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Dispatcher disregards fire call…
A nearly two-hour delay in notifying firefighters of a motorhome blaze last week likely didn’t affect the outcome say fire officials. But, Florence Police Chief Maury Sanders admits it was a mistake and steps have been taken to prevent a reoccurrence. A 911 dispatcher took a call Sunday afternoon, December 19th at about 1:45. The caller was reporting a large plume of smoke in the Sutton Lake area. Sanders said it’s not clear why the dispatcher did not call out firefighters. Two hours later, when another call came in, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue was finally notified and Fire Marshall Sean Barrett was on the scene within minutes. He found the twisted and melted remains of a motor home owned by Keith Swehla. Swehla, a camp host at the facility, was not at home, but his dog perished in the blaze. Barrett said it’s likely the RV was a total loss when the first call came in and firefighters would not have been able to make any difference had they been notified earlier. He pointed out the nearest station is less than three-miles away and even a quick response would have been fruitless. Sanders said steps have already been taken to prevent a similar situation… he declined to identify the dispatcher, saying it was being dealt with through the personnel process.
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Workers making minimum wage in Oregon will get a raise at midnight tonight. Full time minimum wage earners will see less than $20 a month more after the ten-cent an hour raise kicks in. An adjustment included in a voter approved measure in 2002 ties the wage to the rate of inflation. Because of the recession, there was no increase last year. This year’s hike takes the base hourly rate from $8.40 to $8.50. The Oregon Employment Department says there are roughly 121-thousand jobs in the state that will be directly affected.
Outgoing Lane County Commission Chair Bill Fleenor will preside over the annual “State of the County” ceremony Monday morning at Harris Hall in Eugene. The West Lane Commissioner will hand out awards at ten, then turn things over to North Eugene Commissioner Rob Handy to present the first half of the State of the County address. East Lane representative Faye Stewart will deliver the second half, then Stewart will take the oath for his third term on the panel. New commissioners Sid Leiken and Jay Bozievich will also take the oath for their first terms. The session begins at ten AM.
Volunteers who shuttle medical records, lab results and x-rays between buildings on the Peace Harbor campus have put more than 28-thousand miles on a golf cart over the past 13 years. La Paloma also carries patients between the hospital and clinics on campus. Long time hospital board member and advocate P.T. Smith pushed for the initial cart back in 1997. When news came late this year that the old one was wearing out… Smith came through again. Hospital administrators say he donated $11-thousand for the purchase of a new one.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Three Oregon snowshoers have been rescued
after sheltering in a snow cave north of the Willamette Ski Resort
Wednesday night during a fierce storm. The trio called for help
Wednesday evening after the storm intensified and were found
yesterday morning. Deschutes County sheriff's Capt. Marc Mills says
they have been treated for mild exposure.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Multnomah County grand jury says
Portland police were justified in the fatal Dec. 17 shooting of a
45-year-old man who pointed a realistic-looking fake gun at them in
an apartment building. Police were responding to a 911 call about a
man threatening people with a 9mm handgun when the shooting
erupted.
LOWELL, Ore. (AP) - The Lane County district attorney says a
62-year-old man acted in self defense when he fatally shot his
stepson at the family's Lowell home. District Attorney Alex Gardner
says an inebriated Shawn Gamble picked a fight with his stepfather
Jimmie Allen Montgomery on Monday and assaulted him before the
shooting.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Goodwill Industries in Portland says it
has spent $1.25 million through November this year taking garbage
dropped off at donation centers to the dump. Salvation Army Maj.
James Sloan says people often drop off unwanted items when the
center isn't manned. The Salvation Army says it has spent $25,000 a
month to take care of unusable items.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Wesley Matthews tied a career high with 30
points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 and the Portland Trail Blazers
beat the Utah Jazz 100-89 last night, hours after learning star
guard Brandon Roy will be sidelined for a lengthy period because of
sore knees. The Jazz lost to Portland for the second time this
week.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jake Locker bounced back from an injury and
scored on a 25-yard run in the third quarter, and tailback Chris
Polk ran for 177 yards and a score to help the Washington Huskies
to a 19-7 win over the listless No. 17 Nebraska Cornhuskers in the
Holiday Bowl on Thursday night. The Huskies (7-6) avenged a 56-21
loss to the Huskers (10-4) in Seattle on Sept. 18.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Oregon running back LaMichael James, a
Heisman Trophy finalist, says he will return to the Ducks next
season. James repeatedly had suggested he would forgo entering the
draft early and yesterday's announcement makes it official. James
says he came to Oregon to get an education, as well as play
football.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
The Siuslaw Vikings finished in the middle of the pack at this week’s Myrtle Point Wrestling Invitational, finishing seventh overall out of 13 teams. Coach Neil Wartnick was pleased with the individual performances that saw five Vikings finish in the top four. Two champions wore blue and gold singlets… Sonny Tupua dominated at 285 pounds and Zach Ough (OW) picked up the win at 189. Jason Graber was second at 125. Edwin Vasquez was third at 103, and Jessie Coontz was fourth at 189. Wartnick called in “an exciting day” as several younger wrestlers also performed well.
The Mapleton Sailors claimed the boys’ tournament title at the Alsea Basketball classic this week, downing the Philomath JV 51-47 in yesterday’s championship game. Micah Espinosa had 25 points, Tim Sherrett added 20 points and pulled down 11 rebounds.
Things didn’t go well for the Oregon Men as they opened the Pac-10 season at home against Arizona last night. There were plenty of empty seats for the second to last game at Mac Court as the Ducks lost to the Wildcats 76 – 57. Oregon played good defense, but shot poorly from the field, hitting less than 35-percent. In Corvallis, Joe Burton said the switch was flipped at halftime… he wound up with a career high 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the Beavers to an 80-58 victory over Arizona State. The Beavers will host Arizona Sunday evening, 7 o’clock, at Gill Coliseum, that game will air on KCFM. Oregon wraps up play at historic McArthur Court tomorrow night against Arizona State… the final men’s game at “the Pit” tips off at seven o’clock with the pregame show on Coast Radio sports at 6:30.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wet turnes to icy - Police urge revelers to keep the party off the road - Coos Bay Rail Link nearing completion
Weather causing travel perils…
It’s not as bad as in other parts of the country, but travelers headed home or back to school after the holidays are still encountering challenges on Oregon highways related to the weather. Work crews spent much of yesterday cleaning up minor rock and debris slides, dealing with blocked culverts and keeping roadways open after three days of heavy rains. Thompson Creek Road, off Highway 36 just north of Mapleton is closed again today after a rock slide halted travel and blocked access to a handful of homes. Today’s travel challenges have extended to include icy conditions as motorists are facing slick driving at lower elevations and heavy snow in the mountains. Highway 126 just east of Veneta was closed for about an hour early this morning because of a two vehicle crash attributed to ice. Several crashes were reported on freeway ramps in the Eugene Springfield area and up and down I-5. Interstate 84 in Northeast Oregon was closed several times yesterday as heavy snow hampered travel along that corridor. In Burns, a thick blanket of wet snow caused several problems and contributed to a building collapse. Drivers headed over mountain passes are advised to be prepared for winter conditions and should allow themselves plenty of extra time to get where they’re headed.
Last year was only the second time in the past 40-years that nobody died in an alcohol related crash over New Year's in Oregon. According to Lieutenant Greg Hastings with the Oregon State Police, on average, there are five traffic deaths each year during that time period. The most New Year's alcohol deaths have occurred twice, with a dozen fatalities each in 1998 and 1999. Hastings says travelers are urged to “keep the party off the road”. Stepped up enforcement efforts on Oregon highways will begin this evening and continue through midnight Sunday with added patrols looking specifically for drunken and impaired drivers.
Ownership of the final 23-mile section of the rail link between Coquille and the Willamette Valley has been consolidated with the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. The Port finalized purchase of the final link, between Coos Bay’s North Spit and Coquille last week, taking possession from Union Pacific. That transaction includes rail yards in North Bend and Coos Bay. Work has wrapped up on a $3.7-million tunnel rehabilitation and maintenance project this fall, and an engineering consultant is developing plans to make repairs to tracks and ties in the spring. Resumption of freight service is expected by this summer.
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
BURNS, Ore. (AP) - More than a foot of snow has fallen in the
eastern Oregon town of Burns, collapsing a portion of the roof at
the Burns Ford dealership, snapping power lines and causing traffic
accidents that intermittently closed area roads. Harney County
Sheriff Dave Glerup says no one was injured in the roof collapse,
which occurred overnight Tuesday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon attorney general's office says
it doesn't have a case after an investigation of what were billed
as potential contract irregularities in the state Energy
Department. Gov. Ted Kulongoski announced the decision Wednesday,
but said Mark Long, a former department leader now with another
agency, will join three state employees on leave during a personnel
review.
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - A rock slide has closed Oregon Highway
99E just south of Oregon City. The Oregon Department of
Transportation said late last night that the highway would remain
closed at least overnight. A detour is available. The
Transportation Department says the slide began about 3 a.m.
Wednesday and the material includes large rocks.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say the half brother of
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is spending another 30 days in jail
because he failed to disclose his thoughts about sex as part of his
court-ordered sex-offender treatment. Sixty-three-year-old James
Auchincloss of Ashland was convicted of having a collection of
child pornography at his home.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A small earthquake has struck in central
Oregon. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.6-magnitude quake
struck at 1:17 this morning and was centered near the town of
Maupin, 90 southeast of Portland. The USGS website says very few
people reported feeling it.
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (AP) - Clackamas County deputies say three
snowboarders have been rescued after spending several hours lost in
an out-of-bounds area of Mount Hood Ski Bowl. After they called for
help yesterday, searchers kept in touch with them by cell phone and
were able to pinpoint their location.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Linn and Curry counties have been declared
natural disaster areas for cranberry, squash and honey losses
caused by rain, flooding and below-normal temperatures last spring.
Farmers in the disaster zone apply for low-interest loans and other
USDA programs.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Marion County jail inmates soon won't be able
to get letters from the outside. Jail officials plan to limit
incoming and outgoing mail to postcards only. The policy will save
the county money and hours spent sorting through more than 1,000
pieces of mail inmates receive each week.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Chetco River bar entrance at Oregon's
Brookings Harbor has reopened. The Coast Guard closed the Chetco
River bar entrance on Tuesday afternoon due to high water, debris
and limited search and rescue capabilities.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and defensive
tackle Nick Fairley say they didn't submit their names to the NFL
Collegiate Advisory Committee to evaluate their draft status.
Newton and Fairley have led the top-ranked Tigers to the BCS
national championship game against Oregon.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Micah Espinosa scored 22 points and pulled down 8 rebounds to lead the Mapleton Sailors to a 57-32 victory over Falls City in the Alsea basketball tournament yesterday. Isiah Nussman had 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals for the Sailors who advance to the tournament championship game today. For the girls, Liz Harry had 18 points, but the Lady Sailors fell short, 42 – 40 against Falls City.
The final week of play at Mac Court for the Oregon Men begins tonight as the Ducks host the Arizona Wildcats. Tipoff is at seven… the pregame show on KCST is at 6:30. Oregon will host Arizona State Saturday evening in the final game at Mac Court before moving to the new Matthew Knight Arena across campus. Oregon State opens up Pac-10 play at home tonight as well… the Beavers will host the Sun Devils at 7:30… the pregame on KCFM is set for seven.
After a season of mostly wide-margined victories, the Oregon Ducks are preparing for the national championship game against Auburn in an unfamiliar spot… they’re the “under-ducks”. Number two Oregon plays top-ranked Auburn Monday night in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. The Tigers have a slight edge both in the rankings and with oddsmakers, but both teams appear to be very closely matched..
It’s not as bad as in other parts of the country, but travelers headed home or back to school after the holidays are still encountering challenges on Oregon highways related to the weather. Work crews spent much of yesterday cleaning up minor rock and debris slides, dealing with blocked culverts and keeping roadways open after three days of heavy rains. Thompson Creek Road, off Highway 36 just north of Mapleton is closed again today after a rock slide halted travel and blocked access to a handful of homes. Today’s travel challenges have extended to include icy conditions as motorists are facing slick driving at lower elevations and heavy snow in the mountains. Highway 126 just east of Veneta was closed for about an hour early this morning because of a two vehicle crash attributed to ice. Several crashes were reported on freeway ramps in the Eugene Springfield area and up and down I-5. Interstate 84 in Northeast Oregon was closed several times yesterday as heavy snow hampered travel along that corridor. In Burns, a thick blanket of wet snow caused several problems and contributed to a building collapse. Drivers headed over mountain passes are advised to be prepared for winter conditions and should allow themselves plenty of extra time to get where they’re headed.
Last year was only the second time in the past 40-years that nobody died in an alcohol related crash over New Year's in Oregon. According to Lieutenant Greg Hastings with the Oregon State Police, on average, there are five traffic deaths each year during that time period. The most New Year's alcohol deaths have occurred twice, with a dozen fatalities each in 1998 and 1999. Hastings says travelers are urged to “keep the party off the road”. Stepped up enforcement efforts on Oregon highways will begin this evening and continue through midnight Sunday with added patrols looking specifically for drunken and impaired drivers.
Ownership of the final 23-mile section of the rail link between Coquille and the Willamette Valley has been consolidated with the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. The Port finalized purchase of the final link, between Coos Bay’s North Spit and Coquille last week, taking possession from Union Pacific. That transaction includes rail yards in North Bend and Coos Bay. Work has wrapped up on a $3.7-million tunnel rehabilitation and maintenance project this fall, and an engineering consultant is developing plans to make repairs to tracks and ties in the spring. Resumption of freight service is expected by this summer.
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
BURNS, Ore. (AP) - More than a foot of snow has fallen in the
eastern Oregon town of Burns, collapsing a portion of the roof at
the Burns Ford dealership, snapping power lines and causing traffic
accidents that intermittently closed area roads. Harney County
Sheriff Dave Glerup says no one was injured in the roof collapse,
which occurred overnight Tuesday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon attorney general's office says
it doesn't have a case after an investigation of what were billed
as potential contract irregularities in the state Energy
Department. Gov. Ted Kulongoski announced the decision Wednesday,
but said Mark Long, a former department leader now with another
agency, will join three state employees on leave during a personnel
review.
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - A rock slide has closed Oregon Highway
99E just south of Oregon City. The Oregon Department of
Transportation said late last night that the highway would remain
closed at least overnight. A detour is available. The
Transportation Department says the slide began about 3 a.m.
Wednesday and the material includes large rocks.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say the half brother of
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is spending another 30 days in jail
because he failed to disclose his thoughts about sex as part of his
court-ordered sex-offender treatment. Sixty-three-year-old James
Auchincloss of Ashland was convicted of having a collection of
child pornography at his home.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A small earthquake has struck in central
Oregon. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.6-magnitude quake
struck at 1:17 this morning and was centered near the town of
Maupin, 90 southeast of Portland. The USGS website says very few
people reported feeling it.
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (AP) - Clackamas County deputies say three
snowboarders have been rescued after spending several hours lost in
an out-of-bounds area of Mount Hood Ski Bowl. After they called for
help yesterday, searchers kept in touch with them by cell phone and
were able to pinpoint their location.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Linn and Curry counties have been declared
natural disaster areas for cranberry, squash and honey losses
caused by rain, flooding and below-normal temperatures last spring.
Farmers in the disaster zone apply for low-interest loans and other
USDA programs.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Marion County jail inmates soon won't be able
to get letters from the outside. Jail officials plan to limit
incoming and outgoing mail to postcards only. The policy will save
the county money and hours spent sorting through more than 1,000
pieces of mail inmates receive each week.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Chetco River bar entrance at Oregon's
Brookings Harbor has reopened. The Coast Guard closed the Chetco
River bar entrance on Tuesday afternoon due to high water, debris
and limited search and rescue capabilities.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and defensive
tackle Nick Fairley say they didn't submit their names to the NFL
Collegiate Advisory Committee to evaluate their draft status.
Newton and Fairley have led the top-ranked Tigers to the BCS
national championship game against Oregon.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Micah Espinosa scored 22 points and pulled down 8 rebounds to lead the Mapleton Sailors to a 57-32 victory over Falls City in the Alsea basketball tournament yesterday. Isiah Nussman had 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals for the Sailors who advance to the tournament championship game today. For the girls, Liz Harry had 18 points, but the Lady Sailors fell short, 42 – 40 against Falls City.
