Oregon Coast News - February 25, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
High Wind Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning from 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon through 4 a.m. early Friday morning along the South Oregon Coast. Winds are forecast out of the south at 30 to 40 mph with gusts possible up to 60 mph.
Salmon
Last year biologists estimated 122,000 salmon would return to the Sacramento River of California. They were off by about 80,000 fish. A record low of 39,500 chinook were actually recorded in the basin in 2009, but those same biologists are optimistic that 245,500 will return this year. That’s still far short of the 750,000 counted in 2002. The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), which uses the figures predicted from models, meets in March in Sacramento to decide commercial and recreational salmon quotas and seasons along the West Coast. Some feel the forecast of higher returns will result in a small season off of Oregon. The cause for the decline is still openly debated. Fishermen blame large pumps used to move water in the Central Valley delta for the loss of juvenile salmon, while farmers believe its poor ocean conditions. Commercial and recreational salmon fishing generated an estimated $17 million to the West Coast economy in 2009, the second lowest on record.
Healthy forest fires
A speaker attending the “Forest Health in Oregon : State of the State” conference at Oregon State University in Corvallis says with a changing climate there’s a good chance that forest fires in the Pacific Northwest will become larger and more frequent, but John Bailey, an associate professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management at OSU adds, “that’s just fine.” Bailey said fire is a force that should be understood, often welcomed, used as appropriate and more frequently incorporated into long-term ecosystem management. “Forests historically had more fire across much of Oregon, and they would love to have more today,” Bailey said. “Burning is a natural ecosystem process and generally helps restore forest ecosystems. It’s ironic that we spend so much money to stop fire, because we should learn to see fire as more of a partner and not always an enemy.”
Oregon Salmon Commission
The Oregon Salmon Commission will hold a Public Meeting, Thursday, February 25, 2010, Hallmark Inns & Resort, 744 SW Elizabeth, Newport, Oregon, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. The Ocean Salmon Industry Group (OSIG) Meeting (co-sponsored by ODFW and OCZMA) is at the above location from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. The Oregon Salmon Commission meeting will be in the same room as the OSIG meeting and will begin around 3:30 pm after the OSIG meeting is over. Proposed Agenda: 3:30 pm (after the OSIG meeting) 1. Call to order, Introductions - Chair Darus Peake; 2. 2010 Salmon Season Discussion; a. Determine OSC 2010 Salmon Season Recommendations; 3. Other Business; 5:30 pm Adjourn.
Boat Building Center Board of Directors regular meeting
The Coos Bay Boat Building Center Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Thursday, February 25, 2010, 1:10 pm, Conference Room, North Point, Inc., 100 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Agenda: Review the facility improvement project D; Discuss development of a quarterly newsletter.
Basic Boating Safety
Boating is Fun and Coos Bay Power Squadron can show you how. If it is Basic Boating safety to get your Oregon Boater's card or Electronic and Celestial navigation for an ocean crossing, Coos Bay Power Squadron can provide the instruction. United States Power Squadrons Education Department has removed all restrictions on the teaching of members only USPS Advanced courses to the public. Start your Nautical education with the Boating Safety course starting at 6:30 PM March 8th in the Squadron Building at the Charleston Boat Basin. This course qualifies you for the Oregon Boater's Safety card and boat insurance discounts with many insurance companies. The two hour classes are on Monday and Thursday evenings for two weeks. For information on the Boating Course or Advanced courses call 541-266-8187 or 541-756-4408.
Bitten
A 68-year old female allegedly bite her boyfriend while he called 911 during a domestic disturbance at a Central Oregon Coast trailer park early Tuesday morning causing an injury. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, Penny Frazer Perkins was arrested for Assault IV Domestic at 12:30 a.m. in Rose Lodge. She was transported to the county jail at Newport. Alcohol was a contributing factor.
