Bright and early Tuesday morning, three hearty local citizens were protesting on the I-5 footbridge near Gateway Mall as part of the national “Wave” of overpass protests calling for the impeachment of President Obama.

Three people protesting against President Obama on the I-5 footbridge near Gateway Mall.
Photo: Scott Reynolds – Lane Today

“I think our president’s a crook! I think he should be tried for treason. I think we, as patriots, need to step up and take our country back,” said Julie Collins, protest organizer for the Eugene-Springfield area, also adding, “We don’t think he has the best interest of our country in his heart. We want to make sure We the People are the ones running this country instead of the government.”

Lane Today contacted local leaders in the Democratic Party. Oregon State Representative Val Hoyle (D – Eugene/Junction City) said, “I took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Oregon, and with it, the 1st amendment of the Constitution protecting speech. [I'm] not sure how standing on an overpass with signs is going to get the President overthrown, but I say more power to them for exercising their constitutionally protected right to free speech.”

Collins said this protest is associated with Overpasses.org, and is a nationwide grassroots organization that started in June. She said the “Wave” of protests is occurring in every state today. Lane Today attempted to contact someone affiliated with the national organization but no information was provided on the “Contacts” section of their website. The site contained no information regarding who is affiliated with it, and a domain registration search says the site is registered to Arvand Sabetian, who is the owner of a web hosting company. In a brief search of campaign finance records provided by the Federal Elections Commission, no listings were found connected to Sabetian.

Julie Collins, local organizer of the Overpass Against Obama protest.
Photo: Scott Reynolds – Lane Today

When asked for a specific reason Obama should be impeached, Collins said, “Giving arms to our enemies, you know, that sort of thing,” and provided a printed sheet that outlined 20 specific reasons including references to Obama’s vacations while 41 cents of every federal dollar spent is borrowed, the dropping of voter intimidation charges against two Black Panthers in Philadelphia and his refusal to release his long-form birth certificate.

“The Democratic Party of Lane County (DPLC) appreciates and respects our fellow citizens for exercising their First Amendment right to peaceably assemble,” said Chris Wig, DPLC Vice Chair.

Oregon’s new football facility cost $68 million and was funded by donations from Phil Knight and a number of other donors. (Mark Lavis/Lane Today)

The University of Oregon’s Football Performance Center opened its’ doors on Friday as members of the national media were given a tour of the school’s latest athletic masterpiece. During Oregon’s media day on Monday, local members of the media were allowed inside for the first time. The $68 million facility matches the brand that Oregon football has become. It’s flashy, high-tech, luxurious, and downright jaw-dropping. Just like the team and staff it will house, the newest building in Eugene has caught the eye of the nation.

The official name of the new complex is the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex, named after the mothers of Phil and Penny Knight. Both the Knights as well as a number of other donors have contributed towards the operational cost of the facility. Lota Hatfield, the mother of Phil Knight, and Dorothie Dowlin, the mother of Penny Knight, both grew up during the Great Depression before starting their own careers and families.

Oregon’s new locker room has a spot reserved for Nike co-founder Phil Knight, more commonly known as “Uncle Phil.” (Mark Lavis/Lane Today)

As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by 64 55-inch televisions that can be combined to project a single image. That’s the equivilant of a 3,520-inch flat screen for those of you doing the math. Other notable features of the building include Brazilian hardwood in the locker room, a “war room” with six 80-inch televisions, a players’ lounge with six different gaming stations, a hydrotherapy tub in the coaches’ locker room (once fondly referred to as “Chip’s Hot Tub,” before he left for the NFL), televisions embedded in the mirrors of the coaches’ locker room and a cafeteria with the words, “Eat Your Enemies,” situated above the food. The building stands six stories high and offers 130,000 square feet, including an additional 60,000 square feet of parking below.

