Oregon Coast News - December 7, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Drug bust
An undercover drug purchase on Friday, Dec. 4th in Coos Bay led to the arrest of a 26-year old male and the seizure of nearly two-pounds of marijuana, cocaine use paraphernalia residue, cash, a 2001 Dodge 4X4 pickup truck and marijuana growing equipment. According to a news release from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT), detectives executed a “buy bust operation for three quarters of a pound of marijuana in the Coos Bay area” at 1:30 p.m. Along with detectives from the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT), officer arrested Joseph Ray Russell, of Coos Bay. A search warrant was then executed at a residence on the 500 block of Fir Ave. where an additional one pond of marijuana was located. Children Protective Services were also notified because of the presence of two minor children under the age of 5 living at the residence. Additional arrests are anticipated.
Body
Law enforcement officials on the Central Oregon Coast are attempting to identify a body found in the surf line north of Yachats Thursday morning. According to a spokesperson for the Oregon State Police, the body was found about 9 a.m. by a beachcomber near Smelt Sand State Park. There was no identification on the adult male, which appeared to have been in the water for several days.
Fatal
A 59-year old Brookings male was found deceased in a wrecked pickup truck south of Bandon alongside Hwy. 101 Saturday. The Oregon State Police have not released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin. According to a news release, “a medical problem may have contributed to the crash and subsequent death.” A Bandon Police officer was the first on the scene and found the pickup in about four-feet of water at milepost 277 with people around it. It was determined the pickup was northbound when it left the roadway about 11:15 a.m.
MVA
A 45-year old Myrtle Point male was taken to Coquille Valley Hospital with moderate injuries following an accident involving a 1997 Nissan pickup truck and a bicycle Thursday evening on Sitkum Lane. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, 19-year old David G. Shearer, Myrtle Point, was operating the pickup and Robert S. Trout was riding the bicycle near milepost 3.5. No citations were issued, but the accident remains under investigation.
Hwy. 126 accident
A 47-year old Springfield male was arrested on multiple charges Saturday morning following a two-vehicle head-on accident east of Florence. According to an Oregon State Police report, Richard Alfred Lopez, who received minor injuries, was charged with DUII, Reckless Driving, two-counts of Assault in the Second Degree and Recklessly Endangering another Person. Hwy. 126 at milepost 6 was closed for about two hours at 2:30 a.m. His 1994 Ford Explorer crossed the centerline and collided with a 2006 Subaru Forrester occupied by three people. They were identified as 63-year old Larry Gene Larson and 63-year old Deborah A. Larson, both of Florence, and their 21-year old daughter, Anna V. Larson, also of Florence. All were taken by ambulance to Peace Harbor Hospital in Florence. Larry Larson was later transferred to RiverBend in Springfield.
Timber revenue
The Oregon Department of Forestry announced this week that annual revenue payments to 15 trust land counties totaled $42.5 million, and the statewide school fund received $13.5 million. The revenue comes from timber harvests on forestlands managed by ODF from July 2008 through June 2009. A decline was seen in the revenue going to counties. The $42.5 million in 2009 is under the five-year average of $51.5 million, and the 10-year average of $47.6 million. While the stumpage prices dropped about one-third from five- and 10-year averages, the volume harvested, at 236.7 million board feet, remained about the same as the averages over time. The 15 counties receive timber revenue because they deeded cutover or burned lands to the state many decades ago with the understanding that once the forestland began to produce again, they would receive a percentage – now set at two-thirds – of the revenue. The revenue is distributed based on where – in which county – harvesting took place. The $13.5 million generated from Common School Forest Lands was deposited directly into the Common School Fund, which helps support public education statewide in Oregon. The federal government granted these lands to the state at the time of statehood in 1859. Coastal timber counties – Tillamook, acres - 310,624, 2009 - $11,508,426, 5 yr. avg. - $14,183,875; 10 yr. avg. - $11,858,314; Lincoln, 15,488; $ 1,034,619; $ 1,059,849; $ 1,060,334. Coos. 7,220, $ 248,306, $ 408,457, $ 299,769; Clatsop, 147,012, $16,344,910, $17,329,091, $17,201,285; Douglas, 8,625, $ 540,037, $ 498,987, $ 449,344; Lane, 24,734, $ 1,793,781, $ 1,761,004, $ 1,443,964.