Burglaries
The theft of over $13,000 worth of property from six residential burglaries in the Oakland Sutherlin areas of Douglas Co. between January and February have been solved with the arrest of a 20-year old Sutherlin male. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, Steven Michael Day was arrested Feb. 22 following an interview about one of the cases; however, deputies then arrested him for the other five cases as well. He’s charged with six-counts of First Degree Burglary, Aggravated First Degree Theft and two-counts of First Degree Theft. Taken during the break-ins were mostly electronic equipment (gaming systems, computers, music players), cash and guns. He was lodged in the county jail at Roseburg.
Seaside parking
The fine for parking longer than allowed in Seaside on the North Oregon Coast increases by triple as of March 1, 2010. The overtime fine has been $8 since the 1980s; however the City Council decided to jump that amount to $25 after surveying other communities.
DUII
A moving vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle in the Public Square Shopping Center near Bi-Mart Tuesday afternoon resulting in the arrest of a Langlois male. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 12:44 p.m., “anonymous male reported a possible intoxicated driver in a Dodge 1 ton bright red pickup that just pulled into the Bi-Mart Plaza. Several other 911 calls, possibly involved in non-injury accident in Albertson’s parking lot. Vehicle vs. parked vehicle non-injury.” Twenty-nine year old Adam Sullivan arrested for DUII.
Disorderly
The call to North Bend Police dispatch came in at 8:02 a.m., Tuesday morning. “Employee at North Bend Dutch Bros. reported male subject yelling obscenities to passerbys and threatened to kill the RP then continued on foot. Officer contacted intoxicated subject on foot near Yeongs.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 7:45 a.m., 2000 block Monroe Ave., 24-year old Jonathan David Staggs, Coos Bay, arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear on original charge of Burglary II and DUII.
Criminal mischief
The suspect vehicle was reportedly red in color, but no other information was available. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 4:49 p.m., Coos Sumner Lane, “criminal mischief to car window and 6 mailboxes in the area, occurred approximately 2 hours ago.”
Gang activity
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office log, Tuesday, 10:06 a.m., Coos Bay area, “Coos Stop Crime relayed report of possible gang activity.” Original call came in from a 39-year old male to Coos Bay Police according to an entry on their log at 7:39 a.m.
Dog
The neighbor saw a vehicle stop and pick up the loose dog on Hwy. 42. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 9:51 a.m., the “dog apparently got loose off chain & was along roadway.” The vehicle, a truck with “TDC” on its side continued towards Roseburg. The neighbor chased the vehicle with the large English Mastiff inside to Camas Valley and retrieved it. The driver of the Bettencourt Trucking semi stated he was planning on listing the found dog on Craig’s List. It was returned home.
Detainer
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 6:57 a.m., Spaw, 36-year old John Bracken arrested on a Parole Violation detainer and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday night, 11:15 p.m., So. 8th St. & Johnson, “attempt to locate possible intoxicated driver.” Fifty-two year old Grant Stewart Longwill arrested on a charge of DUII, BAC refused, transported to Coos Co. Jail at Coquille, vehicle secured at scene.
Shoplifter
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 5:17 p.m., McKays, 149 So. 7th St., “shoplifter fighting with security.” Seventeen year old Colby Brown arrested on charges of Theft III & Robbery III. Transported to Juvenile Detention.
Chimney fires
Chimney fires kept firefighters busy on Tuesday in the Bay Area. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, 4:05 p.m., 2300 block Koos Bay Blvd. On the North Bend Police log, 6:30 p.m., 1200 block Ford Lane, “chimney sparking again.” At 1:20 p.m., 1200 block Ford Lane, “report of fire on the roof of a building, RP thought it was near Bay Eye Clinic on Kinney Road. NBFD responded and advised of 2 issues on Kinney Road as well as 1223 Ford Lane, both chimney fires.” At 8:03 a.m., Brussells & Tower, “reported white smoke coming from roof of home in area of Newmark between Brussells and Sherman. NBFD responded, advised this was a small chimney fire in the area of Brussells/Tower, no long an issue.”
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with areas of morning fog and a chance of rain by afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s and south winds 10-15 mph, but increasing to 30-40 mph with gusts possible to 60 mph. Rain tonight with lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s and gusty winds continuing. Rain on Friday.
