School year
Today is the first day of the new 2010-11 school year for most school district in Oregon. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in school zones where the posted speed is 20 mph and be aware of bus stops. Law enforcement agencies plan to be visible near schools to serve as a reminder to drivers.
CB Brush cleanup
The Coos Bay brush pick-up will begin September 7th. It is a free service to all citizens of the City of Coos Bay. The brush must be out next to the curb free from overhead obstacles, fire hydrants, and other obstructions prior to the first day of the pick-up. Your brush must be in one pile, 5 feet or less in length, and one pile per address not to exceed five cubic yards unless prior arrangements have been made. No grass clippings, sod, dirt, loose leaves, plastic bags, bailing twine or other materials which are not appropriate for grinding will be allowed. For additional information contact Les’ Sanitation at 267-2848 or Coos Bay Sanitary Services at 267-6675.
Death
Investigators are not sure if a 26-year old male fell, jumped or was pushed off an overpass on Interstate 5 in Northern Douglas County Labor Day Weekend. The body of Jesse Golden, of Eugene, was discovered about two-miles north of Yoncalla underneath the Cox Road overpass by a passing commercial truck driver early Monday morning about 3:05 a.m. He was next to a 1994 green Honda Accord.
Logger killed
A third-generation logger was killed on Friday, Sept. 3rd on the North Oregon Coast in Clatsop County. Fifty-one year old Jerrold Samuel Florek, of Cathlamet, WA, was hit by a tree at the Matoaka logging site. He felled his first tree when he was 15-years old and went to work in the woods full-time after he graduated from high school in 1977.
Chetco River gravel permit
DEQ will hold a public hearing to share information, answer questions and receive comments on DEQ’s proposed 401 Water Quality Certification for US Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed removal of gravel from three bars in the Chetco River in Curry County in SW Oregon. The Corps proposes to do this over five years under a regional general permit. 6 p.m. information session, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. hearing, Tuesday, Sept. 7, Best Western Beachfront Conference Center, Boat Basin Road 97415, Brookings.
NB Parks Advisory Committee meeting
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, September 7, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at North Bend City Hall, Council Chambers, 835 California, North Bend. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY.
CB City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Consent Calendar; a) Approval of the minutes of August 17, 2010; b) Approval of the Fire Station No. 1 revised contract amendment No. 6; c) Approval of the Historical Design Review Committee name change – approval would require adoption of Resolution 10-14; 3) Award of Appreciation Certificate for Joyce Day for Serving on the Library Board; 4) Award of Appreciation Certificate for Jay Noggle for Serving on the Coos Bay-North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau; 5) Appointment to the Coos Bay Library Board; 6) CH2M Hill OMI Annual Report by Project Manager Patrick Kavan; 7) Presentation on the 15th National American Society of Marine Artists Exhibition (ASMA) by Coos Art Museum’s Executive Director Steven Broocks; 8) Police Department’s Quarterly Report by Police Chief Gary McCullough; 9) Approval of City Hall Seismic Upgrade Grant Contract; 10) Award of Bid for Pump Station #5; 11) Award of Bid and Approval to Create a New Appropriation for Pump-out/Dump Station at City Dock – Approval Will Require Award of Bid and Adoption of Resolution 10-15; 12) Public Comments; 13) City Attorney’s Report; 14) City Manager’s Report; 15) Council Comments; 16) Adjourn.
Horse Deworming Strategies
Everyone interested in horses will want to attend this educational event on September 20, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Coos County OSU Extension Conference Room, 631 Alder Street, Myrtle Point, OR. Whether you own horses for competition, breeding, or as companions, you want them to be as healthy as possible. Come learn the latest information on equine parasites and the most effective way to deworm your horse. Sampling methods and deworming strategies will be discussed that can save you money. The program is hosted by the Intervet Schering-Plough company, the Myrtle Veterinary Hospital and the Coos County OSU Extension. Speakers: Joe Manning - Equine Veterinarian in Texas & Veterinary Technical Services Manager, Intervet Schering-Plough; Allison Worthley - Equine Services, Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health;
Dawn Sherwood - Equine Specialist, OSU Extension Service; Amy Peters - Livestock Agent, OSU Extension Service. Intervet will be hosting dinner to be catered by Fisherman’s Grotto. Interested parties must RSVP by Sept. 10. Contact Rhonda Fischer, Coos County OSU Extension Service, at 541-572-5263 ext. 240 or by e-mail at rhonda.fischer@oregonstate.edu.
On display at NBPL: Digital Photographs by Judy Taylor Lochman
The North Bend Public Library is proud to present the paintings of North Bend photographer Judy Taylor Lochman for September. Lochman's beautiful digital photography depicts Coos Bay/North Bend scenes with natural and man-made subjects. Lochman is an alumna of Marshfield High. She picked up her first digital camera in 2004 after losing her horse of 25 years. The variety and beauty of Coos County inspire her in her photography. Lochman is also an active member of the Coos County community, participating in many local hiking and photography clubs. This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours. The exhibit closes on September 30th. For more information, please contact NBPL via telephone at 541-756-0400, via email at nbpl@cclsd.org, or via the web at http://www.northbendlibrary.org.
Egged
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 12:09 a.m., Oak & 14th streets, “officer out at location with vehicle that has been egged. Checking area to see if any others have been.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 9:49 p.m., Marion Co. authorities served two CBPD warrants on Emmanuel A. Cortes for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Appear.
Auto vs. pedestrian
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log, Sunday night, 9:12 p.m., Cape Arago & Trawler Road, Coquille Tribal Police officer “just witnessed auto hit pedestrian, needs medical stat.” According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for 9:15 p.m., Cape Arago & Troller, “injured subject. Passenger jumped out of vehicle that was driving 35 mph. Request medical en route.” Victim transported to BAH. Vehicle secured at scene. Forty-six year old Steven Applebaum arrested for DUII (BAC .11%) transported to county jail at Coquille. Victim identified as 22-year old male.
Theft
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Sunday, 5:43 p.m., 700 block No. Central Ave., 26-year old Shaune E. Meilike arrested for Theft III, False Information to Police, Probation Violation.
Transient
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Sunday, 4:54 p.m., 900 block No. Front St., “reports a transient male that is throwing rocks at cars and building and kicking stop signs.” Forty-six year old Thomas Sawyer arrested on charge of Disorderly Conduct II.
Disorderly
A male who claimed he was doing a rain dance, was arrested by a Coos Co. Sheriff’s deputy Sunday night, 7:48 p.m., at a residence on Snedden Lane. According to an entry on the Sheriff’s log, 34-year old Tye Kusserow was arrested for Disorderly Conduct II and transported to the county jail at Coquille.
Warrant
A report of a male/female dispute at a residence on Plummer Drive resulted in an arrest Sunday, 6:45 p.m. According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log, “vehicle pickup parked in yard male/female dispute escalating.” Forty-year old Gregory Nidever arrested on a Douglas Co. warrant for Failure to Appear, PCS, DWS. Transported to the county jail at Coquille.
DUII
According to an entry on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, 1:59 a.m., Fairview/Hidden, 24-year old Karisa J. Fisher arrested for DUII (BAC .11%), transported to the county jail at Coquille.
WX
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning along the Oregon Coast. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and south winds around 5 mph shifting to the west late this afternoon. Showers likely tonight with lows in the lower to mid 50s and northwest winds around 5 mph. Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning on Wednesday.