Oregon Coast News - September 21, 2009
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Public health advisory issued for Tenmile Lake
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Tenmile Lake, 10 miles north of North Bend in Coos County, was issued Friday by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals, said Laura Boswell, Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program coordinator in DHS. These algae levels are likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals. Drinking water from Tenmile Lake is especially dangerous. Boswell advised campers and other visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water. People who draw in-home water directly from an algae bloom-affected water body are advised to use an alternative water source. If their drinking water supplier draws from an affected water source, they may want to ask if the water has been tested. If the supplier has not tested the water, DHS recommends using another water source not affected by the bloom. DHS recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues. Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible. The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists. With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Tenmile Lake and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk. For local information contact the Tenmile Lake Basin Partnership, 541-759-2414.
Ocean Task Force
Officials with the Obama Administration were in San Francisco last week to work on issues confronting the Pacific Ocean. The Ocean Policy Task Force is developing recommendations for a national policy to manage the country’s marine ecosystems. The meeting covered statewide coastal issues including estuary protection, salmon conservation and ocean acidification. President Obama’s plan will reportedly bring together the many government agencies whose actions affect the oceans and focus on making the overall health of marine ecosystems a priority. The United States has the larges ocean area of any country in the world, and currently has 140 laws and 20 agencies managing its oceans.
Government funds
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will receive $350,000 in federal funds to purchase new dock equipment for the Charleston Fishing Fleet as part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Senate Appropriations bill approved by the U.S. Senate last week. The bill still has to be merged with a similar House bill and then signed into law by the President before the funds become available. More than $8 million in all would go to Oregon infrastructure projects under the proposed bill.
BLM Sells 13 Million Board Feet of Timber
The Bureau of Land Management’s Coos Bay District sold three timber sales Friday, totaling 10.7 million board feet. The Hatchet Job DM timber sale, located in Douglas County, was purchased by S.A. Schuyler & Son, Inc. of Myrtle Creek, Ore. for $90,658.90. The sale contained 1.2 million board feet and was appraised at $36,602.30. The Little Paradise DM timber sale in Douglas County also sold today at the oral auction. It was purchased by Boulder Creek Timber of Diamond Lake, Ore. for $451,774.40. The sale contained 6.5 million board feet and was appraised at $186,299.40. The Rocky Top CT timber sale was offered for sale last week, but did not receive any bids. The sale in Coos County was re-offered today, and sold for $339,843.50 to S.A. Schuyler & Son, Inc. The 5.3 million board foot sale was appraised at $129,787.10. All of these thinning sales fully comply with the management objectives and direction of the Northwest Forest Plan and the 1995 Coos Bay District Resource Management Plan.
Quota met, Coos Basin closes to wild coho harvest after Sept. 18
The Coos Basin closed to the retention of wild (non adipose fin-clipped) coho salmon last Friday, September 18th as the 1,000 fish wild coho quota for this season has been met. According to Mike Gray with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, nearby opportunities still exist. “Anglers may continue to keep hatchery (adipose fin-clipped) coho and wild and hatchery chinook salmon in the Coos Basin. In addition, the Coquille River remains open for wild and hatchery coho and chinook salmon.” The closure impacts: Coos Bay, Coos River, South Coos River, and the Millicoma River.
Coho passing Willamette Falls in record numbers
Fishery managers for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife were expecting banner returns this year, but the number of coho passing over Willamette Falls is exceeding even the most optimistic forecasts. For the past week, ODFW’s fish monitoring station at Willamette Falls has been logging some of the largest returns since the facility began keeping records in 1946. As of Sept. 13, 2,979 adult coho had crossed the falls on their way to spawning grounds in the upper Willamette and its tributaries. “We have more fish over the falls already than we typically see for the whole year,” said Chris Kern , assistant fisheries manager for ODFW’s Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Program. Fishery managers believe that if the current trend continues, the number of coho crossing into the upper Willamette could exceed the previous high of 17,900 adults counted in 1970.
Child pornography
A 43-year old male wanted on 40-counts of encouraging child sex abuse in Coos Co. was arrested late Thursday night in a Bend hotel by members of the U.S. Marshals Service. John Calvin Hudson had been a fugitive since an investigation found a computer containing child porn. Investigators found Hudson in possession of a recently purchased computer, a large amount of cash and camping gear. He was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail.
