Oregon Coast News - April 29, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Sea Port Exports
The executive director of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will serve on one of three panels scheduled to testify today in Washington D.C. before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness regarding how best to ready the nation’s sea ports to facilitate a substantial ramp-up in U.S. Exports. Jeff Bishop will be joined on Panel 3 by the executive director of the Port of Portland, the deputy managing director of the Port of Seattle and the executive director of the Port of Vancouver, WA. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden (D) is chair of the subcommittee. Over the last several months, both President Obama and Chairman Wyden announced efforts to create jobs in the U.S. by increasing opportunities for U.S. exports. The hearing will be webcast live online at: http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/flash_live.htm.
DEQ Extends Stormwater Permit Comment Period for Chromite Mine near Coos Bay
Public comment period on Oregon Resources Corporation’s stormwater application open until May 12; Information meeting on May 5. DEQ is extending the public comment period for Oregon Resources Corporation’s application for registration under a stormwater general permit for its chromite mining activities near Coos Bay. DEQ is extending the comment period in response to concerns that public notice of Oregon Resource Corporation’s permit application in early March was inadequate. DEQ is also holding an information meeting: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, Coos Bay Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns about the permit application and stormwater pollution control plan at the meeting. The purpose of the stormwater permit is to ensure that mining activities are properly managed to prevent stormwater runoff. Proposed chromite mining activities will occur on property owned by Oregon Resources Corporation near Bunker Hill and in the vicinity of Threemile Creek. The foundry industry uses chromite to make sand molds for casting steel parts. During this extended comment period, DEQ will consider comments that are directly related to the adequacy of Oregon Resource Corporation’s proposed stormwater pollution control plan and the ability of the company to meet the requirements of the general permit. DEQ does not have jurisdiction over local land use decisions.
Fishermen Capital Construction Funds
Recognizing changes in the commercial fishing industry and the need to create new jobs and prevent overfishing, Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced legislation today that will give America’s fishermen greater flexibility in how they can use money set aside in special capital construction funds. Nationally, there are an estimated 3,600 CCF accounts containing roughly $220 million. Accounts in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Alaska) are on average larger than accounts in other parts of the country. Initially, the CCF Program was established as a way to help U.S. fishermen accumulate the funds necessary to develop a modern fleet by allowing them to deposit a portion of their fishing-related earnings into a savings account on a tax-deferred basis. Money withdrawn from the accounts was tax free as long as it was invested in new or rebuilt fishing vessels. Today, with too many fishing boats, the fleet has become overcapitalized and fishery managers concerned about potential overfishing have begun to reduce the amount of fish that can be caught. As a result, the U.S. commercial fishing fleet now has more harvesting capacity than the US fishery resource can sustainably support. The money that remains on deposit in CCF accounts represents a potential for further overcapitalization at a time when less capitalization is needed. The Wyden-Murkowski bill will enable those with money in a capital construction account to make a one-time withdrawal without requiring them to re-invest it in the fishing industry. Instead, they will be required to pay the taxes due, but not interest or other penalties. The resulting money would have virtually no restrictions and could then be used for such things as setting up a retirement account, starting a new business or finding other ways to support families and create jobs.
Burglary
Probable Cause arrests have been issued for two Coos Bay men following a burglary at a Bunker Hill residence Tuesday afternoon where over $4,000 worth of personal property was stolen. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 4:12 p.m., a woman interrupted the burglar on 4th Road near the State Forestry offices. The suspect had a medium build and was a white male adult wearing a grey hoody sweatshirt carrying a black laptop bag. The suspect was tracked by a police dog to Hwy. 101 where witnesses reported he got into an unidentified vehicle that sped away. The suspect was positively identified as 22-year old Raymond L. Eby. A search warrant was then executed at a residence on Flanagan Road where the stolen property was recovered as well as a small amount of Crystal Methamphetamine. A second suspect, 27-year old William A. Johnson was identified. The two men remain at large.
Marijuana
Law enforcement officers seized more than 250 marijuana plants from the home of a man who died in a motorcycle accident April 22nd. Twenty-five year old Brandon Kanna lost control of his motorcycle along the Chetco River and crashed into some fence posts. Two men were found removing mature plants from his residence the next day. They were identified as 24-year old Daniel Richardson and 23-year old Daniel Bishop, a second cousin to Curry Co. Sheriff John Bishop. Richardson was riding ahead of Kanna the day of the accident.
