Oregon Coast News - November 12, 2009
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CB City Manager
The City of Coos Bay is again using the same “headhunter” they used previously to find a new City Manager. The city has hired Bob Murray & Associates, of Roseville, CA, to conduct a national search to fill the vacancy created by the firing of Chuck Freeman. Police Chief Rodger Craddock has been filling in as the interim City Manager and will continue in that capacity until a replacement is hired. Craddock took over after Freeman was terminated on a 4-3 vote by the Council in late September. The move cost the city more than $100,000 in severance pay. The City Council, in a special session Tuesday night, considered using the League of Oregon Cities to find an interim City Manager and to help conduct a search. They also discussed an offer from former Police Chief Chuck Knight to fill an interim role. Something he had done during a previous search.
LNG
The recall of a Clatstop County Commissioner has withstood a recount. Commissioner Ann Samuelson was recalled from office by four-votes. She was one of three commissioners targeted for recall after opponents of a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River east of Astoria started a campaign following the Board of Commissioners approval of land permits for the proposed Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. Commissioner Jeff Hazen survived the recall effort with nearly 56-percent of the vote. A third recall election against Commissioner Patricia Roberts is scheduled for December 8th.
Fly-overs
As part of the Veteran’s Day observance in Oregon Wednesday, F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the Oregon Air National Guard participated in fly-overs at six communities. The 142nd Fighter Wing, stationed in Portland, launched jets to fly-over Portland, Albany and Estacada, while the 173rd Fighter Wind, based in Klamath Falls, launched jets to fly-over Klamath Falls, Redmond and Bend. Flights were 1,000 feet above the ground at 350 knots airspeed.
Quake
A small 1.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning, 6:54 a.m., in the Pacific Ocean near the Oregon-California border. According to a report from the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered 16-miles southwest of Gold Beach.
College to announce land transfer for new campus at Chamber gathering
Southwestern Oregon Community College will be formally announcing the land transfer for the new Curry Campus building at the November Chamber of Commerce Membership Forum at noon on Thursday, November 12. The new campus will be built at the Lone Ranch site in Brookings. The project will significantly expand the educational capacity and options for the people of Curry County. Southwestern Oregon Community College Interim President Patty Scott and Campaign Co-Chairs Gary Milliman and Wayne Krieger will discuss Southwestern’s plan for the new campus and the increased opportunities as a result of the community project. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from a former Southwestern student as she shares her educational journey. Everyone is invited to attend the free forum. Attendees can enjoy a meal for a fee of $10. During the event, representatives of the college will welcome questions and ideas for community involvement.
Visitor Convention Bureau
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 1:30pm at the Red Lion hotel located at 1313 Bayshore Ave, Coos Bay.
Benefit for Hope
Benefit For Hope, a non-profit organization started by 17yr old Brianna Sanders-Young, from Bandon, is planning the event of the year to honor those on the South Coast who have given hope by volunteering. The HOPE AWARDS will be on November 12, 2009 at the Sprague Theater in Bandon. Applications for nominations can be downloaded from the website www.benefit4hope.com. There are 5 categories for these awards. The Youth Award is for youth 18 and under who live anywhere on the Oregon South Coast, who has been involved in community service. The Adult Awards is for adults, 18-62 years old, The Senior Award is for adults, 62 and over. Also, there will be awards for a Group, which consists of 2 or more people, operating as not for profit, but does NOT have to be a 501(c)3, and an award will be given to a business from the South Coast, who has shown their committment to the people of the South Coast. The Deadline for nominations is October 10, 2009, and nominee finalists will be notified by October 25, 2009. The Hope Awards Event, will be a mini "Oscar" night, asking that attendees dress semi-formally. Guest announcers and entertainers will also be on stage to keep the night fun and entertaining. Brianna has felt that it is very important, to help others, especially at times like we are living in now. By honoring those who go out of their way, to offer hope in our communities, can bring back the good feelings of times past. Promoting community service to the youth in this area, is also a very important part of Benefit For Hope's mission. This is not a fundraiser for anything, but an event to promote hope. Businesses who would like to help promote the awards are needed to help with costs such as promotion, awards and gift bags for the top 5 nominees in each category. Any sponsorship money left after these costs are covered, will be awarded to the Non-profit Group of the Year. For more information, please contact Brianna or Wanda at 541-260-8079, or check out the website for more information.
