Pacific Northwest forests could store more carbon, help address greenhouse issues Jul 3, 2009
Public release date: 2-Jul-2009. Contact: Beverly Law. (EurekAlert!)
Programs to help renters keep housing Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Friday, July 3, 2009 12:17 AM PDT. By summer s end, Community Services Consortium should have two new tools to help struggling mid-valley renters stay in their homes or quickly find new housing after becoming homeless. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Walter H. Jones Jul 3, 2009
Walter Harrell Jones, 70, of Corvallis died on June 20, 2009 ... Tiring of the commute, Walter and Anne moved to Corvallis in 2001 ... Survivors include his wife, Anne; son, Charles Jones of Juneau, Alaska, and his wife, Lisa; daughter, Linda Fenske of Corvallis and her husband, Tom; sister Nancye Clark of Tallahassee, Fla. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Red, White and Blue Jul 3, 2009
Corvallis Fourth of July boasts free music fest, parade, fun run and fireworks. The Ty Curtis Band played last year s Red, White Festival on the Corvallis riverfront ... The Corvallis Community Band will play a selection of patriotic songs just before the Corvallis Jaycees 34th annual Independence Day aerial fireworks display, which will begin at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Heart of the Valley celebrates 25 years Jul 3, 2009
CORVALLIS On Tuesday evening, swarms of singers filled paper plates with picnic food at Thompson Shelter in Avery Park during a kickoff barbecue for the Heart of the Valley Children s Choir 25th anniversary festival ... Seitz sang in the Heart of the Valley Children s Choirs for eight years, only taking one year off to play the oboe in Corvallis Youth Symphony ... Advance tickets for the gala concert are 15 for adults, 10 for students and seniors, and are available at Gracewinds Music, 137 S.W.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Summer Reading 2009 Jul 3, 2009
HOMETOWN: Lives in Corvallis ... A freelance writer for the past 18 years, Paul VanDevelder said giving up the security working as a photojournalist for the Arizona Daily Star and the Corvallis Gazette-Times was frightening but has proven to be ultimately liberating ... HOMETOWN: Lives just south of Corvallis at Wake Robin Farm. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
OSAA will hold 6A boys and girls tourneys at Rose Garden Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Monday, June 29, 2009 10:31 PM PDT. 5A boys and girls will play at Mac Court. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Champoeg area visitor center closes for repairs Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:58 PM PDT. NEWBERG Champoeg State Heritage Area s visitor center will close Oct. 6-10 for building improvements. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Exercise is a way of life Jul 3, 2009
Ann Asbell, a Corvallis resident, is an instructor at the Oregon State University department of nutrition and exercise sciences. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Gazettetimes. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rowing a physical, mental sport Jul 3, 2009
He began again with Corvallis Rowing Club, a local Masters program, and has been rowing with them ever since ... Susan Poole lives in Corvallis with her husband, Bob. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Letter: CHS is showing far more eco stewardship than OSU (July 3) Jul 3, 2009
The July 1 front-page article, Wide-ranging efforts bring CHS green title, cash, brings us fantastic news: Corvallis High School has won 20,000 in a national contest to determine the nation s most eco-friendly school ... (As far as I know, there are no working solar panels on the Corvallis campus of OSU) ... Kirk S. Nevin, Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Love affair with cacti: Plants that pokes back Jul 3, 2009
Scobel Wiggins/Gazette-TimesSteve Cook of Corvallis finds a cactus spine in his finger ... Corvallis man shows it s possible to grow many of the desert species here in the mid-valley ... Although cacti are native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, he is quick to point out that many cactus species will obviously grow right here in cool, soggy Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Harold Denis ‘Bud’ Fredericks Jul 3, 2009
Harold Denis Bud Fredericks died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Corvallis, 10 months after the death of his bride of 60 years, Dot ... Bud s final assignment as a Marine was with the OSU Navy ROTC program in Corvallis in late 1965 ... He and Dot were members of St. Mary s Catholic Church since moving to Corvallis in 1965. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Simmons returning to Beavers as new men’s soccer coach Jul 3, 2009
