Oregon Coast News - April 13, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
PFMC
It’s expected to be adjusted Thursday during the final day of scheduled meetings this week by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) in Portland, but the federally appointed body did tentatively approve Monday a commercial and sport chinook salmon season along the Oregon Coast for the first time in two years. The PFMC sets seasons and quotas for the West Coast. Predicted stronger salmon populations along the West Coast are prompting their decision. Under the plan, both Oregon and Washington could have full May to September seasons, but coho catches will again be restricted because of predicted low returns. There would be no commercial fishing for coho off Oregon’s south and central coasts. Oregon coastal communities have received $170 million in federal disaster assistance the last two years for its commercial salmon fleet because of no seasons. The PFMC’s final decision will be forwarded to the National Marine Fisheries Service for consideration.
Bradwood Landing
The Oregon State Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) has again sent the approval of permits for the $700 million Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas import terminal, proposed for the Columbia River east of Astoria, back to Clatsop County over the size of the project and salmon habitat protection plans. It’s the second time the state has sent the matter back to the North Coast county to resolve the same questions. Opponents of the project call the setback a crushing blow, while the developer NorthernStar of Houston, TX says they remain confident the project will go forward.
Dams and salmon
An independent panel of scientists is in opposition to an Obama Administration plan to barge young migrating spring salmon down the Snake River in Eastern Washington to get around hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plan centered on barges as the best course due to low water conditions. However, the scientific panel determined that barges and spilling water over the dams would be best for the survival of the salmon. Spilling would mean less water for generating electricity.
Oregon Tourism Awards
The Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2009 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Achievement Awards, presented at the 2010 Governor's Conference on Tourism. The annual awards recognize people and organizations across the state that go the extra mile to promote the tourism and hospitality industry in Oregon. Nominated by their peers, the award recipients are outstanding examples of professionals who, by virtue of their vision, perseverance and dedication, are a credit to Oregon's tourism and hospitality industry. The 2009 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Achievement Awards were announced in categories: The Oregon Tourism & Hospitality Industry Exceptional Partnership Award recognizes the efforts of a group of tourism organizations that together created a successful tourism program, promotion or product that is more successful than any single entity could have produced alone. It was presented to the Southern Oregon Coast Partnership, which includes Brookings/Harbor Chamber, Lakeside Chamber, Gold Beach Promotions Committee, Bandon Chamber of Commerce, Coos Bay-North Bend Visitor and Convention Bureau and Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber. The Oregon Sustainable Tourism Leadership Award recognizes an individual who demonstrated a strong commitment to conserving Oregon's natural and cultural resources through leadership in environmental stewardship and socially responsible practices. The award was presented to Henry "Hank" Hickox for spearheading Bandon Dunes' program "Green to a Tee," helping it become a leader in environmentally-safe business practices in the golf and resort industry. The program involves environmentally friendly golf course maintenance, habitat management, water conservation, energy usage, recycling and green vendor utilization. Largely due to Hickox' efforts, Golf Digest gave its "Green Star" Award to Bandon Dunes in 2009. Hickox has also begun the process to certify Bandon Dunes as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. For more information on these awards, go to www.oregontourismconference.com. The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors' experience by providing information resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel and consistently convey the exceptional quality of Oregon. By strengthening economic impacts of the state's $8 billion tourism industry, the commission aims to improve Oregonians' quality of life. Visit www.TravelOregon.com for details.