The opening of the Football Performance Center comes on the dawn of a new era in Oregon football. The office that head coach Mark Helfrich will call home was originally intended for Chip Kelly. Now, with Kelly gone, the Ducks will begin the season with a new head coach for only the second time since 1995. Oregon will also have some big shoes to fill with the departure of key players such as Kenjon Barner, Dion Jordan, Michael Clay, Kiko Alonso, as well as several other impact players. Of course, a number of familiar faces return as well including Marcus Mariota, De’Anthony Thomas, Ifo Ekpre-Olomu and Terrance Mitchell.

Fans spent the weekend drooling over the new building as photos poured out onto the Internet and various social media platforms. Now, with the unveiling behind us, the focus will shift back to the team itself as fall practices commence this week. Oregon’s season opener against Nicholls is just 25 days away. Stay tuned for continued Oregon football coverage as we close in on the opening kickoff of the 2013 college football season.

This weekend, Aug. 9-11, the public is invited to Tidepool Discovery Days at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, which is located on the Oregon Coast about three miles south of Yachats.

During low tides, visitors will be able to easily see life forms such as sea anemones, sea starts, sea urchins and feather boa kelp.

“It’s time to celebrate tidepools,” said Lori Robertson, Cape Perpetua Center Director.  “The tides will be low in the morning and we’re planning fun, family events for the weekend.”

Naturalists will be stationed at the tidepools between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. all three days, provided ocean conditions are mellow. Activities are all free to the public, although a valid federal day use pass is required within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, which can be obtained at the visitor center.

Not very often does the University of Oregon get a chance to have a player from the state of Oregon become the star athlete on a team that is successful on a national level. The last such case was when quarterback Joey Harrington graced the field for the Ducks. Born and raised in Portland, Harrington led the Ducks to a win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2002 Fiesta Bowl the same season he finished fourth in Heisman trophy voting, after a marketing campaign that led to a billboard in Times Square promoting Harrington as Joey Heisman. While Heisman talk is a while away and players such as Marcus Mariota and De’Anthony Thomas still a part of the Ducks, Thomas Tyner has a chance to eventually put himself in the Oregon history books alongside Harrington.

Thomas Tyner
Photo: GoDucks.com

From Aloha, Oregon, Tyner has proven himself as a player that can put a team on his back and lead them to success. As a sophomore in high school, Tyner led his Aloha Warriors to an OSAA 6A State Championship, accumulating 1,821 yards and 19 TDs along the way and became the first sophomore to ever earn Oregon’s player-of-the-year accolades in the state’s largest division. Tyner followed up his sophomore campaign with a junior year that saw him miss a total of six games, but still recording 1,136 yards on the ground.

It was a game his senior year though against Lakeridge that put Tyner on the national map. Against the Pacers, Tyner broke two state records in one game when he recorded a total of 643 yards on the ground as well as 10 TDs. Not to mention, Tyner did all of this on the same day he was celebrating his 18th birthday.

A month from this game, Tyner made is intentions known that he was going to be attending the University of Oregon and gave them a verbal commit. Oregon, leading up to this, was the presumed front-runner for Tyner but that wasn’t cemented until October and later in February when he was able to sign his name on a letter-of-intent.

Tyner was the perfect running back the Ducks could ask for at the perfect time. With LaMichael James departing two years ago and Kenjon Barner this last season, Tyner fit the mold of the ideal running back for the Ducks offense at a time where only one true running back, Byron Marshall, was at the same level of Tyner’s caliber.

Built in the same fashion James is when it comes to short yet hard-nose running backs, Tyner might be a faster running back then James ever was and right out of the gate. An accomplished track and field athlete in high school, Tyner set the Oregon 100-meter state record as a sophomore with a time of 10.43s and was once clocked at 10.35 back in 2011.

