Oregon Coast News - July 22, 2010
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Pistol River Fire Burns 168 acres
The Pistol River Fire, which ignited Tuesday afternoon as the result of a vehicle accident involving a car and an overturned 18-wheel truck carrying veneer plywood, burned 168 acres before being contained at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. This effort continued until after dark when the fire on the west side of Highway 101 was trailed by CFPA dozers. One outbuilding was destroyed near the origin area of the fire. With the wind blowing in excess of 40 mph, all fire resources were stretched to the limit in bringing this fire under control. A U.S. Forest Service engine, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Curry County Sheriff’s office assisted with the suppression effort. Structural resources were sent from Coos and Curry Counties and included Gold Beach, Brookings, Cape Ferrelo, Winchuck, Ophir, Port Orford, Bandon, Coquille, and North Bay, and were hosted by Pistol River Fire Department. Three water tenders were also sent from Smith River and Crescent City to support the incident. A structural liaison was utilized in a joint command with CFPA. With the smoke clearing, early GPS work showed 168 acres within the fire boundary. There are a few unburned pockets within the perimeter but the hot fire consumed most of the fuel inside the fire lines. A day shift of approximately 40 people will be present today. This will include two 10-person Shutter Creek crews, 3 200-gallon engines, 2 950-gallon engines, 1 3000-gallon tender and overhead to support the effort. ODOT will continue to have a pilot car and flaggers on scene allowing one-way traffic through the fire area on Highway 101. The highway was closed for 5 hours Wednesday. Wind played a key role in the spread of this fire. With the wind blowing over the last several weeks, we are seeing fuels rapidly drying. Fire prevention regulations will be on the increase to reflect the increasing fire danger. Coos Forest Protective Association is asking people to remain fire safe as weather conditions continue to be warm and dry.
Coos Bay Waterfront Development Initiative
Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) announced he has secured approval for $500,000 to be used for the Coos Bay Waterfront Development Initiative. The funding was included in the Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2011. The bill was approved by the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, July 21, 2010. "Improving our infrastructure is key to stimulating the economy, attracting new business and creating new jobs,” DeFazio said. “The Coos Bay Waterfront Development has been a long time in the coming, and this funding couldn’t come at a better time to help move this project forward and to help kick-start the local economy.” The Coos Bay Waterfront Development Initiative; $500,000; Funding will be used for site prep and plaza construction at the future site of the Coos Bay Regional Center (CBRC). This project has been in the works for nine years and is strongly supported by local and state government, local tribal government, business groups, trade unions, school districts, and Southwestern Community College. When fully complete, the Coos Bay Waterfront Development Initiative will consist of the 18,000 square foot CBRC and public venue with outdoor plaza and walkway, parking and water access on 3 acres of formerly industrial, now abandoned, waterfront property along Highway 101 in Coos Bay. The Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill must now be approved by the full House of Representatives.
CB Visitors Center
Furniture has been arriving at the new City of Coos Bay downtown Visitor’s Information Center. City Manager Rodger Craddock says they hope to physically move into the new facility on West Central Ave. by the first week of August and hold a dedication ceremony the second or third week of the month. The center will not only house visitor information, managed by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, but also the South Coast Development Council and the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor Convention Bureau. The city is leasing space to the SCDC and CB-NB VCB. Craddock says all three are compatible with each other. He also says the structure is being completed within the approximate $1.5 million budget.
CB Pedway
The third time is normally “the charm.” But, in regards to the design options for the City of Coos Bay’s downtown Pedway area on South Broadway, it’s been more than three times. The city’s Urban Renewal Agency (URA) sent a fourth proposal back to the drawing board Tuesday night from the design firm contracted by the city to come up with a layout for the open area between buildings. City Manager Rodger Craddock says the fourth design incorporated pieces of the first three proposals, but still didn’t completely satisfy members of the URA. He says “they got more direction,” and that the next proposal will most likely be presented during an upcoming work session. Craddock says the proposals have included a green space with various amenities such as iconic art, stage, historic murals and all appealing to a variety of uses.