The final week of play at Mac Court for the Oregon Men begins tonight as the Ducks host the Arizona Wildcats. Tipoff is at seven… the pregame show on KCST is at 6:30. Oregon will host Arizona State Saturday evening in the final game at Mac Court before moving to the new Matthew Knight Arena across campus. Oregon State opens up Pac-10 play at home tonight as well… the Beavers will host the Sun Devils at 7:30… the pregame on KCFM is set for seven.
After a season of mostly wide-margined victories, the Oregon Ducks are preparing for the national championship game against Auburn in an unfamiliar spot… they’re the “under-ducks”. Number two Oregon plays top-ranked Auburn Monday night in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. The Tigers have a slight edge both in the rankings and with oddsmakers, but both teams appear to be very closely matched..
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Commissioners to fill Sheriff's vacancy - Flood watch remains despite falling waters - gas goes up - Siuslaw Awards nominations due
Burger confirmed as U.S. Marshall… to leave Sheriff’s post.
Lane County Commissioners will appoint an interim sheriff to replace Russ Burger who was confirmed last week by the Senate as the U.S. Marshall for Oregon. The formal appointment came Monday by President Obama. The 48-year old Burger, sheriff since 2005, applied for the position last year and will be sworn in next month in Washington DC, although a definite date has not yet been set. Undersheriff Tom Turner will take over on an interim basis, the Board of Commissioners will make an appointment to the post sometime in the near future. Whomever is selected will serve until January of next year… the next elected sheriff will be chosen in the 2011 general election. Burger will oversee marshal operations in the state, including security at federal courthouses, fugitive recovery, protection of witnesses and federal judges, as well as transportation of federal prisoners.
A series of very wet storm systems have dropped plenty of rain over Western Oregon in the past two days… more than two inches were recorded in Florence Tuesday alone. The National Weather Service is saying a flood watch will remain in effect for many rivers in Oregon, including the Siuslaw, through late tomorrow. The river gauge on the Siuslaw, three miles upstream from Mapleton, showed the Siuslaw peaked at less than an inch below flood stage at about two AM today and, despite continued rainfall, is likely to continue falling. Forecasters say landslides and debris flows are also possible.
Nominations for Florence’s First Citizen and a half dozen other Siuslaw Awards are due by the end of this week. The Siuslaw Awards banquet is set for Friday, January 14th, but entries are required no later than the close of business December 31st. The entry forms are available online at the Chamber of Commerce website, or can be picked up at the Visitor Center on Highway 101 next to City Hall.
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Oregon went up by two cents this past week, it’s at $3.08 as measured by Triple-A. That organization says the national average increased by seven cents in the past week, mostly as a result of continued strong demand. In Florence the average price increased six cents a gallon, but remains well below the three dollar mark at $2.92. Drivers in the state are looking at another hefty price increase by this time next week… the legislature approved a six-cent hike in gas taxes two years ago… it takes effect Saturday.
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - A rock slide is blocking northbound
Highway 99E just south of Oregon City. Highway officials says the
slide began about 3 a.m. and has deposited tons of rock on the
roadway. The northbound lanes are expected to be closed throughout
the day.
LOWELL, Ore. (AP) - A Lane County sheriff's officer has
identified a 36-year-old man fatally shot at a home in Lowell. Lt.
Dennis Ewing says Shawn Gamble was shot by an older male relative
who has not been arrested and is cooperating in the investigation
of the Monday night shooting.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Hospital says a patient at the
Salem psychiatric facility has been found dead in her room in an
apparent suicide. A hospital spokeswoman says the woman was in the
facility's forensic psychiatric program. Patients in the forensic
program have been found guilty of a crime.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Investigators say a Eugene pilot's flying
errors and marijuana use contributed to the plane crash that killed
him on Aug. 23, 2009. The NTSB says Ben Henderson failed to control
the aircraft during takeoff for a glider tow, and that his
impairment from smoking pot coupled with the flight's low altitude
were contributing factors.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An anonymous phone call reporting a bomb
in the Multnomah County Courthouse in Portland prompted an
evacuation of the building yesterday. During their search, the bomb
squad found a suspicious-looking device -- but it was an old phone
junction box that could have been in the building more than 50
years.
BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) -The ghosts at Oregon's Geiser Grand Hotel
are going live. A popular Japanese TV show highlighting the
supernatural will broadcast live New Year's Eve from the restored
1889 hotel in the historic Old West town of Baker City.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Basketball action continues in Oakland this afternoon for the Reedsport Braves… both boys and girls. The Mapleton sailors will be in Alsea for day one of a co-ed basketball tourney. On the mats… Siuslaw will be at the Myrtle Point Invitational
Race organizer Jim Archer says there are no entry fees, no prizes and no excuses for not participating in the 27th annual “Morning After 5K Fun Run and Walk”. Archer has been organizing, albeit loosely, the annual New Year’s Morning run since 1984. He stresses that it is strictly for fun and no times will be taken… it’s all about getting out and running off the previous night’s celebration… as well as starting the year off. Runners and walkers, and all who enable them, are encouraged to meet on Bay Street under the Siuslaw River Bridge at ten AM New Year’s Day.
Lane County Commissioners will appoint an interim sheriff to replace Russ Burger who was confirmed last week by the Senate as the U.S. Marshall for Oregon. The formal appointment came Monday by President Obama. The 48-year old Burger, sheriff since 2005, applied for the position last year and will be sworn in next month in Washington DC, although a definite date has not yet been set. Undersheriff Tom Turner will take over on an interim basis, the Board of Commissioners will make an appointment to the post sometime in the near future. Whomever is selected will serve until January of next year… the next elected sheriff will be chosen in the 2011 general election. Burger will oversee marshal operations in the state, including security at federal courthouses, fugitive recovery, protection of witnesses and federal judges, as well as transportation of federal prisoners.
A series of very wet storm systems have dropped plenty of rain over Western Oregon in the past two days… more than two inches were recorded in Florence Tuesday alone. The National Weather Service is saying a flood watch will remain in effect for many rivers in Oregon, including the Siuslaw, through late tomorrow. The river gauge on the Siuslaw, three miles upstream from Mapleton, showed the Siuslaw peaked at less than an inch below flood stage at about two AM today and, despite continued rainfall, is likely to continue falling. Forecasters say landslides and debris flows are also possible.
Nominations for Florence’s First Citizen and a half dozen other Siuslaw Awards are due by the end of this week. The Siuslaw Awards banquet is set for Friday, January 14th, but entries are required no later than the close of business December 31st. The entry forms are available online at the Chamber of Commerce website, or can be picked up at the Visitor Center on Highway 101 next to City Hall.
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Oregon went up by two cents this past week, it’s at $3.08 as measured by Triple-A. That organization says the national average increased by seven cents in the past week, mostly as a result of continued strong demand. In Florence the average price increased six cents a gallon, but remains well below the three dollar mark at $2.92. Drivers in the state are looking at another hefty price increase by this time next week… the legislature approved a six-cent hike in gas taxes two years ago… it takes effect Saturday.
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - A rock slide is blocking northbound
Highway 99E just south of Oregon City. Highway officials says the
slide began about 3 a.m. and has deposited tons of rock on the
roadway. The northbound lanes are expected to be closed throughout
the day.
LOWELL, Ore. (AP) - A Lane County sheriff's officer has
identified a 36-year-old man fatally shot at a home in Lowell. Lt.
Dennis Ewing says Shawn Gamble was shot by an older male relative
who has not been arrested and is cooperating in the investigation
of the Monday night shooting.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Hospital says a patient at the
Salem psychiatric facility has been found dead in her room in an
apparent suicide. A hospital spokeswoman says the woman was in the
facility's forensic psychiatric program. Patients in the forensic
program have been found guilty of a crime.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Investigators say a Eugene pilot's flying
errors and marijuana use contributed to the plane crash that killed
him on Aug. 23, 2009. The NTSB says Ben Henderson failed to control
the aircraft during takeoff for a glider tow, and that his
impairment from smoking pot coupled with the flight's low altitude
were contributing factors.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An anonymous phone call reporting a bomb
in the Multnomah County Courthouse in Portland prompted an
evacuation of the building yesterday. During their search, the bomb
squad found a suspicious-looking device -- but it was an old phone
junction box that could have been in the building more than 50
years.
BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) -The ghosts at Oregon's Geiser Grand Hotel
are going live. A popular Japanese TV show highlighting the
supernatural will broadcast live New Year's Eve from the restored
1889 hotel in the historic Old West town of Baker City.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Basketball action continues in Oakland this afternoon for the Reedsport Braves… both boys and girls. The Mapleton sailors will be in Alsea for day one of a co-ed basketball tourney. On the mats… Siuslaw will be at the Myrtle Point Invitational
Race organizer Jim Archer says there are no entry fees, no prizes and no excuses for not participating in the 27th annual “Morning After 5K Fun Run and Walk”. Archer has been organizing, albeit loosely, the annual New Year’s Morning run since 1984. He stresses that it is strictly for fun and no times will be taken… it’s all about getting out and running off the previous night’s celebration… as well as starting the year off. Runners and walkers, and all who enable them, are encouraged to meet on Bay Street under the Siuslaw River Bridge at ten AM New Year’s Day.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Plenty of openings on local boards and commissions - snow? - Christmas Tree pickup - Taste of the sea at aquarium
Year end vacancies on boards and commissions provide chance for community involvement…
There are plenty of chances for residents in and around Florence and Dunes City to get involved with local government without having to run for elected office. Applications are still being sought for openings on a variety of boards and commissions in the two cities. In Florence there are four openings on the planning commission. One position has been vacant since July when longtime commissioner Chris Atkins moved away from the community. Three more terms expire on January 31st. Mark Tilton, the sole representative on the panel from outside city limits says he’s already reapplied but the other two… longtime commissioners Clarence Lysdale and Jan Nieberlein say they’re still pondering whether or not. Both indicated that they were inclined to not reapply but would reconsider if there were insufficient applicants. Florence has openings on the Environmental Management advisory committee, Florence Events Center Advisory panel, and Airport Advisory Committee. In Dunes City there are openings on the Planning, Roads and Parks and Recreation Commissions as well as a half dozen other committees. Applications can be submitted to each respective city hall by the end of next week.
Heavy rains that began last night, brought by a warm and wet weather system could cause river levels to begin rising in many coastal streams. That rain could begin turning to snow in elevations above 500 feet in the Coast Range according to the National Weather Service. Accumulations of snow near 500 feet are expected to be about one inch, with up to three inches possible at higher elevations before drier weather begins moving into the area by Thursday.
Firefighters with Siuslaw Valley Fire And Rescue will be out tomorrow with a mid-week Christmas tree pickup, the first of three scheduled over the next ten days. Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett says by this time trees may have been inside living rooms for as much as three or four weeks and can become a real fire hazard. Volunteers will pickup the trees tomorrow, Sunday January 2nd and then again on Saturday the eighth. A minimum donation of $5 is requested. All trees will be recycled. To schedule a pickup, call Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue during regular business hours.
It’s “fisheries day” tomorrow at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. That institution has teamed up with Oregon Sea Grant to offer information about Oregon’s sustainable Dungeness crab fishery. Visitors between ten am and four pm tomorrow will be able to see fishing gear as well as talk with fishermen about the industry. They’ll also offer samples of the delicacy.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say three people were
killed in traffic accidents during the Christmas weekend, which
began at 6 p.m. Thursday and ended late Sunday night. The agency
says six people died last year in Oregon's Christmas holiday
reporting period.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is getting about $15 million from the
federal government as a bonus for making significant progress in
enrolling uninsured children covered under Medicaid. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday it awarded
$206 million to 15 states. The money is part of a joint state and
federal program.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - The half brother of Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis spent Christmas in jail in Medford. The program manager for
the Jackson County Community Justice sex offender unit says James
Auchincloss, of Ashland, is being investigated for a possible
probation violation. He was arrested Dec. 22 and held without bail
at the Jackson County Jail. He is scheduled to be released Jan. 21.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former Coos Bay bank manager accused of
stealing as much as $1.2 million from customers has surrendered.
The FBI says Shawna Leimomi Moore-Saia walked into its Los Angeles
office yesterday, two months after a federal judge issued an arrest
warrant. She worked at a Wells Fargo branch in Coos Bay for four
years.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - The trial has been postponed for a man
accused of killing a 15-year-old Southern Oregon girl in 1996.
Jackson County prosecutors said yesterday that attorneys for
William Frank Simmons need more time to review evidence. Kaelin
Glazier's body was found in 2008 in a field near Simmons' home.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police say officers shot and
wounded a 34-year-old man armed with a machete last night after
first firing a stun gun and a beanbag gun at him. The man's parents
told police their son had a history of being suicidal and had
threatened to commit "suicide by cop."
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is getting about $15 million from the
federal government as a bonus for making significant progress in
enrolling uninsured children covered under Medicaid. The money is
part of a joint state and federal program.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A TriMet driver who rescued a puppy from
traffic last month gets to keep it, for free. The Oregonian reports
the manager of the Farm and Garden Store in Forest Grove finally
came forward last week. He said the Chihuahua-dachshund mix escaped
from a pen in his store, where it had been priced at $495. He says
he's happy to know the pup is safe and let the driver keep it.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A man who once served as former Oregon Sen.
Gordon Smith's chief of staff has been hired for the same position
by New Hampshire Sen.-elect Kelly Ayotte. John Easton served as
Smith's staff chief for seven years ending in 2009.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The U.S Senate has adjourned without
confirming President Barack Obama's pick for the top federal
prosecutor in Oregon. Obama nominated Amanda Marshall last month to
be the Portland U.S. attorney.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
12-28-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Siuslaw Basketball standout Brendan Schmoll is Coast Radio Sports Athlete of the week. The Viking senior scored 12 points and was a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line in last week’s game against Tillamook. Honorable Mention goes to teammate Brad Greenburg who led scoring in that game with 13 points.
In Prep Basketball the Reedsport Braves are in Oakland for a holiday tournament today and tomorrow. The girls play at six this evening, the boys at 7:30.
The Oregon Ducks went back to the practice field yesterday after a Christmas break. Head Coach Chip Kelly said all players were accounted for as they worked out inside the Moshofsky Center. The Ducks will practice every day this week, take Saturday off then leave Sunday for Arizona where they’ll make final preparations to face number one Auburn in the BCS National Championship game January 10th.
There are plenty of chances for residents in and around Florence and Dunes City to get involved with local government without having to run for elected office. Applications are still being sought for openings on a variety of boards and commissions in the two cities. In Florence there are four openings on the planning commission. One position has been vacant since July when longtime commissioner Chris Atkins moved away from the community. Three more terms expire on January 31st. Mark Tilton, the sole representative on the panel from outside city limits says he’s already reapplied but the other two… longtime commissioners Clarence Lysdale and Jan Nieberlein say they’re still pondering whether or not. Both indicated that they were inclined to not reapply but would reconsider if there were insufficient applicants. Florence has openings on the Environmental Management advisory committee, Florence Events Center Advisory panel, and Airport Advisory Committee. In Dunes City there are openings on the Planning, Roads and Parks and Recreation Commissions as well as a half dozen other committees. Applications can be submitted to each respective city hall by the end of next week.
Heavy rains that began last night, brought by a warm and wet weather system could cause river levels to begin rising in many coastal streams. That rain could begin turning to snow in elevations above 500 feet in the Coast Range according to the National Weather Service. Accumulations of snow near 500 feet are expected to be about one inch, with up to three inches possible at higher elevations before drier weather begins moving into the area by Thursday.
Firefighters with Siuslaw Valley Fire And Rescue will be out tomorrow with a mid-week Christmas tree pickup, the first of three scheduled over the next ten days. Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett says by this time trees may have been inside living rooms for as much as three or four weeks and can become a real fire hazard. Volunteers will pickup the trees tomorrow, Sunday January 2nd and then again on Saturday the eighth. A minimum donation of $5 is requested. All trees will be recycled. To schedule a pickup, call Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue during regular business hours.
It’s “fisheries day” tomorrow at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. That institution has teamed up with Oregon Sea Grant to offer information about Oregon’s sustainable Dungeness crab fishery. Visitors between ten am and four pm tomorrow will be able to see fishing gear as well as talk with fishermen about the industry. They’ll also offer samples of the delicacy.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say three people were
killed in traffic accidents during the Christmas weekend, which
began at 6 p.m. Thursday and ended late Sunday night. The agency
says six people died last year in Oregon's Christmas holiday
reporting period.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is getting about $15 million from the
federal government as a bonus for making significant progress in
enrolling uninsured children covered under Medicaid. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday it awarded
$206 million to 15 states. The money is part of a joint state and
federal program.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - The half brother of Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis spent Christmas in jail in Medford. The program manager for
the Jackson County Community Justice sex offender unit says James
Auchincloss, of Ashland, is being investigated for a possible
probation violation. He was arrested Dec. 22 and held without bail
at the Jackson County Jail. He is scheduled to be released Jan. 21.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former Coos Bay bank manager accused of
stealing as much as $1.2 million from customers has surrendered.