Gas Tax
The City of Coos Bay Council will meet in a special session, Monday, September 21, 2009 – 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers to consider the enactment of an ordinance to implement a gas tax to pay for street repairs and maintenance. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consideration of an Enactment of an Ordinance for a Gas Tax; 3) Public Comments; 4) Adjourn. The city is facing a deadline from the state to pass such an ordinance. Two other coastal cities, Newport and Lincoln City, have also moved forward with gas taxes, however, citizens are gathering signatures in those communities for a referendum to place the question before voters. Toledo and Depoe Bay, also in Lincoln County, decided against pursuing gas taxes.
CB & SCDC
The City of Coos Bay’s Urban Renewal Agency will meet in a work session on Sept. 21st, at City Hall immediately following a special session of the City Council which begins at 7 p.m. Agenda: 1. Discussion on South Coast Development Council (SCDC) Contract; 2. Adjourn.
Overnight closures of US101-Siuslaw River Bridge to create two hour delays
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans intermittent traffic closures of the US 101-Siuslaw River Bridge in Florence for four nights beginning September 21 and ending the morning of September 25. The closures will be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and will create delays to travel in both directions on US 101 for two hours at a time. The closures will also affect river traffic. The bridge closures are necessary to allow a contractor to sandblast, paint, and repair rivets on the ends of the bridge’s lift spans. In order to gain access to the span ends, the contractor must raise the bridge, stopping traffic during the work periods. There will be three work periods per night with traffic being allowed to cross the bridge approximately every two hours. Emergency service will not be affected.
Pony Village Mall
The Oregon Coast’s first indoor shopping mall is going through an ownership change. Paul and Kathleen Rudder have reportedly sold Pony Village Mall to a couple from Alaska.
Body
A body matching the description of an overdue hiker on the North Oregon Coast was spotted by an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria Sunday morning at the bottom of a ravine east of Seaside. According to a report, the 18-year old male was reported missing in the area of Saddle Mtn. Saturday. A helo searched Saturday, but recalled due to weather. The search continued on Sunday morning and the body was spotted about 11 a.m. The Clatsop Co. Sheriff’s Office was then notified of the location within difficult terrain.
Missing
The body of a 90-year old Roseburg male, reported missing Sept. 14th, was found Saturday, Sept. 19th, near the end of a road on Weyerhaeuser property east of Sutherlin. Lynn R. Borg was overdue at a donut shop on Garden Valley Road when the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office began a search for his vehicle. A Florence area resident heard about his disappearance and reported Friday, Sept. 18th that an elderly male was asking for directions back to Garden Valley Road near the end of Nonpareil Road in Sutherlin on Monday. Search and Rescue units went to the area and discovered Borg’s vehicle. The search was suspended at 11:30 p.m. due to darkness. The next morning his body was found about 300-yards away from his vehicle. There were no signs of foul play.
Missing
The body of an 81-year old North Oregon Coast male, reported missing in mid-August, was found by a wood-cutter Friday afternoon in a wrecked pickup truck above Seaside. Melvin Olson was going fishing when he was reported missing. Despite a widespread search, he could not be found. The pickup truck was down an embankment about 125-feet off Lewis and Clark Road in a forested area.
Hang glider
A hang glider, who crashed on the shoreline on the North Oregon Coast near Cape Lookout in Tillamook County Friday, was rescued by the crew of a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria. The individual was located in a cave about 5 p.m. and hoisted on board the helo which took him to local emergency personnel waiting nearby.
Walk
A former analyst with the Oregon Department of Energy started a 350-mile walk along the Oregon Coast Sunday from Sunset Bay State Park west of Charleston to build public awareness about the dangers of climate change. Philip Carver plans to end his walk on Oct. 24th in Portland. The Salem resident’s effort is part of the international “350” campaign, which is name for the parts per million of CO2 in the Earth’s atmosphere known to be safe. Along with other supporters, Carver plans to stop along the way and hold informational forums on climate change and encourage others to become involved.
Quakes
It was located nearly on the tip of Cape Mendocino along the Northern California Coast. A 3.2-magnitude earthquake shook the western point of Humboldt County at 4:56 p.m., Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was 25-miles southwest of Eureka, CA. A small 1.9-magnitude earthquake was also recorded Friday, 3:04 p.m., on land, 17-miles south of Eureka, CA.
