Oregon Coast News - June 24, 2010
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Pacific Seafood
Father and son commercial fishermen from Brookings filed a class action lawsuit against Pacific Seafood Group in U.S. District Court in Medford Tuesday alleging the Clackamas-based seafood processor has unfairly monopolized the West Coast market. The anti-trust lawsuit initiated by Lloyd Whaley and his son Todd Whaley reportedly seeks to break up Pacific Seafood into smaller parts and is asking nearly $400 million in damages. The Whaleys claim Pacific Seafood has used its resources and “hard-nosed tactics” to control the West Coast seafood industry and suppress prices paid for certain seafood products by as much as 15 to 50 percent. Justice departments in Oregon and California have reportedly sent investigators recently to the coast asking questions about Pacific Seafood and its operations. The lawsuit is open to more than 3,000 commercial fishermen or vessel owners who delivered Dungeness crab, groundfish, Pacific Whiting or Pacific coldwater shrimp to processors in Oregon, Washington and California between June 2006 and the present. The damages would be divvied up among commercial fishermen participating in the lawsuit and attorneys. Pacific Seafood has operations in Brookings, Bandon, Charleston, Newport, Bay City, Garibaldi and Warrenton along the Oregon Coast.
Columbia River halibut sport fishery to close June 26
The Pacific halibut sport fishery off the Columbia River will close effective Friday, June 25 at 11:59 p.m.; however a halibut fishery remains off the Central and South Coasts. The spring fishery from Leadbetter Point in Washington to Cape Falcon in Oregon opened on May 1 and was scheduled to be open through July 17 or until the harvest of 9,405 pounds of Pacific halibut, whichever came first. Preliminary estimates and projections indicating the quoted will be reached by June 26 prompted the decision by NOAA Fisheries to close the sport fishery. Anglers will not be able to land halibut into Columbia River ports until the fishery reopens Aug. 6. The summer fishery will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 26, or until a combined spring and summer harvest quota of 13,436 pounds is reached. Opportunities to fish for Pacific halibut remain open in other areas of the Oregon Coast: Off the Central Coast between Cape Falcon (near Manzanita) and on the South Coast at Humbug Mountain (near Port Orford), anglers may fish for halibut inside the 40-fathom line seven days a week through Oct. 31 or attainment of the harvest quota for that fishery. The all-depth halibut fishery off the Central Coast is nearing the attainment of the spring quota. Fishery managers will discuss the status of this fishery Thursday and announce future open dates. A second season is scheduled to begin in August. The high-relief area of Stonewall Bank, west of Newport, is closed to all halibut fishing. The area south of Humbug Mountain is open in all-depths for Pacific halibut through Oct. 31, seven days a week. Days on which Pacific halibut fishing is open will be announced on the NOAA Fisheries hotline (1-800-662-9825) and posted on the ODFW Marine Resources Program Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP.
Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach
A public health advisory was issued Wednesday due to higher-than-normal levels of
bacteria in ocean waters at Sunset Bay State Park Beach in Coos County. A similar advisory remains in effect for nearby Bastendorff Beach. Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as storm water runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems and even animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife. Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided until the advisories are lifted, especially for children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. While these advisories are in effect at Sunset Bay State Park Beach, visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.
Narcotics
A narcotics search warrant executed at a residence in Coos Bay Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of a 52-year old male and seizure of illegal drugs. According to a news release from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT), police officers, accompanied by the Coos Bay Police Department’s drug dog “Buddy,” searched the house at 2765 34th St. at 8:50 a.m. and located methamphetamine, marijuana, morphine, meth use paraphernalia, packaging material and scales. Douglas Allen Rinier, Coos Bay, was taken into custody on charges of Possession, Manufacture, and Delivery of Meth and a Parole Violation. He was also referred to the District Attorney’s Office on additional charges stemming from the discovery of Morphine, a Schedule II controlled substance. Rinier was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Special Olympics Torch Run
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Oregon Special Olympics will again travel though the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend again this year. The CB Leg of the run will start at Car Quest in Bunker Hill on Thursday, June 24th at 9:30 am. The runners will take off northbound on Highway 101 around 9:45 am. They will be escorted by emergency vehicles from the Coos Bay Police Department and the Coos Bay Fire Department. Runners are representing the Coos Bay Police Department and the Oregon State Police. The runners will pass the torch off to the runners from the North Bend Police Department at the CB-NB city limits and will continue the run northbound along highway 101 to the McCullough Bridge. Special Olympic athletes from the Bay Area are expected to participate.