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MHS Booster Club
The Marshfield Booster Club meets today, 11:30 a.m., at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. Members of the dance team, “The Upbeats,” and the boy’s basketball team will be in attendance along with their coaches to talk about their current seasons.
MHS Athletes of the Week
The Marshfield Booster Club will recognize a male and female as Athletes of the Week when it meets Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. The two student-athletes were nominated by their coaches to win the weekly framed certificate that includes an action photo. Debbie Brown Dance Coach – “I nominate Shannon Boatright for athlete of the week. Shannon is an energetic, hard working member of the dance team. She is a sophomore who began her freshman year with no dance training and is now one of the best dancers on the team. Her determination and drive help to push other people on the team to excel. In addition she has a positive attitude towards her coach and team mates. She accepts us all the way we are and is willing to work with or help anyone on the team. She is all around and tremendous asset to our team.” Jesse Ainsworth Boy's Basketball Coach - Colton Thurman, “He has been so instrumental late in ball games for us the last few weeks. He has made numerous plays that sealed a victory for our team. As a sophomore he has shown great improvement and made huge strides, look for great things to come from Colton.”
OSAA wr
The Oregon Schools Activities Association’s state wrestling championships get underway today through Saturday for all classifications at Portland’s Memorial Coliseum. Results will be offered through the www.osaa.org website.
NBHS bxb
North Bend ends the regular season tonight at Sutherlin in 4A Far West League basketball. While the boys have already clinched the league championship, the girl’s team is tied with Sutherlin for first place.
4A bxb playoffs
North Bend’s boys are the No. 1 seed from the Far West League to the 4A OSAA State Basketball Playoffs. The Bulldogs secured the top seed with a win over Siuslaw Tuesday. North Bend will await the winner of a playoff game March 3 between the Val-Co No. 3 seed (Newport) at the Cowapa No. 3 seed (Astoria). If the Bulldogs win their March 6 game, they’ll go to the 4A Tourney at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis March 11-13 and play the winner of the Greater Oregon No. 2 (Baker) at Sky-Em No. 1 (Marist), Thursday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers won their second straight game on the road Wednesday with a 101-87 NBA victory at Toronto. The Blazers (34-26) go for number three at Chicago Friday night. Against the Raptors, Brandon Roy scored 20-points, while Andre Miller had 18.
Pac-10 bxb
The final games of the Pac-10’s regular season are this weekend for the Oregon State Beavers and Oregon Ducks. The men’s teams are in Los Angeles playing UCLA and USC, while the women’s teams host the Bruins and Trojans in the Willamette Valley tonight and Saturday.
Pac-10 bb
No. 25 Oregon takes its 3-1 preseason collegiate baseball record to Hawaii for four games beginning today, while Oregon State (3-1) has its home opener for the 2010 season Friday against Tennessee at the Pape’ Grand Slam in Corvallis.
OSU tr
The NCAA and the Pac-10 Conference has granted Oregon State University's appeal to permit qualifying male student-athletes to compete in the 2010 Division I Track and Field (Indoor and Outdoor) and Pacific-10 Conference Championships. Oregon State has eight football student-athletes training outside of football workouts to represent the Beavers at several regular season meets. Sophomore-to-be wide receiver Jordan Bishop jumped 7 feet ½ inch in the high jump at the Feb. 13 Husky Indoor Classic meet in Seattle to capture the afternoon section. He and fellow wide receiver Obum (oh-BOOM) Gwacham (watch-em) competed in the high jump, while Keynan (Keenan) Parker, James Rodgers and Rashaad Reynolds ran the 60 meters. The Beavers representation at a track meet was the first for male student-athletes since the 1988 NCAA Championships; OSU has fielded a women's team since 2004. OSU football student-athletes Jacquizz Rodgers, Markus Wheaton and Kevan Walker have also participated in track workouts, with possible competition in the future. The next date for OSU men to compete is March 6 at the Washington Qualifier in Seattle. The Pac-10 Championships are May 15-16 at the University of California while the NCAA Indoor Championships are March 12-13 at the University of Arkansas and the Outdoor Championships June 9-12 at the University of Oregon.
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