Oregon Coast News - October 26, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Health advisories lifted
Health advisories for contact with marine water at Bastendorff County Park Beach and
Sunset Bay State Park Beach, both west of Charleston, in Coos County were lifted Friday by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The advisories were issued October 15, after water samples at Bastendorff County Park Beach and Sunset Bay State Park Beach showed higher-than-normal levels of enterococcus, a type of fecal bacteria, in the marine water. Subsequent testing showed the contamination had subsided and the waters no longer posed a higher-than-normal risk associated with water contact activities.
Entire Oregon Coast now closed to mussel harvesting
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce the closure of the entire Oregon Coast to recreational mussel harvesting, from the mouth of the Columbia River to the California border, due to elevated levels of paralytic shellfish toxins (PST). The north and central coast had already been closed to mussel harvesting. The latest announcement includes closing the area from Bastendorff Beach near Charleston to the California border. Coastal scallops are not affected by this closure when only the adductor muscle is eaten. The consumption of whole recreationally harvested scallops is not recommended. Crab and oysters are not affected by this level of toxin and are safe to eat. Razor clamming along the Oregon coast remains open. Shellfish contaminated with PST can cause minor to severe illness or even death. The symptoms usually begin with tingling of the mouth and tongue. Severe poisoning can result in dizziness, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, paralysis of the arms and legs, and paralysis of the muscles used for breathing. Shellfish contaminated with PST can cause minor to severe illness or even death. PST cannot be destroyed by cooking, by adding baking soda, or by any other method of processing. Shellfish toxins are produced by algae and usually originate in the ocean. ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins weekly, as tides permit. Reopening of an area requires two consecutive tests in the safe range. For more information, call ODA’s shellfish safety information hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Division at (503) 986-4720 or visit the ODA shellfish closures Web page at http://oregon.gov/ODA/FSD/shellfish_status.shtml.
Male shot
A male wielding a hatchet was shot to death by deputies for the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office on Friday at Garibaldi on the North Oregon Coast. Deputies responded to a disturbance call and fund the individual breaking into a mobile home. He was allegedly holding the hatchet and threatening the deputies. The Tillamook City Police Dept. is investigating the shooting.
Fatal
Two people were killed when a vehicle failed to negotiate a curve on Hwy. 42 at a high rate of speed east of Tenmile in Douglas County Saturday night, 9:35 p.m., and rolled several times before coming to rest in a field. The deceased included the driver, 37-year old Jason E. Wiess, Tenmile, and a 44-year old female passenger, Karen K. Pourrier, Minnesota. Thirty-two year old Shannon Smith, and 44-year old Micha Wiess, Minnesota, were injured. Smith was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg with non-life threatening injuries, while Wiess was critically injured and transferred by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.
