Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with benton_county www.salem-news.com 2010 A group of commissioners representing Oregon counties that in the past deeded forestland to the State for management will meet on Friday, May 6, in Salem. http://salem-news.com/articles/april212011/forestry-meeting.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april212011/forestry-meeting.php Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:54:00 PDT SELCO Community Credit Union employees reached out to their communities by donating nearly 6,000 pounds of food to four local food banks. With an initial goal of donating 3,500 pounds of food, SELCO employees exceeded this goal by more than 2,400 pounds. A list of most-needed foods was published to all SELCO employees, each of whom were given a plastic shopping bag to fill and deposit in barrels placed throughout the branches and offices of SELCO Community Credit Union, its subsidiaries and business units. Food was collected and donated directly to the food bank closest to each branch. These included: NeighborImpact Food Bank (www.neighborimpact.org), Food for Lane County (www.foodforlanecounty.org), Linn Benton Food Share (www.csc.gen.or.us/foodshare.htm), and Marion Polk Food Share (www.marionpolkfoodshare.org). http://salem-news.com/articles/october132010/selco-food-collection.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october132010/selco-food-collection.php Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:49:00 PDT Working to improve agricultural research capabilities in Oregon, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced that an agriculture appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Senate contains more than nearly $7 million in projects for Oregon. Included in the bill is funding for research into improving Oregon’s crops, utilizing Oregon’s forest resources, and controlling invasive species. http://salem-news.com/articles/august062009/ag_grants_8-6-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august062009/ag_grants_8-6-09.php Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:00:00 PDT The need is greater this year as state troopers, county deputies, and city police officers reach out to help over 600 kids shop for special gifts this holiday season at three locations in Linn, Benton and Marion counties. It is part of their area annual "Shop with a Cop" event. For the 14th year, Corvallis and Albany-area police officers will help local disadvantaged and foster children shop for Christmas gifts as part of the local "Shop with a Cop" program. Last year, 181 children left with smiles on their faces after purchasing videos, clothing, toys, and other special gifts while shopping with state, county, and city police officers. "We all are experiencing in some way the impact of the economy and most of these children would receive very little even in the best of times," said long-time "Shop with a Cop" organizer, Ms. Reita Wyatt. http://salem-news.com/articles/november262008/shop_cops_11-26-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november262008/shop_cops_11-26-08.php Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:56:00 PST Albany Parks & Recreation staff will host a public forum and workshop to consider creating a bike park in Albany. http://salem-news.com/articles/april032008/albany_bike_park_040308.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april032008/albany_bike_park_040308.php Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:59:00 PDT Officials from the Benton County Health Department have confirmed a bat has tested positive for rabies. On Sunday, September 16th, residents near Finley Wildlife Refuge discovered their dog had a live bat in its mouth. When the dog released the bat, the owners killed the bat and notified the Benton County Health Department. http://salem-news.com/articles/september262007/bat_rabies_092607.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september262007/bat_rabies_092607.php Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:03:00 PDT The Benton County Juvenile Department is initiating a new policy to reduce “no-shows” for youths court ordered to community service or work crews. The new policy will add an additional day of community service or work crew for the first offense, a second offense the person will be sent to the Linn-Benton Detention Center. The Benton County Juvenile Department manages community service and work crew projects for local non-profit and public service organizations. http://salem-news.com/articles/june052007/benton_county_news_060507.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june052007/benton_county_news_060507.php Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:39:00 PDT Starting Monday and running through Sunday, June 3rd, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office will participate in Oregon’s Three Flags Blitz, a statewide seatbelt enforcement blitz. Three Flags Blitz will coincide with the nationwide “Click it or Ticket” mobilization promoted by U.S. Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Administration. Patrol enforcement activities will focus on proper seatbelt use and minors in open pickup beds. http://salem-news.com/articles/may212007/benton_seatbelts_052107.