Lane County Commission Race draws another…
Two formal announcements will be made today as an Elmira man enters the race for the West Lane Position on the Lane County Commission. Jay Bozievich (BO-zih-vitch), a former chair of the Lane Community College Board of Education and a Senior Engineer with the Eugene Water and Electric Board intends to seek the $73-thousand a year post that has been held for the past three years by Bill Fleenor. Bozievich will formally announce on the Lane County Courthouse steps in Eugene this morning at 11:00 and then again this afternoon in Florence at 3:30 in front of the former Lotus Seafood Restaurant on Bay Street. He and his wife have lived in Elmira since 2006 and before that, lived in the River Road area of Northwest Eugene for 13 years. Fleenor announced suddenly last month that he would not seek re-election to a second term because of personal reasons. One other candidate has already filed for the May 18th primary election, LCC Instructor Anselmo Villanueva.
A series of hoax Amber Alert text messages and emails have been popping up around Oregon the past few days. Oregon State Police have been receiving inquiries about the validity of a reported involving a three-year old boy taken by a male in a Mitsubishi Eclipse. Reports of the spurious messages have been centered in the Portland Area and Douglas County with similar messages in California. OSP Lieutenant Molly Cotter, the Oregon Amber Alert Coordinator, says she’s very concerned about the false messages and adds the public should respond only to official alerts.
Flu shots at the Florence Events Center will not be offered after today because the company providing them says they are running short of seasonal vaccine. Pharmacies in Florence that have been providing the vaccinations will continue to do so however. Betsy Meredith with Lane County Public Health says they’re just beginning their public flu shot clinics. Meredith said about one-third of the vaccine ordered by Lane County has been delayed because labs are focusing on producing the H1N1 vaccine. She adds she hadn’t heard of any shortages.
Nearly a year ahead of schedule traffic is flowing across a new bridge on Highway 126 over the North Fork of the Siuslaw River. Mowat Construction crews will now focus on demolition of the old bridge, originally built in 1960. Steve Templin with the Oregon Department of Transportation says as a result, no left turns will be allowed coming out of North Fork Road onto Highway 126. But that’s only until work is complete.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Athlete of the Week:
Siuslaw Football standout Peter Tupua is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The freshman tight end and running back carried the ball 11 times for 86 yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings’s win over Yamhill-Carlton. Tupua scored a third touchdown on the night, scooping up a loose ball and running it back 65 yards for a score, plus he picked off one pass. Honorable mention is given to Viking sophomore running back Sonny Tupua who performed yeoman duties in the same game, carrying the ball 26 times for 139 yards and one touchdown.
On The Schedule:
Prep Volleyball will have the Siuslaw Vikings at home against the Douglas Trojans tonight for Far West League play….
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Florence police to focus on DV warrants; LC Fair turns profit; Drug bust nabs two in Old Town; and Coastal Fitness latest expansion opens.
Domestic Violence to be focus of Local Police
A total of 24 arrest warrants related to domestic violence will be actively pursued this month by Florence Police. Chief Maury Sanders says as of August 31st of this year, there were 72 incidents of Domestic Violence, down from 94 in the same time period a year before. Despite the drop, Sanders says there are “all too many incidents” and adds he community needs to work together to drive those numbers down. Local police will make warrant service a priority during October as a method of increasing public awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence. Sanders said public assistance in locating and serving the warrants is one aim. But, he says, the public is asked not to confront the individuals, rather provide information directly to police. A complete listing of the 24 warrants is available at www.kcst.com, just click on the “Coast Radio News icon”.
Cutting expenses and other changes paid off in a profit of more than a quarter of a million dollars for the 2009 Lane County Fair. Director Rick Reno said the $274-thousand net provided much-needed support to the 55-acre Lane Events Center. Fair profits have historically been around $300,000, but tumbled to less than $100-thousand in 2008. Reno said expenses were cut by 15-percent this year and cash from sponsors was up 50-percent. The center has an annual operating budget of $4.4-million.
