Oregon Coast News - March 3, 2010
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Family found
A missing Roseburg area family was found safe and unharmed after walking for two days near the Douglas-Coos county line. According to a news release from the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office, The Magness Family was found by a crew from Independent Thinning Co. near the 9 mile marker of the Burnt Mountain Access Road off of Coos Bay Wagon Road at 6 a.m., Tuesday morning. Their 1994 Chevrolet extra-cab pickup truck became stuck near the top of Burnt Mountain on Sunday. A medical unit responded and found the family was in good heath. They were transported back to the their residence in the Green District south of Roseburg.
Rep. Roblan
He felt the Legislative Session in Salem went “awfully fast,” but District 9 State Representative Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay) felt it was also good. “We helped unemployed people gain extensions, and overall I thought the Session was successful.” The Oregon Legislature did send a question to voters for this November on whether or not to make the off year Sessions permanent. “We have already been doing it with Special Sessions because of budget issues. There are only five states that still conduct Sessions every other year.” He says he’s looking forward to hearing how people feel about the ballot question. Regarding coastal issues, the Coos Bay Democrat says in the long run the market will decide the question of the need for liquefied natural gas import terminals. Three are currently proposed in Oregon; Bradwood Landing and Oregon LNG on the Columbia River, and the Jordan Cove Energy Project on Coos Bay’s North Spit. This summer a test wave energy buoy will be deployed off of Gardiner. Rep. Roblan says there are three to four types of buoys currently being used in the world today and he’s interested to see how the test buoy works locally. Three Marine Reserves have been established off the coast. At the Port Orford location, Rep Roblan says we need to work with Rep. Wayne Krieger (R-District 1, Gold Beach) and the Port Orford community to help establish research facilities.
IBO
Wednesday’s IBO presentation will feature Coos County Commissioners Nikki Whitty, Bob Main and Kevin Stufflebean, who will bring us up to date on County operations this past year and the prospects for 2010. The IBO session is to be held in the Salmon Room at the Mill Casino-Hotel from 11:30 to 1:00 pm, Wednesday March 3rd. These luncheons are open to all who are interested in attending, but we ask you call the Chamber office at 541-266-0868, to ensure we have enough food available. The mission of the IBO Forum committee is to provide an opportunity for business to network with each other, market products and expand their knowledge of the Bay Area business climate. The Forums focus on the positive aspects of doing business in Oregon’s Bay Area. Speakers and subject matter include new businesses moving to the area, business expansions, and issues or items that can impact your operations.
LNG siting
A bill was filed in Congress Tuesday that would return siting control of liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals to states rather than the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The states gave up that power in 2005 when Congress passed an energy bill. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have joined their counterparts from the state of Washington and others on the East Coast in sponsoring the bill. Three LNG import terminals have been proposed in Oregon. Two on the Columbia River and one on the South Coast at Coos Bay.
Bradwood Landing
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has set a public meeting regarding the proposed Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas import terminal east of Astoria on the Columbia River. At this meeting DEQ will provide the most current information about the air quality and water quality permits that the DEQ will require for the proposed LNG terminal and accompanying pipeline project. DEQ Water Quality and Air Quality Program staff will talk about the agency’s authority and role in each permit process and discuss the status of each permit application. DEQ will discuss the potential timeline for drafting permits, holding a formal public hearing and making permitting decisions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and to provide comments related to DEQ permitting considerations and processes. There will be additional opportunities for public comment after this meeting as the DEQ permit processes continue. Meeting details: When: March 3, 2010; Where: Knappa High School Gymnasium 41535 Old Hwy 30 Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: 503-458-6166. An information session will begin at 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to provide comments until 9 p.m.
U.S Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to transfer its Portland operations to Astoria as part of a consolidation move. Thirty-five new USCG jobs will be part of the Astoria operation including Columbia River Bar Closures and security on the lower river. Captain Doug Kaup will also become commander of the new Sector Columbia River in August.
Forest Property Taxes: Special Assessments and Programs
OSU Extension is partnering with your County Assessor to offer a tax workshop discussing the intricacies of tax laws and the special assessment programs relevant to
forest land owners. Topics to be covered include: • Designating planted pastures as forestland; • Small-Tract Forestland Option; • Farm Woodlots. If you own forestland or plan on converting pasture to forest, this class is for you. Coos County Workshop, March 3, 2010, 6:00-8:00 PM, Coos County Annex, 225 N. Adams St., Coquille. Curry County Workshop, March 9, 2010, 6:00-8:00 PM, Gold Beach City Hall, 29592 Ellensburg Ave. Please sign up by calling 541-572-5263 or emailing me at tristan.huff@oregonstate.edu.
NB School Board
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION – March 3, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. The North Bend School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting immediately followed by an Executive Session beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in the North Bend School District Conference Room at 1913 Meade Street, North Bend, Oregon. The agenda will be: 1. Proposed Ratification of Contract with Classified Union; 2. Executive session for the purpose of conducting deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d).
