The Register Guard (Eugene, OR) back issues from November 2007:
Wave energy buoy plunges to ocean floor.(City/Region)(The 35-ton prototype will be removed, but not until spring)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Winston Ross The Register-Guard NEWPORT - A 72-foot-tall wave energy buoy is sitting at the bottom of the ocean floor today - all 35 tons of it - after the $2 million contraption leaked, filled with water and sank. It will remain there, 21/2 miles off of Agate ...
Union angles for higher pay raises.(City/Region)(State workers challenge Kulongoski to review their contract in light of large increases for agency managers)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: David Steves The Register-Guard SALEM - One of the state's largest public employees unions is trying to force Gov. Ted Kulongoski to renegotiate its labor contract after seeing the governor deliver pay increases of as much as five times what its own members were getting ....
ART NOTES.(Arts and Literature)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Artist to show work of `magical realism' An exhibit of prints and paintings by Martina Hoffman opens with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Fenario Gallery, 881 Willamette St., and runs through the end of the year. The ...
The colors of money.(Arts and Literature)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard Conventional wisdom in Eugene art circles says: No one buys art here. What few collectors there are living in Eugene head out of town - to Portland, Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles - when they want to spend serious money on ...
Churchill theater students get lesson from a Broadway pro.(Arts and Literature)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard Imagine getting LeBron James to come spend a little quality time with your high school basketball team. Think of getting Sean Penn to work with your high school film class. Now cut to the real world. opening this week ...
Mozart Players pay homage to namesake.(Arts and Literature)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard The Oregon Mozart Players go back to their roots this weekend with "All Amadeus," an all-Mozart music program featuring violinist Bin Huang. Conducted by OMP Artistic Director Glen Cortese, the concert will include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's ...
Acclaimed play explores a very unusual man - er, woman.(Arts and Literature)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard Talk about breaking down the fourth wall: In "I Am My Own Wife," a one-man show that opens Friday at Lord Leebrick, the playwright himself is one of the 40-some characters who populate the stage. The play, which won the Tony ...
PERFORMANCE NOTES.(Entertainment)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard American Indian music, dance featured at Hult An American Indian pow-wow will be presented in a SHOcase program at 12:15 p.m. today in the lobby of the Hult Center, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street. The free program, ...
UO to stage night of music, dance.(Arts and Literature)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance ensembles will perform in a special "Musical Showcase" at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Hult Center, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street. The Oregon Wind Ensemble, directed by Robert Ponto, will ...
VOX POP.(Arts)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard More original ballet Eugene has much to speak for it - especially the artistry of several musical groups that sometimes outdo those of much larger cities. There are occasional superb performances such as Toni Pimble's "Carmen" ballet which ...
Sporting goods move south.(Business)(The Woodfield Station shopping center at 29th Avenue and Willamette Street will be the latest site for a Big 5 outlet)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Joe Mosley The Register-Guard There's "Big" news at south Eugene's Woodfield Station. Big 5 Sporting Goods, a California-based chain with 353 stores in 10 Western states, is preparing to open its latest outlet in an 11,000-square-foot space in the renovated ...
Unfolding commuter convenience.(Business)(A Eugene bicycle maker says it has designed the fastest fold-up bike in the world)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Sherri Buri McDonald The Register-Guard During a recent visit to Eugene, Bobbi Kamil, of California's Monterey Bay area, attracted a small audience at the Starbucks near the University of Oregon campus. The 64-year-old retired educator wheeled up to the coffee ...
Monaco improves earnings for quarter.(Business)(The biggest gain was in its motorized RV segment, with sales up 17.2 percent)(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tim Christie The Register-Guard Monaco Coach Corp. earned a profit of $3.7 million in the third quarter, an improvement over a $7.1 million loss from the same period a year ago, the company said Wednesday. Earnings per share were 12 cents, compared with a loss of 24 ...
BUSINESS BEAT.(Business)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard People Mark Wall has been hired as general manager at Sanipac in Eugene. He has worked in operations finance at Intel and for Eugene Water & Electric Board on sustainability issues. Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineersin Eugene has ...
River of success began with Brooks.(Sports Columnist)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ron Bellamy The Register-Guard You'd think the losses would hurt less now. That the years would bring some perspective. And yes, they do, but not that perspective. "It bothers me a lot more than it used to," coach Rich Brooks said. "I know I don't have that ...
Ritzenhein takes fresh approach.(Running)(The Eugene resident feels well-prepared heading into the Olympic marathon trials)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Curtis Anderson The Register-Guard Hey, Eugene. Allow me to introduce 24-year-old Dathan Ritzenhein, an elite young distance runner who is equally at home on the track, on the trails and on the road. If you follow the sport of professional racing, ...
