Oregon Coast News - October 14, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Weather
The first Pacific Storm of the fall season blew on shore early Wednesday morning bringing rain and gusty winds to the South Oregon Coast. According to readings at the North Bend Airport, a peak gust of 54-mph was recorded out of the southwest overnight. Rainfall on Tuesday was measured at 0.80 inches, and 0.13 inches Wednesday morning.
Very positive
Interim Coos Bay City Manager Rodger Craddock described a “self-improvement” work session by the City Council Monday night as “very positive.” The Council, fractured with communication and control problems, met with a communications facilitator from the League of Oregon Cities at the Red Lion Hotel for four-and-a-half hours. Along with the full Council and staff, four or five citizens also listened in as the Council members had an opportunity to air their feelings between themselves. The last push leading to the work session involved the firing of former City Manager Chuck Freeman. Freeman, after nearly two-years with the city, was suddenly terminated following a verbal run-in with Mayor Jeff McKeown. He was the second straight City Manager to who found himself out the door after not getting along with the two-term Mayor. Scott McClure received a $50,000 severance pay and moved on to become the City Administrator of Monmouth, west of Salem. Freeman will reportedly receive a severance pay of nearly $130,000. The facilitator cost the city $2,000. Craddock says the Council is now in the process of “mending relationships,” and will “work together to serve its citizens.” There was also discussion about the process that will be used to find a new City Manager, as well as the number of meetings Council members attend on a monthly basis. Different procedures and committee models will be reportedly discussed at the next Council meeting.
SORA
The Board of Commissioners for the Coos Co. Airport District will meet five times in three days in executive sessions to “consider employment of a public officer (Executive Director/CEO),” beginning Sunday morning, October 18th. The first four sessions, Sunday at 8:30 a.m., Monday at 8 a.m. and again at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, 7:45 a.m., will be held at the Red Lion Hotel on North Bayshore Drive in Coos Bay. The fifth session is scheduled for Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room at Southwest Regional Airport in North Bend. The current executive director Gary LeTellier is retiring at the end of the year. The Board advertised the more than $100,000 a year position and received 31 applications. Out of that list, four finalists were invited to the Bay Area for interviews with the Board.
Climate change adds uncertainty, new challenges to fisheries management
A new analysis of fisheries management concludes that climate change will significantly increase the variability of the size and location of many fish populations, creating uncertainty for fisheries managers – and the need for greater flexibility. “What climate change will do is pit the increased resource variability against the rigidity of the process,” said Susan Hanna, a fishery economist from Oregon State University and co-author of the report. “Over time, managers will have to become more conservative to account for the greater uncertainty, and we will need to do a better job of understanding the effect of uncertainty on human behavior.” The study focuses on seven short international case studies in fisheries management – including Columbia River basin salmon. It is being published in the journal Marine Policy. Hanna said that while most fishery management models incorporate the latest data on fish populations and distribution, they are not adapted to incorporate climate data. That can be problematic when an El Niño looms, or other oceanic conditions have a negative impact on fisheries. Such was the case in 2005, when a delay in the spring upwelling had a catastrophic effect on ocean production, which many biologists say caused the recent collapse of salmon runs on the Klamath and Sacramento rivers. Shorter fishing seasons and lower quotas are understandably frustrating for commercial and recreational fishermen, Hanna said. “Human psychology can work against fishery management because our expectations are based on the high range of fish populations, not the low end,” she pointed out. “In salmon fisheries, the conditions of the 1970s may be taken as the norm, when in fact they represented an all-time high.”
OSP
More than half of the Oregon State Police recruits graduating Oct. 16th from the Oregon Public Safety Academy near Salem have been assigned to the Oregon Coast. The Astoria area will receive three, while both Coos Bay and Newport will pick up two each. According to a news release, the seven include: Astoria Area Command – Recruit David Herman, age 29 (Fish &Wildlife), Recruit Andrew Morgan, age 34 (Patrol), and Recruit Greg Schuerger, age 33 (Patrol); Coos Bay Area Command – Recruit Josh Mullins, age 25 (Patrol), and Recruit Ben Looney, age 23 (Patrol); Newport Area Command – Recruit Adam Shimer, age 24 (Patrol), and Recruit Brian Tucker, age 34 (Patrol).
