Oregon Coast News - November 25, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
High surf
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a high surf advisory for the South Oregon Coast from 1 a.m. Thursday through 7 p.m. Friday.
Dungeness Crab
Another conference call is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 25th, between the five CMA’s representing Astoria, Newport, Coos Bay, Port Orford and Brookings commercial crab fleets, and processors (5 companies) to discuss an opening price for the upcoming season scheduled to begin Dec. 1st. The two sides have had one face-to-face state-supervised negotiation in Newport on Nov. 18th, plus a conference call on Friday, Nov. 20th. The Oregon Department and Fish and Wildlife preseason testing showed this year’s mature crabs with a high percentage of meat (meat fill). Nick Furman, the Executive Director of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission says “the quality appears to be excellent this year.” Last year’s opening price was $1.60 per pound. Commercial crabbers landed about 2 million lbs. more than the 10.3 million lbs. yearly average (13m), which was worth $26 million. Crabbers are allowed to drop their crab pots on Nov. 28th for a presoak if the season begins Dec. 1st.
Wallace
A 41-year old Coquille male, accused of stabbing and killing his brother early Sunday morning at the trailer they shared in Coquille, will be back in court on Monday, Nov. 30th, 8:30 a.m., after being arraigned on a charge of Murder, Monday, Nov. 23rd. Nathan T. Wallace allegedly killed 38-year old Lee Wallace by stabbing him in the abdomen. Coos Co. Judge Martin Stone appointed a Medford attorney to represent him during the arraignment. He was also charged with PCS – Methamphetamine.
Unemployment rate
The Unemployment Rate for three of the five-complete counties along the Oregon Coast during the month of October was higher than the previous month, but all were still higher than a year ago. According to figures from the Oregon State Employment Dept., Coos Co. had a 13.6% jobless rate in October, up from 12.6% in September, and nearly four-points higher than the 9.7% in October 2008. Curry Co.’s rate actually went down from 14.4% in September to 13.8% in October, but also still up from the 9.3% a year ago. Lincoln Co. went from 10.8% in September to 11.0% in October, higher than the 7.6% in October 2008. Tillamook Co. maintained a 9.5% rate, which is still higher than the 6.1% last year. Clatsop Co. had 9.7% unemployed in October, up from the 9.2% in September, and the 5.7% in October 2008.
No school
Students within the North Bend School District will have Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off from attending school because of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Coos Bay School District will take Thursday and Friday off.
Thanksgiving dinners
The Coos Bay Salvation Army will hold its free community Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26th, at their center at 1155 Flanagan Ave. in the Empire District from noon to 2 p.m. Meals can also be delivered for free to shut-ins by calling (541) 269-9704. The North Bend Senior Center on Airport Lane will also provide a free community Thanksgiving Day dinner from noon to 3 p.m., Thursday. Free deliveries to those homebound can be arranged by calling (541) 751-1394, or (541) 756-4656. A community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Reedsport Senior Center on Winchester Ave., Thursday, Nov. 26th, sponsored by the Lower Umpqua Ministerial Association and Volunteers.
Holiday driving
There were two traffic fatalities in Oregon over the long Thanksgiving Holiday last year and law enforcement agencies have a goal of less. The two deaths were the lowest reported number of fatalities since 1999. The Oregon State Police will again participate in the Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) program this weekend with saturation patrols focused on drinking, or reckless and careless drivers, also drivers not wearing safety restraints. Nearly two-thirds of the 2008 Thanksgiving Holiday Period traffic fatalities (389) across the nation occurred during night-time. Sixty-seven percent of those deaths were people who did not have their safety belts fastened.