Judge Richard Barron Award
The Coos County Commission on Children and Families held its annual holiday celebration and recognition night on Tuesday December 1, 2009. A highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Judge Richard Barron Award. The award is given to the individual or group that significantly impacts the lives of at risk youth in Coos County. This year’s recipients were the Coos Bay Elks Lodge #1160 nominated by Commission member Genelle Hanken. In her letter of nomination Ms. Hanken wrote of the Elks Club, “The Elks have sponsored numerous community projects that have benefitted Coos County youth including a major project at Bunker Hill School that provided weekend snack packs for students. This project has expanded to ten schools and provides 522 snack packs per week. Other important youth projects the Elks have sponsored include a Drug Awareness project each July at Mingus Park and at the Downtown Merchants Safe Trick or Treat event. Holiday events at Easter and Christmas that provide both social events, baskets of food, clothing and toys serving 470 children and their families.” The award was presented by Commission Chair Kevin Stufflebean and Judge Martin Stone, sitting in for Judge Richard Barron. Accepting the award for the Elks were Cecil Koberstein, Sharon Koberstein, Al Collins ( with spouse Pat Collins) Lou Kolkhorst, Sharon Kolkhorst and Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Huffman Jr. Commission members were also thanked for the many hours of service to the system. Members in attendance were: Dale Helland, Ginger Swan, Ann Remy, Bud Lippold, Frances Smith, Genelle Hanken, Rodger Craddock and Kevin Stufflebean. Special guests of the evening included Representatives Arnie Roblan and Wayne Krieger and their spouses, State Commission Director Mickey Lansing and State Commission Chair Dick Wethnell.
Elks Scholarships
The Coos Bay Elks Lodge takes pleasure in announcing that Elliott Aurdahl of Marshfield High School and Sam Lynass of North Bend High School have been selected to each receive a $1,000 academic scholarship in recognition of their extraordinary academic and personal achievements while attending their respective high schools. The Elks National Foundation awards over $3 million dollars annually to 500 high school seniors throughout the country. In addition to the national awards, each year the Coos Bay Elks Lodge awards a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior from North Bend High School and Marshfield High School. Additional information concerning this scholarship is available through the school counselors or you may contact the Coos Bay Elks Lodge for additional information.
Alcohol & minors
With time on their hands, the holidays can be a dangerous time for minors partying with alcohol or drugs and the Coos County Local Public Safety Coalition wants to remind everyone that “Those Who Host Lose the Most. Beginning in December the Coos County Local Public Safety Coalition with Drug Free Communities Grant funds will be conducting a public information campaign titled “Parents Who Host, Lose the Most” Poster, flyers, lawn signs and restaurant table tents will be distributed throughout the county to inform parents that they can be liable for underage teen parties where alcohol is served. Teens are especially vulnerable during the holidays and parents are urged to know where their teens are during this high risk time. If you allow your property and/or home to be used for a party where minors consume alcohol in your presence the penalty may be forfeiture of the property and issuance of a criminal citation. According to Oregon statutes, it is illegal for someone exercising control over private real property to allow any person under 21 to consume alcohol on the property in your presence. It is also illegal to allow any person under age 21 to remain on the property if they have consumed alcohol. Private real property may include a hotel room, camp site, or any rented/leased location. The only exception is for your own minor children. If you control an area where minors consume alcohol, you will receive a criminal citation. In addition, Oregon law provides that no person shall sell, give or make alcohol available to a minor. A parent or legal guardian may provide alcohol to their minor child in a private residence as long as the parent is with the minor child. If you illegally provide alcohol to a minor, or provide alcohol to an adult that you know will make it available to a minor, you will receive a criminal citation. If you are concerned about MIP parties and would like to help, campaign materials are available at your local police department.
Wizard of Oz
Tryouts for The Wizard of Oz will be Dec. 7, 8th and 10th, Little Theatre on the Bay at 7pm. EVERY ROLE IN THIS PLAY IS AVAILABLE! NOTHING HAS BEEN PRE-CAST!! Everyone wanting to audition for a principle character (Dorothy, Glenda, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Wicked Witch of the West, and The Wizard) needs to come with a two minute, memorized monologue, a song of their choice, and be prepared to read from the script and sing from the score. All others (not auditioning for a principle role) be prepared to read from the script and sing from the score. For more information, please e-mail the director at burlyman33@hotmail.com Be sure to put in the subject box WIZARD OF OZ.
NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a work session on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 835 California Street, North Bend.
Cook
The new executive director of Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, Theresa Cook, first day on the job, Dec. 7th, after being hired by the Coos County Airport District’s Board of Commissioners to replace the retiring Gary LeTellier.