My family and I look forward to getting to know the players, reconnecting with the Corvallis community and making our Beaver soccer alums proud ... He did an amazing job of building a successful program at NIU and with his familiarity of the Beavers and Corvallis he should be able to hit the ground running. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Victor T. Neal Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:33 AM PDT. Nov. 1, 1924 June 27, 2009. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Special teams coordinator leaving Oregon State (13) Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:43 PM PST. Special teams coordinator leaving Oregon State. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
LBCC commencement: Smile, Mom! Jul 3, 2009
LBCC commencement: Smile, Mom. Last modified: Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:16 AM PDT. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Creative cookery Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:13 PM PDT. Oregon State University cooking students whip up Quick, Cheap and Easy treats. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Frank Allen Nordyke Jul 3, 2009
They had been high school classmates, and had kept in close touch during World War II. When he finished his tour of duty, they settled in Corvallis, where he entered the construction business ... Their association continued when they established the Nordyke er Construction Company and built many homes, office buildings and apartments in and around the Corvallis area ... A celebration of Frank s life for family and friends is set for 2 to 4 p.m. July 10 at Meadow Park Mobile Estates Clubhouse,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
CHS hosts summer drama camp Jul 3, 2009
The second-grader already has performed as one of the munchkins and as an Irish dancer in the Corvallis High School production of The Wiz. Thursday morning she honed her dancing skills at Stages, the first Corvallis High School summer drama camp. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Viewpoint: They’ll make rules forever Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:38 PM PDT. Viewpoint: They ll make rules forever. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Corvallis High fetes distinguished class Jul 3, 2009
Decked out in honor cords and tassels and flanked by friend Maddy Fisk, Corvallis High School student body vice president Madeleine Thompson waited for the processional wearing a white cap decorated with a painting of a tree ... We have all been given a good foundation from which to build on, Madeline Thompson said, before reiterating the Corvallis High School motto A tradition of excellence. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The 1970s and ’80s were G-T golden era (15) Jul 3, 2009
Now 75 years old,and retired for 20 years, Jenks and his wife, Patricia, remain Corvallis residents ... One of the reasons I came to Corvallis was that there was talk about a possible Guild (union) start-up here, Jenks said ... He worked with one of the reporters, and they turned out an excellent page one story that was basically about coming out in Corvallis, Jenks said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Don’t die on the Fourth of July (67) Jul 3, 2009
With the heat we re expecting and the drier vegetation, it s even more important that folks be careful with fireworks, said fire prevention officer Jim Patton of the Corvallis Fire Department ... Lt. Dave Henslee of the Corvallis Police Department said the agency expects a number of calls about fireworks this weekend. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tanselli was tough competitor Jul 3, 2009
Tanselli died this past Friday in Corvallis ... Former Corvallis High football and baseball coach Gary Beck played third base as a true freshman in 1972 on Tanselli s final OSU team ... I had the pleasure of coaching his sons (Lou, a 1979-81 OSU letterman, and Paul) at Corvallis High and knew his daughter (Lia). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bomb squad neutralizes two soda pop bottle devices found at OSU Jul 3, 2009
Anyone with information about the devices should contact the OSP Corvallis office at 737-3010. If you find a similar device, don t touch it, Schleicher said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Try these three fragrant trees Jul 3, 2009
Last modified: Saturday, June 27, 2009 2:00 PM PDT. Several years ago, while relaxing in a friend s lounge chair on a recent balmy summer evening, I caught the faintest scent of jasmine-lemon drifting across their patio. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Movers & Shakers Jul 3, 2009
