News 2008-06-18 Andanh.com

Bail denied for Salem teenager in beating case Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:53:00 EST
A Salem teenager accused of beating a man in the face so severely that he required reconstructive surgery will be held without bail, a Marion County judge ruled Tuesday.

CFC Liberty advances with 1-0 win Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
HONOLULU — The Cascade Futbol Club U14 girls Liberty clinched a spot in the Far West Regional quarterfinals with a 1-0 win Tuesday against Almaden United from California.

American Legion baseball Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Withnell Dodgers 11, Richey's Market 8: Withnell scored five runs in the eighth to take a five run lead, and the Dodgers held on for the win Monday against Richey's Market.

Transit funds request to go to voters Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Salem-area transit officials agreed Tuesday to ask voters for more tax dollars and approved a fare increase to boost revenue for services.

New school district literacy model kicks off Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Educators gathered this week to kick off a Salem-Keizer School District initiative that aims to have every school use similar strategies to teach core reading, writing and critical-thinking skills.

Volcanoes win season opener Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
KEIZER - Jose Flores waited his turn in 2007, now he's making the most of it in 2008.

Latino parents learn to get involved Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Maria Mendoza's 10-year-old son always had enjoyed school. But when he began to avoid it and started complaining of headaches and stomach pain, she decided to explore the causes.

Land board sides with developer Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Opponents of PacTrust's proposed shopping center in South Salem have failed to sway the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.

MOAA Officer's Call meeting set Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Willamette Valley — Willamette Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its monthly Officer's Call meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday at McGrath's Fish House, 350 Chemeketa St. NE.

Theft charges for ex-official of ODFW Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A former Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife official was charged in connection with an investigation of theft, forgery and official misconduct, officials said Tuesday.

As levee breaks, residents rescued Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
GULFPORT, Ill. — The rising Mississippi River broke through a levee Tuesday, forcing authorities to rescue about a half-dozen people by helicopter, boat and four-wheeler as floodwaters moved south into Illinois and Missouri.

Man shoots his own left hand, faces charges Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — A man who unintentionally shot his own hand Tuesday afternoon while cleaning a gun faces drug and firearm charges, Salem police said.

Nonprofit displays pro-life campaign Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — A nonprofit organization began displaying a genocide-awareness project at the state Capitol on Tuesday and will continue today, officials said.

Willamette Technical hires employee Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Willamette Technical, which recently relocated to downtown Salem, has hired Jordan Miller as an information- technology technician. He has three years of experience as a computer technician and is a student at Willamette University, majoring in political science with a minor in music.

Capital Manor board adds a member Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Adeline "Addy" Hesse has been elected to the Capital Manor board of directors. She joined the MaPS Credit Union and MaPS Service Agency management teams in 2000.

Agriculture officials try to stop decline in strawberry harvest Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
The Oregon strawberry crop continues to dwindle, but the state's agriculture industry is attempting to reverse the trend.

Nifty move by Ferrando improves points standing Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Terry Ferrando of Keizer cut the points gap in Warriors of Dirt competition Saturday night at Cottage Grove Speedway with a daring last-lap move to finish second in the main event.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... editorial cartoons Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:45:00 EST
To see a larger image, click on the cartoon.

Keep an eye out for children in community Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
The toddler found Monday afternoon riding a trike unaccompanied in a busy northeast Salem street is safe.

Today's newsroom isn't for the chicken-hearted Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
And then somebody brought a chicken into the newsroom.

Response to Malkin's column Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Michelle Malkin's June 10 opinion piece about Planned Parenthood is full of false logic and far-fetched assertions and it conveniently fails to include many of the facts. Her unsubstantiated political attacks are misguided attempts to discredit Planned Parenthood's reputation. Planned Parenthood may be her target, but her ideological attacks are nothing short of attacks on women's health and access to basic sexual and reproductive healthcare.

People in U.S. should unite against gas prices Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
In response to high gasoline prices, first of all, I don't understand how our great politicians let it happen in the first place.

Faith helps us understand losses of Johnston, Russert Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Throughout Oregon, but particularly in Salem, the blow of losing Bryan Johnston is palpable. We knew him, and, if we didn't, we knew of him.

Society needs more journalists like Russert Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
For many of us there seems to be such a feeling of loss with the passing of television NBC news bureau chief and moderator of Sunday's "Meet the Press," Tim Russert.

Health spending affects people in need of care Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A "poster boy" for universal national health insurance could be Clay Freeman.

Descent to dictatorship is happening in U.S. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
As a student of history, I have read extensively on the steps that nations and empires have followed on their descent into dictatorship and eventual destruction.

