Oregon Coast News - February 24, 2010
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DEQ penalizes Coos Bay
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued the city of Coos Bay penalties totaling $15,150 for several violations of its wastewater discharge permit to operate its Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 at 100 Fulton St. Last June, the city failed to conduct all effluent monitoring required by the permit and also exceeded on multiple occasions limits for the concentration of biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids in the city’s effluent. DEQ learned of the violations through the city’s monthly self-reported discharge monitoring reports. To protect water quality in Oregon, DEQ relies in part on complete and accurate self monitoring and reporting by permitted pollution sources. Water quality data collected and reported to DEQ helps the agency determine whether permittees are complying with their permits and whether they need to take action to assure compliance. Exceeding permitted limits for biological chemical demand and total suspended solids can adversely affect aquatic life by reducing the amount of dissolved oxygen available to fish and other aquatic species and by increasing solids deposition in the receiving water. DEQ cited several violations of the city’s permit and issued corresponding penalties: • A $3,600 penalty for failing to monitor its influent for biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids twice during the week of June 21, 2009; • A $3,300 penalty for discharging effluent with a weekly biological chemical demand concentration of 52 milligrams per liter, in violation of the permit limits, during the week of June 28, 2009; • A $3,300 penalty for discharging effluent with a weekly total suspended solids concentration of 54 milligrams per liter, in violation of permit limits, during the week of June 28, 2009; • A $1,650 penalty for discharging effluent with an excessive weekly biological chemical demand concentration for the month of June 2009; • A $1,650 penalty for discharging effluent with an excessive weekly concentration of total suspended solids for the month of June 2009; • A $1,650 penalty for discharging effluent with a weekly total suspended solids concentration in excess of permitted levels, during the week of June 21, 2009. The city of Coos Bay paid the penalty in full on Feb. 8.
Bradwood Landing
They have their federal permit in hand to proceed with the development of the $700 million Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas import terminal on the Columbia River east of Astoria, but developer NorthernStar Gas of Houston, Texas still needs state permits, and one is being evasive. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has notified the gas utility that a crucial water quality permit will likely be denied because the company has failed to provide a three-dimensional computer modeling and sampling to evaluate erosion, water quality and fish habitat issues. NorthernStar is facing a May 8th deadline for the Clean Water Act certificate. The company is reportedly evaluating the letter and hasn’t decided whether or not to take the department’s advice and withdraw and then resubmit their application to avoid an official denial. Bradwood Landing is one of three LNGs proposed in Oregon, and considered the furthest along in the permitting process. The other two are Oregon LNG, west of Astoria near Warrenton on the Columbia River, and the Jordan Cove Energy Project on Coos Bay’s North Spit.
Disorderly Conduct
A 46-year old male from Hawaii was arrested on Disorderly Conduct and Menacing charges at Bandon Dunes early Tuesday morning, 1 a.m., after he allegedly threatened staff and deputies with a golf club. According to a news release, Henry McCusker was allegedly intoxicated. “After a brief standoff and a short foot pursuit, Deputies apprehended Mr. McCusker and transported him to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Overnight closures planned for US 101-Siuslaw River Bridge at Florence
The Oregon Department of Transportation will close the US 101-Siuslaw River Bridge to all traffic for four nights beginning Monday, March 15 at 11:00 p.m. and ending the morning of March 19. The closures will be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and will affect all northbound and southbound travel. Motorists should plan on taking alternate routes during those hours. ODOT advises motorists to plan on using OR 126, I-5, and OR 38 to travel between Florence and Reedsport during the closures. The bridge closures are necessary to allow a contractor to perform structural repairs to the bridge ends. Emergency services will be available. ODOT has worked closely with other public agencies to ensure that emergency services will be available during the closures to residents north and south of the bridge. Law enforcement agencies, fire fighters, and an ambulance provider will staff both sides of the bridge during the closure hours and will be capable of responding to any emergencies. ODOT has also worked closely with area employers and the trucking industry to make sure the closure information is known. Variable message signs will be located north, south and east of the bridge to inform and remind motorists of closures. Know before you go. The latest closure information is available at: www.TripCheck.com or by calling 5-1-1. More information on the project and the closures is available on line on ODOT’s Web site on the Siuslaw River Bridge project page at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/US101_SiuslawRiverBridge.shtml. Modernizing the bridge built in 1936. The repairs are part of a $5.3-million dollar project to modernize the historic bridge. A new, state-of-the-art computer and video lift system will replace the ageing manual/electrical system; the operator buildings will be restored; and columns and lift spans of the bridge will be repaired and painted. The project is on schedule for a fall, 2010 completion.
