Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into a single vehicle fatal traffic crash reported Sunday morning off Highway 226 east of Scio. The adult male victim's name is released in this update.

According to Sergeant Vonn Schleicher, on May 19, 2013 at approximately 11:24 a.m., OSP troopers from the Albany Area Command office responded to report of a single vehicle over an embankment along Highway 226 near Shindler Bridge Drive around milepost 14. A vehicle was found by an area resident on its top along Thomas Creek riverbank off the highway with a deceased adult male inside.

The victim is identified as BRIAN DAVID MARLER, age 49, from Scio.

For an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The cause is still under investigation.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Scio Rural Fire Department, Linn County Sheriff's Office, and Linn County District Attorney's Office.

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SALEM, Ore. - The winners of the Region VI Best Warrior Competition were announced at a ceremony, May 16, at Camp Rilea, Ore. Sgt. First Class Jeremy Carver, Oregon Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, won Non-commissioned Officer of the year and Specialist Benjamin Herrman, 3670th Maintenance Co. Oregon Army National Guard, won Soldier of the Year.

13 Citizen-Soldiers from eight states participated in the regional competition.

Competition events included, but were not limited to; rappelling, rifle marksmanship, physical fitness testing, obstacle course, and Soldier knowledge evaluation boards.

The Best Warrior Challenge pit Army National Guard Soldiers from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, against each other during this grueling 4 day event. Winners of this competition will advance to a National competition later this year.

"It's a great day to be in the Oregon National Guard," said State Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Lake, "Every competitor proved their grit during this competition. They truly embody the spirit of the Citizen-Soldier."

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Sgt. Ernesto A. Ventura, from the Alaska Army National Guard, rappels off a tower, during an event at Camp Rilea, in Warrenton Ore., as part of the Region 6 Best Warrior Competition, May 15. The Region 6 Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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The Region VI Best Warrior Competition competitors and their sponsors pose for a group photo, just prior to leaving in the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, May, 14. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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Competitors in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Oregon Army National Guard, begin a vigorous 5 mile ruck march, at the Umatilla Army Depot, Umatilla Ore. May, 14. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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Spc. Benjamin S. Herrmann, Oregon Army National Guard, emerges from the water after high crawling approx. 20 yards through the surf, while completing in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition, at Camp Rilea, Warrenton Ore. May, 16. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.

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Spc. James R. Furry, South Dakota Army National Guard, exits a building during an event in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition, at Camp Rilea, Warrenton Ore. May, 16. The Region VI Best Warrior Competition involved 13 service members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, vying for the opportunity to go on to the national competition. Photo by Sgt. Betty Boyce, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard.


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The Salem Police Department held an awards ceremony and recognition for several department members who have distinguished themselves through their actions. There were numerous other members recognized for various reasons, including significant milestones reached in years of service to the Salem Police Department.

The ceremony was held at 3:00 pm in the Salem City Council Chambers before a crowd of friends, family members and City officials. Chief Jerry Moore addressed the crowd, recognizing the work that members of the department do on a daily basis and also expressing his pride in the members who were being honored during the ceremony.

The Awards Ceremony began with the recognition of Senior Officer Becky Carpenter for 25 years of service, Detective Tom Rousseau for 25 years of service, Records Technician Pam Marker for 35 years of service and WVCC Operations Manager Susan Hurley for 35 years of service to the Salem Police Department.

Detective Curt Abel received an Individual Letter of Recognition for his meticulous work with Federal authorities in tracking Federal funds from the Homeland Security Program for the Salem Police Hazardous Devices Team (Bomb Squad). The Salem Police Department was granted funding for the Hazardous Devices Team to host statewide training in explosives Threat Analysis and Mitigation. As part of the administration of the Federal resources, the Salem Police Department was given very short notice of an audit of the funds. Detective Abel worked diligently to not only organize the necessary documentation for the auditors, but he also provided the auditors with a hands-on demonstration of some of the equipment purchased with the funds and educated them on the operation of the equipment. Detective Abel's work brought great credit not only to the Hazardous Devices Team, but to the department as a whole in how the agency responsibly administers Federal funding.


Officer Larry Shryer was awarded an Individual Letter of Recognition for the capture of an armed robbery suspect. On January 10, 2013 a lone suspect robbed a subway restaurant at gunpoint and fired his handgun during the incident. A photo of the suspect was distributed at departmental briefing, and on January 14 Officer Shryer was on patrol when he recognized a suspect matching the description of the robbery suspect. When Officer Shryer made contact with the subject, the subject placed his hand inside his jacket instead of complying with commands, and Officer Shryer took the suspect into custody at gunpoint. Once the suspect was in custody Officer Shryer found a loaded handgun inside of the suspect's jacket, and it appears as though the suspect was beginning to go for the gun. Officer Shryer's actions took a very dangerous offender off of the streets.

Officer Eric Hubbard received an Individual Letter of Recognition for his service to our country in the Air Force Reserve as a Bomb Technician. Officer Hubbard is a member of the Salem Police Hazardous Devices Team in addition to his reserve duties as a Team Leader for an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Unit for the Air Force. Officer Hubbard has completed two deployments to the Middle East, and during his most recent deployment his team successfully completed 87 combat missions, destroyed sixteen enemy explosive cache locations, destroyed twenty-six IEDs, conducted nineteen post-blast investigations and eliminated 5,100 lbs of enemy explosives. His convoy was also struck by and IED, and Officer Hubbard immediately took control of the situation and allowed for the area to be secured so medical personnel could respond to treat the casualties. On May 2nd 2012, Officer Hubbard received the Military Bronze Star where his Company Commander cited the following: Technical Sergeant Hubbard should receive the Bronze Star for his "Exceptionally meritorious service as a team leader while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His outstanding performance, expertise, and dedication to duty greatly contributed to the success of the unit's mission. Technical Sergeant Hubbard's distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon himself, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin, and the United States Air Force." It should be noted that the Military Bronze Star is the fourth highest combat award in the US Armed Forces, and that this was Officer Hubbard's second Bronze Star in as many deployments. Officer Hubbard's contributions have allowed for safer passage through obviously dangerous areas of the Middle East where he has been deployed and has prevented countless casualties.

Corporal Kevin Hill, Officer Alex Asay, Officer Jon Garland, Officer Stacie Metcalf, Officer Adam Waite and Officer Oscar Zambrano were awarded Individual Letters of Recognition for their actions during a tragic fatal traffic crash on New Year's Eve, 2012. The crash involved a minivan occupied by eleven family members, including parents and a five-month old infant, returning from a party. This mass casualty incident in which two people lost their lives had Officer Garland running from ambulances to the crash scene carrying back-boards to medics, Officer Zambrano holding the front passenger's hand and neck and telling him to hold on as he slipped in and out of consciousness, Officer Metcalf attempting to comfort the father of the deceased three-year old girl, Officer Waite standing on the rear bumper of the minivan helping the fire department tear the roof off of the minivan to extract victims and Officer Asay who was invaluable at the hospital interpreting for the Oregon State Police and notifying the victims and their families of what had happened. Each officer who responded was a valuable asset and performed their duties exceptionally well, using a great amount of teamwork. The officers involved in this incident brought great credit to the Salem Police Department and exhibited their skills and abilities not only to numerous other first responder agencies, but to the public as well.

Officer Darrell Wood received the Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding service and contributions to the Salem Police Canine Unit. Officer Wood was in the unit from May, 1997 until January, 2013, serving nearly sixteen years as a canine handler. He also served as supervisor of the unit. During his tenure in the unit Officer Wood had two canine partners, Ivon and Gino, with over 2300 deployments with 834 captures. Officer Wood was an excellent canine handler and was known for his tenacity in working with his canine partner to track suspects. It was not uncommon for Officer Wood to locate a suspect long after the initial canine track was presumably concluded because he and his partner just didn't give up. Officer Wood was instrumental in increasing the knowledge, skills and reputation of the Salem Police Canine program, and the legacy he has created as a canine handler will stand for years to come.

Communications Specialist Tina Holt was awarded the Lifesaving Award for her actions on January 27, 2013 when a despondent male called 911 stating "I think I'm going to commit suicide." Tina Holt was able to keep the caller on the line and engage him in conversation as she obtained his address and location on the property and also confirming that he was armed with a loaded shotgun. She was able to build a rapport with the subject and make a personal connection as he told her about his problems. Tina Holt later said she felt the caller was serious about killing himself as she tried to take his focus away from his problems. She was also able to get information from him about his life, family and friends and used this information to reassure him. At one point it was suggested that an officer take over negotiations with the subject, but Tina's rapport with the subject was very strong and it was decided that she was the best one to continue the conversation with him. She was finally able to talk the subject into surrendering to deputies, who later found evidence that the subject was intent on committing suicide and also found that he likely had the barrel of the gun resting against his head as he spoke with Tina Holt on the phone. Tina Holt 's ability to keep the subject on the phone talking instead of hanging up and committing suicide, then convincing him to put the gun down and surrender speaks volumes about her as a 911 Call Taker/Dispatcher and as a caring person.

Officer Adam Waite was awarded the Lifesaving Award for his actions in performing CPR on a medical victim on January 2, 2012. Officer Waite responded to a medical call for assistance to a report of a subject who was unconscious and not breathing. Upon his arrival within five minutes of the initial call, medics were not yet on the scene, so Officer Waite obtained his CPR mask and entered the residence to find an adult male lying on the floor with family members unsuccessfully trying to perform CPR. Officer Waite directed family members to assist him with rescue breathing while he performed CPR on the subject until medics could arrive, and the subject eventually regained a pulse and was transported to the hospital. Officer Waite's expeditious response and immediate effective performance of CPR helped to save the man's life.

Officer Brian Kohlmeyer was awarded the Lifesaving Award for his actions to prevent a female from jumping off of the Center St bridge on August 24, 2011. A female had called a crisis hotline and stated she was walking to a bridge to "end it." The crisis hotline contacted dispatch who advised field units of the situation. Officer Kohlmeyer was responding to the area when he spotted the female subject sitting on the jersey barrier on the bridge with her legs hanging down over the outside of the barrier over the river. Officer Kohlmeyer approached her and reached out to her to introduce himself to her, and when she took his hand he quickly pulled her from the jersey barrier away from the river and detained her. Officer Kohlmeyer quickly assessed the situation and recognized the imminent danger in which the subject had placed herself, and his decisive actions in pulling her away from the river likely saved her life.

Senior Officer Scott Nowning, Corporal Dustin Wann, Officer Brian Kohlmeyer and Sergeant Steve Smith were awarded the Lifesaving Award for their actions in saving a suicidal subject who was contemplating jumping from the Marion Street Bridge on January 24, 2013. The subject, who was standing on the outside of the railing of the Marion Street Bridge, had an extension cord tied around his neck and had called 911 because "he wanted to say goodbye to his son." Officer Nowning was the first to arrive on scene, followed closely by the other officers. Officer Nowning recognized the fact that the subject was in a very precarious position due to his position, the fact that the extension cord around his neck was tied to a sign post, that he was barely able to hold onto the railing as his hands jerked from apparent meth usage and the railing was wet from the rain. Officer Nowning engaged the subject in conversation and was eventually able to convince him to put his legs back over the railing. Fearing that he would climb back to the outside of the railing again, Sergeant Smith, Corporal Wann and Officer Kohlmeyer quickly developed a plan and were able to physically restrain the subject and cut the cord that was tied to his neck and safely turn him over to medics on scene. Officer Nowning's negotiating skills were crucial to the successful resolution of what could have been a tragic loss of life, and Sergeant Smith's, Corporal Wann's and Officer Kohlmeyer's quick and decisive actions kept the individual from getting back over the railing and saved the subject's life.

The following Officers received awards for an incident on August 11, 2012 in Benton County.
Distinguished Service Award: Corporal Andrew Connolly; Senior Officer Sean Cooper; Officer Matt Gill, Officer Eric Hernandez; Officer R.J. Smith; Officer Tyler Verhaar; Officer Oscar Zambrano
Lifesaving Award: Officer Matt Gill; Officer Eric Hernandez; Officer R.J. Smith
Medal of Valor: Officer Eric Hernandez
Purple Heart: Corporal Andrew Connolly

On August 11, 2012, Salem Officers were called to assist the Benton County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies. They had pursued a stolen vehicle into a rural part of Benton County where the vehicle crashed and the suspect fled into heavy brush. A perimeter had been established and the request was for a canine team to respond to assist in finding the suspect. As seven Salem Police Officers were in the brush searching for the suspect, he suddenly jumped up and ran towards the command post. He ignored orders to stop and pulled a firearm that had been concealed in his pants and began firing rounds towards the command post, striking Salem Police Corporal Andrew Connolly in the leg and Benton County Sheriff's Sergeant David Peterson in the leg and torso area. Officers returned fire and struck the suspect, but even before the suspect was secured and remained a threat to officers, Officer Eric Hernandez left his position of cover and pulled Sgt Peterson out of harm's way and to a position of cover. Officers Matt Gill and R.J. Smith administered first aid to the suspect for the numerous gunshot wounds he sustained in the incident, and the suspect was subsequently transported by helicopter to OHSU for treatment. Corporal Andrew Connolly was treated at the scene and subsequently transported to a hospital for further treatment. Because Corporal Connolly was the ranking Salem Police Officer on scene and was now incapacitated, Senior Officer Sean Cooper immediately stepped up and assumed supervisory duties to include assignment of tactical duties, coordinating response of resources, the instituting of officer involved shooting protocols and other supervisory duties. Officers Eric Hernandez and Tyler Verhaar worked with a Benton County Deputy Sheriff in providing first aid to Sergeant Peterson. Officer Verhaar, who was an EMT prior becoming a police officer, began treating Sergeant Peterson's abdominal wound until medics could arrive and take over treatment. Medical personnel later said that whomever provided medical first aid to Sergeant Peterson in the field likely saved his life. Officer Zambrano then assumed the role of Corporal Connolly's companion officer and accompanied him to the hospital, filling a critical role in supporting a fellow officer and providing important information to investigators and trauma team. There were a total of twenty officers involved in this incident, all of whom acted with great professionalism and bravery. The suspect survived his wounds and was subsequently charged with multiple crimes including two counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder.

Officer Oscar Zambrano was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in confronting an armed robber on February 10, 2012. Officer Zambrano was dispatched to a report of a suspicious person who appeared to be "casing" a business on Commercial St SE. As he was responding to the scene, Officer Zambrano received information that a person matching that description had just committed a robbery and fled on foot. Details were still coming in and it was unknown if the suspect was armed with a weapon during the robbery. Officer Zambrano located the suspect hiding in some bushes behind a business and confronted him, only to have the suspect flee on foot across Commercial St through heavy traffic. As Officer Zambrano gave chase, the suspect suddenly stopped, turned around, pointed a rifle in Officer Zambrano's direction and fired multiple shots. Officer Zambrano, without hesitation or thought for his own safety, continued to advance toward the suspect as he returned fire on the suspect, hitting the suspect multiple times. Once the suspect was secured Officer Zambrano approached several of the drivers who had stopped due to the incident to check on their welfare and to be sure that they were safe. Officer Zambrano's heroic actions in pursuing a robbery suspect then acting with professionalism in defending himself and others against a dangerous offender removed a dangerous offender from our community.

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130517-A-FS713-98: Eric Jones, public affairs manager for Eugene Public Works pauses for a photo with Oregon Office of Emergency Management mascot Buzzy the Bee at the 26th Annual Eugene Public Works Day, in Eugene Ore., May 16, where public work facilities and displays were open to students and general public. Estimated attendance was more than 1500 students and more than 300 adults. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Eugene Emergency Management provided displays with disaster preparedness kits showing how to prepare for emergencies. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Office of Emergency Management.)


130517-A-FS713-43: A child gives Oregon Emergency Management mascot Buzzy the Bee a high five during the 26th Annual Eugene Public Works Day, in Eugene Ore., May 16, where public works facilities and displays were open to students and general public. The estimated attendance was more than 1500 students and more than 300 adults. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Eugene Emergency Management provided displays with disaster preparedness kits showing how to prepare for emergencies. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Office of Emergency Management.)

130517-A-FS713-67: Children learn about how to prepare an emergency kit during the 26th Annual Eugene Public Works Day, May 16, in Eugene Ore., where public work facilities and displays were open for students and general public. The estimated attendance was more than 1500 student and more than 300 adults. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Eugene Emergency Management provided displays with disaster preparedness kits showing how to prepare for emergencies. (Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon Office of Emergency Management.)


130517-A-FS713-202: Participants learn how to prepare for an emergency at the 26th Annual Eugene Public Works Day in Eugene Ore., May 16, where public work facilities and displays were open to students and general public. The estimated attendance was more than 1500 student and more than 300 adults. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Eugene Emergency Management provided displays with disaster preparedness kits showing how to prepare for emergencies. (Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon Office of Emergency Management.)


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Columbia County Sheriff's Office will soon have two, new patrol boats to help marine law enforcement patrolling the Columbia and other local rivers.

One of the boats is a 25' offshore Alumaweld, manufactured in White City, and comes equipped with twin (EPA and carb-compliant 4-stroke) 150 horsepower outboard motors, and full electronics for emergency response in inclement weather and low visibility. This boat is ideal for conditions routinely encountered on the Columbia River.

The county will also receive a 21 foot walkthrough jet boat built by Liquid Technologies, in Grants Pass. The aluminum jet boat is equipped with a 6.0 L fuel injected engine that produces low carbon emissions and is more fuel efficient than boats built prior to 2006. The jet propulsion is capable of being operated in a variety of conditions including water depth as little as six inches, on a full plane, with a carrying capacity of 1200 pounds and max speed of 40 MPH. This boat is ideal for varying water levels and will allow marine deputies to respond to emergency situations, quickly.

The two new patrol boats replace a fleet of five, older patrol boats ranging in age from 1988 to 1996 (average age was 19 years). The average age of the current Marine Board boat fleet statewide is 15 years. The Marine Board developed a procurement and retention schedule similar those used for law enforcement vehicles and is retiring older boats with newer models that require less fuel and maintenance.

The replacement program is also intended to match equipment to the specific needs based on the waterbodies being patrolled and the specific types of responses needed. Columbia County traded the five older Marine Board boats for a value of $56,500 and combined with $90,000 of Marine Board state boater funds for a total cost of 146,500.

The Columbia County marine program currently has two full-time marine deputies and seven reserve deputies assigned to rescue and marine operations. Columbia County has approximately 20,411 surface acres of patrolled water and includes the Columbia, Nehalem, Clatskaine, and Gilbert Rivers and the Multnomah Channel.
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Attached Media Files: Columbia County's new boat after being test-driven on the Willamette River

A 20-year old Salem man is in the Marion County Jail facing sexual abuse charges following his arrest on Thursday afternoon.

Sr. Deputy Todd Bay arrested Mathew Jacob Gwyn at a home in the 1500 block of Madras Street SE at about 4:00pm. Gwyn was charged with molesting a 6-year old daughter of a woman known to him. Bay learned that the sexual contacts began in January but only surfaced recently when the daughter disclosed the events to her mother.

An investigator trained in interviewing young sexual victims assistance Bay in his investigation. At this time, there are no other known victims of Gwyn.

Gwyn was charged with three counts of Sex Abuse 1. He is due in court at 3:00pm on Friday.

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Attached Media Files: Mathew Gwyn

MUMMIES OF THE WORLD EXHIBITION MAKES NORTHWEST DEBUT AT OMSI

Largest Collection of Mummies Ever Assembled On View in Portland Beginning June 14, 2013

Portland, Ore. (May 17, 2013) - The nationally recognized Mummies of the World exhibition will make its Pacific Northwest debut at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Friday, June 14, 2013. The presentation in Portland will mark the eighth stop of the exhibition's exclusive tour of the United States. This astonishing collection of mummies and related artifacts includes a 6,420-year-old child mummy from Peru ("Detmold Child") dating 3,000 years before King Tut. The exhibition, declared "magical and mythical" by the New York Times, presents a never-before seen collection of rare mummies from across the world -- including South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt -- that spans eons of time and transcends history.

With its astounding collection of 150 specimens and objects, Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of real human and animal mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. Through modern science and engaging interactive and multi-media exhibits, the exhibition reveals how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient people, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations. It also demonstrates that mummification - both through natural processes and intentional practices - has taken place all over the globe, from the hot desert sands of South America to remote European bogs.

"OMSI is committed to bringing unique educational experiences like Mummies of the World to the people of the Pacific Northwest," said Nancy Stueber, president of OMSI. "Thanks to modern tools from biology and chemistry, medical imaging, DNA science and even 3D animation, young people and adults will gain a deeper understanding of people, cultures and environments of the past."

In addition to the Detmold Child, the rare and ancient objects presented in Mummies of the World include the Vac Mummies, a mummified family from Hungary believed to have died from tuberculosis; the Baron von Holz, a German nobleman found tucked away in the family crypt of a 14th century castle wearing his best leather boots; an ancient Peruvian woman naturally mummified in the warm desert air, with mysterious tattoos on her face and chest, and long black hair intact; and a howler monkey from Argentina, displaying a fierce expression and adorned with a feather skirt and headdress.

"We are excited to bring Mummies of the World to Portland," said Marc Corwin, president of American Exhibitions, Inc. "Most people think mummies come from Egypt and are wrapped, but mummies come from all over the world. The exhibition is changing centuries-old perceptions about what the general public thinks about mummies and providing insight into the lives and cultures of these ancient people. Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told, and Mummies of the World is here to tell those stories."

The concept for the exhibition began with the rediscovery of 21 specimens within the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums of Mannheim, Germany in 2004. A consortium of mummy researchers, known as the German Mummy Project, used DNA analysis, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), radiocarbon dating and mass spectrometry to learn more, and engaged the cooperation of 21 world-renowned museums, organizations and collections in seven countries to make this innovative exhibition possible.

Mummies of the World will be on display at OMSI from June 14, 2013 through September 8, 2013. For more information, please visit omsi.edu or mummiesoftheworld.com.

About OMSI
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums, a world-class tourist attraction, and an award-winning educational resource for the kid in each of us. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu.

About American Exhibitions
American Exhibitions, Inc. produces world-class touring exhibitions for science centers and museums that excite, educate, and engage visitors. As a longstanding member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), American Exhibitions, Inc. is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. For more information, visit americanexhibitions.com.

About Reiss-Engelhorn Museums
Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, an internationally acclaimed museum complex in Mannheim, Germany, is one of the major venues for exhibitions in Europe in the fields of archeology and world cultures. With a collection that began in the early 1700s, the museum houses more than 1.2 million objects in its collection, and has over 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. For more information, visit rem-mannheim.de.

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The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training is pleased to announce the graduation of its 85th Basic Telecommunications/9-1-1 Course. The graduation will be held at 1100 am on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon.

Members of Basic Telecommunications Class 85:

Dispatcher Daniel Barnard
Brookings Police Department

Telecommunicator Michael Berkowitz
Oregon State Police

Dispatcher Michaella Coleman
Brookings Police Department

Dispatcher Josi Ferguson
Morrow County Sheriff's Office

Dispatcher Teresa Folsom
Clackamas County Communications

Dispatcher Sheridan Gustafson
University of Oregon Police Department

Dispatcher Gianna Hedin
Portland State University DPS

Dispatcher Sharon Henson
Lane Community College DPS

Dispatcher Jacob Peters
Tri-County Communications

Dispatcher Mistie Richman
Oregon State Police

Dispatcher Scott Simmons
Oregon State University DPS

Dispatcher Deana Watkinson
Clackamas County Communications

## Background Information on DPSST ##

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)operates the Oregon Public Safety Academy which spans more than 212 acres in Salem. Eriks Gabliks serves as the Director, and Chief Kent Barker of the City of Tualatin Police Department serves as the Chair of the Board. The department implements minimum standards established by the Board for training and certification of city, county and state law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service personnel, telecommunicators, emergency medical dispatchers and private security providers. DPSST provides training to more than 20,000 students each year throughout Oregon and at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem: certifies qualified officers at various levels from basic through executive; certifies qualified instructors; and reviews and accredits training programs throughout the state based on standards established by the Board.

Any questions please call Kristy Witherell at DPSST (503) 378-2386 or e-mail her at kristy.witherell@state.or.us.

A woman died Thursday morning in a collision between her vehicle and a commercial truck at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 201N south of Ontario in Malheur County. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Ontario Command office are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash. The victim's name is released in this update.

According to Lieutenant Mark Duncan, on May 16, 2013 at approximately 9:35 a.m., a 2006 Pontiac G6 four-door driven by VENEZA RODRIGUEZ, age 20, from Ontario, was stopped at the stop sign on Highway 20 at the intersection with Highway 201N. As a 2006 Kenworth truck driven by GUADALUPE RIOS, age 53, from Nyssa, approached southbound on Highway 201N, the Pontiac pulled out to turn left and into the path of the commercial truck when it was struck.

After impact, both vehicles traveled together nearly 200 yards to the south of the intersection before separating. The Pontiac came to rest in a bordering irrigation ditch. The truck and trailer came to a stop in the northbound lanes.

RODRIGUEZ was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was using safety restraints.

RIOS was not injured and was also using safety restraints.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Malheur County Sheriff's Office, Bureau of Land Management, Ontario Fire & Rescue, and ODOT. The highway was closed six hours with a detour in place.

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SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard celebrated Armed Forces Day to honor all military members in a ceremony at the State Capitol Mall in Salem, Ore., May 16.

The event featured military equipment displays from various units throughout the Oregon National Guard and a Howitzer salute by the Oregon Army National Guard's 2-218 Field Artillery Battalion. The Oregon Army National Guard's 234th Army Band and high school Junior ROTC teams from local communities were also featured.

In addition to honoring all military members, the event will also honor Korean War veterans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

Armed Forces Day was originally created in 1949 to honor Americans serving in all of the branches of the military, and was designated as an official holiday in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.

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DSC_6391: Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers, Pfc. Jackie Gray (left) and Sgt. Angela O'Brien (right), of Charlie Company 141 Brigade Support Battalion, pose with local pre-school kids for a photo in front of a military ambulance during Armed Forces Day festivities, May 16, at the Capitol Mall in Salem, Ore. The day of celebration included equipment displays from various units throughout the Oregon National Guard. (Photo by Ursulla Bischoff, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

DSC_6404: Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers teach high school Junior ROTC cadets how to properly carry a medical evacuation litter during Armed Forces Day festivities, May 16, at the Capitol Mall in Salem, Ore. The day of celebration included equipment displays from various units throughout the Oregon National Guard. (Photo by Ursulla Bischoff, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

130516-Z-OT568-101: Richard G. Kidd IV (left), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Energy and Sustainability), presents Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, Adjutant General, Oregon, with an award recognizing Oregon's efforts to achieve Net Zero water goals for sustainability at the Camp Rilea installation in Warrenton, Ore. The award was presented during Armed Forces Day festivities at the Capitol Mall in Salem, Ore., May 16. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

130516-Z-OT568-116: Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber recognizes Oregon National Guard Airmen and Soldiers who recently returned from overseas deployments during the Armed Forces Day celebration, May 16, at the Capitol Mall, in Salem, Ore. From left: Tech. Sgt. Alan Baker, Senior Master Sgt. Cody Pemberton, Capt. Scot Berg, and Staff Sgt. Sarah Summers. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


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Seventeen employees of the Oregon Youth Authority's (OYA) Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility in Albany have been recognized for excellence in supporting the state juvenile justice agency's mission.

They received OYA coin awards, silver dollar-sized medals bearing the state seal, as part of the observance of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Oregon, May 5-11. The employees are:

* Alice True, executive support specialist, voted "Staff of the Year" by her peers.

* Cooking staff Audrey Adams, Jason Atkinson, Kelly Carpenter, and Chris Carsner were all recognized for "supporting the campus day in and day out with not only excellent meals, but superior support of each and every special event at the facility."

* Tony Dela Cruz, group life coordinator, honored for his "low key but deliberate approach to his job which helps contribute to the safety of the entire campus."

* Mike Frieze, group life coordinator, recognized for his "ability to motivate and engage the youth in outdoor activities, which is a real plus for the facility."

* Brenda Frontino, group life coordinator, commended for "helping youth perform at their best and helping them to be successful."

* Bridgette Johnson, group life coordinator, honored for being "a reliable and helpful team member who always looks for ways to improve the program at Oak Creek."

* John Jones, group life coordinator, recognized for being "calm in a crisis and willing to work with any youth, regardless how they may have behaved in the past."

* Dawn Leon, qualified mental health professional, commended for "carrying out her duties with quality, fidelity and excellence, and also taking the time to plan extra-curricular activities for staff and youth."

* Lori McGovern, counselor, honored for "inspiring youth to dream more, learn more, do more and become more."

* Matt McLin, group life coordinator, recognized for "carrying out his duties with excellence, perseverance and empathy."

* Kevin Nelson, group life coordinator, commended for his work "as a trainer for the facility, who ensures that curriculum is delivered with integrity and in a way it is absorbed by all staff."

* Terry Santini, group life coordinator, honored for "playing a crucial role in improving the facility's drug and alcohol treatment services."

* Joal Traynor, group life coordinator, recognized for his "great care and concern for the local community and volunteering for various organizations to help those less fortunate."

* Angie Weitman, group life coordinator, commended for being "a leader who has a great work ethic, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of the youths."

OYA Medical Services Director Marcia Adams, M.D. and facility Superintendent Mike Riggan presented the certificates at the facility May 10. They praised the employees as being role models for others and "providing positive development to each other and the youth we serve."

In his proclamation of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Oregon, Governor John Kitzhaber commended adult and juvenile correctional workers for "holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior and future victimization."

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The Oregon Youth Authority is the state's juvenile justice agency, reducing victimization by helping at-risk young people lead productive, crime-free lives. Learn more at www.oregon.gov/oya and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/oregonyouth.

The Smoke Management Review Committee will discuss the tracking of emission reduction techniques and alternatives to forest prescribed burning, proposed Special Protection Zone changes, Class I Wilderness Area protection, and other items when it meets in Salem on May 23.

The Committee includes representatives of the public, federal agencies, the forest industry, air quality regulators and small woodland owners. The members are knowledgeable about smoke management issues and Oregon's Smoke Management Plan. The Oregon departments of Environmental Quality and Forestry provide staff support to the Committee.

Oregon's Smoke Management Program objectives consist of providing maximum opportunity for essential forestland burning, while preventing smoke from accumulating in smoke-sensitive receptor areas and other areas sensitive to smoke. After timber harvest, forest landowners may reduce the risk of wildfire through controlled or "prescribed" burning of unmarketable tree residue commonly known as slash. This removes potential fuel for a wildfire. It also prepares the logged site for replanting by releasing nutrients and removing vegetation that would otherwise compete with the young trees.

Burning in the fall shortly after wildfire danger subsides reduces smoke emissions and enables more complete removal of slash.

Department of Forestry meteorologists monitor weather conditions throughout spring and fall as they coordinate hundreds of burning requests from private and public forest landowners. This oversight helps minimize smoke intrusions into communities. Management of forest fuels through prescribed burning greatly reduces the risk of large wildfires that can pump thousands of tons of carbon into the atmosphere.

The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Old Board Room - Building B, Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters, 2600 State St, in Salem.

The meeting is open to the public, and public comment will be taken at 11 a.m.

For more information on Oregon's Smoke Management Plan, go to the Department of Forestry's website, www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/fire/fire.aspx#Smoke_Management_Information.

The Oregon State Marine Board approved increases in grant funding for the City of Warrenton's Hammond Marina repaving project, and the Boardman Parks and Recreation District's parking rehabilitation project. The Board also approved extending the timeline for the Santiam Rest Area boat ramp replacement project at their quarterly Board meeting held via teleconference on May 14 at the Marine Board Office in Salem. Additionally, the Board approved opening permanent rulemaking for the TriMet Bridge Construction project on the Willamette River.

The boating facility grant award changes include:
* City of Warrenton, Hammond Marina repaving project -an additional $200,000 in state boater funds to complete repaving, striping, and reconfigured maneuvering area. The City is contributing an additional $7,500 in cash for an amended total grant of $560,800.
* Boardman Parks & Recreation District parking rehabilitation project -an additional $22,500 in state boater funds to complete curbing, paving, parking islands, and storm water containment area. The amended total grant is $226,760.
* ODOT's Santiam Rest Area ramp replacement project -Marine Board staff recommended extending the project to June 30, 2015, and subject to Legislative approval of the agency's 2013-2015 budget, add $108,529 in state boater funds from the 2013-2015 Round One funding cycle. This will allow time for permitting, bid solicitation, and construction of a new ramp west of the I-5 southbound bridge. Combined with $312,061 in federal Sport Fish Restoration funds, the amended total grant is $420,590. This new ramp is in a location that will allow boat anglers low water access and is not subject to the same sediment and deposition as the previous ramp, capable of providing year-round access.

The Board also approved opening permanent rulemaking for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge Project. Last year's Slow -No Wake zone 500 feet upstream and 500 feet downstream of the bridge construction project expired in December 2012. Since temporary bridges are still in-place and construction is continuing, agency staff and TriMet requested the Board initiate permanent rulemaking to re-adopt the Slow -No Wake zone until September 30, 2014. This timeline corresponds with the US Coast Guard's safety zone that was established for this project. The Board recommended rule language to identify an early sunset to the rule should the temporary construction bridges be removed earlier. A temporary rule was filed on May 8, 2013 and will be effective through October 2013.

The Marine Board is funded entirely by motorized boat registrations, motorboat fuel tax and receives federal funding to support services to boaters. Eighty-six cents of every dollar are returned to boaters in the form of law enforcement services, boat ramps, restrooms (floating and landside), parking, boarding floats, and boating safety education and outreach materials.
The next quarterly Board meeting will be held June 25 and 26 at the Marine Board office in Salem. For more information, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/Pages/admin/members.aspx.
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The Oregon Business Association Board of Directors recently elected four new members. They will serve three-year terms.

"We are very appreciative of these skilled leaders and their willingness to volunteer on behalf of OBA in support of our advocacy for the long-term enhancement of Oregon's business climate," said OBA President Ryan Deckert. "OBA is lucky to have one of the strongest Board of Directors in the state, thanks to this type of leadership talent, expertise and diversity. These new members certainly enhance our mission to ensure Oregon's continued economic competitiveness and increase our ability to make a positive difference for all Oregonians."

Newly elected board members include Wendy Collie, President and CEO, New Seasons Market; Jill Eiland, Corporate Affairs Manager, Intel Corporation; Mel Sears, P.E., PMP, Principal Area Manager and Vice President, Parsons Brinckerhoff; and Sam Tannahill, Founder and Director of Viticulture and Winemaking, A to Z Wineworks.

Bios

Wendy Collie: Portland resident Wendy Collie was named President and CEO of New Seasons Market, a 12-store, locally owned & operated grocer, in January 2013. She was most recently President of Consumer Business for Knowledge Universe. She dedicates time to volunteer with non-profit organizations, including teaching a course on women in leadership and mentoring MBA students at the University of Washington. Wendy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of California, Santa Barbara.


Jill Eiland: As Corporate Affairs Manager for Intel, Corp., Jill Eiland leads the media relations, government relations, community relations, philanthropy, and education outreach team for the Northwest Region. Prior to joining Intel in 2006, she was vice president of corporate communications for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the director of government and public relations for KinderCare Learning Centers, and vice president of The Rockey Company. A native Oregonian, Jill graduated from Oregon State university and earned an M.B.A. from George Washington University.

Mel Sears, P.E., PMP: As Principal Area Manager and Vice President for Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc. in Portland, Mel Sears is responsible for all business functions for the company in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Mel is former President of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon, former President of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is an active member of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, amongst many other civic engagement roles.

Sam Tannahill: In 2002, Sam Tannahill founded A to Z Wineworks with his wife, Cheryl Francis, and partners Bill and Deb Hatcher. He holds a degree in East Asian Studies from Washington and Lee University and a post-graduate degree in winemaking from the University de Dijon. Sam serves on the Oregon Wine Board, the Oregon Winegrowers Association Board, the Willamette Valley Winery Association Board, the Oregon Wine Research Institute Board and is a past member of the International Pinot Noir Celebration Board.

(Photos attached)

About OBA
Oregon Business Association is the state's most effective advocate for the long-term enhancement of Oregon's business climate. Formed by a group of Oregon business leaders, OBA provides bipartisan, statewide business leadership that strives to ensure Oregon's continued economic competitiveness. Today, more than 300 businesses, from Portland to Boardman, from homegrown to Fortune 500, have joined to support OBA's commitment to a healthy economy for all Oregonians.
OBA-Online.org


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*** Governor Kitzhaber joins child safety advocates around the country by signing proclamation announcing May 25, 2013 as "Missing Children's Awareness Day" in Oregon ***

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A 5th grader at Milwaukie's Linwood Elementary School received a surprise today when the Oregon State Police (OSP) Missing Children's Clearinghouse announced her poster was selected to represent Oregon in the national Missing Children's Day Poster Contest. In addition to a pizza party held for her and about 20 classmates, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber sent a letter that was read congratulating her on the winning poster and for helping to raise awareness about child safety.

On May 16, 2013, OSP Missing Children's Clearinghouse Program Analyst Julie Willard announced that ZION BROOKS' winning poster was selected to represent Oregon and had been sent to the Department of Justice for national judging and selection with posters submitted from around the country. The Missing Children's Day Poster Contest is an annual event for fifth grade students providing an opportunity for schools, law enforcement, and other community organizations to engage children and their parents in discussions about child safety.

During the presentation, a letter from Governor John Kitzhaber was read to her class commending Zion for her winning entry and involvement with local communities in being part of the solution to keep kids safe.

"Oregon is proud that you'll be representing our state and we wish you the best of luck," wrote Kitzhaber.

Governor Kitzhaber also joined child safety advocates around the country by signing a proclamation announcing May 25, 2013 as "Missing Children's Awareness Day" in Oregon. During the month of May, families around the country are encouraged to take 25 minutes to talk to their children about safety and abduction prevention as part of the Take 25 (www.Take25.org) national child safety campaign. A list of 25 safety tips for parents that can help save a child's life is included with this news release.

May 25 has been observed as National Missing Children's Day since it was first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. This date is the anniversary of the day in 1979 when 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared from a New York street corner on his way to school; a story that captivated the nation. Etan's photo, taken by his father, was circulated nationwide and appeared in media across the country and around the world. This powerful image has come to symbolize the anguish and trauma of thousands of searching families.

As of April 2013, Oregon's Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) records contained information regarding 401 kids under the age of 18 listed as missing in LEDS/NCIC. About 90% of the listed missing children are runaways.

The remaining listed children are missing under circumstances indicating his/her physical safety may be in danger or their disappearance was not voluntary.

According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), every year in America, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing, more than 2,000 children each day. Of that number, 200,000 are abducted by family members and 58,000 are abducted by non-family members, for which the primary motive is sexual. Each year, 115 children are the victims of the most serious abductions; they are taken by non-family members and either murdered, ransomed or taken with the intent to keep.

An analysis of attempted abduction cases by NCMEC found that in 81 percent of the cases, the child escaped would-be abductors through their own actions. Twenty-eight percent actively resisted (yelling, kicking, pulling away, running away or attracting attention) while 53% recognized something was not right and responded by walking or running away.

"Spend time with your kids, set appropriate limits, and help them make good choices. It is important to take the time to talk to your children about safety." said Willard.

Fortunately last month, two reports of children missing in Molalla and Gresham just days apart ended with both being found safe. During the most serious incidents when a child is abducted, Oregon's AMBER Alert program is a critical missing child response program utilizing the resources of law enforcement and media to engage the public's help to find a child as quickly as possible. Information about Oregon's AMBER Alert program is available on the OSP website at http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/AMBERALERT/index.shtml.

Several months ago, the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Program replaced the Wireless AMBER Alert Program to help distribute AMBER Alerts throughout the country. Also known as Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) or Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN), WEA is a national emergency alert system that sends text-like messages to users' WEA-capable mobile devices. The program may send out cellphone alerts in the form of sounds and beeps when an AMBER Alert is issued in an area of activated cell towers. Oregon's first WEA use occurred in January 2013 when a 5-year old boy was abducted in The Dalles and recovered safe about an hour after the AMBER Alert activation.

The Missing Children's Day Poster Contest is promoted in Oregon by the OSP Missing Children's Clearinghouse. Fifth grade teachers interested in participating in next year's contest can contact Julie Willard at (503) 934-0188 or Julie.willard@state.or.us.

To view last year's winning entries submitted from 41 states and the District of Columbia among the thousands entered by fifth graders across the country:
http://mecptraining.org/2012/05/2012-poster/.

More information, including photos and background information about some of Oregon's missing children, is available at http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/MCC/pages/index.aspx.

Links:
Photographs - Oregon State Police (Note: Family photo left to right: Stepfather Moddie Sesson; Zion Brooks; and, Mother Lisha Melifeng)
Copy of Governor Kitzhaber's letter and proclamation
Image of Selected Poster

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A state Board of Forestry subcommittee will hold a telephone conference call on May 30 to continue its work concerning the management of federal forestlands in Oregon. The four-member panel will be briefed on a concept for a partnership between the federal and state governments to increase the pace and scale of management on the "dry-side" forests east of the Cascade Mountains. Continued discussion of a set of principles for the federal forests is also on the agenda.

The subcommittee was formed in January to explore means of ongoing board engagement in federal forest management issues, in concert with Gov. John Kitzhaber and other public policy leaders. Oregon encompasses 30 million acres of forestland, of which more than 18 million acres are federally owned.

The phone conference meeting will run from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters office, in the Clatsop Room - Building C, 2600 State St., in Salem. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person.

ABOUT THE BOARD
The Board of Forestry consists of seven citizens nominated by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. Responsibilities include appointing the state forester, setting management direction for state-owned forests, adopting rules governing timber harvest and other practices on private forestland, and promoting sustainable management of Oregon's 30 million-acre forestland base.

More information about the board is available at: www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/board/index.aspx

PR 20 13

BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 16, 2013
CONTACT: Doug Johnson, 503-230-5840 or
503-230-5131


Energy balancing rate settlement signals commitment to work on broader solutions

Portland, Ore. - As the region looks for more effective ways to integrate wind and other renewable energy sources, the Bonneville Power Administration and its customers have agreed to settle the portion of BPA's rate case that defines charges for balancing services, or generation inputs, that maintain a constant balance of the energy produced and energy consumed.

"BPA and the parties involved in this portion of the rate case admirably collaborated and compromised to reach this settlement agreement," said BPA Administrator Bill Drummond. "We have a challenge ahead of us, but I am confident we can work together to find innovative and less costly energy balancing solutions."

The agreement calls for BPA and rate case parties to set aside new legal and regulatory action until September 30, 2015, which is the end of the upcoming rate period. This will allow the region to work together and focus on long-term sustainable solutions to these challenging issues. The settlement provides time for the region to develop energy scheduling options and other tools expected to significantly reduce renewable resource integration costs.

Settlement highlights include:

* Removal of three proposed formula rates that created legal contention and cost uncertainty. The formula rates would have passed on the costs of procuring third-party resources to augment balancing reserves. They were replaced with fixed rates and an established acquisition budget that alleviates the cost uncertainty.
* A $2 million annual budget to augment BPA balancing services when operational constraints cause BPA to lower the amount of balancing reserves it would otherwise provide;
* A BPA commitment to implement two 15-minute scheduling options as soon as feasible. Traditional power plants provide such steady output that utilities have long bought and sold electricity on an hourly basis. But wind and other variable resources are changing that because the energy they produce can vary sharply within mere minutes. More frequent scheduling can help lower costs by reducing reserve requirements.
* A mid-rate period election opportunity for customers to change to self-supply reserves, "dynamically" schedule a resource out of BPA's system or switch to one of several options to more frequently schedule energy deliveries. This flexibility offers customers an additional opportunity to reduce integration costs.
* Billing for dispatchable energy resources using a 5-minute measurement, which should allow these resources to lower their integration costs when compared to the presently applied 1-minute billing interval.

BPA and party signatories had until May 6 to sign the agreement. One party objected to the agreement. Its stated objection to the settlement proposal identifying each issue it chose to preserve in the ongoing rate proceeding is available at:

https://www.bpa.gov/secure/RateCase/openfile.aspx?fileName=Powerex_BP-14_Settlement+Response.pdf&contentType=application%2fpdf.

All of the settlement rates applicable to variable energy resources are lower than the rates BPA originally proposed after accounting for the elimination of the formula rates. Three of the four variable energy rates are lower than today's equivalent rates. Details are available in the Administrator's Record of Decision at:

https://www.bpa.gov/secure/RateCase/openfile.aspx?fileName=Final+ROD+on+Gen+Inputs+Settlement.pdf&contentType=application%2fpdf

The BP-14 rate case began in November 2012 and will conclude in late July. BPA will file the final rate proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in late July 2013 for interim approval for the rates to be effective Oct. 1, 2013. The rate period ends Sept. 30, 2015.

BPA is a nonprofit federal agency that markets renewable hydropower from federal Columbia River dams, operates three-quarters of high-voltage transmission lines in the Northwest and funds one of the largest wildlife protection and restoration programs in the world. BPA and its partners have also saved enough electricity through energy efficiency projects to power four large American cities. For more information, contact us at 503-230-5131 or visit our website at www.bpa.gov.

OREGON VIRTUAL ACADEMY

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 22, 2013 @ 6:00 p.m.

Oregon Virtual Academy Board Members are hereby notified that a Regular Meeting of the Board will be held at 400 Virginia Ave Suite 210, North Bend, Oregon and via teleconference
1-888-824-5783 x90095991# and via Elluminate at http://tinyurl.com/BoardORVA.

May 16, 2013

A report presented to the Oregon Health Policy Board today provided information on key health and financial metrics for the Oregon Health Plan. The metrics will be used to help drive improvement and innovation under the state's health system transformation plan.

"This report brings more transparency and accountability to health care by showing us where we are starting and where we need to go," said Gov. John Kitzhaber. "I am confident that together we can make Oregon's health system transformation a success and meet our goals for better health, better care and lower costs."

The metrics provided show statewide data on everything from how often women receive pre-natal care to how often people use the emergency room for care that could be done better and more affordably elsewhere. The list was created by a nine-member stakeholder committee.

The first coordinated care organizations (CCO) began serving Oregon Health Plan clients in August of 2012 and were brought online throughout the year. The report takes data from 2011 - before CCOs were started - and compares it to benchmarks for each metric. The state's health system transformation plan calls for closing the gap between all baselines and benchmarks within 10 years.

The report also includes stories about innovations happening statewide and in each coordinated care organization.

"This is how we transform the health care system. Set clear goals to improve the quality of care and let each local community work together to meet those goals in the way that works best for the people they serve," says Bruce Goldberg, director of the Oregon Health Authority.

The report can be found at www.health.oregon.gov

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News Release

Act now and save! Festival passes selling briskly
Waterfront Blues Festival extends early-bird pricing through Friday, May 31

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 16, 2013) - Waiting to get your pass to the 2013 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival? You're in luck. The festival has extended early-bird pricing through May 31. But hurry. Passes are selling briskly, and prices increase June 1.

The 2013 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union, will feature more than 125 performances on four stages, including Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Eric Burdon & the Animals, John Hiatt & the Combo, the young and inventive Hot 8 Brass Band, soul singer Allen Stone, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and more.

The Waterfront Blues Festival also includes July 4th fireworks, seven Delta Music Experiences Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, Zydeco Swamp Romp, Swing Dance Competition, After Hours All-Stars concerts at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, workshops, dances and more.

Entry on the first three days of the festival - July 4, 5 and 6 - remains a suggested donation of at least $10 plus two cans of food per person per day.

New this year
But due to space limitations, a festival pass is required to attend the high-powered Sensational Sunday, July 7.

That sensational day will include legendary gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples; Grammy Award-winning Taj Mahal Trio; "sacred steel" virtuoso Robert Randolph & the Family Band; and, for the closing act, former Led Zeppelin vocalist and songwriter Robert Plant presents the Sensational Space Shifters.

"People will be talking about Sensational Sunday for years. You won't want to miss it," said Golino de Lovato, director of development, Oregon Food Bank.

Festival passes include entry to the entire four-day festival, plus a variety of other benefits.

The Blues Basic Pass covers more than 100 performances on all four days - including Sensational Sunday. Early-bird pricing is just $50 and gets you priority re-entry every day of the festival. The price will increase to $60 beginning June 1, 2013.

Blues Basic Passes are selling at a fast clip. The Patron Pass, Benefactor Pass and Blues Buddy pass are almost sold out.

Visit www.waterfrontbluesfest.com or TicketTomato.com for tickets and passes.

100 percent of all donations support Oregon Food Bank's mission: to eliminate hunger and its root causes ... because no one should be hungry.

A few highlights

* Thursday, July 4: July 4th fireworks, Joe Louis Walker, MarchFourth Marching Band, Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Dusty 45s, Tad Robinson, Ray Bonneville, Soul Vaccination with Chester Thompson, Harmonica Blow-off, Journey to Memphis Competition, DK Stewart Sextet, United by Music, Huckle.

* Friday, July 5: Eric Burdon & the Animals, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Allen Stone, Hot 8 Brass Band, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Lil' Wayne & Same Ol' 2-Step, Sandi Thom, Eldridge Gravy & the Court Supreme, Karen Lovely's Prohibition Orchestra, Sultans of Slide, Worth, My Own Holiday, Mighty Mojo Prophets, Kevin Selfe Big Band.

* Saturday, July 6: John Hiatt & the Combo, North Mississippi Allstars, Nikki Hill, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs!, Kelly's Lot, Blind Boy Paxton, Scott Pemberton, David Vest, Zydeco Swamp Romp with Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Horace Trahan & Ossun Express, Lil' Wayne & Same Ol' 2-Step, Pine Leaf Boys.

* Sensational Sunday, July 7: Robert Plant presents the Sensational Space Shifters, Taj Mahal Trio, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band, Kim Massie with the Solomon Douglas Orchestra, Linda Hornbuckle's Old Time Gospel Show, Cooper, Selwyn Birchwood Band.

Visit www.waterfrontbluesfest.com for the full list of performers, schedules and more.

The festival is owned and produced by Oregon Food Bank, a charitable nonprofit and is the largest blues festival west of the Mississippi and the second-largest blues festival in the nation. Most important, the festival is Oregon Food Bank's largest annual fundraiser at a time when need for emergency food continues to grow. One-hundred percent of donations support Oregon Food Bank's mission to eliminate hunger and its root causes ... because no one should be hungry.

To be first to receive updates, subscribe to Blues E-News at www.waterfrontbluesfest.com, like the festival at Facebook.com/waterfrontbluesfest, and follow the festival at twitter.com/waterfrontbluesfest.

Award-winning festival
The Waterfront Blues Festival annually attracts more than 100,000 people from throughout the world and is considered one of the nation's premier blues festivals. Essential Travel magazine, based in London, listed the festival as one of the Top 10 USA Festivals in 2011. Outside magazine listed the festival as one of the Top 10 Outdoor Festivals in 2009. The festival is the winner of the prestigious Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the International Blues Foundation and the recipient of the Ovation Award from the Oregon Festivals and Events Association as Oregon's Best Festival, Civic Celebration or Community Event.

