Oregon Coast News - September 1, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
CB Brush pickup
The Coos Bay brush pick-up will begin September 1st. It is a free service to all citizens of the City of Coos Bay. The brush must be out next to the curb free from overhead obstacles, fire hydrants, and other obstructions prior to the first day of the pick-up. Your brush must be in one pile, 5 feet or less in length, and one pile per address not to exceed five cubic yards unless prior arrangements have been made. No grass clippings, sod, dirt, loose leaves, plastic bags, bailing twine or other materials which are not appropriate for grinding, will be allowed. For additional information contact Les’ Sanitation at 267-2848 or Coos Bay Sanitary Services at 267-6675.
CB Council
The City of Coos Bay Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of August 18, 2009; b) Approval of the 2009 Coquille Community Fund grant application; c) Approval of the Head Start administrative contract amendment #2 with CCD Business Development Corporation; d) Award of professional services agreement for architectural services for the new Head Start facility; 3) Introduction of OMI CH2M Hill’s New Project Manager Patrick Kavan and an Update on Activities; 4) Presentation on the Staffing Levels of the Public Works and Development Department by Public Works Director Jim Hossley; 5) Presentation on Possible Dog Park Locations by Public Works Director Jim Hossley; 6) Consideration of Real Property Purchase of the Old Wireless Lane; 7) Award of Construction Bid for the Donnelley Avenue Improvements; 8) Consideration of Real Property Purchase of Verizon Property; 9) Request to Award a Construction Contract to Replace Colorado Tide Gate; 10) Request to Issue a Work Order for Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 Pre-Design Report to Engineer of Record; 11) Public Hearing on the Proposed Ordinance for Revisions on the Municipal Code Flood Damage Prevention – Approval will Require Enactment of the Proposed Ordinance; 12) Public Comments; 13) City Attorney’s Report; 14) City Manager’s Report; 15) Council Comments; 16) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal Agency
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Council Chambers at City Hall immediately following the 7 p.m. Council meeting. Agenda: 1. Approval of the Minutes of August 18, 2009; 2. Award of Pedway Request for Proposal Bid; 3. Request to Issue Work Order for Downtown Corridor Traffic Study to Engineer of Record; 4. Public Comments; 5. Adjourn.
CB School Board
The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center , 1255 Hemlock Ave. , Coos Bay , Oregon. Executive Session, based on ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations, will begin at 5:30 PM.
U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard from Air Station Astoria responded Monday afternoon to a mayday call from a 60-foot fishing vessel on fire ten-miles off of Southwest Washington. The two crew members on board the “Portlock” were able to escape the burning ship on a liferaft and were picked up by the USCG Cutter Active. The vessel sank about eight miles offshore. It had an estimated 400 gallons of diesel fuel on board and two propane tanks.
Plane
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officials now say two people were on board the small airplane that crashed Sunday morning near Canyonville. The 1955 Piper PA-22 reported hit nose-first into Canyon Mountain. It was registered to a Melrose couple who were reportedly flying to Grants Pass. Investigators from the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the crash site Monday.
Fatal
A 17-year old female was killed and three others were injured when a vehicle left Ritchie Road near Canyonville in Southern Douglas County early Monday morning, 5 a.m., and rolled several times down a 200-foot embankment after losing control on a corner and then sliding off the roadway. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, Marissa Pratt, Canyonville, was ejected from the 2006 Jeep Wrangler and killed. The other occupants included a 16-year old male and female and a 22-year old male all from Myrtle Creek. They were all taken to Mercy Hospital in Roseburg with unknown injuries. The accident is still under investigation.
Chip Truck
Hwy. 101 was partially blocked on the Central Oregon Coast near Sea Lion Caves, north of Florence Monday morning. According to a news release from the Oregon Department of Transportation, a chip truck overturned at milepost 179. One lane of travel was open until noon when both lanes were restored to full travel. There were no reports of any injuries.
