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LOCAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17. 2001 STATESMAN JOURNAL 4C StatesmanJournal.com CONTINUED FROM 1C Environmentalists appeal salmon rule Most people had more than one meal. "Even those who choose to stay at the camps usually use a lot of our services," Lain said. "They take their showers here, they get clothing, they have their meals here, and if there are emergency needs, we're usually the ones they contact," she said. Even without the diehard campers, the mission is getting far more overnighters than usual.

Thursday night, the mission housed 192 men, 48 of whom had to sleep on the floor, she said. The mission relies on local giving, which is down because of the Sept 11 terrorist attacks. "With the electric rates going up, we're scrambling," she said. Janet Davies can be reached at (503) 399-6719 or jdaviesStatesmanJoumal.com "They take their showers here, they get clothing, they have their meals here, and if there are emergency needs, we're usually the ones they contact." Connie Lain Director of development Union Gospel Mission and another had four dogs sleeping in there," he said. "There is pet and human waste that is in close proximity to the river." None of the transients had been there less than a year.

One man in his mid-30s had been camping in the Salem area for four years and doesn't want to do anything else. "He says he has problems with drugs and alcohol," Bellshaw said. "And he also has a problem with people." That's why many don't want to spend the night at a shelter, especially when they know they can't drink or bring their pets. Bennett said the Union Gospel Mission and the Salvation Army have approved the city's enforcement plan, especially for panhandling. "They, like the city, are aware that there is plenty of food available for free," Bennett said.

"They know that the proceeds from panhandling often results in the purchase of alcohol or drugs, which just makes the situation worse for both the homeless person and the community." There are plenty of transients and other men, women and children who are taking advantage of the free food, shelter officials said. On Thursday, the mission served 560 meals, said Connie Lain, director of development A disputed ruling removed coho salmon from the endangered species list. The Associated Press GRANTS PASS Environmentalists on Friday appealed the court ruling that took Oregon coastal coho salmon off the threatened species list and prompted the federal government to review protection for salmon throughout the West The appeal was made possible by U.S. District Judge Michael Hogan in Eugene earlier this week granting a coalition of environmental and commercial fishing groups the right to intervene in the case so they can try to overturn his decision. Given their interest in restoring Oregon coastal coho salmon populations, the groups can bring their own appeal because the government decided not to appeal, Hogan wrote.

The action puts another wrinkle in the increasingly complicated status of salmon in the West. Earthjustice attorney Patti Goldman, representing the environmental and fishing groups, said from Seattle that she would file a motion next week asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to suspend Hogan's original ruling and restore the salmon listing pending the appeal Hogan denied a similar request Russell Brooks of the Pacific Legal Foundation, the public interest property rights law firm that brought the original case, said he was confident that the ruling would hold up under appeal. "Judge Hogan is saying, in essence, 'If you want to appeal my thoughtful, well-reasoned order, go ahead it will hold Brooks said. Meanwhile, Pacific Legal Foundation has decided to file another lawsuit before Hogan challenging the listing of coho salmon in the Klamath River.

That 1998 listing was a factor in the decision to deny irrigation water to Klamath Basin farmers last summer. Medical marijuana center has open house will clean it up." Officers who enter the mostly secluded camps primarily want to let transients know there are rules and guidelines they have to follow, Bellshaw said. "We tell them what type of behavior we expect from them," he said. Bellshaw, who was on the Wallace Marine Park team during the sweep, encountered 10 people. All were cooperative.

Three were cited for vagrancy because their camps were on city-owned property. Some have permission to be on private property. "It's not the romantic camping people think of," Bellshaw said. "One of the tents had 13 cats, CONTINUED FROM 1C "There's no criticism here to be thrown around," Foster said in an interview. "We just didn't see money on the table at end of the day." Meanwhile, long-time Salem developer Chuck Sides has been waiting, ready to sign a deal for the land.