Quake
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Pacific Ocean off of Cape Mendocino in Northern California Tuesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 8:23 a.m., 105-miles west to southwest of Eureka, CA.
CB Boat Building Center
The Coos Bay Boat Building Center Board of Directors will hold a meeting on June 24, 2010 at 1:15 p.m. at the Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1) Treasurer’s Report; 2) Finalize Details for the Fundraiser and Grand Opening Events; 3) Update on Renovations of the Center by President Berg; 4) Board Comments; 5) Adjourn.
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Commission
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Commission will meet on Thursday, June 24, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Port Commission Chambers, 125 Central Ave, Suite 230, Coos Bay OR 97420. T E N T A T I V E A G E N D A: 1. Call Meeting to Order; 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 10/11 BUDGET – LB1; A. Open Public Hearing; B. Call for Comment; C. Close Public Hearing; 3. Introduction of Guests; 4. Recess to Executive Session; Return from Executive Session; 5. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Minutes: Approval of May 2010 Minutes; B. Approval of May/June Invoices totaling: $718,681.59; C. Ratification of UP Donation Agreement; D. Ratification of State Marine Board Grant Approval – G-Dock Pump-out & Replacement; 6. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: A. Executive Director Jeff Bishop; B. Director of Communications and Freight
Mobility Martin Callery; C. Rail Operations Manager Dan Lovelady; D. Director of Finance and Administration Donna Nichols; E. Marina Facilities Manager Aaron Simons; 7. PUBLIC COMMENT; 8. ACTION ITEMS/REPORTS; A. Amendment to 800 Support Loan from State of Oregon Donna Nichols; B. Resolution FY09/10-6 to Adopt &
Approve FY10/11 Budget Donna Nichols; C. Agreement Extension for TransPacific Project Donna Nichols; D. Lease Amendment to Swanson Superior Forest Products Donna Nichols; 9. OTHER; 10 INFORMATION ITEMS: A. Charleston Community Enhancement Corp Thank You Letter; B. 2010 Annual Report – CCD Business Development Corporation; C. Letter from Arnie Roblan regarding $42,000 Grant; D. Letter from Governor on Marine Reserves; E. DAS grant letter; F. Jacobs Associates Project Update – Rail; G. June Business Center Report; 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS; 12. NEXT MEETING DATE –Thursday, July 15, 2010; 13. ADJOURN.
Southwestern to offer petroleum storage training
Southwestern Oregon Community College in conjunction Petroleum Training Solutions is offering a local training class for owners and operators of underground petroleum storage tanks for the first time ever in the Coos Bay area. The 8-hour class is being provided on July 13 at the SWOCC Coos Bay campus. The training is required by law for all owners of state-regulated underground storage tanks such as gas stations, fleet fueling sites and hospitals. The price is $350 and includes expert instruction, handouts and certificates of completion. Seating is limited so register today. Register at www.OregonPetroluem.org or call 866-301-8265.
