News 2008-05-21 Andanh.com

Saxons march on Wed, 21 May 2008 02:52:00 EST
Successful baseball teams can sometimes use a loss to an advantage in the future. That's what South Salem did Tuesday in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs at Gilmore Field.

Casino's offerings expand Wed, 21 May 2008 02:46:00 EST
GRAND RONDE — Spirit Mountain Casino has opened an expanded event center three months ahead of schedule, and it has brought bingo back.

Baskett's victory sends him to nationals Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:00 EST
Mike Baskett came away with an empty feeling despite his first-place finish at the BASS Federation Nation Western Division tournament on Coeur D'Alene Lake in Idaho on Friday.

NCAA tournament hopes fading fast for OSU baseball Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Raise your hand if you think the Oregon State baseball team will make it to the NCAA tournament. Keep your hand up if you think they deserve an at-large bid.

Gino Cuneo is back with Tre Nova Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Gino Cuneo is back in the game.

Southern Willamette Valley wine tour Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The southern Willamette Valley wineries are clustered together around the Eola-Amity Hills area. The Pinot noirs produced in this area are some of the finest, hand-crafted wines throughout the Willamette Valley. The wines themselves possess notable characteristics of dark fruit, spice and mineral notes as a result of the rich volcanic soils around this part of the valley.

Visionaries put Oregonon the winemaking map Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
On the sun-tinged slopes of the Willamette Valley, leafy vines creep along trellises, fannedby cooling breezes. And grape growers carry out the delicate science of deciding when the fruit has reached its peak of perfection. It's a place where barrels of juice ferment in aromatic cellars and wine connoisseurs swirl glasses of the fruit of the winemaker's labor while watching the sun set.

Northern Willamette Valley wine tour Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The Willamette Valley can be separated into sub-regions which have their own unique tastes and characteristics. In the northern area of the Willamette Valley, the wineries are scattered among the rolling hills and valleys surrounding the town of Dundee.

Central Willamette Valley wine tour Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The central Willamette Valley area is home to some of the more exquisite wineries and vineyards in Oregon.

Learn where to go to taste from others Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Question: With so many wineries in our area, how do you decide which ones to visit?

Historic march Wed, 21 May 2008 02:44:00 EST
Oregon voters handed Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama a resounding victory over Hillary Clinton on Tuesday in the state's primary election. Click here for full election results.

Merkley takes lead in U.S. Senate race Wed, 21 May 2008 02:17:00 EST
PORTLAND — The race to be the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate came down to the wire Tuesday, with House Speaker Jeff Merkley holding a slight but steady lead over Portland lawyer and activist Steve Novick.

Mid-Valley residents cast their ballots in presidential contest Wed, 21 May 2008 02:36:00 EST
West Salem resident Mark Bateman usually turns in his ballot envelope early, but this year he waited until the last minute to cast his vote.

Taylor appears headed to fourth term Wed, 21 May 2008 02:28:00 EST
Salem Mayor Janet Taylor appeared to clinch an easy election victory Tuesday night, pulling well ahead of challenger Lloyd Chapman in early returns.

Macpherson loses nomination to Kroger Wed, 21 May 2008 02:27:00 EST
PORTLAND — John Kroger, a law professor who has never held public office, will almost certainly be Oregon's next Attorney General after handily winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday.

Sonic Drive-in in Salem is back in business Wed, 21 May 2008 02:38:00 EST
Sonic Drive-in in southeast Salem was closed Sunday and Monday because of a technical malfunction — but the eatery opened Tuesday.

Salem Electric board members chosen Wed, 21 May 2008 02:32:00 EST
Joe Van Meter, President; Jerry Berger, Vice-President; and Carl Beach, Secretary-Treasurer were re-elected to serve for 2008-09 at Salem Electric's Board of Directors' Oganizational Meeting.

North Salem softball tops Southridge Tue, 20 May 2008 23:43:00 EST
The North Salem Vikings held a home run derby as part of their practice Monday in preparation for Tuesday's state playoff game.

Filipenko's homer sparks top-ranked Crusaders Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
With a two-strike count in the bottom of the first inning, Salem Academy's Daniel Filipenko was looking to protect the plate.

Kennedy pulls away to down Corbett Tue, 20 May 2008 23:06:00 EST
MOUNT ANGEL — The Kennedy High School softball team scored three runs before Corbett recorded its first out.

Silverton eliminated by Pendleton, 4-1 Tue, 20 May 2008 23:07:00 EST
SILVERTON — Silverton High's softball team lost 4-1 to Pendleton Tuesday in the second round of the OSAA Class 5A state playoffs.

South Salem hits two homers in 4-0 victory Tue, 20 May 2008 23:08:00 EST
PORTLAND — Spacious Erv Lind Stadium is perfect for the South Salem High School softball team.

State playoff roundup Tue, 20 May 2008 23:14:00 EST
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Softball highlights Tue, 20 May 2008 23:08:00 EST
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Nosler, Berg share lead Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Brian Nosler of Langdon Farms GC and Derek Berg of Trilogy GC lead the Washington Open Invitational at Glendale Country Club by one stroke after two rounds.

