Oregon Coast News - November 3, 2009
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Airport
The Coos Co. Airport District’s Board of Commissioners has offered the position of Executive Director to Theresa Cook. Cook was one of four finalists who were invited to the Bay Area for interviews after the open position was advertised nationally. According to a biography, she has over 14-years of experience in airport management, master planning, economic development, marketing and air carrier and cargo operations. She has managed both general aviation and commercial air service airports, and has a strong background in airport and business park developments as well as air service development. Cook will replace Gary LeTellier who opted to retire by the end of the year.
SORA hiring
The Board of Commissioners for the Coos County Airport District will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 3:30 p.m., in the District Board Room at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, to take action on a contract for a new executive director. The agenda calls for a “review and discuss new executive director’s contract,” and “accept executive director’s contract.” The position will reportedly pay more than $100,000 a year.
“Filly”
Her name is “Filly;” however, if migrating geese could talk, they would have another name for the Border Collie that roams the open areas of Southwest Regional Airport in North Bend. “Filly” has been trained by her handler, and airport employee Bob Hood, to “shoo” the geese and other birds away from the runways to prevent collisions with airplanes. This is the time of year when migratory birds see the inviting large open grassy areas next to the runways and soar to the ground. That’s not a good thing for pilots attempting to land or take off from SORA. One bird in a prop, or smashed through a windshield, could bring the aircraft down. Hood says they started the program in 1998 after a collision with a Horizon commercial flight. Since then there has only been one major incident and than involved a Gulf Stream III out of Los Angeles that sustained extensive damage in 2003, but luckily no injuries to those on board the jet. “Filly” isn’t on duty everyday, but Hood says between the pure bred, and employees in Operations and Maintenance, they do a good job of keeping the migrating birds doing just that – migrating. “Filly” is the third dog Hood has trained to eradicate the airfield of birds. He says it takes about three months to train the proper dog, and says the canine has to have the drive in the first place to chase birds and good obedience.
Newport airport
“No comment,” is all city officials in Newport are saying about the City Manager’s decision to release Municipal Airport Director Dennis Reno from his position seven-months after a previous city manager attempted to terminate him. Reno was part of the city’s successful effort to attract Sea Port Airlines to the Central Oregon Coast with daily commuter flights to Portland. He was officially released from his employment contract as of Nov. 1, 2009.
CB volunteers
The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee, Historic Design Review Committee, Planning Commission, and Coos Bay North Bend Visitors & Convention Bureau. Applications are available from the City Mangers Office at City Hall or by calling 269-8912, or on the City’s website at www.coosbay.org Applications will be accepted in the City Mangers Office through 5:00 p.m. December 4, 2009. Applicants will be contacted for interviews. Budget Committee – Oregon State Statute Chapter 294 provides that local governing bodies of each municipal corporation shall establish a budget committee. The committee is comprised of the members of the City Council and an equal number of citizens. Applicants must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay and are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. The meetings are held mid-April and possibly the first week of May at 7 p.m. There are currently two openings on the Budget Committee. Historic Design Review Committee – The Historic Design Review Committee acts as an advisory body to the Public Works and Development Department, Planning Commission, City Council and the Urban Renewal Agency. Membership of the Committee is not limited to residents of the City of Coos Bay and may include any person possessing interest in furthering the betterment of historic, cultural, architectural, natural or artistic resources in the Coos Bay Area. Applicants should have knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas: a) History; b) art, Graphics, or interior design; c) architecture. There is currently one opening on the committee. Planning Commission – The Coos Bay Planning consists of seven members and provides comprehensive planning services for the City Council. Applicants must be a city resident of the City of Coos Bay for at least one year prior to appointment; one member may reside outside the city limits if the person owns property within the city. Appointments are made by the City Council and are for four-year terms. The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at city hall. There are currently two openings on the Planning Commission. Coos Bay-North Bend Visitors & Convention Bureau – The Coos Bay-North Bend Visitors & Convention Bureau was established by an intergovernmental agreement for the purpose of promoting economic development by fostering tourism in the Coos Bay-North Bend area. The committee is comprised of a five-member board. Funding for the committee is received from the transient occupancy room taxes collected by each city. There is currently one opening for the citizen/business person position. To qualify, applicants must be a resident or a business person of the City of Coos Bay. Experience in the tourism-related industry is preferred, but is not required.
