Four Whitman College students were injured, two seriously, when the sport utility vehicle they were in was struck by a commercial truck as they attempted a u-turn on Highway 730 about one mile east of Interstate 84 in northeast Oregon. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Trooper Mark Amos, on November 6, 2009 at approximately 2:38 p.m. a Lexus sport utility vehicle driven by MARGARET ALLEN, age 20, from Orlando, Florida with three other occupants was enroute to Eugene for an environmental convention. The Lexus was westbound on Interstate 84 and exited onto Highway 730 to look for fuel. While driving toward Irrigon ALLEN decided to turn around and head back toward Interstate 84. ALLEN pulled onto the south side of the highway and attempted a u-turn when it was struck in the driver side by an eastbound commercial truck driven by DIRK MARTIN, age 47, from Hermiston.

ALLEN and male passenger KHOA NGUYEN, age 20, from Tacoma, Washington were able to get out of the vehicle on their own with minor injuries. Two other female passengers identified as KATIE RADOSEVIC, age 18, from Cornville, Arizona, and LINDSEY JACOBS, age 18, from Los Alamos, New Mexico, had to be extricated from the vehicle by fire department personnel.

All four occupants of the Lexus were transported by ambulance to Good Shepard Hospital in Hermiston. RADOSEVIC and JACOBS were then transferred by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. RADOSEVIC suffered serious injuries and JACOBS suffered critical injuries.

MARTIN was not injured. He was driving for TCB Transportation, Inc.

OSP troopers from the Pendleton and Hermiston offices are continuing the investigation. Morrow County Sheriff's Office assisted in the crash investigation. Safety restraint use information is pending confirmation.

Hermiston Fire Department, Irrigon Fire Department, Boardman Fire Department and ODOT assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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On Friday afternoon, 11/6, Portland Parks & Recreation closed a small portion of the Eastbank Esplanade to bicycles and pedestrians for safety purposes. The 400' section along the popular route that parallels the Willamette River will be closed for repairs until further notice. A simple, adjacent route is available along the same route.

Over the past number of weeks a short section of the paved section of trail roughly 1/2 mile north of the Hawthorne Bridge has experienced some sagging. In order to do further investigative work, and to protect the public's safety, PP&R has closed off access to this small section of trail, which parallels the grated metal section of walkway that is cantilevered out over the Willamette River.

"We are very lucky that the section that needs to be closed has a perfectly safe alternative right next to it," said Eileen Argentina, Services Manager for PP&R. The cantilevered section of grated metal walkway will remain open for all users during the time the parallel section of trail is closed. During the closure PP&R will investigate to determine the cause and potential solutions for the trail slumping, after which appropriate repairs will be made.

Trail users are encouraged to be mindful of construction vehicles and crews who will be present on the trail. Additionally, trail users should be cautious when using the metal grated walkway as all users will need to share this space. As changes occur, PP&R will keep the public informed about the length of closure and construction timing.

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On 11-6-09, at 12:50 am during a medical check, staff at the Marion County Jail found 29 year old Larry Fournier of Salem in his cell unconscious and not breathing. Staff immediately called 9-1-1 and deputies and medical staff began administering CPR. They also used an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in an effort to revive Fournier. However, when medics arrived they determined Fournier was deceased. The Marion County medical examiner responded and indicated it appeared Fournier died of natural causes. An autopsy was done several hours later and confirmed the cause of death was from natural causes. Marion County Detectives also responded and determined there was no evidence of wrong doing.

Fournier was released on post prison supervision from prison (OSCI), to the Salem area on 6-4-08 and was being supervised by the Marion County Parole/Probation Division. He served time on a 24 month sentence for Criminal Negligent Homicide (vehicle crash) that occurred in Marion County on 3-5-05. Fournier entered the Marion County Jail on 10-27-09, for parole violation and was serving a 25 day jail sanction. He was scheduled to be released on 11-20-09.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/Fournier,_Larry.JPG

On November 6, 2009, at 1:20 p.m., the Beaverton police responded to a report of a robbery at Chase Bank, 11425 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. A lone male had demanded money and left with an unidentified amount of cash.

When police arrived, the teller explained how the suspect had walked into the bank and presented a note; no weapon was shown or implied. The note demanded money and the teller complied by handing over an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect was described as a white male adult, late 20's to early thirties, 5'9", with a thin build. He was wearing a cargo type pant, a black hoody with the hood pulled up over his head, black gloves and sunglasses. He was also said to have had light brown facial stubble and a nose piercing.

It's unknown if the suspect fled on foot or by vehicle after leaving the bank. However, he was seen carrying a motorcycle helmet and may have had a motorcycle or moped nearby.

This is the second robbery at this particular branch within the last month. The suspect from the previous robbery has been arrested and is still in custody. No additional information or video is available at this time. Any future inquires should be made through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Public Information Officer.

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Contact: Cory Samia, Water Resources Education Center, (360) 487-7111

In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center presents a special Second Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 14, with family-friendly activities, stories and exhibits connecting the daily lives of Native peoples with the natural resources around them.

During this special Second Saturday, visitors to the Water Center will get a hands-on experience of how Native residents wisely used natural resources by:

- making cordage out of garden plants and cattails;

- making a gorge hook like the ones used by the Chinook for fishing;

- creating a dance anklet with bells;

- crafting a doll or duck toy out of cattails;

- making a salmon rattle; and

- grinding acorns or corn using stones.

In addition to these many activities, Water Center visitors will hear the story of "Salmon Boy," learn how many different Native Tribal Nations continue to live in Washington State, and discover their legacy of names for many familiar cities.

In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, the Water Center will also feature a new Friends of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse exhibit, which will remain at the Water Center through Feb. 28, 2010, and the carvings of local Chinook artist Greg A. Robinson.

The Plankhouse, a full-scale Chinookan-style cedar plankhouse with associated furnishings, is located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The house is modeled after those described by Lewis and Clark when they visited the settlement of Cathlapotle in 1805. Cathlapotle was one of the largest Chinookan villages encountered by Lewis and Clark. A decade of archaeological research -- the result of a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Chinook Tribe, and Portland State University -- has produced a wealth of information about the Chinookan people who lived on the river long before Lewis and Clark first observed Cathlapotle.

Robinson's work – which includes stone, wood, paint and graphics -- follows the Columbia River art style of the Chinookan peoples of the middle and lower Columbia River and Willapa Bay. He has recently completed public art commissions for the Multnomah Falls National Scenic Area and at the Parkersville Historic Park in the Camas-Washougal area.

Admission to the Water Center and the special Second Saturday is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, please call 360-487-7111 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter on the web.

ABOUT THE WATER RESOURCES EDUCATION CENTER:
Overlooking the Columbia River, the City of Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center offers exhibits, events and educational programs designed to teach us all how to be excellent stewards of water resources and how to use water wisely. The Water Center, a division of the City's Department of Public Works, is also caretaker of one the metropolitan area's few remaining natural Columbia River riparian areas, nearly 50 protected acres of adjacent wetlands providing feeding, nesting and resting habitat for more than 120 species of fish and wildlife. The center is part of the Fort Vancouver National Site.

The Water Center's general hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. From Interstate 5 or Interstate 205, take state Highway 14 to Exit 1. Turn south under the highway, then east at the Columbia Shores intersection onto Columbia Way and head east about 3 miles to the Center. More information is available on the Internet at www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter or by calling 360-487-7111.

SALEM - American Indians have participated with distinction in United States military actions for more than 200 years. They have been known for their courage, determination, and fighting spirit documented by American military leaders as early as the 18th century.

In recognition of their contributions to this nation and state, the State of Oregon has officially proclaimed November 7, 2009 as Native American Veterans Day. This coincides with the annual national designation of November as Native American Heritage Month to honor the accomplishments and culture of American Indians.

Governor Ted Kulongoski signed a proclamation that states, "Native Americans from Oregon have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and this state." The proclamation urges all Oregonians to join in this observance.
"Oregon has a strong relationship with Oregon's nine federally-recognized Indian Tribes and continues to work on a government-to-government basis with the Tribes to foster greater understanding and promote education about tribal heritage and the profound contributions of native people to our state," said Governor Kulongoski.
In 1990 President George H. W. Bush Jr. approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month. The national theme for National American Indian Heritage Month 2009 is "Pride in Our Heritage. Honor to Our Ancestors."

It is estimated that more than 12,000 American Indians served in the United States military in World War I. The outbreak of World War II brought American Indians warriors back to the battlefield in defense of their homeland. More than 44,000 American Indians, out of a total Native American population of less than 350,000, served with distinction between 1941 and 1945 in both European and Pacific theaters of war.

Native American men and women on the home front also showed an intense desire to serve their country, and were an integral part of the war effort. More than 40,000 Indian people left their reservations to work in ordnance depots, factories, and other war industries. American Indians also invested more than $50 million in war bonds, and contributed generously to the Red Cross and the Army and Navy Relief societies.





For many years, Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs has participated in pow wows and other tribal events to honor veterans around the state. In turn, the Department has also invited Oregon tribal members to participate in events they have hosted. Current Chair for the Governor's Advisory

Committee to the Director of Veterans' Affairs, Gene LaBonte is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community.

There are nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon; Burns Paiute Tribe, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community, Klamath Tribes, Confederated Tribes of Siletz, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

"Native American Indians have a strong history of honoring their warriors and all those who risked their lives to defend this country and freedom," said Jim Willis, Director of Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Oregon's Indian population is about 1.6 percent of the total Oregon population. There are Native Americans in all 36 Oregon counties.

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SALEM - On the day set aside to remember America's service men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans Day, a ceremony will be held at the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial to pay tribute to all of Oregon's fallen service members who have served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

The public ceremony will be held Nov. 11, on the grounds of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, at 700 Summer St. N.E., at 3 p.m., and will commemorate the five Oregon service members who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since May.

The names Oregon's recent fallen that have been newly inscribed on the Memorial's Wall of Honor include: 1st Lt. Michael E. Johnson, Cpl. Matthew R. Lembke, Cpl. Taylor D. Marks, Sgt. Jason A. Shaffer, and Sgt. Earl D. Werner.

The ceremony is also dedicated to the families and survivors of those fallen service members.

The keynote speaker will be Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden. ODVA Director Jim Willis will serve as Master of Ceremonies and conduct the unveiling of the newly added names of the fallen.

The memorial's fountain surrounds an American serviceman who appears to be reaching out to a global map inside the pool. A decorative iron railing and walkways surround the memorial, and marble benches are located near the fountain. It was dedicated in November 2006,

A bronze plaque rests at the foot of the POW/MIA flagpole with the inscription, "All Gave Some, Some Gave All." This represents the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve members who have voluntarily stepped forward to serve and protect their nation.
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Attached Media Files: Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial2 , Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial1

Portland, Oregon: Using a new laser based terrain mapping program called lidar (light detection and ranging), the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has released new, unique, full color images of Mount Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Portland Basin.

"One of the things that makes these new images so amazing is the amount of detail you see on an image this size (5 feet by 6 feet and larger)," said James Roddey, Earth Sciences Information Officer with DOGAMI. "Another thing that makes these images so stunning is our ability to manipulate the data that goes into creating the image. You can strip away all the vegetation and buildings so you're left with a ‘bare earth' view of the ground that is the most accurate representation of the landscape that has ever been seen."

The three new poster sized images, all created by Ian Madin, Chief Scientist with DOGAMI, are:

Open-File Report O-09-07, Lidar Mosaic Imagery of Mount Hood and Surrounding Area, Oregon (60 x 72 inches);

Open-File Report O-09-08, Lidar Mosaic Imagery of the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls to Cascade Locks, Oregon (60 x 84 inches);

Open-File Report O-09-09, Lidar Mosaic Imagery of the Portland Basin, Oregon and Washington (60 x 96 inches).

The images can be seen online at: http://www.OregonGeology.org

You can order a copy of each image on either CD-ROM and/ or a printed poster from the Nature of the Northwest Information Center, either online at
http://www.naturenw.org or by calling (971) 673-2331.

Read more in the attached news release.

Media Contact: James Roddey
Earth Sciences Information Officer
james.roddey@state.or.us
(971) 673-1543 (direct line)
(503) 807-8343 (cell)


Attached Media Files: Lidar images of Oregon

A 20-year old Klamath Falls resident was arrested early Friday morning after allegedly driving her car into a telephone pole while texting on her phone and being under the influence of intoxicants. The crash knocked power lines onto the roadway, blocking it for about five hours until Pacific Power personnel could remove the lines and make needed repairs.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Lieutenant Jason Westfall, on November 6, 2009 at approximately 1:00 a.m. a Nissan Frontier pickup driven by KRISTIAN BUNDY, age 20, from Klamath Falls, was eastbound on 6th Street near Altamont Drive. BUNDY was allegedly texting on her cell phone entering a slight left curve, drove off the right side of the roadway and onto a sidewalk where it collided with a telephone. The impact cut the pole in half causing the pole and power lines to fall across the road.

BUNDY was transported by ambulance to Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls for treatment of minor injuries. She was using safety restraints. Upon release from the hospital she was arrested by OSP and lodged in the Klamath County Jail for DUII and Reckless Driving.

OSP troopers from the Klamath Falls Area Command office are completing the investigation.

Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Klamath County Fire District #1 and Pacific Power assisted at the scene. Questions regarding area power outages caused by the crash should be directed to Pacific Power.

Effective January 1, 2010, Oregon law will prohibit, with exceptions, the operation of a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device which will include a text messaging device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive and transmit voice or text communication.

No photographs from the traffic crash available for release.

Photograph Source:
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/Kristian_Bundy.jpg

Salem seeking applications from residents to fill open positions.

Participate in city government! The Salem City Council provides opportunities for community members to participate in local government through advisory boards and commissions. The Council is currently recruiting volunteers to fill vacancies on the following advisory boards and commissions:

• Airport Advisory Board
• Citizen Traffic Advisory Board
• Citizen Budget Committee – Ward 5 representative
• Citizen Police Review Board
• Downtown Advisory Board
• Housing Advisory Committee
• Housing and Urban Development Advisory Commission
• Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission
• North Gateway Advisory Board
• Salem Library Advisory Board
• Senior Center Advisory Board
• West Salem Advisory Board

Volunteers themselves, the Council members rely on community members willing to share their time and talent to help guide their decision making processes in special fields of interest. Nearly 200 volunteers are serving on Salem's boards and commissions. The City is seeking to appoint board and commission members that represent the diversity found in the community.

If you are willing to spend time studying the issues and are interested in learning more about your city, please apply. Enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference in your community.

Additional information on the various boards and commissions can be found on the City of Salem web site at http://www.cityofsalem.net/CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions.
The application can be completed on-line. Interested candidates can also call the Mayor and City Manager's Office at 503-588-6159, if they have questions or wish to request printed information and an application form.

It is the City of Salem's policy to assure that no person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and source of income, as provided by Salem Revised Code Chapter 97. The City of Salem also fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related statutes and regulations, in all programs and activities.
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Ceantwan Barr's booking photograph from 2006 is being sent to all media.

***Original Message***
Portland Police Homicide Detectives have identified the three people from yesterday's murder suicide as 29-year-old Ceantwan Lorenzo Barr, 28-year-old Tameka Yvonne Medina, and four-year-old Ashawn Medina-Barr.

The Medical Examiner's Office completed all three autopsys this morning.


***Original Message***

This morning at 10:00 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1000 Block of Southeast 123rd Avenue, on a call of a shooting and possible murder suicide. When officers arrived, they found a 29-year-old deceased man, a 28-year-old deceased woman, and a four year old deceased boy inside the home.

Homicide Detectives were called to the scene to investigate and were at the location throughout the day and into the evening hours. At this time, detectives believe that the man shot the woman and the boy and then shot himself. The deceased man and woman are the parents of the boy. A handgun was recovered at the scene and detectives believe it was the weapon used in this incident.

Officers were at the residence twice last night and took a missing report from a family member of the deceased woman. Officers did not have adequate information last night that would have allowed them to force entry into the residence.

This is an ongoing investigation and the names of the deceased will be released tomorrow after autopsys have been performed.

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help for information to identify two suspects believed responsible for the illegal shooting and waste of a trophy bull elk near Tillamook. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by the Tillamook Chapter of Oregon Hunters Association for information leading to the arrest and conviction in this case.

On October 31, 2009 OSP Trooper Casey Thomas began the investigation after a report was received of the illegal kill and waste of the trophy bull elk off the Aldercrest Road System just north of the Wilson River near Tillamook. The investigation indicates the elk was shot around October 30th.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call Trooper Thomas at (503) 812-9877.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/110609.Aldercrest.elk.jpg

Contacts: Rich McConaghy, Environmental Resources Manager, City of Vancouver, 360-619-4125 or rich.mcconaghy@ci.vancouver.wa.us or Charles Ray, Urban Forester, City of Vancouver, 360-619-1128 or charles.ray@ci.vancouver.wa.us

Charles Ray, City of Vancouver Urban Forester, has been recognized as Municipal Arborist for 2009 by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Pacific Northwest ISA President-elect Bryce Landrud made the announcement in October at the chapter's 30th Annual Training Conference in British Columbia. Ray did not attend the conference and only recently learned of the award, which is presented annually to "a municipal arborist who has significantly improved the quality or arboricultural care in a particular city, state, or province." Award recipients are selected from nominees submitted from throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Ray credited the Urban Forest Commission, a seven-member citizen advisory group, and his co-workers in Public Works and Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation for the leadership, guidance and support. "This was really a team achievement," Ray said.

Along with the Columbia River, trees are one of Vancouver's most prominent natural features. Besides improving the livability and vitality of our community, Vancouver's trees provide numerous environmental benefits, including reductions in air pollution and stormwater runoff. Vancouver's Urban Forestry Program is designed to maximize these benefits that trees provide to city residents and visitors by preserving, managing and enhancing existing trees and promoting the reforestation of the urban area with community support and participation.

For 2009 alone, Urban Forestry has planted 683 trees to date, working with its many partners – businesses, organizations and residents -- to accomplish the task. Another 135 are scheduled to be planted this fall, bringing the total to 818 new trees in Vancouver in 2009. That doesn't include the 200 seedlings and 510 shrubs that also were planted in 2009.

In addition to serving as Vancouver's Urban Forester, Ray is also a member of the Clark College Agriculture/Horticulture Advisory Committee. He is certified through the International Society of Arboriculture as an Arborist and Municipal Specialist, and has worked for the City of Columbus, Ohio, and in commercial arboriculture in the Vancouver-Portland metro area before coming to the City of Vancouver in 2001. Arborists are professionals who have demonstrated, through a professionally developed exam and education program, that they have a thorough knowledge of tree care practices. Municipal arborists are ISA certified and have additional experience with urban trees.


Attached Media Files: Charles Ray, Urban Forester, helps two young volunteers add to Vancouver’s growing tree canopy.

Gresham, Ore. - The public is invited to bring expired or unused prescription drugs to a safe disposal event on November 7 from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway.

The event is being organized to help keep unused prescription drugs from being misused and to help keep them out of the water supply.There has been a dramatic increase nationwide in the number of poisonings and even deaths associated with the abuse of prescription and over the counter drugs.

Individuals that bring drugs to event are asked to remove or mark out any personal information on the container such as name, phone number, and prescription number prior to turning them in. Once collected the drugs will be catalogued by type to determine what was collected and then the drugs will be incinerated.

The event is being organized by the Gresham Police Department, Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, the Greater Gresham Area Prevention Partnership, and Veolia Water.

Shortly after the initial news release today asking for the public's help to find a missing 87-year old man named OSBORNE "OZZY" LOUIS JOHNSON, he was found safe at a Salem-area Subway sandwich business. An Oregon State Police (OSP) detective is with JOHNSON and assessing if he is need of any medical evaluation before connecting him with local relatives.

Oregon State Police and Keizer police were assisting Bakersfield, California police in trying to find JOHNSON after he was last seen boarding a Greyhound bus in Bakersfield Wednesday. He reportedly did not get off the bus Thursday morning in Salem.

On November 6, 2009 at approximately 11:00 a.m. OSP Detective Gregg Withers received information of a confused elderly male matching JOHNSON's description at a Subway shop located in the 1500 block of Hawthorne Boulevard in Salem. Withers arrived and confirmed the man was JOHNSON. Local family members have been notified.

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/Johnson.Osborne.JPG

On October 5, 2009, the Hillsboro Police Department was selected as a finalist of the 17th annual Webber Seavey Awards for quality in law enforcement for our "Life intervention : Truancy Program."

The Webber Seavey Award is a big part of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the judging criteria and awards are presented to law enforcement agencies that are leading the way in progressive and effective ideas and programming in policing.

Hillsboro's submission was a program created by our youth services division in conjunction with the Washington County Juvenile Department and the Washington County Courts. It is a truancy prevention program that dared to get to the cause of truancy and utilized a multi-disciplinary approach to follow through and track students personally getting them to school and to productive learning.

The IACP, and the Webber Seavey Awards are recognized as the standard in quality policing, and HPD is proud to be a part of real solutions and effective work in policing.

The attached photo is of Sgt. Scott Hewetson, Hillsboro Police Youth Services supervisor holding the award.


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Attached Media Files: Sgt. Scott Hewetson

Vancouver Police are asking for help in locating a woman and her children who have been reported missing by family members. The woman is identified as Nelya F Nikolaychuk (see attached photo). Mrs. Nikolaychuk is described as a W/F, 503, 160lbs, Bro hair and Blu eyes. She is 44 years old.
Mrs. Nikolaychuk is believed to have her 6 children with her. The children range in age from 2 years to 12 years old.
They were last seen on 11-5-2009 at approximately 2pm. There has been no contact since that time.
Police are also trying to locate Mrs. Nikolaychuk's vehicle - a 2005 Kia Sedona mini-van, tan in color, Washington license plate - 563YIC. Photo of similar vehicle is attached.


Attached Media Files: Nelya Nikolaychuk , 2009-11/385/Kia_Sedona.jpg

In the past week, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue firefighters have responded to four serious incidents where vehicles have struck pedestrians. One of those incidents was fatal. In many cases, drivers state that they didn't see the people they hit.

"This is a reminder that drivers, pedestrians and cyclists need to share the road," says TVF&R Communications Officer Brian Barker, "when it's dark and rainy, it's harder for drivers to see pedestrians and cyclists, so everyone needs to be more careful." As the days get shorter and darker, TVF&R would like to remind both pedestrians and drivers to take extra precautions.

Pedestrians:

•Dress to be seen. Wear bright, light-colored, or reflective clothing to help drivers see you.
•Always walk on the sidewalk. If you must walk in the road, walk facing traffic.
•Cross streets only at marked crosswalks or intersections with traffic signals, and look LEFT - RIGHT - LEFT prior to crossing the street.
•Before entering a crosswalk, make eye-contact with motorists to ensure they see you and begin stopping.
•Remember that telephone poles, utility boxes, and parked vehicles block motorists' ability to see you.

Motorists:

•Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ALL intersections (even if there isn't a painted crosswalk).
•Stop for pedestrians in intersections and crosswalks. On a two-lane road, you must stop until the pedestrian is completely across the roadway. On a multi-lane road, you must stop for pedestrians when they are within ONE LANE of your direction of travel.
•Turn on your headlights while driving to help pedestrians see you.
•Never pass or overtake a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
•Limit distractions, such as cell phones, eating, and listening to music, while driving
•Look ahead for pedestrians in the road or crosswalk; shift your attention past the hood of your car.
•Drive the speed limit (and consider reducing your speed during inclement weather).
•A patient driver is a safer driver. Leave yourself ample driving time.

Cyclists:

•Use a tail-light and a headlight. Make it your goal to be as visible as possible.
•Dress in light colors or wear reflective clothing.
•Ride defensively. Remember, some motorists are not looking for you. As you ride, ask yourself if you're doing everything you can do to make sure drivers know where you are.
•Wear a helmet.
•Obey the rules of the road.

Media Availability:
A TVF&R representative is available for comment today about these safety tips and more.
For more safety tips, visit http://tvfr.com.

A suspicious box left behind the Woodland City Hall Annex this morning was found to contain feces/excrement.

At about 6:45 a.m., Woodland Police were summoned to the Annex, 230 Davidson Ave., after arriving employees found a suspicious box sitting outside the read door of the building. The box was addressed, in hand writing, to Mayor Chuck Blum.

After ascertaining, as best as possible, that no one was expecting any kind of delivery, police and fire officials on scene called for the Portland-Clark County bomb squad.

Once bomb squad personnel arrived, the box was examined and x-rayed. Still unable to make a determination on the contents, a water canon was used to destroy the box. It was then that the box was found to contain either human or animal feces/excrement.

The scene was declared safe just before 8:30 a.m.

According to Police Chief Rob Stephenson, "This was an absolutely monumental waste of time and resources. The assumption would be that this is some kind of political statement, possibly about a recent raise in city water and sewer rates. Whatever the intent was, hundreds if not thousands of dollars were literally thrown away in the emergency response to this nonsense. Unfortunately, in this day and age especially, that's the game we have to play when dealing with suspicious packages."

Nov. 6, 2009

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Blue Lake, located 20
miles east of Portland on N.E. Marine Drive, was lifted today by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Multnomah County Health Department.

The advisory went into effect Oct. 14.

Water monitoring has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green algae, which can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.

These reduced levels are not likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

DHS advises people who recreate in Oregon water bodies always to be alert to signs of algae blooms. People and their pets should avoid water contact if there are visible clumps of algae in the water. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For local information contact Scott Paskill, manager at Metro Regional Parks and
Greenspaces, 503-665–6918.

For health information, contact the DHS Harmful Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/hab; also, the DHS toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767, or Gerald Barnes at Multnomah County Health Department, 503-988-3400, ext. 26763.

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November 6, 2009

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is convening a special meeting of the State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee on November 12 to rank project submissions for the Forest Legacy Program.

The meeting on Thursday November 12th from 9:30am to 11:30am will be conducted as a conference call between committee members. Members of the public wanting to participate by phone, or attend the call from a coordination point at ODF's headquarters in Salem, should contact Linda Price with the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-945-7368 to be provided with additional information for the meeting.

Meeting agenda will involve committee members completing work on ranking Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Forest Legacy Program applications begun during an October 21st meeting of the State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee.

Additional information regarding the Forest Legacy Program is available on the Oregon Department of Forestry web site, www.oregon.gov/ODF

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Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that on November 5, 2009, acting on a citizen tip, detectives investigated an illegal marijuana operation at 30600 South 5th Road, Lebanon. A search of the residence uncovered two separate grow rooms inside the single wide manufactured home. Thirty-three Marijuana plants were seized at the residence. Detectives also seized the growing equipment, which included growing lights, ballasts and venting. Darrell Wayne Olson, age 31, and Kyle Olson, age 27, were arrested and taken to the Linn County Jail for manufacturing a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana).

Contact Info: Undersheriff Bruce Riley
briley@le.linn.or.us
541.812.2263

(The following news release is forwarded at the request of the Wheeler County District Attorney's Office)

Wheeler County District Attorney Daniel Ousley announced today that a Wheeler County Grand Jury convened on Thursday, November 5th, to review investigative facts into the death of 61-year old Howard Franklin Means from Portland. The Grand Jury carefully reviewed witness accounts in addition to Wheeler County Sheriff's Office video taped interviews, photographs, and collected physical evidence items. The Grand Jury then handed down no indictments, concluding the actions of those involved in the death of Mr. Means were justified as self defense and in defense of another person.

The investigation was led by the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office with the subsequent assistance of various Oregon State Police enforcement divisions, Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office, and Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division. Evidence collected and information developed during the investigation that was presented to the Grand Jury came from three involved adults; two independent witnesses camped at the scene of the altercation; the Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory; the Oregon State Medical Examiner; and, the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office whose two deputies involved in the investigation are certified and licensed as Deputy Medical Examiners by the State of Oregon.

The investigation developed evidence and testimony that determined the following factual sequence of events during the late afternoon of October 7, 2009 in the "Priest Hole" camping area along the John Day River in Wheeler County:

Howard Franklin Means was camping in the area and had killed a mule deer buck prior to the incident, which was field dressed, covered by fabric and hanging in a tree approximately 220 feet from his tent in a neighboring camping area.

A separate hunting party comprised of three adults and an 11-year old juvenile male from the Scappoose and Hillsboro areas were on a family hunting trip and camping in the same general area. These individuals were identified as Gary Havlik, age 63; Russell Havlik, age 33; Daron Havlik, age 30, and a related 11-year old juvenile male. On the evening of October 7th, the Havlik family was looking for a wounded deer shot by another party and was observed to be wounded in the area of the Priest Hole camp area. They entered an area where a third party of hunters began to set up camp in the vicinity of Mr. Means' camp. These two hunters were not involved in the impending altercation and served as independent witnesses during the investigation and subsequent Grand Jury presentation.

Witness testimony developed during the investigation and presented before the Grand Jury indicates Gary Havlik approached the independent witnesses, engaging them in a conversation and inquired if they had observed the wounded deer his family was seeking. At this moment Mr. Means appeared and accused Gary Havlik of attempting to steal his hanging buck deer, subsequently producing a 9mm semi-automatic handgun he pulled from the back of his belt. Mr. Means, at very close range, pointed the handgun directly at Gary Havlik who denied attempting to take Mr. Means' deer and never made claim for the animal. Gary Havlik subsequently laid his hunting rifle on the ground and pleaded to Mr. Means not to point his handgun into his stomach and chest area.

Gary Havlik's sons, Daron and Russell, approached their father and Mr. Means from a brushy area after hearing their father's pleas. They also requested Mr. Means to remove the handgun from their father's stomach and to put his handgun down. There was never a claim by any member of the Havlik hunting party to Mr. Means' harvested deer, although he continued to assert that their intention was the theft of his deer.

Witness accounts described Mr. Means as upset, angry and apparently very intoxicated as he continued to refuse their pleas and pointed his handgun into Gary Havlik's stomach and chest area.

Fearing for his father's life, Daron Havlik attempted to shoot the handgun out of Mr. Means' hand with one round from a .357 handgun. This shot caused injury to Mr. Means' hand and firearm. Despite the injury, Mr. Means' retained hold of his handgun and subsequently fired one round at Daron Havlik that passed through his shirt sleeve without seriously injuring him.

Daron Havlik subsequently again returned fire from his handgun striking Mr. Means. Russell Havlik, who was next to his juvenile son, also fired at least one round from a .30-06 bolt action hunting rifle at Mr. Means in defense of his family.

As determined by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office, Mr. Means died at the scene from the gunshot wounds. Additional evidence indicated Mr. Means' blood alcohol content (BAC) level at the time of his death was reported to be .24 percent.

All questions regarding the investigation should be referred to the listed contacts.

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Community members will have an opportunity to provide input in the state's Early Learning Plan at a Town Hall meeting November 10. ESD 112 will join ESDs and Child Care Resource & Referral agencies across the state in hosting the forum to help shape the state's Early Learning Plan and provide recommendations for the 2010 Legislative session for Governor Chris Gregoire. This statewide conversation will connect elementary teachers, principals, child care providers, parents, and service providers to provide input on the Washington State Early Learning Plan to ensure school readiness for all children in Washington.

Town Hall Panel Speakers include:
Dr. Bette Hyde, Director – Department of Early Learning;
Nina Auerbach, President & CEO – Thrive by Five Washington;
Robert Butts, Assistant Superintendent for Public Policy and Planning – OSPI.

Date: November 10
Time: 6:00-6:30 Pre-Session, 6:30-8:30 Town Hall
Location: ESD 112, 2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98661

This Town Hall is sponsored by Washington's nine ESDs and the Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network of 11 member agencies.

Please RSVP to wendy.niehaus@esd112.org or call 360-750-7514.

The Town Hall is targeted for any community member/professional interested in having a voice in early learning in the state of Washington.

A draft of the proposed plan is available at: http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/elac-qris/docs/ELP_OutcomesStrategiesDraft102209.pdf


Early Learning has been a top priority in Washington state, since Governor Chris Gregoire created the Department of Early Learning (DEL) in July 2006.

The first Cabinet-level agency of its kind in the nation, DEL sets the rules for Washington's more than 7,400 licensed child care settings; funds the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP); sets the rules for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC), a subsidy program that provides money to child care businesses and relatives who care for children while parents work; and encourages early childhood professionals to seek professional development.




ABOUT ESD 112:
Educational Service District 112 enables school districts to concentrate more time, money and energy on student learning. Headquartered in Vancouver, ESD 112 provides local and regional cooperative programs and services to school districts and communities in the six counties of Southwest Washington. ESD 112 was established by the Legislature in 1969 as one of nine regional educational service centers to work in partnership with local communities and school districts to provide support services for student instruction, professional development for
staff, and technical assistance in the administration of schools. The agency offers more than 250 cooperatives and services ranging from interactive telecommunications to the child care network. There are 30 public schools, 23 private schools and two state schools serving 100,000 students and 15,000 school employees who benefit from ESD services.

A Depoe Bay-area couple was arrested Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant at their home leading to the seizure of methamphetamine, assorted pharmaceutical drugs and other evidence. The couple's juvenile daughter who was home at the time was referred to Department of Human Resources personnel.

On November 4, 2009 the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team (LINT), assisted by the Lincoln City Police Department, a Newport Police Department Canine Officer, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, and Oregon State Police, served a search warrant at the residence of Raelynn and Michael Robinson located at 35 Lincolnshire Street in Depoe Bay. Subsequent search and investigation led to the seizure of approximately two ounces of suspected Methamphetamine, Marijuana, assorted pharmaceuticals (Hydrocodone and Morphine), suspected psilocybin mushrooms, packaging materials, scales and other evidence.

Raelynn Robinson, age 54, was arrested for:
* Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
* Child Neglect
* Endangering the Welfare of a Child
* Maintaining a Place Where Controlled Substances are Kept / Used

Michael Robinson, age 51, was arrested for:
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Psilocybin Mushrooms
* Child Neglect
* Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
* Maintaining a Place Where Controlled Substances are Kept / Used

Both were transported the Lincoln County Jail. The investigation is continuing and additional charges pending.

Photograph Source: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: Raelynn Robinson , Michael Robinson

(Added photograph of JACOBS from Clackamas County Sheriff's Office inmate website)

A Milwaukie-area man was arrested Thursday by Oregon State Police (OSP) following a Clackamas County Grand Jury indictment on multiple charges related to a September 2009 fatal traffic crash that killed a Welches-area man on Highway 26 in Welches.

