Oregon Coast News - December 10, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
H1N1 fatality
A middle-aged male with a history of chronic respiratory problems is the first person in Coos County to die from the H1N1 Flu Virus. According to state health statistics, Since September 2009, 1,263 people have been hospitalized with influenza statewide. Sixty-two people have died from influenza. There have been 31 hospitalizations in Coos County since Sept. 1, 2009. The Coos Co. Health Dept. is still vaccinating individuals and two clinics are scheduled for this weekend, Friday in Coquille and Saturday in Bandon.
Crab landings
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has not yet completed compiling landing reports for the first week of the Commercial Dungeness Crab Season along the Coast. However, the executive director of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Nick Furman, says, “No doubt we’re up’…” The season began Dec. 1st. Total landings last year were 13 million lbs., up from the yearly average of 10.3 million. The “ex-vessel value (to the boat) last season was $26 million dollars.”
Tagging crabs
With funding provided by the Oregon Wave Energy Trust, this year’s commercial Dungeness crab season has a research twist. Working with Oregon Sea Grant, nearly 3,000 mature crabs were caught off the South Oregon Coast in October and November, tagged and then returned to the Pacific Ocean. Researchers are paying commercial crabbers $20 for each returned tagged crab pulled up in their pots. The commercial season began Dec. 1st. Officials hope to learn more about the movement of the crab on the sea floor. The area targeted for the research is the same ocean site approved for a test wave energy buoy farm off Reedsport/Gardiner. Ocean Power Technologies, which holds a permit for a ten-buoy test area, wants to start deploying the electrical producing buoys in the ocean by next fall. The New Jersey-based company has also applied for a 200 buoy wave energy farm off of Coos Bay’s North Spit. Commercial crabbers have alleged the proposed farms are within prime crabbing grounds.
Crabbing
The Oregon Dungeness Commercial Crab season began Dec. 1st, as did the recreational season along the coast. According to the weekly Recreational Report for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, crabbing has been good! “Crabbing from public docks or boat if available is a great opportunity for families to catch a delicious dinner. Kids often enjoy sorting out the smaller crab that can be abundant. Public crabbing docks can be found in Winchester Bay, Bandon, Charleston, and Empire.”
Bandon Pacific
Officials at Bandon Pacific say they plan to appeal an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) penalty of $208,544 for alleged numerous water quality permit violations between 2004 and 2009. The Clackamas-based Pacific Seafood Group processing and retail sales facility on Southwest First St. disclosed the violations but calls the fines excessive. Bandon Pacific notified the state in December 2008 about the violations. State officials investigated and reported the company failed to monitor its wastewater and report the results on more than 2,800 occasions as required by its permit.
Recall
Two out of three North Oregon Coast county commissioners survived recalls over their vote to approve land permits for a controversial proposed liquefied natural gas import terminal on the Columbia River east of Astoria. Patricia Roberts is the third Clatsop County Commissioner targeted by LNG opponents. With a voter turnout of 49.37%, Roberts stayed in office with 58.5% of the vote, according to unofficial final returns Tuesday night. Board chair Jeff Hazen also survived a recall effort in October, but Ann Samuelson lost her seat by four-votes.
MP schools
School was out within the Myrtle Point School District Wednesday because of a broken water main. The cold weather has caused water problems for residents and businesses along the South Oregon Coast with temperatures dropping nightly into the low 20s, followed by daytime highs in the 30s.
Frozen water lines
The cold weather is taking its toll on area water lines. According to entries on police logs for Tuesday. 12:01 p.m., 18 E. 6th St., Coquille, “roof collapsing on building. Water coming from ceiling. They are evacuating.” 12:11 p.m., 1600 block Ocean Blvd, Coos Bay, 50-year old male reported “water line broke need assistance to get water shutoff.” 12:41 p.m., 620 W. 11th St., 40-year old female reports “broken water line.” 12:52 p.m., Cape Arago Hwy., 90-year old female reports “broken water line.” 1:21 p.m., a female reported a water line broken at Wilshire and Libby Lane to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office. 11:33 a.m., Kellogg, a female reported, “broken water pipe flooding laundry room.”
