Oregon Coast News - July 12, 2010
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Home invasion
Two males and one female carrying a baby committed a home invasion robbery Friday night at a residence on the 900 block of Harris Ave. in Coos Bay and bound the 72-year old female victim to a chair in her home with duct tape while it was ransacked. According to a news release from the police department, the victim reported the female knocked on her door before 8 p.m. and asked for a drink of water and to use the phone. After allowing the three into her residence they allegedly attacked her. Jewelry, a small amount of cash, liquor and a handgun were stolen. Police responded with two K-9 units and the Coos Co. Major Crime Team was activated. The three suspects were located at an apartment on South Wasson St. They identified as 23-year old Deanna L. Deroest, 16-year old Ryan J. Dewolf, and 23-year old Harland J. Welsh. All were charged with Robbery I, Burglary I, Assault III, Theft I and Deroest and Welsh were additionally charged with Felon in Possession of Firearm. The two adults were transported to the county jail at Coquille. The 16-year old to the county Juvenile Detention and the child was placed with DHS. The victim was treated and released from Bay Area Hospital.
Hold up
A lone gunman wearing a motorcycle helmet and jacket robbed a pharmacy in Newport Sunday evening. The suspect presented a handgun to a clerk at the Rite Aid store about 5:30 p.m., demanded anti-depressant medicine and ran out the door. He reportedly got into a dark-colored older model SUV with possible “Crater Lake” license plates and sped away. No one was injured.
Murder
A 16-year old boy has been arrested in Roseburg on charges of Murder and Rape involving a five-year old girl. Police responded to the low-income housing area early Friday morning after the girl’s mother called 911 to report her daughter was unconscious and not breathing. The suspect sometimes lived in the duplex with his father who shared the residence with the victim’s mother. The Douglas Co. District Attorney plans to go to a grand jury next week to seek an adult indictment against the accused teen.
Boy shoots brother
A seven-year old Tillamook County boy accidentally shot and killed his nine-year old brother Sunday afternoon at a residence 12-miles south of Tillamook. When authorities arrived at the home, the stepfather was performing CPR on the youth. He was taken to Tillamook County General Hospital and the boy was pronounced deceased about an hour later.
Highway closed
A portion of Hwy. 20 near Toledo on the Central Oregon Coast was closed Sunday afternoon after a pickup truck pulling a trailer of hay caught fire without the driver knowing and burning hay was strewn over a stretch of the east-west route between Newport and Corvallis. The burning hay generated a lot of smoke near Pioneer Mountain Pass. The truck was en route from the valley to Siletz. Investigators reopened the highway by 9:45 p.m. Investigators are focusing on spontaneous combustion or a discarded cigarette that may have ignited the hay which was then fanned by the vehicle’s speed. Toledo firefighters and U.S. Forest Service personnel responded.
Harmful algal blooms on rise globally, but Oregon monitoring at risk
Scientists are moving closer to being able to predict when blooms of phytoplankton will turn toxic and prompt closures of shellfish harvesting along the coast to protect the public from domoic acid and other health threats. But the funding that has supported a unique collaborative research and monitoring effort among several agencies will soon run out, leaving future monitoring of “harmful algal blooms” in Oregon in jeopardy. Razor clam harvesting was closed last week in Oregon from Bandon to Tillamook because of high levels of domoic acid. At least parts of the Oregon coast are closed to shellfish harvesting almost every year, and incidents of harmful algal blooms are on the rise globally. A closure of razor clam harvests in 2003 of beaches in Clatsop County alone cost local communities an estimated $4.8 million in lost revenue. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Department of Agriculture test clams, mussels and other shellfish for domoic acid accumulation. Scientists from OSU and the University of Oregon work with ODFW on monitoring the phytoplankton blooms and checking for toxicity. And the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lab at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center contributes offshore phytoplankton sampling. Their work is funded through NOAA’s national “Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Bloom,” or MERHAB program. The collaborators’ NOAA funding, a total of $2.3 million in grants, will run out in another 18 months and anticipated state funding for the successful pilot program remains uncertain.
Annual Prescribed Burn Planned at Dean Creek
Fire officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plan to conduct controlled pasture burns at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area July 12 and 13. Approximately 100 acres will be carefully burned to improve elk forage and habitat at the popular viewing area.