VCB
With three governing entities involved, the process for finalizing changes to the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor Convention Bureau (CB-NB VCB) has been a lengthy process. The City of Coos Bay, following action by the City of North Bend at its previous Council meeting, did approve leaving the name of the appointed Bureau the same as it always has been. The proposal to leave “as is” now goes to the Coquille Tribal Council for approval. It’s the last step in the process that has included reducing the Bureau from seven seats to five and including representation from the Tribe and the local hotel-motel industry. The Bureau is now made up of representations from the cities of North Bend and Coos Bay, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Tribe and Hotel-Motel.
Managers close sport groundfish beyond 20 fathoms beginning July 23
Fishery managers today announced two changes to the ocean groundfish sport fishery effective at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 23. The fishery beyond the 20-fathom line (as defined in regulation) will be closed in order to minimize catch-and-release mortality of yelloweye rockfish. Anglers may occasionally catch, but cannot keep, yelloweye rockfish while fishing for other species. Yelloweye, along with canary rockfish, are considered overfished by NOAA Fisheries and a certain percentage of those caught and released must be reported as mortality. In addition, sport anglers from boats may no longer retain cabezon because the harvest cap for the year is close to being met. According to Lynn Mattes, ODFW sport groundfish program leader, yelloweye rockfish generally live in deeper waters so bringing the fishery inside 20 fathoms will protect that population while allowing anglers to continue to fish for other bottomfish such as black rockfish and lingcod. “Yelloweye catch has been up along the entire Oregon Coast ,” Mattes said. “After consulting with the Sportfish Advisory Committee we decided to pull the fishery into 20 fathoms to protect yelloweye while still offering a fishery for other species.” The Sportfish Advisory Committee advises ODFW on marine sport fisheries and its members include private anglers, charter boat operators and a port representative. The cabezon fishery will close to retention on July 23 because managers estimate the harvest cap of 15.8 metric tons will have been met. Sport boat anglers may continue to harvest other legal species such as black rockfish, lingcod and greenling, while shore anglers may still keep cabezon.
Nickel Era Tour
Most arrived in enclosed trailers pulled by pickup trucks from California and Washington. They’re participants in the 2010 “Oregon Coast Nickel Era Tour,” featuring classic vehicles built between 1916 and 1929. The Nickel Era followed the “Brass Era,” and for some of the owners, they say the change had a lot to do with the constant necessary polishing of brass. But they also admit, there’s still a lot of polishing with the “Nickel Era.” About 20 vehicles arrived in the Bay Area for the July 20-24 tour that included group tours of local attractions. Tuesday they ventured out to the airport in North Bend where two historic bi-planes landed and all gathered to share stories and take pictures. Wednesday included a journey south to Bandon and the lighthouse at Bullard’s Beach. Ralph and Connie McNeil, of La Mesa, CA are members of the Nickel Era Club, which he says is also part of the “Horseless Carriage Club of America.” While Ralph polishes and maintains their 1927 Packard, Connie does the navigating. Idling quietly in the parking lot of the Red Lion Hotel in Coos Bay, the group’s headquarters for the “Oregon Coast Nickel Era Tour,” McNeil opened the engine cover and showed a simple flathead eight cylinder engine that is long but heavy. The vehicle’s total weight is 4,000 lbs. Gas mileage is not great in this Packard, but keeping the historic touring car running is what it is all about according to McNeil. The trip to the South Coast is the third for the newly formed group. Each year they pick a new destination, come together, and attract a crowd wherever they go. The club features a variety of vehicles. Most are open, with canvas tops, large headlights and large wheels. When the tour ends, they’ll roll them back inside their trailers and head back home where the polishing continues.