More seasonal flu vaccine expected to arrive in time for flu season
Reports around Oregon show that demand for seasonal flu vaccine is higher than ever and some clinics and pharmacies have gone through their early supplies. Public health officials say that more vaccine is on the way by the end of November, in plenty of time for the winter flu season. "Normally people don’t think about getting their seasonal flu shots until later in the year but because of high demand, some locations are reporting reduced supplies while others still have plenty of vaccine," says Paul Cieslak, M.D., immunization program medical director with the Oregon Public Health Division. This season, manufacturers expected to make available the highest number of flu vaccine doses ever – with between 114-115 million doses eventually available. Of the more than 1.4 million doses of the seasonal vaccine to be distributed across Oregon, nearly 314,000 have already been shipped. Seasonal influenza vaccine will continue to arrive through November, prior to the flu season, and delivery should be completed by the end of next month. At this point, the seasonal flu hasn’t yet hit Oregon and almost all reported cases of influenza have been H1N1. "The heightened awareness of H1N1 flu has increased demand for seasonal vaccine and that's a good thing because it means more people will seek the protection of the vaccine,” says Cieslak. "We ask that Oregonians be patient as supplies increase and don’t lose their interest in getting the vaccine. Manufacturers are shipping the seasonal vaccine as quickly as possible and it will be here in plenty of time to protect people against the seasonal flu, which generally hits in December or January."
Vaccine for the new H1N1 strain is also moving into Oregon and some limited H1N1
vaccination clinics are expected to open next week. Until the clinics launch, public health officials ask that Oregonians continue to protect themselves by covering their cough, washing or sanitizing their hands and staying home when they are sick. “Oregonians seem to have gotten the word about the importance of these common sense measures to protect themselves and their families,” says Dr. Cieslak. For the most recent information about where to get both seasonal and H1N1 vaccine, go to www.flu.oregon.gov.
Small quake
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a small 1.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday evening, 7:37 p.m., six-miles west of Coos Bay in the Pacific Ocean.
DEQ penalty
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has penalized Forest Lakes Resort LLC, which owns the Forest Lakes Resort mobile home and RV park at 85203 Highway 101 South in Seaside, $246,412 in penalties for failing to properly maintain and operate a sewage treatment facility at the site and for failing to monitor groundwater and effluent on the property. This is the eighth-largest penalty DEQ has issued in its 30-year history. Forest Lakes Resort, located on the Necanicum River, includes numerous tent camping sites, RV spaces and spaces for mobile homes, and includes permanent mobile home tenants. The property is just upstream of the drinking water intake for the city of Seaside.
Charleston FD Open House
"Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned!" FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE, Food, fun and games, • Wednesday, October 14th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., • at Barview Fire Station (92342 Cape Arago Hwy). • Hamburgers, Hotdogs & chips will be served; • Fire Safety & Equipment Demonstrations; • Activities for the kids including: a JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE; and a kid’s bouncer; • Fire Prevention literature and video programs will be available. Come and meet Freddie the Fire truck.
IBO
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Independent Business Operator’s Forum will meet at 11:30 a.m. today in the Salmon Room at the Mill Casino/Hotel in North Bend. RSVP (541) 266-0868.
Eggs
They were allegedly “on their roof throwing eggs at her dog and her yard.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday evening, 6:37 p.m., an officer spoke with “kids in house” on the 1500 block of Garfield St.