Festival sponsors
The 2013 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union.
Major sponsors: FedEx, KIA Motors, iQ Credit Union, Deschutes Brewery, The Oregonian and 101.9 KINK. Supporting sponsors: Health Net, Capital One, Schwindt & Co., NW Natural, The Boeing Co., Portland Community College, OregonLive.com, Smart Park, EcoShuttle, Miller Lite, Earth2o, Snapple, Chateau St. Michelle, Pepsi, Mission Foods, Frito Lay, Yoshida, Dave's Killer Bread, Dreyer's, Larabar, Cascadian Farms, KBOO, Oregon Music News, Prime Pay, Sunbelt Rentals, Clay Street Table, Music Millennium, Cascade Blues Association, Winthrop Music Association, Cascade Zydeco, RiverPlace Hotel, Hotel Fifty, Marriott Hotel, Portland North Harbor Collection by Marriott, University Place Hotel.

About Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank believes no one should be hungry. With sufficient public will and support of the entire community, we believe it is possible to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Oregon Food Bank collects and distributes food through a network of four OFB branches and 16 independent regional food banks serving Oregon and southwest Washington. The OFB Network helps nearly 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. OFB also leads statewide efforts to increase resources for hungry families and to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, nutrition education, garden education, and helping communities strengthen local food systems.

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Attached Media Files: Robert Plant Presents the Sensational Space Shifters to close Sensational Sunday, July 7, at the 2013 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Are you worried about your retirement? If so, you have lots of company in Oregon.

Half of Oregon residents are concerned about their ability to save enough to support themselves in retirement, according to a recent online survey sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Additionally, about one-third of the Oregonians surveyed said that their current expenses are preventing them from saving for the future (44 percent said they live paycheck to paycheck).

Younger Oregonians are the most worried; 60 percent under age 50 said they are concerned about the amount of their retirement savings.

"The research also showed that only two in five non-retired Oregon residents have a detailed savings plan for retirement and that this tops the list of their financial concerns," said Chris Cline of Portland, senior regional fiduciary manager at the Wells Fargo Private Bank.

"This is a complex challenge where one size doesn't fit all in terms of a possible course of action," Cline added. "We encourage all investors to meet with a financial advisor to ensure they are on track to meet their goals and can retire at their target age. The next step is to get pen to paper and create a roadmap of where they'd like to go and how to get there."

The survey also showed that Oregonians are split when it comes to perceptions of their current financial situation. Similar to the U.S. population overall, just over half of Oregon residents said they feel financially comfortable. Nearly half of those surveyed also said they are better off financially compared with three years ago.

About The Survey
Wells Fargo commissioned the research firm Market Probe to survey adults ages 25-75 in Oregon and nationwide. The survey took place Nov. 9-Dec. 3, 2012. The respondents were non-students who are the primary or joint financial decision-maker in a household with investable assets of at least $10,000.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Market Probe specializes in behavioral and opinion research among hard-to-reach populations and professional communities. For more information, visit marketprobe.com.

About Wells Fargo (Twitter @WellsFargo)
Serving Oregonians since 1852, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.4 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores; 12,000 ATMs; and the Internet (wellsfargo.com). The firm has offices in more than 35 countries to support its customers who conduct business in the global economy.

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* Note to Editor: Complete survey results are available upon request.

Wells Fargo Private Bank provides products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. its various affiliates and subsidiaries.

Brokerage services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC (member SIPC) a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Member FDIC
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Attached Media Files: Chris Cline , 50% of Oregon residents are concerned about their ability to save enough to support themselves in retirement.

What: Good photo opportunities will be available at a luau celebration at the Oregon Youth Authority's (OYA) Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility. The luau will celebrate the cultural heritage of OYA staff and feature foods prepared by staff, games for the youth and dancers.

When: Saturday, May 18 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility, 4400 Lochner Road SE, Albany (map is available here: http://www.oregon.gov/oya/pages/facilities/facilities_list.aspx)

Contact: Facility Superintendent Mike Riggan, 541-791-5906, mike.riggan@oya.state.or.us. Reporters must carry photo ID and check in at the administration office before covering the event. Youth in the custody of OYA may be identified and photographed only with their consent.

CORRECTION: Passenger MARTIN was ejected and transported by air, not passenger GILLESPIE

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An investigation by Oregon State Police (OSP) into the cause of an early Wednesday morning single vehicle traffic crash along Highway 97 about 14 miles north of Madras led to the driver being cited for several offenses. The vehicle's 3 occupants are also identified as names released.

On May 15, 2013 at approximately 5:08 a.m., a 1992 Chevrolet Blazer sport utility vehicle driven by NICHOLAS M. RUSSELL, age 18, from Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, was northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 77 when it crossed the southbound lane. The vehicle continued onto the shoulder and rolled at least once before coming to rest on its wheels in the southbound lane.

One of the 2 passengers identified as TRENT MARTIN, age 18, from Coeur D-Alene, was ejected from the rolling vehicle and seriously injured. MARTIN was transported by air ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. RUSSELL and passenger JOSEPH GILLESPIE, age 17, from Dublin, California, received non-life threatening injuries and were taken by ground ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Madras.

Subsequent to the investigation, RUSSELL was cited to appear in Jefferson County Circuit Court for Reckless Driving, Assault in the Third Degree, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, No Operator License, and Fail to Maintain a Lane of Travel.

The highway was blocked one hour during the emergency incident response. No OSP troopers were on duty so one was called out from his residence to respond and investigate. Lead investigator is Senior Trooper Jed Rzegocki. Driver fatigue was noted as one contributing factor in this crash.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County EMS, Jefferson County Fire Department, LifeFlight, and ODOT.

Photographs - Oregon State Police

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130515-TK422-2309: Personnel from The Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team (CST), conduct a briefing during an emergency response exercise at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville, Ore., May 15. The unit was joined by teams from United States Army North (USARNORTH), Crook County Fire & Rescue, Salem Fire Department's HAZMAT 13, Prineville Police Department, Crook County Public Works, Crook County Sheriff, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Prineville Community Development. The event is part of the United States Army North (USARNORTH) evaluation for the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team (CST), who are supporting local first responders. In addition to evaluating the 102 CST's manning, equipment, training and competency, the event also tested first responders' ability to react to a local civil emergency. Photo by Master Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.

130515-TK422-2343: Oregon National Guard 102 Civil Support Team (CST) Commander, Lt. Col. Wyatt Welch, briefs a team from United States Army North (USARNORTH), during an emergency response exercise at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville, Ore., May 15. The unit was joined by teams from Crook County Fire & Rescue, Salem Fire Department's HAZMAT 13, Prineville Police Department, Crook County Public Works, Crook County Sheriff, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Prineville Community Development. The event is part of the United States Army North (USARNORTH) evaluation for the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team (CST), who are supporting local first responders. In addition to evaluating the 102 CST's manning, equipment, training and competency, the event also tested first responders' ability to react to a local civil emergency. Photo by Master Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.

130515-FS713-63.jpg: Sgt. Jenny Shin, of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team, prepares to respond to a potential chemical threat during a training exercise that included United States Army North, and more than 15 regional and national agencies, at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville, Ore., May 15. The exercise was designed to prepare Crook County for potential emergency response situations. The 102 CST is one of 54 National Guard units designed to respond to emergencies with the capability of detecting and responding to chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological and high yield explosive incidents. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)

130515-FS713-6.jpg: Staff Sgt. Robert McCree of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team sets up a wireless monitoring system in one of the 102 CST trucks that serve as the unit's mobile work stations during a training exercise that included the Oregon National Guard, U.S. Army North, and more than 15 regional agencies, May 15, at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville, Ore. The exercise was designed to prepare Crook County for potential emergency response situation. The 102 CST is one of 54 National Guard units designed to respond to emergencies with the capability of detecting and responding to chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological and high yield explosive incidents. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)


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SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to participate in a ceremony to honor all military members at 12:00 p.m., May 16, at the State Capitol Mall in Salem, Ore.

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber is scheduled to attend the ceremony.

Also in attendance at the Armed Forces Day event will be the Richard G. Kidd IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Energy & Sustainability), to present the Oregon National Guard with an award recognizing Oregon's efforts to achieve the Net Zero Water goals.

The event will feature military equipment displays from various units throughout the Oregon National Guard and a Howitzer salute by the Oregon Army National Guard's 2-218 Field Artillery Battalion. The Oregon Army National Guard's 234th Army Band and high school Junior ROTC teams from local communities will also be featured.

In addition to honoring all military members, the event will also honor Korean War veterans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

Armed Forces Day was originally created in 1949 to honor Americans serving in all of the branches of the military, and was designated as an official holiday in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.

The public and the media are encouraged to attend.

Photo Caption:
Howitzers from the Oregon Army National Guard's Bravo Battery, 2-218 Field Artillery Battalion fire a salute at the State Capitol Mall in honor of last year's Armed Forces Day celebration, May 17, 2012, in Salem, Ore. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


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Between May 5 and May 15, the Oregon Department of Corrections honored more than 100 staff members, contractors, and volunteers for their outstanding work. The department held awards ceremonies at institutions across the state in recognition of National Correctional Employees Week.

"National Correctional Employees Week is a special opportunity to recognize the year-round contributions of our employees, contractors, and volunteers," said DOC Director Colette S. Peters. "Together, they provide a critical public service, ensure the safety and security of the people in Oregon's prisons, and give adults in custody tools to lead crime-free lives when they return to their communities."

Individuals and staff teams from around the state were honored in 18 award categories this year:

Lifesaving Award
Community Corrections Outstanding Service Award
Outstanding Citizen Award
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Outstanding Service Award
Outstanding Functional Unit Award
Humanitarian Award
Meritorious Service Award
Sustainability Award
Contractor of the Year
Oregon Corrections Enterprises Employee of the Year
Employee of the Year
Officer of the Year
Manager of the Year
Award of Merit
Award of Valor
Director's Award
Max Williams Award

For a list of award winners, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/Pages/statewide_awards.aspx.

DOC employs 4,300 staff members at 14 institutions and several centralized support facilities throughout the state. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of more than 14,300 adults sentenced to more than 12 months of incarceration. Oregon DOC is recognized nationally among correctional agencies for providing adults in custody with the cognitive, education, and job skills they need to become productive citizens when they transition back to their communities.

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The Oregon Department of Forestry encourages the public to enjoy recreation on the Tillamook State Forest this summer, but to watch out for industrial traffic. Timber harvest operations are underway and planned on the State Forest and adjacent private lands that could result in 30 to 40 loaded log trucks coming out of the South Fork Trask River Basin area each weekday this summer.

Most of that industrial traffic will occur on the South Fork Trask Road. The public is encouraged to find alternate routes or avoid the area. Visitors who must use the road are advised to drive defensively and if possible schedule their travel after 3 p.m. Industrial traffic and state vehicles will be calling out their mile marker and direction of travel on CB channel 17. Visitors who have a CB are advised to tune to channel 17 and also call out their location and direction. Mile markers are painted on the trees or marked with yellow signs.

Logs from four timber sales on the State Forest and two on Stimson Lumber Company lands will be hauled down the South Fork Trask Road from now through the end of the summer. Hauling will occur chiefly from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Forest operators are concentrating their work during the dry season to reduce the risk of road wear and sedimentation.

The Tillamook State Forest is a working forest that provides a balance of economic, social and environmental values to the citizens of Oregon. Timber harvests on the Tillamook and other state-owned forests provide revenue for schools and infrastructure. Over the past five years, Tillamook County has received more than $39 million from timber sales.

Additional information and updates about timber hauling on the state forest can be obtained from the department's Tillamook District office, 503-842-2545, and on the web, www.oregon.gov/odf/pages/field/tillamook/abouttillamook.aspx

The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training is pleased to announce the graduation of its 335th Basic Police Course. The graduation will be held at 1100 am on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. The guest speaker for the ceremony Chief Kristine Allison of the Central Point Police Department.

Members of Basic Police Class 335

Deputy Kevin Baird
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Clint Baltzor
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Benjamin Bartness
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Rayce Belmont
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Logan Bilyeu
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Officer Ryan Black
Hillsboro Police Department

Officer Nicholas Bohrer
Troutdale Police Department

Officer Brian Bragg
Springfield Police Department

Officer Danny Cupp
Warm Springs Police Department

Officer Zachary Delong
Portland Police Bureau

Deputy Cameron Derrick
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Officer Mark Ellison
Portland Police Bureau

Officer Andre Estrada
Portland Police Bureau

Officer Ryan Fauver
Reedsport Police Department

Deputy Daniel Ferguson
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Officer Jonathon Ganci
Hillsboro Police Department

Deputy Troy Gilmore
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Officer James Glover
Lebanon Police Department

Officer Tyler Goode
Roseburg Police Department

Deputy Jason Hamilton
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Deputy James Hasse
Union County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Derek Huskisson
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Officer Rehanna Kerridge
Portland Police Bureau

Officer Jacob McNeilly
Rockaway Beach Police Department

Officer Gavin McVay
Brookings Police Department

Officer Brian Munoz
Central Point Police Department

Deputy Aaron Myers
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Ryan O'Day
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Officer Timothy Paolini
Portland Police Bureau

Officer Andrew Phelps
Keizer Police Department

Deputy Chelsea Piper
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Officer Luke Pitzrick
Portland Police Bureau

Officer Jeffrey Pratt
Warm Springs Police Department

Deputy Cody Ringheim
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Officer Edward Sharpe
OHSU University Police

Officer George Shimer
Boardman Police Department

Deputy Kyle Turpen
Washington County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Joshua Vandrimmelen
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

## Background Information on DPSST ##

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)operates the Oregon Public Safety Academy which spans more than 212 acres in Salem. Eriks Gabliks serves as the Director, and Chief Kent Barker of the City of Tualatin Police Department serves as the Chair of the Board. The department implements minimum standards established by the Board for training and certification of city, county and state law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service personnel, telecommunicators, emergency medical dispatchers and private security providers. DPSST provides training to more than 20,000 students each year throughout Oregon and at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem: certifies qualified officers at various levels from basic through executive; certifies qualified instructors; and reviews and accredits training programs throughout the state based on standards established by the Board.

Any questions please call Kristy Witherell at DPSST (503) 378-2386 or e-mail her at kristy.witherell@state.or.us

A commercial truck transporting logs received major fire damage Tuesday morning after a fire reportedly started inside the truck as it traveled along Highway 34 east of Interstate 5 in Linn County.

According to Trooper Phil Van Leuven, on May 14, 2013 at approximately 10:09 a.m., a 1993 Kenworth truck driven by RANDY L. NUNN, age 44, from Sweet Home, was westbound on Highway 34 near milepost 14 enroute with a load of logs to Roseburg. NUNN reported a fire started near the dashboard area inside the truck. He pulled into the center median and stopped to avoid any potential of the fire spreading to nearby grass.

Tangent Fire Department and ODOT responded to the scene. Firefighters extinguished the fire while the road was closed for over 30 minutes. The fire was restricted to the truck and didn't spread to the loaded logs.

Traffic was restored to one lane in both directions for about two more hours until the truck and trailer were removed.

Photographs - Oregon State Police

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May 14, 2013

What: The Oregon Health Policy Board will meet via webinar May 16. The board will receive the first quarterly report on health care transformation and coordinated care organizations. This report covers pre-CCO baseline and benchmark data from 2011. This is a public meeting, but no public testimony will be heard. To watch the meeting, use the webinar links below.

When: Thursday, May 16, 9 to 10 a.m.

Where: The meeting will be held via webinar. The link to join the webinar is: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/511172450. Members of the public and media can also dial in to listen without joining the webinar at 470-200-0302, code 596-542-980. A recording of the meeting will be posted on the board's meeting page at www.oregon.gov/oha/OHPB/Pages/2013-OHPB-Meetings.aspx.

Who: Bruce Goldberg, M.D., director of the Oregon Health Authority; Lori Coyner, OHA director of accountability and quality; and Gretchen Morley, director of the Office of Health Analytics, will discuss various aspects of the quarterly report.

For more information on the meeting, visit the board's meeting page.

Note: Public testimony will not be accepted at this meeting. Input for the board can be sent to ohpb.info@state.or.us.

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Pendleton, OR - On April 25, at the 2013 annual meeting of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF) at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Ted Reiss, Forester for Seneca Jones Timberlands in Eugene, received the 2012 OSAF Forester of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to a member of the OSAF recognized by his/her peers for contributing to both the profession and the public though application of his/her professional skills to the advancement of forestry in Oregon while also benefitting a larger segment of society. Ted is Seneca Jones Timberlands Silviculture Program manager across their 166,000-acre sustainably managed tree farm where he is responsible for oversight of all land use issues. His duties include overseeing a staff responsible for tree planting, brush control, pre-commercial thinning, and fertilization. In addition, Ted serves as Seneca's representative to numerous genetic tree improvement and early silviculture co-ops. Ted also serves as the company's lead person for protection from fire.

As a current Delegate-at-Large on the OSAF Foundation, Ted voluntarily chaired one of the most successful golf tournaments in recent memory. He also serves as the Emerald Chapter's Newsletter Editor and has held the position of the Chapter Chair. As a professional member, Ted is eager to volunteer to take on complex chapter events and complete them without regard for reward. This level of professionalism carries forward to his participation in the community.

The award presented to Reiss at the awards banquet consisted of framed Forester of the Year certificate and a framed print of an Oregon forestry scene painted by the well-known landscape artist, the late Ken Brauner, of Eugene.


Attached Media Files: The Oregon Society of American Foresters recently honored Ted Reiss (right) as the Forester of the Year. Ted was presented the award by Oregon SAF Chair Ron Boldenow (left).

Pendleton, OR - On April 25, at the 2013 annual meeting of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF) at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Wayne Giesy was presented with an honorary membership in OSAF. This honorary membership recognizes a long and distinguished association with, and leadership in forestry in Oregon.

Wayne is 93 years young, having graduated from Oregon's Amity High School and serving honorably during World War II. He began a business relationship with Hull-Oakes Lumber Co. of Dawson, Ore., in 1947 that continues today. Wayne served in the Oregon Legislature as a Representative from Benton County from 1955 to 1958, where he worked on two important forestry issues: fire protection and management of state-owned forestland. In the 1970s Wayne gyppo-logged until 1983 when Ralph Hull asked him to work for Hull-Oakes; in 1996 he was able to get the Hull-Oakes Lumber sawmill placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. He is on the board of Directors of Oregon Forest Industries Council (OFIC), is active with the American Forest Resources Council, is a long-time supporter of the Dean and faculty at OSU's College of Forestry, and still testifies regularly at Oregon Board of Forestry meetings.

In recognition of this lifetime of work and devotion to forestry in Oregon, Wayne was presented with an Oregon SAF honorary membership. He received his membership certificate at the awards banquet; the framed membership certificate was signed by the National SAF president, the National SAF CEO, and OSAF chair Dr. Ron Boldenow.


Attached Media Files: Wayne Giesy (middle) receives an honorary membership into the Oregon Society of American Foresters. Shown with Mr. Giesy are State Chair Ron Boldenow (left) and SAF District 2 Council Representative Bob Alverts.

Pendleton, OR - On April 25, at the 2013 annual meeting of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF) at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Gary Batliner, a senior in forest management in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (OSU), received the 2012-13 OSU Outstanding Student Award. The award is presented to an OSU forestry student who is a member of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and participates regularly in OSU SAF activities, takes a leadership role in the student chapter, and who demonstrates good academic standing, good citizenship, and excellence in extracurricular and professional work activities.

This is a special award in that it recognizes the value of the future of the forestry profession. Gary has earned this honor by serving as his chapter's co-chair, coordinating the student chapter's Job Fair, participating in virtually all his chapter's activities, possessing a meritorious grade point average, regularly participating in community activities, and assembling an outstanding work history. In the words of his advisor, Gary is "an all-around great person!"

The award presented to Batliner at the awards banquet consisted of a framed OSU Outstanding Student of the Year Award Certificate and a cash donation from OSAF to his student chapter in recognition of his contributions. In addition, his name will be added to the College of Forestry's SAF Outstanding Student Award Winners' plaque.


Attached Media Files: Gary Batliner (right) receives the Oregon SAF OSU Outstanding Student Award from OSAF State Chair Ron Boldenow.

Pendleton, OR - On April 25 at the 2013 annual meeting of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF) at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino, "Forests Today and Forever" received the 2012 OSAF Forestry Appreciation Award. The award is presented to individuals, groups, or institutions outside of the forestry profession who have contributed significantly to the advancement of forestry in Oregon. Forests Today and Forever (FT&F) had its beginnings in 1985 with a mission of promoting forest stewardship through education.

FT&F has promoted forestry education through the Forest Field Day (FFD) a program for 6th or 7th grade students in the Eugene area. It educates not only students, but teachers and parents, about forest stewardship. Since FT&F brought FFD to the Eugene area in the early 1990s it has served approximately 45,000 students, teachers, and parents. FFD currently serves about 1,500 students each year from 34 different schools.

FT&F is also active in many other community forest education venues including working with the Oregon Women in Timber at the Oregon Logging Conference, and attending various career fairs and teachers tours.

The award, accepted by Steve Cafferata for Forests Today and Forever, consisted of a framed Forestry Appreciation Award certificate and a cash donation from OSAF in recognition of the organization's contribution to the education of Oregonians about all aspects of forest management.

SALEM, Ore. - The competition is under way, starting at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Ore, moving to the Umatilla Army Depot and finishing at Camp Rilea, as the Oregon Army National hosts the Regional Army National Guard's "Best Warrior Challenge," May 13-17.

Citizen-Soldiers from 8 states are participating in the regional competition.

Competition events include, but are not limited to; rappelling, rifle marksmanship, physical fitness testing, obstacle course, and Soldier knowledge evaluation boards.

The Best Warrior Challenge will pit Army National Guard Soldiers from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming and Oregon, against each other during this grueling 4 day event. Winners of this competition will advance to a National competition later this year.

The event kicked off May 13, and will run from early morning to late at night through the rest of the week. An awards dinner is scheduled Thursday afternoon.


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Oregon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.0 percent in April and 8.2 percent in March.

Industry Payroll Employment (Establishment Survey Data)
On a seasonally adjusted basis, preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate nonfarm payroll employment in Oregon rose by 3,700 jobs in April. Large gains in leisure and hospitality (+2,600 jobs), manufacturing (+1,200), and other services (+1,100) were partially offset by a drop in construction (-1,200). Revised estimates for March show a gain of 1,300 jobs, when a gain of 1,900 was initially reported.

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that construction employment rose by only 1,700 in April when a gain of 2,900 is the normal seasonal movement. This weak showing followed strong gains in February and March. Over the longer term, construction added 1,400 jobs since April 2012, but at 68,100 jobs in April 2013, it was still well below its record April high of 101,500 reached in April 2007.

Manufacturing was expected to add 500 jobs in April due to normal seasonal factors, but added 1,700 instead. This better-than-expected reading put manufacturing back on track with its moderate recovery seen during the prior three years. Seasonally adjusted employment in manufacturing stood at 175,800 in April, which was well above its low point of 162,100 in late 2009.

Economists with the BLS estimate that leisure and hospitality added 4,600 jobs in April, at a time of year when a gain of 2,000 was expected due to seasonal factors. The industry has added employees at an accelerating rate so far this year.

Since April 2012, leisure and hospitality has been one of the fastest growing major industries. Over the past 12 months it added 9,300 jobs, or 5.6 percent. Food services and drinking places, a major component sector, has added 6,600 in that time.

The BLS estimates that in April, other services added 500 jobs when a loss of 600 is the normal seasonal pattern for the month.
This better-than-expected showing puts the industry slightly above its slow-growth trend seen over the past two years. This industry, which includes establishments engaged in repair, maintenance, personal services, and religious organizations, has recovered less than half of the jobs it lost during the 2008-2009 recession.

While several major industries - including manufacturing, construction, and financial activities - remain well below their pre-recession employment peaks, several industries were at record levels in April. Professional and business services employed 199,500 on a seasonally adjusted basis in April. This was slightly above its pre recession peak of 198,900 reached in April 2008.

Earlier this year, leisure and hospitality blew past its prior peak; the industry employed 179,100 in April. And private-sector educational and health services never experienced an employment downturn during the past 20 years. Its employment growth rate slowed over the past year, but at 240,600 jobs it is still in record territory.

Quarterly Revisions
(Establishment Survey Data)
Effective today, the Oregon payroll employment numbers were revised for all months from October 2012 through March 2013. The figures now incorporate a near-universe count of employment covered by the unemployment insurance program for October through December. The months of January through March were then adjusted to reflect the newly revised December figures.

These improvements to this Oregon data resulted in an upward revision of 3,100 jobs to December's seasonally adjusted total nonfarm payroll employment. The private-sector was revised upward by 6,500, while government was revised downward by 3,400. Private-sector revisions were largest in the following industries: leisure and hospitality (revised upward by 2,100 jobs); construction (+1,200); and trade, transportation and utilities (+1,200).

Unemployment
(Household Survey Data)
The national unemployment rate was 7.5 percent in April and 7.6 percent in March, while Oregon's rate was 8.0 percent in April and 8.2 percent in March.

In April, 150,576 Oregonians were unemployed. This was 19,955 fewer individuals than in April 2012 when 170,531 Oregonians were unemployed.


Next Press Releases
The Oregon Employment Department plans to release the April county and metropolitan area unemployment rates on Monday, May 20th and the statewide unemployment rate and employment survey data for May on Tuesday, June 18th.

The Oregon Employment Department is publishing a new data series with the release of April nonfarm payroll employment estimates. This official Oregon series is revised quarterly by using employment counts from employer tax records. All department publications, such as news releases, monthly Oregon Labor Trends and local labor trends, will use the new data series unless noted otherwise.

The department will continue to make the original nonfarm payroll employment data series available. These data are produced by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and are revised annually.

Analysts at the Oregon Employment Department will use employer tax records as soon as they become available each quarter to adjust the official Oregon series. This revision resets the monthly estimates to the correct level and should reduce the drift that can occur with estimates that are revised annually.

Both the official Oregon series and the official BLS series are available on the department's website, QualityInfo.org.

For many years, monthly employment estimates for Oregon and its metropolitan areas were developed by Oregon Employment Department economists.

In March 2011, responsibility for the monthly employment estimates for Oregon and its metropolitan areas shifted to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The estimates developed by BLS are more heavily dependent on the sample of businesses and less reliant on knowledge of local economic events. They are also likely to demonstrate increased month-to-month variability.

Comments or questions should be directed to Graham Slater, Administrator of the Oregon Employment Department's Workforce and Economic Research Division, at (503) 947-1212.
For the complete version of the news release, including tables and graphs, visit: www.QualityInfo.org/pressrelease.

If you need this release in the Spanish language, please contact Loretta Gallegos at 503-947-1794.

For help finding jobs and training resources, visit one of the state's WorkSource Oregon Centers or go to: www.WorkSourceOregon.org.

Equal Opportunity program -- auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities

(NOTE: Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Lake County District Attorney Ulys Stapleton at (541) 947-6009)

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A 22-year old Gresham-area man was arraigned Monday afternoon in Lake County Circuit Court after being indicted last week by a Lake County Grand Jury in connection with a September 2012 fatal traffic crash along Highway 31 about four miles south of the town of Silver Lake. The indictment followed an Oregon State Police (OSP) investigation into the single vehicle fatal traffic crash that killed one person.

SEAN TAYLOR BERGLUND, age 22, from Gresham, was arraigned May 13, 2013, for one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree. With bail set at $50,000, BERGLUND was booked into Lake County Jail and released later Monday after posting bail. According to the Lake County District Attorney's Office, the court set numerous conditions to assist in monitoring the defendant's behavior and compliance after release from custody.

On September 2, 2012, at approximately 12:50 a.m., a 1997 Ford F150 pickup was traveling northbound on Highway 31 near milepost 51 when it traveled off the roadway into the ditch and rolled numerous times, ending on its top. The passenger, ROBERT EDWARD SANCHEZ BUSCH, age 22, also from Gresham, was pronounced deceased at the scene and BERGLUND was transported by ambulance to a Bend-area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Although Berglund told investigating troopers that an unidentified third person was driving the vehicle, during the multi-month ongoing investigation, BERGLUND was identified by OSP as the pickup's driver.

Photograph Sources:
Berglund Photo - Lake County Sheriff's Office
Scene Photo - Oregon State Police

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Portland, Ore., May 14, 2013 - The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) has recognized Ian Strauss, medical clinic coordinator at White Bird Clinic in Eugene, with a Health Center Leadership award.

OPCA's annual awards honor Oregonians who contribute to the success of the state's network of community health centers. Health centers provide comprehensive, culturally competent primary care to more than 333,000 Oregonians in medically underserved communities.

Strauss received an "Innovation" award from OPCA for his consistent, collaborative focus on improving and streamlining the patient care system at White Bird. An example: Strauss helped develop a new patient health screening process to trigger referrals to substance abuse treatment services or mental health counselors. His work reflects White Bird's philosophy of treating the whole person, not just the condition.

Strauss joined White Bird Clinic in 1983 and has held a variety of program management positions with the organization. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
The State University of New York at Albany and a certificate in counseling and crisis intervention from the Willamette School of Human Services. He's also a NextGen certified professional in Electronic Health Records and Practice Management.

OPCA gave Health Center Leadership awards to 13 professionals in five categories. Following is the complete list of 2013 honorees:
* Community Health Center Value Award: Monica Gration, data analyst, Multnomah County Health Department.
* Health Equities Award: Vanetta Abdellatif, director of integrated clinical services, Multnomah County Health Department.
* Innovation Award: Lynn Baker, process & systems improvement director, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (Washington & Yamhill counties); Ian Strauss, medical clinic coordinator, White Bird Clinic (Eugene).
* Leadership in Transformation Awards: Nick Gideonse, medical director, and Ern Teuber, executive director, OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond (Portland); Megan Haase, CEO, Mosaic Medical (Bend, Madras & Prineville); Lisa Hendricks, chief operating officer, and Ginger Scott, director of nursing, Community Health Center (Medford area); Gil Munoz, CEO, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (Washington & Yamhill counties); Mike Plunkett, founding dental director, Neighborhood Health Center (Clackamas & Washington counties); Liz Powers, owner/partner, Winding Waters Clinic (Enterprise).
* Sustainability Award: Rebecca McBee-Wilson, executive director, Lincoln Community Health Center.

Honorees received their awards at OPCA's annual members meeting on April 26.

About OPCA:
The Oregon Primary Care Association is a nonprofit membership organization of 31 community health centers across the state. OPCA provides advocacy on public policy and technical assistance and training to members to enhance health equities and increase access to comprehensive health care for low-income and vulnerable Oregonians. Oregon's health centers serve more than 333,000 patients through 200 clinic sites across the state. For more information, see http://www.orpca.org.

About White Bird:
White Bird is a non-profit human service agency that has been serving the people of Lane County for over 40 years. We have developed a broad range of services and respond to over 85,000 service requests annually. For more information, visit http://www.whitebirdclinic.org/index.php.

Photo Caption:
Ian Strauss, medical clinic coordinator, White Bird Clinic

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Attached Media Files: Ian Strauss, White Bird Clinic

Portland, Ore., May 14, 2013 - Residents of Lincoln County can look forward to better community health, thanks to the work of Rebecca McBee-Wilson of Lincoln Community Health Center.

The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) has recognized McBee-Wilson with one of its annual Health Center Leadership awards. OPCA's awards honor Oregonians who contribute to the success of the state's network of community health centers. Health centers provide comprehensive, culturally competent primary care to more than 333,000 Oregonians in medically underserved communities.

McBee-Wilson, executive director of Lincoln Community Health Center, won a "Sustainability" award for her generous help in launching new community health centers and her passionate concern for increasing access to health care across the county.

"I am pleased to see Rebecca receive this honor," says Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall. "She has provided outstanding leadership for our health centers, which are providing basic health care to a critically underserved portion of our population. Rebecca's leadership has been instrumental in establishing a positive working relationship with the Veteran's Administration, which has placed a doctor at our Newport clinic. That's been a real boon for local veterans. Rebecca is a leader, a problem-solver and a bridge-builder."
"Rebecca has done a superb job growing our health center," notes Karen Bondley, chair, Lincoln Community Health Center Council. "She has expanded our hours, hired excellent staff members and added a dental component by working with a local dentist. Our council is pleased with her dedication to the health center. It's great to see her honored with the award from OPCA."

McBee-Wilson, a licensed clinical social worker, retired from the Portland VA Medical Center in 2007 and has been in the community health center world for three years.

OPCA gave Health Center Leadership awards to 13 professionals in five categories. Following is the complete list of 2013 honorees:
* Community Health Center Value Award: Monica Gration, data analyst, Multnomah County Health Department.
* Health Equities Award: Vanetta Abdellatif, director of integrated clinical services, Multnomah County Health Department.
* Innovation Award: Lynn Baker, process & systems improvement director, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (Washington & Yamhill counties); Ian Strauss, medical clinic coordinator, White Bird Clinic (Eugene).
* Leadership in Transformation Awards: Nick Gideonse, medical director, and Ern Teuber, executive director, OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond (Portland); Megan Haase, CEO, Mosaic Medical (Bend, Madras & Prineville); Lisa Hendricks, chief operating officer, and Ginger Scott, director of nursing, Community Health Center (Medford area); Gil Munoz, CEO, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (Washington & Yamhill counties); Mike Plunkett, founding dental director, Neighborhood Health Center (Clackamas & Washington counties); Liz Powers, owner/partner, Winding Waters Clinic (Enterprise).
* Sustainability Award: Rebecca McBee-Wilson, executive director, Lincoln Community Health Center.

Honorees received their awards at OPCA's annual members meeting on April 26.

About OPCA:
The Oregon Primary Care Association is a nonprofit membership organization of 31 community health centers across the state. OPCA provides advocacy on public policy and technical assistance and training to members to enhance health equities and increase access to comprehensive health care for low-income and vulnerable Oregonians. Oregon's health centers serve more than 333,000 patients through 200 clinic sites across the state. For more information, see http://www.orpca.org.

About Lincoln Community Health Center:
Lincoln Community Health Center is a quality, affordable source of primary care for patients of all ages. Learn about us at: http://www.lincolncountyhealth.com/HC/LCHCindex.htm.

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Portland, Ore. - Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance in partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration and utilities throughout the Northwest, will kick off the Efficiency Exchange NW conference in Portland, Ore. The region-wide event, May 14-16, focuses on promoting innovation and new ideas in utility energy efficiency programs.

Attendees will build new relationships, better understand emerging trends in the industry, and gain knowledge from the conference for their own organizations.

Efficiency Exchange NW combines two previous conferences - Efficiency Connections NW and BPA's Energy Efficiency Utility Summit - to better serve the region's utilities with a more comprehensive, focused conference.

"Efficiency Exchange NW perfectly ties into NEEA's goal of transforming the market through the connection and sharing of new ideas and information among the region's utilities," said NEEA's Executive Director, Susan E. Stratton. "Efficiency Exchange NW not only captures the spirit of collaboration, it helps attendees incorporate this knowledge into their own work. NEEA is proud to be involved."

The keynote speaker, Professor Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, will discuss how virtual reality and new technologies can affect consumers and energy consumption behavior. To help illustrate, conference attendees will don goggles and experience the virtual reality technology during the keynote.

Attendees will also get an insider's look at how media is reporting energy efficiency in the region and across the nation at the general session media roundtable. The session includes a variety of industry journalists who will discuss trends and topics in energy efficiency.
Other sessions will cover energy efficiency technologies and trends such as LEDs, ductless heat pumps, emerging technologies, market transformation, and the smart grid.

"I am very proud of this partnership between BPA and NEEA," said BPA's Vice President of Energy Efficiency, Richard Génecé. "Acting together we are creating the preeminent energy efficiency forum in the Northwest. By bringing together public power with their counterparts from investor-owned utilities and the implementers and contractors throughout the region, we are supporting the exchange of ideas and best practices and can continue our region's legacy of leadership in energy efficiency."

Between sessions, attendees can visit the Conduit Lounge and register, post and share information on Conduit (https://conduitnw.org), an online community that facilitates coordination and collaboration among energy efficiency professionals in the Northwest.

View the full agenda of the conference here: http://www.efficiencyexchangenw.com/agenda.php.

About the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is a non-profit organization working to accelerate energy efficiency to meet our future energy needs. NEEA is supported by and works in collaboration with the Bonneville Power Administration, Energy Trust of Oregon and more than 100 Northwest utilities on behalf of more than 12 million energy consumers. NEEA uses the market power of the region to accelerate the innovation and adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices. Since 1997, NEEA and its partners have saved enough energy to power almost 600,000 homes each year. Energy efficiency can satisfy more than half of our new demand for energy, saving money and keeping the Northwest a healthy and vibrant place to live. http://www.neea.org/

About BPA
BPA is a nonprofit federal agency that markets renewable hydropower from federal Columbia River dams, operates three-quarters of high-voltage transmission lines in the Northwest and funds one of the largest wildlife protection and restoration programs in the world. Energy efficiency is BPA's resource of choice. It lowers energy bills, has no carbon footprint, and reduces the need for costly, new power generation facilities and transmission lines. BPA and Northwest publicly-owned utilities achieve cost-effective energy savings by supporting efficiency programs in all sectors of the Northwest Economy, including Energy Smart Industrial, Energy Smart Grocer and Simple Steps, Smart Savings. Since 1980, BPA and its partners have saved over 1400 average megawatts. BPA also invests in research to develop and advance energy-saving technologies. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council sets the region's energy conservation agenda and BPA is committed to meeting 85 percent of the Northwest's future power needs with efficiency for the next 20 years. For more information, contact us at 503-230-5131 or visit http://www.bpa.gov/Pages/home.aspx.
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Attached Media Files: BPA and NEEA are hosting a conference this week for Northwest utilities to connect and share new ideas on energy efficiency programs and strategies.

THE DALLES - The Korean War has been called the forgotten war - a war that never really ended. After more than three years, the battles ceased and an armistice agreement was signed on July 27, 1953. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of that armistice, the Oregon Veterans' Home in The Dalles will host a public ceremony Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m., to honor and remember Korean War veterans.

The South Korean Consul General to the Northwest region, Song Young Wan, state military and government officials will gather to pay special tribute to Korean War veterans' currently residing at the Home. The Consul General will be presenting these veterans' distinct medals and certificates of appreciation in honor of their sacrifice and service in the war.

The Home's State Liaison Officer, Dallas Swafford, said this event will be a great opportunity to meet and recognize veterans of this war.

"To say it is an honor to see the Korean War veterans' from the Oregon Veterans' Home publicly honored in this manner is an understatement. Every day I interact with these veterans. It is very clear they are proud of their service, but never once has any one of them asked to be thanked or to have any special acknowledgement," Swafford said.

Swafford added it is also a distinct privilege and honor to have the Korean Consul General come and express his country's personal gratitude while paying tribute to these veterans.

"Most importantly, it's a unique opportunity for these veterans to be thanked in a manner befitting of who they are while honoring how they have sacrificed and served their country and South Korea," he said.

During the war, more than 33,600 Americans were killed in battle and nearly 8,200 went missing in action in just over three years of fighting. There were 276 Oregonians killed while serving in Korea. More than two million Koreans died and thousands of families were separated.

The armistice between North and South Korea left the Korean peninsula divided and created the world's most heavily fortified border which also created alliances between nations that still exist today.

The Home is located at 700 Veterans' Drive, just off of Highway 197. For information about the event, call Swafford at 541-296-7190.
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Lake Oswego, Ore. (May 13, 2013) --- Oregon's 59 community hospitals are celebrating National Hospital Week, which takes place May 12-18. Every year since 1921, National Hospital Week is celebrated by communities and health care professionals across the country. Sponsored by the American Hospital Association, National Hospital Week is a time to reflect on the important role hospitals play in their communities.

A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community.

The event theme, "A Guiding Light for Changing Times," is the centerpiece of the week aimed at uniting health care facilities across the country and recognizing the countless individuals that provide care 27/7/365.

"National Hospital Week, first and foremost, is a celebration of people," said Andy Van Pelt, chief operating officer of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems. "We're extremely proud of Oregon's hospitals and we recognize the important role they play in extending a sense of trust to patients in their communities."

In addition to being a major health care provider, Oregon hospitals support the community by contributing to the local economy through jobs, providing charity and uncompensated care to help individuals who cannot afford to pay for the care they receive, and supporting important community programs and wellness initiatives.

Oregon hospitals contribute to their communities in countless ways 24/7/365. Here are some statistics from around the state for 2012:

* Number of babies born at Oregon hospitals: 44,087
* Number of hospital visits: 9,955,663
* Number of hospital employees: 59,993
* Number of ER visits: 1,272,142

"Oregon hospitals are more than just health care providers," continued Van Pelt. "They are neighbors, family members and friends. That is what our hospitals are all about: Caring for the people and the communities by providing the high-quality health care they deserve and need."

The nation's largest health care event, National Hospital Week dates back to 1921 when it was suggested by a magazine editor who hoped a community wide celebration would alleviate public fears about hospitals. The celebration, launched in Chicago, succeeded in promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public and eventually spread to facilities across the country.
Follow your community hospital through the website www.hospitals4health.org.

About OAHHS: Founded in 1934, OAHHS is a statewide, nonprofit trade association that works closely with local and national government leaders, business and citizen coalitions, and other professional health care organizations to enhance and promote community health and to continue improving Oregon's innovative health care delivery system.

The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to conduct the first ever Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) flight in the National Airspace System on Tuesday, May 14, at the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Pendleton, Ore., at 1:00 p.m.

The facility is located at 2110 NW 56th Drive, in Pendleton, Ore. Media are encouraged to attend the event.

Soldiers of the Oregon Army National Guard's Bravo Co., 41 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, will operate the UAS flight, which is the first of its kind for a National Guard unit in the United States.

According to Lt. Col. Alan R. Gronewold, Commander of AASF #2, the mission puts the Oregon Army National Guard at the cutting-edge of Unmanned Aerial System technology, but cautions that it will do so safely and responsibly.

"The Oregon Army National Guard Defends the Constitution of the United States and the Constitutional Rights of its Citizens. We do not conduct surveillance on U.S. Citizens," Gronewold said.

Officials say Pendleton, Ore., is a UAS-friendly city with a climate and topography that is uniquely well-suited for UAS operations.

Q & A:
Q: Is the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Pendleton the UAS training area?
A: Yes, the Flight Facility in Pendleton will be the training area.

Q: Who will be training with the UAS?
A: The training will be conducted by Det. 1 Bravo Co, 41 Brigade Special Troops Battalion

Q: Why is the Oregon National Guard doing this training?
A: This is standard training. This flight on May 14 is the first regional training following receiving the FAA certificate to operate in Pendleton. While the UAS is a Guard and Active Duty mission, the unmanned aerial vehicles are used as a combat multiplier, and serve as the eyes and ears of the commander on the ground. It can conduct surveillance on the enemy without putting Soldiers in harm's way.

Q: Why is Pendleton uniquely suited to the UAS mission?
A: Pendleton is friendly toward the Unmanned Aerial System industry, and because of the climate, terrain, low population density and low commercial air traffic, the Pendleton Regional Airport is an ideal location for training with the UAS.

For more information on the UAS and RQ-7 Shadow, please visit the following sites:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/shadow.htm
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/shadow200uav/



Photo Caption
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An Oregon Army National Guard RQ-7B Shadow, lands at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility (NWSTF) in Boardman, Ore., following a demonstration flight for local civic leaders, June 19, 2012. The Oregon Army National Guard's Bravo Co., 41 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, operates the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which is the first of its kind for a National Guard unit in the United States. Photo by Sgt. Jason Van Mourik, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.


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OREGON STUDENTS HONORED FOR LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE ENTRIES

Students from across Oregon will be honored for their winning entries in the 2013 Letters About Literature contest. The celebration will be at the Oregon State Library on Monday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m.

The following Oregon children and teens won at the state level: Level I First Place: Lucy Dyal, Lake Oswego; Level I Runner-Up: Chloe Montague, Portland; Level I Honorable Mentions: Madeleine Moreland, Corvallis; Anonymous, Eugene. Level II First Place: Sylvani Starchild-St. Clair, Eugene; Level II Runner-Up: Camille Dupeyroux, Portland; Level II Honorable Mentions: Mia Bledsoe, Corvallis; Lizzy Palmquist, Salem; Helen Rossmiller, Portland. Level III First Place: Chelsea Lin, West Linn; Level III Runner-Up: Jolie Maddock, Portland; Level III Honorable Mention: Amanda Ramage, Gresham. Also honored will be the 116 semi-finalists from around the state.

Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing promotion program of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Local co-sponsors are the Oregon Center for the Book at the State Library; three divisions of the Oregon Library Association: Children's Services Division, Oregon Young Adult Network, and Oregon Association of School Libraries; and the Oregon Reading Association. All but the Oregon Center for the Book contribute money to provide prizes.
Out of nearly 50,000 entries nationally, 810 came from Oregon children and teenagers. Level I of the contest is open to students in grades 4 through 6, Level II to students in grades 7 and 8, and Level III to students in grades 9 and 10. All entries are sent to the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress to be screened, and letters that make it through that round are sent to Letters About Literature program coordinators in participating states. Locally, judges are selected by the program coordinator at the State Library, and those judges select a first place winner, runner-up, and potential honorable mentions for each contest level. In Oregon, anyone whose letter makes it through the national screening but does not place in the state is considered a semi-finalist. As a final step, the winning letter from each of the three levels for all participating states advances to be judged at the national level. This year, no one from our state placed nationally.

All Oregon honorees receive a certificate from the Oregon Center for the Book. Additionally, first place winners each receive $100, runners-up $50, honorable mentions a $25 bookstore gift certificate, and semi-finalists a $10 bookstore gift card. These were the Oregon judges: Level I: author Elizabeth Rusch, children's librarian Korie Buerkle, and school librarian Jane Erickson; Level II: author Inara Scott, teen librarian Sonja Somerville, and school librarian Amy Richards; Level III: author Graham Salisbury, young adult librarian Ian Duncanson, and retired school librarian Marlene Lee. Soon winning letters will be posted on the State Library website, http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/youthsvcs/aboutlit.aspx.

The Oregon State Library is located at 250 Winter St. NE in Salem. The public is welcome to attend the Letters About Literature Awards celebration in the meeting room on the first floor.

The Marine Board office will be staying open until 6 pm on Friday, May 23 to help out boaters who need their boat title, registration, boater education card, aquatic invasive species permit or other business needs before heading out for the long, Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend is the official kick-off to the boating season and with this spring's fabulous weather, the waterways are the perfect escape. Plan your boating adventure using the Marine Board's interactive boating access map where you can find nearby boat ramps, clear gasoline retailers, pumpout and dump stations, and find out what other amenities are available.

Learn more at www.boatoregon.com.
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FIRES ON OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY-PROTECTED LANDS

The 60-acre Andrews Creek Fire reported Saturday burning in the Douglas Forest Protective Association jurisdiction of southwestern Oregon was fully contained Sunday. Cause is under investigation.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS
No fires were reported on lands in other jurisdictions in Oregon.

FIRE STATISTICS
Fire statistics are for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the 16 million acres of private and public forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

January 1, 2013, through today:*
Lightning-caused fires: 19 fires burned 14 acres
Human-caused fires: 85 fires burned 293 acres
Total: 104 fires burned 307 acres

10-year average (Jan. 1 through the present date in the year):
Lightning-caused fires: 2 fires burned less than 1 acre
Human-caused fires: 51 fires burned 122 acres
Total: 53 fires burned 122 acres

Fire statistics can be accessed any time from the ODF website, www.oregon.gov/odf.

*When personnel are heavily engaged in firefighting activities, the latest information may not always appear in the statistics.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office reports that a 21 year old University of Oregon student has drowned in east Linn County.

The victim is identified as 21 year old Alex James Rovello from Portland, Oregon, a student at the University of Oregon. Alex was also a member of the U of O Tennis Team.

On May 11, at about 2:00 pm, Linn County Emergency Dispatch was notified by Lane County 911 that they had received a telephone call requesting assistance rescuing a man who had jumped into a body of water and had not surfaced. Further information revealed the man had jumped into what's known as Blue Pool from the 60' cliff at Tamolitch Falls.

Tamolitch Falls/Blue Pool is located in Linn County about two miles north of Trail Bridge Campground, on Hwy 126 near the Lane County border.

Witnesses told deputies it appeared Rovello hit the water with his face and upper chest. Several attempts by friends and bystanders to save him were unsuccessful due to the depth of the victim and frigid 37F degree water.

There is no cell phone service in the area and a witness had to run over two miles before he was able to get service and call 9-1-1 for help.

Deputies from both Linn and Lane Counties responded and found the victim deceased at the bottom of Blue Pool, about 30 to 40 feet from the surface. Dive Teams and Search and Rescue Teams from Linn and Lane Counties, Linn County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, Eugene Mountain Rescue, and Corvallis Mountain Rescue responded to recover the victim and worked until after midnight.

Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the drowning.

Mr. Rovello's body was transported by Fisher Funeral Home in Albany pending further arrangements.

At approximately 6:00pm this evening, two swimmers were rescued from the banks of the Willamette River in Keizer after they were stranded following a near-tragic river crossing.

Sherwin Schnell of Independence was sitting at the water's edge when he saw two swimmers enter the water near the Keizer Rapid Boat ramp on the east side of the Willamette River. The teen-aged swimmers were wearing children-sized "floaties" on each arm and immediately began struggling with the water current. The were struggling to reach to other side of the river.

At one point, they became entangled in a whirlpool and appeared unable to free themselves and get to the shore. Mr. Schnell called 911 and reported what he saw.

Sgt. Shane Burnham, Sr. Deputy Dave Zahn, and Cadet Francisco Villasenior were dispatched in a MCSO marine rescue boat and arrived to find the swimmers standing in the water at the bank on the west side of the river.

Mr. Schnell stated that after they made it across the river, they attempted to swim back to the east side, through the same area where they nearly drowned. Following the 911 call-taker's directions, Schnell yelled at them to stay put until help could arrive. Fortunately, they followed his direction.

The swimmers were identified as Timothy Edmond, 18 of Salem, and Dakota Massie, 13, of Salem. They told deputies they tried to cross the river, but underestimated the current and water temperature (which was about 59 degrees at the time).

The swimmers were returned to the boat ramp where they started their journey. Both were in good condition and did not require medical assistance.

With summer approaching, boaters and swimmers will be taking to the waters to enjoy the season. We encourage them to wear appropriate floatation devices, respect the water current and temperature and always bring a friend along with you for safety.

A photo of the swimmers, taken by Sgt. Shane Burnham, is attached to this release.


Attached Media Files: Swimmers from River Rescue

The U.S. Department of State requested the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team to assist law enforcement with events in Portland and Eugene featuring the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, this week. The 102 CST provided chemical, biological, radiological, and other hazardous material detection capabilities, as well as rapid-response decontamination capabilities to help secure the events and ensure public safety.