NB Planning Commission
The North Bend Planning Commission will hold a regular public meeting on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 835 California St., North Bend, Oregon. Additional information concerning the meeting may be obtained by contacting David Voss at 756-8535. A copy of the application and/or meeting materials will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the meeting and copies will be provided at reasonable cost upon request. At the commencement of the meeting the applicable criteria will be stated. All testimony and evidence must be directed toward the applicable criteria. Failure to raise an issue with sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker and the parties an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal on that issue. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S): 3.1 Howard Hoffman: Appeal of administrative zoning use interpretation. Planning Commission decision. Address: 1390 Airport Lane. Assessors Map No. 25 13 9, Tax Lot No. 102. Current zoning: A-Z Airport Zone. Applicable Criteria: Chapter 18.92 Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation, North Bend City Code. 3.2 Howard Thompson: Variance request. Planning Commission decision. Address: 2885 Sheridan Avenue. Assessors Map No. 25 13 15DD, Tax Lot No. 8400. Current zoning: R-5 Residential. Applicable criteria: Chapter 18.80 Variances.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a work session on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
Still space for business plan workshop
Current and potential business owners who are interested in conveying their business ideas, learning about business planning and feasibility studies, discussing business ownership and legal structures, and learning about market research can look to a Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center (BDC) 10-session workshop for answers. “The Foundations for Success: The Business Plan Programs” will provide participants with sufficient business and financial management skills to grow successful businesses. The sessions will help create written business plans to outline business success and use as a tool to obtain funding, while saving time and avoiding costly mistakes. The program also provides a networking opportunity to share ideas with other entrepreneurs and new business owners. The program also offers individual business advising, guest speakers, and other helpful resources. At the end of the class, business plans submitted to the BDC will be eligible for a contest. First place receives $250, second place receives $150, and third place receives $100. There are still seats available in the course that starts Sept. 24 and runs on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Classes will be held on the Southwestern Coos Campus in Tioga 105. The class will also be available to people at the Brookings Center via IPTV. Presenter Pam de Jong has extensive experience in the financial industry, including 14 years in the securities industry. She has also served as a lead trainer for Merrill Lynch for incoming operation staff and for Smith Barney for incoming administrative assistant staff. For the last 8 years de Jong has been an independent management consultant for her own company, helping people to manage their business both personally and professionally. A registration fee of $259 covers all ten weeks of the program, including materials. Up to two people per business venture can attend for the one fee. A limited number of scholarships are available. The event is sponsored by Chetco Federal Credit Union and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce; a discount is available to Chamber members. This class also meets the New Business Challenge grant criteria for training. Those interested in more information or registration should contact the BDC at 756-6866.
Southwestern to offer class about Native Americans in Oregon
Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering a course on the Native Americans of Oregon (ANTH 230) on the Coos campus this Fall Term. The course is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:50 p.m. on Mondays, and students can take the course for college credit or audit for personal enrichment at a reduced rate. The class is a study of prehistoric and historic cultures in Oregon, including contemporary Native American issues. This course introduces various Oregon Native American tribes and cultural areas. Survival strategies, migrations, trade, and cultural change are explored through the findings of archaeology, as well as historical documents and oral histories. For more information or to register, those interested can go online to www.socc.edu, or contact the Student First Stop at 888-7352.
Classes offered at college for horticulture enthusiasts
People interested in finding out more about green industry, natural resources and horticulture can further their skills and knowledge through several classes at the Coos campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College. “Introduction to Green Industry”, a two credit course, provides a survey of the green industry with an emphasis on the turf and landscape management industry. The class offers a special focus on golf and other sports and recreation industries, including career opportunities. Subject content also includes state licensing requirements and industry certifications. HORT 112 Section 01 meets Monday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:50 p.m. “Introduction to Soil Science” provides a hands-on opportunity to learn this discipline of natural resources. ENV 235 section 01 meets for lecture Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. and has a lab on Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:50 p.m. Additional horticulture classes fall term include “Introduction to Horticulture” (HORT 100 section 01) meeting M/W/F from 12:00 to 1:50 p.m.; “Landscape Design Theory” (HORT 210 section 01) meeting M/W/F from 2:00 to 2:50 p.m.; and, “Landscape Plant Materials” (HORT 226 section 01) meeting W/F from 3:00 to 4:20 p.m. Visit Student First Stop on campus or WebAdviser online at www.socc.edu to register. Additional information about any of these classes can be obtained by contacting Ron Metzger at 541-888-7216. People from the community with an interest are encouraged to register.
Pizza benefit
An all your can eat pizza night to benefit a Coquille cheerleader will be held on Sept. 21st at Figaro’s Pizza Parlor in Coquille. Teone Taft was invited to represent Oregon and the United States in the annual New Year’s Day Parade in London, England after qualifying at the USA All American Cheerleading Team Camp this summer at the University of Oregon in Eugene. However, the senior has to pay her own way. Half of the proceeds from the Pizza Night will go to her fund-raiser. Adults $7, Children 12 and under $4 and a family of five, $20.
