Oregon Coast News - July 1, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Cold Case solved
Saying he needed to “come clean,” a 40-year old Prineville, Oregon male confessed to the killing of a 16-year old male from Puyallup, WA twenty years ago who had been listed as a runaway from Angell Job Corps near Yachats. Troy August Culver was one of four youths who left Angell the morning of March 24, 1990. They hitchhiked to Newport where they bought beer and socialized with friends and each other on the beach throughout the day. However, that same evening Culver confessed to assaulting Walter Thomas Ackerson Jr. “to the point of unconsciousness or death. Ackerson was then thrown off the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport and his body was never discovered or recovered.” The remaining three returned to Angell without Ackerson. He was reported missing after family and friends failed to hear from him. Between April 16, 1990 and August 4, 2009, multiple leads and potential sightings nationwide were investigated by members of the Lincoln County Major Crime Team. Culver told his Parole Officer about the killing on August 4, 2009 stating he wanted to make it right for Walter and his family. Investigators learned that the other two youths, Eric Forsgren, who is now 40 and lives in Warrenton, and Geoff Calligan, who is now 39 and lives in Kent, WA, were also involved in Ackerson’s disappearance. They were granted immunity and testified before the Lincoln County Grand Jury. Culver was indicted by the Grand Jury on one-count of Murder and one-count of Manslaughter in the First Degree. He was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail at Newport.
Elliott State Forest
The Oregon Country Fair must be getting close again. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 8:52 a.m., Elliott State Forest, “fixing road preparing for timber sale and gravel drivers ran into car loads of protestors doing recon.” It seems each year while the Oregon Country Fair is held west of Eugene, a few extremists like to make a statement about protecting Earth and its natural resources before participating in the Fair. Last year, right before the annual event, protestors from across the United States took to the trees of the Elliot State Forest southeast of Reedsport to protest a timber sale. The Oregon Country Fair will be held this year July 9-11.
ODA and industry attempt to clear up consumer confusion over listing
Oregon wild-caught salmon safe and sustainable. Oregon wild-caught salmon are safe to eat and the fishery is not being depleted. That’s the message Oregon’s commercial salmon industry and the Oregon Department of Agriculture are sending to consumers. The message comes in response to a “red-listing” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) and its SeafoodWatch program that advises the public to avoid purchasing Oregon wild-caught salmon. The listing is based on what the aquarium perceives as a fish sustainability issue, not a food safety issue, but the result has caused confusion among consumers as well as fishermen and the media. “I’ve had calls and e-mails from consumers who are confused about the red-avoid listing,” says Nancy Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Oregon Salmon Commission. “Many people think it means the salmon are not safe to eat. Nothing could be further from the truth.” The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) granted a commercial salmon fishing season along the Oregon coast this year. "Salmon is a highly regulated fishery on the West Coast and one of the most intensively managed in the U.S.," says PFMC Executive Director Don McIsaac in response to MBA’s action. Ed Cassano, SeafoodWatch program executive director, reassured Fitzpatrick that the listing is based on MBA’s perception of sustainability issues, not food safety. MBA is concerned about Sacramento River salmon runs and believes the PFMC should not have allowed the current commercial salmon fishing along the Oregon coast. ODA Assistant Director Dalton Hobbs emphasizes that Oregon wild-caught salmon remain safe to eat. He also disputes MBA’s interpretation of the sustainability issue. “The PFMC and federal fishery managers use science to determine whether coastal salmon can be harvested, when, and how many fish can be caught,” says Hobbs. The ‘red-avoid’ listing sends a confusing message to consumers that eating Oregon wild-caught salmon this summer will lead to the demise of the fishery. Science tells us otherwise.” After a two-year closure of the fishery, Oregon salmon fishermen have been allowed to harvest this year on mixed stocks off the Oregon coast. Fishermen are landing Chinook salmon from many healthy river systems. Even so, PFMC took a conservative approach this summer by limiting the season to roughly half the number of days of a typical season. “All Oregon salmon are sustainably harvested according to the best available science,” says Jerry Reinholdt, a member of PFMC’s salmon advisory subpanel. Several owners of retail seafood stores have contacted the Oregon Salmon Commission with questions from their customers regarding the "red-avoid" classification. The owners are assuring them that the salmon is safe to eat, and has been harvested under federal management guidelines. “Oregon salmon is caught by hook and line, then cleaned and iced immediately,” says Hobbs. “Fishermen bring a quality product to buyers who maintain this quality to ensure a premium product to the consumer. Anyone who enjoys the great taste of Oregon wild-caught salmon should feel good about purchasing a local product from an important sector of the coastal economy.” This year’s main coastal salmon season, which began May 1, will close August 25. The south coast fishery in the Klamath Zone has small quotas of salmon that can be caught during limited days in July and August.