Florence police acted on information last week that drug sales were occurring at a residence in Old Town. Tuesday night, they served a warrant at 261 Oak Street. They confiscated various drug paraphernalia, approximately 16-grams of methamphetamine and other controlled prescription drugs. 32-year old Austin James Moore and 25-year old Derek John Bouchet were arrested on a variety of charges.
It all started 18-years ago with one exercise bike, a treadmill, one stair climber and a few weight machines. The latest addition to Coastal Fitness opened to the public Saturday morning with a newly expanded 20-thousand square foot facility including two swimming pools now in operation.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Cross Country:
Several Viking runners placed well in Saturday’s Woahink Invitational. Raelyn Robinson and Linda Paredes were sixth and seventh individually. Jacob Berkner was first for the Viking boys in 5th place, Brad Finnell 7th.
Prep Volleyball:
The Siuslaw Vikings split a pair of matches in Myrtle Creek Saturday. After winning the first two games they dropped three straight to South Umpqua. Later in the day, the Vikings downed Brookings-Harbor in three. The Reedsport Braves made it to the semi-finals of the Oakland Invitational where they fell to the Marshfield JV.
Prep Football:
Peter Tupua provided the final score for Siuslaw as the Vikings picked up their first win of the season, 28 – 7, over the Yamhill-Carlton Tigers. Tupua scooped up a loose ball and ran it back 65 yards for a touchdown with seven minutes remaining in the game. In Mapleton, Chad Walker rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns as the Sailors downed Siletz 26 – 20. In Rogue River, the Reedsport Braves fumbled ten times, giving up eight of those in a 19 –8 loss to the Chieftains.
College Football:
Oregon State downed Arizona State 28 – 17 for their first win over the Sun Devils in Tempe in 40 years Saturday afternoon. In Eugene, the Ducks scratched the Cougars 52 – 6 and have moved up to number 13 on the AP Polls.
A total of 24 arrest warrants related to domestic violence will be actively pursued this month by Florence Police. Chief Maury Sanders says as of August 31st of this year, there were 72 incidents of Domestic Violence, down from 94 in the same time period a year before. Despite the drop, Sanders says there are “all too many incidents” and adds he community needs to work together to drive those numbers down. Local police will make warrant service a priority during October as a method of increasing public awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence. Sanders said public assistance in locating and serving the warrants is one aim. But, he says, the public is asked not to confront the individuals, rather provide information directly to police. A complete listing of the 24 warrants is available at www.kcst.com, just click on the “Coast Radio News icon”.
Cutting expenses and other changes paid off in a profit of more than a quarter of a million dollars for the 2009 Lane County Fair. Director Rick Reno said the $274-thousand net provided much-needed support to the 55-acre Lane Events Center. Fair profits have historically been around $300,000, but tumbled to less than $100-thousand in 2008. Reno said expenses were cut by 15-percent this year and cash from sponsors was up 50-percent. The center has an annual operating budget of $4.4-million.
Florence police acted on information last week that drug sales were occurring at a residence in Old Town. Tuesday night, they served a warrant at 261 Oak Street. They confiscated various drug paraphernalia, approximately 16-grams of methamphetamine and other controlled prescription drugs. 32-year old Austin James Moore and 25-year old Derek John Bouchet were arrested on a variety of charges.
It all started 18-years ago with one exercise bike, a treadmill, one stair climber and a few weight machines. The latest addition to Coastal Fitness opened to the public Saturday morning with a newly expanded 20-thousand square foot facility including two swimming pools now in operation.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Cross Country:
Several Viking runners placed well in Saturday’s Woahink Invitational. Raelyn Robinson and Linda Paredes were sixth and seventh individually. Jacob Berkner was first for the Viking boys in 5th place, Brad Finnell 7th.
Prep Volleyball:
The Siuslaw Vikings split a pair of matches in Myrtle Creek Saturday. After winning the first two games they dropped three straight to South Umpqua. Later in the day, the Vikings downed Brookings-Harbor in three. The Reedsport Braves made it to the semi-finals of the Oakland Invitational where they fell to the Marshfield JV.