Tyner will more than likely see a noticeable amount of playing time his first year as a Duck and will not be redshirting. It is unknown how coach Mark Helfrich will divide Barner’s void between returning running back Marshall, hybrid running back/wide receiver/kick returner Thomas, and Tyner. What is known is if Tyner remains healthy during his time at Oregon, he has a shot at becoming something very special in the Ducks offense that enjoys running the ball and has a shot at hoisting Mr. Heisman in the future, becoming the first ever Oregon Duck to do so. One thing is for certain, keep your eye on Tyner as the season progresses.

During his tenure as head coach, Chip Kelly preached the “next man up” mentality that he wanted everyone on the football team to have. The question is not if a team will suffer from injuries, but when a team will suffer from injuries. In those moments someone has to rise to the occasion. Last year one of those players was Avery Patterson.

Photo: GoDucks.com

Patterson was not heavily recruited coming out of Pittsburg, CA, averaging 18.5 solo tackles and 19 assisted tackles in his final two seasons. During his tenure at Pittsburg High School, he recorded one interception which came during his senior season.

Going into the 2012 season, Patterson had two starts with the Ducks to his name. It appeared that he would play significant minutes during his junior season, but would not be a starter. Everyone thought that Nick Aliotti would be at the helm of one of his best defenses in years, with a solid secondary being a strong part of that belief, but nothing ever goes as planned.

John Boyett was a late scratch from the Ducks starting lineup before their second game of the season versus the Fresno State Bulldogs. Patterson got the nod at starter in Boyett’s place. After the game, the Ducks announced that Boyett would have season-ending knee surgery. Patterson filled in nicely in Boyett’s absence for the rest of the Ducks non-conference schedule. However, his coming out party would be in the coming weeks.

It started on Sept. 29 against the Washington State Cougars. In the third quarter, Patterson jumped a route to pick off Connor Halliday’s pass and return it for a TD. The following week Patterson delivered again against the Washington Huskies. In a deja-vu moment, Patterson jumped almost an identical route to turn Keith Price’s pass into a pick-six. However, good things always happen in threes. In the Ducks’ next outing against the Arizona State Sun Devils, Patterson got his hands on a tipped pass which he returned to the one-yard line (Kenjon Barner punched in a one yard touchdown run the following play).

Patterson was exceeding all expectations of the public during his junior season. Sadly this season that was started by an injury, would be ended by one as well. Saturday, Nov 10 the Ducks were playing the California Golden Bears in Berkeley, a place the Ducks always seem to struggle. In the second quarter Patterson went down tearing his ACL and ending his season.

Patterson has been rehabbing since his injury occurred. Despite not participating in spring practice, Patterson says that he is ready to go for his senior season. “I feel 100 percent, no setbacks in my recovery,” he said Monday. ”I’m ready to get back on the football field. I would start today if we had a game.”

Springfield Police Blotter for Aug. 2, 2013. This is a sampling of police activity that occurred in Springfield during that time period, and not representative of all activity that occurred.

12:02 a.m. – A resident in the 15090 block of 16^th St. reported three male subjects attempted to climb the fence and into her backyard. The subjects saw the resident and ran off. The resident only described the subjects as being “black figures,” but could provide no further description. Police checked the area shortly after the resident called, but saw no suspicious subjects in the area.

1:39 a.m. – A red 2006 Dodge Magnum was repossessed in the 3600 block of Redwood Dr.

1:43 a.m. – A caller in the 1100 block of 3^rd Pl. reported his 81-year-old father wandered off and had driven around looking for him. The caller said he may have called a taxi because he likes to hang out at the bus station in Eugene, and noticed the phone book had been opened to the taxi section in the yellow pages. The caller said he will contact police again of further assistance is needed.

2:22 a.m. – Some transients were rummaging through the dumpster behind the FedEx/Kinko’s store in the 800 block of Beltline Rd., making a lot of noise.

4:56 a.m. – Kayla Walters, 21, was cited for driving while suspended at Wal-Mart in the 2600 block of Olympic St.

9:41 a.m. – A woman in the 600 block of S. 49^th Pl. saw an Australian Terrier running at large and got a hold of it. The dog had tags, and was returned to its owner.