The state Administrative Services Department was on the verge of inking an agreement with Sides when the governor stepped in. Requests to Kitzhaber for comment were referred to David White of the Administrative Services. White said he would recommend to Kitzhaber that the state go ahead and finish the deal with Sides. White said he asked the developer enlisted by Foster and Beaton, American Development Group, for a list of projects it had completed and for financial information. That information was not provided.

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on the table at end Development disappointed that the group couldn't find the money, but reiterated his idea that any state contract to sell the land should include sustainability requirements. Meanwhile, the city is in the midst of adding a new zone on the property that would essentially prevent development until a plan is written that the city' agrees to. The land is currently zoned Edna M. Ohlsen April 13, 1923 -Nov. 14,2001 SUBLIMITY -Visiting: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

and 4-6 p.m. today at Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas. Services: 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Spring Valley Church.

Interment: following services at Zena Cemetery. D.B. 'Blonde' Rogers Sept. 6, 1915 -Nov. 6, 2001 SALEM Blonde Rogers passed away on Nov.

6 at the age of 86. Born in Palco, Kansas, he moved to Oregon in 1936. He married Laurel Minton in 1939. He worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed all kinds of sports.

Survivors include his daughters, Shirley Barnes of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Judi Wangler of Dallas, Oregon; son, Bob Rogers of Salem; sever grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services were private. Ernest Franklin Real Jr. April 4, 1922 -Nov. 11,2001 SALEM Ernest Real, 79, died Sunday, November 11, 2001 in Salem.

He was born in Sioux City, Nebraska, on April 4, 1922. He moved to Oregon about 75 years ago. He lived in the Salem area most of his life. He attended schools in the Salem area. He was an Army Veteran and worked for Boise Cascade for 32 years, retiring in 1982.

He was preceded in death in May by his wife of 51 years, Viola Real. He is survived by his sons, Patrick W. Real and Robert Real; daughter, Nancy Davidson; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov.

19. For more information, contact the family. "There's no criticism here We just didn't see money of the day." David Foster President of Fairview Sustainable Tom Thornburgh, president of American Development, and architect Paul Bierman-Lytle visited Salem this week to tour Fairview and meet local officials. Thornburgh could not be reached for comment. Kitzhaber's move to let the Beaton group bid came after he got a letter from Mayor Mike Swaim urging sustainable use of the land.

Swaim said Friday he was Funerals Today Asbahr, Catherine: Albany, 2 p.m., United Presbyterian Church, Albany. Bean, Robert H. 'Bob': Salem, 1 p.m., LDS Church, 1830 Brush College Rd.NW, Salem. Carstensen, Helen Irene: Monmouth, 2 p.m., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Monmouth. Comstock, Edmond Chadwick 'Chad': Salem, 1 p.m., Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem.

Giattino, Nicole Salem, 2 p.m., Keizer Church of Christ. Gross, Delores Sheridan, 10 a.m., Sheridan High School Auditorium. James, Robert Michael: Sweet Home, 2 p.m., Sweet Home Community Chapel. Littleton, Kenneth Formerly of Dallas, 3 p.m., Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas. Maden, June Speer: Salem, 11 a.m., Belcrest Cemetery Chapel, Salem.

Mercier, Francis L. 'Frank': Grand Ronde, 10 a.m., Confederated Tribes Cemetery, Grand Ronde. Newton, Theodore E. 'Ted': Stay-ton, 11 a.m., United Methodist Church, Stayton. Oxenrider, Clarence Albany, 10 a.m., Fisher Funeral Home, Albany.

Shields, Anna 'Pearl': McMin-nville, 11 a.m., Amity Church of Christ. Spedale, Phyllis Woodburn, 10:30 a.m., Cornwell Colonial Chapel, Woodburn. Travis, Elsie Gertrude: Portland, 1 p.m., Forestvale Memorial Park, Oakridge. Tyger, Susan Carol: Stayton, 2 p.m., SW 51st Siletz Beach, Lincoln City. John M.

Vering Aug. 7, 1949 -Nov. 9, 2001 SALEM Services are pending. Survivors include Joe Vering, Heidi Vering, John Vering and Ann Cameron. It will keep a list of doctors knowledgeable about the law and it will provide plant cuttings and growing instructions, spokesman Jerry Wade said.

