Oregon Coast News - June 8, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Kitzhaber
Democratic candidate for Oregon Governor, John Kitzhaber, will be in Coos Bay Tuesday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a “Meet & Greet.” The former two-term governor, who will face former pro basketball player Chris Dudley this November, will be at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Conference Room on the third floor of the Historic Hub Building on the 100 block of Central Avenue in downtown Coos Bay.
Visitor count
The Coos Bay Visitor Information Center released visitor counts for the month of May 2010 through the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. According to the report, there were 602 visitors at the downtown Coos Bay center during the month. That’s down from the 839 in May 2009. North Bend actually had the most with 945, but like Coos Bay that figure was also less than the year before when 1,109 stopped by the center at the north end of the city on Hwy. 101 next to the museum. Charleston, which just opened its center on the west end of the drawbridge in May, actually showed 935 visitors, up from 824 the previous year. In Coos Bay, visitors represented ten countries and 22 states. Website visits in Coos Bay hit 20,231 in May, up from the 17,184 in April.
Dunes
About 20 supporters of All Terrain Vehicle riding on the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) north of North Bend attended a meeting of a public advisory group Saturday at the North Bend Library. The working group facilitator, Ross Holloway, announced they were not making any recommendations for closing current open routes south of Spinreel Campground. The advisory panel is charged with proposing designating routes in the dunes to satisfy the 1994 ODNRA Management Plan. The Siuslaw National Forest makes the final decision. Some of those in attendance asked the panel to consider reopening a popular corridor north to Winchester Bay. It was closed by the Forest Service and designated as an area for hikers and other non-motorized recreational users. The ODNRA runs from Coos Bay’s North Spit to the South Jetty at Florence.
Lakeside law enforcement
A couple of times a week, the less than ten-member Lakeside Citizens Patrol makes rounds in the northern Coos County community hoping to be a determent to criminal activities. Some residents do not feel that is enough. Leaders of the small incorporated city are considering putting a Law Enforcement Tax Levy before voters this fall to fund a designated Coos County Sheriff’s deputy and a patrol car. Other communities along the Oregon Coast have made similar arrangements for police protection. However, cost is a factor. Lakeside Fire Chief Ted Ross is proposing that the levy includes residents in Hauser and North Bay to lessen the financial burden on taxpayers by spreading the cost and coverage to a greater area. Lakeside’s Law Enforcement Committee has checked into costs. Both Coos Bay and North Bend’s police departments would charge about $160,000 a year for a designated officer, while Coos County would charge $105,000 for a resident deputy. A three-year levy could cost property owners 99-cents per $1,000 of assessed property value each year. If the tax levy moves forward, it could appear on the November ballot. More community meetings are being planned to receive public input.
Rain
The heavy rains the South Oregon Coast has been receiving the last several weeks produced a raging release into the ocean at Hunter Creek south of Gold Beach in Curry County Friday. The extra water pouring out of the coastal hills raised the elevation of the creek and moved its mouth north near newly built homes at the south end of the city. Five homes were in danger from the erosion that was ripping the soil into the rushing water north of Kissing Rock alongside Hwy. 101. Construction workers dumped rock to stabilize the banks.
NOAA
They served up hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, clam chowder, seafood cocktails, potato salad along with cake and ice cream Sunday afternoon under overcast skies and the drizzle of rain at South Beach in Newport. There was enough food for 500 as the community came out to celebrate the move of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center Pacific from Seattle to the Central Oregon Coast. The actual move won’t take place until next year, but construction is already underway on the offices and docks that will hold NOAA’s fleet of research vessels, 110 officers and 175 employees. To mark the occasion on Sunday, one of NOAA’s ships, the R/V Bell M. Shimada arrived in Yaquina Bay during the morning and sounded its horn as it crossed under the bridge. A nearby fishing vessel spouted its fire hose and Port Manager Don Mann stood on a fishing pier waving an American Flag. The celebration was not only for the Newport community, but the entire Oregon Coast as well.