Holiday Lights at Shore Acres
The 23rd annual Holiday Lights Show at Shore Acres State Park begins Thanksgiving evening and will run through New Year’s Eve between 4-10 p.m. nightly. The Botanical Gardens have been decorated with over 275,000 lights offering a radiant, colorful spectacular for those who attend. Free hot cider and cookies will be served in the Gardener’s House within the garden and entertainment will take place most nights in the outdoor Pavilion. For more information, go to www.shoreacres.net. Entertainers scheduled to appear include: "Little Opry Christmas Dancers and Singers", 7:00-8:00, Pavilion; Gold Coast Chorus, 6:45 - 7:30, Pavilion; Sweet Adelines, 7:30-8:15, Pavilion; Coos Bay First Presbyterian Church, 5:00-6:00, Pavilion; Reedsport Intermediate Band & High School Choir, 6:30-7:30, Pavilion; Best Western Inn at Face Rock and Bandon Bill's Seafood Grill, 7:00-8:00, Pavilion; Christ Lutheran Church and School, 6:30-7:15, Pavilion; South Coast Boy Scouts and Girl scouts, 6:00-8:00, Pavilion; Charles Davison (Trumpet), 7:00-8:00, Pavilion; North Bend First Presbyterian Church Choir, 6:00-6:30, Pavilion; The Carolers, 4:00-5:00, Pavilion; Myrtle Point High School Choir, 6:00-6:30, Pavilion; Pacific Community Church, 7:00-8:00, Pavilion; North Bend High School Jazz & Select Choirs, 5:30-6:30, Pavilion; North Bend High School French Students and Friends, 6:30-7:00; Pavilion, College Park Church, 6:00-6:30, Pavilion; Bay Area Concert Band, 7:30-8:30, Pavilion; Acktion Club, 5:00-6:00, garden area; Bandon Beach Carolers, 7:00-8:00; Pavilion; Centro De Fe Coquille, 5:00-6:00, Pavilion; Undivided Heart, 7:30-8:30, Pavilion; Outskirts 2 (Harp & Hammered Dulcimer/flute), 4:00-6:30, garden house; Blossom Gulch 4th Grade, 4:00- 4:45, Pavilion; Bay Area Foursquare Church, 7:00-7:30, Pavilion; Three Pieces of Silver, 5:00 - 6:00, garden house; Lighthouse School, 6:00-7:00, Pavilion; Kingsview Christian School, 5:00-5:30, Pavilion; Millicoma School Music Students, 5:45-6:30, Pavilion; The Willing (Hauser Church), 6:30-7:30, Pavilion; St. Monica's Church Choir, 8:00-9:00, Pavilion; Refuge Church of God, 5:00-6:00, Pavilion; Coos Bay Christian Fellowship, 6:00-7:30, Pavilion; Pieces of Silver, 5:00 - 6:00, garden house; Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool, 6:00-6:30, Pavilion; Child's Family, 7:00-8:30, Pavilion; Gary Brink Family & Friends, 4:00-10:00, Pavilion; Kringle, 7:00-8:30, Pavilion; Cape Blanco Ringers, 6:00-9:00, Pavilion.
Santa downtown Coos Bay
Friday, Nov. 27 - Annual Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival, Downtown Boardwalk, Coos Bay, 5:00-6:00pm, free movie at 7:30. Music and caroling on the boardwalk, welcome by Mayor Jeff McKeown. Santa arrives by boat and he and the Mayor light the tree. The Mayor & Santa will then lead everyone to the Egyptian Theatre for pictures with Santa and a free movie. For more information call Coos Bay Downtown Association/Cindi Miller at 541-267-3341.
Holiday Bazaar
The Unique Holiday Bazaar at the North Bend Community Center, Friday Nov. 27th 11am-7pm and Saturday Nov. 28th 9am-5pm. Ice Carving and Karate Demos. Support your local vendor and see a variety of unique gifts for the holiday. Bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank & you will be entered to win a fantastic gift basket!