Photo Captions:
130510-Z-OT568-022: Sgt. Jamel Mercado, with the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team, works with Eugene Police to secure the University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena, in Eugene, Ore., May 10, in preparation for a visit from the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. The 102 CST provided chemical, biological, radiological, and other detection capabilities to prevent potentially dangerous materials from entering the arena. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

130510-Z-OT568-092: Sgt. 1st Class Jarrell Rysavy, with the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team, works with Ron Stacy (left), of Eugene Fire and Hazmat, at the University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena, in Eugene, Ore., May 10, in preparation for a visit from the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. The 102 CST provided chemical, biological, radiological, and other detection capabilities to prevent potentially dangerous materials from entering the arena. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

130510-Z-OT568-214: The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, speaks to crowd during a luncheon at the University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena, in Eugene, Ore., May 10. Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team worked with law enforcement to help secure the event and ensure public safety. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

130510-Z-OT568-229: Sgt. Jenny Shin (right) and Staff Sgt. Jason Tarpley (second from right), both with the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team, work alongside the security detail for the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso (left), during his visit to the University of Oregon at the Matthew Knight Arena, in Eugene, Ore., May 10. The 102 CST worked with law enforcement to help secure the event and ensure public safety. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

130510-Z-OT568-281: The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, speaks to a sold-out crowd of 11,000 at the University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena, in Eugene, Ore., May 10. Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102 Civil Support Team worked with law enforcement to help secure the event and ensure public safety. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Friday afternoon's single vehicle serious injury traffic crash along Highway 18 about seven miles east of Highway 101. The crash seriously injured an Otis-area woman.

According to Sergeant Cari Boyd, on May 10, 2013 at approximately 5:17 p.m., a 1998 Dodge Voyager van driven by ELISHA CRIPPEN, age 26, from Otis, was westbound on Highway 18 near milepost 7 when it traveled off the roadway and down a slight embankment. The van began to flip over, struck a telephone pole, and then came to rest on its top.

CRIPPEN, the lone occupant, was initially transported by Pacific West ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. She was later taken by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland for further treatment. She was using safety restraints and the van's airbags deployed.

OSP troopers from the Newport Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Rose Lodge area fire personnel, ODOT, and Lincoln County District Attorney's Office assisted. One lane was blocked about six hours.

Photograph - Oregon State Police

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Troopers from the Pendleton Area Command have concluded their on scene investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash, which resulted in the death of one of the two vehicles drivers. The occupants of the other vehicle received none or minor injuries.

Today, at approximately 8:50 a.m., a two vehicle crash occurred on SR Hwy 11 at MP 20 near Pendleton, Oregon. Investigation at the scene revealed that a 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by Vincent A. TORRIER, age 77, from Walla Walla, Washington was northbound on SR Hwy 11 when he made a U-turn in front of a 2004 Ford F350 pick-up driven by Debora J. Alder, age 55, from Hermiston, Oregon. The Ford Pick-up collided with the Toyota Corolla entrapping the driver - TORRIER - in the Corolla. TORRIER was air lifted to St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla were he was pronounced deceased. The Highway was closed for 4.5 hours. Mr. TORRIER had a pet dog with him in his vehicle, which was treated for minor injury and released to his next of kin. Ms. Alder had three passengers in her vehicle - Allen R. Alder, age 54, Dana M. Hanson, age 22 - both of Hermiston, and a 10 year old juvenile from Pendleton. Investigating Troopers do not indicate at this time that intoxicants contributed to the crash.

The Oregon State Police Pendleton Troopers were assisted on scene by: Athena Fire Dept., East Umatilla Co. Rural Fire Dept., East Umatilla Co. Ambulance (Medic 400), ODOT, Pendleton, Athena and Weston Police Departments and Life Flight.


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OREGON STATE HOUSING COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING- May 17, 2013

MEETING TIME:
9:00 a.m.

MEETING LOCATION:
North Mall Office Building,
725 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Conference room 124a/b

Call in Number: 1-877-273-4202
Room Number: 4978330

Meeting Agenda

1.CALL TO ORDER-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

2.ROLL CALL-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

3.APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES-- Jeana Woolley, Chair
a.March 1, 2013 (Revised)
b.May 3, 2013

4.Public Comment-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

5.New Business
a.Tutuilla Road Housing Project Phase I Pendleton-- Danny Gette, OHCS
b.Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)
Presentation and Staff Recommendations-- Julie Cody, OHCS
Public Comment-- Jeana Woolley, Chair
Discussion and Vote-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

6.REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR-- Margaret Van Vliet, OHCS Director

7.Report of the Chair-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

8.Other-- Margaret Van Vliet, OHCS Director

9.Adjourn State Housing Council Meeting-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

Salem Police Detectives have issued a criminal citation to a 22-year old Salem man for allegedly approaching children and attempting to touch them for sexual reasons.

Samuel H Gardiner was interviewed by detectives and issued a citation for Attempted Harassment based on reports that he approached young children and attempted to make physical contact with them. Gardiner is believed to frequent places where children are present.

The Salem Police Department wishes to remind parents and guardians to be mindful of the safety and well being of their children. Parents and guardians should monitor anyone who is in the proximity of their children and assure that children are supervised at all times. Adults should also speak with their children about staying away from strangers and seeking help from a responsible adult if approached by a stranger and immediately reporting any suspicious persons and/or activities to law enforcement.


Attached Media Files: Samuel Gardiner

An inmate who walked away from a Deer Ridge Correctional Institution work crew on Tuesday is now in custody in the Washington County Jail.

Officers with the Beaverton Police Department arrested Jason Michael Donaldson Friday morning, after information led them to his whereabouts. Donaldson was lodged at the Washington County Jail and is awaiting transport back to the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections.

Donaldson walked away Tuesday afternoon from a work crew that was clearing debris from Phil's Trail west of Bend. A full-scale investigation led by Oregon State Police ensued, with cooperation from DOC, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Bend Police Department, Lane County Sheriff's Office, Eugene Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, the Lincoln County Interagency Narcotics Team, Portland Police Bureau, Washington County Sheriff's Office, and Beaverton Police Department.

Donaldson entered DOC custody on Dec. 4, 2012, on three counts of theft in the first degree, three counts of burglary in the second degree, and one count of criminal mischief in the first degree out of Lane County. At the time he walked away, his earliest release date was June 20, 2016.

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The Pleasant Hill Wind Ensemble won the state 3A band championship Wednesday. The competition was held at on May 8 at the La Sells Auditorium on the OSU campus in Corvallis. The Billie Wind Ensemble finished in 3rd place last year, which was the first time in over a decade that they had participated in the state competition. The Billie Wind Ensemble is directed by Mr. Jonathan Light, who is the PH Instrumental Music teacher and also Springfield School Board Chairperson.

Some Douglas-firs and other conifers in northwestern Oregon look noticeably haggard this spring, and concerned residents are asking why. As with most events in the long life of trees, the cause goes back a ways - in this instance, to last summer and fall.

"My best explanation is drought stress," said Brad Withrow-Robinson. "We had a pretty hard end of summer last year - No rain until mid-October - then, boom! It was winter."

The Oregon State University Extension forester explained that the lack of water stressed the trees. But because the dry conditions occurred late in the growing season, the effects didn't show up until now. People are seeing dead treetops and flared-out branches - classic signs of drought stress.

The recent warmer-than-average weather "seems to have made it more sudden and dramatic," he said.

While the Willamette Valley is idyllic for people, it can be a challenging environment for trees.

"Many of our soils in the valley are poorly drained, which is hard on most of our conifers, and other soils are fairly shallow and cannot hold much water," he said. "Also, our summers are hotter and drier than in the mountains."

These stressors lower trees' resistance to disease and pests.

More information can be found in a blog post by Withrow-Robinson:
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/treetopics/2013/05/08/stressed-and-dying-conifers-another-year-for-valley-crud/

The Oregon State Marine Board will hold a meeting via teleconference on May 14 from 10 am to noon. Interested members of the public are welcome to come to the agency's office, 435 Commercial Street NE, in Salem, to participate in the meeting.

The Marine Board will consider initiating permanent rulemaking for a Slow -No Wake rule in Multnomah County on the Willamette River at river mile 13.8 for the Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge construction project. A Slow -No Wake rule expired in December 2012 in the area beneath the temporary construction bridges, 500 feet upriver and 500 feet downriver from the centerline of the Bridge.

The Board will also consider additional funding for existing boating facility grants for:
* City of Warrenton, Hammond Marina Asphalt Parking Project
* Boardman Parks and Recreation District, Parking Rehabilitation Project
* ODOT, Santiam Rest Area Ramp Replacement Project
* Boating Facility Small Grant Authorization

The meeting is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons needing some form of assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability should contact June LeTarte at
503-378-2617 by Monday, May 13. Persons wishing to address the Board may do so during the public comment period at the start of the meeting at 10 am.

The agenda can be downloaded from http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/Pages/admin/members.aspx.
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On March 30, 2013 at 4:52 a.m. the Madison County Sheriff's Office, London, Ohio investigated a home invasion robbery in which the homeowner was assaulted with a bat and his ten year old daughter was thought to be kidnapped.

Madison CO Deputies learned that three masked men armed with two handguns and a baseball bat entered the residence and assaulted the homeowner, ultimately sending him to the hospital. His daughter was located unharmed at the residence and the three masked men got away with several valuables.

Items stolen in this home invasion included, but are not limited to:

* Autographed Archie Griffin #45 framed Ohio State University football jersey.
Enclosed within the frame with the jersey is a Sports Illustrated magazine with a cover photo of Archie Griffin. Jersey is red in color
* Autographed A.J. Hawk #47 framed Ohio State University football jersey with a photograph of Hawk in the lower left corner of the frame. Jersey is red in color.
* 2002 Ohio State University National Championship team autographed football helmet in a glass (plastic) case. Helmet is gray in color.
* HP Pavilion V7T laptop computer
* Dell Latitude laptop computer
* Apple I-Pad
* Dell Air Ultra book laptop computer
* 357 Caliber Revolver handgun. Make unknown but has name "Homewood" engraved on side of gun. Gun has wood grips.

On April 01, 2013 a Press Release was aired in Ohio along with a new media reward offer of $10,000.00 for anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for this crime.

On April 15, 2013 one of the suspects was identified as Zachary T. DAVIS, age 24, of Columbus, Ohio.

On May 7, 2013 an Aggravated Burglary warrant was issued for DAVIS with a nationwide pursuit radius, pending the probable filing of additional charges of Aggravated Robbery, Felonious Assault and kidnapping. It is further noted that various felony warrants are also pending on DAVIS for the Ohio counties of Franklin and Delaware.

Subsequent investigation by the Madison County Sheriff's Office provided information that that DAVIS was in Salem, Oregon thus prompting a call to the US Marshal's Office for assistance in the apprehension of Mr. DAVIS.

On May 9, 2013 members of the United States Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) located DAVIS at the Motel 6 in Salem, Oregon. Upon contacting him, DAVIS fled on foot and a short foot chase ensued. DAVIS was ultimately caught but resisted arrest. He was subdued by Task Force members and was taken into custody. A small amount of methamphetamine, heroin and prescription pills were located on Davis's person. Davis was lodged at Marion County Jail and is pending extradition back to Ohio.

Anyone with with more information about the above stolen items is asked to call Lieutenant Semler with the Madison County Sheriff's Office at (614) 348-8072.

The US Marshal's Pacific NW Violent Offender Task Force is comprised of members of numerous local law enforcement agencies, and which the Oregon State Police is a member of.

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Attached Media Files: 2013-05/1002/64162/ZTDAVIS.pptx

Oregon State Police (OSP) Criminal Investigation Division detectives arrested a Klamath Falls man on charges related to a sexual abuse investigation.

According to Sergeant Robert Fenner, on Thursday May 09, 2013 OSP detectives arrested RONNY ALAN RYKBOST, age 50, from Klamath Falls, and lodged him at the Klamath County Jail on the following charges:

* 12 counts Sexual Abuse 1
* 12 counts of Unlawful Sexual Penetration 1
* 12 counts of Sodomy 1
* 12 counts Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse 1

RYKBOST is alleged to have committed the crimes of Sexual Abuse 1, Unlawful Sexual Penetration 1 and Sodomy 1 between 2000 and 2007. The victim was related to RYKBOST at the time of the alleged crimes and was under twelve years of age when the alleged crimes began.

After RYKBOST was taken into custody, a search warrant was served at his residence. Detectives found at least 12 separate visual recordings of children involved in sexually explicit conduct. Additional digital media was seized and more charges are expected after the images and recordings are analyzed.

Sexual Abuse 1, Unlawful Sexual Penetration 1 and Sodomy 1 are all Measure 11 crimes. Under Oregon's "Jessica's Law", adults convicted of Sodomy 1 or Unlawful Sexual Penetration 1 are subject to a mandatory minimum 25 year prison sentence.

Anyone with information related to this case are encouraged to contact OSP detectives by calling OSP's Southern Command Center at 541-883-5711 or OSP's Klamath Falls Area Command at 541-883-5713.

No photograph available for release.

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Salem, Ore. - Mary Owen, 23 of Newberg, Ore., and her family paid a visit to the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem, Ore., May 9, to thank the Oregon Army National Guard soldiers who rescued her from Mount Hood. Owen was injured during a hike and stranded for six days when a helicopter crew from Charlie Company, 7-158 Aviation, located her and hoisted her off the mountain on March 30.

Photo Captions:
130509-Z-OT568-038: Mary Owen (center), 23 of Newberg, Ore., poses for a photo with her rescuers, Oregon Army National Guard soldiers with Charlie Company, 7-158 Aviation, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem, Ore., May 9, in front of the Blackhawk helicopter that hoisted her off of Mount Hood. Owen was injured and stranded for six days when the helicopter crew located and rescued her on March 30. Owen and her family visited the flight facility to thank the soldiers for saving her life. From left: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Devin Wickenhagen, Capt. Nathan Edgecomb, Mary Owen, Sgt. Michael Buchan, and Sgt. Daniel Cleveland. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


130509-Z-OT568-073: Mary Owen (center), 23 of Newberg, Ore., receives a tour of the Blackhawk helicopter that hoisted her off of Mount Hood from two of the Oregon Army National Guard soldiers who rescued her, Sgt. Michael Buchan (left) and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Devin Wickenhagen (right), at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem, Ore., May 9. Owen was injured and stranded for six days when the helicopter crew from Charlie Company, 7-158 Aviation, located and rescued her on March 30. Owen and her family visited the flight facility to thank the soldiers for saving her life. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


130509-Z-OT568-101: Mary Owen (left), 23 of Newberg, Ore., and her father, Bruce Owen (center), receive a tour of the Blackhawk helicopter that hoisted her off of Mount Hood from the Oregon Army National Guard flight medic who helped rescued her, Sgt. Daniel Cleveland (right), at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem, Ore., May 9. Owen was injured and stranded for six days when a helicopter crew from Charlie Company, 7-158 Aviation, located and rescued her on March 30. Owen and her family visited the flight facility to thank the soldiers for saving her life. (Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


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Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers and District Attorney Walt Beglau extend an invitation to the public to attend the biennial review of the Marion County Use of Deadly Force protocol established with the 2007 passing of Senate Bill 111.

The review of the plan is on the Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) agenda for the meeting set for Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 4:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Pringle Hall Community Center at 606 Church Street, Salem.

The following Google map link will provide directions to the Community Center: http://goo.gl/maps/B5RWH

Senate Bill 111 (2007) required the creation of local, comprehensive protocols to address the use of deadly physical force by Law Enforcement during the performance of their duties. Marion County included in their plan the requirement that the plan be reviewed biennially.

A full copy of the plan is available at: http://www.co.marion.or.us/SO/SB111.htm.

The meeting is open to the public. If you know of others who may be interested in attending, please share this information.

CCTV will also televise the meeting for repeated play back on their schedule.

The North Bend School District Board will be taking public comment regarding a proposed school reconfiguration at their regular Board meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at the North Bend Middle School, 1500 16th Street, and again on May 15 and May 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at North Bend City Council Chambers, 835 California Street.

A Regular meeting of the North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors will be held Monday, May 13, 2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the North Bend Middle School, 1500 16th Street, North Bend, OR.

Agenda Explanation

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, FLAG PLEDGE

2. AGENDA CHANGES/ APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. ACADEMIC FOCUS
A. Reconfiguration Information

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Board welcomes comments and questions from the public. If you wish to address the Board this evening, please fill out a Public Participation sheet, available on the table and give it to the Board Secretary. When recognized by the Board Chair, please approach the microphone at the table. We ask that you limit your comments to three (3) minutes. If more than one person will be addressing the same topic, we ask that you appoint a spokesperson to speak for the group. Speakers may offer objective criticism of school op¬erations and programs, but the Board will not hear complaints concerning individual school per¬sonnel. (Policy BDDH: Public Participation in Board Meetings)
A. Senior Parents Group
B. Public Comments

5. COMMUNICATIONS
Items not on the agenda such as announcements, invitations and information of interest
A. Student Representatives
B. Presentation of Certificates to Student Representatives
C. Board Reports and Communication
D. Association Reports
E. Business Manager Financial Report
F. Superintendent
G. North Bend School Foundation

6. ACTION / CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Board Meeting Minutes
B. Surplus List
C. Requests for leave of absence:
i. Barbara Becker
ii. Gina Dunning
D. New Hires:
i. Ben Yester, Teacher for Elementary Day Treatment Program
ii. Sarah Helland, High School English
iii. Kristina Passadore, High School Art
iv. Katelyn Kennedy, Technology/Computer Sciences
v. Chelsey Sicheneder, High School Special Education

E. Recall from layoff:
i. Guillermo Rojas, High School Spanish, part-time

7. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION
A. Changes at Middle School and High School
B. Unsung Bulldog Hero Award Nomination (Mike and Kathy Rose)

8. NEW BUSINESS ACTION
A. Lunch Price Increase
B. 2013-2014 Trimester School Calendar and Holiday Schedule

9. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION

10. OLD BUSINESS ACTION

11. BOARD COMMENTS
(Brief comments of items of interest)

12. INFORMATION ONLY
A. Enrollment Numbers for April 2013
B. Budget Committee meetings scheduled for May 15, May 22 and May 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the North Bend City Council Chambers
C. Parent input meetings regarding reconfiguration scheduled for May 15 and May 22, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at North Bend City Council Chambers
D. Next Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m., North Bend Council Chambers.

13. ADJOURN

Philomath, Ore. -- Teddy's coming!

"Teddy Roosevelt's Oregon Roadshow," a live performance by historical impersonator Joe Wiegand, will visit Philomath for a presentation on May 16, 2013 as part of a six-day tour of schools, museums, and historical societies across Oregon.

The tour is organized by the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) and sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Enjoy coffee, tea, and Roosevelt-era desserts at a special presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Benton County Historical Museum (1101 Main Street, Philomath, Oregon, 97370). Tickets are $25 for members and $60 for non-members. Become a museum member for $25 and save on admission to the event! Call 541.929.6230 to purchase tickets.

Teddy will also be found earlier that day at the Wells Fargo branch in Philomath (1507 Main Street,
Philomath, OR, 97370). All are welcome to visit the store from 4 - 5 PM where Teddy will be chatting with guests.

The tour will also include stops in Newport, Baker City, Reedsport, Coos Bay, Pendleton, Astoria, The Dalles, and Portland, among other cities. Teddy will be accompanied by OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk and Wells Fargo History Museum Manager Steven Greenwood.

In 2012, Teddy entertained and educated Oregonians of all ages in his premiere tour of the state. Wiegand traveled more than 1,000 miles last year and made presentations in 12 cities, from Portland to Prineville.

"OHS is thrilled to again partner with Wells Fargo to bring this educational experience to schools and historical organizations throughout the region," said OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk.

Wiegand has been bringing T.R. to life for years with his unparalleled grasp of history and uncanny resemblance to the 26th president. His depth of knowledge of the personal stories in Roosevelt's life makes his audiences feel they are truly in the presence of the former U.S. President and adventurer.

"So many of T.R.'s contemporaries testify to the way he entertained audiences with inspirational and humorous stories from his youth, his ranching days, Cuba and the Presidency," Wiegand said. "I really enjoy sharing T.R.'s funny stories of life in the White House with six kids and telling anecdotes from his many adventures, from bear hunts to the Panama Canal, from Africa to the Amazon."

At each stop, Greenwood will also talk about Wells Fargo's lengthy history in Oregon, which dates back to its founding in 1852.

"Wells Fargo is celebrating its 161st anniversary this year. We've never lost sight of our history and the role Wells Fargo played in our country's development of the West," said Greenwood. "We're grateful to the Oregon Historical Society for organizing this unique educational experience."

About the Oregon Historical Society

The Society has served as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history since 1898. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, traveling exhibits, school programs and website content.

About Wells Fargo

Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, Wells Fargo operates 11 free history museums around the nation, including Portland, and a mobile history museum that travels to community events throughout the nation. For more information about the Portland museum or to schedule a group tour there, call Greenwood at (503) 886-1102. More information about Wells Fargo's history is also posted on wellsfargohistory.com.


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Coos Bay, Ore. -- Teddy's coming!

"Teddy Roosevelt's Oregon Roadshow," a live performance by historical impersonator Joe Wiegand, will visit Baker City for a dinner presentation on May 15, 2013 as part of a six-day tour of schools, museums, and historical societies across Oregon.

The tour is organized by the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) and sponsored by Wells Fargo.

The Coos County Historical Society will host Teddy for a theatre-style performance at the Hales Center at the Southwestern Oregon Community College (1988 Newmark Ave., North Bend). Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 in advance and can be purchased by calling 541.756.6320.

Earlier that day, Teddy will be entertaining Coos Bay school students at the Marshfield High School auditorium at 1 PM. The public is also welcome to meet Teddy at the Coos Bay Wells Fargo branch from 4 - 4:30 PM (200 N Broadway, Coos Bay, OR, 97420).

The tour will also include stops in Portland, Philomath, Reedsport, Coos Bay, Pendleton, Astoria, The Dalles and Portland, among other cities. Teddy will be accompanied by OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk and Wells Fargo History Museum Manager Steven Greenwood.

In 2012, Teddy entertained and educated Oregonians of all ages in his premiere tour of the state. Wiegand traveled more than 1,000 miles last year and made presentations in 12 cities, from Portland to Prineville.

"OHS is thrilled to again partner with Wells Fargo to bring this educational experience to schools and historical organizations throughout the region," said OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk.

Wiegand has been bringing T.R. to life for years with his unparalleled grasp of history and uncanny resemblance to the 26th president. His depth of knowledge of the personal stories in Roosevelt's life makes his audiences feel they are truly in the presence of the former U.S. President and adventurer.

"So many of T.R.'s contemporaries testify to the way he entertained audiences with inspirational and humorous stories from his youth, his ranching days, Cuba and the Presidency," Wiegand said. "I really enjoy sharing T.R.'s funny stories of life in the White House with six kids and telling anecdotes from his many adventures, from bear hunts to the Panama Canal, from Africa to the Amazon."

At each stop, Greenwood will also talk about Wells Fargo's lengthy history in Oregon, which dates back to its founding in 1852.

"Wells Fargo is celebrating its 161st anniversary this year. We've never lost sight of our history and the role Wells Fargo played in our country's development of the West," said Greenwood. "We're grateful to the Oregon Historical Society for organizing this unique educational experience."

About the Oregon Historical Society

The Society has served as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history since 1898. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, traveling exhibits, school programs and website content.

About Wells Fargo

Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, Wells Fargo operates 11 free history museums around the nation, including Portland, and a mobile history museum that travels to community events throughout the nation. For more information about the Portland museum or to schedule a group tour there, call Greenwood at (503) 886-1102. More information about Wells Fargo's history is also posted on wellsfargohistory.com.


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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations May 13 - 17, 2013, between approximately 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Night flying is one part of the course curriculum for F-15 student pilots at Kingsley Field.

"Night flying is a critical skill which our students need to learn to be effective war fighters," said Col. Jeremy Baenen, 173rd Operations Group commander. "We understand the disruption to the community during night flying weeks, but we try our best to minimize the noise impact."

Most of the training will occur in the military operating airspace to the east of Lakeview, where the pilots can fly without any lights. However the community will most likely hear the jets during take-offs and approaches to and from Kingsley Field. Takes-off will occur after sundown and the jets will return approximately one-and-one-half hours later.

"We train our students to fly with night vision goggles in a completely lights-out environment," said Col Baenen. "We teach them how to read instruments, employ weapons and refuel all while wearing NVGs. It's because of this training that United States Air Force has the advantage over our enemies."

Community members may contact the Wing's Public Affairs office at 541-885-6677 to express any concerns they have during this time.


Attached Media Files: 2013-05/962/64137/130418-Z-NV612-073.JPG

Reedsport, Ore. -- Teddy's coming!

"Teddy Roosevelt's Oregon Roadshow," a live performance by historical impersonator Joe Wiegand, will visit Reedsport for presentations on May 15 & 16 as part of a six-day tour of schools, museums, and historical societies across Oregon.

The tour is organized by the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) and sponsored by Wells Fargo.

On May 15, Teddy will give a special presentation to students at Reedsport High School at 11 AM. The public is invited to meet Teddy the following day, May 16, at an event titled, "Coffee with Teddy." Organized by the Umpqua Discovery Center, the event begins at 8:30 AM and will be held at the center (409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport, OR 97467). Admission is free, and donations will be accepted.

The tour will also include stops in Newport, Baker City, Philomath, The Dalles, Coos Bay, Pendleton, Astoria, and Portland, among other cities. Teddy will be accompanied by OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk and Wells Fargo History Museum Manager Steven Greenwood.

In 2012, Teddy entertained and educated Oregonians of all ages in his premiere tour of the state. Wiegand traveled more than 1,000 miles last year and made presentations in 12 cities, from Portland to Prineville.

"OHS is thrilled to again partner with Wells Fargo to bring this educational experience to schools and historical organizations throughout the region," said OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk.

Wiegand has been bringing T.R. to life for years with his unparalleled grasp of history and uncanny resemblance to the 26th president. His depth of knowledge of the personal stories in Roosevelt's life makes his audiences feel they are truly in the presence of the former U.S. President and adventurer.

"So many of T.R.'s contemporaries testify to the way he entertained audiences with inspirational and humorous stories from his youth, his ranching days, Cuba and the Presidency," Wiegand said. "I really enjoy sharing T.R.'s funny stories of life in the White House with six kids and telling anecdotes from his many adventures, from bear hunts to the Panama Canal, from Africa to the Amazon."

At each stop, Greenwood will also talk about Wells Fargo's lengthy history in Oregon, which dates back to its founding in 1852.

"Wells Fargo is celebrating its 161st anniversary this year. We've never lost sight of our history and the role Wells Fargo played in our country's development of the West," said Greenwood. "We're grateful to the Oregon Historical Society for organizing this unique educational experience."

About the Oregon Historical Society

The Society has served as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history since 1898. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, traveling exhibits, school programs and website content.

About Wells Fargo

Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, Wells Fargo operates 11 free history museums around the nation, including Portland, and a mobile history museum that travels to community events throughout the nation. For more information about the Portland museum or to schedule a group tour there, call Greenwood at (503) 886-1102. More information about Wells Fargo's history is also posted on wellsfargohistory.com.


Attached Media Files: 2013-05/2861/64134/mark_glenn_studio_TR[1].JPG

Attend the May 14 rally for free maps and to learn how to protect your family

Portland, Oregon: The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has released tsunami evacuation brochures for the communities of Florence and Dunes City in coastal Lane County.

The maps show modeled tsunami evacuation zones for both local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (such as from Alaska) tsunami scenarios. The maps also show evacuation routes and assembly areas.

The evacuation brochures are available free for download from the http://www.OregonGeology.org and http://www.OregonTsunami.org websites.

Upcoming Tsunami Readiness Rally in Florence, Oregon, Tuesday, May 14, 2013:
This event is free and open to the public.
* Get your new, free evacuation map
* Learn from Japan's devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami
* Prepare for a tsunami in Oregon now
* Talk with local readiness groups like CERT, American Red Cross, and more

Where:
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence
6:30 pm - Doors open, information tables
7:00 pm - Presentation by Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Questions and answers, information tables

Residents can volunteer for the TsunamiSmart Neighbor program, which involves teams conducting door-to-door outreach to distribute the new maps and inform the community how to prepare for and safely escape from tsunamis.

Contact Information:
Peter Ovington, Geologic Hazards Outreach Specialist
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Telephone (971) 673-1543; cell (503) 347-5898
email: peter.ovington@dogami.state.or.us

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries is an independent agency of the State and has a broad responsibility in developing an understanding of the state's geologic resources and natural hazards. The Department then makes this information available to communities and individuals to help inform and reduce the risks from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods and volcanic eruptions. The Department assists in the formulation of state policy where an understanding of geologic materials, geologic resources, processes, and hazards is key to decision-making. The Department is also the lead state regulatory agency for mining, oil, gas and geothermal exploration, production and reclamation.


Attached Media Files: 2013-05/2967/64121/press-release-2013-05-09_Florence-Dunes-City-evac-FINAL.pdf

(Salem) - The Oregon Insurance Division today posted health insurers' rate requests for small employer and individual health plans that start Jan. 1, 2014. The plans reflect new benefits and new rules under the federal Affordable Care Act.

Thousands of Oregonians are expected to gain private insurance in the coming year with federal financial help. Consumers will have more choices than ever before since federal law states that everyone qualifies for coverage, even if they have a pre-existing health condition. Also, the traditional insurers that make up Oregon's already highly competitive health insurance market will be joined by several new entities.

The 2014 health plans for small employers and individuals will include new benefits and limit deductibles. While focusing on preventive care, all plans will include doctor visits, hospital stays, maternity care, emergency room care, prescriptions, and mental health/substance abuse coverage.

In addition to new benefits, federal reforms closed the gap between rates charged to older and younger people. The changes mean insurance costs may increase for some and decrease for others. For example, Oregonians with serious health issues who are now covered in government-operated high-risk pools can shop for competitive rates in the private market. They, along with many other Oregonians, may qualify for financial help that will lower premiums through Cover Oregon, the state's new health insurance marketplace. Find information at www.coveroregon.com.

Rate filings
Along with 16 insurers, two Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans (CO-OPS) filed plans and proposed rates with the division.

The division's rate review focuses on technical projections about future claims costs but is open to public comment. Shopping for coverage will be easier after the division makes rate decisions by early July and insurers and Cover Oregon provide consumer-friendly information about plan benefits and rates.

Insurance Division actuaries have started their thorough technical review of the filings to determine whether the proposed rates are justified and reasonable. Oregon Insurance Commissioner Lou Savage must approve any rates before they can be charged to policyholders.

The division posted examples of proposed rates in seven regions covering Oregon at http://www.oregonhealthrates.org/?pg=proposed_rates.html. The charts show examples of rates because the amount a particular person pays depends on age, location, how many family members are on the plan, and plan choice. Tobacco use can increase the price of plans, too.

The proposed rates are for small group and individual coverage, which will affect about 10 percent of Oregonians.

"Oregon has one of the nation's most competitive health insurance markets, and one of its most rigorous and public rate reviews," Savage said. "We will be looking closely at what rates are justified in this reset of the market with new plans and new prices."

The division's rate website at www.oregonhealthrates.org links people to key documents, including a schedule for public hearings. Also, people can sign up for email notifications that alert them to rate filings, public hearings, and rate decisions.

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The Insurance Division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. Visit www.dcbs.oregon.gov. Follow DCBS on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OregonDCBS. Receive consumer help and information on insurance, mortgages, investments, workplace safety, and more.

May 8, 2013 at 5:14 p.m. a Trooper from the Pendleton Area Command attempted to stop a white 1999 Oldsmobile Alero on I-84 at MP 206 for passing other vehicles on the right shoulder and speeding at 115-mph. The Driver of the vehicle - Zechariah I. AYERS age 27 from Pendleton - failed to stop and proceeded to attempt to elude Troopers for 36 minutes and over 50 miles until he crashed his vehicle on private property off of US Hwy 37 at MP 8.5. Subsequently, his vehicle caught fire and AYERS fled on foot. A passenger in the vehicle remained with the vehicle and cooperated with Troopers. AYERS was soon caught by Troopers on foot, arrested and lodged in jail. AYERS was charged with: Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Felony Attempt to Elude-Vehicle, Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude-foot, Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver-property damage and Criminal Mischief II. The property owner, Troopers and deputies were able to quickly pull the burning vehicle out of the brush and into a gravel lot where it burned preventing the fire from spreading to the brush.

Pendleton Area Troopers were assisted by Umatilla County Sheriff Deputies and the residents at Cold Springs Ranch.


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INCIDENT UPDATE

11:10 p.m./ A suspect was taken into custody and charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree and Recklessly Endangering regarding the shooting at 2630 Broadway St NE Apt. 35. The suspect, Raymond Hernandez 24-years old, is the brother of the victim who was shot in the leg. The investigation revealed that Hernandez had been consuming alcohol. Hernandez removed the handgun from his waistband and was in the process of unloading it when it discharged striking his sister in the leg. The bullet subsequently lodged in a door to a bedroom which contained a male juvenile. A gun was recovered near the scene.

Hernandez was additionally charged with a Salem Municpal Court warrant for Failure to Appear on a Disorderly Conduct charge. Hernandez was also charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and 2 counts of Menacing related to a domestic violence incident that occurred in December 2012 at the same address. Hernandez will be lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on all of the charges. No further information at this time.

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9:26 p.m.:Preliminary reports from those interviewed at the scene indicate the single gunshot shot came from outside by an unknown person who was never seen, but this information is inconsistent from the evidence obtained thus far. No arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation. No further information at this time.

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At 6:56 p.m., Salem Police responded to a report of a gunshot wound at 2630 Broadway St NE Apt. 35. When they arrived, they found 18-year old victim, Nikki Apodaca, with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. There were numerous other people inside the apartment at the time who are being interviewed. No further at this time.Investigation is continuing.

(May 8, 2013) -- An employee of the Oregon Youth Authority's (OYA) Camp Florence has been recognized for excellence in supporting the state juvenile justice agency's mission.

Rosemary "Rose" Moso received an OYA coin award, a silver dollar-sized medal bearing the state seal, as part of the observance of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Oregon, May 5-11.

Moso, a cook who prepares food for the camp's youth, was commended for her "upbeat attitude and strong work ethic have been infectious and the youth admire you and appreciate your hard work -- and great food! You are willing to work any shift, adjusting your schedule, and working extra hours in support of the program."

Dan Robertson, OYA chief of operations for Facility Services, and camp Director Clint McClellan presented the certificate at the facility Tuesday. They praised Moso as a role model for others and "providing positive development to each other and the youth we serve."

In his proclamation of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber commended adult and juvenile correctional workers for "holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior and future victimization."

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The Oregon Youth Authority is the state's juvenile justice agency, reducing victimization by helping at-risk young people lead productive, crime-free lives. To learn more, visit www.oregon.gov/oya and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/oregonyouth.

Lake Oswego, Ore. (May 8, 2013) --- Health care providers from 21 hospitals across Oregon are participating in training for Lean Yellow Belt and Green Belt certification, a 32-hour training program by Purdue Healthcare Advisors, a not-for-profit expert group from Purdue University, and the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems.

Hospitals have sent up to four participants from their clinical staff to become experts in the process improvement methodology known as Lean. Lean aims to increase value while minimizing waste. It has been used effectively in manufacturing companies for decades, particularly in Japan. Because of historically being associated with manufacturing, Lean has not typically been associated with health care until recently. However, Lean does in fact work in health care in much the same way it does in other industries: to streamline processes, reduce cost, and improve quality and timely delivery of products and services. In essence, lean principles can be -- indeed, already are being -- successfully applied to the delivery of health care.

All participants will receive Yellow Belt Certification, and each participating hospital will select one member of its team to advance to Green Belt Certification. Lean Yellow Belt training prepares health care professionals to optimize care delivery and support processes. Lean Green Belt training prepares each participant to use advanced tools and methodologies, as a project team co-facilitator, to optimize care delivery and support processes in a health care setting. All of the hospital participants will complete a project in one of the following areas:

- Catheter-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections: Also known as CAUTI, a bacterial infection that occurs when a urinary catheter is in place
- Readmissions: when a patient requires readmission to the hospital after a recent admission
- Venous Thromboembolisms (VTE): A blood clot that occurs inside a blood vessel.
- Falls: Falls that occur in a hospital setting
- Adverse Drug Events: Harm caused by an administered drug

These focus areas fit within the national Partnership for Patients (http://hospitals4health.org/pfp) (PfP) areas for improvement. PfP is an initiative of the Centers for Medicaid Services that aims to decrease hospital-acquired conditions by 40 percent, and reduce preventable readmissions by 20 percent by the end of 2013.

"Lean thinking and tools are applicable for every Oregon hospital. There is opportunity to improve efficiency and maximize value-added processes to help meet our patient safety goals," said Diane Waldo, OAHHS director of quality and clinical services. "The Lean participants will learn tools and strategies that they can take beyond their core projects to all areas of hospital care."

- Adventist Medical Center, Portland
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Medford
- Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Grants Pass
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis
- Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, Clackamas
- Lake District Hospital, Lakeview
- Mid-Columbia Medical Center, The Dalles
- Mercy Medical Center, Roseburg
- Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Prineville
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland
- Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Albany
- Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon
- Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, Lincoln City
- Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Newport
- Silverton Hospital, Silverton
- Sky Lakes Medical Center, Klamath Falls
- St. Charles Madras
- St. Charles Medical Center - Bend
- St. Charles Medical Center- Redmond
- Tillamook County General Hospital, Tillamook
- Tuality Healthcare, Hillsboro

Media Advisory
If you are a member of the media and are interested in attending an ongoing training event in Portland, Redmond or Medford or setting up interviews, please contact Kennedy Soileau at ksoileau@oahhs.org or (503) 479-6019.

About OAHHS: Founded in 1934, OAHHS is a statewide, nonprofit trade association that works closely with local and national government leaders, business and citizen coalitions, and other professional health care organizations to enhance and promote community health and to continue improving Oregon's innovative health care delivery system.


Attached Media Files: PDF Release 050813 , LEAN Training Event

The Lane Education Service District Board of Directors will hold a special work session on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 2013-14 budget.

May is National Historic Preservation Month and for Oregonians it's a time to explore the state's significant places and historical treasures. These historic places, artifacts, photographs and documents not only help tell the stories of our past, they also stimulate heritage tourism, a demonstrated force in economic development in communities throughout the state.

Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, has an online calendar of more than 60 historic preservation events taking place during May. The calendar is located at http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/pages/calendar.aspx

Examples of the events include a heritage preservation fair in Salem; walking tours in Albany, Corvallis, Sisters and Shedd; collections care workshops in Astoria and Pendleton; a Victorian hat decoration demonstration in Oregon City; and the annual Oregon Heritage Conference taking place this year in Portland's Grand Avenue Historic District.

"Preservation is an important part of the infrastructure of many communities," says Roger Roper, deputy state historic preservation officer and assistant director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. "May is a great time to explore the diversity of our heritage and to learn preservation skills."

Cultural heritage travelers in Oregon spend nearly $4 billion annually in Oregon, according t a recent study sponsored by the Oregon Heritage Commission. It's also been estimated that 80 percent of U.S. leisure travelers participate in cultural and/or heritage activities during travel.

Oregon has more than 200 museums, dozens of archives and 300 public libraries, many of which have historic collections. For example, among the collections of the Oregon Historical Society, are more than 2.5 million photographic images.

In addition there are nearly 2,000 individual properties on the National Register of Historic Places, at least one in every county. There are nearly 800 designated historic cemeteries.

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- Community Service Grants support employee investment in the community -

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) recently awarded 118 grants totaling $50,600 to nonprofits where PGE employees volunteer in 14 counties in Oregon and Washington for its semi-annual Community Service Grants program.

These grants represent nearly 12,500 volunteer hours -- equivalent to an estimated $270K -- in services to these nonprofits.

"We value and recognize the time and energy employees spend helping others in the community," said Kregg Arntson, PGE community affairs manager. "These grants provide much-needed support to the organizations our employees care about and are our way of expressing appreciation for employees' personal commitment and dedication to community service."

Selected organizations received awards up to $1,000 along with a congratulations letter. Some agencies and schools took the opportunity to thank employee volunteers and PGE for their contributions on company websites and blogs.

Employees nominated a variety of nonprofits from across PGE's service area including: Oregon Children's Theater, Big Hearts Horse Rescue, Portland Rose Festival Charitable Foundation, OMSI and Feed the Hungry, Inc.

A full list of grants broken down by county is posted at http://portlandgeneral.com/grants. Counties include Benton, Clackamas, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Crook, Jefferson, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Saint Helens, Washington, West Linn and Yamhill.

PGE's corporate community investments are focused on energy education, workforce development, safety, and environmental stewardship.

About Portland General Electric Company: Portland General Electric, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is a fully integrated electric utility that serves approximately 830,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Oregon. Visit our website at PortlandGeneral.com.
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A two vehicle crash resulting in critical injuries occurred on Highway 126East west of Redmond on Tuesday afternoon. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Bend Area Command are continuing the investigation.

According to Sergeant Keith Taylor, on May 7, 2013 at approximately 4:34 p.m. a two vehicle crash occurred on Highway 126East near milepost 109 about one mile west of Redmond. A Toyota Corolla, driven by JESSICA GARCIA, age 19, from Redmond was eastbound on Highway 126East rounding a right hand curve. Also in the Corolla were the right front passenger, MATTHEW FRANZ, age 27, from Bend, right rear passenger, KYLE KEMP, age 19, from Redmond, and a left rear passenger, a male juvenile, from Central Oregon.

A Kia Sportage SUV, driven by SUSAN BURDICK, age 54, from Redmond was westbound on Highway 126East. Also in the Sportage was the right front passenger, LARRY BURDICK, age 69, from Redmond.

As GARCIA'S vehicle was eastbound rounding the curve her vehicle went into the westbound lane where it crashed into BURDICK'S vehicle nearly head on.

JESSICA GARCIA and the male juvenile from the Corolla were airlifted to St. Charles Hospital in Bend with Critical Injuries. FRANZ was transported by ground ambulance to St. Charles in Redmond with minor injuries. KEMP was treated at the scene and was not transported.

Both SUSAN BURDICK and LARRY BURDICK were transported by ground ambulance to St. Charles Hospital in Bend with serious injuries.

OSP troopers are continuing the investigation. Alcohol use is being investigated on GARCIA as a contributing factor in the crash. Seat belt usage for all involved is unknown; however, both involved vehicles air bags deployed during the crash.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Redmond Police Department, Oregon Department of Transportation, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office, Redmond Fire and Rescue, and Sister/Camp Sherman Fire and Rescue.

Photographs courtesy of OSP

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Oregon State Police (OSP) Detectives are requesting assistance from the public in locating a possible witness to the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred in Southeast Salem on April 23, 2013.

As reported in previous media releases, Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Cliff Self stopped a Jeep Cherokee in the driveway of a residence located at 6075 Fircrest Street SE, Salem, Oregon on April 23, 2013. A passenger identified as Dusty Epps exited the Jeep and confronted Deputy Self. During the confrontation, Deputy Self fired multiple rounds which resulted in serious injuries to Mr. Epps. Mr. Epps and the driver of the Jeep, Jessica Houser, remain in custody on unrelated criminal charges in Marion County. The Marion County HART (Homicide Assault Response Team), led by the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division, continues to investigate the shooting incident. The Marion County District Attorney's Office will present the case to a grand jury in accordance with standard protocol in the near future.

Assistance is needed from the public and the media to identify a potential witness. An adult male in his mid-20's driving a black vehicle believed to be a Subaru Impreza WRX reportedly entered the Subway restaurant located at Commercial Street SE and Wiltsey Road SE in Salem a short time after the shooting and commented that he observed the incident. This unidentified man then left the restaurant and was not contacted by responding officers.

Detectives would like to interview this witness as he may have firsthand knowledge of the incident. This individual, or persons with knowledge of his identity, are asked to contact the Oregon State Police Northern Communications Center at 1-800-452-7888.

No further information has been authorized for release by the Marion County District Attorney's Office as the investigation is on-going.

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Previous Releases:

Marion County District Attorney's Office has authorized the release of names of the Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy and person shot during the April 23, 2013, officer-involved shooting in southeast Salem. No other information is being released at this time unless approved by the District Attorney's office pending the ongoing investigation.

The person shot is identified as DUSTY KEATON EPPS, age 38, from Jefferson. He is being treated at Salem Hospital and his injuries are believed non-life threatening. He is in custody on a Parole Violation detainer.

The involved officer is identified as Deputy CLIFF SELF, age 33. Deputy SELF was hired by the sheriff's office in August 2008. Per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings, he is on paid administrative leave.

The Marion County HART (Homicide Assault Response Team) was called to the scene to initiate an investigation that will be led by Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Other agencies involved in the investigation are Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department, Woodburn Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Salem Fire Department provided equipment to help investigators at the scene.

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A Springfield area man was arrested on Monday afternoon by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers for multiple counts of Menacing and Unlawful use of a Firearm on Interstate -5 north of Salem. OSP troopers from Salem and Albany Area Commands are continuing the investigation.

According to Trooper Nick Rhoades, on May 6, 2013 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the OSP Northern Command Center received multiple calls of a person in a green Pontiac passenger car southbound on Interstate near milepost 260 displaying a firearm at other motorists. A motorist followed the green Pontiac and provided the OSP Northern Command Center with updated locations until troopers could locate it.

OSP troopers from Salem and Albany Area Commands located the green Pontiac, driven by ANDREW DELORME, age 20, from Springfield, and stopped it on Interstate - 5 south of Albany. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of DELORME for three counts of Menacing and one count of Unlawful use of a Firearm. DELORME was lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility (Jail) for the listed crimes.

No photographs available for release.

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Those who insist on a forecast of the wildfire season should ask for something easier, like who will win the American League pennant. But this we do know: Some sizable fires have already occurred and more are expected as warm, dry weather begins to take hold. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and its partner agencies are completing final preparations for the season, however it shapes up. ODF continues to ensure that the essential elements are in place: helicopters and air tankers, fire engines, hand crews, and three specially trained teams to manage large wildfires.

AIR ATTACK
Helicopters are the vanguard of the firefighting force. These ships - large, medium and small - provide close-in support to ground-based fire crews. With precision drops from their water buckets, experienced pilots can steer a flame front away from timber and houses. Eight helicopters will fly under contract to ODF and the fire protective associations in 2013.

Yesterday's airliners do the heavy lifting in today's air attack on fires. Two converted DC-7 passenger planes, the seats replaced with large tanks, deliver liquid fire retardant to slow the flames' advance. The propeller-driven aircraft turn double-digit airspeed into a virtue as they fly low and slow over rugged terrain, cooling hotspots to buy time for ground firefighters to arrive on scene and engage the fire directly.

Seven smaller fixed-wing aircraft play a dual role of reconnaissance and air attack guidance. These single-engine planes take to the air following a thunderstorm to search for lightning-started fires. On a large blaze, they circle the scene to report changes in fire behavior to fire strategists on the ground.

FIRE HAND CREWS
With satellite imaging, computer modeling and other high-tech tools available to fire managers today, the basic hand crew still plays an essential role in firefighting. In hardhats and yellow fire shirts, these ground firefighters trudge across rugged terrain building fire line the old-fashioned way, with shovels and Pulaskis.

In addition to agency hand crews, ODF and the other wildfire departments of the Pacific Northwest have 173 private contract fire crews available this season. These 20-person crews will be dispatched as needed to large fires wherever they occur in the region.

Thirty inmate firefighting crews and nine camp/kitchen crews will come online shortly for dispatch to fires. Through a long-standing arrangement with the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC), ODF trains and fields 10-person inmate fire crews to perform initial attack on newly reported fires. Drawn from correctional facilities throughout the state, these crews also see action on large, extended-attack fires. While the fire crews are busy on the fire line, specially trained inmate camp crews staff ODF's mobile kitchens, cranking out six meals a day to feed two shifts of firefighters.

FIRE ENGINE CREWS
Department of Forestry district offices completed the annual training and hiring of fire engine crews in March. The mission of these seasonal employees is to put out newly reported fires quickly at small size. They do their job so well that most Oregonians don't know the engine crews exist. They play a major role in helping ODF meet its policy objective to put out 97 percent of all fires at 10 acres or smaller.

FIRE TEAMS
ODF maintains three special teams on call to manage large wildfires. When the members receive the dispatch call they drive through the night from locations throughout the state, set up a tent "city" in the forest, and go to work the next morning. The military-sounding job titles - air tactical group supervisor, liaison officer, et al - hint at the nature of the team's mission: organize and manage a firefighting operation consisting of hundreds of personnel and a baseball field-sized assemblage of heavy equipment and hardware. Once the fire has been contained, district forces take over and the team members head home to their regular jobs.

LANDOWNER FIREFIGHTERS
Oregon's forest landowners have been key partners in Oregon's collaborative fire protection system for more than a century. While support from all forest landowners is valuable, many of the industrial landowners maintain firefighting forces that include woods workers and heavy equipment ranging from fire engines to bulldozers, on up to helicopters. Forest landowners are intimately familiar with the land, including the location of critical wildlife habitats. The knowledge and expertise of their logging and silvicultural contractors comes into play as well when a fire breaks out.

FORECASTING FIRE
Dry lightning is the wild card in any Oregon fire season. When thunderstorms produce numerous ground strikes but little rainfall, hundreds of new fires can spring up instantaneously. Dry lightning events are hard to forecast. But when meteorologists see strong potential, they notify fire managers, who may order "move-ups" of aircraft, fire engines and crews to areas likely to be affected. These additional resources help local forces attend to the new fires quickly before they can grow into major incidents.

SMOKE CAMERAS
Forest lookouts still serve a purpose in some forest locations. But ODF has found that "intelligent" smoke-detection cameras can take the place of human watchers in many areas at reduced cost. These automated video cameras are programmed to scan the forest for signs of smoke. When they find it, a sophisticated computer application interprets the image. If it comes up positive (not clouds or fog), the finding is then displayed as an alarm, prompting a human operator, who makes the final determination.

Today at approximately 2:00 p.m., inmate Jason Michael Donaldson walked away from an Oregon Department of Corrections work crew at Shevlin Park west of Bend. Oregon State Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office are responding.

Donaldson is an inmate at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI) in Madras. He was working on a ten-man crew clearing debris from the Phil's Trailhead when staff discovered he was missing.

Donaldson is a 36-year-old Caucasian male, 175 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans with the word "inmate" and the DOC logo stenciled on the knee in orange; a long-sleeved orange t-shirt with the word "inmate" and the DOC logo stenciled in blue on the front and back; and a blue t-shirt similarly stenciled in orange underneath. He may be wearing a blue bandana.

Donaldson entered DOC custody on Dec. 4, 2012, on three counts of theft in the first degree, three counts of burglary in the second degree, and one count of criminal mischief in the first degree out of Lane County. His earliest release date is June 20, 2016.

Anyone with information regarding Donaldson's whereabouts is asked to call Oregon State Police at 1-800-452-7888.

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Attached Media Files: Jason Michael Donaldson

An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper resigned Tuesday afternoon after he pleaded guilty to an Official Misconduct Charge in Clackamas County Circuit Court.

JOSE CORTEZ, age 37, was placed on paid, modified duty in March, pending an investigation into misconduct.

CORTEZ pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree official misconduct. He was sentenced to 7 days in jail, 12 months' probation, fines and other conditions set by the court.

CORTEZ had been with Oregon State Police since 2007 and was assigned to the Portland Area Command for his entire tenure with OSP.

His plea came after an investigation by the Oregon State Police Office of Professional Standards, with the help of the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.

OSP Superintendent Richard Evans said the department will thoroughly investigate allegations of improper conduct by any employee and pursue prosecution when it involves criminal conduct.

