News 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

Overgrown area ripe for riparian recovery Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:57:00 EST
Talk about an environmental trifecta. It's a meditation garden. It's an ecological learning experience. With pots holding an assortment of 100 native plants carefully laid out next to 100 circles of fluorescent orange spray paint marking the spots where they were to go, 30 seventh-graders from the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School descended on the grounds at Woodland Chapel.

Silverton officer dodges truck, shoots at burglars Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:54:00 EST
A Silverton police officer shot at two fleeing burglars early Monday after nearly being run down by them, police Chief Rick Lewis said. Two men are in custody after a nearly 12-hour manhunt. Police were called to a burglary in progress about 3 a.m. at the Champion Enterprises manufactured home factory at 1204 Mill Street in Silverton.

Obama leads fundraising in Oregon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:57:00 EST
WASHINGTON — With a month to go before Oregon's May 20 Democratic primary, the state's voters have contributed almost three times as much to Sen. Barrack Obama's presidential campaign as they have to Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign, according to the most recent disclosure reports filed with the FEC.

Changes coming for Salem landmark Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:57:00 EST
The next few months will bring several improvements at Salem's Historic Deepwood Estate, thanks to two city projects and successful Deepwood fundraising of $125,000.

Geese deaths in Keizer tied to pesticide Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:16:00 EST
Test results link a rodent-killing pesticide to a large die-off of Canada cackling geese at Staats Lake in Keizer, officials said Monday.

Panel irks mayor, victim advocate Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Some people were miffed Monday as a work group formed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski met for the first time to seek common ground on a contentious issue: siting community facilities for criminally insane patients released from Oregon State Hospital.

Carjacking ends with crash in Keizer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
A 31-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection to an Interstate 5 carjacking and police pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed near Keizer Station, state police said.

Legislative leaders to review ethics rule Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:16:00 EST
Legislative leaders are launching a review of a new ethics disclosure requirement that has prompted resignations among members of planning commissions and other local government bodies around Oregon.

Man pleads guilty in gun incident Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:10:00 EST
POLK county - A Monmouth man pleaded guilty Friday to charges in connection to bringing a handgun to Western Oregon University's campus and impersonating a police officer, officials said.

Salem man involved in child porn ring gets 8 years Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
PORTLAND — A Salem man convicted of possessing child pornography has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Regis promotes Fessler to head football job Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Kyle Fessler is the the new football coach for Regis High School.

Area high schools Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:59:00 EST
softball

Area college highlights Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:55:00 EST
softball

Area tennis teams will head to national tourney Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Three teams from Courthouse Tennis Center will make the trip to Mobile, Ala., for the USTA Super Senior National Tournament, which runs from April 23-27.

Lost jobs, lost baggage, lost world ... and other editorial cartoons Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:32:00 EST
For more editorial cartoons, click on the individual cartoon galleries.

Our Viewpoint: Residents vital in fight against invasive species Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:50:00 EST
If you've been following the "Invasive Species of Oregon" series since September in the Statesman Journal and StatesmanJournal.com, you know that dozens of invading plants and animals have made themselves at home in our state.

City leaders need to do more for public parks Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:48:00 EST
After reading your series regarding parks in the Salem-Keizer area, I was struck by how similar that story is to the one in Independence.

County ill-prepared to handle residents' recycling efforts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:49:00 EST
I waited with great anticipation for the opportunity to get rid of the Styrofoam packing pieces that had accumulated in my garage.

ODOT is very careful about weighing trucks Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
In response to a recent letter regarding the accuracy of portable truck scales, I offer the following:

Obama's image among voters is key Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. — The result of the 2008 election may come down to how voters define Barack Obama.

Programs aim to prevent abuse Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Lona O'Dell knows what a challenging time it is to be a parent.

Ladybug Theatre is fun for kids and parents Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
There's something about the uncensored, uncontrollable, and irrepressible belly laugh of a young child that gets me every time.

Creating Awesome Habits: How to have an awesome run Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:23:00 EST
We are in the final stretch with two weeks to go until the Awesome 3000.

River fun to last longer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:27:00 EST
Rafters and kayakers are wagging their paddles like a puppy's tail at a kindergarten picnic as they gleefully plunge into the froth of a premier river-floating season.

