Oregon Coast News - June 16, 2010
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Sex abuse
A 70-year old Charleston male was arrested Monday following the execution of a search warrant by four law enforcement agencies on charges of Sex Abuse involving four minor females between the ages of 10 and 14. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, an investigation began June 8th into allegations that Clifford Leroy Davis, of Seven Devils Road, had been abusing young girls at his residence. One victim reported the abuse occurred in 2006 and the others reported abuse that occurred between January 2008 and May 2010. Davis was charged with six-counts of Sex Abuse I, one-count of Attempted Sex Abuse I and one-count of Sodomy I. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille with bail set at $2.5 million. The Sheriff’s office was accompanied by the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT), Coos Bay Police and Oregon State Police.
Suspect turns self in
A man wanted in the early Sunday morning shooting of a 27-year old female south of Florence turned himself in to a Lane County Sheriff’s Office substation in Veneta Tuesday afternoon. Forty-six year old Victor Glen Caron was the subject of an intense search throughout Western Oregon after he allegedly shot the victim in the stomach with a shotgun during an argument at a house on Green Gate Road near Honeyman State Park. The woman, her 26-year old boyfriend and her four-year old son escaped about 1 a.m. and phoned 911 from a nearby gas station. Law enforcement officers converged on the house and surrounded it. However, when they entered it about 5:45 a.m., they found it empty and Caron and his 40-year old girlfriend gone. The victim was treated and is recovering at Riverbend Hospital in Springfield. Caron was taken to the Lane County Jail in Eugene.
Chetco River Protection Bills introduced in House and Senate
Seeking to protect the Chetco River from expanded suction dredge mining that threatens salmon and steelhead breeding grounds, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced bills in both the House and the Senate to permanently raise the federal protection levels of more than three miles of the river and put in place new prohibitions on future mining that will preserve the Wild and Scenic portions of the river. U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and David Wu (D-Ore.) have also cosponsored the legislation. Under the legislation simultaneously introduced in the House and the Senate, portions of the Chetco River would be upgraded from Scenic to Wild while other portions would be upgraded from Recreational to Scenic. The Chetco River was recently identified by American Rivers as one of the nation’s most endangered rivers. The legislation introduced by Wyden, Merkley and DeFazio would provide federal distinction for much of the Chetco river as Wild and Scenic, carrying with it protections meant to preserve the waterway. The legislation would also prohibit any new mining claims along the river and will require current claims to meet a rigorous validation process in order to have their claims maintained. Earlier this year, Senator Wyden, Senator Merkley and Representative DeFazio asked the Obama administration to exempt the Chetco River from an antiquated 1872 law that would have allowed the mining to proceed.
Tillamook jetty
The Tillamook bar on the North Oregon Coast has been the most deadly along the coast because of hazardous conditions. Boats have crashed into the jetty, capsized while crossing the bar and lives have been lost. The U.S. Coast has now proposed establishing a safety zone at the Barview Jetty effective Tuesday, June 15th and running through September 30th to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to contract out emergency repair work because of the jetty’s deteriorating condition.
Umpqua Lighthouse
The U.S. Coast Guard is surveying mariners to determine if the Umpqua River Lighthouse is really necessary for navigation on the Oregon Coast. If not, the two-ton first-order historic Fresnel lens could go dark and be shipped off to a museum. Local residents and historians do not want that to happen and are mounting a campaign to keep the light shining. The two white beams of light followed by a red one can be seen 20-miles offshore. The lighthouse has been operating steadily since 1894 and is one of seven icons of the Oregon Coast. An estimated 15,000 visit the lighthouse and take a tour inside each year. Many more drive by and photograph it.
Marine Reserve Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Marine Reserves Recommendation Committee will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 5:30 p.m., at the North Bend City/Coos Curry Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend OR 97459.
Yachats Clean Sweep
Bargain Hunters take notice! Beginning Wednesday, June 16 and continuing for 3 spectacular days on the Central Oregon Coast, Yachats Citizens may display their unwanted items at the curb for anyone to take “FREE”. On Friday, the 18th through Saturday the 19th Yachats residents may bring their remaining treasures to the Commons area behind the Bank of the West where the City will place dumpsters marked for disposal.
MHS last day
June 16th is the last day of school for grades 9-11 at Marshfield High School.