"All members of the Oregon State Police are given a high level of trust and are held to a very high standard for personal and professional conduct," Evans said. "We won't accept any criminal conduct, and when supported by facts and evidence will pursue prosecution for such acts."

No further information for release. Any further questions regarding the case should be referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office for Chief Deputy District Attorney Greg Horner.

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PORTLAND, Ore. -The Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing will be conducting routine F-15 night flying training on May 14-17.

The missions allow the wing to stay current with mandatory Air Force requirements. Night flying is conducted almost monthly as it provides essential training for the use of night vision goggles (NVG's) and other night time maneuvers. Training flights will be completed each evening before 11:00 p.m.

Since September 11, 2001 the 142nd Fighter Wing has flown over 37,000 hours in support of the Aerospace Control Alert mission to ensure the Pacific Northwestern skies remain safe.


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Press Release
For release May 7, 2013

May 10th is Bosom Buddies Day at Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon! PPSO is providing free clinical breast exams and breast health information at their Eugene-Springfield Health Center.

Eugene, OR Friday May 10th is Bosom Buddies Day at Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon's Eugene-Springfield Health Center. They will be offering free clinical breast exams by appointment only, along with breast health information and goodies.
One woman in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women.

"We're inviting people to bring their buddies to Bosom Buddies Day for a fun-filled event with informational games and treats, because we want to encourage all women over the age of 40 to get a clinical exam and learn about breast health," says Cynthia Pappas, CEO of PPSO. "Breast cancer screenings help detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage."

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women over 40 get a breast exam every year and that women in their 20s and 30s get exams every one to three years. At Bosom Buddies day, all exams will be provided by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. They will make referrals out for mammograms as needed. Volunteers from Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington and the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) will also be on hand to answer questions and provide breast health information.

Because of a generous grant from Planned Parenthood Federation of America and assistance from local doctors and labs, PPSO can fund follow-up some or all diagnostic care for abnormalities discovered during Bosom Buddies Day exams, as well as some screening mammograms. As part of their new Breast Health Initiative, PPSO is currently building a fund that will help pay for access to breast exams and follow-up treatment for women and men in PPSO's region.

"In Oregon, thousands of women each year do not get the breast health care they need because of the cost of exams and follow-up treatment," says Cynthia Pappas. "With our Breast Health Initiative, Planned Parenthood is raising funds and working with medical providers in the community to ensure that women have access to necessary breast health care."

Jane Scheidecker, VP of Development at PPSO ads, "Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon is building a new Breast Health Fund so we can continue to provide free breast exams and follow-up treatment in the future. We are looking for people in the community who care deeply about breast health to help us build this fund and fill an important need for women."

To make an appointment for a free clinical breast exam Bosom Buddies day, call 541-344-9411. Those interested in contributing to PPSO's Breast Health Fund can contact Jane Scheidecker at 541-246-1012.


Attached Media Files: 2013-05/3747/64059/PPSO_Bosom_buddies_day.pdf

The Committee for Family Forestlands meets at 9:00 next Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) headquarters in Salem.

The Committee provides information and counsel to the Oregon Board of Forestry and State Forester in matters relating to family forestlands, including: maintenance of a viable family forestland base, protection of resources and positive contributions to Oregon's vitality.

On the agenda
The May meeting agenda includes welcoming comments by Committee Chair Craig Shinn. Shinn, a Portland State University faculty member, serves as director of their Public Administration and Policy Ph.D Program. Shinn also works on environmental and natural resource policy matters through teaching, research and professional outreach.

The Committee for Family Forestlands will be briefed on legislative updates by Deputy Chief of the Private Forests program, Lena Tucker, and will also discuss the Middle Fork John Day Private Forestlands Collaborative in Eastern Oregon. This collaborative project in the John Day / Ritter Valley area is being designed to preserve forest ecosystems and enhance public benefits from private forests.

The committee will continue discussions about tax issues and financial constraints facing family forestland owners in Oregon, and will hear from guests and subject matter specialists Dallas Boge and Clint Bentz. Bentz is a CPA with Boldt, Carlisle & Smith in Stayton.

"The Committee for Family Forestlands performs valuable work for the state, consistently looking ahead to identify ways to protect resources and maintain a viable family forestland base," said Lena Tucker, Deputy Chief, Private Forests Division.

Committee composition
Thirteen positions - seven voting members and six seats in non-voting roles - form the committee. Voting members include family forest owners, an environmental community representative, a representative of Oregon's forest products industry, and a citizen-at-large representing the public.

Non-voting ex-officio members may include representatives of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon State University, Oregon small forestland groups, forestry-related industry associations, and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.

Meetings open to the public
Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. The meeting takes place in the Santiam Meeting Room, Operations Building D, at ODF headquarters in Salem. ODF headquarters are located at 2600 State Street, Salem. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations for the meeting can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-945-7502.

Additional information about the Committee for Family Forestlands is available on ODF's web site at:
www.oregon.gov/ODF/pages/board/cff/cff.aspx.


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On May 4, 2013 troopers attempted to detain a 1992 Honda Accord for a traffic violation on Highway 99 near Blackwell Road in Central Point. A pursuit ensued onto Willow Springs, to Tolo Road, the vehicle then traveled into a private field adjacent to Tioga Way, and becoming high centered, two male suspects fled on foot and were apprehended soon after by Troopers.

During the pursuit the suspects caused extensive structural damage to the rear portion of a private residence on Ventura Way in Central Point. There were no injuries reported, the residence was occupied at the time.

During the elude the suspects crashed into two marked OSP Patrol vehicles causing minor damage, there were no injuries.

Two suspects; Frederick West (35 YOA) from Medford, and Joaquim Garcia Jr. (25 YOA) from Central Point have been lodged at the Jackson County Jail on numerous felony charges to include; Felony Attempt to Elude a Police Officer, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Criminal Mischief 1, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering another Person, Parole Violation Detainers, Outstanding Felony Warrants for Attempting to Elude, and PCS-Methamphetamine.


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A boater safety class, sponsored by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Marine Board is being offered to anyone in need of an Oregon boater safety card. The class is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, at the Keizer Fire Station at 661 Chemawa Rd. NE in Keizer.

Pre registration for the class is required as class size is limited. Cost of the class is $5.00 per person and is payable at the beginning of the class.

Class textbooks do need to be picked up prior to the class at the Keizer Fire District Business Office or the Oregon State Marine Board located at 435 Commercial Street in Salem. The required textbooks are free.

For class registration or more information contact Doug White at 503.463.4956.

Oregon law requires that anyone 12 and older must have an Oregon Boaters Card in their possession when driving a power boat with a motor larger than 10 horsepower.

Participants who successfully complete the class receive a certificate of graduation that qualifies the student to receive their boater card from the Oregon State Marine Board.


Attached Media Files: Be a Safe Boater!

At approximately 4:00am, Tuesday morning, Marion County Deputies were called to the Emergency Room of the Salem Hospital to investigate a possible shooting.

Deputy Jeremy Landers contacted the victim at the hospital and determined that he was being treated for a non-life threatening self-inflicted gunshot wound to his jaw. He was identified as Frank R. Moore, 71, of Salem.

Moore told Deputy Landers that he and his wife were asleep in their RV at the Phoenix RV Park, 4130 Silverton Road NE, in Salem. He was awakened by the sound of someone moving around outside his RV. Moore said he armed himself with a .22 caliber rifle and went to investigate.

Moore said he tripped in the darkness and accidentally shot himself in the jaw. He was able to knock on a bedroom window of the RV to wake his wife. Moore's wife found him bloodied and unable to communicate. She drove him to the hospital.

Deputies responded to the RV Park and checked the area where the incident occurred. They recovered the rifle where Moore told them he'd dropped it. No sign of the prowler was found.

Moore's current condition is not known. The shooting appears unintentional.

Deputies recommend that whenever you hear suspicious noises or suspect you have a prowler on your property, make the safe decision to call 911 and let a trained law enforcement officer investigate.

Oregon's Stewardship Coordinating Committee, whose primary purpose is advising the State Forester on incentive programs for family forestland owners, is meeting Thursday, May 23, in Salem.

The committee - comprised of state and federal natural resource agency representatives, private forest landowners, consulting foresters and members of forest industry and conservation organizations - meets 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. May 23rd in the Santiam meeting room at Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) headquarters in Salem.

On the agenda
The agenda on the 23rd includes a review of letters of interest received for the Forest Legacy Program 2015 funding; briefings on the State and Private Forestry programs; and, updates on both the Healthy Forest Reserve program and the new forest landowner Uniform Resource Plans.

Also on the agenda: a legislative update from ODF's Private Forest Division and an update on ODF's Committee for Family Forestlands.

The Stewardship Coordinating committee advises the State Forester about policies and procedures for delivering private forest landowner assistance programs, including the U.S. Forest Service Legacy and Forest Stewardship programs. In addition to advising the State Forester on incentive programs for family forestland owners, the committee also serves as forestry subcommittee to Oregon's Technical Advisory Committee, advising both the USDA Farm Services Agency and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service on federal farm and forestry assistance programs.

Public invited
Members of the public are invited to attend and participate. Questions about the meeting can be directed to Jim Cathcart or Cynthia Orlando at the contact numbers listed.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations for the meeting can be directed to Susan Dominique, Oregon Department of Forestry, at 503-945-7291.

More information about the Stewardship Coordinating Committee:
www.oregon.gov/odf/privateforests/pages/stewardshipcoordinatingcommittee.aspx

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The photo posted for Igor Bogato was incorrect. The new photo attached is correct. We apologize for the error.

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Alert deputies and canines joined forces to capture two men wanted for assaulting a bouncer at a strip club in North Salem on Monday evening.

Deputies were called to the Firehouse Cabaret Strip Club, 5782 Portland Road NE at about 11:50pm. 911 callers reported that three men were assaulting the bouncer and that the fight had moved outside to the parking lot.

As Deputy Mark Ferron arrived on the scene, witnesses pointed out a silver 1993 Toyota Camry speeding away northbound on Portland Road. The Camry contained three adult males. Ferron attempted to stop the car but it continued north on Portland Road before turning east onto Webb Street NE. The car left the paved roadway at the intersection of Peachtree Street NE and tried to escape by driving through some farm fields. It drove around in the fields for some time, apparently looking for an escape path, before finally coming to a stop. Two occupants ran from the car, but one remained.

Canine deputies Jason Bernards & Jerry Wollenschlaeger arrived with their canines. Rolo and Yo were deployed. The driver of the car ran about 1/2 mile and refused to surrender to the commands of the deputies. He was seized by Rolo as he hid in some tall grass. Deputies learned he was Mikhail Ermolenko, 21, of Salem. He was the owner of the Toyota.

The front seat passenger was taken into custody where the car stopped in the field, but he continued to fight with deputies, refusing to surrender. He was identified as Igor Bogatko, 25, of Salem.

The rear seat passenger also fled, but deputies were unable to locate him after a lengthy canine search. Witnesses said he had little involvement in the original fight.

Deputies at the scene learned that the three men came into the strip club and immediately became loud and boisterous. They were refused service and the fight broke out as they left the business.

Ermolenko was transported to Salem Hospital for treatment of his dog bites. He was then booked into the jail and charged with Assault III, Menacing, Disorderly Conduct II, Resisting Arrest and Elude Vehicle - Foot.

Bogatko was booked into the jail and charged with Assault III, Menacing and Disorderly Conduct II.

Both men are expected in court today at 3:00pm.

There were no injuries to the deputies or canines. Salem Police Officers assisted in establishing a perimeter while the canine searched the field and also handled priority calls in the county area while deputies were tied up booking the suspects. Our Office appreciated their assistance.


Attached Media Files: Mikhail Ermolenko , Igor Bogatko

A Medina Washington man was cited by an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper on Highway 97 south of Lapine for operating his motorcycle at 130 miles per hour.

On May 6, 2013 at approximately 2:40 p.m. Senior Trooper Don Newcomb was patrolling Highway 97 near milepost 177 when he observed a northbound Ducati motorcycle, driven by GREGORY ZASER, age 61, from Medina, Washington. Senior Trooper Newcomb checked the speed the ZASER'S motorcycle at 130 miles per hour on radar.

ZASER told Senior Trooper Newcomb that he had just purchased the motorcycle and wanted to see what it would do.

ZASER was cited for Violation of the Basic Speed Rule 130 miles per hour in a 55 zone and for Careless Driving.

Photograph courtesy of OSP

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Attached Media Files: 2013-05/1002/64042/004.JPG

The Fire Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon.

For more information please contact Julie Olsen-Fink at (503) 378-2297 or Tina Diehl at (503) 378-2254.

Committee Members:

Joe Seibert, Non-Management Firefighter, Chair
Jeff Jones, Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, Vice-Chair
Alan Ferschweiler, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Erin Janssens, Portland Fire & Rescue
Dave Jones, Oregon Fire District Directors Association
Johnny Mack, Community College Fire Programs
Jamie Paul, Forest Protection Agencies
Dan Petersen, Oregon Fire Instructors Association
Scott Stanton, Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association
Mark Wallace, Oregon State Fire Marshal

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1. *Minutes (February 27, 2013) - Approve minutes from February 27, 2013 meeting

2. *Revisions to OAR 259-009-0005 & 259-009-0062
NFPA 1003 Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Review and Approve

3. *Revisions to OAR Chapter 259, Division 009
Housekeeping Changes
Review and Approve

4. *Denial Case Review for Robert Norris DPSST #25799 - South Sherman Fire Protection District - Review Case

5. *Denial Case Review for Daniel Blood DPSST #31045 - Black Butte Ranch RFPD
Review Case

6. *Revocation Case Review for Robert Huntzinger DPSST #17506 - Columbia River Fire & Rescue - Review Case

7. Staff Update

8. The next FPC meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2013

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that a woman wanted for her involvement in a fatal motor vehicle crash last October has been arrested.

Janet Lee Reppy, 39, of Lebanon, turned herself in at the Albany Police Department at about noon today.

Reppy is lodged in the Linn County Jail on a Linn County Circuit Court Warrant for Manslaughter 1 regarding the death of a passenger in her vehicle, James Virgil Pointer, 21, of Lebanon, and two counts of Assault 3 for injuries sustained in the crash by each of her other two passengers, Tyler Adams, 21, of Lebanon and Kelsey Truett, 21, of Sweet Home.

In February, Reppy made arrangements through her attorney to turn herself in but failed to do so. She was also contacted after family members provided detectives with her cell phone number but still failed to turn herself in or disclose her whereabouts. Additional attempts to contact and locate Reppy were unsuccessful. The warrant was issued by the Court on March 13, 2013. When the warrant was issued, family members were asked to inform the Sheriff's Office if they learned where she was.

Acting on a tip received this morning, Sheriff's detectives went to 31831 Berlin Road, Lebanon, where Reppy had reportedly been staying since Friday, May 3. Detectives learned that Reppy had been informed law enforcement was on the way to the residence and she had left about ten minutes before the detectives arrived. Family members told the detectives that Reppy had left to turn herself in. After receiving word that she had not turned herself in, detectives contacted her family and explained potential charges of hindering prosecution if she did not turn herself in by 2:00 p.m. today. A short time later, Reppy turned herself in at the Albany Police Department where she was then taken into custody by Linn County Detectives.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office extends its thanks to the many citizens who called to report Reppy's possible whereabouts.


Attached Media Files: Reppy mugshot

WEST LINN, Ore. - Duck football fever is spreading to West Linn, and it will help senior citizens who are victims of financial abuse.

Mike "Jorgy" Jorgensen, broadcaster for the University of Oregon Ducks, will be the keynote speaker an awards dinner and auction in West Linn on Saturday, June 22, to raise funds for the nonprofit Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County (SCCCC) of Oregon City.

Reporter Tony Martinez of Fox-TV Channel 12 of Portland will serve as the emcee. Martinez has been on the air in Portland for more than 20 years. He is a five-time recipient of the Associated Press "Best Traffic Reporting" award.

The event will take kick off at 6:15 p.m. and run to 9 p.m. at the Oregon Golf Club, 25700 S.W. Petes Mountain Road. Tickets are $50. Table sponsorships are available for $500. Hillside Chapel of Oregon City and John W. "Jack" Lundeen / Attorney PC of Lake Oswego are the presenting sponsors.

Ticket reservations and event sponsorships are now available by calling (503) 657-1366.

Also at the dinner, the SCCCC will present its Citizen for Seniors award to the Portland Women's Foundation and the Newcomers Welcome Club of Lake Oswego & West Linn.

"These two organizations go way beyond the norm in support of our work serving local seniors," said Christi Bird, executive director of the Council. "We want to do everything we can to show our thanks for their unwavering assistance."

As the color analyst for the Ducks football radio broadcasts, Jorgensen of Eugene is one of the best known sports figures in Oregon. Coaches, quarterbacks and titles might come and go, but every Saturday during the college football season for the past 23 years, many thousands of fans have listened to Mike help call the Duck games.

Jorgensen, who quarterbacked the Ducks from 1981 to 84, is also a frequent guest on national radio sports talk shows. The Oregon native appears on a weekly Oregon football show and participates in many other Duck-related broadcast shows. For the past four years also he hosted an hour-long cable tv show that featured the team's head coach.

At the June 22 dinner auction, Jorgensen will talk about his career as a Duck, some of the more memorable players he's met, the upcoming season, and some of the highlights of his more than two decades viewing the team from his unique perspective.

Playing an up-tempo, unconventional style of football, the Oregon Ducks have risen to national prominence in the past few years, attracted fans from across the country, played in major bowl games and competed for the national title.

"This is the pinnacle. This is rare air. They are at the top, looking at eye level with everyone else," said Jorgenson. "I pinch myself every day for the opportunity to broadcast Oregon football for 23 years. I never take it for granted. This is as good as it gets."

For 41 years the SCCCC has provided free or low-cost services for home-bound, frail, vulnerable and geographically isolated individuals. Not available anywhere else, its programs promote independence, improve quality of life and prevent or end abuse, neglect (including self-neglect) and exploitation of at-risk seniors and adults with disabilities. Last year the agency received the prestigious "Top-Rated Award" from Great Nonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.

About Senior Citizens Council
Founded in 1972, Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of life for seniors and adults with disabilities in Clackamas County, Ore. Many of those served don't have the ability to pay. The SCCCC relies on donations, grants and this fundraising event to support those in need. More information about the council is posted at www.seniorcitizenscouncil.com.

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Attached Media Files: Mike Jorgensen

May 6, 2013

What: The Oregon Health Policy Board will hold its May meeting only by webinar. The board will hear a legislative update from Bruce Goldberg, M.D., director of the Oregon Health Authority, and a report on Oregon's rate review process from Laura Cali of the state Department of Consumer and Business Services.

When: Tuesday, May 7, 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Via webinar. To connect to the live webinar, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/663442434.

Agenda:

* Legislative update

* Oregon's rate review process

* Upcoming meetings - Quarterly report and metrics webinar, and June OHPB agenda

Note: Public testimony will not be accepted at this meeting. Input for the board can be sent to ohpb.info@state.or.us.

For more information on the meeting, visit the board's meeting page.

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05/06/13 1:23pm:

Marion County Detectives have concluded their investigation into the death of a woman found in a Turner residence on Sunday morning.

The victim was identified as Chanelle Mills, 24, of Salem. Ms. Mills was a guest at the residence on Apollo Street SE. Ms. Mills was found lying on the floor of her room at about 9:30am, Sunday. The residents called 911 but Mills was already deceased when medics arrived.

An autopsy conducted this morning by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office concluded that Ms. Mills died a natural death due to a medical condition.

Her family has been notified. They have requested media privacy to grieve the death of their loved one.

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8:15pm:

Marion County Sheriff's Detectives have taken the lead on this investigation. The female victim has been identified, but family notifications are still pending. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.

At this time, there is no new information available for release and no further releases are expected this evening.

The investigation continues and updates will be issued as releasable information becomes available.

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3:55pm:

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently assisting the Turner Police Department with a death investigation in the 5500 block of Apollo Street SE in Turner.

Turner PD has asked that we handle the PIO duties for them.

At this time, there is one female adult that has been identified but family notifications are still in progress. Her identity will not be released until those notifications are made.

No information about the cause or manner of her death is available at this time, and further details of the investigation are not available as we're still processing the home where she was found.

We do not expect to issue media updates from the scene; updates will be issued via the FlashAlert system as information becomes available.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2013

MEDIA CONTACT
Nicole Hoeft | 503 373 2386
Marc Huchette | 503 373 2390



Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to Host Veterans Summit

SALEM - The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Summit on Wednesday, May 29th at the Salem Convention Center from 9 am until noon.

This summit will focus on connecting providers that serve veterans who face challenges and have diverse needs including homelessness, mental health care, transportation, employment, education and more. ODVA Director Cameron Smith will present.
Attendance is free and open to all organizations that service veterans including federal, state, county, and community resource providers in Oregon.

To register for this event go to http://oregondva.com/2013/05/02/odva-veterans-summit-2013/
or call 503-373-2390.
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Free evacuation brochures for residents and visitors also available

Portland, Oregon: The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries has completed tsunami inundation maps for Douglas County including the communities of Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay, and Siltcoos. These maps show modeled extents for local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (Alaska) tsunami inundation scenarios.

These maps incorporate all the best tsunami science available today, including recent publications by colleagues studying the Cascadia Subduction Zone, updated computer simulation models using high-resolution lidar topographic data, and knowledge gained from the 2004 Sumatra, 2010 Chile, and 2011 T�hoku earthquakes and tsunamis.

The maps, which provide the basis for the evacuation brochures, contain a wealth of information, including estimated tsunami wave height time series charts and a measurement of the exposure each community has to the various tsunami scenarios: we count the number of buildings that are inundated by each scenario. We hope that the public, planners, emergency managers and first responders, elected officials, and other local decision makers will use these detailed and innovative TIM map products to mitigate risk and to reduce the loss of life and property.

Tsunami Inundation Map (TIM) series for Douglas County.

TIM-Doug-01, Siltcoos Lake
TIM-Doug-02, Tahkenitch Lake
TIM-Doug-03, Gardiner
TIM-Doug-04, Reedsport
TIM-Doug-05, East Gardiner
TIM-Doug-06, Umpqua River West
TIM-Doug-07, Sulphur Springs
TIM-Doug-08, Umpqua River East
TIM-Doug-09, Clear Lake

To see current tsunami inundation map (TIM series) coverage for the entire Oregon coast, visit http://www.OregonTsunami.org

Each TIM publication includes two plates.

Plate 1 displays five scenarios, labeled as "T-shirt sizes" (S, M, L, XL, and XXL), of the impact of Cascadia Subduction Zone tsunamis that reflect the full range of what was experienced in the past and will be encountered in the future. The geologic record shows that the amount of time that has passed since the last great Cascadia earthquake (312 years since January 26, 1700) is not a reliable indicator of the size of the next one, so the size ranges are intended to fully bracket what might happen next.

Plate 2 shows tsunami inundation scenarios for two distant-source tsunamis that were modeled and originate in Alaska. These distant tsunamis are not nearly as dangerous as the local ones, as Oregonians will have several hours instead of only minutes to evacuate and the tsunamis themselves are much smaller. For these reasons DOGAMI's focus is on the big Cascadia events. If the ground shakes for an extended period of time, don't wait for more warning, evacuate to high ground as fast as possible.

To learn more about these publications, visit:
http://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/tim/p-TIM-overview.htm

To download free tsunami evacuation maps based on TIM maps, visit:
http://www.oregongeology.org/tsuclearinghouse/pubs-evacbro.htm

DOGAMI TIM publications can be purchased on CD-ROM for $10 each from the Nature of the Northwest Information Center (NNW), 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 965, Portland, Oregon, 97232. You may also call NNW at (971) 673-2331 or order online at http://www.NatureNW.org. There is a $4.95 shipping and handling charge for all mailed items.

Contact Information:
Oregon Department of Geology
Ian Madin, Chief Scientist
(971) 673-1542
ian.madin@state.or.us

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries is an independent agency of the State and has a broad responsibility in developing an understanding of the state's geologic resources and natural hazards. The Department then makes this information available to communities and individuals to help inform and reduce the risks from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods and volcanic eruptions. The Department assists in the formulation of state policy where an understanding of geologic materials, geologic resources, processes, and hazards is key to decision-making. The Department is also the lead state regulatory agency for mining, oil, gas and geothermal exploration, production and reclamation.

Learn more about Oregon's geology online: http://www.OregonGeology.org


Attached Media Files: 2013-05/2967/64019/press-release-2013-05-06_TIM-Doug-FINAL.pdf

Wildfire managers across the state had their hands full during the hot, dry, and windy weekend. People burning debris were responsible for at least 36 of the 65 wildfires reported.

Keep Oregon Green Association is warning residents that burning debris on a windy day has tremendous potential for becoming Oregon's next wildfire.

Call your local fire district or Oregon Department of Forestry office to determine whether debris burning is allowed. Many districts have closed some or all of their protected lands.

A charged hose must reach to and all away around the burn pile. The 10-foot cleared area around the pile should be kept wet at all times. Use a shovel or rake handy. If burning is allowed, keep your burn pile small adding to it as it burns down. Stay with the fire at all times. Only yard debris is legal to burn - no garbage or lumber.

Once the debris is burned, soak the area of and around the burn. Check on it frequently to make sure no sparks remain.

"Wildfire prevention is an individual responsibility," reminds Mary Ellen Holly, president and CEO of the Keep Oregon Green Association. If you don't take precautions, you can be subject to suppression costs.


Attached Media Files: Firefighters called to an illegal burn

Jeff Martin "The Blond Curly Haired Magician" will be performing at Lancaster Mall to benefit the Marion-Polk Food Share and the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation. The performance will be at 2pm, Saturday, May 11, near Sport's Authority. Please bring your donations of food, school supplies or clothing to Lancaster Mall and enjoy the free Magic Show. The suggested donation is 3 items although no donation is too great or too small.

Jeff is a traveling magician and spends most of the year out on the road performing all over the country. He is also available for private parties, school and corporate events. Jeff discovered his passion for magic at 8 years old and has been performing ever since. With his wife, Pam, at his side and working behind the scenes, "Team Martin" has evolved from a 'local magician in Southern California', to a couple who spend the better part of 9 months annually traveling the United States bringing smiles and laughs to many hearts. "That's why we do it, we love to make people laugh!" they both say. When not on the road they are longtime residents of Salem and are eager to give back to their community.

The Marion-Polk Food Share is a charity and the regional food bank provides the bulk of the emergency food given out to hungry area residents through a network of over 80 direct-service charities located throughout Marion and Polk counties. The 10 "most wanted" items are soup, chili, mac & cheese, cereal, peanut butter, tuna, canned fruit, canned vegetables, pasta sauce and pasta.

The Salem- Keizer Education Foundation (SKEF) is a catalyst for the enhancement of the education and development of all Salem-Keizer youth. SKEF's Enrichment Academy program provides a safe educational environment with fully-equipped classrooms, professional educators, and cutting-edge curriculum to expand student achievement in arts, science, technology, engineering, math, languages and more. SKEF programs include Learning Gardens at 11 schools that teach children healthy eating and proper nutrition, Bazillion Books for Kids which provides books to children throughout Oregon, and Awesome Youth Sports, a recreational sports program focused on helping children develop life-long health and wellness habits.

For more information about this show or other upcoming events please visit www.lancastermall.com and http://www.jmartinmagic.com/.

This is an Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF) fire update for Monday, May 6, 2013

FIRES ON OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY-PROTECTED LANDS
ODF firefighters responded to several fires over the weekend that burned larger than is typical for this time of year:

The 180-acre Shively Creek Fire in Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) jurisdiction is burning in logging slash and old growth timber. Reported Sunday, the fire received some rain that evening that slowed spread. Resources fighting the fire include two helicopters, eight fire engines, nine hand crews, two bulldozers and two water tenders. Today firefighters will continue to build fire trail and strengthen existing fire lines. Cause is under investigation.

The 10-acre Tokatee Fire in the South Cascade District is burning in logging slash, timber and grass. It was reported Saturday. ODF has three fire engines and one water tender at the fire. Cause is under investigation.

The 14-acre Raisor Road Fire in the South Cascade District is burning in timber and logging slash. The fire was reported Sunday and is in extended attack. Number of resources fighting the fire is unavailable at this time. Cause is under investigation.

The 19-acre Jasper Lowell Fire in the South Cascade District burned in grass, brush and timber. Reported Sunday, it was contained by late afternoon and is currently in mop-up. ODF resources fighting the fire include three fire engines, two hand crews, one bulldozer and two water tenders. Cause is under investigation.

The 168-acre Burgess Road Fire in the Central Oregon District is burning in timber, brush and grass. Reported Sunday, firefighters expected to achieve containment that evening. ODF resources fighting the fire include five fire engines, three hand crews, one bulldozer and one water tender. Cause is under investigation.

The 22-acre Gooseneck Road Fire in the West Oregon District reported Saturday burning in logging slash. Six fire engines, one helicopter, two hand crews, one bulldozer and one water tender. Cause is under investigation.

The 15-acre Milepost 160 Fire in Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) jurisdiction burned in logging slash near Interstate 5. It was contained and in mop-up on Saturday. DFP resources fighting the fire included two fire engines and one bulldozer. The fire was from a prescribed burn ignited April 29 that spread off of the burn unit.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS
No fires were reported on lands in other jurisdictions in Oregon.


FIRE STATISTICS
Fire statistics are for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the 16 million acres of private and public forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

January 1, 2012, through today:*
Lightning-caused fires: 0 fires burned 0 acres
Human-caused fires: 64 fires burned 281 acres
Total: 64 fires burned 281 acres

10-year average (Jan. 1 through the present date in the year):
Lightning-caused fires: 1 fire burned less than 1 acre
Human-caused fires: 43 fires burned 111 acres
Total: 44 fires burned 111 acres

Fire statistics can be accessed any time from the ODF website.

*When personnel are heavily engaged in firefighting activities, the latest information may not always appear in the statistics.

Salem PD Case #13-17139
Occ time/date: 10:25pm., Sunday, 05/05/13
Location: Mission St.SE, just west of Hawthorne Ave.SE

Salem Police responded to a Hit & Run accident where a tow truck driver who was loading a vehicle to be towed was struck by a passing vehicle, which then fled the area.

The driver for "Affordable Towing", was wearing his orange safety vest and had the tow trucks flashers and emergency lights activated when the accident occurred. The tow truck driver was facing the tow truck operating the lift controls when he was struck on his right side. The driver was knocked down, but able to get out of the roadway. At the time of the accident, the tow truck was in the far right, eastbound lane of Mission St.SE, approx. 200 feet west of Hawthorne Ave.SE.

The vehicle which struck the tow truck driver did not stop, but instead accelerated away from the accident scene. Medics responded and transported the tow truck driver to Salem Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The vehicle which fled is possibly a dark colored sedan. The vehicle's right side passenger mirror broke off when it struck the tow truck driver and was recovered at the accident scene. It is believed that the vehicle likely sustained scrapes/scratches and possibly body damage to the right passenger side from the impact.

This investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information concerning this accident, the vehicle which fled, or vehicle driver are asked to call Salem Police at 503-588-6123.

A semi-truck and trailer carrying vegetables crashed west of Oakridge on Highway 58 near milepost 18. The semi-truck and trailer over turned on its side and blocked all lanes of the highway for several hours. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from Oakridge and Springfield are continuing the investigation.

On May 5, 2013 at approximately 3:00 p.m. a Freightliner semi-truck and trailer carrying vegetables driven by, ANTHONY CHAND, age 45, from Sacramento, California was westbound on Highway 58 near milepost 18. For unknown reasons CHAND'S semi-truck and trailer went off the roadway and landed on its side blocking all lanes of Highway 58.

OSP troopers are continuing the investigation and no enforcement action has been taken. CHAND was wearing safety restraints and was not injured.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Dexter Fire Department.

Photographs courtesy of Oreogn State Police

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Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers of the 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment were welcomed home during a demobilization ceremony today at the West Salem High School gymnasium.

The unit mobilized 14 Citizen-Soldiers to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit commander is Maj. Jim Miller, and the First Sergeant is 1st Sgt. William Boyd.

During their deployment, the public affairs team produced more than 700 broadcast products, 75 print stories and more than 600 photos that were downloaded more than 2,500 times and used by news media agencies around the world. Their stories covered the retrograde currently happening in Afghanistan for all coalition forces. They also embedded more than 80 journalists from various news agencies throughout the world to tell the story of what was happening in Regional Command East.

The 115 MPAD mentored and provided training to the 201st Corps and 203rd Corps Afghan National Army on public affairs operations. They helped both Corps public affairs offices successfully embed journalists in their area of operations for the first time ever to tell the story of the ANA. This increased the ANA's capabilities to tell their own internal story and provided a basis for public affairs to be an integral part of operations at the Corps level.

This was the third deployment for the 115 MPAD. The unit was federally mobilized to Bosnia in 1998-1999 for Operation Joint Forge and to Iraq in 2007-2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and The Global War on Terror.

Photo Captions:
130505-Z-xxxxB-003: Maj. James Miller, commander of the Oregon Army National Guard's 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, salutes the flag during the unit's demobilization ceremony at the West Salem High School gymnasium, in Salem, Ore., May 5. The ceremony celebrated the unit's return to Oregon from Afghanistan. (Photo by Spc. Matthew J. Burnett, 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

130505-Z-xxxxB-006: Cameron Smith (center), director of Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (Representing the Oregon Governor), returns the unit guidon to Maj. James Miller (right), commander of the Oregon Army National Guard's 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, as Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, Adjutant General, Oregon, looks on during a demobilization ceremony at the West Salem High School gymnasium, in Salem, Ore., May 5. The ceremony celebrated the 115 MPAD's return from Afghanistan. (Photo by Spc. Matthew J. Burnett, 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

130505-Z-xxxxB-007: Soldiers of the Oregon Army National Guard's 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment huddle together for a final team shout, marking the end of their mission during their demobilization ceremony at the West Salem High School gymnasium, in Salem, Ore., May 5. The ceremony celebrated the unit's return to Oregon from Afghanistan. (Photo by Spc. Matthew J. Burnett, 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

130505-Z-xxxxB-008: Spc. Alexander Amen, a print journalist with the Oregon Army National Guard's 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, kisses his fiance, Trina Shaghafi, following his unit's demobilization ceremony at the West Salem High School gymnasium, in Salem, Ore., May 5. The ceremony celebrated the unit's return to Oregon from Afghanistan. (Photo by Spc. Matthew J. Burnett, 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

130505-Z-XB575-085: Soldiers of the Oregon Army National Guard's 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment salute during the playing of the National Anthem at their demobilization ceremony at West Salem High School, in Salem, Ore., May 5, 2013. The unit recently returned to Oregon following a deployment in Afghanistan. (Photo by Spc. Marilyn Lowry, 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

130505-Z-XB575-248: 1st Sgt. William Boyd, of the Oregon Army National Guard's 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, hugs his family following a demobilization ceremony at West Salem High School, in Salem, Ore., May 5, celebrating the unit's return from Afghanistan. (Photo by Spc. Marilyn Lowry, 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)


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The Oregon Red Cross is opening an evacuation shelter for families displaced by an ongoing wildfire in in the Burgess Road area of La Pine, Deschutes County.

The shelter is located at the La Pine Event Center, 16405 First Street, Pa Pine.

The Oregon Red Cross is assisting two families displaced by residential fires on Saturday, May 4.

An early morning fire in the 4100 block of SE 27th Ave, Portland, Multnomah County affected five adults and a child and. The Red Cross provided help with lodging, food, comfort kits, and information about Health and Mental Health services.

An early afternoon fire in Sweet Home, Linn County affected two adults. The Red Cross provided help with lodging, food, clothing, shoes, comfort kits, and information about Health and Mental Health services.

On May 3, 2013 at 11:35 p.m. Oregon State Police Troopers from the Central Point Area Command responded to the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles. One of the vehicle was traveling the wrong direction - northbound in the southbound lanes.

Investigation at the scene showed that a 2003 Pontiac Vibe driven by Derek MASSEY, age 41 of Talent, Oregon alone in his vehicle, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head on into a 2006 Ford Expedition driven by Ryan Thompson, age 36 of French Gulch, CA, who was also alone in his vehicle.

Thompson sustained non-life threatening injuries and MASSEY was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. MASSEY'S next of kin has been notified.

Investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing. It is unknown at this time if intoxicants were a contributing factor. Photographs provided by Oregon State Police Central Point Area Command


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On May 3rd, 2013, Oregon State Police Troopers arrested Charles M. KICINSKI age 38 of Winchester, Oregon for Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree times 2 and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Troopers from the Salem Area Command responded to a call of a person throwing items out of a vehicle that was northbound on Interstate 5 near Woodburn. There were also reports that a women in the vehicle was trying to get out while it was moving and that she had held up a sign for other motorist to see that read, "Call 9-1-1."

Troopers located and stopped the reported vehicle - a 1997 Ford sport utility vehicle - on Interstate 5 at MP 275. The Troopers took the suspect - Charles M. KICINSKI - into custody without incident.

The victims were identified as the suspect's wife - Gloria S. Kicinski age 30 of Winchester, Oregon - and her minor child age 6.

No one was hurt during the ordeal. Charles M. KICINSKI was lodged on the listed charges in the Marion County Jail.

73-year-old con man Nick Kasamehas is now in custody in Los Angeles County, California.

Portland Police detectives are working to have Kasamehas extradited to Oregon.

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The Portland Police Bureau's White Collar Crimes Detail is asking for the public's help in locating 73-year-old Nickolas Kasemehas, wanted for Aggravated Theft in the First Degree.

"Nick" Kasemehas has a long list of aliases and is a career con man, beginning in 1962. Kasemehas was released from prison in September 2012 and immediately began conning victims in the Salem, Oregon area. He has most recently been frequenting locations in the Portland and Salem areas. Kasemehas is also believed to have an expensive daily cigar habit.

In the past, Kasemehas has frequented cities all along the West Coast, including Seattle and San Francisco. Many of his cons involve schemes around gold, jewelry and loans. Kasemehas' criminal history extends to San Francisco, Utah, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland and many other smaller cities.

Investigators believe there are more victims of Kasemehas criminal behavior and would like to hear from anyone with information about his activities.

Kasemehas is described as a white male, 73 years old, 5'9" tall, 175 pounds, gray/brown hair, brown eyes, and in very good physical shape.

Anyone seeing Kasemehas is asked to call 9-1-1. For non-emergency information about Kasemehas or information about additional victims please contact Detective Liz Cruthers at (503) 823-0272 or Elizabeth.Cruthers@PortlandOregon.gov

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On May 3, 2013, at approximately 6:40 p.m. OSP troopers were involved in a pursuit in the Scappoose area. At the conclusion of the pursuit an adult female suspect was reportedly shot by an OSP officer. The involved OSP officer was not injured.

The Columbia County Sherriff's Office, with the assistance of the Columbia County Major Crimes Team, is the lead in the investigation.

No other information is anticipated for released tonight. If any additional information is received and approved for release by lead investigators and the Columbia County District Attorney's Office, an updated news release will be forwarded.

Any questions can be referred to the Columbia County Sherriff's Office.

No Public Information Officer is responding to the scene.

Salem - The Oregon School Boards Association encourages members to develop comprehensive school safety plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. In light of recent media reports, OSBA offers members these general guidelines on safety drills:

- Communicate often and openly with parents, students, teachers and other staff before conducting simulation drills.
- Design drills that are thoughtful, provide opportunities for teachable moments and avoid scenarios that could traumatize the participants. Build plans from successful models.
- Work closely with local law enforcement agencies.
- Adopt and practice standard responses to emergency situations. In the wake of recent acts of school violence, a number of organizations have developed guidelines that districts can draw upon. Among them are the Standard Response Protocol by the I Love U Guys Foundation (http://iloveuguys.org/srp.html), a National School Boards Association webinar on planning for and managing a crisis (www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4qDyOL5F_I), a resources page of the Oregon School Safety Officers Association (http://www.ossoa.org/disasterresources), and crisis response planning by the Crisis Management Institute (www.cmionline.com).

"School safety is a paramount concern for us," said Betsy Miller-Jones, OSBA's executive director. "We're working to ensure that individual districts can adopt those measures appropriate for local communities."

OSBA is a member services agency for nearly 1,400 school board members in school districts, education service districts and community colleges.

By unanimous Board action, the Marion County Board of Commissioners has declared May 6th through the 10th, 2013 as "Corrections Professionals Week".

During this week, people across the United States and Canada will join together to recognize the work done by Corrections professionals, nurses and support staff to ensure the public's safety.

Commander Sheila Lorance has announced that the jail management staff is scheduling celebrations to honor the work of the staff. These celebrations will be scheduled around the daily tasks performed by our staff and will also accommodate the regular intake traffic of persons arrested in Marion County.

The business of running a jail is a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year proposition. Commander Lorance commented, "Celebrations are important for our staff, but so is the responsibility we have to operate a secure jail facility that houses 405 inmates and a work center that houses an additional 144 inmates". The security of these facilities and the safety of Marion County & our staff are our top priority.

Sheriff Jason Myers added, "The citizens of Marion County can be proud of the service their Corrections professionals provide. The job they do is a difficult one, but they face the challenge with diligence, integrity and compassion."


Attached Media Files: Marion County Jail

A demobilization ceremony for the 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment is scheduled at the West Salem High School gymnasium, May 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

The West Salem High School is located at 1776 Titan Drive Northwest in Salem, Ore. The public is invited to attend.

The unit mobilized 14 Citizen-Soldiers to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit commander is Maj. Jim Miller, and the First Sergeant is 1st Sgt. William Boyd.

During their deployment, the public affairs team produced more than 700 broadcast products, 75 print stories and more than 600 photos that were downloaded more than 2,500 times and used by news media agencies around the world. Their stories covered the retrograde currently happening in Afghanistan for all coalition forces. They also embedded more than 80 journalists from various news agencies throughout the world to tell the story of what was happening in Regional Command East.

The 115 MPAD mentored and provided training to the 201st Corps and 203rd Corps Afghan National Army on public affairs operations. They helped both Corps public affairs offices successfully embed journalists in their area of operations for the first time ever to tell the story of the ANA. This increased the ANA's capabilities to tell their own internal story and provided a basis for public affairs to be an integral part of operations at the Corps level.

This is the third deployment for the 115 MPAD. The unit was federally mobilized to Bosnia in 1998-1999 for Operation Joint Forge and to Iraq in 2007-2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and The Global War on Terror.

High resolution photos and captions of the unit's return to Oregon are available for download on the Oregon Military Department Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oregonmildep/sets/72157633347637110/

Three people avoided major injuries after a collision stemming from a wrong way vehicle on Highway 126E near Interstate-5 in Springfield. The wrong-way vehicle and its occupants have not been identified. Troopers from the Springfield Area Command are continuing the investigation.

On Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at approximately 1:55 AM, a Subaru SUV operated by 29 year-old Matthew YNFANTE, from Eugene, was eastbound on Highway 126E over Interstate-5. YNFANTE encountered a wrong-way vehicle westbound in the eastbound lanes toward him. YNFANTE swerved and slowed in the middle of the road. A black Kia sedan, operated by 26 year-old David DEVERAUX, was eastbound on Highway 126E behind YNFANTE. DEVERAUX also swerved to avoid the wrong-way driver, but did not notice YNFANTE had slowed in front of him. DEVERAUX attempted to avoid a collision, but rear-ended the Subaru before colliding with a guardrail and coming to rest on the shoulder of the road. The Subaru came to rest in the left lane of Highway 126E.
YNFANTE, who was wearing safety restraints, suffered minor injuries and declined to be transported for further medical treatment. DEVERAUX and his passenger, 30 year-old Dana FREYTAG, were wearing safety restraints and both front airbags deployed. Neither was injured.
DEVERAUX was cited for Driving While Suspended.

Witnesses described the wrong way vehicle as a newer grey minivan driven by an elderly white male, accompanied by an elderly white female. The elderly couple was reportedly looking for I-5 southbound. Anyone with information related to the identification of the minivan and occupants is asked to contact Trooper Evan Sether at the OSP Springfield Area Command at (541) 726-2536 extension 439.

OSP was assisted at the scene by ODOT, the Eugene Police Department, the Springfield Police Department and the Eugene Fire Department.

The highway was restricted to one lane for approximately an hour during the investigation.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police


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Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power, May 3, 2013
503-813-7291

Keep power lines in sight and stay safe working outdoors this spring
Look up to make sure ladders, tools are a safe distance from electric wires

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Warmer weather is drawing Northwesterners outdoors for fun as well as home and yard maintenance projects. Before you reach for that ladder, extended pruner or fielder's glove, be conscious of overhead power line locations.

"It is easy to forget that the power lines in front of your house are potentially dangerous," said Gene Morris, Pacific Power's director of health, safety and environment. "Simply moving a metal ladder without being aware of what is overhead could be deadly. Even a momentary electrical contact can have devastating results."

Pacific Power urges its customers to take simple precautions when working or playing outside to help ensure their safety:

Look up and live

* Note the location of overhead electrical wires while working and when moving equipment, as well as when installing, removing, cleaning or repairing rain gutters.
* Check for nearby electrical wires when pruning trees. If lines run through or near your tree, don't attempt to cut branches or limbs. Instead, you should call Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070.
* When painting a house, note where power lines connect to the house and keep ladders, scaffolding and other equipment away from lines.
* If moving, adjusting or installing an antenna or satellite dish, keep well away from electrical wires.
* Be cautious on the roof. Working on a roof may put you closer to an overhead power line than you realize and your focus may be more on keeping your footing than on wire locations. Avoid accidentally touching a line with your head or shoulder or any tool you may be using.
* Playing catch is a time-honored rite of spring, but keep clear of lines so that you always make it home safe.
* Flying kites is another fun part of spring, but do it away from overhead power lines and make sure kids have adult supervision. If a kite becomes tangled in electrical wires, immediately let go of the string and make no attempt to remove the kite. Call Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070.

As always, stay away to stay safe

* If you spot an electrical wire down, keep everyone out of the area (including pets) and immediately call 9-1-1 or Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.
* Never try to move a downed wire or even go near one. Always assume a downed wire is energized and dangerous, even if it isn't sparking. Touching a live line or anything near it-- like a fence or puddle of water--can cause electricity to flow through your body, resulting in serious injury or death.

To learn more about electrical safety or to order free electrical safety materials, call Pacific Power's public safety department toll free at 1-800-375-7085 or visit www.pacificpower.net/safety.

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About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides electric service to more than 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.8 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.

Early this morning Troopers from the Springfield Area Command investigated the death of an adult female who passed away sometime early this morning while her vehicle was parked in the rest area.

Local emergency medical technicians responded to a 911 call from the decedent's driving partner early this morning. Medics determined that the decedent passed away sometime during the night from apparent complications related to an existing medical conditions. Troopers have determined that further investigation into the death is not necessary.

The decedent and her driving partner were operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle and had stopped to rest in the Oak Grove rest area.

The next of kin of the decedent have not yet been notified; therefore, her name will not be released at this time.

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A 35-year old man walked into the Marion County Jail visiting area yesterday morning and told deputies he wanted to confess to some crimes he'd committed.

Eddie Luter, of Salem, told Sr. Deputy Todd Bay that he had been sexually abusing a 12-year girl who lived with him and his wife in their Salem apartment.

Luter told the deputy that the assaults began in January 2013 and continued through March of this year. The girl, whose parents are living and working in Chuuk State in Micronesia, has been staying with the suspect and his family since 2010.

Luter explained that the assaults took place while his wife was away at work and that his wife wasn't aware of his actions.

Deputy Bay contacted the victim who confirmed the confession of Luter and provided additional details to Deputy Bay. The victim claimed she remained silent out of fear for her own safety.

Luter was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on 6 counts of Rape 1 and 6 counts of Sexual Abuse 1. He is being held without bail and due in court at 3:00pm, today.

The victim was placed in the care of a relative. Investigators are trying to determine if there is a familial relationship between the victim and Luter. We are also working to make contact with the victim's parents in Micronesia.


Attached Media Files: Eddie Luter

05/03/13:

The Marion County Jail remains under a modified lockdown this morning following yesterday's disturbance in one of the cell pods.

Two of the jail pods have returned to normal routine, but three units continue under lockdown after inmates in those units became vocally belligerent and threatening during their in-cell mealtime last night. All inmates are in those pods will remain in their cells for the time being.

Jail management is continuing to investigate yesterday's disturbance and the identities of the responsible inmates are still being withheld until that investigation is completed.

Further updates will be provided when conditions at the jail improve.

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05/02/13:

The Marion County Jail remains under lockdown this evening, following a disturbance created by a number of inmates who refused to return to their cell after an outdoor exercise period.

The disturbance began at 1:55pm, when 7-8 inmates were returning to their cells from the exercise yard. One inmate was spotted trying to tamper with the exercise security door by placing something in the door jamb.

Jail staff observed the inmate's actions and alerted the deputies working on the floor who, in turn, ordered the inmates into their cells. The inmates refused and started verbally challenging the deputies. At one point, an inmate armed himself with the handle from a mop and began advancing on the deputies.

Deputies confronted him with a warning that Tasers would be deployed if he and others failed to follow directions to return to their cells. The inmate surrendered the mop handle and entered his cell.

The entire jail was placed under a lock-down order during this time, with all inmates being placed in secure cells until the disturbance was quelled.

The jail's Cell Extraction team was deployed to move several of the instigating inmates in segregation cells, separating them and limiting the threat to the deputies and other inmates. Deputies were forced to deploy pepper spray to gain their compliance.

Regular court proceedings in the court annex and the main courthouse downtown were affected by the lockdown as inmates could not be moved to and from the courtrooms to make their appearances.

The jail was unable to accept new arrestees for several hours but began accepting them again shortly before 5:00pm.

The perimeter of the jail was never breached and at no time was there an opportunity for an inmate to escape. The safety of the surrounding community was never in jeopardy.

There were no injuries to deputies or inmates during the disturbance, and order was restored at the jail by 2:15pm. It is not known how long the jail will remain under lockdown but our concern is for the safety of the 400+ inmates housed there, as well as the jail staff.

Those inmates involved in the disturbance may face additional charges or disciplinary action. Their identities are being withheld until the investigation into the disturbance is complete.

Jail Commander Sheila Lorance commented, "I was very pleased with how the staff handled this incident. The staff followed our protocols for these events and order in the jail was regained within a short period of time. The inmates responsible were identified and will face consequences for their actions. We regret the inconvenience caused to the courts."

Our Office extends its appreciation to the law enforcement agencies affected by the temporary closing of the jail. We understand the burden it placed on their personnel.

No photos or video available.

Wildfires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes: Thoughtful planning can minimize the impact whenever these natural disasters occur. And in the case of wildfires, homeowners often can avert damage entirely by following some basic steps to protect their home and property.

During Oregon Wildfire Awareness Week May 5-11, fire protection agencies will be sending that message to Oregonians most at risk from wildfire - those who dwell in the wildland-urban interface. It's not just for the few of us that live deep in the forest. People at risk from wildfire are also those in suburban subdivisions located near a stand of timber.

Landscaping can beautify a home and also reduce the fire threat. There are two key things to remember: spacing, and species. Planting trees and shrubs with enough distance between them can hinder a wildfire from burning through the vegetation and reaching the home. Once planted, the trees and shrubs must be maintained by periodic trimming and pruning. A well-watered lawn mowed short also strengthens the barrier to fire.

