News 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

Truckers, police team on enforcement Mon, 12 May 2008 23:19:00 EST
Don't be surprised during the next week if a sheriff's deputy steps out of a semi-truck cab to write you a ticket.

South Salem Subway robbed early Sunday Mon, 12 May 2008 22:59:00 EST
Salem — An armed man robbed a South Salem sandwich shop as it prepared to open early Sunday morning, police said.

Ex-worker loses suit against city Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The city of Salem prevailed Monday in the wrongful-firing lawsuit of former Salem Citizen Police Review Board coordinator Kimberly Barnett.

Man arrested after fatal 3-vehicle crash Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Portland — A Portland man was arrested on criminal charges Monday afternoon after being released from Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

Vehicle hits Keizer apartment Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
A slow-moving van, abandoned in motion by a driver at the end of an eight-mile police chase, crashed into a Keizer apartment building early Monday morning.

Mannix attacks his opponent in letter Mon, 12 May 2008 22:59:00 EST
The hard-fought battle for an open congressional seat took a nasty turn Monday when candidate Kevin Mannix accused his opponent, Mike Erickson, of impregnating a young woman in 2000, then dropping her off at a clinic to have an abortion.

Opinions on effect of Bill Clinton's mega-tour vary Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
TILLAMOOK — When former President Bill Clinton visited conservative far-Eastern Oregon this weekend, some were left scratching their heads, wondering why he would even stop by to ask them to vote for his wife.

China earthquake death toll reaches 10,000 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:47:00 EST
CHENGDU, China — A powerful earthquake toppled buildings, schools and chemical plants Monday in central China, killing about 10,000 people and trapping untold numbers in mounds of concrete, steel and earth in the country's worst quake in three decades.

Widening project brings I-5 closures Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Salem — Drivers on Interstate 5 will face lane and ramp closures starting Thursday in South Salem.

Birds on parade Mon, 12 May 2008 23:58:00 EST
On any given day, there may be one to five cars gathered in a little parking lot along the north side of State Street just west of Airport Road, and hundreds of birds looking for a handout.

April, March unemployment rates similar Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
PORTLAND — Officials say Oregon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.5 percent in April, nearly unchanged from March.

Corban selects dean as new provost Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
salem — Dr. Matt Lucas, dean of education at Corban College and Graduate School, has been named college provost. He succeeds Dr. Linda Samek.

Broker awarded realtor designation Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
salem — Roger Elliott, a principal broker with Re/Max Equity Group at Salem Business Center, has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists. Realtors who receive the CRS designation have completed advanced courses and demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate.

State funds workers' group Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
oregon — The state has awarded a $328,000 grant to the Enterprise for Employment and Education to boost efforts encouraging workers to seek careers in manufacturing. The effort is to improve work-force training in communities across Oregon in manufacturing, metals, information technology and "green-collar" jobs.

O'Sullivan in third place Tue, 13 May 2008 00:18:00 EST
CORVALLIS — Casey O'Sullivan is in an enviable position. The sophomore from West Salem High School recorded a 1-under par round of 71 at Trysting Tree Golf Club on Monday's first day of the OSAA Class 6A state boys golf tournament.

Fast start doesn't last for Titans' O'Sullivan Tue, 13 May 2008 00:10:00 EST
WOODBURN — Playing in her last Class 6A girls state golf tournament, Ashley O'Sullivan was hoping for a memorable last hurrah.

Stayton's Cary in fourth place Mon, 12 May 2008 23:47:00 EST
Stayton High School's Travis Cary shot a 6-over 78 Monday to end the first round of the 4A OSAA state championships tied for fourth place.

Oregon St. roughed up in loss to Utah Valley St. Mon, 12 May 2008 23:48:00 EST
CORVALLIS — Costly errors doomed Oregon State again Monday in the Beavers' 11-6 loss to Utah Valley State at Goss Stadium.

Athletes of the week Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Shannon Young

North Salem ends drought with playoff berth Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The last time the North Salem Vikings softball team was in the playoffs, seniors Rocky Knuth and Alex Fletchall were in the fifth grade.

Musher Scdoris to receive honor Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The first class for the Oregon Blind Athletes Hall of Fame has been selected and the group of seven will be inducted to the hall May 22 at the Oregon School for the Blind campus in Salem.

High school signings Mon, 12 May 2008 23:50:00 EST
North Marion: Makesha Bizon has signed to play basketball at Chemeketa. Bizon averaged 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a senior. She was the Capital Conference player of the year for the Huskies and was a four-year starter.

Area high schools Mon, 12 May 2008 23:50:00 EST
baseball

Surge drop game to host Tide Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Tide pulled away from a 1-0 halftime to lead to score three goals Sunday and take a 4-0 Premier Development League soccer victory against the Cascade Surge at Curtis High School.

OSU builds Bridge to Success Mon, 12 May 2008 18:30:00 EST
Ed Ray, president of Oregon State University, discusses the university's "Bridge to Success Program in this video guest opinion.

Residents watching candidates Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Oregonians are paying attention to what presidential candidates do as well as what they say during their visits here.

Cost of investing in schools isn't too taxing Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
On the eve of general elections come school bonds on a regular basis. Chemeketa Community College, North Santiam School District, Salem-Keizer School District and Santiam Canyon School District are just a few that have bonds coming up this year.

