Oregon Coast News - October 7, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Shark
A 32-year old male is scheduled to appear in Lincoln County Circuit Court at Newport on Thursday for allegedly violating sport fishing regulations by possessing a Great White Shark. Game officers for the Oregon State Police seized the 12-foot shark from Jason W. Robinson, of Warren, on August 8th at Depoe Bay. It is unlawful in Oregon to possess either a Great White or Basking Sharks. Robinson faces a $299 fine. The shark was turned over to the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Newport.
Pilot rescued
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter from Air Station Astoria located and rescued a pilot of an aircraft that crashed west of St. Helens along the Columbia River Monday. The single-engine experimental plane was bound for Scappoose Airpark, but lost communications during its approach for landing. It was located with the use of it Emergency Locator Beacon. A rescue swimmer was lowered to the crash site. The pilot was flown to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland with extensive injuries.
Missing
An 84-year old Brookings male, reported missing to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, was found safe and unharmed in Eastern Washington that same day. According to a news release, Robert Glenn was delayed on his trip to Montana to visit his son by a sandstorm.
Quake
A 2.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded at Cape Mendocino, CA on Tuesday, noon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located 30-miles south to southwest of Eureka, CA.
Hoax Amber Alert
Oregon State Police (OSP) is currently receiving inquiries about the validity of an Amber Alert reported to involve a 3-year old boy taken by a male in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse with Oregon license 98B351. The inquiries came from the Portland-area following an email received by a television news department, and from the Douglas County area after some people received a phone text message. There are no active Amber Alerts in Oregon at this time. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was also checked and it was confirmed this is not an active Amber Alert. The messages appear to be a hoax. A check with current news reports indicates similar hoax messages in California. The Oregon license plate number listed does not exist. Oregon State Police Lieutenant Molly Cotter, Oregon Amber Alert Coordinator, is very concerned about these message alerts and warns the public to only respond to AMBER Alerts from authorized sources.
Statement by Rep. Roblan on the Fight to Prevent the Spread of Sudden Oak Death to Coos County
On Thursday, October 1st the House Interim Agriculture, Natural Resources & Rural Communities Committee held a hearing at which testimony was heard on the state’s efforts to combat Sudden Oak Dearth. Representative Arnie Roblan ( D-Coos Bay ) had this to say: “There have been forty-four new Sudden Oak Death infestations, covering over 15 acres, in Curry County . Luckily all infested sites are within the quarantine zone. However, funding challenges threaten to weaken our efforts and, ultimately, our efforts to prevent the spread of Sudden Oak Death to Coos County. Defending Coos County from infestation is critical to protecting our local economy, and the economy of the state. Our nurseries would be unable to export goods, and the movement of timber products would be interrupted. “Every dollar spent on control or eradication means a two-fold to twenty-fold benefit to industries. We must eliminate delays caused by inconsistent funding in order to make sure Sudden Oak Death stays out of Coos County.”
Fire Prevention Week
Oregonians will be turning to their woodstoves or fireplaces to keep warm now that cold weather is upon us. However, state and local fire safety officials urge you to take the necessary safety precautions. The Oregon Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association celebrates National Fire Prevention Week by urging people to follow these steps for a safe heating season. 1) Maintain your smoke alarm; 2) Clean and inspect the chimney; 3) Dispose of ashes properly; 4) Keep combustibles away from heat sources; 5) Burn Smart! Replace your outdated wood stove and get a tax credit.
Controlled pasture burn
A controlled pasture burning event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. two miles NE of Myrtle Point. The smoke will be visible from highway 42 and surrounding areas. Controlled pasture burns are made safe by the construction of fire trails and the presence of fire suppression equipment and personnel. Ranchers are never allowed to burn unless they first have their burn site inspected by a Coos Forest Protective Association Fire Warden. Landowners must show that they have built adequate fire trails and provided the equipment and personnel to control an escaped fire--only then can they receive a permit to burn under favorable weather conditions. Controlled pasture fires help ranchers get rid of unwanted weed and brush growth and insects and plant diseases, thereby promoting healthy and productive livestock grazing lands. It is also a cost effective alternative to the use of chemicals. Burning hillsides overburdened with poison oak, blackberry bushes and other fire hazards also makes for a safer place to live. The process eliminates these fuel loads that can turn small fires into large, out of control fires. Many wildfires in the past have been controlled in open grass fields and hillsides that had been burned periodically.