Hatfield Marine Science Center unveils new live OctoCam
An iconic celebrity of the central Oregon coast is ready to writhe and wiggle his way onto a computer screen near you. Oregon State University 's Hatfield Marine Science Center this week unveiled its new OctoCam, streaming live video of the visitor center's resident giant Pacific octopus to the world. It can be seen at: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor/octocam. Employing two Webcams – one outside and slightly above the tank and one inside the tank – viewers are treated to a live 24-hour show featuring the resident cephalopod interacting with tank mates and curious on-lookers. Viewers also have the option of watching archival footage of the octopus investigating the camera when it was first installed; and more archival footage will be added periodically.
Amanda’s Trail
Work on Amanda’s Trail, from Cape Perpetua to Yachats is continuing on the Central Oregon Coast. The just over three-mile long trail was officially dedicated upon its completion last July, but since then volunteers have been improving it with a new bench at the trailhead, new steps and there are plans to install signs relating the story of the blind Amanda and her trek from the South Oregon Coast to an interment camp near Yachats with members of Coos and Lower Umpqua Tribes in May of 1864. Improvement plans also include a new 60-foot fiberglass bridge that will be installed to replace a wooden decaying one, and there is also an effort within the Siuslaw National Forest to have an un-named creek along the trail named for Amanda.
Goonies
The 25th Anniversary celebration of the making of the movie “The Goonies” in Astoria over the weekend attracted about 2,500 people to the North Oregon Coast. The opening of the Oregon Film Museum coincided with the event that also brought members of the original cast back together. Some of the crowd packed into school buses that toured the filming locations around the Clatsop County Seat including nearby Ecola State Park. They also waited hours for the celebrities to sign autographs and were treated to a remake of the infamous Fratelli Jail Break scene.
Kidnapper sentenced
A man who went on a crime spree shortly after his release from the Roseburg Jail in January of 2009, including wrecking a stolen vehicle near the Coos Bay Speedway on Hwy. 42, and the attempted rape of a pregnant woman in Roseburg followed by the kidnap and rape of a 10-year old Eugene girl, was sentenced to 130-years in prison Friday by a Douglas County Judge. Twenty-seven year old Malcom Gerlach is serving his sentence at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution near Umatilla.
Sex Abuse conviction
A 21-year old Douglas Co. man was convicted by a jury of sexually abusing a 7-year old girl. Donald Wayne Hamilton faces up to 25-years in prison. He will be sentenced in Roseburg July 1st. The charges stem from incidents in a Winston residence in June 2009.
Sexual Assault
Following a month long investigation, the Oregon State Police announced Monday that they have not found any evidence that a sexual assault occurred last month in a residence hall room at Oregon State University in Corvallis as reported by a female. They also stated that there is no specific threat to the community in connection with the alleged assault. A student reported May 4th than an unknown man had entered her room and assaulted her.
Annual Care-A-Van food drive kicks off June 7!
From the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. “We have a collection barrel in our offices at 145 Central Avenue in Coos Bay. So if you have food you want to donate stop by and drop it in the barrel!” Local businesses are partnering together to help families thrive along the South Coast with the Care-A-Van Food Drive. The event begins today, Monday, June 7, 2010, with 40 local businesses serving as drop-off sites for food donations and cash contributions along the South Coast. The month-long donation drive event ends with a large “Care-A-Van” or parade of vehicles on Saturday, July 10, that will drive through town to the South Coast Food Share warehouse with volunteers and donations!
