Oregon Coast News - April 26, 2010
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Fish and Wildlife Commission set ocean salmon seasons
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted 2010 ocean salmon seasons for sport and commercial fisheries keeping with Pacific Fishery Management Council guidelines that were set April 15. The PFMC approves salmon fishing regulations for ocean waters from three to 200 miles off shore. The Commission approves similar regulations for ocean waters extending three miles from the state’s shoreline. From Cape Falcon, near Manzanita, south to the California border, PFMC adopted the first significant ocean fisheries for chinook salmon since 2007. However, the approved fisheries will still be restricted because stocks of Sacramento River chinook salmon continue to be weak for the third straight year. PFMC approved a May 29 through Sept. 6 recreational season for chinook salmon, with fishing allowed for hatchery fin-clipped coho salmon from June 26 through Sept. 6, or until 26,000 coho are landed, whichever comes first. On January 1, Senate Bill 391 changed the agency responsible for regulating captive, pure-bred gray wolves from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to ODFW. The Commission adopted administrative rules in line with the new responsibility. There are only two active permits regulated by the state of Oregon and rules will continue to allow the two current permit-holders to continue to hold pure-bred gray wolves. No new permit-holders or facilities for pure-bred gray wolves will be permitted by ODFW. In other business, the Commission adopted rules to allow the department to dispose of shed antlers it acquires. Deer, elk and other ungulates naturally shed their antlers every year in late winter or early spring. Every year ODFW acquires a small number of antlers from its own ongoing operations or from other agencies, such as from Oregon State Police in the aftermath of criminal cases when antlers have been confiscated or from Department of Transportation cleaning up road kill. The rules will now allow antlers to be donated to non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies for purposes consistent with the agency’s mission, such as for educational displays or to wildlife conservation groups to raise money for habitat projects. The rules also allow the department to sell antlers using state procurement processes. Also during the meeting, Tom Rumreich was recognized for his service as an ODFW Salmon Trout Enhancement Program biologist. Since 1981, he has taught more than 100,000 Coos County children about fish, significantly increased the Coos Bay fall chinook harvest, and improved fish habitat and passage throughout the Coos, Coquille, and Tenmile watershed basins. On Thursday, the Commission toured several locations in southwest Oregon including the Rock Creek Hatchery fish ladder project, North Bank Habitat Management Area, and the Winchester Dam. The Commission is the policy-making body for fish and wildlife issues in the state. The seven-member panel meets monthly. Agenda item exhibits may be requested by calling the ODFW Director’s Office at 800-720-6339 or 503-947-6044.
Drowning
Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of Port Orford Police Department, Curry County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is continuing the investigation and subsequent search into the apparent drowning of two women Friday off a Port Orford-area beach. One woman's body was recovered after being spotted by a person at the beach and the other is presumed missing. Curry County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue and USCG air station North Bend were scheduled to continue an area search for the other missing woman Saturday morning. According to OSP Sergeant Scott Punch, on April 23, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m. a report was received that a deceased female was discovered after washing ashore on Agate Beach adjacent to Port Orford. The local fire chief identified the woman as DARLENE BRYSON, age 78, who resided close to the beach. Port Orford Police Department contacted her 88-year old husband who said she had gone for a walk on the beach at 10:30 a.m. that morning and had not returned. Her husband helped positively identify her. OSP and the Curry County District Attorney responded to the scene. OSP learned during the investigation that DARLENE BRYSON had gone to the beach with another woman, 53-year old KATHLEEN MEEKER, from Port Orford. MEEKER's car, purse and belongings were located at the BRYSON residence. A check of her residence, and her mother and daughter's house, revealed she was also missing. It is presumed at this time that she also drowned. Punch said the beach area that both women were walking is hazardous due to contour, deep soft sand, severe drop off where the water meets the beach, and numerous rip tides. The USCG air station North Bend was contacted and responded with a helicopter to conduct a search of the beach and waters. Curry County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue began a search of the beach area. Both plan to resume the search in the morning at low tide in daylight hours. Port Orford Police Department took the missing person reports. Port Orford Ambulance and Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.
Fatal
A 25-year old Brookings male was killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday evening, 5:48 p.m. on the North Bank of the Chetco River near Mountain Drive. According to a news release from the Curry Co. Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Kanna who was traveling with another rider, failed to negotiate a corner and crashed into some fence posts causing severe injuries. He was taken to Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City, C where he died from the extensive injuries.
