Oregon Coast News - October 28, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
H1N1 Update
The H1N1 vaccine continues to trickle into the state. So far, Oregon has received about 6 percent of the vaccine necessary for the people in priority groups, which accounts for about half of Oregon's population. "We know that there isn't enough H1N1 vaccine for everyone right now," says Dr. Mel Kohn, director of Oregon Public Health Division. "We want those at the highest risk to go to the front of the line." Five private manufacturers are delivering the vaccine around the country as soon as it is produced. In Oregon, counties and tribes request the supply and decide how to distribute it to individual health care providers and clinics. The amount of vaccine is allocated to counties on a per-capita basis. "Even if you don't get vaccinated right away, there is still value in getting one eventually," says Dr. Kohn. "It's likely that H1N1 will continue into the spring, so it's not too late to get protection." For most people, a case H1N1 flu is no worse than seasonal flu, lasting about 7-10 days with the vast majority of people getting better without seeking medical attention. Since Sept. 1, 2009, 482 people in 24 counties have been hospitalized in Oregon with influenza-like illness; 15 people in eight counties have died. Oregon Public Health has activated the emergency operations center full time to coordinate the state's response to pandemic H1N1 and ensure that the most up-to-date information is available. The center is working closely with local health departments and monitoring hospital capacity and supplies. Hospitals and health care providers in some Oregon counties have experienced a surge of patients, but so far there is enough capacity to care for people with symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. On Oct. 26, President Obama declared a national state of emergency in response to pandemic H1N1. This action allows hospitals to waive certain regulatory requirements so they can respond better to the emergency, such as making it easier to transfer patients between facilities. "Until the vaccine arrives be patient, proactive and calm," says Dr. Kohn. "Protect yourself and others by washing your hands, covering your cough and staying home when you're sick. We'll all get through the flu season by working together." www.flu.oregon.gov.
DEQ penalizes Siuslaw National Forest
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has penalized the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Siuslaw National Forest $1,750 for violating its water pollution control permit at the Angell Job Civilian Conservation Corps facility in Yachats. The permit allows the national forest to operate a sewage treatment facility at the Job Corps Center at 335 NE Blodgett Road and to land apply properly treated wastewater on a forested area behind the treatment facility. On four occasions earlier this year, however, the national forest applied treated wastewater that exceeded allowable limits for bacteria by more than five times the permit limit. The violations occurred on March 25, April 1, April 15 and again on July 8. DEQ issued the penalty to the national forest for exceeding the permit’s seven-day median requirement for total coliform bacteria: 23 organisms per 100 milliliters (ml). Treated wastewater discharged at the site contained 240 to 1,600 organisms per 100 ml on the four dates listed above. Land applying reclaimed water that contains high amounts of bacteria can pose a public health hazard, especially to people coming in direct contact with the wastewater residue, DEQ noted. Siuslaw National Forest did not appeal the penalty.
North Spit Docks Removed for Winter
With fall and its accompanying storms here, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will remove the docks from the water at the North Spit boat launch on Wednesday, October 28. “We can save the docks a lot of wear and tear if we store them on dry
ground during the stormy season,” said Bob Golden with the BLM. The docks
will be re-installed in early spring 2010. The other facilities at the North Spit boat launch will remain open throughout the year.
West Coast Contractors
West Coast Contractors of Coos Bay will participate in the construction of the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Operations Center in Newport. The federal agency is moving its West Coast headquarters from the Seattle to the Central Oregon Coast at Newport following a competitive bid process. West Coast Contractors, headed up by Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Commission Chair David Kronsteiner, will work jointly with Anderson Construction of Portland on the $28 million project. NOAA’s facilities will be built on Yaquina Bay’s South Beach adjacent to the Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center. West Coast Contractors will primarily be responsible for the marine portion of the construction. Berthing for four research vessels and two visiting ships will be erected at the site.