Local college board member honored by state organization
David Bridgham, current Board of Education Chair for Southwestern Oregon Community College, has been named the Howard Cherry Outstanding Community College Board Member of the Year by the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA). The Howard Cherry Awards are given in the name of the late Dr. Howard Cherry, a lifelong advocate for education and community involvement. The award was presented last Thursday night at the OCCA Conference banquet at Lane Community College in Eugene. A Howard Cherry Award is given to those who, by their contribution to the community college cause in Oregon, have brought recognition to community colleges statewide. “Recognition of David Bridgham through the Howard Cherry Award is long overdue,” said Southwestern Interim President Dr. Patty Scott. “He is a passionate leader of community colleges and has worked hard to build the Bay Area community through his public service.” Bridgham has eleven years of service to the Southwestern Board of Education. During this time, he has served as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Board, Oregon Community College Association representative, College Foundation representative, Presidential Search Committee, Safety and Security Committee, Sculpture Committee, and has been a strong employee advocate. He has also served as Chair of the Oregon Community College Association Board, Chair of the Oregon Community College Legislative Committee, and consistently advocates for community colleges locally, regionally and nationally.
Choir concert
Come support the NBHS Choirs by attending the Fall choir concert on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at Calvary on the Bay on Union Street, across from Sozo's Tea and Coffee. It will be a great evening with songs that include "Putting on the Ritz," "76 Trombones" from The Music Man and a classic Aaron Copland piece called "Ching-a-ring Chaw!" Admission is free.
CB City Council
The Coos Bay City Council meets on November 3, 2009 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of October 20, 2009; b) Approval of an OLCC license additional privileges for Sharkbites Seafood Café; c) Approval of a DUII enforcement grant; d) Approval of property deed transfer of North 101 City sign property; 3) Consideration for Staff to Enter Into Conceptual Agreements for Jordon Cove Services; 4) Public Hearing to Consider Approval on a Proposed Increase In Solid Waste Collection Fees – Approval Will Require Adoption of Resolution 09-26; 5) Presentation of the Coos Bay–North Bend Visitor Convention Bureau’s Quarterly Report by Director Katherine Hoppe; 6) Presentation of Quarterly Financial Report by Finance Director Rae Lea Cousens; 7) New Fire Station Project Update by Fire Chief Stan Gibson; 8) Report on Draining and Flooding Issues at the Vicinity of 7th Street and Kruse by Public Works & Department Director Jim Hossley; 9) Public Comments; 10) City Attorney’s Report; 11) City Manager’s Report; 12) Council Comments; 13) Adjourn.
CB Urban Renewal
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency meets on November 3, 2009. The meeting will be held immediately following the City Council Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1. Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the Minutes of October 20, 2009; b) Approval of the Visitor Information Center Change Order #3; 2. Presentation on the Coos Bay Boat Building Center by Board Chair Jim Berg; 3. Approval of a Façade Improvement Grant Application from James Tarantino for Property Located at 262 Central Avenue; 4. Public Comments; 5. Adjourn.
CB Schools
The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.
Coos Watershed Association Will Host Permitting Workshop
The Coos Watershed Association (CoosWA) invites local residents to attend a free permitting workshop on Tuesday, November 3rd from 7 to 9 pm at the Coos Bay Public Library in the large meeting room. The 2-hour workshop is meant to provide landowners with a better understanding of the permitting process for work they would like to do in their ditches, streams, and wetlands. Agency representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon Department of State Lands, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Department of Forestry, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service will give a 5-10 minute presentation on their authorities and how best to work with them during the first hour. Each agency will be able to meet with smaller groups of interested landowners during the second hour. Landowners interested in all types of land uses are invited to attend. Chris Claire, a habitat protection biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), feels “a workshop on these issues should have great value for both aquatic resources and landowners.” For more information or to register for the workshop, please call 888-5922, e-mail cooswa@cooswatershed.org, or learn more on our website at http://www.cooswatershed.org.
ATV accident
A 61-year old Eugene resident was injured in an ATV accident in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area north of North Bend on Sunday, Nov. 1, about 8:50 a.m., near Horsfall Beach. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Sara Lawrence suffered a possible broken ankle and was transported by ambulance to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay.
DUII
The driver allegedly near struck a passing Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, 6:50 p.m., 32-year old Lane Lobato, Coquille, was operating a 1999 Cadillac sedan on Airport Way near Spinreel Road when he allegedly crossed the center line. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver on a charge of DUII. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille and later released on citation. His vehicle was towed “due to being a road hazard.”
Assault
A 53-year old Lakeside male was arrested on charges of Criminal Mischief and Assault Friday, Oct. 30th, following several alleged incidents involving altercations with neighbors. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 5:05 p.m. to Sun Lake Lane. Steve Graham allegedly struck a 51-year old Springfield male with the front of his vehicle, drove to another residence in the neighborhood and allegedly became involved in a dispute and altercation. He reportedly got back in his vehicle, rammed two vehicles and then fled. Deputies went to his residence, but he fled again, this time into the brush and went to a neighbors. The neighbor was able to talk him into giving up. Graham was charged with DUII, Criminal Mischief I, Assault IV and Disorderly Conduct. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille and lodged.
