The Register Guard (Eugene, OR) back issues from May 2008:
Creswell man loses legs in munitions explosion at mobile home park.(Crime)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rebecca Taylor The Register-Guard CRESWELL - A 49-year-old man lost both his legs Wednesday in an explosion inside his girlfriend's mobile home. The man was handling some large-caliber munitions in a back room of the house when something caused them to ...
LTD back in driver's seat after shuttle shift.(Government Local)(The agency gets the OK for Trials rides, and a competitor pulls out of Sunday's marathon)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jeff Wright The Register-Guard Lane Transit District is back in the shuttle service business - the sole provider for both the Eugene Marathon on Sunday and the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials this summer. As expected, the Federal Transit Administration on ...
Burger faces two challengers in bid for difficult post.(Elections)(The victor confronts the possibility of budget cuts that would slash jobs by one-third)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Matt Cooper The Register-Guard Lane County Sheriff Russ Burger faces deputy Rick Dotson and retired police officer Daniel Schmitz in the May 20 election for sheriff, which takes place against a backdrop of potential major cuts to the department. Burger, a ...
On track to avert disaster.(City/Region)(Keen eyes and quick work by Junction City officers stop a train just in time)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Karen McCowan The Register-Guard JUNCTION CITY - Without the swift teamwork of police officers here, a minor traffic accident late last month might have become a real train wreck. Instead, the Junction City officers halted an onrushing Amtrak train just ...
If`something looks wrong'on tracks, make aphone call.(Corrections)(Correction notice)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Union Pacific Railroad spokeswoman Zoe Richmond praised Junction City's swift reporting of an April 21 incident that damaged UP's tracks, and urged members of the public to do the same if they notice that "something looks wrong with the track." ...
CORRECTIONS.(-)(Correction notice)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Sports: Paige Bennett and Hanna Powers of Sheldon defeated Ariana Hernandez and Tatum Sohlberg of South Eugene, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in a high school girls tennis match ...
ART NOTES.(Arts and Literature)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Plein air painting group showing work in Eugene Work by the Plein Air Painters of Eugene-Springfield is being shown at Tamarack Wellness Center, 3575 Donald St., through July 31. A reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m ....
Plenty to see in Eugene, Springfield galleries.(Arts and Literature)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard Eugene and its environs may or may not deserve the title of the "World's Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors," but a blizzard of art openings this weekend - downtown, on campus and in Springfield - shows we're certainly striving for ...
PERFORMANCE NOTES.(Entertainment)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Chamber music featured in noon-hour concert "Chamber Music for Three" will be performed by members of the Oregon Mozart Players and Friends at 12:15 p.m. today in a SHOcase concert in the lobby of the Hult Center, Seventh Avenue and ...
LCC puts on original one-acts; high school stages busy.(Arts and Literature)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard A collection of original one-acts, a contemporary musical revue, a production of Shakespeare set in the 1980s and an Agatha Christie murder mystery are among plays set to open on area stages this weekend. Opening this week Spring ...
Old friend.(Arts and Literature)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard CORRECTION(Ran May 3, 2008):Arts: Russian pianist Yuri Rozum says that both Americans and Russians are informal and friendly compared to Europeans. A story on Page B1 Thursday mischaracterized his feelings. Russian pianist Yuri ...
Clarke Gallery's two-artist show is a study in contrasts.(Arts and Literature)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard Contrast is the foundation for an enticing show that's on view for three more weeks at Karin Clarke Gallery downtown. The first contrast might be between drawing and painting. Springfield artist Craig Spilman certainly ...
Dance from south India, jazz guitar on tap at UO.(Arts and Literature)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard A jazz guitar virtuoso and dancers from India are among performers coming up at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance, 961 E. 18th Ave. UO School of Music South Indian dancers Friday, Beall Hall ...
VOX POP.(Arts)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard How about a good piano? Gwen Curran's review of the Eugene Ballet (April 22) failed to note the piano provided Robert Ashens was disgracefully out of tune. ...
Take a fresh look at your operation with an annual business plan.(Business)(Interview)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Not to bore you with old stories, but it was very disappointing to me in my foreign correspondent days (with Business Week, among other publications) when my favorite information source at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City announced at lunch one day that ...
Portland rides high on list of cities for startups.(Business)(Eugene, Corvallis and Bend also make lists in Fortune Small Business magazine)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Sherri Buri McDonald blue chip Eugene was among several Oregon cities that earlier this month found themselves on another national "best places" list. Calling Eugene "an edgy college city, emblematic of alternative and ecological ideas and ideals," Fortune ...