The FBI says Shawna Leimomi Moore-Saia walked into its Los Angeles
office yesterday, two months after a federal judge issued an arrest
warrant. She worked at a Wells Fargo branch in Coos Bay for four
years.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - The trial has been postponed for a man
accused of killing a 15-year-old Southern Oregon girl in 1996.
Jackson County prosecutors said yesterday that attorneys for
William Frank Simmons need more time to review evidence. Kaelin
Glazier's body was found in 2008 in a field near Simmons' home.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police say officers shot and
wounded a 34-year-old man armed with a machete last night after
first firing a stun gun and a beanbag gun at him. The man's parents
told police their son had a history of being suicidal and had
threatened to commit "suicide by cop."
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is getting about $15 million from the
federal government as a bonus for making significant progress in
enrolling uninsured children covered under Medicaid. The money is
part of a joint state and federal program.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A TriMet driver who rescued a puppy from
traffic last month gets to keep it, for free. The Oregonian reports
the manager of the Farm and Garden Store in Forest Grove finally
came forward last week. He said the Chihuahua-dachshund mix escaped
from a pen in his store, where it had been priced at $495. He says
he's happy to know the pup is safe and let the driver keep it.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A man who once served as former Oregon Sen.
Gordon Smith's chief of staff has been hired for the same position
by New Hampshire Sen.-elect Kelly Ayotte. John Easton served as
Smith's staff chief for seven years ending in 2009.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The U.S Senate has adjourned without
confirming President Barack Obama's pick for the top federal
prosecutor in Oregon. Obama nominated Amanda Marshall last month to
be the Portland U.S. attorney.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
12-28-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Siuslaw Basketball standout Brendan Schmoll is Coast Radio Sports Athlete of the week. The Viking senior scored 12 points and was a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line in last week’s game against Tillamook. Honorable Mention goes to teammate Brad Greenburg who led scoring in that game with 13 points.
In Prep Basketball the Reedsport Braves are in Oakland for a holiday tournament today and tomorrow. The girls play at six this evening, the boys at 7:30.
The Oregon Ducks went back to the practice field yesterday after a Christmas break. Head Coach Chip Kelly said all players were accounted for as they worked out inside the Moshofsky Center. The Ducks will practice every day this week, take Saturday off then leave Sunday for Arizona where they’ll make final preparations to face number one Auburn in the BCS National Championship game January 10th.
Monday, December 27, 2010
City accomplishes projects in 2010 - snow headed for the hills - Oregon Cultural Trust - Whale Watching Spoken there...
12-27-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
CC
City manager looks back… and ahead…
It has been a good year for city projects according to Florence City Manager, Bob Willoughby, with a lot of targeted projects now accomplished…
200 “ Some things that we’ve been working on for a long time for a long time – you know, the new senior center, uh, we got a crosswalk built with several more in the works, an duh, we’ll probably acquire the Barnett property…
On Bay Street, overlooking the river, the property is targeted for the Siuslaw River Bridge interpretive center…
201 “Which is a park, there will be some additional parking under the bridge, which is always needed in old town. There’ll be a deck and a viewing platform of the bridge with some signs talking about the history of the bridge…
One component of that project is a storm water treatment demonstration to treat storm runoff in a natural way before it reaches the river. An interpretive trail, with signage, will explain how wetlands can help filter pollutants from the runoff. That portion of the project will be funded by an EPA grant.
12-27-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
CC
Anyone making cash donations to a school music booster group; school, college or library foundation; or any performing arts group is a cultural donor. In Oregon, cultural donors can make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust to earn the state's unique cultural tax credit - a 100%, dollar-for-dollar savings on what is owed the state of Oregon. But, like any charitable contribution, gifts must be completed by December 31. The money raised through the cultural tax credit returns to the community as grants. Since 2002, Oregonians have contributed $21 million to the Cultural Trust: $12 million remains in an endowment to ensure future culture funding; and over $9 million has been distributed in 775 grants that benefit every county in Oregon.
Gray whales have begun their migration from summer feeding areas off Alaska to their breeding and calving waters along Baja California. Volunteers will be posted at several different locations along the Oregon coast all week long helping visitors spot the large mammals. Dave Newton with the Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center says about 18-thousand whales are migrating and they usually travel three-to-five miles off shore.
National Weather Service forecasters say a blast of winter is headed into higher elevations of the Pacific Northwest. Travelers should be ready for heavy snow in mountain passes of Washington and Oregon this week. One to two feet of snow is possible for the Cascades… up to a foot of snow in the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon.
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
Pac-10 play for men’s basketball gets underway later this week. Oregon State will kick off their third season under head coach Craig Robinson at home in Gill Coliseum for the 76th meeting with Arizona State. The Beavers hold a one game advantage in the series… 38-37… but the Sun Devils have won six straight. The penultimate game at Mac Court for the Oregon Men will also take place Thursday evening with new head coach Dana Altman leads his Ducks up against the Arizona Wildcats in his Pac-10 debut. The final men’s game at Mac Court is set for New Year’s Day against Arizona State.
CC
City manager looks back… and ahead…
It has been a good year for city projects according to Florence City Manager, Bob Willoughby, with a lot of targeted projects now accomplished…
200 “ Some things that we’ve been working on for a long time for a long time – you know, the new senior center, uh, we got a crosswalk built with several more in the works, an duh, we’ll probably acquire the Barnett property…
On Bay Street, overlooking the river, the property is targeted for the Siuslaw River Bridge interpretive center…
201 “Which is a park, there will be some additional parking under the bridge, which is always needed in old town. There’ll be a deck and a viewing platform of the bridge with some signs talking about the history of the bridge…
One component of that project is a storm water treatment demonstration to treat storm runoff in a natural way before it reaches the river. An interpretive trail, with signage, will explain how wetlands can help filter pollutants from the runoff. That portion of the project will be funded by an EPA grant.
12-27-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
CC
Anyone making cash donations to a school music booster group; school, college or library foundation; or any performing arts group is a cultural donor. In Oregon, cultural donors can make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust to earn the state's unique cultural tax credit - a 100%, dollar-for-dollar savings on what is owed the state of Oregon. But, like any charitable contribution, gifts must be completed by December 31. The money raised through the cultural tax credit returns to the community as grants. Since 2002, Oregonians have contributed $21 million to the Cultural Trust: $12 million remains in an endowment to ensure future culture funding; and over $9 million has been distributed in 775 grants that benefit every county in Oregon.
Gray whales have begun their migration from summer feeding areas off Alaska to their breeding and calving waters along Baja California. Volunteers will be posted at several different locations along the Oregon coast all week long helping visitors spot the large mammals. Dave Newton with the Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center says about 18-thousand whales are migrating and they usually travel three-to-five miles off shore.
National Weather Service forecasters say a blast of winter is headed into higher elevations of the Pacific Northwest. Travelers should be ready for heavy snow in mountain passes of Washington and Oregon this week. One to two feet of snow is possible for the Cascades… up to a foot of snow in the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon.
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
Pac-10 play for men’s basketball gets underway later this week. Oregon State will kick off their third season under head coach Craig Robinson at home in Gill Coliseum for the 76th meeting with Arizona State. The Beavers hold a one game advantage in the series… 38-37… but the Sun Devils have won six straight. The penultimate game at Mac Court for the Oregon Men will also take place Thursday evening with new head coach Dana Altman leads his Ducks up against the Arizona Wildcats in his Pac-10 debut. The final men’s game at Mac Court is set for New Year’s Day against Arizona State.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Services, Police Christmas Tree, Elks' Appreciation Dinner, KCST / kCFM Programming
Area Churches Are Offering Up An Array of Holiday Services
Churches through out Florence are offering up a schedule of Christmas services through out the weekend. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services are being held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Florence United Methodist Church. Evening candlelight service begins 5 and again at 6 o’clock at the Florence Nazarene Church. The Florence Christian Church offers services at 5 and 6:30 this evening. Crossroads Assembly of God is offering two services this evening at 6 and 7. The Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, the Resurrection Lutheran Church, Community Baptist Church are also holiday 7 o’clock candle light services. Saint Mary’s will hold two Christmas Eve masses, the first at 5:30 the other at 9pm. Christmas morning mass will be held at 11am. Saint Andrews will offer up Christmas Eve service at 8pm and a Christmas Day Eucharist service at 10am. Resurrection Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Service of Carols tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
The Florence Police Auxiliary still have a number of homeless stuffed animals under their tree that need a home this Christmas. Parents are welcomed to bring their children to the PD Lobby on Greenwood street to choose a stuffed animal to take home… while supplies last.
A free Christmas Day Dinner will be held at the Florence Elks’ Lodge. The Community Appreciation Dinner will be served between noon and 3pm, River City Taxi is providing transportation for a portion of the community that can’t make it to the dinner on their own.
Coast Radio will offer up several hours of holiday programming beginning this evening with four hours of commercial free Christmas music. Sounds of the season begin at 5 o’clock this evening with especially selected music each hour through 8pm. The commercial free music continues Christmas morning at 8:05 to compliment your family celebrations. Tune in at 12:06 tomorrow afternoon to KCFM for five Christmas programs from radio’s golden age. The Stars of Christmas Past being with Burns and Allen, followed in the 1 o’clock hour by Bob Hope and the soldiers of wars past, at 2:06pm don’t miss Red Skelton, Jack Benny and friends show up at 3:06pm, and It’s Fibber McGee and Molly at 4:06 on KCFM Christmas Day.
Associated Press Regional News
BEND, Ore. (AP) - A La Pine man says he's looking for the owner
of a crate of wrapped gifts he found on a highway near Bend. Tracy
Roderick says the gifts are wrapped in newspaper and appear to be
from a girl to her grandparents. He says he'd like to give them
back, even if it's after Christmas.
HARRISBURG, Ore. (AP) - Linn County sheriff's officers say a
Harrisburg man stabbed his 13-year-old son to death before taking
his own life. Investigators say it's unclear why 49-year-old Darwin
Stout killed his boy and himself Wednesday morning, although it was
reported that he had been making irrational statements and had gone
to a Eugene hospital for an evaluation.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Medford police are getting ready for a
second trial of a suspect in a 2006 stabbing by searching downtown
rooftops for the murder weapon. The police say they've been
frustrated for years because they can't find a 5-inch-long,
multicolored knife with the words "Viva Mexico" on it. Their
search Wednesday turned up nothing.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The last scheduled round of legal briefs
has been filed in the long-running battle over making the Columbia
Basin's federal hydroelectric dams safer for endangered salmon.
NOAA Fisheries Service argues its plan should be upheld because its
improvements to dams and dam operations are building on good ocean
conditions to produce strong salmon returns.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks have placed defensive
tackle Junior Siavii on injured reserve after he suffered a neck
stinger last week against Atlanta. Seattle made the move yesterday
and signed linebacker Joe Pawelek from the practice squad. Siavii
had played in 14 games with six starts and posted a career-best 30
tackles.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Matt Hasselbeck says reviewing last week's
34-18 loss to Atlanta "wasn't fun." The Seattle Seahawks
quarterback committed three third-quarter turnovers and was
eventually pulled in favor of Charlie Whitehurst. Coach Pete
Carroll says Hasselbeck will continue as the Seahawks starter this
week against Tampa Bay.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Wrestling:
Two Siuslaw mat-men claimed individual titles at the North Douglas Wrestling Invitational in Drain. Jason Graber took the 125 pound bracket title while Sonny Tupua reigned at 285. Siuslaw Coach Neil Wartnik say three wrestlers had especially good tournaments, Edwin Vasques, Neil Larson, and Zac Ough (Ow) took third in their brackets. Harrisburg claimed the team title, Siuslaw finished in the middle of the field at seventh out of sixteen teams at the Holiday Tournament.
Churches through out Florence are offering up a schedule of Christmas services through out the weekend. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services are being held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Florence United Methodist Church. Evening candlelight service begins 5 and again at 6 o’clock at the Florence Nazarene Church. The Florence Christian Church offers services at 5 and 6:30 this evening. Crossroads Assembly of God is offering two services this evening at 6 and 7. The Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, the Resurrection Lutheran Church, Community Baptist Church are also holiday 7 o’clock candle light services. Saint Mary’s will hold two Christmas Eve masses, the first at 5:30 the other at 9pm. Christmas morning mass will be held at 11am. Saint Andrews will offer up Christmas Eve service at 8pm and a Christmas Day Eucharist service at 10am. Resurrection Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Service of Carols tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
The Florence Police Auxiliary still have a number of homeless stuffed animals under their tree that need a home this Christmas. Parents are welcomed to bring their children to the PD Lobby on Greenwood street to choose a stuffed animal to take home… while supplies last.
A free Christmas Day Dinner will be held at the Florence Elks’ Lodge. The Community Appreciation Dinner will be served between noon and 3pm, River City Taxi is providing transportation for a portion of the community that can’t make it to the dinner on their own.
Coast Radio will offer up several hours of holiday programming beginning this evening with four hours of commercial free Christmas music. Sounds of the season begin at 5 o’clock this evening with especially selected music each hour through 8pm. The commercial free music continues Christmas morning at 8:05 to compliment your family celebrations. Tune in at 12:06 tomorrow afternoon to KCFM for five Christmas programs from radio’s golden age. The Stars of Christmas Past being with Burns and Allen, followed in the 1 o’clock hour by Bob Hope and the soldiers of wars past, at 2:06pm don’t miss Red Skelton, Jack Benny and friends show up at 3:06pm, and It’s Fibber McGee and Molly at 4:06 on KCFM Christmas Day.
Associated Press Regional News
BEND, Ore. (AP) - A La Pine man says he's looking for the owner
of a crate of wrapped gifts he found on a highway near Bend. Tracy
Roderick says the gifts are wrapped in newspaper and appear to be
from a girl to her grandparents. He says he'd like to give them
back, even if it's after Christmas.
HARRISBURG, Ore. (AP) - Linn County sheriff's officers say a
Harrisburg man stabbed his 13-year-old son to death before taking
his own life. Investigators say it's unclear why 49-year-old Darwin
Stout killed his boy and himself Wednesday morning, although it was
reported that he had been making irrational statements and had gone
to a Eugene hospital for an evaluation.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Medford police are getting ready for a
second trial of a suspect in a 2006 stabbing by searching downtown
rooftops for the murder weapon. The police say they've been
frustrated for years because they can't find a 5-inch-long,
multicolored knife with the words "Viva Mexico" on it. Their
search Wednesday turned up nothing.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The last scheduled round of legal briefs
has been filed in the long-running battle over making the Columbia
Basin's federal hydroelectric dams safer for endangered salmon.
NOAA Fisheries Service argues its plan should be upheld because its
improvements to dams and dam operations are building on good ocean
conditions to produce strong salmon returns.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks have placed defensive
tackle Junior Siavii on injured reserve after he suffered a neck
stinger last week against Atlanta. Seattle made the move yesterday
and signed linebacker Joe Pawelek from the practice squad. Siavii
had played in 14 games with six starts and posted a career-best 30
tackles.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Matt Hasselbeck says reviewing last week's
34-18 loss to Atlanta "wasn't fun." The Seattle Seahawks
quarterback committed three third-quarter turnovers and was
eventually pulled in favor of Charlie Whitehurst. Coach Pete
Carroll says Hasselbeck will continue as the Seahawks starter this
week against Tampa Bay.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Wrestling:
Two Siuslaw mat-men claimed individual titles at the North Douglas Wrestling Invitational in Drain. Jason Graber took the 125 pound bracket title while Sonny Tupua reigned at 285. Siuslaw Coach Neil Wartnik say three wrestlers had especially good tournaments, Edwin Vasques, Neil Larson, and Zac Ough (Ow) took third in their brackets. Harrisburg claimed the team title, Siuslaw finished in the middle of the field at seventh out of sixteen teams at the Holiday Tournament.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Highway 101 Safety, MBA Sends 5 To Hospital, Tymchuk Interim Historial Society Director, Fire Destroys Travel Trailer
101 Safety Projects won’t be delayed after all…
Three Highway 101 pedestrian safety projects will proceed on schedule after a state transportation task force reviewed them and found they did not pose any inhibitions on the passage of freight. The three crosswalks, at Second, Seventh and 18th streets in Florence are set to go to bid in early February according to Florence Public Works Direct Mike Miller. Miller had previously informed the City Council that the Freight Mobility Committee would have to look at the crossings before they could be bid, thereby holding them up as much as 60-days. But, he said, Freight Industry representatives agreed with Oregon Department of Transportation officials that the three projects would not create any so-called “pinch-points” that would restrict truck traffic. In fact, all three would leave a wider ‘curb to curb’ width than the 26-foot wide Siuslaw River Bridge. Project engineers have already submitted the full plans and bid documents to ODOT for review. Miller says the crosswalks are fully funded using federal transportation funds but ODOT will manage and administer construction. Construction is expected to begin in May or June of 2011 with completion by the end of the summer.