Prep Football:
Peter Tupua provided the final score for Siuslaw as the Vikings picked up their first win of the season, 28 – 7, over the Yamhill-Carlton Tigers. Tupua scooped up a loose ball and ran it back 65 yards for a touchdown with seven minutes remaining in the game. In Mapleton, Chad Walker rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns as the Sailors downed Siletz 26 – 20. In Rogue River, the Reedsport Braves fumbled ten times, giving up eight of those in a 19 –8 loss to the Chieftains.
College Football:
Oregon State downed Arizona State 28 – 17 for their first win over the Sun Devils in Tempe in 40 years Saturday afternoon. In Eugene, the Ducks scratched the Cougars 52 – 6 and have moved up to number 13 on the AP Polls.
Domestic Violence Awareness – Active Warrants for Arrests
Reprinted in its entirety from a press release issued by Florence Police:
This year as of August 31, 2009 Florence has had 72 incidents of domestic violence with and without abuse. During the same period last year we experienced 94 incidents. These are all too many incidents of domestic violence and as a community we need to drive these numbers down.
In conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Florence Police Department is making the community aware of the various warrants for the arrest of persons whose initial incident was some type of Domestic Violence offense as defined in the Abuse Prevention Act. This could be Assault IV, Harassment, Menacing, and violation of No-Contact Orders.
Warrants are public records as they are issued publically in open court by a magistrate. There are 24 warrants on this list, one for a female responsible. There are 9 Failure to Pay Fine Warrants, 9 Failure to Appear Warrants, 4 Warrants of Arrest, 1 Violation of Probation Warrant, and 1 Failure to Comply Warrant, all for Domestic Violence incidents.
Atwell, Alan Eugene Lane Circuit Assault IV Felony FTA
Barney, Dustin Ray (2) FLM Assault IV
Brown, Timothy Lee FLM Physical Harassment FTP
Carkhuff, Bryan Clayton FLM Assault IV FTP
Chavez, Thomas Mat FLM Assault IV FTP FTA
Cook, Jeffrey A FLM Assault IV FTC
Cripe, Roy Sherman FLM Physical Harassment
Defrates, Christopher John FLM Att Assault III FTA
Fox, Derek B FLM Assault IV FTP
Holcomb, Brian Lee FLM Assault IV FTA
Hornsby, Steven FLM Assault IV FTA
Leech, Edward Palmer Lane Circuit Menacing PV
Mally, Ernest Glenn FLM Assault IV FTA
Moore, Thomas Louis FLM Assault IV FTP
Nay, David Wesley FLM Physical Harassment FTP
Nottingham Steven M FLM Assault IV
Pickle, Douglas Brady FLM Assault IV FTA
Pino, Jesse Leon FLM Assault IV FTA
Romeromartinez, Jose Trinidad FLM Assault IV FTP
Selby, Clifton Dale FLM Assault IV FTA FTP
Sexton, Eric Dean FLM Physical Harassment FTP
Sweeney Mark Michael FLM Assault IV FTA
Vandervoort, Susan FLM Assault IV FTP
The Police Department will be making service of these warrants a priority in October to increase public awareness as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We ask that if anyone in the community is aware of the whereabouts of these persons to call the Police Department at 997-3515. The public is asked not to confront these individuals. Information may be provided anonymously.
For further information, contact Sarah Huff, Administrative Assistant/PIO at 541 997-3515.
This year as of August 31, 2009 Florence has had 72 incidents of domestic violence with and without abuse. During the same period last year we experienced 94 incidents. These are all too many incidents of domestic violence and as a community we need to drive these numbers down.
In conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Florence Police Department is making the community aware of the various warrants for the arrest of persons whose initial incident was some type of Domestic Violence offense as defined in the Abuse Prevention Act. This could be Assault IV, Harassment, Menacing, and violation of No-Contact Orders.