Daughters
According to entries on the North Bend Police log for Monday. At 3:49 p.m., 2200 block of Maine Ct., “reports her foster mother is picking on her and yelling at her. Officer responded, contacted Mental Health and advised they will handle the situation.” At 4:08 p.m., 2300 block of Everett Ave., “having problems with her daughter, she refused to go to school and is threatening to run away. Officers responded, spoke with both subjects and calmed down the situation.”
Accident
A non-injury traffic accident was reported to North Bend Police on Monday at 1:52 p.m. at Broadway and Newmark. According to an entry on the police log, 86-year old Ruth Sanderson, North Bend, was operating a 2009 Toyota Priuis and 44-year old Garland Williams, Coos Bay, was operating a 2005 Toyota Coralla. The fire department responded to the location at 2:06 p.m.
Accident
Two vehicles were involved in a non-injury traffic accident at Newmark and Tremont Monday at 12:43 p.m. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, 86-year old Lyle Gupton, of Arizona, was operating a 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck, and 20-year old Jolene Gish, Coos Bay, was operating a 2000 Toyota. Gupton was warned for Following Too Close.
Ambulance
An ambulance crew was kept busy early Tuesday morning in Coos Bay. According to entries on the police log, an officer was requested at 1:03 a.m. at LaClair, off Newmark, to help the fire dept. locate a 21-year old female patient. An ambulance was requested for medical assistance at 2:24 a.m. on the 800 block of So. 5th St., and an ambulance was requested at 5:54 a.m. on the 600 block of No. Bayshore Dr.
Student housing
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 10:23 p.m., 270 Student Way, Trinidad Head apartments, Southwestern Oregon Community College housing, “request officer to location.” Nineteen year old Bryce Saviers cited for PCS Les than 1 Oz. Marijuana.
Elderly lady
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Monday, 4:37 p.m., 2300 block Westwood. “Just observed an elderly lady sitting along side the road. They stopped to assist her – she did not know her name or address and was breathing very deep. They drove her around and she finally saw the house she lived in.”
Suspicious vehicle
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:32 p.m., 1600 block Woodland Dr., “reports a light blue pickup appears to have crashed into the yard at location, the passenger side is all beat in.”
Injured
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:15 p.m., RR tracks near Safeway. “Needs an ambulance for an intoxicated male on a bicycle that fell off his bicycle and hit the RR tracks. Fire is requesting police also go on this call.”
K9
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 3:31 p.m., 1100 NE 4th St., Bandon, Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office “requests a tracking K9 for a subject running from Bandon PD.”
Tobacco
Two teenage males, ages 16 & 17, were cited for MIP-Tobacco, behind the stadium, at Marshfield High School on Monday, 2:48 p.m., according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log. At 2:09 p.m., alleyway Ingersoll Ave. & So. 10th St., “15 MHS students smoking in the backyard of a house in the alleyway.” A 16-year old male was cited for MIP-Tobacco.
Helmet
A 14-year old male was cited for “skateboarding without helmet” on Monday, 2:37 p.m., at 4th & Hall, according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log.
Arrest
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 2:33 p.m., 300 block So. 4th St., Texaco/Bimor, 18-year old Leroy Capote was arrested on charges of Criminal Trespass II and Probation Violation. A log entry at 12:16 p.m., Harding Building at MHS, “Capote just left the Harding Building. He has been trespassed from all Dist. 9 property and they would like to speak to an officer.”
Dispute
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 1:09 p.m., 5th & Golden, “out with 4. Excessive use of the F word.”
Warrant
A 43-year old male was arrested on several drug related charges at Coos Co. Parole & Probation offices on the 100 block of No. Adams St. in Coquille Monday morning. According to an entry at 11:01 a.m. on the police log, Michael James Edward was wanted on a Coos Co. Circuit Court warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of School, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was lodged in the county jail.
Harassment
A 33-year old male was cited for Harassment early Monday morning, 6:59 a.m., 1000 block Noble Ave., after a 27-year old female complained to Coos Bay Police, “boyfriend is punching holes in the walls of the house.” According to an entry on the police log, Benjamin McGarrell was cited.
