Oregon Coast News - July 2, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Jobs
According to the South Coast Labor Trends newsletter from the Oregon Employment Dept., “Coos County payroll employment rose by 340 jobs in May. Federal Government hiring related to temporary jobs to conduct the 2010 Census accounted for about 100 of the month’s employment increase. Over the year, total payroll employment slipped by 280 jobs. If it were not for the Census hiring, the over-the-year decline would be closer to 400 jobs.” In Curry County, “payroll employment gained 220 jobs in May, with a wide array of sectors boosting job counts. Over the year, employment fell 80 jobs but would be closed to a loss of 100 jobs with the temporary federal government hiring related to the 2010 Census.”
Search
A one-day search for an elderly Central Oregon Coast woman ended tragically on Thursday evening with the discovery of 78-year old Helen Horvath’s body down a steep trail southeast of her residence in the Makai area between Newport and Waldport. According to a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Horvath was reported missing on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Searchers from Tillamook, Benton and Lane counties joined the effort on Thursday. Her body was discovered by about 5:15 p.m. in a marshy area. There is no indication of foul play or criminal activity. Horvath was reportedly in the late stages of Alzheimer’s.
Robbery
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Roseburg Area Command are continuing the investigation into an early morning robbery that occurred in northern Douglas County that ended in the arrest of a Myrtle Point man. On Wednesday, June 30 2010, at about 6:00 A.M., an (OSP) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Honda Civic on Interstate-5 southbound near mp 163 at the Curtain interchange. The occupants of the Honda Civic, IVAN KHYLCHUK, age 17, and LILI KHYLCHUK, age 15, both from Portland, immediately informed the trooper they had just been robbed by a hitchhiker that they had just dropped off. The two informed the trooper they picked the suspect up because he was carrying a gas can. Shortly after dropping him off, they discovered he had taken LILI KHYLCHUK'S purse, wallet, make-up and other items. Both IVAN KHYLCHUK and LILI KHYLCHUK went back and confronted the suspect who brandished what they believed to be a gun. The suspect told them he would shoot them if they came after him. The suspect then ran off into the brush in the area of Pass Creek Park. The trooper searched the area and found the suspect hiding in the brush and took him into custody. The suspect was identified as SAMUEL MERLIN NEAL, age 55, from Myrtle Point. NEAL was arrested for the following charges: - 2 COUNTS OF ROBBERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE; - 2 COUNTS OF MENACING; - THEFT II. The weapon displayed by NEAL turned out to be an "Allen Wrench". All of the stolen items were recovered, which totaled about $450.00. NEAL was transported to the Douglas County Jail in Roseburg where he was lodged.
Grenade
A section of Wenbourne Lane in Harbor was blocked off Wednesday after a suspected grenade was found alongside the road. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office notified an Oregon State Police Bomb Squad from Central Point. Undersheriff Bob Rector said it looked like an old “pineapple grenade” with the pin still attached.
Life Saving plaques presented
Lincoln County Sheriff Dennis Dotson presented Life Saving Plaques June 30th to four Rose Lodge area residents for their rescue of a mother and her three children from the cold waters of Widow Creek last November. According to Sheriff Dotson, John Profitt and his wife Sherri came upon fresh tire tracks leading off the roadway and followed them to an upside down vehicle in Widow Creek off of Hwy. 18 northeast of Lincoln City about 3:49 p.m. He went into the water while his wife phoned 911. Profitt found a female driver struggling to breath, still strapped in her seat. She alerted him to her “babies in the back seat.” Profitt opened a rear door and found the children strapped in their car seats. He was able to free the three-year old and hand the child to his wife on the river bank. However, a knife was needed to free the second child. Mrs. Profitt flagged down another vehicle. Fred Johnson had a utility knife and climbed down the embankment through briars to reach the vehicle. The two men cut the second child free and returned to the driver. She was hysterical and stated there was a third child in the front seat. The baby was found but with no life signs. They started CPR until a medical unit arrived on the scene and took over. The baby was revived and made a full recovery.