Warrants are public records as they are issued publically in open court by a magistrate. There are 24 warrants on this list, one for a female responsible. There are 9 Failure to Pay Fine Warrants, 9 Failure to Appear Warrants, 4 Warrants of Arrest, 1 Violation of Probation Warrant, and 1 Failure to Comply Warrant, all for Domestic Violence incidents.
Atwell, Alan Eugene Lane Circuit Assault IV Felony FTA
Barney, Dustin Ray (2) FLM Assault IV
Brown, Timothy Lee FLM Physical Harassment FTP
Carkhuff, Bryan Clayton FLM Assault IV FTP
Chavez, Thomas Mat FLM Assault IV FTP FTA
Cook, Jeffrey A FLM Assault IV FTC
Cripe, Roy Sherman FLM Physical Harassment
Defrates, Christopher John FLM Att Assault III FTA
Fox, Derek B FLM Assault IV FTP
Holcomb, Brian Lee FLM Assault IV FTA
Hornsby, Steven FLM Assault IV FTA
Leech, Edward Palmer Lane Circuit Menacing PV
Mally, Ernest Glenn FLM Assault IV FTA
Moore, Thomas Louis FLM Assault IV FTP
Nay, David Wesley FLM Physical Harassment FTP
Nottingham Steven M FLM Assault IV
Pickle, Douglas Brady FLM Assault IV FTA
Pino, Jesse Leon FLM Assault IV FTA
Romeromartinez, Jose Trinidad FLM Assault IV FTP
Selby, Clifton Dale FLM Assault IV FTA FTP
Sexton, Eric Dean FLM Physical Harassment FTP
Sweeney Mark Michael FLM Assault IV FTA
Vandervoort, Susan FLM Assault IV FTP
The Police Department will be making service of these warrants a priority in October to increase public awareness as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We ask that if anyone in the community is aware of the whereabouts of these persons to call the Police Department at 997-3515. The public is asked not to confront these individuals. Information may be provided anonymously.
For further information, contact Sarah Huff, Administrative Assistant/PIO at 541 997-3515.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Two in Florence arrested following tip
With information of drug sales occurring at a local Old Town residence, Florence police officers were able to gain enough information to seek a search warrant. On September 29, 2009 at around 7:00 P.M. Florence police officers served a search warrant at the residence located at 261 Oak Street in Old Town Florence.
Officers found various drug paraphernalia, approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine, and other controlled prescription substances. Two arrests were made in conjunction with this search warrant.
Austin James Moore, 32 years, of Florence was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance schedule II, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance schedule III, Manufacture/Distribution of a schedule II substance, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Also arrested was Derek John Bouchet, 25 years, of Florence. Bouchet was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance class II, Manufacture/Distribution of a class II substance, and parole violation for Burglary I.
Both men were taken into custody without incident and subsequently lodged at the Lane County jail.
Officers found various drug paraphernalia, approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine, and other controlled prescription substances. Two arrests were made in conjunction with this search warrant.
Austin James Moore, 32 years, of Florence was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance schedule II, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance schedule III, Manufacture/Distribution of a schedule II substance, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Also arrested was Derek John Bouchet, 25 years, of Florence. Bouchet was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance class II, Manufacture/Distribution of a class II substance, and parole violation for Burglary I.
Both men were taken into custody without incident and subsequently lodged at the Lane County jail.
Oregon's Kelly to consider the potential for Blount's reinstatement
EUGENE – University of Oregon Head Football Coach Chip Kelly has announced that there is potential opportunity for senior running back LeGarrette Blount to be allowed to have his playing status be reinstated prior to the conclusion of the 2009 season.
Blount was suspended by Kelly following the Ducks’ 19-8 loss at Boise State on Sept. 3, with the suspension initially to include the exclusion of playing in any games for the remainder of the season.
Kelly said he developed a plan that Blount would have to follow in order to retain his status with the team. The plan later was revised to encompass a possibility of Blount’s return.
The Oregon first-year head coach added that any reinstatement would occur at a later date and certainly not immediately.
“After speaking with a number of nationally renowned professionals in the field, which included Dr. Harry Edwards and Tony Dungy, I came to the conclusion that leaving the door open for LeGarrette’s potential return as an active player was the best solution,” Kelly said.
