PACT loses anti-casino argument
After seven years and a convoluted legal battle, People Against a Casino Town… also known as PACT… have an answer. Even if it’s not the one they were seeking. The Florence group challenged the legality of a tribal agreement with the state that spells out details of just how Three Rivers Casino can operate. Carole Holcombe, Susie Dewberry, Suzanne Danielson and Arnold Buchman (BUSH-munn) said the compact signed by Governor Kulongoski and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in 2003 violated a provision in the Oregon Constitution prohibiting casinos in the state. Lane County Circuit Court Judge Karsten Rasmussen disagreed. In his opinion released yesterday, the judge said the federal Indian Regulatory Gaming Act has the final say in the matter and compact between the tribe and the state does not violate the constitutional prohibition. PACT members have been rebuffed several times on procedural matters and the April 16th hearing was the first time they had been able to actually argue their case. This may not be the end of the challenges. The lead attorney for the group, Kelly Clark, has indicated they will likely appeal.
Central Lincoln P.U.D. finalized a $9.9-million contract this week with the U.S. Department of Energy. The money will be paired with $10-million already budgeted by Oregon’s fourth largest electrical utility to implement ‘smart grid’ technology aimed at improving energy conservation efforts. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure utilizes computers and fiber optics to monitor and in some cases regulate energy consumption. Central Lincoln is the only Oregon utility to receive one of the highly competitive grants.
She’s as tenacious about her football as she is about her faith. Sheila Alofaituli (ah-LOH-fuh-ah-TOO-lee) will be the featured speaker Thursday morning during the second annual Florence Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Alofaituli is a college student, mother of four, and the unofficial ‘mom’ for the Oregon State Beavers football team. One of her sons is former quarterback Lyle Moevao (MOY-vow). She’ll talk about her faith during Thursday morning’s free prayer breakfast… it’s open to the public and begins at seven AM.
The slogan for Florence Habitat for Humanity’s “Re-Store” is ‘neighbor helping neighbor’. This weekend they’re expanding that neighborhood. Ten percent of the sales from this month’s Re-Store… the building materials resale outlet… will go to Habitat for Humanity International’s commitment to assist 50-thousand Haitian families rebuild following that devastating January 12th earthquake. Habitat Re-Store is at 5071 Highway 101. It’s open Thursday through Saturday and then again Rhody Weekend.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (AP) - A Lincoln County prosecutor has been
indicted on accusations he tried to use his position to obtain sex
from a woman who owed child support.
Rand Eugene Overton of Newport has been charged with four counts
of official misconduct and two counts of attempted coercion.
Attorney General John Kroger announced the indictment Monday,
saying "prosecutors wield great power and must not abuse it."
The 58-year-old Overton could not immediately be reached for
comment.
EAGLE POINT, Ore. (AP) - The Jackson County district attorney's
office has identified the two officers who fired shots in an Eagle
Point standoff that ended in the death of a former soldier who
served in the Marine Corps and Army. Officials say Sheriff's
Detective Jim Biddle and Oregon State Police Trooper Tyler Lee have
been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into
last Friday's shooting death of 34-year-old Adam Wehinger.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A federal jury has deadlocked in a
wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an unarmed
20-year-old man fatally shot by a Washington County sheriff's
deputy in 2006. The Oregonian reports testimony showed Jordan Case
of Tualatin (too-WAH'-luh-tin) was unarmed and high on
hallucinogenic mushrooms. At issue was whether Case entered a
deputy's patrol car and was reaching the deputy's assault rifle.
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (AP) - Oregon state Corrections Department
officials say about two dozen inmates have become ill at the Coffee
Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. The illness has
prompted officials to cancel inmate visiting at the minimum
security section of the prison. State epidemiologist Emilio DeBess
says a range of symptoms has been reported, include nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Authorities are trying to find the cause.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Democratic gubernorial candidate John
Kitzhaber is raising the possibility of a capital gains tax break
in Oregon. In an Associated Press interview, the former governor
says money that would otherwise go to taxes could be plowed back
into Oregon enterprises that create jobs.
SEATTLE (AP) - Cleanup companies, state and federal agencies and
the military in the Pacific Northwest are starting to send people
and equipment to battle the Gulf oil spill. So far, a few key
experts and easily transported materials such as containment booms
and oil dispersants have been sent. But Oregon, Washington, and
Alaska officials say they are waiting for the call to send further
help.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Athlete of the Week:
Siuslaw baseball standout Ryan Smith is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The freshman infielder had several key defensive plays during both halves of a double-header victory last week over the Douglas Trojans. Smith was also the only Viking batter to hit in both games, going 3-5 on the day, scoring twice and drove in the go-ahead run in game one. Honorable mention goes to Viking thrower Alexis Reavis who captured second in the girls’ shot put at the Oregon Relays with a throw of 42’ 3.25”. Reavis finished fourth in the discus at the same event, improving her previous best by nearly five feet with a toss of 125’ 9”.
On The Schedule:
They’ll try it again… Siuslaw and South Umpqua have been trying to meet for Far West League baseball and softball since last Tuesday. They’ll try today, weather permitting… softball in Myrtle Creek, baseball in Florence. That game is slated to air on Coast Radio Sports beginning at 4:45. // The Oregon Ducks have a non-conference baseball matchup this afternoon at PK Park in Eugene against the University of Portland.
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