Five people were sent to Peace Harbor Hospital following a two vehicle crash Tuesday evening. A 2007 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 18 year old Nicholas Edward Costa of Florence, traveling west bound on Hwy 126 was attempting to turn left onto Quince Street when he turned in front of a 1992 Toyota Camry traveling east bound. Injured were the driver 43 year old Delinda Mannai, of Milwaukie and her three children ages 20, 15 and 14 were taken by ambulance to Peace Harbor Hospital. The 15 year old remains in the hospital, the others were treated and released. Costa also went to Peace Harbor Hospital and was treated and released. Costa was cited for Driving while suspended and failure to yield at an uncontrolled intersection.
Fire destroyed a motor home Sunday afternoon, leaving a camp host at Alder Dune Campground homeless. Keith Swehla was not at the RV when a fire of undetermined origin began sometime in the afternoon. Because the campground was relatively empty and the space is away from any other homes, detection of the fire wasn’t made until the home, along with all of Swehla’s possessions were destroyed. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue spokesperson Sean Barrett said Swehla’s dog perished in the blaze. Barrett said the man also had no insurance. The U.S. Forest service is temporarily housing him and the Red Cross is providing assistance.
Reedsport native and longtime Oregon political advisor Kerry Tymchuk will take charge of the state Historical Society next year as interim executive director. The current director, 67—year old George Vogt, plans to retire in April. The society’s board said Tuesday that Tymchuck, a board member, will serve while it works out a strategic plan and conducts a job search. The Reedsport native has worked for former Republican Senator Gordon Smith as well as for Bob and Elizabeth Dole
TAKING A LOOK IN TO ASSOCIATED PRESS REGIONAL NEWS…
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Lane County prosecutors have decided to
dismiss a domestic violence charge against a 38-year-old Eugene man
whose house police surrounded Dec. 1 because they thought he was
holding his wife hostage. Chief Deputy District Attorney Patty
Perlow tells The Eugene Register-Guard that they don't have enough
evidence to prosecute Shane Schnetzky.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A Eugene couple has sued a local doctor and
medical group for $650,000 for a botched vasectomy. The Eugene
Register-Guard reports that Scott and Donnita Bassinger filed the
suit, saying Dr. Stephen Schepergerdes and Oregon Medical Group
should help with the expenses associated with Donnita Bassinger's
Cesarean delivery and with their son's upbringing and college
education. The doctor and medical group did not comment.
HARRISBURG, Ore. (AP) - The Linn County sheriff says there is no
danger to the public in connection with the deaths of two people at
a home in Harrisburg. Sheriff Tim Mueller says deputies responded
to a call last night and secured the scene for the investigation.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden got out
of the hospital following surgery for prostate cancer and walked
onto the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., to cast his
vote in favor of the new strategic arms-control treaty with Russia.
Spokesman Tom Towslee says Wyden decided Wednesday that
establishing a new arms control treaty with Russia, called START,
was, "more important than a little discomfort."
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A jury has recommended the death penalty for
a father and son found guilty of planting a bomb in a Woodburn bank
that killed two police officers in what's just the start of a
likely decades-long legal battle. Bruce and Joshua Turnidge face
formal sentencing on Jan. 24. The death sentences would be
automatically appealed to the state Supreme Court.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Marion County estimates damage from the Dec.
14 tornado that struck Aumsville at $1.1 million. County emergency
manager John Vanderzanden tells The Statesman Journal that figure
could go up as agencies send in more damage reports, but he doubts
the city will qualify for a state and federal disaster declaration.
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A federal inspection report says the maker
of an artisan cheese that sickened people in Oregon and other
states had unsanitary practices. Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville,
Wash., voluntarily recalled all of its cheese Friday after the Food
and Drug Administration warned that the products could be
contaminated by E. coli.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Sterling Carter scored 19 points and
Aaron Broussard added 15 as Seattle snapped Virginia's five-game
winning streak with a 59-53 win last night. Seattle, which led by
as many as 10 in the first half, led 30-23 at the break and
improved to 5-10.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Basketball:
The Siuslaw boys couldn’t keep up with ranked Tillamook last night as the Cheesemakers dominated the court in a 61 – 42 route of the Viks. Brendan Schmoll had a good night scoring 12 points for Siuslaw, while teammate Brad Greenburg delivered 13 points and was perfect at the free throw line at six for six in the Viking’s loss....The Lady Viks didn’t fare any better in Tillamook as the Cheesemakers downed Siuslaw 42 – 26.
Oregon State Men’s Basketball:
Jared Cunningham scored 22 points and Roberto Nelson added 14 to lead Oregon State to a 74-54 win against Illinois-Chicago last night. The Beavers led by 20 at halftime, and Illinois-Chicago got no closer than 17 afterward. Robo Krebs had 21 points.
Three Highway 101 pedestrian safety projects will proceed on schedule after a state transportation task force reviewed them and found they did not pose any inhibitions on the passage of freight. The three crosswalks, at Second, Seventh and 18th streets in Florence are set to go to bid in early February according to Florence Public Works Direct Mike Miller. Miller had previously informed the City Council that the Freight Mobility Committee would have to look at the crossings before they could be bid, thereby holding them up as much as 60-days. But, he said, Freight Industry representatives agreed with Oregon Department of Transportation officials that the three projects would not create any so-called “pinch-points” that would restrict truck traffic. In fact, all three would leave a wider ‘curb to curb’ width than the 26-foot wide Siuslaw River Bridge. Project engineers have already submitted the full plans and bid documents to ODOT for review. Miller says the crosswalks are fully funded using federal transportation funds but ODOT will manage and administer construction. Construction is expected to begin in May or June of 2011 with completion by the end of the summer.
Five people were sent to Peace Harbor Hospital following a two vehicle crash Tuesday evening. A 2007 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 18 year old Nicholas Edward Costa of Florence, traveling west bound on Hwy 126 was attempting to turn left onto Quince Street when he turned in front of a 1992 Toyota Camry traveling east bound. Injured were the driver 43 year old Delinda Mannai, of Milwaukie and her three children ages 20, 15 and 14 were taken by ambulance to Peace Harbor Hospital. The 15 year old remains in the hospital, the others were treated and released. Costa also went to Peace Harbor Hospital and was treated and released. Costa was cited for Driving while suspended and failure to yield at an uncontrolled intersection.
Fire destroyed a motor home Sunday afternoon, leaving a camp host at Alder Dune Campground homeless. Keith Swehla was not at the RV when a fire of undetermined origin began sometime in the afternoon. Because the campground was relatively empty and the space is away from any other homes, detection of the fire wasn’t made until the home, along with all of Swehla’s possessions were destroyed. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue spokesperson Sean Barrett said Swehla’s dog perished in the blaze. Barrett said the man also had no insurance. The U.S. Forest service is temporarily housing him and the Red Cross is providing assistance.
Reedsport native and longtime Oregon political advisor Kerry Tymchuk will take charge of the state Historical Society next year as interim executive director. The current director, 67—year old George Vogt, plans to retire in April. The society’s board said Tuesday that Tymchuck, a board member, will serve while it works out a strategic plan and conducts a job search. The Reedsport native has worked for former Republican Senator Gordon Smith as well as for Bob and Elizabeth Dole
TAKING A LOOK IN TO ASSOCIATED PRESS REGIONAL NEWS…
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Lane County prosecutors have decided to
dismiss a domestic violence charge against a 38-year-old Eugene man
whose house police surrounded Dec. 1 because they thought he was
holding his wife hostage. Chief Deputy District Attorney Patty
Perlow tells The Eugene Register-Guard that they don't have enough
evidence to prosecute Shane Schnetzky.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A Eugene couple has sued a local doctor and
medical group for $650,000 for a botched vasectomy. The Eugene
Register-Guard reports that Scott and Donnita Bassinger filed the
suit, saying Dr. Stephen Schepergerdes and Oregon Medical Group
should help with the expenses associated with Donnita Bassinger's
Cesarean delivery and with their son's upbringing and college
education. The doctor and medical group did not comment.
HARRISBURG, Ore. (AP) - The Linn County sheriff says there is no
danger to the public in connection with the deaths of two people at
a home in Harrisburg. Sheriff Tim Mueller says deputies responded
to a call last night and secured the scene for the investigation.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden got out
of the hospital following surgery for prostate cancer and walked
onto the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., to cast his
vote in favor of the new strategic arms-control treaty with Russia.
Spokesman Tom Towslee says Wyden decided Wednesday that
establishing a new arms control treaty with Russia, called START,
was, "more important than a little discomfort."
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A jury has recommended the death penalty for
a father and son found guilty of planting a bomb in a Woodburn bank
that killed two police officers in what's just the start of a
likely decades-long legal battle. Bruce and Joshua Turnidge face
formal sentencing on Jan. 24. The death sentences would be
automatically appealed to the state Supreme Court.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Marion County estimates damage from the Dec.
14 tornado that struck Aumsville at $1.1 million. County emergency
manager John Vanderzanden tells The Statesman Journal that figure
could go up as agencies send in more damage reports, but he doubts
the city will qualify for a state and federal disaster declaration.
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A federal inspection report says the maker
of an artisan cheese that sickened people in Oregon and other
states had unsanitary practices. Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville,
Wash., voluntarily recalled all of its cheese Friday after the Food
and Drug Administration warned that the products could be
contaminated by E. coli.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Sterling Carter scored 19 points and
Aaron Broussard added 15 as Seattle snapped Virginia's five-game
winning streak with a 59-53 win last night. Seattle, which led by
as many as 10 in the first half, led 30-23 at the break and
improved to 5-10.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Basketball:
The Siuslaw boys couldn’t keep up with ranked Tillamook last night as the Cheesemakers dominated the court in a 61 – 42 route of the Viks. Brendan Schmoll had a good night scoring 12 points for Siuslaw, while teammate Brad Greenburg delivered 13 points and was perfect at the free throw line at six for six in the Viking’s loss....The Lady Viks didn’t fare any better in Tillamook as the Cheesemakers downed Siuslaw 42 – 26.
Oregon State Men’s Basketball:
Jared Cunningham scored 22 points and Roberto Nelson added 14 to lead Oregon State to a 74-54 win against Illinois-Chicago last night. The Beavers led by 20 at halftime, and Illinois-Chicago got no closer than 17 afterward. Robo Krebs had 21 points.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Jury Finds Florence Man Guilty, Gas Prices Remain Steady, Whale Watching Will Be Spoken Next Week On The Oregon Coast
A Lane County Jury found 28 year old Tyler Clayton Davis guilty in the drunk driving case that killed two of Davis’ friends this past fall. After a three hour deliberation Tuesday, jurors found Davis guilty on two counts of second degree man-slaughter. On September 18th after drinking with his friends, 26 year old Joshua William Thornton and 24 year old Nicholas Brodie Schneider – Davis proceeded to drive the three of them home. Both victims were ejected from Davis’ F-360 Ford Pickup truck when the vehicle overturned on Canary Road south of Florence. Officers with the Florence Police Department testified they had warned an intoxicated Davis to not drive less than an hour before the fatal crash. Under Measure 11 state requirements Davis is mandated to serve a minimum six years and three month prison term, a sentencing date has not yet been set.
Even though gas prices are 35 to 40 cents a gallon higher than they were a year ago at this time Triple-A projects more than 92-million Americans will travel more than 50-miles or more during the holiday season. Fuel prices in Florence remain some of the lowest in the state. According to Triple-A, Oregon's average for a gallon of regular unleaded remained steady this week at $3.05, locally the average held steady, 20-cents less at $2.85.
Volunteers will be positioned inside the Cape Perpetua visitor's center next week, eager to point out passing Gray Whales in the ocean below. Center manager Lori Robertson says the center is a great place to view the ocean, and this time of year the migrating whales. Perched 100 feet above sea level,and with expansive windows, whale watchers can stay warm and dry while the specially trained volunteers fill in the details of the whale's migration south for breeding. The Cape Perpetua center is open daily from ten AM to four PM through January First. Whale watching docents will be on hand from the 26th through January Second.
Associated Press News From Around The State
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -Staff at Eugene's Cascades Raptor Center are
asking the public for help in coming up with a name for a bald
eagle they are nurturing. The Eugene Register Guard reports that
the center received the eagle from a South Dakota rehab center last
month after it closed.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -The father of an Oregon woman who is serving
time in prison for abusing her adopted 9-year-old boy is seeking
custody of four of the boy's siblings. The Eugene Register-Guard
reports that Jesse McCurry, father of Alona Lee Hartwig, is
disputing a state ruling that accuses him of neglecting the
9-year-old boy whom his daughter abused.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A jury is deciding whether to impose a death
sentence on a man convicted with his father of planting a bomb that
killed two police officers in Woodburn. Jurors resume deliberations
today on a sentence for Joshua Turnidge, who could face the death
penalty. The same jury has already decided on a sentence for
Turnidge's father but the decision is sealed pending a decision
about the son.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Longtime Oregon political adviser Kerry
Tymchuk will take charge of the state Historical Society next year
as interim executive director. The current director, 67-year-old
George Vogt, plans to retire in April. The society's board said
yesterday that Tymchuk, a board member, will serve while it works
out a strategic plan and conducts a job search.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have traded catcher Rob
Johnson to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later or
cash considerations. Seattle and San Diego made the deal yesterday.
Johnson had been designated for assignment by the Mariners on Dec.
13 after the Mariners signed designated hitter Jack Cust and needed
a spot on the 40-man roster.
Taking a look into Coast Radio Sports:
Oregon's Chip Kelly has been voted AP Coach of the Year after leading the second-ranked Ducks to an unbeaten record and a spot in the BCS national championship game in just his second season as the team's leader. Kelly received 24 of 55 votes from the AP football poll panel to beat out his title game counterpart, Gene Chizik of Auburn, who had 17.
College Men’s Basketball:
Brandon Wiley scored 14 for Idaho and the Vandals held off Oregon's second-half rally to win 69-65 last night. Landon Tatum added 11 points for Idaho, which won the last nonconference game on Oregon's McArthur Court. The Ducks will move into Matthew Knight Arena in two weeks. Joevan Catron led all scorers with 18 points for Oregon.
On the Schedule:
Oregon State takes to the hardwood this evening against Illinois Chicago. Airtime over KCFM is 6:30, tipoff in Corvallis is set for 7 o’clock over Coast Radio Sports…
Prep hoop action tonight pits Siuslaw against Tillamook. KCST will air both the boys and girls games with the Lady Viks taking on the Cheesemakers in the opener at 4 o’clock… the boys follow in the night cap from Tillamook… airtime is set for 4:15 on KCST….
Even though gas prices are 35 to 40 cents a gallon higher than they were a year ago at this time Triple-A projects more than 92-million Americans will travel more than 50-miles or more during the holiday season. Fuel prices in Florence remain some of the lowest in the state. According to Triple-A, Oregon's average for a gallon of regular unleaded remained steady this week at $3.05, locally the average held steady, 20-cents less at $2.85.
Volunteers will be positioned inside the Cape Perpetua visitor's center next week, eager to point out passing Gray Whales in the ocean below. Center manager Lori Robertson says the center is a great place to view the ocean, and this time of year the migrating whales. Perched 100 feet above sea level,and with expansive windows, whale watchers can stay warm and dry while the specially trained volunteers fill in the details of the whale's migration south for breeding. The Cape Perpetua center is open daily from ten AM to four PM through January First. Whale watching docents will be on hand from the 26th through January Second.
