News 2008-06-20 Andanh.com

Helping out on home turf Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:17:00 EST
A small group of Oregon Army National Guard soldiers is making a big dent in the construction project to renovate South Salem High School's football field.

Interim leader offered city manager job Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:46:00 EST
Linda Norris is poised to become Salem's next city manager.

Marion County aims to turn apartment renters into recyclers Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:48:00 EST
At apartment units, recyclables often get tossed in the trash bin, adding tons of material to the incinerator and landfills that could have been made into new products.

Most say U.S. is on wrong track, poll finds Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:48:00 EST
WASHINGTON — Wherever the nation should be headed, this isn't it.

Volcanoes rally past Bears Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:04:00 EST
KEIZER — Mike Loberg was in a hitting groove well before the start of Thursday night's game.

Kroger also wins GOP nomination Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:55:00 EST
John Kroger of Portland gained enough Republican write-in votes in the May 20 primary to become the nominee of both major political parties for state attorney general.

Obama will bypass public funds Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:48:00 EST
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama is abandoning public financing for his presidential campaign, reversing his earlier stance in certainty that he can raise millions more on his own as the first major-party candidate to bypass the tax-checkoff system that was hurried into place after the Watergate scandal.

Sale of blind school to be challenged Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:56:00 EST
Oregon School for the Blind officials will challenge a state effort to sell the school's land.

Boucher, AND1 Tour mix it up in Portland Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:02:00 EST
In 2003, Grayson Boucher made a trip to Portland to try to earn a spot on the AND1 Mixtape streetball tour.

Shot fired in attempt to rob a hitchhiker Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:57:00 EST
Marion County sheriff deputies were investigating an attempted robbery of a hitchhiker Thursday in which a gunshot was fired, officials said.

Man injured in motorcycle crash in Salem Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:56:00 EST
SALEM — A 19-year-old man was injured Thursday afternoon after his motorcycle crashed, police said.

Quilters stitch together art, community Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:16:00 EST
The culture of kindness that is displayed each week among the ladies of the Fruitland Quilters is about to be unleashed on the public.

Mass notification demonstration set Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:57:00 EST
MONMOUTH — Allied Fire & Security will host a mass notification system demonstration by Cooper Notification from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Western Oregon University, 245 Monmouth Ave.

Four sales agents chosen for mixed-use building project Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EST
Cascadia Development has selected Jesse Lovrien, Elesa Doll, Pam Rushing and Shelley George as sales agents for its 295 Church Street project — a mixed-use building under construction in downtown Salem.

Banking group hires new vice president Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EST
The Oregon Bankers Association has named Ken Yates as vice president of government relations. He will represent the interests of the Oregon banking industry before the state Legislature and regulatory bodies. He also will be responsible for policy development, community and member relations, and grass-roots advocacy.

BancSource chooses new president Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EST
BancSource, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Oregon Bankers Association, has named Gene Meyer as president.

Wanted: Tennis courts for Keizer Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A new recreation option bounced into Keizer Monday.

Around Oregon Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:24:00 EST
Oregon Amateur: Univer-sity of Oregon golfer Kate Hildahl defeated Avery Sills 3 and 2 to advance to the quarterfinals in Bend. Former Ducks coach Lara Tennant also advanced.

Youth baseball Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
American legion

Toying with the Constitution ... and other editorial cartoons Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:30:00 EST
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This week's winners and losers in the news Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST
WINNER: Linda Norris. Salem's interim city manager has been offered the permanent position, succeeding Bob Wells.

Consumers wind up losers in political oil-price game Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST
So you are surprised about the high price of oil that has been going up during the past five years?

Writer's negative stance on voters unacceptable Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST
Regarding Lester Petrie's June 15 letter, "Zealots have wrong information about vote," the negative attitude about voters is unforgivable.

Paper wrong in supporting court rights for terrorists Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST
In the June 16 Winners and Losers, the Statesman Journal applauded the Supreme Court's narrow decision to give civilian-court rights to terrorists captured on a foreign field of battle.

Focus on quality of life instead of demand Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
The scheme is stunningly ambitious. A Solar Grand Plan, Scientific American called it in its December 2007 issue, the equivalent of a Manhattan Project. It would propel America into a post-petroleum age.

Democrats must rethink offshore oil drilling Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:59:00 EST
"We can't drill our way out of the problem."

Russert shared his most important asset — his time Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
SAN DIEGO — Washington is mourning the death of Tim Russert, but the loss resonates far beyond the Potomac.

Another View: Smoking pot in Oregon workplaces Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Oregon's medical marijuana law needs to be clarified in view of the latest court decision. The Supreme Court may do so eventually, but it would be better — more democratic — for the legislature to perform that chore.

How NBC should fill Russert's shoes Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON — Most of the Beltway buzz here was about the remarkable life and career of Tim Russert, for six days and nights following his untimely death. But even as we attended his memorial service at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, talk turned to conjecture about his successor.

Winery of the Week: Witness Tree Vineyard Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Located nine miles northwest of Salem off Spring Valley Road NW, Witness Tree Vineyard sits in the shadow of its namesake, an old oak tree which served as a surveyor's landmark during the Oregon Trail era.

