Family: 911 Shooting Unjustified
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C M C M Y K Y K AN EDITION OF Thursday, January 10, 2013 Bandon Serving the Bandon community since 1912 WESTERN WORLDo bandonwesternworld.com 50¢ Being good: Lone scorer: Inside this edition: Ocean Crest Bandon struggles Education . .A2 In and Around Bandon. A5 students earn against Coquille. Bandon Police Log. A3 Sports . .A10 honor. Page A2 Page A10 Opinion . .A4 Classifieds . .A8-9 Family: 911 shooting unjustified Police fired between 30 and 50 shots unrelated charge. DA, Sheriff’s Office claim responding after Charles Crum opened his trailer door Kathy Crum con- and allegedly brandished a pellet gun. tends police used officers followed all proper protocol Crum was grazed by one shot and was hit excessive force, and the in the arm with another. He was subse- family has consulted a Portland lawyer about By Amy Moss Strong the older brother of Girly Crum, who is quently arrested. the case. and Tyler Richardson serving a life sentence for killing five peo- Charles Crum has not been charged Charles Crum ini- Bandon Western World ple in Bandon in 1997. with any crimes in connection with the “I feel part of the reason this happened Dec. 25 shooting. tially called 911 at about BANDON — The family of a Bandon is because of who Chuck is related to,”said Police said Crum initially refused 6:15 p.m. that day for an man who was shot by police on Christmas his sister Kathy Crum of Bandon. “It’s treatment for his injuries at Bay Area ambulance because he Chuck Crum Day contends the shooting was unjusti- scary that you can have a health problem Hospital, but Kathy Crum said her broth- was having chest pains, fied. and because of your last name get shot er told her he was later treated at Coquille Charles “Chuck” Wayne Crum, 52, is because of paranoid cops.” Valley Hospital. He remains in jail on an I See Crum, A7 ‘King tides’ Charged environment should roll in today BANDON — Oregon’s coastal residents will expe- rience some of the year’s highest tides this week. The high tides, known as “king tides” will occur Jan. 10, 11 and 12. This week’s tides for Bandon are listed on the sports page, A10, of this issue. King tides are normally occurring events caused by predictable astronomical factors that result in tides that are higher than most high tides. Areas affected by these king tides are susceptible to higher water levels from increased wave heights, winter storms and changes in sea levels. Similarly high tides were seen last month, on Dec. 12-14 and Nov. 13-15. Sea level is predicted to rise over the next century. Several areas of the Oregon coast are already vulnera- ble to high water levels because of their low elevations and proximity to the shore line,according to informa- tion on the King Tide website. Rising sea levels means that areas inundated by today’s highest tides are expected to be inundated more frequently in the By Amy Moss Strong, Bandon Western World future. An electric vehicle charging station is being constructed at Bandon City Hall and should be completed by February. Residents without electric vehicles are allowed to park in the spaces as well, according to the city I See Tides, A7 manager. Bandon’s Electric station nears completion BANDON — The city’s new elec- national nonprofit organization be precluded from coming to population tric car charging station, scheduled that promotes the development of Bandon due to the range of their to be completed by November, is renewable energy resources. The vehicles,”Winkel said. “In addition now set to be done by February. grant will be matched with $30,000 to accommodating local residents The charging station is a carport from the City’s Energy and customers who visit City Hall, grows by 15 structure being constructed over Conservation budget. Those funds the new facility is intended to help the three northernmost parking were already designated for energy promote our tourist businesses by spaces in City Hall’s parking lot conservation and energy efficiency providing a place where electric BANDON — The city’s population grew last adjacent to U.S. Highway 101. The projects. vehicle owners can charge their year, but just barely. structure will support an array of Bonneville Environmental vehicle while they are enjoying a According to the preliminary 2012 population solar panels on its roof to generate Foundation received and awarded meal or shopping.” estimates from the Portland State University electric power. The solar panels will bids for constructing the project. In addition, by starting with a Population Research Center, the July 1, 2012 popu- be connected to the grid to help off- The carport structure was built by single installation, the city can lation