Sheldon hitting stride in time.(Volleyball Prep)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Adam Jude The Register-Guard For the first time since 2001, the Sheldon volleyball team failed to earn at least a share of the league championship, placing second this season behind North Medford in the Southwest Conference. Senior setter Allix Strahon ...
LOC ramps up budget.(Olympics)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ron Bellamy The Register-Guard With time growing short, organizers of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Track&Field Trials want to raise an additional $3 million to help finance the fan festival portion of the event scheduled next summer at Hayward Field, increasing the operating ...
Ducks' Costa injures knee in practice.(Football Oregon)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Rob Moseley The Register-Guard Oregon sophomore Nathan Costa, who was expected to be atop the depth chart at quarterback for spring drills next April, likely won't be available for the start of those workouts after tearing ligaments in his knee during practice Tuesday. ...
CATCHING BACK ON.(Football Oregon)(Williams leads Oregon in receptions, but a few dropped passes have hurt his confidence)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Rob Moseley The Register-Guard Jaison Williams lingered outside of Autzen Stadium on Wednesday before taking the practice field. "Come on, Prime Time, you're going to be late," a passing teammate said. "No, not Prime Time," Williams replied, before ...
Mohawk coach, AD resigns.(Regional Roundup)(Bart Rothenberger led the Indians to three state championships)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Mohawk boys basketball coach Bart Rothenberger, who led the Indians to three state titles in the past six seasons, has resigned and will be replaced by Laric Cook. Rothenberger said he resigned because his transitional teaching license has ...
Young Ducks take first flight at Mac Court tonight.(Basketball Oregon Women)(Two of Oregon's six freshmen should be in the starting lineup)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Rob Moseley The Register-Guard There's so much for a young team to work on, and not to be overlooked Wednesday was this: The Ducks had to practice how they'll warm up for games. The Oregon women's basketball team will put that work to use for the first time ...
ASU's Carpenter throws in practice.(Football College)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter threw the ball in practice Wednesday for the first time since he sprained the thumb on his throwing hand. Carpenter is expected to play when the No. 6 Sun Devils visit No. 4 Oregon ...
LSU's Odom faces charges.(Football College)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU linebacker Derrick Odom was charged with a misdemeanor Wednesday, accused of smashing a car window after a brawl at a nightclub last week. Odom faces one count of simple criminal damage to property, according to ...
Football Oregon.(Football Oregon)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Oregon Sports Network's production of Saturday's football game between Oregon and Arizona State at 3:45 p.m. will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet, which debuts today on Comcast cable channel 37. The game will also be available in Oregon and southwest Washington on FSN ...
Prokopcuka looking for three-peat in NYC.(Wire Sports)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Associated Press NEW YORK - Jelena Prokopcuka is chasing Grete Waitz. Prokopcuka is trying to become the first woman to three-peat at the New York City Marathon since Waitz in 1986. She's also competing with Gete Wami for the World Marathon Majors title and the ...
Boras questions Yankees.(Baseball)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Associated Press NEW YORK - Scott Boras says the New York Yankees could still negotiate with Alex Rodriguez if they wanted to. Boras maintained Wednesday that the Yankees should treat A-Rod the same way they deal with reliever Mariano Rivera and catcher ...
Cameron lands suspension.(Baseball)(HHHH The San Diego center field will miss the first 25 games of next season for a second positive test)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Associated Press SAN DIEGO - Mike Cameron always had a squeaky-clean image. He was best-known for hitting four homers in a game in 2002 and for a frightening, face-to-face collision with a teammate in the outfield three seasons later. He was a family man, ...
Red Sox continue to rally in Boston.(Baseball)(HHHH The Sox's Series celebration spills over?to a second day)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: STEVE LeBLANC The Associated Press BOSTON - Boston's World Series celebration went into extra innings Wednesday on Beacon Hill. Gov. Deval Patrick and other state officials joined hundreds of fans to again congratulate the Red Sox for their second championship ...
scoreboard.(Agate)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Scoreboard ON THE AIR TELEVISION GOLF European: Volvo Masters, Golf 6 a.m. PGA: Children's Miracle Network Classic, Golf 11 a.m. Nationwide: Tour Championship, Golf 2 p.m. Asian: Singapore Open (taped), Golf 12 ...
Highlanders net first playoff win.(Volleyball Prep)(Senior Courtney Radekin leads North Eugene past Liberty into date with defending state champs)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Shawn Miller The Register-Guard North Eugene senior Courtney Radekin has drilled an opponent with one of her patented rocket-launched kills in almost every match this season. Fortunately for Liberty, the Highlanders' opponent Wednesday in the first round of ...
Junction City lands first state playoff win.(Volleyball Prep)(Kayla Rauschert and Lindsey Vaughn lead the Tigers one step away from state tournament)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Kayla Rauschert finished with 11 kills and 15 digs and Lindsey Vaughn added 30 assists to lead host Junction City to a 25-12, 25-19, 25-18 prep volleyball victory over North Valley in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs on Wednesday. The Tigers will travel to Astoria ...
