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Hood River Company Recognized for Responsible Handling of Human Remains

Beam & Couch showed that companies can work ethically and still complete their projects in a timely manner, instead of covering up the discoveries in hopes that will save time and money

(HOOD RIVER, Ore.) - Beam & Couch Excavation Co. of Hood River has been honored by the Heritage Programs of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for its handling of the discovery of human remains during an excavation project.

In November, while digging a trench, a company crew discovered human remains, immediately stopped work and contacted local authorities. A high probability that the remains were Native American was determined so the State Police and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) were notified. The two agencies worked with the appropriate Native American Tribes to treat the remains sensitively.

Both the SHPO and the participating Tribes are thankful for the prompt response and respectful treatment of the remains by Beam and Couch Excavation Co. Tara Gauthier, an archaeologist with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, stated that the excavators, along with the property owner, "were all very helpful, and did their best to do the right thing. Because of their help we were able to quickly return the ancestral remains to the ground."

Wellers-Childers to be Formally Charged for Perjury for his Testimony During a Murder Trial

Prosecutors say that in May of 2006, Wellers-Childers agreed to plea guilty to Murder in the second degree and agreed to testify truthfully during the trial of Taylor Conley, but he told a different story to the jury during the June 2008 murder trial.

(KELSO, Wash.) - Perjury charges are being pursued again Ronnie Wellers-Childers for his testimony during the June murder trial of Taylor Conley. The charges stem from evidence that was uncovered during and shortly after trial, prosecutors say.

Chief Criminal Deputy Charlie Rosenzweig says that when Wellers-Childers was arrested shortly after the March 2006 murder of Brian Swehla, he told Sheriff Office detectives very specific details about the murder.

"Wellers-Childers told detectives he saw Conley shoot Brian Swehla," Rosenweig said.

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Canby Duplex (PHOTOS)

"Medics treated the person on scene for injuries. American Red Cross is assisting the family with there immediate needs."- Canby Fire Spokesman Troy Buzalsky

(CANBY, Ore.) - The Canby Fire District responded to a Residential duplex on fire in the 300 block of South Manzanita Wednesday morning at 6:00 AM, according to Fire District Spokesman Troy Buzalsky.

He says that when fire fighter arrived on the scene, they reported large flames coming from the window of the home.

"They quickly asked for a second alarm. It took 25 firefighters from Canby, CCFD #1 and TVFR 30 min before they could gain control of the fire," Buzalsky said. Two adults and two children escaped from the home with one person sustaining minor injuries.

Four Arrested During Search of Woodburn Residence‏

Deputies are still attempting to locate 40-year old Fred Basargin.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - Marion County investigators arrested several people at 7:30 AM Tuesday morning, while serving a search warrant at 2381 Meadow Lane in Woodburn. Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Sheriff's Office, says the search was based on evidence obtained from a Burglary that occurred on December 3rd, at a shop on Carl Road in Woodburn.

"Deputies located over 100 stolen items throughout the house and a shop at the Meadow Lane address, including power tools, chainsaws, air compressors and a dirt bike," Lorance said.

Sheriff's Office evidence technicians and deputies are working to connect the remaining stolen property with any other Burglaries or Thefts in the area and hope to locate the owners of that property.

Two Families Displaced Over Fire

Fire officials remind residents to to check smoke detectors regularly and have older detectors replaced with newer ones that contain long-life batteries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Fire District No. 1 responded to a silgle story house fire at 11:50 this morning at 8275 Hazelgreen Road NE.

The occupant told firefighters she was home with her 3-year old child when she heard crackling sounds from within the walls. When she went outside to investigate, she noticed smoke coming from the eves of the home and called 911.

The first responding units reported smoke coming from the eves of the residence which was partially involved upon arrival. Upon entry, firefighters encountered rolling flames in the hallway. Eight fire apparatus from Marion County Fire District responded and extinguished the fire within 10 minutes.