Leon Kallai, 30
Photo: Springfield Municipal Jail

10:48 a.m. – An employee of the Regency Inn in the 1100 block of Main St. reported having asked a guest to leave who was intoxicated, drinking out of a bottle of champagne. The employee also had seen him smoking marijuana earlier. The subject refused to leave, and had not paid for any more nights at the motel. Police made contact with Leon Kallai, 30, and arrested him on a trespassing charge.

12:43 p.m. – A resident in the 900 block of 26^th St. reported finding an area of about 9 square feet had been burned in his lawn, and it appeared as though some sort of accelerant had been used.

2:07 p.m. – Lucas Mericantante, 50, was arrested in the 4400 block of Franklin Blvd. on a warrant for contempt of court.

3:22 p.m. – Two males got into a physical altercation at Goodwill in the 100 block of 30^th St.

3:28 p.m. – A 12-year-old called to report a male and two females smelled like alcohol and were falling over, but left in a brown 1989 Dodge van near Centennial and Mohawk Blvds.

3:38 p.m. – A resident in the 600 block of 19^th St. reported a couple was lying on the lawn making out. The caller did not know the couple.

4:06 p.m. – Three separate callers at Island Park in the 200 block of W. B St. reported a male subject walking up and down the street screaming about Jesus. The subject then pushed somebody, then removed his shirt after being confronted by some bystanders. He left, and it was determined no crime had been committed at the time, however, the subject then was blocking traffic at W. D and Water Streets. Jerry Prell, 47, was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.

5:21 p.m. – A resident in the 600 block of 64^th St. called to complain about the neighbor blocking the sidewalk with her trash cans.

6:00 p.m. – A man in the 900 block of Northridge Ave. reported his neighbors beat on his fence with a sledgehammer. The man said the fence sits entirely on his property.

6:07 p.m. – A caller at Albertson’s in the 5700 block of Main St. reported a transient known as “Jesus” that police were looking for was behind the store. A neighboring hair salon was willing to press charges against “Jesus” for littering, trespassing and leaving his feces behind the business. Police arrested Kenneth Strine, 40, on charges of offensive littering and trespass.

7:38 p.m. – A man in the 600 block of 51^st St. reported having his 2-year-old son, and accusing the son’s mother of doing drugs. The mother of his son took him from the man’s arms and left in a green Ford Explorer. Police contacted the mother, Charity Bienvenue, 28, at 49^th St. and Elderberry Loop and were given consent to search the vehicle. Bienvenue was cited in lieu of custody on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

9:31 p.m. – A caller reported people at a residence in the 2300 block of Dornoch St. were lighting off aerial fireworks.

11:06 p.m. – A resident in the 1000 S. 41^st St. had just gotten home and noticed prescription medications missing. The caller suspected the babysitter may be responsible.

11:43 p.m. – A caller reported seeing two females engaged in a physical dispute near the Buffalo Wild Wings in the 2700 block of Gateway St. Mall security was contacted but they could not get a good visual due to a tree blocking the view. Police showed up a few minutes later and determined the situation appeared to be mutual combat, and the situation had been resolved.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Salathel Dale, 49 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on a parole violation and charges of criminal trespass, possession of methamphetamine and third-degree robbery.

Steven Sims, 30 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on a parole violation.

Suzanne Verhein, 33 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on charges of third-degree robbery and reckless driving.

Tucker Bowman, 31 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on four counts of reckless endangering, two counts of DUII and charges of driving while suspended, resisting arrest, reckless driving, hit and run – property damage and fourth-degree assault APA.

Vanessa King, 52 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on a probation sanction, a charge of contempt of court – non payment of child support; failure to appear on charges of DUII and driving while suspended.

Darren Fox, 44 – Lodged in LCJ 8/2/13 on two counts of first-degree burglary.