Festival of Trees
Businesses and organizations looking for a great way to help those in need, while getting their staff into the holiday spirit, need look no further than the annual Festival of Trees, a holiday-themed fundraiser sponsored by The Mill Casino * Hotel and the Bay Area Rotary. The Festival of Trees, which raised over $14,000 last year, gives participating organizations the opportunity to showcase their holiday-decorating talents while raising money for local charities. This year's goal is to raise $15,000 for such charities as Shots for Tots and Teens, The Women's Safety and Resource Center and Coddington Place. Getting involved in this unique Bay Area fundraiser is easy. Participating sponsors simply choose to sponsor a tree, a wreath or pre-decorated tree. Then, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23 sponsors bring their teams and chosen decorations to The Mill Casino for the annual Festival of Trees Decorating Party in the Salmon Room, complete with complimentary refreshments and holiday tunes. Following the party, a panel of judges will award the top choice in the following categories: Best Use of Color, Best Theme, Most Original, Most Whimsical, and the much-coveted Best of Show. The decorated trees and wreaths will be placed on display throughout the hotel lobby. The awards and information about the tree and its sponsors will be on display until Wednesday, Dec. 2, when each tree and wreath will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during a public auction that begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. in The Mill's Salmon Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. so potential bidders can have one more look at the trees. On Thursday, Dec.3 the fully decorated trees will be delivered (up to 30 miles away) to the winning bidder's home or office by a member of the Bay Area Rotary. Auction winners may request to have their tree donated to a needy family. The Mill Casino * Hotel contributes to the purchase of the trees and wreaths so that sponsorship and auction proceeds from the Festival of Trees can go directly to local charities. In addition, local vendors are used when purchasing trees and wreaths for this Bay Area fundraiser. Businesses and organizations interested in helping those in need are encouraged to participate by sponsoring and/or decorating a tree and/or wreath. Contact Festival Coordinator, Debbie Webb at 541-808-1969 for further information on how to get involved with this event.
IBO
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Independent Business Operator’s Forum will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Coos Assessor Adam Colby will be the guest speaker, “Assessor’s office 2009—Turning around an underperforming organization,” additionally the Economic Development Committee will award the first New Business Challenge Grant. The IBO meets at the Mill Casino-Hotel, North Bend, in the Salmon Room 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Please RSVP the Chamber office at 266-0868 or slip us an email.
Oregon Salmon Commission
The Oregon Salmon Commission is an industry-funded state commodity commission
under the Oregon Department of Agriculture. It will meet, Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Building (Building at South End of Hatfield Marine Science Center), 2127 SE Marine Drive, Newport, Oregon. Proposed Agenda: 10:00 am Public Meeting Convenes; 1. Call to Order, Introductions - Chair Darus Peake;
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes; 3. Approval of Financial Reports; 10:30 am - 4. 2009 Federal Disaster Assistance Update; 5. 2010 Season Discussion; PFMC Calendar – Meetings; CROOS/West Coast GSI Project; 6. Salmon Permit Buyout Committee Report.
12:00 pm Working Lunch - Continue morning agenda items as needed. 1:00 pm - 7. OCZMA Meeting Update – Barry Nelson; 8. Administrator Report; a. Marine Reserves;
9. Grant Projects; a. Port Outreach Specialist Project Update; 10. Department of Agriculture Update; 11. Other Business. 3:30 pm – Adjourn.
Paranormal
Interested in the paranormal? Tired of just watching it on television. Get off the couch and get hands on experience! This is your chance to witness first hand and participate in a true paranormal experience, using sound and visual technology. Join the skilled investigators of two professional paranormal research groups. On October 28th Paranormal Studies and Investigations of Oregon (PSI) will be conducting 2 hour tours of Little Theatre on the Bay, North Bend, at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm. On Halloween “when the veil is thinnest”, Coast Ghost Paranormal Research Society will be taking people on a spirit search at 11am also, located at LTOB. The fee is $35 per person. No one under the age of 18 yrs. Call LTOB at 541-756-4336. Each group will be limited to 20 people. To insure a quality experience.
Shots fired
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for early Tuesday morning, Coos Co. Jail, 200 East 2nd St., “request for officer, report of shots fired.”
Car in ditch
No injuries were reported when a vehicle went into a ditch on the 1900 block of Newmark Ave. near Southwestern Oregon Community College Monday night, 8:42 p.m. according to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log. The operator was identified as 89-year old William Whitaker.
Speakers
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 5:36 p.m., 600 block W. Central Ave., a 39-year old male reported “theft of speakers from vehicle.”
DHS
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:17 p.m., an officer was requested to assist DHS, Services for Children & Family, on the 200 block 1st Court, three children ages 0, 1 & 3.