On November 5, 2009, OSP Senior Trooper Duane Larson arrested JEFFREY JEREMY JACOBS, age 28, while he was being held in custody for parole violation at the Marion County Jail. JACOBS was indicted by a Clackamas County Grand Jury on the following charges:

* Manslaughter in the First Degree
* Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
* Felony Hit and Run
* Reckless Driving

JACOBS was transported to the Clackamas County Jail where he was lodged on the listed charges pending an arraignment. Bail is listed at $280,000.

The arrest followed an OSP investigation into a fatal traffic crash on September 16, 2009. At approximately 8:49 p.m. OSP Trooper Scott McLeod was patrolling eastbound on Highway 26 near milepost 41 when he came upon the scene of a two-vehicle crash resting in the westbound lanes. Trooper McLeod began checking on the vehicle occupants and found one survivor pinned inside a 1993 Pontiac Grand Am four door. Before he was able to begin checking on the occupant of a 2002 Ford Taurus four door, Hoodland Fire Department and AMR ambulance arrived on scene and confirmed the Ford's driver was deceased.

After medical personnel treated JACOBS in the Pontiac and removed him from the car, he tried to flee into the woods. Trooper McLeod overtook and detained JACOBS with the help of an AMR paramedic. JACOBS was subsequently transported by AMR to Legacy Emanuel Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The crash killed GARY LEE BERRY, age 71, from Welches, as he was attempting to turn the Ford Taurus left from E. Woodsey Way onto westbound Highway 26. His car was struck in the driver's side by the eastbound Pontiac. A witness advised the Pontiac passed an eastbound vehicle at a high rate of speed just before crashing into the Ford.
The impact forced both vehicles across the highway where the Ford came to a stop in the westbound lane and the Pontiac stopped in the ditch on the north side of the highway.

BERRY was using safety restraints and his car's airbags deployed.

The investigation was completed by the OSP crash reconstruction unit working in conjunction with the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.

Questions regarding the arraignment should be directed to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.

Crash Scene Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/091609.fatal.hwy26mp41.2.jpg , Jacobs

Clackamas Fire crews were dispatched to a house fire Thursday evening at 5015 SE Aldercrest rd. in Milwaukie at 11:55 pm. A passerby noticed smoke and flames coming from the back of the home and called 911. The passerby noticed a car in the driveway and tried to wake the homeowners. He was unable to get any one inside to come out. He then broke into the front door with a rock, but could not get inside due to the heat and smoke. It was discovered later that the homeowner was away on vacation.

The first arriving crew found smoke coming from the back side of the home and the back deck fully involved in fire. They made entry through the front door where they were met with heavy smoke and heat. A search was conducted, and no one was found inside the home. Crews continued to try and extinguish this stubborn fire as it made it's way into the attic space above the garage. The truck company was able to get onto the roof and ventilate the structure, by cutting several holes in the roof. This allowed the interior crews to find and extinguish the fire. There was extensive damage to the main floor of the home and a portion of the roof did collapse into the fire. There were no firefighter injuries, but the firefighters did find a cat deceased in the fire.

The basement level of the home received some damage due to water and a vehicle in the garage sustained some moderate exterior damage. Investigators will be on scene through the night to try and determine the cause and origin of the fire. Crews will also secure the home by boarding up doors and windows before morning.

Due to the awareness of the situation by a passerby, the home received less damage than it would have if the fire would have been allowed to grow. Remember to always leave a phone number with a neighbor or relative when you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time.

On October 22, 2009 a Cherriots bus was retired after 23 years of service. The bus has traveled almost a million miles since 1986 and is now ready for a new career in public service. Its new job: a part of Scenario Village at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

The bus was donated to DPSST, more commonly known as the Police Academy, to be used in training law enforcement and emergency response personnel on how to respond to various situations that could occur on or around a transit bus. The over 200 acre DPSST facility includes a business village with an apartment, video store, bar, jail, pawn shop, bank, and many other 'storefront operations' that are furnished and equipped with items donated from local businesses and agencies. The facility also has a small residential area, rail cars, storage units, and a training track for driving scenarios.

The bus will be used in a variety of training scenarios, such as responding to a crime or a medical emergency on the bus. Having a real transit bus gives the students a way to train for the various scenarios they may encounter in real life. Lieutenant Vince Wan, the Tactical Safety Coordinator for DPSST stated, "Real life scenario training is critical to the success and safety of our law enforcement personnel. This type of training allows the student to encounter real life situations, make decisions, and then review how they handled the situation with their trainer, all without the actual threat of harm to them or the people they are trying to help."

DPSST has school buses that have been donated over the last couple of years, but this is the first transit bus. A transit bus has different seating, two doors, and the overall configuration of controls is quite different than those in a school bus. These details can make a big difference when decisions are critical and have to be made very quickly. In the words of Lieutenant Wan, "If you have been there before, it sure makes it better when you encounter a similar situation in the line of duty."


Attached Media Files: Cherriots Director of Operations Mike Hansen, Lt. Vincent Wan Tactical Safety Coordinator DPSST , Cherriots bus donated to Police Academy

An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper arrested a Santa Barbara, California man on drug-related charges early Wednesday morning during a traffic stop north of Brooks after approximately 40 lbs. of marijuana was found inside the car.

According to OSP Sergeant Dale Young, on November 4, 2009 at approximately 2:40 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a rented 2008 Nissan Altima displaying Arizona license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 265 for failure to maintain a lane of travel. During the traffic stop the driver was identified as LA VONGPANYA, age 32, from Santa Barbara, California.

Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the discovery of approximately 40 lbs. of marijuana hidden inside duffel bags in the car's trunk. An OSP drug detection canine assisted during the stop and discovery of the estimated $100,000 worth of marijuana.

VONGPANYA was arrested and lodged at the Marion County Jail for Unlawful Possession, Distribution and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana. Bail is set at $80,000.

OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives are continuing the investigation.

Photograph Sources:
VONGPANYA photo – Marion County Sheriff's Office
Marijuana photo – Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/vongpanya.jpg , 2009-11/1002/110409.i5mp265.mj.jpg

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) will graduate its 243rd Basic Corrections Class on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1100 am in the Hall of Heroes at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Commander Marie Tyler of the Washington County Sheriff's Office will be the guest speaker.

This is the first class which has been delivered by the Academy which is specifically designed by, and for, city and county corrections officers. The class identifier is Basic Corrections Local (BCL) #1. As of July 1, 2009 basic training for newly hired state corrections officers is now provided by the Oregon Department of Corrections at their facilities around the state under the oversight of DPSST.

This Basic Corrections Class is 5-weeks in length and includes dozens of training areas including criminal law, survival skills, firearms, transport and security, inmate rights, ethics, cultural diversity, problem solving, and many other subjects.

Basic Local Corrections Class #1 Graduates

Baisley, Zachary - Washington County Sheriff's Office
Beitl, Marco - Northern Oregon Correctional Facility
Chancey, Jay - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Colton, Jamie - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Dempsey, Philip - Lane County Sheriff's Office
Eggleston, Joshua - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Elisea, Jose - Northern Oregon Correctional Facility
Evans, Melissa - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Haer, James - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Hamlin, Geoffrey - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Herman, Madeline - Yamhill County Sheriff's Office
Hudson, Chelsea - Harney County Sheriff's Office
Huffman, Andrew - Washington County Sheriff's Office
Krenowicz, Michael - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Lorenzen, Michael - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Mahlum, Mark - Coos County Sheriff's Office
Marical, Anthony - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Martinez, Hector - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
McAllister, Todd - Curry County Sheriff's Office
Miller, Christopher - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Miller, John - Northern Oregon Correctional Facility
Morrison, John - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Oakerman, Trevor - Springfield Police Department
Ortega, Cory - Clatsop County Sheriff's Office
Osipovich, Angela - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Quick, Bradley - Washington County Sheriff's Office
Roldan, Juan - Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Ruiz, Lindsay - Washington County Sheriff's Office
Smith, Robert - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Stoltz, John - Marion County Sheriff's Office
Swope, Joseph - Lane County Sheriff's Office
Valenti, Jennifer - Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Vandrimmelen, Joshua - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Werder, Amanda - Washington County Sheriff's Office

## Background Information on the DPSST ##

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)operates the Oregon Public Safety Academy which spans more than 212 acres in Salem. John Minnis serves as the Director, and Sheriff Andy Bentz of Malhuer County 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.

Contact: Pacific Power media hotline FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1-800-570-5838 Nov. 5, 2009

Precautions necessary during winter storm season

PORTLAND, Ore. – With storm season upon us, Pacific Power is reminding its customers and the public to take precautions.

"We work hard to avoid outages, but when bad weather strikes and outages happen, we work even harder to get the power back on quickly and safely," said Bill Eaquinto, vice president, operations. "In anticipation of the wind and rain, we've already staged crews to assist in potentially hard-hit areas. Just as our crews are prepared to respond to outages, we ask our customers to be prepared as well and help us keep their safety and well-being the top priority."

In the Northwest, heavy winter storms can wreck havoc on electrical systems. The most common culprits are trees and tree limbs that fall into power lines during high winds, or when weighted down with wet snow and ice. Trees are especially prone to being blown over by winds after heavy rains have saturated the ground.

Ideally, any trees near a power line are trimmed so that they are unlikely to harm the line should the tree be damaged.

Every home should have an emergency kit that includes the following:
• Flashlight
• Battery-operated radio and clock
• Extra batteries
• Non-perishable foods
• Manual can opener
• Bottled water
• Blankets

If a power outage occurs, Pacific Power encourages customers to first check fuses and circuit breakers. If the power failure is not caused inside the home or business, the customer should report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-LITES OUT (1-877-548-3768).

To ease the inconvenience of power outages and assist crews in restoring power, Pacific Power suggests the following tips and safety precautions:
• Stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous.

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• Call and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-LITES OUT (1-877-548-3768).
• Candles should never be left unattended or used for extended periods. Use a flashlight or other battery-powered lighting source.
• Use a fireplace or wood stove to keep warm. Pay careful attention to fire hazards.
• Never use kerosene or propane heaters inside without proper ventilation. They create dangerous fumes. Also, don't use charcoal in your house or garage.
• Never use a barbecue grill indoors. Cook over sterno cans.
• Don't drive over downed power lines.
• Turn on your porch light switch. After crews complete repairs, they patrol the area of the power failure to see if lights are on.
• As much as possible, do not open refrigerators and freezers—they will keep food and perishables inside cold for some time if not opened.
• Preserve body heat by wearing multiple layers of clothing. Add a hat and blanket to stay warm. Blankets and towels around windows and doors help keep the heat in.
• Check on your neighbors, especially those who may need special assistance. Also, check with others who have electricity, to see if you can visit.
• Protect your pipes during freezing weather by wrapping them with insulation. Also, leave faucets dripping so water won't freeze and crack the pipes.
• Generators should be outside or in a well ventilated unoccupied space
• Make sure generators are properly wired for your home or business, and don't connect a generator directly to your home's main fuse box or circuit panel. This can create a dangerous backfeed hazard for lines crews.

Pacific Power also thanks customers in advance for being patient during an outage and reminds people that the utility makes every attempt to keep outages at a minimum and to restore power safely and quickly.

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On 11-3-09, at 12:52 am the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the Free Loader Tavern on Lancaster Drive regarding a vehicle break in. The victim, 21 year old Calvin Hoover of Salem, indicated his truck had been broken into while he was inside the tavern. He told the dispatcher that several items had been taken from the vehicle including; $400 cash, a Carhart jacket and 3/4 ounces of marijuana valued at $180. He was upset that someone had taken his items and wanted deputies to respond to that location. It was reported that Hoover was intoxicated when he made the call.

When Deputy Ryan Clarke arrived he was unable to find Hoover or his vehicle and it appeared he had left the area. Deputy Clarke then attempted to contact Hoover at his home but no one was there.

At 1:50 am, Hoover called 9-1-1 again, angry that deputies had not responded to his report of a theft. He was driving when he called but the dispatcher had difficulty understanding him because he had to stop numerous times and throw up. Deputies were eventually able to locate Hoover at 49th and Fontana Court where he was parked. Deputy Clarke found him about 100 feet from his truck walking down the street. Hoover said he was looking for the people who took his "weed". Deputy Clarke determined Hoover was intoxicated and arrested him for DUII and transported him to the Marion County Jail. Deputy Clarke also took a Theft report and talked with Hoover about his report of marijuana possession and the illegal implications of it. Hoover does not have a medical marijuana card and if found in possession of marijuana he would be charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/Hoover,_Calvin.JPG

November 5, 2009

What: Public meeting of the Oregon Health Policy Board (OHPB)

When: November 10, 1 to 5 p.m.

Where: Hearing Room E of the State Capitol Building, Salem

Agenda: Oregon Health Policy Board Chairman Eric Parsons will welcome the board and introduce its members. Administrative items on the agenda include reviewing and approving by-laws of the OHPB and its conflict of interest policy. In addition, Dr. Bruce Goldberg, director of Oregon's Department of Human Services, will review the Oregon Health Authority's organizational structure and its budget. Action committees will be assigned. The public will be allowed to comment as the last item on the agenda.

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A popular program in which incarcerated youth train and care for dogs that otherwise might be euthanized is receiving national attention – and votes – on a commercial Web site asking online voters to identify a "most deserving" project committed to pet rescue, rehabilitation and adoption.

One of the 64 organizations initially selected to compete – now winnowed to 16 in weekly voting eliminations – is 15-year-old Project POOCH at the Oregon Youth Authority's MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. It has up to 16 dogs available for adoption at any given time.

The MacLaren program is competing for votes in the "Mutt Madness Awards Program" sponsored by author and television personality Rachel Ray, who also markets a line of dog food. More information about the competition and voting is at http://www.pooch.org/ on the Web site of Project POOCH, a Lake Oswego-based nonprofit organization that OYA supports with its program at MacLaren.

In the Mutt Madness competition, Project POOCH (for Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change with Hounds) describes part of the program's benefit as "the healing bond between unwanted dogs and young men who know what it's like to be unwelcome or even feared in a community." The program has been shown to positively affect youth in areas such as behavior, social skills, self-confidence and leadership abilities.

Youth not only train and care for the dogs, but also record their medical and other records, produce brochures and Web material about adoptable dogs, and show adoptable dogs to members of the public.

Winners in the online voting will receive $1,000 for each week they remain in the running, with the final winner announced in early December receiving $50,000. The MacLaren project, which involves 12-16 youth at any given time, uses financial contributions for dog food and pet-care expenses, wages to youth that go to restitution, and facility upgrades including a desired conversion of an existing greenhouse into a training facility.

Project POOCH is one of several programs that help the Oregon Youth Authority meet its charge of protecting the public and reducing crime by holding youthful offenders accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. OYA has custody of approximately 925 youthful offenders in correctional and transition facilities, and supervises approximately 1,100 youth on parole and probation.

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A recent traffic stop by Oregon State Police troopers in southern Oregon started a chain of events following the discovery of one pound of marijuana and grew into an investigation by the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team leading to the seizure of over 200 pounds of marijuana in Josephine County. Two of the three people are confirmed registered growers under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program and they were charged in relation to the ongoing investigation.

The investigation started with a traffic stop on October 29, 2009 at approximately 5:48 a.m. when an OSP trooper stopped a 2000 Honda Civic displaying Nevada license plates southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 12 for a traffic violation. During the stop the trooper contacted a male driver, age 46, and female passenger, age 49, both from Las Vegas, Nevada.

A subsequent investigation, with the assistance of an OSP drug detection dog, led to the search of the vehicle and the discovery of approximately one pound of marijuana. The subjects admitted they purchased the marijuana from a location they believed to be used to grow medicinal marijuana. The marijuana was purchased with cash and labor they exchanged for pruning additional marijuana plants. Charges are pending against the two Nevada residents.

The RADE team was contacted for assistance and later that date identified the grow site location on Wilderville Lane in Grants Pass. A search warrant was executed at that location where detectives found evidence reflecting a large scale marijuana growing operation capable of producing hundreds of pounds of marijuana. Approximately 200 pounds of marijuana was seized.

Contacted at the residence and charged with controlled substance offenses were BRENDA THOMAS, age 43; SUSAN BRYANT, age 48; and, THOMAS BLETKO, age 50. Two of the three people were confirmed as registered growers under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program and admitted they were growing for thirteen "patients."

The legal amount of usable marijuana that can be possessed for 13 patients would total 19 1/2 pounds. The additional 180 pounds of marijuana conservative estimated at $2,500 per pound would be valued at $450,000.

RADE is an interagency narcotics team comprised of personnel from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, Oregon State Police, Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Josephine County District Attorney's Office, and the Josephine County Community Corrections. Also assisting in this investigation were detectives from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety and troopers from the Oregon State Police Drug Detection Canine program.

Anyone with information regarding suspicious drug activity or marijuana growing operations in Josephine County is encouraged to call the RADE tip line at (541) 955-6970.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/110509.wild.mj.2.jpg , 2009-11/1002/110509.wild.mj.1.jpg

Summary of Event:
The owner of Ari Diamonds came home yesterday evening to find his father and his son restrained and multiple armed suspects in his house. He eventually accompanied the suspects to his store where the robbers took a substantial amount of jewelry and the victim's car. No one was hurt during the ordeal.

Details of Event:
On Tuesday, November 04, 2009, at 6:40 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Ari Diamonds jewelry store, located at 6849 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in the community of Raleigh Hills. The owner called 911 to report the robbery.

Investigators have determined that the owner of the store returned home yesterday to find his father and son restrained in the house. There were multiple armed suspects in the house with his family. The owner accompanied some of the suspects to the jewelry store, while his family stayed at the house with at least one suspect.

The suspects at the store took a substantial amount of jewelry with a value yet to be determined. The suspects left the owner unharmed at the store and stole his 1999 Gray/Silver four-door Honda Accord with Oregon license plate 819-DQT. None of the victims were harmed.

Sheriff's Detectives are continuing the investigation and asking for the public's help for information relating to this case. Please contact Washington County Sheriff's Detectives at (503) 846-2500.


www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff

On November 4, 2009 Justin Schlimpert reported a theft from his vehicle while it was parked outside his home on Frontier Parkway in Oregon City. Schlimpert is a flight instructor with Willamette Aviation and the suspects stole important aviation related items that are necessary for Schlimpert to do his job. The dollar loss of the theft totals more than $8000.00, but one particular item that costs under $10 was of the most value to Schlimpert. The suspects stole Schlimpert's flight logbook that has documentation of all of his flight hours. The loss of the property taken from Schlimpert's vehicle is important to him, but the loss of the flight logbook is irreplaceable.

The Oregon City Police Department is offering a $50 reward to the person that turns in the flight logbook to the department with no questions ask.

The department is also offering a $150 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the theft from Schlimpert's vehicle. The property taken are items such as flight backpack, flight headset, flight radio, GPS, duffel bag and most of the items have Willamette Aviation documented on them.

For information contact Lt Lisa Nunes 503 657-4964

On 10-31-09, the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a suspicious person who had entered an unoccupied residence on Tanglewood Drive in Jefferson. When Deputy Matt Hagen arrived he encountered the suspect, Dusty Epps (34) of Jefferson, climbing over a fence. Epps ran from the area and Keizer Police responded with a K-9 to help search for him. However, because there were so many kids in the neighborhood trick or treating the scent was lost and they were unable to locate Epps.

Epps is described as a white male, 6'0, 180 to 190 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. If you have any information on the location of Epps you are asked to contact Deputy Matt Hagen at (503) 576-7224 or (503) 588-5032.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/Epps,_Dusty_K.JPG

On 11-4-09, at 8:08pm the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a collision between a vehicle and bicycle at 641 Lancaster drive NE. Brandon Steinke (30) of Salem was driving a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder and was in the process of turning south onto Lancaster Drive (from the Wendy's Restaurant Driveway). Heather Wolff (18) of Scotts Mills was riding a bicycle northbound on the sidewalk when she attempted to stop to avoid hitting the Nissan. Heather went airborne over the handlebars and her head was run over by the rear tire of the vehicle, fortunately she was wearing a helmet and did not receive serious injuries. The bike helmet was crushed and Heather was transported to the Salem Hospital and released a short time later.

Deputy Ron Chereghino indicated Heather was very lucky in this case and indicated it could have been much worse. Although it is State Law that children under the age of 16 must wear a helmet, the Marion County Sheriff's Office would like to suggest everyone wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

On 11-3-09, at 2:00 pm Deputy Jeremy Landers stopped a 2002 Audi on Ankeny Hill Road SE because it didn't have a front license plate. When Deputy Landers made contact with the driver, Charles Jessini (47) of San Diego, California he observed evidence that led him to believe there may be illegal substances inside the vehicle. Deputy Landers used his
K-9 partner, Misty, and searched the vehicle. They found 9.87 pounds of marijuana and Jessini was arrested on charges of Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Failure to Carry and Present a License and Giving False Information to a Police Officer. Jessini was transported to the Marion County Jail where he subsequently posted bail on 11-5-09, and was released.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/Marijuana_Arrest-Misty_2_11-5-09.JPG , 2009-11/1294/Marijuana_Arrest-Misty_11-5-09.JPG , 2009-11/1294/Marijuana_arrest_11-5-09.JPG

Portland, Ore. - November 5, 2009 - Tomorrow marks St. Mary's Academy's official 150th anniversary celebration throughout the state of Oregon and city of Portland thanks to proclamations from the Governor's and Mayor's Offices, respectively.

To celebrate this historical occasion, St. Mary's Academy is surprising students by wrapping the school building as a birthday present and holding a proclamation presentation in the Auditorium tomorrow at 10:35 a.m.

St. Mary's will welcome Mayor Sam Adams' Education Policy Advisor, Kali Ladd, to present the proclamations. Following the presentation, students will participate in a birthday party in the school's gym.

"We hope the students leave school today knowing they witnessed a part of, not only St. Mary's history, but also of the city of Portland," said president Christina Friedhoff.

Interviews are available on St. Mary's history, the anniversary celebration and wrapping the building like a birthday present following the presentation.


Attached Media Files: Media Advisory , News Release

SALEM—In this time of economic hardship, which extends from personal savings accounts to the state coffers, Oregon is offering amnesty to taxpayers who need to file or amend a tax return to pay back taxes.

The 2009 Legislature created the one-time program to give taxpayers an incentive to get caught up, and to bring in dollars to the cash-strapped programs that taxes support.

In Oregon, personal income taxes help fund education; human services, such as child protective and senior services; public safety, such as police and jails; and environmental quality.

You can apply for amnesty through November 19. If you qualify, you have until January 19, 2010 to file your tax returns.

Under the amnesty program, you'll only be charged half the interest on the taxes you pay. You won't have to pay any penalties.

"Amnesty is good for tax-supported programs. It allows taxpayers who owe previously unidentified taxes to pay them without also paying large penalties," said Marvin Rhodes who oversees the state's personal income tax program. "But it's a one-shot deal."

Amnesty is available for all tax years or periods before 2008 for:
• Personal income tax.
• Lane and Tri-Met transit district self-employment taxes.
• Corporate income and excise taxes.
• Trust and estate income taxes.
• Inheritance tax.

For more information on amnesty, visit www.oregontaxamnesty.com.

Visit www.oregon.gov/DOR for tax information, forms and instructions, and to check the status of your refund, or call 1-800-356-4222 toll-free from an Oregon prefix (English or Spanish); 503-378-4988 in Salem and outside Oregon; or e-mail questions.dor@state.or.us. For TTY (hearing or speech impaired), call 1-800-886-7204.

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Sometime between Tuesday evening 11-03-09 at 9pm and Wednesday morning 11-04-09 at 7:30am, person(s) unknown spray painted graffiti on three City owned vehicles parked at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. The LOACC vehicles are used for various program purposes, transporting meals, and related community activities. The Lake Oswego Police Department is offering a $300 reward for information leading to an arrest/conviction in this case. Photos are attached of the vehicles and graffiti. The Adult Community Center Director, Ann Adrian, can be reached at 503-534-5757


Attached Media Files: LOACC Vehicle , LOACC Vehicle , LOACC Vehicle , LOACC Vehicle

Students of Camas High School's chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA www.fcclainc.org) have been busy planning for the 4th Annual Camas Indoor Kite Festival. In addition to hosting the event in the CHS gym, members will also be selling tickets at the door and providing concessions for the event.

This festival is the student's major fundraiser for the year and allows them to attend the Statewide FCCLA leadership conference. This conference provides students the opportunity to experience and participate in a professional meeting, compete for and receive recognition for their efforts, and meet other like-minded students from across the state.

November is National Family month. This event is truly a wonderful way for the family to spend an afternoon or two enjoying healthy, artistic activity while avoiding the chilly and rainy November weather!

Kite flying is typically something one associates with the sun, lots of wind, and going to the beach. In this case, the American Kite Flyers Association sanctioned event is coming to the Portland Metro Area and the wind and the sun or rain is not a factor because this kite competition will be warm and dry inside the beautiful Camas High School Gymnasium, located about 15 minutes from the Portland/Vancouver area.

The first question that pops into most people's minds when they hear the phrase "indoor kite flying" is, "How do you fly a kite indoors? Do you use fans?" The response is an emphatic no. The kites that are used are so light that small amounts of arm and body movement on the part of the flyer is enough to send these marvels made of former NASA materials sailing with a grace and beauty that has left many a person wondering, "How can this be happening?" The kite's movements are set to music and the choreographed ballets are scored by a panel of judges who grade how well the flyer interprets the music, fly their kite or kites, and present showmanship.

Regional, National and International Champion kite flyers from Washington, Oregon and Canada will be there to participate in this American Kite Flyers and Northwest Sport Kite League sanctioned event. The results of the four separate competitions on Saturday and Sunday will count toward a regional championship which is key to qualifying for competition at the National level. On Saturday and Sunday, activities will include ballet competition, demonstration flying, hot tricks competition, kite making and the opportunity have a lesson and try your hand at flying yourself. See the website for a schedule of events: http://nwskl.org/camas.htm

FCCLA is the only national student leadership organization that focuses on the multiple roles of today's individual as family member, wage earner, and community leader. The organization's mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science Education. Members build skills for life through planning and completing projects using creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and vocational skills.

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On 11-05-09, at approximately 0905 hrs, Battle Ground Police responded to Day Break School for a possible weapon violation involving a handgun. Police arrived and were advised that a student reported seeing another student with a handgun. Police located the suspect student and removed him from class. The suspect student admitted to bringing the gun to school and when he saw police arrive, he gave it to a third student. The third student was located and the gun was recovered. The gun was found to be loaded ( .22 caliber) and in the third student's backpack.

At this time there is no indication that the student(s) had any intention of using the gun at school and both students have been suspended from school.

Due to the age of the students, their identity will not be released. The juveniles were placed in the custody of Clark County Juvenile Detention and weapons charges will be forwarded to the Clark County Juvenile Court.

Vancouver, WA – November 5th, 2009 –

The Clark County Sheriff's Office, Marine Patrol Unit will offer two Adventures in Boating education courses for Washington boaters seeking their boater education cards. This eight hour course will provide boaters the basics of safe boating that all recreational boaters should know. This course was developed specifically for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and is taught by officers who are certified by the agency.
There are two dates to choose from. The course will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 and again on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at the Clark County Sheriff's Office, West Precinct, 505 NW 179th Street in Ridgefield. Seating is limited and families are encouraged to attend. The course fee is $10 and the Adventures in Boating Washington manual and exam will be provided at the class. Children under 18 are free with a parent.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, boat operators ages 12 to 30 years old will be required to carry a boater education card when operating a boat 15 horsepower or greater on Washington's waterways. The card requirement will be phased in through 2014, when all boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1955, will be required to have a card. Boaters born before Jan. 1, 1955, are exempt from this law. Cards cost $10 and are good for a lifetime. Oregon boaters are allowed to operate their vessel in Washington with their Oregon boater education cards.

State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson is urging Oregonians to be fire safe and use caution when heating homes this winter.

From 2004 through 2008 in Oregon there were 2,899 home heating-related fires resulting in 12 deaths, 85 injuries, and more than $42 million in property loss. These heating-related fires also resulted in 34 injuries to firefighters.

"Homeowners need to have the chimneys and flues on their fireplace and woodstoves cleaned and inspected annually," said State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson. "Also be sure to give heaters their space, keeping them three feet away from combustible materials."

Oregonians can keep themselves safe by following these home heating safety tips:

Fireplaces and Woodstoves
• Have chimney and woodstove flues inspected and cleaned each year by a qualified chimney sweep. Ask them to check for creosote deposits, soot build-up, or physical damage.
• Always use a fireplace screen. Make sure the screen is made of sturdy metal or heat-tempered glass to prevent sparks from escaping.
• Keep a clutter free environment. Store kindling, fire logs, and wood at least three feet from any heat source.
• Dispose of ashes in a metal container and place the container outdoors at least three feet from anything flammable. Ashes may retain heat for days after they appear out.

Portable Space Heaters
• When using portable heaters make sure they come with an automatic tip-over switch and a high temperature limit switch. The tip-over switch turns the heater off if it is knocked over. The high temperature limit switch regulates the heater preventing it from overheating.
• Give heaters space. Keep at least three feet of space between the heater and combustibles such as furniture, curtains, papers, and people.
• Check heater electrical cords. If the cord is frayed, cracked, or becomes hot have it serviced.
• Never use extension cords with portable electric heaters. It can overload the circuit and cause a fire.
• Unplug heaters when not in use or before going to bed.

Electric baseboard and wall heaters
• Be aware of electric baseboard or wall heaters. These heaters are thermostatically controlled and turn on without warning when temperatures drop. Keep combustibles at least three feet from these types of heaters.

Propane appliances
• If using a propane-fueled heater, make sure it is designed for indoor use. Read all of the manufacturer's instructions and make sure it is properly vented.
• Do not use barbecues indoors for heating or cooking.
• Make sure propane-fueled appliances are properly vented and follow all manufacturers' instructions.
• If you smell gas, do not operate any switches, appliances, or thermostats. A spark from one of these could ignite the gas. Get everyone outside and away from the building. Shut off the gas supply. Call your propane supplier from a neighbor's phone.
• Avoid kerosene heaters. They can emit poisonous fumes.

Smoke alarms and home escape plans
• Working smoke alarms alert you to a fire and more than double your chances of surviving a fire. In a fire, minutes could mean the difference between life and death.
• Install smoke alarms in every home, on every level, outside each sleeping area and in each bedroom.
• Test and vacuum your smoke alarms each month to make sure they are working.
• Smoke alarms 8 to 10 years old or older should be replaced.
• Make a home escape plan and practice it with your family at least twice a year.

Carbon Monoxide dangers
• Home heating and cooking equipment that burn fuels such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil and methane are sources of carbon monoxide.
• Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal if not detected early.
• If you burn one of these fuels for home heating, make sure your carbon monoxide alarm is working properly.

For more home fire safety tips, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/Com_Ed_Section.shtml.

For more smoke alarm information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_SA_Program.shtml#Smoke_Alarm_Q___A.

For more information on carbon monoxide and Oregon's carbon monoxide law, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_CO_Program.shtml.

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On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at about 4:00 p.m., Albany Police Detectives arrested 40-year-old Salem resident Patrick Martin Luther Smith in connection with a 3-month identity theft investigation. Detectives arrested Patrick Smith without incident in the 300 block of Church Street in Salem. Patrick Smith was lodged in the Linn County Jail on the following charges:
• Aggravated Theft in the First Degree.
• Computer Crime (2 counts).
• Identity Theft.
• Aggravated Identity Theft.
• Theft in the First Degree.
• Falsifying Business Records.
• Unlawful Possession of Cocaine.

This investigation began in August 2009 after Albany Police were contacted by Bill Rogers Honda of Albany to report they had fired Patrick Smith who had been their service manager. Bill Rogers, the owner of the dealership, reported that he had reason to believe that Patrick Smith had been misappropriating company money to his personal use when Bill Rogers noticed an unusually high balance on a company credit card that usually maintains a low balance.

The investigation revealed that Patrick Smith unlawfully appropriated over $200,000 of money from Bill Rogers Honda and converted it to his personal use. Patrick Smith accomplished this by the misuse of a company credit card and bank account, as well as opening up a new credit card under the name of Bill Rogers. Patrick Smith was able to hide his fraudulent activity for nearly a year by falsifying business records.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or Patrick Smith is asked to call Albany Police Detectives at 541-917-7686

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Attached Media Files: Arrest Photo of Patrick Smith

Det Wheat is currently en-route to the call near SE 123rd and SE Salmon. The media staging area for this incident will be at SE 123rd and SE Salmon Street.

Sgt. Mike Marshman

On 11-4-09 at 5:49pm ALEXANDER JAMES BOGARDUS DOB: 2-22-1983, used a Glock. 45 handgun to rob Dave's Prescription Shop located at 911 SW 4th ave in Canby. BOGARDUS entered the business and pointed the handgun at the 5 employees working there. BOGARDUS was wearing a black knit ski mask that covered his face, but revealed his eyes, black gloves and a dark colored hoody. BOGARDUS demanded Oxycontin pills from the employees.

The employees complied with BOGARDUS'S commands and after they gave him bottles of Oxycontin he fled the business on foot. BOGARDUS was later located by Canby Police Detective's and arrested for five counts of ROBBERY I, THEFT I, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN. BOGARDUS was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail and the case is being reviewed by the Clackamas County District Attorney.

BOGARDUS was a customer of Dave's Prescription Shop and had his prescription's recently filled there by the same victims he robbed. The employees recognized BOGARDUS by his eyes and his voice. Canby Police commend the employees involved in this highly stressful crime for being calm and following the suspects demands. They are further commended for getting very detailed descriptions of the suspect and sharing that information with the arriving police officers.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1186/BOGARDUS.jpg

First Pacific Corporation, one of the best kept secrets in dentistry, announced today it has expanded its eTools program as part of its current offering to existing and new clients. This industry leading program allows patients to review their account information at their convenience.

"This new program will effectively assist our clients in providing the highest level of customer service to their patients. First Pacific is striving to develop technology that meets the needs of patients and the desire to have easier, real-time access to their account information available 24/7. In a business climate where instant access to account information has become expected from the consumer, we are excited to be able to offer this new service to our clients" said Kevin Brady, First Pacific Corporation's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. FPC Patient eTools also includes information on their upcoming appointments, on-line account statements that can be printed, as well as information on the status of insurance claims. "This is an exciting development for FPC. It is much like on-line banking for patients and we are excited to provide patients with instant access to account information that will reduce the majority of calls to an office and allow staff to be more efficient." Brady said.

