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July 3, 2009
Missing male
A 42-year old Coos Bay male who went missing in the Blue Ridge area southeast of Coos Bay Wednesday night while on a walk with a family member, was found Thursday afternoon by searchers. Richard D. Smith was not wearing any clothing when located about 4:40 p.m. According to a news release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office, he “appeared to be in fair physical health, slightly dehydrated and scratched up from the brush.” He was transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay on a mental hold evaluation.
Holiday
The Fourth of July holiday falls on Saturday this year, so most governmental offices are closing Friday, July 3rd, to give their employees a three-day weekend. Some financial institutions and the U.S. Post Office will also close.
Fireworks
Fireworks shows are scheduled along the Oregon Coast for the Fourth of July holiday. The Mill Casino in North Bend will hold its show on Friday night, July 3rd over the Coos Bay channel at dusk (10 p.m.). Waldport on the Central Oregon Coast also holds its fireworks show on July 3rd over Alsea Bay. Tradition shows are scheduled for Saturday night along the coast at Coos Bay, Lakeside, Gardiner, Winchester Bay, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings, Florence and Newport. The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Dept. reminds beach visitors that fireworks are prohibited at all times on the state’s beaches, and the Coos Forest Protective Association reminds everyone to be safe and responsible with fireworks in the outdoors.
Tea Party
Another rally in support of “responsible government” will be held on Independence Day, July 4th, 2009 in four South Oregon Coast locations beginning at noon. A “Tea Party” against higher taxes and corporate bailouts is being called for in Coos Bay at the downtown Boardwalk on Hwy. 101; at the former VA Clinic on Hwy. 101 in Bandon; at the Curry Co. Courthouse in Gold Beach, and on Hwy. 101 at Washington St. in Port Orford. The Port Orford demonstration begins at 10:15 a.m.
Crowbar
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 12:28 p.m., 800 block So. 2nd St. Car Wash, a 46-year old male reported, “Someone took a crowbar to the door and attempted entry. NBPD is arresting suspects right now that did the same thing in North Bend and took the change machine.” According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday, 8 a.m., 1300 block of Virginia Ave., Moe’s Super Lube, a male and female were arrested for “theft of change maker.” Twenty-one year old Jessica Brewer, North Bend, and 31-year old Michael Edwards, North Bend, were charged with Burglary II, Theft I, Criminal Mischief I and Conspiracy to commit Theft, Burglary and Criminal Mischief. Edwards was additionally charged with Parole Violation. Both were transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Lumber mill
A Central Oregon lumber mill is gearing up for a restart of production after being idle since February. Interfor Pacific of Gilchrist is switching from producing finished lumber to wood products for furniture, paneling and decks. About 70 employees will be called back to work. However, company officials say another 65 could be employed and the ripple effect could put another 200 loggers, suppliers and workers in other related industries back to work as well.
Rogue River emergency spring chinook harvest restrictions enacted
A 12-mile section of the upper Rogue River will remain closed to the harvest of wild adult spring chinook salmon to protect the fish, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced today. The Rogue River from Gold Ray Dam upstream to Dodge Bridge, set to open July 1 will remain closed to harvest of wild (no adipose fin clip) adult spring chinook salmon through July 31.
One hot weekend at The Mill Casino
A dazzling fireworks display and an airshow saluting the military highlight the July 3-5 weekend of activities at The Mill Casino * Hotel & RV Park that also includes a $2,000 cash giveaway and a concert by the jazz, soul and blues group Soulpie. The weekend long celebration kicks off on Friday evening at approximately 10 p.m., when The Mill Casino will light up the skies over North Bend and the shores of Coos Bay, with their annual Third of July waterfront fireworks display.
Hunger Awareness
South Coast Hunger Awareness Week activities will kick off on July 4 in Coos County with a variety of fun events at Family Fun Day at Mingus Park!
Dinner & A Movie event will help feed the hungry
Beginning on July 4th, the Bay Area community will have an opportunity to participate in the second annual Dinner & A Movie – a fundraising event dedicated to helping feed hungry families in Coos and Curry counties. Hosted by Oregon Coast Community Action, Dinner & A Movie is a weeklong fundraising activity that will feature 12 local restaurants and include a showing of the movie Pay It Forward at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday, July 10th.
Wandering goose
On Tuesday a goose was reported on South Broadway in Coos Bay wandering around the downtown area. According to an entry on the police log for Wednesday, a wandering goose was reported near the liquor store on Central Ave. and 8th Street at 10:08 p.m.
WX
Cloudy to partly cloudy along the Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s and northeast winds around 5 mph. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 50s and northwest winds 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy and then clearing Independence Day.
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North Coos Waterfront
North Coos Waterfront, the Bay Area American Legion baseball team, hosts North Eugene in a doubleheader Sunday, 5 p.m., at Clyde Allen Field in North Bend.
Soccer
University of Oregon women’s soccer coach Tara Erickson and freshman forward Julie Armstrong will represent their native countries on the pitch this summer. Erickson was recently added as an assistant to the United States Under-18 Women’s National Team coaching staff, while Armstrong will play on Canada’s Under-20 Women’s National Team. Both Erickson and Armstrong will participate in the U.S. Youth National Team Camp July 9-16 in Boulder, Colo., an event which features the United States U-18 and U-20 Women’s National Teams. Those U-18 and U-20 squads will play an exhibition against each other, and both teams will play a friendly match against Canada’s U-20 team.
Blazers
Three draft picks by the Portland Trailblazers this year will participate in an NBA Summer League in Las Vegas beginning July 13th. Joining Jeff Pendergraph, Dante Cunningham and Patrick Mills will be the MVP of last year’s Summer League Jerryd Bayless. Bayless averaged 29.8 ppg, and went on to average 4.3 ppg during last year’s regular season for the Blazers. Two players with in state connections will also participate, Thomas Gardner of Jefferson High School in Portland and former University of Portland guard Pooh Jeter.
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