Code violations
A busy Monday for the City of Coos Bay’s Code Enforcement Officer. According to entries on the police log, nearly all 16 involved “Violations of City Ordinance.” 11:08 a.m., 1600 block SW Blvd. (Code Inspections); 11:27 a.m., 1100 block Elroad (Code Inspection); 2:36 p.m., 1760 So. 22nd St.; 2:43 p.m., 1100 block Oregon Ave.; 2:45 p.m., 1156 Oregon Ave.; 2:57 p.m., 886 Johnson Ave.; 3 p.m., 1015 So. 10th St.; 3:02 p.m., 600 block No. Cammann St.; 3:03 p.m., 1300 block Wallace; 3:05 p.m., Harris & No. Wasson; 3:07 p.m., 1100 block Oregon Ave.; 3:17 p.m., 1731 So. 20th St.; 3:19 p.m., Eastside Boat Dock (Codes Inspections); 3:21 p.m., 251 No. 14th St.; 3:22 p.m., No. 13th & Commercial; 3:28 p.m., 2315 Koos Bay Blvd.
Purse
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 3:13 p.m., Broadway & Anderson, a 17-year old female reported “theft of purse from vehicle.”
Arrest
A 41-year old female was arrested during a traffic stop Monday, 2:30 p.m., at South Morrison & Flanagan. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, 41-year old Andrea Dixon was charged with DWS-Misdemeanor. She was transported and lodged at the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Tuesday morning, 12:30 a.m., 2300 block Oak St., “female subject in vehicle ran over 2 mailboxes and appears to be intoxicated and is trying to leave.” Forty-three year old Jeannette Lupher was taken into custody for DUII and Failure to Perform the Duties of Driver and Resisting Arrest. A 1989 Oldsmobile was impounded and towed. She was also cited for DWS Violation, Driving Uninsured and Refusing Breath Test.
Accident
One of two drivers involved in a two-vehicle accident on the 2100 block of Everett in North Bend Monday afternoon was cited. According to an entry on the police log for 4:52 p.m., 19-year old Brandon Davidson, of North Bend, was operating a 1996 Honda Civic and 52-year old Michael Davidson, of North Bend, was operating a 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck. Michael Davidson was cited for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device.
Marijuana
During a medical call on the 2200 block of Maine Ct. Monday, 4:12 p.m., in North Bend, a police officer seized less than 1 oz. of Marijuana for destruction. The Fire Dept. was originally summoned to the location for a “subject ingested unknown type of pills at location.”
Spray painted
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 9:51 a.m., 3400 block Cedar St., “owner of location reported one of the older work vehicles was spray painted over the weekend.” A Criminal Mischief report was taken. Value of damage approximately $500.
Vehicle
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 8:08 a.m., 2600 block D Street, “reported her vehicle was entered overnight and multiple items were taken including medications / advise no damage to vehicle.” A report was taken for UEMV and Theft III.
Arrested
A report of an alleged assault by an “intoxicated brother” resulted in a warrant arrest for a 28-year old female Monday night on Crown Point Road near Charleston. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office log, a 21-year old female made the complaint; however, “all witnesses advised they did not see anything physical happen.” But, Courtney Estabrook was found to be wanted on a Klamath Falls warrant for Probation Violation, Dangerous Drugs.
WX
Mostly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s and north winds 5-10 mph, shifting to the northeast late in the morning or early afternoon and then to the northwest by late afternoon. Cloudy tonight, chance of rain, lows in the mid 40s, north winds 5-10 mph, shifting to the southeast after midnight. Cloudy, chance of rain on Thursday.
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MHS vb
Marshfield clinched second place in the 5A Midwestern League volleyball race with a 3-0 win over visiting Willamette of Eugene Tuesday night in the Pirate Palace at Coos Bay. The Lady Pirates dominated the match, 25-17, 25-12, 25-21. The JV team also won 25-14, 25-11, as did the frosh 25-17, 25-15. Four seniors, along with their parents, were recognized before the final home match of the regular season. Katelyn Richmond, Katherine Nicholls, Nikki Gross and Brittney Morris. Marshfield was led by junior Amber Owen, sophomore Kirby Neale and sophomore Kara Young who had eight-kills apiece. Senior setter Nikki Gross had 24-assists and 11-digs.
NB vb
North Bend remained unbeaten in the 4A Far West Volleyball League with a 3-0 win at South Umpqua Tuesday night. The Bulldogs won in three-straight 25-21, 25-23, 25-10. Haley Dunham had 14-kills and 11-digs for North Bend, while Katie Banta had 35-assists. Justine Head recorded 18-digs and Super Mateski had 13-kills.
