Oregon Coast News - June 7, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Razor Clams
Due to the detection of an increased level of a deadly toxin within Razor Clams on the Pacific Ocean beaches between Coos Bay and Bandon Friday, Oregon Agriculture officials have placed a temporary ban on Razor Clam digging. The naturally occurring toxin, Domoic Acid, can cause illness within humans. Further testing will take place. The ban does not involve crabs, mussels or oysters within the area.
Quakes
Two earthquakes shook the Pacific Ocean floor off of Cape Mendocino in Northern California Saturday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.2-magnitude quake was recorded at 2:05 a.m., 71-miles west to southwest of Eureka, CA. A 3.8-magnitude quake was then recorded at 2:28 p.m., 48-miles southwest of the Humboldt County Seat.
NOAA
A community wide celebration was held at the site of the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center-Pacific on Oregon’s Central Oregon Coast Sunday. Overcast and damp skies didn’t keep Newport residents away from the event, which followed an official ground breaking ceremony last Thursday with politicians, NOAA officials and government representatives in attendance. NOAA is moving its fleet of research ships from the Seattle, WA area to South Beach at Yaquina Bay by next year. The move is expected to be an economic boom to Lincoln County with 110 officers and 175 employees relocating to the area.
Fire fatalities
A release of a study by the Oregon Fire Fatality Review Committee for a five-year period between 2004 & 2008 showed there were 26,773 residential fires in the state. Within that number, 120 of those fires resulted in 138 fatalities. The committee was tasked to make recommendations aimed at reducing the number of residential fire fatalities in Oregon. Key findings within the report showed 50% of all fire fatalities occurred in single or two-family housing. Thirty-one percent took place in mobile homes or trailers, and 17% were in apartments or other multi-family dwellings. The top four causes of fatal fires were smoking material, candles, electrical and combustibles too close to a heat source. Sixty-eight percent of the victims were age 50 or older. Eight recommendations came out of the report to reduce fire fatalities: Expanding Older Adult Fire Prevention Program; Improve Smoke Alarm Program; Increase Home Fire Escape Planning Effort; Promote Installation of Home Fire Sprinklers; Target Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education to At-Risk Population; Increase Cigarette-Caused Fire Education; Monitor Legislative and Regulatory Processes; Improve Data Collection and Review. Steve Schneiderman of Coos Bay is one of the 16 members on the committee representing the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Old Yeller
During its 80+ years of existence, “Old Yeller No. 099” pulled ships through the locks of the Panama Canal, helped build the hydroelectric Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, and worked a rail yard at an aluminum plant in The Dalles before it was retired to a city park. Destined for a scrap yard because of planned renovations to the park, officials with the Oregon Coast Historical Railway Museum in Coos Bay rescued the sturdy engine. “Old Yeller” arrived on the South Coast on a low-boy truck Friday and was lifted by crane into its new location at the museum on 1st Street (Hwy. 101 northbound) next to the black locomotive Engine 104.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a work session on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend. The July Jubilee Coronation will take place during this meeting.
SOCC Board
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 7, 2010, Tioga Hall, Room 505, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. EXECUTIVE SESSION, 5:30 p.m., Pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations; ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Property; ORS 192.660 (2) (h) Legal Rights; ORS 192.660 (2) (i) Personnel; OPEN SESSION: 1. CALL TO ORDER, 6:00 p.m.; 2. INTRODUCTION OF SOFTBALL TEAM – 2ND PLACE NWAACC CHAMPIONS; 3. CALL BUDGET HEARING TO ORDER; 4. BUDGET HEARING; A. Public Budget Hearing - ORS 294.430 (1); 1. Public Comment; 2. Adjourn Budget Hearing; 5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION; 6. AGENDA CHANGES; 7. PUBLIC COMMENT; 8. ADOPTION OF THE 2010-11 BUDGET, Exhibits 8 A and B
Presenter: Linda Kridelbaugh; 9. OLD BUSINESS; A. Acceptance of Curry Campus Project Bid, Exhibit 8 A, Presenter: Patty Scott; 10. NEW BUSINESS: A. Classified Contract, Exhibit # 10 A, Presenter: Linda Kridelbaugh; 11. ADJOURNMENT.
Federal Employees Lectured on Fitness
Stephanie Polizzi, MPH, RD, with the OSU Extension Service in Myrtle Point, will be the guest speaker for NARFE Coos County Chapter 2221 at its June meeting. Ms. Polizzi will give a special one-hour presentation on Fitness, to include benefits of exercise; some examples of exercises one can do at home and other settings; and tips on how to get started and keep walking for a healthy life. A question and answer period will follow her talk. The meeting will begin at noon on Monday, June 7th, at Fisherman's Grotto in Charleston. Lunches may be ordered from the menu after 11:15 AM. A social half-hour will precede the meeting at 11:30 AM. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Founded in 1921, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is one of America's oldest and largest representing the retirement interests of nearly five million current and future federal annuitants, spouses and survivors. For more information, please call 541-269-2864 or 541-756-2777.
