Oregon Coast News - May 27, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Murder case
The Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public's help to solve a 2006 murder in Coos County of a man whose body was found six months after he was reported missing. This case is also being highlighted on "America's Most Wanted" website and on a special Internet blog set up by family and friends to help investigators solve the murder of JONATHAN PETERS. On July 20, 2006, human remains identified as JONATHAN PETERS, age 27, were found by a survey crew member in a densely wooded area about four miles south of Coos Bay, Oregon. The victim was last seen leaving a friend's apartment located in the 94000 block of Sumner Lane on January 27, 2006, a short distance from where his body was found. An autopsy indicated PETERS died from "multiple sharp force injuries resulting from homicidal violence". PETERS was visiting the apartment with his roommate, Brian Campbell, with whom he moved with from Boise, Idaho to Eureka, California in October 2005. One month after moving, Campbell's girlfriend also moved from Boise to live with PETERS and Campbell. PETERS and Campbell traveled from Eureka to Coos Bay on January 25, 2006 to help with a sick friend's landscaping business. Their friend reserved and paid for the two men to stay until January 28 in a yurt at Sunset Bay State Park. On the morning of January 27, PETERS and Campbell arrived at their friend's apartment to go to work. While Campbell talked to his girlfriend on the phone, PETERS went outside and didn't return. Campbell went to look for PETERS and returned about two hours later after not finding him. At 12:50 p.m., Campbell called the Coos County Sheriff's Office and reported PETERS missing. Coos County Search & Rescue conducted an area search but didn't find any sign of PETERS who was never seen again until his body was found six months later. Campbell later moved from Eureka to the Sonoma County, California area where he currently lives. In 2007, Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division Detective John Riddle took over the PETERS' homicide investigation. During the last three years, no big breaks have surfaced and the investigation is working with family, friends and using the Internet to help develop leads to solve this case. In an effort to help generate tips, the JONATHAN PETERS homicide investigation is being highlighted on "America's Most Wanted" website at ttp://www.amw.com/fugitives/brief.cfm?id=72404. Family and friends have also created a blog called "Solve Jonathan's Murder" with information, photos and video at http://solvejonathansmurder.blogspot.com/. Anyone with information regarding the JONATHAN PETERS homicide investigation can also contact Detective Riddle at (541) 888-2677 ext. 232.
GPS
Another “GPS led astray” situation occurred in Southwest Oregon recently. A woman and her two children from Aumsville, near Salem, recently got lost and stuck in the snow when they relied on a GPS unit in their vehicle to locate a campground along the Rogue River. The incident occurred on Friday, May 21st. Melissa Batz was about 15-minutes from their destination when the GPS navigation device sent them on a detour. Snow started falling and they got stuck on a backcountry road. After hiking uphill, they were able to obtain a cellphone signal and called 911. The GPS then became beneficial when Josephine Co. Search & Rescue personnel used its latitude and longitude readings to locate them. The family spent the night in a Grants Pass motel. The Kim Family of San Francisco spent a little over a week in the snow covered mountains between Glendale and Gold Beach Thanksgiving weekend 2006 after they got stuck while relying on a GPS. The 35-yar old father attempted to walk out for help, but perished from exposure. The mother and two daughters were later rescued.
Memorial Day camping
Barring a sudden change in the weather forecast to warm and sunny, reserving a state park campsite for this Memorial Day weekend is still possible. Reservations Northwest, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) campsite reservation center, may have scattered openings available because of cancellations. Bookings made by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 27, can reserve sites for Saturday, May 29 and the rest of the weekend. Other alternatives exist for people making last-minute decisions. More than 20 of OPRD's 54 parks with campgrounds offer campsites on a first-come, first-served basis in every region of the state. Updated information on vacancies is available from the State Park Information Center by calling 1-800-551-6949 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. A list of these parks is posted at http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/reserve2.shtml.