Bob Berry, North Bend novelist, holds booksigning at NBPL
The North Bend Public Library is happy to welcome North Bend novelist Bob Berry for a booksigning of his new science fiction novel, The Narian Predicament. The event will take place on Thursday, July 22nd, at 7.00p in the Library's large meeting room. The Narian Predicament follows the problems of the Narians, an alien race at war with the mysterious Enemy. The Narians must enlist the aid of Earth's humans to help them in their fight and avoid the decimation of their race. Berry served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam war for four years. He moved to the Oregon coast in 1980 and has lived there since. He is active in local community theater, having performed in many plays with Bandon Playhouse and Little Theater on the Bay. He also edits an online science fiction magazine, The Narian Connection. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact NBPL at 541-756-0400 or visit their website at http://info.cclsd.org/non. Copies of The Narian Predicament will be available for purchase. More information is also available at http://www.thenarianconnection.com.
SBDC offering business plan workshop
Looking for a way to be more effective as a business owner? Trying to finance your business? Want to plan for business expansion, retirement or selling your business? Beginning Thursday September 9, the Southwestern Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a ten-session workshop that focuses on building a business on solid ground. Participants save time and avoid costly mistakes by learning how to grow a successful business and how to write a business plan to access funding. Participants learn why a business plan is important, how to use one and how to write an effective business plan that will get read. This valuable program provides an opportunity to share ideas with other entrepreneurs, learn business planning techniques, and locate resources helpful for business owners. “This class is well worth the time and dollars,” said a previous participant. “I’d forgotten some of these concepts over the years and I look forward to putting this information to work in my business.” The program’s format includes ten weekly evening workshop sessions featuring Pam de Jong as the facilitator. De Jong has an extensive background as a business leader in securities, administration, private consulting, and development. She also serves on the Board of Directors for two local non-profit organizations. As an added bonus in conjunction with the workshop, Chetco Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a “Write Your Business Plan” contest with cash prizes; first place is $300, second place is $125, and third place is $75. 30 hours of one-to-one business advising, as well as access to other SBDC resources, is included in the cost of the training. Preregistration is required. The cost of the training is $100 for Bay Area Chamber Members, Tribal Businesses, Business Incubator Tenants, and participant referrals from local banks. All others are $289. The cost covers the complete program, as well as materials. Those interested in or more information or registration can contact the SBDC at 541-756-6866.
Threatened
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for 11:20 p.m., Tuesday, Hwy. 42 & W. Central, a 66-year old male complained, “threatened by son.” Thirty-eight year old Richard E. Dockery arrested on a charge of Harassment and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Shoplifter
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 3:13 p.m., Walmart, 2051 Newmark Ave., “uncooperative shoplifter.” Nineteen-year old Antigun Thompson-Moore cited for Theft III and released.
Dispute
A report of a possible dispute Tuesday, 2:18 p.m., at McKay’s Market in the Empire District, 130 No. Cammann St., led to an arrest. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, a 33-year old reported, “checker at McKay’s advised a fight in progress in the parking lot of McKay’s. Physical at this time. Females fighting over a cell phone possibly.” Forty-seven year old Debora Mayer arrested on charges of Assault IV, Disorderly Conduct and Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle. Victim listed as a 21-year old female. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 8:13 p.m., the same person listed as a victim was cited and released for Telephonic Harassment after another person reported “subject is harassing her by phone and also just came over to her apartment. Suspect was told not to call or harass the RP back in May.”
Vehicles entered
Unauthorized entries to vehicles reported to the Coos Bay Police Tuesday: 8:59 a.m., 1217 Embarcadero Circle, 31-year old female reports “vehicle entered.” 9:06 a.m., 523 Puerta Vista Dr., 70-year old male reports “vehicle entered and items taken.” 9:11 a.m., 543 Puerta Vista Dr., 52-year old male reports “two vehicles entered and items taken.” 9:15 a.m., Puerta Vista Dr., 53-year old male reports “theft from vehicle.” 9:19 a.m., Puerta Vista Dr., female advised “theft from vehicle.” 9:31 a.m., 528 Puerta Vista Dr., 77-year old male “reports he has additional information on the theft from vehicles that occurred in the trailer park last night.” 9:54 a.m., 635 Village Pines Ave., 58-year old female “reports her husband’s locked vehicle was entered and nothing appears to have been taken at this time.” 1:32 p.m., 495 Village Pines Way, 68-year old female “reports her unlocked vehicle was entered and items taken.” 1:50 p.m., 480 Village Pines Way, 86-year old female “reports her unlocked vehicle was entered and nothing appears to be missing at this time.” 2:44 p.m., 530 Village Pines Way, 83-year old female reported “vehicle entered, nothing taken.” 3:17 p.m., 525 Village Pines Way, 71-year old female “reports her unlocked vehicle that was parked next to the house was entered sometime during the night.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 9 p.m., Pennsylvania, “results of traffic stop,” 29-year old Bobbi Smith arrested on Sheriff’s warrant for Failure to Appear, Contempt of Court, cited for DWS – Violation, transported to county jail at Coquille, vehicle towed.