Fire
Two bodies were reportedly found inside a home that caught fire on the North Oregon Coast early Wednesday morning at Warrenton. Clatsop County investigators did not immediately identify the male and female victims. A newspaper delivery person spotted smoke coming from the single-story structure at 4:21 a.m. and called 911.
Hotel
Reports of structural defects in the structural integrity of a North Oregon Coast hotel has forced its owners to shutdown the two-story facility for at least four months. A deck that collapsed recently at the Red Lion Hotel led to the discovery of the defects during a structural inspection at the Port of Astoria’s West Mooring Basin. The closure also resulted in the temporary layoff of 24 positions.
Weyco mill
Timber giant Weyerhaeuser, of Federal Way, WA, is reportedly selling its sawmill at Warrenton on the North Oregon Coast to Hampton Affiliates. The new owner plans to close the mill for nine months to a year to complete upgrades.
Christmas trees
Holiday time in the Pacific Northwest is full of traditions, including collecting holly, mistletoe, pine cones and cutting your own tree for decorating. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians thinking of a ‘do-it-yourself' holiday to check first if they can legally harvest items from the forest. Oregon's forested area of 30.5 million acres – roughly half of the state – is controlled by several different owners. About 60 percent of Oregon's forests are under federal ownership, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs or other federal agencies. The State of Oregon owns 3 percent of our state's forests, concentrated primarily in the 781,000 acres designated as State Forests (including Southwest Oregon’s Elliott State Forest) but also encompassing lands owned by state agencies and universities. Local governments and tribal governments in Oregon own 619,000 acres or 2 percent. The remaining 35 percent of forestlands are privately owned. Large industrial timber owners manage 6 million acres of forest while small woodland owners (including family-run forest holdings) own 4.7 million acres -- about 15 percent of the forested footprint of the state. The Coos Bay District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sells Christmas Tree Cutting Permits for $5 at its office on Airport Lane in North Bend.
Quake
A 2.1-magnitude earthquake shook on land near Eureka, CA early Thursday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 4:05 a.m., 25-miles south of the Humboldt County Seat. It was the third on land strike within the last seven days.
E-Cycling
Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, it will be illegal for consumers and businesses to dispose of computers, monitors and televisions in the garbage or at disposal sites including landfills, transfer stations and incinerators. The new Oregon law is part of 2007 legislation that also created a free, statewide recycling program for these items. Penalties for anyone knowingly violating the disposal ban may be as high as $500 for each violation. Each computer, monitor or TV that is disposed of improperly is considered a separate violation. A list of collection sites statewide that accept computers, monitors and televisions is available from the Oregon E-Cycles website at www.oregonecycles.org. Also, you may call toll-free 1-888-532-9253 (1-888-5-ECYCLE) during normal business hours for assistance.
NBHS Jazz Choir
Come to the Jazz Choir Dessert Sing Thursday night, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the NBHS Choir Room. We will be serving hot cider and cookies as we sing some Christmas songs for you. Cost is $3 for students, faculty and children 12 and under, $5 for adults, $9 for a couple and $15 for a family of four or more.
CB Urban Renewal Agency
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will hold a work session on Thursday, December 10, 2009. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Coos Bay Public Library’s large meeting room, 525 Anderson Avenue – Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1. Discussion on the Boat Building Center and Review the City’s Obligation; 2. Adjourn.
Christmas concert
The annual Christmas Concert of Christ Lutheran School, Coos Bay, will be presented on Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm, at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College. The one hour concert will include a musical presentation, “Christmas Hang-Ups”, as well as a Christmas carol sing-along and other Christmas singing by the students, who range from preschool through seventh grade. Christ Lutheran School is a ministry of Christ Lutheran Church, 1835 N.15th Street, Coos Bay. The school's mission for the past sixteen years has been to provide a sound education in a Christian environment which shows how Jesus gives joy and guidance for life through His gift of forgiveness of sins for all who trust in Him. All are invited to this concert, which is the school's free gift to the community.
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.