Hotel North Bend
Once a blight in downtown North Bend, the Hotel North Bend has returned to the prominence it once held when it was built back in the 1920s. Thanks to millions of dollars in renovation by the Umpqua Community Development Corporation of Roseburg, the tallest building in North Bend is filled with qualified low income renters and could spur more renovations in the core area of downtown. City, county and community leaders will get a chance to tour the facility this morning, followed by a public tour in the afternoon. All 33-apartments have been rented, leaving just commercial street-level units available for rent at the corner of Sherman and Virginia avenues.
BACC Economic Outlook Forum
South Coast residents have the opportunity to hear from renowned economists about local, state and national economic conditions as well as from local leaders about projects of importance to the local economy at the 17th Annual Economic Outlook Forum scheduled for Friday, December 11, at The Mill Casino-Hotel. The 6:45 to 11:30 am breakfast conference is presented by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center, and U.S. Bank, in cooperation with 31 sponsoring businesses and organizations. The conference features John Mitchell, former US Bank Chief Economist, who will provide a keynote address on the state, regional and national economic outlook. Guy Tauer, Labor Economist with the Oregon Employment Department, will present an overview of the Coos Bay economy. Updates on projects that affect the community will include the Coos Bay North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau, the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, a snapshot of the fishing industry from the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Southwestern Oregon Community College and the Coos County Airport District. Also highlighted will be three South Coast businesses: The World Newspaper, KDCQ (K-Dock) Radio and the Black Market Gourmet. Space is limited. Those interested should call the Chamber at 541-266-0868 for information or to reserve a seat.
IBO Forum
This Wednesday’s IBO presentation, sponsored by Yellow Cab, will feature Bandon Dunes with a group presentation from Hank Hickox—General Manager, Michael Carbiener—Asst. General Manager and Huey Hewitson—Director of Human Resources, to finish our IBO season for 2009. The IBO session is to be held in the Salmon Room at the Mill Casino-Hotel from 11:30 to 1:00 pm, Wednesday December 9th.
Fall chinook advisory committee meeting in Brookings
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Rogue SMU Fall Chinook Conservation Plan advisory committee have scheduled a Dec. 7 working meeting in Brookings that is open to the public. The meeting is 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Chetco Public Library, 405 Alder Street , and the public has 10 minutes to comment at the end of the meeting. The advisory committee will continue work on desired status for fall chinook populations in southern Oregon after reviewing ODFW’s initial preferences for the desired status. The committee also will consider implications of a planned amendment to the salmon fishery management plan in areas covered by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The conservation plan covers populations of native fall chinook salmon in Oregon streams between Euchre Creek and the California border and the Rogue River Basin . Guided by ODFW’s Native Fish Conservation Policy, the plan will identify desired and conservation status and describe management strategies to reach these goals.
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 9:46 p.m., Lincoln & 11th St., 21-year old Jeffrey Pruitt cited for Driving While Suspended and Driving Uninsured. The vehicle was secured at the scene.
Unruly
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Thursday, 11:28 a.m., Shell Station at 1780 Sherman Ave., “manager reported unruly customer. Request they be told to not return. Officer contacted subjects and warned reference behavior and not to return.” Three males, ages 22, 29 & 56.
Suspicious
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 1:06 a.m., 250 Hull St., Head Start, “male caller on cell phone says he’s being stabbed at location, very calm, conversational speaking voice, no sounds of distress at all.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 10:40 p.m., 500 block Schetter Ave., 40-year old Frankie Edgar arrested on a Douglas Co. warrant for Failure to Appear on Criminal Citation – DWS Revoked.
Juvenile
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 4:21 p.m., 600 block Miluk Dr., “family dispute.” A 13-year old male was charged with Resisting Arrest and Assault IV – Domestic Felony.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 11:12 p.m., Market Ave. & No. 4th St., 21-year old Shanna Vierra arrested on a charge of DUII, transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Parole
A Coos Co. Parole & Probation officer requested police contact at his office in Coquille on Friday, 4:44 p.m. According to an entry on the police log, 33-year old Alice Hall was taken into custody on a Parole & Probation Detainer.
DHS Referral
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 10:22 a.m., 500 block So. Wasson St., an officer accompanied Service for Children & Families with a DHS Referral involving a 10-year old boy and an 8-year old girl. A DHS Referral was also on the police log for 9:30 a.m., on the 200 block of Kruse Ave.
Animal Abuse
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 8:55 a.m., 900 block W. 17th St., a female reported “that yesterday someone held her cat down & spray painted it.”
DWS
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Saturday morning, 2:03 a.m., Lakeshore & Augustine drives, 35-year old Diane Martinez cited for DWS – Violation and Driving Uninsured. She was also warned for Failure to Carry and Present and Failure to Carry Registration.
