Oregon Coast News - May 26, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
State recession “likely over”
State Economist Tom Potiowsky told legislators Tuesday that Oregon's recession is likely over, but current job growth is too weak to overcome losses for the year. In a presentation of the May economic and revenue forecast to the legislature's revenue committees, Potiowsky said state general fund revenues for 2009-11 are down $511 million from the March forecast, due mainly to lower-than-expected personal income tax collections during the current tax season. The projected ending balance for the current biennium shows a shortfall of $562.6 million. Lottery earnings, however, are up more than $5 million from the previous forecast, reaching a total of more than $1 billion. "The first quarter of 2010 marks the first positive quarterly job growth since the first quarter," Potiowsky wrote in the executive summary of the forecast. "We are hesitant to conclude that this is the turning point we have all been waiting for. Given this is an initial estimate of jobs and a seasonally adjusted measurement, we believe this latest quarter is further evidence of a bottoming out of the recession as it relates to the job market."
Horath
Patrick Lee Horath was sentenced to 30-years in prison without the possibility of parole during a sentencing hearing Tuesday morning in front of Coos Co. Judge Michael Gillespie at the courthouse in Coquille. It was the final chapter in the 45-year old’s legal process after entering a plea settlement Monday with the Coos Co. District Attorney’s office to the murder of 31-year old Jayme Sue Davis Austin, his sister-in-law, last November at her mother’s Fairview home outside of Coquille. Horath admitted to the DA that the murder followed a sexual assault. He could have faced a possible death penalty prosecution this September.
Coast Guard rescues surfer off Central Oregon Coast
The Coast Guard rescued a 46-year-old male surfer off Lincoln Beach, Ore., near Depoe Bay, Ore., Tuesday. Lincoln County Dispatch received a call at 1:23 p.m. from a person on the beach reporting a surfer in distress approximately 500 yards from shore. While Lincoln County was responding, Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay, Ore., was contacted for assistance. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Station Depoe Bay and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Ore., were launched. Once on scene the surfer was able to swim to the motor lifeboat and was transported to emergency medical service personnel waiting at Station Depoe Bay. The surfer was released with no reports of injury.
DEQ loan to Charleston
DEQ has signed an agreement with the Charleston Sanitary District on a $1.03 million loan for upgrades to the district’s wastewater treatment system and fish habitat improvements to a nearby creek.
Curry Campus receives grant
John Whitty, representing the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), visited Monday’s May 24th Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education meeting to announce the college has been selected to receive two grants. The Robert W. Chandler II Fund of OCF has fully funded the college’s request of $25,000 for the Curry Campus Campaign. The Campaign is designed to raise money for a new 24,000 square foot college campus building in Curry County to replace the woefully inadequate temporary facility they currently reside in. The college is on schedule to break ground on the north end of Brookings in June 2010 and hold classes at the new campus fall 2011. Chandler started Western Communications, which now owns eight newspapers in Oregon and California, including The Curry Coastal Pilot in Brookings and The Triplicate in Crescent City (CA). Board Chair Betsy McCool, daughter of Chandler, had said that she and her family felt that the new campus would be a wonderful investment for the community. The approval of the Detailed Development Plan on September 1, 2009 and the finalization of the donation of 10 acres of land on February 4, 2010 triggered a massive effort to simultaneously design a multifunctional facility and raise the necessary funds to fill the gap. When it opens, Curry classes and programs will be housed under one roof, unifying the efforts of staff and creating the synergy and collaboration needed to build vibrant collegiate programs, a well trained workforce, and resilient communities for Curry County.
Salmon
A review of the Threatened Species status of Oregon Coastal coho salmon by federal biologists has found the species remains at moderate risk of extinction and should stay on the Threatened Species List. The review was released Tuesday by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, and followed a lawsuit settlement brought by Douglas County. The review found overfishing has been halted and that state hatcheries are less of a problem than they had been in the past. However, coho river habitat continues to decline from logging, farming and urban development, primarily on private lands.
Quake
A rare land earthquake was recorded nine-miles northeast of Medford Tuesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 2.0-magnitude quake occurred at 2:28 p.m. at a distance of three-miles below the surface.