Dawn Woodland, 33 – Lodged in LCJ 8/2/13 for failure to appear on a charge of DUII; a charge of reckless driving.

Gerard Zeitler, 33 – Lodged in LCJ 8/2/13 on a parole violation; charges of interfering with police and carrying a concealed weapon and failure to appear on a charge of interfering with police.

On Saturday, Aug. 10, after yesterday’s resignation of Oregon Republican party Chariwoman Suzanne Gallagher, party members voted to replace her with two-time U.S. House of Representatives candidate Art Robinson at the Republican Party Convention in Bend. It took three rounds of voting to decide on Robinson, according to party attendee Duane Taylor.

Art Robinson for Congress Facebook Page

“We’re going to whip the Democrats and improve the government of Oregon for all of the people of Oregon,” said Robinson in a phone call during which he was asked about the party’s plans for 2014.

When asked about the confidence of Republicans in him after two consecutive losses to Peter DeFazio in the race for U.S. Congress, 4th District, Robinson replied, “That’s a different matter. I got 10,000 more votes in 2012, but there was a higher turnout.” He also added, “Everyone’s upbeat, and you’re going to be astonished by the quality and professionalism of candidates [the party will be fielding in 2014].”

When evaluating Oregon’s defensive line, one must keep a single word in mind: Depth.

The departure of defensive tackle Isaac Remington represents the only loss along the Ducks’ defensive line. Defensive end Taylor Hart and nose tackle Wade Keliikipi, both seniors, will likely anchor the line and are assuredly going to start for Oregon Week One against Nicholls State.

Photo from Aug. 9, 2013 practice
Courtesy: GoDucks.com

With Dion Jordan at outside linebacker last season, it’s easy to forget that Hart led the team in sacks with eight. Naturally, Hart was named the Duck’s top defensive lineman at the postseason banquet. Oregon, a squad not historically known for pressuring the quarterback, will need Hart to become an even stronger pass-rushing presence this season.

Due to a plethora of injuries, as well as a DUII charge that sidelined Remington for a game, a number of linemen took advantage of additional opportunities to play. The beneficiaries included former blue chip prospect Arik Armstead, Deforest Buckner, and Ricky Heimuli.

Armstead went into last season as the most highly touted freshman on defense. While adjusting to the defensive line after playing offensive tackle in high school, Armstead performed well, racking up 22 tackles. However, Deforest Buckner, who recorded 26 tackles, impressed the team in his first season. The development of these two young players will certainly be something to watch this fall.

Defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti primarily ran a 3-4 defensive scheme in 2012. The Ducks could feel comfortable rotating up to seven defensive linemen at a given time, so it will be intriguing to see how playing time is allotted, or possibly how the scheme may be tweaked.

Oregon has one of the best secondary units in the country, which will limit opponents’ passing attempts, and the heavily depleted linebacking corps will attract a lot of runs to the outside. The defensive line will need to plug the gaps to prevent runs up the middle and keep opposing attacks one-dimensional.

If one values the old football adage, “It all begins in the trenches,” the depth along Oregon’s defensive line will please Ducks fans all season.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Carol Bishop-Randall, 46 – Lodged in LCJ 8/2/13 on a charge of contempt of court – violation of a restraining order.

Donald Cook, 33 – Lodged in LCJ 8/4/13 on a charge of possession of heroin; failure to appear on eight counts of first-degree theft, two counts of first-degree burglary and a charge of third-degree robbery.

Jacob Mars, 19 – Lodged in SMJ 8/4/13 on a charge of third-degree theft.

Justin Thornton, 34 – Lodged in SMJ 8/4/13 for failure to appear on a charge of DUII.

Mark Meyers, 34 – Lodged in SMJ 8/4/13 on a charge of DUII.

Randy Gaster, 50 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 as a fugitive from justice.

Richard Kurtz, 47 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on a charge of public indecency.

