Oregon Coast News - November 11, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Missing
The search for a missing 31-year old Fairview woman continues today by the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release from District Attorney R. Paul Frasier, approximately 30 individuals, including Search & Rescue Team members, police officers with at least two tracking dogs, members of the North Bend Dive Team, friends and family of Jayme Austin searched an area surrounding her home northeast of Coquille as well as her nearby mother’s residence Tuesday. Austin was last heard from by her mother when she contacted her Monday morning and asked to use her shower because the water was off at her place. She failed to show up for work and her employer notified her mother. Austin’s vehicle was found parked at her mother’s residence, and after a responding a Sheriff’s deputy looked “at the scene,” the Major Crime Team was activated. The Sheriff’s Office plans to drive on any nearby forest and logging road today looking for Austin.
Veteran’s Day closures
Most all city, county, state and federal offices will be closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day. Some financial institutions and the U.S. Post Office will also be closed.
No IBO
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Independent Business Operator’s forum will not meet today, Wednesday, Nov. 11th, because of Veteran’s Day.
Veteran’s Day dinner
Veteran’s Day dinners are planned on the South Oregon Coast Wednesday, Nov. 11th in Coos Bay and Reedsport. Coos Bay - Nov. 11 - 6:30 p.m. – Eagles Lodge, 568 S. 2nd St., will provide a free dinner for all veterans and their spouses. Guest speaker: Paula Brown, Deputy Director, Oregon Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs. Contact: Paul Treuax, 541-297-3236. Reedsport - Nov. 11 - 2 p.m. – VFW Post 3594 is hosting Lt. Col. Timothy R. Frambes, a 1986 graduate of Reedsport High School and an Oregon native who has been on active duty with the U.S. Army since June 1993. Frambes will be speaking at the Reedsport Senior Center, 460 Winchester Ave., and offering gratitude to the support veterans continue to provide active duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. Contact: Timothy R. Frambes, tr-frambes@us.army.mil. November 15th, the Coos Bay Elks Past Exalted Rulers will serve a free steak breakfast to the Coos Bay Elk members who are Veterans. All other Elks will be $6.00
Veterans Remembered
In 1926 the Elks National Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Chicago's lakefront for World War I Veterans. Rededications for World War ll and in 1976 for Korean and Vietnam Veterans. In 1994 for the men and women who have served in all our nations conflict. Since 1917 the Elks has demonstrated is compassion for the veterans of our armed forces through a number of programs and activities. World War l- In l917 the Grand Lodge allocated $2 million dollars to assist our soldiers, the Elks equipped the first two base hospitals in France. To accommodate the maimed and wounded, the Elks built a 700-bed Reconstruction Hospital and gave it to the War Department. This was the first of what was to become the Veterans Administration medical facilities. Following Wars end, the Elks made 40,000 rehabilitation, vocational, and education loans to disabled Vets. This was so effective the government followed the Elks example and established a revolving fund that was a precursor of the GI Bill. World War ll-Elks contributed l.5 million from Grand Lodge and thousands from local lodges to support our troops and families. Korea and Vietnam-Gift packages, letters and requested from the secretary of defense half a million pints of blood. Desert Storm and Beyond-Gift packages, letters and the first organization to formally welcome home our Veterans. November 11th is Veterans Day - Since l917 the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has demonstrated its compassion for veterans of our armed forces. "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." November 15th, the Coos Bay Elks Past Exalted Rulers will serve a free steak breakfast to the Coos Bay Elk members who are Veterans. All other Elks will be $6.00.
North and central Oregon coast reopens to mussel harvesting, south coast remains closed
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce the reopening of recreational mussel harvesting from Bastendorff Beach near Charleston to the mouth of the Columbia River. Shellfish samples taken last week indicate levels of paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) have dropped below the alert level. The entire coast had been closed to recreational harvesting of mussels since October 23. Recreational mussel harvesting remains closed south of Bastendorff Beach to the California border. Coastal scallops are not affected by the current 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. ODA will continue to routinely test for shellfish toxins. 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>.
Stufflebean nominated
Coos County Board of Commissioners member and Commission on Children and Families Chair Kevin Stufflebean has been nominated to serve on the Human Services Education Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties (NACO). Committee members are nominated by state affiliates which in Oregon is the Association of Oregon Counties. Valarie Brown, President of NACO, confirmed the nomination of Commissioner Stufflebean to the National appointment as a “privilege and honor.” The key responsibility of committee members is to develop NACO policy at the national level and to help in achieving policy goals. Committee membership at the national level is a serious commitment and carries responsibilities for policies that will affect counties at both the state and national level.