Volunteer leadership group to improve local parks
A group of approximately thirty local individuals brought together by the Ford Institute Leadership Program is embarking on a project to make improvements to John Topits and Eastside Parks. The project, affectionately labeled “Trails and Tails,” will add trail markers, benches, pet bag stations, and interpretive signs displaying park maps to areas in need throughout the two parks. The group is actively working with the City of Coos Bay. “The project’s focus is making these two parks friendlier and safer for all users,” said Melissa Cribbins, a participant in the project and attorney for the Coquille Indian Tribe. Much of the group’s attention has been on improving the safety of and the ability to navigate John Topits Park beside the beautiful Empire Lakes. The current plan calls for the installation of some new interpretive signs in John Topits Park that offer both a trail map and park information. They also will supply trail markers for two of the more commonly walked loops in the park. “We heard many stories and concerns with John Topits Park’s myriad of aimless trails,” said project participant Karl Easttorp, employee of Southwestern Oregon Community College. “People brought forward concerns of being lost in the park and not being able to find their way back to where they came in. Moreover, if there were an emergency, people were not sure they could describe where they were to get help.” The project has a limited budget, so the group has systematically identified the most pressing needs and locations for improvement. There will also be several benches added in strategic locations and up to four pet bag stations added to increase park cleanliness and pet accessibility. The group also recognized the pressing need for a bench at Eastside Park. The members of the project are a diverse pool of leaders from local businesses, organizations, and other facets of life that have blended multiple personalities and backgrounds into a common goal. The project represents the application of approximately 60 hours of intense leadership training over a four month period. The park project was picked during the training process. The project objective is to promote rural vitality by rejuvenating and enhancing our neighborhood parks. They also identified a vision statement early in the process: “To attain community vitality, we will provide park renovations that achieve safer, cleaner, and more functional neighborhood parks that increase community pride and options for recreation.” “We are excited about applying the skills we learned from our four months of leadership training into a project that will truly offer value to this community,” said Trish Price, owner of Books By The Bay. The group was divided into five main committees to achieve the goal: Siting, design, fundraising/marketing, communications, and implementation. The project is currently focused on the fundraising aspect. The group will almost certainly receive $5000 from The Ford Family Foundation once they have raised the other $8500 needed for the $13,500 project. The group has raised more than $1000 for the project. The Ford Institute is a unit of The Ford Family Foundation, established in 1957 by Kenneth and Hallie Ford to give back to the timber communities of Southwest Oregon. Kenneth led Roseburg Forest Products Co., one of the largest, family-owned wood products manufacturers in the nation. Hallie was a teacher and a painter. The Ford Institute’s primary method for achieving community vitality is through a series of training classes called the Ford Institute Leadership Program. The program is based on the belief that vital rural communities develop from a broad base of knowledgeable, skilled and motivated leaders, a diversity of effective organizations, and productive collaborations among organizations. The Ford Institute Leadership Program was first offered in 2003 for rural communities in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The current group is in the fifth year of a five-year series of independent classes in the Bay Area. In past years, program participants have painted fire hydrants along major roadways, helped improve College Park (Oak St. Park) in North Bend, and installed recycling bins throughout the Bay Area. The current cohort is making appeals to local service clubs, businesses, and foundations for volunteers to help during installation, contributions of needed materials/supplies, and cash donations to fund the project. Contributions to the project are tax deductible. To learn how you can help, please contact Jan Delimont at 541-290-1850.
Quakes
A couple of earthquake shook the Cape Mendocino area of Northern California on Monday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.9-magnitude was recorded at 8:10 a.m., 38-miles south to southwest of Eureka, CA, and a 2.4-magnitude was recorded at 8:13 a.m., 37-miles south to southwest of the Humboldt County Seat.
Mother’s Day Flowers
The NBHS Senior Parents 2010 are holding a Flower Basket Sale, just in time for Mother’s Day! Each 10-inch hanging basket is abundantly planted with multi-colored annuals: Impatiens, bacopa, and lobelia (may be varied). Pre-order your baskets by April 18th at the school’s main office. Pick up baskets in NBHS gym lobby on Friday, April 30th from 2-7:00 p.m.
MHS Poetry Slam
You are invited to attend the spring MHS poetry slam on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come for an evening of fun and an opportunity to see some talented student writers and performers at MHS. The event is free, appropriate for all ages (as long as children can be quiet during performances) and includes free refreshments. DVDs are available for sale of last spring's slam and the slam held in December.
NBHS Speech & Debate
At last Saturday's Speech and Debate District Meet, April 10, North Bend High School dominated the competition. The Bulldogs had the most 1st place finishes, took half of all the slots in debate for the State competition (for the second year in a row), and were led by team captain Kortney Potts, who, along with different partners in different events, took 1st in all three events she was entered in. Eight NBHS speakers and debaters qualified for State.
HS Skills USA Conference
North Bend High School Metals did very well at the Oregon State, Skills USA Conference. The 1st Place, gold medal went Andy Mcrae for All Around Welder; Gas, Stick, MIG, TIG, & FCAW. He qualifies for Nationals in Kansas City. Mike Furtner took 4th place. The Welding Fabrication Team of Jessica Bacon, Jessica Carder, & Ashlee Cole placed 6th in this national qualifier contest. This is the first time that an Oregon school had a Fab team in the state meet with all females. In Oxyacetylene Gas Welding, James Partman took 3rd place and earned a bronze metal. Josh Jeffries took 4th place. In Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, TIG- Nick Garica took 4th place. In Gas Metal Arc Welding, MIG-Bryan Beesley took 5th place.
Coos Co. Airport District
The Board of Commissioners for the Coos Co. Airport District will meet in a workshop meeting on Tuesday April 13, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Coos County Airport District Board Room. Agenda: • CALL TO ORDER; • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; • INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS; • CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS; • CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT; • REVIEW OF THE 2009 GOALS & STRATEGIES; • STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVES FOR 2010 – 2016; • PUBLIC COMMENT; • ADJOURN.
