Tuna Fishermen rescued near Florence…
After an extensive air search that lasted four days, two fishermen were rescued Friday morning by crews from the Siuslaw River Coast Guard Station. The men, 54-year old Jim Clayholt of Eugene, and his 23-year old son, Tom Clayholt of Marina, California left Astoria Monday morning on the 40-foot Dahlia looking for tuna. They slept on the boat Monday night, then awoke Tuesday morning to find their battery dead and no way to start their engine. The two were able to send a text message, saying they were adrift about 35-miles offshore Astoria and family members notified the The Coast Guard, who launched a search that included aircraft from Sacramento, California; North Bend and Astoria. The cutter Fir joined the search later in the week. The men made contact with searchers Friday morning about eight AM and a lifeboat from Siuslaw River Station was able to take them under two and bring them into the Port of Siuslaw. Neither men were injured and both were in good health after their 135-mile voyage.
The mother of the Florence man who has twice walked away from jail and twice been arrested, says police keep treating him as if he knows what he’s doing.
Farmer – “He’s recently been diagnosed bi-polar paranoid schizophrenic. I’ve given these guys every bit of information. They don’t want to recognize my son has mental health issues.”
Cindy Farmer says that’s why her son, 24-year old Keith Brown, struggled with officers last week, damaging a patrol car and injuring one officer. Because he doesn’t process information the way most people do, rather than submit, he tries to get away.
Farmer – “That’s where the damage to the new police car happened because they was slammed him into the car and that slammed his head into there and then they started pounding him in the head.”
She doesn’t deny that her son has used methamphetamine, and she says she’s tried to keep him from evading the law. Her main goal right now, though she says, is to get help.
Farmer – “I’m not stopping now, I’m so upset with what’s happening, It’s spiraled so out of control. It’s ridiculous ok?. It shouldn’t be like this.”
Brown is in the Lane County Jail where he faces a multitude of charges including unauthorized departure, parole violation, contempt of court, driving while suspended, possession of Methamphetamine, resisting arrest and two counts of assault on public safety officers.
The 14th edition of DuneFest is gearing up just outside of Winchester Bay in Western Douglas County and organizers have put the call out for additional volunteers. Organizer Joe Mirvis says the festival is aimed at off-road enthusiasts who like to ride the Oregon Dunes… but volunteers don’t need any sand experience.
Mirvis – We have several opportunities. Our registration booth is open 24 hours. And we look for volunteers to help man that booth, to greet the people that are coming into DuneFest, and to get them assigned with their camping and their wristbands from eight until ten at night.”
The five-day DuneFest runs August 3rd through the 7th and draws more than 8-thousand people for sand drag races; moto cross; poker runs; and manufacturer’s displays. Mirvis says there’s a lot going on and volunteers get free access.
Mirvis – “They get a t-shirt and they get a wrist band to come and experience DuneFest.”
Prospective volunteers can contact the Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce for details.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska State Troopers say five people
survived after a small plane crashed at Alaska's Point MacKenzie,
causing minor injuries to one person. A troopers spokeswoman says
the pilot was taking four Oregon and Washington passengers back to
Anchorage from a lodge on Saturday when he had to make an emergency
landing after the engine of the Cessna 206 operated by Great
Northern Air cut out. The Anchorage Daily News says the plane
flipped when it hit the ground.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) - The Lane County Sheriff's office says
one man was shot after fight erupted during a home invasion in
Springfield. KVAL reports that two men forced their way into a
residence early yesterday and fought with two people inside. Sgt.
Spence Slater says the suspects then fled the area on bicycles. He
says the 30-year-old man shot sustained life-threatening injuries.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A 25-year-old Tigard man has been
sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty in a hit-and-run
crash. The Oregonian says Wesley Adam Lacambra pleaded guilty to
failing to perform the duties of a driver and driving under the
influence. Authorities say 19-year-old Andrea Munsterman of
Sherwood sustained minor injuries in the April crash.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - As it stands, groundbreaking for a new
Columbia River bridge between Oregon and Washington is not set to
begin for another 18 months. But six years since the project began,
both states have already spent $130 million without picking up a
shovel. The project spends about $60,000 a day. The project is a
50-50 venture between Oregon and Washington.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Alberto Callaspo hit a tiebreaking
two-run double in the eighth inning, Dan Haren pitched five-hit
ball before falling one out short of his second complete game in a
row, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2
yesterday. Seattle manager Eric Wedge was ejected during the third
inning. The Angels rolled into the All-Star break with their 14th
victory in 17 games.