Market for commercial and industrial properties is holding up.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard It seems as though almost every day there is a news story on the real estate market and how depressed it is and how many home mortgage foreclosures are occurring. However, there is little news reported on the state of the commercial real estate market ....
CALENDAR.(Business)(Calendar)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard MAY 8 Women Business Leaders - Hilton Eugene, 66 E. Sixth Ave., 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Speakers: Ruby Brockett and Jean Tate. Cost: Chamber members prepaid by May 6, $18; after May 6, $28; nonmembers prepaid by May 6, $28; after May 6, ...
Hospital boss puts eventful first year behind her.(City/Region)(McKenzie-Willamette CEO Maurine Cate looks forward to taking the medical center to new heights - and a new site)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tim Christie blue chip Things have been quiet, at least so far, in 2008, over at McKenzie-?Willamette Medical Center, where Maurine Cate has settled in as CEO of the Springfield hospital. And that's a welcome respite after a busy, tumultuous 2007: ...
DEALS.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Connor, Woolley invest in Bend-area golf resort Spring Capital Group, whose principal owners are Tom Connor and Don Woolley, has acquired the Tetherow Golf Course and Club House, part of a sweeping 700-acre golf resort community now under ...
County unemployment rate climbs in March.(City/Region)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard The wood products and transportation equipment industries lost jobs in March, helping to push up Lane County's unemployment rate. Transportation equipment includes RV makers, such as Junction City's Country Coach, which laid off an estimated ...
Cost-sharing helps employers manage health insurance bills.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Marvin Revoal For blue chip We read and hear about how America is confused about health care. It's not health care America is confused about, it's health insurance. A local health care insurance company describes their insurance plans to brokers as follows: ...
GRANT MONEY.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Women business owners wanted for contest Women who own businesses that are at least two years old and have annual revenues of $250,000 or more, can apply to the Make Mine a Million $ Business program. The program provides a ...
Shortage of business-zoned land a problem for local economy.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard An adequate supply of commercial and industrial land on which our local businesses can expand and new businesses can locate is essential to a healthy local economy. Currently, Eugene is experiencing a serious shortage in land supply, and ...
Proposed changes in disabilities act could cost employers.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard If you're like me, you get a sore back once in a while. Oh sure, you may be able to get around just fine, but if a bill currently before Congress passes, that sore back may qualify as a disability that your employer will have to reasonably accommodate ....
BUSINESS KUDOS.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard FOOD for Lane County's board of directors has elected the following new board members to three-year terms: David Schuman, Oregon appellate judge; and Amanda Nobel, loan analyst, Planning & Development Department, City of Eugene. Lane ...
MADE IN LANE COUNTY.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Sweet Creek Foods Location: 23314 W. Sheffler Road, Elmira Annual revenue: Not disclosed Employees: Five When founded: In 2000, began selling at Eugene Farmers Market; ...
THE MONTH IN BUSINESS.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Developer looking to buy homes to raze them Developer John Musumeci is looking to buy dozens of properties on Kinney Loop, a plat of homes north and west of Musumeci's new Crescent Village mixed-use development. Arlie & Co., a ...
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Dr. Ron Titterington and his wife, Dr. Kathy Snell, both veterinarians, have opened Emerald Valley Pet Medical Center 3880 W. 11th Ave. in Eugene, offering state-of-the-art diagnostics and laser surgery as well as blood analysis. The lobby features a ...
BUSINESS PEOPLE.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Best Tel LLC in Eugene has hired Robert McLaren as customer advocate. McLaren was previously a field engineer with Alcatel/Lucent and has more than nine years of experience in the tele-communications industry. Chris Pryor has been named ...
LANE COUNTY PROPERTY SALES.(-)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED: $295,000 OR MORESellerBuyerSales dateSale PriceAddressANDERSON JOINT TRUSTBABB AVON LEE3/10/2008$1,300,000621 SPYGLASS DR, EUGENE, OR, 97401BANKS HARRY JSUPERIOR LOCATION3/21/2008$889,08590933 PRAIRIE RD, EUGENE, OR, 97402KEENE ...
AROUND THE REGION.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Pipeline builder to pay Coos County $8.7 million COQUILLE - The builder of Coos County's natural gas pipeline will fork over $8.7 million to settle two four-year-old lawsuits that arose from a dispute about the quality of construction work ...
BUSINESS SNAPSHOTS.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Nathan Lillegard, CEO of Floragenex, gives a presentation during the first Smart-ups meeting at Davis' Restaurant. Smart-ups is a new entrepreneurial support group serving the Eugene-Springfield area that helps start-up businesses work toward venture ...
