Gallery: A look back - August 2000 - Gazette-Times 20 years ago
Corvallis high school student Abby Sperling speaks out against Ballot Measure 9 Thursday evening at at a rally on Circle Boulevard. The measure seeks to prevent the promotion of homosexuality in public schools.
Adam Wharf pieces together 'The Graviton' an amusement ride that will be running at the Benton County Fair this week. The Benton County Fair opens its 5-day run today, which will feature a carnival as one of the attractions.
Oregon State University student Alan Kee studies in the sun next to his garage Monday afternoon. Sunny skies and warm temperatures are forecast for the valley through the end of the week. Appealing reading
Amy Thomas, 20, from Salem plays Saturday in the Willamette Valley Fiddle Contest at the Benton County Fair. The contest attracted 32 fiddlers from children to senior citizens.
Andy Landforce, from Corvallis, says he sat on the bench for the Oregon State's 1942 Rose Bowl team, watches this year's team practice Tuesday afternoon at Prothro field. Landforce said he has held Beaver season tickets since 1953 and hardly missed a scrimmage since then.
Angie Bishop watches as traffic speed by while ride the Philomath Connection bus from her home in Philomath to Corvallis earlier this week. The service, which started up in April, is still in a trial period.
Barry Lawler stands in the living room of his 100-year-old Corvallis home. The home is replete with antiques, many of which he remembers from his childhood.
Corvallis Parks Operation Specialist and certified arborist Becky Merja, cuts a limb off of a black walnut tree located on Highway 99W at the off ramp to Philomath Boulevard. The 125 year old tree had a limb that was threatening it's health.
Oregon State University's Benny Johnson
Beth Russell of Corvallis dances Saturday afternoon to the sounds of the band Corriente at the First Alternative Co-op's 30th Anniversary party. The party was held in front of the store in southeast Corvallis.
Brandon Mauldin, watches the band Chuck Roast and the Hot Potatoes with his kids Seth 4 and Madison 2, during the annual Summit Festival Saturday. The annual one-day festival raises money for the upkeep and repair of the Summit Community Center.
Philomath school board members get a look at one of the unique features of the Clemens Primary school, a round entry area for reading or teaching. Philomath's newest school will have an open house on Aug. 31.
David Peterson, left, Kevin Mahana, middle and Mark Luna are participants in the Corvallis Police Department's Explorer Program. While the Explorer Program is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America, BSA's policy of discriminating against gay troop leaders does not apply to the Explorers.
Fire Marshal Dan Campbell, left, and Dan Cox look over charred debris from a fire early Tuesday morning at Corvallis High School. The blaze damaged a shed that is used for storage of athletic equipment.
Corvallis High School Band Director Dan Johnson watches some of his students march their first steps Tuesday morning. The school has been without a marching band program since 1978.
Dayle Ann Schrock 17, speeds around the barrel racing course during the riding skills portion of the Benton County Fair Rodeo Princess competition Monday July 31 2000 in Corvallis Ore. The annual fair started Tuesday Aug. 1 2000,and runs through Saturday Aug 5 2000.
Oregon State University Head Football Coach Dennis Erickson answers questions from television reporters Friday afternoon at Reser Stadium.
Don Studier, right, co-interim-manager of the Benton County Fair and Rodeo, looks over a possible electrical problem with Mark Mathews, the maintenance director for the fair Friday. Studier had been the manager of the fair for the past five years and came out of retirement to help out one more year.
Elissa Karplos, paints a leaf on to a silk cloth using a ancient Japeneese technique called " Katazome." Tuesday Aug. 29th in Corvallis Ore. Karplos was helping artist Karen Miller who paints the silk panels and then turns the fabric into garments.
Eric Reisdorf paints lines on Paul Lorenz field Thursday morning in preparation for the upcoming soccer season. The OSU men's soccer team will face BYU this afternoon at 1 p.m.
Geoff Laird, working for the state's forestry department in Philomath, uses a drip-torch to light brush near the historic site of Fort Hoskins in Kings Valley. State and county agencies cooperated in efforts to return native trees and grasses to the area destined to become a county park.
Gina Jantzi gives a hug to her coach Terry Bolin after winning the Women's BC softball championship at Pioneer park. Papa's Pizza beat CA's Lifters 31-12 to take the title.
Jack Wolcott, owner of Grass Roots Books and Music
Jeannette Conn, left, and Carol Escobar put the finishing touches on a window display last week at the new Gottschalk's department store. The store will have its grand opening Thursday at 9 a.m., but the store will open for the first time at 11 a.m. today.