CB Planning Commission
The City of Coos Bay Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 500 CENTRAL AVENUE, COOS BAY. Agenda: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Planning Commission minutes of March 9 and March 17, 2010. 2. CCI/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time for comments that do not directly relate to the public hearing item. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM A: VARIANCE #ZON2010-00019: The applicant is proposing an 865-foot variance to the 5,000 square-foot minimum lot standard for lots located in the Single-Family & Duplex Residential (R-2) zoning district at 912 Jefferson Avenue, Coos Bay (the west side of Jefferson between Marshall and Kentucky Avenue). ITEM B: CONDITIONAL USE #ZON2010-00020: The applicant is requesting approval to convert the second story of an existing two-story office structure to a five-unit ”Waterfront Inn” at 320 North Front Street, Coos Bay. ITEM C: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW #ZON2010-00021: The applicant, has submitted a plan for review of Phase-One of a multiple phase remodeling project. Phase-One will include a small addition on the first floor and converting a portion of the existing first floor office space a 56-seat restaurant. Phase-One will also include converting the second floor offices to a five-unit “Waterfront Inn” at 320 North Front Street, Coos Bay. 4. ADMIINISTRATIVE: South Coast Development, LLC, dba South Coast Orthopedics, 2626 N. 17th Street, is requesting an extension to the date construction must begin on the building that would house the use in two modular units on the property. According to the approval of Site Plan and Architectural Review ZON2008-00018, construction of the building was to have begun on March 1, 2010, otherwise the modular units would be removed in 60 days. 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 6. STAFF COMMENTS: 7. ADJOURNMENT: WORK SESSION. There will be a brief work session following the regular Commission meeting to update the Commission on the progress made for the design standards for the Empire business district. The draft standards will replace the current standards
in the Coos Bay Municipal Code.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
State Land Board
At their public meeting on Tuesday, April 13, the State Land Board will present four Land Board Awards in the following categories: Stream Project - Upper John Day Watershed Restoration Program, a multi-year project to replace push-up dams which impede fish passage in the John Day River in north-central Oregon. The 100th replacement was completed in 2009. Wetland Project - 1) Neitzel Farm Habitat Restoration, which turned a small, family-owned farm near Seaside into active wetlands and habitat for salmon and other wildlife. 2) Munger Farm Restoration, a project that restored approximately 40 acres of wetlands on land adjacent to the Tualatin River near Sherwood, purchased with Metro's voter-approved 1995 open-spaces bond measure. Partnership Award Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice Department for providing trash cleanup on state lands in the county since 2007. The awards recognize responsible, sustainable stewardship of Oregon's natural resources, as well as partnerships that advance the work of the board. In other business, the Office of the State Treasurer will update the board on the investment portfolio of the Common School Fund. The board also will hear updates on Oregon State University's seafloor mapping project; the West Coast Governors' Agreement on Ocean Health; litigation related to navigability issues; South Slough land acquisitions; and a summary of the February 2010 special legislative session. The awards ceremony and meeting will be held at the State Lands Building, 775 Summer St., NE in Salem, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in a facility that is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please notify Lorna Stafford at (503) 986-5224 (lorna.stafford@state.or.us) at least two working days prior to the meeting.
Youth Art Show
The Coos County Board of Commissioners and the Coos County Commission on Children and Families will sponsor an Open House on April 13, 2010 at the Coos County Courthouse in honor of National County Recognition Month and National Alcohol Awareness Month. To recognize these important venues the County is sponsoring an Art Show for youth preschool to 12th grade. The entries will be displayed at the courthouse beginning April 13th and continuing throughout the rest of the month of April. There are two themes that artwork can be entered under: “Coos County, A Great Place for Families” and “Living Healthy” (Including Alcohol Abuse Prevention). All types of paintings, mobiles and collage are welcome. Cash prizes will be awarded including: $200 Grand prize in all categories; $100 in each age category/one for each title; $50 in each category/one for each title; $25 in each category/one for each title. Age categories are as follows: Preschool & Kindergarten; 1st – 3rd Grade; 4th – 6th Grade; 7th & 8th Grade; 9th – 12th Grade. For further information please contact the Commission on Children and Families 541-396-3121 x. 392.
