Oregon Coast News - October 29, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Seabirds
Nearly 350 seabirds were rescued from the Pacific Ocean and North Oregon Coast and South Washington Coast beaches and shipped Monday night, Oct. 26th to a wildlife rescue center at Fairfield, CA after they were sickened by a foamy toxic algae bloom. Wildlife officials believe thousands of birds may have died after coming in contact with the sea foam. The U.S. Coast Guard from Sacramento, CA provided a C-130 cargo plane to help ferry the birds in pet crates. At the Center, the birds were cleaned and rehabilitated. They will be released back into the wild. A similar bloom occurred in September off the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. The bloom is reportedly new to the Pacific Northwest and first appeared a few years ago in Monterey Bay, CA.
Mass Casualty Drill
A Mass Casualty Drill will be conducted at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport at North Bend on Thursday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. The drill will reportedly simulate an accident involving an EMB120 and a Piper Navajo. “The drill is part of the Airport Certification Process required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 139. A drill simulating a mass casualty incident is required every three years and will include various emergency response agencies and other volunteers from throughout Coos County.” For more information, contact Gene Cossey, Airport Operations Manager at (541) 751-8531.
LNG recall
It was a recall spurred by the Clatsop County Commissioners approval of a permit for a proposed liquefied natural gas import terminal on the Columbia River west of Astoria. However, Commissioner Jeff Hazen survived the recall effort, while Commissioner Ann Samuelson had a four-vote difference with her opponents wanting her out of office ahead of her supporters. The close margin forces an automatic recount. A third commissioner faces a recall vote in November.
Logging activists
Score one for logging activists in their fight to halt the harvesting of old growth timber in the Biscuit Fire area of the Siskiyou National Forest of Southwest Oregon. The Oregon Court of Appeals struck down a state law against interfering with an agricultural operation by finding that the law didn’t violate the state constitution, but it did violate the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution because it allows a protest over labor conditions but prohibits other protests. The protestors were arrested in March of 2005, three years after the Biscuit Fire was the nation’s largest forest fire in 2002. The federal government attempted to allow harvesting of timber within the fire area.
Smart Grid Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded over $29.4 million in Recovery Act funds for Oregon Smart Grid technology. The funds will be used to make Oregon’s electric system more energy efficient, enable consumers to reduce their energy consumption and restore power more quickly after outages. On the Oregon Coast, the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District—Newport, will receive $9,849,450. The funds will be used to provide two-way communication between the utility and its customers and deploy smart grid communication and control technology.
Marquis
Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis is one of three candidates recommended by a 13-member selection committee to become the next U.S. Attorney for Oregon. The panel’s recommendation now goes to President Obama for an appointment. Along with the North Oregon Coast prosecutor, Acting U.S. Attorney Kent Robinson and Oregon Department of Justice lawyer Amanda Marshall have been recommended.
Boat Building Center Board
The Coos Bay Boat Building Center Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. in the conference room at North Point Real Estate and Development, 100 Central Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420. The board will be finalizing the plans for the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Nov. 7th.
SOCC Haunted House
CANCELLATION: ASG just announced that they canceled the Haunted House for Saturday, October 31, 2009.
The Friends of the Reedsport Branch Library
The Friends of the Reedsport Branch Library have scheduled their fall book sale at the library for October 29, 30, and 31. The hours are Thursday Oct. 29 10am-6pm; Friday Oct. 30 10am-6pm; Saturday Oct. 31 10am-2pm. Hardback books are .50 and paperbacks are .25 or 5 for $1! What a deal! Saturday you can fill a paper bag for $2.
Art History Lectures at Coos Art Museum
Coos Art Museum invites you to attend its fall lecture series. Two evening lectures will be presented by noted local art historians. The illustrated lectures which take place Thursday October 29 and Thursday November 19 at 7pm are $5 for general admission and free of charge to museum members. Please pre-register by calling 267-4877. The October 29 lecture will be presented by Steven Broocks, Art Historian and Executive Director of the museum. Titled “Of Men Myths and Jars of Clay” the talk traces the development of Greek culture through its decorated pottery vessels. The sweep of Greek history from Prehistoric through Classical times can be seen reflected in vase paintings. Through pottery painting the Greek artists first reveal themselves as individuals. They are among the first named artists in history and through their works our concept of the artist as an individual or even a genius develops. The November 19 lecture will be presented by Anne Sobbota, Art Historian and Director of SAGE Gallery in Bandon. The talk titled, “Form and Fragment: the Purposeful Language of Visual Art” offers an intimate visual and philosophic journey into works from the 15th through 21st century Western culture. "The artist is: reflector, predictor and definer of cultural change". Using the Classical Greek form and ideals as the standard for comparison, the talk examines transitions in artistic representation of the Human form and environment. It then analyzes the way in which these transitions reflect cultural changes in historic trends. Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies a historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay and offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students and seniors, free to museum members.