Some shrubs, in addition to being attractive, also resist fire. Oregon State University Extension publishes "Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes" available free at: http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/20921/%2apnw590.pdf Fire-resistant plants are those that do not readily ignite from a flame or other ignition source. These plants can be damaged or even killed by fire. But their foliage and stems do not significantly contribute to the fuel and, therefore, the fire's intensity. Fire-resistant plant species must be watered and kept trimmed to maximize the buffer effect against a wildfire. Many have the advantage of requiring less care than common ornamentals.

In preparing for the arrival of warm, dry weather, the most important thing is to get into the fire season mode. From late spring through early fall, Oregonians live in a wildfire environment. Whenever we work or play in the outdoors during this time, fire safety must be foremost in our minds.

"Fire was here first and will always be a part of Oregon's forested landscape," Oregon State Forester Doug Decker said. "For property owners on the forest fringe, some planning ahead now--and a weekend of outdoor work this spring--can make a difference when we get into the heart of fire season and high fire danger this summer. You can give our firefighters an extra edge by being wildfire aware and ready yourselves."

For helpful tips on wildfire safety at home and in the forest, visit the Keep Oregon Green Association website, www.keeporegongreen.org/. Another resource is the Firewise Toolkit, www.firewise.org/information/firewise-toolkit.aspx

This year the governors of Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada and Idaho signed a joint proclamation declaring Wildfire Awareness Week.

At 3:25 p.m., Officers of the Salem Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Ballyntine Rd S. south of Kuebler Blvd. S. When they arrived, they found a 1996 Nissan 4-door sedan had left the roadway and had collided with approximately 300 feet of cyclone fencing. The vehicle was occupied by four 16-year old occupants. The driver had been impaled in the upper chest area by the top rail of the cyclone fence. The occupants had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency personnel. It was determined that all of the occupants were Sprague High School students. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and was hill hopping eastbound on Ballyntine Rd when the driver lost control of the vehicle. All occupants were transported to Salem Hospital. Initial reports indicated the driver had life-threatening injuries, but his condition has been upgraded to non-life threatening injuries. The other three passengers sustained minor injuries.

Working with the Lincoln County Medical Examiner's Office, Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Newport Area Command are investigating the death of a Waldport man after his vehicle went off of Highway 101 about a mile north of Yachats.

On May 2, 2013 at approximately 7:00 a.m. OSP troopers responded to a vehicle that was in the southbound ditch on Highway 101 near milepost 161. Prior to responding the OSP Northern Command Center received a driving complaint on the same vehicle. When OSP troopers and emergency responders arrived they located a gray Jeep Cherokee, driven by GEORGE HENCK, age 84, from Waldport, in the ditch on the southbound side of the highway. OSP troopers noted that there was very little damage to HENCK'S vehicle.

HENCK was initially responsive after emergency responders arrived. As HENCK was assisted from his vehicle he became unresponsive. Emergency responders began life saving measures without success. HENCK was pronounced deceased at the location by emergency responders. OSP troopers and the Lincoln County Medical Examiner's Office are continuing the investigation. Investigators believe that HENCK suffered an unknown medical issue not related to driving off the highway and into the ditch.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Oregon Department of Transportation, Yachats Fire and Rescue and Central Coast Fire and Rescue.

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As part of the Marine Board's 2011-2016 strategic plan, the Mission/Vision external advisory committee will convene for their third meeting on May 9 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, 4190 Aumsville Highway in Salem, from 10 am to 3 pm. This committee was convened to address specific recommendations brought forward by boaters during the 2011 strategic planning process.

The Mission/Vision advisory committee is comprised of a wide variety of stakeholders, from waterway managers to private citizens from around the state. The Mission/Vision committee members will be making recommendations on the current mission statement and vision of the Marine Board that incorporates the evolving needs of all boating user groups. This group will also review the agency name and logo, as a second phase of this process.

Marine Board staff will be facilitating the meeting with the following agenda:
* Briefing on the status of other Marine Board strategic plan external advisory committees;
* Review of individual committee member mission statements;
* Review other natural resource agency mission/vision statements;
* Group exercise -develop a draft mission statement;
* Discuss vision and values if time allows.

The public is invited to attend this meeting, however; comments will not be permitted. The meeting is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons needing some form of assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability should contact Ashley Massey at 503-378-2623 by Wednesday, May 8.

For a list of committee members and more information about the Marine Board's strategic plan implementation, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/pages/admin/strategicplan.aspx
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The Linn County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a former Lebanon woman involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash last October.

On October 29, 2012, James Virgil Pointer, 21, of Lebanon, died as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash that occurred October 20, 2012 on Santiam Bluffs Road near Jefferson.

Linn County Sheriff's deputies investigated the single vehicle crash and determined the operator of the vehicle, Janet Lee Reppy, 39, also of Lebanon, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of crash. Reppy suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. She then left the hospital and has not been seen since.

Two other passengers were also injured in the crash, Tyler Adams, 21, of Lebanon and Kelsey Truett, 21, of Sweet Home.

Janet Reppy's whereabouts are currently unknown. She has a Linn County Circuit warrant for Manslaughter 1 and Assault 3.

Anyone with information regarding Janet Reppy's whereabouts is asked to contact the Linn County Sheriff's Office at 800-884-3911.


Attached Media Files: Janet Lee Reppy

On May 1, 2013 Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers arrested STERLING M. FRINELL, age 38, from Seattle, Washington, in connection with the double fatal crash that occurred on April 19, 2013 on Highway 101 south of Warrenton. FRINELL was arrested on the below listed crimes:

Two Counts of Manslaughter 2nd Degree
Assault 2
Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants
Reckless Endangering

FRINELL was lodged at the Clatsop County Jail for the above listed crimes. No further information for release pending approval by the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office.

Photograph of FRINELL provided by Clatsop County Sheriff's Office.

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(Previous News Release)

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of Friday evening's two-vehicle double fatal traffic crash along Highway 101 in Warrenton. The highway was closed about five hours with a detour in place. All names are released in this update.

On April 19, 2013 at approximately 6:50 p.m., a 1999 Subaru Impreza driven by STERLING M. FRINELL, age 38, from Seattle, Washington, was southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 8 when, for an undetermined reason, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a northbound 1974 Volkswagen Bug containing two adult males.

The two adult males in the Volkswagen were pronounced deceased. They are identified as driver MARK WAYNE AGALZOFF, age 52, and passenger TRYG WALKER McCORD, age 20, both from Seaside. They were using safety restraints.

FRINELL and passenger MARGARET E. GOLDMAN, age 32, from Seaside, were seriously injured. Both were initially transported by Medix ambulance to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria. They are reportedly transferred to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center for further treatment. Safety restraint use by both is pending confirmation. FRINELL was operating the vehicle with a suspended license in Washington.

OSP troopers from the Astoria Area Command office are continuing the investigation. No photographs or other information to be released at this time. All name spellings confirmed.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Warrenton Police Department, Medix Ambulance, Warrenton Fire Department, and ODOT.

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The Douglas County Major Crime Team is continuing to investigate the homicide at the Winchester Wayfinding Point located along Highway 101 about three miles south of Reedsport.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identity of the victim of the homicide as KIRSTEN ELAINE ENGLUND, age 57, from Castro Valley, California. The manner and cause of death will not be released.

The following is a statement from ENGLUND'S family:

"Kirsten's family is devastated by the heinous, cowardly, and senseless crime that took her life. We cannot begin to describe the deep void that we will have without her.

Kirsten was a compassionate, loving person, who brightened everyone's life.
Kirsten graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and received a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the San Francisco State University. Kirsten worked for over 25 years as a CPA, first as an auditor with KPMG in Houston, Texas than as an internal auditor at Mervyns Headquarters in Hayward. She retired in 2008 but kept active with her passions. She was a longtime resident of Castro Valley and volunteered for many organizations including Proctor Elementary and Creekside Middle School PTA where she served as Treasurer. She also recently dedicated much of her time serving on the Board of Directors for the Castro Valley Arts Foundation.

Some of Kirsten's favorite activities were hiking, camping, bird watching, gardening and traveling. She was an avid card player and enjoyed creative endeavors in needlepoint, sculpting, photography, and painting.

She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, step daughter, six siblings including her triplet sister and brother, and many nieces and nephews.
We were all blessed with having Kirsten in our lives. She was an amazing person with a great capacity to love and help people.

As we remember the life of our beloved Kirsten and mourn her loss we would ask for privacy.

The family of Kirsten Englund"

As stated, the family wishes for privacy and does not wish to be contacted by representatives of the media.

The investigation is continuing. No other information to be released at this time pending approval from the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.


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Previous Releases:

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing to investigate the homicide of an adult female at the Winchester Wayfinding Point located along Highway 101 about three miles south of Reedsport.

Investigators have tentatively identified the female victim and are awaiting confirmation as to her identity from the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office. An update will be provided upon the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office confirmation of the victims identity.

Investigators have developed a primary suspect and are pursuing leads both in Oregon and California. The primary suspect has been identified as JEFFREY GRIFFIN BOYCE, age 30, from North Bend, Oregon. BOYCE was taken into custody in California on April 29, 2013 on local criminal charges that occurred in Marin and Sonoma Counties in California. No charges have been formally filed yet against BOYCE for crimes committed in the State of Oregon.

The investigation is continuing. No other information to be released at this time pending approval from the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.


(Previous News Release)

The Douglas County Major Crime Team is investigating the homicide of an unidentified adult female found Sunday morning in the vicinity of Winchester Bay Wayfinding Point located along Highway 101 about three miles south of Reedsport.

On April 28, 2013 at approximately 8:20 a.m., a couple who stopped at the Wayfinding Point area west of Highway 101 near milepost 217 discovered the body and contacted 9-1-1. The location provides a view of the ocean, a coastal lake and a historic lighthouse. Emergency personnel from several law enforcement agencies and Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District responded to the scene.

Initial investigation indicates the homicide occurred Sunday morning. Investigators are asking for the public's help in this case, including information about any suspicious person(s) or activity at Winchester Bay Wayfinding Point and the surrounding southern coast area.

Anyone with information regarding this reported crime is asked to call the Tip Line set up through the OSP Southern Command Center dispatch at (541) 664-4600. The lead investigator is Oregon State Police Detective Brian Assmus. Tips may also be forwarded to OSP by email to crimetips2OSP@state.or.us. Tips should include specific details including the type of case and information related to the criminal investigation. Even though tips may be received anonymously, those providing tips are encouraged to give contact information for follow-up by the investigator(s), if needed.

No other information to be released at this time.

The Douglas County Major Crime Team is comprised of law enforcement personnel from Oregon State Police, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department, and Douglas County District Attorney's Office.

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The investigation into the cause of a single motor vehicle crash, which resulted in the death of the vehicle's driver and the critical injury to the passenger along Interstate 5 northbound at MP 248 in Marion County, Oregon is continuing.

Investigation at the scene of the crash revealed that at 3:05 p.m. the vehicle - a silver 2003 Ford pick up driven by John W. HENDERSON age 51 of Salem, Oregon was originally southbound on Enchanted Way (a State Highway, which is adjacent to the northbound lanes of Interstate 5) at a high rate of speed, when HENDERSON passed a slower vehicle headed in the same direction. The Ford pickup driven by HENDERSON entered the gravel shoulder where he lost control and entered the grass median between Enchanted Way and I-5. Here the vehicle rolled several times before it came to rest against the general concrete barrier next to the northbound lanes of I-5. The vehicle did not enter the northbound lanes of I-5.

The driver - HENDERSON - was pronounced deceased at the scene and the passenger - Kim M. HORTON age 54 of Stayton, Oregon was taken to a local hospital. It is unknown at this time if the occupants were using safety restraints.

The Oregon Dept. of Transportation, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Fire Dept. and Turner Fire Dept. assist with the on scene investigation.


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Portland, OR - May 2, 2013 - This summer, the Oregon History Museum is proud to showcase a world-class collection of presidential history, never before shown to the public. Carefully acquired over more than fifty years, the Mark Family Collection focuses on American presidential leadership and major turning points in the history of the United States. Inspired by the ways in which these great leaders communicated their views, persuaded and cajoled others, and responded to crisis, the collection consists of over 120 documents, images, and objects that give unique perspective to more than two centuries of American history.

This exhibition, available to public view on June 15, 2013 through October 15, 2013, opens windows into the hearts, minds, and councils of the most influential leaders of our nation. Guided tours will be available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at noon and 2 PM to give visitors a more in-depth look into this remarkable collection.

MEDIA PREVIEW TOURS AVAILABLE
Media are welcome to preview and tour the exhibit on June 11-13. Please contact Rachel Randles at 503.306.5221 or rachel.randles@ohs.org to schedule a time for a tour. Media are also welcome to attend the exhibit preview reception for OHS members on Friday, June 14, at 5:30 PM - please RSVP to Rachel Randles if you are planning to attend.

About the Collector:
One of the most remarkable features of this exhibit is that its existence would not be possible without the passionate pursuit of history by Melvin "Pete" Mark. Mr. Mark has made a significant impact on Portland through the success of his family business and his commitment to supporting a variety of philanthropic endeavors. Pete's fascination with American history is not surprising, given that he was born in Philadelphia, attended high school in New York City, and graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville - three cities that played a very important role in shaping our history.

However, it was not until he moved to Portland that Pete changed from being a student of history to a collector. The collection began with a letter signed by Theodore Roosevelt, and over the course of the past fifty years, it has grown to become what, according to famed historical artifact and document expert Joe Maddalena, has called "one of the finest private collections in the country."

"The quality and importance of the Mark Family Collection cannot be overstated, and Windows on America will offer the public an incredible opportunity to see some of America's most treasured historical artifacts and documents," said Oregon Historical Society Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. "The Oregon History Museum is honored to host this truly remarkable exhibition."

About the Collection
Beginning with a letter from George Washington, the exhibit is graced by the likes of Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy. The compelling content leaps from everyday possessions and personal letters to iconic items like the only known copy of the Atlantic Charter signed by both Franklin Roosevelt and Churchill.

Some of the other notable highlights in this extensive collection include:

* George Washington's report on the Destruction of The Somerset (photo)
* Receipt of payment to Meriwether Lewis, signed by Thomas Jefferson (photo)
* 1865 Wanted Sign: Abraham Lincoln Assassins (photo, details below)
* Theodore Roosevelt's paper speech, with bullet hole (photo, details below)
* Harry S. Truman's top hat from his 2nd inauguration (photo)
* General Dwight Eisenhower's custom field jacket (photo)
* Log of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor (photo)
* John F. Kennedy's rocking chair and Oval Office table (photo)
* Jack Ruby's wallet & contents (photo)

1865 Wanted Sign
A complex conspiracy led to the shooting of Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president, on April 14 at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. John Wilkes Booth and others hatched a plot to kill Lincoln, General U. S. Grant, and Secretary of State William Seward, hoping to restart the Civil War. Wilkes murdered Lincoln; Grant escaped harm by leaving town; Seward was badly wounded in the attack at his home. Five days after the event Edwin Stanton, secretary of war, had printed a wanted poster offering $100,000 for three suspects. A rare, first strike without the portrait inserts, this broadside announced the closing circle around the assassins. Cornered in a barn in Virginia, Booth refused to surrender. Troops set the barn afire and shot and killed Booth during the confrontation.

Theodore Roosevelt Speech at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
On October 14, 1912, John F. Schrank attempted to assassinate the former president when he was about to enter a lecture hall in Milwaukee. Roosevelt was seeking the presidency as a third party candidate for the Bull Moose Party. The bullet penetrated the text of the speech folded in Roosevelt's pocket and lodged in his chest. Shaken but determined, the former president walked to the platform and said: "The bullet is in me now, so that I cannot make a very long speech, but I will try my best."


About the Oregon History Museum at the Oregon Historical Society
Since 1898, the Society has served as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, academic journal, school programs, and website content.

The Oregon History Museum is located at 1200 SW Park Avenue in downtown Portland. Museum hours are Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday from Noon - 5 PM. Museum admission is free for OHS members and Multnomah County residents. Visitor information and a list of current exhibits can be found at WWW.OHS.ORG.


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The weather is gearing up for gorgeous this weekend and many boaters are taking off the boat covers to head to the water.

The Marine Board is here to help answer any questions boaters have! At www.boatoregon.com, you can find everything from boat ramps, water levels, and the required equipment for your boat. You'll also get a live person or a call back when you contact our office at 503-378-8587.

Media kits are available online with boating safety releases about life jacket wear, boating sober and nationwide boating safety statistics from 2011.

Remember, the water is still cold (most rivers and reservoirs are below 50 degrees), so wear a properly fitting life jacket, drink plenty of water, bring the sunscreen and experience Oregon boating!


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OMSI EXHIBITS, EVENTS & SHOWS UPDATE
May & June 2013

NEW INFO
OMSI HOURS
Tuesday - Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Beginning June 14:
Friday - Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS

NEW INFO
Mummies of the World: The Exhibition
In OMSI's Featured Hall
June 14- Sept 8, 2013
Come face to face with the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. Mummies of the World presents a never-before-seen collection of naturally and intentionally preserved mummies. This compelling collection, presented with reverence and dignity, includes ancient mummies and important artifacts from Asia, Oceania, South America, Europe, as well as ancient Egypt, dating as far back as 6,500 years.

Tickets
Adult: $21/Member: $14
Senior (63+): $19/Member: $14
Student with ID: $19
Youth (3-13): $13/Member: $10
Prices include admission to the museum.

Mummies of the World was developed by American Exhibitions, Inc., in association with the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums (REM). For more information, please visit mummiesoftheworld.com or omsi.edu.
For press materials including photos, visit omsi.edu/press

MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
Closes May 5
Is it really possible to huff and puff and blow a house down? What about swinging from a suspended phone book? Visitors are playfully cautioned not to try this at home, but to try it at OMSI, where they become the MythBuster and can bust or confirm theories like these. At MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition, visitors can try a dozen exhilarating hands-on experiments, watch live MythBusting demonstrations, and explore authentic props and gadgets direct from the MythBusters set. OMSI invites visitors to put their scientific curiosity into action at MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition.

MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition is organized by Exhibits Development Group (EDG) and Geoffrey M. Curley + Associates in collaboration with Discovery Communications and the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. MythBusters is developed and produced by Beyond Entertainment Limited.

For more information, visit omsi.edu/mythbusters
For press materials including photos, visit omsi.edu/press

EXHIBITIONS

Desert Air: Photographs by George Steinmetz
In OMSI's National Geographic Photo Gallery
Now Open
An exhibition featuring images of the world's deserts by award-winning National Geographic photographer George Steinmetz, Desert Air includes breathtaking photographs of sand dunes, human habitation, wildlife and vast expanses of the world's last great wildernesses, captured from the unique vantage point of the world's lightest and slowest-moving aircraft: Steinmetz's experimental, foot-launched, motorized paraglider.

The price of the exhibit is included in paid museum admission. Members are free. For more information, visit omsi.edu.
For more information on National Geographic's photography exhibitions, visit http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/exhibits.

Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering
Now Open
Human Plus offers visitors a chance to explore and create a range of low- and high-tech tools that extend human abilities. The interactive exhibit involves riding a mono-ski in a simulated ski race, controlling a DJ station using the wheels of a wheelchair, engineering unique solutions to design challenges and even discovering how someone can control a neuroprosthetic limb with their thoughts!
Human Plus showcases compelling engineering stories from an innovative field that improves lives every day.

The price of the exhibit is included in paid museum admission. Members are free. For more information, visit omsi.edu.

Renewable Energy/Energía Renovable
Now Open
Renewable Energy/Energía Renovable is a bilingual (English/Spanish) exhibit that gives visitors the opportunity to explore how energy from sources like wind, water and sun can support their daily energy needs. The new permanent museum offering completes the recent Earth Hall transformation and includes hands-on features centered on the unique energy mix of the Pacific Northwest. Exhibit components focus on both emerging technologies for renewable sources of energy as well as the tradeoffs involved in using any energy source.

Major support for Renewable Energy/Energía Renovable was provided by title sponsors Portland General Electric, Meyer Memorial Trust, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, and The Collins Foundation, and by presenting sponsors Vestas and Iberdrola Renewables. Additional support was provided by sponsors SolarWorld and Bonneville Power Administration, and by Mentor Graphics, Christenson Electric, Oregon Wave Energy Trust, Union Bank, Pacific Power Foundation and Energy Trust of Oregon.

The price of the exhibit is included in paid museum admission. Members are free. For more information, visit omsi.edu.

What I Eat
Now Open/ Free to the public
(Second installment opens May 20)
Ever wondered what a Massai herder in Kenya eats for lunch? How about a Sumo wrestler in Japan or a camel broker in Egypt? Based on Faith D'Aluisio and Peter Menzel's wildly popular book, What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets, OMSI's new photography exhibit invites you to explore what the food we eat says about how we live and who we are. The second installment of the exhibit features portraits of 10 more people from around the world and the food they eat in the course of a day - right down to serving size and caloric value. Ranging from 800 to 8400 calories, fresh ingredients to processed staples, rich and hearty to lean and light, the differences in a single day's worth of food provide a glimpse into the way people (live and eat) all over the globe.

RESTAURANT

Theory: an Eatery Where Food Meets Science
Now Open
Ever wondered how water temperature affects the physiology of a fish? How does the soil influence the flavor of wine? Does it do the same for wheat? In addition to dining, OMSI's re-imagined new eatery, Theory, will feature delicious dishes made from local food as well as exhibits, demonstrations, classes and events where visitors can explore the science of food.
Theory is open to the public and accessible from the Eastbank Esplanade.

Hours:
Open Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning May 12)

Beginning June 17:
Open Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

EVENTS

Educated Guess: Trivia at OMSI
Wednesday, May 8, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: FREE and open to the 21+ crowd, museum admission not included. Held on the second Wednesday of every month at OMSI's eatery, Theory.
Seeking brainiacs for Educated Guess, OMSI's new trivia night! Join us in the museum's reinvented eatery, Theory, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month to show off your brain power, hang with like-minded trivia nerds and win awesome prizes. Our Educated Guess host will ask questions about science facts, current events, pop culture and scientific discovery in this multi-round, interactive game! Educated Guess is free, so grab a group of your friends, come join in the fun and learn something new!

Breakfast in Theory - ongoing event
Begins Mother's Day, May 12, from 8 to 11 a.m. at OMSI's eatery, Theory
Beginning Mother's Day weekend, OMSI's eatery, Theory, will be open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings with a special, seasonal breakfast menu.
Guests at the Mother's Day opening will be able to enjoy cooking demonstrations, learn about sustainable farming and fishing practices, and even play with baby animals! Representatives from the Pacific Northwest College of Art will also display a series of video and animated art installations to celebrate the homecoming of the Chinook salmon.

OMSI Star Party: Planet Parade
Saturday, May 25, at 8:30 p.m. at Rooster Rock State Park and L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park
Cost: FREE with $5 parking per vehicle fee
From beginners to experts of all ages, here's your opportunity to view the stars and other celestial objects up close and personal through telescopes. Viewing highlights include Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, the Moon and more!
On the scheduled day of each OMSI Star Party, OMSI suggests interested visitors call the OMSI Star Parties Hotline, 503.797.4610 #3 then #5, or check the OMSI Star Parties website omsi.edu/starparties for possible weather-related cancellations

NEW INFO
Archaeology Roadshow
Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in OMSI Auditorium
Cost: FREE and open to the public (museum admission and parking fees not included)
Do you have bones in your basement, artifacts in your attic, or fossils above your fireplace that you want to learn more about? Or are you just interested in learning more about archaeology? Come to the Archaeology Roadshow at OMSI in partnership with Portland State University. Experts will be on hand from PSU and the community to tell you the story behind your prehistoric or historic object--such as how old it is, how it functioned, or if a bone, what animal it's from. No appraisals will be given.
Besides artifact identification, we'll have several exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities for adults and kids.
NEW INFO
World Oceans Day at OMSI
Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the museum
Cost: included with museum general admission
World Oceans Day at OMSI will have many activities and interactive displays that show how magnificent and fragile our oceans are, and how our community can help them. Guests can meet a scientist who visited the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch," watch her present about her trip using OMSI's Science on a Sphere, and touch plastic samples from the area. Those interested in sustainable seafood in Oregon can learn about local fishing practices and check out OMSI's new eatery, Theory, which will be featuring a sustainable seafood special in celebration of the day.

NEW INFO
Food Luminary Dinner
Thursday, June 6, 6-9 p.m. at OMSI's eatery, Theory
Note: This is a ticketed event
OMSI and Bon Appétit will partner with a local food luminary each season to create a special menu item served in the eatery, and to host a lavish dinner involving a three-course meal and food-education demonstration. For more information, visit http://theoryatomsi.com.
NEW INFO
OMSI Star Party: Summer Solstice Celebration
Saturday, June 15, at 8:30 p.m. at Rooster Rock State Park and L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park
Cost: FREE with $5 parking per vehicle fee
Beginners and experts of all ages have the opportunity to celebrate the beginning of summer by viewing the stars and other celestial objects up close and personal through telescopes and binoculars. Viewing highlights include Saturn, the Moon, several clusters and more!
On the scheduled day of each OMSI Star Party, OMSI suggests interested visitors call the OMSI Star Parties Hotline, 503.797.4610 #3 then #5, or check the OMSI Star Parties website omsi.edu/starparties for possible weather-related cancellations.

NEW INFO
Astronomy Day
Sunday, June 30
Cost: FREE and open to the public (museum admission and parking fees not included)
Celebrating Astronomy Day, OMSI will present a full day into night festival of all things celestial, with opportunities for starry-eyed guests to learn little-known facts about the universe, constellations, stars and planets. Space travel and the fascinating realities of life on the space station are expected hot topics as Silverton-born, astronaut Don Pettit, Ph.D., presents in-person as a featured guest.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
One-on-one conversations with local astronomy experts on the front plaza
Representatives from local clubs and organizations including Rose City Astronomers, Sunriver Observatory, Oregon Parks and Recreation, Pine Mountain Observatory, Portland State Cascadia Meteorite Lab and Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers will be on hand to answer questions, lead hands-on activities and discuss space science.

11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Presentations by astronaut Don Pettit, Ph.D.
Note: Presentations are free, but space is limited and reservations will be required on omsi.edu. The presentations are expected to fill quickly, but there will be a wait list at the door on the day of the event if space allows.

Providing an in-depth, first person account of life in space, local astronaut Don Pettit, Ph.D., will present free public lectures followed by audience questions. With NASA since 1996, Dr. Pettit is a veteran of three spaceflights and has logged more than 370 days in space and over 13 EVA (spacewalk) hours. He lived aboard the International Space Station for 5 Â1/2 months during Expedition 6, was a member of the STS-126 crew, and again lived aboard the station for 6 Â1/2 months as part of the Expedition 30/31 crew. Pettit's full NASA bio is available at: jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/pettit.html. He is also well-known for his astrophotography: twitter.com/astro_Pettit.


OMSI After Dark
Enjoy child-free, brain-building science fun featuring live demos, new exhibitions, and old favorites! Guests can indulge in tasty snacks, sweets and beer and wine from regional food and beverage artisans. 21+ only, IDs required.
OMSI After Dark is held the last Wednesday of every month.
Get a head start on the science fun: drink up at happy hour starting 5 p.m. at OMSI's Eatery, Theory! The event takes place before OMSI After Dark each month, and features a special menu including stone hearth pizza and local beer and wine.

Wednesday, May 29, 6-10 p.m.
Mixology
Discover the science behind liquor with local distilleries in our 3rd annual Spirits Tasting. Taste the difference between grains and potato-made vodka and learn why salt is such an important part of mixology.

NEW INFO
Wednesday, June 26, 7-11 p.m.
The Great Outdoors
Experience a combination of science, adventure, activity and camp traditions at this OMSI After
Dark! Get acquainted with all of the opportunities available in the Pacific Northwest and the
attitude, equipment, and safety required to have an awesome adventure.

Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Science Pub Portland-Bagdad Theater is a monthly event open ages 21+ or minor with adult. No RSVP or scientific background is required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! For more information, visit: omsi.edu/sciencepubportland.
Bagdad Theater & Pub, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
$5.00 suggested cover charge

Monday May 6, 7-9 p.m.
The Science of Being Happy and Productive at Work with Scott Crabtree, a leader in game development and software engineering with a B.A. in Cognitive Science from Vassar College
Studies show that happier people are healthier and more productive, creative, insightful, engaged, and resilient. This presentation covers dozens of actionable techniques to increase job happiness, organized around the themes of goals, relationships, and attitude. Scott Crabtree is a passionate teacher of neuroscience, psychology, and the science of happiness.

NEW INFO
Monday, June 3, 7-9 p.m.
The Plastic Effect: How Plastic Pollution Is Changing the Ocean Ecosystem with Emelia
DeForce, Ph.D., research associate at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
In the last half century, an untold amount of plastic has made its way from our hands into our oceans, affecting the ocean ecosystem from microscopic organisms that grow on the plastic to fish that ingest the plastic mistaking it for food. To seek out some answers to the questions about plastic pollution in our oceans, Dr. DeForce participated in two 6-week research expeditions operated by Sea Education Association. She will tell a story about what we currently know, what scientists are working on, and what we should be aware of about the problem for the future.

Science Pub Portland - Mission Theater
Science Pub Portland-Mission Theater is a monthly event open to anyone aged 21 and over (or minor with adult). No RSVP or scientific background is required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! For more information, visit: omsi.edu/sciencepubportland.
Mission Theater & Pub, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland
$5.00 suggested cover charge.

Tuesday, May 21, 7-9 p.m.
Hanford Hazards: Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste with Ken Niles, administrator, and Dirk Dunning, technical staff at the Oregon Department of Energy's Nuclear Safety and Energy Emergency Preparedness Division
Established in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, the Hanford Nuclear Site is a mostly decommissioned nuclear production complex on the Columbia River. The site has an interesting history including its selection during World War II, its operations during the war, and expansions into and through the Cold War. As the site transitions from plutonium production to clean up, learn about the extent of contamination at cleanup and the progress and challenges that remain, including the 56 million gallons of high-level waste and a confirmed leak from the inner shell of one of Hanford's double-shell tanks.

NEW INFO
Tuesday, June 18, 7-9 p.m.
Heart of Steel: The Quest to Engineer the Heart with Jacob Abraham, M.D., medical director of the Center for Advanced Heart Disease, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
In 1982, a Seattle dentist made medical history when he survived 112 days in the hospital after doctors replaced his entire heart with a mechanical heart pump made of steel. In the ensuing decades, thousands of patients with heart failure have undergone surgery to insert various machines to assist their weakened hearts. Such heart assist devices have now become a mainstream treatment option. In this talk, Dr. Abraham will examine the amazing organ that is the native heart; the extremes of cardiac function (fitness and failure); and the attempts of modern medicine to re-engineer this sublime engine.

Science Pub Hillsboro
Science Pub Hillsboro is a monthly event open to ages 21 and over, or minor with adult. No RSVP or scientific background is required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! For more information, visit: omsi.edu/sciencepubhillsboro.
Venetian Theatre & Bistro, 253 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
$5.00 suggested cover charge.

NEW INFO
Monday, May 20, 7-9 p.m.
Biscuits for Brains: Revealing the (even stranger) Truth Behind Neuroscience's Most Enduring
Urban Legends with DeAunne Denmark, M.D., Ph.D. at OHSU
Is it true that we only use 10% of our brain? Are left-handed people more creative? What about
the rumor that brain cell death occurs daily in adults and cannot be repaired? At this Science
Pub, hear about the incredible progress in neuroscience over the last several decades, made
through technological innovations that debunk longstanding myths, and reveal that what
lies beneath our skulls is often beyond even our wildest imaginations.

NEW INFO
Monday, June 24, 7-9 p.m.
Nasty, Brutish and Short: The Lives (and Deaths) of Star Clusters in the Milky Way with
Kevin Covey, Ph.D., assistant astronomer at Lowell Observatory
Most stars and planets form within young star clusters, but these clusters are some of the most
fragile features of the night sky and most are destroyed shortly after they form. In this talk,
astronomer Kevin Covey will explain how star clusters form, and identify the leading suspects for
causing their untimely demise. Kevin will describe a 'forensic study' he and his colleagues are
conducting of two young clusters forming in the constellation of Perseus. By understanding the
properties of these young clusters, which share a common birthplace but occupy different
stages along a cluster's evolutionary path, Dr. Covey and his colleagues are uncovering new
clues that may overturn previous theories of the life and death of young clusters.

Science Pub - McMinnville
Science Pub McMinnville is a monthly event open to all ages. No RSVP or scientific background is required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge!
For more information, visit: omsi.edu/sciencepubmcminnville.
Hotel Oregon, 310 N.E. Evans Street, McMinnville, OR
$5.00 suggested cover charge.

Thursday, May 16, 7-9 p.m.
The Cheese Stands Alone: The Science Behind Oregon's Acclaimed Artisan Cheeses
with Lisbeth Goddik, Ph.D., associate professor of Food Science and Technology at OSU
Oregon wine is mighty fine, but no one does cheese like the Beaver State either. In recent years, Oregon's specialty cheeses have achieved international acclaim and even beat out more than a thousand competitors by winning Best in Show in a prestigious American Cheese Society competition. In a down economy, business for Oregon cheese makers is actually booming, so what so special about our cheese?

NEW INFO
Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m.
What's in Your Watt? Consumers, Clean Energy, and the Cost of Carbon with SA Anders,
director of operations for The Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon
By the year 2025, at least 25% of Oregon's power will come from renewable sources of energy.
In order to seamlessly integrate renewables like solar and wind onto our aging electrical grid, we
must use all the tools and technologies that are currently available to us. This means
implementing smart technology--which allows consumers to interact directly with the electrical
grid--as well as cost effective energy efficiency techniques. Join SA Anders of the Cititzens'
Utility Board of Oregon (CUB) for a discussion on renewable energy, modernizing our electrical
grid, and the future of energy in Oregon.

Science Pub - Corvallis
Science Pub Corvallis is a monthly event held as a partnership between Oregon State University (OSU) http://oregonstate.edu/, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) omsi.edu, and the Downtown Corvallis Association (DCA) downtowncorvallis.org.
For more information, visit: omsi.edu/sciencepubcorvallis.
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis, OR
Plan to arrive early to choose your seating and place your food/beverage order.

NEW INFO
Monday, May 13, 6-8 p.m.
The Science of Nutrition: The Pauling Legacy and Current Research with Chris Petersen, archivist at Valley Library, and Steve Lawson with the Linus Pauling Institute
The potential health benefit of Vitamin C may be Linus Pauling's most famous legacy. However,
among scientists, the Oregon native and two-time Nobel Prize winner is better known for deep
insights into chemistry and its application to medicine. At this Science Pub, hear little known
highlights of Pauling's life and get an update on how scientists are applying his findings today.

NEW INFO
Monday, June 10, 6-8 p.m.
Elder Caregiving: Challenges and Opportunities with Karen Hooker and Carolyn Mendez-
Luck, Oregon State College of Public Health and Human Sciences
More info coming soon!

Science Pub - Eugene
Science Pub Eugene is held on the second Thursday of the month at Cozmic Pizza and is open to anyone and everyone; no RSVP is necessary. Co-presenters of Science Pub Eugene are OMSI omsi.edu, The Science Factory sciencefactory.org and the University of Oregon's College of Arts & Sciences http://cas.uoregon.edu.
For more information, visit: omsi.edu/sciencepubeugene.
Cozmic Pizza, 199 W 8th Ave., Eugene, OR (Inside The Strand at 8th and Charnelton)
$5.00 suggested cover charge.

NEW INFO
Thursday, May 9, 7-9 p.m.
Crafting a Sense of Place - Understanding Wine Terroir with Elizabeth Tomasino, Ph.D.,
assistant professor of enology at OSU, and member, Oregon Wine Research Institute
Are food products from different regions distinguishable from one another? Many producers
believe so, and market items as originating from a specific region, such as Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir. This suggests that geographic origin produces quality attributes that cannot be
duplicated in other locations. In this talk, Dr. Tomasino will describe the factors that are
important to wine terroir, including specific examples of Oregon terroir and how these compare
to other famous wine terroir. She will also provide insight on a consumer's view of terroir and
how it relates to quality.

NEW INFO
Thursday, June 13, 7-9 p.m.
The Patterns of Their Lives: Eugene-Springfield Boys Growing Up with Deborah Capaldi,
Ph.D., senior scientist at the Oregon Social Learning Center
In 1983, 200 local fourth-grade boys and their families from lower-income neighborhoods
agreed to participate in a study of the causes of delinquency. Little did they or the researchers
know that 30 years later they would still be involved in one of the longest running and most
comprehensive studies of male adjustment and risk behaviors conducted in the U.S. Learn about
patterns of crime, substance abuse, and depression over time for the men; their relationships
with women; how their families and friends affected their behavior; and some new directions
the study took over time as researchers made unexpected discoveries.

$2 DAYS AT OMSI
Explore the museum for only $2 per person the first Sunday of every month. Support for May and June comes from local sponsors Spirit Mountain Community Fund and Bank of America.

-May 5
-June 2

OMNIMAX FILMS
For more information, visit: omsi.edu/omnimax

NEW INFO
Mummies
Open June 14
Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past. Narrated by actor Christopher Lee, Mummies provides audiences a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. Scientists today are reconstructing mummy DNA and deciphering ancient texts to gain insight into modern human genetics and advance medical treatments. To unwrap the secrets of the pharaohs is to perhaps glimpse the future of our own civilization.

NEW INFO
Dinosaurs Alive
Open June 15
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous Period "reincarnated" life-sized for the giant screen. Narrated by Michael Douglas, the film uses state-of-the-art CGI to bring dinosaurs, their behaviors, and their ancient environments to life. Viewers witness dinosaurs locked in mortal combat, nesting in colonies, protecting their young, and facing catastrophic forces of nature. Interwoven throughout the film is a real-life scientific adventure that looks at the field of paleontology and the finds that have revolutionized our understanding of these creatures that once dominated the Earth.

NEW INFO
Sea Monsters
Closing June 9
Sea Monsters brings to life the most bizarre, ferocious and fascinating creatures to ever inhabit Earth's oceans. From the giraffe-necked Styxosaurus to the 40-foot super-predator Tylosaurus, these wondrous beasts defy the imagination. Follow a family of Dolichorhynchops ("Dollies") as they swim the dangerous waters of the Cretaceous Period, a time when the oceans teemed with saber-toothed fish, ancient sharks and giant squid. Combining state-of-the-art animation with exciting paleontological discoveries from around the world, Sea Monsters takes you on an unforgettable journey to an era when reptiles ruled the oceans as well as the land.

NEW INFO
To the Arctic
Closing June 13
Narrated by Oscar(R) winner Meryl Streep and featuring songs by Paul McCartney, To the Arctic from MacGillivray Freeman captures a place of extremes where few dare to go. The film invites audiences to venture across floating ice to witness one mother polar bear's determination to keep her cubs alive in the face of natural predators and a rapidly changing climate. The stunning beauty of the Arctic elicits viewers' sense of connectedness, relevance, and impact on this special place--and of the Arctic's influence on the rest of our planet.

NEW INFO
Tornado Alley
Closing June 13
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Armed with a 70mm camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado's destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature's most dramatic phenomena!

Adrenaline Rush
Now Showing
From the soaring and breathtaking cliffs of Norway to the calm and inspiring immensity of the Mojave Desert, from a child's daunting first day of school to the exciting world of skydiving and base jumping, Adrenaline Rush explores the psychological and physiological forces behind risk taking and the physics involved in high-risk activities.

Hubble
Now Showing
Experience the gripping story of the most important astronomical instrument since Galileo's original telescope and the greatest success in space since the Moon landing - the Hubble Space Telescope. Movie-goers accompany space-walking astronauts on their final mission to the telescope as they attempt some of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. Journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings in Hubble.

Born to Be Wild
Now Showing
Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them--saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX, Born to be Wild is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. Narrated by Academy-Award(R) winner Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild is directed by David Lickley and written and produced by Drew Fellman.

Deep Sea
Now showing
Dive beneath the ocean's surface to witness some of the most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures on the planet. Narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Deep Sea is an immersive, underwater adventure featuring never-before-seen, up-close encounters with a wide range of exotic undersea life. Audiences will be introduced to a colorful cast of characters and observe at arm's length these creatures living out their lives in a variety of unique and often humorous relationships... some predatory, some symbiotic, yet all ultimately dependent upon one another for survival.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS
For more information, visit: omsi.edu/planetarium

Perfect Little Planet
Now Showing
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes - a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Now Showing
There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos ... and our imaginations. Journey through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein's theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull?
Starry Nights LIVE!
Now Showing
Learn about the interesting stories of the constellations and others in this live presentation in OMSI's Kendall Planetarium. It is not just stars everyone can see in the night sky--planets, constellations, zodiac, shooting stars, and satellites are all there if you know when and where to look. Navigate by the stars and discover how you can become a backyard astronomer. Topics will change monthly and graphics will be programmed accordingly. All shows are hosted and narrated live by OMSI planetarium staff.

MATINEE LASER SHOWS
3:00 p.m. daily; 1:00 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

MAY - AUGUST
Laser Classics - Songs include: Back in Times, Old Time Rock and Roll, I Can't Help Myself, Hound Dog, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Help, ABC, and Sequencer.

EVENING LASER SHOWS (Fridays and Saturdays only)

MAY
8:15 p.m.
Laser SkrillStep - Songs include: Right In, Kill Everybody, Make it Bun Dem, Ruffneck, Reptile's Theme, Summit, Bangarang, Rock 'N' Roll, and First of the Year.

9:30 p.m.
Laser Pink Floyd: The Vision Bell - Songs include: Keep Talking, One Slip, Astronomy Domine, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse, Have A Cigar, Wish you Were Here, Another Brick in the Wall (Pt. 1), The Happiest Day of Our Lives, Another Brick in the Wall (Pt. 2), Hey You Is There Anybody Out There? and Pigs on the Wing (Pt. 2).

NEW INFO
JUNE
8:15 p.m.
Laser Lady Gaga - Songs include: Bad Romance, Beautiful, Dirty Rich, Paparazzi, Boys Boys Boys, Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say), Telephone, Born This Way, Star struck, The Fame, Poker Face, and Alejandro.

9:30 p.m.
Laser Pink Floyd: The Vision Bell - Songs include: Keep Talking, One Slip, Astronomy Domine, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse, Have A Cigar, Wish you Were Here, Another Brick in the Wall (Pt. 1), The Happiest Day of Our Lives, Another Brick in the Wall (Pt. 2), Hey You Is There Anybody Out There?, and Pigs on the Wing (Pt. 2).

NEW INFO
OMSI HOURS
Tuesday - Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Beginning June 14:
Friday - Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

OMSI CONTACT INFO
Phone: 503.797.4000 or 800.955.6674
Website: www.omsi.edu

PRICING
NEW INFO
Mummies of the World Admission (includes museum):
Adult: $21/Member: $14
Senior (63+): $19/Member: $14
Student with ID: $19
Youth (3-13): $13/Member: $10

Museum Admission: $13.00 Adults, $9.50 Youth 3-13 and Seniors 63+, FREE for members
OMNIMAX Dome Theater, Matinee: $8.50 Adults, $6.50 Youth 3-13 and Senior 63+ ($1 off for members)
OMNIMAX Dome Theater, 6:00 p.m.-close: $6.00 Adults, $5.00 Youth 3-13 and Senior 63+ ($1 off for members)
Submarine: $5.75 (Tours are for ages 3 and above)
Planetarium: $5.75 Non-Members/$4.75 Members
Matinee Laser Light Shows: $5.75 Non-Members/$4.75 Members
Evening Laser Light Shows: $7.50 Non-Members/6.50 Members

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May 2 - (Seattle, WA) - The United States Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this past Saturday collected 50 percent more pills than the previous one, demonstrating the American public's continued appreciation and need for the opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers.

On April 27, 742,497 pounds (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,829 locations manned by 4,312 state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA on the event. When added to the collections from DEA's previous five Take-Back events, more than 2.8 million pounds (1,409 tons) of prescription medications have been removed from circulation.

Residents of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska turned in 33,589 pounds (16.7 tons) of prescription medications. This number surpassed the last Take Back on September 29, 2012 by two tons and record numbers were collected in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. The following are the results broken down by state:

· Washington - 90 collection sites which resulted in 14,992 pounds (7.4 tons) removed from circulation.

· Idaho - 30 collection sites which resulted in 4,244 (2.1 tons) removed from circulation.

· Oregon - 55 collection sites which resulted in 10,422 pounds (5.2 tons) removed from circulation.

· Alaska - 31 collection sites which resulted in 3,931 pounds (1.9 tons) removed from circulation.



According to the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), twice as many Americans regularly abused prescription drugs than the number of those who regularly used cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, and inhalants combined. That same study revealed more than 70 percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers got them through friends or relatives, a statistic that includes raiding the family medicine cabinet.



The DEA's Take-Back events are a significant piece of the White House's prescription drug abuse prevention strategy released in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four strategies for reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion laid out in Epidemic: Responding to America's Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis. The other strategies include education of health care providers, patients, parents and youth; enhancing and encouraging the establishment of prescription drug monitoring programs in all the states; and increased enforcement to address doctor shopping and pill mills.



Shortly after DEA's first Take-Back Day event two-and-a-half years ago, Congress passed, and President Obama signed, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to allow the DEA to develop permanent, ongoing, and responsible methods for disposing of controlled-substance medications. Prior to the passage of the above-cited Act, the CSA provided no legal means for transferring possession of controlled substance medications from users to other individuals for disposal. On December 21, 2012, DEA published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making on the Disposal of Controlled Substances that seeks to implement the above-cited Act

May 8 is the last day to buy tickets to see Bobby Deen or Elizabeth Somer at Salem Health's Eat, Play, Live Food and Fitness Affair. After that date, only general admission and fitness class tickets for the May 11 event will be available.

Meal ticket holders can enjoy a private lunch with TV chef, Bobby Deen, son of Paula Deen. Bobby Deen is best known for cooking up some of his mom's favorites, but with his own healthy twist, featured in his book, From Mama's Table to Mine. If you want to Eat Your Way to Sexy, you can learn that at breakfast, from nationally recognized nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer, who will talk about her book with the same name.

The event is being held at the Salem Convention Center, opening at 7 a.m. for classes and screenings, with the trade show starting at 9 a.m. General admission tickets allow guests to participate in programs and attend the tradeshow. Booths will feature food, gardening supplies and products, health screenings, plus information on everything from nutrition to fitness plans and weight management--all presented to inspire you to eat, play and live like you really mean it!

A full schedule of events along with parking information and frequently asked questions is available at salemhealth.org/eatplaylive. General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased on the website or by calling 503-814-CHEC (2432). There is an additional cost for breakfast ($10), lunch ($30) and fitness classes ($5 each). Group tickets and table sponsorships, with preferred seating, for celebrity meals can be purchased by calling 503-561-2259.

Salem Health is comprised of Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated health care organizations offering exceptional care to people in and around Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley. Visit us at salemhealth.org; "Like" us on facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/salemhealth.

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic contact on Thursday morning south of Portland led to the arrest of a New York man on marijuana-related charges. The initial contact led to the discovery of about 72 lbs. of marijuana.

On May 2, 2013 at about 2:50 a.m. an OSP trooper observed multiple traffic violations northbound on Interstate 5 south of Portland near milepost 282 involving a 2012 Mitsubishi passenger car. The trooper made contact with the driver and identified him as CARL JOHNSON, age 21, from Syracuse, New York.

Subsequent investigation during the contact led to the discovery of approximately 72 lbs. of marijuana in the trunk of the vehicle. The approximate value of the marijuana is $145,000.

JOHNSON was arrested for Unlawful Delivery and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. JOHNSON was transported to the Clackamas County Jail where he was lodged.

OSP was assisted at the scene by detectives with OSP's Drug Enforcement Section and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

Photograph of Marijuana provided by OSP
Mug Shot provided by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

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The Salem Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team will be conducting hands-on trench rescue training at the Salem Airport over a three day period in May. The training will focus on practicing rescue techniques for trapped or buried victims caused by construction accidents or naturally occurring incidents such as earthquakes. The training will take place at the south end of the Salem Airport.

The rescue training is tentatively scheduled for May 8, 9, and 10, and will run from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., which will allow fire department technical team members to drill during their normal duty days and shifts. The training is in conjunction with the City of Salem Public Works Department who will provide heavy equipment operation and support.

During the drills the rescue teams will be entering a specially prepared trench to practice rescue techniques, including shoring and stabilizing the walls of the trench to insure safety and prevention of further collapse. Other elements of the drill will include evaluating simulated victims for medical conditions, providing advanced life support and treatment, and stabilizing the patients for removal from the trench.

Firefighters and vehicles participating in the training exercise will be operating in an open area of the airport grounds with no street closures planned. Fire crews involved in the training will be available for actual emergency response during the planned training. There is no anticipated impact to normal airport operations.

The Salem Fire Department Technical Rescue Team operates out of Fire Station #4, which is located at 200 Alice Street SE in Salem, Oregon. Team members receive extensive training and perform rescues in the areas of confined spaces, rope rescue, trench rescue, machinery extrication, entrapped patients, structural collapse, and advanced heavy rescue. Specialized equipment necessary for complex rescues is carried on the rescue team's fire engine and ladder truck. Additionally, Salem Fire has a fully equipped rescue trailer housed at Fire Station #10 that is capable of being transported directly to the rescue scene to provide additional tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for large scale search and rescue incidents.


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Salem, OR-- Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed three new members to the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council. The members of the Council are community leaders representing Oregon's cities, counties, telecommunications service providers, Native Tribes, educators, economic development organizations, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, e-government, the Public Utility Commission, and the Oregon State Legislature.

The mission of the Council is to encourage coordination and collaboration between organizations and economic sectors to leverage the development and utilization of broadband for education, workforce development and telehealth, and to promote broadband utilization by citizens and communities.

The new appointees to the Council are:

* Christopher Denzin, Portland, Vice President and General Manager at CenturyLink, representing telecommunications and Internet service providers;

* Wade Holmes, Bend, Vice President of Technology at BendBroadband, representing telecommunications and Internet service providers; and

* Julie Pearson-Ruthven, Salem, Chief Information Officer at State of Oregon, representing eGovernment.

"The appointment of Mr. Denzin, Mr. Holmes, and Ms. Pearson-Ruthven is great news for the citizens of Oregon," said Joe Franell, General Manager and CEO of Eastern Oregon Telecom, and the Chair of the Council. "The presence of such qualified people on the Broadband Advisory Council will greatly assist us in making sure that Oregon remains a leader in the deployment and use of broadband."

For more information, please contact: Chris Tamarin, Telecommunications Strategist, Business Oregon, 503-508-0178 or christopher.tamarin@state.or.us.

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The Oregon Business Development Department, Business Oregon, works to create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged funding, and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and entrepreneurs. Visit www.oregon4biz.com for more information on doing business in Oregon.

Portland, OR - After months of intensive research, students from schools throughout Oregon will present their projects at the annual Oregon History Day competition, to be held
at St. Mary's Academy on Saturday, May 4, in downtown Portland. The event begins at 9 AM and is free and open to the public to attend.