Missing man
A three-day search along the South Oregon Coast for a missing 49-year old Eugene man ended with the discovery of his body Saturday, April 17th, near Pistol River in Curry County. Mark J. Rees reportedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was located in a wooded area on the eastside of Hwy. 101 near milepost 336. He was reported missing April 11th, and his vehicle was found parked at a public wayside. The abandoned vehicle was originally tagged and towed April 12th.
Quake
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cape Mendocino in Northern California Sunday night at 9:24 p.m. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located 40-miles south to southwest of Eureka, CA.
Attempted armed robbery
They entered a tavern east of Roseburg shortly after midnight Saturday wearing masks and armed with a shotgun, but they ran after being confronted by patrons. According to a news release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, one person was able to obtain a partial license plate of the vehicle as it left the Narrows Tavern in the Idleyld Park area. Law enforcement officers were able to trace the vehicle to a residence on Rock Creek Road where two suspects matching the descriptions of the robbers were located and detained. Twenty-two year old Nathan Baker, of Glide and 22-year old William Saxton, of Idleyld Park were arrested on Armed Robbery charges.
Healthy honors
Two Coos Bay School District schools have received national recognition for creating a healthy environment for students and staff. Blossom Gulch Elementary School and Millicoma Intermediate School received awards from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Schools participating in the Healthy Schools Program are eligible to earn bronze, silver, gold or platinum awards based on their range of healthy eating and physical activity programs and policies. The rigorous program criteria – known as the Healthy Schools Program Best Practice Framework – were developed in consultation with a panel of experts, including representatives from the American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RWJF and others. Blossom Gulch and Millicoma have met these stringent standards, positively impacting healthy eating and physical activity behaviors among students and staff. Millicoma received the Bronze Natinal Recognition Award and Blossom Gulch received the Silver National Recognition Award. Blossom Gulch received a Bronze Award last year.
Hero award
National Award Program Recognizes Individuals, Groups Protecting Environment
On Earth Day NOAA presented its 2010 Environmental Hero Award to eight individuals, including one on the North Oregon Coast, and two organizations, honoring a wide diversity of people and groups, from Bermuda to Guam, involved in all kinds of environmental activities, from creating documentaries on ocean acidification to restoring a Hawaiian bay. Dr. Nelio Baptista Barros (posthumous), Tillamook, OR. Dr. Barros spent his career working to better understand the world of whales, dolphins and other marine mammals in their natural environment. He also was a hard working stranding network volunteer for NOAA. He assisted with many mass strandings of marine mammals, and used his work to provide scientific insights on how these creatures interact with their surroundings, especially harmful algal blooms and other toxins. He worked primarily at the University of Miami, Hubbs Sea World Institute and the Mote Marine Lab.
Hazing of birds in Siuslaw estuary intended to help protect migrating juvenile salmon and steelhead
Hazing of double-crested cormorants that eat juvenile salmon and steelhead on their migration to sea began on April 24 on the Siuslaw River estuary and will continue daily through June 20, 2010. Most activity is expected to occur upriver from the town of Florence. Hazing of cormorants consists of disturbing the birds, scaring them without harming them, with swift-moving watercraft in an effort to protect vulnerable naturally-produced and hatchery juvenile salmonids during their peak out-migration. Hazing will be conducted by volunteers from the Florence-area Salmon Trout Enhancement Program under the direction of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff. ODFW staff and members of the Florence STEP group will monitor the effectiveness of hazing by collecting bird distribution information and will attempt to determine where the birds go when they are moved off of the estuary. In addition to hazing efforts, ODFW and partners are engaged in research and monitoring of fish-eating birds in relation to their impact on vulnerable fish runs, looking for long-term solutions. However, management of avian predators on fish populations is complex and requires balancing the needs of competing species within the guidelines of federal laws that include the Endangered Species and the Migratory Bird Treaty acts. The double-crested cormorant is a waterbird found near inland waterways as well as on the coast. They fish by swimming and diving and nest in trees, cliffs and on the ground on predator-free islands. Cormorants are protected by international treaty and federal law.
DEQ & Gold Beach
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has signed an agreement with the city of Gold Beach on a $5 million loan for upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment system and the construction of a wetland.
Sailboat
A sailboat attempting to cross the Rogue River bar at Gold Beach on Tuesday was pushed onto the south jetty by a crashing wave. The lone occupant of the boat was taken to Curry General Hospital and treated for hypothermia. The boat’s main mast was reportedly snapped when it hit the rocks of the jetty. The battered vessel was pushed back into the channel and smashed into the rocky jetty near the Port.