It will not operate as a buying club. "Under Oregon law, marijuana cannot be bought or sold but can be given freely from one patient to the next" Wade said. "But you can't just run down to Kmart for the baby plants you need to start your garden with." The foundation operates on donations. A ribbon cutting, hosted by Rep. Donna Nelson, R-McMinnville, will be at 2 p.m.

For information: (503) 587-7434 or www.stormyray.org SANTIAM: Saturday-Wednesday: (on two screens) 10 and 1 1 a.m., noon, 1:10, 3, 3:15, 4:20, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:45, 10:10 and 10:40 p.m. MOVIELAND: Saturday-Wednesday: (on two screens) 10 and 11 a.m., 1:10, 3, 4:20, 7, 7:30, 10:10 and 10:40 p.m. FOX THEATER IN DALLAS: Saturday and Sunday: 1 4:30 and 8 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday: 4:30 and 8 p.m. For links to the official movie site, fan sites and pages by people who object to the Potter books, see this story at StatesmanJournal.com vices manager.

The library has heard a few expressions of concern and seen a few parents who wanted to read the books first, but mostly families are just eager to start reading. "What is right for one person may not be right for another," Quinlan said, "but we need to have access to it." Cara Roberts Murez can be reached at (503) 399-6750 or cararStatesmanJoumal.com for a public hospital, and rezon-ing would be necessary before any building takes place. Earlier this fall, the state held an "as-is" auction for the property, but no bids met the requirements. The minimum bid was $7.33 million. Before its closure early in 2000, Fairview Training Center was home to thousands of developmentally disabled patients for more than 90 years.

Now, it's considered a top piece of real estate, perhaps the best remaining land inside any urban growth area in the state. Dan Meisler can be reached at (503) 399-6651 or dmeisler StatesmanJoumal.com Myron E. Erickson Feb. 18, 1909 -Nov. 16,2001 LAFAYETTE There will be private family services.

Arrangements: Macy Son Funeral Directors, McMinnville. Maxine Evelyn Gilles Jan. 2, 1921 -Nov. 15.2001 MT. ANGEL Visiting: Nov.

18, Unger Funeral Chapel, Mt. Angel. Services: Nov. 19, St. Mary's Church, Mt.

Angel. Francis 'Frank' Mercier May 12, 1944 -Nov. 15,2001 GRAND RONDE -Services: 10 a.m. today at Confederated Tribes Cemetery, Grand Ronde. Arrangements: Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home.

Joseph Paul 'Yves' Bourassa Jan. 15, 1938 -Nov. 15,2001 VANCOUVER -Services: Nov. 18, 4 Chapel of Macy Son, McMinnville. Interment: St.

James Catholic Cemetery, McMinnville. Floyd O'Neal Nelson Aug. IS, 1926 -Nov. 14,2001 SALEM Floyd O'Neal Nelson, 75, t' died Wednesday, lv Nov. 14,2001.

He was born on Aug. 15, 1926 in Beach, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He settled in Oregon after the war and was employed in the timber and lumber industries for most of his career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards, and his grandchildren.

He married Nadine on Feb. 14, 1958 in Independence, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Nadine; son, Tony Nelson of Salem; three daughters, Terrie Brit-ton of Vancouver, Peggy Hampton of Turner and Janet Burt of Medford, 15 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; brother, Donald C. Nelson of Aumsville; and sisters, Dorcie Smith of Texas, Eunice Shelton of Arkansas and Naomi Dossey of Aumsville. Visitation will be 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Sunday, with services 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, all at Wed-dle Funeral Home in Stayton. Interment will be at Lone Oak in Stayton.

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Obituaries submitted during business hours will publish when requested. Statesman Journal The Stormy Ray Foundation will hold an open house today at its new Salem headquarters and resource center. Ray was the chief petitioner for the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, passed by voters in 1998. She has spent the past three years helping patients use the act which allows patients with specific ailments to grow and use marijuana with a doctor's approval. The center, at 130 24th St.