Huge coho run will help feed Oregon ’s hungry
Oregon’s hungry will fare a little better this year, thanks to an extraordinary run of coho salmon. Thousands of surplus coho are being processed at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fish hatcheries along the North Coast and Columbia River in preparation for distribution to the hungry through food banks around the state. “These huge runs of coho couldn’t have come at a better time, with a down economy and Oregon facing historically high unemployment rates,” said Bill Otto, manager of ODFW’s North Fish Hatchery Group. For the past two weeks, ODFW staff, American Canadian Fisheries employees and volunteers at six hatcheries have been putting up to 2,000 fish a day on ice in plastic containers known as totes and turning them over to the Oregon Food Bank. “This is a lot of fish, and there are a lot more on the way,” said Ken Bourne, manager of ODFW’s Sandy fish hatchery. “What would we do with these surplus fish if we didn’t have the Oregon Food Bank?” The totes are taken from the hatcheries by semi-truck to American Canadian Fisheries’ processing plant in Bellingham , Wash. , where the fish are filleted and flash frozen for free in preparation for distribution to 20 regional food banks around the state next March. “It’s not often that we have the opportunity to get this kind of premium protein for the families we serve,” said Dan Crunican, food resource developer for the Oregon Food Bank. No one knows for sure how much salmon will be processed this year – that depends on the coho, but everyone agrees it will be considerably more than the 22,000 pounds of fillets that were donated and distributed last year. This year’s coho run is on track to be one of the largest salmon returns in the Columbia basin over the past decade, with 703,000 coho forecast to enter the Columbia at Astoria . That compares to an actual run size of 472,000 coho last year. This year’s run was large enough that fishery managers increased the bag limit to three fish a day and extended the season in many areas. Despite these measures, several ODFW hatcheries have been inundated with fish. “We’ve expanded opportunities for sport fishermen, achieved our hatchery production goals and met our tribal obligations,” said Otto, who oversees 11 hatcheries in ODFW’s Northwest Region. “We are fortunate that we are able to help feed a lot of people who are hurting right now.” The Oregon Food Bank Network is seeing a substantial increase in the number of people needing help, according to Jean Kempe-Ware, Oregon Food Bank public relations manager. “The number of people seeking emergency food through the OFB Network is unprecedented,” she said. The food bank and its affiliates across the state are currently feeding about 240,000 people a month, up from approximately 200,000 last year. More than a third of the recipients are children, according to Kempe-Ware.
Coos County 4-H Youth Raise Funds for Arena at Coos County Fairgrounds
Several youth from the Twin Oaks 4-H Club are taking leadership for an ambitious new community service project. They plan to partner with the Fair Board to build a covered arena at the Coos County Fairgrounds. This arena would be similar to the new llama arena that was constructed by the Winchell Family prior to the 2009 Coos County Fair. The goal is to build the new arena this spring 2010. The youth proposed their plans to the Coos County Fair Board at their September meeting and are now working hard on fund raising. The new arena will be approximately 80x100 feet and would provide a year-round covered facility for 4-H educational programs, horse riding events and shows. It will also be used as the 4-H, FFA and open class livestock show ring during the County Fair. Renting this arena for year-round events could provide some much-needed revenue for the Coos County Fairgrounds. When describing the idea of a permanent, covered show ring at fair, Twin Oaks 4-H members, such as Darrin and Ashley Olsen and Cody Harkins are very excited. One 4-H’er noted, “It will be big enough for steers and nice and cool for the animals – and for us.” They want to encourage community members to consider making a donation to this project, “because it’s a good cause” and “will help the community, 4-H and FFA.” To “kick-off” their fund raising campaign, six of the young people each contributed $100 of their proceeds from the Coos Youth Livestock Auction. They have also contacted several community members and local businesses, who have offered donations, services and/or supplies. The next phase of their fund raising campaign includes challenging other 4-H and FFA members who auctioned animals this past year. The group has had excellent luck so far with their fundraising efforts. They have raised just over half of the $40,000 needed for the project. Donations toward the project can be made at any branch of the Oregon First Community Credit Union or at OSU Extension Service, 631 Alder St, Myrtle Point. Checks should be payable to: Coos Community Foundation, Inc., a local 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, please call Elissa Wells, 4-H Agent at 572-5263 ext.293
Coos County Youth to Represent Oregon at National 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
Kasey Dixson, a Marshfield High School student and member of the Coos County 4-H program, will join three high school youth from Polk County on the Oregon 4-H Poultry Judging Team. All four team members received top scores at the Oregon 4-H poultry judging contest at the 2009 Oregon State Fair in August. The team is preparing to travel to the National 4-H Poultry Judging Contest held in conjunction with the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, November 18-19, 2009. The goal of the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference is to recognize 4-H members from around the country who have excelled in their state 4-H poultry learning activities. The national conference activities and contests are designed to introduce participants to the poultry industry and related careers. Life skills are also learned through preparation for the various contests. The National 4-H Poultry Contest has taken place annually since 1929. Coos County 4-H offers educational programs for youth (grades K-12), teaching subject matter and life skills through an intentional process that meets key developmental needs. Our goal is for youth to develop competence, confidence, connection, character, and compassion from their participation in 4-H. Coos County 4-H currently reaches 1500 youth grades K-12 with assistance from 115 adult volunteers. Along with studying for the contest, team members are actively fundraising to cover their travel expenses. Donations for the team can be made at Coos Grange Supply, Milk-E-Way Feed, The Myrtle Point Feed Store and the OSU Extension Service office in Myrtle Point. For more information, please call Elissa Wells, OSU Extension Service, 572-5263 ext. 293.