Fire Prevention & Safety Program
With a goal of reducing possible injuries, loss of life or property due to fire, the Bay Area Sunrise Rotary Club recently received a grant from the Department of Homeland Security for $83,000 to fund a local home safety program. Club President Becky Lunetta says they plan to partner with local fire departments to provide free smoke alarms and fire extinguishers to residents in the Coos Bay – North Bend community. Installation will be available through Rotary Club members. The program is designed to teach the citizens of the Bay Area about home fire safety, the importance of having a home evacuation plan, working smoke alarms, and a home fire extinguisher. There will be numerous fire prevention messages on television, and the BASR Club will also host public workshops throughout the year.
Be Sure to Carry Your Aquatic Invasive Species Permit
The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit Program went into effect on January 1, but marine law enforcement wanted to make sure the boating public had enough opportunity to learn about the program before issuing any citations. The Marine Board and Department of Fish and Wildlife are implementing the new program and decided to not vigorously enforce the new laws until the traditional kick off of the boating season which is Memorial Day Weekend. Marine law enforcement officers will be patrolling the waterways to make sure everyone is safe. One of the first things a deputy will ask when making a boater contact is, “Do you have a boater education card and show me your invasive species permit,” says Dale Flowers, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Marine Board. “All of us who are out on the water care about the quality of our water. It’s important that these prevention efforts are taken seriously,” Flowers explains. “Motor boat owners who register their watercraft are issued stickers that affix to the bow of the boat. A current decal is proof of payment into the new program,” says Glenn Dolphin, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Coordinator for the Marine Board. “Non-motorized boats like canoes or kayaks can purchase their permits through the Department of Fish and Wildlife. This is a paper permit that must be carried when the craft is being operated on the water. One permit per boat,” Dolphin adds. For more information about the aquatic invasive species prevention program, costs, prevention efforts, and the species that threaten our waterways the most, visit http://www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/Clean/AISPPmain.shtml.
Help for starting a new business
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Business Development Center (Southwestern BDC) is offering people a chance to explore their dreams of starting a business. The Southwestern BDC is offering a workshop titled “Ready Set Start Your Business” during May and June. The 2-hour workshop provides information on important steps that can contribute to a new venture’s success. Participants learn about licensing, business structure, financing, business planning, a personal readiness checklist, business resources and more. Handouts are informational and provide all the contact information needed to register a business and get started. The workshop is designed to answer general questions. If, after completing the workshop, you are interested in pursuing your new business idea, the Southwestern BDC can set you up with a business advisor to discuss specific questions you may have that pertain directly to your venture. The “Ready Set Start Your Business” workshop is scheduled on a variety of dates and times. Participants can choose from any one of the following dates: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, June 17, 2010, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.; Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. A fee of $10 per person covers materials. Preregistration is required. The workshop will be held in North Bend at The Business Center (2455 Maple Leaf). Contact the Southwestern BDC at 541-756-6866 for more information and to register.
CB Schools
Coos Bay Public Schools will hold their second Budget Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay. Go to http://cbd9.net/business-office/budget/201011-budget to link to the agenda. All Coos Bay School District Budget Meetings are subject to the Public Meetings Law (ORS 192.610-192.710). The public is welcome to attend.
Tillamook Forest Center
The Tillamook Forest Center will be open this year seven days a week starting Wednesday May 26th, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, and continuing through Labor Day. Summer hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The award-winning Tillamook Forest Center showcases the Tillamook State Forest through a state-of-the art Green' building, a 40-foot-tall fire lookout tower, and 250-foot-long suspension bridge over the Wilson River. Engaging, interactive exhibits bring the forest alive and staff naturalists offer free, family-friendly nature programs for visitors, as well as curriculum-guided education programs for school groups.
MHS Senior Scholarship Awards
Graduating seniors will receive their scholarship awards during a ceremony at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay this morning from 9:20 to 10:10 a.m.
Graffiti
Graffiti vandals have been “tagging” buildings in the Bay Area. Both Coos Bay and North Bend police have taken numerous calls about the Criminal Mischief activity. Monday on the CBPD logs: 6:02 a.m., 246 W. Commercial, 54-year old reported “dumpster was tagged with Graffiti.” 8:19 a.m., 229 So. Broadway, Egyptian Theatre, 45-year old male reported, “Graffiti.” 8:23 a.m., 776 So. 2nd St., Repair Source, 56-year old female reported, “Graffiti.” 10:49 a.m., 262 Student Way, Lighthouse Depot, SOCC, SOCC Security reported, “Graffiti.” 2:32 p.m., 790 W. Anderson, 30-year old female reported, “Graffiti.” 4:19 p.m., 1221 No. Bayshore Dr., ProBuild, 58-year old male reported, “Graffiti.”
Moon
The call to Coos Bay Police Monday evening, 8:06 p.m., came from the intersection of 4th & Hall. According to an entry on the police log, the caller reported “Disorderly Conduct. Subject mooned the RP.”
Probation
An attempt to locate a “detainable subject” Monday evening on the Coos River Hwy. at Mullen led to the arrest of a 19-year old male. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Leroy Capote was taken into custody at 5:35 p.m. on a Parole Violation charge. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Paraphernalia
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 1:28 p.m., 1098 Ingersoll Ave., Marshfield High School, “seized narcotics paraphernalia.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, Reedsport PD requested Warrant Service on the 2500 block of Broadway Court. At 10:31 a.m., 24-year old Ernest Russle Rollins arrested on charge of Furnishing Alcohol to Minor. Transported north and released to Douglas Co. deputy.
Rock
A report of “Criminal Mischief” was made to the North Bend Police Dept. Tuesday morning, 7:46 a.m., 1800 block Waite St. According to an entry on the police log, “someone threw a rock through their side window at their business last night.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 7:38 a.m., Coos Co. Jail in Coquille, “female subject in lobby turning herself in.” Fifty-year old Karla Ann Dieterich was wanted for Harassment.
Break-in
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 5:06 p.m., 2200 block Oak St., “reported someone broke into residence last night, watched TV and fed the cat. Nothing taken from the residence.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 11:50 p.m., Millington at Stadden, 36-year old Mark MacPherson arrested on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Failure to Appear on Harassment charge. Transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Showers likely along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s and southwest winds 10-15 mph. Showers tonight with lows in the lower to mid 40s and west winds 5-10 mph. Showers likely on Thursday.
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NB Boosters
The North Bend Booster Club meets at noon at North Bend Lanes.
MWL sb
Marshfield landed two players on the 5A Midwestern League First Team All-League Team following voting by the league’s six coaches. Senior Rise Campbell was named 1st Team Outfield, while junior Sam Sundet was named 1st Team Utility. Sophomore Kara Young was named 2nd Team Catcher, sophomore Alisha Charitar 2nd Team Infield. Freshman Breanne Johnson was named Honorable Mention Pitcher.
3A bb playoffs
Both Bandon and Myrtle Point advanced to the championship quarterfinals of the OSAA 3A baseball playoffs Tuesday with opening round winds. The Tigers downed visiting Clatskanie 7-4, while the Bobcats traveled to the Idaho border to beat Vale 6-3. Bandon will play at Burns on Friday, while Myrtle Pt. hosts Valley Catholic of Beaverton.
SOCC tr
During the first day of the NWAACC Track & field Championships in Spokane, WA Monday, Southwestern Oregon CC freshman Kelly Millager won first place in the women’s High Jump with a clearance of 5-05¼. The Lakers Kelsea Johnson came in 5th at 5-01¼, while Maria Ciccarelli tied for 7th at 4-11½. In the women’s Pole Vault, Sara Smith was 7th clearing 9-03¾. Women’s Long Jump, Kelsea Johnson placed 6th with a leap of 16-06½. Brianna Valentin was 13th in the Shot Put (32-05½), and Jyl Baily was 16th (29-0½). Kayla Yokbay was 8th in the Javelin (115-07). Kelsea Johnson placed second in the Heptathlon with 3,958 points. Kelly Millager was 4th (3,810), Dianne Chong 5th (3,560). In the men’s Long Jump, Justin Smith was 7th (21-05½), Trace Feemster was 8th (21-00¾), and David Shamberger was 9th (20-10). Justin Smith was 8th in the Decathlon with 5,199 points.
