http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel en-us N/A engageinlife@gmail.com Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:11:36 EDT 20 http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1045/1/Sawdust-Shenanigans/Page1.html Sawdust Theatre tickets  are now officially on sale! It  is time to plan your summer  evening or matinee trip to  the Sawdust Theatre. The  43rd Season of the theatre  kicks off Memorial weekend  and continues through  Labor Day. This year’s play  “The Pride of The Sawdust  League” or “Three Strikes  and You’re Out” is written  by Sawdusters Marcella  Russell Russell and Cindy  Robnett. Also featured in  this years show are the most  entertaining Olios. You  never know what surprises  and entertainment await  when you bring your friends  and family and come on  down to the theatre for a  night of fun, frolic and  hilarity.  Reserve your tickets at  Bree’s Upscale Resale in  downtown Coquelle City or  call 541-396-4563 for reservations.  Tickets are $12.50  and includes all
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Bud was born June 24,  1921 in Pasadena,  California, to Ralph and  Dollie (Montague) Menning.  He died March 15, 2009 in  Coquille.  Bud served in the Navy  during World War II. He  owned and operated  Coquille Auto for many  years.

Bud is survived by his  son, James Menning of  Coquille; daughter, Pamala  Jennings of Bandon; son  Joseph Menning of  Vancouver, Washington;  daughter, Nancy Gates of  Portland; grandchildren,  Rodney, Ralph, Jimmie and  Monty Menning, David and  Richard Jennings and  Shawn Menning; numerous  great grandchildren and sister,  Rachel Huisken of Seal  Beach, California.  The family suggests  memorial contributions be  made to South Coast  Hospice, 1610 Thompson  Rd., Coos Bay, OR 97420 or  The American Cancer  Society of Oregon, 31 West  6th St., Medford, OR 97501.  Arrangements are under  the direction of Myrtle  Grove Funeral Service, 396-  3158.
]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1044/1/Albert-Bud-Montague-Menning/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1043/1/Preston-Monroe-Swindall/Page1.html September 10, 1917 – March 28, 2009

Preston Monroe Swindall,  91, of Coquille died March  0, 2009. A memorial service  will be held Friday,  March 27th at 1:00 p.m. at  St. James Episcopal Church  in Coquille.

Monroe was born  September 10, 1917 in a  logging camp near Coquille  to “Pressie” and Leona  (Lane) Swindall. He was a  lifelong resident of Coquille,  graduating from Coquille  High School in 1936. He  married Mary Edna Lorenz  December 30, 1937.

He was employed many  years by Purkey Furniture in  Coquille as a carpet layer.  In later years he become  self-employed, laying floor  coverings and counter tops.  He and his son operated the  Coquille LaundroMac until  the mid 1990’s.  His survivors include his  children and their spouses,  Barbara and OJ Endicott,  Michael and Cindy  Swindall; five grandchildren,  Allison, Michelle,  Matthew, Sarah and Scott;  eight great grandchildren  and six great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death  by his wife, his parents and  sister, Virginia Kyhn.  Memorial donations may  be made to South Coast  Hospice, 1620 Thompson  Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420  Arrangements are under  the direction of Myrtle  Grove Funeral Service, 396-  3158.
]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1043/1/Preston-Monroe-Swindall/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1042/1/Phyllis-I-Conover/Page1.html Phyllis I. Conover
October 2,1939 - March 19, 2009

Phyllis I. Conover, 69 of  Coquille, formerly of  Paxton, Illionis passed away  on March 19, 2009 at her  home in Coquille after a  long battle with Diabetes  and Heart Disease.

Phyllis was the 7th of 13  children born to Charles and  Irene Arnold on October 2,  1939 in Fairbury, Illinois.  She spent the majority of  her life in Paxton.  She married Russell  Conover on May 10, 1958  and after his death in 1994  she moved to Coquille to be  closer to her sister, Judy  Smith. She was preceded in  death by her parents, her  husband Russell; sister  Kathryn and brother Keith.

