News 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

Murder charge for girl, 13 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Salem police arrested a 13-year-old Salem girl for the murder of her 16-month-old niece, according to the Marion County District Attorney's office.

Proposed S-K budget would add $8.2 million Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:37:00 EST
Salem-Keizer schools Superintendent Sandy Husk wants to add $8.2 million in new programs and positions next school year, with the largest chunk going to special education.

Thursday rally renews focus on immigrant rights Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The debate about immigration and workers' rights has cooled a bit in the past year or so, but thousands of demonstrators still are expected to support immigration reform and legalization of undocumented immigrants during a rally and march at the state Capitol on Thursday.

Children rarely commit homicide, FBI data show Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The younger a person is, the more rare it is that he or she will kill another person, statistics show.

Sportsmanship gets a lift Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:05:00 EST
Last weekend's softball series between Western Oregon and Central Washington was supposed to be a battle between two teams trying to win a conference championship.

State treasurer offers a valuable lesson for youths Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
State Treasurer Randall Edwards stepped to the front of Tracy McLaughlin's third-grade class at Bush Elementary School in Salem and introduced himself to the students.

Disputed ruling sends Dallas to loss at Corvallis Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:42:00 EST
CORVALLIS — The fourth-ranked Dallas High School baseball team had Tuesday's game well in hand.

Three vie for Polk County district attorney position Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the race for Polk County district attorney is a contested one.

No. 23 Beavers fall at Gonzaga Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:07:00 EST
SPOKANE, Wash. — A six-run eighth inning erased a one-run Oregon State lead as the 23rd-ranked Beavers dropped an 11-6 nonconference decision to Gonzaga Tuesday night.

Frohnmayer to retire as UO president Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
EUGENE — After 14 years at Oregon's flagship university, Dave Frohnmayer is retiring as president of the University of Oregon.

Oregon educator is teacher of the year Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
PORTLAND — Crook County Middle School science teacher Michael Geisen was in the middle of a lesson when he got a message from the Prineville school's front office: The White House was on the line.

Five charged after brawl, police say Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Five people were charged with riot after an early morning brawl Tuesday involving 15 to 20 people armed with sticks and bats, Salem police said.

Comment on helicopter site until May 27 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — City officials decided to extend the deadline to submit written testimony as part of a public hearing determining whether to approve a proposed helicopter school.

Vineyard founder wins eco-award Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Jim Bernau, founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards, has been presented the first Founder's Award by the organization Low Input Viticulture & Enology. The mission of LIVE is to promote sustainable farming practices by certifying vineyards that follow certain practices.

Discovery Village adds board member Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Ann Abrahamson has been added to the A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village board. Abrahamson is the Salem branch manager of Wells Fargo Insurance Services, where she has worked for two out of nine years with the company.

Spring Chinook fishing open on the Snake River Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:53:00 EST
Because of a strong run of spring Chinook in the Snake River, officials with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have opened fishing for the highly prized sport fish below Hells Canyon Dam.

Youth shooting camp set for Four Corners club Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:54:00 EST
Kids 12 and older who are interested in learning competitive shooting in a family-friendly, supervised situation are invited to register for the Col. Allison Junior Rifle Club's 23rd annual NRA Oregon Shooting Sports Camp.

Approved fishing opportunities Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:41:00 EST
Here is a rundown on Columbia River salmon and other fishing opportunities approved recently by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission:

College highlights Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Pacific 3-2, Willamette 1-9: Willamette split a doubleheader against host Pacific to finish third in the Northwest Conference final standings.

High school highlights Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
North Marion 7, Estacada 1: Bryant Hayes struck out eight and Boomer Miller hit a home run and triple to lead the Huskies past visiting Estacada.

Storm men use HR power to get split Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The Chemeketa Storm split a doubleheader at home Saturday with Linn-Benton, winning the first game 7-4, then losing 8-2.

Trouble in Obama Land ... and other editorial cartoons Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:59:00 EST
For more cartoons, click on the cartoon galleries.

Frohnmayer serves University of Oregon well Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The University of Oregon is losing its internationally renowned yet down-to-earth president. Dave Frohnmayer on Tuesday announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2008-09 academic year.

U.S. should let other countries to live how they see fit Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
In the summer of 1967, I was heading to graduate school excited about the coming challenge. Polk County gave me my draft notice and said there was no way to get around it, so I went through the Marine Corps officer program and spent one year in combat in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969.

We can't afford to lose Janet Taylor as mayor Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Hurrah for Janet Taylor! She has been and is a great mayor for Salem.

Vote Jim Thompson for District 23 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
On May 20 the voters of House District 23 will have an important choice to make. I urge you to take a close look at Jim Thompson.

Lloyd Chapman will serve all residents fairly Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
During the current mayor's tenure, Salem has become a city that wants to subsidize wealthy landowners, force infrastructure repairs to city property directly upon the nearby residents, while allowing parks and common-use areas to fall into horrible disrepair.

