Oregon Coast News - December 15, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Quakes
Three major earthquakes shook the Pacific Ocean floor along a fracture line off the West Coast Monday, including one near Oregon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.6-magnitude quake struck at 6:34 p.m., 211-miles west to northwest of Coos Bay. The other two quakes were just off of Cape Mendocino, CA in Northern California. A 3.5-magnitude at 3:47 p.m., 66-miles west to southwest of Eureka, CA, and a 3.3-magnitude at 10:32 a.m., 50-miles west to southwest of the Humboldt Co. Seat. The “horizontal quakes” did not produce a tsunami wave or warning.
CB schools
The bargaining teams of the Coos Bay Education Association and Coos Bay Public Schools Board of Directors have reached a tentative agreement that will settle the contract for the 2009-2011 school years. According to a short news release by the School District, “Details will be available to the public upon ratification by both parties.” A second news release announced an executive session tonight by the School Board. “The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session and Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in the Community Room at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. The Executive Session, based on ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations, will begin at 5:00 PM instead of 5:30 PM. The Special Board Meeting will still begin at 6:00 PM.”
Dr. Scott
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s interim president will lose the “interim” from her title. Dr. Patty Scott was a unanimous selection to take over the office on a permanent basis following an evaluation by the Board of Education Monday night in Coos Bay. Dr. Scott was named to the interim post in October of 2008 after the previous president, Dr. Judith Hansen, was terminated by the Board. Her new contract will begin when her current contract ends June 30, 2010. In a news release, Dr. Scott says she is “humbled, honored and excited to have the opportunity to continue to lead this great institution.” Dr. Scott has been at Southwestern since 1993. She began as Director of Student Support Services and as a Counseling Faculty member.
CB Council
The City of Coos Bay Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of December 1 and 8, 2009; b) Acceptance of November check registers; c) Acceptance of November fund summary and combined cash investment reports; 3) Appointments to the Planning Commission; 4) Appointment to the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau; 5) Approval of the Proposed City Fees Update – Approval will Require Adoption of Resolution 09-31; 6) Approval of a Proposed Rate Increase of the Coos Bay – North Bend Water Board Alum Sludge Treatment Rate – Approval will Require Adoption of Resolution 09-32; 7) Consideration of Approval to Amend the Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan to Enable Nonconforming Dwellings to be Replaced; 8) Presentation on a Coos Bay Public Library Expansion Project; 9) Presentation on a Pre-design of the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2; 10) Public Comments; 11) City Attorney’s Report; 12) City Manager’s Report; 13) Council Comments; 14) Adjourn.
CB URA
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, immediately following the City Council Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay Oregon. Agenda: 1. Consent Calendar; a. Approval of the Minutes of December 1, 2009; b. Approval to accept a grant award for the Empire boat ramp restrooms; c. Approval of the Empire boat ramp restrooms demolition and installation contract; d. Approval of the urban renewal audit ending fiscal year 2009; e. Approval of the Visitor Information Center project on change orders #4, #5, and #6; 2. Visitor Information Center Project Monthly Update by Hilary Baker; 3. Consideration of Virtual Business Incubator Grant Applications; a. Big A Autoworks; b. Antique and Craft Bizaare; 4. Economic Revitalization Quarterly Report by Economic Revitalization Manager Joyce Jansen; 5. South Coast Development Council’s Quarterly Report by Director Sandra Messerle; 6. Public Comments; 7. Adjourn.
SOCC Board Policy Committee
Southwestern Oregon’s Board Policy Committee will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 1 p.m. in Room 505 of Tioga Hall on the Coos Bay campus. The meeting will be a committee work session.
Another body
Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the Lincoln County Medical Examiner, is investigating the Sunday afternoon discovery of the partial remains of an unidentified body found on the beach in Yachats. According to OSP Sergeant Justin McGladrey, on December 13, 2009 at about 3:30 p.m. a citizen walking on the beach in Yachats reported finding the partial remains of a body that appeared to have been in the ocean before washing ashore. OSP troopers and Yachats Fire Department personnel responded to the scene. The remains were found about one mile north of where another body was found December 3rd in the surf line near Smelt Sands State Park. That body was positively identified five days later by the OSP Forensic Services Division as WILLIAM ARTHUR BODEWIG, age 62, from Yachats. BODEWIG was one of two men reported missing November 18th after they failed to return from a local fishing trip between Yachats and Heceta Head. The second man remains missing.