Dr. D. Schulze of Missouri, an FPC client, said that "allowing our patients access to their statements, EOBs and appointment information through FPC's one-of-a-kind Patient eTools is a great benefit for my patients and my staff!"

First Pacific Corporation is one of the top dental practice management firms in the country. The Salem, Oregon based company helps dentists provide patient financing, expedite patient and insurance billings and collections, and it decreases the stresses inherent in growing a successful dental practice. FPC provides a fully featured software solution as well as on-site training.

"Our Patient eTools program is just the latest in computer technology that we provide our clients," said Mike Wood National Service Manager for FPC. "We also provide ongoing practice management support with regular on-site visits from a local, highly experienced Account Executive, 800 phone line help for immediate assistance, past-due account follow-up, as well as regularly upgraded hardware and software for our dental clients."

Formed in 1961, First Pacific Corporation is a privately held dental practice management company owned by Pam and Jack Scott. The company currently provides critical business services to dental practices in 27 states. FPC has managed over $4.5 billion in dental office production. First Pacific Corporation is an exclusive service for dental professionals and their patients.

SALEM - Governor Ted Kulongoski has proclaimed two significant times in November to recognize Oregon veterans. "Veterans Awareness Week" and "Hire A Veteran Month" have been designated to honor veterans and to encourage all employers to hire Oregon's military veterans.

Veterans Awareness Week will be celebrated Nov. 9-14, as Oregonians prepare for and take part in patriotic activities on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Oregon is home to approximately 345,000 veterans and many do not have work despite their skilled training and experience. Governor Kulongoski says Hire A Veteran Month is a tremendous opportunity for all employers to help put veterans back to work.

"When leaving military service, having a job can make all the difference in the lives of veterans and their families. As an employer, if you have employees who are called to active duty, ensure their jobs are waiting for them when they return," Governor Kulongoski said.

"I am encouraging employers statewide to hire as many veterans as possible, not only during this month, but as a long-term matter of policy. Let that be your thanks for their service."

Several thousand Oregon servicemembers are currently serving in harms way in the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. More than 48 million men and women have served in the United States armed forces with more than one million having made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives. Another 1.5 million have been wounded.

Along with the Governor, Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Jim Willis is strongly urging all Oregonians to honor and remember veterans during November.

"Our veterans left the security of their home and family. They delayed or forfeited personal opportunities to volunteer their service. Some have given their lives to serve in the cause of freedom and the threats to its stability," Willis said.

"When they return home, employers should strongly consider the training, leadership and strong work ethic these veterans bring to any job. Hiring veterans and their experience will contribute to the continued success of the businesses willing to employ them."
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An Arizona man was arrested during an Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop in the Lakeview area Monday, October 26th, following the discovery of about 22 pounds of marijuana. The follow up investigation by the OSP Drug Enforcement Section has reached a point to allow the release this information.

According to OSP Sergeant Steve Yates, on October 26, 2009 at approximately 3:05 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a white 2009 Pontiac four door occupied by one person on Highway 395 near milepost 142 for a hazardous driving violation. Investigative efforts during the course of the traffic stop led to the discovery of about 22 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle.

The vehicle's driver, THEODORE CONRAD DESMARAIS, age 50, from Sedona, Arizona was arrested and lodged in the Lake County Jail for Unlawful Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana.

Estimated value of the seized marijuana was approximately $60,000.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/102609.hwy395mp142.mj.2.JPG , 2009-11/1002/102609.hwy395mp142.mj.3.JPG , 2009-11/1002/102609.hwy395mp142.desmarais.JPG

UPDATE: The release stating there were two bank robberies should have stated that the pursuit happened after a bank robbery on West Burnside and an incident at a second bank fifty minutes later. Please refer to earlier released information concerning this case.



FBI investigators and Portland Police Robbery Detectives booked 41-year-old Franklin Bearcub on an outstanding probation violation and he is being held at the Downtown Multnomah County Jail. Bearcub was taken into custody today following a pursuit by Portland Police after two bank robberies that occurred today. Additional robbery charges may follow in the next few days.

There will be no additional information on this case tonight. Please do not page for interviews or additional information.

Bearcub's booking photograph will be sent to all media when it is available.

RELEASE DATE: November 4, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-14087


On November 4, 2009 at 2:19 pm 41 year old DANIEL ORNELAS of Gresham was struck by 52 year old BRIAN J. CAIRNS of Portland while riding his bicycle in a marked crosswalk on SE Stark at SE 187th. ORNELAS was taken by Ambulance to OHSU for treatment where he is currently listed in Stable Condition. The investigation continues, but it would appear that alcohol was not a factor.

There is no further information at this time and the investigation continues at this hour.

Contact: Dan Lloyd, Assistant City Attorney, (360) 487-8511

Since December 2008, the Vancouver City Attorney's office provided more than 12,000 pages of documents to attorney Greg Ferguson in response to 33 separate requests for public records. "We have responded to Mr. Ferguson's requests diligently, using hundreds of work hours by city employees—costing the taxpayers thousands of dollars in employee time—to collect, review and prepare the documents he has requested," said Dan Lloyd, Assistant City Attorney. Only one of these 33 requests is the subject of the lawsuit ruled on today by Judge Robert Lewis.

Today, Judge Lewis declared, "There is no evidence to support a finding of bad faith on the part of the city." However, Washington's public records law requires that monetary penalties be assessed against government agencies that fail to comply with the law, even if their actions were inadvertent, which is what Judge Lewis decided. The $1,790 penalty that Judge Lewis assessed against the city is only a portion of the $384,880 penalty that Ferguson had requested. "We are pleased that Judge Lewis found Ferguson's request to be entirely unreasonable," said Lloyd.

"The Public Records Act exists in Washington to allow citizens the right to know how their government operates. Contrary to the actions of Ferguson, it does not exist as a means to profit off of the taxpayers," said Lloyd. "While we are disappointed that Judge Lewis found that any penalty was appropriate, we respect his ruling. The city maintains that it properly responded to Ferguson's request in accordance with the law. As always, the city is committed to transparency in fulfilling its duties under the Public Records Act." In August 2009 the city received the highest rating possible for an Accountability Audit conducted by the Washington State Auditor's Office, which included responding to public records requests.


Attached Media Files: Memorandum of Opinion and Order Deciding Motions

UPDATE: Attached is a DMV photograph of Kipp Crawford. We are asking anyone with information concerning this incident to call Officer Peter Kurronen at 503-823-2208.

***Original Message***
Portland Police investigators have identified the deceased man found on North Willamette Blvd this morning as 31-year-old Kipp Daniel Crawford of Portland. Investigators believe that Mr. Crawford was already in the roadway when he was hit by two vehicles.

The drivers from both vehicles were at the scene and were interviewed by officers. The driver of the Cadillac was identified as 41-year-old Carlos Tyrone McCall. Mr. McCall was charged with one count of Driving Under the Influence. The driver of the other vehicle involved, an Isuzu SUV, has been identified as 44-year-old Felisa Washington-Berry. Ms. Berry was also charged with one count of Driving Under the Influence.

Portland Police are asking anyone that had contact with Mr. Crawford yesterday or last night to contact Officer Peter Kurronen at 503-823-2208.

Booking photographs of both drivers are being sent to all media.







***Original Message***
Investigators from the Major Crash Team have determined that the bicyclist found on North Willamette Blvd. was hit by two vehicles. Both drivers and their vehicles are at the scene of this incident and investigators are interviewing both drivers. Police are still attempting to identify the man found at the scene.


***Original Message***
This morning at 2:26 a.m., Portland Police responded to the area of North Willamette Blvd and North Haven Street on a call of a bicyclist that had been hit. Officers located an injured man at the scene and he was immediately taken to an area hospital. This man later died at the hospital. Police are attempting to identify the deceased man.

The Major Crash Team is on scene investigating this incident. I will not have any additional information concerning this incident for a few hours. I will release more information at that time.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/3056/110409_crawford.jpg , 2009-11/3056/110409_crawford.jpg

Portland, Ore. - November 4, 2009 - The fall athletic season for St. Mary's Academy boasted more accomplishments on Wednesday afternoon when post season awards for the Mount Hood Conference included students and coaches. Senior Allie Dyer was awarded Volleyball Co-Player of the Year and Nikki Jones was awarded Volleyball Coach of the Year. Also, Mike Bojorquez was awarded Cross Country Coach of the Year for the sixth straight year.

"We are all extremely proud of Nikki and Mike for being recognized as excellent coaches. Their care for their athletes is equal to the high standards they expect," said Principal Pat Barr. "Allie is an amazing athlete, an incredible scholar, and an exemplary leader. She is a true representation of a St. Mary's student."

These recognitions come after St. Mary's Varsity and Junior Varsity teams won the eighth consecutive cross country Mount Hood Conference title last week. The varsity team was led by Lucy Whipps, Erin Bergmann, Alexa Kearns, Netanya Beard, Bella Gazzola, Ellen Patterson and Jen Olson. The Junior Varsity team took the first nine places and included India Downes-Le Guin, Molly Walls, Maya Booth-Balk, Julia Tawney, Mickayla Phillis, Isa Almy, Hayley Kruell, Katy Henkle and Nora Helfand.

The cross country team goes on to compete at the state competition on November 7 at Lane Community College.

For additional information or questions, please contact Crystal Ghassemi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, at 503-724-8589 (cell) , 503-721-7715 (direct office) or crystal.ghassemi@stmaryspdx.org.

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About St. Mary's Academy
Founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary's Academy is Oregon's oldest continuously operating secondary school and one of 716 all-female schools in the country. The student body represents a diverse background of young women from over 30 urban, suburban, and rural communities in Oregon and southwest Washington. St. Mary's Academy is distinguished by its development of the whole person, and is the only school in the state to receive three U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools awards. For more information about St. Mary's Academy, please visit: www.stmaryspdx.org.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/86/St._Marys_Academy_Athletic_Recognition.pdf

Clark County Fire & Rescue (CCF&R) received more than 350 entries in the 2009 Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. The competition was among first, second, and third grade students at La Center, Union Ridge, South Ridge, Chief Umtuch and Daybreak elementary-primary schools.

The posters were judged by representatives of the North County Community Food Bank, Battle Ground Police Department, Cities of Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and La Center, Ridgefield Police Department, Ridgefield Lions, and the La Center Police Department .

Participants were asked to capture the spirit of the 2009 theme: "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!"

The grand prize winners received an ice cream party for their entire class and a certificate to ride on a CCF&R fire engine in a 2010 parade. First, second, and third place winners had ice cream bars delivered to their classroom by CCF&R firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog presented each with certificates and prize bags.

Grand Prize Winners
Tucker Harrington (La Center), Sarah Hotchkiss (Capt. Strong), Gustavo Jimenez (South Ridge), Brooklyn Mueller (Daybreak), and Caden Peterson (Union Ridge).

First Place Winners
Shelby Allen, Cailyn Broten, Samantha Fenton, Kalyn Flatt, Jonathan Hunt, Calvin Hyde, Paige Kaski, Diana Kutsar, Ashley Presson, David Randle, Austin Russon, Anne Topete, Erin Van Natta, Tori Questad, and Angelina Zhiryada.

Second Place Winners
Emma Bennett, Rachel Brockway, Coral Clark, Hailey Defferding, Tylee Elliott, Bonnie Hervi, Erika Holden, Gracen Kaufman, Benjamin Martinico, Christian Meyer, Brianna Reil, David Shevchenro, Madison Syring, and Calysta Zigler.

Third Place Winners
Kellen Bringhurst, Alexis Campbell, Grace Denman, Johnny Dorienzo, Abby Durrent, Janessa Green, Alyssa Hivala, Erika Johnson, Grace Melbuer, Caden Petersen, Barbara Robbins, Emmaly Valente, and Trevor Whittle.

Commissioner Saltzman's office has asked us to send the attached release from their office due to our media list and ability to send to all media. Please refer all questions concerning this release to Commissioner's Saltzman's office.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/3056/Saltzman_statement.pdf

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue firefighters rescued four people, including an infant, from a burning apartment complex this morning in Wilsonville. A resident called 911 at 9:37 a.m. from the Sundial Apartments at 7925 SW Vlahos Drive reporting that they were trapped inside their apartment. When the first fire crew from TVF&R's Wilsonville Station 52 arrived on scene, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the three story apartment complex's west side.

"When we turned the corner, we could see residents on the balcony calling for help," said TVF&R Lieutenant Doug Napoli, "we knew that we had to get to them quickly." A responding Battalion Chief called for a second alarm response to the fire, an action that brought more resources to the scene.

The four person engine crew from Station 52 immediately went into rescue mode, raising ladders to the people on two separate balconies. "A man on one of the balconies yelled at us to take his child first," said firefighter and paramedic Jason Hachmuth. Firefighters rescued an infant child, a six year old boy and two adults from the burning building's third floor.

"As a father, a situation like this really gets my attention," said Lt. Napoli, "I'm proud of my crew for doing such a great job. We're glad we could get everyone out OK."

Additional arriving crews began attacking the fire and were able to limit the damage. Four units on the building's third floor sustained heavy damage from fire and smoke. Firefighters declared the fire under control sixteen minutes after arriving on scene.

42 firefighters and support personnel responded to the fire. No-one was injured.

There has been an ongoing investigation into a series of recent smaller fires at the Sundial Apartments. The cause of today's fire is under investigation. TVF&R investigators are processing the scene and interviewing witnesses.

TVF&R firefighter Genaro Esparza said, "a firefighter can go an entire career without actually rescuing people from a burning building. This is something we'll all remember for a long time."


Attached Media Files: Firefighters used this ladder to four people from a balcony , 2009-11/1214/sundial_apartment_fire_003.jpg

RELEASE DATE: November 4, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-14087


On November 4, 2009 at 2:19 pm Gresham Police were dispatched to a report of a Bicyclist Struck at SE Stark and SE 187th. Upon arrival Officers found a male adult down in the street with what appeared to be a serious head injury. The victim was not wearing a helmet. The victim was conscious and breathing at the time of the initial contact. He was placed into the Trauma System and immediately transported by Ambulance to OHSU for treatment.

The Vehicular Crimes Team was activated to conduct the investigation. Preliminary witness statements have the victim riding his bicycle Northbound within a marked crosswalk crossing SE Stark at SE 187th. A Westbound vehicle in the left lane stopped as required at the crosswalk. A Westbound vehicle in the right lane of travel continued and struck the victim knocking him from his bicycle.

This investigation is just beginning, so it is not known if speed or alcohol is involved. Additional information will be released as I get it.

Lake Oswego, Ore. — November 4, 2009 —
Westside Christian High School is pleased to present It's a Wonderful Life at the Alpenrose Opera House located at 6149 SW Shattuck Road. Opening night is Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Other performances are slated for November 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 at 2:30 p.m.

This is the story of an "everyman" dreamer named George Bailey played by senior John Povolny--a man who is gifted, a man of ambition, and maybe most importantly, a man with a heart. Yet, despite the inspiration he is to his family, his friends, and his community, the play opens with him moments from jumping off a bridge to his death. "I wish I'd never been born," laments George as he gazes into the darkness around him.

What brings a man, or anyone for that matter, to a place of such desperate despair? How do you measure the value of a life? These are only a few of the essential questions It's a Wonderful Life asks not just of George and the play's other characters, but of all of us.

Where do we place our value in life? Do we place it in our families, our job, our position…our God? Will people be able to say of us, "I am a better person because I knew you?" Or will we disappear unnoticed, quietly into the night.

This classic tale, written for the stage by James W. Rodgers, is not just a feel-good holiday story of quaint Americana. It is a serious and inspirational picture of the value of life and the importance of love.

Tickets are available for pre-order at Westside Christian High School and at the box office on performance nights. Adult tickets are $10.00. Student and Seasoned Citizen tickets are $6.00. Please contact the school at 503.697.4711 for more information.

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About Westside Christian High School
Westside Christian High School, located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, was founded in 1981 with a mission to equip servant leaders in God's Kingdom for the next generation by educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God. For more information visit www.wchsonline.org or call 503.697.4711.

For the incident near Sandy and Burnside...the media staging area will be the SW corner of SE12th and Burnside. I'll be responding and should be on-scene a little after 3:00 p.m.

Sgt. Mike Marshman

On 103109 between the hours of 5:30pm and 5:45pm subjects broke into a vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot of Changs Mongolian Grill located at 18925 SE McLoughlin Blvd in Milwaukie and stole a purse. Within a half an hour of the theft the suspects were in Oregon City using the victims debit card to withdraw cash from the account. The two suspects used the debit card at approximately 6:00pm at the Plaid Pantry on Leland at Warner Parrott Rd to withdraw several hundred dollars. At approximately 6:05pm the suspects went to the VIP Deli next to the Plaid Pantry and withdrew a couple hundred dollars from the victims bank account. Video was obtained from both locations and pictures are attached. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects are requested to contact Lt Lisa Nunes Oregon City Police (503) 657-4964


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1388/Plaid_Theft_ATM_2.docx , 2009-11/1388/Plaid_ATM_Theft_4.doc , 2009-11/1388/Plaid_ATM_Theft_3.doc , 2009-11/1388/Plaid_ATM_Theft.doc

November 9, 2009, Public Hearing Seeks Public Input

The City of Salem has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed restriping of Commercial Street NE/SE.

The proposed changes include:

• Restriping of Commercial Street NE/SE from four travel lanes to three travel lanes between Marion Street NE and Trade Street SE.

• Installing shared lane bicycle pavement markings (sharrows) on outside travel lanes of Commercial Street NE/SE.

The 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond, approved by Salem voters, provided funding to repave Commercial Street NE/SE during the summer of 2010. As part of this project, the Vision 2020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Working Group recommended staff consider restriping Commercial Street NE/SE from four lanes to three lanes to make room for a bicycle lane. Subsequent discussions focused on installing sharrows, either in conjunction with or instead of a bicycle lane.

Public outreach seeking input from downtown businesses and organizations began in March 2009 and continued through October 2009. Outreach has included an open house, eight formal presentations, multiple individual meetings, and a survey of 79 downtown businesses.

The public is invited to provide testimony before City Council on this matter on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3513.

For more information, please call Mike Gotterba at 503-588-6347 or mgotterba@cityofsalem.net.

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Financial aid ranging from $380 for a Coos County records project to $4,000 for marker repair projects are among the latest grants released by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to help preserve and interpret historic cemeteries.

The department's 2009 Historic Cemeteries Program grants will spread $41,000 in state lottery dollars among 19 projects throughout the state. This is the first of two grant cycles for the state biennium. The grants were award to cemetery projects in 14 counties for marker repair, tree care, fencing, signage, websites and training.

"The projects demonstrate the variety of ways people are helping preserve historic cemeteries in their communities," said Kuri Gill, OPRD's Historic Cemeteries Program coordinator. "We're especially pleased with the quality of proposed projects."

OPRD has awarded $216,000 in historic cemetery grants since 2004, helping fund 135 projects. Proposed projects are approved by the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.

For more information on the Historic Cemeteries Program and the grants contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@state.or.us or (503) 986-0685. ###


Attached Media Files: 2009 Awarded cemetery grant list

On 11-3-09, at 9:15 pm the Marion County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call indicating a 700 to 800 pound Angus steer had been struck by a vehicle that left the scene. The steer was still in the road in the 14000 block of Marion Road just South of Marion and was causing a traffic hazard. A husband, wife and their small child stopped and made sure other vehicles didn't run into the injured animal. They also contacted neighbors on either side of the crash in an attempt to locate the owner. When Deputies arrived they contacted a vet at the Countryside Veterinary Clinic on Wintercreek Road SE. Dr. Ann Schlomer responded to the location and determined the steer needed to be put down. Deputies were unable to locate the owner of the animal or the person who hit it but are continuing to investigate this case. The steer is described as a black Angus with a white face, weighing 700 to 800 pounds. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 503 588-5032.

Deputy Skip Lumley indicated the family who stopped to help went "above and beyond" and he really appreciated all they had done. He said it was very cold out but they stayed with the animal and cared for it as well as ensure no one else was hurt. He also said Dr. Schlomer has helped the Sheriff's Office before and responded to help in this case "out of the goodness of her heart".

A St. Helens police officer and his K-9 were not injured Tuesday evening when their patrol car was rear-ended by a vehicle at the scene of a non-injury crash on Highway 30 west of St. Helens. The officer was assisting Oregon State Police (OSP) at the scene of a minor crash involving a motorcycle and deer when his patrol car was struck by a car driven by a Scappoose resident who also was not injured.

On November 3, 2009 at approximately 6:58 p.m. OSP Senior Trooper Randy Fargher arrived on scene of a minor crash involving a motorcycle and deer in the westbound lanes of Highway 30 near milepost 27. The non-injury crash only resulted in headlight damage to the motorcycle.

At 7:03 p.m., St. Helens Officer John Eggers and his K-9 arrived to assist, parking his patrol car with overhead emergency lights on in the left eastbound lane to divert traffic to the right hand lane. As Officer Eggers was standing at the rear of his vehicle using his flashlight to direct traffic to the right lane a 1992 Mazda Protégé driven by BRIAN MALONEY, age 19, from Scappoose, approached in the left eastbound lane at 30 – 35 mph.

Officer Eggers saw the approaching car and ran to the highway shoulder as it crashed into the back of his patrol car.

No one, including the K-9, was injured.

Senior Trooper Fargher cited MALONEY for Careless Driving.

No other information about the motorcycle and deer crash is available.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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PORTLAND, Ore. – ‘Tis the season of giving, and the American Red Cross will get into the spirit by distributing free smoke detectors and first aid kits throughout North Portland's New Columbia neighborhood on Saturday, November 14.

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers, staff and community partners will conduct door-to-door safety outreach, talking to neighbors about emergency preparedness. The staging area for the event is the New Columbia Community Center, 4625 N. Trenton Street. The New Columbia neighborhood was identified after mapping communities in the metro area with the highest need for Red Cross emergency assistance.

Thanks to grant funding, New Columbia residents will also have the opportunity to take free CPR, first aid and babysitting courses, as well as emergency preparedness and shelter operations training. Residents of the surrounding Portsmouth community will also benefit; they will be offered the same classes at a reduced rate.

"Our work with the New Columbia neighborhood is already underway," said Kate Fagerholm, the project's coordinator. "The University Park Community Center is in the process of becoming a shelter location during large disasters. Now we're keeping the momentum going by providing preparedness information and supplies to residents."

Together We Prepare New Columbia is sponsored by State Farm Insurance and conducted in partnership with the Housing Authority of Portland, Neighborhood House, Rosa Parks Elementary School, Boys and Girls Club, Impact Northwest, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Sandy/Boring Fire District.

Those interested in volunteering for Together We Prepare New Columbia should contact Kate Fagerholm at 503-528-5673 or fagerholmk@redcross-pdx.org.

About Together We Prepare Our Neighborhood:

When former CEO Thomas Bruner arrived at the Oregon Trail Chapter, he inquired about the demographics of disaster clients and the locations of Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses.

When plotted on a map, the information pointed to a clear pattern: people in lower socio-economic neighborhoods tended to have a higher incidence of American Red Cross responses. The next question was clear; "What are we doing to help prevent emergencies and disasters in those communities?"

Together We Prepare Our Neighborhood is a large-scale prevention project where the Oregon Trail Chapter conducts door-to-door outreach in an at-risk neighborhood over the course of one or two days. In each area, the chapter works with neighborhood associations, schools, social service agencies and faith communities.

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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.

The Clackamas County Fair Board is seeking an experienced Event Center/Fair Director to oversee management of the facility and promote activities. The board is seeking candidates with successful experience in similar or closely-related positions.

The Event Center located in Canby, OR, is home of the Clackamas County Fair and numerous other year-round activities. The fair is recognized as one of the best in the state of Oregon.

Deadline to apply is Friday, November 30, 2009 at 5:00pm. For more information or to apply for this position please visit the Clackamas County Event Center website at: www.clackamascountyeventcenter.com To receive an application packet call the Event Center at 503-266-1136. For more information call Darrell Ricksger at 503-651-3268.

- Donations will help thousands of families with energy assistance -

TUALATIN, Ore. — Portland General Electric and Oregon HEAT are working together this season to help an unprecedented number of Oregonians needing energy assistance.

In November, PGE will include donation envelopes in customers' billing statements. PGE customers may use the envelopes to make donations directly to Oregon HEAT, which uses the funds to assist low-income households with their electricity. Donations are spent in the local communities from which they come.

Tualatin-based Oregon HEAT is a nonprofit organization that works year-round with 30 local social service agencies around the state to distribute funds to families in need. Roger Rees, Oregon HEAT executive director, said the economic downturn has left the organization with a shortfall of funding to assist an unprecedented number of people needing energy assistance.

"Tough economic times have had a sweeping impact on low‐income Oregonians, and we're challenged now more than ever to help the tremendous number of families in need. Our partners and supporters are vital to addressing this problem," Rees said.

"There are a record number of Oregonians struggling financially right now, and many need help paying for critical services such as utilities," said Dave Robertson, vice president of public policy at PGE. "Because assistance requests are even greater this year, participation in this program is vital for those in need. PGE is proud to be a longtime supporter of Oregon HEAT and appreciate all they do for our customers."

To make a donation, PGE customers can use the donation envelope included in their November billing statements. They can also call Oregon HEAT at 503-612-3790 or visit www.oregonheat.org.

Last year, Oregon HEAT distributed $552,000 to help almost 6,300 individuals in PGE's operating area. PGE employees and customers make up a large part of Oregon HEAT's total contributions, donating almost $245,000 last year. PGE also supported the organization last year with contributions totaling almost $572,000, including cash and in-kind donations of office space, telephones, and other assistance.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is a fully integrated electric utility that serves approximately 814,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Oregon. Visit our Web site at PortlandGeneral.com

About Oregon HEAT
Celebrating its 20th year, Oregon HEAT is an independent nonprofit organization founded to help low-income Oregonians become more energy self-reliant. In partnership with community agencies throughout the state, Oregon HEAT provides energy assistance and advocates access to energy resources for low-income Oregonians. Oregon HEAT's primary program objective is to prevent disconnection of utility service by providing bill payment assistance to low-income households in emergency situations. Oregon HEAT: www.oregonheat.org, 503-612-3790, or PO Box 127, Tualatin, Ore. 97062.
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Salem, Ore. – The Red Cross is in need of friendly, reliable individuals to volunteer in Lincoln City, Oregon and Newport, Oregon as Blood Drive Ambassadors at local community blood drives. Blood Drive Ambassadors greet and escort blood donors, provide customer service by answering questions, and serve light refreshments in the snack canteen. Volunteering at the Red Cross means being part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.

Volunteers at the American Red Cross dedicate their time and skills because they have the desire to give back to their community, make new friends, and to touch the lives of others. Each volunteer is essential to the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross. Those who fulfill their volunteer responsibilities are also eligible to receive a letter of recommendation from the Red Cross to augment school or job applications.

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region, visit: http://nwblood.redcross.org/volunteers. To volunteer with the American Red Cross in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, contact Kelley Ferguson at (541) 990-0083.

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About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, collects and distributes nearly half of the nation's blood supply, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and families. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency, depends on voluntary contributions of time, money and blood to perform its humanitarian mission.

This fall, local crews will go to work reducing the wildfire hazard on more than 200 acres of forest in Josephine County, thanks to a federal Recovery Act grant received by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). Grayback Forestry of Merlin has been awarded a contract to clear dead and standing hardwood trees on three tracts of state forestland. The thinning and brush-clearing operation will also create growing space for conifers.

The three work sites, located in Josephine County near Sunny Valley, Wolf Creek and south of Glendale, are on isolated parcels of state-owned forest.

"We expect this project to keep up to 20 people employed for a month," ODF's Chris Rudd said. "They will do the hand work with chainsaws and then pile the material."

The Grants Pass-based forester said the jobs for this first of several stimulus-funded contracts will help keep local forests healthy and provide jobs to areas hard-hit by the economic recession.

The Josephine County project is the first to get underway in the Southwest Oregon District through a grant awarded to ODF from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Overall, the grant will put crews to work in three counties doing forest fuels reduction:
* $530,000 – Douglas County
* $377,000 – Josephine County
* $269,000 - Jackson County
The fuels work is expected to cost between $500-1,000/acre. The total acreage to be treated will be determined by the contract bid prices.

The trees, limbs and brush from this fall's Josephine County operation will be piled and burned onsite. But in future projects slated for Josephine and the other counties, ODF will seek to put the wood waste to use.

"We'll encourage loggers to get creative in finding ways to make it pay to chip the material and send it to biomass plants," he said.

He cited as an example a local logger who has developed a small chip van he uses to gather material from small log landings. By transporting wood waste out of the woods at lower cost, the improvised machine could help make forest biomass conversion in southwestern Oregon more cost-effective. Biomass facilities are able to produce electricity from woody debris.

In offering the grants, ODF is working with local communities that have Community Wildfire Protection Plans in place to craft other fuels-reduction projects. Thinning timbered tracts adjacent to developed areas has the twofold benefit of protecting people and property from encroaching wildfire, while also enhancing forest health.

Contractors desiring to bid on other Recovery Act-funded ODF projects in the region are encouraged to go to the Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN) Internet site, http://orpin.oregon.gov/open.dll/welcome. ODF's Southwest Oregon District will post all Recovery Act-funded requests for proposal or invitations to bid there, with the listings containing the keywords "ODF fuel reduction services."

The U.S. Forest Service awarded the Recovery Act grant to ODF.

More information on Oregon Department of Forestry Recovery Act projects can be found at: www.oregon.gov/odf. For information on all Recovery Act projects being administered by Oregon State Government agencies, go to the Oregon Way website, www.oregon.gov/recovery/index.page.

Portland, Ore. - November 4, 2009 - St. Mary's Academy is pleased to welcome Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, renowned brain scientist and stroke survivor, to the 16th Annual Food For Thought scholarship luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The event will be held at the downtown Portland Hilton (921 SW Sixth Avenue) beginning at noon with a social reception commencing at 11 a.m.

Food For Thought is an annual luncheon that supports the tradition of St. Mary's to provide tuition assistance. During the 2009-2010 school year, 37% of students received financial aid. Over $930,000 was awarded to students this year through fundraising events such as Food For Thought. Each year, more than 800 alumnae, professionals and community leaders gather to acknowledge and support St. Mary's largest fundraising event for tuition assistance.

Guest speaker Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a massive stroke in December 1996 that drastically changed life for the then 37-year-old. As a Harvard trained brain anatomist, she observed her mind as it completely deteriorated. Within a span of four hours, she was unable to walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life.

Two and a half weeks later, a golf ball sized blood clot was removed from her brain's left hemisphere (the detail-oriented, rational, grounded side of the brain) and she spent the next eight years undergoing intense rehabilitative therapy and eventually regained complete function of the left hemisphere with her mother as her primary caregiver.

In the New York Times bestseller, My Stroke of Insight, Dr. Taylor recounts her stroke and recovery. In the book, she details the observations of her brain deterioration during the stroke and encourages readers to understand they have more power over what is going on between the ears than they realize.

"Dr. Taylor is a remarkable scientist whose story is inspiring and stimulating," says St. Mary's Academy president Christina Friedhoff. "Her determination and fortitude are two respected qualities and I hope all students and participants can take a lesson from her life that no obstacle is too big to overcome."

Tickets and table sponsorship opportunities are still available starting at $75 and $750, respectively. For tickets and table sponsorship information or to make a tax-deductible donation to the St. Mary's Academy tuition assistance program, please contact the Event Office at 503-721-7726 or via email at specialevents@stmaryspdx.org.

For additional information or questions, please contact Crystal Ghassemi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, at 503-724-8589 (cell) , 503-721-7715 (direct office) or via email at crystal.ghassemi@stmaryspdx.org.


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Quick Facts on Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor:
*Author of the New York Times bestseller, My Stroke of Insight
*Chosen as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2008 by TIME Magazine
*Harvard trained brain anatomist and mental health researcher
*Featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and on Oprah.com's Soul Series


About St. Mary's Academy
Founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary's Academy is Oregon's oldest continuously operating secondary school and one of 716 all-female schools in the country. The student body represents a diverse background of young women from over 30 urban, suburban, and rural communities in Oregon and southwest Washington. St. Mary's Academy is distinguished by its development of the whole person, and is the only school in the state to receive three U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools awards. For more information about St. Mary's Academy, please visit: www.stmaryspdx.org.


Attached Media Files: Press Release , Media Advisory

This morning at 6:15 a.m., Portland Police Officers from North Precinct responded to a residence located in the 9400 Block of North Bristol, on a call of a shooting that had just happened. Officers made contact with people inside the house and found that a 44-year-old man had been shot. The victim told police that multiple subjects had broken into the house and shot him.

Officers searched the area for the suspects but were unable to locate them. No one is in custody at this time for this incident and this is an ongoing investigation.

On November 3, 2009, at 6:32 a.m. Beaverton police were called to the scene of a crash where a car was said to have landed in a small body of water. When officers arrived they found Cheryl Lynne Ohlson's Dodge Caravan in the pond, just off SW Murray Boulevard near SW Teal Boulevard.

Witnesses told police traffic had been flowing at the posted speed limit; some motorists even slowing to make a right hand turn off SW Murray Blvd onto SW Teal Blvd. When a car, later determined to be Ohlson's van, was seen traveling southbound on Murray, at a very high rate of speed. Witnesses said it didn't appear Ohlson attempted to slow down when approaching traffic. She instead veered to the left of the slowed vehicles, causing her van to side swipe the rear left quarter panel of a Dodge Durango.

After striking the Durango, Ohlson swerved to the right again and drove over the curb near a Verizon utility box, just south of Teal Blvd. Ohlson struck the utility box, continuing in a southwest direction through the grass, headed straight for the pond.

Ohlson's van drove through the shrubs and off the small embankment causing the van to become air born, an estimated 25-30 feet, before coming to rest on the bank of the pond, partially submerged.

Although Ohlson was unable to clearly explain her actions, she did admit to speeding.

No one suffered any injuries. Ohlson was cited for Driving Uninsured, Driving While Suspended and Reckless Driving. Photographs of the crash have been attached.

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WILSONVILLE, Ore ---The Wilsonville Library is sponsoring a program to get people thinking about and discussing a variety of topics that are important to Oregonians.

The Conservation Project.: A New Chautauqua offers free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state's future. Conversations are facilitated by some of Oregon's most respected humanities scholars.

