Charlotte McAllister Nov 18, 2009
Charlotte is survived by her husband, Claude McAllister of Coos Bay; children, Dennis Horton and wife, Phyllis of Gearhart, Derek Horton and wife, Judi of Coos Bay and Mark Horton and wife, Michelle of Arlington, Wash. stepchildren, Jim McAllister and wife, Erma of Conroe, Texas, John McAllister and wife, Wendy of Junction City and Melody Lanze and husband, Bill of Baker City; siblings, Gilmer Davis and wife, Nelta of Birmingham, Ala. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Notebook: Ingram may need big SEC title game to satisfy critics Nov 18, 2009
"Practice reportThe team practiced outside Tuesday, but those limited to exercise bikes remained inside. Junior running back Terry Grant (muscle strain) did not practice, but senior linebacker Eryk Anders, who aggravated a sprained ankle originally sustained against South Carolina, was back in his usual crimson jersey."I'll be good for Saturday," he said. Walter Camp semifinalistsA student the other day did the Heisman pose in front of Ingram (funny, but a little weird he said) only that's not... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sidewalks to nowhere? Oct 28, 2009
Some people, however, believe money spent on the road improvements and sidewalks would have better spent on Gearhart School, Bly s elementary school. The school was reconfigured this fall, offering a Web-based education program, and most students are bused to the school in Bonanza. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Sick sea birds airlifted to Calif. Oct 27, 2009
The sick birds started washing up on beaches from Gearhart, all the way to the Olympic Peninsula last Tuesday, and the crisis hasn t slowed down. Herb McClintoch from Ocean Park said he's been picking up truckload after truckload of seabirds. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Foreign algae sickening hundreds of sea birds Oct 24, 2009
On Tuesday, sick birds started washing up on beaches from Gearhart, all the way to the Olympic Penninsula. The crisis hasn t slowed down. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Pilot in coast crash was disoriented Oct 18, 2009
GEARHART (AP) The pilot of a small plane that crashed into an Oregon vacation house failed to maintain control because of spatial disorientation, a federal agency said in its report on the tragedy that left five people dead. Jason Ketcheson, 36, of Cannon Beach also had a low level of the sleep aid zolpidem in his system, but the National Transportation Safety Board couldn t determine if it impaired him. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Pilot in 2008 Gearhart crash disoriented says NTSB Oct 17, 2009
(AP) -- A National Transportation Safety Board report says the pilot who crashed a small plane into a Gearhart house in August 2008 failed to maintain control of the plane because of spatial disorientation ... Ruth Reimann, two of her children, her neice and her nephew were all inside the Gearhart home when it erupted in flames. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Ellensburg Film Festival film looks at WWII balloon bombs Oct 3, 2009
In the case of the tragedy near Bly, a balloon bomb had landed on Gearhart Mountain without self-destructing. But when the Sunday School group found it, it exploded. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Gearhart crash report details plane owner's concerns about pilot Sep 18, 2009
The eight-page report includes details on everything from interviews with witnesses, to what was found in the wreckage of the plane that crashed into a Gearhart vacation home on August 4, 2008. Ruth Reimann, two of her children, her neice and her nephew were all inside the Gearhart home when it erupted in flames and two men were inside the plane that crashed into it. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Plane owner expressed concern about pilot before Oregon crash Sep 17, 2009
With Ketcheson on the flight from Seaside to Klamath Falls was Frank Toohey, 58, who lived north of Gearhart. Both died in the crash, along with three children from two families that were staying in the brown-shingled bungalow struck by the plane. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Quotes From Dennis Erickson's Weekly Press Conference Sep 15, 2009
Sun Devil Football Head Coach Dennis Erickson talked about training during the bye week as well as the team's matchup against Louisiana Monroe on Saturday. On the week off: We got a lot done. (Pac-10.org)
Realignment to bring changes for districts Aug 19, 2009
The county is in the midst of a major transformation, which includes assuming control of Mazama as well as the transformation of Gearhart Elementary into a Web-based school ... Around 12 to 15 students have opted to attend full-day classes at Gearhart, Smith said ... About 40 students attended Gearhart in the past. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Views from the Red Zone Aug 13, 2009