Associated Press News From Around The State
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -Staff at Eugene's Cascades Raptor Center are
asking the public for help in coming up with a name for a bald
eagle they are nurturing. The Eugene Register Guard reports that
the center received the eagle from a South Dakota rehab center last
month after it closed.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -The father of an Oregon woman who is serving
time in prison for abusing her adopted 9-year-old boy is seeking
custody of four of the boy's siblings. The Eugene Register-Guard
reports that Jesse McCurry, father of Alona Lee Hartwig, is
disputing a state ruling that accuses him of neglecting the
9-year-old boy whom his daughter abused.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A jury is deciding whether to impose a death
sentence on a man convicted with his father of planting a bomb that
killed two police officers in Woodburn. Jurors resume deliberations
today on a sentence for Joshua Turnidge, who could face the death
penalty. The same jury has already decided on a sentence for
Turnidge's father but the decision is sealed pending a decision
about the son.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Longtime Oregon political adviser Kerry
Tymchuk will take charge of the state Historical Society next year
as interim executive director. The current director, 67-year-old
George Vogt, plans to retire in April. The society's board said
yesterday that Tymchuk, a board member, will serve while it works
out a strategic plan and conducts a job search.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have traded catcher Rob
Johnson to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later or
cash considerations. Seattle and San Diego made the deal yesterday.
Johnson had been designated for assignment by the Mariners on Dec.
13 after the Mariners signed designated hitter Jack Cust and needed
a spot on the 40-man roster.
Taking a look into Coast Radio Sports:
Oregon's Chip Kelly has been voted AP Coach of the Year after leading the second-ranked Ducks to an unbeaten record and a spot in the BCS national championship game in just his second season as the team's leader. Kelly received 24 of 55 votes from the AP football poll panel to beat out his title game counterpart, Gene Chizik of Auburn, who had 17.
College Men’s Basketball:
Brandon Wiley scored 14 for Idaho and the Vandals held off Oregon's second-half rally to win 69-65 last night. Landon Tatum added 11 points for Idaho, which won the last nonconference game on Oregon's McArthur Court. The Ducks will move into Matthew Knight Arena in two weeks. Joevan Catron led all scorers with 18 points for Oregon.
On the Schedule:
Oregon State takes to the hardwood this evening against Illinois Chicago. Airtime over KCFM is 6:30, tipoff in Corvallis is set for 7 o’clock over Coast Radio Sports…
Prep hoop action tonight pits Siuslaw against Tillamook. KCST will air both the boys and girls games with the Lady Viks taking on the Cheesemakers in the opener at 4 o’clock… the boys follow in the night cap from Tillamook… airtime is set for 4:15 on KCST….
Monday, December 20, 2010
Off Road Vehicle Plan Nearing Completion · Community Christmas Basket Project Helps More Than 600 Families · Christmas Trees To Be Recycled
Dunes off road plan nearing completion….
Work on a new plan, that will likely limit the areas on the Oregon Dunes that off-highway vehicles can ride, is nearing the final stage. Central Coast District Ranger Pam Gardner with the U.S. forest Service says a working group made up of riders, government agency representatives and environmental interests finished up a year of work identifying areas where riders have historically been allowed to ride. Part of that process also included defining vegetated areas that were formerly open sand but have now become overgrown by invasive species. Gardner says those areas may benefit by having more traffic. The next step is to take the process inside the agency for refinement.
215 - "We have assembled a team of our resource specialists that includes all of the environmental issues and social and economic issues that we think will be associated with this process."
Gardner says the rough draft, or "scoping" should be completed by early spring.
216 - "We expect probably by the first of March we will have a proposal out. It won't have a lot of detail, it's kind of our first step, but it helps us identify issues that we might have over looked."
Critics say they fear the plan will be used to further reduce the areas that can be accessed by off-roaders, thereby forcing more riders into a smaller space. That would degrade safeties well as possibly deter riders from even coming to the coast. The final decision on the "designated routes" program will be made by the Siuslaw National Forest Supervisor, probably by Earl fall.
You may think it's a little early to think about what to do with your Christmas tree. But it's never too early to think about fire safety. Christmas trees can dry out quickly and by the time the holiday arrives many trees are more of a hazard than a decoration according to Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett. That's one reason why firefighters will be picking up trees again this year. Barrett said three days have been set aside for pick ups this year. The first is Wednesday, December 29th, then Sunday January 2nd,with the final pick up set for Saturday, January 8th. All trees, including flocked trees, will be recycled. Barrett says a five dollar minimum donation is requested. Pick ups can be scheduled by calling Siuslaw Valley Fire And Rescue any time during business hours
Nearly 2300 people from 460 households have the makings for a holiday meal after Saturday's Community Christmas Basket distribution at Three Rivers Bingo Hall. Carol Bennett, a member of the Florence Soroptimist Club, said people began lining up Friday evening and by early Saturday the queue was backed up more than a mile. Despite the early turnout, or possibly because of it, most everyone wanting a box had picked one up by noon. Bennett said they had planned for as many as 550 households. The left over supplies won't go to waste... It all goes to Florence Food Share.
Here's the latest news from Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon state troopers are investigating a
crash on Interstate 5 in Wilsonville that killed a pedestrian.
Trooper Naymon Frank says 26-year-old Julio Sezar Valentin, of
Gervais, was killed early yesterday after a commercial truck hit
him. Frank says the truck's driver, 57-year-old Blaise G. Anderson,
of Farmington, Wash., was unable to avoid him.
SUNRIVER, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say a pilot is unhurt after
his small plane flipped onto its roof after landing on the snowy
runway at Sunriver Airport yesterday morning. A Sunriver Fire
spokesman says responders found the single-engine Piper Cub
upside-down about 20 feet from the main runaway. He says the pilot
got out of the plane and activated his fuel shutoff.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Several hundred people showed up for a
rally against violence held Sunday at the Pioneer Courthouse Square
in Portland. That's where federal authorities say a Corvallis
teenager plotted to set off a bomb at a Christmas tree-lighting
event. KATU-TV reports some 300 people turned out for the rally,
some with signs reading "Hate is Not Welcome Here."
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Two years after a veteran died in the cold
in Eugene, community members say more warming shelters are open to
prevent such deaths. The Eugene Register-Guard reports that the
shelters open as needed from November through March and are run by
a coalition of nonprofit groups, churches and social service and
government agencies.
TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) - State wildlife officials are
investigating a probable outbreak of canine distemper among
raccoons along the north coast from Seaside to Astoria. The Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife says there have been numerous
complaints in recent weeks about sick and injured raccoons. KATU-TV
says canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that infects
raccoons, coyotes, skunks and unvaccinated dogs. It does not affect
humans.
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Ryan threw for 174 yards and three
touchdowns, Jonathan Babineaux (BAB'-ihn-noh) recovered a fumble
for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up an NFC playoff
spot with a 34-18 win over the Seattle Seahawks yesterday. Atlanta
won its eighth game in a row and improved to 12-2. Seattle fell to
6-8, tied with St. Louis atop the NFC West.
BEND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon wildlife managers are trying to boost
the bighorn sheep population. Biologists released 20 bighorn sheep
near the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument earlier this month,
returning the animals to that area for the first time in more than
a century.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - About 300 people rallied against violence
yesterday at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland. That's
where authorities say a Corvallis teen plotted to set off a bomb at
a Christmas tree-lighting. Some of the ralliers held signs reading
"Islam for Peace" and "Hate is Not Welcome Here."
SEATTLE (AP) - Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant left with a
back injury suffered late in the first half against Atlanta
yesterday. The team said his return was questionable. Trufant left
on Atlanta's final drive of the first half. He was replaced by
Kennard Cox, because Walter Thurmond -- the usual backup cornerback was inactive on Sunday with a hamstring injury.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Authorities still aren't releasing the
names of sheriffs' deputies who fatally shot a man in an illegal
marijuana growing operation in the Salt Creek area in August.
Investigators tell the Medford Mail Tribune that the deputies are
still in danger because the suspects remain at large.
LA GRANDE, Ore. (AP) - Wolves are not bloodless killers, but
they can appear to be. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
biologist Russ Morgan explained why and much more during a recent
Oregon Hunters Association meeting. Morgan says wolves kill with
multiple bites that often do not break an animal's skin. The bites
trigger massive internal bleeding.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - The field in the 2011 Iditarod Trail
Sled Dog Race is growing. Race officials say they received two more
entries to bring the number to 62. The Iditarod Trail Committee
says they received entry packages from Iditarod veterans Matt
Hayashida from Willow, and Gerald Sousa from Talkeetna. The
1,100-mile race is set to begin in early March.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS…
In Prep tournament play the Siuslaw Girls lost to Myrtle Point 44-32 Friday night. Kasey Strenke led scoring with ten points, Raelynn Robinsonscored eight. Saturday, they downed the Marshfield JV, 55-31 to take the consolation game. Robinson had 24 points, Strenke 15.
In Boys action Siuslaw Coach DanGray said "everything worked" Friday as Siuslaw beat Myrtle Point 62-34 in the opening game of the Bobcats' Holiday tournament. The Vikings were up 15-nothing after the first quarter and never looked back. Saturday, they claimed the tournament championship with a 51-45 win over the Marshfield JV squad. Gray pointed out Saturday's game was more of a challenge as the Vikings didn't take the lead for good until less than three minutes remained. Mitchell Butler was 7-of-8 at the free throw line Saturday and put up a total of 25 points for the weekend. Jacob Thompson scored 11 and 9 points respectively, both were named to the all-tournament team.
Freshman K.T. Harrell scored 20 points and Sammy Zeglinski hit two big 3-pointers Friday night, lifting Virginia to a 63-48 victory against Oregon. Oregon had its three-game winning streak snapped. The Ducks got 16 points from Joevan Catron but little from anyone else as they shot just 34.5 percent overall.
Tony Taylor had 19 points, 11 assists and five rebounds to lead George Washington to an 87-79 victory Saturday afternoon victory over Oregon State. Jared Cunningham had 21 points and four rebounds for the Beavers, who have lost four of their last five.
Work on a new plan, that will likely limit the areas on the Oregon Dunes that off-highway vehicles can ride, is nearing the final stage. Central Coast District Ranger Pam Gardner with the U.S. forest Service says a working group made up of riders, government agency representatives and environmental interests finished up a year of work identifying areas where riders have historically been allowed to ride. Part of that process also included defining vegetated areas that were formerly open sand but have now become overgrown by invasive species. Gardner says those areas may benefit by having more traffic. The next step is to take the process inside the agency for refinement.
215 - "We have assembled a team of our resource specialists that includes all of the environmental issues and social and economic issues that we think will be associated with this process."
Gardner says the rough draft, or "scoping" should be completed by early spring.
216 - "We expect probably by the first of March we will have a proposal out. It won't have a lot of detail, it's kind of our first step, but it helps us identify issues that we might have over looked."
Critics say they fear the plan will be used to further reduce the areas that can be accessed by off-roaders, thereby forcing more riders into a smaller space. That would degrade safeties well as possibly deter riders from even coming to the coast. The final decision on the "designated routes" program will be made by the Siuslaw National Forest Supervisor, probably by Earl fall.
You may think it's a little early to think about what to do with your Christmas tree. But it's never too early to think about fire safety. Christmas trees can dry out quickly and by the time the holiday arrives many trees are more of a hazard than a decoration according to Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett. That's one reason why firefighters will be picking up trees again this year. Barrett said three days have been set aside for pick ups this year. The first is Wednesday, December 29th, then Sunday January 2nd,with the final pick up set for Saturday, January 8th. All trees, including flocked trees, will be recycled. Barrett says a five dollar minimum donation is requested. Pick ups can be scheduled by calling Siuslaw Valley Fire And Rescue any time during business hours
Nearly 2300 people from 460 households have the makings for a holiday meal after Saturday's Community Christmas Basket distribution at Three Rivers Bingo Hall. Carol Bennett, a member of the Florence Soroptimist Club, said people began lining up Friday evening and by early Saturday the queue was backed up more than a mile. Despite the early turnout, or possibly because of it, most everyone wanting a box had picked one up by noon. Bennett said they had planned for as many as 550 households. The left over supplies won't go to waste... It all goes to Florence Food Share.
Here's the latest news from Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon state troopers are investigating a
crash on Interstate 5 in Wilsonville that killed a pedestrian.
Trooper Naymon Frank says 26-year-old Julio Sezar Valentin, of
Gervais, was killed early yesterday after a commercial truck hit
him. Frank says the truck's driver, 57-year-old Blaise G. Anderson,
of Farmington, Wash., was unable to avoid him.
SUNRIVER, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say a pilot is unhurt after
his small plane flipped onto its roof after landing on the snowy
runway at Sunriver Airport yesterday morning. A Sunriver Fire
spokesman says responders found the single-engine Piper Cub
upside-down about 20 feet from the main runaway. He says the pilot
got out of the plane and activated his fuel shutoff.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Several hundred people showed up for a
rally against violence held Sunday at the Pioneer Courthouse Square
in Portland. That's where federal authorities say a Corvallis
teenager plotted to set off a bomb at a Christmas tree-lighting
event. KATU-TV reports some 300 people turned out for the rally,
some with signs reading "Hate is Not Welcome Here."
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Two years after a veteran died in the cold
in Eugene, community members say more warming shelters are open to
prevent such deaths. The Eugene Register-Guard reports that the
shelters open as needed from November through March and are run by
a coalition of nonprofit groups, churches and social service and
government agencies.
TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) - State wildlife officials are
investigating a probable outbreak of canine distemper among
raccoons along the north coast from Seaside to Astoria. The Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife says there have been numerous
complaints in recent weeks about sick and injured raccoons. KATU-TV
says canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that infects
raccoons, coyotes, skunks and unvaccinated dogs. It does not affect
humans.
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Ryan threw for 174 yards and three
touchdowns, Jonathan Babineaux (BAB'-ihn-noh) recovered a fumble
for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up an NFC playoff
spot with a 34-18 win over the Seattle Seahawks yesterday. Atlanta
won its eighth game in a row and improved to 12-2. Seattle fell to
6-8, tied with St. Louis atop the NFC West.
BEND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon wildlife managers are trying to boost
the bighorn sheep population. Biologists released 20 bighorn sheep
near the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument earlier this month,
returning the animals to that area for the first time in more than
a century.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - About 300 people rallied against violence
yesterday at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland. That's
where authorities say a Corvallis teen plotted to set off a bomb at
a Christmas tree-lighting. Some of the ralliers held signs reading
"Islam for Peace" and "Hate is Not Welcome Here."
SEATTLE (AP) - Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant left with a
back injury suffered late in the first half against Atlanta
yesterday. The team said his return was questionable. Trufant left
on Atlanta's final drive of the first half. He was replaced by
Kennard Cox, because Walter Thurmond -- the usual backup cornerback was inactive on Sunday with a hamstring injury.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Authorities still aren't releasing the
names of sheriffs' deputies who fatally shot a man in an illegal
marijuana growing operation in the Salt Creek area in August.
Investigators tell the Medford Mail Tribune that the deputies are
still in danger because the suspects remain at large.
LA GRANDE, Ore. (AP) - Wolves are not bloodless killers, but
they can appear to be. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
biologist Russ Morgan explained why and much more during a recent
Oregon Hunters Association meeting. Morgan says wolves kill with
multiple bites that often do not break an animal's skin. The bites
trigger massive internal bleeding.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - The field in the 2011 Iditarod Trail
Sled Dog Race is growing. Race officials say they received two more
entries to bring the number to 62. The Iditarod Trail Committee
says they received entry packages from Iditarod veterans Matt
Hayashida from Willow, and Gerald Sousa from Talkeetna. The
1,100-mile race is set to begin in early March.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS…
In Prep tournament play the Siuslaw Girls lost to Myrtle Point 44-32 Friday night. Kasey Strenke led scoring with ten points, Raelynn Robinsonscored eight. Saturday, they downed the Marshfield JV, 55-31 to take the consolation game. Robinson had 24 points, Strenke 15.
In Boys action Siuslaw Coach DanGray said "everything worked" Friday as Siuslaw beat Myrtle Point 62-34 in the opening game of the Bobcats' Holiday tournament. The Vikings were up 15-nothing after the first quarter and never looked back. Saturday, they claimed the tournament championship with a 51-45 win over the Marshfield JV squad. Gray pointed out Saturday's game was more of a challenge as the Vikings didn't take the lead for good until less than three minutes remained. Mitchell Butler was 7-of-8 at the free throw line Saturday and put up a total of 25 points for the weekend. Jacob Thompson scored 11 and 9 points respectively, both were named to the all-tournament team.
Freshman K.T. Harrell scored 20 points and Sammy Zeglinski hit two big 3-pointers Friday night, lifting Virginia to a 63-48 victory against Oregon. Oregon had its three-game winning streak snapped. The Ducks got 16 points from Joevan Catron but little from anyone else as they shot just 34.5 percent overall.