All conversations are free and held in the Library's Oak Room from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

Here's the schedule:

"Marking Our Territory: How to Read Local Landscapes"
presented by Lewis & Clark College Professor Reiko Hillyer
Wednesday, November 18

"Night of a Thousand Stars: A Portrait of Life in Iraq"
presented by photojournalist Joel Smith
Wednesday, December 2

"Beyond Bars: Revisioning the Prison System"
presented by Portland State University Professor Walidah Imarisha
Wednesday, December 16

"Borderless: Migration, Globalization, and Changing Communities"
presented by Lewis & Clark College Professor Elliott Young
Wednesday, January 20

"Your Land, My Land: Using and Preserving Oregon's Natural Resources"
presented by Portland State University Professor Veronica Dujon
Wednesday, March 3

"Life in a Mega City: Images of Urban Bangladesh"
presented by photographer Geoffrey Hiller
Wednesday, March 31

Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

UPDATE: Additional Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Still Images Of The Vehicle That Crashed Into The Clackamas River Being Towed Out Of The Water -- Photos provided courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Marine Unit. (Photos Attached)

Additional still images -- a total of 126 -- of the vehicle being extracted from the river can also be obtained on the Clackamas County FTP Site.

News Release (47 photos and one video sequence can be found on the CCSO FTP Site)

On Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 9:25 a.m. members of the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium responded to the report of a pick-up truck that left the roadway and careened into the Clackamas River. This incident occurred at the address of 20290 SE Hwy 224, in Damascus.

Oregon State Police Troopers responded to the scene to investigate this crash. In addition, Clackamas Fire District #1 rescue personnel responded to aid in this rescue effort. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Patrol and Marine Patrol personnel were also deployed to aid in this rescue mission.

Members of the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium responded to the scene and discovered the driver of this crashed vehicle sitting on the roof of this crashed vehicle in the Clackamas River. The driver was brought onboard the rescue boat (Video provided) and transported by boat to the Carver boat ramp. This driver was then transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response and is reported to be in good condition.

The crashed vehicle is in the process of being towed out of the water and does not appear to have created any environmental impact to the river. Clackamas County Sheriff's Marine personnel are assisting with this tow by securing tow hooks and cables to this vehicle in the water; enabling this vehicle to be towed from the river and up the estimated 150 embankment by the attending tow truck.

All photos and video from the scene can be obtained by accessing the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office FTP Site. Several photo images are attached to this news release; although a larger file totaling 65 still images and a video segment can be located on the CCSO FTP Site. [END]


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On Thursday, November 5, at 9 a.m. Assistant Sheriff Dan Staton will be sworn in as the Multnomah County interim Sheriff. The ceremony will be held in the Commissioners Boardroom at the Multnomah Building. Directly following the ceremony will be reception in the Horsetail Falls room located in the Multnomah Building on the 3rd floor.

Attached are three information sheets regarding Dan Staton and a photo.


Attached Media Files: Military , QUALIFICATIONS , Awards , Staton's picture

Summary of Event:
A Molalla man was arrested today after he threatened another man and punched the window of his car. The victim reported the suspect's license plate and the suspect was later arrested for the incident.

Details of Event:
On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at about 3:00 p.m., a man called 911 to report that he had been threatened by another man who was driving aggressively. The victim reported that he had been driving north on Interstate 5 and took the North Wilsonville exit. as he crossed over the freeway toward SW Grahams Ferry Road and noticed that a white Chevy Tahoe was tailgating him.

The victim continued across the freeway. At that point the suspect drove up along side him and started to swerve toward him, as if to run his car off the road. The victim continued north on Grahams Ferry and the suspect drove into oncoming traffic in order to keep up with him. The light at SW Day Road was red and the victim was forced to stop his car. The suspect got out of the Tahoe and started punching the passenger side window of the victim's car.

The victim's window was rolled down slightly and the suspect grabbed the window and started to pull on it. The victim rolled up the window and pinched the suspect's fingers in the window. The suspect cried out in pain and the victim released the suspect's fingers. The suspects made threats against the victim and then he got in his Tahoe and left the scene.

The victim was able to give the Sheriff's Deputy a partial license plate from the Tahoe. From that partial plate the deputy identified 39-year-old Kevin Moss from Molalla as the suspect. He contacted Mr. Moss at a nearby business where he works and confirmed that he was involved in the incident. Although Mr. Moss's account of the incident was different, evidence at the scene was consistent with the victim's rendition. Mr. Moss was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of Disorderly Conduct 2 and Criminal Mischief II. He also had a parole violation hold placed on him by his parole officer.

Deputies are continuing to investigate this incident and would like anyone who was a witness to call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1128/PR_091103_Road_Rage_Arrest.pdf , 2009-11/1128/MOSS,KEVIN_SCOTT_side.jpg , 2009-11/1128/MOSS,KEVIN_SCOTT.jpg

Regarding the Home Invasion Robbery of the Medical Marijuana grower in Oregon City; we are releasing sketches of the two outstanding suspects. If anybody has any information regarding this case or the identity of these individuals, please call Detective Cynthia Gates at 503-657-4964.

This is the case where three masked men entered the home of a medical marijuana grower in Oregon City. The male victim was in his residence with a 12 year old step daughter and twin two year old boys. This was reported in a press release on 10-28-09.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1388/09-3584_composite_#2.PDF , 2009-11/1388/OCPD09-3584_composite_sketch.jpg

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE November 3, 2009
CRIME STOPPERS CASE # 09-41 Animal Abuse

The Milwaukie Police Department, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving an animal abuse case.

On Sunday, November 1, 2009, at approximately 10:42 p.m., Milwaukie Police were called to an apartment building, located at 10489 Southeast 23rd, to investigate a dog that had been found under a dumpster.

While placing trash in the dumpster, a resident of the apartment found a seriously injured small dog that had been placed in a plastic bag. The dog was immediately taken to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital for the serious head injuries it had suffered. The dog was later euthanized due to those injuries.

The dog was not wearing any tags and did not have a microchip.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at (503) 823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823 plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).


Investigator:
Milwaukie Police Department
503-786-7500

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Brandi Gilbert
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830

Summary of Event:
A 66-year-old woman was crossing SW Scholls Ferry Road yesterday when she was struck by a car and critically injured. The woman driving the car didn't see the pedestrian because the sun was in her eyes.

Details of Event:
On Monday, November 02, 2009, at about 3:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a person hit by a car at the intersection of SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Stephens Lane in the community of Raleigh Hills.

Deputies determined that 66-year-old Susan Ogilvy of Raleigh Hills was crossing SW Scholls Ferry Road and was struck by a Jaguar traveling southwest on Scholls Ferry from SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. The female driver of the car said the sun was in her eyes and she could not see Mrs. Ogilvy crossing the street. Witnesses said Mrs. Ogilvy did not look both ways prior to crossing the road and stepped into the path of the oncoming car.

Mrs. Ogilvy was transported by ambulance to OHSU where she is currently listed in critical condition with a head injury.

Deputies had SW Scholls Ferry Road shut down for about two hours while they investigated the crash.

The driver of the car was not arrested and no citations were issued.


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www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1128/PR_091103_Pedestrian_Struck.pdf

"OREGON'S TAX SYSTEM – ASSUMPTIONS CHALLENGED"
Guest speaker: Lane Shetterly

"People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women."
Unknown author

No one is going to ever like paying their taxes, but is it possible to come up with a system people think is at least relatively fair? Join us Friday, November 20 at noon for a program that may lead us to further consider our state tax system.
Oregon, like the rest of the country, is facing declining revenues but greater demand for services. Like what happens in every economic downturn, we are faced with reducing services just when people need them. Can Oregon change things around enough to stabilize their revenues, even during recessions?
In 2007, HB 2530 created the Tax Force on Comprehensive Revenue Restructuring and charged it with:
"developing a blue print for a state and local government tax system that: 1) provides sable revenue, 2) creates positive economic benefits for the state, and 3) provides for a financial foundation that enhances the state's global competitiveness."
The Task Force released its' final report in January of 2009.
Lane Shetterly, a former legislator and former director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, chaired the Task Force and he will be with us on November 20 to discuss the report: how it came about, what the main recommendations are, and what are the prospects for getting the recommendations implemented. Lane has a reputation for fair-mindedness and integrity that serves him well in bringing groups together.
Please join us on Friday, November 20 and see if you think the Task Force has shown us a way out of fiscal turmoil in our state's future. For lunch reservations email RSVP@SalemCityClub.com or call 503.370.2808 before noon Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The community is welcomed and encouraged to join us! There is no charge to attend the program at noon. Parking is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. For more information on this program, and directions to the event, please go to www.salemcityclub.com.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1853/11_20__09_Program_Announcement.pdf

La vacuna contra la gripe H1N1 sigue llegando a Oregon. Los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades de los EE.UU. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control o CDC) predicen que para el 6 de noviembre próximo se habrá recibido un total de aproximadamente 327,700 dosis, que es suficiente como para vacunar al 16.7 por ciento de los grupos prioritarios.
"Tenemos un plan para superar la temporada de la gripe, no importa cuándo llegue la vacuna", afirma Mel Kohn, MD, MPH, Director de la División de Salud Pública de Oregon. "Hace ocho años que estamos trabajando en este plan. Estamos listos."

La vacuna contra el H1N1 llega a nuestras comunidades de la siguiente manera:
• La vacuna contra el H1N1 es producida por fabricantes privados de drogas.
• Los CDC luego asignan las vacunas disponibles cada semana al Programa de Inmunización de Oregon (Oregon Immunization Program u OIP) de acuerdo con el número de habitantes del estado.
• A continuación, el programa de inmunización asigna las vacunas a los departamentos de salud de los condados, a las tribus y a las agencias estatales, quienes a su vez las asignan a los proveedores aprobados.
• Un distribuidor nacional envía las vacunas directamente a los proveedores. En algunos condados de Oregon, el departamento de salud del condado recibe toda las vacunas juntas, y algunos distribuyen las vacunas a los proveedores desde allí. Pero la mayoría de los proveedores de Oregon recibe la vacuna directamente del fabricante.
• Los proveedores determinan cuándo y dónde se pondrá la vacuna a los pacientes para quienes está recomendada. Las clínicas de la gripe se manejan localmente, con la asistencia de los departamentos de salud pública del condado. La decisión de qué grupos prioritarios recibirán la vacuna se hace a nivel local y puede variar de una clínica a otra. La gente debe llamar antes de ir, para saber si está en el grupo prioritario que recibirá la vacuna. Los grupos prioritarios son las mujeres embarazadas, los niños y jóvenes de 6 meses a 24 años, las personas de 24 a 65 años con problemas de salud subyacentes, las personas que cuidan a niños de 6 meses y menores, los proveedores de atención de la salud y de cuidados de emergencia, y los trabajadores de primera línea de aplicación la ley. En Oregon, los grupos prioritarios representan aproximadamente la mitad de la población del estado.

Debido al retraso en la llegada de la vacuna, algunas clínicas postergaron la vacunación y otras se están abriendo más tarde de lo previsto. La División de Salud Pública de Oregon está haciendo sondeos de los condados regularmente y mantiee la información lo más actualizada posible en flu.oregon.gov y en la línea directa de la gripe para todo el estado, 1-800-978-3040.
Kohn dice que la disponibilidad de la vacuna es un problema nacional, pero debido a que se espera que la temporada de la gripe H1N1 dure hasta bien entrada la primavera, la vacuna será útil en cualquier momento que llegue. La División de Salud Pública de Oregon ha activado su centro de operaciones de emergencia a tiempo completo para responder a los problemas del H1N1.
Desde el 1 de septiembre de 2009, 745 personas en 30 condados se internaron en los hospitales de Oregon con síntomas parecidos a los de la gripe; 20 personas murieron.
"Tenemos todos los sistemas listos para seguir el movimiento del virus en Oregon y podemos enviar los recursos a donde sean necesarios", dijo Kohn.
Mientras tanto, Kohn insta a toda la población a seguir las recomendaciones de prevención personal: lavarse las manos, cubrirse la boca al toser y quedarse en casa si está enfermo. Para obtener más información sobre la gripe H1N1 y las vacunas, llame a la Línea directa de la gripe de Salud Pública de Oregon al 1-800-978-3040 o visite www.flu.oregon.gov.
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La misión de la División de Salud Pública de Oregon: Proteger y promover la salud de toda la población de Oregon.

Weekly H1N1 influenza update for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

The H1N1 influenza vaccine continues to arrive in Oregon with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) predicting an estimated cumulative total of about 327,700 doses by November 6, enough to vaccinate 16.7 percent of the priority groups.
"We have a plan to get through the flu season, no matter when the vaccine arrives," says Mel Kohn, MD, MPH, Oregon Public Health Division director. "We've been working on this plan for eight years. We are ready."
This is how the H1N1 vaccine gets to our communities:
• The H1N1 vaccine is produced by private drug manufacturers.
• The CDC then allocates available vaccine each week to the Oregon Immunization Program (OIP) on a per capita basis.
• The immunization program then allocates the vaccine to the local county health departments, tribes and state agencies, who in turn assign them to approved providers.
• A national distributor ships vaccines directly to providers. A few counties in Oregon receive the entire shipment at the county health department, and some then distribute the vaccine to providers from there. But most providers in Oregon receive the vaccine directly from the manufacturer.
• Providers determine when and where the vaccine will be administered to patients for whom it is recommended. Flu clinics are handled locally with the assistance of county public health departments. The decision of which priority groups will be served is made at the local level and may vary from clinic to clinic. People should call ahead to make sure that their priority group will be served. Priority groups include pregnant women; children and young people aged 6 months to 24 years; people aged 24-65 with underlying health conditions; people caring for infants 6 months and younger; and health care, emergency, and frontline law enforcement workers. In Oregon, priority groups account for about half the state's population.

Because of the delay of vaccine, some flu clinics have been rescheduled and others are opening later than expected. The Oregon Public Health Division is surveying the counties on a regular basis and is keeping information as current as possible at flu.oregon.gov and the statewide flu hotline of 1-800-978-3040.
Kohn says vaccine availability is a national issue but, because the H1N1 flu season is expected to last well into the spring, the vaccine will be helpful whenever it arrives. Oregon Public Health has activated its emergency operations center full time to respond to H1N1 issues.
Since Sept. 1, 2009, 745 people in 30 counties have been hospitalized in Oregon with influenza-like illness; 20 people have died.
"We have systems in place to keep track of the virus in Oregon and can send resources to where they're needed," says Kohn.
In the meantime, he urges everyone to follow the personal prevention guidelines: Wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you're sick. For more information on H1N1 flu and vaccines, call the Oregon Public Health Flu Hotline at 1-800-978-3040 or visit www.flu.oregon.gov.
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Oregon Public Health Division mission: To protect and promote the health of all the people of Oregon.

An ODOT employee received minor injuries Tuesday morning after the pickup he was driving traveled off Highway 224 in Carver and came to a rest partially submerged in the Clackamas River. Oregon State Police (OSP) is completing the investigation.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Jeremy Richardson, on November 3, 2009 at approximately 9:20 a.m. an ODOT pickup driven by RICHARD LEROY SAIN, age 57, from Estacada, was eastbound on Highway 224 east of SE 197th Avenue when it drifted off the eastbound highway shoulder. The pickup traveled about 250 feet, striking some trees and a fence before it continued down an embankment about 80 – 100 feet into the Clackamas River.

SAIN was able to undo his safety restraints and crawled out a window onto the top of the pickup. Witnesses called 9-1-1, initiating response from OSP, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas Fire District #1, Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium team, and ODOT.

SAIN was rescued from the partially submerged pickup by the swift water rescue team and later transported by AMR ambulance to Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Preliminary information indicates the investigation is looking into the possibility that SAIN had a medical problem before driving off the highway. No citations were issued.

Questions regarding SAIN should be directed to ODOT.

Questions regarding the rescue should be directed to Clackamas Fire District #1 PIO Steve McAdoo.

The eastbound lanes were initially closed for emergency vehicle response. All lanes were later closed to allow responding tow vehicles room to remove the pickup from the water.

Traffic update information should be available by contacting ODOT.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/110309.hwy224.carver.odot.4.jpg , 2009-11/1002/110309.hwy224.carver.odot.3.jpg , 2009-11/1002/110309.hwy224.carver.odot.1.jpg

Vendors and crafters will provide one-stop holiday shopping at a seasonal bazaar featuring home-party vendors, artists, and crafters, along with food, espresso, and a cozy fireplace setting. A vendor raffle will add excitement to the event.

The bazaar will take place December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at GracePoint Church, located at 10750 SE 42nd Avenue in Milwaukie. All proceeds from the event will benefit the senior class party for Rex Putnam High School.

During the 150-year history of Concord Elementary School, the community has stepped up many times to help out. That tradition continued October 29, when a team of 25 Office Max employees dropped by to contribute more than 100 hours of volunteer work to improve the school.

The Office Max team took on two projects: constructing several raised beds for the school's community garden, and painting the school's new art studio in an artful array of pastel shades.

North Clackamas Schools has formed a Family Involvement Team (FIT) so parents can share new strategies to support learning from school to school. Each school's parent volunteers have a unique success story to share. When parent teams exchange ideas about fundraising, mentorship, volunteerism, events, family support, and multicultural outreach, schools across the community will benefit.

Parent participants can take the ideas they hear back to their school's PTA, PTO, or booster group, and gain added support in implementing new projects through school-to-school mentorships.

Any interested parent is welcome to attend. Free childcare will be provided. The next FIT meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 in the Alder Creek Middle School library at13801 SE Webster Road.

The November 12 meeting will cover:
-- Parent input in the selection of new science curriculum
-- Tired of Doing it All? Ways to involve your whole school community
-- Easy Money Fundraisers: How small teams of parents can make a big impact

Oregon State Police (OSP) cited a Portland man following a Tuesday morning two-vehicle minor injury traffic crash on Highway 30 west of Portland. All lanes were closed about 30 minutes before being re-opened to one lane in both directions.

According to OSP Recruit Trooper Kim Evans, on November 3, 2009 at approximately 6:20 a.m. a Freightliner box truck operated by CHRISTOPHER MOHR, age 25, from Tigard, was westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 17 in the right lane approaching the intersection with Old Lower Rocky Point Road. A 2008 Jeep Liberty four-door driven by ANDREW GORDON, age 24, from Portland, turned left from Old Lower Rocky Point Road in front of the path of the box truck. MOHR steered to the left to avoid the Jeep but was unable to avoid a collision near the center median.

After impact, the truck flipped onto its side and slid across the eastbound lanes until it came to a stop on the shoulder.

MOHR received minor injuries but was not transported for treatment. The box truck contained dairy products.

GORDON was extricated from the Jeep by fire personnel with minor injuries. He was transported by ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

Both were using safety restraints.

GORDON was cited for Fail to Obey a Traffic Control Device – Stop Sign.

OSP troopers from the St. Helens office are completing the investigation. Scappoose Police Department, Scappoose Fire Department, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and ODOT assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/110309.hwy30mp17.5.JPG , 2009-11/1002/110309.hwy30mp17.4.JPG , 2009-11/1002/110309.hwy30mp17.1.jpg

RELEASE DATE: November 3, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-13997


On November 2, 2009 at 10:42 am 39 year old MICHAEL CHARLES PORTER of Eugene, Oregon was found deceased along the trail to Beaver Creek near Mount Hood Community College. It would appear that PORTER was transient and is unknown why he was in the Gresham area. The Medical Examiner performed an autopsy today, but could find no obvious cause of death. It is believed that exposure to the elements was a contributing factor to his death. No foul play is suspected and final determination regarding cause is pending toxicology reports.

There is no further information at this time.

The Portland Water Bureau and Portland Parks & Recreation will host a public meeting and workshop on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Parklane Christian Reformed Church, 16001 SE Main Street in Southeast Portland, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The meeting is being held to gather public input and feedback on draft design concepts of proposed park improvements, including park trails and new and upgraded structures. The park facilities are an interpretive center and public restroom, a caretaker's house, and a maintenance building.

A Project Advisory Committee (PAC) was established in September to help guide landscape and design architects in developing the improvements. PAC members represent the local neighborhood associations, nearby homeowners, and park user interest groups, such as the Audubon Society and the Friends of Powell Butte Nature Park.

For more information on the PAC and the Portland Water Bureau's Powell Butte Reservoir 2 Project, contact Tim Hall, Public Outreach, at 503-823-6926.

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On 11-2-09, at 3:20 pm, the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the 3400 block of Silvercedar Place NE regarding the report of a trespass. The report was that a man had forced his way into an apartment and was not letting the victims leave. Deputies were advised the suspect had a firearm and the victim and her three children (ages 3, 5 and 10) were inside the bathroom with the door locked.

As deputies arrived they observed a man look out the door and wave at them. The suspect looked out the door several times and when deputies gave him verbal commands to come out with his hands up he complied and was taken into custody. The suspect was identified as Francisco Tolento-Ramiez (22) of Salem and was charged with Burglary I, 4 counts of Kidnapping I, 4 counts of Coercion, 4 counts of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Harassment and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

Deputy Chris Helbling interviewed the victim Erma Gutierrez (27) who indicated around 3:10 pm she heard a knock at the door and opened it thinking it was her ten year old daughter. When she opened the door she saw Tolento-Ramiez who was a stranger to her and he started to walk into her house. Erma told him not to come in but he pushed her into the house and told her people were chasing him with guns and he needed to come in to hide. He also told her that the police were coming. Erma was able to get her children into a bedroom and called 9-1-1. The dispatcher told her to take her children into the bathroom, lock the door and get in the bathtub. They were able to remain in the bathroom until deputies came in and cleared the house.

Deputies determined the weapon Tolento-Ramiez used was actually an air soft gun that he had modified to look like a real handgun. He was also found to be in possession of a pocket knife.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/TOLENTO.bmp

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife troopers are asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for unlawfully depositing a partially processed elk carcass and hides on private property in the Powell Butte area.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Gregory Love, during the evening hours of November 2, 2009 an unknown person(s) deposited the elk carcass and two elk hides on property in the 14000 block of SW Twin Lakes Road in Powell Butte. This area is near the intersection of Reif Road and SW Twin Lakes Road. A significant portion of meat was left on the carcass.

Anyone with information to help in this investigation is asked to call Senior Trooper Love at (541) 388-6213 ext. 571.

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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announces an invitation to celebrate Sheriff Skipper's 35 plus years of service to Multnomah County and its citizens. The event will be held on November 4, 2009 at 4:30pm to 630 in the Multnomah Building Board Room located at 503 SE Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon.
Also to be celebrated are Undersheriff Tom Slyter and Chief of Staff Christine Kirk.


There will be a second celebration held Thursday Novemeber 5, 2009 1pm to 3pm at the Hansen Building 12240 Ne Glisan, Portland Oregon.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1276/Skipper__Retirement_Press_Release_-_Updated_10-2-09.doc , Changes while during 18months , Detailed press release , Career High lights , Invitation

Portland Fire Investigators have determined the cause of the house fire this morning. Combustibles too close to a baseboard heater sparked the fire that displaced 2 people. The fire severely damaged the home and caused an estimated $80,000 in damage.

There have been numerous fires caused by heating devices in the metro area since the weather has turned colder. Any device that creates heat needs a space of about 3 feet around it clear of any thing that will burn. The home did not have a working smoke alarm and the two young men who escaped the fire this morning were very fortunate to have survived. Keep yourself and your family safe by reading the warnings and recommendations that come with all portable heating devices.

• Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, one outside the bedrooms, and one on every level of your home. Test your smoke alarms every month.
• Space heaters need space. Keep combustibles at least three feet away from each heater.
• When buying a space heater, look for a control feature that automatically shuts off the power if the heater falls over.


More info can be found at
http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm?c=44467

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At 4:50 am this morning firefighters responded to the report of a house on fire at 6750 SE 76th Ave. Prior to the arrival of firefighters a Portland Police sergeant, on patrol in the area, reported that the house was "fully engulfed in flame".

Firefighters arrived minutes later and began fire attack and rescue operations. As it turned out all of the people in the house at the time of the fire escaped before firefighters arrived. Two cats and a small dog perished in the fire, fortunately 2 dogs escaped.

One of the occupants said, "I woke up, saw flames climbing up the drapes. I ran out and woke up my roommate on the way and we both got out."

Fire investigators are on scene and are sifting through the rubble in an attempt to identify the cause of the fire.

One firefighter was injured while operating a saw on the roof of the house. He was transported to Portland Adventist hospital with a cut to the leg.

20 firefighters were called to fight the fire.
3 Engines
1 Truck
2 Chief Officers
1 Fire Investigator

#PF&R#


Attached Media Files: House Fire 6750 SE 76th Ave. , House Fire 6750 SE 76th Ave. , House Fire 6750 SE 76th Ave. , House Fire 6750 SE 76th Ave.

Online handbook tells how to nominate routes for designation


Oregon bicycle riders can now nominate their favorite routes for consideration as State Scenic Bikeways.

Such designated bikeways would follow roads and bicycle paths that connect riders with outstanding scenic, historic and natural settings. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will accept nominations through Jan. 31, 2010, and annually from Nov. 1-Jan. 31 thereafter.

OPRD's state bicycle coordinator, Alexandra Phillips, says anyone can propose a route for designation according to Oregon Administrative Rule guidelines. "The program is designed as a grassroots effort," she said. "Nominations will need to come from local proponents."

An Oregon Scenic Bikeways handbook now online at www.oregonscenicbikeways.org
gives a step-by-step designation process and provides instructions and forms for nominators. The nominations will be considered by the Oregon Scenic Bikeway Committee, an advisory group that will recommend scenic bikeway designations to the OPRD director. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission must give final approvals.

"The committee will be looking for proposed routes that offer the total experience of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings of landscapes that you can have traveling at the pace of a bicycle," said Phillips. "We hope to find the bikeways that offer the best rides in the state."

According to Phillips, the Oregon program is the first state government-sanctioned scenic bikeway designation process in the nation. The program is a partnership between Cycle Oregon, Travel Oregon, the Oregon Department of Transportation and OPRD.

The Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, which was developed as a 2005 pilot project by the partnership, serves as a prototype for the program. The Willamette Valley route has been officially recognized as Oregon's first state scenic bikeway. ###

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Corrections Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on November 17, 2009. 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 by calling Carolyn Kendrick at (503) 378-2358

Agenda items:

1. *Minutes (September 3, 2009)
Approve the minutes of the September 3, 2009 Corrections Policy Committee meeting.

2. *OAR 259-001-001- Proposed Rule
Records Retention

3. *OAR 259-008-0040- Proposed Rule
Period of Service

4. *Laure D. Akers - DPSST #19823
Determine whether or not Laure Akers' Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Corrections Certifications be revoked based on her discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

5. *Steven J. Fast - DPSST #40295
Determine whether or not Steven Fast's Basic and Intermediate Corrections Certifications be revoked based on his discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

6. *Andrew Harris - DPSST #34656
Determine whether or not Andrew Harris' Basic Parole and Probation Certification be revoked based on his discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

7. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - February 16, 2010 at 1:30pm


** Information about the Board and Department**

The Board consists of 24 members representing city, county and state administrators, professionals representing each of the public safety disciplines, a private citizen appointed by the Governor, and a number of non-management representatives from statewide organizations. The Board represents more than 30,000 public safety professionals and establishes minimum standards for the 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/private investigator providers, and makes determinations on waiver requests. The Board is supported by six policy committees and a number of sub-committees representing the public safety disciplines, which provide technical expertise and serve as vital links to public safety organizations. The Board operates in close partnership with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) 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.

The Chair of the Board is Malhuer County Sheriff Andy Bentz and John Minnis serves as the Director of the Department.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal pedestrian accident at Southeast 80th and Foster on Sunday night has been identified as 40-year-old Tito Jose Feliciano. Mr. Feliciano cooperated fully with the investigation and has not been cited or charged with any violation or crime. Mr. Feliciano is from Vancouver, Washington.

Sergeant Matthew Scales has been appointed to the position of Police Captain for the McMinnville Police Department. The position was recently vacated by the retirement of Captain Rob Edgell, a 26 year veteran of the department.

Scales was one of two finalists who participated in an assessment process. The process included an evaluation of written materials, an employee interview panel, a combined citizen and professional interview panel, and an interview with the Chief of Police.

"Matt brings a capacity for collaboration and the building of trust throughout the organization and I am confident that he will continue to help lead us into the future" stated Chief Noble.

A 1988 graduate of Gresham High School, Scales earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Portland in 1993. He was hired as a McMinnville Police Officer in July 1993 and has worked in a variety of positions including Field Training Officer and Reserve Program coordinator. In 2002 he was promoted to the position of Sergeant where he gained over seven and a half years of supervisory and management experience working as both a Patrol Sergeant and a Detective Sergeant. As a Sergeant, Scales oversaw the Department's Police Officer Training Program and managed the Police Department's implementation of the Mobile Data Computer into the patrol fleet.

In 2004, Matt Scales attended the Mark O. Hatfield Leadership Institute at Portland State University (PSU). After completing the course work and graduating from the PSU leadership institute he was granted his Management Certificate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Matt and his wife Jill have lived in McMinnville since 1993. They have three children, Garrett 11, Peyton 6 and Dylan 6.


Attached Media Files: Captain Matt Scales

UPDATE:
Samantha Haupt returned home last night at about 11:00 PM uninjured. The two suspects are still being sought for their involvement in the assault of Samantha's friend. The matter remains under investigation.


The Salem Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing female and two male suspects following an assault that occurred in the early morning hours last Saturday, October 31st. The trio was with a fourth female who managed to escape from the two males after being physically assaulted by one of them. She reported that her female friend was also physically assaulted by one of the males.

The missing female has been identified as Samantha Haupt, 20 years of age of Salem. She is described as a White female, 5'4" tall, 115 pound, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last observed with the two males.

The suspects have been identified as Henrike Luna-Castillo, 35 years of age of Salem; and Alfredo Rodriguez-Lopez, 36 years of age from Salem. Luna is described as a Hispanic male 5'9" tall, 300 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Rodriguez is described as a Hispanic male, 5'8" tall, 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Luna may be operating a 2000 Volkswagon Passat 4dr., blue in color, with Oregon license plate 287BLG. All four people involved in this incident were acquainted with each other prior to this weekend.

Police would like to speak with Samantha Haupt to ensure her safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Salem Police at (503)588-6123.


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Starting January 2010, Kelso area teens will have yet another path to choose as they work toward high school graduation. The new Kelso Virtual Academy (KVA) will offer an expansive menu of online courses that students can take on a full- or part-time basis.

The web-based school will feature courses from Apex Online Learning, which offers core subjects, electives, advanced placement and honors classes. Any Kelso student ages 15-20 (grades 9-12) will be eligible to participate in the program, as long as the student can access the Internet regularly. (High speed Internet access is recommended.)

Coordinator Mick DiRe said the program is an attractive option for students who enjoy learning independently and at their own pace. Students can move through the courses as quickly as they wish.

"It's a rigorous program, and it isn't for everyone," said Mick DiRe, coordinator of KVA. "It requires someone who is willing to put the time and effort into it."

KVA students will have opportunities to interact with their local teachers and with other students at both online and face-to-face meetings. The Kelso teachers in the program are Washington State certified and meet the definition of "highly qualified" under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Most importantly, the program offers students and parents flexibility in designing their educational program. Students may choose to create a long-term plan for graduation or simply complete credit retrieval courses one at a time. Parents will be able to track their students' progress electronically and have regular communication with teachers.

"Our goal is to offer a highly flexible and personalized program that meets the diverse learning needs of Kelso families," said Mary Beth Tack, Director of Secondary Education. "We think this program is a powerful innovation that expands students' opportunities and 21st Century skills to meet their educational goals."

What: Kelso Virtual Academy informational meeting
Who: Students ages 15-20 (grades 9-12) and their parents
When: Thursday, November 12, 7-8 pm and Tuesday, December 8, 7-8 pm
Where: Ruth B. Clark Administration Building, 601 Crawford St.

Media Advisory November 3, 2009 Not For Publication MA: News desk phone


WHO: Oregon Emergency Management/ Department of the Military
News Desk: 503-373-7831
This number is for media use only and are not for publication or broadcast.

WHAT: Joint Information Center (JIC) – for use during Gov. declared disasters

WHERE: The office is located at the Emergency Coordination Center located at 3225 State St. The ECC is an administrative support facility and not a location for the general public to receive disaster information

WHEN: This number is available now. However, we ask that you use regular office numbers – 503-378-2911 Ext. 22294 and blackberry 503-750-8308 during non-disaster times.

WHY: A Joint Information Center will be set up during disaster declarations. This news desk phone number will then be monitored by an Oregon Public Affairs Team (OPAT) member. This phone number will provide information to media outlets only (not for public use), give interviews, set up interviews with subject matter experts, and provide other information media may need to inform the public about various state assistance that is available.


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Attached Media Files: Media Advisory

On November 1, 2009 at 10:42 pm Milwaukie Police were called to an apartment building at 10489 SE 23rd to investigate a dog that had been found in a dumpster.

A resident of the apartment was placing trash in the dumpster when he heard a sound from inside the dumpster. The resident found a seriously injured small dog that had been placed in a plastic bag.

The dog was taken to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital at Mall 205. The animal suffered serious head injuries and was ultimately euthanized due to those injuries.

The dog was not wearing any tags and did not have a microchip. The case is still under investigation at this time and anyone who has information on this case is asked to call the Milwaukie Police Dept. at 503-786-7500.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1406/,DanaInfo=compo.milwaukie.cty,SSL+CCE59%20002.jpg , 2009-11/1406/,DanaInfo=compo.milwaukie.cty,SSL+CCE59%20001.jpg

The WLPD responded to over 14 car prowls today, which occurred overnight. Most of the cars were unlocked, although a few windows were broken to gain entry.

Items stolen included IPOD mp3 players, GPS units, garage door openers, purses, sunglasses, credit cards and identification were also taken.

Police advise residents to not leave things of value or interest in your cars overnight, and always lock your car. "These are crimes of opportunity, if your remove the valuables, you remove the risk" said Sgt. Neil Hennelly, (WLPD spokesperson). Over the past week we have had about two dozen car prowls and only a small handful of them had forced entry (window breaks) to gain entry to cars.

If you are the victim of a car break in the City of West Linn, and have not yet reported the crime, please call 503-635-0238.