“He has a rigid set of conditions he must live up to and there are certainly no guarantees in place. This merely provides him the opportunity for my reconsideration in the future should he meet those demands.”
Oregon Director of Athletics Mike Bellotti said that both he and University President Richard Lariviere had been kept up to date in regards to the process, and Bellotti reiterated his support for Kelly’s decision.
Blount has remained a part of the school’s football program since the initial suspension was announced Sept. 4, which included remaining on scholarship. He continues to have access to all of the University’s support services provided to all student-athletes, is allowed to take part in all team activities, including practice with the team, and is held accountable to all team rules and regulations.
Blount was suspended by Kelly following the Ducks’ 19-8 loss at Boise State on Sept. 3, with the suspension initially to include the exclusion of playing in any games for the remainder of the season.
Kelly said he developed a plan that Blount would have to follow in order to retain his status with the team. The plan later was revised to encompass a possibility of Blount’s return.
The Oregon first-year head coach added that any reinstatement would occur at a later date and certainly not immediately.
“After speaking with a number of nationally renowned professionals in the field, which included Dr. Harry Edwards and Tony Dungy, I came to the conclusion that leaving the door open for LeGarrette’s potential return as an active player was the best solution,” Kelly said.
“He has a rigid set of conditions he must live up to and there are certainly no guarantees in place. This merely provides him the opportunity for my reconsideration in the future should he meet those demands.”
Oregon Director of Athletics Mike Bellotti said that both he and University President Richard Lariviere had been kept up to date in regards to the process, and Bellotti reiterated his support for Kelly’s decision.
Blount has remained a part of the school’s football program since the initial suspension was announced Sept. 4, which included remaining on scholarship. He continues to have access to all of the University’s support services provided to all student-athletes, is allowed to take part in all team activities, including practice with the team, and is held accountable to all team rules and regulations.
H1N1 vaccine poses few risks; LCSO names resident deputy; Stepping out against domestic violence and Oregon's Blount... reinstatement coming?
Swine Flu Vaccines don’t pose inordinate risk…
Doctors say there’s really nothing to fear from flu vaccines. Rumors and hearsay abound about severe reactions following a flu shot. But Lane County Public Health Officer Dr. Sarah Hendrickson says the risk is minimal.
205 – “If you’re allergic to eggs you shouldn’t get the shot. If you had a prior allergic reaction or a rare neurological problem you shouldn’t get the shot. Your chances of having serious troubles from a flu vaccine are about one in a million, your chance of getting dead from this flu is probably one in ten-thousand to one in a hundred-thousand.”
Hendrickson says traditional flu shots use a vaccine developed from dead virus so it’s impossible to get the swine-origin flu from an H1N1 shot. The nasal ‘flu-mist’ spray does contain live virus, but she says it’s genetically modified to remain in your sinuses and help you develop anti-bodies to fight off the full blown virus. Health officials say vaccines for the H1N1 flu will begin appearing in about two or three weeks and they estimate there will ultimately be more than enough for anyone who wants it.
A 24-year veteran of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office and a familiar face in Western Lane County has been named as the LCSO Resident Deputy for the Florence and Mapleton Areas. A recent federal grant allowed the agency to name three resident deputies… the others will be stationed in Blue River and Cottage Grove. Kerrie Boggs has worked a variety of assignments over the years, most of them in the Florence area.
Don’t be too concerned if you see about three-dozen men, all wearing purple t-shirts and women’s shoes strolling down Bay Street tomorrow morning.
206 – “It’s going to be ‘step out against domestic violence’. We’re going to be staging at the Veteran’s Park on Bay Street about 9:45… we’re going to march against domestic violence.”
