Oregon Coast News - July 6, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
USCG rescue
The Coast Guard and Lincoln City Fire Department rescued three 11-year-old boys from a 120-foot cliff at Road's End State Park north of Lincoln City, Ore., Monday. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend was notified of the trapped children by the Lincoln City Fire Department at approximately 9 p.m. and dispatched an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport, Ore., after ground crews were initially unable to rescue them. One member of the Lincoln City Fire/Rescue team managed to reach the boys, but could not safely take them from the cliff. The firefighter stayed with the children until the helicopter crew could retrieve and deliver two of the boys to emergency crews on the nearby beach. He then managed to carry the last child down with the aid of other rescue team members after the hoist equipment aboard the helicopter malfunctioned. None of the boys or rescuers was injured during the incident.
Dog rescued too
The Coast Guard assisted North Lincoln, Ore., Fire/Rescue with the rescue of five people and one dog from an 18-foot pontoon boat grounded at Siletz Bay, Ore., Monday. The people aboard the boat contacted the North Lincoln Fire/Rescue Sunday after their vessel ran aground in a shallow area, but opted to stay overnight hoping the eventual high tide would free them. When the tide failed to free the vessel, the fire/rescue team and a 25-foot response boat crew from Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay, Ore., attempted to retrieve the boaters by transporting them via jet ski to the waiting Coast Guard response boat. When this attempt failed, a Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport, Ore., was dispatched to hoist the passengers from the pontoon boat. There were no injuries reported.
Smoking
“No Smoking” signs will go up soon, but the new City of Coos Bay ordinance is already in effect within the community’s public parks. The City Council, on a split vote last month, approved a ban on smoking throughout the Mingus Park property, including the main park, outdoor stage, Choshi Garden, ball park, skate park, upper tennis court, Frisbee course, swimming pool and wooded area. The ordinance went into effect Monday morning, July 5th. The “No Smoking” ban also includes play areas at John Topits Park and Ed Lund Park in the Empire District, the Eastside Park, Taylor & Wasson Street Park and the Bay Area Optimist Park on 10th Street at the south end of the city. The goal is to not only eliminate health concerns from second-hand smoke, but also the unsightly reminder of irresponsible smokers who throw away cigarette butts anywhere they choose.
Whales
Some members of the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute from Newport on the Central Oregon Coast are in the Gulf of Mexico researching the impact the oil crisis is having on marine life, including whales. The scientists are on board the NOAA research ship Gordon Gunter. Some of the whales they are concerned about include the endangered Sperm Whale. Researchers are tagging some of the whales with electronic tracking devices. Other scientists are examining the impact the oil spill has had on other species of fish, seabirds, sea turtles, and porpoises in the Gulf.
Cruise ships
The only port along the Oregon Coast that is a stopping point for Cruise Ships will see nine this year, but next year that number is expected to increase to 15. The Port of Astoria is just one of the “Ports A Call” along the West Coast for cruise ships taking passengers between California and Alaska. The stop over is normally just one day, but it is a boom for the local economy when upwards to 3,000 tourist hit the docks of the North Oregon Coast community.
Fear kept them quiet
They said they lied and kept quiet about a murder 20-years ago on the Central Oregon Coast out of fear. The two witnesses to the murder of 16-year old Walter Thomas Ackerson Jr. were given immunity from prosecution for their testimony against then 20-year old Troy Culver who admitted to beating Ackerson and then with the help of the other two, throwing the teenager off the Yaquina Bay Bridge at Newport either dead or just unconscious from a beating. The victim’s mother and grandmother say it’s hard to watch the other two walk away with immunity, adding “it’s not justice.” All three were attending Angell Job Corps north of Yachats when they skipped away on March 24, 1990 and hitchhiked to Newport where they talked a guy into buying beer for them. Culver told investigators Ackerson had been whiny at the beach and he was tired of the noise. He hit him “again and again and again,” and slammed his head against a tree. Panicking, the three took Ackerson to the bridge and threw him over the rail. They returned to Angell and told staff Ackerson ran away. On parole for Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse and in drug treatment, part of Culver’s addiction therapy included admitting past wrongs. In August of 2009, he confessed to his parole officer in Prineville that he’d beaten a man to death 20 years earlier. He’s now in the Lincoln County Jail facing murder charges.