Grant
The Coos County Commission on Children and Families in partnership with the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council has received a five year grant for $625,000 to address the issues of teen alcohol abuse from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Drug Free Communities Support Program. The grant will focus on “environmental strategies” in an effort to decrease the abuse of alcohol by Coos County teens. Local law enforcement agencies will receive funds for teen party dispersal while a second focus will be directed at parents and adults who may inadvertently be supporting teen’s use of alcohol. In the 2005-06 Oregon Healthy Teens Survey 83% of local youth reported that it would be “easy or sort of easy” to obtain alcohol. “We will be providing an information campaign for both youth and adults about issues around the use of alcohol by teens.” Stated Judy McMakin, Commission Director. “In the past folks may have thought that drinking at this age was just a rite of passage type of thing. But, since the advent of research using brain scans it has been found that the younger a person begins use of alcohol, the higher their risk of substance abuse problems as adults as well as other health issues.” In Coos County 42% of our youth taking the Healthy Teen Survey reported they had used alcohol by the 11th grade. We want our youth and their folks to know the risks involved. The first project of this year’s grant will be Red Ribbon Week which is traditionally held from October 23 to 31 of each year. Information will be provided to all schools in the county along with Red Ribbon bracelets, pencils and brochures. Local youth will provide television and radio spots encouraging youth to abstain from substance abuse. A planning committee meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and its Drug Free Communities Grant partners will be held on October 23rd at the Community Corrections Office, 155 N. Adams, Suite B in Coquille.
For further information please contact the Commission office at the County Courthouse at 541-396-3121 x.393.
Submit an Application to become a Coos County OSU Master Gardener Volunteer
Deadline December 4, 2009. If you have a strong interest in gardening and enjoy helping others, you are invited to apply to become an Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener volunteer. Coos County OSU Extension is now accepting applications for Master Gardener training, which will begin January 7th and continue every Thursday through March 11th. Training hours are 9am through 4pm and will be held at the Oregon State University Extension Service Coos County in Myrtle Point. This training will increase your knowledge and understanding of such varied horticultural topics as botany, entomology, soil management, plant disease diagnosis and much more. Instructors are OSU Extension professionals and other local experts. To become an OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer, you must attend all training sessions, pass examinations and volunteer 60 hours of horticultural service to the community through Extension educational programs. Training class size is limited. Those accepted into the training class must pay a materials fee of $150, with half being returned upon completion of the program requirements. Interested individuals may request application packets from the Coos County OSU Extension Service office by calling (541) 572-5263 x 0, or stopping by the office in the Ohlsen Baxter Building , 631 Alder Street , Myrtle Point. Application deadline is December 4th.
IBO
IBO is your place to be on Wednesdays! Bay Area Chamber of Commerce IBO Luncheon Forum Presents: Oregon International Port of Coos Bay: Railroad Update, this Wednesday October 7th, at the Mill Casino-Hotel in the Salmon Room 11:30 to 1:00 pm. RSVP the Chamber Office by email, private messenger or call (266-0868), so your place is set!
Walk to School Day
Blossom Gulch Elementary School in Coos Bay will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 7, 2009. Blossom Gulch Elementary Students, Staff and Parents, Coos Bay School District School Board Members, Coos Bay Fire Department, Blossom Gulch School Health Advisory Committee. Students will be walking from Mingus Park to Blossom Gulch Elementary School – down 10th street, crossing Commerical. Walk to begin at 7:30 and end at 8:00 at Blossom Gulch. Approximately 300 students from Blossom Gulch Elementary School will be walking to school Wednesday, October 7, 2009 along with parents, teachers and community leaders. The Coos Bay Fire Department will be helping at the intersection of Commercial and 10th street. In the U.S., International Walk to School Day is expected to include 5,000 schools from all 50 states. Walkers from the U.S. will join children and adults in 40 countries around the world. Walk to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community. The event is being organized by the Blossom Gulch Elementary Staff and the School Health Advisory Council at Blossom.