Oregon Tuna Classic
Final numbers have been released for this past summer’s Oregon Tuna Classic. The four-port event resulted in the donation of 18,600 lbs. of tuna to local food banks, and since its inception in 2005, the OTC has donated over 44,300 lbs. and $103,000 to the Oregon Food Bank. According to a news release, that cash donation helped the Oregon Food Bank purchase six pounds of food for every dollar donated, resulting in an equivalent of over 662,300 pounds of food to help needy individuals and families. The competing teams fished for tuna out of Newport, Charleston, Ilwaco, WA and Garibaldi. Teams came from not only Oregon and Washington, but Montana, Idaho and California as well. 2010 dates: July 17, Newport; July 31, Ilwaco, WA; Aug 14, Charleston; Aug 28, Garibaldi.
North Coast geology
The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has released a report on Coastal Erosion Hazard Zones in Southern Clatsop County, Oregon: Seaside to Cape Falcon. The complete release can be found at: http://www.oregongeology.org. The coast of southern Clatsop County, Oregon has a notorious history of large deep seated landslides that have severely impacted coastal development. In February 1961, heavy precipitation destabilized a 3,000-foot-long by 1,000-foot-wide landslide that closed Ecola State Park. Perhaps more famous is the February 3, 1974, Silver Point landslide that involved over 2 million cubic yards of material, that vertically displaced U.S. Highway 101 by 35 feet and laterally shifted houses near the landslide 50 to 80 feet westward. The active-hazard zone for southern Clatsop County encompasses areas of dune and bluff-backed shorelines, and coastal bluffs and dunes undergoing active erosion, whether by extreme wave erosion, near-shore sediment transport, gradual erosion, or mass wasting processes. Areas of particular concern include active landslides within Ecola State Park; the area west of Tolovana Hill, including the S-Curves landslide in Cannon Beach; landslides at Silver Point; areas at the southern end of Arcadia Beach north of Hug Point; and the entire Falcon Cove community.
Oregon’s unemployment rate
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 11.1 percent in November from the revised October figure of 11.2 percent. This was its lowest since the rate was 10.7 percent in February, and was down from the high of 12.2 percent in May. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 7.8 percent in November 2008. The U.S. seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.2 percent in October and 10.0 percent in November. The October rate was its highest level in 26 years. In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 4,600 jobs, following a loss of 1,800 (as revised) in October.
Taxes in Oregon
A new study by an Oregon State University economist comparing Oregon's taxes with national averages has found that taxes are lower in Oregon than in most states, and so are some public services. Even with passage of Measures 66 and 67, Oregon state taxes will be lower than the national average, according to the report. In the study, OSU Extension Service economist William Jaeger compared tax data in Oregon with all other states over a period of 17 years. Jaeger compared total state taxes to total personal income for each state to reveal how much of people's income is paid in state taxes. His data show that as a percentage of personal income, state taxes maintain a fairly steady level of about 6.4 percent nationwide, dipping a bit lower during periods of recession. Oregon's taxes follow a similar trend, but at a lower level, averaging 6.0 percent of personal income. And the nationwide dips in tax revenue during the current and previous recessions show even deeper reductions in Oregon. Oregon is ranked 44th in the nation in terms of taxes as a percentage of personal income. Taxes in neighboring Washington (ranked 30th) and California (ranked 15th) claim a larger proportion of personal income.
HLC meeting
The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 835 California St., North Bend, Oregon. Additional information concerning the meeting may be obtained by contacting David Voss, Community Development Director at 541-756-8535.
CB Tree Board
The City of Coos Bay Tree Board will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 4:00 PM, Public Work’s Conference Room. AGENDA: Unfinished Business: None; New Business: I. Approval of February 24, 2009 Minutes; II. Tree Removal – 115 2nd Avenue – Dan Caplis; III. Tree Removal – 693 Central – Don Harris; IV. Tree Removal/Multi Top – 514 10th Avenue – Shannon Carder(Postponed); Board Member Comments. Meeting will adjourn at 5:00 p.m. Public comments limited to 10 minutes.