US 101 closed north of Bandon for three nights
Nighttime traffic between Coos Bay and Bandon to detour through Oregon 42S.
BANDON - U.S. Highway 101 will be closed three consecutive nights starting Tuesday, July 6 for repair work on Bullards Bridge (mile point 260). During the closures, scheduled from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., traffic between Bandon and Coos Bay will detour onto Oregon 42S. The closures are needed so workers can replace steel parts on the
drawbridge.
Crosswalk sting
North Bend Police will conduct a Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting this morning from 10 a.m. to noon at the intersection of Virginia and Marion avenues to raise motorist awareness of pedestrian safety. A decoy will be used to enter the crosswalk, while an officer is staged nearby in a patrol car. Violation of Oregon’s crosswalk pedestrian law is a Class B traffic violation, with a fine of $287.
Counterfeit money
Because of the influx of tourists to the Oregon Coast during the summer months, business owners are constantly reminded to watch out for bogus bills. Counterfeiters like to hit coastal merchants when they are busy hoping they won’t take the time to check to see if the dollar bills they are being given are good or not. An Astoria woman is facing forgery charges on the North Oregon Coast after she allegedly passed fake $10 bills in Clatsop County. Treasury officials say the paper normally doesn’t feel right, and a counterfeit marking pen is still one of the best ways to detect if the cash is real U.S. Currency or not.
Dog
It looked like a Pomeranian, but maybe not. One thing for sure; however, it was in a bad place. Back in June, a small dog got stranded on a cliff on the Central Oregon Coast and had to spend the night on a ledge 80-feet above the surf before a rescuer could rappel down to save it. It happened on June 18th at Depoe Bay’s South Point. The dog, visiting the coast with its owners, was reportedly unfamiliar with the terrain in the backyard where it was staying. About 11:30 p.m., the volunteer fire department received a call about the stranded pooch. Officials decided it was took risky to try a nighttime rescue and waited until morning. Lt. David Jensen took a bowl of water and dog treats with him as he was lowered by rope to the ledge. He was able to entice the dog to him, grabbed him, and was pulled to safety.
Black Bear
There were no apparent wounds, and officials with the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Dept. speculate a young black bear found lying on Heceta Beach near Florence recently could have died of natural causes. A Beach Ranger buried the bear that had been lying on the open sand for a number of days drawing attention from beachcombers. It’s not unusual to find dead marine animals on the beach, but this is the first time most can remember finding a deceased black bear.
Coos Co. Commissioners
Tuesday, July 6: 10:00 AM - Executive Session Under the Authority of ORS 192.660 (2)(h) Consultation with Counsel- Chair Stufflebean’s Office. 1:30 PM - Worksession- Proposed Animal Control Ordinance- Commissioners Courtroom Room 121.
NB Parks
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, July 6, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at Simpson Park shelter, 1250 Sherman Ave., North Bend.
CB Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of June 15, 2010; b) Approval to submit a letter to OCZM program for a state planning grant; c) Approval of Fire Station No. 1 Change Orders #15 and #16; d) Ratification of lodging representative Joe Monahan to the Visitor and Convention Bureau Board; e) Approval of a new OLCC license for All American Pizza Coop; f) Approval of a card room license for Captain’s Cabin; g) Approval of OLCC license renewals for 7-Eleven; Captain’s Cabin; Cranberry Sweets; Coney Station; El Sombrero; Outdoor Inn; Sharkbites Seafood Café; Smith’s Bayway Market; and Walt’s Pourhouse; 3) Presentation on Auto’s Angel by Coos Bay Toyota’s General Manager Howard Forte; 4) Public Hearing on the Plan Amendments and Rezone of Angell Asset Group – Approval will Require Enactment of the Draft Proposed Ordinances; 5) Consideration of Revisions to Title 17 of the Coos Bay Municipal Code; 6) Appointment of City Representative to the Visitor & Convention Bureau Board; 7) Consideration of Changes to Banner Regulations; 8) Quarterly Report on the Coos Bay Public Library by Library Director Carol Ventgen; 9) Public Comments; 10) City Attorney’s Report; 11) City Manager’s Report; 12) Council Comments; 13) Adjourn.