Through generous grants from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, the Herbert A. Templeton
Foundation, and the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation, the Oregon Historical Society is able to cover the transportation costs for the winners of Oregon History Day to represent our state at the National History Day contest at the University of Maryland in College Park from June 9�13.

"Last year I was thrilled to discover that the Oregon Historical Society would once again sponsor our state's National History Day program and contest for 2013," says Courtney Lupton, a teacher from Madras, Oregon. "The National History Day program will be a valuable, impactful addition to Oregon schools."

Each fall, over half a million students nationwide start working on the year�long National History Day program, competing in a series of history contests that begin at the local level. The top students in each category are selected for participation in the national contest. Participating students choose their own topics of study and research from original sources based on a theme. This year's theme is Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events. National History Day students research historic documents and artifacts, conduct oral histories, search the Internet for information on their topics, and travel to historic
sites. They present their work in a variety of ways, including creating a museum�type exhibits, video documentaries, original performances, web sites, or traditional research papers.

Over 300 historians and other education professionals evaluate the students' work at the national competition. Scholarships will be awarded to select students, and approximately 100 students will take home cash prizes between $250 and $5,000 for superior work.

About the Oregon Historical Society
Since 1898, the Society has served as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, academic journal, school programs, and website content. Visit www.ohs.org for more information.

Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown Law student who faced outrageous personal attacks when she testified about the importance of women's own private insurance covering birth control, will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Courageous Voice Breakfast on Wednesday, May 22 at Portland Art Museum's Kridel Grand Ballroom.

The Courageous Voice Breakfast is the only major fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, the political arm of the organization. Previous keynote speakers were Professor Anita Hill, who reflected on 20 years of trailblazing for workplace equality, and former CIA spy Valerie Plame Wilson, who championed the right of free speech.

"Sandra Fluke exemplifies what this event is all about: speaking truth in the face of hostility," said Laura Terrill Patten, executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. "Again and again, we have seen political bullies try to silence progressive voices through name-calling and intimidation. Sandra demonstrated grace and dignity throughout Rush Limbaugh's juvenile attempts to smear her reputation."

Fluke came to national attention in February 2012 when congressional Republicans prohibited her from testifying about women's health, instead convening a panel of only men. In the face of outrageous personal attacks from Rush Limbaugh, she went on to testify before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on the importance of women's own private insurance covering contraception. The winner of Planned Parenthood's "Care. No Matter What. Award" and a nominee for TIME's Person of the Year, Sandra Fluke will discuss her personal experience of speaking truth in the face of hostility.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon will also present the third annual Marilyn Epstein Champion Award to Oregon Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum in honor of her longtime commitment to our movement.

Portland Art Museum is located at 1219 SW Park Avenue. Tickets to the Courageous Voice Breakfast are $75 from 503-775-4931, ext. 3274, or http://ChoiceAdvocates.org.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is the statewide political voice for Planned Parenthood's two affiliates in Oregon and for women's health care. PPAO defends the Planned Parenthood mission by advocating for public policy that will enhance and protect women's health; by building support and accountability among our elected officials in Oregon; and by engaging and motivating the public. PPAO is not affiliated with any political party, but is instead organized to support those state and local candidates who have taken responsible positions on women's health care, including birth control and abortion.


Attached Media Files: 2013 Courageous Voice Sandra Fluke

Robin Templeton, 48 years of age, a Salem resident, was stopped by Salem Police Department SWAT members in the 100 block of Mission St SE at about 1:00 PM yesterday. Templeton was driving a 2004 Kia Sedona van which had been identified as being used in the early Saturday morning string of robberies. Templeton was subsequently lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on two counts of Robbery II.

After detaining Templeton, the SWAT team served a related search warrant in the 100 block of 13th St NE.

The Salem Police Department is seeking to arrest 24 year old Roberta Alean Hudson for the robberies, as well. Hudson is described as 5'8" tall, 160 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. She has been staying in the Salem area and is believed to be homeless.

Three Salem convenience stores were robbed Sunday morning between 5:40 AM and 6:50 AM. The stores were the Plaid Pantry at 2505 State St, the Salem Market at 3390 Center St NE, and the US Market at 2904 12th St SE.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes or knowledge about Roberta Hudson's whereabouts is asked to call the Salem Police at (503)588-6123.
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Below are Coos Bay Public Schools Public Meetings currently scheduled for the month of May, 2013. All meetings are held at Milner Crest Education Center, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay, unless otherwise noted. The schedule is subject to change.

May 7
* Coos Bay/North Bend Indian Education Programs Public Hearing at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria at North Bend Middle School. Contact Nancy Caffey at nancyc@coos-bay.k12.or.us for more information.

May 8, 15 & 22
* Budget Meeting at 6:30 PM. The proposed budget will be presented at the meeting and posted at the following link on May 9th. http://cbd9.net/business-office/budget

May 13
* Regular School Board Meeting at 6:00 PM. Executive Session at 5:30 PM. The agenda and packet will be posted by May 10th at the following link and is subject to change. http://cbd9.net/schoolboard/agendas

Go to http://cbd9.net/public-meetings-schedule to link to all the public meetings currently scheduled. The schedule is subject to change.

All Coos Bay School District Board Meetings are subject to the Public Meetings Law (ORS 192.610-192.710). The public is welcome to attend.

Contacts:

Dawn Rae Granger, Superintendent, (541) 267-1309
Peggy Ahlgrim, Board Secretary, (541) 267-1310

Applications are now being accepted for a program that works to protect the future of Oregon's forests. The "Forest Legacy" program helps landowners with the conservation of forests threatened by risk of ownership fragmentation or new development.

Forest Legacy is a national cooperative forestry program of the U.S. Forest Service that seeks to conserve private forest lands that may be lost to non-forest uses. The voluntary program provides financial incentives -- using conservation easements, land acquisition or land donation -- for private landowners to protect environmentally important working forest areas threatened by development, fragmentation and other non-forest uses.

The Forest Legacy Program is designed to support state and community efforts to keep forestland viable, and keep working forests as forests and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) administers the program in Oregon. Applications are now being accepted for Forest legacy funding consideration for federal Fiscal Year 2015. Letters of interest and property descriptions must be submitted to ODF by May 22, 2013. Letters must be submitted by the applying private forest landowner themselves, or by a third party with written consent from the landowner confirming representation.

Letters of interest should describe the project's strengths with respect to the three national Forest Legacy Program scoring criteria. The three criteria are: importance of natural resources; threat from conversion to non-forest use; and strategic with respect to statewide conservation assessments, strategies or plans. To be eligible, the private forest lands seeking Forest Legacy Program funding must be within one of six Forest Legacy Areas designated in Oregon (see map: http://www.oregon.gov/odf/privateforests/docs/legacy/oregonforestlegacyareas.pdf ).

Timelines
Project nominations consisting of a 3-4 page letter of interest, with a property description attached, must be submitted by close of business Tuesday, May 22, 2013, to:

Jim Cathcart
Cooperative Forestry Manager
Oregon Department of Forestry
2600 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310

Oregon's Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee reviews submitted Letters of Interest to decide which applicants will be invited to complete a formal application. Formal applications are developed using the national Forest Legacy Information System (FLIS) to ensure uniformity with project submissions from other states. Applicants need to attend a FLIS webinar training, which will be scheduled in June or July.

Formal applications need to be completed by September 12, 2013. Those completing formal applications will be provided the opportunity to present their project to the Committee on September 26, 2013 in Salem.

On October 17, 2013, the Committee will review the proposals and prioritize the state's projects for national Forest Legacy Program funding consideration. Applicants will be notified of the Committee's recommendation and ODF approval by October 31, 2013.

About Forest Legacy
Oregon welcomed its first Forest Legacy Program project in September 2007 when the City of Eugene worked with a private landowner to preserve more than 25 acres of oak habitat in Lane County's South Eugene Hills. Currently, Oregon has two projects awaiting federal fiscal year 2013 appropriation, both in eastern Oregon. Gilchrist Forest is ranked 6th nationally; followed by the Blue Mountain Heritage, ranked 11th nationally.

A conservation easement is a legal restriction placed on a piece of property to protect a specific resource, or several resources, such as a working forest. By stripping off certain property rights to the property - such as development rights - conservation easements can be used to keep forestlands for forestry purposes in perpetuity for enjoyment by future generations.

For more information:

Fiscal Year (FY) Forest Legacy Program Project Application Instructions
http://www.oregon.gov/odf/privateforests/docs/legacy/FY%202015%20Oregon%20Application%20Instructions.pdf

Oregon's Forest Legacy Areas
http://www.oregon.gov/odf/privateforests/docs/legacy/oregonforestlegacyareas.pdf

Oregon Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/privateforests/StewardshipCoordinatingCommittee.shtml.

Oregon Forest Legacy Program Website
http://egov.oregon.gov/ODF/privateforests/ForestLegacy.shtml

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Attached Media Files: 2013-05/1072/63876/South_Eugene_Hills_Phase_I.JPG

Three Oregon university students will present research findings May 10 at the Oregon Heritage Conference in Portland. The presentations will begin at 8:30 am at the Architectural Heritage Center.

The three students have been named Oregon Heritage Fellows by Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, based on the strength of both their scholastic achievement and their research topics. The fellowships encourage the thoughtful inquiry of Oregon's heritage by emerging scholars.

"The Fellows not only conduct original research into the diverse history of Oregon, but also present this research to increase public interest in this history," explains Roger Roper, Assistant Director with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

The 2013 students, their schools and topics are:

-- Patrick Lozar, University of Oregon, "'An Anxious Desire of Self-preservation:' Colonialism, Transition, and Identity on the Umatilla Reservation, 1860-1910."

-- Regan Watjus, University of Oregon, "Contours of Race: The Chinese in Astoria, Oregon."

-- Kelly Yelverton, Lewis and Clark College, "The Portland Hotel: A Spatial Analysis of Race and Class Relations, 1890-1929."

Chris Bell, Cultural Resources Program Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Transportation, will chair the session.

The Oregon Heritage Conference May 9-10 brings together staff and volunteers from historical societies, historic landmark commissions, schools and universities, humanities groups, local and state agencies, museums, tourism and economic development organizations, federal agencies and tribal governments. To find more information and register for the conference, visit www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/conference.aspx


Attached Media Files: Press Release

As part of creating a 20 year Master Educational Facility Plan, the Pleasant Hill School District is inviting all community members to a meeting this Saturday, May 4 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center. A tour of Pleasant Hill Schools will take place from 9:00 to 10:30 am. From 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, a discussion of facilities and the most desirable grade configuration for students will be held. Participants may come to either event or both.
Lunch will be provided.
Prior to 2005, PHSD had 4 schools--a K-3 primary school, a grade 4-6 elementary school, a grade 7 & 8 junior high and a grade 9-12 high school. The combination of declining enrollment and inadequate state funding led to difficult decisions to close the junior high school in 2005 and the primary school in 2009. Currently PHSD has a K-6 elementary school and grade 7-12 high school.
We are hoping for a large turn-out that includes parents, students, staff and any and all interested community members.

Wildland fire officials are on alert with a second wave of above normal temperatures expected later this week.

Several fires caught people off guard last week after a number of days of unseasonably warm weather.

Reports of wildfire activity are coming in from around the state as a sign that fire season may not be too far off.

While firefighters in Jackson and Josephine counties snuffed out several small fires last week, a 25-acre fire tested fire crews Friday east of Alsea, about 15 miles southwest of Corvallis.

"Early May is typically not the time we start worrying about fire," says Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Prevention Coordinator Tom Fields. "But with the lack of moisture and no real relief in sight, now is the time to start making fire prevention a priority."

Fields says fire prevention works hand-in-hand with spring cleaning around homes. Warm spring weather is the perfect time to clean up around the home and make it less vulnerable to wildfire during the hot, dry summer. But clean-up is often followed by disposal, including debris pile burning in some areas. Fire professionals are asking residents to exercise caution, especially when burning yard debris.

Follow these simple rules when disposing of yard debris:

- Seek alternatives to burning such as chipping or hauling to a landfill.
- Call your local fire department or forest protection agency to see if a burning permit is required. Burning regulations are not the same in all areas.
- Have a shovel and charged garden hose at the burn site.
- Avoid burning during windy conditions.
- Scrape down to mineral soil around incinerators or debris piles.
- Divide large piles into smaller piles. Smaller piles burn quickly and efficiently and are easier to control.
- Stay with the fire until it is completely out.
- Remember, unattended piles can spread quickly out of control. If your debris burn escapes control, call 911 immediately.

Fire season is typically reserved for early June through October throughout much of the state. However, there have been occasional years when the early onset of warm, dry weather has led to an early start. Fire officials are concerned that this early warming trend of above average temperatures and below average moisture could lead to a challenging fire season. Keep abreast of current conditions and fire season regulations online at www.oregon.gov/odf. Visit www.keeporegongreen.org for important fire prevention information.

A multi vehicle crash occurred on Highway 204 near milepost 18 in Umatilla County on Tuesday Morning due to snow and icy conditions. One of the involved was a semi-truck and trailer carrying cattle that turned over on its side causing the death of at least ten cattle. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Pendleton Area Command are continuing the investigation.

On April 30, 2013 at approximately 9:00 a.m. a Western Star semi-truck and trailer driven by, ROBIN KOHLS, age 57, from Kooskia ID, was eastbound on Highway 204 near milepost 18 when it slid out and became stuck in the eastbound travel lane of the highway. A second vehicle, a Dodge pickup, driven by RICHARD ARBOGAST, age 44, from Elgin was eastbound and after seeing KOHLS' semi-truck stuck ARBOGAST stopped in the westbound lane of the highway. A third vehicle, a Ken Worth semi-truck and trailer, driven by KARL FURGERSON, age 42, from LaGrande, was westbound and collided with ARBOGAST'S vehicle in the westbound lanes. A forth vehicle, a 2010 Dodge van driven by DIANE WEATHERSPOON, age 70, from Elgin was westbound and came across the crash and was able to come to a stop. The fifth and final vehicle a Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer carrying cattle, driven by GRANT RAYMOND, age 47, from Enterprise was westbound and saw that the road was blocked and crashed into WESTHERSPOON'S vehicle and came to rest on its side.

At least ten of the cattle in RAYMOND'S trailer died from injuries sustained in the crash. WEATHERSPOON was transported by ground ambulance to Saint Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton for minor injuries.

(OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation and no enforcement action has been taken. All occupants that were in their vehicles were wearing safety belts at the time of the crash. The highway was closed for several hours while crews cleared the crash.

(OSP) was assisted at the scene by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Umatilla County Sheriff's Office and East Umatilla Rural Fire.


Attached Media Files: 2013-05/1002/63871/100_0626.JPG , 2013-05/1002/63871/100_0623.JPG , 2013-05/1002/63871/100_0617.JPG

Marion County Detectives have completed their investigation into an incident that left a 6-month old child in critical condition at the Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital in Portland.

Deputies were first alerted by the medical staff at the Santiam Hospital, in Stayton when the victim was brought to the Emergency Room for treatment on April 5th. The child, Roy Fast Jr., was unconscious when brought to the hospital by his mother's boyfriend, 30-year old Robert Andrew Pinsky.

Pinsky told doctors that the child had fallen off the couch where he was sitting. He had been watching the boy while the boy's mother, Shaanon Crouch attended a class. The incident occurred at a home shared by Crouch and Pinsky in the 600 block of 9th Street in Aumsville.

The victim was ultimately transported to OHSU - Doernbecher Children's Hospital for more intensive treatment. The victim suffered from head trauma, bone fractures and has undergone surgery. Doctors told investigators that the injuries were not consistent with falling off a couch.

On April 23rd, Pinsky was arrested by Detective Matt Wilkinson and lodged in the Marion County Jail. He is charged with one count of Assault 1. His bail is set at $150,000.

A booking photo of Pinsky is attached to this release.


Attached Media Files: Robert A. Pinsky

PORTLAND, ORE. - April 6 was an evening to remember as 265 Legacy Emanuel Medical Center supporters celebrated the hospital's 100th anniversary and raised more than $150,000 toward the construction of a hybrid operating room. The atrium at Legacy Emanuel served as the backdrop for the Gala with donors, physicians and community leaders generously giving in honor of the life-changing and lifesaving work performed each day at the medical center.

"I'm continually amazed by the generosity of our communities," said Maureen A. Bradley, senior vice president and chief development officer at Legacy Health. "The impact philanthropy has on those we serve is extraordinary. Daily, someone is touched, healed or saved because of the generosity of others."

The hybrid operating room - a component of the extensive Critical Care expansion currently underway - enables both open surgical and closed endovascular procedures in the same space, and is essential for cutting-edge trauma, vascular and cardiac procedures for adult and pediatric patients. "Legacy Health is making significant investments at the Emanuel campus in the areas of critical and emergency care in order to provide the highest-quality patient care for generations to come," said Lori Morgan, M.D., chief administrative officer at Legacy Emanuel. "We are thankful for the strong community support."

Emanuel Medical Center Foundation is raising $500,000 to support the hybrid operating room build-out and to purchase state-of-the-art equipment. To make a donation or learn more about supporting Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, please call 503-413-4588. For more information about the work of Legacy Health foundations, please call the Office of Philanthropy at 503-415-4700 or visit www.legacyhealth.org/giving.

About Legacy Health - The Office of Philanthropy
The Legacy Health Office of Philanthropy coordinates all fundraising for Legacy Health, a nonprofit health care system serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. The foundations - Randall Children's, Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood and Salmon Creek support the system's six acute care hospitals as well as its clinical, educational and research programs. In the last decade, the Office of Philanthropy has granted nearly $100 million to help Legacy Health fulfill its mission of providing good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world.

About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is an Oregon-based nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and, with more than 9,800 employees, is one of the largest private sector employers in the Portland metropolitan area. Legacy Health provides an integrated network of health care services, including acute and critical care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, community health education and a variety of specialty services. Legacy's hospitals include: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Randall Children's Hospital, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash. Also included in the Legacy system are a hospice agency, a full-service research facility, and specialty and primary care clinics. Visit www.legacyhealth.org to learn more.


Attached Media Files: Legacy Emanuel's 100th Anniversary Gala , Legacy Emanuel Chief Administrative Officer Lori Morgan, M.D. with Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith

WHAT: Salem Health presents: Eat, Play, Live Food & Fitness Affair

WHEN: Saturday, May 11

A full schedule of events along with parking information and frequently asked questions is available at salemhealth.org/eatplaylive. The tradeshow is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exercise classes and screenings start at 7 a.m. (pre-registration is required). General admission tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased on the website or by calling 503-814-CHEC (2432). There is an additional cost for breakfast, lunch and fitness classes. Group tickets and table sponsorships with preferred seating for celebrity meals can be purchased by calling 503-561-2259.

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS: salemhealth.org/eatplaylive/schedule.html

WHERE: The Salem Conference Center 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301.

WHO: Bobby Deen, the son of legendary chef Paula Deen and host of the new hit show Not My Mama's Meals, will be performing a cooking demonstration and providing the luncheon keynote address. Bobby Deen will be cooking two recipes from his latest cookbook from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Deen will also be doing a book signing for VIP guests (additional $20 to cover cost of book).
Elizabeth Somer, nationally recognized Salem, Ore. nutritionist and author will be the breakfast speaker at 9 a.m. Somer is a frequent guest on television shows, such as The Today Show, The View, Dr. Oz and AM Northwest. Somer is the author of several well-known books such as Eat Your Way to Sexy, Eat Your Way to Happiness and Age Proof Your Body.
The event will also include activities such as fitness classes, bread baking, cooking with organics, wine sipping and local farm vendors. This event is designed to teach guests about ways to eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle.

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
* Bobby Deen and Elizabeth Somer
* People receiving health screenings for glucose, BMI, cholesterol and blood pressure
* On-site fitness expo with classes from Courthouse Fitness Center: yoga, group centergy, group kick and Club Dance.
* Educational sessions featuring bread baking, gardening, health cooking demonstrations.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Elizabeth Somer and other speakers. Prescheduling is recommended.
Media passes are available through Mark Glyzewski of Salem Health's marketing department.

New evacuation maps to be unveiled as state and local officials encourage residents to learn about two evacuation zones

Portland, Oregon: At a news conference in Newport, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) will release new tsunami evacuation brochures for 12 communities in Lincoln County, based on the latest science and sophisticated new mapping technology.
The maps show worst-case scenario evacuation zones for both local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (such as from Alaska) tsunamis. The maps also show evacuation routes and assembly areas, and contain readiness tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Who: Staff from the State of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and Lincoln County Emergency Management

What: News conference unveiling 12 new evacuation maps for population centers in Lincoln County

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 12:00pm, shortly after Lincoln County Board of Commissioners' meeting

Where:
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting room
Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 W. Olive Street, Newport, Oregon

Visuals: All 12 evacuation maps will be displayed and examples of door-to-door outreach supply bags will be available. DOGAMI and Lincoln County Emergency Management can provide reporters with resources such as graphics, public service announcements, and other items to encourage coverage of this important public safety issue.


The evacuation brochures will be available online, May 1 by 12:00pm, free for download from www.OregonTsunami.org.


Attached Media Files: 2013-04/2967/63850/media-advisory-2013-04-30_Lincoln_Co_tsunami_kickoff-FINAL.pdf

Residents of Polk and Marion Counties took advantage of the prescription drug turn-in event hosted on Saturday, turning in almost 1600 pounds of unused medications. The "Drug Turn In" event is an annual joint effort involving the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and law enforcement agencies from throughout the Willamette Valley.

This program addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of juvenile accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

Recent studies have also shown medications improperly disposed of present a risk to the environment and can be scavenged from the garbage and abused. When drugs are flushed, they are not removed by sewage treatment facilities and septic tank systems. Drugs can enter the soil, surface water and ground water. Studies have also shown that drugs found in waterways have a serious impact on fish and other aquatic life.

Deputy Jeffrey Stutrud, of the Marion County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Unit, worked at the Roth's IGAS Market site; assisted by several of our MCSO Cadets.

He reported the following amounts collected:

The Marion County Sheriff's Office collected 286 lbs at the Roth's Market site on Lancaster Drive in Salem.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (which included Dallas, Monmouth, Falls City, and Grande Ronde) collected 296 lbs.

The Salem Police Department collected 375 lbs.

The Keizer Police Department collected 252 lbs.

The Turner Police Department collected 167 lbs.

The Hubbard Police Department collected 37 lbs.

The unused medications that were collected came from over 720 households in Polk and Marion Counties.


Attached Media Files: Unused Medications

SALEM - As part of the annual Memorial Day celebrations statewide, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) will host a memorial ceremony on Monday, May 27, at 3 p.m., on the department's grounds in Salem, 700 Summer St. N.E.

The public ceremony will honor one fallen Oregon service member, U.S. Army Capt. James D. Nehl, Gardiner, Ore., who died Nov. 9, 2012 while serving in Afghanistan. Nehl's name will be added to the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial where the names of 137 other Oregon men and women who have given their lives while serving our nation are inscribed. All names on the memorial will be read during the ceremony.

ODVA Director Cameron Smith, an Iraq War veteran, will be the keynote speaker. An Oregon National Guard Honor Guard will present military honors.

Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally called, was first observed on May 30, 1868 as a day to place flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The holiday's name was later changed to Memorial Day. In 1971, it became a federal holiday to be observed on the last Monday in May.

Other statewide Memorial Day event locations and information are available online: www.oregondva.com/2013/04/29/oregon-memorial-day-events-set.
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Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his detectives and patrol deputies served a search warrant on Monday, April 29, at 410 Walker Rd. Lebanon where they recovered various property items stolen in recent burglaries.

On Sunday, April 28, deputies received a tip indicating stolen property was located at the Walker Road address. The property that was described to Deputies was a miniature Harley Davidson style motorcycle, a toolbox with the last name of the victim on it, and fishing gear.

Deputies responded to the residence and contacted Richard Herbert Ramsey, 42, in his front yard. Ramsey told Deputies that he owned the miniature motorcycle and that he built it himself. He also stated that he owned the fishing tackle boxes. The property was identified by the true owner as belonging to them. Ramsey refused to allow deputies onto his property to look for any other stolen items. At this point Ramsey was arrested for Theft 1 by Receiving. Deputies secured the property while detectives obtained a search warrant that was served at 9:41am yesterday morning.

Additional stolen items were located on the property as a result of the search warrant.

Ramsey is currently lodged in the Linn County Jail.

The investigation is continuing and further charges may be filed. Lebanon Police Department is also assisting in the case.


Attached Media Files: Ramsey booking photo

A law passed by the Oregon Legislature takes aim at recovering fraudulently claimed unemployment benefits.

Senate Bill 259, passed on April 18, allows the Employment Department to intercept all or part of Federal Income Tax refunds from individuals who committed unemployment fraud in order to repay the debt. The Employment Department already has the authority to intercept state tax refunds; the new law gives the agency another method to recoup fraudulently collected benefits.

Unemployment insurance benefits are meant for individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. Money for these benefits comes from the unemployment insurance trust fund, which is funded by Oregon employers.

Unemployment fraud frequently occurs when an individual claims benefits while working. When fraud is detected, the Oregon Employment Department works to collect the improperly paid benefits. If those collection efforts fail, the department now has the authority to intercept tax refunds.

Upon the passage of Senate Bill 259, the Employment Department mailed notices to 14,000 individuals who collectively owe $55 million due to unemployment insurance fraud. The notices give these individuals 60 days to make payment or prove they do not owe the money, or the debt will be referred to the US Department of the Treasury for collection.

The new law strives to give the Employment Department a powerful new tool to recapture benefits paid out because of fraud and return those funds to the unemployment insurance trust fund. This will contribute to the health of the trust fund, and protect Oregon employers' tax rates.

Oregon maintains one of the healthiest unemployment trust funds in the nation. During the most recent recession, 36 states' trust funds became insolvent causing those states to borrow money from the Federal Government in order to pay unemployment benefits. Oregon's trust fund remained solvent during this economic downturn; ensuring benefits were available to those who qualified, while containing the tax rates for Oregon employers.

Oregon Arts Commission Names David Huff Assistant Director
Huff to Leave The Arts Center in Corvallis for State Arts Agency Position

April 29, 2013 - Salem, ORE. The Oregon Arts Commission has named David Huff its Assistant Director, effective May 17, 2013.

Huff joins the Arts Commission from The Arts Center in Corvallis, where he has been executive director for the past two years. Prior to that, he was the Curator and Exhibition Coordinator at Pro Arts, the largest community-supported arts nonprofit in Oakland, CA.

In Corvallis, Huff worked closely with The Arts Center's board of directors to strengthen programs, advocate for the role of the arts in civic life, and balance the center's budget following city-wide budget reductions. Under his leadership, The Arts Center increased its arts programs serving incarcerated youth and expanded its visionary ArtsCare program offered in partnership with Samaritan Health Services. The Center's thought-provoking exhibition, The Last Supper, showcasing the work of Corvallis artist Julie Green, was profiled in The New York Times and traveled to other venues.

Huff is a graduate of California College of the Arts.

Christine D'Arcy, executive director of the Arts Commission, said, "David Huff is recognized as one of Oregon's most promising young arts managers. He knows the Arts Commission's work not only as a grantee but as a participant in the Leadership Exchanges that are part of our capacity building work for arts organizations. His work at The Arts Center in Corvallis has brought national recognition to Oregon. We look forward to his joining our team."

The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development.

The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available online at: www.oregonartscommission.org.

The Sunset Rest Area on U.S. 26 between Portland and Seaside will be closed for one day on Wednesday, May 1 for some asphalt grinding and pavement repairs. The rest area will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Message boards will be set up to notify motorists of the closure.

The rest area is located 31 miles east of Seaside at milepost 29.

A construction flagger was seriously injured in a Monday morning crash on Highway 101 about five miles south of Warrenton. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Astoria Area Command are continuing the investigation.

On April 29, 2013 at 10:25 a.m. a red Suzuki Wagon driven by THOMAS CHATTERTON, age 76, from Seaside, was northbound on Highway 101 near milepost 14 entering an active construction zone controlled by flaggers.

A construction flagger, TAMMY COCHEN, age 47, from Sandy, was standing near the northbound lane at the beginning of the construction zone. COCHEN had just displayed the stop sign for northbound traffic when she was sideswiped by CHATTERTON'S vehicle.

COCHEN received serious injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria.

CHATTERTON was cited by (OSP) troopers for Disobeying a Traffic Control Device. CHATTERTON was wearing safety restraints.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Medix Ambulance.

There are no photographs available for this release.

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Salem Police Dept. Case #13-13575

Salem Police have been investigating multiple incidents of ID Theft, Forgery and Theft in which Jennifer Lynn ROSE has been identified as the suspect involved in the Salem area. During the investigation, it was learned that ROSE has also been involved in similar criminal conduct in the Albany and Lincoln City area over the past three months. The public's assistance is being sought should anyone know the whereabouts of Jennifer ROSE. If so, its asked that they call the Salem Police Department at 503-588-6123 with that information.

SUSPECT: Jennifer Lynn ROSE, white female adult, 39 yrs. (dob:12/17/73), 5'8, 175, long brown hair, blue eyes. (Photo attached)

Possibly staying in the Albany or Lebanon area.

VEHICLES: Green 2000 Dodge Neon 4dr, OR license #625CSN. Also used is a white Ford Focus hatchback, unknown license number.

CHARGES: Based on the Salem Police investigation, probable cause exists to arrest and charge ROSE with: 9 counts of Identity Theft; 9 counts of Forgery II; 6 counts of Theft II and 5 counts of Theft III.

Additional investigations are being conducted by the Albany Police and Lincoln City Police Depts.


Attached Media Files: Jennifer Lynn ROSE

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports on April 29 at 3:29 a.m. deputies responded to 38877 SW 2nd Place, Scio for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival deputies contacted two men, who are neighbors of the residence, in the master bedroom where they had the suspect, Tyler Michael Burnard, 29, barricaded in the bathroom.

The incident occurred as follows: The female victim's three minor children ran to the neighbor's house for safety and described the disturbance occurring at their home. The neighbors both went to the home and attempted to restrain Burnard, who is 6' 1" and weighs 270 pounds, but were unable to do so. After a struggle the two men were successful in getting the victim away from Burnard and blocking him in the bathroom with the use of a mattress until deputies arrived.

Deputies maintained the mattress barricade until further assistance arrived. All communications with Burnard failed as he was making irrational statements. Linn County deputies were assisted by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, officers from the Stayton Police Department, and a K9 unit from the Keizer Police Department.

The investigation at the crime scene revealed that the victim had been brutally beaten, bitten, strangled, and her head forced into a toilet.

At 5:27 a.m. Burnard was taken into custody without further incident and taken to the Stayton hospital for a medical evaluation. Burnard was then transported to the Linn County Jail and charged with Assault II Domestic, Assault IV Domestic, Assault IV, Menacing, Strangulation, and Harassment.

Burnard is currently lodged in the Linn County Jail.

The investigation is continuing.


Attached Media Files: Tyler Michael Burnard

Would you like to attend a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training in the next year? The Oregon Heritage Preservation Scholarship provides financial assistance for Oregon residents to attend a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training in the United States between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Eligible travel expenses include registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals.

Scholarships will be offered to those actively involved in local preservation efforts and who demonstrate how attendance at a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training will help meet the preservation needs of their local community.

Scholarships are competitive and offered twice per year. The first-round deadline is June 14, 2013.

For more information, visit www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/Scholarships.aspx or contact Cara Kaser at cara.kaser@state.or.us or (503) 986-0670.


Attached Media Files: press release

Barbara Dearing, who has spent the past six years as a senior staff member with the Portland State University Athletics Department, has been appointed to serve as Western Oregon University's next executive director of intercollegiate athletics, President Mark Weiss announced on Monday.

"Barbara Dearing has been successful in all areas of collegiate athletics and I am confident she will be a great asset to WOU," Weiss said. "Her passion for the student-athlete was clear as we went through the process of interviewing an elite pool of candidates and we are excited to have her join the Wolves team. Her vast experience as a coach and administrator has her ready to build on the tradition and excellence of WOU Athletics."

Dearing joins WOU after serving as the associate athletic director for business & financial operations and senior woman administrator at PSU since July 2008. She was promoted to her current role after serving as the assistant athletic director for business operations for the department in 2007.

In her role at PSU, Dearing was responsible for managing a $14 million athletic department budget while serving as the sport administrator for men's and women's track & field and cross country, women's softball, women's soccer and women's volleyball.

"I am honored and humbled to be joining the Western Oregon Wolves family and would like to thank President Weiss, the search committee, coaches, staff and student-athletes for the opportunity," Dearing said. "The institution's values and tradition of excellence in academics and athletics makes this a tremendous fit. I am eager to partner with the campus leadership team; and, of course, the incredible student-athletes, coaches and staff, faculty and alumni to continue to emphasize the important role athletics has in cultivating strong, capable leaders. "

In addition to her duties as a member of PSU's senior strategic team, Dearing has served as a key member of a number of national committees. She currently serves on the NCAA Division I Softball Sport Committee, which directs the NCAA Division I regional and national softball tournaments, and is the co-chair of the NCAA West Regional Softball Advisory committee.

During her time at PSU, the sports she directly supervised have won seven conference championships, one divisional title and have participated in six NCAA post-season championships. In addition, the track & field and cross country programs have produced several conference champions and regional qualifiers for NCAA post season, including the school's first ever All-American for the men's track & field program.

"I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and say thank you for the opportunities provided to me for my professional and personal growth during my tenure at PSU," Dearing said. "President Wim Weiwel, Chief of Staff Lois Davis, Director of Athletics Torre Chisolm, the coaches, staff and the student-athletes made my time at PSU a memorable and cherished experience."

Dearing joined Portland State with over 20 years of athletic experience as a former head coach and administrator. She has served as the associate athletic director for business operations and senior woman administrator at Longwood University, where she assisted with the university's NCAA reclassification from NCAA Division II to Division I. She was instrumental in the project management and completion of Longwood's new major facilities projects, which included the creation of new athletic fields as well as renovations to a number of key facilities.

In addition to her extensive administrative experience, Dearing has spent time as a head softball coach for a number of NCAA programs. She served as head softball coach at Presbyterian College, Ohio State University, Liberty University and Columbus State Community College and also spent time as an assistant coach at Temple University.

"My commitment to the student-athletes is about creating an opportunity to show the value of character and leadership building in service to others. I share WOU's vision for excellence and believe it's important to develop student-athletes who strive for academic achievement, competitive success and a dedication to serve the communities in which they live," Dearing said. "A strong foundation is in place and I am devoted to building on its excellence by leading the Athletics program with integrity, purpose and passion."

Dearing holds degrees from Bob Jones University (B.S.), Temple University (M.Ed.), and Franklin University (MBA) and is a graduate of the NACWAA/HERS Leadership Institute and the Leadership Enhancement Institute programs. She is an active member of the NACWAA, CABMA, NACDA, and NFCA.

A native of Beckley, West Virginia, Dearing's interests include opera and classical music, outdoor recreational activities, and volunteering through her local church for various community events.

Dearing will succeed Jon Carey, who will retire after serving as the interim athletics director this year after serving WOU for over 30 years as a head women's basketball coach and athletics director. Dearing will begin her role with WOU on July 1.


Attached Media Files: Barbara Dearing, WOU's new athletic director

The northbound Gettings Creek Rest Area along Interstate 5 about fourteen miles south of Eugene was closed Sunday evening while police checked a report of a suspicious object hidden in a tree. A Eugene Police Department hazardous device technician inspected the object which was determined to not be a destructive device but a Geocache container.

According to Oregon State Police Trooper Michael Berland, on April 28, 2013 at approximately 7:00 p.m., OSP responded to a reported suspicious ammo can hidden in the crook of a tree near the Gettings Creek Rest Area entrance along Interstate 5 near milepost 178. As a precaution, ODOT was notified and an Incident Response worker came to the scene and assisted OSP with closing the rest area until the object could be further inspected.

After arriving at the scene, a Eugene Police Department hazardous device technician inspected and confirmed it was not a destructive device. The ammo can was removed and the rest area opened about 8:00 p.m.

Oregon State Police Arson & Explosives Section urges anyone involved in Geocache activity to use transparent containers and clearly label the container's exterior as a Geocache. If responding hazardous device technicians have any doubts about a suspicious container, they will take all necessary safety precautions including destroying the container to render it safe.

Photograph - Oregon State Police

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Arson affects our communities, many lives, and has a significant financial impact on property values and insurance premiums. To help raise awareness and bring attention to loses associated with residential arson, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber joined fire safety advocates around the country in proclaiming May 5 - 11, 2013, as "Arson Awareness Week."

In the proclamation, Governor Kitzhaber stressed that "only through public education and awareness can we hope to reduce the number of arson incidents that threaten the lives and property of Oregon's citizens."

The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Incident Reporting System reports:

* An estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States
* Each year, these fires result in an estimated 280 deaths, 775 injuries and $593 million in property loss
* Five percent of all residential building fires were intentionally set
* Seventy-six (76) percent of intentionally set fires in residential buildings occur in one- or two-family dwellings
* Forty-one (41) percent of intentionally set residential fires occurred in vacant buildings

The Oregon State Police Arson & Explosives Section has specially trained and qualified arson investigators who provide expertise in conducting complex arson investigations. In 2012, OSP Arson detectives responded to 184 arson-caused fires of which a third was in residential buildings. Of the arson investigated fires, 10 people reportedly died and OSP detectives arrested over 20 people on arson-related charges. Arson fires in Oregon equated to more than $12 million in property loss.

The Oregon State Police and the Office of State Marshal join the U.S. Fire Administration in urging people to be aware of the following measures to safe guard their homes:

* Illuminate exterior and entrances
* Trim or remove shrubbery that obstructs the view of the structure from the street
* Keep doors and windows locked or bolted
* Clean around your home, removing excess vegetation and piles of leaves
* Equip homes with smoke alarms and a fire sprinkler system
* Watch out for one another in your neighborhood and report any suspicious activity

More information and tips is available on the U.S. Fire Administration's website at:
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/prevention_education/strategies/arson/index.shtm

Links:
Governor's Proclamation
Photographs - Oregon State Police

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Lancaster Mall is pleased to announce the recent opening of Adam Harrison Studios near Sports Authority. The 2,500 square foot Studio specializes in maternity and newborn, babies and kids, families, seniors, bridal portraits and pets, they are also available for location photography and weddings.

The studio is locally owned and operated by husband and wife team Adam and Stacy Harrison both of whom grew up in Salem. Adam has a passion for photography, which started out shooting flowers and the occasional portraits for family and friends. After years of practicing the art, Adam pushed more towards portraiture and is excited to open a studio at Lancaster Mall.

With affordable pricing and the flexibility to get the pictures you really want, Adam Harrison Studios will capture memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

"We are extremely excited about the addition of Adam Harrison Studios to our extensive list of stores here at Lancaster Mall" said Bunni Oslund-Fisk, Mall Manager. For more information on Adam Harrison Studios and the growing list of new tenants at Lancaster Mall visit www.lancastermall.com.

Salem, OR - The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has posted a draft of the 2013-2017 statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (SCORP) online. The document, entitled Ensuring Oregon's Outdoor Legacy, is available for public review and comment at http://tinyurl.com/cjeh3gu.

States are required to develop SCORPs to be eligible for matching grants from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program. In addition to satisfying grant requirements, the plan's purpose is to guide recreation providers such as federal, state, and local units of government, as well as the private sector, in making policy and planning decisions.

The plan is also used to develop criteria for OPRD-administered grant programs and recommendations for state park system operations, administration, planning, and recreation programs.

Part of the SCORP planning process included conducting a statewide survey of Oregon residents last year to gauge their participation in outdoor recreation as well as their opinions about parks and recreation management.

OPRD will accept comments on the plan until May 31. Comments can be submitted on the website or by emailing scorp.comments@state.or.us. Written comments can be sent Attn: Terry Bergerson to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 725 Summer Street NE Suite C, Salem, OR 97301-127.

The SCORP plan is also available on CD; to request a copy, contact executive support specialist Lori Trump at 503-986-0730 or lori.trump@state.or.us.

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Learn How to Be Healthy, Active and Live Well with Diabetes

WHAT: The American Diabetes Association EXPO is the largest FREE diabetes event in Oregon & SW Washington. Visit the EXPO - Portland and share in the experience with the anticipated 5,000 attendees! Get free health screenings, participate in cooking demonstrations, learn about new products, and get the information you need to better manage and prevent diabetes and its complications. Come to the EXPO and be part of the Stop Diabetes(R) movement.

The Por Tu Familia area, sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, will feature free health screenings, bilingual diabetes experts, and presentations in Spanish on diabetes management and prevention. Magdalena Valdivieso of Cha Cha Cha! will give a bilingual cooking demonstration on the Healthy Eating stage at 11:30am.

WHO: American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

WHERE: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR

WHEN: Saturday, May 4 from 9:00am - 4:00 pm

WHY: Nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes including over 343,000 people in Oregon & SW Washington. An additional 79 million in the U.S. are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes (626,204 residents in Oregon & SW Washington). If current trends continue, one in three American adults will have diabetes by 2050.

HOW: Call 1-888-DIABETES (1-888-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org/oregonexpo


Attached Media Files: American Diabetes Association's EXPO - Portland

The investigation into Friday afternoon's officer-involved shooting of an armed man by an Oregon State Police (OSP) sergeant about 3 miles northeast of Madras in Jefferson County is continuing. The name of the man shot is released in this update.

The suspect shot is identified as ZANDE JOSHUA BARNACASCEL (also known as Joshua Samuel Waddington), age 56. BARNACASCEL, who is a convicted felon and registered sex offender, has no known permanent address and an outstanding Montana warrant for Probation Violation for Felony Burglary. He is currently listed in serious condition.

Previously released information is available on the Oregon State Police website at:
http://www.oregon.gov/osp/NEWSRL/Pages/news/04_27_2013_osp_madras_shooting.aspx

The investigation is involving numerous agencies that are part of the Tri-County Major Crimes Team comprised of representatives from law enforcement agencies in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes County. No other information is anticipated for release at this time unless approved by the Jefferson County District Attorney's office.

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(Salem, OR)-- Willamette Humane Society is proud to partner with Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (S.T.A.R.T.) and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for an arriving transfer of dogs from southern California on Thursday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Once at Willamette Humane Society, the dogs will receive medical examinations, temperament testing, spay or neuter surgery if necessary, and all due care before being made available for adoption in the days following the transfer.

With ASPCA support, S.T.A.R.T. volunteers will depart with 100 dogs by ground transport from Riverside County Department of Animal Services in California on April 30th to make the long journey north.

The dogs are being transported so that they may be put up for adoption in Oregon and Washington, where they are more likely to find homes than in southern California. The ASPCA's coordinated national relocation program draws on the proven economic theory of supply and demand to transport sheltered dogs from localities where supply exceeds demand to areas where demand matches the supply of adoptable dogs.

Having a healthy demand exceeding its local supply of dogs, Willamette Humane Society has partnered with S.T.A.R.T. since May 2012, and has been able to find homes for nearly 300 dogs originating from southern California.


* What: Transport of Dogs arriving from California
* Where: Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Rd SE, Salem, OR
* When: Thursday, May 2, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
* Who: The media is welcome during the transport arrival, with photo and interview opportunities.
* Why: The story has national, regional, and local relevance. The transport is coordinated by the ASPCA and will occur simultaneously with other transports intended to balance the southern California shelter populations and save the lives of hundreds of dogs.

To learn more about Willamette Humane Society, visit whs4pets.org

Willamette Humane Society has served the communities of Marion and Polk Counties since 1965 and is an independent, private nonprofit that relies entirely on donor support and fees to provide compassionate services to pets and people.


Attached Media Files: 2013-04/4008/63803/Media_Alert-_Willamette_Humane_Society_Partners_with_ASPCA_and_S.T.A.R.T._to_Save_California_Dogs.pdf , 2013-04/4008/63803/Media_Alert-_Willamette_Humane_Society_Partners_with_ASPCA_and_S.T.A.R.T._to_Save_California_Dogs.docx , 2013-04/4008/63803/MEDIA_ALERT_-_ASPCA_Pilots_and_Paws_Transport_4-23-13_FINAL.DOC

Oregon be spring in Oregon, but wildfires are popping up like its summer. Last week as temperatures rose into the 70s and 80s, the Honeygrove Hobbit Fire on the West Oregon District burned 25 acres; a 10-acre fire burned in the woods west of Rogue River; a 6-acre fire burned in a forested area east of Prospect, and several other small fires broke out in both Jackson and Josephine counties. No homes were threatened by the fires, but the blazes illustrated how easily wildfires are starting and spreading during this warm spell.
Meteorologist Jim Little with the Oregon Department of Forestry is concerned about the heat and relative humidity this coming weekend. "Eastern Oregon's relative humidity will be in the teens, and the 100-hour fuel moisture in single digits." 100-hour fuel represents the modeled moisture content of dead fuels in the 1- to 3-inch diameter class. The amount of moisture in fuel is the major element that will determine how much of the available fuel will burn. According to how much moisture is in the fuel, all will burn, only part will burn or, if wet enough, none will burn.
Oregonians are reminded that campfires must be drowned with water, stirred with a shovel, and drowned again, over and over, until the fire is dead out. Abandoned campfires became the number one cause of wildfires in Oregon during the 2012 fire season.
Those who wish to burn debris are asked to call their local fire district to determine whether or not burning is allowed. Fire officials urge residents to either chip their debris or haul it to a landfill. Gas powered equipment should be used early in the morning before the sun dries the grass.

The Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1 PM at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Russel E. Burger, United States Marshal for the District of Oregon, will be the keynote speaker.

The memorial honors more than 170 fallen Oregon law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since the 1880s. This includes officers from city, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies who have served as law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and parole and probation officers.

Three fallen officers will be added during this year's ceremony. The names were approved for addition through the historic recognition process which allows the names of fallen officers from previous years to be added to the memorial. It is the goal of the Memorial to honor and remember the sacrifices of all of Oregon's fallen officers and they families they left behind. The names of Portland Police Officer Glenn L. Litzenberg, Officer James D. Wright, and Officer Gilbert H. Horton will be added to the Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial.

The Portland Police Museum identified these three officers of the Portland Police Bureau who died while in the line of duty in the 1900s. For many years these deaths went unknown until members of the Portland Police Museum discovered their stories as they conducted historical research of yearly reports sent to the mayor's office. The National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. has also accepted the three nominations and will be including these officers on their memorial.

Background Information on Portland Police Officer Glenn L. Litzenberg, Officer James D. Wright, and Officer Gilbert H. Horton:

Glenn L. Litzenberg / 1887 - 1918

Glenn moved from Iowa to Portland around 1905 when he was 18. His father had been a blacksmith and died when Glenn was seven. His mother moved with her children to join her son in Portland.

Glenn worked as a clerk, laborer, longshoreman and messenger driver until he joined the Bureau in March of 1915.

"Litz" as he was called by fellow officers, started out on foot patrol working traffic and enforcing prohibition laws in and out of uniform. In early 1917 he played center on the Police Benefit and Athletic Association ice hockey septet. He joined the brand-new motorcycle squad in the fall of 1917.

On April 20, 1918 Litzenberg was on motorcycle patrol, following about 50 yards behind his partner. He was approaching east 7th and Beech when a passenger car pulled into the blind intersection. He collided with the left front of the vehicle and was thrown into the air, falling headfirst onto the pavement and dying within minutes.

Litzenberg was considered conscientious, thorough, popular, quiet and every inch an officer. His funeral was said to have been one of the largest in recent memory.

He was 31 and survived by his wife, mother and siblings.


James D. Wright / 1886 - 1923

J.D. was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He worked on the family farm until 1910, briefly became a butcher and in 1911 he joined the Army, eventually becoming a military policeman.

While stationed at Fort Yellowstone he met Clara Poe who was waitressing at the Yellowstone National Park. They were married and in 1918 moved to Portland.

Appointed to the Bureau in the fall of 1918, he was 32 years old. He initially worked foot patrol out of Headquarters; in 1920 he was assigned to the new East sub-station in the firehouse at 35th and Belmont. Shortly afterwards, he moved to motorcycle patrol.

In 1921, 2nd and Couch was called "the most wicked spot in Portland." Considered to be full of illiterate criminals, Wright was partnered with patrolman Read and both were assigned to work the area.

On January 18, 1923, Wright was sent to investigate a reported death at a Washington Street lodging house. The person had died of pneumonia. Standard procedures of the time meant that Wright had to stay in the room, search the room for information and wait for the coroner.

Wright went home and told his wife that he would probably die. Three days later, on January 21, Wright died at the age of 36. He was survived by his wife and four year old son. His son contracted pneumonia, brought home by J.D., but he survived and went on to serve 30 years with Portland Police.


Gilbert H. Horton / 1881-1946

Born in Iowa, his family moved to Needy, Oregon in 1886 and later settled in the Oregon City area.

Gil attended high school in Oregon City and soon moved to Portland where he was married in 1908. The couple lived on a strawberry farm near West Linn. Later he worked as a laborer and a clerk with the Portland City Water Works Department.

Appointed in 1910 at the age of 29, he worked foot patrol out of Headquarters for many years. By the 1930s he was in the traffic division, driving a patrol car.

On December 23, 1946 he was working in Union Station. That evening, he was called about a drunk on one of the train cars and found a 42 year old woman who was very inebriated, loud and disorderly. Horton placed her under arrest and with the assistance of a special officer, removed her from the train. As they walked through Union Station he collapsed, dying within minutes of a heart attack.

Horton was 65 and survived by his grown daughter.

Notice of Regular Meeting
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Rebecca Hannon (503) 378-2328

The Polygraph Licensing Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2013 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem, Oregon. Please check in with reception at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Salem, Oregon. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made before the meeting by contacting Rebecca Hannon at: rebecca.hannon@state.or.us.

Agenda Items:
Old Business:
1. Minutes approval from 01/09/13 meeting 2. Minutes approval from 02/13/13 special meeting 3. Rick Buckner - Update by DPSST Staff

New Business:
1. Arizona School of Polygraph Science (Wells Polygraph School) - Sally Jo Donahue 2. Polygraph ID Badges - Sally Jo Donahue

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Wells Fargo ATMs in Oregon are once again CSMs (Community Support Machines).

Customers can donate to five selected regional nonprofit groups at any of Wells Fargo's 231 ATMs in Oregon, including Roseburg.

The free service enables Wells Fargo customers to anonymously give from one penny up to $249.99 in a single transaction. Donations are debited directly from the donor's account and sent electronically to the nonprofit organization the customer chooses.

The customer is not charged any fee for using the service; 100 percent of the donation is sent to the nonprofit.

Wells Fargo has partnered with these nonprofits for this program: Mercy Corps, Oregon Food Bank, Oregon Mentors, Start Making a Reader Today (SMART), and Freshwater Trust.

To protect customer privacy, Wells Fargo does not share donor information with the nonprofit group. The donation will appear on the customer's monthly account statement.

"This feature offers our customers a convenient way to make donations to support nonprofits in their communities," said Regional President Don Pearson. "Our previous effort in 2008-10 raised more than $53,600 for Oregon nonprofits."

The donation may be tax-deductible. The donor's ATM receipt serves as proof of the gift.

All five nonprofits serve the community on a state-wide basis. Wells Fargo will review the list of nonprofit groups on a regular basis to determine if it should make any changes to it.