Under the Wilderness Act of 1964, officials said, they cannot utilize the dead wood from the dying portions of the 23,000-acre Gearhart Wilderness area. Officials said they hope contracts for clearing the designated Red Zone areas will be out by next year. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Families mend after deadly plane crash Aug 7, 2009
Greg McCollum, of Gearhart, who runs his own carpentry company, helps reconstruct the house at 428 N. Marion St. July 21 that was damaged in the plane crash last year that also destroyed the neighboring house, killing five people. As a lieutenant with the Gearhart Fire Department, McCollum was involved in the recovery and helped performed a perimeter search at the crash scene ... GEARHART (AP) A year after a single-engine plane crashed into a Gearhart house, creating an inferno and killing five... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Classic retreats Jun 29, 2009
Keith Daly With its antiques shops and picturesque hiking trails, Gearhart, Oregonjust north of the renowned, more-bustling Cannon Beachis an in-the-know haven for Portland hipsters. In the evenings, people drive onto the hard-packed sand for wine and stargazing parties. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Stylish digs along the Oregon Coast Jun 19, 2009
It's a 30-mile trip that passes through the monied enclave of Gearhart, as well as Seaside, one of the first beach resorts in Oregon. Be sure to explore the Cannon Beach art colony, comprising 19 galleries and crafts studios; then hit the sand to behold Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-tall basalt formation that's the third-largest such ocean monolith in the world. (CNN -- Travel)
Governor addresses local issues Jun 6, 2009
The governor, a fishing enthusiast familiar with Deadhorse Lake in the Gearhart Wilderness area, has visited areas impacted by the infestation. He said he understands the potential for disaster in the region, should lightning start a forest fire. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Gearhart School goes to Web model May 30, 2009
Ho by Bob Albrecht Harmony Lee was among about 20 parents who met with county school district staff in Bly Thursday to learn more about a planned Web-based Gearhart Elementary School ... Friday, May 29, 2009 11:08 PM PDT BLY Harmony Lee wants to make sure her two daughters experience as close to a traditional education experience as possible at a Web-based Gearhart Elementary School next year ... The change would allow Gearhart to remain open and still save the Klamath County School District... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
School district unveils budget cut proposalPlan eliminates middle school sports, cuts teachers May 28, 2009
The budget scenario also would reduce classified staff by 200 to 300 hours, cut the high school athletics budget by 25 percent, redesign the district s music and talented and gifted (TAG) programs and trim extended contracts for summer curriculum and FFA. It keeps Malin Elementary School open, and redesigns Gearhart Elementary School into a Web-based education model. It s still only a budget scenario and it could change before a budget is approved, but it s also more than that. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Only on 8: Oregon clammers abusing and depleting resource May 14, 2009
When the tide goes out near Gearhart, people will stomp, pound and march across the sand in a search for clam shows the sign of a razor clam neck just under the sand. The show is often a small dimple in the sand and it marks the spot where the clammers dig to get their tasty reward: a four-inch long razor clam. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
No. 14/16 California Begins NCAA Tournament Friday at Tallahassee Regional May 14, 2009
Junior catcher Sam Heinlein, sophomore third-baseman Mariah Gearhart and freshman first-baseman Julie Ward were all named All-Big 12 Second Team ... Gearhart won the regular-season team batting title with a. (Calbears.com)
Malin, Bly deserve credit in effort to keep schools openResidents did more than protest possible closures May 13, 2009
It appears likely that Bly s Gearhart Elementary School will be converted to a Web-based curriculum, if a sufficient number of Gearhart s students participate. It would take about 22 students to participate to be viable, according to the district. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Proposed county school district cutsScenario calls for salary cuts, 20 percent cut to high school sports May 8, 2009
Redesign Gearhart: $150,000. Total savings: $6,701,000. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Redesigning GearhartProposal would implement Web-based education program at school May 7, 2009