She is survived by 10 siblings:  Robert Arnold,  Layton, Utah; Eddie Arnold,  Paxton, Illinois; Roger  Arnold, Roseburg, Oregon;  Darrell Arnold, Rantoul,  Illinois; Gary Arnold,  Colorado Springs, Colorado;  Evelyn Evan, Roswell, New  Mexico; Sharron Kay,  Roswell, New Mexico;  Karyol Wier, Meadville,  Pennsylvania; Darlene  Parra, Gustine, California  and Judy Smith of Coquille,  Oregon. Many nieces and  nephews that she claimed as  her own.  Services will be held at  the New Horizon Church of  God in Coquille on March  28, 2009 at 12:00 Noon. All  are welcome. Pastor Vernon  Pruitt will be presiding.  Memorials can be made to  the Coquille Fire  Department. We love our  team. Her favorite firefighter  was Shawn. She made  many trips to the hospital  with him at her side.
]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1042/1/Phyllis-I-Conover/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1041/1/Georgia-E-Knudsen/Page1.html Georgia E. Knudsen
July 11, 1915 – March 14, 2009

Private Family Services  will be held at a later date  for Georgia E. Knudsen, 93  of Coquille.

Georgia was born on July  11, 1915 in Almont, North  Dakota to Roy and Lena  (Lies) Williams. She died  March 14, 2009 in Myrtle  Point.  She married Leo Gunther  in 1936 in Colfax, CA. He  preceded her in death in  1976. She married Russell  Knudsen in 1983 in  Paradise, CA. He also preceded  her in death in 1998.  After Russell’s death, she  moved to Coquille. She  attended Holy Name  Catholic Church, a master  gardener and a S.M.A.R.T.

Reader until her health  forced her to give up these  activities.  Georgia is survived by her  sons; Leo Gunther and his  wife Anita of Chico, CA;  Dan Gunther and his wife  Marilyn of Aloha, OR;  daughters, Barbara Svanevik  and her husband Lars, of  Klamath Falls; Eileen  Gunther of Coquille and  Louise Moore and her husband  Bill of Bandon. She  has seven grandchildren and  15 great grandchildren.  Georgia was preceded in  death by her two husbands;  Leo Gunther and Russell  Knudsen; four sisters and  two brothers.

Arrangements are under  the direction of  Amling/Schroeder Funeral  Service – Coquille
]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1041/1/Georgia-E-Knudsen/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1040/1/COOS-COUNTY-SHERIIFFS-DEPARTMENT-LOG/Page1.html 2:45 a.m. Old Broadbent. Criminal Mischief. Caller reports fence was torn down.
Investigation continuing.
7:34 a.m. 11th St. Assist public. Water pipe broken under sink.
7:54 a.m. Garden Ln. Deceased subject. Report of an unattended death at neighbor’s.
Second call from daughter-in-law advised elderly male discovered this morning not breathing
and unconscious. Advised caller declined medical. Medication seized and family is taking
care of removal by Neptune Society. Removal approved.
10:09 a.m. Hwy 42 & Garden Valley Rd. Disabled vehicle. Female in a grey Volvo parked
right on fog line, appears to be crying. Vehicle is headed towards Coquille then turned back
towards Coos Bay. No further action.
11:30 a.m. Duling Rd. Harassment. Reporter is being assaulted and harassed by neighbors.
Report to be referred to Department Human Services.
2:27 p.m. Sandstone Ln. theft. Caller reports that subject stole her washing machine and
couch, has located the items in the trailer park. Landlord/Tenant problem. Report taken for
Theft by Deception.
3:14 p.m. Razorback Hill. ATV accident. Man wrecked 4-wheeler in dunes. 1/2 mile south
of Razorback Hill. Subject will wait on top of the dune to assist in finding subject.
5:23 p.m. Beaver Loop Rd. Missing person. Oregon State Trooper out with the parent of a
missing 8 year-old male - 4 ft tall, straight black hair, last seen wearing T-shirt and blue
jeans. Child located prior to arrival.
8:29 p.m. Duling Rd. Suspicious conditions. Report of a window wide open at reporter’s
mother’s house. Possible theft of dogs.
11:04 p.m. Coos Sumner/Hwy 101. Driving complaint. White older vehicle, possibly a
Buick, almost hit reporter’s vehicle coming off Hwy 101. Subjects vehicle is now parked
near Coos Country Club.