Brian Peais, 26 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on charges of possession of methamphetamine and interfering with police; failure to appear on charges of criminal mischief and possession of a burglary tool or theft device.

Johnny Secreto, 50 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on a parole violation.

Michael Daly, 33 – Lodged in LCJ 8/3/13 on three counts of reckless endangering and charges of reckless driving and attempted second-degree robbery.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Randolph Kays, 22 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a charge of first-degree burglary and two counts of failure to appear. (Probation revoked)

Robert Moreland, 50 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on charges of delivery of methamphetamine and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Scott Ching, 49 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation and two counts of fourth-degree assault APA – domestic violence and charges of criminal trespass and third-degree theft.

Shane Clements, 36 – Lodged in SMJ 8/5/13 on charges of unauthorized possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear.

Stacey Nasalroad, 52 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on charges of felony DUII, DUII and driving while suspended.

Tammy Devereaux, 48 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a charge of DUII.

Theron Lummus, 32 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation.

Timothy Wilson, 25 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on charges of fourth-degree assault and first-degree theft.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Daniel Christensen, 35 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on a charge of DUII.

David Clark, 27 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on a probation violation.

Donald Gerald, 40 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on a charge of fourth-degree assault APA.

Garrett Dougal, 21 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on charges of menacing APA and fourth-degree felony assault APA.

Jason Madden, 35 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on a parole violation and charges of interfering with police, third-degree escape and false information to police.

John Leuck, 20 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on a charge of coercion.

Judith Korbler, 41 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on charges of delivery and possession of methamphetamine. Read more here.

Michael McKee, 41 – Lodged in LCJ 8/7/13 on a parole violation and a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

David Etter, 55 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 for failure to appear on three counts of criminal non-support and a charge of contempt of court.

Elias Hernandez, 29 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a federal offense hold.

Gregory Manwarren, 23 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on five counts of identity theft, three counts of failure to appear, two charges of second-degree theft, criminal mischief, false information to police and second-degree burglary.

Jason Parsons, 31 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation.

Jessica Vasquez, 23 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation.

Jonah Friedrich, 30 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation.

Jose Parra-Bruno, 45 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a federal offense hold.

Joseph Bertini, 48 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on two counts of criminal trespass, open container/consumption of alcohol on unlicensed premises, reckless endangering and third-degree theft.

Melinda Hankins, 50 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on 10 counts of failure to appear; failure to appear on a charge of first-degree theft.

Nicole Fetters, 22 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and third-degree theft.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Shane Keeney, 33 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a probation violation for felony fourth-degree assault, menacing and strangulation; failure to appear on charges of resisting arrest, reckless endangering and third-degree theft.

Stephen Lea, 38 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a parole violation and a charge of first-degree aggravated theft.

Tanner Lofdahl, 34 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a charge of felony fourth-degree assault APA.

Terra McCormick, 34 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 for failure to appear on charges of contempt of court, second-degree theft, possession of heroin and two counts of possession of methamphetamine.

Andrew Tuttle, 22 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a charge of third-degree rape.

Billy Shaw, 48 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation.

Brian Anderson, 46 – Lodged in SMJ 8/5/13 on a charge of criminal mischief.

Coty Hartman, 24 – Lodged in LCJ 8/5/13 on a parole violation and a charge of third-degree theft; failure to appear on charges of criminal trespass, menacing and disorderly conduct.

Autzen Stadium is receiving its first renovation since 2002 when over 12,000 new seats were added.

It has been over a decade since Autzen Stadium had last received a facelift, and the latest additions might just be the most impressive. Back in January, the Oregon Board of Higher Education approved a $5 million donation from Nike co-founder and Oregon booster Phil Knight in order to approve accessibility at the 46-year old stadium that has earned a reputation as one of the most hostile environments in all of college football. Now, those improvements are nearly complete.