At the June 17 meeting of the Downtown Corvallis Association, five people were elected to serve on the 2009-2011 DCA Board: Les Boudreaux, downtown property owner; Deanna Carr of Candlewick Cottage, Jerry Groesz of First American Title; John Herrington, Corvallis postmaster; and Steve Hessel of Clodfelter s. The newly elected members join Amy Childers of Starbucks; John Coleman of Coleman Jewelers Wines; Ellen Derocher of Lucidyne Technologies; Rob Gandara of Pipemakers Union; and Scott Stoller... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Agency considers medians on Ninth Street Jul 3, 2009
The Corvallis Metropolitan Planning Organization has been developing a plan to add the planters between Polk Avenue and Elks Drive since last fall ... A committee is developing the plan and is made up of representatives from the Corvallis City Council, two Ninth Street business representatives, neighborhood organizations, transportation and land use officials, and a representative of the Oregon Department of Transportation ... Corvallis Public Works Director Steve Rogers stressed that the city... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
To make a town, you need a newspaper (13) Jul 3, 2009
Scobel WigginsThe 2009 staff of the Corvallis Gazette-Times in front of the G-T office at Sixth Street and Jefferson Avenue ... Corvallis oldest weeklies became its daily on July 2, 1909 ... The June 29, 1909, edition of the Corvallis Gazette was, as usual, brimming with local news. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ingalls family built a news dynasty Jul 2, 2009
In the 100-year history of the Corvallis Gazette-Times, no one has left a more indelible imprint on this newspaper than the Ingalls family ... The two presided over the construction of two buildings in Corvallis built exclusively to house newspaper offices ... He would later hold the same position in Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The 1970s and ’80s were G-T golden era Jul 2, 2009
Now 75 years old,and retired for 20 years, Jenks and his wife, Patricia, remain Corvallis residents ... One of the reasons I came to Corvallis was that there was talk about a possible Guild (union) start-up here, Jenks said ... He worked with one of the reporters, and they turned out an excellent page one story that was basically about coming out in Corvallis, Jenks said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Corvallis newspaper timeline Jul 2, 2009
1857: J.C. Avery starts Corvallis first local newspaper, the Occidental Messenger ... He calls it The Corvallis Gazette ... 1882: Corvallis Times begins publication under former Gazette city editor Robert Johnson, the grandson of J.C. Avery, who saw Gazette as too much in line with railroad s influence. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Don’t die on the Fourth of July Jul 2, 2009
With the heat we re expecting and the drier vegetation, it s even more important that folks be careful with fireworks, said fire prevention officer Jim Patton of the Corvallis Fire Department ... Lt. Dave Henslee of the Corvallis Police Department said the agency expects a number of calls about fireworks this weekend. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Benton County highlights Jul 2, 2009
1970: Corvallis High football state champs: With Mike Riley at quarterback, Don Reynolds at running back and Chuck Solberg at coach, the Spartans won their first state football title with a 21-10 win over Medford in Parker Stadium. It was sweet revenge as Medford beat Corvallis 27-0 in the 1969 title game ... 1970: Corvallis High boys basketball state champs: Coach Glenn Kinney s Spartans had a perfect 26-0 season and won the state title by beating Jesuit 83-70 in the Memorial Coliseum. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Movers & Shakers Jul 2, 2009
At the June 17 meeting of the Downtown Corvallis Association, five people were elected to serve on the 2009-2011 DCA Board: Les Boudreaux, downtown property owner; Deanna Carr of Candlewick Cottage, Jerry Groesz of First American Title; John Herrington, Corvallis postmaster; and Steve Hessel of Clodfelter s. The newly elected members join Amy Childers of Starbucks; John Coleman of Coleman Jewelers Wines; Ellen Derocher of Lucidyne Technologies; Rob Gandara of Pipemakers Union; and Scott Stoller... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Exercise is a way of life Jul 2, 2009
Ann Asbell, a Corvallis resident, is an instructor at the Oregon State University department of nutrition and exercise sciences. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Gazettetimes. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Editorial: Clean water: Now, the bill Jul 2, 2009
But afterwards I was grateful for whatever wastewater treatment plant improvements have been made at the cost of hundreds of millions of dollars in Eugene and Corvallis. The 100 million I just mentioned is the total over 20 years for the treatment plant alone. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bassist Michael Manring stops to adjust strings Jul 2, 2009