Beach visitors asked to keep away from seals and sea lions
As the Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer season, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds Oregon coast visitors to stay away from seals and sea lions resting on rocks or beaches. Right now, thousands of California sea lions are migrating south to breed for the summer and many may stop to rest on Oregon beaches. In addition, harbor seals are having their pups. Often, the mother will head out to sea to feed, temporarily leaving her pup on shoreline rocks or the beach. As with any young wildlife, ODFW asks people not to approach or pick up these seemingly abandoned seal pups. Elephant seals can also be seen this time of year in the molting stage. These animals may look sick, but are going through the natural molting process. Seals and California sea lions often rest on the rocks or beaches and people should not approach them, or try to feed or help them. It’s important to keep dogs away as well. Stellar sea lions do not typically rest on the beach, but may if sick or injured and should be left alone to heal. If a marine animal is obviously sick or injured, people can call the OSU Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline at 541-270-6830 or the Oregon State Police at 1-800-452-7888.
USCG Cutter Steadfast
With their ship in dry dock undergoing a major multi-million dollar overhaul in Baltimore, MD, the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast, home based in Astoria, has not been standing idly by. About 20-crew members daily have been working since the first of May to help build a new greenhouse for Astoria Middle School on the North Oregon Coast. The passive solar greenhouse, which will be officially opened on June 3rd, is described as a learning tool that will help provide food for students, as well as the free summer meal program, but also add to the school’s science curriculum. The eight-month dry dock is expected to be completed by the end of summer.
Transient Tax
The Tillamook City Council will consider a request to increase the city’s Transient Room Tax from 9 percent to 10 percent. The additional 1 percent would go to the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce to promote tourism. The TRT is tacked on to room charges within the city’s lodging industry. One motel owner expressed opposition to the proposal stating their business is already down by 50 percent. A public hearing about the increase has not yet been set.
The public may purchase items online or at the Salem ‘General Store'
Due to a large influx of personal property from several high profile theft cases, state government's Surplus Property Program will conduct a special sale on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Department of Administrative Services announced Wednesday. The department's online vendor (eBay) will sell many of the items online. The Saturday-sale will include the bulk of the property on a first come-first served basis at the General Store, 1655 Salem Industrial Drive NE. All items are "cash and carry." Items include power equipment (compressors, generators, landscaping tools), office equipment (desks, chairs, file cabinets), hand tools, power tools and boxes, yard items, art pieces, tires and wheels, pocket knives, and many more miscellaneous items. "This sale is by far the largest event we have held in the history of our department," said Nole Bullock, acting operations manager. "With literally hundreds of items for sale from several high profile theft cases, we have something for everybody." The DAS Surplus Property Program is responsible for the disposal of state and other local government property. The agency uses eBay to dispose of high-ticket items, and conducts a daily General Store for the public from 1-4 p.m. at 1655 Salem Industrial Drive NE. For more information on this and other sales available through Oregon Surplus Property, call 503-378-6020, or visit the agency website at www.oregonsurplus.com.
Southwestern announces GED graduation
Commencement exercises for this year’s Southwestern Oregon Community College GED graduates are scheduled at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 4, in Eden Hall Room 1 on the Coos Campus. A reception with refreshments will follow for the graduates and their families in the outside lobby. 69 students will receive their GED certificate from Southwestern this year. Students from the Curry County GED program will participate in the ceremonies. President Patty Scott and Board of Education Chair David Bridgham will each speak, followed by keynote speaker Pat Parker, the Director of Transitional Education.
MHS Honor Society
The following students were recently selected for membership in National Honor Society. The formal induction ceremony will be held in the MHS library on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Devan Andersen, Crystal Armstrong, Patricia Austin, Siera Ayres, Kayla Bauer, Heidi Boesl, Connor Bryant, Daniel Chavez, Jake Crump, Michael Daily, Brady Davidson, Kortney Dixson, Lisa Donato, Lauren Gagnon, Laurie Haynes. Jirae Hogan, Rachelle Johnson. Blake Kemp, Marissa Luckman. Jessi McAvoy, Will Moriarty. Isabella Munoz. Kirby Neale, Courtney Paris, Ashleigh Prescott, Allison Reis, Lucia Vaughan, Brittany Ware, & Paul Woytus.
BLM Resource Advisory Committee to Meet
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coos Bay District citizen Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet May 27, 2010 at the BLM office in North Bend. At the meeting, the RAC will elect a new chairperson, orient new members to their positions, and provide an opportunity for dialogue between the RAC, BLM and the public. The meeting is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is open to the public. The public will have an opportunity to address the RAC at approximately 10 a.m.