Knife
No one wanted to press charges after a man allegedly pulled a knife on another at the Mill Casino in North Bend Thursday night. According to an entry on the police log for 8:48 p.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., “Mill Security request officers for subject that pulled a knife on another. Officers responded and advised subject will be trespassed for one year. No one wished to press charges.” A second entry at 8:54 p.m., linked to the previous entry at the same location, “reported he had been robbed.”
Rifle
A male was seen walking into Ashworth’s Market on the 1500 block of Sherman Ave. Thursday night, 8:21 p.m., carrying a rifle. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, “officers responded advised it is employee.”
Crash team
The Coos Co. “Crash Team” was called out Thursday afternoon in North Bend, 3:01 p.m., Sherman and Virginia avenues, following an injury accident between a pedestrian and a vehicle. According to an entry on the police log, the driver of the vehicle was identified as 25-year old Jared Bechtel of Coos Bay. He was reportedly operating a 1999 Toyota 4Runner. Seventy-one year old Michel Bernard and 68-year old Marie-Therese Pradel, both of France, were struck by the vehicle. Bernard was flown to Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, while Pradel was taken to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. The intersection was partially blocked for nearly three-hours while the Crash Team investigated.
Animal at large
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 10 p.m., 1500 block Newmark Ave., a 42-year old male reported, “on the ground in the bushes. Possible cougar or mountain lion. Was growling at RP – RP has been advised to stay away from the area.”
Threats
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Thursday, 6:40 p.m., Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, “reports a male who was at location as a patient, has been discharged, and is not happy. He is threatening to assault everyone.”
Code violations
The City of Coos Bay’s Code Enforcement officer was noting alleged violations Thursday. According to entries on the police log, 2:13 p.m., 1065 so. 7th St., “inoperable storage of vehicles on the So. 7th St. public right of way and accumulation of junk.” At 2:16 p.m., 1041 So. 7th St., “in operable vehicle and accumulation of junk.” At 2:18 p.m., 1031 So. 7th St., “storage on public right of way.” At 3:03 p.m., Walnut & 33rd, “code inspections.”
DHS
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 10:46 a.m., 100 block Norman Ave., DHS referral involved children ages 6 & 2. At 1:52 p.m., 1100 block Anderson Ave., DHS referral involving a child months old.
Drugs
A tip about a marijuana growing operation to the Coquille Police led to the arrest of two adults on drug charges Wednesday on the 800 block of East 11th St. According to a news release, 54-year old Julie Ann Cragun and 57-year old Michael Leslie Bennett were both charged with Possession and Manufacturing of a Controlled 1 Substance. Seventeen mature plants were discovered, as well as packaging material.
Overturn
The southbound lanes of Hwy. 101 were blocked for nearly two-hours on Wednesday morning, 5:39 a.m., after a driver attempted to avoid a herd of elk on the roadway at milepost 205. According to an Oregon State Police report, 53-year old Gregg Alan Rhodes, Sunriver, reported his vehicle began to fishtail and that his trailer broke free landing on its side in the northbound lane. No one was injured.
Elude
Spike strips were deployed but the driver continued to travel at a high rate of speed even though his tires had flattened and fallen off. According to an Oregon State Police report, the 34-year old suspect was eventually arrested after he lost control of his 2007 Subaru Legacy on Hwy. 101 south of Coos Bay Wednesday night, about 6:19 p.m. He fled the vehicle at milepost 251.7. Coos Bay Police deployed a tazer "with minimal effect. A CBPD K-9 was deployed and subject resisted arrest and was subdued after being bitten by the K-9." In the ordeal which began at the Mill Casino in North Bend, the suspect was transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay where he was medically cleared and then transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. Charges include Attempt to Elude (felony/misdemeanor), Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering, Resisting Arrest, Interfere with Peace Officer, Offensive Littering, DUII and Open Container.
DUII CS
A driver pulled over for allegedly speeding was charged with DUII/CS after he “showed signs of impairment.” According to an Oregon State Police news release, 44-year old Garland T. Williams, Coos Bay, was stopped on Hwy. 240 (Cape Arago Hwy.), milepost 4, on Thursday morning, 1:57 a.m. “He agreed to and failed SFST’s.” Williams was taken to the Coos Bay Police Dept. where he provided a BAC, “which was inconsistent with his performance on SFST’s.” He agreed to a drug evaluation and then cited for DUII/CS and released. He was also issued a citation for Unlawful Possession Controlled Substance Less than one oz.