Commanding Officer Relieved of Command
Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore, commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District, has relieved Capt. Fredrick G. Myer of command of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Portland, Ore., Friday, for unauthorized use of a government computer. The temporary relief comes after an investigation determined that Capt. Myer used a government computer to view unauthorized web sites, including pornographic. Capt. Leonard R. Tumbarello, currently the deputy of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle, has been assigned as sector commander. Capt. Myer will be reassigned to Thirteenth Coast Guard District staff. Final disciplinary actions will be taken pending a complete investigation.
Fatal
A 13-year old Douglas Co. girl was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Myrtle Creek Friday, 12:50 p.m. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, the girl was a passenger in a vehicle operated by her 16-year old sister who just passed another vehicle on Dole Road, failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and struck a ditch before rolling over. Valeri Perez was wearing a seatbelt. The driver, Hallie A. Perez, and a 17-year old female passenger, also from Myrtle Creek, were transported to a hospital in Roseburg with non-life threatening injuries.
NB Honored Citizens
During this weekend’s North Bend July Jubilee Celebration, Honored Citizens will be recognized. Continuing a tradition of recognizing significant contributions to the community since 1983, the North Bend July Jubilee committee will honor a number of citizens at a presentation ceremony and reception on Friday, July 17, at 7:00 pm in the large meeting room of the public library. The public is encouraged to attend. CITIZENS OF THE YEAR - Boyd Bjorkquist, retiring athletic and activities director for North Bend High School, plans to continue to serve the school and community on a limited time basis. During his 15 years on the staff, he has guided a dramatic improvement in athletic facilities and is credited with developing a program that is based on sportsmanship and respect. He has worked on several state committees and was names Oregon’s Athletic Director of the Year for Class 4A. CO-LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT - David and Shirley Bridgham are best known for the 24 year tem effort directing the Shore Acres Holiday Lights. Approximately 1,500 volunteers now put up the 300,000 lights and 26 trees which attract more than 50,000 visitors from Thanksgiving to New Years. Their other community involvements are extensive, including educational, art, media, music, and church activities. Shirley retired from the media center at Southwestern Oregon Community College and David is currently the chairman of the College’s Board of Education. FAMILY FOR CONTINUING CONTRIBUTIONS - The William Lucero, Sr. Family has a long and carried history of community involvement. William was a volunteer firefighter for the North Bay Department and has spent the past 8 years helping at North Bend where sons Mike and John are professionals. Son Bill is principal at North Bend High School and son Stephen is a self employed concrete worker. Daughters Kathleen and Laura now live out of the area. William is at as many sports events as possible, especially if a grandchild is playing. He and Louise, a NBHS grad of 1959, are busy keeping up with all their third generation Bulldogs.
NB Historic Buildings
HISTORIC BUILDINGS - “Historic Places & Friendly Faces” will highlight a variety of activities on Friday, July 16, the first day of the weekend celebration of North Bend’s 107th Birthday. The public is invited to attend the presentation of three plaques recognizing historic buildings. They Mayor will give a brief background talk about each location and attendees may take a limited tour. This is an annual project for the North Bend Historic Landmark Commission and an opportunity to learn more about the development of the city. 3:00 pm North Bend City Hall (Union and California).
Meet in the Council Chambers to hear about this 1939 brick structure. WPA (Works Progress Administration) funds helped with the $40,000 construction cost and the city furnished the building with necessary office equipment with a mere $800. The facility originally housed almost all city services and has undergone a variety of renovations.
3:30 pm Burmester House (2260 Sherman Avenue). This Dutch Colonial style home was built in 1906 by Henry Burmester, a prominent dentist and community leader. The Burmester family lived in the house until 1934. In addition to the current owners, Mike and Sherry Crowe, six other families have called the house their home and bathed in the claw foot tub. Several owners have done remodeling and updating projects.
4:00 pm Hotel North Bend (Sherman and Virginia). Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hotel North Bend first opened in 1922 with 68 rooms featuring the latest conveniences. It was considered “the finest building in Oregon outside Portland”. A variety of name changes has caused some confusion over the years. Recently re-opened after more that $6,000,000 in structural reinforcing and renovations, the building now has 33 rental units for low and moderate income residents, as well as commercial spaces.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a work session on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend. The worksession will include a discussion about prohibiting smoking near the Coos County Annex.