Southwestern to offer flagger trainings
Southwestern Oregon Community College is hosting a Traffic Control Flagger training classes July 10th on the Coos Bay campus. The College offers the training sessions in order to meet demand for certified flaggers created by road construction projects. This course meets Oregon Department of Transportation requirements for traffic control flaggers, and students who complete this course will receive certification cards. Class is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Coos Bay. The course covers certification, as well as re-certification, and class space is limited. The $85 class fee covers all materials, and pre-registration and payment is required. To register contact the Coos Bay campus at (541)-888-7328
Stray bullet
A Douglas County woman was grazed in the leg by a stray bullet accidentally fired in a neighbor’s house. Fifty-two year old Scott J. Gillespie has been referred to the District Attorney’s office after he told law enforcement officers he was unloading his handgun Monday night when it discharged. The bullet passed through a wall in his home, and then through the woman’s wall in Sutherlin where it struck a laptop computer and grazed her.
Kelly
He was arrested on a charge of Disorderly Conduct after he was found lying in the middle of North Bank Road early Monday morning naked. Later that day he was arrested again on a charge of Indecent Exposure to a woman near the Coquille Chamber of Commerce building. Add one more arrest for 50-year old Richard Kelly of Indiana. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Wednesday morning, 12:49 a.m., at the Kozy Kitchen restaurant, he couldn’t pay for a meal he ordered. An officer took him into custody on three warrants out of Multnomah County (Portland) that were actually discovered when he was arrested on the Indecent Exposure charge Monday, but he was released. The warrants are for Theft II and Criminal Mischief II, Interfering with Public Transportation, and Theft III.
Bones
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 4:47 p.m., Boardwalk. “RP believes she found bones that may be human at the north end of the North Bend Boardwalk. Officers responded with Medical Examiner who identified the bones as those of a bear.”
Tagged
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 7:29 a.m., 1300 block of Sherman Ave., “reported someone tagged the men’s bathroom in Simpson Park overnight.”
Dispute
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Wednesday morning, 2:29 a.m., 1000 block Anderson Ave., “reports that both subjects are back now & fighting.” Twenty-three year old Kevin King arrested for Menacing Domestic, Harassment, Interfering with 911 and Disorderly Conduct. Twenty-one year old listed as the victim.
Heater
The Coos Bay Fire Dept. responded to a call from a 21-year old male about a “heater on fire” on the 400 block of So. Marple St. in the Empire District Tuesday evening, 11:56 p.m., according to an entry on the police log.
Animal abuse
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:42 p.m., Safeway, 230 E. Johnson Ave., a male reported an intoxicated “male was being abusive to a dog, the dog got away from him and now subject is chasing him around the parking lot, yelling at the dog.”
Criminal Mischief
A Criminal Mischief / Dispute call transferred from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office to the Coos Bay Police Dept. Tuesday, 8:26 p.m., from the 800 block of So. 11th St., resulted in the arrest of a 27-year old male. According to an entry on the police log, Mathew S. J. Tice was charged with Burglary I and Criminal Mischief II. He was transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Child
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 11:18 a.m., 100 block LaClair St., an officer assisted Service Children & Family with a “referral” following a complaint from Bay Area Hospital involving a one-year old girl.
Vehicles
Coos Bay Police dealt with several reports of Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle calls Tuesday morning. According to entries on the police log: 6:27 a.m., 65-year old male reported “vehicle entered during the night,” 900 block Inlet Loop; 7:44 a.m., 900 block Blanco Ave, 27-year old female reported “theft from vehicle;” 8 a.m., 800 block Arago Ave., 22-year old male reported “vehicle broken into;” 8:20 a.m., 900 block Pacific Ave., 30-year old male reported “vehicle was entered;” 10:04 a.m., 800 block Arago Ave., 67-year old female reported “theft from vehicle;” 2:08 p.m., 700 block Kentucky Ave., 28-year old female reported “theft from vehicle.”
ATV
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’ log for Tuesday, 8:31 p.m., Horsfall Campground, North Spit, “camp host advise female down, possible broken hip; possible ATV accident; medical will have a lead in; straight out on sand from the campground.” Victim listed as a 63-year old female.