NB vacancies
The City of North Bend is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the North Bend Historic Landmark Commission. Interested individuals may obtain a committee application at the North Bend City Hall reception area, the City’s web site www.northbendcity.org, or by calling 541-756-8500. Completed applications should be sent to: Joann Thompson, City Recorder, City of North Bend, P.O. Box B, North Bend, Oregon by July 9, 2010 to be reviewed at the council meeting on July 13, 2010.
Dispute
A report of a family dispute on the 1700 block of Johnson St. in North Bend Thursday night, 10:06 p.m., led to a warning and the seizure of marijuana. According to an entry on the police log, the dispute was “verbal only.” A warning for Disorderly Conduct was given; however, and the “female left scene via Yellow Cab.” Less than an Oz. of Marijuana was seized for destruction.
Ride
A 25-year old male called the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning, 1:59 a.m., from a payphone at Sunset Market on the Cape Arago Hwy. wanting a ride. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, “is cold & wet requesting ride home, has no money for cab, can pay later in the day.” He was transferred to Yellow Cab, “could not authorize ride without current payment. Checked with Deputy, negative on ride. RP stated he wanted an ambulance, hyperthermic, transferred to Bay Cities Ambulane, paged Charleston Fire. They responded. Cancelled Bay Cities prior to arrival, subject not hyperthermic only wanted a ride, request desk call Yellow Cab. Advised them he’d already talked with them & they would not respond without payment, Charleston Fire advised they would take care of fee, recalled Yellow to respond.”
Intoxicated
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 2:21 a.m., Friday morning, Cape Arago Hwy. “Yellow Cab driver called reason male fare intoxicated & passed out in cab. Friend arrived on scene to take subject to his boat on F Dock. Charleston EMS & Bay Cities responded, obtained refusal.”
Harassment
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Thursday, 9:27 p.m., a report of a “subject fighting with her son,” led to an arrest on West Fork Millicoma. “She has been assaulted. Numerous weapons in the residence.” Fifty-nine year old Wolfgang Schwarz was arrested on a charge of Harassment-Domestic, transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Screaming
A report of “people screaming, need police,” early Friday morning, 1:36 a.m., on the 1200 block of Alder Ave. in Coos Bay led to the arrest of a 21-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, Michael Rohde was charged with Burglary I, five-counts of Harassment, Theft II and Criminal Mischief III. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Paintball
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 12:36 a.m., 12th & Central, an officer advised “his patrol car was just hit by a paintball near location.” According to an entry at 8:08 p.m., Central Ave. & 12th St., 43-year old male complained “wife was driving home and her vehicle was hit by a paintball.”
Wanted
A report of a “wanted subject attempting to purchase a firearm” on the 800 block of So. Broadway in Coos Bay Thursday evening, 5:11 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a 26-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, Joshua D. Deming was found to be wanted on a Roseburg Police Dept. warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft I, Theft of ID, Fraudulent use of Credit Card, & Forgery II.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Thursday, 4:58 p.m., Sunnyside Lane, 26-year old Stephanie Steinoff arrested on Reedsport warrant for Contempt of Court on DUII.
Graffiti
A report of graffiti vandalism was made to Coos Bay Police Thursday, 3:34 p.m., 295 So. 10th St., Head Start. At 11:34 a.m., 250 So. 2nd St., 53-year old female reported graffiti.
Fight
A report of a “fight in progress, one subject is armed with a bat,” resulted in the arrest of two males Thursday afternoon on the 200 block of So. Schoneman in the Empire District of Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, 23-year old Herman Sonny Bloemsma was charged with Disorderly Conduct, and Joshua Alan Lincoln was charged with Disorderly Conduct II and Probation Violation.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 1:54 p.m., Point Adams, SOCC housing, “possession of narcotics.” Eighteen year old Zoe A. Weber cited for PCS Les than one Oz. of Marijuana.
(Saturday)
Restraining order
An alleged violation of a restraining order by a 38-year old male on June 3 led to an arrest. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, a 55-year old female reported at 7:44 a.m. that Robert Evans, Green Acres, violated the restraining between the two of them earlier in the day in the Green Acres area between Coos Bay and Coquille. He was arrested at his residence on June 4th, 8:45 a.m., and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
ID Theft
A report of ID Theft and forged checks on June 4th at 10:41 a.m. led to an arrest of a 26-year old female. According to a news release from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, a 55-year old male reported the allegations. As a result of an investation, Darcell Michelle Moser, Coos Bay, was arrested at her residence on charges of Theft I, ID Theft and Forgery I. She will be referred on a charge of Burglary I. She was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Offensive Littering
A report of a large about of trash dumped and being burned on a US Forest Service road led to a citation to a Toledo male on June 3rd. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, Timothy Wagner was determined to be responsible for the garbage along the 1000 Line Road and was cited for Offensive Littering.