MARCH 19, 2009
12:17 a.m. Old Broadbent. Criminal mischief. Making contact with suspect from Criminal
Mischief.
12:36 p.m. Hwy 42S. Man down. Report of a homeless person in a box, unknown if the
subject is conscious or breathing. Handled by Bandon Police Department. Subject is fine,
cancelled medical.
1:36 p.m. Duling Rd. Suspicious conditions. Caller wants 2 or 3 officers to protect him at
his house. Reporter advised that someone attempted to gain entry into residence last night.
2:02 p.m. Suba Rd. Shots fired. Subject called the Roseburg VA office and was shooting a
gun inside his residence while on the phone. Unknown female named “Becky” in residence
with him. Subject has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Subject has numerous weapons. contacted
subject and he does not meet the criteria for Mental Hold.
3:41 p.m. Green Acres Ln. Suspicious conditions. Caller reports that two carloads of young
males are in his driveway. One young male has a pistol in his hand. Vehicles are a red Ford
Taurus and a black Toyota pickup. Reporter recalled and said that he knew them and was
going to talk to them, advised deputy not to come.
4:13 p.m. Lost Ln. Caller reports that her husband threatened helper. Attempted phone call
to reporter, no answer. Reporter did not recall.
4:17 p.m. N. 14th St. Out assisting disabled Services assisting with removal of subject from
residence.
4:20 p.m. North Bank Rd. Accident. Vehicle ran into ditch. Reporter contacted by phone.
No injuries and driver had already called tow company.
5:38 p.m. N. 8th St. Animal abuse. Out on possible animal cruelty. Not as reported.
7:58 p.m. Coos County. Request file number for narcotics investigation.

MARCH 22, 2009
9:44 a.m. Riverton Rd. Driving complaint. Report of a quad being operated on the road by
a construction worker. It was later determined that the quad could be operated on the road
since it was being used for construction purposes and being operated on a privately maintained
road.
9:47 a.m. Powers Hwy. Traffic hazard. Out removing rocks from the roadway.
10:10 a.m. N. 6th St. Out taking theft report.
12:53 p.m. Ladd Ln. Assist outside agency. Caller request that Deputy check to see if subject’s
white van is parked at his residence, a similar van was parked in front of caller’s residence
this morning. A No Contact Order is in place.
2:16 p.m. North Bank Rd. Accident. Caller reports a logging accident. Victim has possibly
broken both of his lags and his right arm.
5:03 p.m. Cicada Ln. Dog at large. Caller reports that subject lets their dogs run at large all
the time.
7:19 p.m. Coos River Hwy. Littering. Anonymous male reports that subjects are attempting
to dump trash in the area.
7:22 p.m. Kellogg Ln. Criminal mischief. Caller reports that her ex-husband won’t leave.
He broke her phone when she threatened to call police. Report taken for Criminal Mischief
II.
11:09 p.m. Burnt Mountain Ridge. ATV accident. Caller reports finding his friend deceased
after wrecking his 4-wheeler. Reporter is calling from friends cell phone, will meet Deputy
at intersection of Burnt Mountain and Tioga tie.
]]> no@spam.com (Sheriff's Department) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1040/1/COOS-COUNTY-SHERIIFFS-DEPARTMENT-LOG/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/1039/1/COQUIILLE-POLIICE-LOG/Page1.html 10:32 a.m. W. 4th St. Theft. Caller reports money stolen from her house.
1:55 p.m. E. 5th St. Located wanted subject. Will be checking location for her. Billie Dane
Crutchfield arrested on a North Bend Police Department warrant charging Probation
Violation on original charge of Tampering with Drug Records. No Bail.
3:21 p.m. W. 12th St. Assist outside agency.
6:12 p.m. N. Birch St. Threats. Caller reports that the upstairs neighbor threatened the
reporter’s 10 year-old daughter.
6:51 p.m. N. Knott. Fraud complaint.
6:58 p.m. N. Folsom. Report of a vicious dog.
6:59 p.m. Hwy 42. Report of an intoxicated subject.
7:16 p.m. Hwy 42-Drip & Drizzle. Assist outside agency.
10:10 p.m. E. 4th St. Loud music complaint.