U.S. doesn't owe immigrants a thing Tue, 13 May 2008 00:03:00 EST
As a veteran and retired Army officer, I found the May 2 picture of Irma Gonzalez wrapping herself in an American flag very disrespectful.

Obama will bring the changes the U.S. needs Tue, 13 May 2008 00:02:00 EST
The Statesman Journal's May 4 editorial, "Clinton, McCain best choices for Oregon," mischaracterizes Sen. Obama and fails to offer a single accomplishment to support its claim that Sen. Clinton has "gotten things done," other than winning elections by "(saying) anything to get elected," as the Statesman Journal accurately points out.

Super delegates erase significance of voters Tue, 13 May 2008 00:02:00 EST
One of the basic rights of being an American is the ability to vote and select the person whom we feel is best qualified for the position.

Lemons coverage was disgraceful Tue, 13 May 2008 00:01:00 EST
I cannot believe that Krina Lemons' DUI charge was the top headline in your May 9 edition.

Flaunting driver's mistake is hurtful Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
I was very sad to see the headlines about Krina Lemons in the May 9 paper. Is there no better news in this city?

Krina Lemons article is a non-news event Tue, 13 May 2008 00:01:00 EST
I'm appalled at the placement of the May 9 article about Krina Lemons, one of our community leaders.

Hillary plays the race card Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON — From the beginning, Hillary Clinton has campaigned as if the Democratic nomination were hers by divine right. That's why she is falling short — and that's why she should be persuaded to quit now, rather than later, before her majestic sense of entitlement splits the party along racial lines.

Candidates loan to their campaigns Mon, 12 May 2008 23:41:00 EST
Personal loans, rather than contributions from individuals or political- action committees, have helped carry the campaigns of three of the four leading candidates from both major parties for the open 5th District congressional seat.

McCain brings his campaign to Oregon Mon, 12 May 2008 23:43:00 EST
John McCain, trying to show he is a different kind of Republican, talked about climate change Monday when he brought his presidential campaign to Oregon for the first time.

The kids would have loved Vancouver if we had taken them Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
My husband and I recently spent a weekend in Vancouver, Wash. We chose our destination for proximity, price and the hotel's promise of "seclusion and serenity." We didn't know any more of Vancouver than what we'd seen from freeways.

Gurdas Maan brings his brand of music to Salem Mon, 12 May 2008 15:24:00 EST
This ain't your mama's folk music.

100th anniversary celebrations start Saturday Tue, 13 May 2008 00:28:00 EST
It's been 100 years since snowy egret plumes were the rage for women's hats, and hunters anxious to cash in were shooting them nearly to extinction across the United States.

Bush's Pasture Park walk set for Wednesday Tue, 13 May 2008 00:29:00 EST
A walk to identify wildflowers in Bush's Pasture Park and the Deepwood Estate, free and open to anyone, will be led at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday by members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society. Participants should meet at the Mission Street parking lot near the soap box derby track at Bush's Pasture Park. For information call John Savage after 7 p.m. at (503) 399-8615.

Diamond Lake speed limit reduced Tue, 13 May 2008 00:29:00 EST
It will be a while before any boat is actually affected, but the boating speed limit at Diamond Lake — as ordered by the Oregon Legislature — is back to 10 miles per hour.

Hearing set to discuss restrictions Tue, 13 May 2008 00:30:00 EST
A public hearing by the Oregon State Marine Board on its proposal to create boating restrictions in what it will call a "congestion zone" on the Willamette River above Willamette Falls will at 6-8 tonight in the Wilsonville Training Center Room (Rooms 111 and 112) at Clackamas Community College, at 29353 Town Center Loop East, in Wilsonville.

Residents in the dark when it comes to school spending Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The character on the TV drama had $7 million to spend.

There are ways to deal with late workers Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The column two weeks ago resulted in one of our business clients asking "how?" She has a great staff member but he just doesn't get to work on time. First, she has a valued employee she wants to retain. And of equal importance, that person's behavior is threatening the environment for everyone else.

Ruby is one gem of a leader for stroke support group Fri, 09 May 2008 16:11:00 EST
Doctors told Ruby McElroy's family that she would never recover from three strokes and two brain surgeries. Over and over the family was told how she would be a vegetable, live the rest of her life in a nursing home, never walk again, and surely never, ever drive again.

Online news thrives, but print is relevant too Sun, 11 May 2008 03:03:00 EST
The question comes up routinely after I've delivered a luncheon speech about how the Statesman Journal has embraced the digital age.

Salem, like movie industry, needs to notice film festival Fri, 09 May 2008 16:10:00 EST
The good news about the Salem Film Festival is that there will be a 2009 event, set for April 17-19 at the Historic Elsinore Theatre, Grand Theatre and Salem Cinema.

Medford graffiti attack Tue, 13 May 2008 03:00 EST

MEDFORD — Hayes Avenue is normally a peaceful street. But residents of the secluded north Medford neighborhood awoke Sunday morning to wall-to-wall graffiti.

The Aroma of Home Tue, 13 May 2008 03:00 EST

When Ashland resident Jennifer Hanson was a 15-year-old visiting family in the San Francisco Bay Area, she stopped at a cafe in Danville and bought a cup of coffee, one that would reconnect her with her roots.

Marmon to replace Vial in ODOT post Tue, 13 May 2008 03:00 EST

The Oregon Department of Transportation has hired Jerry Marmon as the new district manager for the Rogue Valley.

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