BUILDING PERMITS.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard residential projects valued at $20,000 or more: issued during marchPermit #IssuedJob AddressNameProject DescriptionValueCwOM2008-0040803/27/20081827 S 58TH STOwnerHAYDEN ENTERPRISESSingle Family Residence$121,695.00 CntrctrHAYDEN ENTERPRISESNew: ...
Varied approaches to employee training available to companies.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard The rapid pace of change and technology in today's workplace puts enormous pressure on businesses to continually upgrade the skills of their employees to stay competitive. Businesses cite a variety of challenges in providing training to ...
Air cargo building goes for green.(City/Region)(Eugene Airport's new facility is the first city-built structure to gain LEED certification for its efficiency and material use)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tim Christie The Register-Guard Correction (ran May 2): Business: Eugene Airport officials are seeking LEED certification for a new air cargo building. A story published Thursday on Page C1 incorrectly described the status of that environmental certification. ...
PARKING POWER: SOLAR CARPORTS.(Business)(Photovoltaic systemsare sprouting across the city thanks to some incentives)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Diane Dietz The Register-Guard The solar energy explosion under way on business rooftops in Eugene is spilling out onto parking lots as firms erect free-standing solar carports to shield their employees and customers and give their companies extra electrical power. ...
Grant to help boost training in manufacturing sector.(Business)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Joe Mosley The Register-Guard The Lane Workforce Partnership has received a $275,000 state grant to address shortages of skilled manufacturing workers and encourage students and young workers to enter into the manufacturing sector. Robin Onaclea, business ...
Coast Starlight to resume full Oregon run.(City/Region)(Tracks are reopened months after a big landslide)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Susan Palmer The Register-Guard Amtrak's Coast Starlight trains will be back on track next week after months of cleanup and repair following a massive January landslide that blocked north-south traffic on Union Pacific's Western Oregon line. The Coast ...
TOUR OF BLOOMS.(City/Region)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard John Saemann and Alberta Gerould enjoy a walk through Hendricks Park on Wednesday afternoon. "We came out while it was so fresh and beautiful," ...
City extends land deal deadline development.(City/Region)(Oakridge officials again have postponed a contract with a secretive company that wants to develop an industrial park)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bob Albrecht and Karen McCowan The Register-Guard OAKRIDGE - For the third time this year, the City Council has voted to extend a $628,000 sales agreement with a secretive company that wants to buy 18 acres in the city's industrial park, reportedly to develop a boat ...
State approval sought for UO arena parking.(City/Region)(The university will ask the higher ed board for spending permission on several fronts)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Greg Bolt The Register-Guard The University of Oregon is seeking state permission to build an $18 million underground parking garage next to its proposed basketball arena on Franklin Boulevard in Eugene. The project is one of four that will come before the ...
In race for Ward 7, priorities in conflict.(Government Local)(The incumbent, who backs liberal causes, faces a pro-growth, pro-business rival)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Edward Russo The Register-Guard Voters in Eugene's Ward 7 don't have to look far to find differences between incumbent City Councilor Andrea Ortiz and challenger John Crane. The race isbetween candidates with different priorities. Ortiz wants ...
At 3, the main question on his mind is, `Why?'.(City/Region Columnist)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bob Welch The Register-Guard Dear Cade, As you turn 3 this week, I'm reminded of how much you've changed since last year's letter to you. You're taller, stronger and string sentences together that generally get your point across even if they sometimes include ...
BRIEFLY.(City/Region)(REGION)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard `Champions for Children' event to benefit foster kids The second annual "Champions for Children" run and walk on Saturday seeks a walker or runner to represent each child in foster care in Lane County to raise money for the Court Appointed ...
CALENDAR.(City/Region)(Calendar)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Creswell TODAY Airport Commission - 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 99 S. First St. Work session on rules and regulations. 895-2913. Eugene TODAY Cultural Services Advisory Committee - Noon, Public ...
FOR THE RECORD.(For the Record)
May 01, 2008 ... 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, ...
City general fund in red; spending plan aims at fix.(Government Local)(A budget proposal reflects that expenses exceed revenues)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Edward Russo The Register-Guard Eugene's municipal government doesn't have the budget woes of Lane County, but it does have a serious financial problem that needs solving, city leaders were told Wednesday. The city's tax-supported general fund has a deficit, ...
BRIEFLY.(City/Region)(METRO)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard LTD buying River Road park and ride lot The Lane Transit District will soon have a new piece of property to call its own - the River Road park and ride lot at the southeast corner of River Road and Belt Line Road. LTD has leased ...
Churches prepare for global prayer day.(Religion)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Prayer gatherings at nine different churches beginning today will culminate in a huge prayer gathering at Civic Stadium on May 10 in conjunction with the Global Day of Prayer. The activities, sponsored by onehope, a local coalition of ...