Coos Bay District Resource Advisory Committee to Meet
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on Tuesday, July 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the BLM office in North Bend. The RAC will review applications for projects that benefit Federal lands or resources and make recommendations on projects to be funded. The Coos Bay RAC is one of five committees established in western Oregon BLM districts that contain Oregon and California Grant Lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road lands. The RACs were formed to comply with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. This Act provided a payment schedule to local counties in lieu of funds generated by timber harvest on Federal lands. The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act was reauthorized as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 signed into law in October 2008 (Public Law 110-343). The reauthorized Act provides declining payments to 18 westside Oregon Counties from Fiscal Year 2008 through 2011. Committee members review project proposals and recommend their highest priorities for funding to the Secretary of Interior. The Committee represents a variety of interests, and members work collaboratively for the long term benefit of public lands and economic stability in local communities. The public is welcome to attend all portions of the meeting and address the RAC during the public comment period at approximately 11:00 a.m. For further information on the RAC or the upcoming meeting, contact Glenn Harkleroad at the Coos Bay District Office at (541) 751-4361. Additional
information about the RACs is available online at: www.blm.gov/or/rac/ctypayracinfo.php.
Start Your Own Business
Ready, Set, Start Your Business Workshop. This 2-hour workshop includes information about: ● licensing; ● personal readiness checklist; ● business structure; ● financing; ● business planning; ● next steps; ● business resources. Schedule: Tuesday July 6, 2010 9:00—11:00 AM; Monday July 12, 2010 2:00—4:00 PM; Wednesday July 21, 2010 5:00—7:00 PM; Monday July 26, 2010 9:00—11:00 AM. Cost: $10 per person; Location: The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend; CALL 541-756-6866 now to register! Sponsored by the SOUTHWESTERN Oregon Community College Business Development Center.
Restraining order
He was found hiding in the garage area. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office for July 2nd, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance shortly before 5 p.m. at a residence on Upper Loop Lane. A 54-year old female reported the suspect fled the area to a residence on Green Acres Lane. Thirty-eight year old Robert D. Evans was located and arrested Violation of a Restraining Order and Disorderly Conduct II. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
MIP
Five juveniles are being referred to the Coos Co. Juvenile Dept. for MIP following the issuing of citations on Saturday, July 3rd, at the Power County Park. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, the juveniles, identified as 18-year old Rocio Delatorre, Myrtle Point; 18-year old Deirdra Stuart, Coos Bay; 19-year old Steven Miller, Coos Bay; 19-year old Kyle Robbins, Coos Bay, and a 16-year old juvenile from Coos Bay, were contacted by a Sheriff’s deputy and a Powers Police officer.
DUII
According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, 21-year old Kathleen Luce, of Roseburg, was arrested on Saturday, July 3, near the Powers County Park for DUII. She was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Eluding
While working with the DUII Task Force on Saturday night, July 3rd, a Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy responded to Hwy. 101 and Hill Road in Bunker Hill to locate a male subject seen walking in the area. An individual was contacted, but allegedly provided the deputy with false information about his identity. During questioning, the subject fled on foot. She was caught a short time later and eventually identified as 22-year old Dave L. McGraw of Coos Bay. He was wanted on an arrest warrant, and additionally charged with Eluding a Police Officer. Transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Meth
A 43-year old Lakeside male was taken into custody Sunday night, 9:59 p.m., following a traffic stop on Spinreel Road near Airport Way. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, a deputy working on DUII Grant overtime and assisting with Sand Fest activities in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area stopped David L. Boen. Suspected drugs were located and he was taken into custody for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and issued a number of traffic citations. Boen was transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Disturbance
He allegedly interfered with law enforcement and distracted officers from their duties. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, 41-year old Jesus M. Ornecas, of Bandon, was cited and released for Interfering with Police after officers responded Sunday night, 11:15 p.m., to the Phoenix Bar & Grill and a report of a disturbance involving a firearm.
