Oregon Coast News - May 11, 2010
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College Budget Committee approves recommended 2010-11 budget
On Monday evening, the Southwestern Oregon Community College Budget Committee unanimously approved the recommended 2010-11 budget for the Southwestern district and forwarded it to the Board of Education. The Budget Committee must approve the budget in order to allow time for the required publications, public hearings, and Board of Education adoption of the budget before July 1. The Budget Committee members are Mike Gaudette, Mike Helfrich, Brett Kenney, Kathleen Mickelson, John Shank, Mike Sickels, and Timm Slater. The college is still hurting and recovering from large cuts during the 2008-09 academic year. Over 20 positions were cut and many others remain unfilled. “This work did not go away and many staff added extra work to their already full loads,” notes President Dr. Patty Scott. “Faculty were willing to increase class size so that more students could be served. All employees have worked hard to save the College money. We continue to work to streamline our operations and be as efficient as possible despite many key positions remaining unfilled.” Southwestern’s General Fund relies upon three main funding sources: State of Oregon General Funds, Tuition and Fees and College District Property Taxes. The first two are dependent upon college enrollments for their source. Consequently, the college must maintain, and hopefully increase, its enrollments if it is going to remain a healthy and successful institution. Last year, Southwestern’s enrollments grew by about 5%, far less than the state average of 11%. Thus, the college actually lost money from the State of Oregon based upon the state funding formula, largely because unemployment did not factor into enrollment at Southwestern the same as it did at urban community colleges. State funding has decreased from a high of 47% of the college’s General Fund revenue in 2007-08 to just 36% in the 2010-2011 recommended budget. The budget includes a $4 tuition increase, as well as fee increases for Housing, Nursing, and OCCI—all previously approved by the Board of Education. Similar increases are occurring at other colleges around Oregon. “The College is attempting to weather the recession with only minor disruptions to its programs and operations,” Scott illustrates. “No one expects great improvements in the financial situation until 2013.We cannot sustain any further large budget reductions without serious disruption to our programs and services.” College administrators recommended $24,122,705 for the General Fund—a $270,891 decrease from last year. The recommended budget for all funds was $58,758,368. “Since economy recovery isn’t predicted to occur before the 2013-15 biennium, we must continue to look to the future and position the college to sustain core programs and services, as well as grow to meet the educational needs of our communities,” said Scott.
Bastendorff Beach
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District is asking the public to send in their comments on Bastendorff Beach. Comments are due May 18, 2010. Specifically, the agency is interested in hearing what people like best about Bastendorff Beach, what concerns they have regarding the beach, and their suggestions for improving the site. The BLM will use the submitted comments to draft a plan that will guide future management of the site. Comments can be submitted via email to: or_coosbay_mail@blm.gov or by mail to BLM, ATTN: Nancy Zepf, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459.
Transpacific Lane
Knife River Materials is scheduled to begin on-site work this week for the realignment of the TransPacific Lane on Coos Bay’s North Spit. Motorists entering or leaving the North Spit could face intermittent delays with lane closures not to exceed 20 minutes, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, through May 28. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, with clearing and grading in the area near where TransPacific intersects with Horsfall Beach Road. Paving is planned in late May. No lane restrictions are planned between May 28 and Sept. 6. Motorists are advised to watch for advance warning signs and flaggers. Be advised to slow down and drive with caution since construction workers and heavy equipment will be operating in the area. The $1.35 million project is designed to combine two road/rail crossings into a single, signalized crossing to create a safer intersection for visitors to the south end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and nearby industrial sites. The project is funded with grant funds from the Federal Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA:LU) and the Oregon Transportation Investment Act III (OTIA III).
Bronze Stars
Fourth District Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio presented six Bronze Star medals to soldiers from World War II during a ceremony at the Federal Courthouse in Eugene Monday. Four of the medals went to relatives of soldiers who have died. The six veterans came from Coquille, Myrtle Point, Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon.
Invasive species
Oregon’s native mussels and clams make Oregon what it is—a very special place. Gaper, littleneck, razor, butter, cockle, and macoma clams are just a few of the native species that can make a day spent on the coast a culinary evening delight. Unfortunately, the introduced quagga and zebra mussels choking the Great Lakes and Lake Mead and threatening to invade Oregon’s waterways don’t generate near the level of fondness—and has earned these species top billing by the Oregon Invasive Species Council as the May 2010 Invasive Species of the Month (www.oregon.gov/OISC). What makes zebra and quagga mussels so much less appealing than our native bivalves? Zebra and quagga mussels are closely related filter-feeding freshwater mussels in the genus Dreissena that produce planktonic larvae that are free-swimming in the water column. Larvae eventually settle to the bottom and grow into adults that attach to hard surfaces using byssal threads. The threads attach to anything and everything in a water column, including substrate, rocks, ropes, boat hulls, engines, power turbines in dams—literally everything.
