Step back… it could hit the fan.
It promises to be a contentious meeting the next time the Dunes City Council gets together. It was clear last night there were several differences of opinion regarding two competing septic tank ordinances; both of which would repeal an existing law that has been requiring an inventory and inspection of all septic systems in the city. Dunes City held public hearings on the two ordinances. Ordinance 210 would revise the current code and was submitted by the city’s Ordinance Review Committee. It was given the task of easing some of the regulatory requirements in the current code. Planning Commissioner and Ordinance Review Committee member George Burke spoke in favor, saying the current code was originally intended to govern a five year process that is coming to an end next year. A competing ordinance; labeled as number 211 was written by Councilor Duke Wells. It was openly supported by at least one other councilor and would get Dunes City out of septic regulation entirely, leaving it all to the State of Oregon and Lane County. One Councilor, Richard Koehler, stated his opposition to both ordinances. He was one of the authors of the current plan and he said it needs to be retained. Several residents testified on both sides of the issues last night. No final action was taken, Dunes City Councilors will resume hearings on both proposals next month.
One thing’s for sure… there’s a lot going on in the Florence Area tomorrow. The first ever “Power of Florence” will officially begin tomorrow morning with a pancake feed at the Methodist Church and a power walk at Florence Christian Church. From there, it will be a day of dog grooming, car washing, weed pulling and lemonade selling. Proposed earlier this year by 11-year old Kaylee Graham the Power of Florence is intended to be a day when everyone… no matter the age or physical limitation… does something for someone else. Groups and individuals have registered their events online at the Power of Florence-dot-com. It all wraps up from four to seven pm at Miller Park with the “Party in the Park” to thank all the volunteers. It’s open to everyone, and in addition to free hot dogs, will include the music of Marty Adams followed by Green Hits recording artist Frankie Hernandez from 5:30 to seven.
He hasn’t officially received his detective’s badge, but Florence Police officer Gabe Glowacki will be recognized Monday night for his work in recovering stolen property and arresting a suspect in a series of recent burglaries. Glowacki joined the department in 2007 as a patrol officer. He’ll formally assume detective duties September 1st, replacing John Brejska who retired earlier this year. Police Chief Maury Sanders will present Glowacki with his badge Monday night during the Florence City Council meeting.
Naturalists at the Cape Perpetua Scenic area will be out early for the next three days. A series of exceptionally low tides in the early morning hours means visitors to tidepools will get great access and viewing according to visitor center director Lori Robertson. She and her staff are inviting visitors to explore the intertidal zone tomorrow between eight and 11 am; then again Sunday and Monday between nine and noon.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say a plane with engine problems
overturned when it tried to land in a grass field near Albany, and
the pilot has been taken to the hospital. There was no immediate
report on his condition. Tammy Robbins, a spokeswoman for the
Jefferson Fire District, says he was from Reno, Nev., and was the
only person aboard. The flight from California was headed for
Salem.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - An arsonist who avoided federal prison five
years ago by helping lock up Earth Liberation Front activists has
been sentenced in Eugene to 27 months in prison for violating terms
of his probation. A federal judge said the sentence will be served
at the same time Jake Ferguson serves his recent five-year state
prison sentence for selling heroin.
NESKOWIN, Ore. (AP) - Tillamook County sheriff's officers say
they're looking for a man who tried to rob the Neskowin Market and
may have ended up with a broken nose. Lt. Andy Long says store
owner Anthony Briggs told deputies that when a would-be robber
pointed a gun at him Wednesday night, Briggs grabbed the handgun
and wrestled the man for it, then hit the robber in the face.
BEND, Ore. (AP) - Central Oregon detectives say a flood of
fraudulent credit and debit card charges continues to plague area
residents. In the past week, more than 200 people have reported
being victims. Deschutes County sheriff's Lt. Kevin Dizney said
yesterday his office is still taking several cases each day. Bend
police are contacting other agencies around Oregon but tell KTVZ
the activity seems to be focused on central Oregon card holders.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A federal court will hear an appeal from
the U.S. attorney general regarding a ruling on an Ashland, Ore.,
church's use of a hallucinogenic tea. The Church of the Holy Light
of the Queen, a Brazilian-based Christian church, is permitted to
import, distribute and brew the sacramental tea known as ayahuasca
(aye-yah-WAS-ka), which contains the hallucinogenic drug DMT.