All About Nutrition Workshop
OSU Extension Family & Community Health is now accepting registrations for this comprehensive 2-day nutrition workshop, January 15 and 16, 2010. Workshop covers just about everything you’ve ever wanted to know about basic nutrition and meal planning with application to disease prevention and weight management. This course is a must-have for everyone but is also perfect for teachers, nurses and anyone who plans meals for others. Course is taught by a Registered Dietitian through OSU Extension. Workshop will be held at Bandon Community Library conference room on Friday, Jan 15 and Saturday, Jan 16, from 9 Am to 5 Pm. Workshop fee is $65.00 and pre registration is required. Call 541-572-5263 extension 240 for more information or to receive a registration packet.
Southwestern to host College 101 event
About 700 high school juniors will have an opportunity to experience college life this holiday season at Southwestern Oregon Community College. The event, called College 101, is scheduled the morning of Dec. 15. Southwestern Oregon Community College Educational Talent Search/Upward Bound and participating high schools are sponsoring the event, which entails high school juniors from Marshfield, North Bend, Reedsport, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Powers, Bandon, Pacific, Brookings, and Gold Beach high schools taking the morning off from their regular classes to visit the college. The event is taking place at the Coos Campus, with two separate sessions to accommodate travel times. The first session begins at 9:00 a.m. and a second one is scheduled at 10:15 a.m. Both will last approximately 2 hours. Students will start off with a quick introduction, followed by two sessions simulating college courses. High schools provide chaperones and transportation, and Southwestern faculty members have volunteered their time to offer 25 classes. Educational Talent Search/Upward Bound staff members generate individual class schedules for students and coordinate the event. Upward Bound and Talent Search are federally funded TRIO programs through the Department of Education for first generation college bound students. Upward Bound serves Marshfield and North Bend high schools. A typical academic year consists of an after school program, monthly activity sessions, in-school academic advising, tutoring and support, and College campus visits. The summer session is 6 weeks (5 weeks as resident and l week commuting) of academic classes, as well as opportunities to broaden horizons. Talent Search-Central serves the two local school district high schools and middle schools, while Talent Search-Satellites serves eight school district high schools along the southern-most 125 miles of the Oregon coast. The program focuses on small and large group activities addressing academic advice for college, career exploration, financial aid opportunities, college campus visits, and cultural exposure. 75% of Talent Search graduating high school seniors in 2008 enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution the fall after high school graduation.
K9 Sniff
A North Bend Police dog came up with negative results during a “K-9 Sniff” with a vehicle during a traffic stop early Sunday morning on Hwy. 101 at Kelso. According to an entry on the police log, the assistance was requested at 1:18 a.m. from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office.
Dogs
A busy day with dog reports in North Bend on Sunday. At 12:50 p.m., 2200 block Newmark, “reports her 1 year old female dog ‘Lizzie’ got loose from their vehicle while they were eating at location.” At 1:32 p.m., 2600 block Liberty St., a 61-year old female “reported a vicious pit bull cornering her in her home after chasing her there from her car, RP reports this is her neighbors dog. Officers found the animal, contacted owner with phone number on file / dog was put back into secure area / assistance rendered. At 3:19 p.m., 1800 block Johnson Ave., “reported her neighbors dogs attempted to attack her while walking her own dog down the street. Officer responded and contacted both parties, warned owner for vicious dogs / report forwarded to Animal Control.” At 5:38 p.m., 12th & Broadway Ave., “reported an injured dog at location. Officers responded / advised neighbors directed them to owners home. Officer assisted owner in contacting emergency vet services, assistance rendered.” At 6:21 p.m., 2100 block Monroe Ave., “reports the neighbors dog howling for about a week, also it doesn’t appear its being taken care of. Officer responded / located the dog / unable to locate owners at home. Officer contacted relatives of the owner who will track him down to take care of the dog / report will be forwarded to Animal Control.”
Shots fired
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday night, 11:09 p.m., five complaints received about “shots fired” in the area of Dakota and SW Blvd. There was also an entry on the Coquille Police log for 11:54 p.m. from a 52-year old female who reported “shots fired” on the 1200 block No. Elliott St.