CORVALLIS Able to coax unearthly noises out of a bass guitar, Michael Manring has been hailed by many as one of the world s leading solo bassists ... What brings you to Corvallis ... I kind of go everywhere, I ve been all over the world playing and next stop: Corvallis. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Victor T. Neal Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:33 AM PDT. Nov. 1, 1924 June 27, 2009. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Creative cookery Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:13 PM PDT. Oregon State University cooking students whip up Quick, Cheap and Easy treats. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Corvallis High fetes distinguished class Jul 2, 2009
Decked out in honor cords and tassels and flanked by friend Maddy Fisk, Corvallis High School student body vice president Madeleine Thompson waited for the processional wearing a white cap decorated with a painting of a tree ... We have all been given a good foundation from which to build on, Madeline Thompson said, before reiterating the Corvallis High School motto A tradition of excellence. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Viewpoint: They’ll make rules forever Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:38 PM PDT. Viewpoint: They ll make rules forever. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rowing a physical, mental sport Jul 2, 2009
He began again with Corvallis Rowing Club, a local Masters program, and has been rowing with them ever since ... Susan Poole lives in Corvallis with her husband, Bob. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Cooking or business? Grad finds her way at LB Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:16 AM PDT. David Patton/Democrat-HeraldCulinary student Rebecca Lawhead puts a finished cake in the refrigerator Monday afternoon at Linn-Benton Community College. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sports made G-T news for 100 years Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:18 PM PDT. The Beavers won all five games at the College World Series, including sweeping the Tar Heels in the championship series. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Supporters recognized for helping graduates through college career Jul 2, 2009
Some, like Mathew Huffman, 23, of Corvallis, found a creative way to make contact ... Graduate Jessica Clemmons, 32, of Corvallis fulfilled Huang s third wish Saturday, thanks to the perspective of her 3-year-old son, Ashton. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Elizabeth Nona Barker Jul 2, 2009
Elizabeth Liz Nona Barker of Corvallis died ... area, where they wintered, returning to Corvallis for the summers ... and Megan LeBlanc of Corvallis; and numerous nephews and nieces, including Pauline Ingram and Dixie Trout. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Try these three fragrant trees Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Saturday, June 27, 2009 2:00 PM PDT. Several years ago, while relaxing in a friend s lounge chair on a recent balmy summer evening, I caught the faintest scent of jasmine-lemon drifting across their patio. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Worm bin workshop held July 16 Jul 2, 2009
The Oregon State University Extension of Benton County will host a worm bin workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 16 at 1849 NW Ninth St. in Corvallis. Master Gardener Compost Specialists will teach interesting ways to compost by letting worms eat garbage. (Lebanon Express, OR)
To make a town, you need a newspaper Jul 2, 2009
Scobel WigginsThe 2009 staff of the Corvallis Gazette-Times in front of the G-T office at Sixth Street and Jefferson Avenue ... Corvallis oldest weeklies became its daily on July 2, 1909 ... The June 29, 1909, edition of the Corvallis Gazette was, as usual, brimming with local news. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Recreational Guide Jul 2, 2009
But it was worth it to explore Camp Adair outside of Corvallis ... From Corvallis, take Highway 99 West for eight miles, turn right on to Camp Adair Road. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Letter: Rewards for healthy behavior: Oregon has a history in this field (June 28) Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:38 PM PDT. Upon reading your news article of June 19, 2009, Coming Law: Cash for Health Behavior, I am writing to add my appreciation for Dr. Jack Lees innovative ideas and dedication to the encouragement of healthy practices as well as containment of health costs. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Walter H. Jones Jul 2, 2009
