Oregon Coast News - July 29, 2010
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Quake
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded off the Oregon Coast Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 9:12 a.m., 85 miles west to northwest of Coos Bay. It was at a depth of 6.2-miles, but did not produce a tsunami wave. However, it was along the same fault line that had a 5.1-magnitude quake a little more than a week ago off of Vancouver Island, Canada.
Coast Guard medically evacuates missing 73-year-old man
The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 73-year-old man who had been missing since Monday in the vicinity of Port Orford, OR, Wednesday. William Cox was found at Josh Creek in the Rogue River National Forest, 14 miles east of Port Orford, by a Curry County Search and Rescue team who requested a medical evacuation by helicopter due to the terrain. A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station North Bend, OR, hoisted Cox on board and then transported him to awaiting emergency medical services at Air Station North Bend. He was then transferred by ambulance to Bay Area Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The Coast Guard and Curry County Sheriff’s Office crews had been searching for the man since he was reported missing by his 27-year old nephew Robert Nodine.
Coast Guard responds to capsized vessel
The Coast Guard responded to a report of a capsized vessel approximately one mile south of the Coos Bay, OR South Jetty, Wednesday morning. Coast Guard Group North Bend, OR received a call at 9:35 a.m. about a 16-foot vessel that capsized with one person onboard. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew and a 25-foot response boat crew from Station Coos Bay, along with an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station North Bend, were launched to assist. However, a sport angler on board a 17-foot vessel reached him first, dove in the water and rescued the man. They then headed for a local boat ramp at Charleston before transferring him to the Coast Guard response boat. The man was taken to awaiting emergency medical services at Station Coos Bay where he was treated for hypothermia.
Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach
A public health advisory was issued Wednesday due to higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Sunset Bay State Park Beach in Coos County. Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as animal waste from seabirds, pets and livestock, storm water runoff, sewer overflows and failing septic systems. Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided until the advisories are lifted, especially for children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. While these advisories are in effect at Sunset Bay State Park Beach visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean for 48 hours after a rainstorm. State officials advise that the status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, please visit www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 1-877-290-6767.
Marine Reserves
The effort to establish more Marine Reserves off the Oregon Coast continues in the Tillamook and Coos Bay areas. Chosen coastal community members have been meeting with facilitators to consider proposed sites off of Tillamook Bay and Cape Arago. The Ocean Policy Advisory Council, or O-PAC, did approve establishing two Marine Reserves earlier at Port Orford and Otter Rock. However, Governor Ted Kulongoski wants more and pushed for possible designations of other option areas through a community process, but also under a threat of a possible statewide ballot measure, which would take control out of the coastal communities the Marine Reserves would most impact. The process indicates additional Marine Reserves will be designated, but the size of the “no fishing zones” will be determined at the community meetings. The Mayor of Garibaldi says if a Marine Reserve is created in their area, Garibaldi will be seriously hurt. “If you remove the production industry, you kill our city.” Commercial fishing proponents in Charleston state the same concerns about their fishing village. The community teams are required to submit their recommendations to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in October. The ODFW will make its recommendation to O-PAC by Nov. 30. A bill implementing the recommendations is expected to be submitted to the Legislature when it convenes in 2011, but by then a new governor will be in office.
Rapidly growing murre colony draws interest of scientists – and predators
A rapidly growing colony of common murres at Yaquina Head near Newport has drawn the attention of predators – both expected and unexpected – as well as of scientists, who say the bird is an “indicator species” that can provide vital information about climate change. An estimated 50,000 murres use the conveniently located rocks just offshore from the Yaquina Lighthouse, where viewing platforms offer close-up views for tourists as well as researchers. Rob Suryan, an Oregon State University seabird ecologist, is leading a multi-year study of the birds that is gathering information on their reproductive success, diet and foraging activities. Murres are deep-diving birds that descend up to 500 feet below the surface to target herring, smelt, anchovies, sand lances and juvenile rockfish – the same diet as many fish species including salmon, halibut and adult rockfish. Their survival and reproductive success is closely tied to ocean conditions and when biological productivity is good – from plankton, to copepods, to small fish – life is usually good for the murres. But Suryan and his colleagues from OSU, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have found murre survival can be influenced by predators as well as by prey. Throughout the breeding season, bald eagles would perch on two wind-battered fir trees on the edge of Yaquina Head and then swoop down to grab adult murres. As the other murres scattered, gulls would rush in and scoop up the murre eggs, Suryan said.