Water
According to entries on the Coos Bay Police log, as the weather turned warmer, problems with water lines damaged during the recent freeze appeared. On Sunday, 11:06 a.m., Mingus Park Ball Field, a 38-year old male reported “water problem.” At 1:11 p.m., 2nd & Elrod, 59-year old female reported “broken water line.” At 4:27 p.m., E. Mill St., 32-year old male reported “broken water pipe inside empty residence.”
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 8:17 p.m., Fifth Road, 31-year old Nicole L. Judkins arrested for DUII following a single-vehicle rollover accident on Look Out Lane in the Bunker Hill area of Coos Bay. Her BAC was reported at .15%, transported and lodged in the county jail at Coquille.
Warrant
A 37-year old male was arrested on a warrant out of Lane County Sunday evening, 7:12 p.m., following a traffic stop at Hwy. 42 and Cedar Point. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, Hannibal Stephen Engelhorn was wanted for “violation of conditional release.” He was transported to the county jail at Coquille and his vehicle towed.
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 7:10 p.m., a 49-year old female alleged she was a “victim of assault” on Wildwood Road. “Son attempted to strangle her.” A report was taken at Bay Area Hospital.
WX
A high wind warning is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon along the South Oregon Coast. Widespread rain today with highs in the lower to mid 50s and south winds 25-35 mph. Lows tonight in the mid 40s to lower 50s and south winds 25-35 mph, but decreasing to 15-25. Rain showers on Wednesday.
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OREGON COAST SPORTS
Christmas Lights Fun Run
The South Coast Running Club will sponsor its “Christmas Lights Fun Run” on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 6 p.m., 1913 Timberline in Coos Bay. The Club’s social event will be followed with refreshments and pizza. Call (541) 267-3489 for more information.
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North Bend’s junior varsity girl’s basketball team beat Reedsport’s varsity in double overtime Saturday, Dec. 12th, 49-46.
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North Bend’s swim teams finished second in both the boy’s and girl’s team races during the North Bend Invitational Saturday, Dec. 12th. Nine teams participated.
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North Bend’s boy’s bowling team took first and the girls were second in bowling Sunday at Florence. Boy’s coach Larry Hoffman says they had two complete teams and both the JV and varsity came away with wins. Nine varsity teams bowled. North Bend qualified second after the first rounds with Springfield first, Willamette third and Cottage Grove fourth. In the semi-finals, the Bulldogs beat Willamette and then came from behind to beat Springfield in the finals. “After the first Baker round we were down 24 pins to Springfield in the finals, but we came back and won by eleven.” North Bend is now off until after the holiday break. Next bowling match will be at home at North Bend Lanes on January 10th.
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The Marshfield Baseball Team will hold a two-day garage sale in downtown Coos Bay Friday and Saturday to raise money. Head Coach Quintin Hall says they are using the former BNT building at Curtis Ave. and Broadway Ave. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
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North Bend boys are at home to Elmira tonight, while the Bulldog girls play at the Falcons in prep non-league basketball. The boy’s frosh and jayvee games start at 6 p.m.
Rose Bowl
By the numbers. When Oregon and Ohio State step onto the Rose Bowl field at Pasadena, CA New Year’s Day, it will be the eighth time the two teams have met. The Buckeyes not only own the series, but the Ducks have never beaten this “OSU.” Ohio State is 7-0 against Oregon. Their first meeting was in the 1958 Rose Bowl won by the Big Ten team, 10-7. That’s the history of the series between the two schools and the Ducks hope to write a new chapter in 2010. Both teams enter the “Granddaddy of them all” bowl game with matching 10-2 records. The Ducks lost to Boise State and Stanford, while Ohio State fell to USC and Purdue. Two teams Oregon beat this year in reaching ten wins. Oregon is 0-2 in the Rose Bowl against the Big Ten. Losing that ’58 game, and then the 1995 contest against Penn State, Oregon’s last appearance in the Rose Bowl. The Ducks’ lone Rose Bowl win came in 1917, 14-0 over Pennsylvania. Kickoff is set for 2:10 p.m.
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