Tony Taylor had 19 points, 11 assists and five rebounds to lead George Washington to an 87-79 victory Saturday afternoon victory over Oregon State. Jared Cunningham had 21 points and four rebounds for the Beavers, who have lost four of their last five.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Corps of Engineers warns about jetties - Cost of driving to go up - Douglas County assumes Umpqua Lighthouse
Army Corps of Engineers issues jetty warning…
Witnesses watched in horror last month as waves washed a young couple off the South Jetty of Yaquina Bay in Newport. Kathryn and Michael Meyers of Portland had been celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary with a trip to the coast. Both drowned. Two years earlier it was two young men, one lived… the other did not. Eric Bluhm (bloom) is a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of engnineers, which build jetties… the long rocky structures that help ocean going vessels navigate safely from harbor to seas. Bluhm understands their appeal to beach walkers who want to be closer to the waves. But the Army Corps and Oregon State police are spreading the word… Jetties can be dangerous, even on a nice day.
Operation and maintenance of the distinctive red and white beacon of the Umpqua Lighthouse near Winchester Bay has been officially assumed by the Douglas County Parks department. The light was first lit October 10th, 1857, however it was abandoned seven years later because of unstable footings and the tower actually collapsed a few weeks later. A new light was erected on the present site 30-years later and was lit December 31st, 1894. The U.S. Coast Guard automated operations in the 1960s and continued to operate it until it was determined to be no longer necessary for navigation last year. Rather than see it decommissioned, Douglas County stepped in to assume responsibility earlier this year… the transfer was finalized this week.
It’s going to get more expensive to fill up your gas tank in Oregon after the first of the year. The Oregon legislature, in 2009, approved an increase in gas taxes from 24 to 30 cents per gallon. The hike was tied to economic growth at the time… it wouldn’t become effective until two consecutive quarters of job growth were recorded… that still hasn’t happened, but lawmakers also required that it take effect no later than January First, 2011. The higher tax is expected to add about $30 a year to the average driver’s fuel cost.
If the weather cooperates Monday night, residents in the Pacific Northwest will be able to see a complete eclipse of the moon. Just a few hours before the Winter Solstice, the full moon will move into the shadow of the earth. Lee Dawson, Communications Director for OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, says the “penumbral” eclipse, when the moon moves into the shadow of earth’s atmosphere will begin just before 9:30 Monday evening. The full eclipse itself will begin at 11:40 PM and last for 73 minutes. All effects of the eclipse will be done by 3:04. Dawson says if you miss this one, there’ll be another one exactly one year later.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A man whom Eugene police shot and wounded
after a report of shots fired in a mall parking lot is in critical
condition. Police have identified the man as 27-year-old Michael
Thomas Mason. KVAL-TV says he's the son of a former Eugene police
sergeant who retired in 2003. The Register-Guard says Mason is an
Army veteran who served in Afghanistan.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland fire officials say a boat
participating in the Christmas Ship Parade caught fire last night
at Riverplace Marina on the Willamette River. The five people
aboard escaped safely. KGW-TV says the boat's owner suffered smoke
inhalation but wasn't seriously hurt. Investigators say a leaking
line from a gas can to a generator sparked the fire.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A man whose home was searched after an arson
fire at an Oregon mosque has been charged with disorderly conduct
in an unrelated case. McMinnville police say they arrested
24-year-old Cody Crawford two days earlier. McMinnville is 40 miles
north of Crawford's home in Corvallis. Crawford lives near a mosque
sometimes attended by the teen arrested in an FBI sting on charges
of trying to bomb a Portland Christmas celebration.
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon man has been charged with arson in
a fire that destroyed the American Legion Hall in Albany last July.
Albany police say they arrested 40-year-old Trent Allen Fox while
he was walking along a highway in Albany. He's being held at the
Linn County Jail. Police are asking the public for information
about Fox or related to the investigation.
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) - Fire investigators are at the scene of an
overnight fire that may have grown from two separate fires in
adjacent buildings on the Astoria waterfront. The blaze has
consumed a cafe and damaged an adjacent building but no one has
been seriously hurt.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Sen. Ron Wyden says he has prostate cancer
and will undergo surgery next week. The Oregon Democrat said in a
statement yesterday the cancer is in its early stage and that he
expects "a full and speedy recovery." The surgery is scheduled
Monday at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - On the night after Thanksgiving, Jim Newby
was driving home near Eugene when for some reason, he made one turn
20 feet too soon and plowed into a large pond. Paul Yost and Jennah
Litecky of Junction City saw what happened and Yost -- a former
lifeguard -- waded to the car and rescued the 83-year-old Newby.
Reunited this week, Newby said there's no doubt that Yost saved his
life.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
12-17-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
On the schedule today… in prep basketball the Siuslaw Vikings will be in Myrtle Point for the two day Myrtle Point Holiday Tournament. The boys will go up against the host Bobcats this evening at 7:30… the girls tip off at six. The Mapleton Sailors are in Powers this evening… boys and girls… they’ll take on the Cruisers.
In College Basketball the Oregon Ducks are in Charlottesville against the University of Virginia this evening at five… the pregame show on KCST is at 4:30. Oregon State is at home tomorrow afternoon against George Washington University… the Beavers and Colonials tip off at 4:30 with the pregame on KCFM at four.
Witnesses watched in horror last month as waves washed a young couple off the South Jetty of Yaquina Bay in Newport. Kathryn and Michael Meyers of Portland had been celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary with a trip to the coast. Both drowned. Two years earlier it was two young men, one lived… the other did not. Eric Bluhm (bloom) is a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of engnineers, which build jetties… the long rocky structures that help ocean going vessels navigate safely from harbor to seas. Bluhm understands their appeal to beach walkers who want to be closer to the waves. But the Army Corps and Oregon State police are spreading the word… Jetties can be dangerous, even on a nice day.
Operation and maintenance of the distinctive red and white beacon of the Umpqua Lighthouse near Winchester Bay has been officially assumed by the Douglas County Parks department. The light was first lit October 10th, 1857, however it was abandoned seven years later because of unstable footings and the tower actually collapsed a few weeks later. A new light was erected on the present site 30-years later and was lit December 31st, 1894. The U.S. Coast Guard automated operations in the 1960s and continued to operate it until it was determined to be no longer necessary for navigation last year. Rather than see it decommissioned, Douglas County stepped in to assume responsibility earlier this year… the transfer was finalized this week.
It’s going to get more expensive to fill up your gas tank in Oregon after the first of the year. The Oregon legislature, in 2009, approved an increase in gas taxes from 24 to 30 cents per gallon. The hike was tied to economic growth at the time… it wouldn’t become effective until two consecutive quarters of job growth were recorded… that still hasn’t happened, but lawmakers also required that it take effect no later than January First, 2011. The higher tax is expected to add about $30 a year to the average driver’s fuel cost.
If the weather cooperates Monday night, residents in the Pacific Northwest will be able to see a complete eclipse of the moon. Just a few hours before the Winter Solstice, the full moon will move into the shadow of the earth. Lee Dawson, Communications Director for OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, says the “penumbral” eclipse, when the moon moves into the shadow of earth’s atmosphere will begin just before 9:30 Monday evening. The full eclipse itself will begin at 11:40 PM and last for 73 minutes. All effects of the eclipse will be done by 3:04. Dawson says if you miss this one, there’ll be another one exactly one year later.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A man whom Eugene police shot and wounded
after a report of shots fired in a mall parking lot is in critical
condition. Police have identified the man as 27-year-old Michael
Thomas Mason. KVAL-TV says he's the son of a former Eugene police
sergeant who retired in 2003. The Register-Guard says Mason is an
Army veteran who served in Afghanistan.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland fire officials say a boat
participating in the Christmas Ship Parade caught fire last night
at Riverplace Marina on the Willamette River. The five people
aboard escaped safely. KGW-TV says the boat's owner suffered smoke
inhalation but wasn't seriously hurt. Investigators say a leaking
line from a gas can to a generator sparked the fire.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A man whose home was searched after an arson
fire at an Oregon mosque has been charged with disorderly conduct
in an unrelated case. McMinnville police say they arrested
24-year-old Cody Crawford two days earlier. McMinnville is 40 miles
north of Crawford's home in Corvallis. Crawford lives near a mosque
sometimes attended by the teen arrested in an FBI sting on charges
of trying to bomb a Portland Christmas celebration.
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon man has been charged with arson in
a fire that destroyed the American Legion Hall in Albany last July.
Albany police say they arrested 40-year-old Trent Allen Fox while
he was walking along a highway in Albany. He's being held at the
Linn County Jail. Police are asking the public for information
about Fox or related to the investigation.
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) - Fire investigators are at the scene of an
overnight fire that may have grown from two separate fires in
adjacent buildings on the Astoria waterfront. The blaze has
consumed a cafe and damaged an adjacent building but no one has
been seriously hurt.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Sen. Ron Wyden says he has prostate cancer
and will undergo surgery next week. The Oregon Democrat said in a
statement yesterday the cancer is in its early stage and that he
expects "a full and speedy recovery." The surgery is scheduled
Monday at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - On the night after Thanksgiving, Jim Newby
was driving home near Eugene when for some reason, he made one turn
20 feet too soon and plowed into a large pond. Paul Yost and Jennah
Litecky of Junction City saw what happened and Yost -- a former
lifeguard -- waded to the car and rescued the 83-year-old Newby.
Reunited this week, Newby said there's no doubt that Yost saved his
life.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
12-17-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
On the schedule today… in prep basketball the Siuslaw Vikings will be in Myrtle Point for the two day Myrtle Point Holiday Tournament. The boys will go up against the host Bobcats this evening at 7:30… the girls tip off at six. The Mapleton Sailors are in Powers this evening… boys and girls… they’ll take on the Cruisers.
In College Basketball the Oregon Ducks are in Charlottesville against the University of Virginia this evening at five… the pregame show on KCST is at 4:30. Oregon State is at home tomorrow afternoon against George Washington University… the Beavers and Colonials tip off at 4:30 with the pregame on KCFM at four.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Fire claims one life in Reedsport - Christmas Baskets exceed one week fund drive goal - Designated Routes on the Dunes
Accidental Cause likely in death of Reedsport Woman
Authorities in Reedsport are investigating the cause of a blaze that killed one woman early Tuesday. Police Chief Mark Fandrey said 56-year old Susan Lee Ragan’s body was found in a bedroom after firefighters contained the fire.
200 – “She was fairly limited in mobility, had some health issues. Which again, probably contributed to her inability to recognize that the house was on fire and get out.”
Douglas County 911 took the emergency call just after 11 AM Tuesday and crews responded immediately. But, even so, by the time they arrived the manufactured home was fully engulfed in smoke and flame. It took about 45 minutes to control, then another several hours were spent on mopping up. Fandrey said the Medical Examiner’s preliminary indication is that smoke inhalation was the cause of Ragan’s death.
201 – “There’s nothing that’s leading us to believe that there’s any kind of arson or any kind of foul play but certainly we’re working to conduct a very thorough investigation just so we can rule out the possibilities.”
Oregon State Police, along with the State Fire Marshall’s Office, are taking the lead in the investigation.
Organizers of the Community Christmas Basket project say they will likely exceed their short-term fund-raising goal set last week when an anonymous donor pledged half of the ten-thousand dollar shortfall. According to Carol Bennett with the Soroptimist Club one other anonymous donor kicked in $1500, plus there were several other donors that matched money in the $5000 pledge. Workers have been sorting canned goods, toys and making logistical efforts for the Saturday distribution. Bennett said volunteers are still needed. Anyone interested in helping out can come to Three Rivers Casino Bingo Hall by nine-AM Saturday. Recipients have lined up as early as five AM in past years. The distribution begins at ten. An estimated 550 area households are expected to receive a food box with the makings of a holiday meal.
Three performances of the Holly Jolly Follies are set for this weekend at the Florence Events Center. Producer Pat Sapp says the variety show will be… just that… a variety.
205 – “We have dancers and singers, we have an orchestra, we have comedy skits that include Popeye and I Love Lucy, Santa’s trying a GPS for the first time on his sleigh. It’s a blast.”
Tickets are $12 and are available at the Florence Events Center Box Office. Sapp says a half dozen local non-profits will benefit from the show.
206 – “Quality Child Care and Food Share and Boys and Girls Club and Rotary and STEP and, uh, Siuslaw Outreach. Rotary was, uh, their, their money was going to buy turkeys for Soroptimist Christmas Baskets. See how we just circulate that?”
Three shows are on tap… Friday evening at seven, then again Saturday at three and seven. Sapp says the charities can earn as much as $800 each if all three shows sell out.
The District Ranger for the Central Coast area of the Siuslaw National Forest will present an update on the process for determining “designated routes” that off-road vehicles will be allowed to use on the Oregon Dunes. It’s part of a process that started nearly two decades ago, but the Forest Service didn’t begin working on in earnest until two years ago. Pam Gardner will explain the proposed regulations that will shift off-road use from one of “any area is open unless otherwise posted” to one that allows vehicles only in specific areas. A working group, made up of dunes users, government agencies and environmental interests met for a year identifying historic routes, they wrapped up their recommendations earlier this fall. Now, says Gardner, it’s up the her agency to sift through the information and take comment directly from the public. Gardner will speak at the Noon Forum of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at Best Western Pier Point Inn… it’s open to the public.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is collecting about one-third less
revenue than expected from the increased income tax on higher-end
households. A report from the Legislative Revenue Office says
preliminary collections put the amount at $130 million, well short
of the projected $180 million.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Eugene police have shot and seriously
wounded a 27-year-old man they say opened fire in a Valley River
Mall parking area, hitting at least one vehicle. Police said
neither mall shoppers nor police were injured in the incident
yesterday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A TriMet bus driver who is nine months
pregnant radioed for help last night in Portland when she felt
labor pains. An ambulance met the bus and took her to a hospital.
The passengers were picked up by a following bus.
AUMSVILLE, Ore. (AP) - Aumsville families are in the long
process of rebuilding after a rare tornado ripped the roofs of
houses and sent trees crashing into yards and porches. Gov. Ted
Kulongoski is working with state emergency managers to determine
the level of aid to the storm zone.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A Marion County prosecutor has told jurors
that the son in a father-son team convicted of aggravated murder
should receive the death penalty. A defense lawyer says Joshua
Turnidge has made some poor choices but doesn't deserve capital
punishment. Turnidge and his father, Bruce, were convicted last
week in the 2008 bombing of a bank in Woodburn. Two police officers
died.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon grocers and environmental groups are
lining up to support a proposed statewide ban on single-use plastic
checkout bags next year. The Oregonian reports that if the proposal
clears the Legislature next year, Oregon would likely be the first
state to adopt a statewide ban.
DALLAS (AP) - The Portland Trail Blazers have lost their third
in a row -- last night the Dallas Mavericks dropped the Blazers
103-98 to get back on track after their 12-game winning streak was
snapped by Milwaukee Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored a
season-high 35 points for Portland.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
12-16-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
The Mapleton Sailors avenged an earlier loss to the Oregon School for the Deaf with a 52-37 non-league basketball victory last night in Salem. The Lady Sailors took on the OSD JV team… downing them 46 – 4.
The Oregon State Men trailed nearly the entire game and a late second half rally fell short in Missoula as the Beavers fell to the Montana Grizzlies 71-66 last night. Roberto Nelson and Angus Brandt came off the bench to lead scoring for Oregon State with 13 each. The Beavers fall to four-and-five… they’ll be back at Gill Coliseum Saturday where they’ll host George Washington.
Authorities in Reedsport are investigating the cause of a blaze that killed one woman early Tuesday. Police Chief Mark Fandrey said 56-year old Susan Lee Ragan’s body was found in a bedroom after firefighters contained the fire.
200 – “She was fairly limited in mobility, had some health issues. Which again, probably contributed to her inability to recognize that the house was on fire and get out.”
Douglas County 911 took the emergency call just after 11 AM Tuesday and crews responded immediately. But, even so, by the time they arrived the manufactured home was fully engulfed in smoke and flame. It took about 45 minutes to control, then another several hours were spent on mopping up. Fandrey said the Medical Examiner’s preliminary indication is that smoke inhalation was the cause of Ragan’s death.
201 – “There’s nothing that’s leading us to believe that there’s any kind of arson or any kind of foul play but certainly we’re working to conduct a very thorough investigation just so we can rule out the possibilities.”
Oregon State Police, along with the State Fire Marshall’s Office, are taking the lead in the investigation.