Indecent exposure
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 4:53 p.m., Confusion Hill, Hwy. 42, “male subject outside market exposing himself.” Subject was located on Delmar, “no crime charged; subject warned for multiple items.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 2:01 p.m., Norman & Newmark, Coos Bay, “observed possible wanted person.” Twenty-five year old Brandon Briggs arrested on Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Failure to Appear, Contempt of Court, transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Accident
A “head on traffic accident” was reported to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, 8:45 a.m., milepost 7.5 Fairview Sumner Lane. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, two were cited for MIP and the driver for Failure to Drive to the Right. The vehicles involved were a Toyota 4Runner and a Ford pickup truck. The other driver was identified as a 34-year old female. No reports of any injuries.
WX
Mostly cloudy after patchy morning fog along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s and north winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, chance of rain, lows in the lower to mid 50s and north winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy with a chance of drizzle or light rain in the morning on Friday.
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OSU gpa
The Oregon State University women’s volleyball team completed the trifecta by leading all of the school’s intercollegiate teams for spring term grade point average after leading during the first two terms of the school year. Head coach Taras Liskevych’s squad boasts a 3.42 GPA, edging women’s cross country at 3.36. Fifteen of the 16 volleyball student-athletes earned GPAs of 3.0 or higher with two earning perfect 4.0 mark. All fifteen have above a 3.0 cumulatively. Volleyball is also up for the 2010 AVCA Team Academic Award after winning one in 2008. With this fourth straight top team GPA, volleyball took the cumulative GPA leader at 3.43 with cross country at 3.36. Eight other teams own 3.00-plus cumulative GPAs, including women’s crew (3.26), women’s soccer (3.24), women’s basketball (3.20), swimming (3.16), gymnastics (3.15), women’s golf (3.15), softball (3.14) and men’s soccer (3.11).
Bowerman Award
It’s the Heisman Trophy of collegiate track & field. The Bill Bowerman Award. In its inaugural year last year, Oregon’s Galen Rupp won the men’s honor. Two other Ducks are in the running this year. On Tuesday, decathlete Ashton Eaton, from Bend, OR, and middle distance runner Andrew Wheating, from Vermont, were named two of the top 10 finalists. Eaton set a world record in winning his second straight NCAA indoor heptathlon title, and then followed that by becoming the first man to win three consecutive NCAA decathlon titles at the outdoor meet a couple of weeks ago at Historic Hayward Field. Wheating was nearly as impressive in becoming the first person to win both the NCAA 800 and 1,500 meters in 26 years. He began the year by anchoring Oregon's NCAA champion indoor distance medley relay team, and took second in the NCAA indoor 800 meters. Oregon’s junior Heptathlete Brianne Theisen, of Canada, is one of the finalists for the women’s Bowerman as well.
James
Oregon sophomore tailback LaMichael James has earned his second preseason All-American honor after being named to Sporting News' second team ahead of the 2010 college football season. A third-team All-America and the offensive freshman of the year in the Pac-10 last season, the Texarkana, Texas product is the leading returning rusher in the conference after gaining 1,546 yards in his rookie year. As a member of the Oregon track team this spring, James placed 5th in the Pac-10 championships at 100 meters and anchored the 4x100 relay to 4th place.
Oregon vb
Coming off its first string of four straight NCAA tournament appearances, the University of Oregon women’s volleyball team looks ahead to another national-caliber schedule in its 43rd season this fall. Sixteen of the 30 matches on the Ducks’ 2010 schedule will be against returning NCAA tournament qualifiers from 2009. Duck fans can catch seven of those contests in Eugene against Elite Eight returnee California, NCAA Regional advancer Stanford, the Round of 32 trio of UCLA, USC and Washington, and two others that competed in the NCAA opening round – Arizona and Washington State. Returning home for its final season at McArthur Court, Oregon will first give a free sneak peak of this year’s squad at a 7 p.m. scrimmage on Saturday, August 14, and a week later at a 7 p.m. exhibition match against various Duck alumni on Saturday, August 21.
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