at San Diego State. Moos’ son Bo, a graduate of Sheldon High School in Eugene, is on the Arizona State football team.
Bowlin
Oregon has another scholarship to offer a football recruit. Freshman placekicker Mike Bowlin, who was involved in an offseason fracas that resulted in injuries to another Duck kicker in January, has left the team. Bowlin sat out the 2009 season as a redshirt, but was expected to be one of three competing for the Oregon kicking duties next season. Rob Beard was injured when he came to the defense of Bowlin Jan. 25th. He was beaten and kicked unconscious and underwent surgery to repair damage to his nose. He’s expected to make a full recovery. However, police have since cited him for Misdemeanor Assault.
UO Stunts Team
Oregon’s Stunts & Gymnastics Team finished first at the USA West Coast Collegiate Championships Monday in Anaheim, CA. It was the Ducks third, first-place finish in competitive cheer this season. Oregon will host its home opener this Sunday at McArthur Court in Eugene. Marshfield’s Tori Dellinger, a member of the “Upbeats” dance team, has accepted a scholarship to join the UO team this fall.
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Oregon State, favored to finish second to Arizona State in the Pac-10 this collegiate baseball season, opens the preseason at Hawaii Friday with four games. The Beavers return to Corvallis Feb. 26-28 to host Tennessee. The Oregon Ducks, picked to finish last in the Pac-10, also open Friday, but at Cal State Fullerton, followed by consecutive games at Long Beach State, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount before flying to Hawaii for four games Feb. 25-28. The Ducks host Washington in Eugene on March 2nd.
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