Charleston Open House events
Start the Holiday Season off right with a visit to beautiful Charleston. Chuck’s Seafood will hold an Open House with samples of their many seafood products, Nov. 27-29. Pottery by the Bay will hold an Open House also on Nov. 27th with cookies and free gift with purchase. Visit the website for more information on shopping in Charleston, www.charlestonoregon-merchants.com
Thanking volunteers
The Coos Bay—North Bend—Charleston Visitor Center Volunteers will be recognized and thanked with a Holiday Dinner on December 15th to show appreciation for their many donated hours and support at the three Visitor Centers in the Bay Area. The event is being coordinated by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, “Please help us thank our Volunteers! It’s that time of year once again to remember the wonderful Volunteers who work in the Visitor Centers in Coos Bay, North Bend & Charleston. We are having a Holiday Celebration for them on December 16th. Each year we ask for your help with donations of gift certificates and other items so that each one comes away with at least one or more gifts from the community. This is our chance to thank them for the wonderful and valuable service they provide for our local businesses and community, so please help us to show our appreciation! Please call or email Cheryl Crockett: Cheryl@oregonsbayarea.org or 269-0215 if you would like to make a donation. We invite over 50 volunteers from the 3 centers. Thanks so much!” Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
College students to host food drive
Southwestern Oregon Community College students are once again working to brighten the holidays for Coos County’s families in need, and they’re inviting the community to help out. The Associated Student Government (ASG) of Southwestern Oregon Community College, along with the Student Ambassadors and Resident Assistants of Housing, are holding the second annual food drive at the college. All proceeds donated will help those on the South Coast that need it most. Students, employees, and people of the community are encouraged to help by donating whatever you are able. The students will be collecting contributions to help provide traditional holiday dinners, and anything else that will help make this holiday season a memorable one for struggling families in Coos County. Collection barrels are available at the North Bend Library, City Hall, Sunset Sports, and several locations on the Southwestern Coos Campus, including the Recreation Center and Empire Hall. The food drive ends on Dec. 4 and donations will be used in support of the BUS JAM. The group was able to collect over $1300 and 500 pounds of food last year. For more information on Southwestern’s Food Drive or to offer a drop-off location at your business, please contact Karina Smith at 541-888-7316.
December workshop to focus on organizations life cycles
Southwestern Oregon Community College is cosponsoring a workshop for non-profits entitled Life Cycles of Non-Profit Organizations. Organizations typically go through five stages in a ten-year period. As predictable as the human development cycle, each stage takes approximately two years. A key difference is that an organization can regenerate rather than die. There are six distinct types of boards. Organizational leaders should know the kind of a board they have and want. This workshop will help you identify the stage of your organization and the right Board to lead it. Participants will learn the five stages of organizations; six types of boards; and, how to more effectively recruit board members for your organization’s stage of development. The workshop will be presented by Guadalupe Guajardo, a Senior Consultant with TACS (www.tacs.org). Her specialties include working with new and emerging nonprofits, as well as those in transition, to increase their organizational health and well-being. The workshop will be held on December 9 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Lakeview E at the Performing Arts Center on the Southwestern Coos Campus. The cost of the workshop is $50. For more information or to register, please contact 541-888-7415. Registration is also accepted at the door.
State Land Board to tour Elliott State Forest
The Oregon Department of Forestry will host a day-long tour of the Elliott State Forest for Land Board members, their staff and Department of State Lands staff. The tour will provide an overview of the management of the forest, including timber harvests, restoration strategies, and protection of threatened and endangered species (marbled murrelet, Northern spotted owl, coastal coho salmon). It is an informational tour only; no decisions will be made by the board on Nov. 30. The Elliott, located northeast of Coos Bay in Douglas County, is a real estate asset of the Common School Fund. The State Land Board owns 91 percent of the 93,000-acre forest. The Department of Forestry manages the forest for the board. The State Land Board consists of Governor Theodore Kulongoski, Secretary of State Kate Brown and State Treasurer Ben Westlund. The Department of State Lands administers diverse natural and fiscal resources. Many of the resources generate revenue for the Common School Fund, such as state-owned rangelands and timberlands, waterway leases, estates for which no will or heirs exist, and unclaimed property. Twice a year, the agency distributes fund investment earnings to support K-12 public schools.
Nearshore task force to meet Dec. 2-3 in Newport
Oregon ’s Nearshore Research Task Force, created in 2009 to advise the state on how to ”ensure the protection and utilization of Oregon ’s nearshore resources”, will meet Dec. 2-3 in Newport. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and will reconvene on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hallmark Resort, 744 SW Elizabeth Ave. , Newport 97365 . The public is invited to attend. The Task Force was created by the state Legislature in June 2009 (NB 3106) to bring together representatives from universities, state agencies, industry and the public to plan for future needs for the management and protection of Oregon’s nearshore ocean, which extends from the shoreline out to three nautical miles. According to Caren Braby, manager of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s marine resources program, this initial meeting will focus on a review of the documents that currently guide management of resources in the nearshore system and decide how the Task Force will deliberate in the upcoming year. Wednesday’s agenda includes presentations by several state agencies involved in nearshore ocean management, including ODFW, Governor Kulongoski’s Office, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, and Oregon Sea Grant. This is the first of what will be regular meetings of the Task Force to review and consolidate priorities for research, management and education related to nearshore marine resources, and to identify long-term funding sources to support these activities. The Task Force will make recommendations to the legislature in August 2010 and may continue work until January 2012. The Task Force includes seven members from state agencies and seven members appointed by the Governor to represent various perspectives including local government, conservation, commercial and sport fishing, and non-fishing coastal industry and recreation.