NB School Board
A Regular meeting of the North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors will be held Monday, July 12, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the North Bend City Council Chambers at 835 California Street, North Bend, OR. An Executive Session will be held Monday, July 12, 2010, immediately following the Regular Board Meeting., in the North Bend City Council Chambers at 835 California Street, North Bend, OR. The school board will meet in Executive Session for the purpose of conducting deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d).
Oregon Virtual Academy
The Board of Directors for the Oregon Virtual Academy will meet on July 12, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m. Oregon Virtual Academy Board Members are hereby notified that a Regular Meeting of the Board will be held at 1810 Monroe Street, North Bend, Oregon and via teleconference call at 1-888-824-5783 x90095991# and via Elluminate at http://tinyurl.com/BoardORVA. Contact Info: Jim Moyer, 541.751.8060
Unruly
A report of an “unruly subject breaking glasses in the lounge” at the Portside Restaurant in Charleston Thursday night, 6:16 p.m., led to the arrest of a 28-year old male. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was located on Troller Road, however, he fled on foot and jumped into the bay. The U.S. Coast Guard was summoned as well as a Coos Bay K-9 unit. The suspect successfully eluded capture. At 11:30 a.m., a Sheriff’s deputy was tipped regarding a possible location of the wanted individual. Ramsey N. Gifford was found on board the fishing vessel “Chena” in the Charleston Marina. He was taken into custody on charges of Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief II and Escape III. Gifford was transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Wanted
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 10:12 p.m., 1000 block Noble Ave., “possible location of wanted subject.” Thirty-five year old Troy Alan Oakes arrested on a Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Parole Violation, original charge, Contempt of Court. An additional warrant of Contempt of Court was also located. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Wanted
As a result of a traffic stop by a Coos Bay Police officer Thursday, 2:54 p.m., Camman & Newmark, 25-year old John Langley was arrested on a North Bend PD warrant. According to an entry on the police log. Langley was wanted for Parole Violation on an original charge of Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. He was also wanted on a Parole Violation Detainer and False Information. Langley was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Hit Team
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 11:38 a.m., 3500 block of Spruce St., “Hit Team call out” by the North Bend Police Dept. to what turned out to be a suicide by an adult male. The Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Coos Bay PD, Coquille PD, Bandon PD, DA Office, Medical Examiner and Coquille Tribal Police were all dispatched.
Family disturbance
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 9:59 p.m., 2400 block 13th St., “family disturbance.” Forty-four year old Jeanette Lupher, North Bend, arrested on a charge of Harassment – Domestic, and Interfering with a 911 call. She was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Assault
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 7:20 p.m., 2700 block E St., “female RP who stated someone is tearing up her house.” Officer responded. Thirty-year old John Carlisle Anderson arrested on charge of Assault IV – Domestic.
(Saturday)
Accident
A North Bend Police officer was involved in an accident with another vehicle on Friday afternoon on the 2100 block of Union Ave. According to an entry on the police log, no one was injured. Coos Bay Police were called in to conduct the investigation. The two drivers were identified as 21-year old Cameron Robert Corbin, North Bend, operating a 1989 Dodge, and NBPD Officer John Bohanan, operating a 2006 Ford CVC. Corbin was cited for DWS-Violation, Driving Uninsured, Failure to Carry Registration and Failure to Yield Prior to entering Roadway.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 4:26 p.m., 2700 block Donnelly St., “officer out with three.” Forty-eight year old David Lee Clingings, North Bend, arrested on a warrant charging him with Failure to Appear on an original charge of Fraud. Also a CBPD warrant for Probation Violation, and additionally charged with Probation Violation.