The crimes occurred along Pimlico Dr., Apollo Rd. Summit St. and over towards Cascade Terrace, Remington Dr. to Taylor Court. " These are all affluent neighborhoods, and people who live there have nice things" Hennelly said, "2/3rds of the people we arrest do not live in our community, they commute here to do crime, because they know it is a target rich environment, and people often leave there belongings unsecured."

If you see suspicious activity in West Linn or have information related to this case, please call 503-635-0238 immediately.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1071/CAR_PROWL_MAP_003.jpg

Oregon State Police troopers have located the vehicle of interest and identified its driver involved in an early Saturday morning incident that left an Aurora man seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 99E north of Aurora.

On October 31, 2009 at approximately 1:00 a.m. OSP Northern Command Center dispatch and Clackamas County 9-1-1 began receiving reports of a possible intoxicated man walking down the center of Highway 99E near Lone Elder Road just north of the Clackamas / Marion County line. Officers from Aurora and Canby police departments initially responded and found BENJAMIN STORY, age 23, from Aurora, lying on the south side of Highway 99E seriously injured. STORY had been struck by a vehicle that left the scene. He was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. Evidence collected at the scene indicated STORY was possibly struck by an unknown Toyota model vehicle that should have damage to the front end and hood area.

Following the initial investigation, troopers learned of a 9-1-1 call by an individual about 45 minutes after the initial reports advising he may have struck something along Highway 99E in the area north of Aurora. The follow up investigation located and confirmed a white 2007 Toyota RAV sport utility vehicle driven by LARRY SCOTT VANG, age 46, from Salem, was the vehicle that struck STORY. VANG was enroute from Gresham to Salem.

No enforcement action has been taken and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call OSP Senior Trooper Jason Lindland at (503) 731-3020 ext. 457.

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- Attendees Encouraged to Bring Used Athletic Shoes to be Reused as Playground Material -

West Beaverton Neighborhood residents and businesses are invited to meet the neighbors at an open house on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Hosted by the West Beaverton Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC), the open house is an opportunity for attendees to get to know their neighbors and share ideas about how they can best partner with the City to improve their neighborhood. A light dinner, provided by local restaurant Best Salsa, will be served at 6:30 p.m. and raffle prizes from local businesses will be given away, including a pie from Shari's Restaurant and a gift certificate to Delightful Coffee.

"Events like these are a great way to strengthen neighborhood bonds," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "When neighborhoods come together, they can make significant improvements to their communities."

From 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., hear from area fire fighters and police representatives, the West Beaverton Neighborhood Chair, Sue Price, and the City's Neighborhood Program on available resources for neighborhood projects. From 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., visit informational booths and share ideas about transportation, community events, volunteer projects, land use and development and more.

"This event will be a great opportunity for people to find out what the West Beaverton NAC is all about," Price said. "Our neighborhood meetings are always very welcoming and informative. "

Residents are encouraged to bring used athletic shoes to the open house to support Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program. Any worn-out athletic shoes are accepted with the exception of cleats, dress shoes or other shoes containing metal pieces. Each part of the shoes will be recycled and turned into a material called Nike Grind. The outer rubber soles are used in track and playground surfaces, the foam from the midsole is used for outdoor basketball and tennis courts and the shoe's upper fabric is converted into cushioning pads for indoor sports courts.

WHAT: West Beaverton Neighborhood Open House

WHEN: Thursday, November 12, 7p.m.

WHERE: Beaverton Seventh Day Adventist Church, 14645 SW Davis Rd., Beaverton

About the West Beaverton Neighborhood
The West Beaverton NAC meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Beaverton Seventh Day Adventist Church (14645 SW Davis Rd.) West Beaverton residents are encouraged to come share ideas, discuss neighborhood issues and do some neighborhood problem solving. For more information about your neighborhood, visit www.beavertonoregon.gov/neighborhood or call Jason Wachs, Neighborhood Program Coordinator, at (503) 526-2543.

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Jefferson firefighters responded to a structure fire at 10:46 this morning. Firefighters responded to the two-alarm fire at 13334 Marlatt Rd S, to find heavy smoke showing from a wood drying kiln. The owner had been drying large slabs of wood he uses for his business. It is suspected that electrical wiring was the cause of the fire.


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Salem — The new Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a free self-defense class for women on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The class will help raise awareness of possible threats to women and their safety through a Danger Awareness lecture and personal protection counter-measures. A basic skill set will be provided to help prepare you to survive and escape an attack. Other information provided in the class will include a predator profile, instincts that will help recognize potential attack situations, and effective tools for fighting back.

The class will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus. To register for the self-defense class, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432). Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.

The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver, Wash. – Schools throughout Evergreen Public Schools' will be celebrating veterans at a variety of events over the next two weeks. The schedule follows below:

Tuesday, November 3
Union High School: Veteran's Day presentation and speaker, 8:45 a.m.

Friday, November 6
Silver Star Elementary School: Veteran's Day Assembly, 9:40 a.m.

Saturday, November 7
Heritage High School Band will represent Evergreen Public Schools at the Vancouver Veteran's Day Parade, 11:00 a.m., Fort Vancouver Officer's Row

Monday, November 9
Heritage High School: Veteran's Day Assembly, 8:40 a.m., following the ceremony, veterans will also visit classrooms as guest speakers.

Mountain View High School: Veteran's Day Assembly, 9:30 a.m.

Evergreen High School: Names and photos of current and past Evergreen High School veterans will be on display.

Tuesday, November 10
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School: Veteran's Day Assembly, 9:10 a.m.

Mill Plain Elementary School: Patriotic songs and reader's theater piece, 9:35 a.m.

Image Elementary School All-Star Choir and Festival Singers will perform at an all-school assembly with the American Legion Band at 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This is the 10th year of this event which is open to the public.

Hearthwood Elementary School: Veteran's Day Assembly, 10:00 a.m.

Endeavour Elementary School: Veteran's Day Assembly with the American Legion Band and the Grizzly Choir, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 18
York Elementary School: Veteran's Day Assembly, 10:00 a.m.

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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

CCSO CASE NUMBER 09-33398

Monday, November 02, 2009, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office ongoing search for Yevhen Savchenko, age 55, has been temporarily paused. Yevhen Savchenko was swept down river while fishing with his 16-year-old son, Saturday afternoon, on the Sandy River.

At 4:00 p.m. today, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Coordinator, directing this recovery mission reports he has been in constant communication with the family of Yevhen Savchenko, and has advised this grieving family today of the temporary pause in the ongoing search expected this afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

The Savchenko family is very grateful to all the volunteers and rescue personnel who participated in this extensive search for their missing and presumed drowned family patriarch. The family sent their blessings to all the searchers for their generous and courageous efforts.

Early this Monday morning, the third day of this mission, once again search and rescue personnel responded to the Sandy River and resumed efforts to locate Yevhen Savchenko, age 55, of Portland.

This mission today brought volunteers representing NORSAR, a canine group with handlers to help scour the banks of the Sandy River, from Cedar Creek -- to Oxbow Park. In addition, Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue volunteers returned once again to the Sandy River, searching this difficult terrain seeking our missing person. Mountain Wave Communications specialists were also on the scene, providing critical lines of communications for all the volunteers participating in this mission.

In addition, three marine boats were in the water taking part in the search represented by Clackamas Fire District #1, Sandy Fire and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. All three are active members of the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium, in Clackamas County.

In conversation with the on scene Clackamas County Search and Rescue Coordinator, he expressed the following: "It is extremely difficult to inform the Savchenko family that their beloved family member has not been located. This is a very grateful family who has expressed enormous appreciation for all the efforts that have been done to locate Yevhen Savchenko."

When weather and water conditions improve along the Sandy River, the Sheriff's Office is expecting to return to the Sandy and deploy underwater cameras in some of the deeper holes along the river, in hopes of locating the missing and presumed drowning victim, Yevehen Savchenko. [END]
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On Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Coordinator, announced that as a result of the extensive search conducted along the Sandy River -- both Saturday afternoon, and all day Sunday –- searchers were not able to locate the missing fisherman who had fallen into the swift Sandy River, Saturday afternoon, while fishing with his 16-year-old son.

Around the noon hour today, the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter summoned from Astoria, to aid in this ongoing search effort, arrived overhead hovering intently above the Sandy River in search of the missing fisherman.

While this Coast Guard helicopter provided an eagle-eye advantage from the air, ground searchers representing Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, scoured the banks of the river below.

Unfortunately, this day of searching did not bring any word of hope to the family of the missing person, as the Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue Coordinator was subjected to notifying the family of the results of today's unsuccessful search efforts. The family of the victim has also been advised this search effort has now transitioned into a ‘recovery operation' –- with this missing person now presumed as a drowning victim.

This missing person is now identified as:


Yevhen Savchenko, age 55, with a residential address on SE 141st, in Portland.

Yevhen Savchenko was fishing with his 16-year-old son along the Sandy River, Saturday afternoon. While father and son, both wearing fishing waders, were attempting to forge the Sandy River, the swift currents caused the father and son to topple over and were simultaneously swept downriver in the swift rapids.

Olexander Savchenko, age 16, was able to self-rescue about 300 yards from where he and his father had fallen into the swift current. Responding rescue personnel located Olexander Savenchenko in good physical condition; although, understandably very shaken and in shock.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, SAR Coordinator, indicates he will be returning Monday, to resume the search with a canine team and additional volunteer ground searchers. This search effort is concentrated along the Sandy River, from Cedar Creek, to Dodge Park. Hopefully, this added effort will provide SAR Coordinators with total assurance this entire portion of the Sandy River has been thoroughly searched for the missing Yevhen Savchenko.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the volunteer searchers who participated, and will continue to participate in this ongoing mission. More than 35 volunteers have responded to this call for service. Thank you!

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At day break on Sunday, November 01, 2009, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search mission resumed along the Sandy River with efforts to locate a missing 55-year-old man who was swept downriver Saturday afternoon.

At daybreak this morning, an estimated 25 member search and rescue (SAR) volunteer group resumed probing along the Sandy River, in hopes of locating this missing man who had been swept down river while attempting to forge the river while fishing with his 16-year-old son. The son of the missing fisherman was also swept into the swift moving current, but was able to self-rescue an estimated 300 yards from his initial entry point into the water.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Coordinator of this mission indicates volunteers representing both Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue and Mountain Wave Communications are actively participating in this ongoing search. In addition, marine resources for this search effort are provided by members of the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium -- represented today by Sandy Fire, Clackamas Fire and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

The anticipated assistance of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter summoned from Astoria has been delayed due to inclement weather conditions at the Oregon coast. Hopefully, this aerial surveillance assistance will become available later in the day as weather conditions improve.

The SAR Coordinator of this mission reveals that today's search effort will concentrate along the Sandy River. The initial starting point of this morning search is focusing along a 4 mile stretch of the Sandy River – from Cedar Creek, downriver to Dodge Park.

In the event, this search requires expansion, the searchers will extend the search from Cedar Creek to Ox Bow Park –- this entails a total of 13 miles of the Sandy River to be searched.

Additional information related to this ongoing search operation will be provided to all media as this mission continues along the Sandy River.

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At 7:00 p.m. the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue Coordinator (SAR), paused for all organized search activity along the Sandy River for a missing 55-year-old man.

This missing man was attempting to forge the Sandy River earlier in the afternoon while fishing with this 16-year-old son. Both the son and father were swept down river; however, the son of this missing man was able to self-rescue approximately 300 yards down river from where the duo initially were swept down river. The 16-year-old was in good condition when located by rescue personnel.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, SAR Coordinator managing this mission reports that with nightfall the search mission has been paused, with preparations in order for returning and resuming this search effort Sunday morning, at approximately 7:00 a.m.

SAR personnel indicated that search and rescue volunteers representing Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue have been alerted, and expected to arrive in the area for the continuation of this search mission early Sunday morning.

In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard has been requested to provide aerial surveillance for this resumed search mission along the Sandy River, anticipated to arrive and begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Also, additional search and rescue assets will be deployed Sunday morning, provided by members representing the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium.

Respectfully, the names of the rescued 16-year-old and missing father, age 55, are not releasable at this point in time.

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4:25 p.m. Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium members have been recalled from the Sandy River search due to impending darkness.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has summoned a Search & Rescue Coordinator to the Sandy River, to assess the ongoing rescue effort to locate a missing 55-year-old man who was swept down the Sandy River earlier today.

A 16-year-old youth was also swept down river; however, he has been located and in good physical condition.

A chaplain has been summoned to the scene to assist this rescued youth with his emotional needs.

Emergency Life Flight also participated in this search effort to locate the missing 55-year-old and provided ground personnel with very critical and advantageous information from the sky as Life Flight flew searching the Sandy River for clues.

This present situation on the Sandy River may transition into a Search and Rescue mission shortly – concentrating along the river banks with ground crews – for this missing 55-year-old.

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Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. rescue personnel were summoned to the Sandy River, near Mill Creek, when a witness reported that a man and a boy were swept down river while attempting to forge this section of the Sandy River.

At 2:45 p.m. responding rescue personnel reported one of the two missing -- a young boy –had been safely located an estimated 300 yards down stream from where he and his older male companion initially went into the water.

Rescue personnel have staged in the area of 39800 SE Fish Hatchery Road, in Sandy.

Search and Rescue personnel continue scouring down stream as personnel attempt to locate the missing older male adult who was last observed being swept down river on the Sandy, near Mill Creek.

Additional information will be provided as soon as possible.


Contact Info: Jim Strovink
503-237-2643

RELEASE DATE: November 2, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-13997


On November 2, 2009 at 10:42 am Police were dispatched to the area of SE Stark and Troutdale Road. A representative of the Army Corp of Engineers working in the area apparently found a body along the trail to Beaver Creek near Mount Hood Community College. Gresham Detectives along with the Medical Examiner responded to the scene a short time later when uniformed Patrol Officers located the deceased just South of SE Stark between Troutdale Road and NE Kane. The deceased is a male 39 years of age. He has been tentatively identified, but his name will not be released at this time. Cause of death is not clear with the deceased being released to the Medical Examiner for a determination at a later time. The case remains under investigation.

No further information will be released at this time. I expect another press release when the Medical Examiner makes a determination as to cause of death.

Edited version. Deceased found South of SE Stark, not East of.

On 11-1-09, at 2:34 pm, Deputy Matt Hagen arrested David Blaine Schuck (23) of Albany on charges of Rape I, Unlawful Sexual Penetration I, Sex Abuse I and Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor.

On 7-24-09, Deputy Hagen investigated the report of a Rape against a 16 year old girl that occurred in Jefferson. The suspect was identified as Schuck, but Deputy Hagen wasn't able to locate him until 11-1-09, when he saw him in Jefferson. Schuck was arrested on the above listed charges and transported to the Marion County Jail.


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/Schuck,_David.JPG

TO RAISE TAXES OR NOT TO RAISE TAXES?
Ballot Measures 66 and 67 will ask this of voters on January 26th, 2010 in a special election

Known as the Oregon Tax Hike Referendum, these two ballot measures directly challenge HB 2649 and HB 3405, which were signed into law by Gov. Kulongoski last July 20th. In an effort to shrink a massive budget deficit, the Oregon Legislature passed the bills to increase taxes in the state by $733 million through increasing taxes on higher income earners, raising taxes and fees on corporations.
Last month, a coalition of tax activists gathered more than twice the 55,000 signatures needed for securing the referenda:
• Ballot Measure 66 is a referendum on HB 2649, which will increase taxes on an estimated 28,000 upper income earners;
• Ballot Measure 67 is a referendum on HB 3405, which will increase the $10 corporate minimum tax and also increases income taxes on corporations that net more than $250,000.
Both measures contain temporary increases through 2012, and some permanent increases afterward. A ‘yes' vote means you agree with the Legislature, while a ‘no' vote defeats the tax hikes.
Opponents of the referenda believe that it is wrong to increase taxes during a recession saying higher taxes will hurt businesses and may force them to leave the state altogether.
Supporters of the measures believe that the increased taxes are needed for public safety, human services, and education citing teacher lay-offs, increased class sizes, and loss of music and arts programs.

Today's Speakers:
Pat McCormick serves as communications coordinator for Oregonians Against Job-Killing Taxes, the business-led group opposing Measures 66 and 67 on the January 26 ballot and is a partner in Portland-based Conkling Fiskum & McCormick, a public affairs, public relations and research firm.
Pat has managed communications on more than 20 Oregon ballot measure campaigns. In 1973, he was chief of staff to Oregon House Majority Leader Les AuCoin, and became AuCoin's Oregon chief of staff when Les was elected to Congress in 1974. In 1979, he returned to the state capitol as chief of staff to House Speaker Hardy Myers, working with Myers through the deep recession Oregon weathered in the 1981-83 biennium.
As a public relations professional, Pat was honored with the William E. Marsh Award for lifetime achievement in 1999, the highest professional honor awarded by the Public Relations Society of America's Portland Metro chapter.
Steve Novick represents Defend Oregon, a coalition of groups that reads like the who's who of non-profit organizations. Steve graduated Harvard Law School at age 21 and was a U.S. Dept. of Justice litigator. As lead counsel, he spent nearly 10 years arguing on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency culminating in the Love Canal case in N.Y. He negotiated a $129 million dollar settlement with Occidental Chemical of a U.S. claim for clean-up costs at this superfund site.
As Executive Director of the Center for Constructive Citizen Action, he successfully spearheaded the fight against Measure 91, a Bill Sizemore initiative that would have cut the state budget for schools, health care and public safety by more than 20%. Steve served as policy director for Gov. Kulongoski in his first, successful bid for the governorship.
He ran for the Democratic Party's nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2008 for the seat held by Republican Gordon Smith but narrowly lost to Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley. Steve brings his famous hard left hook to the fight for Ballot Measures 66 and 67.
You will not want to miss this program on Friday, November 6 when Salem City Club guest speakers Pat McCormick and Steve Novick debate: TO RAISE TAXES OR NOT TO RAISE TAXES? For lunch reservations ($12 members, $14 non-members) email RSVP@SalemCityClub.com or call 503.370.2808 before noon Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The community is welcome and encouraged to join us! There is no charge to attend the program at noon. Parking is free. Doors open at 11:30 AM. For more information on this program, and directions to the event, please go to www.salemcityclub.com


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1853/11_06_09_Program_Announcement.pdf

On 11-2-09, at 11:59 am, Deputy Jeff Nicoloff was traveling Southbound on I-5 just North of Woodburn. As he approached milepost 273 he observed a male subject walk from the shoulder of the road into the center lane where he stopped and started waiving his arms. Deputy Nicoloff watched as a semi-truck driver was forced to lock up his brakes in order to avoid hitting Joseph Fruichantie (28) of Portland. Several vehicles also had to take action to avoid hitting Fruichantie or other vehicles that were slowing down. Deputy Nicoloff made contact with Fruichantie who was being uncooperative and escorted him to safety where he was taken into custody. According to Fruichantie he was riding with a friend from Portland when the friend pulled over to the side of the road and kicked him and all of his property out of the vehicle. Fruichantie then called 9-1-1 and asked the police to respond and help him. However, he wasn't happy about how long it was taking so walked into traffic in an attempt to speed up their response. Oregon State Police were responding to the call and attempting to locate Fruichantie when Deputy Nicoloff saw him walk into traffic. Fruichantie was intoxicated and was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Marion County Jail.

Commander Eric Hlad indicated "Fruichante's actions could have caused a very serious crash and this could have turned out much worse. Deputy Nicoloff was in the right place at the right time and did a good job taking the situation into control."


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1294/Fruichantie,_Joseph.JPG

Tillamook County District Attorney William Porter announced Monday that his office has reviewed the investigation into the October 23, 2009 fatal officer-involved shooting by Tillamook County sheriff deputies in Garibaldi. District Attorney Porter found the use of deadly force was justified and therefore the investigation will not be presented to a Grand Jury.

The investigation was conducted by the Tillamook County Major Crimes Team which consisted of the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Tillamook Police Department, Rockaway Beach Police Department, Manzanita Department of Public Safety, and the Tillamook County District Attorney's Office.

Previously released information indicated on October 23, 2009, at about 12:42 p.m., Tillamook County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call of a male subject breaking into a motor home at 303 6th Street, Garibaldi, Oregon.

Two Deputies arrived on the scene and contacted the suspect, MICHAEL ELMO SHEPHERD, age 68, who approached them with a raised hatchet. SHEPHERD advanced and refused commands to stop, continuing toward the Deputies who shot him. SHEPHERD was pronounced dead at the scene.

Questions regarding the involved deputies should be directed to Tillamook County Sheriff Todd Anderson.

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For Immediate Release - November 2, 2009
Contact: Teresa Naugle Phone: 503-378-2148

Notice of Meeting

The Private Security/Investigator's Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on November 17, 2009, at the Rogue Community College, Table Rock campus, room #164 in White City, Oregon. The address for the campus is 7800 Pacific Avenue, White City, Oregon.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for teleconference access, an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made by November 10, 2009, by contacting Teresa Naugle at (503) 378-2148 for information.

Agenda items:

1. Chair's Report and Administrative Announcements "This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be digitally recorded."

2. Public Comment

3. *CONSENT AGENDA (The following items to be ratified by one vote) A. *Minutes
Approve minutes from the August 25, 2009 meeting.

4. Meeting date/locations for 2010

5. Process for sub-committee meetings

6. New Member Orientation

7. Subcommittee Reports
a. Administrative Rule
b. Accreditation
c. Curriculum
d. Armed
e. Alarm Monitor
f. Investigator
g. Unarmed

8. Department Update


** Information about the Board and Department**

The Board consists of 24 members representing city, county and state administrators, professionals representing each of the public safety disciplines, a private citizen appointed by the Governor, and a number of non-management representatives from statewide organizations. The Board represents more than 30,000 public safety professionals and establishes minimum standards for the 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/private investigator providers, and makes determinations on waiver requests. The Board is supported by six policy committees and a number of sub-committees representing the public safety disciplines, which provide technical expertise and serve as vital links to public safety organizations. The Board operates in close partnership with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) 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.

At Least the Ducks and Beavers Can Agree on One Thing
Helping Save Lives is Important

Portland, Oregon - For the eighth year, University of Oregon Ducks and Oregon State University Beavers are out for blood. The Rivals for Life competition is not just about football, it is about helping save lives.

This is your chance to win tickets to the big game. Each participant who fills out an honor roll ballot is entered to win two tickets to the Civil War football game in Eugene. In addition, every presenting donor will receive a deck of Civil War playing cards, visit CivilWarBloodDrive.com for more information.

Between November 5 and November 21, UO and OSU fans, friends, students, parents and alumni will roll up their sleeves at blood drives around the state to give for a good cause. The top team will be announced at the Civil War football game and the winning alumni association will receive the coveted civil war trophy.

The Civil War campaign serves as an important public service and educational opportunity that the American Red Cross, Lane Memorial Blood Bank, University of Oregon and Oregon State University Alumni Associations promote.

Helping Oregonians have better lives has always been important to Oregon Staters, and participating in the Civil War Blood Drive is a great way to demonstrate that. What a wonderful and positive way for Beavers and Ducks to show that healthy competition can be good for everyone! Jeff Todd, OSU Alumni Association Executive Director

I am especially proud of the Duck students, alumni and fans who have donated their blood on behalf of the University of Oregon in this annual friendly rivalry with Oregon State University. I hope that fans of both the Ducks and the Beavers will continue to support and recognize this critical need in our communities and donate on behalf of their school in this years Civil War Blood Drive. You can help save a life. Mike Bellotti, UO Athletic Director

The Civil War Blood Drive is a healthy competition and comes right before the Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday, a time when maintaining an adequate blood inventory can be challenging. Blood and platelets have a limited shelf life and must be available when and where they are required to help save lives.

This is important because, across the U.S., every 2 seconds someone needs a blood transfusion. Each blood donation can help save more than one life a blood donation is separated into components and each component can be given to a different person.The Pacific Northwest region must collect over 5,000 units of blood and more than 700 units of platelets every week to supply the needs of hospital patients.

Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or in Lane County, call 541-484-9111, to schedule a blood donation at your nearest blood drive, because in this game everyone is a winner. For a listing of statewide American Red Cross blood drive locations visit www.nwblood.redcross.org

To participate, donate blood or platelets during the eighth annual Civil War Blood Drive at any blood drive (platelet donation at specific sites only) from November 5–21 across the state of Oregon. Last year, fans, students and alumni of both schools collectively donated over 7,500 units of blood and platelets to help patients. This year, we challenge our alumni and friends across the state to help us exceed last year's total. A single donation can save more than one life, and in this game everyone wins.

Basic Donor Eligibility

To be a blood donor, you must meet a few basic requirements.
You must be in general good health,weigh at least 110 pounds, meet the minimum age requirement (There is no upper age limit)must provide signed parental consent, if required.You must have waited the minimum time between donations and provide an acceptable form of identification.

Some requirements vary by state, by donor age, or by donation type. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or check with your Red Cross representative for specific information.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.



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VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver will showcase one of its own at the Chancellor's Seminar Series on Friday, November 13 at 11:45 a.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons. Barry Hewlett, professor of anthropology, will address "Containing Ebola Outbreaks: Lessons for Bio-Security and H1N1."

Hewlett has conducted research in central Africa since 1973, and was the first medical anthropologist to be invited by the World Health Organization to help control Ebola outbreaks. At the Chancellor's Seminar Series, Hewlett will discuss how Africans and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network at the World Health Organization respond to Ebola outbreaks. Hewlett says what we learn from containing Ebola may help us respond to a bioterrorist attack or outbreaks of new diseases such as H1N1 here in the U.S.

The Chancellor's Seminar Series is open to the public. Tickets are $25 and include the lecture, lunch and parking. For tickets call 360-694-2588 or visit www.vancouverusa.com.

WSU Vancouver's Chancellor's Seminar Series thoughtfully examines timely topics and extends an invitation to exchange ideas. The series gathers students, faculty, staff, business leaders, elected officials and community members on campus for an in-depth conversation about a topic of current interest or concern. Guests are encouraged to ask questions and share ideas after the presentation.

Save these dates to attend the rest of the series:

Friday, January 15, Rogers Weed, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce, "How Can the State Work with Businesses and Partners to Grow and Improve Jobs?"

Friday, March 5, Ann Daley, Executive Director, Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, "System Design Plan and its Affect on Higher Education"

All Chancellor's Seminar Series events begin at 11:45 a.m. and are held on campus in the Firstenburg Student Commons. To learn more about the series and the speakers, visit www.vancouver.wsu.edu/css.

WSU Vancouver is celebrating 20 years of bringing quality education, research and service to the citizens of Southwest Washington. The campus is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. WSU Vancouver offers 16 bachelor's degrees, 10 master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Learn more at www.vancouver.wsu.edu.

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Attached Media Files: Barry Hewlett, professor of anthropology at WSU Vancouver

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release (Photos Attached)

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Patrol Deputies arrest Michael James Allen, age 23, a fugitive; who is also believed responsible for the theft of a vehicle and fraudulent use of a credit card in Clackamas County, on October 14th.

Michael James Allen and a female companion were contacted by CCSO Deputies during a routine traffic stop October 14th, at 10:30 p.m. in the area of 9000 SE Sunnyside Road, in Clackamas. During this traffic stop it was determined Michael Allen was a wanted person and was arrested at the scene.

Michael Allen was transported to the Clackamas County Jail and lodged for the following charges listed as: (Photo Attached)

Failure to register as a sex offender - $15,000 bail
Violation of Parole - Multnomah County - no bail
Probation Violation - Failure to register as a sex offender - no bail

A short time later, an alert Clackamas County Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant had occasion to view a police bulletin and news broadcasts reporting an incident that occurred in the County involving a stolen automobile and subsequent use of a stolen credit card at the Target Store.

This Patrol Sergeant witnessed the arrest of Michael Allen, on the evening October 14th and recalled the clothing Allen was wearing at the time when he was arrested by CCSO Patrol Personnel. This resulted in Allen becoming identified for the theft of the vehicle and credit card fraud at the Target Store -- conducted only a few hours earlier from his arrest time. Incidentally, Allen was wearing the same clothing during his booking process as he was while being captured on the store security surveillance recording system. This particular investigation continues and is expected to be submitted to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office soon. (Photo Attached)

CCSO CASE NUMBER 09-32996

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Victoria M. Wechter, age 44, of Oregon City, reported to the Milwaukie Police Department that her 1997, Honda, Civic, black in color, had been stolen between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. from the 5700 block of SE International Way, in Milwaukie. (MPD #09-3469)

On this same day at 11:00 p.m. this stolen vehicle was later located, unoccupied and recovered by Milwaukie Police. This recovered stolen vehicle was found in a parking lot at the address of 5777 SE International Way -- a short distance from where this vehicle was initially stolen by the unidentified suspect(s).

As a result of this ongoing investigation, it has been determined that on October 14, 2009 at 7:04 p.m. a male and female suspect entered the Target Store, located at 9000 SE Sunnyside Road, in Clackamas. On this occasion the suspects presented a stolen Victoria Wechter debit card (previously contained inside the stolen Wechter automobile) to purchase a $200.00 gift card and a $30.00 cell phone. (Suspect Surveillance Images Attached)

The male and female suspect featured in these surveillance images are described as:

Suspect Male, 18 - 22 years of age
White
5'10" tall
145 pounds
Brown short course straight hair
Wearing a red and white stripped collared shirt and jeans


Suspect Female, in her 20's
White
5'06" tall
155 pounds
Brown medium length hair with a pony tail
Wearing a gray zippered hooded top, white wash jeans, dark colored shirt, dark purse

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case 09-32996

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime to the contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949.

Or submit a text crime tip message to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone, all users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text messaging system – In case of an emergency call 911.

You can also submit a tip by using the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office online e-mail form

Please reference CCSO Case Number 09-32996

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/624/Michael_James_Allen,_age_23.jpg

An Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife trooper cited a Sandy man on charges related to the unlawful shooting Saturday of a large 4 point Blacktail deer on another person's property near Sandy.

On October 31, 2009 at approximately 12 noon OSP Trooper Mathew Fromme responded to a trespassing and hunting complaint on private property in the area of SE Ten Eyck Road near Roslyn Lake north of Sandy. Witnesses reported seeing a man in a Toyota pickup stop, get out and move to a fence from where he shot a large blacktail deer that was on private property with a doe deer. The man then moved his pickup to a second location, walked onto the private property to the dead deer and dragged it back to the pickup before leaving the area.

Witnesses were able to obtain a license plate and provided it to the trooper. The registration showed the pickup belonged to a nearby resident named LAMONT COLEMAN, age 45.

After completing witness interviews, Trooper Fromme went to COLEMAN's residence and spotted the pickup in a treed area behind the residence. Upon contact, Trooper Fromme saw COLEMAN was in the process of gutting the deer.

Subsequent to the investigation, COLEMAN was cited to appear in Clackamas County Circuit Court for two class A misdemeanor offenses:

* Trespassing with a Firearm
* Hunting on the Enclosed Land of Another

The deer and rifle were seized. The deer meat is to be processed and donated to the Portland Rescue Mission.

The deer is to be taken to a Boone and Crockett recognized taxidermist for an antler measurement.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
(Note: Trooper Fromme in photographs with deer)

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Contact: Elsie Deatherage, City of Vancouver, Solid Waste Services, (360) 619-4122 or Jim Mansfield, Clark County Solid Waste (360) 397-6118, ext. 4016

Finish up last minute fall cleaning by clearing out the block foam and taking it to a free collection event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at Clark College's Yellow No. 1 Parking lot, on the west side of Fort Vancouver Way.

Recycling Styrofoam™ - block foam - packaging from electronics and other purchases saves space in your garbage cart and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. Free collection events are an easy way to ensure your old block foam is put to good use once again.

Total Reclaim, a Portland recycling business, takes the collected foam, grinds it to powder, mixes and melts it with special additives, and churns out pellets that maintain the same quality as virgin plastic.

The free collection events can accept polystyrene and polypropylene block foam. The foam can be any color, but it must be clean and bagged or boxed. No plastic-wrapped yellow urethane foam, hot tub covers or packing peanuts can be accepted. Only Washington-licensed cars may participate. All participants must remain on site until staff have examined and accepted the material. Unacceptable material will be returned to participants for their own disposal.

Businesses also may participate by bringing in small loads, no bigger than what will fit into a passenger or cargo van, at no charge. Larger business loads should be taken to Total Reclaim's site at 5805 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, during that company's regular weekday business hours.

Another block foam collection event is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Fisher's Landing Transit Center, 3510 SE 164th Ave. Continuation of the block foam program depends upon the level of public participation and quality of materials collected.

For additional information, please contact the City of Vancouver Solid Waste Services at (360) 619-4120 or Clark County Solid Waste at (360) 397-6118 ext. 4352.

Vancouver, WA – This November, Share will help bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to 300 families in Southwest Washington, by packaging and delivering food boxes filled with a complete holiday meal. Supplemental food packs will also be provided to the 650 children participating in Share's Backpack Program.

"Share envisions a community without hunger, where all people have safe and adequate housing and the skills to enhance quality of life," shared Susan Oberst, Director of Volunteers for Share. "We appeal to the generous nature of our community to help Share make the holidays just a little brighter for those families, who struggle daily to make ends meet, by making a donation of cash or food items for our holiday meal boxes."

Donations of cash and gift cards to local grocery stores are needed to purchase turkeys and other perishable food items. Donations of non-perishable food items, such as pre-packed stuffing mixes, instant mashed potatoes or canned vegetables, can be delivered to Share Volunteer Center, 1708 Main Street. Food donations should be received by Friday Nov. 19.

Food boxes are filled with: turkey (18 to 22 lbs.), instant mashed potatoes or five lb. bag of potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes/canned yams, box of stuffing, gravy mix/canned gravy, marshmallows, green beans/canned vegetable, rolls, disposable roasting pan, dried onions, dried onions, cream soup and pie of any kind. The supplemental food packs will include the above items minus the turkey.

Share was founded in 1979 with the goal of caring for the homeless and hungry in the greater Vancouver area. Share operates four shelters for the homeless, a transitional housing program, case management programs, a street outreach program and provides daily meals for the homeless and low-income members of our community. Share also operates a summer meals program for low-income children and a backpack program at 23 schools to provide food for weekends to children receiving free or reduced-fee lunches. Additionally, Share offers financial programs that incorporate financial education, matched dollars for savings and secured credit cards; these programs are designed to assist in the improvement of credit scores and financial management. For more information on Share, visit our Web site at www.sharevancouver.org.