"Our local nonprofit organizations are in great need of support. Our generous customers have responded by using our ATMs to donate to these deserving groups," said Pearson. "We're happy to facilitate the giving process. This service gives these worthy nonprofit groups a new way to collect donations to support their ongoing activities."

Push A Button, Make A Donation
To make a donation, the customer simply pushes the "Donate to Charity" button on the Wells Fargo ATM screen. The customer then chooses which local nonprofit group to support, from which account to debit the donation, and the gift amount. Wells Fargo then transfers the gift into the nonprofit's account.

Serving Oregonians since 1852, Wells Fargo & Company was named the most generous bank in the nation and Oregon in 2012. This charitable donations service is an example of the financial services company's continued commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen Oregon communities.

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Salem Spine Center has earned The Joint Commission's accreditation as a Center of Excellence for spine surgery. Salem Spine Center was awarded the gold standard in spine care by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety.

The Joint Commission performed a rigorous review of Salem Spine Center, evaluating the center for compliance in meeting or exceeding standards of care specific to the needs of the patient, including following established national standards, making decisions based on medical evidence, and constantly measuring and improving performance.

"I applaud the entire Salem Spine Center team, the neurosurgical team, and all the wonderful Salem Health medical professionals and community providers key to achieving the Salem Spine Center's success," said Maurice Collada Jr., MD, neurosurgeon and medical director for Salem Spine Center. "We have an unprecedented comprehensive continuum of care for spine patients and are a role model nationally. The Joint Commission found no standard issues, absolutely none, which is rare and very exciting!"

Salem Spine Center helps about 200 patients a month navigate their spine care. Intake specialists work with the patient to gather their medical history for spine specialist review. Following the spine specialist recommendation, nurse navigators help patients get the surgical or non-surgical treatment they need, as well as provide patient education information, classes and support.

"We started the program five years ago working toward this accreditation," said Dr. Collada. "I can't overstate the importance of the collaboration among spine specialists, community providers and the hospital, and how unique it is to have that happen. Patients are the true focus and beneficiaries of this accreditation."

Listed in Becker's 2012 Hospital Review publication: "101 Hospitals With Great Spine and Neurosurgery Programs," Salem Spine Center also was recognized for being a Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Spine Surgery as well as for its patient guidance program.

Salem Health is comprised of Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated health care organizations offering exceptional care to people in and around Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley. Visit us at salemhealth.org and facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/user/salemhealth.

Wells Fargo ATMs in Oregon are once again CSMs (Community Support Machines).

Customers can donate to five selected regional nonprofit groups at any of Wells Fargo's 231 ATMs in Oregon, including Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon.

The free service enables Wells Fargo customers to anonymously give from one penny up to $249.99 in a single transaction. Donations are debited directly from the donor's account and sent electronically to the nonprofit organization the customer chooses.

The customer is not charged any fee for using the service; 100 percent of the donation is sent to the nonprofit.

Wells Fargo has partnered with these nonprofits for this program: Mercy Corps, Oregon Food Bank, Oregon Mentors, Start Making a Reader Today (SMART), and Freshwater Trust.

To protect customer privacy, Wells Fargo does not share donor information with the nonprofit group. The donation will appear on the customer's monthly account statement.

"This feature offers our customers a convenient way to make donations to support nonprofits in their communities," said Regional President Don Pearson. "Our previous effort in 2008-10 raised more than $53,600 for Oregon nonprofits."

The donation may be tax-deductible. The donor's ATM receipt serves as proof of the gift.

All five nonprofits serve the community on a state-wide basis. Wells Fargo will review the list of nonprofit groups on a regular basis to determine if it should make any changes to it.

"Our local nonprofit organizations are in great need of support. Our generous customers have responded by using our ATMs to donate to these deserving groups," said Pearson. "We're happy to facilitate the giving process. This service gives these worthy nonprofit groups a new way to collect donations to support their ongoing activities."

Push A Button, Make A Donation
To make a donation, the customer simply pushes the "Donate to Charity" button on the Wells Fargo ATM screen. The customer then chooses which local nonprofit group to support, from which account to debit the donation, and the gift amount. Wells Fargo then transfers the gift into the nonprofit's account.

Serving Oregonians since 1852, Wells Fargo & Company was named the most generous bank in the nation and Oregon in 2012. This charitable donations service is an example of the financial services company's continued commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen Oregon communities.

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During the 2013 annual DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference held April 26 - 27, 2013, in Bend, the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force presented their annual awards of excellence to various organizations, groups, and individuals who made a significant contribution to deterring impaired driving in Oregon during 2012.

A municipal, county and state police agency were selected from nominations for law enforcement agencies that have shown notable improvements in impaired driving enforcement while taking a proactive, leadership role in their communities. The Oregon State Police Office or Work Site selected must have also provided a willingness to aggressively train and encourage their officers to enforce DUII and drug-impaired driving laws with a proactive approach to deter DUII.

Selected to receive the "2012 DUII Enforcement Agency-Of-The-Year" for the Oregon State Police (OSP) is the OSP Albany Area Command office. Under the direction of Lieutenant Dave Mazour, the office's 2 sergeants and ten troopers arrested 218 impaired drivers during 2012; a 39% increase from 2011 and an 83% increase from 2010. During the year, two troopers at the OSP Albany office received training for Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) certification. The office's three DREs accounted for 27 DRE evaluations.

Impaired driving enforcement is a priority for OSP and the troopers assigned at the Albany office participates in all high visibility enforcement periods, routinely targeting visible enforcement in areas known to have higher rates of motor vehicle collisions. Additionally, these troopers work closely with the Linn County District Attorney's Office to coordinate DUII and related search warrant training.

"The work of our troopers at the Albany office is reflective of our mission throughout the State to find impaired drivers on our roads before they are involved in a tragic crash. The special recognition is appreciated and well-deserved. I am thankful for the work by all our troopers day and night trying to keep our roads safe," said OSP Superintendent Richard Evans.

The previous winner in this category for two consecutive years was the OSP Springfield Area Command office.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
(OSP troopers, Lt. Mazour and Sgt. Iwai flanked by Troy Costales (left), ODOT Safety Division Adminstrator, and Oregon State Representative Jim Thompson (right).)

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During the 2013 annual DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference held April 26 - 27, 2013, in Bend, the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force presented their annual awards of excellence to various organizations, groups, and individuals who made a significant contribution to deterring impaired driving in Oregon during 2012.

One of the special award categories is named in honor of Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Maria Mignano who was dedicated to removing impaired drivers from our roadways and tragically lost her life in the line of duty in 2001. The "Senior Trooper Maria Mignano Dedication to Duty Award" is presented to a sworn police officer who exemplified the behavior, dedication and professionalism in all aspects of impaired driving detection, apprehension and prosecution during the individual's career. This year's recipient of the 2012 "Senior Trooper Maria Mignano Dedication to Duty Award" is OSP Sergeant Michael Iwai (pronounced E-why).

OSP Superintendent Richard Evans praised Sergeant Iwai for his commitment to being a proactive force to help prevent the impact impaired drivers has on our communities.

"Mike's drive is matched by few. His help to other law enforcement officers, expert guidance during training and involvement with committees and groups, and the work that he does on the road to remove impaired drivers helps Oregon be a safer place to live and visit," said Evans.

Since joining OSP in 1997, Sergeant Iwai's compassion became apparent early in his career when he became the first certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) in Polk County after attending one of the State's first DRE schools. He is a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) instructor and became a DRE instructor in 2002, providing countless hours of DUII-related training. During the last 13 years, he has arrested over 700 DUII drivers and conducted or supervised more than 250 drug recognition evaluations.

In 2008, Sergeant Iwai became Oregon's fourth Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP) State Coordinator. In addition to managing the DECP program, he ensures Oregon's DREs have the latest information and issue awareness; stays on top of DUII-related court cases; is always available as a resource for prosecutors and law enforcement officers seeking advice and guidance; and, has testified at the Oregon Legislature on DUII-related bills for both drugs and alcohol.

Along with the State's DECP coordinator duties, Iwai is assigned as a Patrol Services Division Sergeant at the Albany Area Command office, which was announced as the OSP "2012 DUII Enforcement Agency-Of-The-Year" award selection. He is involved in many other activities including:

* Chair of the Oregon DRE Advisory Committee
* Vice President of the Oregon State Police Benevolent Association
* 1st Vice Chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police - DRE Section
* OSP liaison to the Governor's Advisory Committee on DUII

Sergeant Iwai, age 41, was a past recipient of the DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Conference Task Force 2007 "DUII Trainer of the Year Award". In 2004, he also received special recognition from OSP when he was presented with the Department's "Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award".

Photograph (Left to right: Sergeant Iwai and DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force Chair Robert Hayes)

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EUGENE, Ore. - Wells Fargo ATMs in Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, are once again CSMs (Community Support Machines) as customers can donate to five selected regional nonprofit groups at any of Wells Fargo's 231 ATMs in Oregon.

The free service enables Wells Fargo customers to anonymously give from one penny up to $249.99 in a single transaction. Donations are debited directly from the donor's account and sent electronically to the nonprofit organization the customer chooses.

The customer is not charged any fee for using the service; 100 percent of the donation is sent to the nonprofit.

Wells Fargo has partnered with these nonprofits for this program: Mercy Corps, Oregon Food Bank, Oregon Mentors, Start Making a Reader Today (SMART), and Freshwater Trust.

To protect customer privacy, Wells Fargo does not share donor information with the nonprofit group. The donation will appear on the customer's monthly account statement.

"This feature offers our customers a convenient way to make donations to support nonprofits in their communities," said Regional President Don Pearson. "Our previous effort in 2008-10 raised more than $53,600 for Oregon nonprofits."

The donation may be tax-deductible. The donor's ATM receipt serves as proof of the gift.


All five nonprofits serve the community on a state-wide basis. Wells Fargo will review the list of nonprofit groups on a regular basis to determine if it should make any changes to it.

"Our local nonprofit organizations are in great need of support. Our generous customers have responded by using our ATMs to donate to these deserving groups," said Pearson. "We're happy to facilitate the giving process. This service gives these worthy nonprofit groups a new way to collect donations to support their ongoing activities."

Push A Button, Make A Donation
To make a donation, the customer simply pushes the "Donate to Charity" button on the Wells Fargo ATM screen. The customer then chooses which local nonprofit group to support, from which account to debit the donation, and the gift amount. Wells Fargo then transfers the gift into the nonprofit's account.

Serving Oregonians since 1852, Wells Fargo & Company was named the most generous bank in the nation and Oregon in 2012. This charitable donations service is an example of the financial services company's continued commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen Oregon communities.

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Salem Police responded to three armed robberies within a 70 minute time frame early Sunday morning. All three armed robberies appear to have been committed by the same suspect.

The first armed robbery was reported at 5:40am, Sun. 04/28/13 at the "Plaid Pantry", 2505 State St. The suspect entered, displayed a dark colored handgun and demanded money. The suspect left within minutes with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. No one was injured, no shots were fired by the suspect. Suspect fled to the involved vehicle and left.

The second armed robbery was reported at 6:48am, Sun. 04/28/13 at the "Salem Market", 3390 Center St. NE. The suspect entered, displayed a dark colored handgun and demanded money. No money was given and the suspect fled. No one was injured, no shots were fired by the suspect. No vehicle was seen.

The third armed robbery was reported at 6:50am, Sun. 04/28/13 at the "US Market", 2904 12th St. SE. The suspect entered, displayed a dark colored handgun and demanded money. No money was given. The suspect then fled after taking some disposable cigarette lighters and candy. The suspect fled to the involved vehicle and left.No one was injured and no shots were fired by the suspect.

SUSPECT description: White Female Adult, 25-35 yrs., 5'5-5'8, med-hvy build, long dark hair dyed maroon color in a ponytail, wearing bright red lipstick. Clothing description: dark colored baseball cap (plain-no emblem), dark colored sunglasses, dark colored hoodie sweatshirt under a dark colored waist length jacket, blue/dark colored jeans and light colored shoes.

WEAPON: a dark colored handgun

VEHICLE INVOLVED: dark colored Ford Windstar mini-van w/roof rack, no front license plate. Vehicle was driven by an unknown subject.

Anyone with information on the robberies, suspect or involved vehicle are asked to call Salem Police at 503-588-6123.

Marion County Deputy District Attorney Melissa Wakeman was named the 2013 DUII Prosecutor of the Year at the annual Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference held April 26-27th in Bend, Oregon. This award is presented to a city, county or state prosecutor who exemplifies proper and effective prosecution skills in the area of impaired driving and someone who routinely takes on the challenges involved in prosecution impaired driving offenders.

Ms. Wakeman assisted in the 2012 prosecution of Sophia Downing. Downing was convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants in connection with the 2010 deaths of Francisco Cervantes and Brittany Green, and the serious physical injury to Jorge Echevarria.

Ms. Wakeman is a highly valued member of the Marion County District Attorney's staff and serves as a point person for DUII issues within the office. She is frequently asked to participate in DUII trainings throughout the state. Every day in Oregon there are countless talented prosecutors working to hold drivers accountable for their decisions to drive while impaired. We are honored that Ms. Wakeman has been chosen for this honor from among their ranks.


Attached Media Files: Melissa Wakeman 2013 Oregon DUII Prosecutor of the Year

Update: 11:50pm, Sat. 04/27/13

The pedestrian involved has been identified as Jonathan B. CURTIS, 22yrs (dob:06/08/90), of Salem-Keizer. CURTIS' condition has been upgraded to non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol appears to be involved with CURTIS.

The driver of the vehicle involved has been identified as Menthy MARAS, 42 yrs (dob:01/07/71), of Salem. MARAS had been operating a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. MARAS was not injured in the accident.

Preliminary investigation indicates that MARAS was traveling southbound in the left lane of Lancaster Dr. NE, just south of Sunnyview Rd. NE when CURTIS ran in front of his vehicle, crossing in a west to east direction. CURTIS was dressed in dark clothing. MARAS attempted to avoid striking CURTIS, but was unable to.

MARAS is cooperating with Traffic Crash investigators. The Traffic Control Unit investigation is continuing.

Traffic lanes of Lancaster Dr. NE should be cleared and back to the normal traffic pattern by 1:00am, Sunday, 4/28/13.
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Occ time/date: 9:38pm, Sat. 04/27/13
Location: Lancaster Dr. NE & Sunnyview Rd. NE

Salem Police are investigating a pedestrian versus car traffic crash at Lancaster Dr. NE & Sunnyview Rd. NE.

On male adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was transported to Salem Hospital with life threatening injuries.

The involved vehicle and driver remained at the scene and are cooperating with investigators.

Both lanes of southbound Lancaster Dr. NE traffic are closed at Sunnyview Rd. NE. One northbound lane of Lancaster Dr. NE is open. Traffic lanes are expected to remain close for about two hours. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

No other information is available at this time.

(Salem)- Two students from Salem Academy in Salem took home first-place honors and $500 for their video titled "Safety: The Musical" promoting young worker safety and health. Austin Coburn and Vinny Gasbarro wrote and sang original music and danced their way through the humorous 90-second video. Salem Academy also won a matching amount of prize money.

"Safety is a serious topic but there are fun ways to go about it - whether it's comedy, music, or both," said Coburn, a senior. "The video gets the message out but music is what keeps it in your head."

Coburn took second place honors in last year's contest with his video "Safety Police."

The other winners are as follows:

Second place ($400):
Milce Delgado Lopez and Daisy Abundez
Springfield High School, Springfield
"You Don't Know What You're Doing and that Could Kill You"

Third place ($300):
Andre Yu, Zeth Hillman-Johnson,Timmy Nguyen, Bob Lawrence, Sage Krening, Levi Markham, Seth Frecke, Luis Garcia, Emalee Guild, Addalai Clark, Jaime Paredes-Torres, Brandon Beverage, Mario Zivanovic, Vanessa Jones, Connor Bachelder, Dustin Hobbs, Robert Curtin, R.J. Person, Leon Vuong, Ethan Macbrough, Ryan Shone, Vadim Stasyuk, Rachel Billick-Smith, Kristy Lu, Matt McKenna, and Christian Rouse
Parkrose High School, Portland
"Speak Up. Work Safe."

Students' choice award ($200):
Michael Norris, Shawn Vielmetti, Keenan Reed, Colton Sundell, Josiah Beggio, Summer Fulcher, Dakota Cunningham, and David Bair
St. Helens High School, St. Helens
"You Good?"

The creators of the top videos were presented their awards Saturday during a special screening at the Northern Lights Theatre in Salem. The contest is designed to increase awareness about safety for young workers, with the theme of "Speak Up. Work Safe." Students were asked to create a video with a teen job safety and health message and were judged on creativity, production value, youth appeal, and the overall safety and health message. All of the winning videos, as well as the other finalists, are available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/user/OregonSafetyHealth.

The contest is organized by the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]). Oregon OSHA, SAIF Corporation, local chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET), Liberty Northwest, Hoffman Construction, Central Oregon Safety & Health Association, the Labor Education and Research Center, SHARP Alliance, Oregon Health Authority, and SafeBuild Alliance sponsor the contest.

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Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, enforces the state's workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, go to www.orosha.org.

The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) is a registered nonprofit that strives to prevent young worker injuries and fatalities. O[yes] members include safety and health professionals, educators, employers, labor and trade associations, and regulators. For more information, go to: www.youngemployeesafety.org


Attached Media Files: A video produced by a class from Parkrose High School won third place in the contest. , Milce Delgado Lopez and Daisy Abundez of Springfield High School took second place for their video. , First place winners Vinny Gasbarro (left) with teacher Randy Carruthers and Austin Coburn of Salem Academy.

It was the best feel-good moment of the week in Eugene when approximately 500 residents joined together in support of the smallest members of the community--babies--by participating in the 2013 March for Babies to benefit March of Dimes. Alton Baker Park was packed with strollers, families and corporate teams who raised more than $145,000 to help babies be born healthy. Throughout Oregon and SW Washington, 11 walks today raised a total of $1,050,000.

"Thanks to everyone who came out in support of babies," said Dorinda Dawes, the Lane County March for Babies Chair and Vice President and Branch manager for Home Federal Bank. "We've made a difference in the lives of children and their families; and we're excited about what we've accomplished here today."

Money raised by March for Babies in Oregon and SW Washington funds prenatal wellness programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.


March for Babies National Facts
More than seven million people take part in the event
Since 1970, March of Dimes has raised over $2 billion to benefit moms and babies
More then 900 communities take place in the walk across the country

This year, March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for maternal and infant health, celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Locally March for Babies is sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union, Big 5, Kendall Auto, PacificSource Health Plans, KeyBank, Wells Fargo, Home Federal Bank, SELCO Community Credit Union, Eugene Emeralds, KVAL and KOOL FM.

The 2013 March for Babies is sponsored nationally by the March of Dimes number one corporate supporter Kmart, Farmers Insurance Group, Macy's, Cigna, Sanofi Pasteur, Famous Footwear, Actavis, Mission Pharmacal, and United Airlines.

It was the best feel-good moment of the week in Corvallis when more than 100 residents joined together in support of the smallest members of the community--babies--by participating in the 2013 March for Babies to benefit March of Dimes. Kmart was packed with strollers, families and corporate teams who raised more than $45,000 to help babies be born healthy. Throughout Oregon and SW Washington, 11 walks today raised a total of $1,050,000.

"Thanks to everyone who came out in support of babies," said Tom Tongue, Shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and Greater Oregon March of Dimes Board Chair. "We've made a difference in the lives of children and their families; and we're excited about what we've accomplished here today."

Money raised by March for Babies in Oregon and SW Washington funds prenatal wellness programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.


--March for Babies National Facts--
More than seven million people take part in the event
Since 1970, March of Dimes has raised over $2 billion to benefit moms and babies
More then 900 communities take place in the walk across the country

This year, March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for maternal and infant health, celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Locally March for Babies is sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union, Big 5,Samaritan Health, IBEW Local 280, Georgia Pacific - Halsey, and Pacific Power.

The 2013 March for Babies is sponsored nationally by the March of Dimes number one corporate supporter Kmart, Farmers Insurance Group, Macy's, Cigna, Sanofi Pasteur, Famous Footwear, Actavis, Mission Pharmacal, and United Airlines.

It was the best feel-good moment of the week in Roseberg when approximately 125 residents joined together in support of the smallest members of the community--babies--by participating in the 2013 March for Babies to benefit March of Dimes. Stewart Park was packed with strollers, families and corporate teams who raised more than $35,000 to help babies be born healthy. Throughout Oregon and SW Washington, 11 walks today raised a total of $1,050,000.

"Thanks to everyone who came out in support of babies," said Tom Tongue, Shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and Greater Oregon March of Dimes Board Chair. "We've made a difference in the lives of children and their families; and we're excited about what we've accomplished here today."

Money raised by March for Babies in Oregon and SW Washington funds prenatal wellness programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.


--March for Babies National Facts--
More than seven million people take part in the event
Since 1970, March of Dimes has raised over $2 billion to benefit moms and babies
More then 900 communities take place in the walk across the country

This year, March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for maternal and infant health, celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Locally March for Babies is sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union, Big 5, Fred Meyer, Liberty Tax, Cow Creek, KPIC, Sam 104.5, Best County 103 and KQEN.

The 2013 March for Babies is sponsored nationally by the March of Dimes number one corporate supporter Kmart, Farmers Insurance Group, Macy's, Cigna, Sanofi Pasteur, Famous Footwear, Actavis, Mission Pharmacal, and United Airlines.

An investigation into Friday afternoon's officer-involved shooting of an armed man by an Oregon State Police (OSP) sergeant about 3 miles northeast of Madras in Jefferson County is continuing. The male suspect shot is in critical condition. The investigation is involving numerous agencies that are part of the Tri-County Major Crimes Team comprised of representatives from law enforcement agencies in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes County. Additional details are released in this update, but no other information is not anticipated for release unless approved by the Jefferson County District Attorney's office.

On April 26, 2013, at approximately 5:01 p.m., a 56-year old fugitive wanted on an out-of-state warrant was being sought by OSP, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Madras Police Department, and Warm Springs Police Department following an earlier elude in a remote, wooded area. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office also activated an airplane to assist with the search from the air after the suspect fled from a vehicle on foot. The man, who was armed with a firearm, was spotted in the area east of Highway 97 in the vicinity of Darrer Road and NW Dogwood Lane northeast of Madras. During an encounter with OSP Sergeant Mike Turner, he was shot at least one time.

The man was initially provided emergency medical care by law enforcement officers who were in the area. He was then transported by air ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend where he has undergone surgery and is in critical condition. The man's name is not being released until confirmation that next of kin have been notified.

Sergeant Turner was not injured. As is standard protocol in officer-involved shooting investigations, he was placed on paid administrative leave pending the ongoing investigation and review by the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office. Turner, age 35, joined OSP in 1999 and is currently assigned in the Patrol Services Division at the Bend Area Command office.

About three hours before the shooting, OSP troopers responded to assist Jefferson County Sheriff's Office regarding a reported burglary after a man was seen inside a residence. An OSP trooper spotted an associated vehicle after it left the scene and its driver attempted to elude the trooper. After about 5 minutes, the trooper decided to terminate the pursuit and lost sight of the vehicle on farm property.

Officers from the above listed agencies searched the area for approximately two hours before the man was spotted and the officer-involved shooting occurred.

No other information anticipated for release unless approved by lead investigators and Jefferson County District Attorneys' Office.

Photographs taken 4/27/13 of evidence search by investigators with help from Jefferson County Search & Rescue volunteers at area where shooting occurred. Source - Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division.

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Attached Media Files: 2013-04/1002/63744/042713.OSPshooting.JeffCo.1.jpg , 2013-04/1002/63744/042713.OSPshooting.JeffCo.2.jpg , 2013-04/1002/63744/042713.OSPshooting.JeffCo.3.jpg , 2013-04/1002/63744/042713.OSPshooting.JeffCo.4.jpg

Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to a single residence House Fire
At 4:00 PM Friday in the 1300 block of 19th Ave in Sweet Home Oregon which displaced a family
Of 2 adults and 6 children. The Red Cross Provided: lodging, food, clothing, comfort kits, info about Health & Mental Health

An investigation is beginning into an Oregon State Police (OSP) officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon about 3 miles northeast of Madras in Jefferson County.

On April 26, 2013, at approximately 5:01 p.m., the adult male suspect, who was being sought by OSP and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office following an earlier elude in a remote, wooded area, was reportedly shot by an OSP officer and is being transported by air ambulance to a hospital for treatment. The involved OSP officer was not injured.

The area is east of Highway 97 and traffic is not affected on any major area roadways.

No other information anticipated for released tonight. If any additional information is received and approved for release by lead investigators and Jefferson County District Attorneys' Office, an update news release will be forwarded.

No Public Information Officer is responding to the scene.

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: The Salem Police Department is joining its other law enforcement partners in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The annual event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal for unwanted or unused prescription medications. Lt. Dave Okada of the Community Response Section encourages Salem residents to participate. "We are pleased to provide residents with a convenient venue to rid their homes of medications they no longer need. Disposing of these meds keeps them out of the wrong hands," said Okada.

The Crime Prevention Unit, which is under the lieutenant's command, devised a short video which addresses the importance of medication disposal, but also emphasizes locking up any medications in home because of the potential for tragic outcomes. Sgt. Jim Welsh of the Crime Prevention Unit worked with Capital Community Television (CCTV) producer Greg Hiltz to create the video. Said Welsh, "CCTV understands the importance of public education and with their help, we hope this video's visual impact will cause citizens to take action."

The Salem Police Department collection site will be in Peace Plaza (between city hall and the public library) making use of the Cherriots southbound bus turnout at 500 Commercial St. SE.
For more information contact the Crime Prevention Unit at (503) 588-6175.
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Link to video on the Salem Police YouTube channel:
http://youtu.be/XwpqxeKCXWk

The Manzanita rest area southbound on I-5 has reopened to travelers after being closed for over 24 hours. Repairs were performed to a leaking water main underneath the concrete walkway, which posed a safety hazard to rest area users.

The rest area supervisors performed the repair ahead of schedule, and motorists and commercial trucks may now use the area.

Friday morning, April 26, 2013, Marion County Deputies were called upon to check the welfare of a man reportedly slumped over in the seat of a parked car in South Salem.

The call was received at 7:09 am and upon arrival two Deputies found a late model silver Acura facing northbound on the shoulder Sunnyside Road SE, near the Interstate 5 & Illahe overpass.

The deputies woke the sole occupant to check on his well-being. After awakening the man there was an encounter with deputies which resulted in the man being shot by a deputy.

The man, who was since identified as a wanted out-of-state fugitive considered armed and dangerous, was transported to the Salem Hospital where he is being treated for a non-life-threatening wound. Neither deputy was injured

Investigators also confirmed the vehicle he was in, was stolen.

Consistent with Senate Bill 111 protocols, the HART (Homicide Assault Response Team) lead by Keizer Police Detectives will handle the investigation.

The name of the man shot, along with the deputies involved will be released at a later time. No further information about the incident is available at this time as the investigation is active and ongoing.

Sunnyside Road and the I-5 overpass were closed to all traffic for about three hours.

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns (Phone: 503.390.3713) will handle PIO media questions going forward. Information will only be released upon the authorization of the District Attorney's Office.


Attached Media Files: Sunnyside Shooting Scene , Scene 2 , Scene 3

Starting at 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, through May 10, Oregon State Police media contact will be shared jointly by Lieutenant Steve Mitchell and Sergeant Eric Judah. During that time, any media inquiries should be directed to the media pager (503) 323-3195. The acting Public Information Officer may also be reached via email at Steve.Mitchell@oregonstate.edu or eric.judah@state.or.us.

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A mother's health is important! If your focus is on healthier living, you will want to spend May 11, the Saturday before Mother's Day, at the Salem Conference Center for Salem Health's first-ever Eat, Play, Live Food & Fitness Affair. You can treat your mom, wife or another special lady in your life to the all-day event. You can even include lunch with celebrity chef, Bobby Deen, son of Paula Deen, or breakfast with nutrition expert, Elizabeth Somer.

Lunch guests can watch Bobby Deen cook up some of his mom's favorites, but with his own healthy twist, from his book, From Mama's Table to Mine. If you come for breakfast, Elizabeth Somer will show you how to Eat Your Way to Sexy, with the perfect recipe for a nutritious morning meal. If you like the active lifestyle, the Courthouse Fitness Center will be holding a variety of classes. Attendees can learn the basics of baking bread, the benefits of lavender, have free health screenings or visit informational booths for the newest information on health and wellness.

The Eat, Play, Live Food & Fitness Affair tradeshow booths will feature food, gardening supplies and products, plus information on everything from fitness plans to weight management--all presented to inspire you to eat, play and live like you really mean it! A full schedule of events along with parking information and frequently asked questions is available at www.SalemHealth.org/eatplaylive. General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased on the website or by calling 503-814-CHEC (2432). Meal tickets must be purchased in advance on the website; breakfast with Elizabeth Somer is $10 and lunch with Bobby Deen is $30. There is an additional cost for fitness classes. Group tickets and table sponsorships with preferred seating for celebrity meals can be purchased by calling 503-561-2259.

Salem Health is comprised of Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering exceptional care to people in and around Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley. Visit us at salemhealth.org and facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter:@salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/user/salemhealth.

Austin, Texas - April 25, 2013 - The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) today announced four demand response programs that are winners of the 10th Annual PLMA Awards. The Awards were presented at the PLMA Awards Luncheon during the PLMA Spring Conference in Austin, Texas. Among the winners was:

* Bonneville Power Administration for Innovative Application of Demand Response Award.

"2012 proved to be yet another year of innovation, creativity, and success for numerous demand response programs being operated throughout the country," remarked Paul Tyno, Board Chair of PLMA. "These awards are a way for PLMA to recognize and highlight the best programs." The following are brief program descriptions with award justification. Additional program details are available online at www.peaklma.org/awards.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) conducted two pilot projects to draw upon demand response (DR) capacity from commercial and industrial sites to balance both increases and decreases in supply from renewable resources, as well as traditional generation. One pilot tested the ability of a paper mill to provide up to 40 MW of bi-directional capability by controlling pulp refining. The program also tested a number of other businesses, including lumber yard, hospital, wastewater, and government office loads for a total of 8 sites and another 900 kW of load impact. BPA also worked closely with customer utilities and five refrigerated warehouse sites throughout the Pacific Northwest as part of the Smart End-Use Energy Storage and Integration of Renewable Energy Pilot. These sites were enabled for automated DR functionality and thus were able to provide more than 1,300 kW of load reduction and more than 800 kW of load increase, as directed through BPA's demand response automation server, within 10 minutes of notification. The BPA program serves as an innovative model for how demand response can be used to help manage the intermittency of the Northwest's growing renewable energy resources.

"The award is reflective of the groundbreaking work the BPA demand response team is doing with our dedicated and enthusiastic partners," said Lee Hall, BPA smart grid program manager. "We are excited about the potential for demand response to be part of the solution as we seek innovative ways to balance and store variable, renewable energy."

The PLMA Award Program recognizes those energy industry leaders that create innovative methods to meet peak load needs, mitigate price risks, and manage variable generation. Demand response has grown from simply reducing peak loads to balancing supply and demand for increased efficiency and reliability of a smarter grid. Demand response and other methods to balancing intermittent power loads are becoming even more important as renewable energy becomes a larger part of electricity supply.


About Peak Load Management Alliance
The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) was founded in 1999 as the national voice of demand response practitioners. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of demand side management, load shaping, and the integration of energy efficiency and demand response. Its membership represents a diverse collection of utilities, curtailment service providers, service and technology companies, industry consultants, and consumers. PLMA strives to be an advocate of critical energy management initiatives - providing a community of expertise within a rapidly changing energy landscape. Learn more at www.peaklma.org.

Media Contact:
Ed Thomas
Executive Director, PLMA
Phone: 707-652-5333
Email: ethomas@peaklma.org

Joel Scruggs, BPA
Phone: 503-230-5511 or
503-230-5131

EDITOR's NOTE: Photographs of the awards ceremony are available upon request.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports on April 25, 2013, a drug related search warrant was executed at 2738 8th Street in Lebanon as a result of a long term investigation.

Two people were located at the residence at the time the search warrant was executed. Detectives seized dealer amounts of methamphetamine, marijuana, digital scales, packaging material, drug paraphernalia, a rifle, a pistol, and over $300 in cash.

As a result of the investigation, Jamie Pozos Estrella, 50, was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He is a resident of the 2738 8th Street address.

Alejandro Estrella, 21, was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Interfering with a Peace Officer. He is also a resident of the 8th Street address.

Both suspects are currently lodged in the Linn County Jail.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Lebanon Police Department, Sweet Home Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Agency.


Attached Media Files: Jamie Estrella booking photo , Alejandro Estrella booking photo

OREGON STATE HOUSING COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING

May 3, 2013 Meeting Agenda

MEETING TIME:
9:00 a.m.

MEETING LOCATION:
COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL PARTICIPATE BY PHONE CONFERENCE in lieu of physical meeting
Phone Conference will held in conference room 124b of the North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer Street NE, Salem, OR 97301

Call in Number: 1-877-273-4202
Room Number: 4978330

1. CALL TO ORDER-- Jeana Woolley, Chair
2. ROLL CALL-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES-- Jeana Woolley, Chair
a. March 1, 2013
b. April 5, 2013

4. Public Comment-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

5. New Business-- Debie Zitzelberger
a. Crooked River Apartments, LLC
Portfolio Financing Package Request

6. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR-- Margaret Van Vliet, OHCS Director

7. Report of the Chair-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

8. Other-- Margaret Van Vliet, OHCS Director

9. Adjourn State Housing Council Meeting-- Jeana Woolley, Chair

WHAT: Oregon OSHA Administrator Michael Wood and Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain will provide remarks during the annual Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Salem. The program also includes the reading of names of Oregon workers killed on the job in 2012.

Workers Memorial Day recognizes the thousands of U.S. workers who die each year on the job, and the more than 1 million people in the United States who are injured each year while at work. The observance is typically held on April 28 because on that date in 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

WHEN: Monday, April 29, at noon

WHERE: Outside main entrance of the Labor and Industries Building (Capitol Mall side)
350 Winter St. NE
Salem, Ore. 97301

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Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer & Business Services, enforces the state's workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, go to www.orosha.org.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, visit www.dcbs.oregon.gov.

The Oregon AFL-CIO represents over 250,000 working Oregonians and their interests, including good jobs, health care, retirement security and restoring middle class. The Oregon AFL-CIO - A Strong Voice for Oregon's Middle Class.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The 2013 Sentry Eagle exercise and open house, scheduled for Aug. 10 at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore., has been cancelled.

Driven by operating budget uncertainties and sequestration, U.S. Air Force leadership at all levels are proactively implementing actions to minimize impact to military readiness while protecting wartime operations.

"The Department of Defense and the Air National Guard have been faced with numerous fiscal challenges this year, which has forced us to make difficult choices here at the Kingsley Field," said Col. Jeremy Baenen, 173rd Fighter Wing commander. "One of those difficult choices was to cancel this year's Sentry Eagle exercise and open house. Sentry Eagle has always been a great event here at Kingsley Field, and we enjoy welcoming the public on to our base. However, because of the current fiscal restraints and higher headquarter's guidance, we are unable to host this event in 2013."

The decision to cancel Sentry Eagle was not easy considering the show's popularity. Sentry Eagle has been held almost every other year since 1983.

"We understand how important Sentry Eagle is to our local community and it's equally important for us," Baenen said. "This open house provides the public with an up-close look their home-town military, our aircraft, and the amazing job our Airmen do each and every day. For that reason, we are already looking ahead to when we hope to once again host our Sentry Eagle."

No dates for future Sentry Eagles have been set at this time.

Portland, Oregon: The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has released tsunami evacuation brochures for the communities of Reedsport, Gardiner, and Winchester Bay in coastal Douglas County, and Lakeside and Tenmile Creek in northern coastal Coos County.

The maps show modeled tsunami evacuation zones for both local-source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) and distant-source (such as from Alaska) tsunami scenarios. The maps also show evacuation routes and assembly areas.

The evacuation brochures are available free for download from the http://www.OregonGeology.org and http://www.OregonTsunami.org websites.

Upcoming Tsunami Readiness Rallies:

These events are free and open to the public.
* Get your new, free evacuation map
* Learn from Japan's devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami
* Prepare for a tsunami in Oregon
* Talk with local readiness groups like CERT, American Red Cross, and more

Reedsport, Oregon: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Pacific Auditorium, Reedsport Community Charter School, 2260 Longwood Drive
6:00 pm - Doors open, information tables
6:30 pm - Presentation by Oregon Department of Geology
Questions and answers, information tables

Hauser, Oregon: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Hauser Community Church, 69411 Wildwood Road, North Bend, OR 97459
6:00 pm - Doors open, information tables
6:30 pm - Presentation by Oregon Department of Geology
Questions and answers, information tables

Residents can volunteer for the TsunamiSmart Neighbor program, which involves teams conducting door-to-door outreach to distribute the new maps and inform the community how to prepare for and safely escape from tsunamis.


Attached Media Files: PDF news release

--WHO--
Caring Corvallis (Linn/Benton) families, companies and volunteers dedicated to giving babies a healthy start.

--WHAT--
Residents will be at Kmart in Corvallis to take part in March for Babies this Saturday. In addition to the 10K walk, other festivities include a Home Depot kids' clinic, lunch after the walk provide by Farmers insurance and Georgia Pacific and more. The Corvallis (Linn/Benton) March for Babies brings together families, companies and volunteers all raising money so that our babies are born happy and healthy.

March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies. It supports research and other programs nationwide and in our community to help babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. This year, the March of Dimes celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life.


--WHEN--
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.; walk starts at 9:00 a.m.

--WHERE--
Kmart in Corvallis


--WHY--
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

--WHO--
Caring Lane County families, companies and volunteers dedicated to giving babies a healthy start.

--WHAT--
Hundreds of people will be at Alton Baker Park in Eugene to take part in March for Babies this Saturday. In addition to the 10K and 3K walks, other festivities include performances by Junction City School of Dance, BBQ by Eugene Emeralds, crafts and other kid's activities. The Lane County March for Babies brings together families, companies and volunteers all raising money so that our babies are born happy and healthy.

March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies. It supports research and other programs nationwide and in our community to help babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. This year, the March of Dimes celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life.

--WHEN--
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.; walk starts at 9:00 a.m.

--WHERE--
Alton Baker Park in Eugene


--WHY--
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

--WHO--
Caring Douglas County families, companies and volunteers dedicated to giving babies a healthy start.

--WHAT--
Hundreds of people will be at Stewart Park in Roseburg to take part in March for Babies this Saturday. In addition to the 5K walk, other festivities include face painting, crafts and other kid's activities, hot dogs after the walk and more. The Douglas County March for Babies brings together families, companies and volunteers all raising money so that our babies are born happy and healthy.

March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies. It supports research and other programs nationwide and in our community to help babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. This year, the March of Dimes celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life.


--WHEN--
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.; walk starts at 9:00 a.m.

--WHERE--
Stewart Park in Roseburg


--WHY--
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., celebrated recent rennovations with an event that included a student assembly followed by an earthquake drill and building tour for guests, Apr. 24, celebrating $1.5 in seismic upgrades the school was awarded through the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program managed by Oregon Emergency Management.

Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring.

The program has already awarded $30 million to provide structural integrity and preserve historical schools and emergency service buildings in Oregon and hopes to do more good for the state, said Martin Plotner, Oregon Emergency Management director.

"They've been able to retrofit a number of schools and we're hoping that the legislature decides to extend that program and continue to designate funds for schools and first responders," Plotner said to a group of guests after the assembly.

Distinguished guests and experts at the event included: Sen. Betsy Close (R) Albany; Albany School District Superintendent Maria Delapoer; Dr. Chris Goldfinger, one of the world's leading subduction zone earthquake experts from Oregon State University; Albany Mayor Sharon Canopa; Jay Raskin, a commissioner with the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission, and Ryan McGoldrick, Red Cross Preparedness Program coordinator for the Oregon region.

David Mckay, director of Project Solutions Group, Willamette Education Service District, who was project manager at Central Elementary, led a tour of the building and said the renovations make many students and teachers feel like they are in a new building.

The historic site hosted two Oregon State vs. Oregon rivalry football games in 1912 and 1913 and the school was built in 1915.

"It just seemed new when the teachers came back to school--they just thought the school was new in so many ways because you had fresh paint, you had new carpet and much more," McKay said.

Emilia Watts, a 5th grade student at Central Elementary said she learned a lot about earthquakes at the assembly.

"I do feel more prepared and know that if it did happen I would know what to do," Watts remarked.

Raskin said examples in Japan and Chile are good guidelines for Oregon to follow when it comes to earthquake preparedness.

"If you are attentive and make things better and stronger you can make things a lot safer, and that's what we're trying to do for the state of Oregon," Raskin said.

Edward Wolf, a writer, parent and advocate for seismic safety in schools said seismic issues have entered the Oregon consciousness. Wolf is the co-founder of Oregon Parents for Quake Resistant Schools.

"The pilot phase of the program was a hugely intelligent, successful, impactful public investment and we can grow it," Wolf explained. "I am grateful to Oregon Emergency Management for growing this program and demonstrating the professionalism that every school district who has had one of these projects praises."

Here is an opinion editorial Wolf wrote to go along with the event: http://goo.gl/b5CgH

To learn more about the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program go to: http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/Pages/plans_train/SRGP.aspx


Photo Captions:

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A kindergarten student at Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., participates in an earthquake drill after an assembly celebrating $1.5 in seismic upgrade the school was awarded through the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program managed by Oregon Emergency Management, April 24. Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)

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Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., built in 1915, had an assembly, earthquake drill and building walk through April 24, to raise awareness and celebrate $1.5 in seismic upgrades the school was awarded through the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program managed by Oregon Emergency Management. Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)

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Tracy Miller from the Office of Emergency Management presents a student from Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., with an emergency preparedness bag after an assembly celebrating $1.5 in seismic upgrades at the school following an assembly, April 24. Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)

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Teachers from Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., perform a skit during an assembly to create awareness about earthquakes, April 24. Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)

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Betsy Close, Oregon Senate for the district of Albany, and former middle school teacher, talks to students at Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., April 24 to raise awareness and celebrate $1.5 in seismic upgrades which were awarded through the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program managed by Oregon Emergency Management. Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)

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Dr. Chris Goldfinger, one of the world's leading subduction zone earthquake experts from Oregon State University, talks to students at Central Elementary School in Albany, Ore., April 24 during an assembly that was followed by an earthquake drill and building walk-through. The event was held to raise awareness and celebrate $1.5 in seismic upgrades the school was awarded through the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program managed by Oregon Emergency Management. Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools, three Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during an earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring. (Photo by Cory Grogan, Oregon Emergency Management)


Attached Media Files: 2013-04/3986/63681/130424-FS713-29.jpg , 2013-04/3986/63681/130424-FS713-28.jpg , 2013-04/3986/63681/130424-FS713-27.jpg , 2013-04/3986/63681/130424-FS713-26.jpg , 2013-04/3986/63681/130424-FS713-25.jpg , 2013-04/3986/63681/130424-FS713-24.jpg

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that another suspect has been arrested on charges related to the kidnapping case that occurred last weekend.

After much attention by the news media, Michell Dawn Slay, age 25, turned herself in at the Linn County Sheriff's Office late last night. She was charged with Kidnap 1 and Assault 3.
Slay is currently lodged in the Linn County Jail.

Although the case remains under investigation, no further arrests are anticipated at this time.


Attached Media Files: Slay booking photo

On Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 1:52am Disaster Action Team Volunteers responded to a resdidential fire on the 5400 block of SE 105th Avenue in Eugene. This single family fire affected 3 adults and 2 children. Red Cross provided help with lodging, food, clothing, shoes, comfort kits and information about Mental Health.

*** The following is from information in a news release prepared by Crook County Sheriff's Office ***

(Note: A copy of the full news release is forwarded as a WORD document and attached in a link with this condensed version. Some were having trouble opening up other document. Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Crook County Sheriff's Office.)

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An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper's traffic stop Wednesday night in Redmond led to the arrest of a suspect who had earlier bound and threatened a man inside his Prineville-area home before stealing property, firearms, and the vehicle.

According to Crook County Sheriff's Office, on April 24, 2013 at approximately 9:40 p.m., OSP Trooper Josh Nagle stopped a 2008 Jeep Wranger on Highway 126E near the intersection with Highway 97 for driving without headlights on. While in contact with the driver, Trooper Nagle became suspicious after determining the vehicle was "borrowed" and seeing numerous firearms and other items inside the vehicle. Trooper Nagle detained and handcuffed the driver, identified as SKYLER SUCHODOLSKI, age 20, from Prineville, after finding a handgun under the front seat.

Trooper Nagle contacted Crook County dispatch and asked an officer contact the vehicle's registered owner for a welfare check. Prineville Police Officer Jordan Zamora and Crook County Deputy Jeremy Neely went to the residence and knocked on the door. After getting no response, they continued checking and saw through a kitchen window a man tied to a kitchen chair. The officers entered the home and untied the man who was identified as the vehicle's owner, LEO NOVAK, age 73.

The officers noticed NOVAK's hands were swollen and bleeding from the ligatures. Crook County Fire & Rescue responded and transported NOVAK to Pioneer Memorial Hospital for treatment. The attending ER physician told officers if NOVAK hadn't been discovered then his hands most likely would have to be amputated if the ligatures were left on much longer.

Additional details are in the attached Crook County Sheriff's Office news release.

Subsequent to follow up investigation, SUCHODOLSKI was transported back to the Crook County Jail and lodged on the following charges:

* Robbery in the First Degree
* Kidnap in the First Degree
* Burglary in the First Degree
* Theft in the First Degree (4 counts)
* Unuathorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
* Coercion
* Assault in the Second Degree
* Menacing

Bail is initially set at $215,000.

Photograph - Crook County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: 2013-04/1002/63674/media.docx , 2013-04/1002/63674/media.doc , 2013-04/1002/63674/suchodolski.jpg

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April 24 - (Seattle, WA) - After collecting an average of 400,000 pounds of expired, unwanted prescription medications at each of its previous five events in the past three years, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its national, tribal, and community partners will hold a sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day across the country on Saturday, April 27th.

There will be 55 collection sites throughout the state of Oregon open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Last September, residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska turned in 28,186 pounds (over 12 tons) of prescription medications. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The public has embraced the opportunity these Take-Back Day events provide to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Since September 2010, local law enforcement has partnered with DEA in thousands of American communities to take in and dispose of over two million pounds (1,018 tons) of expired prescription drugs.
Unused medications in homes create a public health and safety concern, because they are highly susceptible to accidental ingestion, diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high--more Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet, according to surveys of users.

The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the "Got Drugs?" icon, and following the links to a database where they enter their zip code. Only solid medicines may be turned in. No liquids, injectables or needles will be accepted.

Four days after DEA's first Take-Back event 30 months ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an "ultimate user" of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents' controlled substances in certain instances. DEA is in the process of drafting regulations to implement the Act.

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of last Wednesday morning's single vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred along Highway 126W about two miles west of Eugene. The crash resulted in the death of a Veneta man who was positively identifed and whose name is released in this update.

On April 17, 2013 at approximately 4:07 a.m., OSP troopers were dispatched to a vehicle fire along on Highway 126W near milepost 51. An OSP trooper was first on scene and confirmed an occupied vehicle had traveled off the south side of the highway and caught fire after colliding with a tree. The vehicle was fully engulfed and Central Lane Fire Department was on scene attempting to extinguish the fire.

Preliminary investigation indicates a 1995 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Highway 126W when, for unknown reason, it veered to the left across the eastbound lane and went off the highway colliding into a tree just off the south side shoulder. The lone occupant was later found to be deceased seated in the driver seat of the vehicle.

The driver is identified as BRANDON TODD JOHNSTON, age 27, from Veneta.

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Lead investigator is Trooper Hank Duren.

ODOT and Central Lane Fire Department assisted at the scene.

No photographs to be released.

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Individuals, organizations and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon heritage will receive 2013 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards in two weeks in Portland. The awards will be presented at 7 p.m. May 9 at a dinner at the Melody Ballroom. The public is invited to attend the awards presentation.

"The award recipients represent the diversity of efforts to preserve Oregon's heritage," said Kyle Jansson, coordinator for the Oregon Heritage Commission. "They also serve as models for others for how to make the most out of available resources."

The recipients will be:

-- Don Ivy, Coos Bay, for his outstanding leadership to increase understanding, appreciation, and perpetuation of traditional cultures and culturally important sites throughout Oregon.

-- Heceta Head Lighthouse Restoration Project, Lane County, as an exceptional example of an extensive, successful restoration project of a historically significant structure.

-- Kay Holbo, Eugene, for her extraordinary leadership in the preservation of Oregon's historic cemeteries, and especially the Eugene Masonic Cemetery.

-- Oregon Archaeology, written by University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History archaeologists, for the book's outstanding contribution to the field of archaeology in the state.

-- "Coming Home: Voices of Return and Resettlement, 1945-1965" exhibition and public programs by Oregon Nikkei Endowment, Portland, as an exceptional example of an innovative and community-based approach to exhibition development.

-- "History: Made by You" project, Medford by the Southern Oregon Historical Society, as an excellent example of a relevant, successful, and unique outreach program that has generated unprecedented community response.

-- Springdale School Restoration project, Corbett, as an example of an outstanding historic preservation project that benefits the local community.

-- Willamette River (Oregon City) Bridge Rehabilitation project, Oregon City, as an extraordinary example of a successful restoration of a historically significant bridge.

The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards are a project of Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. This year's awards are being presented in conjunction with the Oregon Heritage Conference.

Tickets for the awards presentation are available by completing the registration form at www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/conference.aspx. For more information, contact Cara Kaser at cara.kaser@state.or.us or (503) 986-0670.


Attached Media Files: Press Release

A West Linn-area man was cited by Oregon State Police (OSP) related to an investigation into Wednesday morning's serious injury traffic crash after he lost control of his vehicle when he reportedly fell asleep and collided with a motorcycle on Interstate 205 in the Clackamas area.

According to Trooper Scott Kinch, on April 24, 2013 at approximately 5:15 a.m., a 1995 Jeep sport utility vehicle driven by CHRISTOPHER PEARSON, age 49, from West Linn, was northbound on Interstate 205 near milepost 12 in the center lane when PEARSON fell asleep and the Jeep drifted to the right where it collided into a guardrail. Upon awakening, PEARSON lost control as the Jeep traveled to the left and collided into a 2004 Honda motorcycle in the center lane.

The motorcycle came to rest in the left northbound lane and its operator, BRUCE M. BECKER, age 63, from Vancouver, Washington, was seriously injured. BECKER was transported by ambulance to Oregon Health & Science University. He was wearing a protective helmet.

PEARSON was not injured. He was cited for Careless Driving.

The northbound lanes were partially blocked for over an hour. OSP was assisted at the scene by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas Fire District #1, AMR ambulance, and ODOT.

OSP reminds drivers to watch for signs of drowsiness, including:

* Having problems focusing, blink frequently and/or have heavy eyelids.
* Drifting from you lane, swerve, tailgate and/or hit rumble strips.
* Having trouble remembering the last few miles driven.
* Missing exits or traffic signs.
* Having trouble keeping your head up.
* Yawing repeatedly.
* Rolling down the windows or turning up the radio to try to stay alert.

