Lane County Sheriff nominated for Marshal’s position
He’s not saying goodbye yet, but Lane County Sheriff Russ Burger appears to be on the fast-track for a major promotion. Burger was announced yesterday as President Barack Obama’s nominee to serve as the U.S. Marshal for Oregon. He must still be confirmed by the Senate, a process which could take from two to six months. Burger applied for the position last year and has said the post represents a “great opportunity”. If confirmed, he would oversee all U.S. Marshal operations in the state. The service provides security at federal courthouses, tracks down fugitives, protects witnesses and federal judges, as well as transports federal prisoners. Burger was first elected to the Lane County Sheriff’s post in 2004 and subsequently re-elected two years ago. If he is confirmed as Marshal, under-sheriff Tom Turner would serve as acting sheriff until the Lane County Commission appointed a successor who would serve until next November’s general election.
It’s two weeks away and organizers are putting the finishing touches on a major fundraiser for Florence Food Share. One-thousand hand-crafted bowls will be for sale and if they all go… it could bring in as much as $10-thousand to help feed hungry people in the Florence area. For an average price of $10, shoppers will get a unique bowl and a coupon good for a cup of soup at a participating local restaurant. One of the organizers of the fund raiser, Desiree Johnson, says they’ve already signed up several eateries, but there’s always room for more.
205 – “I have contacted at least 30. We would like anybody from the Florence-Mapleton area who would like to participate on the soup coupon to just call me and we’ll get it set up.”
The Empty Bowls fund-raiser is set for December 3rd and 4th at the Florence Events Center.
If you try to walk on the ‘green’ side, but are frustrated because foam cups, to-go containers, and blocks of foam aren’t accepted at most recycling centers… you have a place to go every month beginning in December. Last summer Three Rivers Casino and Hotel installed a machine that compacts polystyrene foam, allowing it to be easily recycled. They’re making that available to the public on the first Monday of every month. Three Rivers “Green Team” captain Noriko Lampman says it will take a little effort to keep the program working. All foam must be clean, rinsed and put in clear, sealed plastic bags. Make sure it’s stamped with the recycle triangle and the number 6. Bring it to the Three Rivers Bingo Center the first Monday between Nine AM and Noon.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon attorney general's office says a
Medford-area developer and mortgage broker has been convicted in a
real estate scheme that cost investors more than $800,000. Attorney
General John Kroger said yesterday that a Jackson County Circuit
Court jury had convicted James C. Nistler on 17 counts, including
racketeering, securities fraud and aggravated theft. Sentencing is
scheduled for Dec. 9.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A relative of two defendants in a Woodburn
bank bombing trial has testified that Bruce Turnidge phoned just
minutes after an arrest in the case to say he was in "deep
trouble." Bruce's brother, Pat, told a Marion County Circuit Court
jury yesterday that his brother told him no one was supposed to be
hurt by the bomb. Bruce Turnidge and his son, Joshua, are on trial
in Salem on aggravated murder charges for the 2008 blast.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) - More than 300 health care workers
walked off the job at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in
Springfield for a one-day strike after contract negotiations broke
down. The Register-Guard says temporary employees were hired to
replace the workers and the hospital remained open with all
services available.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon's state mental hospital was the
filming site for the fictitious 1975 Hollywood movie "One Flew
Over The Cuckoo's Nest." But it's also a place where real abuses
have been revealed over the years, and today officials unveil part
of a new hospital that will replace most of the decrepit building
made famous in the movie.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - President Barack Obama has nominated a
lawyer for Oregon's Justice Department to be the state's top
federal prosecutor. Amanda Marshall has been a state child advocacy
lawyer. She graduated from the University of Oregon and the
Willamette University College of Law.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will have
microfracture surgery on his left knee tomorrow and will not play
this season. The former No. 1 draft pick hasn't played since last
December because he needed surgery to repair a fractured left
patella.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
College Basketball:
Seattle University overcame a ten-point second half deficit to down Oregon State last night 83-80. The two teams were tied at the half, and an early second half run by the Beavers put them ahead. But, the Redhawks rallied, going on a 20-5 run late in the game to take the lead.
Prep Football:
A dozen different Siuslaw Vikings picked up Far West League Honors on the football field. Sonny Tupua earned double first-team honors… earning 1st team running back and defensive lineman. Other first team designees for Siuslaw: Ryan Connor on the offensive line, wide receiver Dylan Alameda, defensive back Neil Larson and Kaleb Schneider at linebacker. Connor and Schneider were double designees as well, Connor earning 2nd team honors on the defensive line and Schneider Honorable Mention at running back. Other 2nd team awards were given to Aaron Te’o, Jacob Holloway, Sam Reavis, Jackson Brastow, Alex Snow, Nathan Fusselman and Angel (ONN-hel) Figueroa. One other Honorable Mention was given to Jacob Thompson. Siuslaw will host Estacada tomorrow evening in the quarterfinal round of the OSAA state playoffs.
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