Coupon Book opportunity
From Katherine Hoppe with the Coos Bay-North Bend Visitor Convention Bureau. “We’re pleased to once again offer you a FREE opportunity to be a part of our Adventure
Coast Coupon Book. This past year, hotels have distributed coupon books as part of their hotel packaged stays. The books were also distributed to conventions in the area. Thanks to the participation from our local businesses, this was a valuable tool to encourage overnight visits. We’re hoping to improve upon last years success and increase participation. In order to reduce printing costs, we’ll be extending the time lines. Our next coupon book will be valid from Jan 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011. If you’d like to participate, you only need to meet a few simple requirements. Your business has something to offer a visitor. Your offer be valid for 18 months. That your business be located within the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area. (Attractions outside this area will be considered on a case by case basis). There is NO cost to participate. The Visitor & Convention Bureau will cover the printing and production costs. Please submit by email, fax, or mail your business contact information, business name as you would like it listed, website address, logo and your discount offer. Please include a disclaimer or any restrictions to your offer. We will need your information no later than November 23, 2009 in order to have the books completed by Jan 1st. If you need suggestions or help with your offer, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll be happy to work with you. We would also encourage you to visit our website at www.OregonsAdventureCoast and make sure we have the proper information listed about your business and would welcome any suggestions on improving our website. If you have a website, a return link would be
appreciated. Links should read Coos Bay - North Bend Tourism & Travel Info.
Thank you for your time and your help in improving tourism to our area.”
Tax Amnesty Program
Are you an Oregon taxpayer who needs to file or amend a tax return to report back taxes? If so, you can pay those taxes during the state's first amnesty program, if you qualify. The state will charge only half the interest and no penalty on taxes paid under the amnesty program. The 2009 Legislature created the program to give Oregonians who owe back taxes an incentive to get caught up. You can apply for amnesty through November 19. "This is a one-time opportunity," said Marvin Rhodes, who oversees the state's personal income tax program. "When it's over, it's over." Once you apply, you have until January 19, 2010 to file your tax returns. Amnesty is available for all tax years or periods before 2008 for these types of taxes: • Personal income tax. • Lane and Tri-Met transit district self-employment taxes. • Corporate income and excise taxes. • Trust and estate income taxes. • Inheritance tax. In Oregon, state taxes help fund education, public safety, health care, and other public services. For more information on amnesty, visit www.oregontaxamnesty.com.
Locals compete at Washington judo tournament
Curt Knott and Rob Schab of the Southwestern Oregon Community College Judo Program competed in the 2009 Continental Crown Judo Tournament in Des Moines, Washington on November 7. Approximately 250 competitors from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, British Columbia and athletes from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs participated in the tournament. Knott, age 11, brought home a gold medal with a 2-0 result in the 11 year old Boys Middle Weight Division. Knott won both his matches with full point throws. Rob Schab, Southwestern’s judo instructor, was happy with Knott's performance. “Curt is very dedicated to judo,” said Schab. “His parents bring him down from Seal Rock to train and it’s great to see his hard work pay off.” Schab, age 55, competed in the age 40+ Master's Division ending the day with a 1-3 result placing him 4th in the division. Individuals interested in learning more about the Southwestern Adult and Children's Judo classes can contact Rob Schab at 756-0414.
Lost hiker
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew guided search and rescue personnel Sunday to a lost hiker on the North Oregon Coast. The 19-year old male strayed off a marked trail within Ecola State Park at Tillamook Head and got last Saturday. He spent the night in the outdoors and was found the next day, cold and wet, but safe.
Message
During the delivery of an emergency message at the Lucky Loggers RV Park on East Johnson Ave. in Coos Bay Monday night, a 45-year old female was arrested. According to an entry on the police log for 11:25 p.m., Cheryl A. Grove was found to be wanted on a Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office misdemeanor warrant for Failure To Appear on a DWS – Violation. She was transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Fake money
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:18 p.m., 306 So. 2nd St., Salvation Army, a 63-year old female complained, “subject was in the store over 1 hour ago trying to pass a fake $20 bill.”
Bridge
An alleged suicidal subject was voluntarily transported to the Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay after North Bend Police received a report “her daughter texted a friend @ 1037 hrs. that she was going to jump off the McCullough Bridge. Officers responded / 2nd RP reported seeing a female crying and leaning on the side of the bridge.”
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 8:33 p.m., Libby Lane at Shinglehouse Road, 53-year old Edward Bridges arrested for DUII and transported to the county jail at Coquille. BAC .10%.