Iguodala, 76ers don't reach deal.(Wire Sports)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA - Andre Iguodala's next contract will have to wait until the summer. The Philadelphia 76ers and the former University of Arizona star failed to reach a contract extension by the Oct. 31 deadline that could have extended the ...
Lakers' Bryant still losing on his own terms.(Sports Commentary)(HHHH QuickRead goes here quickRead goes here quickRead goes here quickRead goes here)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jim Litke The Associated Press The NBA spent the offseason staring at its navel. Not the players as much as the fans who love it and worry how the people in charge will screw it up this time. They fret about the lingering aroma of disgraced referee ...
scoreboard.(Agate)
Nov 01, 2007 ... scoreboard Western Conference Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 1 0 1.000 - Utah 1 0 1.000 - Minnesota 0 0 .000 1/2 Portland 0 1 .000 1 Seattle 0 1 .000 1 Pacific Division ...
Denver rolls over Sonics in Durant's debut.(Basketball NBA)(HHHH QuickRead goes here QuickRead goes here QuickRead goes here)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Associated Press DENVER - Give him time. Don't rush him. That was the message Carmelo Anthony had for anyone who expected immediate greatness out of Seattle rookie Kevin Durant. Durant's shot was off in his NBA debut, and the Denver Nuggets ...
Off the field!(Letters Sports)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Off the field! What is up with the refs not keeping visiting coaches off the field? Last Saturday, USC received one sideline violation ... yet Pete Carrol spent almost every play standing at least 10 feet on to the playing surface. It happens all the time. We've watched almost ...
Guest Viewpoint Head - 24".(Local Opinion)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Gavin McComas, George Brown and Melissa Brown There are myriad reasons to vote no on Measure 20-134, which would provide at least $40 million in tax dollars to subsidize a mall-type development on West Broadway in Eugene. This proposal would demolish almost two square ...
Downtown renewal: Visionary or shortsighted?(Local Opinion)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kaz Oveissi Your vote on Measure 20-134, relating to Eugene's Urban Renewal District, will matter to the future of our city. The ingredients for a vital downtown are here, and after years of work a positive transformation is within our reach. But whether this ...
Ratify the Law of the Sea.(Editorials)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Credit the Arctic meltdown for the recent thawing of resistance to the Law of the Sea Convention in the U.S. Senate. The prospect that the global ice cap could disappear in a few decades has triggered a land rush by Russia, Canada, Denmark and the United States. In recent ...
Letters Editorial.(Letters Editorial)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Drunken driving law is pitiful The tragic death of Lucy Irene Lahr in a hit-and-run accident shows just how weak we have allowed Oregon's drunken driving laws to become. Thomas Berryhill apparently had two drunken driving incidents, drove while suspended, drove ...
Readers weigh in on Eugene's Measure 20-134.(Letters Editorial)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Measure won't hurt school funds The effect of urban renewal on education has been raised as a campaign issue. As Eugene School Board members and advocates for education, we wish to provide the following clarification. The Eugene School Board has determined that ...
Bike path to open way for safer travel.(City/Region)(Springfield officials are commended on moving to transform a dangerous stretch for cyclists and pedestrians in Glenwood)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jack Moran The Register-Guard GLENWOOD - Shannon Wilson finally believes that Springfield officials are headed down the right path. The longtime Glenwood resident said he is pleased with a city decision to build a bike path just west of his community's main ...
School board backs renewal plan.(Elections)(Members have endorsed Eugene's Measure 20-134 for downtown funding, while other officials worry over a loss of school funding)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Edward Russo The Register-Guard CORRECTION (RAN NOV. 3, 2007): Individual Eugene 4J School District board members support the downtown ballot measure, but the board did not endorse it as a group. A Thursday article on Page F1 had an incorrect headline. ...
Housing grant to help those with HIV plus mental illness.(City/Region)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Susan Palmer The Register-Guard A federal grant for $1.2 million will translate into housing for people struggling under the double burden of HIV/AIDS and mental illness. The state announced that it is one of four applicants nationwide to receive the money ...
HALLOWEEN HAIRDO.(City/Region)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Eighty-six-year-old pal Harvey (left) and Teresita Mendez-Chavez, 10, decorate pumpkins together at Woodside Assisted ...
Ultralight plane crash lands; two pilots OK.(City/Region)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Whitney Malkin The Register-Guard COTTAGE GROVE - Two amateur pilots' joy ride through sunny skies in Cottage Grove was cut short Wednesday when the engine of their ultralight plane faltered, forcing them to make a crash landing - in Kathy Fritz's backyard. ...