Local Scholarship Helps Youth Start College This Fall
Three local high school graduates headed off to college this fall with Coos Youth Auction Program scholarships provided by The Menasha Family Legacy Fund (managed by the Oregon Community Foundation). Scholarship recipients include: Cally Kennedy and Samantha Sanders, both of Myrtle Point, and Emily Whipple of Coquille. All three students graduated from Myrtle Point High School and were active participants in the Coos Youth Livestock Auction for several years through 4-H and/or FFA. Cally Kennedy is starting Western Oregon University (Monmouth, OR) this fall, majoring in math education and music (vocal performance). While in high school, she was active in basketball, 4-H, musicals, FFA, show choir, Spanish club, track, volleyball, National Honor Society, photography and St. Ann’s Altar Society. Cally was a 9 year 4-H member and participated in FFA for 6 years. Samantha Sanders is starting Linn-Benton Community College (Albany, OR) this fall, majoring in PE education and health, with a minor in business. She plans to become a PE teacher and basketball coach. While in high school, she was active in FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, basketball, volleyball, track and city baseball. Samantha was a 3 year 4-H member and a 6 year FFA member. Emily Whipple is starting Southwestern Oregon Community College this fall, majoring in psychology. She plans to become a psychologist. While in high school, she was active in FFA, student body leadership, and the Miss Coos County Pageant. Emily was a 4-H member for 3 years and an FFA member for 5 years. Along with their application and an interview during the 2009 Coos County Fair, each student submitted an essay explaining how forests and other natural resources of Coos County have had an impact on their life and what role forests and natural resources will play in their future. The Menasha Family Legacy Scholarship for the Coos Youth Auction Program is open to any graduating senior in Coos County who is furthering his or her education at a recognized college, university or technical/vocational school, and who meets the following eligibility requirements: Currently be enrolled in the 4-H or FFA Auction Animal project; Participated in the 4-H or FFA Auction Animal project for the past 3 years; A graduating senior of a Coos County high school. The Menasha Family, Oregon Community Foundation and Coos Youth Auction Committee congratulate the young women and wish them all the best with their studies. The Menasha Legacy Fund Scholarship for 2010-2011 is currently being revised to allow eligibility for all graduating seniors who participate in the 4-H program. Coos County Schools and 4-H members will be notified when the new application and specific criteria are available.
Green Spot
It’s been a J.C. Penney store, sat empty for years after the national retailer abandoned downtown Coos Bay, brought back to life a year ago as a place where Bay Area teenagers could gather in a safe alcohol and drug free environment, changed into a concert venue and now The Green Spot is changing once again. This time the building on 100 block of Anderson Ave., next to the Coos Art Museum, has become a weekend Flea Market, but still a concert venue and meeting place for various local groups and organizations. Anthony Pescatore is the acting manager for the multi-purpose facility and he says they are styling it after indoor flea markets in California which have become very popular. The flea market provides an opportunity for local individuals to sell their crafts and wares, and Pescatore hopes to pick up some of the vendors from the Downtown Coos Bay Wednesday market when it closes on October 28th. The Flea Market is open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors are charged $10 per table a day, or they can rent a 10’ by 10’ space for three days at $60. “The indoors offers people an opportunity to get in out of the rain, and we also serve free coffee.” The Green Spot owners say they are really concerned about the downtown area drying up and want to do what they can to improve the attraction. Although they do not have a non-profit status, Pescatore says operate in a non-profit way by giving back to the community. Last year they provided 200 Thanksgiving dinners, complete with turkeys, to local veterans and they plan to do it again this year. Part of the proceeds raised from their concerts go to the local food share to feed the hungry and they assist the Nancy Devereaux Center in the Empire District. They also help sponsor meals at the Bay Area Senior Center on Fourth Street, and pay some of the building’s operating expenses. In addition, The Green Spot lets the Pointman Ministries (veterans assisting veterans) use the facility for free as a weekly meeting location. “We want the place to be available as a community resource that others can use.” Anyone wanting more information about The Green Spot, can contact Pescatore at (541) 217-0782.