Analysis outlines impacts of climate change on western Oregon
Snowpack at selected sites in the Oregon Cascade Range has already been cut in half over the past 77 years, despite no significant changes in precipitation, according to a new analysis of the impact of climate change on western Oregon. The report, prepared by a group of researchers at Oregon State University, was done at the request of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute. It outlined what is known about the physical, natural or socioeconomic impacts of past effects of regional climate change – and also cast an eye to the future. The analysis found that temperatures in January, March and April have increased by almost four degrees since 1958 – spring is arriving earlier than it used to. Temperatures at other times of the year, however, have not changed much. These and other data are based primarily on observations at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest , a mid-elevation forest near Blue River similar to many areas of the Cascade Range and Coast Range in western Oregon . The Andrews Forest is supported by the U.S. Forest Service and the National Science Foundation. Increased temperatures in the future may continue to take their toll on snowpack and springtime stream flows, the researchers said, but it’s less clear what the effects of climate change will be on conifers and other vegetation, some of which have the ability – to an extent – to adapt to changing conditions. “What we’ve seen the most already, and will probably see even more in the future, is declining snowpacks and related effects on stream flows,” said Julia Jones, a professor of geosciences at OSU and coordinator of the report. “Of some interest, however, is that these forests, especially older Douglas-fir, seem to be able to respond to water availability and drought by closing down their photosynthesis,” Jones said. “To some degree, they are opportunistic and will use water when it’s available. Some of them are 500 years old and have already lived through a lot of climate variability, they get knocked around all the time.” It’s not certain, the researchers said, how far that resiliency can be pushed before it starts causing forest health or mortality problems. Increasing winter temperatures can favor tree growth in the following summer, while less summer water availability might decrease it – offsetting mechanisms that could explain why no significant changes in tree growth rates has been observed in the Andrews Forest in the past century, despite changes in temperature. And at least in this forest, there has been no increase in tree mortality, as has been observed in some other western forests. Among the findings of the analysis: Despite increasing temperatures, no significant changes in precipitation or wind have occurred at the Andrews Forest since the 1970s, although there is considerable variation dictated largely by the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, a periodic shift in climate patterns. A projected temperature increase of 4-5 degrees in the future could mean increases of more than 11 degrees in some terrain and elevations, which respond quite differently than the overall average. Extreme floods in the future will probably depend more on unusual weather events than trends in average climate conditions. Conifers will continue to persist at forests similar to the H.J. Andrews at least through the year 2100, given expected scenarios of temperature, fire and carbon dioxide concentrations. Hardwoods may increase in some areas of the Willamette Valley. Only spring stream flow has changed much in the past 50 years, possibly explained by higher water use by conifers. Socioeconomic impacts are difficult to predict, the report suggested. Farm, forest and ranch owners may be disproportionately affected by changes in the resources on which they depend for income. On the other hand, they might profit by the emergence of a carbon-offset market under cap-and-trade legislation. Forest management will also have to adapt to changing conditions, the researchers said. Young forest plantations use up to 70 percent more water in summer than old-growth forests, possibly exacerbating summer drought. And fuel treatments in forests to reduce fire risk may also reduce carbon storage potential. This analysis focused primarily on western Oregon, and other work will continue to develop a broader understanding of statewide climate impacts. It’s fortunate, Jones said, that the H.J. Andrews Forest, a part of the nation’s Long Term Ecological Research program, has exceedingly long and diverse records to provide data on how the environment is changing.