NB makes VCB appointment
The North Bend City Council moved to appoint Councilor Larry Garboden as its representative to the newly formed five-member Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor Convention Bureau Board. Garboden was one of two representatives for the city under the old structure. The Council also gave its nod to Joe Monahan, general manager of the Red Lion Hotel on North Bayshore Drive in Coos Bay, as the local Hotel Industry representative. The Coos Bay Council is expected to also approve Monahan during its meeting July 6th. He was approved unanimously by the other local hotels and motel representatives who participated in a vote amongst themselves. The position is new to the VCB and came after the Coquille Tribe requested a position equal to the cities on the Board that promotes tourism to the area. The Councils for North Bend and Coos Bay opted to reduce the Board from seven to five with each city and the Tribe having one seat, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce another and the Hotel Motel Industry the fifth. The VCB is also expected to rename itself after the seats are filled.
Fighting a parole
The brother of the victim of a convicted murder and rapist has mounted an effort to keep the convict behind bars. Dodi Antunes, who had just graduated from Gold Beach High School, was raped and killed by then 31-year old Marvin Dennis Sherman in 1987. He was sentenced to life in prison and another 20-years each for Rape and Kidnapping. Judge Hugh Downer Jr. gave Sherman consecutive sentences which would have kept Sherman behind bars for at least 50-years. However, the Oregon Board of Parole changed his sentence to concurrent, meaning he could be released as early at 2019. A parole hearing, requested by Sherman, has been scheduled for July 14th in Salem. Tony Antunes is asking that letters be written to the Parole Board on behalf of his sister.
DEQ
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has signed an agreement with the City of Toledo on the Central Oregon Coast on a $100,000 loan which will help the city plan for upgrades to the district’s wastewater treatment system. Upgrades are crucial because during heavy rainfall the sewer system is overloaded with too much water causing sewage to discharge into the Yaquina River.
Mill’s 3rd of July
This July The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park celebrate Independence Day weekend in winning style with dazzling waterfront pyrotechnics, seafood buffets, and fantastic music. On Saturday, July 3, The Mill Casino will light up the skies over North Bend and the shores of Coos Bay, with their annual waterfront fireworks display. Guests are invited to sit in the non-reserved seating areas – along the dock, designated area south of the RV Park and at the South end of the casino. An outdoor grill and beverage station and a beer garden will be available in the area adjacent to the north side of the casino from 7 -10 p.m. while free non-stop shuttle service will be available from the south end of Pony Village Mall (next to Macy’s and the cinema) to the casino from 7 p.m. until midnight.
4th of July in Coos Bay
4th Of July in Mingus Park Family Fun Day—Mingus Park and the Coos Bay Waterfront. Fishing ponds, face painting, FREE Swimming, family competitions, clowns, kids entertainment, Boy Scouts, Monkey Bridge, Photo's from the Heart. Furry Friends Therapy Dogs. Crafter's and goodie bags, food available. and much more. Fireworks provided by the City of Coos Bay at dusk by the waterfront.
For more info: Coos Bay Fire Station at 541-269-1191 www.coosbay.org
Other 4th of July celebrations
Port Orford - Fireworks on July 3rd near Battle Rock. Show at dusk. Gold Beach - Party at the Port - Sunday, July 4th, 12 – 10pm. Old fashioned and upbeat celebration for all ages. Live Music, Food and Beer Court, tons of stuff for kids to do. Firework show at dusk. Brookings-Harbor - July 4th - Annual Chili Cookoff at the Boardwalk. Entertainment begins at 12:30 pm. Cookoff will begin at 1:00 pm. July 4th - Fourth of July Fireworks. Come to Brookings-Harbor on July 4th to watch our incredible annual fireworks display at Sporthaven Beach at the Port of Brookings Harbor. Bandon - July 4th Celebration & Fireworks, July 4th, 2010, Location:Old Town Bandon & City Park. Parade and fireworks. Gardiner - Annual 4th of July Picnic Potluck; WHAT: Gardiner Fireworks July 4th 2010 International Paper Site; WHEN: Picnic begins @ noon / Fireworks @ dusk; WHERE: South end of Front Street; WHAT TO BRING: Main Dish with salad or dessert & donation; WHY: To celebrate with good food, neighbors & fun; HOW: Games & Prizes; CONTACT: Dixie Hash 541-271-4005. The great NW snail race; egg-toss; waterballoon toss; watermelon-eating contest; and much more!