Arson
Authorities are investigating fires at several out buildings and vehicles on the North Oregon Coast early Monday morning as arson-caused. An animal rights activist group has claimed responsibility for the firebombing. The fires occurred at a former mink farm that hasn’t been used for that purpose in nearly a year near Knappa in Clatsop County. Sheriff Tom Bergin believes the fires were set by “eco-saboteurs.” The owner of the rural residence stopped the mink operation last fall because of earlier incidents. The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, Oregon State Police, and federal agents from Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire Arms and the FBI are involved in the investigation.
Bridge mechanisms
They were the mechanisms that operated the Hwy. 101 drawbridge over the Siuslaw River at Florence for most of its 74-years. Recently replaced with a state-of-the-art computer and video system, the manually operated electrical system is now on display at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. The display consists of the three panels from the operator’s house on the bridge that contained meters, switches, circuit breakers, fuses and more. They were removed during the $5.3 million renovation project that is expected to be completed by this fall. The Siuslaw River Bridge is one of seven on the Oregon Coast designed by legendary State Engineer Conde McCullough.
Student Printmakers Show Work at the Library
The art exhibit on Coos Bay Public Library walls during the month of August will feature Coos Art Museum's printmaking student work. With a newly donated etching press, Coos Art Museum, the community visual arts and cultural center, has created fine art printmaking workshops and open studio times through its Education Department. The opportunities were, and continue to be, open to all art museum members, visual artists, and members of the community. One of the museum's Art Education purposes is to promote the fine art of printmaking and allow members and community residents access to the Museum’s etching press, professional assistance, and printmaking supplies and materials at a minimal fee. Local artists featured in the August library show are Joy Bradford, Ann Foss, Dana Gronemyer, Jan Hooper, Jardin Kazaar, Susan Lehman, Vicky Pasternak, Holly Rodenkirk, Sarita Southgate, and Veneita Stender. For more information, those interested may call 541-269-1101 or visit the library’s web site at www.bay.cooslibraries.org.
Supervisory Skills Training available in North Bend
Both new supervisors and those wanting to fine-tune their management skills can benefit from a six-session workshop series sponsored by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The “Orientation to Supervision” and “Hiring Practices” workshops will be held September 27. Sessions on “Communication” and “Managing Employees” are planned for October 11. “Managing Teams” and “Priority Management” is scheduled for October 25. The first session on each date will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the second is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Rama Eshelbrenner is the facilitator for these hands-on interactive workshops. She more than 20 years experience in human resources, training, coaching, and counseling. Eshelbrenner’s primary focus has been in management development, team building, communication, and conflict management. The entire six-session series is available for $249. Each individual workshop is $49, including materials. The workshops will be held at the SBDC (2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend). For more information and to register, contact the SBDC at 541-756-6866.
Refused to leave
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday morning, 4:02 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., “Mill Security reported they have subject in custody for refusing to leave.” Twenty-nine year old Travis Elbert, Coos Bay, was cited and released for Criminal Trespass II.
Harassing
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 8:34 p.m., Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont Ave., “Security request officer for subject that was harassing other people and asked to leave. Subject went outside and Security had to take subject to the ground and handcuff him. Unknown what circumstances are.” Thirty-nine year old Oscar Freedle, Coquille, taken into custody and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille on charges of Criminal Trespass II, Disorderly Conduct and Harassment.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 5:47 p.m., Lane Co. served NBPD warrant for Parole Violation on original charge of Possession Controlled Substance, Schedule II and Attempted C Felony Theft of ID. The Involved/Contacted was listed as 34-year old Daniel Krebs.
Child abuse
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 4:53 p.m., 1300 block Virginia Ave., “Child Abuse,” involving two girls, ages 7 & 9, one 14-year old boy and a 35-year old female.
Transport
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 10:36 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “Parole & Probation request an officer to transport a male subject in custody to Coos Co. Jail.” Twenty-eight year old Ronnie Beaver, North Bend, taken to the county jail at Coquille.