Armchair Film Adventure
The “Armchair Film Adventure” series at Coos Bay Public Library continues on
Tuesday, April 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the Myrtlewood Meeting Room. "The Stonehenge,"
an installment in the "Cracking the Mysteries of Time" series is this afternoon's adventure. This documentary explores the connection between Europe’s many “henges” as historical and archeological experts discuss their possible function. They consider
the theory of the slaughter stone and speculate if Stonehenge was, indeed, the site of human sacrifice; examine the facts that place the erection of Stonehenge in the Bronze Age; and investigate how the monument was built in stages over centuries. Through examining the evidence, some of the world’s top scholars debate what purpose Stonehenge served. “The Stonehenge” asks the question, “What is Stonehenge?” Was it a religious calendar? A burial ground? Or an ancient astrological tracking system? Everyone is welcome at this program sponsored by The Friends of the Coos Bay Public
Library. No admission is charged and refreshments will be served. Please call
269-1101 for further information on this program.
CB Library
Coos Bay Public Library presents the Title Wave tie-in program "CSI: Coos - Crime Scene Investigation" on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the library's Myrtlewood Room. Everyone is invited to join retired police commander Martha Burkett and Coos County Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Kris Karcher for a firsthand glimpse into the fascinating field of forensic science. Both women have considerable training and experience in law enforcement and crime scene investigation. This lively and informative presentation will give the audience an insight into the scientific applications involved in crime solving. This program, sponsored by the Friends of Coos Bay Public Library, is offered as a tie-in to Coos County Library Service District's Title Wave program featuring mystery/crime writer Phillip Margolin. For more information, call 541.269.1101.
Fatal
A 48-year old Coos Bay male was killed in a single-vehicle accident on the Charleston side of Libby Lane early Sunday morning, 4:30 a.m. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Phillip Wayne Caraway was the only occupant inside a 2001 silver Ford F150 pickup truck that was westbound when it crossed the on-coming lane of travel and struck a large tree. The vehicle then proceeded over a steep embankment where it came to rest on another large tree at milepost .25. The vehicle was nose down into the tree in an unstable position with the driver trapped inside. The vehicle had to be secured with ropes and heavy duty straps to secure it from breaking loose and continuing down the steep embankment towards the water. Caraway was pronounced deceased at the scene. It took over four hours to extricate him from the vehicle. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Stolen vehicle
A vehicle found on its top in the middle of Olive Barber Road southeast of Coos Bay early Sunday morning had just been reported stolen. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, the 1991 Toyota 4 Runner was found at 12:10 a.m., at the one-tenth mile marker. “After a search of the area no driver / passengers could be located.”
Stolen vehicle
A vehicle reportedly stolen in Bandon was recovered at Charleston Sunday afternoon by a Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy. According to a news release, the deputy spotted the 1994 white Chevrolet Lumina crossing the Boat Basin Bridge at 2:20 p.m. It had just been reported stolen. The driver allegedly attempted to avoid the deputy by turning down Troller Road. Thirty-six year old David Allen Schellong, Bandon, was taken into custody for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor, and DUII. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Trio arrested
All three were intoxicated, but no one wanted to press charges or request medical treatment following a large fight at a tavern in Lakeside early Sunday morning. A trio of females was taken to the Coos Co. Jail after they allegedly “instigated and initiated the large physical altercation.” According to a news release, 28-year old Misty Green, 29-year old Tara Minard, and 28-year old Cathlene Ripley, all of Coos Bay, were charged with Disorderly Conduct II. The only Deputy Sheriff on duty at 2:30 a.m. “was dispatched to a fight in progress at the Up Creek Tavern.” The initial report stated 6-8 females were involved and then 3-5 males joined the disturbance. The Oregon State Police sent two units. Minard, who also showed a Roseburg address, was additionally charged with Criminal Mischief III for spitting blowing snot in the back of the deputy’s patrol car.
Dispute
An intoxicated female, “who has become violent and is banging on the outside of their RV,” was arrested early Monday morning at the Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log for 1:37 a.m., 33-year old Nicole K. Collins, Gold Beach, was charged with Assault IV, Domestic Felony, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. A two-year old child was reportedly involved. Earlier, at 12:51 a.m., “Mill Security requesting officer respond for female who refused to get out of a truck bed she claimed was hers, acting erratically, then running from security.”
Intoxicated
According to entries on the North Bend Police log for Sunday. At 7:38 p.m., Sheridan & Lombard, “male staggering and fell near locations, subject was not getting up right away. Officers responded / cancelled medical / advised subject is intoxicated and fell but uninjured / subject continued on foot toward Hwy. 101.” At 6:48 p.m., Newmark & Sherman avenues, “reported possible intoxicated driver on a Moped last seen headed west bound on Newmark Ave. from Sherman Ave.” At 3:17 p.m., “employee of KCBY requests extra patrol at the business, especially in night hours, as a male transient was sitting outside business drinking alcohol earlier and they are afraid he may come back.”