Strangulation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 5:48 a.m., 100 block Marino Dr., 25-year old Jeremiah Reiber was arrested and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille on a charge of Domestic Strangulation after a female called police, “hysterical female on 911.”
Arrest
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 1:45 p.m., 250 No. Baxter, Coquille, “subject at Coos Co. Jail counter.” Thirty-three year old James Carroll was arrested on a charge of Assault IV and Disorderly Conduct.
WX
Showers along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and winds from the south at 20-30 mph. More rain tonight, lows in the mid 50s and south winds 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy on Thursday with a 30-percent chance of rain.
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MHS vb
Marshfield ended the first half of the 5A Midwestern League volleyball season with a three-game sweep of visiting Springfield Tuesday night in the Pirate Palace at Coos Bay. The Lady Pirates won 25-17, 25-11, 25-20. Marshfield had one loss in the first round, to Thurston, in posting a 4-1 record. The JV team won in two straight, 25-10, 25-16, and the Frosh also swept the Millers, 25-19, 25-10.
NB Boosters
The North Bend Booster Club meets at noon at North Bend Lanes today. Athletes and coaches will be in attendance to talk about their seasons.
MHS sc
Marshfield opens the second half of the 5A Midwestern League soccer season on the road to Thurston in east Springfield today at 4:30 p.m.
NB sc
North Bend beat South Umpqua, 3-2, in girl’s soccer on Monday in Myrtle Creek.
Quizz
Oregon State sophomore running back Jacquizz Rodgers has been named this week’s Pac-10 Conference Offensive Player of the Week, league commissioner Larry Scott announced Monday. He has also been selected the Rivals.com National Player of the Week and the College Football Performance Awards Running Back of the Week. Rodgers, from Richmond, Texas, accounted for 271 all-purpose yards, tied for the third-highest total in school history, as the Beavers defeated Pac-10 Conference leading Stanford 38-28 last Saturday at Reser Stadium. “Quizz” rushed for a career-high 189 yards and matched the school record with four touchdowns rushing. The conference honor is the fourth for Jacquizz in his career and the first this season. His brother, junior receiver/punt returner James Rodgers, was honored last week as the league’s Offensive Player of the Week after accumulating 209 all-purpose yards in leading the Beavers to a 28-17 victory at Arizona State Oct. 3.
Barner
University of Oregon freshman Kenjon Barner has been named Pac-10 special teams player of the week for his performance last Saturday in the Ducks' 24-10 victory at UCLA, the conference announced Monday. Barner, a running back from Riverside, Calif., ran back the opening second-half kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, giving UO its first lead of the game at 7-3. The return was officially the second longest in Oregon history behind Woodley Lewis' 102-yarder in 1949. While Barner received the ball in his own end zone and covered at least 102 yards himself, the NCAA no longer counts additional yardage on kick returns.
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The University of Oregon volleyball team (12-3, 2-3) extended its record of top-15 rankings to 29 straight editions with its No. 15 ranking in the seventh edition of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) national poll released Monday. Seven Pac-10 programs were sighted in the top 20 with four teams ahead of Oregon - No. 4 Washington, No. 5 Stanford, No. 12 UCLA and No. 14 California. No. 15 UO was trailed by No. 16 USC and No. 18 Arizona, and two other league teams - Washington State and Oregon State - also received votes.
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The Oregon women’s basketball program is eager to invite all Duck fans out to McArthur Court at 12 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18. The Ducks are opening the doors to Mac Court from 12-3 p.m., allowing Oregon fans to catch a sneak peak at first-year head coach Paul Westhead’s uptempo style and his grueling workouts. Westhead will welcome the crowd to begin the afternoon, and then run the three-hour practice session – it will be the Ducks’ second official practice of the 2009-10 season. Following practice, the Ducks will be available to sign autographs.
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