National Travel & Tourism Week
In celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week, the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau is urging local businesses to show their support of tourism by placing an Oregon’s Adventure Coast window decal in their place of business. The decals are available at any of the three visitor centers at no charge. According to Katherine Hoppe, director of the VCB, “Tourism has a substantial impact in Coos County, national tourism week is a great opportunity to celebrate and recognize tourism as the economic driver that it is.” According to the newly released Dean Runyan & Associates report, visitors spent $163 million dollars in Coos County in 2009, with over $45 million spent on food & beverage, over $33 million spent on arts, entertainment & recreation and almost $23 million in retail sales. For more ideas, visit www.OregonsAdventureCoast.com or contact the Coos Bay, North Bend, or Charleston Visitor Centers.
South Coos County Teen Maze
An interactive prevention experience for 8th graders in Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers. Coquille Community Center: Monday May 10th, Community and Parents Night Introduction, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday May 11th, Bandon, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Myrtle Point, 10:30 a.m. – noon; Powers, 12:40 – 2:00 p.m.; Coquille, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Contributing Community Partners include: South Coast Business Employment Corporation, Pregnancy Resource Center, Coos County Mental Health, Coos County Health Department, Coos County Sheriff’s Department, Myrtle Point, Coquille and Bandon Police Departments, Women’s Safety and Resource Center, ADAPT, Coos County Juvenile Department, Myrtle Grove Funeral Services, Coquille Fire and Rescue Department, Coquille High School Health Class, the Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers School Districts, Department of Human Resources, City of Coquille, and a host of community volunteers.
OSU Invites High School Students Campus
Registration for OSU 4-H Summer Conference is open! Get your forms in early to ensure you get your first choice classes. Registration closes June 1. Summer conference, held June 23-26, 2010 at Oregon State is open to 7-12 graders. It’s a lot of fun and we hope that everyone can make it this year. The cost is only $200 and most counties offer at least partial scholarships to 4-H members to help offset this cost. If you are coming from a distance consider taking the bus. We have four routes of charter buses coming from LaGrande, Klamath Falls, Ontario and St.Helens/Astoria. Prices for roundtrip bus transportation are between $10-$30 depending on the stop. Coos County youth can meet the Klamath Falls bus at the Sutherlin bus stop. The class selection for this year’s conference is incredible, possibly the best ever and certainly something for everyone. We also have a great speaker (Craig Zablocki), a really fun game of Zombies vs Humans, and (like usual) the best 4-H dance ever. Make plans to attend! Contact your Coos County Extension office right away for more information, registration forms must go through the county office. Call Heather at 541-572-5263 ext 242. All the information can be found on the Oregon State website: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-summer-conference.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend. There will be a public hearing regarding the proposed Micro-enterprise Development and Learning (MEDAL) program.
CB City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet in a special session Tuesday, May 11, 2010 – 6:00 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library’s Myrtlewood Room – 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Executive Session – Pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(d) for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations; 3) Consideration to Approve Moving Non-Representative Employees from Regence Plan V-C to a Regence HSA Plan 2; 4) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal Agency
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will meet in a work session May 11, 2010 following a special City Council meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Coos Bay Public Library’s Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1. Flag Salute; 2. Discussion on the Virtual Business Incubator Grants; 3. Review of the Façade Program; 4. Discussion of Options for the Old Downtown Fire Station; 5. Review of Downtown Parking Issues; 6. Adjourn.
NB Wastewater
Notice is hereby given that at 7:30 p.m. on May 11, 2010 the City of North Bend Council will meet at North Bend City Hall Council Chambers, 835 California Street, North Bend, Oregon to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the City of North Bend on behalf of the Coos Bay – North Bend Water Board to borrow monies from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund by entering into a loan contract with the Oregon Business Development Department to finance costs of the expansion and upgrade of the Water Board’s Pony Creek Water Treatment Plant.
MHS Student Body officers
Following elections, the Student Body officers at MHS for the 2010-2011 school year will be: President – Natalie Hutcheson; Vice President – Trevor Miles; Treasurer - Patricia Austin; Secretary - Ashleigh Prescott; Publicist - Will Moriarty; Activity Coordinator - Brady Davidson; Event Coordinator - Steven Pederson; Tech Coordinator - Lynsey Bibbens; Public Relations - Rachelle Johnson; Creative Coordinator - Tucker Bracelin.