Charleston open houses
Open House events continue for the Holiday Season December 5th in Charleston. Charleytown Market Place will host wine tasting along with music for shoppers on Saturday. The South Slough Reserve will also offer “Natural Ornament” making from 1-3 p.m., for $3. It’s all part of the “Shop Local Experience” offered this year from your local merchants in the Bay Area.
IBO sponsors sought
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is describing it as “An Opportunity for your Business!” The Chamber is looking for monthly sponsors for its Independent Business Operator’s Forums on Wednesday at the Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park in North Bend. According to a news release, “As a monthly sponsor you are: Featured in all weekly advertising for IBO sessions & Have a 10 minute presentation on your business at the first IBO session of your month. Cost is $200. Act now and have your choice of months for the remainder of our 2009-2010 season - January through May, 2010.” For more information or to sign up, call the Chamber at 266-0868.
Master the Art of Food Preservation: Become and OSU Volunteer
The Family Food Education (FFE), formerly Master Food Preservers, is taking registrations for the January Food Safety and Preservation volunteer training. This 48 hour course is being offered in a HOME-STUDY format, saving you travel time and gas money while giving you the freedom to complete module material at home in your spare time. Learn the techniques of safely preserving foods in just 4 sessions spread across 6 weeks. Volunteer trainees will learn safe food preservation techniques in drying, freezing, smoking, pickling, making jams/jellies and canning meats, fish and vegetables through 14 written modules. Modules are divided into three sections, each with a corresponding hands-on lab session. All training dates are held on Saturdays. Orientation is January 9 and will be held from 9 Am to 1 Pm at the Bandon Community Library conference room. In this session, students receive the training manual modules and resource notebook, and will be assigned a veteran FFE mentor to help them navigate the home-study format. The three Saturday labs sessions, or practicums, will be held January 23, February 6 and February 20, 2010, from 9 Am to 5 Pm. These practicums will be conducted in the Oddfellow’s Lodge #133 building on 42 S in Bandon. After graduation, volunteers contribute a minimum of 40 hours sharing their newly-gained and potentially life-saving knowledge with the community. Class fee is $135.00. Both Coos and Curry County potential volunteers are encouraged to participate. If you have always wanted to learn the art of food preservation and you would like to make a worthwhile contribution to your community, join OSU Extension Family Food Educators for an in-depth training. For registration information, call the Coos Co Extension office @ 541-572-5263 ext 240. Deadline for applications is December 30, 2009.
Small businesses focus on prosperity
The Southwestern Business Development Center is offering a program for current business owners/managers that focuses on business success through learning Skills To Prosper. Business owners learn how to increase their efficiency and profits, enhance their marketing efforts to gain and retain customers, improve their record keeping and financial management systems, and deal with employee and personnel issues. The Foundations for Success: Skills to Prosper Program’s unique format includes 10 group training sessions featuring business experts, supplemented by individual business advising and group networking. Business owners have the opportunity to share perspectives on business development that enhance their business savvy and improve their operations. The program begins Thursday, January 21 in Tioga 105 on the Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Campus in Coos Bay and the Curry Campus in Brookings via live IPTV. Group sessions are held twice a month from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Trainers include local CPA’s and marketing experts. Limited scholarships are available. Enrollment is limited and those interested should contact the BDC at 541-756-6866 or asoto@socc.edu for additional information. The program is cosponsored with Chetco Federal Credit Union.
Regional Calving School
Oregon State University Extension Service is holding a Regional Calving School on Thursday, Dec. 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Douglas Co. OSU Extension Office on Southeast Douglas in Roseburg. There is a $10 registration fee, and space is limited, pre-registration is required. Call Mary Hoffman at (541) 672-4461 or Shelby.filley@oregonstate.edu. Producers from all counties are invited to attend. “We have an excellent program agenda consisting of presentations, educational videos, and simulated calving assistance.” A handbook will be provided. Program: 04:00 – 04:10 pm Introduction - Reinaldo Cooke, Beef Cattle Specialist and Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forage Specialist; 04:10 – 04:40 pm The Calving Process - Aurora Villarroel, Extension Veterinarian and Charles Estill, Extension Veterinarian; 04:40 – 05:00 pm Nutritional and Management Strategies to Prevent Calving Problems - Reinaldo Cooke, Beef Cattle Specialist; 05:00 – 05:20 pm Designing Calving Facilities - Shelby Filley and Amy Peters, Livestock Extension Faculty; 05:20 – 05:40 pm Break – Refreshments Provided. 05:40 – 06:25 pm Dystocia and Calving Assistance - Aurora Villarroel, Extension Veterinarian and Charles Estill, Extension Veterinarian; 06:25 – 06:40 pm Diseases and Injuries Associated with Calving - Aurora Villarroel, Extension Veterinarian and Charles Estill, Extension Veterinarian; 06:40 – 07:00 pm Managing Newborn Calves - Aurora Villarroel, Extension Veterinarian and Charles Estill, Extension Veterinarian.
