Oregon Coast News - December 29, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
High winds
A high wind watch has been posted for the South Oregon Coast by the National Weather Service from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Winds are expected to increase out of the south to 25 to 35 mph.
Fatalities
Out of the five fatalities reported on Oregon’s highways over the recent long holiday weekend, two occurred on Hwy. 42 near the tiny community of Remote in Southeast Coos County. There were six fatalities in 2008. The Oregon State Police report an increase in drunken driving arrests compared to last year. Between Dec. 23rd and Dec. 27th, 60 motorists were arrested for DUII, up from 50 the previous year. The Coos Bay Command Office reported 6 DUII arrests. Salem Area Command led the state with 8, followed by Portland with 7 and Grants Pass with 6. Troopers also responded to over 150 traffic crashes, and assisted 300 disabled motorists.
Quake
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday night, 9:28 p.m., just off of Cape Mendocino in Northern California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located 36-miles south to southwest of Eureka, CA.
Inmate mail
Incoming and outgoing mail at the Curry County Jail in Gold Beach will be restricted to postcards this year. The change is an effort to reduce contraband, discourage anti-social behavior and operating costs, according to Sheriff John Bishop. Previously, inmates could correspond through the use of normal mail; however, jail officials needed to take time to review the incoming and outgoing mail per jail policy. The postcards will reduce that necessary review. Some mail will still be allowed, such as books, newspapers, magazines and official legal or government documents. The new policy is being used in other Oregon counties as well.
Terminals
The first plan was to entomb the old World War II vessels and build a bulkhead after removing any leftover pollutants. Now, the Port of Newport on the Central Oregon Coast wants to remove the old concrete encased ships that make up their international terminal on Yaquina Bay. The two ships, Pasley and Hennibique, were sank on the site 60-years ago. However, they have deteriorated over the years and one is now listing. Voters in Newport passed a $15 million bond in 2006 to repair and rehabilitate the terminal, which has been closed since 2001. But now port officials say the cost of removing the Pasley altogether tops $5 million, not leaving much money for the building of new docks and warehouses. Another bond may be sought. They hope to start the first phase of removal this fall and complete the project by the year 2013. Newport is one of three deep water ports on the Oregon Coast. The Port of Portland and Coos Bay are the other two.
DUII
A traffic stop on a 1994 Honda Civic Sunday morning, 12:23 a.m., for an equipment violation resulted in a DUII arrest on Roy Road near Kellogg Lane in the Barview area of Coos Bay. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, 20-year old Andrew Gray, Coos Bay, was arrested. He was also charged with Probation Violation and Minor In Possession. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Burglary
A report of a disturbance in progress led to the arrest of a 48-year old Bandon male on Burglary I, Criminal Trespass II and Disorderly Conduct II charges Dec. 24th, 11:41 p.m., at the Coquille River RV Park on North Bank Lane after he initially fled the area on foot. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Timothy I. Bishop was arrested at 2:25 a.m., Dec. 25th, after deputies re-responded to the RV Park after it was reported that Bishop was back at his trailer playing a trombone and disturbing residents of the park. He was transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Altercation
An 18-year old North Bend male was arrested Dec. 26th, by Reedsport Police after he had allegedly been in a physical altercation with his 41-year old mother at a residence they shared on Wildwood Road at 6:24 p.m., and took her vehicle. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, Joshua M. King was located by Reedsport PD. The 2003 Kia that had a flat tire and minor vehicle damage. He was charged with Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Assault IV – Domestic, and Menacing and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Motorcycle
A Bandon Police officer and a Coos County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a motorcycle on North Ave. NE in Bandon early Dec. 25th, 4:16 a.m. After releasing the operator and the bike, they learned the license plate on the motorcycle had been falsified. They pursued the motorcycle and found it lying on its side on Bates Road. A search of the area turned up the operator, 29-year old Robert Senn III hiding behind a garage. He was arrested for Criminal Trespass II and Probation Violation. Senn was taken to the county jail at Coquille.
PCS
A report of suspicious conditions by a 23-year old male early Monday morning, 12:07 a.m., No. 14th St. near Juniper in Coos Bay, resulted in a citation for PCS Less than 1 Oz. Marijuana. According to an entry on the police log, 21-year old Jordan Glenn was cited.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 9:33 a.m., 1300 block Newmark Ave., 39-year old Orris Wesley Johnston arrested on an OSP warrant charging Unlawful Possession of Meth. Additionally charged with PCS Schedule II.
Suspicious vehicle
It was described as a “Suspicious Vehicle,” parked in the Mill Casino’s north parking lot on Tremont Ave. at 4:22 a.m., with someone sitting inside of it. According to an entry on the police log for Monday, an officer contacted the 33-year old male “who advised he is studying and on his computer.”
In the brush
The caller into the North Bend Police Dept. at 12:44 a.m., Monday morning, reported “2 suspicious male subjects hiding in the brush” near Cedar and Wall streets. According to an entry on the police log, an 18-year old and 20-year old were contacted, “casual contact.”