Surplus
A federal government military surplus program has allowed the City of Gold Beach Police Dept. to gain an estimated $48,000 worth of new equipment including a pickup truck with 33,000 miles on it. Police Chief P.J. Janik worked with Crescent City’s Police Dept. to obtain the items through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. They also recently received two new diesel powered emergency generators through the program, laptop computers, police boots, first aid supplies, gloves, tactical equipment and biohazard goggles.
OSU Chamber Choir
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR will give a FREE performance for the public on Monday evening, April 26, 7:00 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium.
NB School Board
A Special meeting of the North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors will be held Monday, April 26, 2010, 5:00-8:00 p.m., in the North Bend School District Office, 1913 Meade Street, North Bend, OR. Agenda: 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, FLAG PLEDGE; 2. AGENDA CHANGES/ APPROVAL OF AGENDA; 3. APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBER; 4. IOWA PROJECT DISCUSSION: A. Board Training with Renee Sessler from OSBA; 5. ADJOURN.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a work session on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
SOCC Board
The Board of Education for Southwestern Oregon Community College will meet on Monday, April 26th, Room 505, Tioga Hall. Executive Session at 5 p.m., Open Session at 6 p.m.
ODFW seeks input on coastal salmon seasons
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will host public meetings in several coastal communities later this month to solicit input on regulations for the 2010 fall chinook salmon and coho seasons in Oregon bays and coastal rivers. Fisheries include sport and commercial chinook fisheries in terminal ocean areas off Tillamook, Elk, and Chetco rivers, sport chinook fisheries in all coastal rivers, and sport wild coho fisheries in select rivers. The meetings are scheduled for April 26-28 in Gold Beach, North Bend, Newport and Tillamook. Fishery managers are looking at mostly improved fishing prospects in 2010, thanks to improved forecasts of chinook salmon in many coastal watersheds. “I think we may see some chinook regulations relaxed over last year,” said Ron Boyce, ODFW Ocean Salmon Columbia River Program manager. “The outlook is better this year than it’s been the past couple of years but we still need to be cautious.” ODFW will also be seeking input on proposed wild coho fisheries in the Siletz and Coquille rivers and Tenmile Lakes. This will be the second year that wild coho fisheries have been considered in select rivers that meet Endangered Species Act criteria as well as Pacific Fishery Management Council guidelines. “These will be very conservative fisheries that meet all guidelines but nonetheless provide opportunity for recreational fisheries that are a real success story,” said Boyce. At the upcoming public meetings ODFW staff will present information on the run forecasts and discuss options for chinook and coho fisheries. Feedback ODFW receives at the upcoming public meetings will be used to develop staff recommendations that will be presented to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission when it considers these fisheries at its June 4 meeting in Salem. All meetings are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting dates and locations are as follows: Gold Beach, April 26, Curry Showcase Bldg., Curry Co. Fairgrounds, 29392 Ellensburg Ave. (Hwy 101), Gold Beach, Contact: Todd Confer, ODFW, (541) 247-7605; North Bend, April 26, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, Contact: Mike Gray, ODFW, (541) 888-5515; Newport
April 27; Hallmark Resort Newport, 744 Elizabeth, Newport, Contact: Bob Buckman, ODFW, (541) 265-8306 X224; Tillamook, April 28, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, 5005 Third St., Tillamook, Contact: Chris Knutsen, ODFW, (503) 842-2741.
SOLV
4/26/2010 - REEDSPORT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL - BEAUTIFICATION OF THE GREAT GARDEN, Highland Elementary School - Reedsport, 12:00PM - 3:00PM The goal of this project is to involve local junior/senior high school students in invasive species removal and native wildflower planting to beautify the Great Garden. This will increase the ascetic appeal of the garden, decrease soil erosion, discourage weed growth and provide a learning opportunity for the students. We will provide snacks and refreshments for the volunteers at the end of the event. Info & Registration: Project Oregon or contact Kate Grigg at gardencoordinator@reedsport.k12.or.us, or 541-271-3926
Senator Metsger to meet with Oregonians in Coos Bay/ North Bend
Senator Rick Metsger (Welches), Democratic Candidate for Oregon Treasurer, will spend time at the Oregon Coast next week, Monday April 26, 2010. The public and media are invited to meet and talk with Senator Metsger at an event, hosted by Senator Joanne Verger (D- Coos Bay) at her office: 785 Virginia Avenue North Bend, OR 97459. The event will take place between 4:00 and 6:00 PM on Monday, April 26th. Further information about Senator Metsger's campaign can be found on www.rickmetsger.com.