Boaters can learn about invasive species Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
A free three-hour course at which boaters can learn how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species will be taught 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the Barnes Conference Room in the Deschutes County Building at 1300 Northwest Wall St. in downtown Bend.

Excursions set for northeast Oregon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The popular Eagle Cap Excursion Train will begin its fifth season of operation Saturday with a 3.5-hour trip that will highlight the colors and beauty of spring in northeast Oregon.

Oregon Zoo offers lecture about bugs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
A lecture about the importance of bugs in the environment, one in a monthly series of lectures at the Oregon Zoo, will be at 7 p.m. April 29 in the Banquet Center at the zoo, 10 minutes west of downtown Portland, just off Highway 26, at 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Tickets are $10, or $8 for zoo members. Parking is $1.

Dividing 'scientists' from 'poets' might be harmful Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke, who was described by literary historian and critic Gilbert Highet as "both a poetic dreamer and a competent scientist," died last month after completing — as he put it — his 90th orbit around the sun.

Finding good employees can be difficult Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Hiring outstanding people can be an owner's greatest challenge. There is a key to building an effective management team. "Eagles don't flock — you have to find them one at a time."

Campaign finances come home Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Every time Bill Shanor fashions one of his fancy cowboy boots out of crocodile or frog skin, he dreams he'll be making the next pair for Barack Obama.

Creating organic lawns Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Lush, green lawns add aesthetics and coolness to any yard, but what happens to the pesticides and fertilizer it takes to grow them?

Jacksonville plan would tighten logging controls Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

JACKSONVILLE — Logging and forest management within city limits will be more strictly controlled under a proposed Community Forestry Plan.

Five men face charges in weekend fights Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

A carnival worker had part of his thumb bitten off in a midnight fight, then was beaten with a stick hours later Sunday morning in a continuing clash, Medford police said.

Bella Vita to get sidewalks, fencing, landscaping Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

A little cosmetic surgery is in the works for the recently shelved six-story residential and commercial Bella Vita project in downtown Medford.

Restaurants will donate to SMART Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

More than a dozen local restaurants will donate a portion of their Wednesday proceeds to the Rogue Valley SMART reading program.

It's Gold Ray; Rey was likely a typo Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Some maps have Gold Ray Dam listed on the Rogue River, and I've seen other references to Gold Rey Dam.

Emergency Services Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

Ex-officer faces trial on charges involving teenager Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

MEDFORD — The case of a former Medford police officer accused of threatening a wayward teenager with a stun gun is scheduled to go before a Jackson County jury Wednesday.

Jacksonville lifesavers Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

JACKSONVILLE — City firefighters and police officers received lifesaving awards Tuesday for bringing a 76-year-old man back from death.

Police: Sex offender wasn't home during girls' sleepover Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Medford police say members of a Girl Scout troop attended a sleepover at the home of registered sex offender Barry Register.

Education center gets $25,000 donation Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

With the construction of a Higher Education Center in Medford nearing completion, officials from two schools celebrated another in a long list of community donations in support of the project.

A flurry of activity Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

The Rogue Valley could see a few snowflakes again today as rainy weather sets in for the upcoming week, forecasters said.

Looking Ahead Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

PORTLAND — Greg Oden is simply not the type to dwell on the misfortune of his first season in the NBA.

Compher's record 68 leads Pirate boy golfers to triumph Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

KLAMATH FALLS — J.T. Compher carded a school-record, 4-under-par 68 to earn medalist honors and guide Phoenix to a Skyline Conference Tournament triumph at Running Y Golf Course Monday.

LOCAL EVENTS Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Auction

Results and standings Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

bowling

Oden-less Blazers show improvement Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

PORTLAND — The Greg Oden Era for the Portland Trail Blazers started, well, without Greg Oden.

Business as usual Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Mark Taylor has been a contractor and site developer for three decades, working first in the residential arena and more recently on public works projects.

Unemployment rate rises again in March Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

The local unemployment rate rose to 7.9 percent in March, up from 7.7 percent in February and 6.3 percent in March 2007. The number of unemployed in the labor force rose from 6,312 in March 2007 to 8,109 in March 2008.

A new bitterness to beer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

LOS ANGELES — Artist Jeff Foye savors the bitter flavor and floral aromas that emanate from a well crafted beer.

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