http://www.madraspioneer.com/ Stories from the Madras Pioneer (c)2012, Eagle Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved After sorting out details with the Confederated Tribes, and a series of meetings with a citizens' group, the 509-J school board adopted the proposal Monday night for an ambitious bond levy. Come May, the district voters will decide on a $26.65 million, 20-year levy. The projects included will improve and modernize facilities, but more than that the bond would change social and educational dynamics within the district, and provide an element of unprecedented community enrichment. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16976/bond-a-dynamics-changer-for-509-j Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:45:18 GMT 16976 Just in time for Valentine's Day -- Be an informed wine shopper and consumer through the COCC Madras "Introduction to Wine Tasting" class. Do you like wine, but want to know more about it? Start with a tasting and analysis of the basic components of wine -- sugar, acid, tannin and alcohol, the foundation with which to knowledgeably taste and analyze wines. Discover some of the most important wine grapes and wine regions by tasting, discussing and scoring several wines as you learn about wine tasting, serving and drinking etiquette. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16974/wine-tasting-class-offered Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:27:16 GMT 16974 On Sunday, Feb. 12, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jefferson County will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the Madras COCC campus for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. The rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefitted from the funds raised at Relay and will honor cancer survivors. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16975/relay-kicks-off-feb-12 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:27:16 GMT 16975 Excitement is building for the Feb. 4 opening of the Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs. With 500 slot machines and eight blackjack tables in the 18,000-square-foot gaming room, officials are expecting a positive response from the community. "I believe the community of Warm Springs is very excited about the relocation of the casino to Warm Springs," said Deepak Sehgal, chairman of the Warm Springs Casino and Resort Enterprise Board of Directors. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16962/indian-head-casino-to-open-feb-4 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16962 School District 509-J will be putting a $26.6 million bond levy before voters, based on the recommendation of the facility planning committee. At Monday night's board of director's meeting, Superintendent Rick Molitor outlined the recommendations of the committee, which was made up of a cross-section of school staff, parents and community members. The group met six times between November and January to tour school buildings, look at needs, and discuss priorities. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16963/509-j-seeks-266-million-bond-levy Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16963 Construction for the new Madras City Hall-Police Station could get under way as early as next week, weather permitting, following last week's groundbreaking. "It was a long time coming, and involved lots of different people -- many mayors, city councilors and city staff, as well as the community," said Mayor Melanie Widmer. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16964/city-breaks-ground-on-new-city-hall Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16964 With a major broadband project nearing completion on the reservation, the Warm Springs community marked the grand opening of Warm Springs Telecom's central office on Friday, with a day-long celebration. "The tribes have just now entered the 21st century," said Jeff Anspach, chief executive officer of Warm Springs Telecommunications Co., noting that the project opens the reservation for business opportunities. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16965/broadband-coverage-goal Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16965 The Mountain View Hospital Board of Directors has announced its decision to pursue alternative building plans for facility expansion after receiving the most recent round of bids for the hospital project. The rebid for the hospital renovation project returned figures substantially higher than projected. After considering the new bid prices, the condition of the local and national economy, as well as recent threats to Oregon Medicaid reimbursement, the board concluded that the current project costs were not affordable. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16966/hospital-to-rescale-building-project Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16966 Jefferson County Rotary is incorporating Casino Night fun into its 20th annual Cherry Tree Celebration, Feb. 25 at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. The celebration includes a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, live music and dancing. After the live auction is complete, the Casino Night will begin. Guests can purchase script and play for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. There will be a craps table, roulette table, black jack tables, and a Texas hold 'em table. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16967/rotary-adds-casino-night Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16967 Over the coming year, the Jefferson County Public Works Department plans to pave or chip seal nearly 21 miles of county roads. "We try to do about 20 miles a year, depending on the budget," said Mike McHaney, county public works director. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16968/county-paving-plans-laid-out Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16968 Many area homeless people received at hot meal and supplies at the Madras Christian Church, while others were contacted by outreach volunteers during the annual tri-county One-Day Homeless Count Jan. 26. This is the third year the Madras Christian Church has served as the command center for Jefferson County. "We opened at 7 a.m. and had people waiting outside at quarter to 7," said Pastor Walt Chamberlain, who helps organize the local count. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16969/volunteers-reach-out Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16969 By John Bowler CRR Correspondent Old-timers used to liken community turmoil to "a fox let loose in the hen house." It conjures up a word picture of a lot of noise with random commotion of bodies flying around in all directions but without any discernible pattern. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16970/crooked-river-ranch-roundup Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16970 A large storage workshop on Jericho Lane, near Bear Drive, was totally destroyed in a fire which broke out around 3 p.m., Jan. 25. According to Fire Chief Jay Olson, the cause of the fire that consumed the tall 70-by-45-foot shop, has been narrowed down to two possibilities. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16971/fire-destroys-farm-shop Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16971 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON PROBATE DEPARTMENT http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16972/2-1-12-public-notices Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16972 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 7021.10838 Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Frank L. Galloway, as grantor, to Fidelity National Title Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated 02/28/08, recorded 03/05/08, in the mortgage records of JEFFERSON County, Oregon, as 2008-000863 and subsequently assigned to Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by Assignment recorded, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, Mountain View Subdivision, Jefferson County, Oregon. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 825 North West 3rd Street Madras, OR 97741 Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.735(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sums: monthly payments of $1,278.19 beginning 12/01/10; plus late charges of $47.20 each month beginning 12/16/10; plus prior accrued late charges of $0.00; plus advances of $0.00; together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney's fees incurred herein by reason of said default; any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, if applicable. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: $137,960.36 with interest thereon at the rate of 7 percent per annum beginning 11/01/10; plus late charges of $47.20 each month beginning 12/16/10 until paid; plus prior accrued late charges of $0.00; plus advances of $0.00; together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorneys fees incurred herein by reason of said default; any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, if applicable. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16973/2-1-12-trustees-notices Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:20 GMT 16973 Tyler Teeiahkin Maben Sunmiet and John Maben are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tyler Teeiahkin Maben at 11:15 p.m., Jan. 12, at Mountain View Hospital. At birth, Tyler weighed 7 pounds, 6.2 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches in length. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16952/births-for-week-of-2-1-12 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16952 (PHOTO) Bessie Marie Houston http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16953/obituaries-for-week-of-2-1-12 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16953 Harry Potter will star on the screen at the Jefferson County Library's Community Film Center in February. Movies are shown for free at the center located in the Rodriguez Annex at 134 S.E. E St. Madras, and refreshments are available. Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., "Deathly Hollows -- Part 2" (PG-13) . The final chapter of the Harry Potter series begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16954/harry-potter-movie-featured-at-center Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16954 A large storage workshop on Jericho Lane, near Bear Drive, was totally destroyed in a fire which broke out around 3 p.m., Jan. 25. According to Fire Chief Jay Olson, the cause of the fire that consumed the tall 70-by-45-foot shop, has been narrowed down to two possibilities. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16955/fire-demolishes-farm-shop Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16955 Known for his loyalty and dogged determination when working a case, police dog "O'Neil" did some amazing things during his time with the Warm Springs Police Department. Nov. 16, 2011, just shy of 7 years old, O'Neil had to be euthanized due to aggressive cancer, but his handler WSPD officer Jason Schjoll paid tribute to his K-9 partner by sharing some of his feats. For one thing, O'Neil "spoke" Hungarian. WSPD got the dog when he was 1 year old from Castle K-9 in Pennsylvania, which imports working dogs from Europe. O'Neil came from Hungary and was trained with Hungarian commands. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16956/loyal-k-9-partner Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16956 (PHOTO) Joy Davis and Larry Lewis were united in marriage Sept. 10, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Madras, in a ceremony officiated by Pastor Jan Kozak. The bride is the daughter of Ed and Tonya Davis of Madras, and the groom is the son of Bert and Addy Lewis of Washington, and the late Christine Lewis. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16957/david-lewis-united Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16957 Robert "Bob" and Elizabeth "Bette" (DePeel) Bentley, of Culver, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 3. They were married on that date in 1952, at the Bentley family home in Marquam, Ore., while Bob was home on leave from Japan during the Korean War. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16958/bentleys-celebrate-60th Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16958 By Larry Mahon Agate Ridge Observatory The early night sky at the beginning of February may have the casual observer asking questions, and by the end of the month, there will be many of them asking which of the bright planets is Venus or Jupiter. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16959/uranus-visible-next-to-venus Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16959 The latest agricultural research and farm products will be the focus of the Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show, Feb. 1 and 2, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. A full slate of speakers is featured both days on a wide variety of topics. Growers also have the chance to earn pesticide recertification credits by attending some of the sessions. At the trade show, farmers and the public can view ag-related products, pick up information and free samples, meet area merchants, and see the newest farm equipment. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16960/farm-fair-runs-feb-1-2 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16960 Delores Stuck November 19, 1943 - January 26, 2012 Culver resident Delores Stuck, died Jan. 26, 2012, at the age of 69. Services will be held at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, at her home at 5666 S.W. Bozarth Lane. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16961/service-for-delores-stuck Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:07 GMT 16961 SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY , Feb. 1 Boys basketball http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16951/scoreboard Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:10:19 GMT 16951 In of the most challenging wrestling tournaments to place in during the entire season, Culver High School's Jesus Retano finished second overall at 152 pounds. The senior wiped out top-ranked wrestlers from bigger schools, but fell one victory shy of being named champion at the annual Reser's Tournament of Champions held at Hillsboro High School Jan. 28. "It was a whale of a tournament," CHS head coach J.D. Alley said. "I felt it was much tougher than last year." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16947/retano-second-at-resers Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:07:33 GMT 16947 Class 2A No. 1-ranked Scio pushed its win streak to 16 games Monday with a 76-37 victory over visiting Culver. The loss dropped Culver to 5-5 in Tri-River League play, while the Loggers improved to 10-0 and 20-1 overall. The Bulldogs host No. 2-ranked Regis (9-1) at 5 p.m. Feb. 1 and visit Santiam (6-4) at 6:30 p.m. Friday. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16948/chs-girls-in-tight-race-for-home-playoff-game Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:07:33 GMT 16948 Thanks to another strong scoring production by Gearson Gonzalez and Clay Gibson, who booked his sixth double double over his past seven games, Culver knocked off Scio 67-49 Monday in Tri-River League boys basketball action. Gonzalez scored 23 points and was one of four Bulldogs in double figures. Gibson finished with 13 points and 15 rebounds, Jon Slaught added 15 points and Gabe Bolton finished with 12 points for Culver. "We've had nine consecutive great practices and it's showing in our games," CHS head coach Brennan Whitaker said. "The guys are playing much better." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16949/bulldogs-pound-loggers Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:07:33 GMT 16949 Madras Swim Team had 20 kids swim at the Hillsboro Swim Club meet The Madras Swim Team had 20 youths compete at the Hillboro Swim Club meet last weekend. Karson Hartman took top billing in the 8-and-under 25-yard backstroke. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16950/briefs Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:07:33 GMT 16950 The Oregon Sports Awards announced its 2011 finalists Jan. 30 and Jacoby Ellsbury is a finalist for the Harry Glickman Male Professional Athlete of the Year. Ellsbury, a 2002 Madras High School graduate, finished second in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player to Detroit's Justin Verlander for his career season with the Boston Red Sox. A statewide voting panel comprised of nearly 200 television, radio and print media and other respected sports professionals from across the state narrowed the field of nominees to nearly 80 deserving finalists. The winners will be revealed live on the Stanford Theatre stage at the Nike World Headquarters during the 60th Oregon Sports Awards Feb.12. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16943/ellsbury-finalist-for-sports-award Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT 16943 For the first time in three years, Madras High School hosted a high school wrestling tournament and the White Buffalos fared well on their home mats, earning second place. La Pine accumulated 199 total points for first, ahead of Madras (190.5), Gladstone (127.5), Burns (127) and Sisters (29). "We wrestled really well and a lot of kids won some tough matches," MHS head coach Ron Oliver said. "We had a few schools back out of the tournament at the last minute, but the kids got three matches in and that's what we wanted." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16944/host-madras-second-at-wrestling-tourney Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT 16944 If you haven't been a believer in the Madras High School boys basketball team yet this season, perhaps you had better start believing. The White Buffalos handed host La Salle a 57-56 loss last Friday and have emerged as the team to beat in the Tri-Valley Conference. "It was a huge win and a win at their place," MHS head coach Allen Hair said. "We're sitting pretty good right now." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16945/mhs-boys-emerge-as-tri-valley-front-runner Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT 16945 Last year, visiting La Salle handed Madras a heartbreaking loss in girls basketball with a game-winning shot for a season sweep over the White Buffalos. Last Friday, there was no drama. In fact No. 1-ranked Madras never trailed and led by 30 points after three quarters of play during a 61-37 Tri-Valley Conference victory. "It was painful last year and we were banking on getting another shot at La Salle in the state tournament, but it didn't happen," MHS head coach Rory Oster said of La Salle, who finished second in the Class 4A state tournament last year. "You could feel it in the locker room (Jan. 27) that the girls really wanted to beat La Salle." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16946/no-drama-this-year-buffs-hammer-falcons Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT 16946 The Small Business Development Center is working with the Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and EDCO to determine how its services can best suit the needs of local businesses. The SBDC - a statewide organization that provides free entrepreneurial education for all phases of business development - is currently researching ways to better accommodate the Madras area, according to Beth Wickham, who is the director of the Central Oregon Community College SBDC center in Bend. "We're trying to access the needs for Madras," Wickham said. "We have several business success stories in Madras, and we want to reach more businesses in the area." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16938/sbdc-mulling-local-office-hours Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:12 GMT 16938 For years, area residents have had to turn outside of Jefferson County to rent a car, but Miller Ford has brought the service back to Madras. It's been roughly 12 years since area residents have had access to rental cars locally, according to Dick Anderson, who is the general manager of Miller Ford. "We used to be in the rental car business for years when we were located north of town," Anderson said. "Eventually a few others got into it and the business became watered down and we decided to discontinue the service." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16939/need-a-rental-car-contact-miller-ford Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:12 GMT 16939 Mid Oregon Credit Union has announced it has surpassed the $100 million mark in loans again despite the economic challenges. While 2011 showed a decline in loan demand, Mid Oregon Credit Union turned that trend around and attributes much of its lending growth to their ability to provide flexible lending to help people and the community with consumer and business loans. Another reason for the strong lending activity is a new mortgage accelerator loan introduced in the fall of 2011. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16940/mid-oregon-credit-union-surpasses-100-million-in-loans Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:12 GMT 16940 Hair Lines has been a Culver family-friendly salon for over 14 years, and under the direction of Linda Victorine, it has attracted hairdressers with experience in every aspect of the beauty industry. Victorine has decided to retire, and has sold the business to Tammy Alley, who has been a hairdresser at Hair Lines for 13 years. Alley began her line of work in Redmond, and after eight years, began working at Hair Lines in 1997. "I'd like to thank Linda, as she was a great boss to work for and a wonderful mentor of how to run a business," Alley said. "It was a very amicable situation and I'm just excited." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16941/its-a-buzz-hair-lines-changes-ownership Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:12 GMT 16941 Jefferson County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 12.7 percent in December. The rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than November's revised rate of 13.0 percent. This is the lowest rate since May 2011. One year ago the rate was 13.9 percent. However, while unemployment is going down, there are fewer jobs to be had. Between November and December, the county lost 70 jobs. Typically the county loses roughly 20 jobs this time of year. Over the last year, Jefferson County has lost 200 jobs. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16942/jefferson-countys-unemployment-rate-drops Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:12 GMT 16942 A Beaverton man, Hamilton Dean Blackwelder, 29, was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for an ATV accident Sept. 4, 2011, that took the life of a friend. Originally charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Carrie Lynn Shaver, 37, Blackwelder pleaded guilty Jan. 23 to the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide, a Class B felony. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16928/atv-crash-fatality-nets-3-years-for-driver Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16928 Hindsight may be 20/20, but it doesn't provide an explanation for several deficiencies recently discovered in a downtown office building. Acting on a citizen complaint, in early January Brian Huff, deputy state fire marshal, asked the owner of a mixed-use building to immediately evict the occupants of an upstairs apartment because of potential fire danger from faulty construction. The building in question, which currently houses Mid Oregon Personnel on the main floor and has three apartments on the second floor, was constructed in 2006 by former Madras mayor Frank Morton. After a foreclosure process last fall, the building now belongs to Columbia State Bank. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16929/fire-safety-issues-cause-concern Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16929 A Culver man, Steven Stoltz, 66, was arraigned Jan. 19 on charges that he sexually abused a member of his 4-H club. Stoltz entered a not guilty plea to second-degree custodial interference and second-degree sexual abuse, both Class C felonies, and three counts of third-degree sexual abuse, Class A misdemeanors. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16930/4-h-leader-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-abuse Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16930 The city of Madras will break ground on its long-awaited city hall-police station project Friday at the project site at the corner of Fourth and E streets. Officials will gather at the 4.75-acre site -- in the Friendship Park area -- at 2 p.m. for the groundbreaking ceremony. Special guest Dallas Tonsager, under secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development, which is a major funding partner for the project, will be on hand for the event. Tonsager has served as under secretary of Rural Development since he was appointed by the president in May 2009. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16931/city-to-break-ground-friday-on-city-hall-police-station Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16931 Tri-county growers, seed contractors and agricultural dealers are combining efforts to raise funds to keep Madras' Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center open. Due to budget cutbacks, the dean of the OSU College of Agriculture, Sonny Ramaswamy, has challenged farmers and industries served by the college's 13 experimental stations to provide 25 percent of the stations' funding. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16932/osu-asks-growers-to-help-raise-funds-for-ag-research-center Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16932 By Teresa Jackson Culver Correspondent As early as October, the city of Culver will have an expanded wastewater treatment plant. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16933/culver-to-expand-sewer-treatment Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16933 The latest agricultural research and farm products will be the focus of the Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show, Feb. 1 and 2, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. A full slate of speakers is featured both days on a wide variety of topics. Growers also have the chance to earn pesticide recertification credits by attending some of the sessions. At the trade show, farmers and the public can view ag-related products, pick up information and free samples, meet area merchants, and see the newest farm equipment. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16934/farm-fair-gears-up-at-jc-fairgrounds Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16934 For the seventh straight year, the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition is conducting a one-day count of people who are homeless or in transitional housing in Jefferson, Deschutes, and Crook counties. This count is a part of a national effort to identify the number of people struggling to find appropriate and adequate housing. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16935/homeless-count-based-out-of-madras-church Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16935 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Earth By Design, Inc. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16936/1-25-12-public-notices Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16936 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by Kay West, An Unmarried Woman, as grantor(s), to KCT LAW, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, dated 07/18/2005, recorded 07/25/2005, in the mortgage records of Jefferson County, Oregon, as Recorder's fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception Number 2005-004053, and subsequently assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-10 by Assignment recorded 11/21/2011 in Book/Reel/Volume No. N/A at Page No. N/A as Recorder's fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception No. 2011-3614, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: THE PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH. RANGE 13 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OREGON. WHICH LIES EASTERLY OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH UNIT IRRIGATION DISTRICT. LATERAL NO. M-45 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 527 SW HOLLY LANE CULVER, OR 97734 Both the Beneficiary and the Trustee have elected to sell the real property to satisfy the obligations that the Trust Deed secures and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.735(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sums: monthly payments of $1,387.97 beginning 03/01/2009; plus late charges of $58.49 each month beginning with the 03/01/2009 payment plus prior accrued late charges of $-467.92; plus advances of $640.00; together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the Beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein. By reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the Trust Deed secures are immediately due and payable, said sums being the following to wit: $171,401.09 with interest thereon at the rate of 6.85 percent per annum beginning 02/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges thereon together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the Beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interests therein. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the undersigned Trustee will on Thursday, April 05, 2012 at the hour of 10:00 AM in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: inside the main lobby of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 75 SE "C" Street, Madras, Jefferson County, OR, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor's successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16937/1-25-12-trustees-notices Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:33 GMT 16937 Seventy-five years ago, in late January 1937, the Madras country was covered in deep snow. It was a relatively quiet, cold winter. There wasn't much bustling about as traveling was, if not dangerous, difficult. Outlying areas like Ashwood and Grandview were essentially isolated. The county's road crews were helpless to assist as most of their fleet was stuck in snowdrifts, abandoned for the time. But the icy, quiet winter would be cracked on the night of Sunday, Jan. 31 -- a day that will live in historic infamy in Madras. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16926/the-cold-night-the-school-burned-down Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:12:11 GMT 16926 To the Editor, The Jefferson County Domestic Violence Council seeks to reduce and prevent domestic violence in Jefferson County through a coordinated community-wide response. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16927/assistance Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:12:11 GMT 16927 Mountain View Hospital's Hospice program is hosting a free, eight-week Bereavement Group in both Madras and Warm Springs. The Madras Bereavement group will begin on Monday, Feb. 6, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., at the Juniper Room at Mountain View Hospital. The Warm Springs group will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Warm Springs Resource Center. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16910/bereavement-group-beginning Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16910 Tyler Teeiahkin Sunmiet and John Maben are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tyler Teeiahkin Maben at 11:15 p.m., Jan. 12, at Mountain View Hospital. At birth, Tyler weighed 7 pounds, 6.2 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches in length. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16911/births-for-the-week-of-1-25-12 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16911 Oregon colleges have scheduled the following special days for prospective college students to preview their campuses and offerings: Eastern Oregon University Preview Days: Jan. 28, March 3, April 7, Discover your Future: May 3. Oregon Institute of Technology Preview Days: April 21, Tech Trek: Feb. 20. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16912/colleges-slate-preview-days-for-students Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16912 Madras COCC Community Learning is now registering for winter term classes. Register now before spaces fill up, and get more infomation by calling COCC Madras at 541-550-4100. Winter term offerings include: http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16913/community-ed-classes-now-registering Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16913 (PHOTO) Donna Beth Beaux http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16914/obituaries-for-week-of-1-25-12 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16914 Richard Van Wert of Madras graduated from Marine boot camp Jan. 13, in San Diego. He is the son of Parrish and Holli Van Wert. After a short return home, he will return for combat training, then go to school in Monterrey, Calif., to study for a job as a cryptologic linguist. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16915/van-wert-completes-marine-boot-camp Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16915 Six of the Central Oregon Symphony's most talented string and wind players will perform at two free concerts that are open to the public. No tickets are needed; just show up and enjoy the music. The Madras performance will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 12 p.m. in the Madras library's Rodriguez Annex located at 134 S.E. E St., in Madras. The building is just around the corner from the main library building. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16916/quartet-to-give-free-madras-concert Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16916 Katie Klann of Madras and Travis Ralls of Redmond have announced their engagement. The future bride is the daughter of Brad and Debbie Klann of Madras. She is a 2005 graduate of Madras High School, and a 2010 graduate of Oregon State University with a degree in interior design and housing studies. She is employed as a housing specialist at Housing Works in Redmond. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16917/klann-ralls-engaged Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16917 Dean M. Seyler, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, is the director of the Indian Health Service Portland Area. The IHS, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is the principal federal health care advocate and provider for American Indians and Alaska Natives. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16918/seyler-directs-portland-area-indian-health-service Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16918 The Madras Sister City organization will be hosting six high school students and two adult chaperons from our sister city in Tomi City, Japan, March 9-15. Host families are being sought which would be willing to share their home with one of the sic students, or one of the adults for one week. The students are all English-speaking, will have their own spending money, and are eager to share their cultural experiences with their host families. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16919/host-families-needed-for-sister-city-visitors Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16919 Want to learn how to tune-up your own lawnmower or rototiller? Madras COCC Community Learning is offering "Small Engine Repair and Maintenance," taught by Madras businessman and small engine expert John Campbell. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16920/learn-to-do-your-own-small-engine-repairs Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16920 Eloquently-written essays, as varied as the 14 authors reading them, captivated a crowd of more than 50 at the Rodriguez Annex during a presentation entitled "This I Believe." The essays were selected from among 62 submissions. Instead of being formulaic and starting with the statement "This I believe," they were lively writings about topics of intense interest to the writers. Only near the end, in most cases, did the essays sum up their explorations with the words "I believe." Madras High School students Pali Kaloi, 15, and Anya Clowers, 16, both spoke about the value of dance in their lives. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16921/lively-essays-share-beliefs-of-writers Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16921 Tom Norton Jr. was honored with the Jefferson County Livestockman of the Year Award at the association's 60th annual banquet Jan. 14, at the Inn at Cross Keys in Madras. The award is presented to an outstanding livestock operator who has demonstrated excellence in livestock production practices and has been involved in livestock-related organizations. The award was presented by last year's winner, Gordon Clark, who noted, "This award is traditionally given to an individual who has been in the livestock industry for many decades. This year, that is not the case." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16922/tom-norton-jr-named-livestockman-of-the-year Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16922 Pete McCabe and South Valley Bank in Madras, of which he is the vice president, were presented with the 2011 Special Recognition Award at the Jefferson County Livestock Association banquet, Jan. 14. The Special Recognition Award recognizes individuals, organizations or businesses that have impacted and supported the livestock industry in Jefferson County. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16923/mccabe-south-valley-bank-get-special-recognition Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16923 The Supreme Beef Award recognizes 4-H and FFA members who have participated at the Jefferson County Fair with a market steer. Criteria for the award is based on the cost of gain, ribbon placing at the fair, an interview with industry personnel, with over half the criteria based on carcass quality of the animal. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16924/payton-matson-raises-supreme-beef Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16924 It's "School Board Recognition Month," and the Oregon School Boards Association is recognizing Steve Rankin, of Madras, for his service to public education as a member of the statewide association's board of directors, announced OSBA's interim executive director Betsy Miller-Jones. Rankin also serves on the Jefferson County Education Service District Board. "People like Steve have earned the gratitude of students, parents and all citizens who appreciate the contribution that public schools make to our communities, our neighborhoods and our economic future," Miller-Jones said. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16925/osba-recognizes-rankins-service Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:30 GMT 16925 The Summit Storm have been perennial Class 5A power in boys swimming in recent years having won six state championships since 2003. The Class 4A/3A/2A/1A Madras High School boys are proving this year they're not afraid of the Storm. The White Buffalos topped Summit for the second time this month with a victory last weekend at the White Buffalo Classic held at the Madras Aquatic Center. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16909/madras-boys-win-buffalo-classic Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:48:39 GMT 16909 MHS booster club hosting pancake feed The Madras High School booster club will host a pancake feed at 8 a.m. Jan. 28 at the White Buffalo Dome. The fundraiser will be held prior to the Madras Wrestling Invitational, which begins at 10:30 a.m. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16900/briefs Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16900 Watch the kid play and he looks like a young buck leaping around to escape rabid hunters in the early weeks of October. Jhaylen Yeahquo, a 6-foot-2 inch junior, is making a major impact with the Madras High School boys varsity basketball team this season, and he does so by leaping around. Last week against Gladstone, he asked to be removed from the court midway through the third quarter, as his calves were cramping. Yeahquo exerts so much energy, you wonder how he does it. Many times, he crashes the boards so hard that it takes him a couple attempts to convert a put bucket, thus several leaps off the floor. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16901/man-ill-tell-you-what Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16901 The Madras High School girls basketball team passed its biggest test of the season last week. In battle of top ranked Class 4A teams Jan 19, No. 1-ranked Madras took care of No. 3-ranked Gladstone on the road 55-50. "It was a huge game and a gutsy win by our girls," MHS head coach Rory Oster said. "It was a one-point game with under a minute to play, but we went four for four at the free-throw line to seal the game." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16902/madras-prevails-in-top-5-clash Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16902 Defending Tri-Valley Conference champion Madras used a balanced attack last week to open TVC play 2-0 in boys basketball. The White Buffalos hosted and sent both Gladstone and Estacada back home with losses to push their win streak to three games and improve to 11-4 on the season. "There is a saying that you want to win all your home games and this gets us going in the right direction," MHS head coach Allen Hair said. "I think our guys showed a lot of maturity in these first two games by making adjustments and finding ways to win." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16903/balanced-attack-buffs-cruise-on-home-court Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16903 Fresh off its seventh consecutive Oregon Wrestling Classic in the 2A/1A field, Culver elected to compete against Class 6A and 5A schools last weekend at the Dallas Tournament. The Bulldogs were originally scheduled to compete in the annual Crater Classic, but the event was canceled. Culver, the five-time defending 2A/1A state champions, accumulated 200 points, led by second-place finishes by Noe Gonzalez (113 pounds), Ryan Kasch (126) and Jesus Retano (152). http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16904/culver-hangs-with-bigger-schools Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16904 Madras High School graduate Gavin Romanick is getting another opportunity to extend his football playing days. Romanick, who graduated from MHS in 2005 and played football at Western Oregon University, will be playing football for the Bologna Doves, a European professional football team in Italy. "Culturally it's very intriguing and just a great opportunity," Romanick said. "I've always wanted to go t Italy. It's place I'm excited to absorb and take while playing football." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16905/romanick-playing-pro-football-overseas Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16905 Culver High School girls head basketball coach Scott Fritz said his teams' double overtime Tri-River League victory over visiting Western Mennonite Jan. 20 was a blur. Needless to say it was a thriller, thanks to several individual plays in the closing seconds of regulation and overtime periods. "It was a total team effort and it came down to several big plays," Fritz said. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16906/heroic-plays-galore-in-culvers-victory Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16906 Led by first-place finishes by Miguel Vasquez and Travis Williams, the Madras White Buffalos finished fifth at the 18-team Seaside Invitational last weekend. Madras earned 108 points overall. Scappoose took top honors with 202 points. "Our guys wrestled really tough," MHS head coach Ron Oliver said of his team that visits Molalla Jan. 26 for a dual meet and hosts a tournament at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16907/white-buffs-fifth-at-seaside Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16907 After picking up its first Tri-River League win in nearly two years, Culver has lost a pair of TRL boys basketball games. The Bulldogs dropped to 7-10 overall and 1-6 in TRL play Monday with a 53-28 loss at Kennedy. Gearson Gonzalez scored 18 points for Culver, but the Bulldogs were outscored 18-2 in the fourth quarter. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16908/chs-boys-suffer-pair-of-trl-losses Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:54 GMT 16908 SCHEDULE THURSDAY , Jan. 26 Wrestling http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16899/scoreboard Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:40 GMT 16899 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by JOSE M. GUTIERREZ and MARIA D. DOMINGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor(s), to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, dated 03/20/2007, recorded 03/26/2007, in the mortgage records of Jefferson County, Oregon, as Recorder's fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception Number 2007-001596, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, AND THE EASTERLY 70 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 55 FEET OF SAID LOT 3, BLOCK 2, OF THE HERZBERG HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OREGON. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 421 NE ROYAL AVE MADRAS, OR 97741 Both the Beneficiary and the Trustee have elected to sell the real property to satisfy the obligations that the Trust Deed secures and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.735(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sums: monthly payments of $1,080.70 beginning 02/01/2010; plus late charges of $46.95 each month beginning with the 02/01/2010 payment plus prior accrued late charges of $-1,032.90; plus advances of $286.95; together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the Beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein. By reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the Trust Deed secures are immediately due and payable, said sums being the following to wit: $133,045.62 with interest thereon at the rate of 8.3 percent per annum beginning 01/01/2010 until paid, plus all accrued late charges thereon together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the Beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interests therein. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16897/1-18-12-trustees-notices Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:45:12 GMT 16897 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NICHOLAS T. BOYLES has been appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of WALTER LARRY BOYLES, deceased, Jefferson County Circuit Court Case No. 11PB0024. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from the first date of publication of this notice at 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Lane County, Oregon 97477, or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the above entitled Court or from the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative's attorneys, Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C. DATED and first published: January 4, 2012 http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16898/1-18-2012-public-notices Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:45:12 GMT 16898 Dr. Matthew Foster has joined Madras Medical Group as its newest family physician. Dr. Foster began his practice at MMG in November, and has already been actively involved in his role. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16895/foster-joins-madras-medical-group Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16895 For the seventh straight year, the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition is conducting a one-day count of people who are homeless or in transitional housing in Jefferson, Deschutes, and Crook counties. This count is a part of a national effort to identify the number of people struggling to find appropriate and adequate housing. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16896/help-needed-for-madras-homeless-count Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16896 Last week, East Cascade Retirement Community in Madras received notice that the Oregon Department of Human Services has proposed cutting Medicaid funding for long-term care providers by 16-19 percent, to address the current $95 million shortfall for senior services in the state budget. "We are concerned. We were prepared for cuts and really tightened the belt in this budget -- but this is double what we prepared for," said Vernon Roberson, executive director of the East Cascades facility in Madras. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16884/medicaid-cuts-may-hurt-seniors Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16884 Residents of Madras from Lee Street to Birch Lane will have access to city sewer early next year, thanks to a funding package from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Under a loan agreement approved by the DEQ last week, the city of Madras will benefit from a $734,821 loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The best part of the deal is that the DEQ will forgive 75 percent of the loan principal -- about $551,000 -- upon completion of the project. As a result, the city will only be required to repay about $183,000 -- at an interest rate of 2.71 percent -- over the next 20 years. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16885/sewer-funding-gets-nod-from-deq Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16885 The U.S.'s newest tribal telecom company, Warm Springs Telecom, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at the company's central office and customer service center on Friday, Jan. 27, at 11:30 a.m., followed by an afternoon of activities and food for the community. The WST office is located at 4202 Holliday St., in Warm Springs. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16886/telecom-office-to-open Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16886 Madras High School graduate Jacoby Ellsbury's bank account grew substantially Tuesday, when he inked a deal to make nearly three times what he did last year to play professional baseball. The 28-year-old American League Most Valuable Player runner-up agreed to a one-year, $8.05 million deal to avoid arbitration with the Boston Red Sox. Ellsbury's one-year salary is the highest ever for a player in his second year of salary arbitration. The previous high was $6.9 million won by Hunter Pence in an arbitration hearing with the Houston Astros last winter. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16887/ellsbury-inks-one-year-8-million-salary-deal Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16887 A 22-year-old man, Brian Scott Mohr, who was serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis, Wash., is currently sitting in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on kidnapping and rape charges involving a 12-year-old girl. Mohr was arraigned in the Jefferson County Circuit Court last week on charges of second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, and custodial interference for incidents which occurred on or between June 24 and June 28, 2011. Security was set at $250,000. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16888/man-faces-charges-of-rape-kidnapping-of-preteen Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16888 The Jefferson County Commission is looking for a new county assessor. Longtime Assessor Patsy Mault, of Culver, will retire at the end of February, and commissioners hope to appoint an assessor to fill out the remainder of Mault's term -- from March 1 through Dec. 31. To qualify for the position, a person must be a U.S. citizen who has lived in Jefferson County "for the period of one year preceding the next election." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16889/search-on-for-new-assessor Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16889 Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person responsible for illegally killing a four-point buck found shot Jan. 11, and left to waste in western Jefferson County. A reward of up to $250 is offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case. Last Wednesday, OSP Sgt. David Pond was patrolling between Green Ridge and Lake Billy Chinook on U.S. Forest Service Road 1170 in the Metolius Unit when he found a 4-point buck shot dead and left to waste about 60 yards from the road. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16890/osp-offers-reward-in-poaching-case Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16890 This year's Moving Mountains Slimdown Challenge has seen a big increase in participation over last year. Approximately 290 people weighed in for this year's event last week, a big increase over last year's total of 238. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16891/more-rise-to-slimdown-challenge Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16891 Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has postponed his annual Central Oregon town halls in Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes counties, which had been scheduled for Thursday and Friday, due to weather conditions. “In order to give people the opportunity to attend a town hall without having to driving in difficult winter weather conditions, we felt it was better to cancel these meetings and reschedule them when the weather improves,” said Tom Towslee, Wyden’s state communications director. When the town halls are rescheduled, they will be posted on the senator’s website at www.wyden.senate.gov. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16892/wyden-town-hall-postponed Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16892 A Madras man was taken to the hospital with stab wounds early Tuesday morning. According to Madras Police Assistant Chief Tanner Stanfill, a 44-year-old male was stabbed at 472 S.W. Seventh St., at 1 a.m. Of the suspect, Stanfill said, "The subjects were known to each other and the case is still under investigation." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16893/madras-man-stabbed Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16893 By John Bowler CRR Correspondent A land swap and proposed community center will once again be on the agenda Jan. 23, at the next meeting of the Crooked River Ranch Club and Maintenance Association Board of Directors. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16894/crooked-river-ranch-roundup Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:23 GMT 16894 Seems winter will actually visit Central Oregon this year, darn it. The cold, gray of this Tuesday, plus a brain-numbing head cold, draws my mind to warm drinks and effective cold medication more so than halfway intelligent comment on the news of the day. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16882/how-temporary-will-casino-be Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:59:51 GMT 16882 To the Editor, In its hurry to transport millions of barrels of oil from federal stockpiles to stabilize world oil prices this past summer, the Obama administration has repeatedly bypassed federal law by allowing nearly all the oil to move on foreign-owned vessels. Domestic ship owners say that 46 times the administration has waived the 90-year-old law requiring purely domestic cargo to move on United States flagged ships. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16883/oil-transport Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:59:51 GMT 16883 Thea Erline Dickson Suzie Charley and Curtiss Dickson of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Thea Erline Dickson, at 8:11 a.m., Jan. 4, at Mountain View Hospital in Madras. At birth, Thea weighed 12 pounds, 4.4 ounces, and measured 23 inches in length. She joins brother, Dwayne, 6. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16870/births-for-week-of-11-18-12 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 16870 . (PHOTO http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16871/obituaries-for-week-of-1-18-12 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 16871 The historic white church at the corner of D and Eighth streets in Madras has taken on a new life as a community center, operated by Madras Gospel Mission. Madras Gospel Mission board member Ben Mallory said they officially took over Jan. 1, assuming the mortgage from the disbanded Calvary Chapel church. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16872/new-center-builds-community Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 16872 Dr. Matthew Foster has joined Madras Medical Group as its newest family physician. Dr. Foster began his practice at MMG in November, and has already been actively involved in his role. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16873/foster-joins-madras-medical-group Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 16873 Louise Koehn has opened Kierra Place Care Home in the Strawberry Heights neighborhood of Madras. Koehn's business, Mill Creek Lodge Senior Care Homes, operates two adult foster care homes -- Mill Creek Home in Prineville, and the Madras facility. Koehn has been in the caregiving industry for over 25 years. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/16874/kierra-place-serves-as-adult-foster-care-home Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 16874