Military Museum
Their goal is to build a Military Museum by this November dedicated to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and to also educate today’s youth about the commitment and sacrifice men and women made for our nation. More than 2,000 veterans reportedly live in the Florence area of the Central Oregon Coast, and part of that community has formed together with a common goal to build the Oregon Coast Military Heritage Museum. The City of Florence is participating with a negotiated lease for a museum site within the city’s Pacific View Business Park. Groundbreaking is set for this summer. For more information call (541) 902-5160 or e-mail militaryjeeps@q.com. Donations can be made to: Western Lane Community Foundation, Attn: Military Museum, P.O. Box 2040, Florence, OR 97439.
USCG
Coast Guard Station Umpqua River will hold a public meeting regarding the Regulated Navigational Area at Reedsport High School Auditorium, February 24, 2010, 7:00- 9:00 pm. The meeting will consist of a presentation on current policies and procedures following a period for public comments and questions. Questions about the meeting can be directed to Station Umpqua River, 541-271-2138
Realtor association gives $25K to new Curry Campus
The Curry County Board of Realtors voted to give $25,000 to the New Curry Campus Capital Campaign at their February 18 meeting. “The community will benefit from the new campus and the association is proud to support it,” said Evonne Tribble, the President of the Board of Realtors. This is the first major gift to be given from the fund which is compounded from the realtors’ broker fees. Dr. Patty Scott, the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) President, was in Brookings on Friday, Feb. 19, to thank the officers of the Board. “We are very thankful to the members of the Board of Realtors for this very generous gift,” said Scott. “This gift will add to the momentum in our campaign.” The college has received an allocation in matching funds from the State of Oregon legislature in the amount of $2.3 million. The allocation, combined with the matching funds ($4.6 million total), is enough to cover just the construction of the building; however the total project comes to $7 million once you add in the preparation of the site, necessary infrastructure, and furnishing of the facility. “The Oregon legislature’s allocation expires in June 2011, so we need to begin construction this spring. It is not the best of times to ask, but we are urgently seeking donations and pledges by April so that we can plan for construction.” Nearly all Board of Education, Foundation Board and top administrative staff of SWOCC, have made a financial commitment. Large gifts can be spread out over up to five years. The College has developed plans to construct a “campus in a building” in Brookings. It is a modest proposal for a six-classroom building that will house laboratory space for computer learning and medical services training, as well as a multiuse community conference area. The new campus will provide community members the opportunity to complete an Associate degree, medical program certificate or first two years of transferrable general education right in Brookings, rather than travelling 107 miles north to the campus in Coos Bay. This project is extremely important to regional economic development, and has been identified as an economic development strategy critical to meet the goals of business and residential recruitment for Curry County.
Miss Coos County Pageant
The Miss Coos County Scholarship Pageant will be held March 6th, 7 p.m., at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay. Tickets in advance are $15, or at the door for $20. Ticket outlets: Lamco Industries in North Bend (M-F 9-4); Performance Sound of Music in North Bend (M-F 9-6, Sat. 10-5); Truffles in Coquille (Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 p.m.). Miss Coos County's Outstanding Teen Contestants: Barbara Burdge, Parents * Edward & Laura Burdge, North Bend High School, Platform * Women's Crisis Center; Caitlin Snuggerud, Parents * Erik & Irene Snuggerud, North Bend High School, Platform * Child Abuse. Miss Coos County Contestants: Amanda Hartley, Parents * Glenn & Julie Hartley, SOCC, Platform *Animal Abuse, Neglect and Homelessness; Jordan Hampton, Parents * Mark & Michele Hampton, North Bend High School, Platform * Child Abuse; Kristina Hossley, Parents * Jim & Margot Hossley, North Bend High School, Platform * Women's Advocacy; Bebette Solorzano, Parents * Abel & Irma Solorzano, SOCC, Platform * HIV Awareness; Lynn Stulz, Parents * Jaye & Karen Stulz, North Bend High School, Platform * Breast Cancer Awareness. For more information call (541) 290-3466 or check us out on Facebook.
CB Schools
Coos Bay Public Schools will hold the first Facilities Workshop at the Blossom Gulch Elementary School at 5 PM on the 24th of February in the Library. Joel Smallwood will give us a tour of Blossom Gulch school followed by a discussion of maintenance projects and timelines. The meeting will adjourn at 6 PM. For more information, contact Rocky Place at 541-266-8581
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 9:53 p.m., Virginia & Arthur, 35-year old Dianne Martinez cited for DWS – Violation and VBR 40-25.
Panhandling
A report of a “heavy set female with long hair begging customers for money” on the 1300 block of Virginia Ave. Monday night, 5:15 p.m., resulted in a warning for Disorderly Conduct. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, 39-year old Amber Cruz was warned behind Video & More.