Elk Viewing Area
Four males were arrested on marijuana charges at the Dean Ck. Elk Viewing Area east of Reedsport Wednesday evening, 10:59 p.m. According to an entry on the Reedsport Police log, the four, including: 17-year old Luke Bottoroff, Inglewood, OR, 20-year old Casey Anthony Rickman, Coos Bay, 20-year old Jonathan Fredric Nanninga, Coos Bay, and 20-year old James Anthony Banks, Coos Bay, were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (hashish). The 17-year old was booked and released to a guardian, while the other three were booked, lodged into the City Jail awaiting transport to the Douglas Co. Jail at Roseburg.
Fell
Emergency personnel from Reedsport responded to a report of two to three individuals who had fallen into a mine shaft or well in the Loon Lake area off Hwy. 38 on Wednesday, 7:26 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, ambulance and fire personnel were dispatched.
Accident
A motorhome struck the west end of the Scottsburg bridge over the Umpqua River Tuesday, 3:15 p.m., forcing it to plunge over an embankment. According to a report from the Oregon State Police, 74-year old Robert Alvin Marjama, Palm Desert, CA, was operating the 2003 Pace Arrow Vision motor home when he hit the bridge. No one was injured. The vehicle was recovered by a tow truck.
Noise
A loud overnight in North Bend. According to the police log, 1:59 a.m., 2000 block Connecticut Ave., “reported loud party across from gate. Officers responded advised they will keep it down. Twelve individuals were contacted. At 12:48 a.m., 1400 block Sherman Ave., “officer advised female screaming. Advised they are using some type of karoke machine.” At 10:41 p.m., 2100 block McPherson Ave., “reported three males in area riding on a Hot Wheel car. Making a lot of noise. Officers responded made contact, subjects will keep the noise down.” Three male teenagers were contacted. At 9:11 p.m., 1100 block Maine Ave., “reported several juveniles on playground. Officer responded and advised juveniles that playground is closed at this time of night.” Six teens contacted between the ages of 16 & 18.
Criminal mischief
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 10:15 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., “reported window broken out of his vehicle.” Value $100.
Wanted
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 7:24 p.m., 2600 block Broadway Ave., a valid warrant was served on a 27-year old male. Kenneth Robert Blaine was wanted for Violation of Restraining Order.
Disorderly
North Bend Police contacted a 36-year old male three times Friday evening. According to entries on the police log, 6:28 p.m., 2121 Newmark Ave., “transient in front of store panhandling. Subject advised of complaint and moved along. Subject trespassed form Albertsons and the North Bend Liquor Store.” At 6:29 p.m., Public Square Shopping Center, “male transient hitting dog. Officer checked dog and it was fine. Male warned regarding animal abuse.” At 7:03 p.m., Robert Langenberg was contacted again, but at 3390 Broadway Ave. “Request officer for unruly customer in parking lot with managers. Subject warned for Disorderly Conduct and Trespassed from Sizzler Property permanently.”
Question
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 12:12 p.m., “female with question in lobby.” Sixty-one year old Leonda Forman, transient, was arrested on a Coos Co. Sheriff’s warrant for Failure to Appear on a DUII charge.
Fight
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for 11:23 p.m., Coquille Bowling Alley on Hwy. 42, “2 kids fighting. They were in the parking lot. It was physical.”
Threats
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 11:04 p.m., Captain’s Cabin, 275 No. Broadway, “anonymous report of someone trying to kill “Hatfield” on the 1st floor of the Tioga, possibly at the Captain’s Cabin.”
Warrant
A male wanted by Coos Bay Police for Failure to Appear on an original charge of DUII was arrested by Rogue River Police on Friday, 10:37 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, 49-year old Michael Porter was taken into custody.
Disorderly Conduct
A report of Disorderly Conduct, Friday, 9:54 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a female on the 600 block of Donnelly Ave. in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, Valerie was charged with Domestic Harassment.
Kidnap victim
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 997 Newmark Ave., Astro Gas Station, “transferred from Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, kidnap victim as the Astro Gas Station.”
Truck
A 39-year old male reported to Coos Bay Police Friday, 9:39 p.m., Municipal Lot at 4th & Central Ave., “parked his truck in the Muni Lot and thought he was out of the way of the Fun Festival stuff. Came back just now and his truck is gone and there are tents now where he was parked.”