ATV accident
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 11:24 a.m., Horsfall Dunes, ATV accident in dunes, 2 people transported by ambulance to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay.
WX
Cloudy with areas of morning drizzle then clearing along the Oregon Coast. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and north winds 10-15 mph. Partly cloudy this evening then becoming mostly cloudy with lows around 50. North winds 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy on Friday.
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Circle Track results CB Speedway
4 Cylinder: 1. Mike Green – Florence; 2. Tom Siewell – Florence. Street Stock: 1. Tom Elam – Powers; 2. Andy Schmelser – Coquille; 3. Toby McIntyre - Coos Bay. Late Model: Mike George - Coos Bay; Kelly McIntyre - Coos Bay; Rocky Trupp - Coos Bay. Season Points as of 7-17-10 - 4 Cylinder: Hurricane Hannah 273; Tom Siewell 221; Nathan Agustine 215; Kevin Black 142; Mike Green 72; Bradley Londo 66; Chris Ray 10. Street Stocks: Andy Schmelzer 651; Toby McIntyre 507; Matt Hakki 412; Scott McDonald 302; Neil Dubisar 262; George Wheeler 255; Ryan Tabels 247; Dan Roland 235; Micky Bushnell 198; Hank Shorb 181; Loren McIntyre 136; Jerry Souther 127; Tom Elam 88; Steve Dubisar 74; Trina Post 71; Mark Hannah 69; Robert Menske 52; Mark Shaull 47; Stacy Hayatt 45; Jim Farmes 45; Micheal Cambell 44; Dale Wilhelm 29; Shawn Hill 26; Justin D'Acguisto 17; Joey Gish 6. Late Model: Kelly McIntyre 497; Dave Foote 425; Mike George 402; Rocky Trupp 390; Eric Luckman 192; Trina Post 180; Rick Trupp 138; Mike Post 123; Chuck Bracelin 119; Billy Workman 92; Brent Smith 80; Seth Fuller 79; Toby McIntyre 70; Keith Horn 47; Rob Hannah 42; Donavan Prather 41; Loren McIntyre 35; Tad Hiatt 30; Brett Hulsley 29.
UO track
University of Oregon recruit Parker Stinson turned in the best finish ever in the 10,000 meters by an American at the IAAF World Junior Championships in New Brunswick, Canada. The Texan finished sixth in 29 minutes, 32.23 seconds, a personal best by more than a minute. Kenyan Denis Masai won in 27:53.88. Another Duck recruit, Laura Roesler, of Fargo, ND, advanced to the semi-finals in the 800 with a third place finish in one of the five heats in 2:08.17.
OSU vb
The Oregon State volleyball team is a recipient of the 2009-10 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, announced Tuesday. This is the second award for the Beavers, capturing the same honor in 2007-08. The award, which was introduced in the 1992-93 academic year, honors teams who have matched their dedication to the sport of volleyball with excellence in the classroom. This year there were 450 high school and college teams that earned the award, 94 of those being Division I women’s teams. The team completed its goal of posting a team grade point average above a 3.0 every term after earning a 3.38 in the fall, a 3.34 in the winter and 3.42 in the spring, and it has led all intercollegiate teams at Oregon State for four straight terms, beginning with the spring 2009 term. Overall, the 2009 squad earned a cumulative 3.36 for the academic year.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers have signed shooting guard Wesley Matthews after the Utah Jazz declined to meet Portland’s five-year, $34 million offer for the restricted free agent out of Wisconsin.
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