Parole violation
A report of an assault led to an arrest on a Probation Violation charge Sunday, Nov. 1, 12:24 a.m. on Ridge Road. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, 23-year old Brandon J. Murray, Reedsport, reported to 911 that he had been assaulted at a party. “However, deputies did not locate any party.” Murray was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
U-Haul
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 6:53 p.m., 2200 block Virginia Ave., “RP reported male suspect had taken their U-Haul Friday while they were away from home / subject will not return the vehicle. Vehicle entered into LEDS/NCIC as stolen. Vehicle recovered by OSP on Friday the 30th after a crash near Bend.”
Criminal mischief
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 12:26 p.m., 1200 block Winsor Ave., “RP reported unknown suspect had spray painted the hood of his parent’s car parked at location sometime over the weekend.”
Criminal mischief
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 11:42 a.m., 2900 block Myrtle St., “RP reported her vehicle’s mirror looks as if it was broken off by someone while they were at church.”
Dog
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 9:14 a.m., 3500 block Kinney, “RP reported that his neighbor’s dog is still defecating on his property even after Animal Control and NBPD responded with warnings. Animal Control was notified and will recontact RP.”
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Monday morning, 12:26 a.m., No. 10th & Hemlock, 56-year old Michael G. Cragun was charged with DUII, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Freezer
A runaway out of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office was returned home Sunday night, 10:14 p.m., after a Coos Bay Police officer, according to an entry on the police log, responded to a report on the 700 block of So. Wasson St. from a 33-year old male, “just caught a kid breaking into his freezer.”
Restraining order
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 6:46 p.m., 300 block of Ackerman, 23-year old Brian Feeser was arrested for Violation of Restraining Order after a 24-year old female complained. He was transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy then clearing along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and northeast winds 5-10 mph. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Sunny then becoming partly cloudy on Wednesday.
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OREGON COAST SPORTS
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Talisa Rhea scored 23 points and Haiden Palmer added 20 in her first collegiate game as the Oregon State women's basketball team defeated Concordia (Ore.), 113-35, in the Beavers' exhibition opener Monday night at legendary Gill Coliseum.
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Oregon hosts Southern Oregon in a women’s exhibition basketball game tonight at Mac Court in Eugene to open the 2009-10 season.
James
University of Oregon running back LaMichael James has been named the Pac-10 offensive player of the week for his contributions during the Ducks’ 47-20 win over No. 4 USC. A freshman from Texarkana, Texas, James had a game-high and UO freshman-record 183 yards on 24 carries (7.6-yard average), including his seventh touchdown of the season. James ranks third in the Pac-10 in overall rushing (114.8 yards per game) and is the top back in conference play (137.6 ypg).
Kahut
Oregon State University junior placekicker Justin Kahut has been named Pac-10 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week and one of three Lou Groza National Collegiate Placekicker Award “Stars of the Week.” The honors are the first for Kahut in his career. The Portland, Ore., native made four of five field goal attempts in the Beavers’ 26-19 victory over UCLA last Saturday at Reser Stadium. He also added two extra points. For his career he has made 32 field goals, tied for the fifth-most in OSU history.
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The No. 14 University of Oregon volleyball team (15-5, 5-5) climbed a position in the 10th edition of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) national poll released Monday, thanks to its dramatic 3-1 Civil War win over rival Oregon State last weekend. Oregon was the fifth-highest of a record-tying eight Pac-10 teams ranked top 25 behind No. 4 Washington, No. 5 Stanford, No. 7 UCLA and No. 13 California. The remaining ranked league teams included No. 17 USC, No. 18 Arizona and No. 24 Washington State. The Ducks and Beavers host the Arizona schools this weekend.
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Marshfield will take on Summit at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7th, in Bend in the 5A State Volleyball playoffs with the winner advancing to the state tournament the following weekend at Liberty High School in Hillsboro. AM 1420 KMHS plans to broadcast the match back to the Bay Area.
NCAA XC championships
The 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships will be broadcast live on VERSUS, marking the third consecutive year the championships will be seen on live television, and the first with VERSUS. A live web stream of the championships will also be available on NCAA.com. The championships will be held at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center and hosted by Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 23. The men’s race will start at approximately noon Eastern, with the women’s race to follow. The 2009 championships will be hosted by Indiana State University for the sixth-straight year.
NCAA Track & Field
The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Committee has selected College Station, Texas, and Nampa, Idaho, to serve as hosts for the 2011 and 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships, respectively. The 2011 Indoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Texas A&M University, will be held at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium at McFerrin Athletic Center. This will mark the second time Texas A&M will host the event, with its first occurring in 2009. Boise State University, who will host for the first time in championship history, will hold the 2012 competition at the Jackson Track at the Idaho Center.
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