MARCH 17, 2009
12:45 a.m. 42S & Fishtrap Rd. Suspicious conditions. Out with bags and suitcases in the
roadway.
8:30 a.m. E. 2nd St. Family dispute. Caller requests an officer for a verbal dispute.
9:16 a.m. W. Central Ave. Threats. Caller reports that subject is threatening them.
10:29 a.m. N. Adams St. Located wanted subject. Roger Clarno arrested on Myrtle Point
Probable Cause for Assault IV.
11:13 a.m. Jefferson Elementary. Assist public. Courtesy transport.
3:46 p.m. N. Collier. Out on an abandoned vehicle call.
4:23 p.m. N. Birch. Unknown problem. Out on a call that came from their office.
5:40 p.m. Nazarene. Suspicious conditions.

MARCH 18, 2009
12:49 a.m. Hwy 42 & 4th Ct. Suspicious conditions. Relayed from Coos County Sheriff’s
Office. Female on a cell phone reports a very intoxicated male walking in the middle of the
road and when she stopped he started pounding on her windows.
8:20 a.m. S. Adams. Caller requests a welfare check.
6:59 p.m. Ivy & Central. Report of a found hypodermic needle.
7:09 p.m. N. Folsom St. Criminal trespass. Caller reports that subject is refusing to leave.

MARCH 19, 2009
12:22 a.m. Fishtrap Rd. Casual contact.
1:43 a.m. N. Collier & E. 10th. Casual contact.
2:53 a.m. N. Henry St. Burglary I and Criminal mischief II.
4:06 a.m. 6th & Adams. Casual contact.
2:13 p.m. W. 6th St. Animal complaint.
2:22 p.m. GP site. Abandoned vehicle at location.
2:32 p.m. Lee Valley Rd. Assisting Coos County Sheriff’s Office.
4:24 p.m. N. Dean St. Theft of Mongoose Mountain Bike, valued at $189.
5:40 p.m. Sanford Heights area. Dispute. Report of a possible Domestic Dispute.
9:01 p.m. Coquille Liquor Store. Out with two suspicious vehicles.

MARCH 20, 2009
3:40 p.m. Hwy 42. Driving complaint. Caller reports that a red Eclipse traveling at a high
rate of speed leaving Myrtle Point.
4:44 p.m. Hillside Terrace. Intoxicated subject. Manager reports that a subject is being belligerent
and refusing to leave the office. The subject is standing outside now.
7:28 p.m. E. 1st. Accident. Caller reports witnessing a possible Hit & Run accident.
8:11 p.m. Fairview Rd. Report of a traffic hazard.
8:44 p.m. LaVerne Park. Person stop. Possible Minor in Possession.
9:05 p.m. Milepost 10 & Fairview Rd. Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Citations issued to
Justin Noah for Possession Controlled Substance, less than 1 ounce marijauna and Cody
Hemings for Possession Controlled Substance, less than 1 ounce marijuana and Minor in
Possession of Alcohol by Consumption.
9:31 p.m. E. 11th St. Traffic stop. Citation issued to Lisa Funnell for Driving While
Suspended Violation.
10:51 p.m. 2nd & Alder. Person stop.

MARCH 21, 2009
11:34 p.m. 9th & Dean. Casual contact.
6:51 a.m. Old GP lot. Abandoned vehicle. Suspicious boat parked near the road.
10:46 a.m. Hwy 42 & CarQuest. Dead animal. Caller reports a dead cat in the roadway.
9:15 p.m. Sturdivant Park. Suspicious vehicle at location.
11:02 p.m. 9th & Folsom. Casual contact.

MARCH 22, 2009
1:16 a.m. Coquille Medical Clinic. Business alarm sounding.
3:27 a.m. Shelley Rd. Caller reports that neighbors dog is barking.
5:46 p.m. N. Myrtle Pl. Caller reports theft of a purse.
6:26 p.m. Coaledo Rd. Follow up.
6:42 p.m. Maryland. Coos County Sheriff’s Department requests a cover unit at location.
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Tyrone Miller hands off to Josh Duke in the 400 meter relay. The team took first
place in a time of 48:33
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