Bogus CDs
A Roseburg-area man was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) Monday afternoon when he was found to be in possession of over 270 counterfeit music CDs in the truck of a vehicle. On November 23, 2009 at approximately 2:00 p.m. OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers spotted suspicious activity involving several males with a vehicle in the 1300 block of NE Stephens in Roseburg. When the troopers approached the vehicle they saw two large boxes of music CDs in the trunk. OSP Criminal Investigations Division detectives responded and took over the investigation that subsequently determined the 272 music CDs were counterfeit. One of the males identified as JUAN MANUEL RIOS MURILLO, age 25, from Roseburg, was arrested for Theft in the Second Degree, Unlawful Sound Recording, and Unlawful Labeling of Sound Recording. RIOS MURILLO was booked and later released from the Douglas County Jail.
Search & Rescue
A Search & Rescue operations took place on the Central Oregon Coast Nov. 22nd, Sunday after two Lincoln Co. men got lost northeast of Waldport. The following is a report from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office out of Newport. “On 11/22/09 at approximately 10:45 AM Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Members located two Lincoln county men who were reported lost in the area of Drift Creek off of May Road. John Mottner, 38 years of age of South Beach and Mike Dodson, 25 of Toledo both spent the night in extreme weather conditions after getting lost in darkness while elk hunting. On 11/21/09 at approximately 9:45 PM LinCom Dispatch received information of two lost hunters in the Drift Creek area off of Bayview Road and May Road. This area is northeast of Waldport. Family reported they last had cell phone contact at 10:45PM on the 21st. The two subjects reported they were lost in the dark and could not find their way back to their vehicle. SAR coordinators Sergeant Bob Jozwiak and Deputy Bruce McGuire and Forest Deputy Gary Davey responded to the area. The hunter’s vehicle was located on a power line road off of May Rd. The weather conditions were too hazardous to attempt a night search. Dispatch reported winds gusting to 80 miles per hour in the area. Family in the area advised neither hunter was well equipped but they were building a fire. Attempts to recontact the hunters on their cell failed. It was decided to have Search and Rescue members respond to the area at first daylight in the morning. Deputy Davey spent his night with family at the hunter’s vehicle. On 11/22/09 at 6:30 AM Sgt. Jozwiak and 6 volunteer members started back to the area. The team had to chain saw their way back into the area after the top of a large fir tree snapped off during the high winds and blocked the road. A temporary base was set up at the area the two hunters left from until the mobile command center arrived later in the morning with other SAR members to assist. Sergeant Joziwiak reported these two men were very lucky. Neither was prepared when they left their vehicle. They did well during the night to keep a fire going to keep of the chill. When they were located, both very wet and cold. The night was windy with rain and hail into the morning. Temperatures dropped as low as 42 degrees. As a precaution both were checked by medical staff from South Lincoln Fire and Rescue. Neither required further medical assistance.”
Warrant
A 30-year old female, wanted by the Coos Bay Police Dept. on a warrant, was arrested by Medford Police early Tuesday morning. According to an entry on the police log, CBPD was notified at 1:37 a.m. about the arrest of Stephanie Cordova for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft I.
Fight
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday night, 7:19 p.m., 1100 block So. Broadway, “reports a fight at the saw shop across from Bassett-Hyland.”
Backfire?
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 6:30 p.m., Koos Bay Blvd. & Teakwood, 45-year old female reported, “male and female arguing in the street; RP heard a loud bang, does not know if it was a gun or what. Still there – have an antique turquoise car parked in the middle of the road, vehicle are having to go around the vehicle. RP heard another loud bang, loud like a shotgun.”