Late night in North Bend
North Bend Police officers had contact with several individuals late Friday night and early Saturday morning. According to entries on the police log: 11:26 p.m., California St. Boat Ramp, “officer out with subject, warned for Criminal Trespass.” Thirty-one year old male and 36-year old female contacted. 11:47 p.m., Sherman Ave. & California St., “officer out with male, casual contact only.” Forty-eight year old male contacted. 12:05 a.m., Broadway Ave. & 11th St., “officers out with five, all warned for Disorderly Conduct.” All males 18-years of age. 1:22 a.m., 2400 block Broadway Ave., “verbal disturbance at location.” Two females ages 23 & 24, and two males ages 29 & 30 contacted. 1:46 a.m., Sherman Ave. & Maryland St., “male/female fighting at location. Verbal only, parties separated and left the area.” Twenty-three year old female and 25-year old male. 2 a.m., 645 Virginia Ave., Bar Wench, “Dispute, tavern. Officer out with subjects. Casual contact.” Twenty-one year old male contacted. 2:27 a.m., same couple contacted earlier at 1:46 a.m., now at Sherman Ave./Yew St. Sherman. “Dispute. Officer out with subjects. Courtesy ride given to female.”
Boat
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 6:20 p.m., Eastside Boat Ramp, “camp host at Eastside Boat Ramp. Citizen just advised her of two subjects in a boat in distress just off the boat ramp and citizen just asked her to call 911. She cannot see them from her location and cannot provide any further info to me.”
Assault
He allegedly threw a marble at a window. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 12:19 a.m., Coal Bank Lane, 34-year old Jack Lee Duke was arrested for Assault IV – Domestic and Interfering with 911 Call. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Suicidal subject
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 5:09 p.m., Portside Restaurant in Charleston, “lady breaking glasses and attempting to stab herself. White female adult, black dress, black hair. She is wearing nothing under the dress, and is exposing herself to patrons.” Transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay on a Mental Hold.
ATV
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Friday, 12:27 p.m., Hauser Dunes, ATV accident. Female unconscious. Transported by ambulance to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay.
(Sunday)
DUII
A report of a “vehicle hit at location” resulted in an arrest for DUII early Sunday morning in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log for 3:42 a.m., 1900 block of Grant St., 22-year old Lamont Perkins, North Bend, was arrested for DUII and Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver. He was additionally cited for DWS Violation.
Individuals
Contact with individuals by North Bend Police officers on Saturday, according to entries on the police log: 6:46 p.m., 1800 Sherman Ave., NB Library, “officer out with male. Warned for Trespass and Consuming Alcohol in Unlicensed Premise. Advised this will be his last warning,” 63-year old male. 7:42 p.m., 2300 block Lombard St., “RP reported people throwing things at him. Officer responded and advised not as reported, subject was warned Misuse of 911.” 7:47 p.m., McCullough Bridge, “reported male on east side of bridge throwing items over the side. Subject taken into protective custody and transported to BAH on police officer mental hold.” 9:47 p.m., 1611 Virginia Ave., Pony Village Mall, “RP reported vehicle has hit a sign. Officer responded and advised driver will contact mall on Monday with insurance info,” 23-year old female. 10:53 p.m., 2400 block No. 16th St., “male jumping out in roadway. Warned for Disorderly Conduct.” Same 37-year old male contacted at 12:25 a.m., 1300 block Virginia Ave., “officer out with one. Subject en route to girlfriend’s residence.” 11:08 p.m., Sheridan & Washington, “officer out with male that is passed out. Dispatch called cab for subject” 24-year old male.
Didn’t mean to
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Saturday, 8:54 p.m., Ocean & No. 26th, “subjects just threw glass bottle at patrol vehicle. Located subjects. Advised he didn’t mean to throw anything. No damage to vehicle. Handled.”
Fight
A report of “can hear man & woman fighting,” led to the arrest of a 34-year old male Saturday night on the 1100 block of Anderson Ave. in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, Daniel Knight was charged with Assault IV Domestic & Interfering with a 911 Call.
Unauthorized use
Three 18-year old males were arrested Saturday night, 7:44 p.m., 34th & Lawrence after a Coos Bay Police officer reported, “trying to catch up to vehicle pulling away from him.” Adam P. Eckes was charged with Attempt to Elude, UUV, two-counts of Reckless Endanger, and cited for VBR 53/40, No Operator’s License, MIP-Consumption. Cody L. Hinerman-Millner was charged with UUV and cited for MIP-C. Brian D. Lane was charged with UUV, Probation Violation and cited for MIP-C. He was lodged in Detention, while the other two were lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Follow up
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, 149 So. 7th St., McKay’s parking lot, “follow up.” Eighteen year old Daiven Carter arrested on Theft III by Receiving charge. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Hand
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Saturday, 2:41 p.m., White Lane, 53-year old female reported, “sons went to Sunset Beach and found what looks like human hand. They brought it home.” Investigation continuing.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Saturday, 7:08 a.m., Coos Sumner Lane, “wanted subject sleeping in vehicle.” Nineteen year old Kertus Cutright arrested on Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of DUII. Transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Cloudy with morning drizzle and then clearing along the Oregon Coast. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and north winds 15 to 25 mph. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s, breezy with north winds 15-25 mph. Partly cloudy then clearing on Tuesday.