Theft
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 4:40 p.m., Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park, “reported 2 women that stayed with him for a couple days have not taken his laptop and told him they’re not returning it.”
Puppy
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 1:25 p.m., 2100 block Newmark, “reported a disabled male subject choking his dog in front of Albertson’s west entrance. Officer responded / contacted subject at Kozy Kitchen, advised the dog is a puppy and very hyper.”
Wanted
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for early Tuesday morning, 1:05 a.m., 300 block E. 7th St., “possible location of wanted subject.” Thirty-nine year old Elizabeth A. Snyder arrested on Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Contempt of Court. Transported to county jail at Coquille.
Urinating
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 8:29 p.m., 1000 block Evans Blvd., 55-year old male complained “intoxicated male subject urinating on vehicle wheel.”
WX
Rain showers in the forecast for today along the Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and southwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with more rain showers and lows in the lower to mid 40s along with south winds 10-15 mph. Rain in the forecast on Thursday with breezy winds out of the south.
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NB Boosters
The North Bend Booster Club meets at noon today at North Bend Lanes. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their current seasons.
NBHS bxb
It was “Whiteout Night” for North Bend’s 4A Far West League coed doubleheader basketball games with visiting Siuslaw of Florence Tuesday night. The Bulldogs swept the Vikings with the boy’s team clinching first place and a home 4A OSAA playoff game March 6th, while the girl’s team kept pace with Sutherlin for first place. North Bend ends the regular season at Sutherlin this Friday. Senior Dalton Iveans and sophomore Logan Lucero both scored 13-points for the Bulldogs (12-2, 19-3) against Siuslaw (2-12, 3-17), while senior Sam Lynass added 12 in a 63-22 win. In the girl’s game, Brooke Davison scored 18 and Emily Foster contributed 16 as North Bend (12-2, 15-7) won 53-28 over the Lady Viks (0-14, 2-19). In other girl’s games, Sutherlin (12-2, 19-4) beat South Umpqua (3-11, 5-17) 36-17, and Brookings-Harbor (9-5, 15-7) over Douglas (7-7, 12-8) 50-38. On the boy’s side, South Umpqua (7-7, 13-9) 65, Sutherlin (9-5, 10-13) 58, and Brookings-Harbor (9-5, 13-8) downed Douglas (3-11, 5-16) 48-31.
MHS bxb
The Marshfield Booster Club will offer a $3 hamburger BBQ dinner with chips to those attending Friday night’s basketball playoff game with North Eugene. Booster Club President Steve Schneiderman says they will start serving at 5:30 p.m. The boy’s game to determine the No. 1 & No. 2 seeds to the March 6th OSAA playoffs is scheduled to tipoff at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the BBQ are used to support the extra-curricular programs for student-athletes at MHS.
Tedder
Marshfield two-year starting quarterback Kyle Tedder has been selected to play in the June 26th Les Schwab Bowl June 26th at Hillsboro Stadium. Tedder was the 5A Midwestern League’s Offensive Player of the Year this past season. The annual All-Star game pits 6A & 5A players into two teams, North & South. Former Marshfield quarterback, and now head coach of 6A state champion Sheldon in Eugene, Marty Johnson, will coach the South team.
Duck indoor track
The Oregon track and field teams remained No. 1 (women) and No. 2 (men) in the latest USTFCCCA indoor polls. The women held the top spot for the second consecutive week and were followed by Texas A&M, Florida, Tennesse and Louisiana State. The Aggies retained the No. 1 spot for the men, followed by Oregon, LSU, Florida and Arizona State. The Duck men will be joined by No. 5 ASU, No. 14 Stanford, No. 18 Arizona and No. 24 California at this weekend's MPSF Championships in Seattle, while the women will be joined by No. 16 Arizona.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers opened an eastern road trip with a 102-93 win at New Jersey (5-52) Tuesday night. Guard Brandon Roy, recovering from a hamstring injury, led the Blazers (33-26) with 28-points, ten in the fourth period. LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 and Andre Miller scored 20. Portland is at Toronto (31-24) today.
Moos
Former Oregon Athletic Director Bill Moos will be reportedly named Washington State University’s new AD today. A news conference has been called for this afternoon in Pullman, WA. Moos over saw the expansion of Autzen Stadium during his tenure with the Ducks but ran into conflicts with one of Oregon’s major donors, Phil Knight of Nike. Accepting the head job with the Cougars will mean he forfeits the remaining $1.4 million over the next seven years as part of his settlement with Oregon for leaving the AD position. Moos is a former WSU football lineman and worked in the Cougars’ athletic department.
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