NBHS Debate Team
Matt Dirk stole the show for the forensics team at the University of Oregon tournament Feb. 27. Devon Carter and Matt took 1st in Dual Interpretation, and with his debate partner Kyleray Katherman, Dirk made it to semi-finals in Parliamentary Debate. Of the eleven Bulldog competitors, nine made their way to semi or final rounds.
Salmon Bowl
Neah-Kah-Nie High School, from Rockaway Beach on the North Oregon Coast in Tillamook County, returns to defend its Salmon Bowl championship this Saturday at Oregon State University in Corvallis. The Pirates have won the knowledge competition a record eight times. Competing teams will tackle questions about global carbon cycle, phytoplankton, ocean currents, tsunamis, undersea earthquakes, fisheries, climate and other issues. Other teams from the Oregon Coast include: Astoria, Seaside, and Oregon Coast Aquarium representing schools in Lincoln County on the Central Coast. Other teams are from Benson in Portland, Crater, Hidden Valley, Lebanon, McMinnville and Skyview in Vancouver, WA. Each team has four or five student members.
Alcohol-Drug training
Beginning March 10th, 25 Oregon Youth Authority staff members from the North Coast and MacLaren youth correctional facilities in Warrenton and Woodburn will begin formal training at the Warrenton facility west of Astoria. The state’s juvenile corrections agency plans to begin dramatically increasing the number of staff members formally certified to deliver alcohol and drug counseling to youth offenders. Between the two facilities, there are only two staff members currently certified.
Help for starting a new business
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Business Development Center (Southwestern BDC) is offering people a chance to explore their dreams of starting a business. The Southwestern BDC is offering a workshop titled “Ready Set Start Your Business” each week in March and April. The 2-hour workshop provides information on important steps that can contribute to a new venture’s success. Participants learn about licensing, business structure, financing, business planning, a personal readiness checklist, business resources and more. Handouts are informational and provide all the contact information needed to register a business and get started. The workshop is designed to answer general questions. If, after completing the workshop, you are interested in pursuing your new business idea, the Southwestern BDC can set you up with a business advisor to discuss specific questions you may have that pertain directly to your venture. The "Ready Set Start Your Business" workshop is scheduled on a variety of dates and times throughout the months of March and April. Participants can choose from any one of the following dates: March 3 (Wed.), 3 – 5 p.m.; March 9 (Tue.), 9 – 11 a.m.; March 18 (Thur.), 1 – 3 p.m.; March 22 (Mon.), 2 – 4 p.m.; March 31 (Wed.), 3 – 5 p.m.; April 6 (Tue.), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; April 14 (Wed.), 3 – 5 p.m.; April 20 (Tue.), 2 – 4 p.m.; April 30 (Fri.), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. A fee of $10 per person covers materials. Preregistration is required. The workshop will be held in North Bend at The Business Center (2455 Maple Leaf). Contact the Southwestern BDC at 541-756-6866 for more information and to register.
Brine Shrimp
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will award two commercial brine shrimp permits March 15, 2010. Brine shrimp are harvested only from Lake Abert in southeast Oregon. Only adults can be harvested; the harvest of immature shrimp (cysts) is not allowed. In order to retain a permit, the holder must harvest at least 5,000 pounds of brine shrimp in Oregon during the prior year. “The commercial brine shrimp fishery in Oregon is limited to three permits,” said DeAnna Erickson, license services manager for ODFW. “If the number of permits falls below three we hold a lottery to bring the number back up.” To apply for the permit lottery the applicant must be at least 18 years old and cannot currently hold a permit. Only one application per individual will be accepted. Applications must be received in the ODFW Headquarters office in Salem no later than March 10, 2010. Applications are available from the Salem office only, and applications will be mailed upon request. There is a $102 fee to apply. The fee will go towards the permit cost if the applicant is successful. Unsuccessful applicant fees are refunded. For more information on applying for a permit please contact ODFW's licensing services, 3406 Cherry Avenue NE, Salem, OR 97303 or call (503) 947-6101 or (800) 720-6339 ext. 76112.
Board vacancy
The North Bend School District Board of Directors is currently seeking applicants for appointment to the Oregon Coast Technology (ORCO Tech) School Board of Directors. Interested persons should send a letter of application, with qualifications, to North Bend School District #13, Attention: Board of Directors, 1913 Meade Street, North Bend, Oregon, 97459, no later than March 29, 2010. Regular Board meetings are generally held the first Monday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. at the North Bend School District Office at 1913 Meade Street, North Bend.
Body Identified
The decomposed body found February 5th along a farm’s ranch line near the Umpqua River near Elkton has been identified as a transient homeless person from the Salem area. According to a news release from the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office. The County Medical Examiner’s Office, with the assistance of the Oregon State Police Crime Lab, identified the deceased as 57-year old Salvador Quezada-Morales. Foul play is not suspected. Hypothermia was determined the be the cause of his death.