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CONTACT:
Jim Scheppke
Oregon State Librarian
(503) 378-4243

November 2, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The State Library Board's Benchmark #38 Strategy Committee will hold its second meeting in Salem on November 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Room 103 at the State Library.

This committee has been formed to develop recommendations to the full Board about how the State Library might help bring about progress on Oregon Benchmark #38. This benchmark measures the percentage of Oregonians with adequate public library service. At present only 81% of Oregonians have adequate public library service according to standards set in the Oregon Benchmarks. Nineteen percent of Oregonians either have no public library service or the services they receive fall below the minimum standards.

The members of the Benchmark #38 Strategy Committee are Sue Burkholder of Eugene, Cliff Trow of Corvallis, and Sam Hall of Salem.

This is a public meeting, but no public testimony will be taken at the meeting. There will be invited testimony from selected public library directors from counties that have significant numbers of residents who do not have public library service.

Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested prior to 48 hours before the meeting; notice prior to 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in alternate formats prior to 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to April Baker at 503-378-2464.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Accomplished local artist Suzy Kitman is showing, "People in Landscape/Paintings," in the Engineering and Life Sciences building main-floor gallery at Washington State University Vancouver. This exhibit will run through Jan. 7. Kitman will be on hand to talk about her artwork and answer questions Nov. 14 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the gallery.

The series of oil paintings focus on portraits of people in natural settings. Using oils and traditional techniques, Kitman depicts modern people in un-modernized nature. Her work feels both contemporary and classical. Kitman gives equal weight to the people and the scenery around them in her paintings. The people she paints do not always look out at the viewer, so they are not a typical portrait.

Kitman says her work is meant to "challenge and explore the ways we recognize people and places while asking the questions: What does the viewer bring to and impose on the scene? How do we know someone from behind? Are we using the land or are we part of it?"

Kitman studied art at Kenyon College, the National Academy of Design School of Fine Arts and earned her master's degree in fine arts from the University of Montana.

Kitman's work can also be seen at Proper Eats and The Pines Tasting Room in Portland, South Bank Kitchen in Hood River, Ore. and The White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach, Ore. To see more of Kitman's art, go to www.suzykitman.com

For more information about the art talk or any WSU Vancouver art exhibit, contact Erin Dengerink Madarang, madarang@vancouver.wsu.edu, or 360-546-9551.

WSU Vancouver art galleries are open from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday. Admission is free. Parking is available at parking meters or in the Blue Daily Pay lot for $3.

WSU Vancouver is celebrating 20 years of bringing quality education, research and service to the citizens of Southwest Washington. The campus is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. WSU Vancouver offers 16 bachelor's degrees, 10 master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Learn more at www.vancouver.wsu.edu.

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Four individuals from the Deadwood area were injured early Friday morning in a single vehicle crash on Highway 36 about five miles east of Blachly.  Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Trooper Hank Duren, on October 30, 2009 at approximately 3:00 a.m. a 1993 Subaru Legacy driven by KEVIN C. RAYMOND, age 33, from Deadwood, was westbound when it lost control and struck a tree on the north side of the highway shoulder. Two passengers, JUBAL JOHNSON, age 30, and CHRISTINA FLORA, age 22, both from Deadwood, were ejected from the car and received minor injuries.  Front passenger, MARY GIBNEY, age 33, from Deadwood, was pinned in the car and received critical injuries.  RAYMOND was also pinned and received serious injuries.

As OSP troopers were arriving, paramedics were extricating RAYMOND and GIBNEY from the vehicle.  All four occupants were transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield.
JOHNSON was treated and release, then he was subsequently arrested on an outstanding Linn County warrant.  He was lodged at the Lane County Jail.

The other three occupants remained at the hospital.  RAYMOND and GIBNEY were being treated for serious injuries and FLORA was being treated for minor injuries.

Alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor.  Safety restraint use information is pending confirmation.
OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Lane Rural Fire and Rescue personnel and ODOT assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
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Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1002/103009.hwy36.blachly.2.JPG , 2009-11/1002/103009.hwy36.blachly.1.JPG

The wish list is a compilation of items that range from computers to pallet jacks. Community members or businesses can “gift” the items through the division’s website, sunshinedivision.org, beginning today or by calling the Sunshine Division directly. 


Attached Media Files: Sunshine Wish List

Clackamas Fire investigators have determined the most probable cause of a fire that happened early Sunday morning at 13494 SE 119th ct., in Clackamas. After digging through debris for hours, photographing the scene and completing several interviews, it appears the most probable cause of this fire is likely pointing to a wall heater and items that were stored too close to it. "This is a huge teachable moment" states Clackamas Fire District #1, Fire Marshall Scott Weninger. "Not only were there items stored too close to the wall(space)heater, but then, there were no working smoke alarms in the home, this could very easily have been a double fatality fire".

Another factor that could have led to a fatality is that the homeowner and his roommate were unable to get out through the living area, and the homeowners 2nd means of escape, which was his bedroom window, was blocked by an air conditioner. He was in panic mode at this time and had to squeeze through a very small bathroom window in order to get outside. Both of the residents sustained 1st and 2nd degree burns along with some respiratory issues related to smoke inhalation.

Investigators estimate the dollar loss amount is $60,000.00 to the structure and $25,000.00 to the contents. Red Cross has stepped in and assisted the homeowner and his roommate with a place to stay for several days, until other arrangements are made.

Always, always have working smoke alarms throughout your home and have an escape plan in place. Practice it!


Attached Media Files: Small widow on right was escape route for homeowner. , Wall(space) heater with items too close. , Wall(space) heater with items too close

On 103109, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Portland Police responded to calls of gunshots being fired in the area of Emanuel Hospital. A few minutes later, 25-year-old Ray Peterson of Portland, walked into the emergency room of Emanuel Hospital suffering from one gunshot wound in the arm.  Portland Police Officers responded to the hospital and took a report of the incident.

This morning an Emanuel Hospital employee came to work and located a bullet hole in her office wall.  Police believe that this bullet was fired during the above described incident.

Police do not believe that this shooting was due to gang activity and this investigation is ongoing.

Nov. 2, 2009
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Haystack Reservoir, located 10 miles from Madras in the Crooked River National Grassland in Jefferson County, was lifted today by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS).
The advisory went into effect Sept 28.
Water monitoring has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green algae, which can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.
These reduced levels are not likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.
DHS advises people who recreate in Oregon water bodies always to be alert to signs of algae blooms. People and their pets should avoid water contact if there are visible clumps of algae in the water. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.
For local information contact the Ochoco National Forest Crooked River National Grassland at 541-416-6640 or http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/.
For health information, contact the DHS Harmful Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/hab; also, the DHS toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767
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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release (Photos Attached)

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Investigators Seeking To Identify Stolen Credit Card Fraud Suspects

CCSO CASE NUMBER 09-33286

On Tuesday, October 13Th, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. two, unidentified, black males utilized a fraudulent credit card or debit card to purchase gift cards totaling several thousand dollars from the Lowes Home Improvement Store, located at 13631 SE Johnson Road, in Milwaukie.

Store security surveillance images provided by Lowes offers good quality images of the suspects believed responsible for this theft. The two featured suspects are described as:

Suspect Number One -
Black male adult
5'07 tall
175 pounds
Black short hair
Large build
Associated with a white, 4 door sedan automobile -- similar to a Dodge Stratus (Photo Attached of the suspect vehicle)

Suspect Number Two -
Black male adult
Age 30 - 35 years
5'08"
275 pounds
Black short hair
Heavy build
Wearing a blue jacket, gray polo shirt, dark trousers and shoes

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case 09-33286 (Photo Images Attached)

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949.

Or submit a text crime tip message to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone, all users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text messaging system – In case of an emergency call 911.

You can also submit a tip by using the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office on line e-mail form

Please reference CCSO Case Number 09-33286

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: suspect vehicle , 2009-11/624/lowes4.BMP , 2009-11/624/lowes3.BMP , 2009-11/624/lowes2.BMP , 2009-11/624/lowes1.BMP

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday evening's two vehicle fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of a The Dalles-area woman and injuries to a second person.

According to OSP Sergeant Julie Wilcox, on November 1, 2009 at approximately 8:35 p.m. a 1996 Toyota Corolla driven by DIANA MARY GRAVES, age 37, from The Dalles, was westbound on Bret Clodfelter Way approaching the intersection with Highway 197 at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the rear of a stopped westbound 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The impact forced both vehicles across Highway 197 until they stopped on the west side near Lone Pine Drive.

OSP troopers and paramedics found GRAVES unresponsive and initiated CPR until she was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was not using safety restraints.

The driver of the Toyota 4Runner, KATHERINE ANN JINDRICH, age 29, from La Grande, was using safety restraints and received minor injuries. She was transported by ambulance to Mid-Columbia Medical Center where she was treated and released.

OSP troopers from The Dalles Area Command are continuing the investigation. Alcohol and speed are possible contributing factors.

Wasco County Sheriff's Office, The Dalles Police Department, Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue and ODOT assisted at the scene. Highway 197 was closed about three hours.

No photographs available for release at this time.

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Governor's and Mayor's Offices Proclaim Friday, November 6th as the Official 150th Anniversary Celebration Day for St. Mary's Academy;
St. Mary's Academy Presents Students, City and State With a Birthday Gift



Portland, Ore. – November 2, 2009 – The offices of Governor Ted Kulongoski and Mayor Sam Adams will proclaim this Friday, November 6, 2009, as the Official 150th Anniversary Celebration Day in the state and city, respectively. St. Mary's Academy will receive the state and city proclamations at a presentation in the school's auditorium on Friday at 10:35 a.m. featuring Mayor Adams' Education Policy Advisor, Kali Ladd.

In recognition of this sesquicentennial celebration, St. Mary's will wrap the entire school building, which encompasses the entire city block of SW Fifth and Sixth Streets between Market and Mill Streets, to resemble a birthday gift. This birthday surprise will be revealed to students when they arrive for class on Friday morning. Additionally, the students will participate in a day-long school celebration including a large birthday party following the proclamation presentation.

"The 150th anniversary of St. Mary's Academy is not just a celebration for students and alumnae," says president Christina Friedhoff. "This historical occasion is to be shared with all Oregonians and we are thrilled the Governor's Office and Mayor's Office has officially recognized this momentous occasion. I am certain the original twelve Sisters that founded St. Mary's would be extremely proud."

Interviews will be available Friday morning on St. Mary's history, the anniversary celebration and wrapping the building like a birthday present following the presentation.

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About St. Mary's Academy
Founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary's Academy is Oregon's oldest continuously operating secondary school and one of 716 all-female schools in the country. The student body represents a diverse background of young women from over 30 urban, suburban, and rural communities in Oregon and southwest Washington. St. Mary's Academy is distinguished by its development of the whole person, and is the only school in the state to receive three U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools awards. For more information about St. Mary's Academy, please visit: www.stmaryspdx.org.

On 10-31-09, at 10:25 pm the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to 3985 Rich Drive NE regarding a robbery that had just occurred at the Primetime Pizza.

Deputies made contact with a store employee who indicated two male subjects entered the business wearing Halloween costumes. One of the suspects told her he wanted a pizza and then said "and all the money in the cash register". He told her to put the money in a pizza box and after she did so, both suspects ran south toward Rich Drive NE. Deputies searched the area with the assistance of a Keizer Police Officer and his K-9, however, they were unable to locate the suspects. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and video surveillance was not available at the time of the robbery.

Both suspects were described as average build, approximately 5'10, unknown age or race and both were wearing skeleton Halloween masks. One of the suspects was wearing a black and grey shirt and the other was wearing a black shirt. They were in their 20's or 30's and the one who spoke had a deep voice.

If you have any information regarding this incident or either of the suspects you are asked to contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at (503) 588-5032.

Contact: Jessica Antoine, Urban Forestry, (360) 619-1108

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees, and Saturday, Nov.14, is a great day to learn how at a hands-on Vancouver Urban Forestry TreeTalk Workshop.

The free workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at West Minnehaha Park, 2502 NE 49th Street, where participants will receive planting tips and techniques to help ensure new trees planted now are still thriving next summer.

"Improper planting is one of the leading causes of premature tree mortality," says Charles Ray, Urban Forester for the City of Vancouver. "This workshop is aimed at giving trees a healthy start with proper planting preparations, planting depth and post-planting care."

Vancouver Urban Forestry staff will provide demonstrations and answer questions, then work side-by-side with workshop participants to practice their new skills by planting several large trees in the park.

Tools will be provided for the workshop, but participants should come prepared for all weather conditions.

This workshop is part of TreeTalk, a series of free, all-about-trees, educational workshops, presented by Vancouver Urban Forestry, a division of the Department of Public Works.

To ensure your place at the TreeTalk Workshop, register in advance by calling (360) 619-1108 or e-mailing urbanforestry@ci.vancouver.wa.us. Space is limited. For more information, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry.

On Monday, November 2, 2009, media are invited to the Sunshine Division's open house, where Officer Phil Kent will launch a wish list—items desperately needed by the Division in order for the agency to continue to help more families in Portland.

The media event will be at 11:30 at the Division's warehouse, located at 687 N. Thompson. Chief Rosanne Sizer and the Bureau's Assistant Chiefs will also be there to discuss the growing need of Sunshine's services.

The wish list is a compilation of items that range from computers to pallet jacks. Community members or businesses can gift the items through the division's website, sunshinedivision.org, beginning on Monday.

Please come by, have some lunch and help spread the word about the Sunshine Division and its wish list.

Media Contact:
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power Nov.2, 2009
503-813-7291 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roger Rees, Oregon HEAT
503-612-3790


Oregon HEAT marks 20 years of helping to provide warmth for residents in need
Pacific Power encourages customers to help neighbors by donating via special envelopes accompanying electric bills

TUALATIN, Ore. — Oregon HEAT is kicking off its second decade of helping the state's most vulnerable residents meet their energy needs. Pacific Power, which has been an Oregon HEAT partner since 1993, is urging customers who can afford it to donate to Oregon HEAT to help their neighbors who right now may be having trouble staying current with their energy bills as winter approaches.

"Oregon HEAT continues to be a tremendous asset to the state and that's why we are so proud to partner with them," said Pat Reiten, president of Pacific Power. "Fully 90 percent of the donations sent to Oregon HEAT end up warming the homes of our neighbors who need help. That's an extraordinary achievement and we encourage you to join us by donating whatever you can."

Pacific Power customers will start seeing blue-bordered Oregon HEAT envelopes with their November bills. Pacific Power passes these donations directly to Oregon HEAT. Last year, more than $160,000 in donations came in from customers and Pacific Power employees and retirees. In addition, the company donated almost $236,000 from shareholder funds.

In the 12-month period ending June 30, 2009, Oregon HEAT helped pay energy bills for more than 5,700 persons in Oregon communities served by Pacific Power. That need is expected to be at least as great this year, according to recent national surveys.

"For 20 years, Pacific Power's support of Oregon HEAT has been outstanding," said Roger Rees, executive director of Oregon HEAT. "Customers, employees and shareholders have made such a difference with their contributions to Oregon HEAT. We couldn't meet our mission to keep the lights and heat on for struggling families without their tremendous support."


That need is felt directly at the 30 local community agencies that administer Oregon HEAT funds. Low-income families or individuals who need help apply at one of these agencies located throughout the state. Local agency staff reviews the applications for assistance, verifying eligibility to ensure that only people with a genuine need receive help from Oregon HEAT. Once a household is approved, Oregon HEAT pays the energy provider on their behalf, rather than giving cash directly to the individual requesting help.

Local agencies began taking applications and releasing Oregon HEAT funds in October. For a list of local agencies go to: http://www.oregonheat.org/19-partners

Contributions to Oregon HEAT are tax deductible and can be made by using donation envelopes included with November Pacific Power electric bills, by phone at 503-612-3790 or online at www.oregonheat.org. Credit cards can be used for online and phone donations. Pacific Power will make additional mailings in February and June 2010. For more information, go to: http://www.pacificpower.net/Navigation/Navigation4217.html


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About Oregon HEAT
Oregon HEAT is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to help low-income Oregonians become more energy self-reliant. In partnership with community agencies throughout the state, Oregon HEAT provides energy assistance and advocates access to energy resources for low-income Oregonians. Oregon HEAT's primary program objective is to prevent disconnection of utility service by providing bill payment assistance to low-income households in emergency situations. To donate to, or learn more about Oregon HEAT visit www.oregonheat.org, call 503-612-3790; or write to Oregon HEAT, P.O. Box 127, Tualatin, Ore. 97062.

About Pacific Power
Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.7 million customers with reliable, efficient energy. The company works to meet its customers' growing energy demand while protecting and enhancing the environment. Pacific Power serves approximately 724,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Its sister company Rocky Mountain Power serves customers in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

(Salem) – Workers, contractors, and employers in Oregon's pulp and paper industry are invited to attend a conference designed to showcase workplace safety and health ideas on Dec. 1-4, 2009.

The Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) is one of several partners presenting the Western Pulp and Paper Workers Safety and Health Conference at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel in Portland, Ore.

The conference's keynote speaker, Joe Estey, will present "Anybody, Anytime, Everyday – Heroic Moments" on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Estey plans to discuss those moments that shape thoughts, guide actions, and help create one's destiny.

"Motivation isn't measured by how excited or enthused we are, but by how much effort we put into something, even when it would be easier to ignore," said Estey. "Everyday heroes demonstrate the difference between celebrity and importance. We may never know their names but we all benefit from their efforts."

Twenty-eight workshops and several roundtable discussions are also scheduled during the four days. Training on workplace issues that affect pulp and paper employers and integrating safety and health management into a business plan are some of the topics.

Other workshops include:
•Workplace violence prevention
•Root cause analysis
•Hazard awareness and employee involvement roundtable discussions

On Friday, Dec. 4, an injured worker and the wife of an injured worker will give testimonials. Speaker Jeff Bell of Florida will give a presentation on the loss of his son, who was killed during a summer job shortly before his senior year of college.

The registration fee is $225 to attend all conference sessions. The fee for a single day is $75 (Friday's session is $30). For more information or to register, go to www.orosha.org/conferences.

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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 Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, go to www.dcbs.oregon.gov.

This is an update on the fatal pedestrian accident that occurred last night. The deceased female pedestrian has been identified as 23-year-old Lindsay A. Leonard of Southeast Portland. The second pedestrian injured during this accident has been identified as 29-year-old Jessica Finlay, also from Southeast Portland. Ms. Finlay was transported to OHSU Hospital and is suffering from critical injuries.

Investigators from the Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team determined that both pedestrians came from the Fred Meyer parking lot and crossed the sidewalk to a marked pedestrian crossing. The vehicle was travelling westbound on Foster and witnesses stated that it appeared neither pedestrian saw the vehicle approaching.

The driver cooperated fully with the investigation and there were no signs of impairment. This investigation is ongoing.

***Original Message****

Tonight around 7:25 p.m., Portland Police responded to the area of Southeast 80th and Foster on a report of an accident involving pedestrians. When officers arrived, they found two pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle and one of the pedestrians was dead at the scene. The second pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The Major Crash Team was called to the scene to investigate this accident. They have determined that both pedestrians were crossing Southbound on Foster at 80th Avenue when they were struck by a Chevy Impala. The deceased at the scene is an adult female. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating in the investigation and traffic investigators do not believe the driver was impaired.

This investigation is ongoing.

Summary of Event:
A man driving his car east bound on the Sunset Highway this morning slammed into the back of a parked semi truck. He suffered serious non-life threatening injuries.

Details of Event:
On Sunday, November 01, 2009, at 6:04 a.m., 44-year-old Arnulfo Reyes Jr. (from Beaverton) was driving his 2005 Mercedes C230 east on Highway 26 (Sunset Hwy.) east of the Highway 6 intersection. The weather conditions were very foggy and deputies estimated the visibility to be about 40 feet.

Roderick G. Roan, age 43 from Milwaukie, had his 2006 Sterling semi truck parked at the weigh station east of Highway 6. He had dropped off a load at the coast and box trailer he was hauling was empty. He had stopped to take a break from driving. He had his parking lights on and the truck was in park.

After Washington County Sheriff's Deputies arrived they were able to determine that Mr. Reyes Jr. was traveling at about 60 MPH when he impacted the rear of the trailer. The impact severely damaged the Mercedes and trapped Mr. Reyes Jr. in the car. He suffered multiple broken bones and crushing injuries to his chest. Firefighters had to extricate Mr. Reyes Jr. from his car. He was then transported to Emmanuel Hospital and is expected to recover. Mr. Roan did not suffer any injuries in the crash.

It does not appear that alcohol was a factor in this crash. Most likely Mr. Reyes Jr. was traveling too fast for the foggy conditions and thought the truck was traveling down the highway instead of being parked. No citations were issued.


www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2009-11/1128/PR_091101_Crash_at_the_Scales.pdf , 2009-11/1128/IMG_1034.jpg , 2009-11/1128/IMG_1031.jpg

On 11/1/09 at approximately 5:23 pm an officer from the Vancouver Police Department spotted a stolen vehicle traveling in the area of St. John's and Ft. Vancouver. The officer lost sight of the vehicle as the vehicle sped off. Approximately one minute later dispatch received a phone call that the vehicle had crashed into a back yard at the 2000 block of E 29th street.

The stolen vehicle is maroon 2006 Dodge Station Wagon. The vehicle was reported stolen by the registered owner 29 year old Mia Stanfill. The vehicle was stolen by her husband 21 year old Larry Stanfill. Mia owned the vehicle before her marriage to Larry.

Larry admitted to taking the vehicle without permission and to crashing the vehicle. Larry struck a post chain link fence of one yard. He then crossed an alley way and crashed through a cedar fence into a backyard around the 2000 block of E 29th street. Larry got out of the driver's seat and took off running on foot. His 21 year old female passenger got out of the vehicle but remained at the scene. She was later released without charges.

A K-9 track was started at the vehicle and led officers to Larry sitting on a front porch near the 3200 block of P street. Neither Larry or his female passenger had injuries.
Larry was booked on PCS methamphetamine and a misdemeanor warrant. Charges of Hit and Run and Possession of Stolen Property 1 (auto theft) were referred.

On Sunday, November 01, 2009, at 3:35 p.m. the Beaverton Police Department received a call of an accident on Highway 217 (southbound) near the Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
on-ramp. The caller stated a pedestrian had apparently tried to cross the highway and had been struck by a motorist.

When police arrived they learned the pedestrian was 26 year old John Thomas Nelson, who had apparently been standing near the fog line of the highway. The driver of the Toyota 4-Runner told police he had seen Nelson standing on the side of the road and this had heightened his awareness. However, the next thing he knew the pedestrian was in front of his car and he was unable to avoid hitting him.

Nelson was transported, by ambulance, to OHSU with what was thought to be possible life threatening injuries. An update from the hospital found the only major injury was a punctured lung and he is in stable condition.

No citations were issued and no criminal charges are pending.

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Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports his deputies are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Oak Street and Denny School Road near Lebanon.

On 10-31-09 at 1:32 A.M., Linn County 911 received a report of a two-car crash.

Through the investigation, deputies learned that Leon Wendt, 52 years old, of Alsea, was operating a 1987 Mazda RX7. Lorie Lyne Spinney, 51 years old, also of Alsea, was a passenger in Wendt's vehicle. Wendt was westbound on Oak Street and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Oak Street and Denny School Road.

Wendt's vehicle collided with a 2006 Subaru Legacy that was traveling southbound on Denny School Road. The operator of the Subaru was identified as Kasey Carlson, 27 years old from Mercer Island, Washington. Also, in the vehicle was Lauren Carlson, 24 years old, from Mercer Island, Washington.

As a result of the crash, Spinney died at the scene from her injuries. Wendt was not injured during the crash.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlson were taken to the Lebanon Community Hospital, where they were treated and released.

All occupants from both vehicles were wearing their seat belts. Deputies were assisted by the Multi-Agency Accident Investigation Team (MAAIT), Lebanon Fire Department, and the Linn County Road Department.

Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

At this time, no citations have been issued. It appears alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the crash and the investigation is continuing.



Contact Info: Undersheriff Bruce Riley
541.967.3950

(Note: Update adds The Dalles office to list with 4 DUII arrests. This does not increase the overall total)

In comparison to last year's Halloween night, Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers doubled the number of DUII arrests during a 12-hour period between 6:00 p.m., October 31st, and 6:00 a.m. November 1st.

OSP troopers were involved in a statewide and national cooperative law enforcement campaign - "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." - that started October 25th and ran through Halloween night. This year during the 12-hour period, OSP troopers reported 31 DUII arrests. Last year, troopers reported 15 DUII arrests.

OSP offices reporting two ore more DUII arrests during the 12-hour period:

Springfield – 10
Portland / Tualatin - 6
The Dalles - 4
Salem – 3
Central Point – 3
Albany – 2
La Grande - 2

Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to impaired drivers. ODOT Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data reveals a sobering reminder and startling fact that 90 percent of the fatalities (10) on Halloween night (6:00 p.m., October 31st to 5:59 a.m., November 1st) between 1998 and 2008 in Oregon occurred in alcohol and/or drug-involved traffic crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, 58 percent of all highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night last year involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, which is illegal in every state.

OSP troopers investigated no fatal traffic crashes overnight.

In support of the law enforcement efforts, ODOT variable message signs posted a message to motorists to "Drive Sober. Save lives this Halloween".

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release

CCSO CASE NUMBER 09-33398

On Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Coordinator, announced that as a result of the extensive search conducted along the Sandy River -- both Saturday afternoon, and all day Sunday –- searchers were not able to locate the missing fisherman who had fallen into the swift Sandy River, Saturday afternoon, while fishing with his 16-year-old son.

Around the noon hour today, the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter summoned from Astoria, to aid in this ongoing search effort, arrived overhead hovering intently above the Sandy River in search of the missing fisherman.

While this Coast Guard helicopter provided an eagle-eye advantage from the air, ground searchers representing Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, scoured the banks of the river below.

Unfortunately, this day of searching did not bring any word of hope to the family of the missing person, as the Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue Coordinator was subjected to notifying the family of the results of today's unsuccessful search efforts. The family of the victim has also been advised this search effort has now transitioned into a ‘recovery operation' –- with this missing person now presumed as a drowning victim.

This missing person is now identified as:

Yevhen Savchenko, age 55, with a residential address on SE 141st, in Portland.

Yevhen Savchenko was fishing with his 16-year-old son along the Sandy River, Saturday afternoon. While father and son, both wearing fishing waders, were attempting to forge the Sandy River, the swift currents caused the father and son to topple over and were simultaneously swept downriver in the swift rapids.

Olexander Savchenko, age 16, was able to self-rescue about 300 yards from where he and his father had fallen into the swift current. Responding rescue personnel located Olexander Savenchenko in good physical condition; although, understandably very shaken and in shock.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, SAR Coordinator, indicates he will be returning Monday, to resume the search with a canine team and additional volunteer ground searchers. This search effort is concentrated along the Sandy River, from Cedar Creek, to Dodge Park. Hopefully, this added effort will provide SAR Coordinators with total assurance this entire portion of the Sandy River has been thoroughly searched for the missing Yevhen Savchenko.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the volunteer searchers who participated, and will continue to participate in this ongoing mission. More than 35 volunteers have responded to this call for service. Thank you!

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At day break on Sunday, November 01, 2009, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search mission resumed along the Sandy River with efforts to locate a missing 55-year-old man who was swept downriver Saturday afternoon.

At daybreak this morning, an estimated 25 member search and rescue (SAR) volunteer group resumed probing along the Sandy River, in hopes of locating this missing man who had been swept down river while attempting to forge the river while fishing with his 16-year-old son. The son of the missing fisherman was also swept into the swift moving current, but was able to self-rescue an estimated 300 yards from his initial entry point into the water.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Coordinator of this mission indicates volunteers representing both Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue and Mountain Wave Communications are actively participating in this ongoing search. In addition, marine resources for this search effort are provided by members of the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium -- represented today by Sandy Fire, Clackamas Fire and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

The anticipated assistance of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter summoned from Astoria has been delayed due to inclement weather conditions at the Oregon coast. Hopefully, this aerial surveillance assistance will become available later in the day as weather conditions improve.

The SAR Coordinator of this mission reveals that today's search effort will concentrate along the Sandy River. The initial starting point of this morning search is focusing along a 4 mile stretch of the Sandy River – from Cedar Creek, downriver to Dodge Park.

In the event, this search requires expansion, the searchers will extend the search from Cedar Creek to Ox Bow Park –- this entails a total of 13 miles of the Sandy River to be searched.

Additional information related to this ongoing search operation will be provided to all media as this mission continues along the Sandy River.

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At 7:00 p.m. the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue Coordinator (SAR), paused for all organized search activity along the Sandy River for a missing 55-year-old man.

This missing man was attempting to forge the Sandy River earlier in the afternoon while fishing with this 16-year-old son. Both the son and father were swept down river; however, the son of this missing man was able to self-rescue approximately 300 yards down river from where the duo initially were swept down river. The 16-year-old was in good condition when located by rescue personnel.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, SAR Coordinator managing this mission reports that with nightfall the search mission has been paused, with preparations in order for returning and resuming this search effort Sunday morning, at approximately 7:00 a.m.

SAR personnel indicated that search and rescue volunteers representing Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue have been alerted, and expected to arrive in the area for the continuation of this search mission early Sunday morning.

In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard has been requested to provide aerial surveillance for this resumed search mission along the Sandy River, anticipated to arrive and begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Also, additional search and rescue assets will be deployed Sunday morning, provided by members representing the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium.

Respectfully, the names of the rescued 16-year-old and missing father, age 55, are not releasable at this point in time.

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4:25 p.m. Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium members have been recalled from the Sandy River search due to impending darkness.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has summoned a Search & Rescue Coordinator to the Sandy River, to assess the ongoing rescue effort to locate a missing 55-year-old man who was swept down the Sandy River earlier today.

A 16-year-old youth was also swept down river; however, he has been located and in good physical condition.

A chaplain has been summoned to the scene to assist this rescued youth with his emotional needs.

Emergency Life Flight also participated in this search effort to locate the missing 55-year-old and provided ground personnel with very critical and advantageous information from the sky as Life Flight flew searching the Sandy River for clues.

This present situation on the Sandy River may transition into a Search and Rescue mission shortly – concentrating along the river banks with ground crews – for this missing 55-year-old.

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Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. rescue personnel were summoned to the Sandy River, near Mill Creek, when a witness reported that a man and a boy were swept down river while attempting to forge this section of the Sandy River.

At 2:45 p.m. responding rescue personnel reported one of the two missing -- a young boy –had been safely located an estimated 300 yards down stream from where he and his older male companion initially went into the water.

Rescue personnel have staged in the area of 39800 SE Fish Hatchery Road, in Sandy.

Search and Rescue personnel continue scouring down stream as personnel attempt to locate the missing older male adult who was last observed being swept down river on the Sandy, near Mill Creek.

Additional information will be provided as soon as possible.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The first group of F-15s will be returning to Kingsley Field after seven months operating out of Boise ID during runway construction at the Klamath Falls airport.

WHO: Col James C. Miller, piloting the first F-15 to return
173rd Fighter Wing Commander

WHAT: The first group of four F-15s returning from Boise, ID after operating from Gowen Field during runway repair at the Klamath Falls Airport. The remaining F-15s will be returning later this week.

WHEN: Tuesday, 3 November, 2009 at 10:40 a.m.

WHERE: Kingsley Field flight line

A McMinnville 4-plex suffered heavy fire damage as a result of an overnight fire; the fire displaced a dozen occupants. On October 31st at 11:50 pm crews from the McMinnville Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at 508 SE Davis Street. First arriving fire crews reported heavy fire near the front of the structure and quickly requested mutual aid from Carlton and Amity. The fire heavily damaged the interior of two units; the remaining two units suffered smoke and water damage.

All occupants were able to escape without injury; the resident of the unit where the fire originated was not home at the time of the fire. The Yamhill County Fire Investigation Team responded to assist with a fire cause investigation; the cause of the fire is undetermined following the Team's investigation.

Red Cross representatives responded to assist the displaced families with lodging and other needs.


Attached Media Files: 508 SE Davis, McMinnville

This morning at 2:56 am, Clackamas Fire crews were dispatched to a reported house fire at 13494 SE 119th ct, in Clackamas. The first arriving engine company found fire and heavy smoke coming from the back side of the home. The crew were met outside by the residents of the home which appeared to have minor injuries, an ambulance was quickly called for. The engine companies from Clackamas Station 8 and Happy Valley Station 6 attacked the fire through the front door. Interior crews stated they encountered high heat and very smokey conditions. The truck company from the Lake Road fire station did ventilate the structure by cutting several large holes in the roof. This allowed the interior crews to fight the fire with better visibility and less heat. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of the first crew arriving on scene. The home is an approx. 1100 sq ft., single story, ranch style home.

No one was found inside the structure, all of the occupants did make it outside. Both occupants were treated on scene for smoke inhalation and minor burns. They were eventually transported by AMR to Providence Portland Hospital to be treated further for their injuries. The interior of the home sustained extensive damage from smoke, heat and water. It is not known at this time what the cause of the fire is, Clackamas Fire investigators will be on scene for several hours, conducting interviews, digging through debris and photographing the scene to determine the cause and origin of this fire.

It doesn't appear that the home had any working smoke alarms. It's unclear what alerted the occupants to the fire, but this event may have been avoided all together if the home had working smoke alarms. Please remember to have working smoke alarms on all levels of your home and outside all sleeping areas.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release ******* CCSO CASE NUMBER 09-33398

At 7:00 p.m. the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue Coordinator (SAR), paused for all organized search activity along the Sandy River for a missing 55-year-old man.

This missing man was attempting to forge the Sandy River earlier in the afternoon while fishing with this 16-year-old son. Both the son and father were swept down river; however, the son of this missing man was able to self-rescue approximately 300 yards from where the duo initially were swept down river. The 16-year-old was reported in good condition when located by rescue personnel.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, SAR Coordinator managing this mission reports that with nightfall the search mission has been paused, with preparations in order for returning and resuming this search effort Sunday morning, at approximately 7:00 a.m.

SAR personnel indicated that search and rescue volunteers representing Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue have been alerted, and expected to arrive in the area for the continuation of this search mission early Sunday morning.

Mountain Wave Communications will also be assisiting with all technical radio communications utilized during this extensive search operation.

In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard has been requested to provide aerial surveillance for this resumed search mission along the Sandy River, anticipated to arrive and begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Also, additional search and rescue assets will be deployed Sunday morning, provided by members representing the Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium.