SEATTLE (AP) - Derek Holland was perfect through five innings
and finished with a five-hitter as the Texas Rangers rolled 5-0
over the Seattle Mariners last night. It was Holland's fourth
career complete game - all shutouts - his third this season and
second in a row. Mike Napoli, Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz each
homered for Texas. Jason Vargas went six innings for Seattle,
allowing five runs, a season-high 12 hits.
DENVER (AP) - A Denver judge has ordered a Portland man accused
of sexually assaulting a woman at Denver International Airport to
stand trial. Twenty-six-year-old Noel Bertrand is charged with
sexual assault and kidnapping. Bertrand's defense attorney said
yesterday the sex was consensual. Bertrand was accused of
assaulting a woman just early on April 12 after she missed a
flight. Authorities say they struck up a conversation at an airport
restaurant before he attacked her at a nearby gate. They say
airline workers saw the assault and intervened.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A suburban Portland man who pleaded guilty
to criminally negligent homicide in a bicyclist's death has agreed
to pay for six members of the victim's family to travel from the
East Coast to attend his sentencing. Caleb Pruitt of Lake Oswego
also pleaded guilty yesterday in Circuit Court to driving while
intoxicated. He was taken into custody immediately and his $20,000
bail will be used to pay for airfare, rental cars and hotels so
Angela Burke's family can come to Portland.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Plastic shopping bags could be banned at
Portland's larger grocery store and other retailers as soon as Oct.
15. Mayor Sam Adams proposed an ordinance yesterday that is
expected to easily win city council approval. Portland's ordinance
would exempt plastic grocery bags used for produce, bulk food and
meat.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - LSU has given the NCAA copies of
material it received from recruiting service owner Willie Lyles and
his Complete Scouting Services. The NCAA is also looking into
Oregon's $25,000 payment to Lyles' firm and his involvement in the
recruitment of a Texas running back, Lache Seastrunk. The probe is
focused on what exactly Oregon obtained from Lyles. Lyles has said
that he and the Ducks both knew he was selling access and influence
with highly recruited players.
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) - A Umatilla man accused of a shooting more
than a year ago in Hermiston is now in custody. The East Oregonian
reports Guadalupe Aviana was arrested Wednesday by federal agents
when he attempted to cross from Mexico at a port of entry south of
San Diego.
NEW YORK (AP) - Phoenix's Diana Taurasi (tohr-AH'-see),
Seattle's Sue Bird and Indiana's Tamika Catchings have been voted
starters for the WNBA All-Star game again. Minnesota's Maya Moore,
the Storm's Swin Cash and injured Los Angeles center Candace Parker
join Taurasi and Bird as starters for the Western Conference
announced last night. Reserves will be announced next week.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
The Eugene Emeralds are having a devil of a time in Eastern Washington… For the first time this season the Emeralds have fallen in two straight games… last night it was 3-2 to the Tri-City Dust Devils. Eugene broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fifth inning when Jace Peterson drew a ‘bases-loaded’ walk, scoring Mike Gallic. But, in the bottom of the frame, the Devils took the lead for good, with two runs. They then added the final winning margin in the sixth. Eugene mounted a one-run rally in the eighth, but were shut down by the Dust Devil defense. The two teams continue their five game series tonight and through the weekend.
The Three Rivers Sandblasters get back to the diamond this evening for nine against the Mid-Valley Rockets at home. Airtime for the broadcast is at 4:45… first pitch at five. Three Rivers will be in Salem tomorrow afternoon for two against Withnell…
For Florence and the Central Oregon Coast…
Mostly cloudy today with a high near 64 degrees and a southwest wind 11 miles an hour becoming west northwest and gusting to 18.
Mostly cloudy overnight with a 50-50 chance of showers… southwest winds seven to nine miles an hour.
For the weekend… showers likely tomorrow morning, then mostly cloudy skies… partly sunny on Sunday. Highs this weekend around 64 degrees… lows around 53.
Partly sunny Monday, mostly sunny Tuesday and Wednesday.
The marine forecast is showing a south marine wind ten to 15 knots gusting to 20 knots then becoming southwest by this evening. Low tide… a minus 1.3… at eight o’clock straight up… high tide at 2:28 this afternoon.
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