Lighting of U.S.101-Siuslaw River Bridge to take place on July 4
4th of July fireworks won’t be the only thing lighting the sky over the Florence riverfront this Independence Day. At 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010, the switch will be flipped on new lights that will highlight elements of the historic U.S. 101 Siuslaw River Bridge. The lights are part of the two-year, $5.3 million dollar project to restore and modernize the drawbridge built in 1936. The lights will shine on the dolphins at the base of the bridge and on the pylons on the bridge approaches. They also represent a partnership between ODOT, the City of Florence and Lane County. “The project paid for the lights that will illuminate the pylons,” said ODOT Assistant Project Manager Steve Templin. “But the dolphin lights were a joint effort of the City and the county,” Templin said. Historic components retired, new computerized system tested: The project is upgrading the operator buildings on the bridge which have been damaged by wind and rain over time. It is also replacing the original mechanical and electrical drawbridge components with a state-of-the-art, computer operation system. That new system is installed and being tested. The original components have been salvaged and will be preserved and displayed at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum in Florence. The renovation and modernization project is also restoring the glass windows in the operator buildings and repairing and painting any steel in the bridge spans that has corroded or weakened. The project will be complete in September, 2010. Other 4th of July Activities: ODOT will be partnering with West Lane Emergency Operations Group to provide a Public Safety Booth. The booth will be open July 4th between Noon and 8:30 p.m. in front of the Port of Siuslaw office on Bay Street. ODOT will teach children bicycle and pedestrian safety through fun and engaging activities. West Lane Emergency Operations Group will provide information and discussions about being prepared in the event of a disaster. The Group will also provide information on courses they are offering over the summer to the coastal community.
4th of July Pancake Breakfast
The Charleston Volunteer Firefighter’s Association 2010 4th of July Pancake Feed, Sunday, July 4th, 2010, 7AM to 12 noon, Charleston Fire Station #1, 92342 Cape Arago Hwy., Coos Bay, OR.
CB Wine Walk
July 2 Wine Walk to Benefit Coos Art Museum
The downtown Coos Bay First Friday Wine Walk starts at Coos Art Museum this month. Proceeds from the July 2nd event, which runs from 5pm to 7pm, benefit the art museum supporting its many programs and activities. Wine glasses will be sold for $10.00 each. This wine glass is your ticket to an evening of wine, food and art at the Coos Art Museum and at many other businesses in the downtown Coos Bay business area. Current exhibitions at the museum include: Expressions West 2010, Little Ships Coming into Port: New Paintings by Kevin Kadar from Berlin to Algarve, and Charles Tatum Retrospective. Expressions West is an annual juried painting competition. Artists from thirteen western states compete in this event. The exhibition is sponsored in part by a grant from the Coos County Cultural Coalition. Kevin Kadar served as the Juror for this year’s Expressions West and his works reveal a well traveled artist who divides his time between Western Europe and Oregon. The Charles Tatum Retrospective displays wood and bronze sculpture by the Bandon, Oregon, sculptor who passed away in 2008. Tatum was the first African American artist to have an exhibit at the University of Oregon Museum of Art. These three exhibitions are closing July 3 so the Wine Walk will be an excellent opportunity to view them before they leave.
Watercolors of Darla Lesan exhibiting at NBPL
The North Bend Public Library is proud to present the watercolors of Coos Bay artist Darla Lesan for July. Lesan's carefully-crafted works revolve around the theme of smiles: warm, tentative, bold, sly, exuberant, wistful, and even artificial. Lesan started painting 15 years ago. She started with books and local classes, later moved on to taking statewide workshops, and finally culminated her training in receiving a Fine Arts degree from the University of Oregon in 2002. She enjoys painting as a hobby. This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours. The exhibit closes on July 31st. For more information, please contact NBPL at 541-756-0400 or visit their website at http://info.cclsd.org/non.
Let’s Get Pickled!
Pickling vegetables and making sauerkraut will be the subject of the next Family Food Educators (FFE) workshop which will be held Saturday, July 17, from 11 to 2 at the OSU Extension Service, 631 Alder Street in Myrtle Point. The $10 class will provide hands-on experience in the techniques of pickling a variety of vegetables. Plus a unique technique of creating sauerkraut in a zippered plastic bag will be demonstrated. Pre-registration for the class is encouraged. To register, simply call the Extension Service at 541-572-5263, or 1-800-730-4978. You may also wish to sign up for the August workshops: Sassy Salsas on Aug. 14, $10; and Tuna and Other Fish on Aug. 28, $15. The FFE will once again have their colorful and informative booth at the Coos County Fair, July 27-31. You'll find them in the Oaks Pavilion where you can peruse their informative food preservation and safety hand-outs, and volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions. While you're there, sign up to win a fabulous gift basket.