Seven to earn welding scholarships
Seven Southwestern Oregon Community College students have been awarded Welding and Fabrication scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. The scholarships are a part of the $1,998,518 Community-Based Job Training federal grant that Southwestern received for advanced manufacturing programs through the Department of Labor. Each of the students will receive a $1500 scholarship. To be eligible, awardees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits at Southwestern, maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, and be taking courses within the curriculum of the Associates of Applied Science degree in Welding and Fabrication. Those chosen for the scholarship were Joshua Flanders, Timothy Godfrey, Beverly Kelso, Michael Mitchell, Duane Ricker, John Rooke, and Donald Turner. The grant runs three years. This is the first of a total of $45,000 that will be awarded over the life of the grant. Ten scholarships will be available next year. Introduced by President Bush in his 2004 "State of the Union" address, Community-Based Job Training grants improve the ability of community colleges to provide their regions' workers with the skills needed to enter growing industries. Southwestern requested the grant with the intention of further developing and expanding workforce talent in welding, metals fabrication and design for the Rural Oregon South Coast Region. Southwestern was the only college in Oregon to receive the grant. The grant project has had many objectives, including the custom design and purchase of a Mobile Training Lab; curriculum development; short term training development; increased capacity in Southwestern’s Welding and Fabrication Program; retrofitting the college welding lab to increase the number of students that can be served per term with new and expanded technological capabilities; hiring one additional full time welding instructor; hiring a Project Director; hiring a full-time training coordinator/mobile lab instructor; obtaining American Welding Society (AWS) Certification for the SOCC AAS Degree Program in Southwestern’s Welding and Fabrication; and, a curriculum review of existing programs to advance the College’s metals instructor certification.
Buck
A large buck was reportedly “in the road walking around causing a traffic hazard” on the 2700 block of Broadway Ave. in North Bend Tuesday, 6:51 p.m., according to an entry on the police log. Officers responded to the area, but could not locate the buck.
Burglary
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 6:19 p.m., 2500 block Liberty St., an individual reported his residence was broken into.
Christmas spirit?
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 3:48 p.m., 3696 Broadway Ave., “disorderly customer in store, cussing and making threats.” Individual left in a 2000 Ford pickup truck. “Officer spoke with suspect and trespassed him fromUPS Store per their request. They did not want to press charges.”
Employee
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 3:37 p.m., 1700 block Virginia Ave., “reported an employee that she let go was supposed to deposit money in account on Friday, but it hasn’t made it into the bank.” A report was taken.
Shoplifter?
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 12:54 p.m., 1900 block Sherman Ave., “two business owners at address reported suspect who had taken items from both their businesses was seen wearing one of the items today but still denies this. Officer contacted RP / advised them of insufficient evidence for shoplifting however provided information on how to act on these issues in the future.”
Parking
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 1800 block Union Ave., “employee of location reported vehicle parked in her 15 minute parking for 20 minutes, and subjects appeared to have gone to the restaurant next door. Officer responded and monitored time frame to exceed 15 minutes again. Vehicle still parked at location.” A parking citation was issued for exceeding limit.
Water
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Tuesday, 12:27 p.m., 2300 block Connecticut Ave., “request officer check residence that is dumping a cloudy looking water into the gutter, RP is worried this is polluting the bay. Officer responded / advised whatever water may be being dumped is running along with downspout drainage, unable to locate anything resembling pollutants.”
Hit & run
An 81-year old Coos Bay female was warned for Unsafe Backing and Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver after a reported hit and run in the parking lot at the Kozy Kitchen in the Public Square Shopping Center in North Bend Tuesday at 9:32 a.m. The victim “reported a vehicle backing up, hit his vehicle parked at Kozy Kitchen while he was helping his family out of their car, no injuries, suspect left location eastbound on Newmark.” The suspect, Maxine Shirley Redburn, was contacted at her residence and given information for motor vehicle accident and informed to contact her insurer. The other driver, identified as 20-year old Johnathan Alan Ross-Roby, Coos Bay, was cited with a DWS – Violation. “Victim advised officer he was driving the vehicle prior to MVA.”