Respectfully, the names of the rescued 16-year-old and missing father, age 55, are not releasable at this point in time.



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4:25 p.m. Clackamas County Swift Water Rescue Consortium members have been recalled from the Sandy River search due to impending darkness.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has summoned a Search & Rescue Coordinator to the Sandy River, to assess the ongoing rescue effort to locate a missing 55-year-old man who was swept down the Sandy River earlier today.

A 16-year-old youth was also swept down river; however, he has been located and in good physical condition.

A chaplain has been summoned to the scene to assist this rescued youth with his emotional needs.

Emergency Life Flight also participated in this search effort to locate the missing 55-year-old and provided ground personnel with very critical and advantageous information from the sky as Life Flight flew searching the Sandy River for clues.

This present situation on the Sandy River may transition into a Search and Rescue mission shortly – concentrating along the river banks with ground crews – for this missing 55-year-old.

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Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. rescue personnel were summoned to the Sandy River, near Mill Creek, when a witness reported that a man and a boy were swept down river while attempting to forge this section of the Sandy River.

At 2:45 p.m. responding rescue personnel reported one of the two missing -- a young boy – had been safely located an estimated 300 yards down stream from where he and his older male companion initially went into the water.

Rescue personnel have staged in the area of 39800 SE Fish Hatchery Road, in Sandy.

Search and Rescue personnel continue scouring down stream as personnel attempt to locate the missing older male adult who was last observed being swept down river on the Sandy, near Mill Creek.

Additional information will be provided as soon as possible.

An apartment fire occurred at 5 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, at NE 99th and Glisan in Portland, OR. Two Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter responders are assisting one adult and two children with lodging, food, and clothing. (Update)

Summary of Event:
Early this morning, a man driving a sedan was texting on his phone when he lost control and crashed into a power pole. The man was later arrested for DUII.

Details of Event:
On Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 12:28 a.m., A Washington County Sheriff's Sergeant came across a crash in the 19000 block of SW Kinniman Road in the community of Aloha. He found a 1997 Ford Taurus that had crashed head on into a power pole. The driver, 44-year-old Gerald Adams from Aloha, was walking around and was not injured.

Mr. Adams told investigating deputies that he had been texting on his phone when he crashed. Deputies could tell Mr. Adams had been drinking and performed a series of field sobriety tests that indicated he was over the legal limit of 0.08. He was arrested for DUII and transported to the Washington County Jail.

PGE crews had SW Kinniman Road shut down for several hours while they replaced the damaged power pole.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1128/PR_091031_DUII_crash_in_Aloha.pdf , 2009-10/1128/IMG_1444.jpg , 2009-10/1128/ADAMS,GERALD_ISAAC.jpg

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release ******* CCSO CASE NUMBER

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Marine Patrol, American Medical Response and Sandy Fire Rescue personnel have responded to the Sandy River for a reported water rescue.

Saturday, October 31, 2009At 2:31 p.m. rescue personnel were summoned to the Sandy River, near Mill Creek, when a witness reported that a man and a boy were swept down river while attempting to forge this section of the Sandy River.

At 2:45 p.m. responding rescue personnel reported one of the two missing -- a young boy – had been safely located an estimated 300 yards down stream from where he and his older male companion initially went into the water.

Rescue personnel have staged in the area of 39800 SE Fish Hatchery Road, in Sandy.

Search and Rescue personnel continue scouring down stream as personnel attempt to locate the missing older male adult who was last observed being swept down river on the Sandy, near Mill Creek.

Additional information will be provided as soon as possible.

Summary of Event:
Yesterday morning at about 11:00 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy arrested a man driving a pickup truck at 103 MPH on I-5 near the Highway-217 interchange. He was charged with Reckless Driving.

Details of Event:
On Friday, October 30, 2009, at 11:14 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy was using a laser device to measure the speed of semi-trucks traveling south on Interstate 5 near the Highway 217 interchange.

The deputy received a reading of 103 MPH. He saw a 2005 Dodge SRT-10 Pickup traveling south. The truck was straddling the right fog line and passing other traffic. There was a disabled semi-truck that was parked in the right-hand emergency lane. The driver of the truck, 19-year-old Mohamed Oueini from Lake Oswego, had to brake hard and jerk back into the lane of travel to avoid hitting the semi-truck.

The deputy was able to catch up to Mr. Oueini when he slowed down for heavy traffic. Mr. Oueini did not have a reason for his driving. He was arrested for Reckless driving and issued a citation to appear in court.

**I have attached two shots of the freeway where this occured. The truck parked in the emergency lane is the one that is refrenced in the press release. The truck is a similar model and not the actual truck.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1128/PR_091030_Reckless_Driver_15.pdf , 2009-10/1128/2005-Dodge-RAM-SRT-10-Quad-Cab-SA-1280x960.jpg , 2009-10/1128/Freeway_shot.jpg , Not the Actual Truck

***PHOTO RELEASE***

****CORRECTION TO PHOTO #091031-F-1639C-160****


Overview:
The Oregon Army National Guard's 162 Engineer Company was honored at the Dallas High School Gymnasium during a mobilization ceremony, Oct. 31. Over 1,500 well-wishers packed into the building to honor the approximately 100 Oregon soldiers, who will perform route clearance during a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.

Photo Captions:
091031-F-1639C-003: Oregon Army National Guard Spc. Thomas Melendy, of Dallas, Ore., presents his daughters, Kaleah, 11, and Helen, 13, with special dogtags bearing Melendy's name, during a family presentation prior to the mobilization ceremony of his unit, 162 Engineer Company at the Dallas High School, Oct. 31. Melendy and about 100 fellow engineers will perform route clearance during a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)

091031-F-1639C-081: The Oregon Army National Guard's 162 Engineer Company is honored at the Dallas High School Gymnasium during a mobilization ceremony, Oct. 31. About 100 Oregon soldiers will perform route clearance during a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)

091031-F-1639C-160: Oregon Governor, Theodore R. Kulongoski (left), stands with Oregon Army National Guard Pfc. Stephen R. Printup, and Printup's grandfather, Jesse James Jones Jr., Co-Chief of the Cayuse Tribe of Pendleton, Ore., following the mobilization ceremony for the Oregon National Guard's 162 Engineer Company, Oct. 31 in Dallas, Ore. Printup and about 100 fellow engineers will perform route clearance during a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)


Attached Media Files: Oregon Governor, Theodore R. Kulongoski (left), stands with Oregon Army National Guard Pfc. Stephen R. Printup, and Printup's grandfather, Jesse Jones James Jr., Co-Chief of the Cayuse Tribe of Pendleton, Ore., following the mobilization ceremony for the , The Oregon Army National Guard's 162 Engineer Company is honored at the Dallas High School Gymnasium during a mobilization ceremony, Oct. 31. About 100 Oregon soldiers will perform route clearance during a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air , Oregon Army National Guard Spc. Thomas Melendy, of Dallas, Ore., presents his daughters, Kaleah, 11, and Helen, 13, with special dogtags bearing Melendy's name, during a family presentation prior to the mobilization ceremony of his unit, 162 Engineer Comp

Photo captions

091031-A-5611R-001
Oregon Patriot Guard Riders post American Flags alongside fire trucks from Dallas and Polk County Fire Departments, near the entrance of Dallas High School in Dallas, Ore., prior to the mobilization ceremony for 162 Engineer Company, Oct. 31. About 100 Oregon National Guard members in the Dallas-based company – Oregon's oldest Guard unit – Will perform route clearance as part of a year long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric A. Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

091031-A-5611R-002
Soldiers with the Oregon National Guard's 162 Engineer Company, based in Dallas, Ore., bow their heads during the invocation during the unit's mobilization ceremony at the Dallas High School Gymnasium, Oct. 31. About 100 Oregon National Guard members in the Dallas-based company – Oregon's oldest Guard unit – Will perform route clearance as part of a year long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric A. Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

091031-A-5611R-003
Oregon Governor, Theodore R. Kulongoski takes a moment to speak with Oregon National Guard Staff Sgt. Seth Fillmore of Beaverton, Ore., during a mobilization ceremony for the Dallas based 162 Engineer Company at the Dallas High School, Oct. 31. Fillmore and about 100 Oregon National Guard members will perform route clearance as part of a year long deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric A. Rutherford, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)


Attached Media Files: Oregon Governor, Theodore R. Kulongoski takes a moment to speak with Oregon National Guard Staff Sgt. Seth Fillmore of Beaverton, Ore., during a mobilization ceremony for the Dallas based 162 Engineer Company at the Dallas High School, Oct. 31. Fillmore a , Soldiers with the Oregon National Guard’s 162 Engineer Company, based in Dallas, Ore., bow their heads during the invocation during the unit’s mobilization ceremony at the Dallas High School Gymnasium, Oct. 31. About 100 Oregon National Guard members in t , Oregon Patriot Guard Riders post American Flags alongside fire trucks from Dallas and Polk County Fire Departments, near the entrance of Dallas High School in Dallas, Ore., prior to the mobilization ceremony for 162 Engineer Company, Oct. 31. About 100 Or

An Aurora man suffered serious injuries early Saturday morning in a hit and run collision when he was struck by a vehicle as he walked on SR 99E just north of Aurora.
About 1:00 AM on Saturday, October 31st, 2009, the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center and Clackamas County 911 began receiving reports of a possibly intoxicated man walking down the center of SR 99E near Lone Elder Rd, which is just north of the Clackamas/Marion county line. Officers from the Canby and Aurora police departments initially responded to the area and located Benjamin Story, 23, of Aurora lying on the south side of SR 99E. Story had been struck by vehicle which had then fled the scene of the collision. Story was taken to Emanuel hospital with serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.
State Troopers from the Portland Area Command responded to the scene and conducted the collision investigation. SR 99E was closed between Barlow Rd and Lone Elder Rd for about an hour and a half while the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident. SR 99E was reopened about 2:45 AM.
Evidence collected at the scene shows Story was possibly struck by an unknown model Toyota. The Toyota should have collision damage to its front end and hood area. Anyone with information regarding this collision or the suspect vehicle is asked to call the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 503-731-3030.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Canby PD, Aurora PD, Canby Fire, and ODOT.

A fire ignited in a two story home near Battle Ground Lake this morning. Fire District 3 received the alarm at 9:32 this morning for a fire at 25001 NE 188th Court. The fire started in the first level of the home at or near the gas fireplace. Two occupants were home at the time of the fire. There were no injuries. Fire damaged the first level and extended into the soffit over the porch. Smoke travelled through out the first and second floors. The Clark County Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Six fire apparatus and 16 personnel from Fire District 3 and Clark County Fire & Rescue responded to the scene. The Clark County Sheriffs Office assisted with traffic control and scene safety.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1566/Picture_008.jpg , 2009-10/1566/Picture_006.jpg , 2009-10/1566/Picture_005.jpg , 2009-10/1566/Picture_004.jpg , 2009-10/1566/Picture_003.jpg , 2009-10/1566/Picture_002.jpg

Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-Noon. Join certified Labyrinth facilitator Eunice Schroeder on this meditative and prayerful Labyrinth Walk inside The Grotto's Conference Center, NE 85th & Sandy Blvd. $30 per person. Includes continental breakfast, drinks and token to the Upper Level Gardens. For more information call 503-254-7371 or email spirituality@thegrotto.org. View our website at http://www.thegrotto.org.


Attached Media Files: Labyrinth Walk

On September 19, 2009 a West Linn resident contacted the WLPD regarding the fraudulent use of a credit card. The victim reported that one of the family's credit cards was missing and being used throughout the Metro area.

The card was cancelled and the bank sent out replacements. Then on October 19, 2009 one of the new cards was fraudulently used. The WLPD are trying to learn how the new card was taken, and who is using it.

The suspect, picture and video attached, has been on a buying spree using the stolen cards. The suspect bought electronics, groceries and fuel with the cards prior to them being deactivated by the bank.

The suspect is described as:
White, male adult, pale complexion, salt and pepper hair, 5'8"~5'9" tall, slender, appears middle aged, and tattoos on both forearms.

The West Linn Police ask that any one with information on this unknown subject contact Ofc. Taylor Neil, or Detective Nick Amendolara @ 503-655-6214


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1071/stolen_card_exit.wmv , Suspect comes in from left of screen at 1:08 on video count

An elderly Corvallis man died Saturday morning in a single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 99W about one mile north of Corvallis. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers investigating the crash are looking into the possibility that the man had a medical problem that may have caused him to drive off the highway.

According to OSP Sergeant Craig Flierl, on October 31, 2009 at approximately 6:00 a.m. a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria driven by DALE D. SCHROCK, age 80, from Corvallis, was northbound on Highway 99w near milepost 89 when he left the roadway and rolled over into a ditch. SCHROCK was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was using safety restraints and his car's airbags deployed.

OSP troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Benton County Sheriff's Office and Corvallis Fire Department assisted. The highway was not closed.

No photographs available for release at this time.

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On October 30, 2009 around 11:15 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the area of Northeast Grand Avenue and Clackamas Street on a report of a shooting that had just happened. When they arrived, they found 19-year-old Babatu White at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Mr. White was immediately transported to an area hospital and his injuries are non-life threatening.

The Gang Enforcement Team was called to the scene to investigate this incident because gang activity is involved. Investigators determined that Mr. White was sitting on a bench in the area with some associates at the time of the shooting. While sitting on the bench, a car drove by Mr. White and fired several shots. Police do not have anyone in custody at this time and this investigation is ongoing.

A Beaverton man was killed late Friday night while trying to cross Interstate 5 in Wilsonville.
About 10:30 PM on Friday, 10-30-09, OSP Troopers from Tualatin and Portland responded to an auto/pedestrian traffic collision on southbound I-5 at Milepost 287 in the Wilsonville area. The preliminary investigation indicates that Theodore Michael Bennett, 45, of Beaverton, was walking southbound on the west shoulder of I-5 when he attempted to cross the three southbound lanes of the freeway. He was struck in the southbound 'A' lane by a 2009 Toyota SXD driven by Sean McLeary, 31, of Portland. Bennett was pronounced deceased at the scene. Neither McLeary nor his passenger were injured in the collision. McLeary stopped immediately and cooperated fully in the investigation. All three lanes of I-5 were closed for about three hours while the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the collision. Southbound traffic on I-5 was detoured around the scene by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Bennett's next of kin have been notified and the investigation is continuing. No citations have been issued. OSP was assisted at the scene by Tualatin PD, the Washington County Sheriff's office, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, ODOT, and the Washington County Medical Examiner.

Crews from Lake Oswego Fire Department and TVF&R responded on a single alarm structure fire in a vacant office building. 26 firefighters brought the fire under control in less than 30 minutes. Lake Oswego Firefighters found heavy black smoke and fire coming from the eves and roof area of the single story building. Firefighters forced entry into the structure and were able to attack the fire from below by pulling ceiling as they advanced.

There were no firefighter injuries and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The call came in at 2023 hours and was located at 5895 Jean Road in Lake Oswego

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers arrested a 25 year old Culver, OR man following an investigation of a domestic violence incident that occurred in Culver on October 23 and 24, 2009.

NICHOLAS DORREN LEWIS JONES was arrested on 10-30-09, at 5:00 PM, and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail in Bend. He was charged with Attempted Assault II (three counts), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (four counts), Domestic Violence Menacing (five counts), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (three counts), and Reckless Driving.

The crimes occurred in Jefferson County but prosecution will be handled in adjacent Deschutes County.

Contact Info:

Mike Dugan
Deschutes County District Attorney
(541) 388-6520

Secondary Contact:

Sergeant Julie Wilcox
Oregon State Police-The Dalles
(541) 296-9646


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1002/Jones,_Nicholas_Dorren_Lewis.jpg

Celebrate the season with the Washington County Museum's popular new Family Day program! Kids and parents can make make stamp and collograph foil plate prints on coasters and place mats using natural materials such as autumn leaves and grasses.

Local artists from the printmaking non-profit Print Arts Northwest will lead the printing and stamping activities, with museum staff and volunteers hosting a variety of Native American arts and crafts activities such as rock art recording. Cookies and juice will be plentiful courtesy of Beaverton Bakery.

Plus, the museum's current exhibits will be open for viewing: This Kalapuya Land about the Native Americans of the region, Washington County in a Nutshell, and "D2D3...DM,"
a show by local artist Danuta Muszynska.

Sponsored by the PGE Foundation.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 14th from 10am to 2pm

Location: Washington County Museum (17677 NW Springville Road Portland, OR 97229) located on the campus of PCC Rock Creek. The museum is connected to the Westside MAX via TriMet bus lines 52 and 67.

Contact: By phone at 503-645-5353, Info@WashingtonCountyMuseum.org, or visit www.WashingtonCountyMuseum.org


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/2025/Leaf_Stamp.jpg

Firefighters from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue (FGF&R) responded to a house fire at 3312 Valley Crest Way around 7:25 Thursday Evening, October 29th. The occupant was in the kitchen cooking dinner when they smelled smoke and discovered it come from heating vents, they then went to the garage and found fire in the garage. The occupant then rushed out of the house with her three children and called 9-1-1. While responding the location, there were reports that loud explosions were being heard by many neighbors. When the first crew arrived they had heavy fire conditions from the garage doors openings as well as fire from the second story windows. Due to the heavy fire conditions, a 2nd Alarm was dispatched bringing neighboring fire departments to come assist with the fire. Crews used multiple hose lines to fight the fire from the exterior of the house to knock down the fire. Crews had a difficult time knocking down the fire in the garage due to a small bio-diesel manufacturing operation with vegetable oil and chemical feeding the fire.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation and will be released next week. The preliminary fire damage is estimated at $280,000. Around forty firefighters from FGF&R, Cornelius Fire, Banks Fire and Hillsboro Fire were on scene for approximately two hours conducting operations. FGF&R was also assisted by twelve firefighters from Gaston Fire, Washington Co. Fire District #2 and TVF&R.
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Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1797/0902037_House_Fire_3312_Valley_Crest_Way_10.29.2009.pdf

Contact: Jim Demmon, Cable Television Manager,(360) 696-8235

Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV), local government Cable Channel 23, will provide the only live, local election night television coverage in Clark County starting at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. Viewers can turn to Channel 23 for up-to-the-minute Clark County election results, analysis and commentary. Live CVTV election coverage is also available to viewers on the Internet at www.cvtv.org.

Donna Mason, CVTV Executive Producer will conduct candidate interviews from the 6th Floor Hearings Room at the Clark County Public Service Center.

Clark/Vancouver Television is the local government, non-commercial cable access channel operated and funded by the City of Vancouver and Clark County, Washington.

Portland Fire & Rescue Investigators made an arrest today in connection with a fire that occurred yesterday, October 29, 2009 at the Uptown Arms & Manor Apartments located at 2175 NW Davis St.

Twenty-nine year old Shanti Ananda Braford was taken into custody after he intentionally set fire inside an occupied apartment. The occupant received minor burn injuries while trying to put the fire out. Damages are estimated at $800.00.

Mr. Shanti Ananda Braford has been charged with:

*One count Arson I – Measure 11, which is a Class A Felony

*One count Assault IV

*One count Disorderly Conduct II

*One count Reckless Burning

On 10-26-09, four members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office organized a pumpkin carving contest at Chemewa Indian School. Martha's Pumpkin Patch donated the pumpkins to the school and 30 students signed up to show off their pumpkin carving skills. Chemewa students voted on their favorites in three categories; Spookiest, most creative and funniest. Sheriff's Office staff then voted on the winning pumpkin for the grand prize of a Figaros Pizza card. Deputy Heath Nelson, who is one of three school resource deputies at Chemewa, participated and was sure he would win the carving contest. However, the students were determined to challenge him and a female student's spooky ghost pumpkin won the grand prize. Chris Wilson, Kathy Mandyck, Karen Taylor and Deputy Nelson all volunteered their time and indicated the students were very creative and everyone had a good time.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1294/Chemewa-pumpkin_carving_contestant.JPG , 2009-10/1294/Chemewa_Pumpkin_Carving_Judges.jpg , 2009-10/1294/Chemewa_Deputy_Heath_Nelson_2.JPG , 2009-10/1294/Chemewa-Deputy_Heath_Nelson.JPG

On October 29, 2009, a Linn County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Josh Lee Shaddon, age 31, for the murder of his mother, Gerlene Thorne, age 48.

The Grand Jury also indicted Josh Shaddon on one count of attempted murder. The victim of the attempted murder was Shaddon's step-father, Michael Thorne, age 53.

The investigation, led by the Linn County Sheriff's Office, determined that in a recent incident while target practicing in Linn County, Shaddon pointed a firearm at his step-father and pulled the trigger. The gun did not fire. The incident was not reported to law enforcement prior to the death of Gerlene Thorne.

Shaddon is being held at the Linn County Jail.

Original press release from October 26, 2009:

Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that a cause of death has been determined in the Gerlene A. Thorne homicide investigation. An autopsy was conducted Saturday and the results were that Thorne had been stabbed more than once and died from those injuries.

The three children who were found inside the vehicle driven by the suspect have returned to family members. Two of the boys, ages 4 and 2, are the suspect's children and were returned to their mother. The third boy, age 6, is a nephew and was also returned to his mother.

On October 23, 2009 at 2:56 p.m., the Linn County 911 Dispatch Center received an emergency call from a residence located at 35288 Blakely Ave., Brownsville. The initial information reported to 911 was that a female had been shot by her son and that he had fled the residence in a vehicle with three children.

Deputies, with the assistance of the Oregon State Police, converged on the area while at the same time looking for the suspect vehicle described as a green Chevrolet Tahoe. A deputy responding to the scene spotted a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description on Brownsville Road just north of the Brownsville city limits. After stopping the vehicle, the driver, Josh Shaddon, was detained as a person of interest. The three children were found in the vehicle unharmed.

The victim was identified as 48-year-old Gerlene A. Thorne of Brownsville. Deputies learned that Thorne resided at the Blakely address with her husband. Also residing at their residence was the victim's 31-year-old son, Josh Lee Shaddon. As a result of the investigation, Shaddon was arrested and charged with Murder. He was lodged in the Linn County Jail. The investigation is continuing but no other arrests are expected at this time.

Contact:
Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller
541-967-3950


Attached Media Files: Josh Shaddon

On October 29, 2009, a Linn County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Adrian Renee Rodriguez, age 38, on nine counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor and one count of frequenting a place where controlled substances are used. The charges are related to the investigation into the death of 14-year-old Quentin Alexander Thacker, whose body was found in a ditch near South 9th Street and W. "C" Street in Lebanon on January 18, 2009.

The investigation, led by detectives from the Linn County Sheriff's Office, determined that Quentin had died after using marijuana and consuming alcohol at a party hosted by Rodriguez, at 1190 S. 9th Street, a residence where she lived at the time. Quentin's body was located approximately 120 yards south of the residence.

An autopsy determined that Quentin had died of "asphyxiation by drowning." A toxicological examination determined that at the time of his death, Quentin had a blood alcohol concentration of .21 percent, and also a positive test for cannabinoids, indicating marijuana use.

The charges against Rodriguez involve eight other minors in addition to Quentin.

Rodriguez is in custody at the Linn County Jail, where she has been since October 13, 2009, when she was arrested on an unrelated parole violation sanction.

This investigation is continuing, and additional charges against Rodriguez or others is possible.


Attached Media Files: Adrian Rodriguez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC) will meet in Conference Room B9 and, as necessary, via telephone conference call at the State Library on Friday November 10, 2009 from 10:00 am to1:00 pm PST. The draft agenda is included.

This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Mary Mayberry (mary.l.mayberry@state.or.us or 503-378-2525) so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

The SDLAC advises the State Library and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council on the Statewide Database Licensing Program and its membership is representative of school, public, tribal and academic libraries. The current
member list is available at: http://oregon.gov/OSL/LD/technology/sdlp/index.shtml

DRAFT AGENDA
Agenda Review
Review Minutes of August 13, 2009 meeting and approve
Members report: status of Gale transition for those you represent
Report from MaryKay on status of work with Gale on complaints/issues.
Selection of 15 additional e-books for Gale Virtual Reference Library
Report from MaryKay on status of LSTA funding for additional databases.
Consider additional databases
Review By-laws
Schedule next meeting

Please see the attached release that is being sent on behalf of the Sunshine Division. We hope to see media there on Monday.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/3056/10-30-09_Sunshine_Wish_List_and_Open_House.doc

Last night, October 29, 2009, the City of Sherwood Police Department partnered with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and conducted a "Minor Compliance Operation". These are done to combat the sale of intoxicating/alcoholic beverages to underage people/minors. We believe that helping area businesses curtail law violations, such as selling alcohol to underage people, will help us to avoid the problems that come with underage drinking.

OLCC provides an agent and the "minor decoy" (underage buyer) and the police department provided both uniformed and plain clothes officers to monitor the safety of those involved and to take enforcement action as needed. The City of Sherwood has a total of 21 licensed establishments which includes grocery stores, restaurants, etc.

The team visited 12 licensed establishments. 7 of the 12 sold alcohol to the underage decoy. This is 58% of those visited and 33% of the total. The "clerk" or person who actually made the sale received a Municipal Court citation for violation of City of Sherwood Code, 9.36.090, Sale or Gift of Liquor to Minor, Intoxicated or Interdicted Person. This offense has a base fine of $292.00.

These individuals could have received a misdemeanor criminal citation to Circuit Court for the comparable state charge, but The City of Sherwood Police decided to use a local and lesser charge to take more of an educational approach with less sanction.

The establishments that did sell include, in no particular order;
1. Godfathers Pizza
2. House of Good Fortune
3. Albertsons
4. Clancy's
5. Pizza Schmizza
6. Captain Ron's
7. Rainbow Market

The establishments that did not sell, in no particular order;
1. Circle K
2. McMenamins
3. Safeway
4. Sherwood Shell
5. Altos Six Corners Chevron

The legal sale of intoxicating/alcoholic beverages plays an economic role in our community, but it is a privilege to which very serious and specific responsibilities apply.

A Minor Compliance Operation is a way to educate the businesses of Sherwood, and reduce the availability of intoxicating/alcoholic beverages to our youth.

The purchase and sales of intoxicating beverages to minors is a very hazardous situation. This occurs in every community, every day, and can have potentially disastrous results to families, and communities alike. The City of Sherwood Police Department and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission intend to make an impact on these sales to minors, by creating a deterrent through education and enforcement within the community of Sherwood.
More operations like this one will occur in the future, and we are hopeful, that through all of our efforts, we will reduce the availability of intoxicating/alcoholic beverages, to minors.

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Salem — To protect its patients, Salem Health is limiting visitors to patients at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital.

Visitors to all hospitalized patients must be 12 years of age or older and without flu symptoms of fever, sore throat and cough.

"We ask our patients' loved ones to help protect them from the flu by staying home if they're ill," says Ginny Posey, RN, vice president of patient care services for Salem Health. "Hospitalized patients are particularly vulnerable to contracting the influenza virus, and to experiencing serious complications from the flu."

Hospital staffers are advising patients' families of the new guidelines, and signs will be posted at all hospital and unit entrances early next week.

Salem Hospital previously announced that visitors to patients in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, and Neonatal Intensive Care must be 18 years of age or older and free of flu symptoms. These guidelines remain in place to protect pregnant women and newborns.

To further prevent the spread of flu, both hospitals have been asking patients with flu symptoms to wear a mask during their visit.

Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.

RELEASE DATE: October 30, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-13821

After reviewing two pieces of video surveillance the Traffic Unit is releasing the attached video photo. As you can see the video is of very poor quality, but it's all that we have. The suspect vehicle appears to be a larger sedan maroon in color and will possibly be missing its antenna. The suspect vehicle was last seen Westbound on NE Sandy from NE 201st. Just seconds after the collision a small black 2-door is observed passing by the suspect vehicle Eastbound. The Traffic Unit would really like to speak with the driver and/or occupants of that vehicle.

Mr. CALGAGNO remains in Serious Condition at Emanuel.

There is no additional information to release at this time.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1278/untitled.bmp

Summary of Event:
Yesterday morning WIN detectives served a search warrant at an apartment in Forest Grove. Detectives arrested two of the residents after they found methamphetamine in the freezer. A small child was taken into protective custody.

Details of Event:
On Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 8:20 a.m., detectives with the Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN) served a search warrant at 3220 22nd Avenue, #24, in Forest Grove. While they were searching the apartment, detectives located just over one-half pound of methamphetamine.

Two people were arrested as a result of the investigation. Pedro Garcia-Pineda, age 38, and his girlfriend Maria Cervantes-Oseguera, age 32, were both charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition, Mr. Garcia-Pineda was charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of Methamphetamine and he had an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold placed on him. Ms. Cervantes-Oseguera was charged with Child Neglect I, because she had her two-year-old daughter in a location where drugs were being sold or used. The child was taken into protective custody by DHS.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1128/PR_091030-03_WIN_in_Forest_Grove.pdf , 2009-10/1128/WC2_0039.JPG , 2009-10/1128/GARCIA-PINEDA,PEDRO.jpg , 2009-10/1128/CERVANTES-OSEGUERA,MARIA.jpg

Date: October 30, 2009

Oregon Department of Human Services Director Dr. Bruce Goldberg, M.D., has selected Mary Ellen Glynn as the executive director of Oregon's Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.

Glynn brings nearly 20 years of government relations experience to DHS. Most recently, she served as a senior project manager for a public relations firm dedicated to socially responsible causes, including public health. She also worked as Governor Ted Kulongoski's communications director and higher education advisor. Before moving to Oregon, Glynn worked for the United Nations and the U.S. State Department as a spokesperson, strategist and policy advisor. Upon earning a masters degree, Glynn worked as the Deputy Press Secretary at the White House.

"Mary Ellen has the experience and talent to lead this team and produce a plan that will ultimately create a blueprint for a more effective and efficient alcohol and drug treatment system in Oregon," said Goldberg.

House Bill 3353 created the commission that is charged with the unprecedented effort of reducing crime through the development of a statewide plan to improve and deliver substance abuse treatment and prevention services.

"Reforming the delivery of alcohol and drug treatment is crucial for both public health and public safety," said Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, chairman of the commission. "If we do this correctly, it will reduce crime and save taxpayer dollars. Mary Ellen is a fantastic addition to our team."

The commission is made up of 22 members and includes representatives from the drug and alcohol recovery community, business, law enforcement, health care and education.

"Every day, drug and alcohol abuse rob thousands of Oregon children of their most valuable educational resource: an engaged parent or family member," said Commission Board member and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo. "By elevating our work to provide effective treatment options, we are not only giving thousands the opportunity to make a better life for themselves but also providing a better foundation for the support and education of future generations of Oregonians."

The commission's next meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. on November 2, 2009 at the Red Lion Hotel at 3301 Market St. NE in Salem. The meeting will be held in the Mt. Hood and Washington rooms.

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"I have always believed in this concept, but it is clear that we simply will not be able to meet the schedule provided," said Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle. "This dialogue has sparked a renewed love for the heart of Beaverton. Merritt Paulson is not alone in his enthusiasm for our community and, over the past few weeks, I've met with numerous developers and property owners to discuss their interest in downtown Beaverton. I believe that we're poised to take the next steps in the effort to create a healthy, sustainable long-term economic base for our city."
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Pacific Region Civil Air Patrol (CAP) pilots and aircrews will soon be climbing into a brand new Cessna 182T Skylane single engine search and rescue aircraft custom-made with the new state of the art G1000 glass cockpit avionics package by Garmin International, Inc.

The airplane is part of mostly a "plus-up" (i.e., additional) buy of 19 aircraft (CAP-wide) this year." said Colonel Steven Senderling, Pacific Region Deputy Chief of Operations and past Oregon CAP wing commander. "This is the 91st airplane that's been assigned to various wings in the Pacific Region, and one more just arrived, in Oregon Wing. Two more will be assigned to California Wing early next year -- for a total of 94. While not all of these 94 aircraft are the new glass cockpit models, all future new aircraft will feature the new glass cockpit technology" he said. "While this particular aircraft will be assigned to Pacific Region Headquarters, it will definitely provide an enhancement to the other wings in the Region, as the plane will be used for various emergency services operations, advanced training and proficiency flights, and possible use by regular Air Force pilots if necessary" added Senderling. Each new aircraft will also contain wiring, antennae and racks to allow quick future upgrade installation of CAP's satellite digital imaging systems used in aerial photo reconnaissance missions such as disaster relief and damage assessment.

In addition to its traditional emergency services missions, the CAP also now provides assistance to various civil authorities, including airborne imagery and communications support for counterdrug, homeland security, and disaster operations. The CAP also provides support to military commanders in several other aspects, including low level flight route surveys and training range support.

CAP aircrew members say the Garmin G1000 technology in the new aircraft is capable of guiding them to search targets faster and increases safety, especially in bad weather and rugged terrain. "The G1000 glass cockpit is a great enhancement," said Colonel Phillip Groshong, Chief of Operations for the Pacific Region CAP. "It provides truly integrated systems that, until recently, were only available on major commercial and business aircraft. It reduces pilot workload and increases safety – the best of both worlds." Said, Groshong who is a retired commercial airline pilot.

The G1000 package allows flying the aircraft on autopilot in either visual or instrument conditions while having simultaneous visual displays of weather, traffic and terrain information. This feature is not present on older search and rescue aircraft. Aircrew members say the advanced technology provides an extra pair of eyes in the airplane, because it allows them to focus on their primary mission, whether it involves searching for an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT, the little crash radio beacons in all aircraft), a downed aircraft or missing person.

And instead of the traditional "round dial" gauges, there are now two bright, colorful CRT screens that provide all pertinent flight information at the touch of a button. In addition to the G1000, the airplane (like all CAP's new planes) is also equipped with a Becker Direction Finder, and specially added custom search and rescue modifications to the Garmin avionics FMS (flight management system) software as an aid to CAP's mission pilots. This software enhancement allows pilots to now simply log the locations of each search target into the GPS (global positioning system) on their glass cockpit instead of drawing a flight path on a chart.

In addition, low-level flying in the mountains, which is a frequent occurrence in the Pacific Northwest, will be tremendously improved with color-coded terrain mapping to depict 100-foot to 1,000-foot obstacles. CAP aircrews who often find themselves flying through and above mountainous terrain can use this unique feature of the glass cockpit to help maintain adequate situational awareness and ground clearance. CAP aircrews also specifically praise the multifunction display that includes a bright, vivid screen that ensures the mountains "maintain their natural beauty without becoming collision hazards.

