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Note: This archive system is only for stories that appear after June 7th 1997 in our online site. For other stories please contact the Mail Tribune. ARCHIVE JULY 1997 7-01-97 One market stays put; splinter moves Gun-buying made easier Procedure to oust Anderson draws heavy criticism Outside group's influence? Oh, where has our summer gone? More than just a little song and dance Man says gun range a hazard S-K's 7-run seventh does in Timberjacks She has her foes over a barrel Holman will sit with band on Letterman Local karate kids head to national tourney 7-02-97 Local victims of layoffs find to their surprise that NAFTA's willing to help Safe Place needs new place of its own Prison site foes plan appeal to Supreme Court Medford finance director could fill in until new city manager hired A horse is a horse ­ unless it's a Waldorf Trojan horse Fourth festivities around the valley Wyden says Medicare bill would boost benefits for local seniors Medford man survives four-story air-shaft plunge in Turkey Businessman gives boost to skateboard park plan Ashland will recognize Saturday as Cota's day Who says baseball's a kid's game? Risen resigns as Ashland hoop coach T'jacks defeat Volcanoes, hand Salem first home loss 7-03-97 Open Door leads to Web site use S. Oregon firms among state's top workplaces Timberjacks' home scores at Capitol Rep. Smith will probably seek another two terms Alleged abuser sued by girl's angry mom 500 jobs may ride on utility bill Former Talent mayor, others launch recall effort Now that's more like it GPD to stage biggest race Home runs spark TJ's This phrase isn't just a phase Fishing and hunting report Offshore salmon angling pauses sundown Sunday Flyfishing for gator not for the twitchy 7-04-97 City, county will aid global trade Southern Oregon firms among state's top workplaces Grant will assist ex-timber workers Fruit-product stores celebrate opening Divided council approves city manager's severance package Attorneys Crain, Arnold named new trial judges Lawmakers miss Thursday adjournment, hope for independence today Nation's tallest flag pole graces Dorris, Calif. Do the right thing Brother remembers Robert Mitchum's art, humanity His point is to keep in touch Spokane's giant inning sinks T'jacks Mustangs sweep Roseburg 7-05-97 Road repairs lose as session nears closure Residents bustle forth for Fourth Small-town flavor adds spice to celebrations Since you asked Local report Glenn doubles his pleasure in the Far West 7-06-97 Anderson's reputationa bum rap Shrines help ease sorrow Lakeview man creats a picturesque spot Teaching babies about babies Lanfear learning how to succeed Hill, Indians turn back T'jacks, 10-3 Site of the week 7-07-97 She keeps razors running Dip in the tub while watching the club Regional planning gets $160,000 from state Ashland-area lodge makes historic register Spokane trips T'jacks in 11 innings 7-08-97 Medite's Rogue River mill may have a buyer Oregon housing growth high Credit union plans move to Gateway Mechanical dolls teach teens that becoming a mommy is not easy Preaching police chief has council concerned Rogue River ruins romantic evening Making a remarkable recovery Developer wins uphill battle VanZant charged with sex abuse Group says it can quench Sams Valley's thirst Flores muscles up to drop Spokane, 9-5 Former North hurler waits for his chance Phoenix standout to compete in Singapore 7-09-97 Correction Old Fortmiller's to be retail store Get a loan while getting groceries Lithia buys two dealerships Record set at Medford airport Pilots trace paths of explorers Sawyer announces retirement Presbyterians start pipe and drum band for kids Medford skateboard park goes before planning commission For want of a nurse, girl scout camp could close Parking-lot shooter gets 20-year sentence Trial begins in beating-death case New troubles plague Talent Golfers enjoy day with Benz Crater pair wins scholarships Speasl not up for enshrinement 7-10-97 Louisiana Pacific will buy Medite mill Asante works on improvements A council divided Medford district still will have to leave teaching positions vacant Grant gets White City center off the ground Gold-panning girl comes up with real gem Local groups would feel NEA death Prosecutors present jigsaw puzzle case in murder trial VanZant's lawyers will argue against Measure 11 again Talent council cleared in closed-session complaint OSP to investigate two Talent allegations They'll vacate valley to