‘Stitched Patches: Quilts of Celebration’
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30pm, Program/Book Signing by Author Mary Bywater Cross. Over thirty years ago many Oregonians were inspired by America’s Bicentennial to stitch quilts that represented their counties and communities. These quilts, often hung in public places, served as identifiers to the locality, its important issues, and its built environment. These will stimulate thinking about how the cultural and economic borders and boundaries of Oregon’s communities have changed since 1976. How can this popular textile serve as a visual record of those demographic changes? Quilt historian Mary Bywater Cross traces changes within the quilt-making genre as she interprets locally made quilts stitched for and after the Bicentennial. The quilt pieces will provide a catalyst to stimulate critical thinking about what it means to be an Oregonian today. One of the quilts to be presented is the one in the Umpqua Discovery Center’s collection. Other quilts of celebration may be brought to the lecture and shared. There is limited seating for this presentation. The first 50 people arriving will be guaranteed seats. Adults—$2.50; Children 6-15—$1; UDC members free, 541-271-4816.
Suspicious
A vehicle with two license plates was found parked on the 2500 block of Pine St. in North Bend Monday night. According to an entry on the police log, the front plate on the 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck was seized.
Vehicles
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 2:55 p.m., 2000 block Marion Ave., “reported someone entered his vehicle sometime last week and stole some belongings.” According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 9:20 a.m., 800 block Madison Ave., a 43-year old male “reports the theft of his checkbook from his parked vehicle.”
Peeking
“She caught a male subject peeking in her window a couple weeks ago.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 1:36 p.m., 2200 block Everett Ave., “subject was trespassed from her residence by her husband and advised not to come back or they will press charges.”
Disorderly
A 21-year old female reported to Coos Bay Police Monday night at Broadway & Market, “a man tried to stop her at the light and wanted a ride, she refused” and he allegedly threw some stuff at her. According to an entry on the police log for 9:43 p.m., 32-year old Jeremy Taft was arrested and transported to the Coos Co. Jail in Coquille on a Multnomah Co. warrant for Trespass I.
Abuse
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday, 7:42 p.m., 700 block No. Birch, a 39-year old female reported, “male beating up his girlfriend in the parking lot at location.”
Custodial
An alleged Custodial Dispute resulted in the arrest of a 20-year old male Monday morning on the 200 block of Norman Ave. in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, Cory Dominguez was charged with harassment. A month’s old baby boy was listed as the victim.
Narcotics
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 8:42 a.m., end of Elrod Ave., 20-year old Sheena Cook was cited for PCS Less 1 Oz. within 1,000 feet of School. A 15-year old female was referred to Juvenile Dept. for PCS Less 1 Oz. within 1,000 feet of School.
Young smokers
A Coos Bay Police officer cited several juveniles for under-age smoking Monday morning near schools. At 7:32 a.m., So. 7th St. & Golden Ave., a 16-year old female cited for MIP-Tobacco. At 7:38 a.m., behind stadium, 14-year old male cited for MIP-Tobacco. At 8:06 a.m., Blossom Gulch, an individual cited for MIP-Tobacco. At 9:50 a.m., Ingersoll Ave., a 16-year old male cited for MIP-Tobacco.
Arrest
A 21-year old male was arrested Monday, 2:08 p.m., North Bay Dr. after a 65-year old female complained that there was a “probable cause” for his arrest. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, Quinn Andrew McDonald was taken into custody and transported to the county jail at Coquille on an Aggravated Theft charge.
Child Services
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 1:40 p.m., 1800 block Maryland, “child services there to take 4 children.” Thirty-three year old Chastity E. Latimer was arrested on a Parole Violation and taken to the county jail at Coquille.
Hit Team
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 9:43 a.m., 2200 block Oak St., “Hit Team Callout.” The Medical Examiner and District Attorney were requested.