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 12:05 a.m., 300 block So. Wall St., Jameal Lay, Glenn Schmitz and Michael Land were all cited for MIP following a report of a “possible MIP party.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 5:14 p.m., a 49-year old female complained that her “son was assaulted on the bus yesterday. Will be addressing with the school.” Involved a seven-year old boy.
Cellphone
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 3:15 p.m., McKay’s downtown, a 58-year old male was cited for “Unlawful Cellphone Use” during a traffic stop.
Graffiti
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 2:22 p.m., 5th St. & Hall Ave., 58-year old female reported “that the front of the stop sign has been tagged.”
Juveniles
For the second time in less than a week, the principal at Sunset Middle School reported to Coos Bay Police about intoxicated juveniles at the school. According to an entry on the police log for Tuesday, 1:33 p.m., 245 So. Cammann St., Dale Inskeep reported “2 juveniles intoxicated.” One was listed as a 13-year old female.
DWS
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:13 a.m., Hwy. 101 & Anderson Ave., 30-year old Jamin Sacket charged with DWS – Misdemeanor. Also cited and released on Josephine Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Failure to Appear on DWS – M, and cited for No Seatbelt and Driving Uninsured.
Disorderly Conduct
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 10:40 a.m., 1700 block Waite St., “reports her daughter is back at her residence banging on her door.” Twenty-eight year old Melissa Lucas arrested for Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. A similar call to police was entered on the log at 8:24 a.m.
Molesting
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 5:09 p.m., a male “reported to SCF that his 11 year old son has been molesting girls.” The report came in from South Coos River Hwy. and listed the victim as a three-year old female. “Child in question is staying with grandparents; DHS has been notified.”
Anonymous tip
An anonymous male phoned the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office and “advised wanted subject will be leaving on the fishing vessel “Echo Bell” today for Alaska, will be gone several months. Boat in shipyard now.” According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, a warrant was located for 35-year old Michael D. Delacey, Coos Bay, involving Probation Violation for Harassment and Contempt of Court. “No bail.” He was located in the shipyard on Troller Road, arrested and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Showers are likely along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and northeast winds around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of rain, lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s and north winds 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain on Friday.
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MHS Boosters
The Marshfield Booster Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. The Pirate track team members who qualified for state and their coaches will be in attendance to talk about his weekend’s State Track Meet in Eugene.
MWL bb
Marshfield seniors Elliot Aurdahl and Cody Dew were both selected to the 5A Midwestern League Baseball Second Team Outfield following a vote by the league’s coaches. Senior Ryan Campbell was also named Honorable Mention Infield and sophomore Zach Thrall was voted Honorable Mention Utility Man.
MHS AOW
The Marshfield Booster Club presented certificates for Athlete of the Week to a junior and two seniors. Boy – Track Coach Rich “Mac” McIntosh, “Ryan Scoville. Our junior sprinter qualified for the state meet in three events - the 100 and 200 meter dashes and the 4x100 relay during the Midwestern League championship track and field meet, leading the Pirates to second straight boys and co-ed team championships. Ryan's 100-meter time leads the 5A classification entering the state meet and is the 4th fastest time in school history. His victory in this race led a 20-point surge when teammates Callen Cooper and Brandon Hatley also ran lifetime PRs. Ryan has developed quietly and steadily into an elite high school sprinter because of his ability to focus during competition, train with intensity, and master the technical elements of sprinting. Although he and Andrew Davidson dropped the baton during a climactic 4x400 relay exchange, he was able to scramble, retrieve the errant implement while staying in our lane, and preserve 5 meters of the 30-meter lead over second-place Churchill. Despite a valiant effort on the anchor leg, the rapidly closing Churchill and Thurston anchors caught him in the final 10 meters. He had just run a sub-52 second relay leg from a dead stop, facing backward, and slipping while scooping up the baton off of the wet track.” Girls – Tennis Coach Angie Kemp, Nikki Gross & Katelyn Richmond. The team qualified for the 5A State Championships in Beaverton where they beat a team from Jefferson 6-0, 6-0, but then lost to the eventual state runners-up from West Albany, 6-2, 6-1 in the championship quarterfinals. In the Consolation Bracket, Gross & Richmond beat a team from Cleveland, 8-1, and then lost to a team from Sherwood, 8-4, that went on to win the Consolation Championship.