Organizers of the Community Christmas Basket project say they will likely exceed their short-term fund-raising goal set last week when an anonymous donor pledged half of the ten-thousand dollar shortfall. According to Carol Bennett with the Soroptimist Club one other anonymous donor kicked in $1500, plus there were several other donors that matched money in the $5000 pledge. Workers have been sorting canned goods, toys and making logistical efforts for the Saturday distribution. Bennett said volunteers are still needed. Anyone interested in helping out can come to Three Rivers Casino Bingo Hall by nine-AM Saturday. Recipients have lined up as early as five AM in past years. The distribution begins at ten. An estimated 550 area households are expected to receive a food box with the makings of a holiday meal.
Three performances of the Holly Jolly Follies are set for this weekend at the Florence Events Center. Producer Pat Sapp says the variety show will be… just that… a variety.
205 – “We have dancers and singers, we have an orchestra, we have comedy skits that include Popeye and I Love Lucy, Santa’s trying a GPS for the first time on his sleigh. It’s a blast.”
Tickets are $12 and are available at the Florence Events Center Box Office. Sapp says a half dozen local non-profits will benefit from the show.
206 – “Quality Child Care and Food Share and Boys and Girls Club and Rotary and STEP and, uh, Siuslaw Outreach. Rotary was, uh, their, their money was going to buy turkeys for Soroptimist Christmas Baskets. See how we just circulate that?”
Three shows are on tap… Friday evening at seven, then again Saturday at three and seven. Sapp says the charities can earn as much as $800 each if all three shows sell out.
The District Ranger for the Central Coast area of the Siuslaw National Forest will present an update on the process for determining “designated routes” that off-road vehicles will be allowed to use on the Oregon Dunes. It’s part of a process that started nearly two decades ago, but the Forest Service didn’t begin working on in earnest until two years ago. Pam Gardner will explain the proposed regulations that will shift off-road use from one of “any area is open unless otherwise posted” to one that allows vehicles only in specific areas. A working group, made up of dunes users, government agencies and environmental interests met for a year identifying historic routes, they wrapped up their recommendations earlier this fall. Now, says Gardner, it’s up the her agency to sift through the information and take comment directly from the public. Gardner will speak at the Noon Forum of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at Best Western Pier Point Inn… it’s open to the public.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is collecting about one-third less
revenue than expected from the increased income tax on higher-end
households. A report from the Legislative Revenue Office says
preliminary collections put the amount at $130 million, well short
of the projected $180 million.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Eugene police have shot and seriously
wounded a 27-year-old man they say opened fire in a Valley River
Mall parking area, hitting at least one vehicle. Police said
neither mall shoppers nor police were injured in the incident
yesterday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A TriMet bus driver who is nine months
pregnant radioed for help last night in Portland when she felt
labor pains. An ambulance met the bus and took her to a hospital.
The passengers were picked up by a following bus.
AUMSVILLE, Ore. (AP) - Aumsville families are in the long
process of rebuilding after a rare tornado ripped the roofs of
houses and sent trees crashing into yards and porches. Gov. Ted
Kulongoski is working with state emergency managers to determine
the level of aid to the storm zone.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A Marion County prosecutor has told jurors
that the son in a father-son team convicted of aggravated murder
should receive the death penalty. A defense lawyer says Joshua
Turnidge has made some poor choices but doesn't deserve capital
punishment. Turnidge and his father, Bruce, were convicted last
week in the 2008 bombing of a bank in Woodburn. Two police officers
died.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon grocers and environmental groups are
lining up to support a proposed statewide ban on single-use plastic
checkout bags next year. The Oregonian reports that if the proposal
clears the Legislature next year, Oregon would likely be the first
state to adopt a statewide ban.
DALLAS (AP) - The Portland Trail Blazers have lost their third
in a row -- last night the Dallas Mavericks dropped the Blazers
103-98 to get back on track after their 12-game winning streak was
snapped by Milwaukee Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored a
season-high 35 points for Portland.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
12-16-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
The Mapleton Sailors avenged an earlier loss to the Oregon School for the Deaf with a 52-37 non-league basketball victory last night in Salem. The Lady Sailors took on the OSD JV team… downing them 46 – 4.
The Oregon State Men trailed nearly the entire game and a late second half rally fell short in Missoula as the Beavers fell to the Montana Grizzlies 71-66 last night. Roberto Nelson and Angus Brandt came off the bench to lead scoring for Oregon State with 13 each. The Beavers fall to four-and-five… they’ll be back at Gill Coliseum Saturday where they’ll host George Washington.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
OPT nearing deployment of wave generation - Waldport man dies on 101 - Bottom 20 Oregon charities
Power generating buoy prepared for deployment
A New Jersey based company looks to be the first to deploy a ‘utility scale’ wave electrical generating farm in US waters. Ocean Power Technology says they’ve completed construction on the steel structure for a 150-kilowatt generating device set for ocean trials next year. That buoy will be deployed in the Pacific Ocean near Winchester Bay. With the steel structure complete, fabrication is under way for the power ‘take-off’ and control systems. Those will be initially tested on dry land during the first half of 2011 before ocean trials begin next summer. Ocean Power Technologies signed agreements with 11 federal, state and local agencies last summer in preparation for the testing. OPT’s technology utilizes a buoy tethered to the ocean floor with a floating portion moving up and down with the action of the waves, generating electricity. Successful ocean testing of a 40-kilowatt version of the generator has been completed in Hawaii for the U.S. Navy.
An 82-year old Waldport man died when his van left Highway 101 just south of that community sometime between Monday and yesterday morning. Levine Richard Gulsvig was reported missing by family members on Monday. Oregon State Police say Gulsvig’s van appeared to be northbound when he drifted off the highway, down an embankment and into the pond. Family members say the man may have been disoriented due to personal medical reasons.
Charities that purport to be for veterans, firefighters, law enforcement officers and missing or disabled children top the list of the 20-worst non-profits operating in Oregon. Attorney General John Kroger says none of the groups are based in the state, but all are registered to do business here. Number one on the list was Shiloh International Ministries of La Verne, California which reported less than four percent of their nearly one-million dollars in expenditures last year actually went to charitable causes. Kroger says two more of the ‘bottom 20’ spent less than 10-percent on charity… while the other 17 kept more than 75% for wages and expenses. That list is available on the AG’s website.
Gas prices in Florence have increased on average by about three cents a gallon… today’s average is $2.85 for regular unleaded. Meanwhile, for the first time ever during a holiday season, the national average, as measured by Triple-A, is flirting with three dollars a gallon. That average went up two cents this week and is at $2.98 while Oregon’s statewide average is at $3.05. That’s three cents more than last week. In the Eugene Springfield area prices held steady this week at $3.05.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
AUMSVILLE, Ore. (AP) - The Red Cross has opened a shelter at a
church in Aumsville after a tornado tore through the city's
downtown and displaced six families. Oregon Red Cross spokeswoman
Lise Harwin says volunteers are delivering supplies -- including
food and beverages -- to the shelter at the Mt. View Wesleyan
Church in Aumsville. Displaced families will also receive a debit
card they can spend on food and other needs.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Jurors in Salem have reached a decision on a
sentence for Bruce Turnidge, who could face the death penalty for
killing two police officers in a bank bombing two years ago. But
the verdict reached yesterday won't be made public until the jury
also decides on a sentence for Turnidge's son, Joshua. The jury
will begin hearing testimony today on a sentence for the younger
Turnidge.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland architect has been sentenced to
7 1/2 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Paul Pavlock
pleaded guilty in September to 10 counts of encouraging child sex
abuse. Oregon Attorney General John Kroger says the probe led to 85
suspects in 20 states and 19 foreign countries.
AUMSVILLE, Ore. (AP) - Gov. Ted Kulongoski says the state will
provide help to Aumsville and Marion County in recovering from a
tornado that tore up the town yesterday. Ten of the 50 homes
damaged are unliveable and damage was evident in a handful of
businesses, including a plumbing store that was leveled. No one was
seriously injured.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon education officials have decided
that middle and high school students will be able to use computer
spell check on state writing tests starting next month. Some
lawmakers questioned whether spell check was in the best interest
of students struggling with their spelling.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Recounts won't change the outcome of two
Oregon state Senate, leaving Democrats with a 16-14 majority.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
On the schedule this evening… the Mapleton Sailors will be in Salem against the Oregon School for the Deaf with boys and girls basketball. The Oregon State men will be in Missoula, Montana this evening where they’ll face the Grizzlies… airtime for that game on KCFM will be at 5:30… tipoff at six.
Number two Oregon will have a new look when they go up against the Auburn Tigers in the National Championship Football game January Tenth. Nike unveiled new uniforms for the Ducks, TCU, Boise State and Florida this week. Oregon’s uniforms will look like a ‘blur on the field’ according to Nike designer Todd Van Horne. They sport plenty of white and silver… with neon yellow accents.
A New Jersey based company looks to be the first to deploy a ‘utility scale’ wave electrical generating farm in US waters. Ocean Power Technology says they’ve completed construction on the steel structure for a 150-kilowatt generating device set for ocean trials next year. That buoy will be deployed in the Pacific Ocean near Winchester Bay. With the steel structure complete, fabrication is under way for the power ‘take-off’ and control systems. Those will be initially tested on dry land during the first half of 2011 before ocean trials begin next summer. Ocean Power Technologies signed agreements with 11 federal, state and local agencies last summer in preparation for the testing. OPT’s technology utilizes a buoy tethered to the ocean floor with a floating portion moving up and down with the action of the waves, generating electricity. Successful ocean testing of a 40-kilowatt version of the generator has been completed in Hawaii for the U.S. Navy.
An 82-year old Waldport man died when his van left Highway 101 just south of that community sometime between Monday and yesterday morning. Levine Richard Gulsvig was reported missing by family members on Monday. Oregon State Police say Gulsvig’s van appeared to be northbound when he drifted off the highway, down an embankment and into the pond. Family members say the man may have been disoriented due to personal medical reasons.
Charities that purport to be for veterans, firefighters, law enforcement officers and missing or disabled children top the list of the 20-worst non-profits operating in Oregon. Attorney General John Kroger says none of the groups are based in the state, but all are registered to do business here. Number one on the list was Shiloh International Ministries of La Verne, California which reported less than four percent of their nearly one-million dollars in expenditures last year actually went to charitable causes. Kroger says two more of the ‘bottom 20’ spent less than 10-percent on charity… while the other 17 kept more than 75% for wages and expenses. That list is available on the AG’s website.
Gas prices in Florence have increased on average by about three cents a gallon… today’s average is $2.85 for regular unleaded. Meanwhile, for the first time ever during a holiday season, the national average, as measured by Triple-A, is flirting with three dollars a gallon. That average went up two cents this week and is at $2.98 while Oregon’s statewide average is at $3.05. That’s three cents more than last week. In the Eugene Springfield area prices held steady this week at $3.05.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
AUMSVILLE, Ore. (AP) - The Red Cross has opened a shelter at a
church in Aumsville after a tornado tore through the city's
downtown and displaced six families. Oregon Red Cross spokeswoman
Lise Harwin says volunteers are delivering supplies -- including
food and beverages -- to the shelter at the Mt. View Wesleyan
Church in Aumsville. Displaced families will also receive a debit
card they can spend on food and other needs.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Jurors in Salem have reached a decision on a
sentence for Bruce Turnidge, who could face the death penalty for
killing two police officers in a bank bombing two years ago. But
the verdict reached yesterday won't be made public until the jury
also decides on a sentence for Turnidge's son, Joshua. The jury
will begin hearing testimony today on a sentence for the younger
Turnidge.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland architect has been sentenced to
7 1/2 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Paul Pavlock
pleaded guilty in September to 10 counts of encouraging child sex
abuse. Oregon Attorney General John Kroger says the probe led to 85
suspects in 20 states and 19 foreign countries.
AUMSVILLE, Ore. (AP) - Gov. Ted Kulongoski says the state will
provide help to Aumsville and Marion County in recovering from a
tornado that tore up the town yesterday. Ten of the 50 homes
damaged are unliveable and damage was evident in a handful of
businesses, including a plumbing store that was leveled. No one was
seriously injured.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon education officials have decided
that middle and high school students will be able to use computer
spell check on state writing tests starting next month. Some
lawmakers questioned whether spell check was in the best interest
of students struggling with their spelling.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Recounts won't change the outcome of two
Oregon state Senate, leaving Democrats with a 16-14 majority.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
On the schedule this evening… the Mapleton Sailors will be in Salem against the Oregon School for the Deaf with boys and girls basketball. The Oregon State men will be in Missoula, Montana this evening where they’ll face the Grizzlies… airtime for that game on KCFM will be at 5:30… tipoff at six.
Number two Oregon will have a new look when they go up against the Auburn Tigers in the National Championship Football game January Tenth. Nike unveiled new uniforms for the Ducks, TCU, Boise State and Florida this week. Oregon’s uniforms will look like a ‘blur on the field’ according to Nike designer Todd Van Horne. They sport plenty of white and silver… with neon yellow accents.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Waite farm to revert to natural state - Christmas Basket gets anonymous donor - Two Eugene men arrested near Florence with guns and drugs.
(USFS photo by Roy Lowe)
Former Dairy Farm could revert to natural state…
It started out as a tangled mess of bushes, small trees and an occasional Sitka Spruce., a landscape that has largely vanished from the Oregon Coast.
201 – “It was historically a crabapple swamp. Which is a form of a scrub-shrub… what we call a scrub-shrub wetland that is now essentially gone from the Oregon Coast but historically there was quite a bit of it.”
Ryan Ruggiero is talking about the 217 acre Waite Farm, four miles east of Florence, that for the past century supported generations of dairy and beef ranchers. The property was acquired this week by the McKenzie River Trust.
200 – “We were very excited to finally acquire the property, but really the work is just beginning because we envision a lengthy analysis and design process where we’ll look at the various restoration alternatives for the property.”
Much of that effort, he says, will have to be mindful of neighboring private property owners as well as Highway 126. By the time they’re done, what was once productive agricultural land will become productive in a different way.
202 – “Really, the value from a water quality and an aquatic habitat perspective is enormous, and estuaries are disproportionately productive ecosystems relative to their size. So they produce a lot of really important ecological features like baby fish for example.”
Ruggiero says McKenzie River Trust will partner with groups such as the Siuslaw Watershed Council to make the transformation… a similar project to several that have already been accomplished locally.
Organizers of the Community Christmas Basket Project have been scrambling to come up with the cash to pay for an estimated 550 food boxes and gifts for area families this Christmas season. When a story aired on Coast Radio yesterday talking about the effort, Jan Nieberlein said it resulted in almost instant action.
205 – “I just received a call from a member of the community who had heard on the radio that we still needed funds for the Community Christmas Basket Project.”
The caller, who didn’t want to be identified, offered to put up half of the shortfall.
206 – “She volunteered to match donations up to a total of $5,000.”
Nieberlein said they’re tracking donations this week and hope to match the full amount. Cash and checks can be dropped off at Hoberg’s Muffler Center on Highway 101 through next Friday.
Two Eugene men were arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop near Florence over the weekend resulted in the confiscation of a stolen assault rifle, cash, a stash of methamphetamine valued at about $4,000 and false ID. 19-yar old Andres Avila Gamboa was pulled over Saturday evening seven miles east of Florence on Highway 126. A state Trooper discovered the items, along with a loaded handgun. Also arrested was 22-year old Cesar Omar Erives-Gonzales. Police say additional charges may be pending.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A prosecutor seeking the death penalty for an
Oregon man convicted of killing two policemen has told jurors the
man had a history of fantasy plots to murder people he didn't like
-- including former President Bill Clinton. But a defense attorney
countered yesterday that Bruce Turnidge didn't act on those
fantasies, and that shows he isn't the terrible man prosecutors are
portraying. Turnidge and his son, Joshua, were convicted Wednesday
of aggravated murder and other charges.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland Fire and Rescue spokesman says
an 85-year-old woman whose clothes caught fire in an apartment
blaze has died. Spokesman Paul Corah says Gayle McCall was burned
over 50 percent of her body yesterday after a lit candle fell in
her fourth-floor apartment at Lents Village.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon woman has been charged with
aggravated murder in the death of a newborn child whose body was
left in a Dumpster. The Register-Guard says 23-year-old Angelica
May Swartout was arrested Wednesday following nearly a two-month
investigation. Police say the newborn was killed Oct. 18, the same
day Swartout gave birth away from a medical facility without
medical supervision.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Marijuana worth about $3.1 million was
seized and six people arrested in a raid on "grow houses" that
fed what police called a "highly profitable" distribution
operation in the Portland metro area. Portland police served more
than a dozen search warrants Tuesday and Wednesday to wrap up an
investigation that began early this year.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Benton County sheriff's officers have
recovered a centuries-old violin worth $50,000 that vanished from a
Corvallis home. Deputies say the violin was pawned months ago for
$100 in Albany. Officers arrested Marcianna Tinch, who
investigators say knows the violin's owner.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Outgoing Gov. Ted Kulongoski has created a
new public safety commission to review sentencing policies and
recommend other reforms to reduce state prison spending. Kulongoski
says Gov.-elect John Kitzhaber supports the new commission and will
include it in his upcoming budget.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - Closing arguments are set today in Medford
in the trial of a homeless man accused of starting a wildfire fire
at Ashland. John David Thiry lived in the grassy field where the
fire broke out Aug. 24 and spread in fierce winds. Flames destroyed
11 homes, causing over $3 million in damage.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) - The Swanson Group is laying off about
100 workers -- half the employees -- at its Springfield plywood
mill. Plant superintendent Ken Munyon says he hopes the workers can
be called back in the spring.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Andre Miller returned from a one-game
suspension to score 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat
the Orlando Magic 97-83 last night. The win extends Portland's
winning streak to three games, following six straight losses.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
The Mapleton Sailors ran over the Falls City Mountaineers 70 – 46 last night in boys non-league basketball. For the girls, Liz Harry had 12 points but the Mountaineers came out on top 49 – 30.