Autzen Stadium was last renovated in 2002 with a $90 million project that added over 12,000 new seats and dramatically reshaped the south end of the stadium. Autzen Stadium’s previous capacity was just over 41,000. The 2002 renovations increased that capacity to 54,000. With the standing room only crowds, the Ducks frequently draw nearly 60,000 fans at every home game.

Last winter, Phit Too, LLC, Knight’s personal contracting company, began work on the north side of Autzen Stadium. The company is the same one used in building the Jaqua Center and the brand-new Hatfield-Dowlin complex, which just opened this past week. Previously, the stadium featured steep slopes on the north side of the stadium leading to the top of the seating. The ramps were removed and reshaped in order to make Autzen Stadium more universally accessible. Fans will now find the ramps to be more gradual than the original ones built when the stadium opened back in 1967.

An artist’s rendition of what the new renovations at Autzen Stadium will look like.

Another new feature that is sure to impress fans are natural landscaping additions that are being referred to as, “Zen North.” A number of natural features have been installed to give the stadium a true Pacific Northwest feel. Now, when walking up to their seats on the north end of the stadium, fans will find themselves amidst conifer trees, ferns, Oregon grape and vine maples. In addition to the new landscape, two flowing waterfalls have been added to each end of the stadium to enhance the Northwest feel of the stadium.

The familiar luxury suites on the north end of the stadium that read, “Welcome to Autzen Stadium,” also received a fresh new coat of paint. Previously, the suites were more of a natural cement color. Now, they have been painted a dark green with the, “Welcome to Autzen Stadium,” now in yellow. The Moshofsky Center recently received an identical new paint job to match.

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the stadium also received a number of sustainable upgrades. These include drip irrigation, storm water treatment landscapes, recycled materials and energy efficient lighting.

You can check out these new rennovations for yourself on Aug. 31 when the Ducks kick off the 2013 season against the Nichols State Colonels.

If you want to make the best sandwich in the city of Eugene, the key is to make everything in the sandwich in-house. And at Falling Sky, they take the process of making their cured meats very seriously, blending the flavors of an East Coast deli with Montreal smoked meat.

Starting with a blend of over 20 spices, their house pastrami is dry-cured using a new, organic approach to a traditional process. During the curing process, the cure is applied every day for 12 days. Then the meat is soaked for 4 hours, smoked for 5 hours, and steamed for 4 hours. The final touches come when the meat is pressed for 12 hours (to reabsorb back some of the fat, liquid and flavor), sliced, steamed and served on your sandwich. It may seem like a huge process, but it definitely pays off in flavor!

The corned beef follows a similar path, but with a leaner cut of meat and a wet brine for 8 days. It is then cooked for 5-6 hours, pressed, sliced, steamed and served. Both house-made cured meats are topped with Falling Sky’s own mustard and served on freshly baked marbled rye with your choice of add-ons like swiss cheese, caramelized onions and kraut.

Falling Sky Homemade Bread
Photo By: Nikole Gipps

If sandwiches aren’t you thing, you can still have the homemade meats in one of their corned beef and pastrami hash with eggs, which is on the Breakfast All Day section of the menu. Those looking for something lighter can sample the many assorted appetizers on the “Nosh & Nibble” menu, including pickle plates and baked cheese, or the soups and salads, featuring fresh local produce.

When you’re done with your main meal, don’t forget to sample one of their daily dessert selections like cheesecake topped with chai-poached peaches, peanut butter tart or whoopie pie.

The original Falling Sky has always been family-friendly with its community-style seating and games for the kids. The new Pour House also has an outdoor seating area that is perfect for families on a nice day, with a sand box for the kids to play on. Rain or shine, kids can play inside with board games while they eat from the kid-friendly menu including pasta and (fresh, not gross) chicken nuggets. With the sturdy tables and casual atmosphere, Falling Sky is a great place for families to dine. And for the adults who like play as well, they have games like Yahtzee, Russian billiards and darts.