Redesigning Gearhart ... Wednesday, May 6, 2009 8:53 AM PDT Klamath County School District officials will consider a proposal to redesign Gearhart Elementary School to a Web-based education program in an attempt to keep students from having to travel to Bonanza every day for school, despite a $6 million to $8 million budget shortfall ... A redesigned Gearhart could save the district $150,000, while closing the school altogether would save $190,000, according to a presentation by Superintendent... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
BREAKING NEWS: Schools to stay openMalin elementary won't close, Gearhart to use Web-based model May 7, 2009
Malin elementary won't close, Gearhart to use Web-based model ... The Klamath County School Board on Wednesday unanimously directed district administrators to build a budget that would allow Malin Elementary School to remain open, turn Gearhart Elementary School to a Web-based education model and maintain current staffing levels. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
County schools may slash jobs May 5, 2009
All four scenarios included the closure of Gearhart Elementary School in Bly, and three of the four featured the closure of Malin Elementary School. A complete story about the meeting will appear in tomorrow s Herald and News. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Loss of Blys school would be severe blow May 1, 2009
Gearhart Elementary School, our pride and joy, is one of the schools they are thinking of cutting ... I have spent many hours of volunteer time at Gearhart since 1973. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
County schools to discuss budget process Apr 28, 2009
The board faces a $6 to $8 million shortfall in next year s budget and is considering a proposal from Superintendent Greg Thede to merge Malin with Merrill Elementary School and Gearhart with Bonanza Elementary School as a way to save close to $500,000 ... Doesnt add up wrote on Apr 25, 2009 2:47 PM:" So by merging Malin with Merrill and Gearhart with Bonanza, they'll save $500,000. I'm assuming that's for this fiscal year, so that'll leave KCSD with another $5.5 to $7.5 million budget deficit... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
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That led the district to consider merging Gearhart and Bonanza elementary schools, and Malin and Merrill elementary schools, to cut costs. Everything s going to be on the table, Thede said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Schools might close Apr 15, 2009
County looks at combining Malin, Merrill; Gearhart, Bonanza schools ... The proposal would combine Malin with Merrill Elementary School and Gearhart with Bonanza Elementary School ... Bonanza Elementary School is equipped to absorb about 40 Gearhart Elementary School students that would be added to its rolls if the recommendation is approved, Thede said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Murder Verdict In SoCal Arson Wildfire Mar 7, 2009
Richard Gearhart, a battalion chief with the U.S. Forest Service, welcomed the verdict but said it didn't bring back Loutzenhiser, his friend of 25 years, or the other four colleagues. "I miss Mark," Gearhart said, his voice cracking. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The lawyers arrive at 398 N. Marion Feb 24, 2009
The picture windows and the front entry are still open wounds on the ground floor of the Gearhart cottage, but there's a blue tarp on the roof and plywood in the driveway. Even in the light rain of a Sunday morning, there's the faint promise the building may receive visitors again come summer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Monday Night at the MoviesFilmmaker to discuss balloon bomb documentary Feb 22, 2009
A lot of people tell me they had no idea this happened in Oregon, Sol says of the May 5, 1945, incident in which a balloon bomb killed Elsie Mitchell and five children from a Sunday school class while they were on an outing on Gearhart Mountain east of Bly. The deaths were the only ones on the U.S. mainland as the result of hostile enemy action during World War II.. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Family sues over deadly Gearhart plane crash Feb 19, 2009
The plane crashed into a home in the coastal community of Gearhart on Aug. 4, 2008, killing 10-year-old Julia Reimann, two of her cousins, pilot Jason Ketcheson and Frank Toohey, his 58-year-old passenger. Background. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Fall hikes in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness (14) Feb 15, 2009
Not the Gearhart Mountain Wilderness, which has thousands of dead and dying trees because of a devastating mountain pine beetle infestation. Try the Mountain Lakes Wilderness. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