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
Armchair Film Adventure
The “Armchair Film Adventure” series at Coos Bay Public Library continues on
Tuesday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the Myrtlewood Meeting Room. A "7-Days" adventure to Norway is this month's destination. Norway is a fascinating land in the extreme north of Europe where both magic and fairytales are very much alive. It has crystal clear lakes and rivers, snow covered mountains, idyllic fishing villages and endless beaches that are only accessible by boat. Although the Norwegian metropolis of Oslo is a modern city it continues to be inspired by the lively spirit of its past traders, fighting men and seafarers. Oslo is a harbor town that lies well sheltered at the end of a fjord and in the ninth century it was much appreciated by the Vikings who traveled throughout the known world, plundering much of it! Bergen's main tourist attraction is the Bryggen district that originated in the middle of the fourteenth century when it was
heavily influenced by the North German Hanseatic Office. The city not only boasts a
fascinating history but also a number of music festivals and it was the birthplace
of world famous composer Edvard Grieg. Trondheim is Norway's historic capital in
which the country's kings have been crowned. The Nidaros Domkirke is the most
splendid Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. It was built on the bones of Holy
Olav. For several centuries it has been a place of pilgrimage and since the Middle
Ages the Norwegian kings were crowned and also entombed within its walls. The small
village of Nusfjord is located in front of a captivating backdrop of mountains. Due
to its unique location it looks more like a high mountain village than a fishing
settlement. It is easy to understand why the descendants of the Vikings are so
proud of their fascinating home in the extreme north. Norway, a country bursting
with breathtaking and untamed beauty! 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-NB VCB
Notice is hereby given that the Advertising subcommittee meeting of the Coos Bay - North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau will be held Tuesday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mill Casino Hotel, located at 3201 Tremont Ave, North Bend, Oregon. The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor conference rooms of the hotel tower. The purpose of the meeting will to be to discuss the 2010/2011 marketing plans. Please note, the regularly scheduled board meeting will be held Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 8:30am at the Red Lion hotel located at 1313 Bayshore Ave, Coos Bay.
Coos Co. BOC
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 8, 8:30 AM. Regular BOC Meeting (NOTE: executive session will take place in Chair Stufflebean’s office at 8:30; the public portion of the meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30- Commissioners Courtroom Room 121.
CB Planning
The City of Coos Bay Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at City Hall, 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 and May 11, 2010. 2. CCI/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time for comments that do not directly relate to the public hearing item. 3. ADMIINISTRATIVE: Request for extension to replace a single-family dwelling in estuarine shorelands for Gary Angell at 811 6th Avenue. 4. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 5. STAFF COMMENTS: 6. ADJOURNMENT.
Assault
A 50-year old Bandon woman alleged her fiancé assaulted her at their residence on Bluff Road Saturday morning about 2:30 a.m. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, following an investigation, 52-year old Donald Henry was arrested at 6:30 a.m. on charges of Assault IV – Domestic, Menacing – Domestic and Reckless Endangering. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille. The victim was treated at Southern Coos Hospital.
Elder abuse
An alleged Elder Abuse charge Friday, June 4th, 4:45 p.m. on Lakewood in North Bend resulted in the arrest of a 36-year old male live-in caregiver. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, the victim was a 79-year old male. John Gray Lake, also of North Bend, was arrested on a charge of Criminal Treatment I, transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday night, 11:04 p.m., 262 Student Way, Lighthouse Depot, SOCC, 20-year old Trent H. Stevenson cited for MIP-Consumption.
Weapon
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 9:40 p.m., 1600 block No. 17th St., a 69-year old female reported, “son left house with rifle not suppose to be in possession of weapon.” Forty-six year old Mitcheal Tidwell arrested on charge of Felony Possession of Weapon. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Burglary charges
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 9:09 p.m., Sunday, 262 Student Way, Lighthouse Depot, SOCC, 19-year old Justin A. Caputo arrested on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Burglary I & Theft III. Also, 18-year old Jaycob A. Sells arrested on charges of Burglary I & Theft III. Lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Traffic grant
With the use of funding provided by a traffic grant, a North Bend Police officer conducted an extra enforcement of traffic laws on Sunday. According to entries on the police log” 3:42 p.m., Newmark & Tremont, 24-year old Jeremiah McGuffee warned Violation Basic Rule (VBR-speeding), and Failure to Carry Current Registration and Insurance Card; 4:22 p.m., Florida & Sherman, 56-year old David Strain warned VBR & Not Carry Government Registration Forms; 4:45 p.m., Colorado & Sherman, 78-year old Dorris Bowman warned VBR; 5:25 p.m., Oak St., “officer thought he was using cell phone. Negative;” 5:37 p.m., Ohio & Oak, 56-year old Steven Moen cited for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device and warned for Improper Display of Tags; 6:22 p.m., Everett & 12th, 44-year old Timothy Srite warned for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device and Failure to Notify DMV Address Change.
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and northwest winds 5-10 mph, but shifting to the west by afternoon. Showers tonight with lows in the lower to mid 50s and south winds 10-20 mph. More rain on Wednesday.
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American Legion bb
North Coos Waterfront is scheduled to open the 2010 American Legion baseball season by hosting Three Rivers, of Florence, in a doubleheader at Clyde Allen Field in North Bend tonight at 5 p.m.