Middle school track and field Tue, 20 May 2008 23:05:00 EST
All-City Meet: Brandon Magofna claimed two individual events for Claggett Creek as the Panthers won the boys team title Thursday at McNary High School.

Presidential candidates should visit us again Wed, 21 May 2008 02:59:00 EST
It's been an exciting season for Oregonians, who aren't used to being treated as though our late primary matters.

'McTeacher Night' isn't degrading for teachers Wed, 21 May 2008 03:00:00 EST
The other day while having coffee at McDonald's, I read Mary Ellen Scofield's May 8 letter to the editor expressing dissatisfaction with the teachers and staff because of a joint restaurant-teacher fundraising effort called "McTeacher's Night."

District's school bond is an unfair request Tue, 20 May 2008 23:34:00 EST
I am writing this letter in regard to the Salem-Keizer School Board's plan to put a bond issue to a vote of the people for construction of new schools.

New development already is paying its fair share Tue, 20 May 2008 23:34:00 EST
Babies become kids and kids who occupy schools are what drive the cost of running schools. This determines the number of teachers and size of school required.

All kids should have 'talented, gifted' label Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
My son, who is now a sophomore in high school, was given the talented-and-gifted label in kindergarten. All I noticed after that was that he just got harder spelling words.

Salem Hospital has caring nurses Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
I volunteer at the Salem Hospital and find it to be a truly rewarding experience.

It is getting difficult to be in country illegally Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
This may come as a shock to many of you, but legal immigrants have rights — it is the illegal immigrants who do not.

Help determine the future of Polk County at meeting Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
For a number of weeks, West Salem resident E.M. Easterly has been using paid advertising and letters to the editor to raise questions about the political environment in Polk County and future decision-making in light of potentially severe reductions in federal timber payments.

Immigration activists have too many conflicting goals Tue, 20 May 2008 23:34:00 EST
SAN DIEGO — A lot of Americans can't get their head around the concept of illegal immigrants demanding civil rights from a country whose laws they've broken.

What happened Tuesday Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON — The 2008 Democratic presidential campaign intensified along separate tracks Tuesday, with Hillary Rodham Clinton ringing up another decisive primary victory, while Barack Obama focused on a November battle with presumptive Republican nominee John McCain.

Schrader wins strong lead, Erickson ahead of Mannix in early returns Wed, 21 May 2008 02:26:00 EST
A sitting Democratic legislator from Canby won handily, while a Republican who ran in 2006 led a former legislator Tuesday night, as Mid-Valley voters decide who will succeed Darlene Hooley in the 5th District congressional seat.

Oregon House: Most nominations for nine seats uncontested Tue, 20 May 2008 23:19:00 EST
A few party nominations for Mid-Valley seats in the Oregon House were up in Tuesday's primary.

Napa winery has glam but little personality Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
One could argue that visiting a winery is all about tasting the wine. But visitors often remember a tasting room best by the people they talk to while there.

Menu Matters Tue, 20 May 2008 11:40:00 EST
The Guest's Lounge opens in Salem

Tips to help make your tasting tour enjoyable and safe Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
There's a hint of romance and adventure to roaming the countryside in search of the perfect wine. But a poorly organized winery tour can turn sour when heads become muddled with alcohol.

Wine and Food Pairings Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Berry cobbler, that lovely summer dessert, has warm spices and ripe fruit. The wine accompaniment should be just slightly sweeter than the dish to make the best pairing. A Moscato d'Asti from Italy or our local Kathken Vineyards' Dolce d' Daneen are wonderful wines to pair with such a dish. These dessert wines have a moderate amount of acidity which accentuates the cobbler.

Wine Lovers Corner Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The vacuum pump and stopper by True Fabrications pulls out excess air when open bottles need to be stored, $8, Honeywood Winery gift shop, 1350 Hines St. SE, (503) 362-4111

Bowhunting education class set for June 7 Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
If you're aiming to go archery hunting out of state or out of the country, you better set your sights on this class first.

Two cited for poaching three elk Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
YACHATS — Officials with Oregon State Police said that two Florence men have been cited in the poaching of elk south of Yachats.

Benefits from donating to CASA are endless Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Typically, I write about the Marion County Court Appointed Special Advocate group's need for volunteers because that's usually what the agency needs most. But this week, CASA needs cash.

Strategic partnerships help business grow Tue, 20 May 2008 03:09:00 EST
To actively compete in today's volatile business climate, you need to be more creative than ever. Today's life is more complex; customers have more choices and there are more competitors in the marketplace.

Let's celebrate the versatility of the English language Tue, 20 May 2008 02:57:00 EST
During her lifetime, author Laura Ingalls Wilder received many letters from readers of her "Little House" books.

Kids can learn about butterflies at Wings of Wonder Tue, 20 May 2008 03:00:00 EST
Many, many years ago I toured a butterfly farm in Costa Rica and marveled at the beautiful insects that were raised and studied on-site.

Obama romps in county, state Wed, 21 May 2008 03:00 EST

Supporters call for unity; Clinton backers say she will continue.

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