48th Annual Holiday Bazaar is accepting Applications
Attention fine Oregon crafters! Sell your best handmade crafts at the 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar in Reedsport, Oregon December 4-5, 2009. Display your wares at this juried crafts fair this holiday season. This event will be held at the Reedsport Community Building, sponsored by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. Applications are available at the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce office or call (541) 271-3495 and request an application or download an application from the Chamber’s web-site http://www.reedsportcc.org. The 14th Annual Gingerbread House Contest will be held during the Holiday Bazaar. There will be prizes for two age groups: 17 and younger, and 18 and older. Houses must be completely edible and delivered to the Reedsport Community Building no later than Saturday, December 5th before 10a.m.
SOCC Board
The Board of Education for Southwestern Oregon Community College will meet on Monday, October 26, 2009, Tioga Hall, Room 505, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. Estimated Timelines - EXECUTIVE AND OPEN SESSIONS; 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 p.m.; Pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations; ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Property; ORS 192.660 (2) (h) Legal Rights; ORS 192.660 (2) (i) Personnel. 2. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
Public health conference addresses issues of climate change, healthy aging, and more
The two-day Oregon Public Health Association Conference will be held Oct. 26-27 at Oregon State University, bringing to LaSells Stewart Center public health officials, researchers and the public to address pressing health concerns of local communities. “This conference is the only meeting of its kind in Oregon, drawing together public health experts from throughout Oregon’s state and county public health departments, colleges and universities,” said Charlie Fautin, co-chair of the conference program committee. “This year’s conference includes keynote speakers focusing on critical public health challenges including the health effects of climate change, our aging population and health system reform.” Dr. Melvin Kohn, interim public health director for the state of Oregon, will open the conference. His talk, “The State of Public Health in the State,” begins at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 26.
College Writing Center to host to authors
Two students from the Southwestern Oregon Community College autobiography class—one current and one former—will be offering short presentations on a books they partially worked on during class and then later published. The presentations will be held in the Coos Campus Writing Center. On October 26, Nina Gee, a current autobiography student, will be presenting about her book, Springer’s Quest, Life Story of a Pacific Chinook Salmon. The Coos Bay author, a former journalist and teacher, chronicles the salmon’s descent from the California Salmon and Klamath Rivers into the Pacific Ocean. Examining the creature’s biology and environment along the way, the author follows the salmon’s years at sea and finally her incredible effort to return to her natal stream to spawn and die. The 96-page paperback narrative of a salmon’s life, published by Naturegraph, is illustrated with mixed media graphics by award winning artists. “Among the most successful of all creatures on earth, the salmons’ quest for survival and struggle to continue over the waterways of the Earth make us look closer at issues of stewardship for our planet,” says Gee. “Are these fish bellwethers for us?” The next week on November 2, Carolyn Prola will be discussing her book The Wallsers in Wonderland. Prola is a former member of the Myrtle Point City Council, a promoter of skateboarding, and has always been interested in Gypsies, show business and circuses. She is a student of Cultural Anthropology, Genealogy, Family History and Creative Writing. With a background like that, Prola notes, “writing a book like The Wallsers in Wonderland was a given.” Prola’s maternal grandfather and his siblings were born and raised in the culture of the British caravan dwellers known as "Travelers". Her book was written to preserve their history and give readers a peek into their everyday lives. Both presentations are at 3:15 p.m. and are open to the public.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a work session on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
Broom
It was skateboarders verses a property owner in Eastside early Friday morning, and a broom came out. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 12:46 a.m., 600 block of D St. near Eastside Burger, “needs the police. Two skateboarders screaming and yelling at the property owner and the property owner has taken a broom after them.”