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American Legion bb
In a showdown between the American Legion Class “A” baseball North Division’s No. 1 and No. 2 teams, Roseburg Pepsi swept a doubleheader from visiting North Coos Waterfront (6-4, 7-7) Friday at Legion Field in Roseburg. Pepsi (11-3, 15-4) won the first game 3-1 and took the second game 7-5. Pepsi right-hander Mike Morin pitched a complete game in the opener; and Micah Audiss broke a 1-1 tie with a pinch hit single that scored Conner Kahle. Michael Bennett got the loss in the first game for the Waterfront, while Cody Anderson was tagged with the loss in the second game. "It was a hot day at the ballpark and the kids did what they needed to do," Pepsi head coach Justin O' Byrne said. "The two wins put us in a good spot as we head toward the final stretch of the league schedule." In the nightcap, the Bottlecaps scored three times in the first inning and never trailed en route to the two-run victory. North Coos visits the Umpqua Blaze (2-8, 2-14) Tuesday, July 13th, in Myrtle Creek, host South Eugene (4-6, 8-9) Thursday, July 15th,.5 p.m., at Clyde Allen Field in North Bend, and then plays Sunday, July 18th, at Sheldon (6-6, 10-10-1) in Eugene.
MHS fb
Members of Marshfield’s 2010 football team are lifting every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Coos Bay school. Second year coach Justin Ainsworth says the Pirates are also having 7 on 7 competitions Wednesday, July 14, July 21, and August 11th at Pete Susick Stadium, 5:30 p.m. North Bend, Myrtle Point, Coquille, Reedsport, and Bandon will be in attendance. Marshfield’s conditioning camp will start on August 16th, 9:00 a.m., and daily doubles begins the following week. All Coos Bay middle school and high school football athletes are welcome to attend. “We have already attended 7 on 7 tournaments at Crater HS and Sutherlin HS and held our own three day football camp at MHS with Cottage Grove.” Any questions please call Coach Ainsworth at (541) 404-7883. “The players who have been in attendance are doing a great job of fine tuning their fundamentals, adding muscle, and improving their level of endurance. Working hard during the summer is an essential aspect of a successful football program.”
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers NBA Summer League team opened their stay in Las Vegas with an 84-67 win over the Houston Rockets Sunday. Former University of Oregon and Redmond High School star Marty Leunen, playing for the Rockets, missed both of his field goal attempts and went scoreless for the Rockets.
OSU-UO vb
The 2010 Civil War volleyball match against Oregon at legendary Gill Coliseum will be televised via tape delay by FSN, announced Thursday by the Pac-10 and FSN. The match will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12. Air times and dates will be announced at a later date. The Beavers return five starters from last year’s squad. The team upset the then seventh-ranked Ducks in five in legendary Gill Coliseum in five sets.
Team USA
Oregon pitchers Tyler Anderson and Scott McGough were named to the 2010 Collegiate National Team it was announced by USA Baseball on Sunday night. This year’s squad consists of five infielders, four outfielders, two catchers, nine pitchers and a pair of two-way players. The Collegiate National Team was selected after seven days of trials that included six intra-squad games and practices as the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Team USA is comprised of the top non-draft-eligible college players in the United States. The U.S. will play a five-game series against Korea before squaring off against a Japanese Collegiate All-Star Team in a one-game, international friendship competition in Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium on July 21. From there, the team will travel to Taipei, Taiwan for a four-game series against Chinese Taipei at Tien-Mu Stadium beginning July 25. Team USA will close its summer season at the FISU World University Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from July 30-Aug. 7. The U.S. has won the last three FISU Worlds (2004, '06, '08), while host nation Japan will be looking for its first title.
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