volley Southern Oregon alone in first place 7-11-97 Now, sellers need to beware Buyer may close U.S. Bank branches Nin guilty of man's death, jury decides Dyeing for a role in local government `Earth Angels' exhibit portrays farm-workers' children Skate park proves a model idea Ashland schools make zero-tolerance drug policy districtwide House preserves most forest-road funding Shooting stars set to light it up Big leagues send for Wolcott, May T'jacks lose game, three pitchers 7-12-97 Bare spots show in forest laws "Miracle" dog's attacker gets three months in jail Creative kid does prize-winning drawing just for her own satisfaction Reign is almost over for Medford's talented Miss Oregon Since you asked Autumn tries to blossom in boxing With 64, Klemp barely misses Cedar Links record Davis to transfer from OSU Timberjacks drop second straight, 6-3 7-13-97 All juiced up Boys and Girls Club offers local kids a whole lot of wholesome fun Boys and Girls Club has been helping kids for 137 years Ruch woman's timberlands respond to her TLC Ashland lawyer named to the bench decided on law career while in the Peace Corps in Nepal Family law expert prepares to take the bench Site of the week Oehl gets it right this time Mustangs lose twice at tournament 7-14-97 Owning a store is no piece of cake It's all fun and games at Children's Festival Quilting honors an old tradition Timberjacks snap out of slump with 9-run inning Local roundup 7-15-97 Central Point planners to review four new subdivisions Siding sales suffer at Louisiana-Pacific Unexplained light attracts UFO-watchers Getting it all together Red Cross blood supply needs help Talent council may bite back A Hartgraves delivers/But it's mom, after pitcher dad races home Ems give TJs hand in 15-3 rout Kuehl has the TJs on course Others eager to move up 7-16-97 Computer store gets new locale Enterprise zone goes to Medford The stamp is out of the bag First day of fair all fun and food Have contraption, will pedal DMV to revise vanity plate rules Fuel spill halts Crater Lake boat tours Smith wants emphasis on fire prevention Man convicted of child porn for swimsuit photos of 8-year-old Teens set fire to shake roof with fireworks Schauffler eyes key role TJs unravel in 9th inning of 5-4 defeat 7-17-97 Governor has U.S. Cellular on hold Regency Inn plans to add 60 rooms Retirement center slated for Pioneer Village site Long arm lifts heavy loads A trip to hog heaven Girls Nation keeps young pol on move State laws may delay plans to boost rural police patrols Gov. hot for road bill Three arrested in Ashland strong-arm robbery Talent council votes to release former chief's records Kinnan disputes reasons for firing Mustangs pound North Coos in sweep Piatt makes Emeralds pay with fifth blast in five nights Carrigan will play two collegiate sports 7-18-97 Kmart Plaza owner tells council to see the light This software's free ­ if you don't whine Lithia buys Nevada dealerships Pot-growing accomplices sentenced Canine and his owner put on a doggone good act Complaint: Anderson ouster illegal New laws delay levy to hire police Corner of fair looks like old days Today's fair highlights Stolen parrot leads police to stash of loot Central Point council rejects townhouse prioject after neighbors appeal Manor buys home of golf-bombed couple Mormons mark service day in Valley Saturday Gail force warning Lara's double boosts TJs, 5-4 Nine SOC all-stars to play pivotal Shrine roles 7-19-97 Wyden confirms it: U.S. Cellular plant on its way Correction Fair parents see light at end of long week Tiny little ol' pig State recommends sanctions against substandard nursing home It's `action time' for Savage Rapids Dam decision Alcohol and drug abuse grant money aims at parents Since You Asked Now, for some other records TJs start series with a 10-4 loss South tabs Murphy as A.D. Allred captures third place in Junior Worlds 7-20-97 Herbs that can heal This region's a hothouse for helpful herbs Peterson battles cancer her own way Chubby icon of America's skies noses into Rogue Valley for a visit 4-H auctioneer has fair in his blood Site of the week In doubles, Andy still Oas-some at Big Al's Ill quarterback unable to rally South team Spokane comes up 5s again Mustangs win two from Doc Stewart's 7-21-97 They sniff out leaks with technology Big ol' heat greets last day of county fair Owners can have pets' names etched in C.A.T.S walkway Grave emblems honor diversity Stanley sweeps to another title at Big Al's Timberjacks rally to claim 