Helmets
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 5:57 p.m., Mingus Skate Park, a 12-year old male was cited for “skating without a helmet.” At 5:44 p.m., 4rh & Curtis, a 10-year old and 13-year old were cited for “failure to wear protective headgear.” At 8:45 a.m., Mingus Skate Park, an 11-year old male was cited for “skating without a helmet.” At 8:21 a.m., a 14-year old male was cited for “skating without a helmet” at the Mingus Skate Park.
CB Liquor
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 3:43 p.m., a 41-year old male at the Coos Bay Liquor Store, 784 Central Ave., “reports 10-12 holes in a total of 3 windows at the Coos Bay Liquor Store.”
Accident
One driver was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 2:25 p.m., Central & 8th St., a two-vehicle collision with no injuries was reported. Eighty-five year old Dixon Sheldon was cited. The other driver was identified as 60-year old Edward Schroeder.
Dispute
A 30-year old female was arrested Friday, 10:13 a.m., So. Broadway & Elrod, after Coos Bay Police received a report of “female passenger is yelling & hitting the male driver.” According to an entry on the police log, Dawn Lee was wanted on a Multnomah Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Failure to Appear on a Theft II charge.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 10:56 p.m., Hwy. 101 & Newmark, 56-year old Kenneth Moore arrested on a charge of DUII and cited for Wrong Way on a One Way, Failure to Signal Turn and Failure to Drive in Lane.
MIP
A report of a “possible MIP party” on the 300 block of No. Second St. in Coos Bay Saturday night, 7:28 p.m., led to an arrest. According to an entry on the police log, 19-year old Justyn Pruitt was arrested for Furnishing Alcohol to Minor and MIP. Two other males, ages 16 & 17 were also arrested.
Indecent
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 200 block So. Marple St., a 58-year old female reported “female undressing in front of apartment.”
Spitting
A 45-year old male reported to Coos Bay Police Saturday, 4:32 p.m., 500 block Central Ave., “female just spit on him & is freaking out in front of City Hall.” Forty-one year old Andrea Dixon was arrested on a charge of Harassment and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Accident
A 21-year old male was cited for Careless Driving after a “pickup rolled down the hill almost hit a house” at Ocean Blvd. and Central Ave. in Coos Bay Saturday morning. According to an entry on the police log, Mark Petrie was cited.
Domestic
A 38-year old male was arrested on a charge of Assault IV – Domestic Felony, after Coos Bay Police responded to a Domestic Dispute call on the 1000 block of Elrod Saturday morning, 6:10 a.m. According to an entry on the police log, Michael Ames was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. The victim was listed as a 31-year old female.
Dispute
A 29-year old male was cited in lieu of custody following a report of a dispute on the 600 block of No. Cammann St. in the Empire District of Coos Bay early Saturday morning. According to an entry on the police log at 12:26 a.m., Thomas Crawford was charged with Domestic Harassment following a complaint by a 22-year old female.
Probation
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 6:32 a.m., “assisting fire on medical.” Twenty-eight year old Angela Dye Blondell, Reedsport, was arrested on a Parole Violation and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
ATV
An ATV accident was reported to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, 7:59 p.m., south of Saunders Lake, “female back pain, no feelings in leg.
WX
Sunny today along the Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s and east winds 10-15 mph. Clear tonight, lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s and northwest winds 5-10 mph, but shifting to the southeast after midnight. Sunny on Tuesday with highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
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NB at MHS vb
North Bend visits Marshfield in non-league prep volleyball tonight at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay. The frosh teams play at 4:30 p.m., followed by the jayvees and then varsities.
Prep schedule
9/22 – VB – Roseburg at MHS, 5:45p; NB at Siuslaw; SCb – Thurston at MHS, 6p; Douglas at NB; SCg – NB at Douglas; XC – NB at Bullards Beach, 4p; 9/24 – FB – GPJV at MHS 5p; MHSfr at GP, 5p; SCb – NE at MHS, 6p; Pacific at NB; SCg – NB at Glide; VB – NB at Sunset MS, 4p; 9/25 – FB – MHS at GP, 7p; NB at Phoenix, 7p; NBjv at Phoenix, 4p; VB – MHS at Rogue Valley Classic; 9/26 – SCb – Coquille at MHS, 5p; VB – MHS at Rogue Valley Classic; NB at Sisters Tourney; MHSjv at Springfield Inv.; Sunset MS at Siuslaw, 9a; XC – MHS at NW Classic, LCC; NB at Seaside; SCYFfb at MHS, 9a, and at MPHS, 9a; 9/29 – VB – Thurston at MHS, 5p; So. Umpqua at NB; XC – MHS at Thurston, 4p; SCb – NB at BH; SCg – BH at NB.