Airport
An individual was referred to the Coos Co. District Attorney’s Office after an employee for TSA allegedly found Less than an Oz. of Marijuana, at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport at North Bend Tuesday afternoon, 3:13 p.m., according to an entry on the police log.
Just curious
A North Bend Police officer contacted a 19-year old male subject who allegedly “climbed over the ledge of the McCullough Bridge” Tuesday, 2:11 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, “officer responded, subject was back on sidewalk stated he was just curious. Warned for Criminal Trespass.”
Warnings
Warnings and citations issued Tuesday and Wednesday by North Bend Police to motorists. At 10:20 a.m., Chester/Newmark, 42-year old female warned for “Speed.” At 6:43 p.m., Sheridan Ave., 69-year old male warned for “wrong way on one way.” At 9:19 p.m., Tremont Ave. & No. Bayshore Dr., 56-year old male “warned for Defective Lighting.” At 9:56 p.m., Tremont Ave./No. Bayshore Dr., 48-year old male, “warned for Defective Lighting.” At 10:45 p.m., Coos Bay 7-11, 19-year old Aaron Austin warned for Following Too Close, also cited for VBR 50/35. At 12:38 a.m., 24-year old warned for VBR at Sherman and Florida avenues. At 12:50 p.m., No. Bay and Wilsey Lane, 28-year old Sarah Hicks cited for VBR 53/35. 3:43 a.m., California & Sheridan avenues, 23-year old female warned for “Following Too Close and Failure to Notify DMV of Address Change.” At 3:45 a.m., Ashworth’s, 37-year old female “warned for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device.”
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 1:51 a.m., Wednesday, Michigan Ave. & Morrison St., 19-year old female and 18-year old male cited for MIP.
Stereo
A 27-year old male reported “stereo taken out of his vehicle at location,” on the 300 block of So. 6th St. in Coos Bay early Wednesday morning, 12:17 a.m., according to an entry on the police log.
MIP
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:03 p.m., So. Wasson St. & Noble Ave., “large group of intoxicated subjects.” Nineteen-year old Leroy Capote cited for MIP, and six juveniles, including three 13-year old girls, two 14-year old girls and one 15-year old male were referred to the county juvenile dept. for MIP.
Drive off
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 5:55 p.m., Cape Arago Hwy., Theresa Mullins was cited for Theft III on a “drive off from Bayshore Chevron.” An earlier entry on the police log from the same location stated, “subject drove off without paying for $7.26 worth the gasoline.”
Vehicle
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 9:50 a.m., 800 block Fir Ave., 23-year old male “reports his locked vehicle was entered.”
Parrot
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 9:37 a.m., Walmart, 2051 Newmark Ave., “en route to rescue a parrot in a tree at Walmart.” Earlier entry at 8:56 a.m., same location, “citizen on 911 wanting the phone number to Animal Control Office. Advises they are at Walmart and their parrot got out of their vehicle and is up in a tree and they want ACO to help them out.”
Skipping
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 8:31 a.m., So. 7th St. & Ingersoll Ave., 16-year old male “taken into protective custody per the Juvenile Dept. and transported to Juvenile Detention for Parole Violation for skipping school.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 7:34 a.m., Coos Co. Courthouse, a deputy spotted a wanted subject. Twenty year old Edgar Rodriguez arrested on Circuit Court warrant for Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft in the First Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree.
Drug arrest
A 41-year old Waldport male was arrested Nov. 7th, 11 p.m., during a traffic stop on Hwy. 34 in Waldport after a Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s deputy “detected signs of impairment and he appeared to be under the influence of an intoxicant.” According to a news release, Jeffrey Milton Carr was originally stopped for an improper turn. The deputy located a small bag containing a white powdery substance, alleged to be Methamphetamine, during a pat down search of the driver. Carr was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, transported and lodged in the county jail at Newport.