NCAA tr
Less than 300 reserved tickets remain for “Championship Saturday,” the final day of the 2010 NCAA Track & Field Championships, which Oregon is hosting Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets have been selling fast for the first NCAA Championships to be held at Hayward Field since 2001. As of Sunday evening, 288 reserved seats remained for Saturday, 407 were left for Friday, which will also feature all final events. Wednesday, the opening day of the Championships, there are 1,132 reserved seats remaining, while Thursday has 898 reserved seats left. There are also general admission tickets remaining for each day: 700 for Wednesday, 600 for Thursday, 350 on Friday and 300 on Saturday. On Wednesday and Thursday, reserved seats cost $20, adult general admission is $15 and student and senior general admission is $10. On the last two days, Friday and Saturday, reserved seats are $30, adult general admission is $20 and student and senior general admission is $15. All-session tickets are also still available. Prices are $80 for reserved seating, $60 for adult general admission and $40 for youth and senior general admission and U of O students. The price for the all-session pass represents a $20 savings on reserved seats and a $10 savings on all general admission tickets. Tickets are available on line at GoDucks.com, via phone (1-800-932-3668/541-346-4461) or in person at the Athletic Ticket Office in the Len Casanova Center.
UO golf
Eugene Wong from Oregon, North Alabama¹s Brett Munson, Tain Lee of Claremont McKenna, Malone¹s Justin Lower and Odessa College¹s Abraham Ancer have been named the 2010 Jack Nicklaus Award recipients as the Golf Coaches Association of America Collegiate Players of the Year. A sophomore from North Vancouver, B.C., Wong was the Division I Nicklaus Recipient. Wong was previously named to the PING All-America First-Team, the Pac-10 Co-Golfer of the Year and first-team All-Pac 10. He captured medalist honors twice this season - the USC Collegiate Invitational and the 64th Annual Western Intercollegiate. Wong also carded a pair of runner-up finishes (Stockton Sports Commission Pacific Invitational and Oregon Duck Invitational) and also placed third twice (Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic and ASU Thunderbird Invitational). He had an additional three top-10 showings and only placed out of the top 20 twice. Most recently he tied for ninth at the NCAA Championships and helped Oregon advance to the match play semifinals.
OSU fb
Senior defensive tackle Stephen Paea and junior Heisman Trophy candidate running back Jacquizz Rodgers have been named preseason first team All-Americans by Athlon Sports, and senior receiver/returns James Rodgers is a third-team All-American selection. The trio continues to add to their preseason honors as the Beavers prepare for the 2010 season. Jacquizz Rodgers was the 2008 Pac-10 Offensive MVP and was a semifinalist last year for the Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year. He enters the season with 2,693 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns on the ground, fourth among active Football Bowl Subdivision players. The 2009 All-Pac-10 selection has a total of 34 touchdowns overall. James is a 2010 candidate for the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to the nation's top receiver. The team co-captain is second in the nation among active players for all-purpose yards with 5,077 and broke the OSU record for receptions last season with 91. He was a first team All-Pac-10 selection last year. Paea, a co-team captain, is a preseason candidate for the Lombardi Award and Lott Trophy, among others. He was the co-recipient of the Morris Trophy last season as the league's top defensive lineman and enters the year with 84 career tackles. The frequently double-teamed Paea is one of the strongest players in the history of the program.
OSU rowing
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey – After a few setbacks, the Oregon State men’s rowing team raced to a fifth-place finish in the varsity 8+ “C” final at the IRA Championships on Saturday as the Beavers finished the regatta in 17th-place overall. The varsity 8+ was seeded 17th going into the regatta; and, along the way, lost a top rower, senior Mike Buckiewicz, to a serious back injury after Friday’s repechage. Andrew read raced in Mike’s place on Saturday as the Beavers placed fifth in their race. “We only had one senior racing today, so this group has the opportunity to improve on their showing at next year’s championships,” head coach Steve Todd said. After improving throughout the weekend, the open four’s crew performance came up short on Saturday as they finished in sixth-place overall after today’s race in the Grand Final. The freshman eight crew placed 12th overall after a sixth-place finish in the Petite Final.
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