Hit & Run
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 8:46 p.m., Seven Devils Road, follow up on Hit & Run. Sixty-eight year old Sally Hartman cited for Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver Property Damage. A Hit & Run was reported earlier at 6:16 p.m. on the 200 block of South Broadway by a 36-year old female. “Hit & Run accident, auto vs. parked auto.”
Menacing
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 6:04 p.m., 1300 block of Neese St., 47-year old Ronald Wallace was arrested on a charge of Domestic Menacing.
Juveniles
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday. At 3:22 p.m., the principal at Sunset Middle School reported a 13-year old male was assaulted off campus near Newmark and Cammann. At 7:47 p.m., 1200 block No. Elliott, a 49-year old female reported she “needs to speak to an officer” regarding alleged child abuse involving a 13-year old female victim.
Mirrors
A 55-year old female reported to Coos Bay Police Thursday, 2:25 p.m., Verger’s car dealership at 1400 Ocean Blvd., “reports the side mirrors broken off 5 of their new(er) cars. Also two prior incidents of Criminal Mischief to other vehicles.
Arrest
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 2:21 p.m., Pony Village Mall, North Bend, 28-year old Nikolas Spaght arrested by NBPD on CBPD Probable Cause for Violation of Restraining Order. An earlier entry at 2:14 p.m. stated warrant was for Failure to Appear, original charge of Harassment/Physical. An entry on the NBPD log, 10:10 p.m., regarding the same individual, “assist outside agency, K-9 sniff.”
Parole & Probation
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Thursday, 1:42 p.m., 100 block No. Adams St., 53-year old Michael Nietsche arrested on Probation Violation, NBPD warrant on DUII. An entry on the NBPD log at 1:54 p.m. showed four Parole Violations charges involving Contempt of Court, Contempt of Court DUII, DUII, and Contempt of Court.
Probation violation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 12:33 p.m., So. 1st. St., Burger King, 51-year old William Souther arrested for Parole Violation.
Marijuana
A “marijuana joint” was found on the floor at the Mill Casino by security early Friday morning. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 2:17 a.m., “officer seized the MJ and brought it to the station for destruction.”
Marijuana
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Friday morning, 2:08 a.m., Mill Casino, “officer out with subject in front of the Casino.” Thirty-two year old Jeremiah West, Coos Bay, was warned for PCS less than an Oz. of Marijuana.
Marijuana
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for 1:51 a.m., Friday, Mill Casino, “Mill security advised they found a pill bottle full of marijuana. Officer responded, seized the MJ and brought it to the station for destruction.”
Medical
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 7:35 p.m., 3900 block Sherman Ave., the Fire Dept. EMS was called out, “female hit head on cage in the back of police car and knocked herself out.”
Restraining order
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 1:20 p.m., 2900 block Sherman Ave., “officer out with two.” Twenty-five year old Troy Irick arrested on a charge of Violation of Restraining Order. The other individual was a 50-year old female.
Warrant
A 35-year old female, wanted by North Bend Police on a warrant charging Probation Violation, was arrested by Eugene Police. According to an entry on the police log, NBPD was notified at 6:14 a.m. that Patricia Dexter was in custody.
UFO
It was on the North Bend Police Dept.’s log for Friday night, 9:15 p.m., Beaver Loop Road, “UFO seen in area.” The call was relayed to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office.
Warrant
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 10:31 a.m., a valid Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant was served on 38-year old Derek Steven Culver on the 1600 block of Virginia Ave. for Parole Violation.