The Mill Casino to Host RV Jamboree and Salmon Bake
The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park will host a waterfront RV Jamboree from Wednesday, June 16 through Saturday, June 19. Tickets for the multi-day event are just $99 per person, plus an RV space rental fee of $23 per night. Jamboree tickets can be purchased in person at the casino's KoKwel Gifts or by calling 800-953-4800, ext 1432. The Jamboree takes place on the shores of Coos Bay and offers something for everyone. Along with an RV Show and Shine, a prize-filled Poker Run, an excursion to the luxurious gardens and natural wonders of Shore Acres State Park, and live entertainment with the 50s doo-wop band The Young Bucks, attendees will be treated to an unforgettable salmon bake dinner where fresh salmon is prepared in the time-honored Coquille open-pit manner. Additional events include a Pet Paparazzi Family Photo Contest, seminars and an RV Show. What's more, the event features a welcome reception and dinner buffet as well as a send off breakfast. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Domestic Harassment
A 60-year old Myrtle Point male was arrested Monday evening, 7:27 p.m., at a residence on Cherry Creek Road following a call about a Disturbance. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Rocky Heller was charged with Domestic Harassment and transported to the county jail at Coquille. The victim was listed as a 50-year old female who was uninjured.
Weed eater
A couple of entries on the Coos Bay Police log Monday involving a weed eater on Ocean Blvd. At 9:23 p.m., 1500 block Ocean Blvd., “intoxicated subject chasing dog with weedeater at location.” At 11:36 p.m., Ocean Blvd. near Butler, 18-year old male reported “subject with weedeater in the middle of the road.”
Marijuana
A report of subjects looking for their juvenile daughter on East 3rd St. in Coquille Monday evening, 9:01 p.m., led to a citation for PCS Less than 1 Oz. Marijuana. According to an entry on the police log, 23-year old Anthony Jerin was cited.
Graffiti
Graffiti vandalism was reported to the Coos Bay Police on Monday, 11:54 a.m., on the 200 block of W. Commercial Ave. According to an entry on the police log, a 56-year old male “reports graffiti spray painted on the back door of the law officers. Happened sometime last week.”
Domestic
An anonymous report of a “domestic at location” led to two arrests on the 2200 block of Everett Ave. Monday evening in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log for 11:16 p.m., 26-year old Joseph Williams, Coos Bay, was taken into custody and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Twenty-three year old Mellissa Cornett, Coos Bay, was arrested on a Medford warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft II. She was also transported to the county jail.
Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 11:03 p.m., Monday, 2000 block Monroe St., “officer out with subject at location.” Twenty-four year old Matthew Edwards, North Bend, arrested on a charge of Criminal Trespass and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Tree
A report to North Bend Police Monday morning, 8:30 a.m., about “her neighbor is cutting down her tree” led to a citation. According to an entry on the police log for the 2400 block of Marion Ave., 72-year old Roger Harms was cited and released for Criminal Mischief II.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday morning, 8:28 a.m., Coos Bay Police served an NBPD warrant on 21-year old Christopher Page charging him with Reckless Driving and Recklessly Endangering Another. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Cloudy with a chance of rain along the Oregon Coast today. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s and northwest winds 5-10 mph increasing to 15 mph by late afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s and northwest winds 10-15 mph, but shifting to the north around 5 mph after midnight. Mostly cloudy chance of rain on Thursday.
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Seventeen football players took part in Monday's commencement ceremonies at the University of Oregon, marking the completion of their undergraduate studies. Of those student-athletes, 11 are still active members of the football program, including redshirt junior guard Mark Asper. Joining Asper among the current Ducks were running back Remene Alston Jr., defensive lineman Bradon Bair, quarterback Nate Costa, offensive linemen Max Forer, Justin Fritz, Jordan Holmes, C.E. Kaiser and Bo Thran, defensive back Marvin Johnson and linebacker Spencer Paysinger. Outgong graduates included wide receiver Rory Cavaille, defensive linemen Chris DiVincenzo and Mike DiVincenzo, kicker Morgan Flint, defensive back Pono Kam and punter Tim Taylor.
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University of Oregon golfer Daniel Miernicki has been named to the PING All-America second team as chosen by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Miernicki, a two-time medalist and the runner-up at the NCAA Southwest Regional this past season, ranked second on the Ducks and ninth nationally in scoring average at 70.62. The Santee, Calif., native was an honorable mention PING All-America in 2009. The first-team All-Pac-10 choice is a member of the U.S. squad for the 2010 Palmer Cup which will be played at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, this summer.
OSU honors
Former Oregon State student-athletes Diego Velasquez and Mandi Rodriguez have been awarded Tom Hansen Pac-10 Conference Medals. Rodriguez, a native of Baldwin Park, Calif., ended her career at Oregon State as one of the school's most decorated gymnasts in history. In 2010, Rodriguez finished third on the vault at the NCAA Championships to earn first team All-America honors on the event. Velasquez, from Bogota, Colombia, was a four-year starter, for the OSU men's golf team and was a two-time all-conference selection, earning first team honors in 2010. A Conference Medal is awarded annually to each member institution's outstanding male and female student-athlete based on the exhibition of the greatest combination of performance and achievement in scholarship, athletics and leadership.
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