Oregon Coast News - May 5, 2010
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LNG
The developer of the proposed Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas import terminal on the Columbia River east of Astoria has halted work on their six-year effort. NorthernStar Natural Gas of Houston, Texas blames extended delays in state and federal permits to their decision to halt the nearly $700 million project. Bradwood Landing has been considered the furthest along in the permitting process of the three LNGs proposed for Oregon. The other two are the Jordan Cove Energy Project proposed for Coos Bay’s North Spit, and Oregon LNG proposed west of Astoria on the Columbia River near Warrenton.
Reasor
The resident who occupied a home on Ocean Blvd. in Coos Bay where a 17-year old North Bend female died in February was arrested April 30th on criminal charges. According to a news release from Coos Co. District Attorney R. Paul Frasier, Christopher Reasor has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Keeping a Place Where Controlled Substances are Kept or Used and three-counts of Performing a Tattoo without a license. He is scheduled to appear in court today in Coquille. Toxicological tests involving Jenna Bowling have been completed and according to Frasier, they show that her death on Feb. 5th was from natural causes, “as the result of ‘metabloic complications of diabetes mellitus.’” The report also shows she had in her system non-lethal amounts of Psilocin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, Hydrocodone, marijuana and alcohol. “It appears that Jenna voluntarily took the drugs and alcohol, become intoxicated, and as a result of her intoxication, was not able to properly address her diabetes as it caused her blood sugar level to elevate to a fatal level.”
SOCC pickets
Frustrated by a lengthy contract negotiation, professors and staff members at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay went public Tuesday morning with picket signs, buttons and information sheets about their on-going negotiations with the two-year college’s bargaining team. The Southwest Federation of Teachers’ current contract expires on June 30, 2010, following a one-year extension. Negotiations began in June 2009. A union spokesperson claims they are paid about 20-percent less than faculties at other community colleges in the state. A second round of mediation is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
Three Rivers Casino
Opponents vow to appeal. A Lane County judge has dismissed a seven-year legal challenge to a tribal casino in Florence. Judge Karsten Rasmussen ruled that the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act expressly allows tribal casinos in states that allow other entities to operate games of chance. The Three Rivers Casino, just east of Florence on Hwy. 126, was opened in 2004 by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians based in Coos Bay. The tribe negotiated a gaming compact with the state in 2003.
Farmer’s Market opens
The Downtown Coos Bay Farmer’s Market will open on Wednesday, May 5, on the downtown Pedway next to Bay Appliance & TV. The move from the Central Ave. location was necessitated by the unsafe conditions around the historic Chandler Hotel building. City officials asked the market to move to the new location after blocking off the sidewalk and adjacent parking around the building because it is settling. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Sunday Market will be held in the same location, but not start until May 23rd.
NB – CB Council Joint Meeting
A committee of the North Bend City Council will meet with a committee of the Coos Bay City Council on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. The council members will discuss the Coquille Indian Tribe’s proposal to amend the visitor and convention bureau intergovernmental agreement.
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Budget mtg.
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will hold a budget meeting May 5, 2010, 5:30 p.m., Port Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 125 Central Ave, Coos Bay. Agenda: 1. Call to Order; 2. Introductions; 3. Selection of Budget Committee Chair; 4. Public Comment Period; 5. Receive FY 2010/11 Budget Message – Jeff Bishop; 6. Begin Review of Budget Document; 7. Other; 8. Adjourn.
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
IBO Forum
Independent Business Operator’s Forum, sponsored, in May, by NW NATURAL. Bay Area Chamber of Commerce IBO Luncheon Forum Presents: Rebecah Lutz, OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION, Wednesday May 5th, at the Mill Casino-Hotel, in the Salmon Room 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Please give the Chamber office a call (541-266-0868), drop us an email or send a semaphore message and we will have your seat ready!
NB Library District vacancy
The City of North Bend is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Coos County Library Service District Advisory Board. The position for recommendation of appointment will reside within the City of North Bend city limits. Interested individuals may obtain a committee application form at the North Bend city hall reception area, www.northbendcity.org, or by calling 541-756-8500. Completed forms must be received by City Recorder, City of North Bend, PO Box “B”, North Bend OR 97459 no later than May 20, 2010 for council recommendation at the May 25, 2010 city council meeting.
DEQ fines school district
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued a $5,910 penalty to the Port Orford-Langlois School District for failing to properly monitor wastewater flowing into the district’s wastewater treatment plant located at Pacific High School near Port Orford, OR. In addition, the district failed to monitor wastewater discharges and reclaimed wastewater.