Egged
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 8:06 a.m., 2200 block Meade Ave., “reported his vehicle was egged. Appears they hit the entire neighborhood.”
MIP
Coos Bay Police responded to a report of an MIP party at the Southwestern Oregon Community College student housing early Saturday morning, 2:39 a.m. According to an entry on the police log, seven or eight students were reportedly at the location. Four were cited for MIP-Consumption, 18-year old James Brown, 19-year old Kameron A. Williams Turner, 19-year old Alicia Megan Halstead, 18-year old Brittany Sue West.
Fire
The Coos Bay Fire Dept. was dispatched to Snedden Lane early Saturday morning, 12:27 a.m., to a report of a “garage on fire – flames showing. Nobody inside – no cars in the garage. Does not think anything inside that will explode.”
Marijuana
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 10:35 p.m., Strawberry Road, 50-year old Patrick Dixon arrested for DWS – Misdemeanor and cited for PCS Less than 1 Oz. of Marijuana.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 7:39 p.m., 2nd & Harlem, Bandon PD arrested 30-year old Eric Michael Trampe on a Coos Co. Circuit Court warrant charging him with Harassment. He was transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Vehicles
Coos Bay Police took two calls Friday night regarding vehicles stolen. According to an entry at 4:58 p.m., 1020 So. 1st. St., Fred Meyer, a 25-year old female “reports that her car was stolen from the back parking lot.” At 7:20 p.m., 881 So. 1st St., Burger King, a 26-year old female “reports her vehicle missing from the parking lot of Burger King.”
Vehicle
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Friday, 11:44 a.m., Coquille High School, 17-year old David Callaway arrested on charges of Theft I, Theft I by Receiving, Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle. He was transported to Juvenile Detention.
Cans
Five bags of cans, valued at $187.50, were returned to Safeway Saturday night, 7:20 p.m., after North Bend Police received a call about a “male subject pushing shopping cart full of bagged cans. Subject leaving the Safeway area and the bags are similar to the one Safeway uses. Unknown if subject stole them.” According to an entry on the police log, an officer checked the area and was initially unable to locate the subject. “Officer took employee to where cans were and employee took back to the store.”
MIP
Five were cited early Sunday morning, 2:22 a.m. at the student housing at Southwestern Oregon Community College after Coos Bay Police were notified about a possible MIP party, 1988 Newmark Ave. According to an entry on the police log, 20-year old Casey Robert Bayne, 20-year old Robynn L. Bishop, 19-year old Chelsea Wendsady Cohen, and 19-year old Breanne Lynn Gumaskas were all cited for MIP. Nineteen-year old Jennifer Nichole Fernandes was cited for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Sunday morning, 12:14 a.m., 100 block So. Empire Blvd., “intoxicated subject outside screaming and yelling outside the house.” Forty-three year old Forest Franklin Martin was arrested for Probation Violation and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Dancing
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 5:14 p.m., Woodland Dr. & Thompson, a 12-year old reported, “male subject in green long sleeve shirt dancing in the middle of the street & walking up to cars & yelling at them.”
WX
Rain along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s and southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the west 10-15 mph this afternoon. Rain showers tonight with lows in the lower to mid 40s and northwest winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy Tuesday with showers likely.
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Prep schedule
FB – 10/29 – Springfield JV at MHS, 5p; MHS fr at Springfield 3:30p; NBjv at So. Umpqua, 6p; 10/30 – MHS at Springfield, 7p; So. Umpqua at NB (Homecoming), 7p; SC – 10/27 – Willamette at MHSb, 6p; Coquille at NBb; NBg at Coquille; 10/29 – MHSb at Springfield; VB – 10/27 – Willamette at MHS, 5:30p; NB at So. Umpqua; 10/29 – MHS at Springfield, 5:30p; Sutherlin at NBb; NBg at Suthlerlin; 10/31 – Siuslaw & Brookings at NB; XC – 10/28 - MHS at MWL District at LCC, 2p; 10/29 – NB at FWL District at Tugman St. Park, noon.