Siuslaw Outreach Services spokesperson Tony Bour says October is Domestic Violence Awareness month… they’re using the event tomorrow to draw attention to the issue. Bour says there are estimates that one in four women will be victims of relationship abuse or violence sometime in their lifetimes.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
ESPN is reporting suspended running back LaGarrette Blount could be reinstated later this season. Oregon coach Chip Kelly is expected to address Blount's status Friday. Blount, who punched Boise State's Byron Hout after the Ducks' season-opening loss, will have a chance to be reinstated later this season, provided he continues to follow a plan set in place after the first game, a source told ESPN. That would not happen until Oregon's bye week on Oct. 17 at the earliest. It's believed Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti and school president Richard Lariviere have agreed to a possible reinstatement. On Thursday, the Oregon school newspaper published an apology from Blount, who recently became a new father. The No. 16 Ducks host Washington State on Saturday.
Prep Volleyball:
The Mapleton Sailors overcame an early two game deficit to defeat Alsea at home in five. Liz Harry had nine kills, Lindsey Logan added eight more for the Sailors.
On The Schedule:
First up, prep football… Siuslaw will be in Yamhill County tonight where they’ll face the Yamhill-Carlton Tigers in their final non-league contest of the year. That game will air on Coast Radio Sports at 6:45. In the Sunset Conference, Reedsport travels to Rogue River and Mapleton will host Siletz for a Mountain West League matchup. All games kick off at seven.
Prep volleyball tomorrow will feature a ‘dual-dual’ for the Siuslaw Vikings. They’ll take on the South Umpqua Lancers in Myrtle Creek to start the day, and then take on Brookings-Harbor at the same location following that. The Reedsport Braves will be at the Oakland Invitational.
On the Cross Country Course… it’s the annual Woahink Invitational at East Woahink Day Use Area at Honeyman State Park. Preliminaries get underway at 11 with the varsity races starting around 12:30.
The college gridiron, Oregon State is in Tempe against the Arizona State Sun Devils for a 4:00 game. Airtime on KCFM is at three. The number 16 ranked Ducks are at home against Washington State at 6:15. Airtime on KCST is at five.
Doctors say there’s really nothing to fear from flu vaccines. Rumors and hearsay abound about severe reactions following a flu shot. But Lane County Public Health Officer Dr. Sarah Hendrickson says the risk is minimal.
205 – “If you’re allergic to eggs you shouldn’t get the shot. If you had a prior allergic reaction or a rare neurological problem you shouldn’t get the shot. Your chances of having serious troubles from a flu vaccine are about one in a million, your chance of getting dead from this flu is probably one in ten-thousand to one in a hundred-thousand.”
Hendrickson says traditional flu shots use a vaccine developed from dead virus so it’s impossible to get the swine-origin flu from an H1N1 shot. The nasal ‘flu-mist’ spray does contain live virus, but she says it’s genetically modified to remain in your sinuses and help you develop anti-bodies to fight off the full blown virus. Health officials say vaccines for the H1N1 flu will begin appearing in about two or three weeks and they estimate there will ultimately be more than enough for anyone who wants it.
A 24-year veteran of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office and a familiar face in Western Lane County has been named as the LCSO Resident Deputy for the Florence and Mapleton Areas. A recent federal grant allowed the agency to name three resident deputies… the others will be stationed in Blue River and Cottage Grove. Kerrie Boggs has worked a variety of assignments over the years, most of them in the Florence area.
Don’t be too concerned if you see about three-dozen men, all wearing purple t-shirts and women’s shoes strolling down Bay Street tomorrow morning.
206 – “It’s going to be ‘step out against domestic violence’. We’re going to be staging at the Veteran’s Park on Bay Street about 9:45… we’re going to march against domestic violence.”
Siuslaw Outreach Services spokesperson Tony Bour says October is Domestic Violence Awareness month… they’re using the event tomorrow to draw attention to the issue. Bour says there are estimates that one in four women will be victims of relationship abuse or violence sometime in their lifetimes.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
ESPN is reporting suspended running back LaGarrette Blount could be reinstated later this season. Oregon coach Chip Kelly is expected to address Blount's status Friday. Blount, who punched Boise State's Byron Hout after the Ducks' season-opening loss, will have a chance to be reinstated later this season, provided he continues to follow a plan set in place after the first game, a source told ESPN. That would not happen until Oregon's bye week on Oct. 17 at the earliest. It's believed Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti and school president Richard Lariviere have agreed to a possible reinstatement. On Thursday, the Oregon school newspaper published an apology from Blount, who recently became a new father. The No. 16 Ducks host Washington State on Saturday.