Assault
A pedestrian reportedly assaulted an occupant of a vehicle at 2121 Newmark St. in North Bend Tuesday. According to an entry on the police log for 10:08 a.m., “anonymous RP reported observing an assault subject crossing the street and male subject in vehicle. Pedestrian assaulted driver. Victim called 911. Advised subject punched him in the face. RP sitting parking lot of Albertson’s, suspect in BiMart. RP advised officer he doesn’t want to press charges, just have subject warned. Officers were unable to locate suspect.”
MIP
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Tuesday, 7:23 p.m., Hwy. 42 & W. Central, 19-year old Jessey Gilbert cited for PCS Less One Ounce Marijuana & MIP – Alcohol. Jordyne Fitzgerald cited MIP – Alcohol.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 6:54 p.m., 61-year old James Wilhelm arrested by Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office on CBPD warrant for DUII and Harassment.
Threat
A 31-year old male alleged he was threatened by another male on the 200 block of North Broadway in Coos Bay Tuesday afternoon. According to an entry on the police log for 4:40 p.m., 45-year old Kevin Waldron was arrested on a Parole Violation charge, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Fishing vessel
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 4:15 p.m., “theft of fishing vessel in Charleston.”
Payphone
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 2:25 p.m., TNT Market, Eastside, “theft of payphone.”
WX
Cloudy to partly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s and north winds 10-15 mph. Parlty to mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower to mid 50s and northwest winds 5-10 mph. Mostly to partly cloudy on Firday.
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American Legion bb
North Coos Waterfront opens the 2010 American Legion A State Baseball Tournament against the Salem Senators this morning, 9 a.m., at Swede Johnson Stadium, North Eugene High School. Eight teams are in the double elimination bracket.
SOCS softball
Tournament Results from NAFA Western World Series - July 22nd - 25th - Newberg, Aurora, West Linn. Coach Floyd Montiel, “We finished 3-3 during the four days. Eighteen teams competed in our bracket and we finished 7th/8th. The 14u team also competed, but I don't have results or stats.” Thursday - Game 1: SOCS 11 Woodinville, WA Reign 6 First game in three team pools. We had thirteen hits and solid defense and Sam Sundet pitched a six hitter. Alisha Charitar scored three runs, Sam Sundet went 3-4 with a double and Brianne Johnson and Kirby Neale both had two hits and doubles. Game 2: SOCS 4 Soundview, WA Huskies 11 An error plagued game led to the loss and the second seed in our pool due to our run differential. Woodinville beat Soundview in the later game. Breanne Johnson and Alisha Charitar had triples and Courtney Love had a double. Friday - Game 3: SOCS 1 Lady Viks (North Salem HS) 8 Our bats were held in check in the first game of bracket play. Lady Vik pitcher struck out 8 SOCS players as we were not able to make a hitting adjustment and had a four error fourth inning that turned a 1-1 ball game into a 5-1 lead for the Lady Viks. Despite the score, Sam Sundet pitched a believe it or not 4 hit gem. Three of those hits were extra base hits coupled with errors made the score what it was. Only two runs were earned. Saturday - Game 4: SOCS 12 Molalla 4 Bats came back to life as did our defense. Courtney Love and Alisha Charitar had doubles and scored twice. Kirby Neale had a monster game. She went 3-3 with a double and a Home Run that probably went over 215 feet to straight center clearing the game field and a playground fence as well. Probably the longest homerun I have seen a Marshfield player hit in over ten years of coaching. Game 5: SOCS 12 Vancouver Stealth 2 (first elimination game) Good win by 10 run mercy rule. Alisha Charitar went 2-3 with two doubles. Sam Sundet, Kirby Neale and Helena Carocci had doubles. Carocci went 3-3. Sunday - Game 6: SOCS 4 - Silver Bullets (Salem area) 7 (2nd elimination game). “We scored four runs in the second on five singles. Silver Bullets chipped away with one run in the 3rd, one in the 4th and once again errors doomed us in the 5th in sixth when they took the lead.” Charitar and Love both had doubles and Helena Carocci had a triple. “For the tournament, Alisha Charitar continued her hot hitting summer going 8-13 (.615) with 4 doubles and a triple, Kirbly Neale 8-16 and Courtney Love 6-15. We finished the summer season with a record of 16-8-1. Team members were: Marshfield- Alisha Charitar, Sam Sundet, Laurie Haynes, Helena Carocci, Kirby Neale, Estefania Perez, Kara Young, Breanne Johnson, Alicia Hatzel. Coquille - Chelsea Forbes and Christy Andy and from Myrtle Point - Courtney Love and Marissa Duchi.”