MHS fb
Lacking a comparable passing game, Marshfield (5-3, 2-1) got more than needed out of its running game to hand Willamette (0-3, 1-7) a 28-8 5A Midwestern League football loss Friday night in the Bethel School District of West Eugene. It was homecoming for the Wolverines, and after one quarter the game was tied at 0-0. But, on the first play of the second quarter, Pirate senior quarterback Kyle Tedder ran through the right side of the Marshfield offensive line and burst up the middle for a 74-yard touchdown run, sparking a three touchdown quarter from the Coos Bay visitors. Tedder racked up 142-yards and two touchdowns on eight-carries. Junior Ryan Scoville, despite getting over the flu, matched the endzone effort with two scores of his own. The speedster lined up on the left side, went to his right, while Tedder went left. The pitch caught Scoville in third gear, he turned the corner, got a good sustaining block from tight end Tyler Klein and hit fourth gear down the right side for a 26-yard TD run. He added a 62-yard scamper in the third for the Pirates final tally. Tedder (6-11, 47-yards) was picked twice in the game, but one of his completions was a nifty catch by senior Chris Krajcir down the right sidelines that set up Tedder’s one-yard plunge in the second quarter. With two games remaining in the regular season, Churchill and Thurston are tied for first with 3-0 records, Marshfield is in the third and final playoff spot, however, the Pirate’s opponent this Friday night, Springfield, is one game back in fourth at 1-2 and then it is North Eugene and Willamette at 0-3. “Pirate Radio” will broadcast the game with the Millers at Silke Field back to the Bay Area on FM 91.3, and it will be streamed on the radio station’s website across the Internet anywhere in the world. Pregame show at 6:40 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m.
Pirate fb (5-3, 2-1)
10/30 – at Springfield (2-6, 1-2). The Millers led 21-6, but Churchill rallied at home and handed Springfield a 22-21 loss on a 24-yard field goal with two-second remaining. 11/6 – Thurston (6-1, 3-0). The visiting Colts thumped up on North Eugene 56-7. Quarterback Chance Hendrickson was 12-20 for 225-yards and two-touchdowns. Thurston led 35-7 at the half. 5A Playoffs – No. 3 MWL hosts No. 4 Intermountain on 11/13 or 11/14. The winner goes on to play the Southern Sky #1 on 11/20 or 11/21; No. 2 MWL plays at PIL No. 1 on 11/20 or 11/21; No. 1 MWL hosts winner of No. 4 Mid-Willamette at No. 3 Intermountain (11/13 or 11/4) on 11/20 or 11/21.
NB fb
North Bend limped into Florence Friday and suffered a 27-12 4A Far West League football loss to the Siuslaw Vikings. The Bulldogs have been hit with illness and key injuries that have dropped them to 0-3 in the FWL race and 2-6 overall. The Viks’ sophomore quarterback John Johnson was 11-17 for 177-yards and two touchdowns. Running back Sonny Tupua added 146-yards on the ground and two scores. North Bend’s leading rusher was Cameron Sieger who had 13-carries for 61-yards. The Bulldogs got scores from quarterback Dalton Iveans on a one-yard run, and Jon Harris on a two-yard run.
Bulldog fb (2-6, 0-3)
10/30 – So. Umpqua (4-4, 1-2). The Lancers got their first league win and handed Sutherlin its first league loss, 20-7. Josh Kennedy with two touchdown passes. 11/6 – Brookings-Harbor (3-4, 1-2). The Bruins ran in to unbeaten Douglas and fell 40-28. Paul Polamulu led the Trojans with 243-passing yards and three touchdowns. 4A Playoffs – No. 3 FWL plays at No. 3 Cowapa on 11/13 or 11/14 with the winner advancing to play the Val-Co No. 1 on 11/20 or 11/21; No. 2 FWL plays at No. 2 Skyline on 11/20 or 11/21; No. 1 FWL hosts winner of Greater Oregon No. 3 at Val-Co No. 2 (11/13 or 11/14) on 11/20 or 11/21.