Walter Harrell Jones, 70, of Corvallis died on June 20, 2009 ... Tiring of the commute, Walter and Anne moved to Corvallis in 2001 ... Survivors include his wife, Anne; son, Charles Jones of Juneau, Alaska, and his wife, Lisa; daughter, Linda Fenske of Corvallis and her husband, Tom; sister Nancye Clark of Tallahassee, Fla. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Simmons returning to Beavers as new men’s soccer coach Jul 2, 2009
My family and I look forward to getting to know the players, reconnecting with the Corvallis community and making our Beaver soccer alums proud ... He did an amazing job of building a successful program at NIU and with his familiarity of the Beavers and Corvallis he should be able to hit the ground running. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Gene N. Tanselli Jul 2, 2009
Gene Tanselli passed away peacefully Friday in Corvallis with his wife of 50 years at his side ... He resided in the Corvallis area from 1962 until the time of his death ... Please join the family for a celebration of life at the Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Harold Denis ‘Bud’ Fredericks Jul 2, 2009
Harold Denis Bud Fredericks died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Corvallis, 10 months after the death of his bride of 60 years, Dot ... Bud s final assignment as a Marine was with the OSU Navy ROTC program in Corvallis in late 1965 ... He and Dot were members of St. Mary s Catholic Church since moving to Corvallis in 1965. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Love affair with cacti: Plants that pokes back Jul 2, 2009
Scobel Wiggins/Gazette-TimesSteve Cook of Corvallis finds a cactus spine in his finger ... Corvallis man shows it s possible to grow many of the desert species here in the mid-valley ... Although cacti are native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, he is quick to point out that many cactus species will obviously grow right here in cool, soggy Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Champoeg area visitor center closes for repairs Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:58 PM PDT. NEWBERG Champoeg State Heritage Area s visitor center will close Oct. 6-10 for building improvements. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Taking to the street Jul 2, 2009
Tuesday: Curt Nelson of the Corvallis magic show Slightly Illusional will perform an all-ages show at the Bonanza Library at 10:30 a.m., and at the Bly Library at 2 p.m.. Wednesday: Jo Alexis and Arlie Conner will perform for children 7 and under at the Klamath Falls branch at 10:30 a.m., followed by Slightly Illusional, performing a show for 8 to 12 year olds. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Master of logistics: Grads get diplomas at ceremony Jul 2, 2009
Last modified: Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:15 AM PDT. Andy Cripe/Gazette-TimesWearing a modified cap and gown for graduation, Dutton, Terry Christensen s service dog, waits calmly as the doctoral graduates line up before the commencement. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tanselli was tough competitor Jul 2, 2009
Tanselli died this past Friday in Corvallis ... Former Corvallis High football and baseball coach Gary Beck played third base as a true freshman in 1972 on Tanselli s final OSU team ... I had the pleasure of coaching his sons (Lou, a 1979-81 OSU letterman, and Paul) at Corvallis High and knew his daughter (Lia). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Gumbo serves up new CD Jul 2, 2009
CORVALLIS After entertaining Corvallis and surrounding areas for five years, local musicians Sid Beam, Joe Casprowiak and David Fournier of Gumbo will release their debut album, Never Tell Me To Quit, on July 4 ... Fournier is a manager at HP and Beam owns a sign shop in downtown Corvallis ... In addition to regular shows at venues such as WineStyles and Coffee Culture, many in Corvallis have been treated to informal shows at fairs and the Saturday Farmers Market. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Governor: Voters might OK tax hikes Jul 1, 2009
Last modified: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:06 AM PDT. SALEM Oregon voters might be willing to support the state Legislature s income tax increases if opponents succeed in forcing a statewide vote on them, Gov. Ted Kulongoski said Tuesday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
FBI takes close look at failed Albany developer Jul 1, 2009
"The investor money was all gone. We don't know where it was spent. They have pretty messy books," said Corvallis real estate agent Rebecca Yu, whose family lost 225,000 in investments. The Albany-based company, which lasted only two years, left dozens of lawsuits, foreclosures and bankruptcies in the wake of its January 2008 collapse. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