MHS sc
Visiting Willamette downed Marshfield 4-1 in overtime in boy’s soccer Tuesday night at Pete Susick Stadium in Coos Bay. Stats: Shots on Goal: MHS 6; WHS 5; Saves: MHS 1; WHS 5; Fouls: MHS 2; WS 4. Scorers: MHS-Angel Duate, direct kick 13th min 1st half; WHS - Alex Hernandez, break down the center, 15th min 1st half; Tim Cammann, rebound off cross bar, 4th min OT 1st half; Alex Hernandez, beat defenders in middle, 7th min OT 1st half; Lars Nelte, shot from high center of penalty box, 3rd min OT 2nd half. It was also “Senior Night” for the Pirates and those playing their final home match were recognized: #2 Justin Rodriquez, Parents: Oralia and Javier, playing soccer since 3rd grade. Plans after HS include the Marine Corps and college. #5 Kyal Long, Parent: Amanda Johnson, playing soccer since pre-school. Plans after HS include moving to Sacramento CA and attending college. #6 Forest Rambo - Team Captain, parents: Renata and Troy, playing soccer since kindergarten. Plans after HS to attend Oregon Institute of Technology, play soccer, and pursue a degree in engineering. #9 Logan Emlet, parents: Trisha Mace and Richard Emlet, laying soccer since 1st grade. Plans after HS to attend college, he has narrowed his choices down to 9 institutions. #12 Sean Hood, parents: Irene and Chris, playing soccer since kindergarten. Plans after HS to attend Southern Oregon University. Goal Keeper Gage Pallo – Captain, parents: Nicole and Aaron, playing soccer since elementary school. Plans after HS include a 2 year mission, playing soccer, and attending Brigham Young University.
XC MWL
Marshfield is looking to qualify as many runners as possible for the Nov. 7th OSAA State Cross Country Championships today when the 5A Midwestern League holds its District Championships at Lane Community College in Eugene. The Pirate boys, led by senior Andrew Davidson is attempting to qualify as a team. The top two boy’s teams advance to the state meet. The Pirate girls, led by senior Tori Scott, will also try to become one of the two teams to advance. The meet on the state course begins at 2 p.m.
NB sc
North Bend’s girl’s soccer team came up with a 1-0 victory over Coquille Monday night, Oct. 26th. Taylor Cribbins scored on an assist from Madison Spence to propel the Bulldogs to the win.
Bonfire
As part of the Homecoming activities this week, North Bend will light its bonfire in the lower field Wednesday night, 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs host South Umpqua this Friday night at Vic Adams Field for the Homecoming game. Hall of Fame inductions will also take place Friday night.
Blazers & Rockets
The Portland Trailblazers opened the NBA 2009-10 season with a 96-87 win over the visiting Houston Rockets Tuesday night in the Rose Garden. Travis Outlaw scored 23-points and Brandon Roy 20 to lead Portland. The Blazers out-rebounded Houston 51-33. Center Greg Oden had 12-rebounds and five-blocked shots. Former Oregon player Aaron Brooks had 19-points for the Rockets.
Chip Kelly
Oregon’s Chip Kelly is one of 20 head coaches named to the Bryant College Football Coach of the Year watch list, released Monday after selection by the Paul “Bear” Bryant awards committee of the American Heart Association. Kelly, who is off to a 6-1 start as a rookie skipper with the Ducks, is currently riding the longest winning streak (six games) by a first-year head coach at Oregon since Jim Aiken won six in a row to end the 1947 season. Bryant College Football Coach of the Year finalists will be announced in December. The winner of the Bryant College Football Coach of the Year is voted on by members of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and is the only college coaching award voted on after all bowl games are played.
Civil War vb
The Oregon State Beavers (11-10, 2-7 Pac-10) take a short trip down south to Eugene for the final Civil War match-up this season against the No. 15 Oregon Ducks (14-5, 4-5 Pac-10). The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be aired on FSN via tape delay. TRACKING THE BEAVS — Full results from this weekend’s match can be found through the newly redesigned osubeavers.com. Live stats will be available for the match through www.goducks.com with the link located on the volleyball schedule page. Oregon State is 41-50 all-time against Oregon, winning in five in the last meeting earlier this month in Corvallis. The win snapped a six-match series winning streak for the Ducks.
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