Culinary school to host Taste of the Northwest
The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) is hosting an extraordinary evening indulging in the delicacies of the spectacular Pacific Northwest on November 13, at 5:00 p.m. At the Taste of the Northwest, guests should expect an exotic menu of wild game, local mushrooms, fresh seafood, and rustic breads, topped-off with fanciful desserts. The price for the dinner is $20.00 per person. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The event is presented by the students of OCCI. Southwestern’s Art Department has donated beautiful bowls to be sold for $10 each as part of the fundraiser. OCCI is located on the Coos Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College. For more information or to make a reservation, those who are interested can contact 541-888-1544.
Knife
A 21-year old female reported to Coos Bay Police Tuesday night, 10:52 p.m., 275 No. Broadway, Tigoa, “someone came after her with a knife,” according to an entry on the police log.
Stolen vehicle
A 19-year old female “reported her vehicle has been stolen” to Coos Bay Police on Tuesday night, 9:33 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, the vehicle was taken from 1988 Newmark Ave., Southwestern Oregon Community College.
Accident
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:28 p.m., Mingus Park, “reported he has been involved in an accident.” Two male operators ages 47 & 26.
Sex offender
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 4:13 p.m., 715 So. Main St., “possible sex offender in the park.”
Juveniles
A 16-year old female was listed as an “arrestee” on the Coos Bay Police log Tuesday, 12:58 p.m.., 900 block So. 10th St., following a complaint about “juveniles going into backyard of vacant house smoking cigarettes & marijuana.”
Threats
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:18 a.m., 700 block So. 7th St., “teacher found threatening note.”
Narcotics
A 54-year old male was cited and released for PCS Schedule II by North Bend Police Tuesday night, 11:25 p.m., at the Mill Casino. According to an entry on the police log, “security reported locating narcotics paraphernalia, and they know who dropped it.” James Maestretti, Coos Bay, was cited and released. “Both subjects trespassed for 1 year.”
UUMV
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 10:03 p.m., 2400 block 13th St., “reported female subject stole his car last night, and got into an accident. Subject was arrested for DUII.” Forty-three year old Jeanette Lupher was cited and released for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle.
Probation violation
A 43-year old female was arrested by North Bend Police Tuesday, 2:44 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, 2000 block Sherman Ave., “reported a female hitting a male subject in front of the Humboldt Club. Another female subject called advised subjects were in vehicle driving down street and female was beating up male.” An officer contacted the male subject at Broadway & Lewis and the female was contacted at Myrtle & 16th. Kimberly Rice was taken into custody and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille for Probation Violation. The victim was listed as a 51-year old male.
Shoplifting
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 1:52 p.m., Macy’s at Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., “Macy’s reports a female subject in custody for shoplifting.” Value $229.89. Twenty-three year old Kristen Mason was cited and released for Theft II.
Vehicle
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 11:11 a.m., 1700 block Waite St., “reported his vehicle was entered overnight and his stereo taken along with damage to his gear shift.”
UEMV
North Bend Police received two reports of Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle from the 3600 block of Inland Court early Tuesday morning. The first call came in at 6:55 a.m., and the second call at 7:45 a.m. “Multiple items taken.”
Boulder
It was described as a large boulder needing a backhoe to remove it, but it turned out to be a clump of dirt. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office log for Tuesday, 9:05 p.m., Ross Inlet Road, “about ½ mile north of the Catching Slough Bridge,” a responding deputy removed it.
WX
Cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with a chance of rain in the morning and rain most likely by afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s and south winds 10-15 mph. Cloudy with rain likely tonight, lows around 50 and south winds 10-15 mph. Cloudy chance of rain on Friday.