SOLV
7/4/2010 - TREASURE THE BEACH V, Seaside Beach, Seaside, 9:00PM - 12:00PM Volunteers will dress as pirates in the 4th of July parade and hand out SOLV bags along the parade route and on the beach. We will then do a cleanup along the beach from 8am to 11am on July 5. Volunteers can meet at Prom & 12th, the Turnaround, or Prom & U. This project is a done in partnership with the Beach Drive Buccaneers, City of Seaside, Seaside Chamber, SOLV, and the Seaside Fireworks Committee. Last year we picked up 7 tons of trash and debris. There will be a BBQ after the parade for volunteers. Info & Registration: Project Oregon or contact Michael Scott at mjspdx@aol.com, or 800-334-8986.
DUII
A report from a citizen about an alleged “erratic driver headed into North Bend from the North Bend Bridge” Wednesday at 2:12 p.m., led to a traffic stop on Hwy. 101 at Newmark Ave. in North Bend by a Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy. According to a news release, the vehicle was stopped for “several traffic violations.” Fifty-eight year old Dennis W. Cooley, of Cathlamet, WA was arrested on a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. He was transported to the North Bend Police Dept. where he was cited and released for DUII.
Prowler
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday night, 11:53 p.m., 1200 block of Dakota Ave., 57-year old male reported, “girlfriend was sitting on the front porch & saw a male creeping around the yard, yelled at him & he took off.”
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 11:06 p.m., 9th Ave. & F St., 29-year old male complained “outside yelling & loud music, been going on for weeks.” Twenty-year old Cody Siegrist cited for MIP-Consumption.
Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 7:07 p.m., 1900 block No. 7th St., Gospel Mission, 43-year old Robin Celene Smith arrested on Marion Co. warrant for Animal Neglect I. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Parole Violation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 7:41 a.m., 2nd St. Lp. “follow up,” 21-year old Jason Pallasch arrested on Parole Violation charge, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Intoxicated & more
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday. 12:18 p.m., 525 W. Anderson Ave., Coos Bay Public Library, “subject drinking in library.” 2:02 p.m., Newmark & Wallace, 43-year old female reported “intoxicated subject.” 2:12 p.m., Thompson & 16th, “indecent exposure.” 4:17 p.m., 525 W. Anderson, Public Library, “intoxicated subject.” 5:51 p.m., Mingus Park, male complained “subject urinating.” 11:19 p.m., 871 So. Broadway, Blue Moon, “intoxicated male lunging into traffic in front of location.”
DUII accident
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Thursday morning, 12:24 a.m., Sherman Ave. & Lewis St., “Non-injury accident, female has hit a parked vehicle.” Fifty-five year old Elyse M. Roberts transported to Bay Area Hospital for injuries. “Officer advised she will be referred to the DA for DUII and will also be cited for Careless Driving.”
Possible DUII
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 8:45 a.m., 1300 block Virginia Ave., 51-year old William D. Hayes, North Bend, arrested on NBPD warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Harassment. Also cited for DUII, Refusal a Breath Test, Failure to Signal Turn. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain today along the Oregon Coast. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and northwest winds around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s and north winds 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy and then clearing on Saturday.
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OREGON COAST SPORTS
4th of July Run
21st Annual Mayor's Firecracker Run, Sunday, July 4th, 10:00 a.m., Mingus Park, Coos Bay, 1M, 4K. For More information call Rex Miller at 541-269-1199.
Kayak Fishing Challenge
The first of what organizers hope will become an annual event, Sunset Bay Kayak Fishing Challenge will be held on Saturday, July 3rd, at Sunset Bay State Park west of Charleston. Cost is $15 per contestant. Check in is set for 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. Weigh in ends at 3:30 p.m. Kayak must be launched and landed at Sunset Bay. No fish entered after the end of the contest will be counted. First place is 50% of the Pot; Second place 30%; and, Third place 20%. Call Roy at (541) 404-2059 for more information.