DUII
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 8:11 p.m., 1200 block Virginia Ave., 31-year old Clayton S. Kreuscher, Coos Bay, charged with DUII, BAC .09%, transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. Vehicle impounded.
Restraining order
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, 42-year old Christopher F. Long, North Bend, was arrested on a charge of Violation of Restraining Order on the 3600 block of Inland Ct. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Domestic
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Sunday, 12:55 a.m., 700 block Lewis St., “reported domestic at location.” Twenty-six year old Lane Major, North Bend, “was taken into custody and transported to the Coos Co. Jail on the charge of Assault 4 Domestic Felony.”
Lights
She made it from Newmark & Broadway to Virginia Ave. before she was pulled over for a second time in 11-minutes. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday night. A 50-year old female was pulled over by an officer at 8:32 p.m. and warned for “defective lighting.” At 8:43 p.m., the same driver was pulled over by a different officer and also warned for “defective headlights.”
Birthday party
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 4:17 p.m., 2100 block 16th St., an officer intervened in a reported “dispute.” The officer advised “verbal only / subjects arguing over kids birthday party. Officer stood by as subjects settled issues.” Those involved were a 35-year old male and 27-year old female.
Interfering
A 29-year old female was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille early Sunday morning for allegedly interfering with police. According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 1:10 a.m., 700 block Hemlock Ave., 27-year old male complained “girlfriend is assaulting him.” Twenty-nine year old Dezaray McGowan was taken into custody.
WX
A freeze warning is in effect until 9 a.m. this morning along the Oregon Coast and then again from 11 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning. Sunny today with highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s, northeast winds 10-15 mph, mostly clear tonight with lows in the lower to mid 20s and partly cloudy to mostly cloudy on Tuesday.
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Marshfield opened the 2009-10 boy’s basketball season just like they did last year with a win over Lebanon. This time the Pirates played at Lebanon and won on a cold night. The Pirates, under second year head coach Jesse Ainsworth, never trailed in the non-league contest. Junior Evan Griffin led Marshfield with 15-points, including two, 3-pointers and nine free throws. Sophomore post Dalton Milburn contributed 14-points and senior Kyle Tedder had 12 before fouling out. Fouls marred the contest. Along with Tedder, senior Joey Morgan and sophomore Colton Thurman also fouled out of the game. The Pirate JV team won 70-36, but the frosh team lost in a lop-sided score. Other scorers for Marshfield were Ty Cutting 9, Jordan Miles 1, Nick Post 2, Thurman 3, Brady Ball 8, and Bo Cutting 2. Alex Albion scored 10 for the Warriors, seven at the foul line.
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North Bend opened the 2009-10 boy’s basketball season last Friday night with a road win for new head coach Tom Nicholls. The Bulldogs won at Junction City, 69-39 behind Sam Lynass’ 19-points and Jake Lucero’s 12. North Bend hosts Cottage Grove on Tuesday.
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Visiting Coquille jumped out to a 26-11 half-time lead over Marshfield and then cruised to a 49-32 non-league win over the Lady Pirates in Coos Bay Friday night. It was the season opener for the young Marshfield team, but the third game in four nights for the veteran Red Devil team. Coquille used a tough press against Marshfield and forced 24 turnovers in the first half alone. Emily Beasely scored 11-points for the Pirates, while sophomore Kara Young added eight.
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North Bend fell 37-28 to visiting Junction City in a non-league girl’s basketball game Friday night. The Tigers were up by three at half-time, 15-12. North Bend was eight of 20 from the free throw line, while JC was 11 of 16. Brooke Davison led the Bulldogs with eight-points, while Super Mateski scored seven.
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Marshfield lost its first boy’s basketball game of the season Saturday afternoon in Coos Bay to visiting Wilsonville, 53-49. The Wildcats scored 23 of their points at the foul line, while the Pirates picked up 8. Marshfield was led by sophomore Dalton Milburn’s 14-points, while senior Kyle Tedder had 11. Other scorers for the Pirates included: Ty Cutting 6, Evan Griffin 3, Joey Morgan 4, Colton Thurman 4, Brady Ball 2 and Cody Dew 5. Wilsonville was led by Michael McKelvie’s 16, and Seth Gearhart with 14. The Pirates play at Roseburg on Tuesday.