Kermit Walker
Southwestern Oregon Community College assistant track coach Kermit Walker won a national championship in his age group in the Triple Jump at the 2010 USA Track Masters National Championships in Sacramento, CA. Walker won the back-and-forth lead change with his final effort, 28-1 to secure first place in the 70 to 74 age group. He also finished second in the Long Jump at 13-1¼.
Lounsbury
Another medal for Coos Bay Police Sgt. Robert Lounsbury at the 2010 Western States Police & Fire Games. Lounsbury received the bronze medal in his age group following a 44-mile bike race outside of Reno, Nevada Wednesday. He won a gold medal in the Triathlon on Monday. The bike course was reported to be in rolling hills with a temperature of 88-degrees. The course took the riders into California and then back to the starting area on the outskirts of Reno. Lounsbury’s not finished with his vacation yet. He plans to compete in another triathlon in Portland next week before returning home.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has announced its 2010 class of inductees. According to Mike Rose, executive director, the Hall of Fame will induct 8 new members to join over 325 prior inductees. The presentations will be made at the Multnomah Athletic Club, Tuesday, September 28, during the 31st annual induction ceremony. This year’s class includes Nick Robertson, one of the most successful Oregon high school basketball coaches of all time; Brian Henninger, USC golf All American and PGA professional; Joy Selig Petersen, OSU championship gymnast and NCAA record holder; Paul Brothers, OSU outstanding quarterback and CFL professional; Nate Jones, Pac-8 football and basketball referee and NFL referee; Dwight Jaynes, veteran newspaper sports journalist, radio and television sports commentator and author; Terry Porter, former Trail Blazers great and NBA coach; and Jack Elder, Olympic luger and amateur sports philanthropist.
UO track
Pac-10 champions Keshia Baker, Nicole Blood, Claire Michel and Brianne Theisen were among eight Oregon women named to the 2010 USTFCCCA All-Academic team on Wednesday. Blood was a double Pac-10 champion at 5,000 and 10,000 meters and was third in the 10K at the NCAA Championships, while Baker won her third consecutive Pac-10 400 meter title and also anchored the Ducks' exciting 4x400 meter relay NCAA Championship team. Theisen won both the NCAA and Pac-10 heptathlon titles for the second consecutive season, while Michel became Oregon's first Pac-10 3,000 meter steeplechase champion. The other four Ducks to earn all-academic honors were All-Americans Alex Kosinski (5,000) and Melissa Gergel (pole vault) and Mattie Bridgmon and Jordan Roskelley.
UO fb
There are a couple of countdowns out there already – as of Wednesday, July 28th, 37 days until the first college football game, 39 days until the Oregon opener - so let's add one more: 12 days until preseason camp begins. A dozen sun-ups from now the Ducks will formally begin preparations for the 2010 season. The players won't be able to don full pads until the end of what the NCAA and Pac-10 terms an acclimation period, but if Chip Kelly's first preseason was any indication, practice will begin in earnest at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. After two days in helmets, followed by two days in helmets and shoulder pads, the entire squad will be eligible to wear full pads in time for Oregon's first competition day of camp (offense vs. defense) on Friday, Aug. 13. The following day is scheduled be the first of five two-a-day workouts. In all, the Ducks can practice 29 times before hosting New Mexico on Sept. 4. Week 1 Practice Schedule: Monday-Friday (Aug. 9-13), 2:15-4:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14), 9:15-10:45 a.m. and 2:15-4:30 p.m. Non game-week practices are typically held on the grass practice fields or inside the Moshofsky Center and are open to the public.
OSU fb
Get your official "I AM ORANGE" game day t-shirt for the 2010 football season. This shirt is a must have for all of Beaver Nation who bleed orange. The Nike produced T-Shirt is exclusive to Beaver Authentics, the official apparel provider for Oregon State University Athletics, (not available anywhere else). The shirt may be ordered online for only $19.99 beginning Monday, August 2. I Am Orange is the popular marketing campaign for the 2010-11 athletic year at OSU. www.osubeavers.com.
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