Hoffine
Legendary Marshfield boy’s basketball coach Bruce Hoffine passed away at the age of 84 in North Bend, Sunday, June 27th. During his 24-seasons as head coach of the Pirates, from 1951 to 1975, Hoffine compiled a record of 413 wins and 176 losses. He never had a losing season. Along the way, his teams went to the state tournament 12 times and the championship game four times. In his second year as head coach Marshfield won a state title. Runner-up trophies were achieved in 1959, 1960 and 1962. Hoffine graduated from Marshfield in 1944 and was a member of the Pirates’ 1942 state championship football team. In 2003, Marshfield High School honored the alumnus by naming the Pirate Palace court in his honor.
SOCS sb
From Coach Floyd Montiel. The SOCS 16u team competed in the Alaskan Midnight Sun Tournament during the weekend of the 26th and 27th in Newberg. We finished first in the Silver Bracket with a 4-0-1 record. Team scores were as follows: Game 1: SOCS 5 - Vancouver Stealth 5; Vancouver scored their 5 runs in the first two innings and once we calmed down for our first game of the summer, we climbed back in the game to tie it up before time limit. Christie Andy and Courtney Love went 2-3 and both scored a run. Breanne Johnson struck out six. Game 2: SOCS 11 - Lebanon Warriors 4; We scored seven in the first and cruised the rest of the way. Kara Young and Alisha Charitar both went 3-3 scored two runs and each had a triple. Christy Andy also had a triple. Game 3: SOCS 15 - Mid Valley Breeze 0; Breanne Johnson gave up three hits in a game shortened by the run rule. We had 13 hits as a team with Kara Young leading the way going 2-4, 4 RBI and an in the park HR. Laurie Haynes, Breanne Johnson, Courtney Love and Sam Sundet had two hits apiece. Game 4: SOCS 3 - Mid Valley Breeze 2; The Breeze is divided into two teams from the Salem area. Alisha Charitar had a game winning single that scored Helena Carocci in the bottom of the 7th to win the game. Game 5: SOCS 5 Renegades (Lake Oswego) 3; Kara Young and Sam Sundet went 2-3. Helena Carocci had a triple and Estefania Perez hit an in the park HR. For the weekend, Kara Young hit .437, scored 5 runs, 5 RBI, 1 double and 1 triple. Courtney Love hit .538 and scored 6 runs. Christy Andy was 4-9 before an ankle injury Sunday morning kept her out the rest of the day. Pitching wise, Sam Sundet and Breanne Johnson combined to give up seven earned runs in five games.
Triathlon
Over the June 25th weekend, eleven members of the local Bay Area triathlon club CROAK did battle in the altitude and heat of Central Oregon at the annual Pacific Crest Sports Festival in Sunriver. This three day festival is the crown jewel of the Northwest multisport season. There were well over a thousand athletes competing in eleven events, over the course of the weekend. Conditions were ideal this year with sunny skies and temps in the low 80’s. Saturday featured the Half-Ironman triathlon. Beginning at 4700 feet, 355 athletes entered the pristine Wickiup Reservoir for the 1.2 mile swim. The 58 mile bike course included three hard climbs with a trip around Mt. Bachelor culminating at 6500 feet before a long descent into Sunriver for the running portion of the event. The 13.1 mile run circled Sunriver with many families and vacationers lining the route to cheer on the athletes. Club members competing in the Half-Ironman included Robert Lounsbury who set a club best overall time of 5:13:07 in his first Half-Ironman race. He was closely followed by Jim Yost at 5:28:56.. Steve Giss cut almost an hour off of his personal best, and broke the 6 hour barrier for a time of 5:51:08. Tom Holt bested last year’s result with a 7:13:12. Tim Efraimson, Jon Yost, and Miguel Lanza competed as a team with each one tackling one segment of the three-sport event. Their total time was 6:52:08. On Sunday 514 athletes competed in the Olympic triathlon with a 1500 meter swim, rolling 28 mile bike and 10k run. CROAK triathletes who competed in the Olympic distance race included Steve Delgado, Basil Pittenger, Jason Wilson, and Gene Cossey. Closely matched over the course Delgado and Pittenger crossed the finish line together in 2:48:42. Wilson was not far behind in 3:04:09. Cossey finished in 3:30:14. CROAK is a local group of recreational adventure athletes who share a vision of inspiring healthy lifestyle choices through exercise and community service. Several of the men have additional races this year. Many of the group will be riding as a team in the 100 mile Portland Gran Fondo event in September to benefit cancer research.
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