Pre-run
More than 1,400 registered for this year’s 30th Annual Prefontaine Run in Coos Bay Saturday morning, but a coastal drizzle might have kept a few from actually “toeing the line.” Australian Bradley Croker, who said this race was actually more important to him personally than his country’s recent national championships, won the 10K in 31:27, while the United Kingdom’s John Cooper took second in 33:43. Tyco Sedler, who runs for Southwestern Oregon Community College, was the top local finisher in 35:46. Roseburg swept both the boy’s and girl’s high school team races, while Marshfield’s boys were second to the Indians out of the 18-teams participating. North Bend was fifth in the boy’s run and the Bulldog girls were fourth out of eight teams. Bandon took third and Marshfield sixth. Jill Pettibone was the top female finisher, 37th overall (38:29), while Emily Damon was the top local female runner in sixth place (43:31). The 29-year old Croker grew a mustache before coming to Coos Bay and struck a close resemblance to the race’s namesake. He added it was a thrill to come Pre’s hometown, run on his course and to meet his mother and sister. “It’s something I will never forget.”
Pirates jump on Grizzlies
No one really knew what to expect when Marshfield, under first year coach Justin Ainsworth, visited Ashland for a prep football game last Friday night at Walter A. Phillips Memorial Field at the base of the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon. The two teams have traded wins and losses the last several years with usually the home team coming out on top. That all changed in a hurry following the opening kickoff. The Pirate defense forced the Grizzlies to punt on their first possession, and that seemed to set the stage for the defense the rest of the game. Scrambling Ashland quarterback Jake Scarminach was held in check as was the rest of the Grizzlies’ rushing attack. Marshfield (2-1) held Ashland (1-2) to 40-yards on the ground for the game. The Pirates’ offense didn’t wait to test the waters with a couple of dives here and there to start the game. On the second play from scrimmage, senior quarterback Kyle Tedder threw a short pass to his left to Cody Dew. Dew, who was forced into playing JV quarterback his sophomore year because of injuries, is left-handed. The senior wound up his arm and launched Marshfield vaunted “pass-pass” play for the first-time this season to a wide open Callen Cooper down the left side-lines. The senior cruised 66-yards and a minute-37 into the non-league game the direction of this contest had already been set. Tedder was the winner in the quarterback match-up. He passed for 170-yards on 11 of 15, and rushed for another 109. He also scored on a six-yard run in the first to give Marshfield a 14-0 lead. Junior Ryan Scoville continues to blossom into an offensive weapon for the Pirates. Not only is he speedy, but delivers hits on opposing tacklers. Scoville scored two TDs in the game. His first was a 46-yard romp behind his offensive line on a screen pass from Tedder down the left sidelines in the third quarter giving the Pirates a 28-0 lead. He got one more on a tough inside one-yard run in the fourth that put Marshfield up 35-0. The Pirates were also five-for-five in extra points as sophomore Dalton Milburn took over for Tedder, who moved to holder, as the kicker. Ashland did get six-points, but it was with no time on the clock. A pass interference call against the Pirates second-string defense gave the Grizzlies one final play opportunity. Scarminach loaded up and flung the ball into the left end zone where the same receiver fouled on the previous play got behind the defense and pulled it in for their only points of the night. Carrying on a tradition the Marshfield Booster Club began, the Ashland supporters prepared barbecued hamburgers, chips and drinks for the Pirate players following the game. And, then, the long three-hour journey back to the coast began for the two Pirate buses, but it was a trip made easy by a great game plan and team execution. Marshfield heads back to Southern Oregon this week to play 6A Grants Pass. The game will be broadcast live on “Pirate Radio,” FM 91.3 KMHS with the pregame at 6:40 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m. Marshfield games can also be heard on the Internet. Log on to KMHS Radio, FM 91.3 and listen to the game anywhere in the world.
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9/26 – at Grants Pass (2-1), Cavemen beat Oregon City 23-14. 10/2 – at Jefferson (0-3). The Democrats lost to 5A top ranked Sherwood 40-7. 10/8 – Churchill (2-1). The Lancers beat Dallas 28-17. Quarterback Cody Kloehn one TD pass and one TD run. 10/16 – No. Eugene (2-0). The Highlanders beat North Bend 28-9. Senior running back Mike Bibbee rushed 15-times for 142-yards. 10/23 – at Willamette (0-3). Wolverines fell by one point to North Medford 28-27. Quarterback Jake Hughes 2 TD passes. 10/30 – at Springfield (1-2). Millers lost to 4A top-ranked Marist 55-6. 11/6 – Thurston (3-0). Colts beat No. Salem 49-21. Quarterback Chance Hendrickson four TD passes and one rushing.