South Coast beaches
The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is attempting to determine what type of activities take place on South Coast beaches. According to a news release, “Many of you live and work on the coast and have a fuller understanding than we do of the beaches in your area. We are seeking information on the type of recreational activities people engage in at the beaches listed below.” CAPE ARAGO STATE PARK - NORTH COVE, Coos Bay; CAPE ARAGO STATE PARK - SOUTH COVE, Coos Bay; SEVEN DEVILS STATE RECREATION SITE, Coos Bay; BANDON SOUTH JETTY COUNTY PARK, Bandon; BANDON STATE NATURAL AREA, Bandon; CAPE BLANCO STATE PARK-SIXES RIVER BEACH, Port Orford; PARADISE POINT STATE RECREATION SITE, Port Orford; HUMBUG MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, Port Orford; ARIZONA BEACH STATE RECREATION SITE, Port Orford; OTTER POINT STATE RECREATION SITE, Gold Beach; BUENA VISTA OCEAN WAYSIDE STATE PARK, Gold Beach; SAMUEL H. BOARDMAN STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR - CHINA BEACH, Brookings; SAMUEL H. BOARDMAN STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR - WHALESHEAD BEACH, Brookings; SAMUEL H. BOARDMAN STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR - LONE RANCH BEACH, Brookings; MCVAY ROCK STATE RECREATION SITE, Brookings; PISTOL RIVER STATE SCENIC VIEWPOINT, Brookings; CRISSEY FIELD STATE RECREATION SITE, Brookings. “In your estimation, is the ocean at these beaches used by people for recreation (e.g., swimming, surfing, in-water recreation) or is it primarily an on-beach recreation site?” Jennifer Ketterman, BEACH Program Coordinator, Environmental Public Health, Oregon Department of Human Services, 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 640, Portland, OR 97232, (971) 673-0431, jennifer.a.ketterman@state.or.us.
USCG SWEET
As the Pacific Northwest prepares to kick off the 2010 boating season, the Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to have a 'SWEET' time on the water. S – Safety” - * Don't drink and boat; * Wear a life jacket; * Ensure your equipment is labeled with the proper contact information. Click here for more information. W-Weather - * Check weather forecasts; * Dress for the water, not the weather. E – Equipment - * Carry a VHF-FM marine radio; * Make sure your boat is in good repair; * Get a free vessel safety exam from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. E – Environment - * Keep a sharp lookout and monitor the weather and sea conditions; * Keep your distance from military, passenger and commercial shipping. T- Training - * Check all safety gear and ensure that everybody is trained in its use; * Take a boating class; educated boaters are safe boaters. Boaters can get some assistance in ensuring they are properly prepared by taking advantage of some of the services offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron; volunteer organizations dedicated to promoting safe boating. Both organizations offer a variety of safe boating courses, as well as free vessel safety checks, which can help ensure a boat is properly equipped. To find out more information about what courses are being offered and to get more information, visit www.uscgaux.org or www.usps.org.
CB Brush pickup
The Coos Bay brush pick-up will begin May 3rd. It is a free service to all citizens of the City of Coos Bay. The brush must be out next to the curb free from overhead obstacles, fire hydrants, and other obstructions prior to the first day of the pick-up. Your brush must be in one pile, 5 feet or less in length, and one pile per address not to exceed five cubic yards unless prior arrangements have been made. No grass clippings, sod, dirt, loose leaves, plastic bags, bailing twine or other materials which are not appropriate for grinding, will be allowed. For additional information contact Les’ Sanitation at 267-2848 or Coos Bay Sanitary Services at 267-6675.
Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids, Oregon's newly expanded health coverage program for uninsured children, recently passed an important milestone: the halfway mark toward the goal of enrolling 80,000 more children by the end of this year. As of March, 41,750 more Oregon children have been enrolled in Healthy Kids since the program expanded last summer, thanks to legislation passed by the 2009 Legislature and championed by Governor Kulongoski. In Lincoln County alone on the Central Coast, about 500 more kids now have health coverage through Healthy Kids since the program's expansion. Healthy Kids covers all the care kids need, including regular check-ups, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental and behavioral health care. The program is open to any uninsured child legally residing in Oregon. No child will be turned away because of a pre-existing condition and coverage options are available to families at every income level. Families with incomes at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (around $44,100 for a family of four) qualify for free coverage for their children, while families with incomes between 200 and 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (up to about $66,000 for a family of four) will pay a small portion (10-15 percent) of the premium. Families who exceed this income limit may buy into the program at full cost. No child will be turned away because of a pre-existing condition. Families with uninsured children should apply for Healthy Kids today by calling 1-877-314-5678 or online at www.oregonhealthykids.gov. Families who would like help completing the application can find a list of community partners who provide this assistance on the Healthy Kids website.
CB Budget Committee
The City of Coos Bay Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, April 29, 2010 – 7:00 p.m., Library Meeting Room, 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1) Allocations of Fund Amounts for Grant Requests; 2) Review of Redlined Budget Items; 3) Public Comments on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/2011; 4) Approval of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 and Forward to the City Council for Adoption at the June 1, 2010 Meeting; 5) Adjourn.
Boat Building Center
The Boat Building Center Board of Directors will hold a board meeting Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:15 pm, Conference Room, North Point Inc., 100 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR.
CB-NB VCB
Notice is hereby given that the Advertising subcommittee meeting of the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau will be held Thursday, April 29th at 1:00pm at the Mill Casino Hotel, located at 3201 Tremont Ave, North Bend, Oregon. The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor conference rooms of the hotel tower. The purpose of the meeting will to be take input for the 2010/2011 marketing plans.
Coquille Tribe Sponsors County Commissioner Candidate 'Meet and Greet'
Residents of the Charleston and Barview area and members of the Coquille Indian Tribal community are invited to meet the candidates for Coos County Commissioner at a public meeting to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at the Coquille Indian Tribe Community Center on the Kilkich Reservation. Sponsored by the Coquille Indian Tribe, the informal session will allow commissioner candidates to present their ideas on Coos County's future and on issues of interest to the Tribe and its members. Area residents will have ample opportunity to have their questions answered. "With so many issues confronting our county commissioners and so many candidates in the race for two open seats, it is important to provide as many opportunities as possible for voters to meet the candidates," said Ed Metcalf, Coquille Tribal Council Chair. "We're looking forward to having the candidates discuss the issues with our Tribal members and our Charleston and Barview neighbors." The Tribe's Community Center is located on Mexeye Road in Barview. Refreshments will be served at the event.
Newport Loyalty Days
The Loyalty Day and Sea Fair Festival takes place from April 29 to May 2. More information and a schedule of events can be found at www.loyaltydays.com.
Title Wave at Coos Libraries: Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Phillip Margolin in April
The librarians of Coos County encourage fans of a good mystery to read “Fugitive” by Phillip Margolin, this year’s selection for Title Wave, the county-wide reading project of the libraries of Coos County. Coos librarians are bringing the author to the south coast. Margolin gives free talks and book signings on Thursday, April 29 at 7 pm at the North Bend Public Library, and at 7 pm on Friday, April 30, at the Coquille Public Library. He’ll also speak to students at North Bend High School and Myrtle Point High School. Margolin has written thirteen New York Times bestsellers. During 25 years as a prominent criminal defense attorney, the Portland author handled 30 murder cases.
Fatal
A 72-year old Roseburg woman died during a two-vehicle accident at an intersection just west of Interstate 5 Tuesday morning. According to reports, a 2007 Honda Accord four-door, operated by 51-year old Gerrilynn Blaylock, Winston, drove through a red stop signal at full speed and struck a 2001 Honda Civic operated by Nobu Cress. Cress was critically injured and airlifted to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland where she died Tuesday night. Blaylock was treated and released with minor injuries. Hwy. 42 was partially closed for two hours.
Shoplifter
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 6:02 p.m., Tuesday night, Walmart, 2051 Newmark Ave., “shoplifter in custody – cooperative at this time.” Nineteen year old Brian Brooks transported to CBPD, cited and released on charge of Theft II.