Curfew
A 16-year old female was warned about curfew and taken home early Tuesday morning by a North Bend Police officer. According to an entry on the police log, the girl was contacted at 2:28 a.m. at Oak St. & Ohio Ave.
Fight
Law enforcement officers from three agencies responded to a reported fight at Goonies Tavern on Ocean Blvd. in Coos early Tuesday morning. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, assistance was provided at 2:16 a.m. Coos Bay Police and the Oregon State Police also participated.
Punching building
A 23-year old male was contacted early Tuesday morning outside the North Bend Hotel. According to an entry on the police log, Chadd Dufresne was warned for Disorderly Conduct after he was found “punching the building.”
Eluded
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 7:22 p.m., Florida & Sherman avenues, “vehicle eluded.” Twenty-year old Stephen Gulick was taken into custody for Felony Elude, three-counts of Reckless Endangering, and Reckless Driving. OSP also cited him for DWS – Violation and had his vehicle impounded.
Traffic stop
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 3:46 p.m., Harrison & Virginia avenues, 33-year old Bradley Mullaniz, Lakeside, cited for DWS – Violation and Driving Uninsured. Also warned for Improper Display, Failure to Carry & Display, and Failure to Furnish Proof of SR22. In addition, 47-year old Catherine Feskanich, North Bend, was arrested for Violation of ROR Agreement and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 11:57 a.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., “reported her son driving suspended and uninsured in the North Bend area and may have taken is 7mm rifle from her home in Roseburg with him. Officers located subject in Pony Village Mall parking lot driving recklessly with rifle in the back window of vehicle.” Twenty-year old Stephen P. Gulick, Dexter, cited for DWS – Violation and Driving without Insurance. Warned for Reckless Driving and Trespassed from all Mall property.
Dispute
A report of a “family member out of control” led to the arrest of a 43-year old male Monday evening in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, Michael Lucas was charged with Domestic Harassment at 5:34 p.m. on the 300 block of No. Elliott. He was also cited for PCS Less than 1 Oz. Marijuana and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Turned self in
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:39 p.m., 34-year old Amy Meyers “turned herself in to Parole and Probation.” She was wanted on a CBPD warrant for Failure to Appear on Possession of Meth charge.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday, 3:40 p.m., “Out with several under the Train Trussell.” Forty-eight year old Alexander Richardson was arrested on a Probation Violation charge.
Disorderly
He was allegedly standing on a street corner at Newmark Ave. and Cammann St. yelling obscenities. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 2:10 p.m., 52-year old Tony Richards was arrested on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Rape warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 12:09 p.m., “Jackson Co. Sheriff request confirmation of warrant on subject they are out with.” Eighteen year old Mario Fletes was wanted on a CBPD felony warrant for Attempted Rape I. “Awaiting extradition to Coos Co. Jail.”
South Slough
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 9:10 a.m., a break-in was reported at a maintenance shop at the South Slough Sanctuary over the weekend south of Charleston off Seven Devils Road.
WX
Mostly cloudy with rain likely along the Oregon Coast. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and southwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s and north winds 5-10 mph but shifting to the east after midnight. Mostly to partly cloudy on Thursday.
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OREGON COAST SPORTS
OSAA 3A bxb
Coquille (25-1) opens at the OSAA 3A Girl’s Basketball Tournament at Willamette University in Salem today against Santiam Christian (23-3) of Adair Village, just north of Corvallis.
OSAA bxb
The OSAA 2A Basketball Tournament for boys and girls opens today at the Pendleton Convention Center. The girls play first round games today and the boys Thursday. Same schedule for the 1A schools, but at Baker High School in Baker City.
UO bb
Oregon beat visiting Washington 6-2 in collegiate baseball at PK Park in Eugene Tuesday. The Ducks (5-4) and Huskies (3-4) will play again today.
Blazers
Portland hosts Indiana tonight in the Rose Garden in an NBA basketball game.
Robinson
He hasn’t quite turned the men’s basketball program around at Oregon State University in Corvallis, but in only his second year at the helm of the Beaver’s program, Craig Robinson did sweep the Ducks and that’s a plus to those who support OSU. Robinson, the brother-in-law to President Barack Obama, has reportedly agreed in principal to a contract that extension that will keep him in the orange and black through the 2015-16 season. The Beavers (12-15) end the regular season this weekend at home against the Washington schools.
UO Indoor Track
The Oregon women continued to be ranked No. 1 in the latest USTFCCCA indoor polls, while the men came in at No. 3. The top five for the women were Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida, Clemson and Tennessee. On the men's side, it was Texas A&M, Florida, Oregon Louisiana State and Arizona State. Also from the USTFCCCA, the 2009 cross country academic honors were announced and four Ducks were recognized for their work in the classroom. The women's all-academic honorees included senior Nicole Blood, freshman Jordan Hasay and junior Alexandra Kosinski. Sophomore Luke Puskedra was honored for the men.
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