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Marshfield downed visiting Ashland 30-12 in jayvee football Thursday, at Pete Susick Stadium. Coach Floyd Montiel says Ty Cutting returned a kick off for a TD and Matt Parrish returned a punt for a TD. Both runs were over 60 yards. Tyler Davidson had a great outing defensively as well as punching in an 8 yard TD. Kody Crook had the other TD from QB Dallas Milburn.
NB falls to Highlanders
The Bulldogs knew they had a rough schedule heading into the beginning of the prep football season, but North Bend (0-3) is still looking for its first win after three straight road trips. 5A North Eugene (2-0) beat the 4A Dawgs 28-9 last Friday in Eugene. Highlander running back Mike Bibbee, who is headed to Oregon State next year, rushed 15-times for 142-yards, while North’s defense held North Bend’s option attack to less than 100 yards on the ground. Ryan Johnson actually got the Bulldogs off to a good start by connecting on a 22-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead after the first quarter. But, the Highlanders came back with 20 unanswered points in the second to grab a 20-3 half-time advantage. Senior Dalton Iveans threw for 122-yards. With five of their first six games on the road, North Bend heads to Southern Oregon this week to face unbeaten Phoenix. You can listen to the game live on “The Wave,” FM 105.5.
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9/25 – at Phoenix (3-0). Pirates beat Brookings-Harbor 25-6. 10/2 – Sweet Home (3-0). The Huskies beat Stayton 35-21. 10/8 – at Douglas (3-0). Trojans beat Myrtle Pt. 45-0, with 471-yards of total offense. 10/16 – Sutherlin (1-2). Bulldogs got their first win, 36-8 over La Pine. 10/23 – at Siuslaw (0-2). Vikings lost by a point to Molalla 41-40. Quarterback John Johnson 14-27, 257-yards, 2 TDs. 10/30 – So. Umpqua (2-1). Lancers beat Marshall 21-20. 11/6 – Brookings-Harbor (1-1). Bruins lost home opener to Phoenix 25-6. Tyler Lueckfeld had an 88-yard fourth quarter TD on a kickoff return.
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North Bend beat visiting North Eugene 35-6 in JV football Thursday at Vic Adams Field. The Bulldogs got up 35-0 at halftime, and then the North Bend coaches substituted freely to keep the score reasonable. Everyone suited up for the game got to play. Duke Mitchell had a great game with an interception, a punt return for a TD and 8 tackles.
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It was an exciting football game and it came down to the final play. Marshfield dropped a 30-24 freshman game to visiting Ashland Thursday, 30-24 at Pete Susick Stadium. Coach Tim Wall says “the game came down to the last play. We ran out of timeouts and ended on Ashland’s 15 yard line on 4th down.”
NB Golf Benefit
Still time to sign up for the Dawg Leg Scramble Golf Tournament September 27th! All proceeds benefit North Bend Athletics. Contact Boyd Bjorkquist at (541) 751-7159 to register your team.
4-H Archery
New Program Year starting up for the 4-H Archery Club. Sunday, October 18th @ 1 p.m., Coos County OSU Extension office, 631 Alder St, Myrtle Point, Grades 4th - 12th. For information call Shirley at 572-5263 x292 or 396-5033.
Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks fell to 1-1 in the National Football League with a 23-10 loss at San Francisco Sunday. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck left the game in the second quarter and was taken to a hospital with a bruised rib. Seattle hosts Chicago this Sunday at Qwest Field.
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Oregon State’s volleyball team went 2-1 at the Michigan ADIDAS Invitational this past weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Beavers (12-3) lost 3-2 to Dayton, but beat Marquette and unbeaten No. 6 Michigan 3-0 each. Pac-10 play starts Friday in Corvallis with Washington State, followed by Washington on Sunday.
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Oregon’s volleyball team improved to 10-0 on the season with a sweep of the Pioneer Classic in Denver, CO. The Ducks beat No. 9 Minnesota 3-2, and then handed host Denver a 3-0 loss. This Friday No. 12 Oregon opens Pac-10 play against No. 3 Washington in Eugene and then hosts Washington State on Sunday.
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