The glass cockpits are a win-win situation for everyone involved,

All these new Cessna aircraft coming down the line will contain Garmin's G1000 glass cockpit that will continue to modernize the CAP fleet with state-of-the-art equipment for all our airborne missions and eventually replace all of the older analog cockpit equipped
search and rescue aircraft presently in use.

For more information on the CAP and it's many missions, please go to
our website of www.gocivilairpatrol.com





Photo note:

The provided photo was taken on the ramp at Independence, Kansas, right next door to the Cessna factory and training center

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Attached Media Files: Brand new Cessna Skylane 182, specially customized for Civil Air Patrol search and rescue, awaits departure for Oregon at the Cessna Factory in Kansas. Two addtional aircraft of this type will be based in Oregon along with their other new Cessna just del

NEWS RELEASE – October 30, 2009

SALEM, Ore. — Credit union members re-elected Phyllis Guile and Tom Marks to the MaPS Credit Union Board of Directors at the Oct. 27, 2009, annual meeting.

Guile has been a MaPS member since 1979 and has served on the Board since 1997. Phyllis is a lifelong educator who currently works in the Oregon Department of Education.

Marks is a broker for Prudential Real Estate Professionals. He has volunteered for many local groups, including the Salem/Keizer School District. Marks has served on the MaPS Board since 2006.

"MaPS is pleased that so many well-qualified members of our community are willing to volunteer on our board of directors," said Board Chair Joe Phillippay. "A local, volunteer board of directors is one way that credit unions differentiate, providing a consumer-friendly a financial alternative. The expertise that both Phyllis Guile and Tom Marks bring to our board will serve the members of MaPS Credit Union well."

Guile and Marks join the other members of the MaPS Board: Joe Phillippay, Chair, retired insurance executive; Gordon Sawser, Vice Chair, retired financial officer; Jeff Antrican, vice president of real estate sales, GE Security; Judy Beebe, adjunct instructor, Western Oregon University; Del Cornutt, owner, DRC Research; and Mark Zook, Credit Manager, Secretary & Treasurer, President & Chief Executive Officer, MaPS.

MaPS Credit Union has come a long way since a group of 17 volunteers joined together in 1935, running the credit union out of kitchens and living rooms in homes throughout Marion County. Today, MaPS serves nearly 38,000 members in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties. The credit union has nine branches located in east, west, south and central Salem; Keizer; the Willamette University campus; Monmouth; Woodburn; and Silverton. The credit union also instructs students and operates three non-profit student branches as school-to-work labs for high school business courses at North Salem, West Salem, and McKay high schools.

Administration Center • 451 Division St., NE • P.O. Box 12398 • Salem, OR 97309 • (503) 588-0181 • FAX (503) 588-0665
Hines Street Branch • 1900 Hines St., SE • Salem, OR 97309 • (503) 588-0181 • FAX (503) 588-0665
West Salem Branch • 476 Glen Creek Rd., NW • Salem, OR 97304 • (503) 588-0181 • FAX (503) 588-0377
Chemeketa Branch • 4001 Winema Place, NE, Suite 100 • Salem, OR 97305 • (503) 588-0181 • FAX (503) 375-3126
McNary Branch • 111 McNary Estates Dr. • Keizer, OR 97307 • (503) 588-0181 • FAX (503) 463-6292
South Salem Branch • 4615 Commercial Street, SE • Salem, OR 97302 • (503) 588-0181, ext. 5750 • FAX (503) 566-2168
WU Bearcat Branch • Putnam Center, Willamette University • (503) 370-6933 • FAX (503) 370-6831
Monmouth Branch • 163 North Knox Street, Monmouth, OR 97361 • (503) 588-0181 • FAX (503) 838-2884
Woodburn Branch • 1860 Newberg Highway, Woodburn, OR 97071 • (971) 216-0110 • FAX (503) 779-1562
Silverton Branch • 307 E. Main Street, Silverton ,OR 97071 • (503) 873-MaPS • FAX (503) 874-5616


Attached Media Files: Tom Marks was elected to a second term on the MaPS Credit Union Board of Directors. Marks is a broker with Prudential Real Estate Professionals. , Phyllis Guile, a director in the Oregon Department of Education, has served on the MaPS Credit Union Board of Directors since 1997.

The Oregon Employment Department is putting into place a new program designed to help low income, unemployed Oregonians.

The program will go into effect on November 1, 2009. The program allows unemployed Oregonians who were working in low-wage jobs, to receive unemployment benefits while going to school or re-training. The intent of the program is to assist low income workers in expanding their skills, allowing them to seek work in occupations that provide higher wages.

To be in the program, an individual must qualify for an unemployment claim based on wages of less than $9.24 an hour. In addition, the individual must be attending training designed to prepare him or her for employment in jobs that are in high demand, and where wages are at least $9.24 per hour.

The program does not pay for the training or provide benefits for individuals in training intended to lead to a baccalaureate or higher degree.

"This is one of the many actions taken this legislative session to help Oregon families during this difficult time," said Governor Ted Kulongoski. "This new program will help Oregonians in two critical ways - first with continued financial assistance to help meet their family's basic needs and by providing an opportunity to gain a new skill that will lead to longer term economic security."

The new program was created by the Oregon legislature in House Bill 3483. The program runs from November 1, 2009 to January 1, 2012.

Oregonians who would like more information, or would like to apply for the program, can call the Employment Department's Training Unit at 1-800-436-6191. Information is also available at local WorkSource Oregon Centers and online at www.WorkingInOregon.org.

The Oregon Employment Department estimates 2,400 workers will participate in this program each year.




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Around 7:20pm Thursday October 29th, Forest Grove Firefighters responded to a reported garage fire at 3312 Valley Crest Way. Upon arrival crews found a house fully involved with fire and upgraded the call to a 2nd Alarm bringing fire crews from many local area departments. Crews were able to knock down fire in approximately 30 minutes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Crews will be on scene throughout the night checking for hot spots and investigating the cause.

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A full press release will be released later.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1797/0902036_House_Fire_3312_Valley_Crest_Way_10.29.2009_013.jpg , 2009-10/1797/0902036_House_Fire_3312_Valley_Crest_Way_10.29.2009_011.jpg , 2009-10/1797/0902036_House_Fire_3312_Valley_Crest_Way_10.29.2009_006.jpg

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I had a request to resend the firt video as it didn't work for some. Here's my second attempt. I hope it works for all this time. My apologies if it doesn't, as I'm out of options now. :)
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In less than ten days Richard's Deli had two separate robberies in their establishment. Detectives believe it was the same two suspects perpetrating both robberies and are now asking the public's help in identifying them.

On Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 3:20 p.m. Beaverton police responded to an armed robbery call at Richard's Deli, 11429 SW Scholls Ferry Road. Witnesses described two male suspects wearing dark clothing and masks entering the business. One subject displayed a rifle, holding customers at gunpoint, while the second subject demanded money and gathered an arm load of cigarettes. The suspects fled, running towards the Conestoga Park Apartments.

On Monday, October 26, 2009, at 7:25 p.m. Beaverton police received a second call of an armed robbery at Richard's. This robbery was done in almost an identical fashion. However, in this incident witnesses saw the suspects running into a nearby apartment complex and leave in a light blue 1990's Toyota Camry or Corolla.

In both incidents the suspects wore gloves, and black nylons over their faces as a mask. Witnesses have also provided detectives with additional descriptors of the two suspects. Those are as follows:

Suspect 1: White male, late teens to early 20's, approximately 5'10", with a thin build. He was wearing a grey hoody with a distinctive design of three skulls over unknown lettering, dark skater style sneakers and dark baggie pants.

Suspect 2: White male, late teens to early 20's, 6'0", skinny build wearing a dark trench coat. This coat was used to conceal a wooden stocked rifle when he entered and left the business.

Photographs of the sweatshirt are attached and detectives are especially interested in any leads regarding its owner. Beaverton police are asking anyone with information regarding the robberies or suspects to call the non-emergency number at 503-629-0111.

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Videos of both robberies will be attached. However, the files are too large be all inclusive with this press release. The first video and the still shots of the sweatshirt will be included now. The second video will immediately follow.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1412/Richard_Rob1.wmv

The Fire Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (BPSST) will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on November 20, 2009 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:

Jim Whelan, Oregon Volunteer Firefighters' Association, Chair
Kelly Bach, Oregon State Firefighters' Council, Vice Chair
Michelle Stevens, Oregon Fire Marshals' Association
Larry Goff, Oregon Fire District Directors' Association
Joe Seibert, Non-Management Firefighter
William Klein, Community College Fire Programs
John Klum, Portland Fire & Rescue
William Lafferty, Forest Protection Agencies
Mark Prince, Oregon Fire Chiefs' Association
Randy Simpson, Oregon State Fire Marshal
Rod Smith, Oregon Fire Instructors' Association


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1. *Minutes (September 15, 2009)
Approve minutes from September 15, 2009 meeting

2. Public Comment Received - Staff Recommendation - Wildland Interface - OAR 259-009-0005 and OAR 259-009-0062
Review and Approve

3. Proposed Administrative Rules – NFPA Fire Apparatus/Driver Operator – OAR 259-009-0005
Review and Approve

4. Proposed Administrative Rules – NFPA Fire Apparatus/Driver Operator – OAR 259-009-0062
Review and Approve

5. *Revocation/Denial Case Review for Donald W. Gabbard DPSST #24874
Review and Approve (Per the Board's recommendation)

6. *Revocation/Denial Case Review for Joseph DeFrates DPSST #12335
Review and Approve

7. Administrative Rules – Denial and Revocation Memo Discussion

8. The next FPC meeting is scheduled for 2/19/2010

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Police Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (BPSST) will hold a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on November 10, 2009.

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 Carolyn Kendrick at (503) 378-2358


Agenda Items:
1. *Minutes of August 11, 2009 Meeting
Approve minutes from the August 11, 2009 meeting.

2. *OAR 259-001-0017 - Proposed Rule - Records Retention

4. *OAR 259-008-0025(1)(k)(c)
(HB 3466) Mental Illness Training/Medical Health Debate

5. *OAR 259-008-0040 - Proposed Rule - Period of Service

6. *OAR 259-008-0075(8) - Proposed Rule - Sheriff eligibility for election or appointment to office

7. *Chris Washburn - DPSST #27437
Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of
Washburn's certifications based on his discretionary disqualifying
misconduct.

8. Next Police Policy Committee Meeting is February 16, 2010 at 1:30p.m.

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Telecommunications Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (BPSST) will hold a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on November 5, 2009. 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 August 6, 2009 Meeting
Approve Minutes of August 6, 2009 Meeting

2. *OAR 259-001-0017 - Proposed Rule - Records Retention

3. *OAR 259-008-0040 - Proposed Rule - Period of Service

4. *Jeff S. Yates - DPSST #40640 - Determine whether to recommend to the Board the revocation of Yates' certifications based on his discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

5. Next Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting Date
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson

On October 29, 2009 at approximately 6:55 am 79 year old JEROME CALCAGNO of Gresham was found lying in the roadway on NE Sandy just East of NE 201st. It was thought that CALCAGNO was possibly the victim of a Hit & Run Accident, so the Gresham Traffic Unit took over the investigation. After canvassing area businesses it was confirmed through video surveillance that CALCAGNO was indeed struck by a Westbound vehicle. CALCAGNO was transported to Emanuel where he is currently listed in Serious Condition. The investigation continues and anyone with information is encouraged to call.

No further information will be released at this time.

A Bend-area man was arrested Thursday in Douglas County by Oregon State Police for Manslaughter in the First Degree and Criminally Negligent Homicide following an indictment by a Crook County Grand Jury related to a September 2009 fatal traffic crash.

KENNETH ALAN WOOD, age 44, from Bend, was arrested in the Myrtle Creek area and lodged at the Douglas County Jail. Bail is set at $100,000.

Previously released information from the Crook County Sheriff's Office indicates on September 10, 2009 at approximately 10:33 p.m., deputies, Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel from the Prineville Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover crash on Millican Road near milepost 10.

During the investigation it was determined that WOOD was driving southbound on Millican Road when he lost control of the 1999 Green GMC Sierra Pick-up. It left the southbound lane of travel, going onto the gravel shoulder and then came across the road onto the opposite shoulder where it rolled several times.

WOOD was transported St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with non-life threatening injuries. Passenger Tony Armand Partipilo, age 40, from Bend, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

Questions should be directed to the Crook County District Attorney's Office or to Detective Sergeant Travis Jurgens, Crook County Sheriff's Office, at (541) 447-6398.

Photograph Source: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1002/Wood.jpeg

November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and in November alone 45,250 babies will be born premature in the United States; placing them at risk of serious lifelong health problems including cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, learning disabilities and other chronic conditions.

"November 2009 marks the sixth Prematurity Awareness Month, and November 17th the sixth Prematurity Awareness Day," said Elizabeth Joscelyn, State Director for the Greater Oregon Chapter of March of Dimes. "The goal is to raise awareness of the major health crisis that affects our smallest and most vulnerable of citizens: babies."

On the heels of the release of a joint White Paper on The Global and Regional Toll of Preterm Birth, March of Dimes will be releasing the 2nd Report Card on Prematurity on November 17th. People who want to get involved can visit marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies where they can learn more about the tolls of premature birth, find out what they can do to help raise awareness, or make a donation and create a virtual band to celebrate, honor or remember a baby in their lives.

--Prematurity By The Numbers--
* Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death (death within the first month of life), responsible for 24% of newborn deaths in the U.S. and 28% of newborn deaths worldwide.

* In Oregon, 1 in 10 babies is born premature; in Washington it's 1in 9 and in the U.S. it's 1 in 8.

* Each year, 540,000 babies in the U.S. are born too soon. Worldwide 13 million babies are born premature each year.

* Preterm birth costs our nation $26 billion annually (per the Institute of Medicine)

* Average first-year medical costs are 10 times greater for preemies

* Preterm infants are hospitalized 9 times longer than full-term infants

March of Dimes is committed to reducing the toll of being born too soon by providing comfort and information to families and funding research to find the answers to premature birth. Donations help to support programs such as providing prematurity education to every pregnant woman in Oregon and funding Nobel prize-winning research that benefits all babies.

About March of Dimes
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.

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Attached Media Files: Life in a NICU isolette

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Thursday morning head-on crash that resulted in the death of a Wyoming man on Highway 20 about five miles east of Hampton in central Oregon. The victim's identity has been confirmed and next of kin were notified.

According to OSP Sergeant Brian Williams, on October 29, 2009 at approximately 7:45 a.m. a Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle driven by PHILLIP GENE HANLEY, age 62, from Marbleton, Wyoming was westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 68 when it collided head-on with an eastbound 1986 Peterbilt commercial truck. Following impact, the sport utility vehicle rolled onto its passenger side and came to rest off the north side shoulder. The truck came to a stop partially blocking the eastbound lane.

HANLEY was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The truck's driver, BRUCE HORST, age 25, from Payette, Idaho was not injured.

Safety restraint use is pending confirmation.

OSP troopers from the Bend and Burns offices are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash with the assistance of an OSP collision reconstructionist.

Bend Fire and Rescue and ODOT personnel assisted at the scene. Highway 20 was closed for approximately five hours.

No photographs or other information available for release at this time.

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The Vancouver Police Department would like to take this time to remind everyone that Halloween should be a fun and safe holiday for all, especially children. To that end, we have provided some tips on how to keep kids safe while out in the community on our website, www.vanpolice.org.

As part of our safety emphasis, the Vancouver Police Department Sex Offender Unit would also like to remind the community that information on the addresses of registered sex offenders that reside in the City of Vancouver is also provided on-line.

While on the Vancouver Police Department homepage (www.vanpolice.org) visit the Popular Links box and look for the Clark County Sex/Kidnap Offenders link. By clicking on this, users will access the Clark County Sheriffs Office Sex Offender Website. As part of that page visitors can also access additional information on registered sex offenders as well as the "Offenders Near Me" link.

As of September 2009, there are 565 registered sex offenders that reside in the City of Vancouver. Per Washington state law, only those offenders deemed to be a moderate or high risk to communities are found on public websites. These offenders locally are classified as Level II and Level III sex offenders. Also as of September 2009 there are 164 Level II and 19 Level III offenders in the City of Vancouver.

It is important to state that an informed public is a safer public. Notification is not intended to increase fear. Sex/Kidnap offenders have always lived in our communities. The Vancouver Police Sex Offender Unit, in conjunction with the Clark County Sheriff's Office has no legal authority to direct sex/kidnap offenders as to where they may live, work, or regularly be found. Unless restricted by a court order, sex/kidnap offenders are constitutionally permitted to live wherever they choose.

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Clark County Sheriffs Office via email at ClarkCountySOR@clark.wa.gov, by phone at 397-2211, or the Vancouver Police Sex Offender Unit at 487-7446.

WILSONVILLE, Ore --- The City of Wilsonville is seeking public input on the city's natural hazards mitigation plan. The comment periods ends during the Nov. 16 City Council meeting. The plan will to help reduce losses and damages related to natural hazards such as a flood, landslide, wildfire, severe storm, earthquake, and volcano.

"It is impossible to predict exactly when disasters may occur, or the extent to which they will affect the city," said Public Works Director Delora Kerber. "However, with careful planning and collaboration among public agencies, private sector organizations, and citizens within the community, it is possible to minimize the losses that can result from natural hazards."

The plan provides Wilsonville with a set of goals, action items, and resources designed to reduce risk from future natural disaster events. The process of developing a mitigation plan can also forge new partnerships among community organizations, businesses, and local citizens. These partnerships can lead to the development and implementation of risk reduction strategies that assist the community in reducing losses from any future natural disaster events.

Engaging in mitigation activities provides jurisdictions with a number of benefits, including reduced loss of life, property, essential services, critical facilities and economic hardship; reduced short-term and long-term recovery and reconstruction costs; increased cooperation and communication within the community through the planning process; and increased potential for state and federal funding for recovery and reconstruction projects.

"We hope residents will take a look at the plan and let us know if there is something else we should consider," said Kerber. "This is a community based plan and the more input we receive from community members will help ensure that we have a more comprehensive plan."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2009


Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission introduces Executive Director

What: Public meeting of the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission

When: November 2, 2009 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Mt. Hood and Washington Rooms, Red Lion Hotel, 3301 Market St. NE, Salem, Oregon

Agenda: Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission chair, will introduce and welcome the commission's newly hired executive director Mary Ellen Glynn. Glynn is former communications director for Governor Ted Kulongoski. Subcommittee assignments will also be discussed and finalized. Additionally, these newly formed subcommittees will propose work plans.

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SALEM - Communities throughout Oregon are planning a variety of special events, parades and gatherings to honor military veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs has compiled a statewide list of many of the events.

Veterans' Day is a national tribute that traces its roots to World War I. Jim Willis, Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs said America rose to greatness on the shoulders of their military veterans whose responsibility has been to defend freedom and protect their country.

"Our veterans represent the best of America. These men and women have pledged their lives to protect our Nation's security creating a debt that we can never fully repay," Willis said. "We offer them our respect, our thanks, and our promise that we will never forget their valor or their sacrifice. We remember those who died and those we are blessed to still have with us."

In 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent in Europe. The armistice was signed signaling the end of "the war to end all wars."

One year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day as Armistice Day. The tradition of observing November 11 continued and since 1954, that date has been set aside as Veterans Day.

Events in Oregon vary from the annual Albany Veterans Day parade-the largest west of the Mississippi River-to other ceremonies and activities in the Portland Metro area, central, southern and eastern Oregon, the Willamette Valley and Oregon coast.

A link to the events list is attached to this news release.
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Attached Media Files: 2009 Oregon Veterans Day Events List

On 10-28-09, Sergeant Eric Hlad (pronounced Lad) was promoted to the position of Commander for the Enforcement Division.

Commander Hlad was raised in Mount Angel with his older sister and younger brother. He attended Mount Angel schools through high school and was very involved in athletics. During his senior year in high school he was given an opportunity to travel to several countries abroad, including China. After high school Commander Hlad attended George Fox University where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree. In 1991 he enlisted in the United States Army and became a Combat Medic with the 82nd Airborne. He was stationed in both the Republic of Panama and the Middle East.

Commander Hlad was hired as an Enforcement Deputy with the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1996. Since that time he has worked many different areas of the Sheriff's Office including Patrol, Threat Assessment Team, Judicial Security Unit and as a Survival Skills Instructor. Commander Hlad was also an Entry Team leader for the Marion County Interagency S.W.A.T. Team for over 10 years.

Sheriff Jason Myers said "Commander Hlad demonstrates strong leadership skills, a great vision and an outstanding understanding of how the Enforcement Division ties into the overall mission of our Office and in our Community. He possess excellent communication skills and has built very positive relationships with our judges, courts and other public safety partners. Commander Hlad has great ideas and will be a welcomed addition to our Leadership Team."


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1294/Commander_Eric_Hlad.jpg

On 10-27-09, the Marion County Sheriff's Office interagency SWAT team was invited to Seaside Oregon to do a demonstration at the Oregon Department of Transportation's annual safety conference. Organizers of the conference asked the SWAT team to show the group of over 250 people what might happen if a bus and passengers were taken hostage. Western Bus Sales provided a brand new 27 foot passenger bus for the team to train in prior to the demonstration. 17 of the 24 team members participated, including two officers from Woodburn Police Department. SWAT Team Commander, Lieutenant Joe Kast talked with the group about what to expect in a hostage situation and what the team would be doing during the presentation. 20 people from the conference volunteered to be passengers on the bus just before it was taken hostage. They were able to see first hand when the team made entry on the bus, take control of the suspect and safely remove each of the passengers. Many of the "hostages" said it was amazing how fast the team was on the bus and had control of the situation. After the demonstration team members answered questions and allowed participants to tour the SWAT vehicle and see the equipment they use.

Lieutenant Kast said "we enjoy opportunities to train and work with various members and groups from our community. It gives us a chance to give a real life view of what SWAT Teams do".


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1294/SWAT_Demo_7_10-27-09.jpg , 2009-10/1294/SWAT_Demo_6_10-27-09.jpg , 2009-10/1294/SWAT_Demo_5_10-27-09.jpg , 2009-10/1294/SWAT_Demo_4_10-27-09.JPG , 2009-10/1294/SWAT_Demo_3_10-27-09.JPG , 2009-10/1294/SWAT_Demo_2_10-27-09.JPG , 2009-10/1294/Swat_demo_10-27-09.JPG

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

News Release (Photos Attached)

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Investigators Seeking To Identify Stolen Credit Card Suspects

CCSO CASE NUMBER 09-32996

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Victoria M. Wechter, age 44, of Oregon City, reported to the Milwaukie Police Department that her 1997, Honda, Civic, black in color, had been stolen between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. from the 5700 block of SE International Way, in Milwaukie. (MPD #09-3469)

On this same day at 11:00 p.m. this stolen vehicle was later located, unoccupied and recovered by Milwaukie Police. This recovered stolen vehicle was found in a parking lot at the address of 5777 SE International Way -- a short distance from where this vehicle was initially stolen by the unidentified suspect(s).

As a result of this ongoing investigation, it has been determined that on October 14, 2009 at 7:04 p.m. a male and female suspect entered the Target Store, located at 9000 SE Sunnyside Road, in Clackamas. On this occasion the suspects presented a stolen Victoria Wechter debit card (previously contained inside the stolen Wechter automobile) to purchase a $200.00 gift card and a $30.00 cell phone. (Suspect Surveillance Images Attached)

The male and female suspect featured in these surveillance images are described as:

Suspect Male, 18 - 22 years of age
White
5'10" tall
145 pounds
Brown short course straight hair
Wearing a red and white stripped collared shirt and jeans


Suspect Female, in her 20's
White
5'06" tall
155 pounds
Brown medium length hair with a pony tail
Wearing a gray zippered hooded top, white wash jeans, dark colored shirt, dark purse

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case 09-32996

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime to the contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949.

Or submit a text crime tip message to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone, all users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important Reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text messaging system – In case of an emergency call 911.

You can also submit a tip by using the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office online e-mail form

Please reference CCSO Case Number 09-32996

Jim Strovink, Detective
Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
(503) 237-2643


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/624/09-32996-3.jpg , 2009-10/624/09-32996-2.jpg , 2009-10/624/09-32996-1.jpg

RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-13821


On October 29, 2009 at 6:55 am Gresham Police responded to check on a man down in the street at NE 201st and NE Sandy. Upon arrival Officers located a semi-conscious 71 year old man lying face down on the North side fog line of NE Sandy just East of NE 201st. No one on scene seemed to know what happened only stating that they just found him lying there. The man was taken by ambulance to Emanuel for treatment.

Investigation by the Gresham Traffic Unit & possible evidence left at the scene indicates that the man was probably crossing the street and was struck by an unknown vehicle. We are asking that anyone observing anything suspicious between 6:40 am and 6:55 am call the Gresham Police. The victim's identity is not being released at this time and his condition is unknown.

Chaplain Steve Brodehl of Public Safety Chaplaincy, Washington County Fire District #2, and the Hillsboro Fire Department was named Fire Chaplain of the Year by the Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC) at their annual conference. The conference was held in LaQuinta, CA October 18-22, 2009.

The FFC represents over 900 chaplains throughout the United States and Canada.

Chaplain Bordehl was given the award in part for his contribution to the professionalism of the Hillsboro Fire Department Chaplaincy Program. Their program has served as a model for other agencies such as San Diego, CA; Kalispell, MT; Polk County, Pleasantville, and Cornelius, OR.

Pictured are (L) Ed Stouffer, Founder and Executive Director of the Federation of Fire Chaplains and Chaplain Steve Brodehl.


Attached Media Files: Chaplain Brodehl receiving award.

Contact: Patty Krebs 360-487-7015

Firstenburg Community Center will be the site of a holiday bazaar featuring over 60 booths with a selection of unique gift items. The event is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Admission is a can of food. The address for Firstenburg is 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, Washington.

On Saturday, October 31, 2009, beginning at 9:00 am Clark County Fire & Rescue will conduct a live fire training burn exercise at 37415 NE North Fork Avenue in La Center. High School Fire Cadets from fire agencies throughout Clark County will participate in the training burn.

The Fire Cadet Program is a joint venture between Clark County Fire District 3, Clark County Fire & Rescue, East County Fire & Rescue, Clark County Fire District 6, the City of Vancouver Fire Department, the Battleground School District, and the Clark County Vocational Skills Center. Cadets are eligible for college credits through an articulation process with Lower Columbia College.

For additional information regarding the training burn or the Cadet Program, visit www.clarkfr.org or call 360-687-4535.

RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2009
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson
CASE NUMBER: 09-13814


On October 28, 2009 at approximately 11:11 pm 47 year old TAMARA J. McCORMICK of Gresham was the victim of a Robbery II by 42 year old MICHAEL TYRONE CARR of Gresham. Both McCORMICK and CARR were playing video poker at Dotties, 17990 NE Glisan. At some point CARR reached into McCORMICK's purse and removed her wallet. When she objected CARR threatened to shoot her. CARR then ran out the front door, pushing a Dotties employee aside to make his escape.

CARR was found a short distance away and detained by Officers. Both the victim and a witness were taken to CARR's location where he was positively identified. When asked about the Robbery CARR admitted to it stating, "Ok, I did it". CARR indicated that he was doing Crack and committed the crime out of "stupidity". CARR was lodged at MCDC and charged with the following:

Robbery II bail $20,000
Theft II bail $2500
Harassment bail 1500

No weapon was actually seen and the suspect was not armed at the time of his arrest. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.


Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1278/Michael_Carr

Portland Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone to practice safety with alternative heating devices. With the cold weather approaching the Portland area, many residents will use space heaters or other types of heating devices to warm their homes. If used properly, these can be safe. But unfortunately, not everyone takes the necessary precautions. More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and more than 20,000 are injured. Many of them might be alive today if they had only had the information they needed to avoid a disaster.

Portland Firefighters have responded to several chimney fires in just the past few days. One fire at 11429 SW 51st seriously damaged a home with 4 people inside. All escaped safely thanks to the mom being a light sleeper. The following life-saving tips could make a big difference to your family.

Did you know?
· Eighty-two percent of all fire deaths occur in the home.
· Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires.
· Deaths due to fires caused by heating a home are particularly preventable.
· Having a working smoke alarm reduces one's chance of dying in a fire by nearly a half.

Alternative Heating Fire Safety & Life-Saving Tips:

Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test your smoke alarms every month, and change the batteries at least once a year. Consider installing a smoke alarm with a 10-year battery, these are the only smoke alarms allowed to be sold in Oregon
· Kerosene heaters are not permitted in many areas. If you use a kerosene heater, use only the recommended fuel, never use gasoline. Always refuel outdoors safely away from your home.
· Allow your heater to cool before refueling and only refuel outdoors.
· Space heaters need space. Keep combustibles at least three feet away from each heater.
· When buying a space heater, look for a control feature that automatically shuts off the power if the heater falls over.
· Carefully follow manufacturers' installation and maintenance instructions. Keep the fire in the fireplace by making sure you have a screen large enough to catch flying sparks and rolling logs.
· For wood stove fuel, use only seasoned wood, not green wood, artificial logs or trash.
· Make sure wood stoves are properly installed, away from combustible surfaces, have the proper floor support and adequate ventilation. Never use flammable liquids (such as gasoline) to start or accelerate fire.
· Have your furnace and chimney professionally inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. Chimney tar build-up is a common cause of chimney fires.
· Dispose of hot ashes in metal containers placed away from the house.
· Never use the range or oven to heat your home.
· Never thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame. Use hot water or a UL listed device such as a hand-held dryer.
· In case of a fire, crawl or stay low to the ground, beneath the smoke, and have an escape plan already worked out. Get out, stay out.

For more information on how to keep your family safe go to
http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm?c=44467
#PF&R#

Five people have died in residential fires in Portland so far in 2009 where no smoke alarms were found or the alarm did not activate.

For years, "Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery" was the advice from your firefighters. New technology has changed that. Now firefighters are asking you to "Change your clock, install a new smoke alarm with a 10-year lithium battery."

Any smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old has lost much of its effectiveness and should be replaced. A 1998 Oregon law requires that any new smoke alarm sold or installed in Oregon must contain a lithium battery that is expected to last up to 10 years.

Never replace the battery in a new-technology smoke alarm. Instead, replace the entire unit. New alarms are simply not designed to work for longer than the 10-year life span.

The new smoke alarms also have a "Hush Button". This button will silence the alarm when nuisance smoke or shower steam accidentally set it off. Pushing the button will silence the device for up to 15 minutes before it resets itself. By installing a new smoke alarm with the "Hush Button", you will never forget to put the battery back in after a nuisance activation.

None of these features reduce the need to test every smoke alarm every month.

The new alarms are more economical too. While the initial cost may be $15.00, for 10 years that's only $1.50 per year. The old technology required the initial purchase plus a replacement battery every year. The 10 year cost for old technology would typically be about $30.00 or more, or over twice what the new technology represents. Also, the new alarms have the date recorded on the back so you can tell its age.

Smoke alarms continue to provide your best protection against dying in a fire. Most fires occur in the home and the greatest risk is when you are sleeping. Protect yourself and your loved ones by checking your smoke alarm today. Replace the old technology with the new: smoke alarms with a lithium battery and hush feature.

Portland Fire & Rescue reminds you to:
• Test all smoke alarms each month to ensure they work.
• Install new technology smoke alarms today.
• Remember the hush feature to silence it when nuisance alarms sound.
• Install a smoke alarm on each level of your home, near sleeping areas. Portland Fire & Rescue also recommends one inside each bedroom.
• Have and practice a home escape plan. It's the only way to be sure your family is prepared when the smoke alarm sounds.
• Remember to help elderly relatives and friends check their alarms after you check the alarms in your home.

If you qualify Portland Fire & Rescue will provide and install a smoke alarm for free! Call the "Smoke Alarm Hotline" at 503-823-3752 for details.

For more fire safety information go to http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm?c=44467
#PF&R#

An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper from the Ontario Area Command office and the Malheur County Traffic Safety Commission Coordinator received Oregon Department of Transportation Safety Division's "Educational Outreach" awards Wednesday during the Annual Safety Conference held in Hood River. Police officer and traffic safety advocates were honored recognizing their commitment to traffic safety in Oregon.

OSP Superintendent Timothy McLain extended his congratulations to Senior Trooper Scott Skinner and safety coordinator Dave Stiefvater for their work reflecting the commitment of OSP and local traffic safety advocates to promote traffic safety in local communities. "Their work reflects our commitment to recognize local problems and work to find solutions beyond enforcement that reach out into our communities. Efforts such as theirs aim to prevent duplication of tragic crashes on area highways. There are very few things that bring more satisfaction than to learn that our troopers are working hand-in-hand with others to save lives. We certainly can't do this alone." said McLain.

OSP Senior Trooper Scott Skinner and Dave Stiefvater of the Malheur County Traffic Safety Commission were recognized for their coordinator efforts to discourage drunken driving in their area. On March 15, 2009, and 18-year old male was killed in a motor vehicle crash after making a poor decision to drink and drive. The vehicle he was driving missed a curve, hit two power poles and caught fire, killing him.

Seeing the need to turn this tragedy into a valuable learning tool, Skinner and Stiefvater worked with the victim's family and local businesses to try and turn a negative into a positive. The result was a memorable public display using the victim's car, power poles and information to leave a visual impression about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Nominated by their peers, thirteen individuals and organizations were selected to receive awards for their work in Community Traffic Safety. These awards recognize outstanding individual, public, and private community traffic safety efforts. Ten police officers also received awards for "Looking Beyond the Traffic Ticket".

Questions regarding the awards can be directed to Steve D. Vitolo, Program Manager - Traffic Law Enforcement and Judicial Programs, ODOT Transportation Safety Division, at (503) 986-4446.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
(Left to right – Dave Stiefvater and Senior Trooper Skinner)

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Attached Media Files: 2009-10/1002/Skinner.JPG

On 10/28/09, at approximately 7:30 pm, Vancouver Police officers responded to report of an AMR ambulance truck stolen from the area of 16th St and Main St.

In approximately ten minutes, responding officers located the ambulance unit unoccupied at Mcloughlin Blvd and Brandt Rd. The recovered vehicle was not damaged.

Officers conducted a K-9 track, which was unsuccessful.

According to the initial investigation, the suspect may possibly be a known transient in Vancouver.

Investigation of this incident is active at time of this report and no further information is available for release.

Lake Oswego, Ore. — October 27, 2009 —The State Champion Westside Christian High School choir