Siltcoos view development finally wins approval…
After being initially rejected by Dunes City, a 20-lot subdivision on a slope overlooking Siltcoos Lake has finally been approved. Alan Montgomery first submitted his proposal in 2007. It received preliminary approval by the planning commission but was ultimately rejected by the Dunes City Council. Montgomery appealed the decision to the state Land Use Board of Appeals, saying the city didn’t justify their decision. LUBA agreed and sent the matter back to Dunes City to reconsider. After negotiations a final proposal was drafted by Montgomery and presented. Councilors decided to base their decision on information already on the record and declined to accept additional testimony. It was approved by a three-nothing vote Monday night… the seven member council is operating with one vacancy because of the resignation of the former Mayor; Councilor Richard Koehler who had voted to deny the initial application cited a scheduling conflict; and Troy Sathe, who has been criticized by opponents as having a conflict stayed home saying he had a “medical problem”. Sathe did respond to critics last week. He admitted that while he is related to Montgomery… they are fifth cousins… he has no financial interest in the development. Mayor Becky Ruede did not vote because the mayor only votes in the event of a tie. That left three councilors; Richard Anderson, Jaime Mills and Duke Wells; none of whom were in on the original decision to deny. Dunes City Recorder Fred Hilden said Monday’s decision is subject to appeal by those who had participated in the original process. Barring any appeal it would be final in 30 days.
It’s likely if there had been a chocolate wine it might have won an award last night. Four of the five prizes handed out at the Coastal Cuisine Gala at Three Rivers Casino went to chocolate. Three went to the same chocolate… Coastal Mist Chocolates from Bandon won the coveted People’s Choice Award; Best Bite; and Best Presentation. Two awards were given out for Best Sip… one to the Rogue Ale Chocolate Stout… the other to Henry Estate’s Muller Thurgau, the only ‘non-chocolate’ award winner. About 250 people sampled the wares of three-dozen food and beverage venders and raised more than $10-thousand for Florence Food Share. That’s enough, says Food Share manager Karen Lyn, to help keep the shelves stocked for about four-to-six weeks.
If you’re going to fill up, do it in Florence. Gasoline prices continue to track quite a bit lower than in the rest of the state and nationwide. This week’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded, at $3.68, is 15-cents less than the national average as measured by Triple-A; and 18-cents below Oregon’s statewide average price. By the way, prices in Eugene and Springfield average 22-cents a gallon more than locally.
Oil based paints, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, car care products, even arts and crafts supplies can accumulate around the house. Many of them shouldn’t be disposed of in the trash. That’s why twice a year Lane County teams up with the City of Florence for a household hazardous waste roundup. From noon to five Friday, and then again Saturday from eight to two residents can bring in as much as 35-gallons of toxic materials for eco-friendly disposal. It’s at the Florence Waste Transfer Site just off Rhododendron Drive.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - About 100 people attended last night's
vigil in Portland for Yashanee Vaughn. The 14-year-old girl was
last seen March 19 and police believe she was killed. Her
16-year-old boyfriend is accused of murder. The Oregonian reports
people at the vigil near Madison High School sang hymns, lit
candles and sold candy and pins to help the family's search.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon's top federal prosecutor says
medical marijuana has produced a train wreck in the state. In an
interview with the AP, U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton expressed
skepticism about the numbers of medical pot patients. He says its
widespread use means teenagers are getting access to the drug as
well. Portland medical marijuana activist Leland Berger says Holton
shouldn't play doctor with the medical needs of patients.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The state House votes today on a bill that
would allow former foster children to attend Oregon public
universities for free. The measure would apply to people under 25
years old attending universities, community colleges and Oregon
Health and Science University. Proponents say the measure would go
a long way toward helping young people get a comfortable start in
adulthood after aging out of the foster care system. But others
question how the state would pay for it.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - In a trial under way in Portland, a woman
is suing police who arrested her when she was not wearing
underwear. Sherri Sandau says two officers took her into custody at
her home without letting her dress, and she says they wouldn't
bring her clothes or a blanket. She's seeking nearly $750,000 for
post-traumatic stress in the federal court lawsuit. Lawyers for the
officers say they didn't initially know she was not wearing
underwear because her top went to mid-thigh. They also say she was
secure and out of sight in the patrol car.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Coast Guard says workers have
completed building an 850-foot metal wall around an old barge that
had been leaking oils into the Columbia River near Camas. The
cofferdam will trap any more pollutants while crews dismantle the
431-foot Davy Crockett that ran aground in January as the owner was
trying to scrap it. So far the cleanup effort has cost about $10
million.
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) - The Lake Oswego City Council has voted
to support a streetcar line extension from Portland. The Oregonian
reports the Portland City Council votes today on the proposal.
Clackamas and Multnomah counties and TriMet will make
recommendations before the Metro Council makes a final decision
this summer on the extension.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police are searching for suspects
in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy at a park near the Lloyd
Center mall. Madison High School freshman Shiloh Hampton was
hospitalized in critical condition yesterday. Police say he was
with friends across the street from the mall when several shots
were fired just before 5 p.m. Monday. Authorities say it may be
gang-related.
BEND, Ore. (AP) - Officials in Bend are planning free suicide
prevention training after a young man who moved to central Oregon
last summer from Alaska fatally stabbed himself following a
performance in a coffee shop. Deschutes (duh-SHOOTS') County
officials say a training program known as "Question, Persuade,
Refer" is scheduled April 26. Nineteen-year-old Kipp Rusty Walker
died Thursday after stabbing himself in the chest after finishing a
keyboard performance at open mic night.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Two hikers who were missing in southern
Utah's Zion National Park have been rescued. A search and rescue
team had been looking for 25-year-old Evgenia Bruzulukova from Roy,
Utah, and 28-year-old Jonathon Wilson of Portland since Sunday. The
Oregonian reports the woman who found the hikers said they were
exhausted but fine. They were airlifted out of the canyon.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
The North Bend Bulldogs outscored the Siuslaw Vikings on the track yesterday in North Bend, coming away with the team title for both the boys and girls at a Far West six-way meet. Marisha Reavis was a multiple winner for the Vikings in the Shot Put and Discus and as part of the 4-by-400 relay. Linda Paredes, a two-time winner, was part of the relay team and won the individual victory in the 3,000 meters. Single event winners… Katy Potter in the girls 1,500; Matthew Campbell in the boys 800; Hayden Schaffner in the 1,500 and Neal Larson in the 300 intermediate hurdles.
Viking Baseball is in a three-way tie atop the Far West Standings today after outlasting the Brookings-Harbor Bruins 15-13 at home last night. Jake Thompson had a three-run homerun in the fourth inning for Siuslaw.
Softball suffered a 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Bruins last night in Brookings. After a strong pre-season the Lady Vikings are still seeking their first league win.
Coming up this weekend at Hans Peterson Field will be a Rugby demonstration match…. It’s a benefit for the Ian Foster Fund, that helps Siuslaw student-athletes with participation fees. The Western Oregon University men’s rugby club will be squaring off against the Coos Bay men’s club team…. It’s only three dollars for adults and a dollar for students. That’s on Saturday afternoon.
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