10-inning win 7-22-97 Correction New Toyota-Honda service center opens Earth Friends gives to nonprofit organizations McDonald's makes fast-food faster Military man and nurse tie the knot at hospital State agencies battle arsonists Giardia outbreak puzzles officials Woman finds long-lost in-law American dream can come true Governor's board hands out grants to aid fish habitat Boat makes sailing a breeze Registration mix-up KOs Ashland boxer Smith nabs six state swim titles Kinney sizzles in junior golf 7-23-97 Correction U.S. Cellular likes valley's skilled workforce Lease would ease parking squeeze Apple banks on new Mac software Correction GPID: Save the dam Bones found in tack room could be 2,000 years old School remodeling hits high gear Butte Falls timber sails on Ironsides Local woman wears memento of 1925 fund-raiser Fire scorches acre of Wizard Island Giardia testing will take until Friday Age makes no difference for Kinney T'jacks move into tie for first with win Skinner fills Grizzlies hoop post 7-24-97 Musician's Friend expands to East Living with HIV changes Local doctor finds Vietnam a different world Tests show giardia taints resort water New rainbow trout chomping on chub at Diamond Lake Allred ties for 2nd in U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying All-star squad makes semis Fachet's home runs helps Mustangs gain split 7-25-97 Valley of the Rogue adds Colonial Bank to its portfolio Applegate Lake campers find Buddy is their pal Giardia mystery lingers, but resort is in full operation as workers chlorinate water Inaugural Farmers Market proves a big hit in downtown Medford Timberjacks return home only to suffer loss Fachet has this facet down Two victories vault Allred to top 16 in U.S. Northwest Select places second in talent-heavy field Popular regatta unfolds this weekend 7-26-97 Providence's cardiac care gets a boost Woman's death still baffles Boaters warned to avoid bridge Report cites need for new juvenile facility Resort's water sources test clean Oldest Normal School grad remembers the early years More stringent fire restrictions posted for Illinois River Since you asked Allred advances to national semifinals Doubles star Starks has new partner Soft spikes now get a hard look Faust douses Yakima's fire Speedy rookie brings lavish statistics to TJs 7-27-97 Vintage dilemma: Varied state shipping rules hurt wineries Regulations hit small Rogue Valley wineries even harder Despite a few growing pains, Community Works is covering social service base Agency oversees almost two dozen programs Agency's funding comes from a variety of sources Steady winds and full sails make Howard Prairie Regatta competition a breeze Site of the week Ashland's Julian in SI article Allred bags U.S. golf title Slama snags victory after thrilling race in pro stocks Timberjacks win, move close to first 7-28-97 Designer's ideas are a coverup Lion enters church's den Timberjacks stage huge comeback 7-29-97 Koreans arrive to foster economic ties Work begins at 62 and I-5 Kinnan files list reasons for removal Chipping in for the children Mental health plan may change Man sentenced to prison for car theft HUD project offers free computer access Ashland Tidings has a new owner He's found his calling Timberjacks' late rally falls short Southern Oregon Speedway attracts hordes 7-30-97 Orchardists predict a good harvest of Rogue Valley PEARS Millennium Technology files Chapter 11 Embattled chief off job Lightning skirts valley; rains douse fires in Klamath forest Dead woman's wounds suffered in fall from moving vehicle Shots fired, blaze erupts near Wimer Nin gets 25 years for murder of acquaintance Jury finds Goltz guilty of misdemeanor assault RVTD employee can keep seat on board Southern Oregon Fields making spirited comeback Kimball, Kuehl get tossed; Follett ruins Eugene's playoff bid Wiersma, Ross fuel Oregon all-stars 7-31-97 New Medford bank offers stock to raise capital Circuit City officially opens to public Friday Building with plastic Tax cut may spur the sale of houses Lithia Motors reports increased earnings Natural History Museum to close Sept. 1 Museum demise sad but not surprising, observers say. State ethics commission says council played fair DeFazio one of few naysayers on budget bill Trash means treasure Man receives longer sentence in stabbing death One-time scholarship fund continues, thanks to donors Smith shines as Mustangs roll TJs can't muster rally Copyright © interRogue & The Mail Tribune 1997, Medford, Oregon USA