Armchair Adventure
The “Armchair Film Adventure” series at Coos Bay Public Library continues on
Tuesday, May 11th at 2:00 p.m. in the Myrtlewood Meeting Room. This afternoon
adventure will visit the Four Royal Cities of Morocco. Morocco is a country of multi-ethnic groups with a rich culture and civilization. Through Moroccan history, Morocco hosted many people in addition to the indigenous Berbers, coming from both East (Phoenicians, Jews and Arabs), South (Moors and Sub-Saharan Africans) and North (Romans and Vandals). All of which have had an impact on the country. Each region possesses its own uniqueness, contributing to the national culture. Morocco has set among its top priorities the protection of its diversity and the preservation of its cultural heritage. In addition to Meknes, Fés and Marrakesh, Morocco’s capital city of Rabat is one of the country’s historic four royal cities. Despite their differences, these cities share a common bond as they each contain the cultural and architectural treasures of a fascinating epoch. Even today, each of the four royal cities displays the former enormity, power and beauty of Maghreb culture in Morocco, and their historical monuments reflect the splendor of the country’s intriguing and glorious past. 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 Planning Commission
The City of Coos Bay Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 6:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 500 CENTRAL AVENUE, COOS BAY. Agenda: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of Planning Commission minutes of April 13, 2010. 2. CCI/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time for comments that do not directly relate to the public hearing item. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM A: VARIANCE (ZON2010-00028): The applicant, Joe Slack, HGE, Inc., for Bay Area Hospital, is requesting approval of a variance to the 35-foot height and three-story limitations in order to site a 70-foot high, four-story expansion. The hospital is located at 1775 Thompson Road. ITEM B: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONE CHANGE (ZON2010-00012): The applicant, Mr. Gary Angell, 3126 Alameda Street, Unit 315, Medford, OR, is requesting approval to redesignate property located west of 6th Avenue, north of H Street, east of Isthmus Slough and south of F Street, from “Industrial” to “Residential High-density” and “Residential Low-density” plan designation. It is also proposed to change the zone designation from “Waterfront Industrial (W-I)” to “Multiple Residential (R-3)” and “Single-family and Duplex Residential (R-2).” ITEM C: CONDITIONAL USE (ZON2010-00025): The applicant, Mary Schoen-Clark, Oregon Coast Community Action, 2110 Newmark, Coos Bay, OR, is requesting approval of an educational service, Head Start, on property located on the southeast corner of LaClair Street and Thomas Street, west of Wal-Mart. ITEM D: CONDITIONAL USE (ZON2010-00026): The applicant, Mary Schoen-Clark, Oregon Coast Community Action, 2110 Newmark, Coos Bay, OR, is requesting approval of a warehouse (Coos County Food Bank) on property located on the southeast corner of LaClair Street and Thomas Street, west of Wal-Mart. ITEM E: SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (ZON2010-00024): The applicant, Mary Shoen-Clark, Oregon Coast Community Action, 2110 Newmark, Coos Bay, OR, is requesting approval of a Site Plan and Architectural Review for three proposed facilities on the southeast corner of Thomas and LaClair Streets, west of Wal-Mart. The facilities are an educational facility (Head Start), a food warehouse, and a child and family resource center. ITEM F: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COOS BAY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONE CHANGE (ZON2010-00015): The City, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR, as applicant, is proposing to redesignate the subject property from “General Commercial (C-2)” and “Waterfront Industrial (W-I)” to newly created zoning district “Hollering Place.” It is also proposed to change the Plan designation from “Industrial” to “Commercial” for a portion of the subject property. The property is located west of S. Empire Boulevard, south of Newmark Avenue, east of the bay and north of Holland and vacated Holland Avenue. 4. ADMIINISTRATIVE; 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS; 6. STAFF COMMENTS; 7. ADJOURNMENT:
Marijuana
An individual was arrested early Monday morning, 3:18 a.m., on the 700 block of So. 4th St. in Coos Bay during a “follow-up.”. According to an entry on the police log, the subject was arrested on charges of Manufacturing Marijuana within 1,000 feet of a School, Manufacturing Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Earlier, at 12:17 a.m., a 41-year old male complained about a “barking dog” on the same block. “Casual contact” was made at 12:45 a.m., followed by a foot patrol in the area at 12:49 a.m.
Drug charges
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Sunday night, 8:05 p.m., West Central, at Coquille High School, 47-year old David Clingings cited for DWS-Misdemeanor during a traffic stop. Also arrested on charges of PCS Schedule II, Methamphetamine, PCS Less than 1 Oz. Marijuana. Transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Sexual abuse
A request to “speak to an officer” Sunday afternoon, 4:13 p.m., on the 500 block of West 4th St. in Coquille by a 47-year old male led to charges of Sexual Abuse I and Sodomy II against a 14-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, the youth was transported to Juvenile Detention.
Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 9:58 a.m., 130 N. Cammann St., 45-year old Troy Boyer arrested on a charge of Criminal Trespass II.