Arson suspect
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 2:22 p.m., “assisting the Eugene Police Dept. with an arson investigation and the suspect has ties to Coos Bay.”
Child abuse
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 12:03 p.m., Siglund Lane, a 34-year old male reported “possible child abuse” involving an 11-year old boy.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 6:43 p.m., 28-year old Bobbi Jo Smith, North Bend, arrested on Curry Co. warrant for False Information on Liability Insurance to PD, also Failure to Return Suspect License. Transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Warrant
A report of a male in his 20s “cam in and was asked to leave and went inside furniture store next door. Subject possibly intoxicated,” led to an arrest Tuesday afternoon on the 2000 block of Sherman Ave. in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log, 35-year old Christopher Nielsen, Coos Bay, was charged with Failure to Appear on original charge of Larceny and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Rape
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 12:13 p.m., a female who resides in Winston reported she was camped at Bastendorff two years ago, “possibly sexually assaulted while passed out.” Investigation continuing.
Vehicle
A vehicle reportedly stolen from a residence on the Cape Arago Hwy. early Tuesday morning was found wrecked on Coos Head Road. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 2:32 a.m., the vehicle was a burgundy, 1970 full size Ford pickup. “Owner didn’t know who had been driving.”
WX
Rain showers in the forecast today for the Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and northwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy and rain showers tonight with lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Mostly cloudy on Friday with a chance of showers.
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MHS Boosters
The Marshfield Booster Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their current seasons.
Blazers
Portland hosts Phoenix tonight at the Rose Garden in Game 6 of their best of seven NBA basketball playoffs. The Suns lead the series 3-2.
Dairy Farmers Academic Awards
North Bend’s boy’s golf team finished in seventh place in the Oregon Dairy Farmer’s Academic Achievement Awards for the Spring Sports Season. The Bulldogs compiled a team grade point average (gpa) of 3.57. Newport and Marist tied for first place among 4A schools with a team gpa of 3.77. North Bend’s boy’s track team also finished in the Top 10. The Bulldogs placed fifth with a team gpa of 3.47. Marist and Scappoose tied for first with a 3.67. No other Coos County teams made any of the Top 10 lists.
MHS AOW
The Marshfield Booster Club will recognize a male and female athlete as Athlete of the Week during its weekly luncheon Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. The two were nominated by their coaches and voted on by the Booster Board. Each will receive a certificate. Nominated by softball coach Floyd Montiel – “Chelsie Derby in 4 games last week hit over .500, 5-9 at the plate with 3-3 in stolen bases. She had one double and drove in two runs. She made zero errors in the field. With the second round almost complete she is leading the team in hits, 2nd in steals, 2nd in on base percentage and fielding 1.000 for the season.” Nominated by track coach Rich “Mac” McIntosh, Boys Track – “Chris Krajcir vaulted 13-6 at the 10th annual Prefontaine Rotary Invitational, a personal best lifetime mark and the highest jump in two seasons for the tradition-laden Pirate vault program. Chris' vault earned second place at the Prefontaine meet and ranks second in the Midwestern League. A mid-season correction of technique by vault coach Dave Eckes promises even higher heights. Chris leads a Pirate vault crew that routinely sweeps the event during dual meets and should score a block of points at the league championship meet on May 21st.”
SOCC Camp
The Men’s and Women’s Basketball Programs at Southwestern Oregon Community College will be conducting their 2nd annual overnight summer basketball camp this summer. The camp will be coached by college coaches Trevor Hoppe and Mike Herbert, as well as Southwestern Laker assistant coaches and former players. The camp will be held June 25-27. The fun and education begins Friday at 5 p.m. and continues through 11:30 a.m. Sunday when the camp will end with an awards ceremony. All meals are included for the overnight campers and lunch and dinner are included for the day campers. Boys and girls, grades 5-12, are welcome to attend. Overnight campers are only $100, while day campers will be just $60. Those staying overnight will be staying on campus and will need to bring their own bed linens or a sleeping bag, plus a pillow and a shower towel. For more information or to register, contact Mike Herbert, Southwestern Women’s Basketball Coach, at 541-888-7705.
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