UEMV
A report from a 40-year old female of an Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle at 2nd & Baxter in Coquille early Saturday morning, 2:48 a.m., led to the arrest of a 20-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, Michael Sinclair was arrested and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 12:19 a.m., 100 block Norman Ave., 30-year old Johanna C. Gallagher was arrested for Assault IV Domestic and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Juvenile
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 11:12 p.m., 1075 Newmark Ave., 7-11, a 15-year old male was referred on MIP-Tobacco and Theft III charges. He was lodged in Juvenile Detention for Probation Violation.
Wanted
A report of a possible wanted subject led to the arrest of a 26-year old male Friday night, 10:02 p.m. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Jimmy A. Delzell was wanted on an OSP warrant for Parole Violation. He was lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Friday, 9:48 p.m., 44-year old Danielle Johnson was arrested for DUII and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Graffiti
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 9:40 a.m., Umpqua Bank, 700 So. Broadway, “graffiti to the ATM sign on the backside of the building.”
Marijuana
According to entries on the North Bend Police log for 1:07 a.m., Saturday, Bar Wench, “bar check, officer was accompanied by local OLCC agent.” At 1:24 a.m., same location, “officer located < oz. Marijuana. MJ brought to station for destruction.”
(Sunday)
No lights
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 2:03 a.m., Sunday morning, 21-year old Levi Henry was cited for DWS – Violation and Driving without Headlights when Required during a traffic stop at Vermont & Sherman avenues, according to an entry on the North Bend Police log.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 12:55 a.m., California Street Boat Ramp, an officer contacted two males, ages 22 & 48, “subjects warned for Criminal Trespass and PCS Less 1 Oz. Marijuana. Officer seized pipe.”
Eggs
North Bend Police were watching Saturday night, 11:47 p.m., for a dark blue four-door car in the area of Virginia & Broadway “throwing eggs at people.” According to an entry on the police log, officer checked area and was unable to locate anything.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 6:48 p.m., Saturday, Sheridan & Virginia avenues, OSP served NBPD valid warrant on 39-year old Luke McKinnon, Springfield, for Failure to Appear on original charge of Possession Meth & Possession Forged Instrument 2nd Degree.
Accident
A pedestrian was run over by a vehicle that slipped out of gear near McPherson and Colorado Saturday, 11:33 a.m., in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log, a 27-year old female, Candice Cabudol, was working on the 1986 Ford F250 pickup truck when it popped out of gear and ran her over. She was taken to Bay Area Hospital by ambulance.
Traffic grant
Through the use of a traffic grant, North Bend Police focused an extra effort on enforcing traffic laws Saturday in the city. According to entries on the police log: 3:46 p.m., Newmark & Pine, 18-year old Damon Lerma cited for Failure to Wear Seat Belt; 4 p.m., 3300 block Broadway Ave., 48-year old Jill Edwards warned for Defective Lighting and Obstructed Windshield; 4:35 p.m., Sherman & California, 60-year old James Coffey warned seatbelt; “however subject had SB concealed under his arm;” 4:54 p.m., Florida & Sherman avenues, 55-year old Milo A. DeGrassi, Bandon, cited for VBR (Violation Basic Rule-speeding), 45/30 and warned for Failure to Carry Current Registration; 5:09 p.m., Colorado & Sherman, 26-year old Matthew Stacy warned VBR & Failure to Notify DMV Address Change; 5:21 p.m., Sherman Ave., 45-year old Lonnie Elkin warned VBR; 5:36 p.m., Lewis & Oak, 17-year old Shawn Menchueflowers warned Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device and Failure to Carry Current Proof Registration and Insurance, “officer advised subject will be brining in proof of insurance;” 5:45 p.m., State & Pine, 73-year old Robert Freeman warned Defective Taillight and Failure to Carry Current Proof of Insurance; 5:57 p.m., Ohio & Oak, 19-year old Rachel Ragle warned Failure to Carry Insurance & Registration.
Vehicle fire
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Sunday morning, 3:12 a.m., 1st & Ingersoll, “vehicle on fire.”
Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for midnight, Saturday, 160 No. Central, “out with male.” Thirty-one year old Aaron D. Leep arrested for Criminal Mischief and Offensive Littering. Lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Graffiti
Graffiti vandalism was reported at the Mingus Park Skate Park, according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 11:46 Saturday night. At 12:51 p.m., graffiti vandalism reported at 525 W. Anderson Ave.
Fight
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Saturday, 10:10 p.m., 90 W. 1st St., “large group of people fighting in the middle of the road.”