Prep Volleyball:
The Mapleton Sailors overcame an early two game deficit to defeat Alsea at home in five. Liz Harry had nine kills, Lindsey Logan added eight more for the Sailors.
On The Schedule:
First up, prep football… Siuslaw will be in Yamhill County tonight where they’ll face the Yamhill-Carlton Tigers in their final non-league contest of the year. That game will air on Coast Radio Sports at 6:45. In the Sunset Conference, Reedsport travels to Rogue River and Mapleton will host Siletz for a Mountain West League matchup. All games kick off at seven.
Prep volleyball tomorrow will feature a ‘dual-dual’ for the Siuslaw Vikings. They’ll take on the South Umpqua Lancers in Myrtle Creek to start the day, and then take on Brookings-Harbor at the same location following that. The Reedsport Braves will be at the Oakland Invitational.
On the Cross Country Course… it’s the annual Woahink Invitational at East Woahink Day Use Area at Honeyman State Park. Preliminaries get underway at 11 with the varsity races starting around 12:30.
The college gridiron, Oregon State is in Tempe against the Arizona State Sun Devils for a 4:00 game. Airtime on KCFM is at three. The number 16 ranked Ducks are at home against Washington State at 6:15. Airtime on KCST is at five.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine due this month; local prep for swine flu; Florence Cinema to reopen and OSAA redistricting committee releases report
Swine Flu Vaccine to be released later this month…
There will be enough vaccine for the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, so that widespread vaccinations can begin by the middle of October.
215 -- "The distribution of the vaccine, both between states and then within states, is basically done on a per capita basis so Oregon will be receiving a share based on our population."
Dr. Mel Kohn, the State’s Public Health Director, says the first shipments will go towards vaccinating ‘priority’ segments of the population: pregnant women, health care workers and others. Surprisingly, people over the age of 65 are not on that list.
216 -- "The folks who are getting sick, have tended to be younger than what we see in a typical flu year. And the kind of illness that they're having is a little bit different and perhaps a little bit more complicated. But in general, the severity of illness appears to be the same as what we see in a seasonal flu year."
Kohn says people born before 1957 have already been exposed to the virus and have some natural immunity.
The swine flu and a possible pandemic will be the subject of this afternoon’s KCST Community Forum. Dr. Sarah Hendrickson, Lane County’s Public Health Officer, will talk about preparations for the onset of flu season. She’ll also talk about efforts to organize a quick and efficient means to distribute the H1N1 vaccine. Today’s program, on 106.9 FM, begins at 4:05 with the first half hour devoted to domestic violence awareness. The show is extended by an hour with Dr. Hendrickson and a panel of local emergency and health officials talking about swine flu between 4:30 and 6 pm.
Coming soon, to a theater near you… The Florence Cinema has been dark since July and it’s set to reopen October 23rd. Ray Welch of Dayville, Connecticut will operate the four-screen cinema. Welch has 25-years in the industry and says he’s not the type to simply sit in the box office and collect admissions.
217 -- "The key to my success, I had to get involved with the community. I showed movies for the schools, I got involved with going to the local hospitals, I handed out passes, anything I had to do, I did it. I got involved with the chamber of commerce, my key to my success was being involved with the community."
Welch says he anticipates ticket and concession prices will generally be lower than what people might expect to pay at other movie theaters.
