Future of Booster Center on the line…
The conservative estimate is that it would take at least $150-thousand to make the Booster Hall on Airport Road viable for another use. The building was vacated last month with the opening of the new Senior Center around the corner on Kingwood Street. There has been speculation as to the future of the 58-year old structure. A report presented to the Florence City Council in February detailed preliminary findings of an inspection. The verdict: it can be saved and reused, but it will be expensive. The Council will hear a more detailed report tonight, along with a recommendation by city staff for demolition. Public Works Director Mike Miller says there is a possibility of salvaging and reusing some structural components of the building. Many items, such as the commercial dishwasher, 100-gallon gas-fired water heater and other kitchen items were removed and reused in the new center, leaving the kitchen an empty shell. Miller says the report also showed inadequate electrical systems and some asbestos, but no lead paint hazards. If they opt to keep the building, a funding source for the renovation would be required… seemingly unlikely in this economic climate. The council will review the recommendation to demolish tonight during their regular meeting… that begins at seven pm.
Approximately two-million ballots for the May 18th primary election were dropped in the mail Friday. Voters will decide two statewide ballot measures, a handful of county measures and one local. The two statewide issues include measure 68, which, if approved would allow the state to issue bonds to match voter approved school district bonds for school capital costs. Measure 69 would continue and modernize authority for lowest cost borrowing for community colleges and public universities. There are no arguments in opposition to either measure in the Voter’s Pamphlet.
Trainers from the National Weather Service will be in Florence Wednesday evening to recruit and train volunteers in the network of weather spotters that serve to confirm actual weather conditions. Skywarn volunteers report to the service on a regular basis about things like actual rain and snow fall amounts, lightning strikes and wind speeds. That training is set for Wednesday evening from seven to 8:30 PM at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue.
The Rhododendron Blossoms are beginning to show up along the Oregon Coast and among other things, that means it’s time for the annual OSU Extension Service pruning class. Horticulture agent Ross Penhallegon says the timing and technique for pruning Rhododendrons is very important. The class is this Wednesday morning from nine to 11:30. Preregistration can be done by calling Extension at 682-7308. Those attending will meet at the Florence Events Center by nine Wednesday, then carpool to the class site.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
EAGLE POINT, Ore. (AP) - An Eagle Point man who was shot and
killed by police Friday night was a former soldier who served in
the Marine Corps and Army. The Mail Tribune reports that Jackson
County Sheriff's deputies shot 34-year-old Adam Wehinger after he
barricaded himself in his apartment with a gun. Police say he fired
shots inside the home and brandished a gun at deputies. His ex-wife
says he struggled with alcoholism and depression.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A missing snowboarder who was lost
overnight on Mount Hood has been found in good condition. Clackamas
County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Curtis Lawrence Dahl, of
Tacoma, Wash. was located at about 9:30 yesterday morning --
fatigued, but safe. Searchers worked through the night to find Dahl
after two friends reported him missing Saturday. They hadn't been
able to find Dahl after returning to their lodge.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - No one was injured in a fire that broke
out at the Great Northwest Bookstore in a historic Portland
neighborhood. Firefighters were alerted to the three-alarm blaze
yesterday afternoon when the store owner, Phil Wikelund, and a few
friends, evacuated the building. The business is located in a
former church in the historic Lair Hill neighborhood in southwest
Portland. A resident calls the old church a loss for the area.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Thousands of demonstrators marched in communities throughout the state Saturday in support of immigration reform. Labor
rights activists, supporters of police reform and marijuana
legalization advocates were also among the groups joining in the
Portland May Day rally.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A May primary contest in Oregon's 1st
Congressional District may test whether a tea party candidate can
break through against a mainstream Republican. Three candidates are
campaigning for the GOP nomination to face Rep. David Wu, including
two who align themselves with the tea party movement.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A Eugene resident learned a lesson in
self-defense after shooting at a man who tried to crawl through his
kitchen window early Friday. Police told 51-year-old Pat Montoya
that shooting at an intruder after the man had already began
running away is illegal.
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Two Yakama Nation fishermen who drowned in
a fishing boat accident on the Columbia River near Wishram, Wash.
have been identified. The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that death
notices prepared by Colonial Funeral Home of Toppenish identified
them as 29-year-old Jessica Lewis of Wapato and 57-year-old Wilson
LaRoque of Toppenish. Authorities are still looking for a third
fisherman who is presumed drowned.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - A power glider pilot had to make an
emergency landing at the Medford airport after the aircraft's front
landing gear failed. Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
director Bern Case says the pilot was the only person aboard Sunday
and was not injured despite the belly down landing.
KEIZER, Ore. (AP) - A special-needs Keizer boy has his custom
tricycle back. Police say a man who saw a TV report Friday about
the stolen trike noticed it in a vacant lot and called police. The
tricycle had been taken a week earlier, and the boy's mother
reported it was special because her 14-year-old can't ride a normal
bike.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Baseball:
The Siuslaw Vikings continue their firm grip on the Far West League. They came from behind in two games Friday afternoon, downing the Douglas Trojans at home, 4-3 and 6-4. Ryan Smith was the only Viking batter to hit in both games, he was 3-for-5 on the day. Kevin Warren was 2-for-3 with a double in the first game, Sam Reavis 2-for-3 with a double in the nightcap. Siuslaw is eight-and-oh in league play with a makeup scheduled for today in Florence against South Umpqua… if the weather puts that off, they’ll play tomorrow.
Prep Softball:
The Douglas Trojans handed the Vikings a pair of ten-run shortened losses Friday in Winston, coming out on top 11-nothing and 14-4. The Lady Viks are headed to Myrtle Creek this afternoon for a makeup against the South Umpqua Lancers.
College Baseball:
Number 17 Oregon fell Friday in the first game, 3-2, but returned to take two straight, 6-nothing and 6-1 over Washington State this weekend at PK Park in Eugene. At 10-and-8 in Pac-10 play the Ducks move into a tie with Stanford for third place… behind Arizona State and Cal. The Bears by the way swept Oregon State in three games over the weekend in Berkeley. OSU has now lost 11 of their last 12 games, and are 4-10 in league play at the bottom of the Pac-10 standings.
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