Craig Pope serves community well Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Craig Pope has been an active member of our community as a small-businessman and a volunteer.

Clinton event shouldn't be for only supporters Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
On Saturday, I was excited at the possibility of seeing one of the previous presidents in Monmouth.

Pastor shouldn't apologize for ideas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
If I were a religious person, I would thank God for Bill Moyers.

Re-elect Taylor; she has qualities for the job Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Janet Taylor deserves to be re-elected as Salem's mayor because she has shown incredible diplomacy and tenacity while shaping the direction of our city.

Four Republicans contend for nod in primary Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Sherrie Sprenger of Scio was appointed to a vacant House seat a few days before the start of the Legislature's February session.

Menu matters Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Dutch Bros. Coffee locations throughout Oregon are joining with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to donate all proceeds from coffee sales May 9 to fund ALS research.

Groups sue over federal wolf ESA delisting Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:12:00 EST
BILLINGS, Mont. — Representatives of environmental and animal-rights groups filed a suit Monday against the federal government in an effort to restore endangered species status for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies. Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in March lifted federal protections for the estimated 1,500 wolves. The decision turned over management responsibilities to state officials in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana for the first time in more than three decades. The lawsuit alleges those states lack adequate laws to ensure wolves are not again eradicated from the region. At least 37 were killed in the past month. The groups are seeking an immediate court order to restore federal control over the species until the case is resolved. "We're very concerned that absent an injunction, hundreds of wolves could be killed under existing state management plans," said attorney Jason Rylander with Defenders of Wildlife, one of 12 groups that filed the suit in U.S. District Court in Missoula. Sharon Rose, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said her agency had not yet received the lawsuit and could not comment on the allegations. Rose did say the agency's decision was based on science that will hold up in court. "We believe we made the right decision — that the wolf had recovered, and the regulatory mechanisms are there" to ensure its continued survival, Rose said. When the wolves came off the Endangered Species List, federal biologists argued the wolves' rapid reproductive rate would allow them to withstand increased hunting. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has said it will put them back on the endangered list if the population dips below 300 animals. The lawsuit argues that a "spate of wolf killings" shows that state management could quickly reverse the wolf's fortunes. The injunction request says that state officials would allow wolves to be eliminated across most of Wyoming and large parts of Montana and Idaho.

Garage sale May 10 aids woman with cancer Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Several of my recent columns have noted how some of the livability threads in this tight-knit community have begun to unravel.

Casey leaves in Reyes, and shows his coaching mettle Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
It was just one decision in a 50-game plus season, but it provided a glimpse into the coaching philosophy of Oregon State's Pat Casey.

Let's compare two lovely pinot noirs Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
In a recent tasting of Oregon pinot noir, I discovered two absolutely lovely tasting wines. One of them is $55, but the good news is, the other is only $16.

Back in the flow Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

A 4-acre pond in the Denman Wildlife Area was close to full of water again Tuesday, three days after vandals pulled headboards out of a culvert, draining its waters and flushing out its fish.

Emergency Services Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

Not all gulls are creatures of the coast Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Why do gulls fly over to the Rogue Valley? I can't imagine they find much to eat at this time of year. They seem to hang out at big parking lots. Surely the pickings are as good at the coast.

Firefighters killed in crash to be honored Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Portions of downtown Medford and Biddle Road will be closed to traffic at mid-afternoon today to make way for a lengthy memorial procession for two firefighters killed last week in an off-duty crash near Johns Peak.

Ashland distillery debuts organic liquor Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

ASHLAND — Oregon's first organic liquor — a vodka distilled in Ashland — goes on shelves and in bars and restaurants Thursday.

Small schools aren't pleasing everyone Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Survey results from two of Crater High School's "small schools" show more students feel engaged in their schoolwork as a result of downsizing the school of 1,500 pupils into four microschools based on a theme of interest.

Five candidates run for Jackson County clerk Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Five candidates — three with extensive experience in government records — are running for Jackson County clerk, a position Kathy Beckett held for 25 years before retiring Jan. 31.

Saturday marks fifth Talent Green-Up, Clean-Up day Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

TALENT — Organizers hope the fifth annual volunteer Green-Up and Clean-Up Day in the city Saturday will continue a path to a cleaner city.

Bill Clinton might appear in Ashland. Or he might not Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Former President Bill Clinton might make his second appearance in little over a month in Jackson County at a fundraiser in Ashland May 8 in support of the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.

Dispose of hazardous waste at a reduced fee Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Jackson County residents can dispose of hazardous waste materials for a minimal fee on Friday and Saturday at Rogue Disposal's 17th annual "Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days" at the Jackson County Fairgrounds and Exposition Park.

Jackson County clerk candidates Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Cheryl Avgeris

SOU plans degree in aging services Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Southern Oregon University this fall will offer students a degree option in the growing field of caring for retirees.

The courage to move on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

ASHLAND — He has told this story many times, but it doesn't stop Max Gordon from sharing it with a hint of bewilderment as he dresses for baseball practice early this week in the North Mountain Park locker room.

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