A fund raiser is set for tonight at Abby’s Pizza where 20-percent of profits on sales between 5:00 and 7:30 will go towards a fund to benefit Izzy Stratton. The volunteer firefighter suffered head injuries in an off-duty car crash on Highway 36 near Mapleton in August. Pete Warren says Stratton will be on hand for this evening’s activities.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Under the final recommendations of the Oregon School Activities Association Classification and Districting Committee there will be little change for area schools. Siuslaw and the other five teams currently in the 4A Far West League will remain there. The current all-3A Sunset League will become a 2A/3A hybrid with Reedsport continuing to play in that conference. The Mapleton Sailors will also stay put. The 1A Mountain West League will see no changes. Most of the realignments proposed by the committee are based on enrollment changes and travel times projected for central and eastern Oregon schools. Although one major revision in the 4A ranks. Schools in the mid-Willamette Valley and the Central Coast will be reshuffled with many being shifted into adjoining leagues and a core group will make up the “Capital-Coast”. The committee’s recommendations will be taken up by the OSAA Executive Board October 26th.
On The Schedule Tonight:
Reedsport takes to the road for volleyball action in Medford against Cascade Christian… the Mountain West League volleyball schedule has Mapleton at home with Alsea.
There will be enough vaccine for the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, so that widespread vaccinations can begin by the middle of October.
215 -- "The distribution of the vaccine, both between states and then within states, is basically done on a per capita basis so Oregon will be receiving a share based on our population."
Dr. Mel Kohn, the State’s Public Health Director, says the first shipments will go towards vaccinating ‘priority’ segments of the population: pregnant women, health care workers and others. Surprisingly, people over the age of 65 are not on that list.
216 -- "The folks who are getting sick, have tended to be younger than what we see in a typical flu year. And the kind of illness that they're having is a little bit different and perhaps a little bit more complicated. But in general, the severity of illness appears to be the same as what we see in a seasonal flu year."
Kohn says people born before 1957 have already been exposed to the virus and have some natural immunity.
The swine flu and a possible pandemic will be the subject of this afternoon’s KCST Community Forum. Dr. Sarah Hendrickson, Lane County’s Public Health Officer, will talk about preparations for the onset of flu season. She’ll also talk about efforts to organize a quick and efficient means to distribute the H1N1 vaccine. Today’s program, on 106.9 FM, begins at 4:05 with the first half hour devoted to domestic violence awareness. The show is extended by an hour with Dr. Hendrickson and a panel of local emergency and health officials talking about swine flu between 4:30 and 6 pm.
Coming soon, to a theater near you… The Florence Cinema has been dark since July and it’s set to reopen October 23rd. Ray Welch of Dayville, Connecticut will operate the four-screen cinema. Welch has 25-years in the industry and says he’s not the type to simply sit in the box office and collect admissions.
217 -- "The key to my success, I had to get involved with the community. I showed movies for the schools, I got involved with going to the local hospitals, I handed out passes, anything I had to do, I did it. I got involved with the chamber of commerce, my key to my success was being involved with the community."
Welch says he anticipates ticket and concession prices will generally be lower than what people might expect to pay at other movie theaters.
A fund raiser is set for tonight at Abby’s Pizza where 20-percent of profits on sales between 5:00 and 7:30 will go towards a fund to benefit Izzy Stratton. The volunteer firefighter suffered head injuries in an off-duty car crash on Highway 36 near Mapleton in August. Pete Warren says Stratton will be on hand for this evening’s activities.
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Under the final recommendations of the Oregon School Activities Association Classification and Districting Committee there will be little change for area schools. Siuslaw and the other five teams currently in the 4A Far West League will remain there. The current all-3A Sunset League will become a 2A/3A hybrid with Reedsport continuing to play in that conference. The Mapleton Sailors will also stay put. The 1A Mountain West League will see no changes. Most of the realignments proposed by the committee are based on enrollment changes and travel times projected for central and eastern Oregon schools. Although one major revision in the 4A ranks. Schools in the mid-Willamette Valley and the Central Coast will be reshuffled with many being shifted into adjoining leagues and a core group will make up the “Capital-Coast”. The committee’s recommendations will be taken up by the OSAA Executive Board October 26th.
On The Schedule Tonight:
Reedsport takes to the road for volleyball action in Medford against Cascade Christian… the Mountain West League volleyball schedule has Mapleton at home with Alsea.
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