Oh, and by the way? They’re also a brew house. Between the two locations, you’ll find 18 beers on tap – 15 of which are featured at the Pour House. If you’ve ever wanted to try a beer called “Adjunct in the Trunk” or “Where the Mild Things Are,” then Falling Sky is the place to go. They also have local cocktails, wines, and homemade sodas. (My kids loved the Lemon Lime house soda.)

Falling Sky Drink Menu
Photo By: Nikole Gipps

Nikole Gipps is a Eugene resident, self-employed web developer, and mother of two. You can learn more about her at That Super Girl. (http://www.thatsupergirl.com)

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has been informed by its contractor, Capital Concrete Construction, will not have the Highway 58 – Salt Creek Tunnel Project completed by September, 30, 2013, which was the contractually obligated date for the project to be completed.

Salt Creek Tunnel eastbound approach
Photo: Peggy Grimler

Capital Concrete Construction presented ODOT with a schedule which indicates the project will actually be completed in October 2014.

According to an email from ODOT, significant delays have impacted the project this year; however, the agency and contractor are in disagreement concerning the cause of the delays.

Capital Concrete is continuing work on the $9.37 million project, and so far has completed lowering the tunnel roadway and sidewalks, completed the tunnel Liner Spall repairs, and completed the pile footing installation for three viaducts. Still to be done this season are completion of two of the four viaducts (bridges), completion of the pile footing installation for all four viaducts, completion of tunnel lighting repairs, completion of the tunnel liner crack injection and painting, and completing the installation of all permanent signs.

Work that remains to be completed in 2014 includes construction of the remaining two viaducts, installation of two variable message signs and finishing the final paving and striping of the road. There will be a single-lane restriction through the area during the 2014 construction season.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Kristen Hubbard, 23 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on charges pf possession of methamphetamine, first-degree theft and first-degree burglary.

Kristien Suldan, 28 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on charges of criminal trespass and third-degree theft.

Kyle Farthing, 34 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a charge of third-degree theft; failure to appear on charges of second- and third-degree theft and contempt of court.

Kyle Spicer, 27 – Lodged in SMJ 8/6/13 on charges of physical harassment and fourth-degree assault.

Meeghan Sullivan, 36 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a charge of driving while suspended.

Michael Bethel, 34 – Lodged in LCJ on a parole violation and failure to appear on a charge of third-degree theft.

Michael Wright, 51 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on charges of fourth-degree assault and resisting arrest.

Nicholas Roberts, 30 – Lodged in SMJ 8/6/13 on a charge of false information to police.

Richard Flegel, 28 – Lodged in SMJ 8/6/13 on a charge of sex offender failure to register annually.

Information from the arrests of the following people is selected from the websites of Lane County Jail (LCJ) and Springfield Municipal Jail (SMJ). Pictures used in this article were taken from those websites and are public record. All those arrested are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

For an archive of all past mugshots articles, click here.

A list of criminal charges against persons and definitions of each one can be found here.

A list of criminal charges pertaining to property and definitions of each one can be found here.

Daniel Gallagher, 42 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a parole violation.

David Cathcart, 50 – Lodged in SMJ 8/6/13 on two counts of second-degree theft and a charge of criminal trespass.

Geoffrey Atcherson, 49 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on an order to produce and a charge of first-degree aggravated theft.

Jason Peterson, 39 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on three counts of menacing, two counts of coercion and charges of strangulation, fourth-degree assault, first-degree criminal mistreatment, third-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, physical harassment and first-degree burglary.

Joshua Chrissis, 36 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a probation violation for identity theft.

Justin Lewis, 30 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 for failure to appear on two counts of contempt of court, unauthorized possession of a controlled substance and possession of heroin.

Karisa Redington, 23 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a charge of third-degree robbery.

Kevin Thomason, 24 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 on a probation violation for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Kip Carr, 35 – Lodged in LCJ 8/6/13 for failure to appear on a charge of criminal trespass.