Civil War bb
Oregon State’s one-run dominance over Oregon this collegiate baseball season continued Wednesday night at PGE Park in Portland before 8,487 fans. The Beavers downed No. 21 Oregon 2-1 in a non-conference game. Earlier, in a Pac-10 series in Corvallis, OSU won all three games by one-run. Oregon State wins the 2010 series 4-1. Both teams finish the regular season this weekend with home games. The Ducks host California and the Beavers host Arizona.
NCAA tr
Track and field athletes from Oregon and Oregon State are in Austin, Texas for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships West Regional on the campus of the University of Texas. The meet runs through Saturday.
NCAA tr
Tickets are selling fast for the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 9–12 at Hayward Field. Participants for the top collegiate meet in the country and hosted by the University of Oregon will be determined this weekend at one of two regional sites, with the Ducks competing in Austin, Texas. “We still have great locations to offer for each day, especially with the addition of temporary seats just beyond the finish line,” said Assistant Athletics Director Michael Reilly. “However, track and field fans should not delay. We are projecting sold-out crowds for the final two days of the championship, and I don’t anticipate that we’ll be able to sell any walk-up tickets for those days.” Both all-session and single-day ticket packages are available by visiting GoDucks.com, by calling 1-800-WEB-FOOT or by visiting the Casanova Center Athletic Ticket office from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays. The ticket office will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day, however online orders will still be accepted that day. Four-day ticket packages are $80 (reserved), $60 (adult general admission) and $40 (child/senior/student GA). Single day tickets for Wednesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 10 are $20 (reserved), $15 (adult GA) and $10 (child/senior/student GA), while tickets for Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12 are $30 (reserved), $20 (adult GA), and $15 (child/senior/student GA).
Robinson book signing
Oregon State head men’s basketball coach Craig Robinson will be in Portland to sign copies of his recently released book, A Game of Character, on Thursday, May 27. The event will take place at Union Bank in downtown Portland and begins at 5:30 p.m. Robinson will sign copies of the book at the event and take questions beginning at 6:00 p.m. Fans can bring their own copy or purchase a book at the event for Robinson to sign. This special event is brought to you by the OSU Foundation, the OSU Alumni Association and our friends at Union Bank.
Pac-10 fb
Analyst Phil Steele’s 2010 College Football Preview doesn’t hit newsstands until June 8, but his preseason All-Pac-10 team has been posted online and features 13 Oregon Ducks and 12 Oregon State Beavers. Ten of the Duck players are on the first and second teams, the highest concentration among conference schools. UO First-teamers include running back LaMichael James, offensive lineman Bo Thran and safety John Boyett, while the second team has three players from the UO offense and four from the defense. 2nd Team - Jeff Maehl, WR; Carson York, OG; Kenjon Barner, KR; Kenny Rowe, DE; Brandon Bair, DT; Casey Matthews, LB; Spencer Paysinger, LB. 3rd Team - Mark Asper, OG; Talmadge Jackson III, CB. 4th Team - Cliff Harris, CB. OSU First-teamers include: WR James Rodgers; RB Jacquizz Rodgers; DT Stephen Paea. 3rd Team - OT Michael Philipp; KR James Rodgers; S Lance Mitchell; K Justin Kahut; P Johnny Hekker. 4th Team - TE Joe Halahuni; OG Alex Linnenkohl (C); PR James Rodgers; LB Dwight Roberson; CB James Dockery; S Cameron Collins.
OSU sc
The Oregon State men's soccer team will play 11 home games at Paul Lorenz Field in 2010, which highlights the season's upcoming schedule released Tuesday by head coach Steve Simmons. The Beavers will start off their schedule with two exhibition games. The first one will be at home against Seattle Pacific and the seconds at Portland. Oregon State opens its regular season schedule with road games against University of Missouri-Kansas City Wednesday, Sept. 1 and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Saturday, Sept. 4. They will then head to DeKalb, Ill. where they will take on Northern Illinois and Northwestern Sept. 10 and 12 respectively. The Beavers will take on UC-Davis in the regular season home opener Friday, Sept. 17 as part of the Oregon State Hensor/Zaher Nike Classic. The tournament has been held since 2004 to honor two student-athletes Stephen Hensor and Joe Zaher who were tragically lost just a few months apart in 2002.
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