Oregon Coast News - October 22, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Coho fishing
They’re still considered an Endangered Species; however, wild Coho salmon is rebounding in Oregon’s streams and rivers. Complicated formulas are used by fish biologists to develop models that lead to regulations and quotas for sport anglers, but those on the river say they are seeing larger runs and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened some limited fishing opportunities. For the first time since 1994, anglers were allowed to fish for non-fin clipped Coho on four western Oregon rivers, including two in Coos County, the Coos and Coquille River. Quotas have already been filled for the 1,000 allowed on the Coos, 500 on the Yaquina and 1,000 on the Nehalem. But the Coquille River’s 1,500 allotment was less than half filled as of Oct. 11th. The fishery will remain open until Nov. 30th, unless the quota is achieved before then. Fishermen would like to see quotas approved for the Umpqua and Siuslaw rivers as well, but biologists says the “spawning ground counts” have been too low. However, a fishery does look good for the years 2011 and 2012 on those two rivers because of the current strong returns. Two coastal lakes have also rebounded. Both Siltcoos, in Lane County, and Tahkenitch, in Douglas County, now have permanent fisheries for Coho after a successful trial basis began in 2003. Anglers can take one non-fin clipped Coho per day, five in a year, between Oct. 1st and Dec. 31st.
Sewage
According to a news release from the City of Coos Bay, “Signs have been posted for high bacteria levels at Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) No. 2 located at 100 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay because the plant exceeded its permitted fecal coliform limits on October 20, 2009. The possible area of impacted beach is accessible from the parking lot on the west end of Fulton Street near the entrance to Waste Water Treatment Plant No. 2. The posted signs will be removed when fecal coliform results are within permitted limits. For any questions contact CH2M Hill OMI at (541) 267-3966.”
Murder charges
The mysterious disappearance of a North Oregon Coast fisherman took a turn Tuesday afternoon with the arrest of a 47-year old Pacific City male on murder charges. Oregon State Police detectives arrested Erin Dean Rieman, a co-owner of the fishing vessel “Tiger” from Garibaldi, the vessel 53-year old John Curtis Adkins was last seen on over the Fourth of July holiday. The two, along with another person, left Garibaldi on the 48-foot boat en route to Ilwaco, WA. Adkins had not been heard from since he was last sighted July 5th at the Port of Ilwaco. Rieman returned to Garibaldi, near Tillamook, with the boat. Adkins’ family reported the Albany resident missing on July 7th. His body has not been found.
LNG
Former Port of Astoria Executive Director Peter Gearin, who was dismissed from his position in 2007 following a felony conviction of the Clean Water Act over his role with the port involving dredge fill violations, allegedly used his position to secure work for his former girlfriend, now wife, with a company interested in building a liquefied natural gas terminal near Warrenton on the Columbia River. The Oregon Attorney General’s Office claims it can prove official misconduct, however a two-year statute of limitation on the misdemeanor has expired. An attorney for Gearin says there was no impropriety on his client’s behalf. The alleged misconduct; however, may impact a controversial lease the port signed for 96-acres on Skipanon Peninsula with the Calpine Corp. to build an LNG import terminal. Calpine went bankrupt in 2006 and sold the port’s lease to Leucadia National Corp. of New York, the parent company of Oregon LNG. The Port and Oregon LNG are currently involved in litigation over the lease. Oregon LNG is one of three proposed LNGs in the state. Bradwood Landing is proposed east of Astoria, also on the Columbia River, and the Jordan Cove Energy Project would like to build an import terminal on Coos Bay’s North Spit.
Seasonal parks
Seasonal parks within the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department’s system are shutting down. Along the Oregon Coast, Beachside State Park south of Waldport on Hwy. 101 will be closed as of Nov. 1st. Most seasonal parks will reopen between mid-March and mid-April. Up-to-date information state park rates, openings and closings is available by calling 1-800-551-6949, or online at www.oregonstateparks.org.
ODFW seeks candidates for Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program Board
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified candidates to fill two open positions on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program Board. Available positions include one sport fishing representative and one public-at-large representative. Board members, who are appointed to four-year terms by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, meet three or four times each year in various communities throughout the state to review project funding applications, hear public testimony, act as liaisons between the program and the public and to conduct other program business. Board members are volunteers; however, Board-related business expenses are reimbursed. The application deadline is Nov. 20, 2009. Final appointments will be made by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in January 2010. The Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1989 and is funded by a surcharge on sport and commercial fishing licenses and commercial poundage fees. The program is overseen by a seven-member citizen board made up of three sport fishing representatives, three representatives from the troll, gillnet and seafood processing industries and one public-at-large representative. The Board reviews grant proposals from various organizations and agencies and recommends funding for fish restoration and enhancement projects throughout the state. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program coordinator Laura Tesler at (503) 947-6259 or by e-mail at laura.tesler@state.or.us.
Port of Coos Bay
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will meet in a special commission meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2009, 1:15p.m., Port Commission Chambers, 125 Central Ave, Ste 230, Coos Bay OR 97420. Agenda: 1. Call to Order; 2. Jordan Cove Real Estate Agreement; 3. Advocacy of Oregon Resources project; 4. Adjourn.