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may212007/benton_seatbelts_052107.php Mon, 21 May 2007 11:19:00 PDT Effective April 1st, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office will begin a new patrol schedule that will leave rural Benton County without early morning patrol coverage. With the loss of federal county payments and voter approved tax limitations, the Sheriff’s Office will not have resources or personnel to provide twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week patrol coverage. From 3:00 AM until 7:00 AM, the Sheriff’s Office will not have deputies on patrol. http://salem-news.com/articles/march302007/bentoncountynews_033007.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march302007/bentoncountynews_033007.php Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:36:00 PDT Show Up – Show Off – Celebrate! is the 2007 theme for the Benton County Fair and Rodeo, Aug. 1st – 5th. This year’s Fair will feature new events such as daily hypnotist shows and a petting zoo. The main stage for entertainment will feature award-winning artists. County Music Association Horizon Award winner Mark Chesnutt will open on Wednesday, Aug. 1st. http://salem-news.com/articles/march032007/bentoncountyfair_030307.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march032007/bentoncountyfair_030307.php Sat, 03 Mar 2007 18:47:00 PST America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth has announced that Benton County is a winner of a national competition to identify the 100 Best Communities for Young People. The 100 Best competition honors communities - ranging from small towns to urban neighborhoods across America - for their commitment to provide healthy, safe and caring environments for young people. http://salem-news.com/articles/february112007/bentoncountyaward_021107.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february112007/bentoncountyaward_021107.php Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:58:00 PST The Benton County Commission on Children and Families Youth Commission will host Teen Summit 2007 “Live Out Loud.” Benton County teens are invited to join their peers and learn more about issues that impact their lives such as alcohol and drug abuse. Teen Summit 2007 will feature workshops on healthy relationships, college planning,sports careers, self defense, yoga and much more JeVon Thompson, an internationally recognized motivational speaker, will give the keynote address. http://salem-news.com/articles/february042007/teensummit_020407.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february042007/teensummit_020407.php Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:23:00 PST An Oregon State University Extension Service program is teaming with the Sweet Home Rotary Club and other partners to offer free well water testing in the area. Sweet Home area residents who pre-register for a class on well management will receive the free water tests. Water samples will be tested for nitrates, coliform bacteria and arsenic, said Gail Andrews, coordinator of the OSU Extension Service’s Well Water Program. http://salem-news.com/articles/january292007/wellwatertesting_012907.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january292007/wellwatertesting_012907.php Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:33:00 PST Corvallis Police Chief Gary Boldizsar and Benton County Sheriff Diana Simpson have formalized an agreement with the “A Child Is Missing” alert program that has led to a high tech method now in place to aid in searches locally for missing children, missing elderly (often with Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged. Effective February 1st, upon receipt of some missing persons calls; Corvallis police will make their first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. http://salem-news.com/articles/january292007/missingpersons_012907.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january292007/missingpersons_012907.php Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:25:00 PST The first public meeting for the Benton County Prairie Species Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) will be held Monday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Benton Plaza, Plaza Meeting Room, 408 SW Monroe Avenue, in Corvallis. Benton County is developing a HCP to balance the needs of conservation and economic development within the County. The HCP will cover eight rare and endangered species that occur in local prairie habitats. http://salem-news.com/articles/january212007/bentoncountynews_012107.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january212007/bentoncountynews_012107.php Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:11:00 PST For the 12th year, Corvallis and Albany-area police officers will shop together with local disadvantaged and foster children for Christmas gifts as part of a local program called "Shop With a Cop". Last year, 153 children shopped with state, county, and city police officers in the two very successful events while purchasing videos, clothing, toys and other special gifts. The event is sponsored mainly through donations from police officer associations, private individuals, and K-Mart, Target, and Wal-Mart. http://salem-news.com/articles/november292006/shopwithcop_112906.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november292006/shopwithcop_112906.php Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:58:00 PST Benton County is developing a multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan for seven rare and endangered species that occur in local prairies. The rare, threatened and endangered species include: two butterflies - Fender’s blue and Taylor’s checkerspot; one bird – Streaked Horned Lark; and four plants - Kincaid’s lupine, Nelson’s checkermallow, Willamette daisy, and Bradshaw’s lomatium. These species are native to the Northwest, and many of them occur only in the Willamette Valley. http://salem-news.com/articles/november272006/bentoncountyhcp_112706.