Ron Cowan's Five Faves: Movies in local theaters Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:41:00 EST
1. "Young@heart," an absorbing documentary about a New Hampshire choir of 80-somethings who cope with issues of health, memory, rhythm — or lack thereof — and even death as they prepare for a concert with hard rock, punk and R&B tunes. There's humor, heart and even heartbreak.

BridgePort Brewery welcomes author Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:06:00 EST
Oregon is home of world-class craft beer brewing and world-class pinot. So it's no surprise that BridgePort Brewery in Portland is trying to bridge the two worlds with an event that will add a little humor to that argument that goes on in one's head on whether or not to have a glass of wine or beer with that sizzling steak on the grill.

Columbia salmon anglers get a bonus: Sockeye Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:33:00 EST
Chinook anglers on the Columbia River will have an unexpected opportunity to take home a sockeye salmon beginning Saturday when the summer chinook fishing season opens. Because of higher-than-average counts of sockeye passing through the fish ladders at Bonneville Dam, Fish and Wildlife officials in Oregon and Washington decided today to allow anglers to keep sockeye. The river opens Saturday from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam. The season is scheduled to run through June 28. From Bonneville Dam upstream to Priest Rapids Dam, the season opens Saturday and runs through July 31. All sockeye are considered adults, regardless of size, and are included in the daily bag limit of two adult salmon or steelhead. "The 2008 sockeye run is shaping up to be considerably larger than forecast," Chris Kern, a fish biologist with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, says in a press release announcing the rule change. "Normally, anglers encounter very few sockeye. "However, catch rates so far this summer have been much higher than normal." Biologists estimate that up to 1,000 sockeye will caught by sport anglers.

Coho salmon fishing to open, but it may close fast Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:22:00 EST
Anticipation about Sunday's ocean coho salmon fishing opener ranged from "yippees!" to yawns among charter operators along the coast.

Snakes are one of the garden's best defenders Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:05:00 EST
Question: The other day, I noticed what I thought was a brown garter snake no more than 8 inches long and as big around as a pencil. When I approached the snake, it tried to slither away. But when I held it down, it took on the look of a rattlesnake — its body was wrapped around itself and its head seemed ready to strike out in a defense stance. Is this normal for a garter snake to act?

Fungus on foliage Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:04:00 EST
The Master Gardeners' Question of the Week is courtesy of Oregon State University Extension Service's master gardeners. The master gardeners are trained volunteers who offer homeowners help with gardening problems. Call (503) 623-8395 in Polk County or (503) 373-3770 in Marion County to talk with a master gardener.

Smaller maples Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:03:00 EST
Mention maples to most homeowners, and an exclamation of too big, too many leaves and just plain messy is usually uttered, but it's time for a little re-education. Let me share with you some of my favorite smaller maples.

Expand your living area outside for the summer Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:02:00 EST
A great way to add space to your home is by adding an extra outdoor room.

Border collie just keeps running and running ... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:42:00 EST
Dear Smudge and Bryson: My name is Shasta. Thanks for all your great help to your four legged friends! My family really enjoys reading your column.

Dad's visit to Salem prompts a joint trip down memory lane Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:00:00 EST
It was one of those things that I knew instinctively, intuitively, absolutely. But it was the last thing that I wanted to hear. "This," my dad began, and there was wincing inevitability about what was coming, "is probably the last time that we'll be coming up here."

Religion, values are appropriate topics for politicians Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Let's talk about religion and politics.

Massage offers physical and mental benefits Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Question: I love getting a massage but I am not sure if it really makes a physical difference or just grants me peace of mind?

Hats on to a woman dedicated to helping others Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:54:00 EST
A nurse cares for the sick, injured or aged. A minister tends to those in need of spiritual guidance. Janice Fifer was both, without the official titles. She was a little bit Florence Nightingale, a little bit Mother Theresa.

Laid to rest Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The rumble of some 200 motorcycles accompanied the remains of eight veterans across Josephine and Jackson counties Thursday on the way to their final resting place in the Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Timber payment dreams fizzle Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Hopes for a one-year extension of the federal timber payments program collapsed in the U.S. Congress Thursday, dealing a blow to Southern Oregon counties that depend on the money for law enforcement and roads.

Manor's BIG Sale Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Looking for a drop-leaf table with matching chairs? How about some glassware or exercise equipment?

City, ski area agree on settlement Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The city of Ashland and the Mt. Ashland Association have reached a partial settlement that will limit both sides' potential financial losses in a lawsuit brought by the association against the city.

Fatal accident victim identified; next of kin sought Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

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County OKs price hike at Valley View Landfill Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Getting rid of old sofas and yard debris will cost south Jackson County residents more after commissioners approved a rate hike Wednesday for Valley View Landfill.

Medford woman dies in car crash Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

A 49-year-old Medford woman died in an early morning crash in the 600 block of Sterling Creek Road in Jacksonville on Thursday, according to sheriff's deputies.

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