Tsunami program
Oregon Public Broadcasting’s award winning Oregon Field Guide will be broadcasting a story on tsunamis in Oregon, including a piece focusing on DOGAMI geologist Rob Witter’s paleo-tsunami field work in the Ecola Creek area of Cannon Beach. The program will be broadcast Thursday, October 22nd, at 8:30 pm. This is also longtime Oregon Field Guide correspondent Jim Newman’s last story for Oregon Field Guide. See this link about Jim’s career (http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2009/09/tv_viewers_cant_feel_the.html) and see the attached picture of Jim and TV crew with Rob in the Spruce bog of Ecola Creek.
CB Boat Building Center Board
The Boat Building Center Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. in the conference room at North Point Real Estate and Development, 100 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.
Beer
Apparently it wasn’t worth it, or it was just too heavy to carry while running. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday night, 9:38 p.m., Safeway on Virginia Ave., an individual stole a case of beer and took off running outside the store. The case of beer, valued at $20.43 was recovered, but a check by police could not turn up the suspect in the area.
Smoking
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 4:56 p.m., Virginia and McPherson avenues, a 20-year old male was warned for “excessive smoke” during a traffic stop.
Animal neglect
A call about a “large dog in car with no windows rolled down” brought a North Bend Police officer to the 2600 block of Virginia Ave. Tuesday, 11:20 a.m. According to an entry on the police log, a 55-year old female was contacted, “windows were rolled down and water given to the dog.”
Staggering
The call to the North Bend Police Dept. Tuesday morning, 8:07 a.m., was about “two males in area, one is staggering” on the 1300 block of Virginia Ave. “Officer responded and advised subject is disabled and occasionally has difficulty walking.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 10:12 p.m., a 14-year old girl alleged she was “assaulted at school today.” Marshfield High School.
Dispute
A report of a “possible dispute” resulted in the arrest of a male Tuesday night, 8:23 p.m., on the 100 block of South 10th St. in Coos Bay. According to an entry on the police log, 33-year old Russell T. Macklin was charged with Assault IV – Domestic and Menacing. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. The victim was listed as a 40-year old female.
Wanted
A report of a wanted subject on the 1400 block of Newmark Ave. in Coos Bay Tuesday night, 7:30 p.m., resulted in an arrest. According to an entry on the police log, 29-year old Larry Joe Jenks was wanted on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant. He was transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Vehicles
Four entries on the Coquille Police log for Tuesday evening involved “Criminal Mischief to Vehicle.” At 6:27 p.m., a 55-year old female reported “tires on vehicle slashed” on the 800 block W. Central Blvd. At 7:06 p.m., a 30-year old female made a report from the 800 block No. Birch St. At 7:36 p.m., a 47-year old female made a report from the 900 block of No. Birch St. At 7:40 p.m., a 54-year old female reported “her vehicle was keyed” on the 900 block of No. Alder St.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 10:04 a.m., 48-year old Jeffery Hockett arrested on a Probation Violation charge at 10th & Elrod.
Juveniles
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 10:08 a.m., 881 So. 1st. St., “report of 5 juveniles at Burger King during school hours.” Earlier, at 9:40 a.m., 1000 block W. Ingersoll Ave., “truant students, juvenile cited for MIP-Tobacco.” At 8:21 a.m., 10th & Ingersoll, “juvenile problem.”
WX
A high surf advisory is in effect until 5 p.m. today along the Oregon Coast. Mostly cloudy after areas of morning fog, highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and east winds around 5 mph, shifting to the north late this afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows around 50 and northwest winds around 10 mph, but shifting to the southeast late in the evening and overnight. Cloudy with a chance of rain on Friday.
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MHS Boosters
The Marshfield Booster Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. Athletes and coaches will be in attendance to talk about their current fall sports seasons.
Prep fb
Marshfield will host Willamette in jayvee football tonight, 5 p.m. at Pete Susick Stadium. The Pirate frosh team will play at Willamette in Eugene, 5 p.m. North Bend’s frosh/sophomore team hosts Siuslaw at Vic Adams Field at 4:30 p.m.
MHS vb
Marshfield will host Churchill of Eugene tonight in a 5A Midwestern League volleyball match at the Pirate Palace in Coos Bay. The frosh and jayvee matches start at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity match.
NB sc
North Bend hosts Brookings-Harbor in 4A Far West League boy’s soccer tonight at Vic Adams Field. The Bulldog girls will play at Brookings-Harbor.
Maosoli
Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is back in practice in full pads this week in Eugene. The junior injured his right knee Oct. 3rd in the win over Washington State and didn’t suit down for the Ducks win at UCLA the following week. Oregon (5-1, 3-0) then had a bye and returns to Pac-10 play this Saturday at Washington (3-4, 2-2). Masoli wore a special custom brace in practice Wednesday.
Aldridge
The Portland Trailblazers are reportedly close to a contract extension with forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The five-year deal could be completed in the next couple of days. Aldridge was the second overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Texas and was acquired by the Blazers during a draft-day trade from Chicago. Last season he averaged 18.1 ppg and 7.5 rpg. The Blazers are in Vancouver, British Columbia for a pre-season game with Phoenix tonight.
Mills
The 15th and final spot on the Portland Trailblazers roster goes to former St. Mary’s point guard Patrick Mills. The six-foot player averaged 18.4 ppg before breaking his right –hand his sophomore season. With the Blazers this past summer, he broke his right foot. The Blazers will waive Ime Udoka and Jarron Collins.
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