Dreadful Diseases: Dreadful Mistreatment:
Quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, ALS

Successful treatment with cannabis.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Here is the really weird part. These patients are severely disabled, bedfast or house-bound with a few in wheel chairs. The Oregon Medical board demanded that I see these patients IN MY OFFICE. This was cruel, stupid and impossible. They revoked my license because I didn’t force them to come in.

I arranged these in order on purpose. I was a trained Ph.D. Pharmacologist 22 years before I was a physician and I heard about cannabis about 1928, 50 years ago. I sold newspapers in the red-light district of Klamath Falls, Oregon. All of the newsboys smoked cigarette butts and I tried it myself. I was 5 years old.

There were some Mexican kids who were smoking “loco weed”. I knew what weed meant and many of my customers smoked tobacco. It took me a while to find out what “loco” meant. (This is an aside).

Three People Injured as Vehicle Crashes Into Tigard Salon‏

Ironically, this is the second time in two years that this Tigard salon has been hit; the firefighters who responded to the first accident were also first to arrive and treat today's victims.

(TIGARD, Ore.) - Police in Tigard say a 75-year old woman accidentally drove her Mercedes C230 into the Dobler Salon and Swails located at 12950 SW Pacific Highway this morning at 11:00 AM.

Jim Wolf with Tigard Police says the car struck two women inside the salon who were treated by firefighter paramedics from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and transported by Metro West Ambulance to a local hospital.

"One of the struck women was initially pinned by the vehicle. She sustained more significant injuries and was entered into the trauma system. An additional woman in the salon was struck with debris, but she chose not to be transported."

Logical Thinking

I do not doubt God has a plan, but I believe, on the basis of what we know from History and Science, not excluding common-sense, that His plan is concerned more with the large than small details.

(PASO ROBLES, Calif.) - Bibles differ, a reasonable truth considering how many versions have been published over time for various denominations

At a concert performed in a Lutheran Church I perused the Book of Isaiah and was surprised that some words were missing in its Bible compared to the one I researched I checked my Bible when I got home and there it was; . If something is not mentioned in the Bible it doesn’t mean God is unaware of it. But if a thing is in the Bible, and is changed or eliminated, what of God; is the Bible the work of man after all? As for the missing passage, the so-called miracle of turning water into wine is explained by replacing a watered-down bottle with an undiluted bottle of wine; simple enough.

The Gospels of Matthew and Mark [Matthew: 21; 1-11 and Mark: 11; 1-10]. tell of Jesus who, to fulfill prophecy, asked for and rode into Jerusalem on the back of an untamed ass, an event celebrated today by Christians as Good Friday.

The Power of a Selfless Leader: A Lesson From Angus McGillivray

This is the first in a series of Management Moments by Doug Dickerson, a weekly column designed to bring inspiration to those in the workplace and beyond.

(Charleston, SC) - In his book, Through the Valley of Kwai, Ernest Gordon shares the true account of life in a World War II Japanese prison camp. The story is about a man who through giving it all away literally transformed a whole camp of soldiers.

The man’s name was Angus McGillivray. Angus was a Scottish prisoner in one of the camps filled with American’s, Australians, and Britons who had helped build the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai. The camp had become an ugly situation. A dog-eat dog mentality had set in. Allies would literally steal from each other and cheat each other; men would sleep with their packs and yet have them stolen from under their heads.

Survival was everything.

Oregon Agriculture Takes Full Advantage of Conservation Programs

Federal conservation payments to Oregon have increased 400% in the last eight years.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s farmers and ranchers are among the nation’s leaders when it comes to tapping into federal conservation programs. Since 2000, the amount of government payments for conservation programs to Oregon producers has grown by more than 400 percent, according to statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

That reflects the commitment Oregon agriculture has for protecting and improving the state’s natural resources.

“I think Oregon agriculture has a very good story to tell in terms of its contribution to protecting and enhancing the environment," says Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Katy Coba. “Our farmers and ranchers recognize the importance of investing in measures that sustain the natural resources so important to agriculture.”