Coming up on the schedule tonight… for the girls… Reedsport will be at home against Elkton… Siuslaw will be in Cottage Grove against the Lions… that game airs on Coast Radio Sports with a 6:45 airtime. For the boys… The Vikings are at home against Cottage Grove… Reedsport will host Elkton.
On the mats… the Siuslaw Vikings will open up the season in North Bend for the Coast Classic Tournament today and tomorrow…
And on the College Court… Oregon will be at Mac Court in ‘retro’ looking uniforms against Willamette University tomorrow at seven. Airtime on Coast Radio Sports will be at 6:30. Oregon State will host Texas Pan-American Sunday afternoon at 1:30… airtime on KCFM is at one.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Christmas Baskets will make do - Who'll stop the rain? - Siuslaw Awards - High school conferences.
Christmas baskets will make do…
An estimated 550 households will get a box with the makings of a holiday meal the week before Christmas, but Jan Nieberlein says just how much goes in that box is dependent on fund-raising.
210 – “It is slower this year. We’re about $10,000 below what we should be right now.”
The Community Christmas Basket project started in Florence more than 30-years ago. Each holiday season they raise money, collect food, toys and even clothes, then pass them out to whoever thinks they may need it. Nieberlein said donations usually trickle in early in the fall, then come in stronger around Thanksgiving.
211 – “We spent $28,000 last year. We shoot for $30,000 and that’s with everything, not just the money, but, like the Rotary which, bless them, you know, raised funds for the turkeys.”
This year’s fund raising has been lagging behind even the last two years. Nieberlein says they don’t question why, they just make-do with what they have.
212 – “Then the baskets won’t have quite as much as they had last year. You know, we we, we’re on a cash only basis and so if we don’t have the money then we can’t buy the product.”
Cash contributions can be mailed to Post Office Box 1209, Florence. This year’s distribution will be at Three Rivers Casino Bingo Hall December 18th.
The National Weather Service is saying a wet and warm storm system laying up off shore is expected to bring a lot of rain to Western Oregon this weekend. But, they’re not sure just exactly where or when. Three to six inches of rain are expected in areas along the coast and on the coast range, likely on Saturday. One to three inches could fall at lower elevations inland. The rain could lead to sharp rises in river levels and flooding. Forecasters are saying they could issue a flood watch by later tomorrow or Saturday morning.
For the past 40 years or so the community has gathered together to honor the ‘First Citizen’… someone who has made a significant contribution in one way or another. An outstanding high school student has also been recognized as being the “Future First Citizen”. Three years ago the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce added five more categories and branded the entire evening as the Siuslaw Awards. The presentations are set for January 14th and nominations are now open for all categories… The business awards categories include Curb Appeal, Customer Service, and Community Caring. One goes to an area non-profit or service club… that’s the Spirit of Community. The key award, the Stu Johnston Business of the Year, is presented to the business that embodies qualities of growth, innovation, volunteerism and outstanding customer service. Last year’s winner was Coastal Fitness. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber Visitor’s Center.
Parent-teacher conferences at Siuslaw High School postponed because of snow the week before Thanksgiving will be offered a week from today. Administrators say the conferences will be offered on a ‘drop-in’ basis Thursday, December 16th from two to four pm. There will be no assigned conference times and meetings will be on a first come, first served basis.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say a pickup truck
driver speeding away from police on Interstate 5 died in a crash
last night. Lt. Gregg Hastings says investigators think the man was
involved in a hit-and-run crash northbound on I-5 in the Roseburg
area. When a Sutherlin officer saw the pickup on the freeway about
15 minutes later and tried to stop it, Hastings says the driver
raced off at speeds close to 80 mph. He later smashed into a
deputy's car.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland-area transit agency has been
sued for $30 million by parents of two women killed by a bus and by
a young man injured in the same crash. Danielle Sale's father,
David, Sale and Jenee Hammel's mother, Vicki Flynn, filed separate
lawsuits against TriMet this week in Multnomah County Circuit
Court. Danielle Sale's boyfriend, 22-year-old Robert Gittings, also
filed suit, on Tuesday. Each of the lawsuits seeks $10 million.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Convicted Oregon child killer Diane Downs
says she won't participate in a parole hearing set for Friday. An
Oregon parole board official says the hearing will take place with
or without her. Downs made the same threat in 2008 when she was
first eligible for release, but then took part. This hearing will
take place in Salem, but Downs can testify via video from
Chowchilla, Calif., where she is imprisoned at the Valley State
Prison for Women.
ELKO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada authorities say a worker was killed
while working on a section of the Ruby Pipeline that will carry
natural gas from Wyoming to Oregon. The Elko County Sheriff's
Office says 61-year-old Charles Kuhn, of Dresden, Ohio, died
Tuesday north of Elko. The pipeline will run from Opal (oh-PAL'),
Wyo., cross northern Utah and northern Nevada and end at Malin,
Ore. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will
investigate the accident.
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) - A pickup truck driver speeding away from
police on Interstate 5 is dead after read-ending a county sheriff's
cruiser last night. Troopers say a Douglas County sheriff's officer
parked his car on the shoulder and got out to deploy some spike
strips. The deputy managed to get out of the way before the truck
hit his patrol car.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Basketball… the Brookings-Harbor Bruins eased past the Reedsport Braves 59 – 32 in non-league boys prep action last night.
Coming up on the schedule tonight… the Mapleton Sailors will be in Falls City for non-league basketball… boys and girls.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
An estimated 550 households will get a box with the makings of a holiday meal the week before Christmas, but Jan Nieberlein says just how much goes in that box is dependent on fund-raising.
210 – “It is slower this year. We’re about $10,000 below what we should be right now.”
The Community Christmas Basket project started in Florence more than 30-years ago. Each holiday season they raise money, collect food, toys and even clothes, then pass them out to whoever thinks they may need it. Nieberlein said donations usually trickle in early in the fall, then come in stronger around Thanksgiving.
211 – “We spent $28,000 last year. We shoot for $30,000 and that’s with everything, not just the money, but, like the Rotary which, bless them, you know, raised funds for the turkeys.”
This year’s fund raising has been lagging behind even the last two years. Nieberlein says they don’t question why, they just make-do with what they have.
212 – “Then the baskets won’t have quite as much as they had last year. You know, we we, we’re on a cash only basis and so if we don’t have the money then we can’t buy the product.”
Cash contributions can be mailed to Post Office Box 1209, Florence. This year’s distribution will be at Three Rivers Casino Bingo Hall December 18th.
The National Weather Service is saying a wet and warm storm system laying up off shore is expected to bring a lot of rain to Western Oregon this weekend. But, they’re not sure just exactly where or when. Three to six inches of rain are expected in areas along the coast and on the coast range, likely on Saturday. One to three inches could fall at lower elevations inland. The rain could lead to sharp rises in river levels and flooding. Forecasters are saying they could issue a flood watch by later tomorrow or Saturday morning.
For the past 40 years or so the community has gathered together to honor the ‘First Citizen’… someone who has made a significant contribution in one way or another. An outstanding high school student has also been recognized as being the “Future First Citizen”. Three years ago the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce added five more categories and branded the entire evening as the Siuslaw Awards. The presentations are set for January 14th and nominations are now open for all categories… The business awards categories include Curb Appeal, Customer Service, and Community Caring. One goes to an area non-profit or service club… that’s the Spirit of Community. The key award, the Stu Johnston Business of the Year, is presented to the business that embodies qualities of growth, innovation, volunteerism and outstanding customer service. Last year’s winner was Coastal Fitness. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber Visitor’s Center.
Parent-teacher conferences at Siuslaw High School postponed because of snow the week before Thanksgiving will be offered a week from today. Administrators say the conferences will be offered on a ‘drop-in’ basis Thursday, December 16th from two to four pm. There will be no assigned conference times and meetings will be on a first come, first served basis.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say a pickup truck
driver speeding away from police on Interstate 5 died in a crash
last night. Lt. Gregg Hastings says investigators think the man was
involved in a hit-and-run crash northbound on I-5 in the Roseburg
area. When a Sutherlin officer saw the pickup on the freeway about
15 minutes later and tried to stop it, Hastings says the driver
raced off at speeds close to 80 mph. He later smashed into a
deputy's car.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland-area transit agency has been
sued for $30 million by parents of two women killed by a bus and by
a young man injured in the same crash. Danielle Sale's father,
David, Sale and Jenee Hammel's mother, Vicki Flynn, filed separate
lawsuits against TriMet this week in Multnomah County Circuit
Court. Danielle Sale's boyfriend, 22-year-old Robert Gittings, also
filed suit, on Tuesday. Each of the lawsuits seeks $10 million.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Convicted Oregon child killer Diane Downs
says she won't participate in a parole hearing set for Friday. An
Oregon parole board official says the hearing will take place with
or without her. Downs made the same threat in 2008 when she was
first eligible for release, but then took part. This hearing will
take place in Salem, but Downs can testify via video from
Chowchilla, Calif., where she is imprisoned at the Valley State
Prison for Women.
ELKO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada authorities say a worker was killed
while working on a section of the Ruby Pipeline that will carry
natural gas from Wyoming to Oregon. The Elko County Sheriff's
Office says 61-year-old Charles Kuhn, of Dresden, Ohio, died
Tuesday north of Elko. The pipeline will run from Opal (oh-PAL'),
Wyo., cross northern Utah and northern Nevada and end at Malin,
Ore. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will
investigate the accident.
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) - A pickup truck driver speeding away from
police on Interstate 5 is dead after read-ending a county sheriff's
cruiser last night. Troopers say a Douglas County sheriff's officer
parked his car on the shoulder and got out to deploy some spike
strips. The deputy managed to get out of the way before the truck
hit his patrol car.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Basketball… the Brookings-Harbor Bruins eased past the Reedsport Braves 59 – 32 in non-league boys prep action last night.
Coming up on the schedule tonight… the Mapleton Sailors will be in Falls City for non-league basketball… boys and girls.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Backdated - News from Tuesday, December 7th
2011 Leadership Classes in Jeopardy
A free leadership program that has been offered in the Florence area for the past several years is struggling to find participants in a new class set to begin in January. In an email to the ten people already enrolled in the Ford Institute Leadership Program, Sara Worl encouraged them to recruit additional students. Worl is one of the trainers for the class and is a Regional Program Associate for Rural Development Initiatives. The class is funded by a Roseburg based organization, the Ford Family Foundation, that aims to strengthen rural communities. The free program has already produced several classes in the Florence area. The intention is to recruit and equip people to take leadership roles in the community and broaden the pool of candidates for such things as local elected offices, volunteer positions and other key leadership roles. The class is free. Worl says they need to recruit about 15 more potential students by the end of the week or the 2011 class will have to be cancelled. Information is available at TFFF.ORG.
12-07-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
Flags at all public buildings in Oregon have been ordered to half-staff until sunset today in remembrance of Pearl Harbor. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered the flags to be lowered and encouraged all Oregonians to pay tribute to not only those who died in World War II, but also take the time to recognized all veterans and Americans currently serving overseas.
Each month on the second Saturday emergency planners present a workshop aimed at helping local residents prepare for disasters and wide-spread emergencies. This month they’ve reduced the scale a little bit. The monthly workshop presented by the Western Lane Emergency Operations Group will focus on ‘in-home’ safety. Instructors will present a variety of topics including the proper use and maintenance of smoke detectors. A demonstration of new ‘voice alert’ detectors will also be provided. This month’s workshop will be this Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue.
A high wind warning has been posted for the Oregon Coast from Reedsport south through the early morning hours of tomorrow. Forecasters are predicting strong south winds of 30 to 45 miles an hour gusting to 65 miles an hour beginning this afternoon. Gusts as high as 85 miles an hour are anticipated at Cape Arago and Cape Blanco. The highest impact area is expected to be between Cape Blanco and Port Orford.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
It’s been a big week for Oregon Head Coach Chip Kelly. First he coached his team to a victory in the annual Civil War, capping an undefeated season. Then his team was selected to play in the BCS championship game. Yesterday he was announced as the winner of the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. In his second season at the helm of Oregon football Kelly led the 2nd ranked Ducks into the national championship game for the first time. They’ll face top ranked Auburn in Glendale, Arizona January Tenth. The award has been presented by the Football Writers Association of America every year since 1957. In 1997 it was named in honor of the legendary Grambling State Coach Eddie Robinson. That was the same year it was last earned by a Pac-10 coach… Washington State’s Mike Price. One other Oregon Coach has been honored with the award, Rich Brooks in 1994.
The Siuslaw Vikings begin the basketball pre-season tonight in Bandon. The girls tip off at six, the boys 7:30. The first basketball broadcast of the year will be this Friday.
A free leadership program that has been offered in the Florence area for the past several years is struggling to find participants in a new class set to begin in January. In an email to the ten people already enrolled in the Ford Institute Leadership Program, Sara Worl encouraged them to recruit additional students. Worl is one of the trainers for the class and is a Regional Program Associate for Rural Development Initiatives. The class is funded by a Roseburg based organization, the Ford Family Foundation, that aims to strengthen rural communities. The free program has already produced several classes in the Florence area. The intention is to recruit and equip people to take leadership roles in the community and broaden the pool of candidates for such things as local elected offices, volunteer positions and other key leadership roles. The class is free. Worl says they need to recruit about 15 more potential students by the end of the week or the 2011 class will have to be cancelled. Information is available at TFFF.ORG.
12-07-10 7,8,9 AM; Noon; 5,6 PM
RBS
Flags at all public buildings in Oregon have been ordered to half-staff until sunset today in remembrance of Pearl Harbor. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered the flags to be lowered and encouraged all Oregonians to pay tribute to not only those who died in World War II, but also take the time to recognized all veterans and Americans currently serving overseas.
Each month on the second Saturday emergency planners present a workshop aimed at helping local residents prepare for disasters and wide-spread emergencies. This month they’ve reduced the scale a little bit. The monthly workshop presented by the Western Lane Emergency Operations Group will focus on ‘in-home’ safety. Instructors will present a variety of topics including the proper use and maintenance of smoke detectors. A demonstration of new ‘voice alert’ detectors will also be provided. This month’s workshop will be this Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue.
A high wind warning has been posted for the Oregon Coast from Reedsport south through the early morning hours of tomorrow. Forecasters are predicting strong south winds of 30 to 45 miles an hour gusting to 65 miles an hour beginning this afternoon. Gusts as high as 85 miles an hour are anticipated at Cape Arago and Cape Blanco. The highest impact area is expected to be between Cape Blanco and Port Orford.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
It’s been a big week for Oregon Head Coach Chip Kelly. First he coached his team to a victory in the annual Civil War, capping an undefeated season. Then his team was selected to play in the BCS championship game. Yesterday he was announced as the winner of the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. In his second season at the helm of Oregon football Kelly led the 2nd ranked Ducks into the national championship game for the first time. They’ll face top ranked Auburn in Glendale, Arizona January Tenth. The award has been presented by the Football Writers Association of America every year since 1957. In 1997 it was named in honor of the legendary Grambling State Coach Eddie Robinson. That was the same year it was last earned by a Pac-10 coach… Washington State’s Mike Price. One other Oregon Coach has been honored with the award, Rich Brooks in 1994.
The Siuslaw Vikings begin the basketball pre-season tonight in Bandon. The girls tip off at six, the boys 7:30. The first basketball broadcast of the year will be this Friday.
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