Mosier fire
A wildfire southeast of Hood River near the Wasco County community of Mosier was listed at 75% contained as of Monday morning. According to a report from the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team, the fire, which began on Friday, August 28th, has burned 1,225 acres, and has cost an estimated $1.7 million to fight. It also forced a voluntary evacuation, but residents were allowed to return the next day.
Dogs
The investigation into the suspicious deaths of several dogs in Northern Douglas County near the confluence of the Umpqua River and Elk Creek continues. The Sheriff’s Office reports three dogs have died mysteriously after playing in the area. Two were from Eugene on August 21st, and the third, belonging to an Elkton resident, died Sunday, August 30th, near Little Tom Foley Creek, about 2.5 miles upstream from the first site. An Autopsy has been performed but not test results have come back yet. The Sheriff’s Office is recommending that people and pets stay out of Elk Creek until the source can be identified.
Birds
An attack on seabirds by vehicles on the North Oregon Coast continues, but now a reward is being offered to find those responsible. A private citizen has put up $500 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for killing at least eight seabirds last Saturday, August 29th. Five Caspian Terns and three California Gulls were found scattered on the beach just north of the Gearhart Beach entrance in Clatsop County. The attack was believed to have occurred early the morning or late Friday night. Officials at the Wildlife Center at Astoria have been called about once a week regarding seabirds either hit or killed by vehicles on the beach this summer. In late June, a young male in a truck is accused of hitting and killing close to 50 seabirds at Ocean Park, WA, just north of Columbia River from Oregon.
Quakes
Two small earthquakes were recorded off of Cape Mendocino, CA Monday on the Northern California Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.3-magnitude quake occurred at 4:42 a.m., 47-miles southwest of Eureka, CA, and a 2.4-magnitude took place at 3:55 p.m.38-miles south to southwest of the Humboldt County seat.
Master Gardener program recognizes exemplary volunteers
Two Oregonians have been selected to receive statewide awards for their work with the Oregon State University Master Gardener program, and 25 individuals have been recognized as county Master Gardeners of the year. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who share with the people of Oregon their knowledge of sustainable gardening and OSU resources in home horticulture, according to Gail Langellotto, OSU Extension urban and community horticulture specialist and statewide coordinator of the Master Gardener Program. More than 3,500 people across the state have become OSU Master Gardeners. Betty Faller from Tumalo is the 2009 Oregon Master Gardener of the Year, and Rocky Bessette of Redmond received the "Behind the Scenes" statewide award for quiet and unselfish support to the community and local chapter or the Oregon Master Gardener Association as a volunteer. The awards are sponsored by the Oregon Master Gardener Association in cooperation with OSU Extension's Master Gardener program. County Master Gardeners of the Year are: Coos County: Janne White; Curry County: Tom Lewis; Douglas County: Larry Sutton.
Historic Design
The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill openings on the Historic Design Review Committee. Applications and information are available from the City Manager’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by calling 269-8912. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 25th. There are two positions open on the Historic Design Review Committee. Appointments will be made by the Planning Commissioner at the October 13th regular Commission meeting.
Intoxicated
A North Bend Police officer was requested at an apartment on Inland Dr. early Monday morning, 1:22 a.m. because of an intoxicated boyfriend who “refuses to leave her apartment.” According to an entry on the police log, “officers respond / advised verbal only / male INP requested cab and went home.”
Mom’s asleep
Children ages 9 & 10, were escorted back to their home early Tuesday morning, by a North Bend Police officer after they showed up at Ashworth’s Market on the 1500 block of Sherman Ave. at 12:17 a.m. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, the juveniles stated “their mother is asleep at home.”
Didn’t know
A male and female teenager were contacted in a parked vehicle at the Holy Redeemer Church on the 2200 block of 16th St., Sunday night, 11:04 p.m. by a North Bend Police officer who reported a “suspicious vehicle.” The two, ages 16 & 17, stated “they were listening to music but will leave now that they know they can’t park there.”
Dog
Sounds like a dog you don’t want to mess with. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 7:26 p.m., 3300 block So. Chester St., “reported finding a male Boxer, advised it may be a new neighbors, if so she will call back. Dog has a large black collar with the name ‘Titan Capone.’ RP called back and advised dog was returned to owner.”
Envelope
She reported the letter she had received in the mail came “with a strong chemical smell to it.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 5:04 p.m., the female brought the envelope to the police station at 835 California Ave. “Officer could not detect any odor.”
Smell
North Bend Police received an anonymous “report of marijuana smell at yard sale” on the 1700 block of Grant St., Sunday, 2:23 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, “officers responded, advised unable to locate smell at location.”
Tagged
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 10:52 a.m., Oak and 13th streets, “officer advised 2 stop signs and street tagged at location.”
Sleeping
A 15-year old male, wanted on a Probation Violation warrant, was arrested early Monday morning, 1:55 a.m., after a resident on the 1000 block of Michigan Ave. reported “someone sleeping in her van.” According to an entry on the police log, the youth was also wanted as a runaway.
Delivery
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Morning, 1:02 a.m., a transfer call from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office for Wendy’s restaurant at 925 So. Broadway, “delivery driver arrived to deliver at location, subjects in the way, one had a gun.”
Shoplifters
According to an entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 6:02 p.m., 1020 So. 1st St. Fred Meyer, 31-year old Kristina Nicole Docherty was arrested for Theft II and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. At 6:24 p.m., 3111 Ocean Blvd., K-Mart, 23-year old Kylee Mollers charged with Theft II and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. At 10:26 p.m., a CBPD officer was “en route to Reedsport PD to recover some stolen items from Walmart.”
Sanican
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 3:47 p.m., Mingus Park, “reports that Sanican has been tipped over near the bottom of the pool entrance.”
Injured dog
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 11:58 a.m., 1000 block Blanco Ave., a 42-year old female reported “a small dog wandered into her friend’s backyard and her friend’s Pit Bull attacked it and it is injured.”
WX
Patchy morning fog and mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast this morning. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and east winds around 5 mph then becoming northwest at 5-10 mph by afternoon. Lows tonight in the mid 50s and Northwest winds 5-10 but shifting to the east after midnight. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday.
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Hood to Coast
A team calling itself “Brooks Beast” won the 28th annual Hood to Coast relay this past weekend from Mt. Hood to Seaside. Over 12,000 runners took part in the race that covers 197-miles. The winning team crossed the finish line on the beach 16-hours, 55-minutes and 27-seconds Saturday after starting the night before at Timberline Lodge.
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THIS WEEK: The 113th season of Oregon State University football opens Sat., Sept. 5 at Reser Stadium against the Portland State Vikings. The game will be televised live by FSN Northwest beginning with its pregame show live from the stadium at 11 a.m. Kickoff is approximately 11:35 a.m. The game marks the 19th consecutive live televised appearance (school record) that dates back to Nov. 3, 2007 at USC. The contest is being sponsored by USA Pears. BRUNCH AT RESER: The 11:35 a.m. kickoff is believed to be the earliest in the history of Oregon State football at Reser, formerly Parker, Stadium.
The stadium opened in 1953. SERIES: This is the third meeting between the two in-state schools, with the Beavers winning both previous encounters – 51-14 in 1983 in Portland and 41-14 in 2005 at Reser Stadium. The 2005 game was significant as OSU christened the new east side of the stadium.
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Police in Boise, Idaho plan to have extra patrols before and during the opening collegiate football game Thursday night between 14th ranked Boise State and 16th ranked Oregon. The game will be nationally televised. Police say they’ll be looking for illegal parking, litter and irresponsible alcohol use. Spectators are being urged to use public transit to attend the night time game. The Broncos beat the Ducks in Eugene last year 37-32. The last time Oregon played in Idaho was the 1966 season and beat Idaho by three touchdowns.
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