Vehicle
A 20-year old male reported his vehicle was entered while parked at the student housing at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, the Unauthorized Entry Motor Vehicle complaint came in at 8:24 p.m., Thursday night. At 8:41 p.m., a 19-year old female reported a UEMV at the same location.
Burglary
A 20-year old student at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay reported a burglary to an apartment at the student housing Thursday, 8:24 p.m., according to an entry on the police log.
Warrant
A report of neighbors allegedly hitting a child Thursday night on the 2200 block of Everett St. resulted in a “warrant service” arrest. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 10:22 p.m., 23-year old Mellissa Ann Cornett was arrested on a Medford PD warrant for Theft III. She was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. “All parties involved were warned for Disorderly Conduct.”
Shoplift
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 5 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., “theft from location. Juvenile will be referred to Juvenile Dept. for Theft III, value $92.25. Juvenile taken into protective custody and transported home to parent. Trespassed from all Mall property for 3 months.”
Moving on
An employee arriving for work at JC Penny’s in the Pony Village Mall at North Bend early Saturday morning, 5:38 a.m., requested a police officer accompany her after she discovered a transient sleeping in the doorway. According to an entry on the police log, an officer responded and request the subject move on, “male involved complied.” At 5:54 a.m., NBPD received multiple reports of “male subject walking in the middle of the roadway possibly intoxicated,” eastbound on Virginia Ave. near Meade Ave.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday morning, 2:45 a.m., Sherman Ave. & Colorado St., “officer out with one at location.” Twenty-nine year old Mark Allen Huff, Springfield, cited for PCS less than an Oz. Marijuana.
Probation
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday, Sherman Ave. & Connecticut St., “officer out with male.” Thirty-three year old Eurvin Dwight Kirk, transient, arrested on Parole Violation and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
MIP
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday night, 10:06 p.m., Lincoln and 11th streets, “MIP party, several juveniles will be referred to Juvenile for MIP.” Eighteen year old Ashley A. Kruger, North Bend, cited for MIP-Alcohol (BAC .049). Also listed as involved were a 16-year old female, 17-year old male, 16-year old male, 14-year old female and 17-year old male.
Drugs
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 9:49 a.m., 2000 block McPherson Ave., “anonymous RP reported male in silver Honda smoking drugs.” Twenty-three year old Jacob William Brown, Coos Bay, charged with PCS Schedule II – Oxycontin.
Theft
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 8:57 a.m., 1600 block Hayes St., “officer attempt to locate subject.” Forty-four year old Sherri Lynn Weidman arrested on two-counts of Aggravated Theft I.
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Saturday morning, 1:31 a.m., Empire Boat Ramp, 18-year old Taylor Oliver cited for MIP. Juvenile also cited for MIP-C. At 12:16 a.m., Newmark Plaza, one person cited for MIP, 18-year old Julie Quilliam cited for DWS – Violation, Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance.
Egg throwing
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 8:31 p.m., Mingus Park, 17-year old male complained, “subjects throwing eggs at them from vehicle passing by.”
Gun
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Friday, 8:21 p.m., Ginger Lane, “subject outside location with gun.” One person arrested for Menacing, Pointing a Firearm at Another and Unlawful Use of Weapon. Victim identified as a 25-year old female.
SOCC
A 19-year old female reported an Unauthorized Entry into Vehicle at Southwestern Oregon Community College’s student housing Friday, 7:27 p.m.
Sunset Middle School
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 9:21 a.m., Sunset Middle School, 245 So. Cammann St., the principal reported, “located baggie of suspected narcotics.” At 1:45 p.m., principal reported “theft.”
Honey bees
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 2 p.m., Fifth Road, 35-year old female reported, “honey bee swarm escaped.”
Transients
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday morning, 10:05 a.m., “six transients sitting against front door of the Info Center.” Deputy responded, “will leave area.”