Snorting
The Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office received an animal complaint Monday, 6:14 a.m., Bastendorff Campground, “heard animal snorting outside his tent, is now going through the back of his pickup.” The park ranger was contacted.
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast and then clearing with highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and north winds 10-15 mph. More clouds tonight, lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s and northeast winds 10-15 mph. Partly cloudy then sunny on Thursday.
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NB vb
It was a matchup of unbeatens in the 4A Far West League volleyball race. North Bend won at Brookings-Harbor, 3-1 (25-17, 17-25, 26-24, 25-18) Tuesday night to take over sole possession of first place. The Bulldogs are 5-0 and the Bruins fall to 4-1. Coach Les Willett, “North Bend volleyball over Brookings 25-17, 17-25, 26-24, 25-18. North Bend was down 6-17 in third game before rallying to win it and then take game four.” Bulldog stats: Alexandra Mateski 18 kills 13 digs; Haley Dunham 10 kills 13 digs; Kristin Banta 6 kills (5 in crucial game 4); Katie Banta 4 aces 33 assists.
MHS vb
Marshfield’s volleyball team heads back to Eugene tonight for another 5A Midwestern League match. The Pirates will take on Willamette in west Eugene. The varsity match will be broadcast back to the Bay Area on AM 1420 KMHS about 6:45 p.m., following the jayvee and frosh matches. You can also listen on the Internet through the radio station’s website.
MHS jv fb
Marshfield’s jayvee football team plays at Churchill in Eugene today, 5 p.m.
Prep sc
Marshfield hosts Springfield tonight, 6 p.m., in boy’s 5A Midwestern League soccer at Pete Susick Stadium in Coos Bay. North Bend’s girls host Umpqua Valley Christian tonight at Vic Adams Field.
NB soccer
North Bend beat Sutherlin, 3-2, in girl’s soccer Monday. Caitlin McCullough scored the winning goal for the Bulldogs in the 71st minute. The other goals were scored by Taylor Cribbins and Nicole Medford.
NB XC
North Bend Cross Country Coach Tracy Heley on the Bulldogs at the Woahink Invitational Saturday, Oct. 3rd. “Well we went there with some kids sick and left others at home. At the onset it rained as we warmed up and looked a bit dreary. Then the sun came out and I swear my kids were inspired! 14 Athletes had the best times ever! Our JV teams really shown at this meet. Their hard work and effort is really beginning to show rewards. On the other hand my more seasoned athletes ran strong and showed excellent leadership. I think our Varsity teams would have shown a lot more if I hadn't had to leave my #2 girl, Zenora Burris, at home and if my #2 boy, Sam Lynass, had not taken a bad ankle turn and limped in to last place.”
MHS fb
Marshfield football coach Justin Ainsworth comments on the Pirates game at Jefferson on Friday, Oct. 2nd. “We finalized a three game road swing by playing a very physical Jefferson team. We didn't capitalize on some opportunities and struggled to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. We feel confident going into league for two reasons: 1-our kids our getting comfortable with some of our new schemes 2-We will finally be healthy going into our first league game against Churchill.”
Football polls
This week’s Associated Press (AP) polls have both Marshfield and North Bend receiving votes, but not enough to crack the “Top 10.” The Pirates are 3-2 heading into 5A Midwestern League play at home Thursday night against 8th ranked Churchill (4-1). The Bulldogs are 2-3 with their 4A Far West League opener at 4th ranked Douglas (5-0) also on Thursday.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers, behind Greg Oden’s 18-points, beat the Sacramento Kings 98-86 in the Rose Garden Tuesday night in a National Basketball Association preseason game. The seven-foot reserve center also had nine-rebounds in the opener for both teams.
Glasper
The Oregon Ducks are getting thin in their defensive secondary. Another player has been lost for the season due to a knee injury. Cornerback Willie Glasper joins Walter Thurmond III on the sidelines because of an injury to his right knee. The Ducks are also nursing a sore knee by quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. Oregon plays at UCLA on Saturday.
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