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) - An 81-year-old Hillsboro man is
recovering from injuries suffered when he was pinned under the
bulldozer he was operating yesterday afternoon. Hillsboro Fire and
Rescue says firefighters dug underneath the bulldozer to rescue the
man. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover. His
bulldozer rolled off a 15-foot embankment.
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) - A barge has broken away from its mooring
yesterday near The Dalles Dam and went aground in the Columbia
River east of the Hood River Bridge near Lyle, Wash. The Coast
Guard says the barge was recently inspected and is free of
hazardous material. There is no pollution threat. The barge has
been secured and the Coast Guard plans to have it towed away from
the navigation channel.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - A Medford man is suing a chain of car
dealerships over promotional texts. The Mail Tribune reports that
Dan McLaren filed a class action lawsuit in a Portland federal
court against Lithia Motors this past week. McLaren worked at
Lithia Motors for three years before departing in March. He alleges
that after his departure he tried to stop promotion texts, but that
those kept coming.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - For the second time in nine days, a
batter mistakenly walked on a three-ball count against the Seattle
Mariners. Angels designated hitter Bobby Abreu was allowed to take
first base after a 3-1 count in the third inning of Los Angeles'
game against the Mariners. Home plate umpire Gerry Davis apparently
lost track of the count, and the Seattle dugout didn't protest.
Cameron Maybin of San Diego took first on a 2-2 pitch July 2 and
eventually scored the only run in the Mariners' 1-0 loss.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Police believe a man who died after
running from officers in Portland suffered a heart attack. The man
was riding in a car that was pulled over early yesterday because a
tail light wasn't working. He was wanted on a parole violation in a
drug case. Police say the man gave an officer false information and
took off, jumping over three fences. He gave up when he was
cornered behind a house and arrested without a struggle. He stopped
breathing in a police car and was taken to a hospital where he died
about two hours later.
CORBETT, Ore. (AP) -- Multnomah County fire officials say the
fire that damaged the historic View Point Inn at Corbett yesterday
was accidental. Chief Tom Layton says it was started on the roof by
sparks from the chimney. The inn overlooking the Columbia River
Gorge is a frequent wedding site and was featured in a "Twilight"
movie.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Fredy Montero scored two goals and Osvaldo
Alonso added another on a penalty kick to give the Seattle Sounders
FC a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers yesterday in the second
match between the Major League Soccer rivals. The teams played to a
1-1 draw at Qwest Field back in May when they met in the season's
first game of the so-called Cascadia Cup rivalry.
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
Five games in three days… and the Three Rivers Sandblasters came away with just one win. Friday in Corvallis, the ‘Blasters split with the Marketmen, losing game one 6-1, then coming back in the nightcap for a 5-3 victory. Saturday, the Withnell Dodgers came to town and thoroughly dominated the Sandblasters with an 18-6 win. Yesterday, in two games in Florence, North Eugene contributed to the skid, defeating the Sandblasters in two games 8-3 and 13-8.
The Eugene Emeralds started the weekend with a loss… only their fourth of the season, 3-2 to the Yakima Bears, but came back and clinched a series win with two straight victories… 7-6; 8-1. The two teams wrap up their five game series in Eugene tonight… and have tomorrow off.
For Florence and the Central Oregon Coast…
Mostly cloudy skies today with a chance of drizzle or rain this morning… then a slight chance of showers by this afternoon… today’s high near 60 degrees.
Mostly cloudy overnight tonight… with a 20-percent chance of showers… and a low around 53.
Tomorrow… mostly cloudy again, a 30-percent chance of showers with some patchy morning fog… and a high near 61.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers Wednesday, more of the same Thursday and Friday with cloudy skies likely through the weekend.
The marine forecast is showing a southwest marine wind five knots… becoming west overnight. High tide will be at 11:12 thi smorning… then low tide at 4:13 this afternoon.
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