Pranksters
According to entries on the North Bend Police log for Saturday night, Sunday morning. 9:49 p.m., 1600 block 16th St., “reported hearing strange noises outside and knocking at her door. Officers responded / advised unknown suspects had forked her yard and possibly had left in a vehicle / no damage.” At 1:43 a.m., Airport Hts. Park, “Officer request notify NB Parks Dept. of overturned Porta Potty / logged for info.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 3:48 p.m., Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office served two valid warrants on 39-year old Christopher Bryan Wilson for DUII.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Saturday, 7:47 p.m., milepost 2 Powers Hwy., 36-year old Mellissa Sinclair arrested for DUII (BAC .13%). Transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Sex Abuse
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Saturday, 7:02 p.m., Trap Club, 45-year old Loren Pillion arrested on charge of Sex Abuse I, transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Disabled vehicle
A report to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office about a disabled vehicle on Moon Creek Road, milepost 3, with female and small child in it Saturday, 4:04 p.m., resulted in the arrest of 28-year old Amber Swenson on a detainer authorized by a Probation Officer. Transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with a chance of rain. South winds at 10-20 mph, but increasing to 20-30 mph by late afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Rain tonight with lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s and southwest winds 15-25 mph. Rain showers on Tuesday.
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Pre Rotary Meet
Nine records were either set or matched during the 10th annual Prefontaine Rotary Invitational track meet at Pete Susick Stadium, Prefontaine Track in Coos Bay Saturday. Twenty-six prep teams competed in the all day event including one from British Columbia. Six athletes were recognized for their outstanding performances as the male and female throws, jumps and running athletes of the meet. Girls: Throws – Chelsea Whirledge, Kennedy, first in the Shot Put (36-7 1/4 ) and third in the Discus (107-3); Jumps – Sammie Clark, North Bend, first in the Pole Vault with a new meet and school record of 12-1, her jump was also a state leading best; Running – Jenny Stevenson, South Umpqua, first in the 100 (13.01), first in the 200 (27.10) & second in the 400 (61.74). Boys: Throws – Ismael Osorio, Reedsport, first in the Discus in a new meet record 162-05; second in the Shot Put (53-8); Jumps – Kyle George, Springfield, first in the Long Jump (21-10½); Running – Ben Rich, Bandon, first in 100 in a meet record 11.22, and first in the 200 in a meet record 22.83. Marshfield won the boy’s portion of the meet with 132.5 points, Hidden Valley was second with 70. North Bend came in seventh with 31.5 points. North Bend won the girl’s side with 82.5 points, St. Mary’s was second with 73.5, and Marshfield third with 72.
SOCC bb
Southwestern Oregon Community College split an NWAACC baseball doubleheader at Lane CC in Eugene Thursday. The Titans won the first game 12-4, but the Lakers came back and took the second game 5-0 behind a three-hitter by former North Bend standout pitcher Bryce Weidman. On Saturday, Lane (5-7, 14-12) swept a doubleheader from SOCC (5-9, 10-14) in Coos Bay, 4-1, 12-5.
SOCC sb
Lower Columbia Community College (6-2, 26-3) swept a softball doubleheader at Southwestern Oregon CC in Coos Bay on Friday, 1-0, 4-2. The Lakers (3-5, 23-5) came back and swept visiting Clark (1-7, 10-17) on Saturday 6-5, 9-0. SOCC plays at Chemeketa (1-7, 15-13) in Salem on Tuesday.
NB tn
North Bend downed Hidden Valley in Grants Pass Friday 7-1 in girl’s tennis. Single’s results: No. 1 Kylee Woodman (NB) d Lauren Clisby (HV) 6-4, 6-0; No. 2 Nina Kolbus (NB) d Kelsey Lack (HV) 4-6, 7-5, 6-4; No. 3 Andrea Tison (NB) d Molly Freeman (HV) 6-4, 6-3; No. 4 Leili-Jane Popp (HV) d Alicia Heredia (NB) 2-6, 6-0, 6-2. Double’s results: No. 1 Mallory Crocker & Brianna Blaser (NB) d Jayne Lack & Chloe Wilson (HV) 5-7, 6-1, 6-2; No. 2 Camille Deming & Quinlyn Deming (NB) d Daniel Jones & Maria Flores (HV) 6-2, 6-2; No. 3 Haley Dunham & Keeandra Rodriguez (NB) d Shannon Wester & Jamie Sanchez (HV) 6-0, 6-1; No. 4 Erica Woomer & Amanda Lee (NB) d Chloe Honey & Alesia Nance (HV) 6-0, 6-1. Bulldog coach Simmie Muth, “Our number 1 doubles team of Mallory Crocker and Brianna Blaser had a marathon match that lasted 2.5 hours. They came back from a first set loss to dominate the second and third sets with excellent shot selection and consistent ground strokes. Mallory served her best match of the season thus far and Brianna did and a great job putting volleys away at the net.”