Drive thru
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:39 p.m., 925 So. Broadway, Wendy’s, “intoxicated male outside their drive-thru, keeps passing out.”
Vehicle
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 2:13 p.m., John Topits Park, off Ackerman St., 53-year old female reported “vehicle was locked – broke a window out. Took her purse. Gone from vehicle for 10-15 minutes. Nobody saw anyone around the vehicle.”
DHS
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 11:35 a.m., 700 block No. 9th St., DHS Referral involving two children, ages one and six. At 11:20 a.m., 700 block So. 4th St., DHS Referral involving a 14-year old female. On the North Bend Police log for Monday, 11:37 a.m., 2000 block Sheridan Ave., “DHS request officer assist with possible child abuse case.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 11:25 a.m., Wasson & Newmark, “reports a man laying beside the street, has a bottle laying beside him.” Fifty-two year old George Watson was arrested on a Clatsop Co. warrant for Failure to Appear on a Criminal Trespass I charge.
Domestic
A report of an alleged dispute on the 2100 block of California Ave. by a 30-year old male Monday night, 9:26 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a male and female. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, 27-year old Buzz Carlisle, Coos Bay, was taken into custody on a Probation Violation charge, and 44-year old Wendy Strode, Coos Bay, was charged with Assault IV – Domestic. Both were transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Upset
He was allegedly walking southbound on Pony Creek Road, but appeared to be “agitated, making lewd gestures and starting confrontations.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, the 21-year old male was contacted at 2:58 p.m., “warned for his behavior, and just upset.”
Suspicious subject
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 10:21 a.m., 2000 block Inland Dr., “Verizon worker reported as he was working in front of apartments on Inland Drive an irate male subject is yelling obscenities and grabbing himself inappropriately. Officers responded / advised subject has gone back to his apartment and the Verizon worker is leaving / advised if he had to return and there was still an issue then to call back NBPD to assist.”
Burglary
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 7:21 to 9:43 a.m., 2200 block Broadway Ave., “RP reported break in occurred overnight of his business, Edward Jones and Bay Area Copier next door. Officers respond / cleared buildings / officers discovered the Willoughby Hearing Aid Center and NB Community Center had also been entered. Possible arson inside Willoughby, NBFD called out with State Fire Marshall.”
Arrested
A Hit & Run accident on Hidden Valley Road southwest of Toledo Saturday night, Nov. 21st, 8 p.m., resulted in the arrest of a male juvenile and a 19-year old male. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, a woman reported a red Dodge Neon struck her vehicle and then left the area quickly. She located it in a parking lot in Toledo. The vehicle turned out to be stolen from Newport and a name of a possible suspect was provided. Law enforcement officers located the suspect in an apartment on NW A Street. He was taken into custody for Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The renter of the apartment, Brandon J. Manning, was arrested on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and transported to the county jail at Newport. The juvenile went to the detention facility in Newport.
Robbery
Four males were arrested after they allegedly robbed three Myrtle Creek residents early Friday morning, Nov. 20th. According to a news release from the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office, a male was forced at gunpoint into a van in Roseburg and driven to a residence in Myrtle Ck. When another male and a female victim arrived home, the suspects demanded the keys to the female’s car and stole about $140 in cash as well as three laptop computers, cell phones and X-Box games. The vehicle was recovered two hours later, but its stereo and speakers had been removed. The suspects were identified and taken into custody on Saturday, Nov. 21st at three separate locations. Twenty-three year old Nicholas Anthony Scalera, 42-year old Ricky Dean West, 20-year old Blake Allen West, and 23-year old Manuel Pete Arteaga, all of Roseburg, were charged with First Degree Robbery, First Degree Kidnapping, First Degree Theft, First Degree Burglary and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. The female victim knew Scalera and Arteaga.
Baby girl
A ten-month old baby girl drowned in a bath tub Friday morning, Nov. 20th, 10:30 a.m. in Canyonville after being left unattended for a few minutes with her three-year old brother. According to a news release from the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office, the mother performed CPR on the child after being alerted by the three-year old. Medical personnel arrived on the scene and transported her to Mercy Medical Center; however attempts at resuscitation were not successful. An investigation is continuing.