Dispute
A report of a “possible dispute” on the 1200 block of No. Grape St. in Coquille Saturday at 9:12 p.m., led to the arrest of an 18-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, William Lindner was charged with Domestic Harassment and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and northwest winds 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 40s and northeast winds 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy Tuesday with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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South Coast All Stars
The inaugural South Coast All Stars basketball series at Marshfield High School Saturday night was deemed a success by those who organized the first-time event as well as those who participated and attended. Both the girl’s and boy’s games were tight. Tom Younker’s visiting team beat Brad Allred’s home team 51-50 in the girl’s game. There were four lead changes in the last :30s and the game came down to a pair of free throws that made the difference. Scoring: (Younker) Super Mateski 6, Samantha Young 7, Emily Beasley 2, Tori Scott 10, Kelsey Hill 9, Bailey Richardson 8, Kayla Bateman 3 and Kambri Coleman 6. (Allred) Taylor GeDeros 9, Megan Meador 16, Kara Young 15, Liz Linderman 2, Jennifer Torres 2, Tiffany Meyer 2, Eden Huebner 2, and Jesse Cully 2. The boy’s game was also close with Lee Pestana’s home team downing Bryan Trendell’s visiting team 67-64. Scoring: (Pestana) Dalton Milburn 10, Dalton Iveans 8, Cole Waddington 10, Andy Santos 11, Ty Cutting 8, Brad Greenburg 15, Clint Burris 3, and Evan Griffin 2. (Trendell) Connor Jackson 26, Kyle Tedder 6, Jake Lucero 12, Newton Allred 5, Garth Gant 13, Heston Altenbach 2, and Jonathon Everett 0. The Marshfield Booster Club provided the volunteers to manpower the event and also fed the teams a spaghetti dinner before the games.
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North Bend’s Dalton Iveans and Marshfield’s Kyle Tedder will play in the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Basketball Series June 18th at Northwest Christian College in Eugene and June 19th at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. Their coaches will also participate. Tom Nicholls for the 4A game and Jesse Ainsworth for the 5A contest.
OSAA
North Eugene finished third in the 5A Midwestern League baseball race this year, but the Highlanders put a string of wins together in the post season capped by a 3-0 win over Ashland Saturday at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer to win the school’s first-ever state championship. Scappoose won the 4A crown over Astoria 2-1 in eight innings.
Brookings HS/Southwestern athlete signs with OIT
Kara Miller, a Guard/Forward for the Southwestern Oregon Community College Women’s Basketball Team the last two seasons, signed a national letter of intent June 4 to continue playing basketball next year at the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), a NAIA Division II Cascade Conference school. The 5’10” wing/post player is originally from Brookings/Harbor High School in Brookings, Oregon. She averaged four points and three rebounds per game last season while serving as a team captain/leader both on and off the floor. Miller will graduate from Southwestern this spring with an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree. A stellar student, her Southwestern GPA of 3.75 earned her a spot on the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) All-Academic Team this last season. Kara will attend OIT in the fall and pursue a degree in Psychology. "Kara is a very determined individual who was a team leader both on the floor and in the classroom,” said head coach Mike Herbert. “Her presence on the team will be missed next season and there is no doubt she will be successful at OIT. I would like to thank Kara for her leadership the past two years at SWOCC and what she has done to help improve the women's basketball program here."
Newport Marathon
With blue skies and sunny weather overhead, Tom Clarke of Anthem, AZ won the 12th annual Newport Marathon for the second straight year Saturday on the Central Oregon Coast. The 38-year old ran the certified 26.2-mile course in two-hours and 37-minutes. He had a half-mile lead on the rest of the field at the four-mile marker and extended it as the race progressed. Sarah Graves of Ballentine, Montana won the women’s portion and ran a course best time for females of 2:47 beating the previous best time by one-minute. There were 676 runners and walkers who finished course. The annual event serves as a fund-raiser for the Newport Booster Club. One of the walkers, 67-year old “Barefoot Jon” of Seattle walked the entire course barefoot and also broke the “Oyster Shooter” record by consuming 102 oysters. The previous record was set the year before at 80.
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Oregon State’s run in the NCAA Baseball Tournament ended Sunday in Gainesville, Florida with an 11-7 loss to Florida Atlantic. The Beavers opened the tourney on Friday with a 6-4 win over Florida Atlantic, but OSU lost 10-2 to Florida on Saturday and then was eliminated with the loss to the Owls. The Beavers finished the 2010 season with a 32-24 record.
UO bb
Oregon beat Connecticut 5-3 to open the NCAA Baseball Tournament Friday in Norwich, Conn. The Ducks then lost to Florida State 6-4 on Saturday, but stayed alive in the double elimination tourney with a 4-3 win over UConn Sunday before losing to FSU a second time Sunday night 5-3. The Ducks ended their season with a 40-24 record.
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