Follow up
A follow up to a Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office case led to two arrests on Bay Park in the Bunker Hill area of Coos Bay Sunday. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log for 12:05 p.m., 23-year old John W. Scheirman, Coquille, was charged with Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II and Theft II, and 25-year old Tomas D. Hathaway, Coos Bay, was charged with Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II and Theft II. Both transported to the county jail at Coquille. According to a news release, at 12:03 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies and Myrtle Pt. Police responded to a residence on Lee Valley Road to a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the suspects had fled on foot. “Officers seized a suspect vehicle from the property and took statements from witnesses.” Scheirman was released with a court date, while Hathaway was being held on a Probation Violation.
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today, slight chance of rain in the morning, highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and northwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows around 40 and northwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly to partly cloudy on Wednesday.
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MHS gf
Marshfield stands in third place in the 5A Midwestern League girl’s district golf championships at Tokatee Golf Club on the McKenzie River east of Springfield following the first day Monday. Churchill has the lead with a 358, followed by Thurston at 413 and then the Pirates with a 446. Willamette is fourth one-stroke back at 447, and then Springfield with a 450. Thurston leads the boy’s team race with a first day 314. Willamette is second at 327, followed by Churchill and Marshfield at 336 and North Eugene 346.
NB gf
North Bend’s Mallory Rose is in second place at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 3 Golf Tournament at Ocean Dunes Golf Links in Florence after the first day Monday. Reedsport is in first place, followed by Gold Beach entering the second day.
Preps
They’ll try to play again. Rain washed out prep baseball and softball games Monday for Marshfield. The baseball team is scheduled to host Thurston at 5 p.m., and the softball team is scheduled to play at Thurston. North Bend’s softball team plays at South Umpqua, and the Bulldog baseball team hosts South Umpqua, 5 p.m.
MHS tr
Marshfield will host Thurston and Siuslaw in its final home track meet of the 2010 season today at Pete Susick Stadium, Prefontaine Track. Field events will begin at 3:30 p.m. and running events at 4:15 p.m.
MHS Hall of Fame
Here is the list of inductees for the 2010 MHS Hall of Fame: Fred Girt ( 3 sport athlete) 1969 graduate; Norm Hill ( 3 sport athlete)1971 graduate; Ralph Mohr Swimming Coach 1969-87; Julie Bartleson ( Golf) 1988 graduate; Bryan Trendell ( Basketball) 1981 graduate; 1972 girls track State Champions. The Hall of Fame induction will be held August 21st @ The Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park in North Bend.
South Coast All-Stars
Players and coaches for the inaugural South Coast All-Stars boy’s and girl’s basketball series have been announced for the Saturday, June 5th event at Marshfield High School’s Pirate Palace. Supported by the Marshfield Booster Club, the players, nominated by their coaches and others, will practice at MHS Friday evening and Saturday morning. A spaghetti dinner will be served after Saturday’s practice followed by the girl’s game at 5 p.m. and the boy’s contest at 7 p.m. Those who confirmed they would play include: Boys team – Coquille: Heston Altenbach, Tanner Howard, & Cole Waddington. North Bend: Dalton Iveans. Myrtle Point: Clint Burris. Bandon: Andy Santos. Siuslaw: Brad Greenburg. Powers: Newton Allred. Marshfield: Kyle Tedder, Dalton Milburn, Evan Griffin & Ty Cutting. Pacific: Jonathon Everett. Girl’s team - North Bend: Alexandra Mateski. Myrtle Point: Kayla Bateman & Tiffany Meyer. Brookings: Kambri Coleman & Samantha Young. Pacific: Jesse Culley. Reedsport: Eden Huebner. Powers: Liz Linderman. Marshfield: Kara Young, Tori Scott & Emily Beasley. Coquille: Bailey Richardson, Kelsey Hill, Taylor GeDeros & Megan Meador. Girl’s coaches: Brad Allred & Tom Younker. Boy’s coaches: Bryan Trendell & Lee Pestana. Some of the players nominated had conflicts with graduations and other commitments. The players, who will be divided into two teams each, will wear their own high school uniforms. One team will wear home white uniforms and other away colors.
OSU bb
Oregon State fell at home 4-1 to visiting San Diego in a non-conference baseball game Monday at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. The Ducks play the Toreros (31-16) this afternoon in Eugene.
NCAA tr
The University of Oregon will host the NCAA Track & Field Championships at Historic Hayward Field in Eugene June 9-12. Single Day Tickets for the four-day meet will go on sale Friday morning, 8:30 a.m., May 14th. Visit www.goducks.com.
Rodgers
He’s a preseason football All-American, one of Oregon State University’s captains this fall, but on Thursday, May 6th, James Rodgers was another driver on Interstate 5 between Portland and Salem when he noticed a mini-van veering back-and-forth down the freeway. The wide receiver says the driver looked like he was asleep with his head back and eyes closed. He blasted his horn and the driver woke up, but kept going. Rodgers again pulled alongside the mini-van and the guy again looked like he was asleep. He honked. A state trooper finally pulled the mini-van over and Rodgers continued his journey back to Corvallis.
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