SE, will provide help with the registration process, classes on the medical marijuana law and will set up a network of patients who can help each other. CONTINUED FROM 1C this," said Pat Lohsen, 48. "I like the stories because of the fact that the author describes life from a child's perspective, experiencing it for the first time." The anticipation people had going in had turned to enchantment when they exited the theater. "It was awesome," said Robin McManis, 48. "I thought the characters were so similar to the book, even the owl." Jody Lawrence-Turner can be reached at (503) 399-6721 or jtumerstatesmanjournal.com CONTINUED FROM 1C Butler is not alone.

Parents with similar beliefs objected to teachers in the Dallas School District reading the Potter books to students. In May 2000, the Dallas School Board voted to allow the reading to continue. A year later, the district received an award from the Greater Oregon Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for defending the First Amendment and freedom of expression. No Dallas elementary school teachers are reading Harry Potter stories aloud to students now, but the books are available in their libraries. Lyle Elementary principal Christy Perry said that teachers who do not read the Potter books are probably making a conscious choice not to exclude some children.

Whitworth Elementary School principal Lynn Hurt said teachers there may have chosen to avoid them. "I think probably most teachers and most staff would not want to really enter into the controversy," Hurt said. Elizabeth Cohen, an 82-year-old great-grandmother from Salem, hasn't read the Harry Potter books but has read a lot about them and thinks they are "marvelous." Cohen generally is opposed to banning books. "Anything that gets children reading will only lead them on to more books when they find out what reading is all about," Cohen said. "I'm delighted the book is being made into a movie," Cohen said.

"I think it's going to stir up some interest" There's been no need to stir up any more interest at the Salem Public Library. All 60-something Potter books in the library's collection are checked out, said J. Quinlan, youth ser Robert Michael James April 15, 1968 -Nov. 14,2001 intiirt rnutinnn nAPnvnrn with RIGDON Howell-Edwards-Doerksen Belcrest Memorial Park with Rigdon Ransom 1295 Browning Ave S. Salem 97302 l350Commeraal St SE Salem 97302 503-581-8451 Simple Basic Direct Cremation with Inurnment Single Niche with Cremation Double Niche with Cremation $1700.00 $3285.00 SWEET HOME Robert Michael James, 33, died Wednesday.

Robert moved to Albany at a young age and attended Albany schools through second grade. He moved to Lebanon and attended school, graduating from high school at East Linn Christian Academy in 1986. He entered the Marines, then married his childhood sweetheart, Pennie, just after boot camp, and had two wonderful sons during his six-year tenure in the Marine Corps. Robert served in the Gulf War and was a decorated War Veteran. He made the rank of Sergeant.

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Since 1994, Robert worked with his father as a hearing aid specialist at Michael's Hearing Care in Salem. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with his boys. He also loved to play basketball and played church league and city league, and was involved in many tournaments. Robert was a good athlete in high school and was the MVP in basketball, soccer and cross country during his senior year. He enjoyed ATV riding, especially in Florence.

Robert was deeply religious and had a devout relationship with God. He raised his sons to have that same faith. He had a wonderful sense of humor, was very fun-loving and kind, and was a wonderful husband. Robert was a member of the Sweet Home Community Chapel and the Oregon Hearing Society. He will also be missed by his many clients.

Survivors include Robert's wife, Pennie (Kennerly) James, whom he married on Jan.25, 1988 in Lebanon; sons, Jeffrey Lanier James and Joshua Michael James, both of Sweet Home; mother and stepfather, Sharyn and Arthur Allen of Lebanon; father, Michael James of Salem; grandmothers, Patricia Libby of Vancouver, and Margaret Henderson and Ruby Kelley, both of Lebanon; brothers, Stephen R. James and Christopher A. James, both of Albany; uncle and aunt, Jon and Noelle Jackson of Kelso, best friend, David Warren of Albany; and close friend, Tom Lemar of Sweet Home. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Sweet Home Community Chapel, 42250 Ames Creek Drive, Sweet Home.

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