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november272006/bentoncountyhcp_112706.php Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:43:00 PST Benton County public health officials announced Tuesday that Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed a dead bird has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The bird, a Western-Scrub Jay, was found in North Corvallis. According to Benton County Environmental Director Bill Emminger, "Both this year and last year, bird populations in Benton County did not test positive... http://salem-news.com/articles/october112006/west_nile_101006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october112006/west_nile_101006.php Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:49:00 PDT Continued dry forest conditions and warm weather prompted the Oregon Department of Forestry and local fire districts to extend the current prohibition on open burning in Linn, Benton, Polk and Lincoln counties. Burning of yard waste and other debris in piles or burn barrels will not be permitted until the ban is lifted. http://salem-news.com/articles/september272006/oregon_burn_ban_92706.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september272006/oregon_burn_ban_92706.php Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:58:00 PDT The Benton County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed the month of September 2006 as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Benton County and September 25th as Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children in Benton County. According to Jay Dixon, chair of the Benton County Board of Commissioners, the county believes it’s vital to educate the community about the impact of substance use disorders on children and families. http://salem-news.com/articles/september212006/benton_issues_92106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september212006/benton_issues_92106.php Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:32:00 PDT The annual backyard burn ban in Linn and Benton counties goes into effect Friday, June 16th. From that date through Sept. 30th, all open burning of yard waste and other debris is prohibited. Historically, escaped debris burns caused numerous wildfires in the area. Initiation of the ban 14 years ago has significantly reduced these human-caused fires. While the recent moist weather has delayed the onset of wildfires in the two counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry says the situation can turn around quickly. "We fully anticipate that fire season will come on and forest fuels will cure and dry to the point that fires start occurring," Sweet Home Unit Forester Kevin Crowell said. http://salem-news.com/articles/june142006/burn_ban_61406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june142006/burn_ban_61406.php Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:48:00 PDT Marine law enforcement officers from 17 counties will converge on Camp Rilea, near Astoria, for an intensive two-week training course beginning May 11th. "This is a safe training environment that replicates situations officers will routinely experience," said VanMeter, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Marine Board. "It gives officers a chance to build their confidence and skills on the water. When they leave this academy, they'll be ready for action in the field." http://salem-news.com/articles/may82006/Deputy_Training_5806.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may82006/Deputy_Training_5806.php Mon, 08 May 2006 23:01:00 PDT An outbreak of diarrhea and vomiting, suspected to be caused by Norovirus, was reported to the Benton County Health Department on Friday. As of Monday morning, 13 cases were identified. Cases identified so far are connected with North Albany Community Church. Samples were sent to the Oregon Public Health Laboratory on Monday, and results are expected by Thursday. All people directly linked to the outbreak have been identified and contacted. http://salem-news.com/articles/april242006/bentonalert_42406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april242006/bentonalert_42406.php Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:04:00 PDT A survey of Benton County voters has found that the most important priorities for local government should be: affordable health care, illegal drugs, child and domestic abuse, jobs and the economy, and law enforcement and public safety. Two potential levy measures to fund Benton County government received majority voter support. An "affordable health care and law enforcement" levy is supported 58-32% and a "drug and alcohol" levy is supported 61-30%. Generally speaking, funding proposals that reach 60% support in initial polling are considered viable. The most popular potential components of a levy include: The levy includes funding for a program for youth age 15 and under who are at risk of becoming serious and chronic delinquents... http://salem-news.com/articles/april232006/benton_levy_41806.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april232006/benton_levy_41806.php Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:49:00 PDT