Curry Campus groundbreaking
Southwestern Oregon Community College will commemorate the beginning of construction of the new Curry Campus with a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1. It will be a simple ceremony to pause and recognize the beginning of the long awaited facility. A formal celebration will be held when construction is complete. The event will be held at the new campus site on the Lone Ranch property on Highway 101. From Brookings, go past Rainbow Rock and the state gravel yard. A break in the guard rails on the right side of the road marks the entrance to the site. Those traveling from the north will continue past Lone Ranch State Park and a weigh station. Again, look for the break in the guardrails on the left side of the road. We encourage attendees to carpool, as parking is limited. Ausland Builders of Medford is the general contractor for the $6,061,000 project. Ausland Builders plans to award over $1.8 million (30%) in contracts to Brookings contractors, and over $3.6 million (60%) in contracts to contractors located within 90 miles of the site. The project has required extensive preparation to prepare the site for facility construction. The new Curry Campus will be a two-story, 26,785 square foot building designed with all of the features needed for 21st Century learning. The facility will be equipped with wireless internet and sited/designed to maximize sustainability options. The seven classrooms will include an allied health suite supporting expanded nursing, basic nursing assistant, medical assistant and EMT training; a science lab; a computer lab; and, classrooms with SMART technology and IPV connectivity. Support areas will include dedicated areas for tutoring, studying, and testing, a resource area for students to link with on-line resources, and a faculty teaching and learning center. The two-story commons and small over-looking student lounge will provide spaces for students, teachers and the community to gather and a student government/club office will provide planning space to incubate an active, engaged student body. The facility is also being designed as a community hub for short-term training and conferences. The community wing can be used for college classes, but easily transitions into a conference area. Its two large rooms can each be divided into two smaller rooms. It also offers an after-hours entrance/reception area and access to a catering/demonstration kitchen. Larger events can utilize the nearby two-story commons area. The community wing will provide a new and sorely needed venue for large public and private gatherings in Curry County, and is being designed so that the regular work of the college can continue with minimal disruption when it is in use for those events. As of June 1, 2010, $181,467.80 has been pledged and donated for the Curry Campus by individuals and organizations through the ongoing capital fundraising campaign. Fundraising will continue through the construction process. “We will still need to fundraise to ensure the facility has everything needed to educate and serve our students,” said Cherie Mitchell, Brookings community and Southwestern Board of Education member.
Committee Approves Bill to Help Native American Vets with Disabilities Receive Housing Assistance
Efforts to correct a flaw in current law that excludes some disabled Native American Veterans from housing assistance programs took a huge step forward today as legislation to amend eligibility requirements has been approved by the Indian Affairs committee. The Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of 2010, introduced by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) will discontinue the counting of disability compensation as income, a practice that often pushes disabled Native American Veterans above the income threshold for housing assistance, or increases their rent. Under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996, disability and survivor benefits for veterans are counted as income even though they are not counted as such by the Internal Revenue Service. This added income often means veterans exceed the income threshold for housing assistance, making them “too wealthy” to be eligible. And those that are eligible often have to pay a higher rent because of their “extra income.” The Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of 2010 will fix that flaw in the NAHASDA in order to ensure that Native American veterans are not unfairly penalized for their disability.
Arnie Roblan Meet and Greet
WHERE: Tsunami Gallery in Gardiner; WHEN: Thursday July 1st from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM; Contact: Mack Holman at 541 271 1597. Arnie Roblan Meet and Greet in Gardiner July 1, 2010. Mack Holman invites you to a meet and greet with State Representative Arnie Roblan at Tsunami Gallery in Gardiner to discuss issues important to the Gardiner community. Located in a building nearly 100 years old, the Tsunami Gallery features bronze sculptures, ceramics and watercolors from 15 artists, including bronzes crafted by the gallery's owner Mack Holman. Location: 77207 Hwy 101, Gardiner, OR 97441. For more information please call Mack Holman at (541) 271-1597.