DUII
They received a report of an alleged intoxicated person driving south bound on Hwy. 101 early Monday morning, 12:10 a.m. toward Bethel Mountain Road in a Toyota pickup truck. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, at 12:15 a.m., officers located the pickup on Hwy. 101 near mile marker 280, south of Bandon. It was “failing to maintain its lane of travel.” Fifty-three year old Frank Saucedo, of Bandon, was stopped and arrested for DUII, DWS and Parole Violation. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Monday morning, 2:58 a.m., Eugene PD served an NBPD warrant on 45-year old Darin Johnson for Failure to Appear on original charge of Theft I.
NB Fireworks
According to entries on the North Bend Police log for Sunday involving fireworks: 6:07 p.m., 1100 block California, “brush fire in open lot just north of North Bend City Shops / RP advised spreading quickly. NBFD responded / advised large amount of smoke / fire was quickly controlled. NBPD responded and advised nearby residents observed juveniles setting off the fireworks just prior to incident then left after fire started.” 9:47 p.m., 500 block Exchange St., “reported subjects in neighborhood are setting off fireworks and they landing on her deck. RP wants all subjects to stop setting off fireworks.” 10:33 p.m., D St., “anonymous RP reported loud fireworks in the area, unknown if they are illegal or not. Wants the noise to stop so can sleep. Officers checked area and only thing he found were subjects setting off legal fireworks.” 11:52 p.m., Union & Michigan avenues, “report of subject setting off fireworks at location and is too loud. RP called and advised subjects stopped and to cancel prior to give to officer.”
Loud music
According to entries on the North Bend Police log involving loud music for Sunday, July 4th: 2:16 p.m., Sheridan & Lockhart, “report a loud band playing in the area. Officer responded, advised music was not playing loudly, but subjects advised they will keep it down anyways.” 5:08 p.m., (same police officer) Sheridan & Lockhart, “report loud music coming from location again. Officer responded, situation handled.” 8:58 p.m., (new police officer) Sheridan & Lockhart, “report loud music still coming from location. Officer responded, advised them to shut the party down. Neighbors advise it is an ongoing issue.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Monday morning, 2:18 a.m., 200 block So. Mill St., 47-year old Mary A. Jones arrested on charge of Assault IV – Domestic.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 8:22 p.m., Coal Bank Slough Bridge, 37-year old Allen W. Saunders arrested on Probation Violation charge. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 6:46 p.m., Commercial & 10th, 29-year old Noland Stanfill arrested on Probation Violation and cited for DWS – Violation & Driving Uninsured. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
CB fireworks
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday involving illegal fireworks calls: 6:33 p.m., 10th & Ingersoll, “en route on a report of possible illegal fireworks.” 7:07 p.m., 900 block Crocker St., 73-year old male complained “illegal fireworks.” 9:46 pm., 800 block No. Front St., Sweet Trucking, “illegal fireworks.” 9:58 p.m., So. 11th & SW Blvd., 59-year old female complained “illegal fireworks.” 9:59 p.m., Chicksees & Lakeshore, “illegal fireworks.” 10 p.m., 8th & E streets, 37-year old female complained “illegal fireworks.” 10:38 p.m., 300 block So. Wall St., 72-year old male complained “illegal fireworks.” 10:41 p.m., 20th & Juniper, 57-year old male complained “illegal fireworks.” 10:42 p.m., 900 block Pacific Ave., 43-year old female complained “illegal fireworks.” 10:43 p.m., 800 block Fir Ave., “illegal fireworks.” 11:10 p.m., 100 block Market St., Sause Bros. “illegal fireworks.” 12:17 a.m., 500 block No. 2nd St., 49-year old male reported “illegal fireworks.”
Fires
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday involving fires: 10:49 p.m., 200 block So. Schoneman St., “dumpster fire.” 10:42 p.m., The Y, vehicle fire. 9:59 p.m., Bastendorff Road, “fire on the beach.”