South Coast All-Stars
Following nominations by South Coast prep basketball coaches, the teams for the inaugural South Coast All-Star Basketball Series have been announced. Ten of 11 schools from Siuslaw at Florence to Brookings-Harbor will be represented. Gold Beach had a conflict with graduation. The two games will be played on Saturday, June 5th with the girls at 5 p.m., followed by the boys at 7 p.m. Cost of admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students. A family pass is also available for $10. Girl’s Team 1 (Home – white uniforms) Coach Tom Younker (North Bend) - Alexandra Mateski (NBHS), Samantha Young (BHHS), Emily Beasley (MHS), Tori Scott (MHS), Kelsey Hill (CHS), Bailey Richardson (CHS), Kayla Bateman (MPHS), & Kambri Coleman (BHHS). Girl’s Team 2 (Visitor – color uniforms) Coach Brad Allred (Reedsport) - Taylor GeDeros (CHS), Megan Meador (CHS), Kara Young (MHS), Liz Linderman (Powers), Jennifer Torres (BHS), Tiffany Meyer (MPHS), Eden Huebner (RHS), & Jesse Culley (Pacific). Boy’s Team 1 (Home – white uniforms) Coach Lee Pestana (Pacific & Bandon) - Dalton Milburn (MHS), Dalton Iveans (NBHS), Cole Waddington (CHS), Andy Santos (BHS), Ty Cutting (MHS), Brad Greenburg (SHS), & Clint Burris (MPHS). Boy’s Team 2 (Away – color uniforms) Coach Bryan Trendell (Marshfield) - Connor Jackson (BHS), Kyle Tedder (MHS), Jake Lucero (NBHS), Newton Allred (Powers), Garth Gant (BHS), Jonathon Everett (Pacific), & Heston Altenbach (CHS). The teams will practice twice. Thursday night, June 3rd at 6 p.m., and again Saturday morning, 10 a.m., June 5th at MHS. The MHS Booster Club will then provide a spaghetti lunch at the school’s cafeteria, followed by the two games that evening in the “Pirate Palace.” Les Schwab Tires is providing the warm up shirts, designed by BNT Promotions. The Marshfield Booster Club will provide volunteers for the gate, concession stand, and a barbecue which will begin at 4 p.m.
Civil War bb
The last time they met, Oregon State swept Oregon. They’ll play once more in the baseball Civil War Series tonight (6:30 p.m.) at PGE Park in Portland. Oregon won the first meeting April 27th in Eugene 9-4. But, the Beavers swept the Pac-10 series in Corvallis May 7-9, 2-1 (10), 4-3 (11), and 6-5.
UO bb
After winning a Pac-10 series at Washington in Seattle last weekend, the Oregon Ducks moved up a notch in the Baseball America poll. Oregon (37-19 overall) is ranked 21st. Rivals.com has the Ducks at No. 19 in their poll, and the USA Today/ESPN Coach’s poll has them at 21.
Volleyball for a cause
It might have been the biggest challenge for the Beaver football team to date in 2010. It wasn't a heavy lifting workout in the Sports Performance Center, it wasn't a workout on the Reser Stadium turf and it wasn't a grueling session with academic counselor Megan O'Quin. What was it? Attempting to not embarrass themselves in front of over 200 people as a dozen football players were challenged by former Beaver volleyball players for a great cause - "Digging for Dylan." Dylan Cain is a local 5-year-old boy who is suffering from Cerebral Palsy. The evening started with the football team vs. former volleyball team members and current assistant coach Laura Benzing on the Sport Court. It wasn't close - the volleyball team trounced the football squad that was coached by graduate assistant Ryan Gunderson 25-6 and 25-8 before the teams went coed. In all, over $1,700 was raised.
Quackin’ Action
The University of Oregon Athletic Department and O Heroes recently announced that it will hold its annual Quackin’ Action community event on Sunday, June 6 at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene. Approximately 150 UO student-athletes will teach more than 250 elementary school children from Springfield “How to Be a Good Duck.” The UO student-athletes will host five work stations which focus on the following: sportsmanship, nutrition, fitness, safety and teamwork. In addition, local volunteer firefighters and police officers will conduct a fire and safety presentation for students and their parents. “Quackin' Action is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Kaitlin Vitek, one of the UO student-athletes serving as an event director. "This is not just for the kids, but it’s also great for the UO student-athletes as well. We recognize the importance of giving back to a community that gives us so much support throughout the year.” The Duck Pep Band and Spirit Squads will also be on hand to teach the UO fight song, Mighty Oregon, to the participating youth.
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