Party
An anonymous report of a loud party Sunday night, 11:28 p.m., on Coal Bank Lane, led to an MIP citation for alcohol and a PCS less than an Oz. citation, according to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log.
Suspicious subject
A report of a suspicious subject to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office Sunday, 7:09 p.m., North Bay Road, resulted in the arrest of 51-year old John Anderson on a charge of Violation of Restraining Order. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, he was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain today. Highs in the lower to mid 50s and overnight lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southwest winds 5-10 mph today, west winds 5-10 mph tonight but shifting to the east after midnight. Chance of rain on Wednesday.
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MHS bb
Churchill got four-innings of one-hit baseball out of starter Nathan Rhueban against Marshfield in Coos Bay Monday night en route to a 19-3 five-inning 5A Midwestern League win over the Pirates. But it was the Lancers’ long balls that did the most damage. Both teams entered the game with 1-1 marks and Churchill came up with two home runs and some big deep hits into the outfield against four Marshfield pitchers. Alex Prialux and Brad Birch stroked the homers, while Ben Straka went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and RBIs for Churchill (4-4-1, 2-1). The Pirates finally got to Rhueban in the bottom of the fifth with four-hits and three runs. The game was damped by a steady drizzle that began when Marshfield (5-5-1, 1-2) took the field in the top of the first. In other games, Thurston (2-1) beat Willamette (0-3) 5-2, and North Eugene (2-1) downed Springfield (2-1) 13-1.
MHS sb
Churchill (2-1) beat visiting Marshfield (1-2) 4-3 in a 5A Midwestern League softball game in west Eugene Monday. Lancer starting pitcher Danielle Duman hit a two-run homer and tossed a four-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead the Lancers to the win. In another game, Springfield (1-2) downed North Eugene (1-2) 3-2.
MHS gf
Marshfield was fifth overall, but the Pirates were the top 5A Midwestern League team at the Eugene Country Club Invitational boy’s golf tournament Monday in Eugene. South Eugene won the team competition over Marist. Roseburg was third, followed by Sheldon, Marshfield (342), Willamette (345), Thurston (352), North Eugene (354), Grants Pass, Churchill, South Medford, North Medford, and Springfield (386).
MHS tr
Marshfield hosts its first prep track meet of the 2010 season today at Pete Susick Stadium, Prefontaine Track. The Pirates welcome the North Eugene Highlanders for a 5A Midwestern League Dual. Field events begin at 3:30 p.m., running events at 4:15 p.m.
NB sb
North Bend is scheduled to host Brookings-Harbor in a 4A Far West League softball opener today at home, Oak St. Field, 5 p.m. The Bulldog’s JV team is scheduled to play at BH.
NB bb
North Bend is scheduled to play at Brookings-Harbor in a 4A Far West League baseball opener today, 5 p.m. The Bulldog’s JV team is scheduled to host the Bruins at 5 p.m.
MHS tn
Marshfield will host Churchill of Eugene today, 3 p.m., in girl’s tennis, while the Pirate boys play at Churchill in west Eugene.
OSU gym
The tension was high. The intensity was immense. The result was complicated. Tiebreakers were involved. But in the end, the eighth-ranked Oregon State gymnastics team earned its fifth straight trip to the NCAA Championships, Saturday night. Oregon State "hit" 24 out of 24 routines for the first time during the 2010 season, and it proved to be the difference between beginning its offseason earlier than planned and continuing the season for two more weeks and a trip to the NCAA Championships in Gainesville, Fla., April 22-24. Laura-Ann Chong, who won the Pac-10 title on the balance beam two weeks ago, tied for the Regional title on the uneven bars.
OSU rowing
The Oregon State men’s rowing team took on No. 1 ranked Washington in four different races at The Montlake Cut as the No. 18 ranked Beavers lost all four of the races against the Huskies, but challenged UW throughout the meet. In the varsity 8+ race, Washington finished the course in a time of 5:40.57 with Oregon State coming in second, 20 seconds behind the Huskies. In the only non-dual race of the day, Oregon State finished second in the second freshmen 8+, defeating Washington State by six seconds as Washington captured the race in a time of 6:12.55. Oregon State will return to action next weekend at the Stanford Invite in Redwood City, Calif. Orange Coast College, Wisconsin, Stanford and Cal will be going against the Beavers at the regatta.
Blazers
Marcus Camby scored 30-points as the Portland Trailblazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-95 in NBA basketball Monday night at the Rose Garden. The Blazers were playing without injured guard Brandon Roy.
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