Alzheimers
Central Oregon Coast law enforcement personnel and members of the Lincoln Co. Search and Rescue Team were looking for an elderly female Alzheimer patient Wednesday night after she was reported missing before 7 p.m. The search was taking place in the Ona Beach area north of Seal Rock, but one person reported seeing a woman matching her description in the Driftwood State Park area south of Seal Rock.
Quake
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning just off of Cape Mendocino in Northern California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 9:19 a.m., 34-miles west of Eureka, CA.
Intoxicated
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Wednesday morning, 3:32 a.m., Newmark St., near Ken Ware, “reported 2 intoxicated females walking west at location, possibly under age. Officer advised subjects are over age and warned to stay out of the roadway.” Both were 22 years of age.
Indecent
She was leaving a location on the 600 block of Virginia Ave. Tuesday night about 11:49 p.m., when “a male subject urinating out of the window and almost hit her.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, an “officer advised loud music at location and 5-6 people inside and refusing to open the door. Officer left message for owner of the apartments about the ongoing issues at location.”
Wanted
An anonymous female called North Bend Police Tuesday night, 7:25 p.m., and “reported a wanted 20 year old male drinking alcohol with his brother at location.” According to an entry on the police log, “officers responded / located subject.” Nineteen year old William Vernon Emery, of Wilsonville, was wanted on a Coos Bay PD warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Assault IV, and a second warrant for Assault. He received an additional charge of MIP-Alcohol, not consumed. Transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Eyes closed
He wasn’t sleeping, just had his eyes closed. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 2:19 p.m., McPherson & Virginia avenues, “parking patrol officer observed toddler in a parked vehicle with what appears to be his grandfather sound asleep. Officers contacted the vehicle / advised that the grandpa was not sleeping, he just had his eyes closed, waiting for his wife, they have full custody of the great grandchildren.”
Marijuana
It was a case of “not mine.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 1:25 p.m., 2300 block of Chester St., “drug info provided by neighbor RE marijuana plants on roof of nearby house. Officers responded and contacted 3 residents who claimed the plants were another roommates, none of the involved had a medical marijuana card.” Three males ages 20 and 21 contacted.
Arrest
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:07 p.m., 500 block So. Wasson St., 71-year old Gary E. Stoneking arrested for Violation of Restraining Order. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Intoxicated
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 6:21 p.m., 1600 block North Bayshore Dr., “intoxicated female refusing to leave, has damaged property.” Elizabeth Graham arrested on charges of Domestic Menacing and Menacing. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Vehicle
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Tuesday, 5:35 p.m., 1200 block No. Dean St., 23-year old Casey James Carlson arrested on charges of Criminal Mischief II, Menacing, Physical Harassment and Disorderly Conduct. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Graffiti
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 3:12 p.m., No. 2nd ST. and No. 2nd Court, 50-year old female reported “graffiti on block wall.”
Dispute
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 6:20 p.m., Halls Ck. Road, Myrtle Pt. PD observed disturbance. One person arrested on two-counts of Assault IV – Domestic, Menacing – Domestic, Rape. Fifty-year old Allen J. Marr, Myrtle Point, was arrested at his residence on Halls Creek off Lampa Lane and transported to county jail at Coquille. His bail was set at $765,000. Victim identified as a 34-year old female who was taken to Coquille Valley Hospital.
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 11:23 a.m., Spaw Lane, “assault in progress. Spoke to mother at scene, declined medical, daughter may have dislocated shoulder.” Twenty-two year old Eric R. Tymn, Coos Bay, arrested on charge of Harassment/Domestic. Victim identified as 22-year old female, transported to Bay Area Hospital by ambulance where she was treated and released.
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast with a slight chance of rain this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s and southeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the west by late morning or early afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight, chance of rain, lows around 50 and west winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy on Friday, slight chance of rain.