WX
Mostly to partly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph, shifting to the southwest in the late afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight, lows in the lower to mid 40s, southwest winds around 5 mph, shifting to the south late in the evening or overnight. Cloudy with a chance of rain on Thanksgiving Day.
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Oregon’s women’s basketball team improved to 3-0 in the preseason with an 88-71 win over visiting Santa Clara Tuesday night at Mac Court in Eugene. Nicole Canpea led the Ducks with 19-points. The San Francisco native also had seven-rebounds. Sophomore Amanda Johnson also scored 19.
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The final two matches of the PAC-10 volleyball season are this week for both Oregon and Oregon State. The No. 18 Ducks (17-9, 7-9) will play at Washington State (17-11, 5-11) tonight, while OSU (12-16, 3-13) travels to Seattle to play No. 4 Washington (22-4, 12-4). They’ll swap opponents on Friday, Nov. 27th.
Blazers
Portland hosts New Jersey Wednesday night in the Rose Garden in a National Basketball Association game.
Turkey Trot Run
The South Coast Running Club will hold its annual Turkey Trot Fun Run and Walk on Thursday, Nov. 26th, 9 a.m., at Empire Lakes in Coos Bay. Entry fee is two or more canned food items. Information, (541) 267-7960.
Meet the Braves
On Saturday, November 28, 2-4 p.m., the Braves Boosters present “Meet the Braves” for the winter sports season. Come to the RHS gym and be introduced to the Braves’ Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming teams and coaches. See short scrimmages on Butch Thompson Court, and pick up the latest copies of the winter sports schedules. Both the Beavers and Ducks are idle this day, so come on out and “Meet the Braves!” Contact: Joe Zelinski admin@bravesboosters.com.
OSU gymnastics
The Oregon State gymnastics team will go into the 2010 season ranked 10th in the nation according to the Preseason Coaches' Poll released recently by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches. The No. 10 ranking is one spot higher than the Beavers' 2009 NCAA Championship finish. OSU finished fifth in the afternoon session of the NCAA National Championships at Nebraska.
VB honors
For the third straight season, Oregon senior setter Nevena Djordjevic and outside hitter Sonja Newcombe received Pac-10 Volleyball All-Academic Team honors in the annual announcement by the conference Monday.
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Oregon State will host Belmont in a women’s basketball game on Friday, Nov. 27th in Corvallis. The Beaver men will be in our nation’s capitol Saturday to play George Washington.
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Oregon will host Montana St. in men’s basketball Saturday night at Mac Court in Eugene. The Duck women host the World Vision Invitational beginning Friday with Cal State Fullerton, followed by Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon, and then Portland State on Sunday afternoon.
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Oregon State hosts British Columbia’s Simon Fraser and Pacific of Forest Grove in wrestling Sunday at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
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The Civil War football game is just over a week away, but on Tuesday, Oregon and Oregon State fans can get a head start on purchasing tickets for the Civil War played on the diamond. The Civil War Classic presented by RBC Wealth Management, is set for a 6:30 p.m. start from PGE Park in Portland on Wednesday, May 26. Tickets, which range in price from $5-$35, will go on sale at 10 a.m., Tuesday at www.ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster locations. The game is a non-conference tilt between in-state rivals Oregon and Oregon State, and will serve as the final game of the 2010 UO-OSU season series.
Civil War Train
The PAC-10 is host to some of the country's fiercest football rivalries. This year's Civil War takes on epic proportions with the winner representing the PAC 10 on January 1, 2010 in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. The Oregon "Civil War" is the 7th oldest college football rivalry in the country. Many fans have been making the pilgrimage south down I-5 all season. Soon one team will have cause to cheer as they drive past the Keizer Station Village Shopping Center. The reason: the owners of the Center have announced that they intend to decorate their 1904 Baldwin locomotive in the colors of the winning team and hope to start a "Civil War" tradition. President Pat Donahue of Donahue Schriber, the company that owns Keizer Station, came up with the idea to share his love for the game and to honor this longstanding Oregon sports rivalry, which started in 1894. Donahue comes from a long line of die hard football fans. His brother, Terry Donahue, was the longtime head coach at UCLA from 1976 to 1995.
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