Dispute
A reported dispute between an ex-husband and a boyfriend Monday afternoon on Spinreel Road resulted in the arrest of a 25-year old female. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 4:12 p.m., Samantha Collier was taken into custody on a Cottage Grove PD warrant for Failure to Appear on a Larceny charge. She was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. Her children were transported to their grandparent’s in Reedsport.
Suspicious
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Monday, 4:10 p.m., South Jade Road, a 52-year old female reported “tapes of love songs put in mailbox.”
Burglary/Assault
A 30-year old male, allegedly intoxicated at the time, was arrested early Tuesday morning, 1:30 a.m., after his 68-year old neighbor complained to the Coos Co. Sheirff’s Office that he had been assaulted. According to a news release, Mark Potter was taken into custody at a residence on West Howard Road in the Bunker Hill area of Coos Bay. He was charged with Burglary I and Assault IV, and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Coos Head accident
The operator of a wrecked vehicle and an occupant reportedly fled Friday, Nov. 6th, following a single-vehicle accident near the old Naval Station on Coos Head Road west of Charleston. According to a report from the Coos Co. Sheriff Office, a Ford Ranger pickup truck crashed about 5 p.m. and the two fled when confronted by citizens who asked them if they were okay. A K9 unit from the Coos Bay Police Dept. was brought in, but apprehension of the suspects was unsuccessful. Twenty-eight year old April Nagle, another occupant was transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay with unknown injuries. An investigation continues.
DUII
A 1991 Nissan Maxima hit a stop sign, then a guardrail before going over an embankment at Hwy. 101 and North Bay Road early Sunday morning. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, 26-year old McKenzie Baldwin, Springfield, was under the influence at the time of the 1:24 a.m. non-injury accident. Baldwin was charged with DUII and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Widespread rain showers along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph, shifting to the west late morning, early afternoon. Showers likely tonight with lows around 40 and south winds 10-15 mph. More rain showers on Thursday.
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NB sc
Seaside beat North Bend 4-1 in the 4A boy’s state soccer playoffs Tuesday at the Warrenton Soccer Complex near Astoria. Gladstone beat North Bend’s visiting girl’s team 7-0 in the 4A-3A-2A-1A playoffs.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers won their third in a row Tuesday night with a 93-79 win at the Memphis Grizzlies. Brandon Roy scored 20-points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 16-points and 12-rebounds.
UO vb
The No. 16 University of Oregon volleyball team (16-6, 6-6) extended its run of top-20 national rankings to 39 straight polls this week in the 11th edition of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) national poll released Monday. Oregon was the fifth-highest of a record-tying eight Pac-10 teams ranked top 25 behind No. 4 Washington, No. 6 UCLA, No. 7 Stanford, and No. 12 California. The remaining ranked league teams included No. 17 USC, No. 18 Arizona and No. 25 Washington State. Compared to last week, No. 6 UCLA and No. 12 California each climbed one position, No. 4 Washington, No. 17 USC and No. 18 Arizona remained the same, and No. 7 Stanford and No. 25 Washington State dropped two and one spots, respectively.
UO fb
Arizona State (2-4, 4-5) plays at Oregon (5-1, 7-2) Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:26 p.m. PT at Autzen Stadium with a live national telecast on ESPN. The Series: • Arizona State leads the all-time series 16-13 and is 8-6 against the Ducks at Autzen Stadium. • Oregon has won the past four meetings against ASU by a combined score of 168-73. • FR RB LaMichael James is averaging 135.5 rushing yards per game in Pac-10 play, which ranks second in the conference. His average of 7.3 yards per carry in those contests is tops among the leaders. • JR QB Jeremiah Masoli leads the Pac-10 (conf. games) in passing efficiency (157.6) and ranks second in total offense (285.6 ypg).
OSU fb
No. 23 (BCS) Oregon State (6-3, 4-2 in Pac-10) wraps up the 2009 home schedule against the Washington Huskies (3-6, 2-4) Sat., Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. The game will air live on FSN Northwest, which includes a Noon pregame show. Saturday marks Dad's Weekend on campus and it is the first game against OSU's three Pacific Northwest rivals.
The OSU-UW series dates back to 1897 when Oregon State won a 16-0 decision at home. Overall Washington has the advantage 57-32-4 thanks mainly to a 25-2 run between 1975 and 2003. But, since the Huskies 38-17 win in Corvallis in that `03 season it has been all OSU as the Beavers enter this week with a school record five-game win streak. The teams have played just once in Corvallis over the last five games, a 29-23 victory in 2007.
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