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Coos Bay Speedway results
Coos Bay, Ore. (June 26) – Sportsman: W: Kory Alby ('79 Chevy) - 10.622 (10.63 dial).
R/U: Rick Lachance ('75 Duster) - foul. Semi's: Ian Nickel. Pro: W: Kelvin Bogard ('71 Chevy) - 8.118 (8.10 dial). R/U: Tom Melson ('65 Chevelle) - 7.220 (7.15 dial). Semi's: Randy Bailey; Don Gould. Super Pro: W: Kory Alby ('63 Nova) - 6.240 (6.14 dial). R/U: Rick Orton ('87 Dragster) - 6.355 (6.15 dial). Semi's: Tom Jarvis. Jr Dragster: W: Riley Kirby ('95 Motivational) - 10.91 (10.80 dial). R/U: Billie Brown ('91 Dragster) - 18.60 (17.82 dial). COOS BAY SPEEDWAY, Coos Bay, Ore. (June 27) – Sportsman: W: Kory Alby ('79 Chevy) - 10.62 (10.63 dial). R/U: Bill Brown ('92 Camaro) - 9.50 (9.53 dial). Semi's: Allen Williams; Wesley Williams. Pro: W: Kory Alby ('63 Nova) - 6.27 (6.17 dial). R/U: Craig Scott ('62 Comet) - 7.60 (7.52 dial). Semi's: Vince Pulver; Randy Bailey. Super Pro: W: Kory Alby ('63 Nova) - 6.25 (6.17 dial). R/U: Tom Jarvis ('63 Plymouth) - 6.45 (6.36 dial). Semi's: Rick Orton. Jr Dragster: W: Riley Kirby ('95 Motivational) - 11.00 (10.9 dial). R/U: Billie Brown ('91 Dragster) - 18.46 (18.12 dial).
OSU women’s bxb
The Oregon State Athletics Department is proud to announce the hiring of accomplished collegiate coach Scott Rueck as the fifth head coach in the history of the women’s basketball program as announced Wednesday by Athletics Director Bob De Carolis. He replaces LaVonda Wagner who was fired after five losing seasons. Rueck comes to Oregon State after spending the past 14 seasons serving as the head women’s basketball coach at George Fox, compiling a career 288-88 (.766) record. Under his watch, the Bruins recorded winning seasons each year, winning the Division III National Championship in 2009. Rueck has led his squads to five “Sweet 16” appearances, three “Elite 8” contests, six NCAA Division III Tournament appearances and seven Northwest Conference Championships. During his time as head coach, Rueck has coached four NAIA All-Americans, four NCAA All-Americans and 33 All-Northwest Conference honorees. Individually, he has been named the NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year (2009), three-time NCAA Division III West Region Coach of the Year (2008, 2009, 2010) and six-time Northwest Conference Coach of the Year (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). George Fox finished last season with a 28-3 overall record and a perfect 16-0 Northwest Conference mark. The Bruins advanced to the NCAA Division III Sectional Final but came up short against Washington-St. Louis to end their tournament run. The undefeated conference performance is only the third time in league history that a team had accomplished that feat, the second being during George Fox’s 2008-09 season.
UO men’s bxb
Tony Stubblefield has been named an assistant coach for the University of Oregon men’s basketball program it was announced by head coach Dana Altman on Tuesday. Stubblefield comes to UO with 17 years of coaching experience at the college level, having recently completed four years as an assistant at the University of Cincinnati. “Tony is a proven recruiter who did a nice job in his time at both New Mexico State and Cincinnati,” Altman said. “We’re happy to have him join us here at Oregon as we move into a key recruiting period for our program.” Stubblefield served as Cincinnati’s recruiting coordinator from 2006-10. He played a key role in landing McDonald’s All-American Lance Stephenson as part of the 2009 recruiting class. Stephenson, the 2009-10 Big East Conference Rookie of the Year, was recently drafted in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. Prior to joining the staff at Cincinnati, Stubblefield served as assistant coach at New Mexico State for six seasons, one of which he served as interim head coach. He was responsible for all aspects of the basketball program at New Mexico State. Prior to the start of the 2004-05 season, he was elevated to interim head coach when Lou Henson's health forced him to miss the season.
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