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Marshfield placed second to Thurston in the Boy's 5A Midwestern League Cross Country Championships at Lane Community College in Eugene Wednesday to advance to the State Cross Country Championships Nov. 7th at the same site. The Pirate girls came in fifth behind league champion Thurston and runner-up Springfield. Marshfield's boy's jayvee team took third. Coach Doug Landrum, "Our boys placed second and advanced to state. Thurston ran strong and took control of the race early and never let up. We were unable to advance any girls. Both varsity races started fast and settled in about a mile in. Times were not great for any of the athletes. The course seemed to run about 30-40 seconds slower than expected. It was a bit wet and the grass was long. I am dispppointed for the girls, especially the seniors that have accomplished so much. They competed hard this year but it just didn't work out today. Our boys are looking forward to competing at the state meet as a team for the first time in 10 years." Boy's results: 5,000 Meters Varsity: 1 Dylan Arana, 16:01, Sfld, 12; 6 Andrew Davidson, 17:16 MHS 12; 9 Markus Boesl, 17:45 MHS 12; 11 Tyler Nixon, 17:47 MHS 11; 15 Connor Devereux, 18:20, MHS, 9; 16 Dustin Reis, 18:27, MHS, 12; 18 Eddie Rodriguez, 18:38, MHS, 10; 19 Steve Ellefson, 18:43, MHS, 12. (2. Marshfield 6 9 11 15 16 (18) (19) = 57; Andrew Davidson, Markus Boesl, Tyler Nixon, Connor Devereux, Dustin Reis, Eddie Rodriguez, Steve Ellefson.) Girl's results: 5,000 Meters Varsity: 1 Caitlynn Holmes, 20:12, Spri, 12; 12 Jasmine Meline, 21:48, MHS, 9; 14 Tori Scott, 21:59, MHS, 12; 18 Rise Campbell, 22:38, MHS, 12; 23 Jana Sadler, 22:52, MHS, 12; 35 Natasha Hill, 24:26, MHS, 10; 38 Reine Pavlik, 25:33, MHS, 11; (5. Marshfield 12 14 18 23 35 (38) = 102, Jasmine Meline, Tori Scott, Rise Campbell, Jana Sadler, Natasha Hill, Reine Pavlik.) JV Boy's results: 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity: 1 Sergio Marroquin, 18:52, MHS, 10; 14 Colton Thurman, 20:14, MHS, 10; 15 Josh Carter, 20:23, MHS, 12; 21 Blake Kemp, 20:49, MHS, 11; 45 Ken Sharp, 22:54, MHS, 10; 51 Arturo Ancheyta, 23:46, MHS, 12; 53 Sebastian Bartlett, 24:30, MHS, 9. (3. Marshfield, 1 12 13 16 33 (36) (37) = 75; Sergio Marroquin, Colton Thurman, Josh Carter, Blake Kemp, Ken Sharp, Arturo Ancheyta, Sebastian Bartlett.)
MHS Boosters
The Marshfield Booster Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their current sport’s seasons.
MHS vb
Marshfield ends the regular 5A Midwestern League volleyball season at Springfield tonight. The Lady Pirates are in second place and have already secured a state playoff match against the Intermountain champion on Nov. 7th. Tonight’s volleyball match will be broadcast back to the Bay Area on AM 1420 KMHS at about 6:45 p.m.
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Marshfield’s jayvee football team hosts Springfield tonight, 5 p.m. at Pete Susick Stadium. The Pirates frosh team travels to Silke Field in Springfield to play the Millers at 3:30 p.m.
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North Bend’s jayvee football team plays at South Umpqua in Myrtle Creek tonight at 6 p.m.
Far West League XC
The 4A Far West League Cross Country championships will be held at Tugman State Park, north of Lakeside today, noon.
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North Bend downed Coquille Tuesday night 3-2 in boy’s soccer. Goals were scored by Chase Scott, Michael Jimenez and Sam Lynass.
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North Bend hosts Sutherlin in the final home match of the regular season in boy’s soccer tonight at Vic Adams Field, 7 p.m.
PAC-10 XC
No. 2 Oregon will be chasing No. 1 Stanford on the men’s side of the PAC-10 Cross Country Championships Friday, while No. 8 Oregon will be challenging top-ranked Washington in the women’s competition at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, Calif., The men’s race gets underway at 3 p.m., while the women go off at 4 p.m. MEN’S RACE: Time: 3 p.m., Length: 8,000 Meters. The top two teams in the nation, No. 1 Stanford and No. 2 Oregon will go head-to-head for the first time this season. The deep Pac-10 field also includes No. 13 Washington, No. 16 Arizona State and No. 26 Washington State, as more than half of the eight-team field is ranked. Arizona, California and UCLA are also in the race. PRE-NATIONAL INVITATIONAL WOMEN’S BLUE RACE: Time: 4:00 p.m.; Length: 6,000 Meters. Defending champion Washington is the top-ranked team in the nation and one of four ranked squads in the race, including No. 8 Oregon, No. 12 Stanford and No. 17 Arizona. The rest of the field includes Arizona State, California, Oregon State, UCLA, USC and Washington State.
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