Get a good night's rest before you hit the road. But, if you find yourself getting sleepy while driving:

* Find a safe place to pull over, such as a rest area or parking lot, and take a break and/or get some rest.
* Have a licensed, sober, alert passenger take a turn driving.

For more tips on how to "drive alert, drive alive", visit www.drowsydriving.org.

Photograph - Oregon State Police

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Now there is a way to preserve brain function while treating deep-seated brain tumors and large blood clots caused by hemorrhagic strokes. Jefferson Chen, M.D., can now reach and remove what was thought to be inoperable. He does this by integrating advanced technologies for imaging, mapping, optics, access and resection. These new surgical techniques incorporate a tool called the NICO BrainPath(R). Dr. Chen is the first neurosurgeon on the West Coast to use the BrainPath. He performs this minimally invasive technique at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, one of only 10 U.S. hospitals to offer the technology.

"I'm pleased with the results from our first three patients. Respecting the white matter with a more thoughtful approach leads to improved preservation of brain function," says Dr. Chen, medical director of trauma neurosurgery at Legacy Emanuel. "I look forward to continuing to develop the BrainPath program."

* Imaging -- MRI and/or CT scans serve as road maps for the surgery. The multi-colored images help Dr. Chen pre-plan a surgical pathway before the procedure begins. He wants to create the best route to avoid areas such as white matter filled with thousands of nerve fibers that affect how the brain functions.

* Mapping -- The navigation system is like a GPS in the brain. It can pinpoint the precise location of the tumor and track in real time the exact location of each surgical instrument.

* HD Optics -- A high-powered telescope and camera above the skull opening improves intraoperative visualization, which helps to improve resection.

* Access -- One piece of the BrainPath is a narrow probe with a special tip that minimizes damage by displacing tissue as it advances through fiber tracts to the target site. Around the probe is a clear plastic tube that creates a safe surgical corridor to the tumor or blood clot in the farthest depths in the brain.

* Resection -- Dr. Chen then removes the tumor or blood clot with NICO Myriad, a pencil-thin tool designed not to generate heat, which minimizes damage to adjacent critical structures like optic nerves and blood vessels.

BrainPath and the minimally invasive techniques enable Dr. Chen to reach previously inoperable tumors with smaller incisions. This leads to a decrease in the risk of infection and bleeding, and a shorter hospital stay.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that two more suspects have been arrested on charges related to the kidnapping case that occurred last weekend.

Yesterday, April 23, at approximately 6:00 pm, Linn County detectives, assisted by the Sweet Home Police Department, contacted Karissa Lynett Williams, 33, and Joseph Raphael Gutierrez, 30, in Sweet Home.

Following interviews by Linn County Sheriff's detectives both individuals were arrested for Kidnap 1 and Assault 3.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a fourth person of interest in this case. This person has been identified as Michell Dawn Slay, age 25, and is currently known as a transient that frequents the Albany, Lebanon, and Sweet Home areas.

Anyone with any information regarding Michell Slay's whereabouts or information on this case is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Harmon at the Linn County Sheriff's Office 1-800-884-3911.

As previously reported, Linn County detectives arrested Daniel Fred Schroeder for Kidnap 1 and Assault 3.

All three suspects are currently lodged in the Linn County Jail.


Attached Media Files: Schroeder booking photo , Gutierrez booking photo , Williams booking photo , Michell Slay photo taken 07-17-2011

The campaign by NW Natural, Oregon Food Bank and United Way helps those in need meet basic needs

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The "Help with the Basics" campaign sponsored by Northwest Natural Gas Company, dba NW Natural (NYSE:NWN), Oregon Food Bank and United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has raised $25,000 to help those less fortunate afford food, housing and heat.

The three organizations partnered to ask members of the community to donate $30: $10 for Oregon Food Bank, $10 for United Way's Community Relief Fund to assist with housing, and $10 for NW Natural's Gas Assistance Program. NW Natural made a $10,000 matching donation from its shareholder's Corporate Philanthropy Fund.

"We are pleased that so many people stepped up to generously help their neighbors this winter," said Von Summers, community affairs manager for NW Natural.

The campaign began on Jan. 15 and ended on March 31 but donations are still arriving and being accepted. The funds raised will be divided equally among the three organization's assistance programs.

About Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank believes no one should be hungry. With sufficient public will and support of the entire community, we believe it is possible to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Since 1982, Oregon Food Bank has been leading the fight against hunger in Oregon and Clark County, Wash., by collecting and distributing food through a network of four OFB branches and 16 independent regional food banks. The OFB Network helps nearly 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. OFB also leads statewide efforts to increase resources for hungry families and to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, nutrition education, garden education and helping communities strengthen local food systems.

About United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette harnesses the collective power of individual generosity to build strong, connected and engaged communities. We have the tools and the know-how to connect people in need with the building blocks for a stable and healthy life - education, financial stability and health and well-being. Your support creates change. Your gift to United Way - whether it's money, your time or your voice - guarantees a more united community for us all.

About NW Natural
NW Natural (NYSE:NWN) is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and provides natural gas service to about 686,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the largest independent natural gas utility in the Pacific Northwest. Additional information is available at www.nwnatural.com.
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Baker City, OR - The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its second meeting of the year May 8-9 in the Queen City Room of the Geiser Grand Hotel located at 1996 Main Street in Baker City. The meeting will open on Tuesday at 9 a.m. with an executive session to discuss acquisition priorities and legal issues; this session is closed to the public. A tour of Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area will take place at 11 a.m., followed by work sessions at 2:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Commission will convene for its regular business meeting at 8:30 a.m. This portion of the meeting is open to the public and includes time for comment on matters not already on the agenda. Current items include the 2013-2015 budget and pending legislation; approval of statewide ATV, recreational trail, and scenic bikeway grant awards; requests to amend policies in several Oregon administrative rule divisions; and action on potential property acquisitions. The full agenda can be viewed online at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/pages/commission.aspx.

Public speaking time on items not already on the agenda is limited to three minutes per person. Written testimony is not required, but those who plan to speak are requested to provide 12 copies of their statement to assistant Vanessa Demoe at vanessa.demoe@state.or.us for distribution to the Commissioners before the meeting. Those needing special accommodations to attend can contact OPRD at 503-986-0719 to make arrangements at least three days in advance.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission is a citizen oversight body that promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules, and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state. Additional information, including minutes from previous Commission meetings, is available online at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/pages/commission.aspx. The next Commission meeting after May will be held July 16-17 in Coos Bay.

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(Salem) - The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a final cease-and-desist order and fined Western Sky Financial, LLC $17,500 for making loans in Oregon without a proper license and for charging interest rates in violation of Oregon law.

Western Sky, based in South Dakota, promoted its loans through an aggressive TV and radio advertising campaign in many states, including Oregon. Western Sky made loans to at least seven Oregon residents, charging annual interest rates ranging between 89 percent and 342 percent.

State law prohibits consumer finance lenders, including Western Sky, from charging consumers an annual interest rate of more than 12 percent or 5 percent more than the Federal Reserve discount rate (currently less than 1 percent), whichever is higher. A consumer finance loan is defined as one that is $50,000 or less, has loan terms of more than 60 days with periodic payments and is used for personal or household use.

As part of the final order, Western Sky must stop all collection of interest, fees, or charges on loans made to any Oregon resident.

"Oregon law protects consumers from paying excessive interest rates and fees for consumer finance loans, and we will take action when lenders violate the law," said David Tatman, administrator of the agency's Division of Finance and Corporate Securities (DFCS), which regulates consumer finance lenders. "It's worth noting in this case that even if a lender advertises its services in Oregon, it does not mean it is operating within our laws."

Tatman urged consumers to protect themselves by checking to see if a lender is licensed in Oregon by going to the DFCS website at http://www.cbs.state.or.us/dfcs./online.html or by calling the division toll-free in Oregon at 866-814-9710.


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The Division of Finance and Corporate Securities helps ensure that a wide range of financial products and services are available to Oregonians and protects consumers from financial fraud and abuse. It does that by licensing financial institutions and service providers, regulating the sale of securities in Oregon, investigating complaints and alleged violations of financial-service laws, and providing education and other resources to consumers.


The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, visit www.dcbs.oregon.gov.

The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council will meet on May 9, at 1:00 p.m., and on May 10, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the Oregon State Library. The Council will consider proposals submitted for LSTA FFY 2014 grants, and develop recommendations to the State Library Board of Trustees about which proposals to accept for further development and discuss Oregon's LSTA program in general. Last year, the Council recommended funding ten grants totaling $605,208.

The LSTA Advisory Council has the primary responsibility for advising the State Library Board on the use of Federal funds appropriated under the Library Services and Technology Act. The Council is comprised of 13 members representing different types of libraries, and citizens representing various library user groups. Mr. Jim Hayden is the Council Chair.

The meeting will be held in room 103 at the Oregon State Library, at 250 Winter St. NE in Salem. The State Librarian and the Advisory Council encourage any interested librarians or citizens to attend the meeting. Any member of the public may address the Council during the Open Forum at 1:00 p.m. on May 10.

For more information, contact MaryKay Dahlgreen, Oregon State Librarian, (503) 378-4367, or Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator, (503) 378-5027. Sign language interpretation will be provided if requested 48 hours before the meeting. Notice prior to 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Alternate format handouts of meeting materials may also be requested prior to 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Jessica Rondema at (503) 378-2464.


Attached Media Files: Press Release , Agenda

The Governor's Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor will hold a regular meeting on April 24, 2013 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.

Commission Members:
Ken Johnson - Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)/ Chair
John Bishop - Oregon State Sheriffs Association (OSSA)
Cameron Smith - Governor's Public Safety Policy Advisor
Dan Weber - Oregon Council of Police Associations (OCPA)
Eriks Gabliks - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)
Bill Lyons - Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
Steve Piper - Oregon Peace Officers Association (OPOA)


Agenda:

-Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice Award Presentation during Survivors Luncheon on May 7, 2013
-Benton County Sheriff's Office Nomination for Medal of Honor
- Review proposed Oregon Administrative Rules for Medal of Honor and Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice
-Other Business

Background Information

The Governor's Medal of Honor Commission was created through the passage of legislation in 2005. The work of the Commission is defined in Oregon Revised Statute.

176.260 Medal of Honor. (1) The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. Upon nomination by the Governor's Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor established under ORS 176.262, the Governor or the Governor's designee may award the medal in the name of the state to a law enforcement officer who has been distinguished by exceptionally honorable and meritorious conduct. The medal may be awarded posthumously to a representative of the deceased law enforcement officer. (2) The medal shall be bronze and consist of a police shield overlaid by a sheriff's star with the seal of the State of Oregon in the center and the words "Law Enforcement Medal of Honor" within the design. The medal shall be suspended from a ring that is attached to a navy blue ribbon with a gold edge. The recipient of the medal may choose the color of the ribbon. The reverse side of the medal shall be inscribed with the words "For exceptionally honorable and meritorious conduct in performing services as a law enforcement officer." [2005 c.284 §1; 2011 c.434 §2]

176.267 Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice. (1) The Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice is established. Upon nomination by the Governor's Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor established under ORS 176.262, the Governor or the Governor's designee may award the medal in the name of the state to the family of a law enforcement officer who has died while performing his or her duties as a law enforcement officer or who was killed because of his or her employment as a law enforcement officer. (2) The medal shall be bronze and consist of a police shield overlaid by a sheriff's star with the seal of the State of Oregon in the center and the words "Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice" within the design. The medal shall be suspended from a ring that is attached to a gold ribbon with a blue edge. The reverse side of the medal shall be inscribed with the words "Awarded by a grateful state for the ultimate sacrifice by a law enforcement family." [2011 c.434 §1]

*BPSST POLICE POLICY COMMITTEE*
Contact: Kristy Witherell (503) 378-2386

The Police Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on May 16, 2013. The meeting will be held in the Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem, Oregon. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made before the meeting by calling the contact listed above.

Agenda Items:
1. *Minutes of February 21, 2013 Meeting / Approve minutes from the February 21, 2013 meeting.

2. *OAR 259-008-0070 - Proposed Rule / 2012 HB 2712 - Mandatory/Discretionary Disqualifying Crimes

3. *Police Field Training Manual Revision & Update / Approve the changes to the updated Field Training Manual

4. Complaint Filed by Brett Elliot / Review the past investigation and disposition of the complaint filed by Brett Elliott against Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

5. *Jared L. Bledsoe, Lincoln City Police Department - DPSST #52254
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Bledsoe's Basic Police certifications based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

6. *John T. Jayne, Hillsboro Police Department - DPSST #44146
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Jayne's Basic and Intermediate Police certifications based on violation of the moral fitness standard.

7. *Homero Reynaga, Portland Police Bureau - DPSST #29551
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Reynaga's Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Police certifications based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

8. *Charles R. Keller, St. Helens Police Department - DPSST #28157 (Possible Executive Session)
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Keller's Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Police certifications, and his Instructor certification based on violation of the moral fitness standard.

9. *John P. Shadron, Portland Police Bureau - DPSST #37126
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Shadron's Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Police certifications based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

10. Staff Updates

11. Next Police Policy Committee Meeting - August 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

*BPSST CORRECTIONS POLICY COMMITTEE*
Contact: Kristy Witherell (503) 378-2386

The Corrections Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made before the meeting by calling the contact listed above.

Agenda Items:

1. *Minutes - February 12, 2013 / Approve the minutes of the February 12, 2013 Corrections Policy Committee meeting.

2. *OAR 259-008-0070 - Proposed Rule / 2012 HB 2712 - Mandatory/Discretionary Disqualifying Crimes

3. Quarterly Review of DOC BCC by DPSST Audit Team / Presented by Theresa M. King

4. *Beau A. Amundson - DPSST #49594
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Amundson's Basic Corrections certifications based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

5. *David R. Buchanan, Washington County Sheriff's Office - DPSST #34821
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Buchanan's Basic Corrections certifications based on violation of the moral fitness standards.

6. *Steven P. Fitzgerald, Lane County Sheriff's Office - DPSST #32582
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Fitzgerald's Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Management Parole & Probation certifications, and Instructor certification based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

7. *Tim L. Graves - DPSST #10583
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Graves' Basic Corrections certifications base on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

8. *John McMiller JR, Columbia County Sheriff's Office - DPSST #38847
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of McMiller's Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Corrections certifications based on violation of the moral fitness standards.

9. *David E. Neal JR, DOC - Warner Creek Correctional Facility - DPSST #47068
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Neal's Basic Corrections certifications based on violation of the moral fitness standards.

10. *Shari L. Shaw, Yamhill County Sheriff's Office - DPSST #41197
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Shaw's Basic and Intermediate Corrections certifications based on violation of the moral fitness standards.

11. *Captare Swafford - DPSST #38090
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Swafford's Basic Corrections certifications based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

12. Staff Update

13. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - August 13, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

*BPSST TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY COMMITTEE*
Contact: Kristy Witherell / (503) 378-2386

The Telecommunications Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on May 1, 2013. The meeting will be held in the Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem, Oregon. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made before the meeting by calling the contact listed above.

Agenda Items:

1. *Minutes of February 6, 2013 Meeting / Approve Minutes of February 6, 2013 Meeting

2. *OAR 259-008-0070 - Proposed Rule / 2012 HB 2712 - Mandatory/Discretionary Disqualifying Crimes

3. *Tracy B. Lejeune, Brookings Police Department - DPSST #46005 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

4. *Joan E. Allen-Steineke, Curry County Sheriff's Office - DPSST #46291 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

5. *Marita H. Haddan, Hood River Sheriff's Office - DPSST #47580 Advance Certification Portfolio

6. *Rosalicia T. Antoine, NORCOM 9-1-1 - DPSST #46446 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

7. *Marcela P. Haack, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety - DPSST #41055 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

8. *Colleen S. Durant, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon - DPSST #47218 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

9. *Tamara L. Spence, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon - DPSST #36164 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

10. *Sally R. Brown, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon - DPSST #44865 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

11. *Angela K. Guthrie, Deschutes County 9-1-1 - DPSST #37280 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

12. *Allegra R. Freeman, Washington County 9-1-1 - DPSST #41254 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

13. *Angela K. Guthrie, Deschutes County 9-1-1 - DPSST #37280 Advanced Certification Portfolio

14. *Lara A. Marzilli, Washington County 9-1-1 - DPSST #34500 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

15. *Paula S. Peterson, Washington County 9-1-1 - DPSST #27110 Advanced Certification Portfolio

16. *Rita A. Baker, Yamhill Communications Agency - DPSST #20800 Advanced Certification Portfolio

17. *Tonya D. Cowger, Washington County 9-1-1 - DPSST #37353 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

18. *Kimberly M. Graves, Corvallis Police Department - DPSST #46994 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

19. *Tiffany J. Togstad, Washington County 9-1-1 - DPSST #39561 Intermediate Certification Portfolio

20. *Andrew L. Thompson, Corvallis Police Department - DPSST #42177 Advanced Certification Portfolio

21. Staff Update

22. Next Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting Date Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Correct name of the female driver of the vehicle stopped prior to Tuesday afternoon's officer-involved shooting is JESSICA DAWN HOUSER. She is currently in custody at the Marion County Jail on warrants out of Linn and Marion counties. The Linn County warrant was for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The Marion County warrants were for Burglary in the First Degree, Theft in the First Degree and Identity Theft.

Marion County District Attorney's Office earlier authorized the release of the name of the female driver of the vehicle. She was identified as JESSICA HANSEN, age 29. HANSEN was an alias last name. No other information anticipated for release tonight.

Photograph - Marion County Sheriff's Office

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Marion County Sheriff's Office issued a news release regarding Tuesday afternoon's deputy invovled shooting that occurred in the 6000 block of Fircrest Street SE in Salem. Their release can be viewed at:

http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=1294

As noted at the end of the release, the Marion County HART (Homicide Assault Response Team) was called to the scene to investigate. The Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division will be the lead agency.

No other details, including names of involved persons, will be released unless approved by the Marion District Attorney's Office.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) cited a Portland-area man for two charges following a minor injury crash involving a Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) motor deputy on the NW Brookwood Parkway overpass above Highway 26. The deputy was transported to St. Vincent Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

On April 23, 2013 at approximately 12:47 p.m., WCSO Deputy BRIAN UPTON, age not available, was parked stationary on the southbound shoulder of the NW Brookwood Parkway overpass on a police motorcycle. A 2009 Hyundai Sonata driven by LIN PENG, age 47, from NW Portland, exited westbound Highway 26 onto NW Brookwood Parkway and attempted to pass another vehicle using the shoulder where the deputy was positioned on the 2008 BMW motorcycle. The Hyundai's right front corner struck the rear of the motorcycle knocking it and the deputy onto the pavement.

Deputy UPTON received minor injuries and was transported by a WCSO supervisor to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.

PENG was not injured.

WCSO requested OSP troopers investigate the crash. Subsequent to the initial investigation, PENG was cited to appear in Washington County Circuit Court for Reckless Driving and Assault in the Fourth Degree.

Questions regarding Deputy UPTON and his service with WCSO should be referred to their agency.

Photographs - Oregon State Police

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An adult male is hospitalized with a gunshot wound following a confrontation with a Marion County Sheriff's deputy.

At approximately 1:03pm, a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy spotted a silver Jeep Cherokee on Commercial Street S in Salem. The Jeep was occupied by two people. The deputy tried to stop the vehicle but driver failed to yield to the lights and siren of the deputy's patrol car.

The deputy followed the car until it stopped in the driveway of a home in the 6000 block of Fircrest Street SE in Salem.

The male passenger exited the Jeep and confronted the deputy, and during this confrontation, he was shot by the deputy.

Deputies gave the man first aid at the scene until medics arrived to transport him to the Salem Hospital. His condition is not known.

A female driver of the car was detained.

Neither the female nor the deputy was injured.

The name of the deputy and the man shot is being withheld at this time.

In accordance with Senate Bill 111 protocols, the HART (Homicide Assault Response Team) was called to the scene to investigate. The Oregon State Police will be the lead agency on this case.

Information related to investigation will only be released upon the approval of the District Attorney's Office. General media inquiries will be handled by Lt. Gregg Hastings of the Oregon State Police at 503-731-3020 ext. 247.


Attached Media Files: Shooting Scene

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports an arrest has been made in the kidnap and assault of a woman near Sweet Home.

Late yesterday, April 22, a citizen called the Linn County Sheriff's Office to report the location of the suspect wanted in the kidnap and assault of a 20 year old woman last weekend.

Deputies located the suspect, Daniel Fred Schroeder, age 54, at a residence in Lebanon. He was transported to the Linn County Sheriff's Office in Albany where he was interviewed by detectives. Schroeder was charged with Kidnap 1 and Assault 3 and lodged in the Linn County Jail where he awaits arraignment.

The case remains under investigation.


Attached Media Files: 2013-04/2993/63609/Schroeder_mugshot_042313.jpg

04/23/13:

The parties involved in last night's fatal crash on Yergen Road NE at Case Road NE have been identified.

Georgina Harrison, 43 of Aurora, was driving the 1989 Buick. She was flown to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Her condition is unknown.

The passenger in Ms. Harrison's vehicle was Todd Bradley Arendt, 49, of Aurora. He died at the scene of the crash. Family notifications were made by the MCSO Chaplain.

Daniel L. McAfee, 49, of Portland was driving the 1994 Ford F-150 truck. He was transported to Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital in Portland. His condition is unknown.

Catherine McAfee, 43, and Holly McAfee, 12, were passengers in the truck. Both were treated at Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital in Portland for non life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was reopened to traffic at 2:00am, this morning.

The crash remains under investigation. No arrests have been made and no citations have been issued at this time.

Photos from the crash scene are attached to this release.

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04/22/13:

The Marion County Sheriff's Office CRASH team is on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash at Case Road NE and Yergen Road NE, west of Donald.

The initial call came to 911 dispatchers at 8:44pm. The crash involved a passenger car and a pick up truck. Deputies arrived on the scene within minutes of the call.

The preliminary investigation indicates a 1989 Buick LeSabre was traveling westbound on Yergen Road NE and was turning left onto Case Road NE when it was struck by a 1994 Ford F150 truck that was traveling eastbound on Yergen Road.

The driver of the Buick was transported by Life-Flight helicopter to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Her condition is unknown at this time. The male front-seat passenger in the Buick died at the scene.

The occupants of the Ford truck were a man, a female and a child. They were transported by medics to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland with non-life threatening injuries.

The identities of the involved parties will be released tomorrow morning after family notifications.

The CRASH team will remain on the scene to conduct a forensic investigation into the cause of the accident.

The intersection of Case Road and Yergen Road is blocked at this time and is expected to remain so for several hours.

Photos from the scene will be released tomorrow morning. No arrests have been made, and no citations have been issued pending the outcome of the investigation.


Attached Media Files: Truck vs. Buick , Yergen Road Crash

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his detectives are investigating a possible kidnapping and assault that occurred over the weekend near Sweet Home.

The 20 year old female victim reported that she had gone to the residence of the suspect on Friday April 19. She informed detectives that sometime over the weekend she was physically assaulted and held against her will until she was able to leave Sunday morning when the suspect was asleep.

The investigation led to the service of a search warrant at the residence on Sunday night. Members of Linn County Regional SWAT assisted with the search warrant. No arrests have been made at this time.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance to locate the suspect, Daniel Fred Schroeder, age 54. Schroder is a resident of the Sweet Home area. Detectives have no reason to believe Schroeder is armed or dangerous nor does he appear to be an imminent threat to the public.

The name of the victim is being withheld at this time due to the continuing investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding this case or Schroeder's whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Harmon at the Linn County Sheriff's Office 1-800-884-3911.


Attached Media Files: Schroeder pic from 2012

A 21-year old Salem man was arraigned in Marion County Circuit Court on April 22 for the April 6 murder of 32-year old Andrew Entizne.

Salem Police responded to the area of Fairway Ave and Rees Hill Rd SE at approximately 3:00 am on April 6 to investigate reports of gunshots in the area. Arriving officers found Andrew Entizne deceased, and a subsequent autopsy revealed that he died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Salem Police Detectives have been conducting the investigation into this murder and subsequently arrested 21-year old Salem resident Pedro Delgado Suarez late in the evening on April 19. He was transported to the Marion County Correctional Facility and charged with Murder. He is also being held on an unrelated warrant out of the State of Illinois.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Salem Police Department at 503-588-6050


Attached Media Files: 2013-04/1095/63590/Suarez.jpg

04/22/13:

This morning's autopsy conducted on Cody Hall determined that he died from a single gunshot wound to his abdomen.

The investigation remains open and Marion County Detectives are actively investigating the death.

We will not be responding to additional media inquiries until such time as it's appropriate

The family remains unavailable for media interviews.

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04/21/13:

Yesterday, Marion County Deputies worked into the late evening investigating the death of a 4-year old child from Donald.

They originally responded to a report of a gunshot being fired in a residence in the 10000 block of Main Street NE, in Donald.

The child is identified as Cody R. Hall. The preliminary investigation indicates that he died at the scene from a single gunshot wound.

The investigation remains active and the child's autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning.

Investigators are confident that there is no risk to the safety of the community and no suspects are being sought in connection with the child's death.

At this time, no information is being released relative to the firearm involved in the incident.

Once the investigation is complete, Marion County Detectives and the District Attorney's Office will review the investigation to determine whether a crime occurred.

The family remains unavailable for media interviews. Currently no photo is available of the victim.

Oregon Department of Forestry's (ODF) Jamie Knight has received the Western Regional Tree Farm (OTFS) "Inspector of the Year" designation, a significant commendation to Knight, ODF's Northeast Oregon District and the agency as a whole.

What is a tree farm?
Private, family-owned forests are vital to our country's clean water and air, wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and producing the jobs, wood, and paper products American's need. There are 779 tree farms in Oregon, and the Tree Farm System works to give people the tools they need to be effective stewards of these forests. When assisting forestland owners with their properties, tree farm inspectors typically assess things like reforestation, fish and wildlife, recreation opportunities, water quality and general management of sustainable forests

About Knight
An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) stewardship forester working in LaGrande, Knight has a long history of Tree Farm volunteering and other activities that support family forest landowners and stewardship of Oregon's forests; she completed 11 inspections last year. While inspection activity is a requisite, equal emphasis is placed on promotion of the Tree Farm System and involvement in the forestry community in general. A National Fire Plan forester and an employee with ODF for 13 years, Knight holds degrees in wildland fire management and forest technology. Married for 8 years, she has a 7-year old daughter and is currently enrolled at Eastern Oregon University working towards a Bachelor's degree in Business and Natural Resources.

Her supervisor Mark Jacques states, "She always readily accepts new or added responsibilities. She fills whatever expertise void we have, including being our aerial observer after lightning storms, doing wildfire news releases or helping develop Fire incident action plans for extended attack fires."

In addition to performing tree farm inspections, Knight performs a variety of duties for ODF in northeast Oregon, including manager of the Blue Mountain Western Larch Cooperative Orchard. This project is still in its infancy. The concept is to grow grafted larch in an orchard setting and meet the seed shortfalls being felt in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington.

Four finalists compete for national title
Among four finalists (North Central Region, Southern Region, Northeast Region and Western Region), Knight now moves into position to compete for the National Tree Farm Inspector of the Year title at the National Tree Farm Convention in Minneapolis this July. She has a 1 in 4 chance of earning the national title.

"These four outstanding inspectors were selected based on their demonstrated commitment to the American Tree Farm System - not only certifying and inspecting woodlands, but also promoting the Tree Farm System as well as being actively engaged with their state committee and greater forestry community," Bettina Ring, American Forest Foundation's Senior Vice President for Family Forests said.

To find out more about the American Tree Farm System:
http://www.treefarmsystem.org/

To find out more about the Oregon Small Woodlands Association:
http://www.oswa.org/


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The state's urban and community forestry council announced today the recipients of the 2013 Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Awards.

"This year's award recipients are great examples of inspirational individuals and organizations promoting tree planting and quality tree care, while raising awareness and knowledge about Oregon's trees and urban and community forests," said Oregon Community Trees (OCT) President Allan Wells. "We're proud to honor them."

Now in their 20th year, the OCT awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their significant accomplishments and leadership in advancing urban and community forestry projects and activities in the state of Oregon.

This year's award recipients are as follows:

Business / Community Award: The City of LaGrande

The City of LaGrande received the "Business / Community" award for their ambitious tree program. Last year, the city installed 40 new trees in their downtown area. The city also completed the first phase of a river greenway project - a bridge spanning the Grande Ronde River, cleaned up several tons of waste material from riverbanks, and pruned trees to reduce pedestrian and improve nesting habitat.

Tree City of the Year Award: Rogue River
The City of Rogue River is honored as this year's Tree City for outstanding accomplishment and leadership, promoting and protecting community forests and improving the quality of life for Oregonians.

Rogue River was first certified a Tree City USA in 1983 due to the focused effort of city resident Anna Classick, nicknamed by the town as their "First Lady of Trees." Through Classick's leadership, many students in this southern Oregon city learned much about forestry and participated in many tree plantings. In 1990 she received the Enerson award from the National Arbor Day Foundation for her efforts in planting trees throughout the town. In 2003, the venerable Ms Classick passed away...she was in her 90s.

In 2004, the city's TCUSA efforts were taken over by Don Moody, another Master Gardener with both agricultural and educational experience. Under Moody's leadership, the city continues to plant new trees and maintain them until they are established, monitors the health and well-being of park trees and celebrates Arbor Day with local students.

Individual Awards:
Linda Peterson, a tireless advocate for trees in the City of Salem, serves as a citizen stakeholder on the City's Community Forestry Advisory Committee. She also serves on Salem's Shade Tree Advisory and Tree Ordinance Committees, and has served on numerous volunteer advisory committees and boards advocating for trees.

John Bellon, Park Superintendent for Klamath Falls City Parks: for working on a variety of fuel reduction projects, a prescribed burn in the Klamath Falls urban growth boundary, and for providing technical assistance to the Klamath Tree League and being a driving force behind the City's Tree City USA program. For the past seven years, Bellon has also presented slide shows on tree selection for the public and has led tree identification walks every year for volunteers and community members.

Jim Gersbach of Portland has been a volunteer with Friends of Trees for almost the entirety of the agency's 23-year existence. In August, Gersbach hosted the "Good Street and Tree Yards for Homeowners" workshop at the PNW Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) Arbor Fair - part of the ISA's Annual Conference. In September he was a co-presenter with Friends of Tree members at "Trees for Eugene and Springfield's 21st Century Urban Forest" conference.

About Oregon Community Trees...and 2013 Conference
Oregon Community Trees is a nonprofit organization led by a board of 23 volunteer directors from around the state representing business, government, education and citizen groups. Partners include the Oregon Department of Forestry, the US Forest Service and Oregon State University.

In addition to presenting the 2013 Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Awards, OCT will host an annual "summit" conference for citizens and professionals June 6 at the World Forestry Center in Portland. This year's conference theme is "Linking Landscapes and People: Urban Forest Management Strategies."

To register: www.oregoncommunitytrees.org

Oregon's Arbor Week, the first full week of April, was April 7 - 13 this year, and 57 Oregon cities were recognized as Tree City USA (TCUSA) communities.


Attached Media Files: Oregon Community Trees meets regularly to discuss urban forestry issues

Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the Lane County Medical Examiner's Office, is investigating the death of a 55-year old man from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside a Pleasant Hill-area residence. The man's name will be released Tuesday.

According to OSP Trooper Gerald Ellis, on April 22, 2013 at approximately 7:54 a.m., OSP troopers and a Lane County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to the 84000 block of Doane Lane near Pleasant Hill regarding a report that a man was outside the residence in violation of a recently issued restraining order. Upon arrival, the 55-year old man was found seated on the front porch with a gunshot wound to his head.

Medical responders from Pleasant Hill Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and subsequently pronounced the man deceased.

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As part of the Marine Board's 2011-2016 strategic plan, an external advisory committee will convene for their fifth meeting on April 25 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, 4190 Aumsville Highway in Salem, from 9 am to 4 pm.

The advisory committee is comprised of a wide variety of stakeholders, from organized clubs to private citizens from around the state. The non-motorized external advisory committee will be making recommendations to the Marine Board on how to best engage and incorporate non-motorized boaters into the future mission of the agency and meet the ever-evolving needs of all boating user groups.

Marine Board staff will be facilitating the meeting with the following agenda:
* Presentations from Marine Board staff addressing questions asked by committee members;
* Group discussion of the SWOT analysis conducted by the committee during the fourth meeting on Facilities;
* Group discussion of Mandatory vs. Voluntary Safety Education, and;
* Group discussion on possible fee structure.

The public is invited to attend this meeting, however; comments will not be permitted. The meeting is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons needing some form of assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability should contact Ashley Massey at 503-378-2623 by Wednesday, April 24.
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A state Board of Forestry subcommittee meeting on federal forests, originally scheduled for April 23, has been canceled due to unforeseen schedule conflicts among the subcommittee members. The meeting will be rescheduled.

The subcommittee had planned to meet by telephone conference on Tuesday to continue discussion of a set of principles for management of federal forests, and review a draft action plan to guide its work.

When the meeting has been rescheduled, the new date will be announced.

The subcommittee was formed in January to explore means of ongoing board engagement, in concert with Governor John Kitzhaber and his staff and other public policy leaders, in federal forest management issues.

ABOUT THE BOARD
The Board of Forestry consists of seven citizens nominated by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. Responsibilities include appointing the state forester, setting management direction for state-owned forests, adopting rules governing timber harvest and other practices on private forestland, and promoting sustainable management of Oregon's 30 million-acre forestland base.

Highway 27 about 3 miles south of Prineville will be partially blocked for a few hours following Monday morning's rollover crash involving a tanker truck transported diesel and gasoline. The driver was not injured and there is no indication fuel leaked from the overturned tanker.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant Keith Taylor, on April 22, 2013 at approximately 9:51 a.m., a 1999 Kenworth tanker truck driven DONALD HURT, age 63, from Prineville, was southbound on Highway 27 near milepost 3. The driver reportedly was reaching for an object when the truck traveled off the side of the highway and overturned onto its side. The tanker contained approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel and 900 gallons of gas.

Emergency personnel from Crook County Fire & Rescue, Oregon Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team 13, SMAF Environmental, Crook County Sheriff's Office, ODOT and OSP responded to the scene. Another tanker from Miller Oil came to the scene and the fuel is being off-loaded to the second tanker before the vehicle is up righted.

OSP troopers from the Prineville work site are conducting the investigation.

During the next few hours the highway will be closed or restricted to one lane until the scene is cleared. Traffic updates available at www.TripCheck.com.

Photographs - Oregon State Police

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NW Natural recognized as a green standout among businesses

PORTLAND, Ore. - Today, on Earth Day, April 22, Northwest Natural Gas Company, dba NW Natural (NYSE:NWN), is pleased to announce it has achieved Sustainability at Work's Gold Certification for its leadership in making Portland one of the cleanest, most sustainable cities in the country.

To earn this honor, NW Natural completed numerous actions to benefit the local economy, community and environment, which were verified during an onsite visit from an advisor with Sustainability at Work.

"Every day our company and employees embrace NW Natural's core value of environmental stewardship," said Bill Edmonds, NW Natural director of environmental management and sustainability. "It's an honor to be recognized by this reputable certification for our commitment to the community."

NW Natural's significant achievements include the following:

* Communicating best practices and commuting options to employees
* Offering monthly sustainability trainings
* Recycling paper, metal, plastic and glass; and composting food items
* Donating electronic devices for reuse or recycle
* Programming thermostats to save energy
* Providing free transit passes
* Employing 100 natural gas vehicles in its fleet

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(Salem) - Improving safety culture is the focus of the seventh annual Blue Mountain Occupational Safety and Health Conference. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at the Pendleton Convention Center in Pendleton. With the theme "Dare to be Aware - Cultivate Safety," the conference will highlight a variety of workplace safety and health topics.

Oregon's Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, encourages workers and employers to attend this event to help improve safety and health performance. Strengthening the workplace safety culture contributes to reducing injuries and accidents, and decreasing workers' compensation costs.

Keynote speaker James "Skipper" Kendrick, a certified safety professional with more than 37 years in the field, brings his experience of working in safety and health for Textron Inc., a Fortune 500 multi-industry conglomerate with businesses in 29 countries. Kendrick will present "Safe by Choice."

"We all make choices in our lives and some of the most critical are those we make in the workplace," said Kendrick. "Learn why certain choices are made and with that understanding, how we can make better, safer choices."

Other conference sessions include:
* Hazard identification
* Multicultural workforce safety strategies
* Supervisor responsibilities
* Fall protection

The event will also include exhibits showcasing the latest in safety and health products and services.

Conference registration is $60, which includes lunch and session handouts. For more information about the conference or to register, call Oregon OSHA's Conference Section, 503-378-3272 or 888-292-5247, then select option one or visit the Conferences webpage at www.orosha.org/conferences.

The conference is a joint effort of the Oregon SHARP Alliance (Safety and Health Recognition Program), Oregon OSHA, and a coalition of employers and employees from northeast Oregon.

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Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, enforces the state's workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, visit www.orosha.org. The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency.

Media and the public are invited to attend an assembly, earthquake drill and building walk through highlighting recent seismic upgrades at Central Elementary School, 336 9th Ave., Albany, Ore., April 24 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Oregon State University scientists estimate there is a 37 percent chance that a major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will strike Oregon within the next 50 years, and smaller earthquakes are even more likely to occur.

"In a disaster people want to know their children will be safe," said Kiri Carini, Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program Coordinator for Oregon Office of Emergency Management. "It's an important part of overall recovery and resilience."

Since 2009, state-funded seismic retrofit grants have been awarded to 21 K-12 schools in 15 Oregon school districts, 3 Oregon community college and university campuses, and 18 public safety facilities deemed in danger during a large earthquake. The Governor's budget requests $30 million for this priority for the next two years, and legislators will decide the final funding level later this spring.

The Office of Oregon Emergency Management's Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program, established with legislative efforts by Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) focusing on public schools and public safety facilities, has been awarded the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) Board of Directors 2013 Overall Award in Excellence in the category of mitigation efforts.

According to a 2007 study released by Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries, more than 1,000 Oregon school buildings were recognized as at risk of collapse during a major earthquake.

Thanks to a $1.5 million seismic retrofit recently completed at Central Elementary School, the building is much more likely to withstand an earthquake, explained David McKay, director, Project Solutions Group, Willamette Education Service District. McKay was the project manager for the seismic retrofit at Central Elementary and will lead the Apr. 24 walk through.

Here is the schedule of events:

9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.--Assembly at Central Elementary School with scheduled speakers, Sen. Betsy Close, R-Albany; Dr. Chris Goldfinger, earthquake expert from Oregon State University; Martin Plotner, director, Oregon Office of Emergency Management; David McKay; and Ryan McGoldrick, American Red Cross Preparedness Program coordinator.

9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.--School Earthquake Drill.

9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.--Presentation by Dr. Goldfinger and school tour highlighting recent seismic upgrades at Central Elementary led by McKay.
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The Multnomah County Medical Examiner confirmed Sunday, April 21, to Oregon State Police that child passenger NOAH A. WAITE-BROWN, age 8, from Longview, Washington, died early in afternoon at the hospital where he was being treated for injuries sustained one week ago in a traffic crash on Highway 30 west of Clatskanie.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing and no more information for release.

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of Sunday afternoon's two-vehicle head-on crash along Highway 30 at Bradley Hill about thirteen miles west of Clatskanie in Clatsop County. A total of 7 people, including four juveniles, were transported to several hospitals. One person died Sunday evening after arrival at a Portland-area hospital. Names are released in this update.

According to Lieutenant Duane Stanton, on April 14, 2013 at approximately 5:36 p.m., a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta driven by LUCAS WILLIAM BROWN, age 36, from Longview, Washington, was eastbound on Highway 30 near milepost 75 negotiating a curve when it traveled across the double solid centerline and collided head-on with a 2003 Mini Cooper driven by KIMBERLY ANNE SULTAN, age 42, from Astoria, that was traveling in the left westbound lane. After impact the Volkswagen came to rest on its top off the highway and the Mini Cooper came to rest along the right shoulder and fog line. Vehicle debris was scattered across the highway.

Including LUCAS BROWN, the eastbound passenger car was also occupied by his two children identified as NOAH WAITE-BROWN, age 8, and KANE G. BROWN, age 7, both also from Longview, Washington. LUCAS BROWN and NOAH WAITE-BROWN were transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. LUCAS BROWN died after arrival. NOAH WAITE-BROWN was being treated at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.

KANE G. BROWN was transported by Medix Ambulance to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria. He was transferred later to Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. His injuries are non-life threatening.

Firefighters extricated the occupants from the Mini Cooper. KIMBERLY SULTAN was transported by ambulance to St. John Medical Center in Longview. She was later transferred to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and is in critical condition.

The Mini Cooper passengers were transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. They are identified as right front passenger IVAN SULTAN, age 44, and rear seat passengers KEANU SULTAN, age 16, and EMILY R. LLOYD, age 22 months.

All occupants in the Mini Cooper were using safety restraints. Safety restraint use by the occupants in the Volkswagen is pending confirmation.

OSP troopers from the Astoria and St. Helens offices responded and are involved with the ongoing investigation. Trooper Jessica Spurlock is the lead investigator.

Knappa Fire District, Medix Ambulance, and ODOT assisted. The highway was closed about 3 hours.

Photographs - Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into cause of Saturday afternoon's single vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred along Highway 126E near Leaburg in Lane County. Two people were transported by a Springfield hospital for treatment of injuries sustained after large pieces of wood from a fence penetrated the windshield striking both men. The occupants' names are released along with some age corrections in this update.

On April 20, 2013 at approximately 2:15 p.m., a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban driven by TERRY BEKKEDAHL, age 63, from Veneta, with three other adult occupants was westbound on Highway 126E near milepost 15. For an undetermined reason, the vehicle traveled off the north shoulder, drove through a fence for about 100 feet and came to rest along the shoulder. As the vehicle was striking the fence, several large pieces of wood penetrated the windshield in three places striking the driver and a sleeping adult male in the left rear seating position.

TERRY BEKKEDAHL was transported by air ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. The left rear injured passenger, GUS BRADFORD, age 61, from Alvadore, was transported by ground ambulance to the same hospital. Both were seriously injured but not life treatening. Right front passenger NEIL MICHAEL HURLEY, 62, from Eugene, received minor injuries. He and the uninjured rear seat male passenger, ERIK BEKKEDAHL, age 37, frommTigard, were driven by OSP to the same hospital.

All occupants were using safety restraints.

The highway was closed about 45 minutes and then opened to one lane of travel for the next thirty minutes before completely re-opened.

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Trooper Ryan Hockema is the lead investigator.

OSP was assisted at the scene by Lane County Sheriff's Office, McKenzie Fire & Rescue and ODOT.

Photographs - Oregon State Police

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Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist for Kiss, shares a moment with his father, 91-year old Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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Gert Boyle, chairman of the board for Columbia Sportswear shares a moment with 91-year old Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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Bill Schonely, who was the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for years, jokes with former Trail Blazer Michael "Harps" Harper at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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From left: Kristy Thayer, Jim Thayer, John Thayer, Brig Gen. James B. Thayer, Amber Thayer, Tommy Thayer, and Mike Thayer pause for a photo at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)
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KGW news anchor Brenda Braxton (second from left) enjoys a presentation with Kiss lead guitarist, Tommy Thayer (far right) at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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The crowd enjoys a performance at the sold 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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Bill Schonely, who was the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for years and former Marine, speaks as the master of ceremonies at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, Adjutant General Oregon, addresses the crowd at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after World War II veteran James B. Thayer, who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

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Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer, a 91 year-old World War II veteran receives applaues at the 2013 All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military that is part of a two-year, $6.5 million capital campaign fundraiser for the Oregon Military Museum, Apr. 20, at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore. The museum will be named after Thayer who helped liberate a concentration camp during the Second World War. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cory Grogan, Oregon National Guard 115 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)


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Oregon State Police (OSP) Hazardous Device Technicians removed and checked three suspicious containers from underneath the southbound Interstate 5 bridge over the Santiam River Saturday afternoon near milepost 240 and determined they contained small dead animals. The response to remove the unknown objects caused a temporary traffic delay as troopers slowed traffic to allow technicians time to remove the objects without having to completely stop traffic.

According to Sergeant Craig Ball, on April 20, 2013 at approximately 12:22 p.m., OSP troopers responded to a report that children playing near the overpass and river reported seeing suspicious objects under the freeway bridge. The children reported it to a rest area caretaker who called OSP. The three different sized containers were wrapped in duct tape so troopers requested OSP Hazardous Device Technicians to respond and evaluate before the the containers were removed.

After arrival and initial assessment, to facilitate the removal while trying to minimize traffic impact,OSP troopers did a slow roll of southbound traffic starting at milepost 253 about thirteen miles north of the scene. Troopers tried to keep traffic moving about 25 mph to allow time for other southbound traffic to clear allowing the objects to be safely removed to a separate location for further inspection. The slow roll of traffic lasted about 15 minutes.

After removing the three containers, Hazardous Device Technicians x-rayed them and found they each contained small dead animals and birds. It is not known who or why the containers were placed there.

No other information or photographs for release.

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SPD Case #13-14695
Occ. time/date: 1:21pm, Sat., 04/20/13
Location: 1500 block of Marshall Dr. SE, Salem

Salem Police responded to a report of a 16 yr old juvenile with a handgun who was threatening to kill himself. Officers responded while Dispatch was in communication with a parent,who was with the juvenile. Another 12 yr old child in the home was able to exit the residence to officers outside. The situation continued on until 2:16pm, when a single gunshot from inside the residence was heard. Officers made entry, confronted the juvenile, who was in possession of the handgun, disarmed him and physically secured him. No one was injured from the shot fired.

Investigation revealed the 16 yr old has prior medical issues and had gotten possession of the firearm without parental knowledge. The 16 yr old was taken to Salem Hospital for evaluation on a Police Officer Hold.

The 16 yr old juvenile was charged with Recklessly Endangering Another and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- United Way Worldwide has honored Wells Fargo as the largest employee giving campaign in the entire United States for the fourth year in a row.

At its national awards ceremony on April 18, United Way presented Wells Fargo a Summit Award as a testament to the financial services company and its employees' ongoing commitment to communities. Wells Fargo team members across the nation raised $60.7 million for United Way through their Community Support and United Way Campaign in 2012 -- a 23-percent increase over 2011.

Combined with corporate gifts, this totaled more than $75.3 million, which United Way will use to increase the number of students who graduate, help more families become financially stable, and increase the number of healthy youth and adults.

In announcing the award, United Way Worldwide also pointed out that Wells Fargo team members volunteered 1.5 million hours in 2012; that it has a new $5 million national partnership with United Way to provide financial counseling for low-moderate income households; and that it donated $315.8 million to 19,500 nonprofits last year.

The full list of award winners is posted at unitedway.org.

Local Honors

In Portland, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette also presented its "Thanks-A-Million" award to Wells Fargo at its Celebration of Caring event on April 11.

Last year was only the second time in the United Way's chapter history that one company (through its employee giving campaign) exceeded $1 million for United Way two consecutive years. Intel was the only other company to ever receive this award.

"Wells Fargo believes in investing in our communities," said Oregon Regional President Don Pearson of Portland. "We understand that when our communities succeed, so do we. With all the needs and good causes out there, choosing where to donate can feel overwhelming. That is why we value and support United Way. We know that money we contribute will have the maximum impact on the most critical needs facing our region."

About Wells Fargo:
Serving Oregonians since 1852, Wells Fargo & Company was named the most generous bank in Oregon and in the nation in 2012. The diversified financial services company provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through more than 9,000 stores; 12,000 ATMs and the internet (wellsfargo.com). For more about Wells Fargo's achievements in Social Responsibility: www.wellsfargo.com/about/csr.

Photos from the week's Vietnam delegation visit are available on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oregonmildep/sets/72157633263018846/

Video footage is available for download via Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System:
http://www.dvidshub.net/unit/ONGPAO#.UXME42bU5aW


PORTLAND, Ore. (April 20, 2013) - The Oregon National Guard concluded a State Partnership Program workshop this week in Portland, Ore., with their new state partner, Vietnam.

The Vietnam delegation visited several locations throughout Oregon to include a trip to the State Capitol in Salem, Ore., where they met with Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and several Oregon state legislators.

Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Khue, Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Vietnam People's Army, led a delegation of 14, who included experts in law, marine shipping, military science, finance planning and investment, and international relations. Senior Col. Nguyen Xuan Kien, Vice Director of Military Medical Department of the Vietnam People's Army, was also a part of the delegation.

The workshop itself also included experts in several fields including academics, economics, port and maritime security, search and rescue, and humanitarian aid.

"There are three of us here who in 1969 were on opposite sides of very serious circumstances," said Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, Adjutant General, Oregon, referring to himself, Dr. Blair Craig, Program Manager for Joint Directorate of Military Support, and Lt. Gen. Khue.

Earlier in the day, Craig showed Rees and Khue a map of the region in Vietnam where the two generals had been on opposing sides during the Vietnam War in 1969 -- Rees as a 24-year old troop commander, and Khue as a young combat engineer. They both recalled battles in the same areas on the map.

"We see a better way ahead, where people can share understanding and common goals in a peaceful and cooperative way, and perhaps all the sacrifice will have been for good in the long term for both countries," said Rees, "We have come a long way in 44 years."

The partnership between the Oregon National Guard and Vietnam was made official in November 2012, which pairs emerging democracies with National Guard states. Oregon currently has both Vietnam and Bangladesh as its state partners.

The State Partnership program complements broader U.S. engagement with Vietnam in pursuit of shared priorities such as disaster relief, education, health, trade and the environment. The program directly supports the broad national interests and security cooperation goals of the United States by engaging partner nations via military, socio-political, and economic conduits at the local, state, and national levels.


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Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Khue (left), Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Vietnam People's Army, and Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, exchange gifts following Lengyel's speech at the State Partnership Program Workshop, in Portland, Ore., April 19. Khue and a Vietnamese delegation of 14 individuals visited Oregon during the week of April 14-19 as part of the Oregon National Guard's ongoing State Partnership Program. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

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Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks to attendees at the State Partnership Program Workshop, in Portland, Ore., April 19. Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Khue (second from right), Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Vietnam People's Army, led a Vietnamese delegation of 14 individuals, who visited Oregon during the week of April 14-19 as part of the Oregon National Guard's ongoing State Partnership Program. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Burnett, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees (right), Adjutant General, Oregon, and Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Khue (second from right), Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Vietnam People's Army, discuss a map of Vietnam during the State Partnership Program Workshop, in Portland, Ore., April 19. Dr. D. Blair Craig (far left), Program Manager for Joint Directorate of Military Support, presented the map to Khue and Rees, while Senior Captain Mai Tat Thang, American Desk Officer, Vietnam People's Army, helped translate. The map represents the region in Vietnam where both Khue and Rees fought on opposite sides of the Vietnam War in 1969. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Burnett, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)


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Responders in Eugene assisted a couple after a single family fire on Friday evening. The fire occurred in the 3100 block of Spearmint Street about 8 pm on Friday. Red Cross provided lodging, food, clothing, and a referral to health services.