SOCC tr
SWOCC had a great two day Heptathlon this Thursday and Friday. Kelsea Johnson set a new Southwestern School Record in the Event. Johnson scored 3820 points to take the school record from Amy Luke set in 1998. Johnson is from Sitka Alaska and will be running at the University of Alaska at Anchorage next year with teammate Dianne Chong who is also from Sitka. At the end of 6 events Johnson needed 488 points in the 800 meter which was a 2:47 and she ran a 2:43.55. All together Southwestern had four athletes surpass the 3000 total points needed. They include Dianne Chong with 3294, Kelly Millager at 3271 and Chelsea Standley with 3020. Coach Dan Neal, “This is the strongest group we have had going into the NWAACC Multi Event since I have been coaching at SW.”
MHS bb
Churchill had a big second inning against visiting Marshfield in 5A Midwestern League baseball Friday in west Eugene. The Lancers (4-4) sent 16 to the plate during a 10-run inning en route to a 12-7 win over the Pirates (1-7). Senior Cody Dew had a two-run double to lead Marshfield, while Zach Thrall added two RBIs. In other MWL games: No. Eugene (5-3) handed Springfield (6-2) a 3-1 loss, and Thurston (6-2) beat Willamette (2-6) 7-6.
NB bb
South Umpqua (5-1, 13-3) swept visiting North Bend (1-5, 6-10) 9-0, 14-4 in 4A Far West League baseball Friday in Myrtle Creek.
MHS sb
Churchill beat Marshfield 7-2 in 5A Midwestern League softball at Coos Head Field in Coos Bay on Friday. Rise Campbell was 1-for-3 at the plate with an RBI to lead the Pirates. In other MWL games: No. Eugene downed Springfield 1-0, and Thurston over Willamette 13-0.
Prep bb
Marshfield is scheduled to play a 5A Midwestern League baseball game at Thurston in east Springfield today, 5 pm.
Prep gf
Marshfield is scheduled to play boy’s golf at Teherow in Bend today.
Prep sb
Marshfield is scheduled to host Thurston today, 5 p.m., in 5A Midwestern League varsity and jayvee softball.
Altman
Oregon has reportedly hired Creighton’s Dana Altman as their next men’s basketball coach. The 51-year old had a record of 327-wins and 176-losses in 16 seasons at Creighton, and made 13-straight postseason appearances. He replaces Ernie Kent who was fired after the 2009-10 season.
OSU bb
Oregon State beat Washington State in Pullman, WA Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak, 3-2. The Beavers are 21-13 overall and 4-8 in the Pac-10. The Cougars (21-15, 5-7) won the opener Friday 5-1, Saturday’s game 12-4, before the Beavers came back with a win on Sunday. OSU is at Oregon Tuesday, and then California Friday through Sunday. .
UO bb
Oregon won its third straight Pac-10 baseball series this past weekend with a 2-1 advantage over visiting USC at PK Park in Eugene. The Ducks (27-13, 8-7) won Friday, 12-2, lost Saturday 5-4 and won Sunday 8-4. Oregon hosts Oregon State Tuesday, 6 p.m., and then hosts a three-game series with Washington State beginning Friday. USC falls to 17-22, 3-12.
UO sb
No. 9 Arizona State downed No. 16 Oregon two games to one in Pac-10 softball this past weekend in Tempe, AZ. The Sun Devils (37-10, 6-6) won Friday 10-3, the Ducks won Saturday’s game 7-4, but the Sun Devils took Sunday’s game 3-0. Oregon (31-10, 7-5) hosts Portland State in a doubleheader Wednesday in Eugene, and then plays at UCLA Friday through Sunday.
OSU sb
Oregon State lost at No. 3 Arizona on Sunday in Tucson 9-1 in five innings. The Wildcats (38-7, 8-4) swept the series with a 20-1 win on Friday and 8-0 on Saturday, all in five innings. The Beavers (22-24, 2-10) play at Washington in Seattle beginning Friday.
Blazers
With their best of seven NBA basketball playoff series tied at two games apiece, the Portland Trailblazers play at the Phoenix Suns tonight, 7:30 p.m.
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