Invest in clean, renewable energy Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
In a June 11 letter, Charles T. Riddle of Salem expressed skepticism regarding global warming and suggested that global warming is an excuse to make America weaker.

High cost of asphalt affects maintenance on area roads Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:36:00 EST
High-priced gasoline and diesel are not the only consequences of oil that is topping $135 per barrel.

Agencies feel pinch of gas Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:35:00 EST
Not all the news about higher gasoline prices is bad for public agencies.

Menu matters Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:57:00 EST
Cafe 22 West is open at Aspinwall's Nursery & Produce, 5152 Salem-Dallas Highway NW, with a grand opening scheduled for Monday.

Wine Lover's Corner Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:59:00 EST
Say cheese!: Whimsical plates perfectly sized for serving cheese and crackers along with wine at your next dinner party at Ma Valise, 379 State St. Price: $10 each

Wine Pairings: Grilled sausage Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:59:00 EST
Grilled sausages, with their strong spices and bold, meaty flavors will need a wine that matches in intensity. The perfect match for such a dish would be a full-bodied pinot noir such as one from St. Innocent winery, or a complex, bold riesling from Vitae Springs Vineyard.

Wine Pairings: Fried chicken Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EST
Fried chicken is a contrast of crispy, bold crust and tender succulent chicken. The best wine to complement such an array of textures and richness would be a nicely acidic, un-oaked Chardonnay. The acidity will help subdue the stronger flavors of the coating. Two outstanding, local producers of un-oaked Chardonnay are Amalie Robert Estate and Pudding River Cellars.

Fresh pick Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:03:00 EST
This list shows the locally grown produce currently available from farms and farm stands that are members of the Oregon Trail Farms Direct Market Association and are currently open. These farms may carry additional produce grown outside of the Mid-Willamette Valley. Find additional u-pick farms in the classified section under Produce U/We to Pick. Always call ahead to make sure of product availability before making a trip.

Trying to nail down sage grouse numbers Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Here's a census that is something to really grouse about.

Here are delightful wines that are fashioned for summer Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:18:00 EST
This week, we rediscover some old friends, while meeting some new ones, all with delightful wines fashioned for summer sipping (it is summer, isn't it, please tell me it's summer).

Modesty, self-control are virtues young generation lacks Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Along with ants at picnics and mosquitoes around the campfire, summer vacation brings swarms of media stories cautioning parents about the dangers — including (but not limited to) sunburn, poisonous plants, stranger danger, brown-recluse spiders and flesh-eating strep — that threaten young students newly liberated from the schoolroom.

How well do you know your business? Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Here are 20 seemingly simple questions that will tell you how well you know your business. It's too easy just to say you know the answer — see if you can write the answers down.

Weak dollar just as much to blame for high oil, gas prices Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
The weak dollar is as much or more to blame for the record$4-plus-per-gallon prices we have to pay for gasoline as any lack of new exploration and drilling.

Martial arts school focuses on training, not on false promise Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
How do you promote a program that has an estimated 95 percent dropout rate and guarantees that people who do stay will be thrown on their keisters over and over?

A boon for bus service Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Kevin Meek leaves his car at home as he navigates Jackson County by bike and by bus.

N. Medford principal resigns Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The principal of North Medford High School has resigned for personal reasons after taking several weeks of personal leave, Medford School District officials announced Tuesday.

Truckers targeted for safety Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

A fleet of Oregon Department of Transportation truck inspectors geared up Tuesday to stop unsafe commercial drivers at the Port of Entry weigh station near Ashland.

Talent offers theater $457,500 for building Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

TALENT — The town's urban renewal agency has offered Camelot Theatre Company $457,500 for its building and land the agency needs in order to realign West Valley View Road.

Daylight burglar cases Medford neighborhoods Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Medford police are on the trail of a burglar who has targeted east Medford homes on recent afternoons and evenings.

Court system whittles down band of burglars Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Two of the five people who broke into an east Medford home in February, surprising a caretaker who called in the crime while hiding in the bathroom, have pleaded guilty to burglary charges in Jackson County Circuit Court.

Firefighter injured when water tanker overturns Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

A Jackson County Fire District No. 5 student firefighter was hospitalized Tuesday with minor injuries after crashing a water-tanker truck into a ditch along Houston Road, officials said.

Emergency Services Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

President Harding's nephew got items purged from book Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

I just read "The Shadow of Blooming Grove" about President Warren G. Harding. I believe the publisher was sued by the Harding family.

Bare ambition: Ashland parade entry draws fire Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:40 EST

ASHLAND — A woman who recently moved to Southern Oregon to exercise her right to appear naked in public intends to exercise that right in this city's annual Fourth of July Parade.

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