Suspicious person
North Bend Police were contacted after a person “reported suspicious person in black coat and black beanie walking around business,” on the 1900 block of Newmark St., Jurgen’s Jewelers, at 12:19 a.m., Monday morning. According to an entry on the police log, the 20-year old male “advised officers he was looking for a trail to his friend’s house.”
Mom responded
The report to the North Bend Police on Sunday night, 8:16 p.m., Mcpherson & Virginia, “reported hearing male subject screaming and breaking glass. Officers responded, contacted male subject who was upset and was taking it out on his apartment. Mother took subject to her residence. They will contact apartment owner in AM and pay for any damages.” Twenty-seven year old male involved.
Assault
A North Bend Police officer was requested by security at the Mill Casino/Hotel Sunday morning, 10:04 a.m. “for domestic physical dispute that occurred in a hotel room this morning, parties separated t the time of report.” After both a male and female were interviewed, 26-year old Tamisha Raeann Anderson, Coos Bay, was arrested on a charge of Assault IV – Domestic Felony. She was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille. Her one year old daughter was released to the custody of her mother.
Forgery
A traffic stop in the community of Siletz on the Central Oregon Coast Sunday night, 9 p.m., led to the discovery of five counterfeit $100 bills. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, the driver, 34-year old Scott T. Hill, Newport, showed signs of impairment. A search of his vehicle led to the discovery of the counterfeit bills and a used hypodermic needle and prescription pills that did not belong to him. Hill was arrested on a charge of Forgery I and transported to the county jail at Newport.
WX
Rain likely along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s and breezy winds from south at 10-20 mph, but increasing to 20-30 mph this afternoon. Rain tonight, lows in the lower to mid 40s and southwest winds 20-30 mph, but decreasing to 10-15 mph after midnight. Rain showers likely on Wednesday.
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Blazers
After a successful road trip with wins over Dallas, San Antonio and Denver, the Portland Trailblazers returned home to the Rose Garden and fell 104-93 to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in NBA play Monday night. Elton Brand scored a season high 25-points to lead Philly (8-22). Brandon Roy led Portland (20-13) with 24-points.
Les Schwab Tourney
Both Marshfield basketball teams and North Bend’s boys won their opening games at the 7th annual Les Schwab Tires South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament in Coos Bay Monday. The unbeaten Bulldogs used patience to come from behind and beat Willamette of Eugene 43-36 in a morning game at the Pirate Palace. Senior Dalton Iveans led North Bend with 12-points, while classmate Sam Lynass added ten. Marshfield’s girls nipped North Salem in an evening game, 44-43, and the Pirate boys led all the way in a 75-42 win over Crook Co. Senior Kyle Tedder scored a game high 28-points, while junior Evan Griffin had 15 on four 3-pointers. Matchups today on the boy’s championship side have North Bend taking on Roseburg at noon, and the Pirates against Grants Pass at 3:30 p.m. In the girl’s championship bracket, Crook Co. and Willamette at 1:45 p.m., and Ashland and Marshfield at 5:15 p.m. Consolation boy’s bracket has Willamette and Marist at 10:15 a.m. in the Harding Gym, and So. Albany and Crook Co. at noon, also in Harding. The girl’s consolation bracket has Myrtle Point and Grants Pass in the main gym at 8:30 a.m., followed by North Bend and North Salem at 10:15 a.m. The championship games will be played on Wednesday.
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Sophomore center Michael Dunigan posted a career-high 26 points to lead the University of Oregon men's basketball team to a 73-53 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a non-conference game at Mac Court in Eugene Monday night. Oregon (8-4) won its fourth game in a row and will next open Pac-10 play Dec. 31st at Washington State.
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Oregon’s defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti met the press Monday in LA as part of the buildup to the Jan. 1, 2010 Rose Bowl game against Ohio State in Pasadena, CA. On how the team’s practices have gone thus far in Los Angeles: “I thought our first day down here was a very good practice. I thought yesterday was a good practice. I anticipate today will be a good practice. These kids are into it. We’re not here just to play in the Rose Bowl, we want to win. We know how important it is. It’s a big deal for us and I think we’ve practiced well and hopefully we’ll keep it up. In a couple days from now it will be hard to keep them from jumping off the walls because it will be like ‘Okay coach, it’s time to play, we’ve seen this enough times.’ All in all, I have no doubts, no fears about how we’ll play on Friday.”
Rich Brooks
Former Oregon football coach Rich Brooks is thinking about “hanging it up” again. The 68-year old, following Kentucky’s 21-13 loss in the Music City Bowl to Clemson Sunday night, told his players that he’s 80-percent sure he will retire. Brooks, who played for Oregon State back in the 60s, wants to take some time off with family to consider his future. He led the Wildcats to a 7-6 season and their four straight bowl game. The loss to the Tigers, however, snapped a three-game post season winning streak. Brooks coached the Ducks for 18-years and is credited with improving the team into a bowl contender. The field at Autzen Stadium is named in his honor.
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Oregon State (7-2) plays at Portland State in women’s non-conference basketball tonight, 7 p.m., in the Rose City.
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Oregon State’s wrestling team is competing at the Midland Championships Tuesday and Wednesday in Evanston, Illinois.
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