WX
Sunny today along the Oregon Coast with highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s and north winds 10-20 mph. Clear tonight with lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s and north winds 10-20 mph. More sunshine on Wednesday.
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Tennis
Former North Bend tennis standout Kelcy McKenna was upset in the championship match of the 49th Annual Pacific Continental Bank Open Tennis Championships Sunday, July 4th, at the Eugene Swim & Tennis Club. McKenna, the No. 1 seed, was beaten by No. 3 seed Maja Kovacek 6-4, 6-4 in the women’s singles championship. McKenna just completed her junior season at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. However, the former Bulldog prep state champion teamed up with Suzanne Matzenauer to win the women’s doubles title 6-3, 6-0 over Elisa and Ashley Bonner of Los Alamos, NM.
NB fb
Prep football players expected to participate on this fall’s North Bend Bulldog team are getting started with their summer weight training program at the school. The weight room below the main gymnasium is open most evenings from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by a mini camps focusing on offensive or defensive skills. For more information, contact coach Rick Taylor at (541) 260-9347.
American Legion bb
North Coos Waterfront swept an American Legion baseball doubleheader at North Eugene on Monday, July 5th. The Waterfront (6-2, 6-4) won the first game 21-3, in 5 innings, and the second game 16-6. Game one winning pitcher was Tim Raybould (of Florence). He pitched 4 innings, had 4 strike outs and walked one batter, gave up four hits and 3 runs. Raymond Jones (of Marshfield) pitched the 5th inning. Jimmy Mack, Eric Rains, Ryan Love & Tim Young each had 3 hits Clint Burris had 4 hits and 4 RBI'S. Dalton Iveans, and Tim Young had 3 RBI'S. Eric Rains had a Home Run in the 2nd inning with a man on. Game two winning pitcher was Cody Anderson, he had 8 strike outs and 2 walks. Dalton Iveans pitched the 5 inning. Dalton Iveans, Jason Atkins, & Ryan Campbell each had 3 hits, Eric Rains was 2 for 2 with 3 RBI'S, and Jason Atkins had 3 RBI's. North Eugene is 4-8, 8-9 in the American Legion “A” North Division. Next game is a non-league doubleheader at home Wednesday, 3 pm, against Ashland.
OSU fb
Do you have your plans set to follow the Beavers on the road this year? Are you planning to see the Rodgers Brothers' homecoming at Cowboys Stadium? Get on board Beaver Nation and get your tickets to support your favorite college football team as it enters hostile territories this season. Tickets to away games for the 2010 Oregon State football season go on sale to the general public Tuesday, July 6. Oregon State's entire ticket allotment for the Boise State game, Sept. 25, has been sold, but all other games are available including the Sept. 4 season opener at Cowboys Stadium against TCU. For a seating diagram of Cowboys Stadium please click here. Tickets can be purchased beginning at 9 a.m., July 6, by calling 1-800-GO-BEAVS or by visiting the OSU Ticket Office in Gill Coliseum, room 107. Away game tickets are not available via the Internet. Individual ticket prices are as follows: Sept. 4 vs. TCU @ Cowboys Stadium: $150, 100, 75, 45; Oct. 9 at Arizona: $35; Oct. 16 at Washington: $72; Nov. 6 at UCLA: $36; Nov. 27 at Stanford: $25.
UO bb
Oregon sophomore Madison Boer was added to the 2010 Collegiate National Team Trials roster it was announced by USA Baseball on Saturday. Boer will join fellow teammates and pitchers Tyler Anderson and Scott McGough at the tryouts which take place July 6-11 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex (NTC) in Cary, N.C. Of the 39 invitees, 36 will compete for a spot of the final 22-man roster, while three players were named as alternates. The Pacific-10 Conference had a total of eight student-athletes selected to the trials roster, while both Oregon and Cal State Fullerton led the way with three selections apiece from the respective programs. Boer finished his sophomore season on the mound for the Ducks with a 3-1 record, 2.44 ERA and staff-high five saves while tossing a total of 51 and 2/3 innings in 23 appearances and four starts.
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