CALENDAR.(City/Region)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Eugene today Cultural Services Advisory Committee - Noon, Tykeson Room, Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave. 682-2697. West University Neighbors - 7 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church, 555 E. 15th Ave. County Commissioner ...
FOR THE RECORD.(For the Record)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Deadlines The For The Record deadline is noon the day before publication for Tuesday through Saturday newspapers, and noon Friday for Sunday or Monday newspapers. Items may be delivered to The Register-Guard newsroom at 3500 Chad Drive. ...
BRIEFLY.(City/Region)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard EWEB gains time to file on hydroelectric project The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has extended by six months the deadline for the Eugene Water&Electric Board to file an environmental analy-sis notice on the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric ...
SPRINGFIELD POLICE LOGS, OCT. 19-25.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard This listing does not include all calls for service. Information comes from Springfield Police call logs. The status of incidents may change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. People arrested or suspected in crimes are considered ...
Budget panel has openings.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard The city is taking applications for three openings on the Springfield Budget Committee. The committee reviews the city's financial plans and policies, including the annual budget. The 12-member committee is composed of the six ...
The music & the moves.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Whitney Malkin The Register-Guard Their sneakers slapping out rhythms on the polished linoleum floor of Springfield High School, members of Millerz in 'Da Mix, the school's hip-hop squad, make it clear through their dancing that they have a knack for fluid motion. ...
letters editor mailbag.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Learn from other's choices Almost one year ago, I drove drunk, and it was really dangerous and very scary. I am really happy to be alive. I made a lot of mistakes, and drinking and driving is one of them. I don't want anyone to ...
Video link means better, faster care.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jill Burrell For The Register-Guard This past spring, the parents of an 8-month-old having seizures rushed their son to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene. After an initial examination determined that the boy's case required extra medical help not available ...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Springfield elementary school menus for the week of Nov. 2 to Nov. 8. Friday, Nov. 2 No school Monday, Nov. 5 Breakfast - Flavored oatmeal Lunch - Spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken nuggets or ...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard School board votes to back downtown redevelopment The Springfield School Board would gladly trade a bit of district revenue in exchange for a healthier downtown, where two district-run high schools are located. The five-member ...
Designing in the real world.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Paul Omundson For The Register-Guard With a mischievous glint in his eye, architect Otto Poticha smiles. "I love working with the people of Springfield," he said. "They take creative chances. After all, they allowed a character like me to think outside of the box." ...
RECREATION OUTLOOK.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Events scheduled by the Willamalane Park & Recreation District for the week of Nov. 1. Thursday, Nov. 1 Teen Center Brunch and Movie - It's a no-school day. Enjoy a brunch and then a trip to the movies. For movie choice, call the ...
Now's the time to prepare for when the lights go out.(Springfield Extra)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: TEAM SPRINGFIELD By Nathan Cawood For The Register-Guard As the windy, wet weather begins to settle into the valley, it presents a great opportunity to talk about what to do in the event of an outage. Thanks to routine tree-trimming programs and infrastructure ...
PSU jobfirst step toward Wagner's dream.(Springfield Extra)(The ex-Oregon guard is director of operations for the Viking women)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Chris Hansen The Register-Guard Last summer, with her aching, surgically repaired knees telling her it was time to give up her attempts at a basketball playing career, Chelsea Wagner realized it was time to start living out her dream of being a college coach. ...
PSU jobfirst step toward Wagner's dream.(Obituaries)(The ex-Oregon guard is director of operations for the Viking women)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Byline: Chris Hansen The Register-Guard Leona Andrus Leona G. Andrus of Eugene died Oct. 27 of age-related causes at age 86. A private family service is planned. She was born Sept. 20, 1921, in Sharon Springs, Kan., to Silas and Viola Yehle Collins. She ...
Comic like every man, only a lot funnier.(Ticket)(Mike Birbiglia's career has exploded with his transition from joke-based humor to storytelling)
Nov 02, 2007 ... Byline: Serena Markstrom The Register-Guard The Olive Garden Italian is coming to the McDonald Theatre to make you laugh by telling you "crazy stories about crazy things that happen" in his life. He's funny enough that it's worth almost 30 bucks to see him do it. ...
This week, local musicians get into the giving mood.(Ticket)(Five shows will help young musicians, abuse victims and others)
Nov 02, 2007 ... Byline: Serena Markstrom The Register-Guard It's the first week in November, so we might as well let the holiday fundraising rush begin. Actually, there are a number of benefit shows this week that don't have anything to do with the holidays. Instead, they highlight ...
Jam rockers New Monsoon arrive with new lineup, CD.(Ticket)
Nov 02, 2007 ... Byline: Serena Markstrom The Register-Guard With a new lineup and a new album, San Francisco's New Monsoon will play our old WOW Hall tonight, with Flowmotion opening. The disc is called "V," the Roman numeral representing the group's status as a five-piece and the ...