MHS Invitational
Valley Catholic out of Beaverton won the Marshfield Invitational Volleyball Tournament Saturday in Coos Bay for the second straight year. The private school beat the host Marshfield Pirates 2-1 in the championship with the third game going down to the wire at 15-13. Marshfield went undefeated in pool play downing Bandon, Sutherlin and Douglas. In bracket play, the Lady Pirates beat Reedsport and North Bend to get into the finals against the Royals. North Bend won their pool by downing Gold Beach, Coquille, and South Medford 2 games each. In the quarterfinals, NB beat Dallas 25-14, 25-16. In the semifinals, the Bulldogs took on Marshfield. MHS won game one 25-18. NB took the second game 25-20, MHS won the 3rd game 15-6 to win the match and advance to the finals. Thirty-six teams participated. All of the varsity matches were played at MHS, the JV teams competed at North Bend High School and the JV II teams played at Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Rec Center. NB stats: Haley Dunham 36 kills; Alexandra Mateski 35 kills; Kristin Banta 18 kills; Katie Banta 103 assists.
SOCC vb
Southwestern Oregon Community College dropped a pair of NWAACC volleyball matches in Coos Bay Friday and Saturday to visiting Mt. Hood (25-23, 25-20, 25-18), and to Clackamas (25-18, 25-20, 25-14). The Saints lead the South Region (21-9, 7-0), the Cougars (18-16, 5-2) are third and the Lakers (13-20, 1-6) are fifth. Southwestern travels to Linn-Benton (10-17, 2-4) in Albany Nov. 6th and Chemeketa (24-12, 5-1) in Salem on Nov. 7th.
SOCC sc
Lane Community College of Eugene beat visiting Southwestern Oregon Community College of Coos Bay 5-1 in a NWAACC women’s soccer match Saturday. Caitlin Sprenger scored the lone goal for the Lakers (1-6-2). Mackenzie Fegles scored twice for the Titans (3-4-3). SOCC hosts Clackamas (6-2-2) Saturday, Oct. 31st, noon. The Laker men won at So. Puget Sound, 6-2. Drue Harris scored three goals and Manny Mendoza added two more for the Lakers (3-5-1). Tillerman Kroon had the other. Chemeketa (9-0-1), of Salem, plays at SOCC Oct. 28th, 4 p.m., and Pierce (6-2-2) is at SOCC on Oct. 31st at 2 p.m.
Pac-10 vb
Not a good trip to the “City of Angels” for both Oregon and Oregon State’s volleyball teams. Both the Ducks and Beavers lost in Pac-10 play to USC and UCLA. OSU (11-10, 2-7) lost both matches by 3-0 marks, while the Ducks (14-5, 4-5) lost 3-2 to the Bruins and 3-0 to the Trojans. Next up is a Civil War match in Eugene on Friday. Oregon State won the first match in Corvallis 3-2.
OSAA
The final recommendation from the Oregon Schools Activities Association’s (OSAA) Classification and Districting Committee for the next four-year block, beginning in the fall of 2010, will be received by the OSAA Executive Board during its meeting Monday, Oct. 26th in Portland. The Board will also receive public testimony from each classification before a work session is held, followed by adoption of the 2010-2014 Time Block. Marshfield and North Bend will remain in their current leagues under the final recommendation. However, Marshfield’s 5A Midwestern League will become what is known as a “Hybrid League” that includes 6A schools Sheldon and South Eugene, as well as 5A schools from Southern Oregon, Ashland and Eagle Point. The Classification and Districting Committee has attempted to find a competitive balance, based on enrollment, but also leagues comprises of schools within a short distance between one another.
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