The Joint Board of Education hosts public forums in Gold Beach and Brookings
Wednesday, May 5, 2010. GOLD BEACH TOWN HALL MEETING: 1-3 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 29392 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach. BROOKINGS TOWN HALL MEEETING: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chetko Public Library, 405 Alder St., Brookings. The Joint Boards of Education are hosting two Town Hall meetings in Curry County to better understand challenges and opportunities in rural communities that influence whether or not students pursue postsecondary education, including high school students and adult or returning students seeking training or degrees. The 2009 Oregon Legislature discussed closing two rural college campuses because of low enrollment. To address rural access issues, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 442 which directs the Joint Boards of Education to find ways to increase enrollment and success for rural students. The information received from these public forms will be reported back to the Legislature.
Deadliest Catch
By Susan Chambers
The public memorial for Capt. Phil Harris, one of fans' favorite captains on Discovery Channel's “Deadliest Catch” television show was more about celebration and laughter and not so much about tears and loss. Held at Pier 91 in Seattle on Friday, April 30, fans from Seattle and around the world showed up to pay their respects on a cold and blustery evening, prior to the second-annual CatchCon on Saturday. Both were hosted by Discovery Channel. Harris died in February after suffering a stroke. Harris was genuine, said friends and family – and fans appreciated his gruff but sincere nature. Discovery producer Paul Gasek said women from the office would flock to see him when he visited the channel's headquarters in Maryland. “Phil had a kind of teddy-bear-with-ink kind of thing going on,” he said, and the crowd laughed. Fans from the South Coast also appreciated that quality about him. When he visited Ray's in Bandon in April 2009, fans asked him questions about crabbing, got his autograph, bought his newly branded coffee and talked about his tattoos. He'd just gotten another one after the Ray's visit but before CatchCon 2009 at the end of April. His sons, Josh and Jake – deckhands on F/V Cornelia Marie on the show – said now the fans are also family and appreciated the support during their father's death. Discovery showed a brief program of highlights about Phil's life, excerpts from his time as captain of the Cornelia Marie and some of the conversations with his sons. At CatchCon the following day, fans of the show had the chance to talk with the captains, ask questions, get autographs, tour the F/V Wizard, captained by Keith Colburn, and the F/V Northwestern, captained by Sig Hansen, and take part in other events. Captains Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand were on the captains' panel and, new to the show this year, captain Bill Wichrowski of the F/V Kodiak made an appearance as well.
NBHS music
Alyssa Birrer of North Bend High School placed 3rd out of all 1A to 6A schools at the Oregon State Solo Music mezzo sopranos Saturday, May 1.
Prosecutor indicted
A 58-year old Central Oregon Coast prosecutor has been indicted on charges that he allegedly attempted to use his position within the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office to obtain sex from a woman who owed child support. According to Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, Rand Eugene Overton, of Newport, has been charged with four-counts of Official Misconduct and two-counts of Attempted Coercion.
Trailer theft
A trailer used to haul a race car was reportedly stolen from the parking lot at JD&M Muffler on Ocean Blvd. in Coos Bay Monday night. According to an entry on the police log, the theft occurred on the 1900 block and was reported at 7:38 p.m. “Believe it was taken over the weekend.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday, 6:14 p.m., 200 block E. 2nd St., 20-year old Daniel Kester arrested on a CPD warrant for Criminal Mischief I.
Restraining order
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:51 p.m., Ocean & 26th, 24-year old Dawson Warrington arrested on charge of Violation of Restraining Order.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 12:59 p.m., Newmark & Hull, 36-year old William Foren arrested for DUII.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 12:02 p.m., 33-year old Benjamin McGarrell arrested on CBPD warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Harassment.
Trespass
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 9:18 a.m., 1611 Virginia Ave., “officer out with male subject at Human Bean in PV Mall who has been trespassed on Mall property.” Fifty-three year old Lagrand Sandine, Coos Bay, taken into custody for Criminal Trespass II, transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Domestic
A call to North Bend Police Monday, 7:10 a.m., from a male who “stated his wife won’t answer the door and won’t let him see his kids,” led to the arrest of a 32-year old female. According to an entry on the police log, Rochelle Rooks, North Bend, was charged with Assault IV Domestic Felony and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DUII
A report of a vehicle in the roadway in the Bunker Hill area of Coos Bay early Tuesday morning, 12:49 a.m., led to the arrest of a 53-year old male on Drunk Driving charges. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, James L. Schoolcraft, Coos Bay, was charged with DUII and Failing to Perform the Duties of a Driver in regards to property damage caused by his 1984 Datsun pickup truck earlier. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy with rain showers in the forecast for the Oregon Coast today. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s and northwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s and northeast winds after midnight. Sunny on Thursday.