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The first Bay Area Rivalry basketball game of the Winter Sports Season went to North Bend Saturday night. The Bulldog girls bettered visiting Marshfield 47-41. North Bend improves to 1-1, while the Lady Pirates fall to 0-2. Marshfield hosts Roseburg Tuesday night, while North Bend travels to Cottage Grove Tuesday.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team fell 88 to 85 in overtime at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA Saturday night. SOCC’s Terrence Stanley had 24 points, Lee Van Pelt had 19, and Joseph Moquino had 11. Coach Trevor Hoppe, “We were down 15 points at half and did a great job to come back and send it to overtime. But came up a little short.” The 1-3 Lakers will next play at the Dale Bates Classic at Lane Community College in Eugene Dec. 11-13. SOCC’s women’s basketball team (1-3) travels to the College of the Redwoods Tournament Dec. 13 & 14.
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Oregon beat Clemson 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday in Lexington, KY, but the No. 17 Ducks fell Saturday to No. 13 Kentucky 3-0 to end their season at 20-10. The Wildcats move on with a 29-5 record.
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Oregon lost to Missouri 106-69 in a PAC-10/Big 12 Hardwood Series men’s basketball game in Columbia, MO Saturday afternoon. The Ducks fall to 4-3 overall, while the Tigers improved to 5-2. Oregon was led by sophomore guard Malcolm Armstead who scored 12-points. Missouri has six players in double figures led by Marcus Denmon’s 17. The Ducks host Saint Mary’s Saturday, Dec. 12th, in Eugene.
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Oregon won its third straight women’s basketball game Friday in downing Boise State in Eugene, 88-61. The Ducks were led by sophomore Amanda Johnson’s game-high 20-points. The Ducks hosted Long Beach State Sunday afternoon. The senior guard tandem of Micaela Cocks and Taylor Lilley was unstoppable from beyond the three-point arc as Oregon defeated Long Beach State, 102-70. Cocks scored a career-high 27 points on an almost perfect 8-of-9 performance from the floor and a flawless 5-of-5 mark from three-point range. Lilley added 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor and a 7-of-13 effort from behind the three-point line. The veteran duo combined to shoot 12-of-18 from three-point range as the Ducks knocked down 14 total from long distance, a new single-game high for this year, and just one short of tying the all-time single-game record. With the win, Oregon is now off to an 8-1 mark in non-conference action, marking the program’s best start since 2005-06 – since before Lilley and Cocks arrived on campus. With the loss, Long Beach State falls to 3-5 on the year. Oregon will play at Georgia Tech Dec. 16th.
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Oregon State fell for the second time this preseason on Saturday in Corvallis to visiting UC Santa Barbara, 59-53. Talisa Rhea scored 20-points for the Beavers. OSU, 4-2, hosts Weber State on Dec. 12th.
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Oregon State beat visiting Colorado 74-69 Friday in Corvallis in the PAC-10/Big 12 Hardwood Series. Calvin Haynes led the Beavers with 19-points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:08 remaining. OSU (4-3) hosted Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday. Joe Burton and Jared Cunningham each scored 13 points to lead Oregon State to an easy 74-39 victory. Brothers Josh and Seth Tarver added 12 and 10 points, respectively, for the Beavers, who have won three in a row. Trent Blakley had 12 points for Cal State Bakersfield (1-5). Oregon State plays at Nebraska on Dec. 12th.
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Oregon State finished eighth out of 42-teams at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday. Unseeded sophomore Chad Hanke (Dayton, OR) was the top finisher for OSU taking fourth place at 197-pounds. The Beavers travel to Fargo, North Dakota on Dec. 13th for the Dakota Duals with host North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and Ohio.
OSAA
Jesuit (12-1) will play Sheldon (13-0) for the OSAA 6A football championship this Saturday, 5:45 p.m., at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Jefferson (8-5) will play Hillsboro (12-1) for the 5A crown at 2:30 p.m. Marist (12-0) will take on Baker (11-1) for the 4A title at 11 a.m. Amity (13-0) beat Rainier (11-3) 51-16 to win the 3A championship Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium. Scio (13-0) won the 2A title 14-7 over Kennedy (9-5). St. Paul (13-0) won the 1A crown 38-34 over Imbler (11-1),
Blazers
Portland lost seven-foot center Greg Oden for the rest of the season Saturday night at home in the Rose Garden when the former first round draft pick out of Ohio State fractured his left knee cap against the Houston Rockets (11-9). The injury came during a collision with former University of Oregon guard Aaron Brooks, who drove inside with the ball in the first period. The Blazers (13-8) won the game 90-89 and will play at New York on Monday night.
Seahawks
Seattle handed visiting San Francisco a 20-17 NFL loss at Qwest Field Sunday afternoon. The Seahawks (5-7) play at Houston (5-7) this Sunday.
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