http://www.madraspioneer.com/ Stories from the Madras Pioneer (c)2010, Eagle Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved Like a scene out of an old Western, an October poaching incident turned into a 30-mile chase with gunfire from three separate vehicles. Two of the players in the incident -- a poacher and a rancher -- have both been sentenced for their parts in the incident, while a good samaritan, who stopped to help, awaits sentencing. The poacher, Johnathan M. Parker, 25, of Culver, was sentenced March 1 to 210 days (seven months) in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility for two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, Class C felonies, for firing his .308 caliber, semi-automatic rifle at the rancher and the good samaritan -- a custodial supervisor at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12954/chase-gunfire-entangle-rancher-poacher Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12954 At least three candidates had filed for the position of Jefferson County sheriff as of Tuesday afternoon, just before the filing deadline. Undersheriff Jim Adkins, 46, who has been acting as sheriff since former sheriff Jack Jones resigned Feb. 3, filed for the position March 5. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12955/three-file-for-sheriff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12955 With Madras High School among Oregon's list of poor-performing Tier II schools, the 509-J District is mulling the opportunity to receive millions of dollars in federal grants. "We need to look at the opportunities and challenges," said Superintendent Rick Molitor, noting, "There is the potential of half a million to $2 million per year for three years, which means there is up to $6 million available to the district." "That's a big carrot, but we also have to ask what is the big whip?" Molitor said. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12956/509-j-considers-drastic-action Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12956 A new welding shop -- the only one of its kind in the state -- is providing inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution with long-term, life-changing skills. Under the direction of Central Oregon Community College, and welding director Tucker Bauman, the new shop has 10 students, three inmate tutors, and a tool clerk. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12957/inmates-learn-welding Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12957 Belmont Lane, between Bear Drive and Southwest Sunset Street, will be temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from March 22 to April 2. Alternate access to Belmont Lane is available by using Bear Drive, off of the Culver Highway. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12958/belmont-lane-to-close-temporarily Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12958 On March 3, at 6 p.m., family members of Arnold Polluck, 82, of Ashwood, called reporting that he was missing, according to information from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Polluck had last been seen several days earlier. Family members found his dog along the road in Ashwood and said it was very unusual for the dog and Polluck to be separated. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12959/ashwood-wreck-fatal Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12959 There's still time to enter the Moving Mountains Slimdown Challenge 2010, but not much time. The final weigh-in available is today, Wednesday, March 10, at Mountain View Hospital in Madras and at the Warm Springs in the Diabetes Prevention Building, both from 4 to 6 p.m. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12960/still-time-to-slimdown Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12960 While city lights obscure night sky sights for residents of Portland and Salem, the Milky Way can still be seen in Central Oregon, and Madras would like to keep it that way. At the request of Madras businessman Dennis Prince, the Madras Planning Commission reviewed the city's outdoor lighting standards in the zoning ordinance to see how they compared with the recommendations of the International Dark Sky Association. The current lighting standards require that: http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12961/city-planners-view-dark-sky-request Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12961 Dana St. John was appointed to the 509-J Board of Directors Monday night, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Lyle Rehwinkel. Board members interviewed both candidates, Dr. Bud Beamer and St. John, at a special meeting last Friday, and all said both were very qualified. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12962/st-john-appointed-to-509-j-board Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12962 This weekend will be one hour shorter than usual thanks to the start of daylight saving time. Remember to set your clocks back before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14 -- the second Sunday of March -- and extends until the first Sunday in November -- this year, Nov. 7. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12963/daylight-saving-time-to-begin Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:42 GMT 12963 Fernando Herrera Vasquez Eva Vasquez Bonilla and Cornelio Herrera Morales of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Fernando Herrera Vasquez, at 3:21 a.m., March 2, at Mountain View Hospital in Madras. At birth, Fernando weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. He joins six sisters. The grandparent is Juan Herrera. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12953/births-for-week-of-3-10-10 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:08:10 GMT 12953 The family of 7-year-old Madras boy Cameron Hatch, who is under going radiation and chemo therapy for a brain tumor, will be holding a can and bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 28, at Erickson's Thriftway parking lot in Madras. For can pickups or more information, call 541-777-0406. Proceeds will help with medical expenses and travel back and forth to Portland for treatment. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12952/can-drive-for-cameron-hatch Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:54:36 GMT 12952 CLASSIFIED POSITIONS POSTED 3/03/2010 1. Transportation Supervisor, Probationary/Permanent http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12950/3-10-10-public-notices Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:44:01 GMT 12950 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by DOUGLAS T MUCK JR, as grantor(s), to AMERITITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, dated 05/16/08, recorded 05/19/08, in the mortgage records of Jefferson County, OR, as Recorder's fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception Number 2008-001893, and subsequently assigned to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. by Assignment recorded 01/08/2010 as Recorder's fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception No. 2010-0067, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: ***LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIX (6), CROOKED RIVER RANCH NO. 16, RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1979, PLAT VOLUME A, PAGES 110-115, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OREGON.*** PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14169 SW CHINOOK DR TERREBONNE, OR 97760-7502 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 $1,579.24 beginning 06/01/2009; plus late charges of $61.47 each month beginning with the 06/01/2009 payment plus prior accrued late charges of $-122.94; plus advances of $ 90.00; together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney's 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 secured by the Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following to wit: $175,874.37 with interest thereon at the rate of 7.375 percent per annum beginning 05/01/2009 until paid, plus all accrued late charges thereon together with title expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney's 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 Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the hour of 10:00AM 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, in the city of Madras, County of Jefferson, State of Oregon, 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. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.753 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the Trustee's and attorney's fees not exceeding the amounts provided by OSRS 86.753. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word "grantor" includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words "Trustee" and "Beneficiary" include their respective successors in interest, if any. NOTICE TO TENANTS: If you are a tenant of this property, foreclosure could affect your rental agreement. A purchaser who buys this property at a foreclosure sale has the right to require you to move out after giving you notice of the requirement. If you do not have a fixed-term lease, the purchaser may require you to move out after giving you a 30-day notice on or after the date of sale. If you have a fixed-term lease, you may be entitled to receive after the date of the sale a 60-day notice of the purchaser's requirement that you move out. To be entitled to either a 30-day or 60-day notice, you must give the trustee of the property written evidence of your rental agreement at least 30 days before the date first set for the sale. If you have a fixed-term lease, you must give the trustee a copy of the rental agreement. If you do not have a fixed-term lease and cannot provide a copy of the rental agreement, you may give the trustee other written evidence of the existence of the rental agreement. The date that is 30 days before the date of sale is April 19, 2010. Federal law may grant you additional rights, including a right to a longer notice period. Consult a lawyer for more information about your rights under federal law. You have the right to apply your security deposit and any rent you prepaid toward your current obligation under your rental agreement. If you want to do so, you must notify your landlord in writing and in advance that you intend to do so. If you believe you need legal assistance with this matter, you may contact the Oregon State Bar's lawyer referral service at 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636. If you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for free legal assistance. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http://oregonlawhelp.org or contact the Oregon State Bar's lawyer referral service at the phone numbers referenced above. Dated: January 13, 2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. For further information, please contact: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA. 93063 (800) 281-8219 (TS# 09-0184514) 1006.81427-FEI http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12951/3-10-10-trustee-notice-of-sales Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:44:01 GMT 12951 . . http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12937/obituaries-for-week-of-3-10-10 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12937 On Saturday, Feb. 27, the weather was beautiful. Madras Elementary had families enjoying the playground and tennis courts; Sahalee Park was overflowing with children on the playground (including ours), teenagers playing basketball and many people visiting at the picnic tables. At Friendship Park, we didn't see a soul! http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12938/balking-at-the-keep-park-movement Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12938 To the Editor, In the late '90s, I was running for Madras mayor. At the same time there was this Republican guy running to be state representative in a district in which Madras was (but no longer is) in that district. His name was Ben Westlund. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12939/remembering-ben Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12939 To the Editor, I worked with Jefferson County Little League (JCLL) for 15 years; 11 years as a coach. I managed five all-star teams with two district championships and one state championship. Additionally, I played Little League in Jefferson County and was on three all-star teams. Twenty-three years later, one of my all-star coaches, Lyle Rhoan, Sr. even coached my oldest son in all-stars. I wanted you to know my background with JCLL before saying more... My first three to five years as a coach I did not like playing in Warm Springs. The teams were not always ready to play on time. The umpires did not always make the right calls, and when all-star tryouts began, Warm Springs parents wanted all their kids on the team. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12940/bad-call Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12940 While city lights obscure night sky sights for residents of Portland and Salem, the Milky Way can still be seen in Central Oregon, and Madras would like to keep it that way. At the request of Madras businessman Dennis Prince, the Madras Planning Commission reviewed the city's outdoor lighting standards in the zoning ordinance to see how they compared with the recommendations of the International Dark Sky Association. The current lighting standards require that: http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12941/city-planners-view-dark-sky-request Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12941 Warm Springs Market, the town's general store and hub of the community, was purchased by Terry and Diana Macy in January. The new owners are the third generation of Macys to operate the market. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12942/third-generation-of-macys-purchases-warm-springs-market Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12942 Dana St. John was appointed to the 509-J Board of Directors Monday night, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Lyle Rehwinkel. Board members interviewed both candidates, Dr. Bud Beamer and St. John, at a special meeting last Friday, and all said both were very qualified. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12943/st-john-appointed-to-509-j-board Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12943 Over 10,000 spring Chinook salmon fry were released last week into Whychus Creek on the Deschutes Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. The release was a cooperative effort of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Portland General Electric, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the U.S. Forest Service. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12944/salmon-fry-released-into-whychus-creek Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12944 Madras High School senior Aubrey Dahlke recently qualified for two national shooting competitions. Dahlke is the only Oregon shooter who qualified for the Army Standing National Competition (shooting from a standing position). http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12945/dahlke-qualified-for-national-shooting-contests Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12945 By Debbie Lyons Culver correspondent Culver High School's Future Business Leaders of America members participated in the regional competition in February. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12946/culver-fbla-tests-skills-at-regional-competition Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12946 Table-sized cakes with street scenes, railroad cakes, and farm scene cakes were auctioned off and served to some 200 people at Madras' 100th birthday celebration Sunday, March 7, at Madras High School. After a ceremonial blowing out of the candles on a cupcake by Madras Mayor Melanie Widmer, the winners of the cake baking contest were announced. In the children's division: Shaneese Sicora won first place and Chloe Sicora took second. Four members of the Sicora family, all from LaPine, entered the cake contest. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12947/happy-100th-birthday-madras Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12947 Army Sgt. 1st Class John T. Winsor has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year. The soldier is one of 3,500 members of the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division stationed at Fort Richardson. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12948/winsor-back-from-afghanistan Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12948 The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) is inviting community members interested in signing up for a garden plot, and volunteers who want to help at the garden to register. Just come Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m., at the Willow Creek Garden on Northeast 10th and B streets in Madras. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Beth Ann Beamer at 541-460-4023, bbeamer@mvhd.org, or Annie Ayres at 541-390-0487; aayres@mvhd.org. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12949/chip-garden-plots-ready-for-citizens Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:20 GMT 12949 Culver wrestling dinner set for March 16 The Culver wrestling program will host an appreciation dinner at 6 p.m. March 16 at the CHS cafeteria. All friends and family of the entire Culver wrestling program are welcome to attend the lasagna dinner and potluck desert. You do not have to have a wrestler in the program to attend. All supporters of the program are welcome. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12928/march-10-briefs Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12928 Culver's Bolt Anglen (110 pounds), Tucker Davis (85) and Noe Gonzalez (95) each earned individual weight championships during a middle school state qualifying wrestling meet held in Bend last weekend. Each punched a ticked to this this weekend's state championship meet held in Woodburn and in all eight Culver Middle School wrestlers qualified for the state finale. Also for Culver, Kyle Bender (102), Juan Diaz (130), Isa Gutierrez (160)Josh Hendrix (heavy) and Jose Carbojal (heavy) qualified for the state meet. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12929/locals-qualify-for-state-meet Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12929 The Central Oregon Sportsman's Show and Boat/RV Show is taking place March 11-14 at the Hooker Creek Center at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for children aged 6-16 and children under five get in free. A two-day pass is $14. Hundreds of vendors showcasing the latest outdoor toys, tools, tips and gadgets will be present. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12930/sportsmens-show-this-week Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12930 My full attention remained on the small fly as it floated on the surface, even though I wanted to look up at the towering volcanic cliffs surrounding me. My fishing partner, Yukon, fished from the other side of the river as we engaged in a little friendly competition. I consider him an expert fly angler and consider myself a mere beginner, and he likes to remind me of this. A few fish were rising and it looked to be a good day of fishing on the Crooked River. The falling snow added to the beauty of the canyon and I ignored the chill in the air and in my fingertips. There have been times when we've both caught lots of fish on the river and times when we've both been skunked but there were never times when I out-fished him -- yet. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12931/headin-outdoors-with-scott-staats Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12931 The Tri-River League handed out its season-ending basketball awards recently and several Culver athletes here honored. On the boys' side, Culver senior Riley Gibson was named to the TRL first team. Gibson scored over 20 points on a regular basis this season and led the Bulldogs to the TRL playoffs. Culver senior Jeremiah Calvin was named to the TRL third team and senior Josh Rufener was named to the TRL honorable mention squad. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12932/culver-athletes-honored Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12932 Madras' JoElla Smith was recently named to the Intermountain Conference second team. The junior played an instrumental role in helping the White Buffalos to their best season in four years at the Class 5A level. Smith led Madras in scoring this season with just over 11 points per game. She also averaged 4.4 rebounds per game and dished out 2.2 assists per game. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12933/smith-named-to-imc-second-team Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12933 Three Madras High School seniors were recognized last week for their efforts on the hardwood. C.J. Easterling and Turner Gill here both named to the All-Intermountain Conference basketball teams, along with senior Austin Say, who earned the IMC Player of the Year. (See related article above.) Easterling was named to the IMC second team. The post finished the year with a season-high 28 points and scored 14 points per games this season. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12934/easterling-gill-earn-all-imc-recognition Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12934 The award passed him up last season and could have been handed to Madras' Austin Say last year. The then junior point guard had a tremendous season, but the Intermountain Conference Player of the Year was awarded to a deserving Brady Brent of Mountain View, who led the Cougars to an IMC regular-season championship. "I was disappointed because I felt that I had earned it," Say said. "Brady Brent is a fantastic player, but we went from the No. 1 team in the IMC to the No. 3 team (after a late season slump) and I think coaches were unable to overlook that." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12935/say-slated-imc-poy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12935 The sun is out. The weather is warming and now it's time to signup your youngster for spring activities. Currently, Jefferson County Little League and youth soccer registrations are being hosted as the season quickly approaches. See BRIEFLY on page 11, for more information. Both leagues are instrumental in helping youngsters learn through soccer, softball and baseball. The leagues are designed to keep our youth active and teach them valuable lessons that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12936/how-i-see-it-by-joe-mchaney Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:19 GMT 12936 SCHEDULE THURSDAY , FEB. 11 Prep Boys Basketball http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12927/march-10-scoreboard Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:09:15 GMT 12927 The challenge starts this Saturday. The weigh-in for the Moving Mountains Slimdown Challenge 2010 -- a countywide competition between teams of four, and individuals, designed to improve health through exercise and healthier living -- takes place Saturday morning, from 9 a.m. through noon, at Mountain View Hospital's community education room. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12917/moving-mountains-weigh-in-saturday Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12917 Many of the 141 cats which were removed from a Madras woman's residence have found homes, according to the three Central Oregon animal shelters involved. In December of 2009, a Madras woman who had been taking in stray and unwanted cats, voluntarily asked the Jefferson County Kennel for help after she became overwhelmed with animals. At the home, kennel manager Renee Davidson found over 50 cats in cages, others running loose, and cat feces and urine everywhere. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12918/many-of-141-cats-adopted Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12918 The 15th annual Rotary Cherry Tree Celebration auction raised almost $22,000 for local projects on Feb. 20. According to member Meredith Junge, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Jefferson County Library to purchase computers and support the Community Read program, and another portion will purchase a Jaws of Life device for the Jefferson County Fire District. The remaining funds will be used by Rotary to fill special requests from the community during the year, to sponsor an exchange student, and to provide college scholarships for Culver and Madras seniors. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12919/rotary-event-successful Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12919 Anyone with issues concerning nuisance animal eradication and trapping in Jefferson County is urged to attend a Jefferson County Commission public hearing with regional trapper Mike Slater. The meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the county annex building on D and Sixth streets. Public input will be welcome. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12920/county-trapper-here-to-listen Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12920 The Madras Aquatic Center will close Friday for two weeks, March 5 through 19, for its first cleaning and maintenance. "We have some tile that is loose on one side of the lap pool," explained Bobby DeRoest, pool manager. "In order to replace it, we have to drain the pool." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12921/madras-aquatic-center-plans-maintenance Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12921 A former Jefferson County Middle school teacher, Tim Wojtusik, 47, was sentenced to probation and community service Feb. 25, for setting bullets out in a school hallway last year. Wojtusik pleaded guilty Feb. 25 to second-degree disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor, for placing .22 caliber bullets in a hallway before school on May 6, 2009. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12922/jcms-teacher-sentenced Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12922 Not so long ago, analysts predicted declining foreclosure numbers in the state of Oregon in 2010, but after two months of continued increases, there appear to be more foreclosures on the horizon in 2010. According to county-by-county data for the month of January, released by Eugene-based Gorilla Capital, the state's largest purchaser of homes sold at foreclosure auction, foreclosures were up in most counties. Jefferson County bucked the trend and saw a decrease of 27 percent, based on notices of default. A notice of default is the first step in the foreclosure process. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12923/foreclosures-down-in-jefferson-county Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12923 By John Bowler CRR Correspondent An e-mail circulated Feb. 18 from the Crooked River Ranch Water Users, apparent successors to the Water Watchdogs, directed water users to a new Web site displaying a flurry of legal briefs. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12924/crooked-river-ranch-roundup Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12924 The deadline to file for five county positions is less than a week away. Jefferson County Commission seats 1 and 2, currently held by John Hatfield and Mike Ahern, are up for grabs. Both men have indicated that they intend to file for another four-year term. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12925/filing-deadline-tuesday Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12925 A Mitchell man who worked at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution died Feb. 22 in a single-vehicle accident on his way home from work. Gary Leon Williams, 46, died when his pickup went off U.S. Highway 26 just west of Mitchell, over an embankment, and landed upside down, partially submerged in a creek, according to an Oregon State Police report. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12926/deer-ridge-employee-dies-in-crash-near-mitchell Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12926 Police have arrested a second suspect in a robbery and burglary, which occurred in November at an apartment complex on Madison Street in Madras. Pascual Julio-Carrasco, 29, was arrested during a traffic stop Feb. 19, at 3:20 p.m., and charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12912/police-arrest-robbery-suspects Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12912 Between now and May 18, voters will have both measures and candidates to consider in two separate elections. Ballots were mailed out Feb. 19 to residents of the city of Madras to determine the fate of a gas tax adopted by the Madras City Council on Aug. 11. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12913/ballots-due-on-gas-tax Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12913 This Sunday afternoon, everyone is invited to toast the 100th birthday of the city of Madras with a piece of birthday cake. Cake, ice cream, skits noting important Madras historical events and historical displays will mark the Madras 100th birthday celebration Sunday, March 7. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12914/toast-madras-100th-birthday Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12914 Gang activity on the Warm Springs Reservation sent three people to the hospital over the past week for gunshot and stab wounds in two separate incidents. In the first incident, Fred Wallulatum Jr., 28, of Warm Springs, was transported to Mountain View Hospital around 10:30 p.m. Feb. 24, with a gunshot wound to the leg. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12915/shooting-stabbings-gang-related Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12915 Ideal weather conditions brought record-setting crowds to Round Butte Overlook Park last weekend for the 15th annual Eagle Watch. Paul Patton, event coordinator for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, estimated Saturday's attendance at over 650 people -- a new one-day record -- and Sunday's at 350, for a total of about 1,000 visitors -- breaking the previous attendance record of 900. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12916/record-breaking-year-for-15th-eagel-watch Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:59 GMT 12916 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to O.R.S. 86.705, et seq. and O.R.S. 79-5010, et seq. Trustee No.: FC24065-5 Loan No.: 0206626004 Title No: 4296693 Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by Doyle E. Whipple and Sandra G. Whipple, as Grantor, to Pacific Northwest Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for lender, as Beneficiary, dated 08/29/2007, Recorded on 08/31/2007 as Document No. 2007-004500, in the mortgage records of Jefferson County, Oregon. The beneficial interest under said Trust Deed and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by Suntrust Mortgage, Inc.. Said Trust Deed encumbers the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: Parcel 1: Lot 2 and the North half of lot 3, block 3, First addition to Palmain, Jefferson County, Oregon. Parcel 2: The South « of Lot 3, and all of lot 4, block 3, First addition Palmain, Jefferson County, Oregon. Account No.: 9146 & 9147 The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 234 Northeast Eighth Street, Madras, OR 97741 http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12911/3-3-10-trustee-notice-of-sales Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:21:36 GMT 12911 School Board Vacancy Position #2 Want to make a difference for your schools? Be a school board member! http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12910/3-3-10-public-notices Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:18:24 GMT 12910 ByHolly Ideal weather conditions brought record-setting crowds to Round Butte Overlook Park last weekend for the 15th annual Eagle Watch. Paul Patton, event coordinator for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, estimated Saturday's attendance at over 650 people -- a new one-day record -- and Sunday's at 350, for a total of about 1,000 visitors -- breaking the previous attendance record of 900. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12898/families-flock-to-eagle-watch-2010 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12898 With the hiring of Tammy Courtney as manager on Jan. 1, the Dollar Tree Store in Madras has taken on a new look. "We've been changing expectations and cleaning up the store," Courtney said, noting sales have increased since aisles were tidied up. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12899/courtney-new-manager-of-dollar-tree Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12899 Capt. John Fremont's 1840s fall/winter expedition from The Dalles through Central Oregon and on into the Great Basin will be the subject of an illustrated talk by Loren Irving, on Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the Rodriguez Annex of the Jefferson County Library, 134 S.E. E St., Madras. Irving's talk is cosponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society and the Jefferson County Library; it is free and the public is invited. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12900/program-on-capt-freemonts-trek-through-central-oregon Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12900 Kizzy King and Jeremy Laib, both of Madras, were united in marriage on Feb. 12, at the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex in a ceremony officiated by county clerk Kathleen Marston. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Terri Ellis of Blodget, Ore., and the groom is the son of Allen and Dorothy Kendall of Culver. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12901/king-laib-united Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12901 The Jefferson county Library Community Film Center will offer two foreign films in March. All films are free, and refreshments are available. The film center is located in the Rodriguez Annex at 134 S.E. E St., Madras. Friday, March 5, 7:30 p.m., "Sin Nombre" (R). Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father, in an opportunity for her to potentially realize her dream of a life in the U.S. But moving to Mexico is the first step in a fateful journey of unexpected, and sometimes violent events. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12902/spanish-russian-films-shown-in-march Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12902 By Larry Mahon Agate Ridge Observatory http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12903/winter-a-good-time-to-view-constellations Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12903 The Nip Their Love in the Bud low-cost male cat neuter campaign is running through March 17. Veterinarians in the tri-county area, are making a difference in the community by helping to reduce cat overpopulation with this low-cost male cat neuter program. Jefferson County vets participating include Cascade East Veterinary Clinic, 541-475-7226, Madras Animal Hospital, 541-475-2283, and the Terrebonne Veterinary Clinic, 541-923-0232. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12904/low-cost-neutering-for-male-cats-in-march Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12904 Madras' second Prescription Drug Dump will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 8 through 12, at the Madras Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Local citizens can help prevent drug abuse by dropping off any old or unused prescription drugs. Home medicine cabinets hold potential hazards for drug abuse. More teens abuse prescription drugs than any drug except marijuana, according to information from BestCare Treatment Services. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12905/dump-old-prescription-drugs-safely Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12905 Madras youngster Cameron Hatch, 7, has begun six week of radiation treatment, following the removal of a cancerous brain tumor on Jan. 18. Cameron and his mother Stacie Hatch have been staying at Ronald McDonald House in Portland during the week while he is treated at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and coming home from Friday to Sunday, according to his grandmother Debbie Lish. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12906/cameron-hatch-starts-radiation Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12906 Three veterans who all served in the 82nd Airborne Division were connected during a special presentation in Culver on Feb. 26. "Once you're a member of the 82nd Airborne, you're always a member of the 82nd Airborne," commented Madras resident Kris Osterbaan, who helped plan a presentation of flags to Culver veterans Carl Johnson and Fred Schneiter. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12907/82nd-airborne-vets-surprised-with-drone-flags Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12907 A reorganizational meeting of American Legion John Sloss Post 125 met Feb. 18, at the Madras senior center. A representative from the Prineville Legion chapter was on hand to help in getting the post started again. The group discussed having a $35 per year membership fee, and elected temporary officers until April when a formal election will be held. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12908/american-legion-organizes-will-serve-cake-at-madras-birthday-celebration Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12908 Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers of all ages, with low- and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide through April 15. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12909/tax-aid-for-seniors-low-income Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:45 GMT 12909 A free art class for kids ages 9 to 15, called "Experiment With Drawing," will be offered by Barbara Williams from 1 to 3 p.m., March 13, at the Rodriguez Annex. Register by calling 541-475-7701 or 541-475-6317. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12897/free-art-class-for-youth Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:44:14 GMT 12897 George "Bud" Watson Madras resident George "Bud" Willis Watson died Feb. 27, 2010, at his home at the age of 83. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12893/obituaries-for-week-of-3-3-10 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:37:11 GMT 12893 Ignite the candles, release the balloons, strike up the band: Tuesday, March 2, was the 100th birthday for the city of Madras. In honor of the milestone, let's take a walk through some history, courtesy of the memories of its first mayor, Howard Turner, conveyed in the book "Jefferson County Reminiscences." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12894/madras-turns-100-support-the-gas-tax Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:37:11 GMT 12894 To the Editor, I would like to encourage Madras voters to please consider casting a vote in favor of the local gas tax. This seems to be our best option to get our dirt streets paved. The funding the city receives from the state isn't enough to adequately maintain our current paved system, let alone improve dirt streets. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12895/get-streets-paved Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:37:11 GMT 12895 To the Editor, It's exciting to see that Little League sign-ups are here! But that excitement is only if you play for Jeff-Co Little League. The current officers decided that they would redraw the boundary of their league and by doing that, Warm Springs is no longer a part of it. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12896/leagues-bad-call Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:37:11 GMT 12896 Youth soccer signups to be held at library Youth soccer signups will be held at the Jefferson County Library Annex March 8, 10, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. Forms are available at the library. For more information, contact Steve at 475-2514. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12892/march-3-briefs Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:22:30 GMT 12892 Youth soccer signups to be held at library Youth soccer signups will be held at the Jefferson County Library Annex March 8, 10, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. Forms are available at the library. For more information, contact Steve at 475-2514. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12883/march-3-briefs Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12883 Champions again! Led by three individual weight-bracket titles, Culver secured its fourth consecutive Class 2A/1A state wrestling championship last weekend. The Bulldogs controlled the state wrestling tournament -- held at Portland's Memorial Coliseum -- rolling up 139.5 points, ahead of runner-up Lowell's 95. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12884/four-straight-for-chs Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12884 These days, the only thing stopping Culver from winning multiple individual state championships is Culver itself. Mitch Nelson, who won the OSAA Class 2A/1A 119-pound state championship last season was well on his way to matching his brother's feat of back-to-back state titles last weekend at the state wrestling meet held at Portland's Memorial Coliseum. The Culver sophomore stormed to the final as the 125-pound No. 2 seed, winning by fall and 9-5 in the semifinals. His semifinal victory secured a berth in the finale, but it would not be against an unfamiliar opponent. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12885/badillo-wins-125-pounds-nelson-second-to-none Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12885 Culver's Ryan Kasch was devastated after he fell short of winning the OSAA Class 2A/1A 119-pound state championship Feb. 27 at Portland's Memorial Coliseum on championship night of the state tournament. The sophomore was pinned in the third round and was visibly upset afterwards. He kneeled to the mat, put his hands over his head and gathered himself emotionally. It was an up-and-down night for the skilled wrestler. His brother Jared, a CHS freshman, earned the 103-pound 2A/1A state title just two matches before he lost, but when asked minutes after his defeat about what the difference was in his match, he quickly turned the conversation towards his brother, who was also named the 2A/1A Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12886/brothers-kasch-in-during-meet Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12886 Madras senior Ryan Brunner had the determined look of a champion in his eyes during the entire OSAA Class 5A state wrestling championship meet held at Portland's Memorial Coliseum last weekend. The 140-pounder proved to be just that -- a champion. Brunner, the bracket's No. 1 overall seed, stormed to the final where he left no doubt that he was the state's top Class 5A 140-pounder by defeating his biggest rival in Hermiston's Matt Kilsdonk by technical fall 15-0 with 1:09 left in the match. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12887/brunner-wins-mhs-first-5a-weight-title Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12887 Led by a first-place finish at 140 pounds by Ryan Brunner last weekend, Madras placed eighth overall as a team for its highest placing at an OSAA Class 5A state wrestling tournament. Brunner capped off a meet where the White Buffalos earned two third places and a sixth-place finish during their last season at Class 5A. Madras will compete in the state's 4A classification next season. Madras earned 89.5 team points for eighth. Hermiston won its fourth consecutive championship with 269 points. "We had a tremendous tournament," said first-year head coach Ron Oliver. "This is the type of tournament that will help build our program." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12888/four-white-buffalos-place-barrett-williams-earn-third Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12888 The Madras boys' basketball team saved its best performance of the season for its finale and senior-recognition game at home Feb. 25. Senior C.J. Easterling was also honored prior to the contest for being named a McDonald's All-American nominee. He followed that presentation with a game-high 28-point effort that included three dunks in helping Madras blow Hermiston out of the gym 86-61. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12889/easterling-slam-dunks-senior-night-buffs-win Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12889 After opening Intermountain Conference play 6-3, the Madras girls lost five consecutive games and missed the Class 5A playoffs. The White Buffalos' season came to an end with a 57-44 loss at Hermiston Feb. 25 -- the second to the hands of the Bulldogs in less than two weeks and fifth consecutive overall for Madras. "It was very disappointing to end the way we did," Madras head coach Rory Oster said. "The girls struggled with it and there have been lots of tears and sadness." http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12890/hermiston-finishes-buffs Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12890 Trevor Barrett and Travis Williams were lathered in sweat and gasping for air backstage at Portland's Memorial Coliseum last Saturday. The two wrestlers were absolutely gassed, while teammates and coaches handed out hugs, high fives and fist bumps. Arguably the two best-built kids in all of Madras High School were flat tuckered out after they had just secured third place each in their respective weight classes at the Class 5A state wrestling meet. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12891/how-i-see-it-by-joe-mchaney Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:12:44 GMT 12891 BOWLING Madras Bowl Feb. 22-March 1 http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12882/march-3-scoreboard Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:58:18 GMT 12882 Birthday cake and ice cream, skits noting important Madras historical events, will mark the Madras 100th birthday celebration Sunday, March 7. The free event -- held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Madras High School Commons -- marks the date when the articles of incorporation were first read to the newly established Madras City Council, on March 2, 1910. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12875/madras-birthday-bash-set Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12875 Pfc. Alex Johnson and his family have received some good news from surgeons at Brooks Army Medical Center in Texas, who think they can save his leg. He was transferred to that facility last week to have his left leg amputated due to a serious infection. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12876/doctors-may-say-soldiers-leg Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12876 A spaghetti feed and silent auction fundraiser for Culver youngster Brandon Johnson, 5, will be held at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Culver School cafeteria. Brandon underwent surgery at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital on Jan. 4, to remove a cancerous tumor in his brain. According to his grandmother Marie Crawford, Brandon will be on radiation through March 15, and will start chemotherapy about three weeks later. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12877/spaghetti-feed-benefit-sunday Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12877 Kalles Lenso Hanchor, 29, who was arrested Feb. 14 for the stabbing of a Madras man, was not employed by the Warm Springs Police Department at the time of his arrest. Hanchor was charged with second-degree assault for the stabbing of Robert Anthony Medina, 32, of Madras, at Eagle Crest Resort around 12:15 a.m. Feb. 14. Warm Springs Police Chief Carmen Smith clarified that Hanchor had been a part-time employee of the department from Nov. 23, 2005, until his resignation on Dec. 31, 2009. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12878/suspect-no-longer-ws-police-officer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12878 By John Bowler CRR Correspondent The Crooked River Ranch Homeowners Association Board of Directors has taken the unusual step of taking on the operation of the pool snack shop for the coming season. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12879/crooked-river-ranch-roundup Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12879 The remodeling of Mountain View Hospital's Emergency Department is now complete. The project's goal was to better accommodate a growth in the volume of patients that the ED has experienced. Since July 2009, MVH's ED has had 11 percent more patient visits than during the same time in the prior year. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12880/mountain-view-completes-remodel-of-emergency-room Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12880 The selection of a new 509-J board member to replace Lyle Rehwinkel, who resigned, has been postponed until the March 8 meeting. The three School District 509-J Board members present Feb. 22, decided to table a decision because member Laurie Danzuka was not able to attend that meeting. Two letters of interest have been received so far from Dana St. John and Dr. Bud Beamer. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12881/509-j-board-spot-open-until-march-meeting Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:25 GMT 12881 A 20-year-old Madras woman, Cynthia Pacheco, was sentenced Feb. 19 to five years in prison for the stabbing death of her boyfriend. Originally charged with first-degree manslaughter, Pacheco had pleaded guilty Feb. 8 to a negotiated charge of criminally negligent homicide, a Class B felony, for the death of Manuel Lupercio, 20, on July 15, 2008. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12871/pacheco-receives-5-years-in-prison Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:11:11 GMT 12871 Two years after the Warm Springs mill was on the verge of shutting down, the mill is once again thriving. With the help of Vanport International -- a Boring-based lumber marketer which has been leasing the mill since July 1, 2008 -- Warm Springs Forest Product Industries has increased employment, reduced absenteeism, and restored a sense of pride among its employees. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12872/warm-springs-mill-finds-niche Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:11:11 GMT 12872 Eagle Watch 2010, from Feb. 27 to 28, will celebrate one of Oregon's largest assemblies of winter migratory bald eagles along with the other raptors that help make Lake Billy Chinook a wildlife viewing mecca. Timed to coincide with the eagles' arrival at the Central Oregon reservoir, which is 25 miles west of Madras, the annual free event is a mix of presentations, tours and demonstrations that explore the natural and cultural significance of eagles and other raptors in the area. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12873/eagle-watch-returns-to-overlook-park Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:11:11 GMT 12873 Although he's best known as a former Portland Trail Blazer, Chris Dudley, of Lake Oswego, hopes to change that. Dudley has entered the race for the Republican nomination for governor. On Monday, his 45th birthday, Dudley visited first with local officials and supporters at the Madras airport, and later, with the public at Great Earth Natural Foods. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12874/dudley-runs-for-governor Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:11:11 GMT 12874 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12869/2-24-10-public-notices Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:28:42 GMT 12869 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE Loan No: xxxxx8159 T.S. No.: 1248350-09. Reference is made to that certain deed made by Shonna Mishelle Mansfield.,, as Grantor to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Abn Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., as Beneficiary, dated August 18, 2006, recorded August 24, 2006, in official records of Jefferson, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. xx at page No. xx, fee/file/Instrument/microfilm/reception No. 2006-005204 covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: Lot 127, crooked river ranch no. 3, Jefferson county, oregon. Commonly known as: 7452 Sw Onyx Rd Terrebonne Or 97760.. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12870/2-24-10-trustee-notice-of-sales Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:28:42 GMT 12870 The remodeling of Mountain View Hospital's Emergency Department is now complete. The project's goal was to better accommodate a growth in the volume of patients that the ED has experienced. Since July 2009, MVH's ED has had 11 percent more patient visits than during the same time in the prior year. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12860/mt-view-completes-er-remodel Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:55:46 GMT 12860 At the 20th reunion for Madras High School class of 1983, Kim Wagner learned that former classmate Patrick Short was in need of a kidney transplant, and is trying to spread the word. In an e-mail to friends, Short explained his situation. Twenty years ago, when he was 24 and had just graduated from the University of Oregon, his younger sister donated a kidney to him. He had lost both his kidneys to a strep bacterial infection. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12861/mhs-alum-seeks-kidney-donor Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:55:46 GMT 12861 Since organizing a Neighborhood Watch program one year ago, Madras residents Richard and Cheryl Ladeby now have 13 Madras neighborhoods participating in the effort. Neighborhood Watch encourages neighbors to keep an eye on each others' houses and report any suspected criminal activity. "Soon, Metolius will be joining our neighborhood awareness family. I have also been requested to do a presentation to the Culver City Council in March," Ladeby said. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12862/neighborhood-watch-now-in-13-madras-areas Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:55:46 GMT 12862 The Nip Their Love in the Bud low-cost male cat neuter campaign is running through March 17. Veterinarians in the tri-county area, are making a difference in the community by helping to reduce cat overpopulation with this low-cost male cat neuter program. Jefferson County vets participating include Cascade East Veterinary Clinic, 541-475-7226, Madras Animal Hospital, 541-475-2283, and the Terrebonne Veterinary Clinic, 541-923-0232. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12863/low-cost-male-cat-neutering-offered Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:55:46 GMT 12863 The selection of a new 509-J board member to replace Lyle Rehwinkel, who resigned, has been postponed until the March 8 meeting. The three School District 509-J Board members present Feb. 22, decided to table a decision because member Laurie Danzuka was not able to attend that meeting. Two letters of interest have been received so far from Dana St. John and Dr. Bud Beamer. http://www.madraspioneer.com/archives/story.aspx/12864/selection-of-new-509-j-board-member-postponed Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:55:46 GMT 12864