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OREGON COAST SPORTS
NB Boosters
The North Bend Booster Club meets Wednesday, noon, at North Bend Lanes. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their current spring sports seasons.
MHS sb
Marshfield fell 3-1 at Springfield in 5A Midwestern League softball Tuesday.
NB bb
Senior Dalton Iveans hit a three-run home run in the first inning and connected on a solo shot in the sixth as North Bend beat Sutherlin 8-6 in 4A Far West League baseball Tuesday.
SOCC bb
Southwestern Oregon Community College split a baseball doubleheader with Clackamas CC on Tuesday. The Lakers (6-12, 11-17) won 3-2, and the Cougars (13-7, 18-15) won 6-0. SOCC hosts Linn-Benton CC on Thursday, 1 p.m.
MHS tn
Marshfield won at Willamette 7-1 in boy’s tennis Tuesday. The Pirates won all the matches they competed in, as the Wolverines lone win came on a forfeit at No. 4 singles. Singles results: No. 1 David Stys (M) d Eric Thomas (W) 6-4, 6-3; No. 2 Talo Silver (M) d Josh Sand (W) 6-1, 6-0; No. 3 Jeremy Tornbom (M) d Matthew Breen (W) 6-4, 3-6 (10-6); No. 4 MHS forfeit. Doubles results: No. 1 Markus Boesl & James Juelke (M) d Devin Cook & Alex Hart (W) 6-0, 6-1; No. 2 Jamey Moriarty & Gage Pallo (M) d Jesus Diaz & Cody Carlton (W) 6-0, 7-5; No. 3 Garret Juelke & Andre Van Rooyen (M) d Jesus Diaz & Cody Carlton (W) 6-0, 6-2; No. 4 Steven Sinatra & Alex Nauman (M) d Conor Aines & Clayton Hall (W) 6-1, 6-1. MHS coach Paula Massie, “David Stys played #1 singles for the first time this year, with a solid win against Willamette’s #1 6-4, 6-3. Markus Boesel & James Juelke played #1 doubles for the second time this year to get experience at #1 doubles. They pulled off an easy win 6-0, 6-1.”
MHS bb
Marshfield is scheduled to play at North Eugene today, 5 p.m., in 5A Midwestern League baseball.
MHS sb
Marshfield is scheduled to host North Eugene today, 5 p.m., in 5A Midwestern League softball at Coos Head Field in Coos Bay.
NB tn
North Bend is scheduled to end the regular season with a girl’s tennis match at Junction City today. Marshfield’s boys take on North Bend at 3 p.m. today at SOCC.
MHS tr
Marshfield is scheduled to compete at Willamette in west Eugene today in a coed dual track meet.
UO bb
The University of Portland won its 11th straight game and handed No. 15 Oregon a 3-1 loss in a non-conference baseball game at PK Park in Eugene Tuesday night. The Pilots improve to 31-9 on the season. The Ducks are 30-15 and return to Pac-10 play this weekend against Oregon State.
UO bb
Oregon has moved up the national collegiate polls from 17th last week to 15th this week after winning their fourth straight Pac-10 series last weekend. The Ducks are currently tied with Stanford for third place in the Pac-10.
UO bb
Oregon right-handed pitcher Justin LaTempa has been honored by the Pac-10 Conference as the Pitcher of the Week. The senior tossed a one-hitter Saturday in Eugene as the Ducks beat Washington State.
OSU fb
Oregon State senior football student-athletes Stephen Paea, James Rodgers, Alex Linnenkohl, Dwight Roberson, Gabe Miller and James Dockery have been selected team captains for the 2010 season. Captains are selected via a vote of the team at the end of spring practice.
UO fb
Oregon running back LaMichael James has been named to the preseason All-American second team by NationalChamps.net. A third-team All-America and the offensive freshman of the year in the Pac-10 as a freshman last season, James is the leading returning rusher in the conference after gaining 1,546 yards in his rookie year. Senior linebacker Casey Matthews received honorable mention.
Beaver fb
NationalChamps.net has named Oregon State’s Stephen Paea (pie-uh), James Rodgers and Heisman Trophy candidate Jacquizz (juh-quizz) Rodgers to its 11th annual Preseason All-American Team. James was a First Team selection, while Jacquizz and Paea are on the Second Team. James Rodgers enters the 2010 season with 5,077 all-purpose yards, third most among active players in the country. His younger brother Jacquizz (Juh-quizz), a junior running back, is on nearly every Heisman preseason list. The 2008 Pac-10 Conference offensive MVP begins the year with 2,693 career rushing yards and 32 touchdowns on the ground. Paea is one of the premier defensive tackles in the nation and is currently on the preseason watch lists for the Lott Award and Lombardi Trophy.
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