Intoxicated
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for early Wednesday morning, 2:40 a.m., 100 block D St., “intoxicated subject.” Following a complaint from an 18-year old female, 45-year old Laurie A. Crawford was arrested on a charge of Domestic Harassment, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Probation
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Tuesday, 4:52 p.m., 700 block Koos Bay Blvd., Jackie Gregg arrested on Probation Violation, transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Warrant
A 26-year old male, who was allegedly “standing out in front of residence, yelling and harassing” a 32-year old female Tuesday night, 11:47 p.m. on Center Road, was arrested on a warrant. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, Nicklas Barnett was wanted for Failure to Appear on a Contempt of Court charge.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Tuesday, 9:35 p.m., 1200 block No. 6th, 53-year old Mary Elaine Watson was arrested on a warrant charging DUII. Twenty-eight year old Micca Leann Thomas was also arrested on a charge of Forgery I and ID Theft. Both were transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Fire
A house fire was reported to the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, 7:43 p.m., on Sand Dollar Lane. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, Charleston’s Fire Dept. was dispatched.
Arrest
During a traffic stop on Seven Devils Road Tuesday, 4:57 p.m., 36-year old Wayne J. Pullis was arrested on a Probation Detainer at milepost eight.
WX
A freeze warning during the early morning hours along the South Oregon Coast continues through Friday. Sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy with highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, lows in the lower to mid 30s and southeast winds around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy on Friday with rain likely.
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MHS wr
Marshfield opened the 5A Midwestern League wrestling season with a solid 69-9 win at North Eugene on Wednesday, Dec. 9th. Second year head coach Kris Davis says the Pirates won 12 of the 14 matches in posting the win. Marshfield wrestles at North Bend’s Coast Classic this Friday and Saturday.
Blazers
The Portland Trailblazers, after suffering a loss in the first game of a four-game NBA swing back east to New York, bounced back Wednesday night with a 102-91 win at Indiana (6-13) to improve to 14-9 on the season. Brandon Roy scored 29-points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 20-points for the Blazers. Portland plays at Cleveland on Friday.
MHS Boosters
The Marshfield Booster Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at Abby’s Pizza in Coos Bay today. Coaches and athletes will be in attendance to talk about their current seasons.
MHS Athletes of the Week
Girls BXB - Coaches Mike George and Doug Miles nominated senior Tori Scott for athlete of the week. “She has been an outstanding leader and a very eager learner. She did not score a bunch of points, but she has been a steadying force with a very inexperienced group of athletes.” Boys BXB - Coach Jesse Ainsworth nominated sophomore Dalton Milburn, he averaged 14pts, 8rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks per game in Marshfield's first two games against Lebanon and Wilsonville.
PSU fb
Nevada defensive coordinator Nigel Burton has been named the new head football coach at Portland State University. Burton fills the vacancy created by Jerry Glanville’s resignation after three losing seasons (9-24 overall) at the Rose City school. Burton was an assistant to former Viking coach Tim Walsh at PSU in 2001 & 2002. He was also a defensive backs coach at Oregon State before joining Nevada’s staff in 2008.
OSU fb
Oregon State University left tackle Michael Philipp has been named to the Phil Steele’s and College Football News.com Freshman All-America Teams. Philipp, a 6-3 313-pound native of San Bernardino, Calif., has started all 12 games for the Beavers this season. He is the first true freshman offensive lineman to start a game at OSU since Keith DiDomenico started against USC and Oregon in 1997. No. 16 Oregon State returns to the practice field Mon., Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. in preparation for the 18th annual MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Dec. 22, where the Beavers will play the No. 14 BYU Cougars. The Beavers will practice in Corvallis Dec. 14-18, before embarking for Las Vegas.
UO Cheer Clinic
The Oregon Cheerleaders will hold this year's "Cheer with the Ducks" clinic on Saturday, February 6th. The clinic is designed to give your son or daughter a fun and exciting experience cheering with the University of Oregon Cheerleaders. The clinic is highlighted by a performance at halftime of the Women's Basketball game against Oregon State. Deadline for this year's registration is February 4th and is limited to the first 125 kids. Cost is $25 per child, $40 for two in same family. The clinic is open to boys and girls ages 5-12. www.goducks.com for more information.
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