estimate for Bandon is 3,100. This represents set some of the electric utility costs Americorp Construction, Inc. from obtain experience operating and an increase of 15 people over last year’s estimate of at City Hall and will feature level 1 Bandon. The solar array and charg- maintaining this type of facility, 3,085, for an annual growth rate just under one half and level 2 chargers for charging ing station are being installed by Sol Winkel said. Its energy production of one percent, or 0.5 percent. electric vehicle batteries, with a Coast Consulting and Design from and usage will be monitored to The 2010 Census count for Bandon showed a connection for electric wheelchairs Coos Bay. City electric and public determine whether it would be cost population of 3,066 as of April 1, 2010, which was and scooters, according to City works crews are also helping on the effective to install solar energy sys- 233 people above the 2000 Census count of 2,833. Manager Matt Winkel. project. tems and electric vehicle charging The Portland State University Population The total budget for the project “There are no public electric stations at other public facilities Research Center was formed in 1956 for the pur- is $97,000. It is being funded by a vehicle charging station on this area and additional locations. An infor- pose of preparing annual population estimates for $67,000 grant from the Bonneville of the South Coast, so tourist visi- I See Council, A7 Environmental Foundation, a tors with electric vehicles can often I See Electric, A7 Judge dismisses impropriety New police vehicles claim in midwife case By Tyler Richardson porters. Rebeck sat quiet for nearly all of Bandon Western World the proceedings, but afterward she lin- gered in the hallway to hug and greet COQUILLE — A Coos County judge friends. shot down attempts by Marcene In her motion to dismiss, Fine Moro Rebeck’s defense lawyer to have her said Coos County District Attorney Paul manslaughter and homicide charges Frasier told a juror that he had invited dropped Monday. Rebeck to testify at the hearing, but that Attorney Laura Fine Moro argued the she chose not to attend. Fine Moro case against the unlicensed Bandon argued that Frasier created the notion midwife should be dismissed due to an that Rebeck was hiding something. impropriety during a grand jury hearing, Frasier said he told the jury that as well as confusion over how her client Rebeck was under no obligation to come allegedly caused the death of an infant to the hearing and not to assume any- she had delivered. thing because of her absence. The judge But Circuit Court Judge Richard Contributed photo ruled that Frasier did nothing improper. Barron upheld the charges of criminal The Bandon Police Department has acquired two used vehicles that In a separate argument, Fine Moro negligent homicide and second-degree will replace existing vehicles. The pictured 2010 Dodge Chargers said the state was not specific on how manslaughter. Rebeck was indicted on each have about 56,000 miles and were purchased by the city of Rebeck allegedly caused the baby’s the charges in July 2012. Bandon for $9,500 each from Auto Additions in Portland. The vehi- death. She also argued the difference in Fine Moro was unfazed. mindsets between the mainstream cles were previously used by the Woodburn Police Department and “No surprises,” she said after the came fully equipped minus the radios. Sgt. Larry Lynch and officer medical field and unlicensed midwives hearing. would skew the opinions of the state’s James Partee will be driving the vehicles. The hearing was held in a courtroom crowded with lawyers and Rebeck sup- I See Rebeck, A7 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K A2• Bandon Western World • Thursday, January10,2013 Y K Community Three Three BHS speakers prepare Oregon Grown, Employee Owned! DAYSDAYS ONLYONLY to display their talent Bandon Western Alaina Russell, Howard. World Humorous “They learn how to BANDON — Members Interpretation, “I Want”; run a show from start to of the Bandon High and Lily Trigg, Prose, finish,” Howard said. “It School Speech Team will “The Frog Prince, is an incredible opportu- MEAT BONANZA! perform a selection of Continued.” nity for teamwork and entertaining pieces next The event will be held meeting challenges. week, in their “Sweet AND at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Each year, the seniors Speeches” event. 17, at the Sprague and returning juniors Presenters scheduled Community Theater, naturally step into the to perform at Sweet 1202 11th St. S.W. in roles that the previous Super Super Sale!Sale! Speeches include Tyler Bandon City Park. year’s seniors left them Wiprud, Humorous Sweet Speeches is the to fill. It is a joy to watch Thurs., Fri.