OBITUARIES.(Obituaries)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Kitrinka Baity SPRINGFIELD - Kitrinka Ann "Kitty" Baity of Springfield died April 26 of ovarian cancer. She was 50. A service will be later. She was born July 28, 1957, in Springfield to Donald and Beverly Ashworth Baity. She ...
PREACHING THE GOOD RACE.(Track-Field)(American Allyson Felix hopes to win gold in China, and improve track's tarnished image)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: George Schroeder The Register-Guard She appears poised to become the new face of track. Allyson Felix is fine with that, if it happens. She'd be just as happy teaching fourth-graders. Felix hopes to medal in as many as four events in the Beijing Olympic ...
Reports say Masoli will sign with UO.(Football Oregon)(City College of San Francisco coach Rush expects his QB to sign today)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rob Moseley The Register-Guard Junior college quarterback Jeremiah Masoli reportedly will sign a financial-aid agreement with Oregon today. The Web site JCFootball.com said Masoli's coach at City College of San Francisco, George Rush, announced that Masoli had ...
Ducks going in right direction at home.(Softball Oregon)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: Shawn Miller The Register-Guard On arguably their toughest road trip of the season last weekend, the Oregon softball team came to a realization: Their backs were against the wall. Oregon defeated then-No. 8 Arizona on Friday and after a pair of tough losses ...
Thurston sets up MWL showdown.(Prep Roundup)(With a 12-2 win over Churchill, the Colts will meet North Eugene on Friday with first place at state)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Chris Reed pitched a four-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead Thurston to a 12-2 win over visiting Churchill in a Midwestern League baseball game on Wednesday. Brooks Chapman and Skip Spencer each drove in three RBIs for the Colts, and Tym ...
Ducks win lacrosse tourney opener.(Regional Roundup)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard BERKELEY, Calif. - Jen May and Ilsa van den Berg each scored three goals in Oregon's 14-9 win over UC Davis in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation lacrosse quarterfinals on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. The fourth-seeded Ducks (12-6, ...
U.S. BESTS.(Olympics Track-Field Trials)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Text U.S. Bests Through April 24 MEN 100: Rae Edwards, Nike, 10.13. 200: Xavier Carter, Nike, 20.25. 400: Jeremy Wariner, adidas, 44.56 (world leader). 800: Ryan Brown, Asics, 1:47.18. 1,500: Lopez Lomong, ...
SHOOTING STAR.(Olympics Track-Field Trials)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Is there another story in track and field quite like that of pole vaulter Jenn Stuczynski? Four years ago, she just finished her basketball career at Roberts Wesleyan College, a Christian university in Rochester, N.Y., where students ...
NOTEWORTHY.(Olympics Track-Field Trials)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Doping documentary: An hour-long documentary titled "Doping for Gold," focusing on East German athletes who were given dangerous steroids during the Cold War, begins airing on Oregon Public Broadcasting at 8 p.m. Wednesday; check listings for ...
TRAINING DIARY.(Olympics Track-Field Trials)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard I just got off the airplane from sunny San Diego, where I competed in two meets and trained with some of the best hammer throwers in the world at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. It was nice to soak up some rays and get some great training ...
TRIALS MOMENTS.(Olympics Track-Field Trials)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Wottle spectacular: In 1972, the Olympic Trials were new to Eugene, but the drama began quickly. In the first two minutes of the meet, a form chart favorite in the 800 meters, Mark Winzenried, was out, eliminated in the first round. Wrote ...
Believe it: County is in crisis.(Local Opinion)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: GUEST VIEWPOINT By Douglas Hooley For The Register-Guard Over the years, I have heard many say, "See, I told you so; Lane County always cries wolf about being out of money and then tries to hold the public hostage by threatening to shut down the jail and discontinue ...
Veterans have another fight - peace.(Local Opinion)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: GUEST VIEWPOINT By Jack Dresser and Sergio Kochergin For The Register-Guard A historic event - Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan - took place March 13-16 in Silver Spring, Md. It was widely covered by the foreign press but ignored by the U.S. mainstream media for ...
House District 7: Nordin.(Editorials)(He's the Democrats' best choice against Hanna)(Editorial)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Twelve state House and Senate districts lie partly or wholly in Lane County. Only one of them has a contested race in the May 20 primary election. But the lone contest is a good one, featuring two candidates with records of public service seeking the ...
Erecting barriers.(Editorials)(The Supreme Court upholds Indiana's voter ID law)(Editorial)
May 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Register-Guard Oregon's all-mail balloting system often attracts national attention for its positive features, most notably its proven ability to produce higher turnouts and reduce election costs. In the wake of Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding ...