News 2008-04-26 Andanh.com

NFL draft: Oregon star Stewart taken by Panthers with No. 13 pick Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:35:00 EST
NEW YORK — University of Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 13th pick of the first round of Saturday's NFL draft.

Geyser erupts in city street Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:09:00 EST
A cable TV installer nicked an underground city water pipe Friday afternoon, sending a miniature geyser that flooded one house and shut off water service to about 60 homes.

Yost places his bets on downtown Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:11:00 EST
Roger Yost compares Salem's downtown real estate to beachfront property: there's a limited supply, and he expects it to appreciate in value.

Former Salem city manager takes stand in trial Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
Former Salem City Manager Bob Wells testified Friday in an ongoing trial involving an ex-employee suing the city on claims she was wrongfully fired.

Fun is brewing in Silverton Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:12:00 EST
SILVERTON — On Friday night, self-proclaimed Salem "beer snob" Ed Young was close to heaven on Earth. A volunteer server at The Oregon Garden BrewFest poured him a glass of Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale from the Stone Brewing Company.

Clinton takes message to small towns Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Combining lunch-bucket issues of creating jobs and lowering health-care costs with a green message of energy independence, alternative energy and creating more wilderness areas, former President Bill Clinton drew cheers for his wife Friday from about 2,000 people in one of Oregon's struggling small towns.

Keizer park earns national mention Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Keizer's new park was singled out for recognition by a national program honoring conservation efforts.

Major parties have contests in District 23 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Democrats and Republicans have choices to make in the Oregon House district that covers most of Polk County.

Man arrested after fleeing from police Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — A Salem man who is accused of bumping his car into another car driven by his girlfriend and containing six child passengers was arrested Thursday night, police said.

Portland manarrested in rollover crash Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — Two Salem women were injured seriously Friday in a rollover crash on Interstate 5, and a Portland man was arrested in connection, Oregon State Police said.

Bill Clinton's Oregon schedule Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:58:00 EST
Bill Clinton is scheduled to campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton today:

Willamette student newspaper lauded Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
salem — The student newspaper at Willamette University, The Collegian, has won the Oregon National Publishing Association award for general excellence in the Collegiate Newspaper Contest.

West nips South in 1-0 gem Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:30:00 EST
The worst thing a West Salem softball opponent can do is make pitcher Juliette Wilson nervous. And there's no team she gets more worked up against than South Salem.

High school highlights Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Sprague 6, Redmond 4: Kody Albrecht had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Olympians to the home win.

Defense looks strong in Beavers' scrimmage Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:25:00 EST
CORVALLIS — Coach Mike Riley often refers to Oregon State as Linebacker U.

Beavers lose series opener to Wildcats Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:28:00 EST
CORVALLIS — Chris Hopkins had three of the Beavers' five hits, but the Oregon State baseball team was shut out by No. 23 Arizona, 7-0, Friday in front of a crowd of 2,123 at Goss Stadium.

UO wraps up early practice with spring game today Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
EUGENE - The University of Oregon will signal an end to its formal off-season football workouts at 2 p.m. Saturday with its annual spring game at Autzen Stadium.

Timbers extend winning streak to 16 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers soccer team extended its home regular-season unbeaten streak to 16 games with a 2-1 victory Thursday against the Minnesota Thunder.

Online space unlimited for political discourse Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Share your views on local candidates. But don't stop there. Tell the world what you think of the candidates for statewide office. For national office, too. And don't forget that Chemeketa Community College bond on the May 20 ballot.

Attack on immigrants doesn't exclude legal U.S. citizens Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
SAN DIEGO — U.S.-born Latinos in America are fed up. They're tired of the ugliness in the immigration debate, and they're not buying the argument that it does not concern them.

Parking enforcement in Salem is inconsistent Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
I've read several frustrating letters from people who've been cited for parking past the timed limits downtown. Too bad there aren't more shops closer to where I live.

Use historically true names for buildings Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Your news item and picture on the front page on April 8 ("Feds invest in Salem history") was great news for the city of Salem receiving federal monies to improve its organization and promotion of downtown history.

Mayor Taylor needs to work on listening skills Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
We all know that Salem Mayor Janet Taylor is not a big fan of Oregon State Hospital or mental health consumers.

Cats are a bigger threat to birds than farmers are Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
A couple dozen geese died, most likely from residual vole baits put out by a farmer battling voles and geese to keep his crop.

Polk County role takes experience Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
When you hire a lawyer, experience matters. Consider this when you vote for Polk County district attorney.

Butterfield's skills would be beneficial Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The Polk County district attorney's office needs new leadership, and we have an opportunity to make some positive changes.

The Rant Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:30:00 EST
They just completed the new embassy in Iraq at a cost of $735 million, considered to be the biggest and best in the world. I'm glad our tax dollars are at least giving these citizens some bragging rights.

Strings in harmony Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:59:00 EST
The relaxing hum of orchestral tuning bounced off the walls of the auditorium at West Salem High School on a day early this month.

Go! Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:55:00 EST
Don't look now — it's another jam-packed weekend. Lots of the events have a food-and-drink element, which is an added bonus. We give you permission to skip your visit to the gym.

Cannons available for public viewing Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The two historic cannons that were recovered from the beach at Arch Cape in February will be available for public viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the maintenance yard at Nehalem Bay State Park, where they are in temporary storage. The cannon are being kept submerged in tanks of water to draw out corrosive salt and to protect them from damage caused by exposure to the air, but public viewing is possible while the tank water is being emptied and refilled.

Groups to hold class Tuesday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
An introduction to backpacking, taught by experience backpackers from the Chemeketans and from the Marys Peak Group of Sierra Club, will be offered free to anyone 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. No registration is required. Simply show up at the Chemekeden, at 360 Œ State St., above Cooke's Stationery in downtown Salem. The Chemekeden is the clubhouse for the Chemeketans, a Salem outdoor-activities club.

Mt. Pisgah Arboretum walk is Sunday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Registration is being accepted for a free guided wildflower walk that will be at 3 p.m Sunday at Mount Pisgah Arboretum, near Eugene. Participation is limited to 20. To register or for information, call (541) 747-1504.

Two-mile outing in McDonald Forest Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
A gentle two-mile stroll with 260 feet elevation gain on a trail through old growth, ferns and across two streams will be Sunday, an outing of the Marys Peak Chapter of Sierra Club that is free and open to anyone.

Living your 'bucket list' to fullest can have biggest effect Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Lately I feel surrounded by reminders we're all going to kick the bucket.

Live life instead of trying to find the meaning Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:47:00 EST
When the minister checks in with the church office by phone, he often likes to break out of the typical conversational ruts.

Two firefighters dead in ATV accident Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Medford firefighters Gale Gurr and John Wells worked together, played together, and their families even vacationed together.

Mail Tribune wins right to permit list Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

The Mail Tribune is entitled to the list of concealed handgun licenses issued in Jackson County that it sought from Sheriff Mike Winters, according to an opinion issued Friday by Jackson County Circuit Court Judge G. Philip Arnold.

Group fights Ashland land swap Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

ASHLAND — Warning of impacts on an important wild area, prominent environmentalists, neighbors and former Ashland Mayor Cathy Shaw have formed Friends of Westwood Park to oppose the city's plan to swap two acres of park for a ballpark site...

Weather, Howard Prairie Lake welcome anglers Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

ASHLAND — Spring finally came to the top of the Dead Indian Plateau, just in time to break enough ice and melt enough snow at Howard Prairie Lake for anglers venturing there for today's opening of the spring trout-fishing season.

Ethics commission clears irrigation district ditch rider Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

EAGLE POINT — A state ethics commission investigation into the personal use of a public vehicle by an Eagle Point Irrigation District ditch rider was dismissed on Friday due to lack of evidence.

Monument to valley's first postmaster moves to new home Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

GOLD HILL — Since being erected some 50 years ago, a large granite monument commemorating southern Oregon's first postmaster has been relocated to the very community he named so long ago.

Emergency Services Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

Watson runs away with double at Bob Newland Classic Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

The ninth-annual Bob Newland Classic track and field meet featured plenty of firepower, but none more powerful than Rogue River sophomore Cole Watson.

SOU softball drops key twin bill to College of Idaho Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

CALDWELL, Idaho — Katie Zillner tossed her third-straight shutout in the opener and had the walk-off RBI single in the nightcap as The College of Idaho extended its win streak to six games with key 4-0 and 9-1 wins over Southern Oregon at Symms...

Guilmet strikes out 10 as Arizona blanks Oregon State Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

CORVALLIS —— Preston Guilmet pitched a five-hit shutout and struck out 10 batters as No. 23 Arizona blanked Oregon State 7-0 on Friday night in the opening game of a three-game Pacific-10 Conference baseball series at Goss Stadium.

Fiegi's Galaxy squadplaces seventh in tourney Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

WADSWORTH, Ohio — Former South Medford High star Ryan Fiegi's Galaxy squad overcame a 23-point halftime deficit to defeat Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, 94-83, to claim seventh-place in the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational.

North Medford leads after Day 1 of tournament Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

North Medford advanced two singles players and a pair of doubles teams through to today's championship finals of the North Medford-Ashland Invitational at North Medford Courts.

Gas price hits hard in rural South Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

COY, Ala. — The modest Japanese sedan made its way down the gravel drive between the cow pasture and the dirt basketball court, kicking up a cloud of dust before coming to a rest beside Roy Saulsberry Jr.'s ancient gas pumps.

Summer travelers grow discerning Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Skyrocketing fuel prices will affect the mode of transportation rather than destination for many travelers this summer, says the head of the region's largest auto club.

U.S. accuses nations of fostering copyright piracy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is accusing China, Russia and seven other nations of failing to protect American producers of movies, computer software and other copyrighted material from widespread piracy.

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