WX
Widespread rain showers in the forecast for the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s and west winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of rain and lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Rain during the morning hours Friday and then a chance of rain in the afternoon.
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MHS Boosters
The Marshfield Booster Club meets at 11:30 a.m. today at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their seasons.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers won their second straight NBA game on the road Wednesday night with a 107-84 win at Minnesota. Center Greg Oden scored 18-points and had 11-rebounds in three quarters. The Blazers have won found in a row and are off to their best start since 1999 at 6-3.
XC NCAA West Regional
The Oregon men’s and women’s cross country teams, ranked third and fifth in the nation, respectively, return to action to host the NCAA West Regional on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Springfield Country Club. The men’s race begins at 9:45 a.m., with the women’s race at 10:45 a.m. The top two men’s and women’s teams from each of nine regionals being conducted around the country on Saturday will automatically advance to the NCAA Championships Nov. 23 in Terre Haute, Ind. There are an additional 13 at-large bids available. The race length is 6,000-meters for the women and 10,000 meters for the men.
Men’s race: 9:45 a.m. - Scoring: Each team is allowed seven runners. Of those, the top five account for the team score and the next two may displace runners from opposing teams. Teams (28): Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, California , UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, Cal State Fullerton, Eastern Washington, Fresno State, Idaho, Long Beach State, Loyola Marymount, Oregon, Pepperdine, Portland, Portland State, Sacramento State, Saint Mary’s, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Stanford, UCLA, Washington and Washington State. The NCAA West Region covers teams from the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The three exceptions are Idaho State, Nevada and Northern Arizona, which are in the Mountain Region. Women’s race: 10:45 a.m. - Scoring: Each team is allowed seven runners. Of those, the top five account for the team score and the next two may displace runners from opposing teams. Teams (28): Arizona, Arizona State, California , UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, Fresno State, Hawaii, Idaho, Long Beach State, Loyola Marymount, Nevada-Las Vegas, Oregon, Oregon State, Pepperdine, Portland, Portland State, Sacramento State, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Washington and Washington State. The NCAA West Region covers teams from the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The three exceptions are Nevada, Northern Arizona and Northern Idaho, which are in the Mountain Region.
UO bb
With its first-class ballpark less than four months away from completion, Oregon baseball unveiled its schedule and launched season ticket sales for the 2010 season. The Ducks are playing a 60-game schedule, which includes 29 games at PK Park, and 16 games under the lights. PK Park, scheduled to be completed by Feb. 26, 2010, will seat approximately 3,200 fans, with 2,600 chair-back seats in the main seating bowl. The Oregon baseball team will begin the year with back-to-back weekends on the road. The Ducks will open the season on Feb. 19, at Cal State Fullerton, the 17-year former home of current Oregon head coach George Horton. The Ducks will play three more games that weekend while in Southern California, heading to Long Beach State, Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount. Oregon will then cross the Pacific Ocean for a four-game slate with Hawai’i, before heading back to Eugene for opening day at PK Park.
UO sb camp
The University of Oregon softball team is excited to announce that enrollment for its various Winter Camps on Saturday-Sunday, January 2-3, 2010 are now available through the www.GoDucks.com website. The Duck coaching staff of head coach Mike White, assistant coaches Jessica Allister and Lisa Dodd, undergraduate assistant coach Sari-Jane Jenkins and various Oregon players will be on hand to instruct players in the Moshofsky Center Indoor Facility next to the Casanova Center. Check-in for the second-seventh grade camps starts at 8:30 a.m. each day, and instruction runs from 9 a.m. – noon. Cost is $50 for one day and $90 for both days. The eighth-12th grade check-in is at 12:30 p.m., and camp runs from 1-5 p.m. Cost is $80 for one day and $150 for both days. For the two aforementioned clinics, the first day is focused on defense, and the second day on offense. Players from second-12th grades are also invited to attend the late afternoon pitching and catching clinics that run from 5:30-7 p.m. each day, and cost is $50 for one day and $80 for both days. A t-shirt is included with the registration fee, and athletes are asked to bring all necessary softball equipment (ex. helmet, glove, bat, batting gloves, catchers gear, knee pads, cleats, athletic attire, etc.).
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