Oregon State University bookstore employee Jenna Thompson re-shelves used books at the book store on Tuesday. The Book Bin on Monroe Street closed recently, leaving the bookstore as the only place for students to buy used books.
John Carter took over as owner of the Peacock Tavern earlier this year, and is putting more than $400,000 into the downtown bar.
John Colstrom, 13, shows his watermelon jelly, which won first place, champion, and best of class awards at the Benton County Fair this year. Colstrom came up with the idea to make watermelon jelly on his own and created the recipe.
(Luna Sea) Stephanie Johnston of Corvallis and Joe Carriker act out a passion play scene during the Lammas ritual held July 30 at Willamette Park. They are members of the Coven of the Cauldron Born, and the ritual signaled the first harvest of the year.
Jose Beteran, 5, gets help from mom while trying on a new winter coat Wednesday at Vina Moses Center. The center annual hold a back to school donation program for clothes, shoes and school supplies.
Officer Karen Stauder of the Corvallis Police Department talks with new Witham Hill Oaks resident Sandy Sobel, second from left, at a neighborhood block party in celebration of National Night Out while McGruff the Crime Dog and apartment manager Mary Parker look on.
Kate Bonifas, left, and Erin Plinski sort pants by size at the new Gottschalk's department store in Corvallis. The store, formerly Lamonts, will open near the end of the month.
Kaye McCluskey, left, admires the look of a hat in a mirror, while Jean Phipps gets ready to try one on Friday at a meeting of the Friday Study Club. The club has meet since 1930 and is celebrating their 70th anniversary in October.
Kelly Flake, left and Cora Parmenter, juniors at Santiam Christian, led the drive to get a girls soccer program at the school.
Ken Simonton has taken over the bulk of carries for the Beavers.
Incoming Oregon State University freshman Sephr Sobhani gets help registering for classes from Engineering Professor Kimberly Douglas Thursday during new student orientation. Oregon State University received a $20 million donation to help build a $45 million engineering research and education building on campus.
Kristen Sparks 17, waits for the start of the riding skills portion of the Benton County Rodeo court competition Monday night. This is the first year that the fair has a Fair and Rodeo court.
Lee Castleman, manager of The Book End in the Timberhill Shopping Center, shelves books in the store's paperback section. Castleman said the store focuses on paperbacks and magazines.
Leslie Eleveld, a worker owner, stocks produce at the First Alternative co-op. The co-op is celebrating their 30th anniversary Saturday with a party at the store.
Mother of the groom Letty Blackburn, center, gives last-minute instructions to Vernon Collins, a missionary friend of the bride, and Pastor Joshua Gomez before the service.
Left to right Keiko Anne Hollins, Steven Marin, Faye Blackburn and Jonathan Duran wait patiently outside for the wedding to start at the Church of Christ in Lobster Valley.
Maid of honor Deng Min watches outside the church as ring bearer Joshua Gomez makes his way into the church.
Di Gan, the bride, walks into the church with her father Gan Dechang. Dechang and the bride's mother Lou Thandi live in south Hainan, China, but came to the U.S. for the wedding.
Lottie Koontz tosses a shot toward the plate late in the championship game Tuesday evening.
Mary Fuller, President of the Corvallis chapter of the NAACP, talks with Jeannie Shyam during the Race Unity Picnic Saturday at Avery Park in Corvallis. The 42nd annual picnic was sponsored by the NAACP, and Baha'i Community.
Michael Nelson, 12, of Corvallis sweeps the area around his goat's pen Tuesday afternoon at the Benton County Fair.
Marge Robson looks over Mikayla Coyier, 10, and her goat which placed second at the Benton County Fair earlier this week. The annual fair wrapped up this year's events on Saturday.
Sidney Bass, left, and Kendall Martin look over the list of people who are riding a chartered bus from downtown Corvallis to Portland for a Ralph Nader rally Friday afternoon. Nader, the Green Party's presidential candidate and his running mate Winona LaDuke made a campaign stop in Portland Friday evening.
Oregon Public Employees Union members march down 26th Street Friday toward the Memorial Union at Oregon State University for a rally against measures 8, 91 and 93. The union members and several community members gathered at the steps of the Memorial Union to talk about the reasons they want to defeat the ballot measures in November.
Pam Hartley, district manager for Waldenbooks, finishes some paperwork at what is left of the store in the Cannery Mall. The store is in the process of moving next door to Avery Square.
Philomath volunteers Mike Sptiznogle, Assistant Chief Gene Murphey watch as Captain Carey Vonasek, right, lifts Jim Watenpaugh onto a backboard during a drill last week at the old Philomath Public Works Building. Philomath and other rural fire departments are now recruiting volunteers.
Firefighters watch as a house burns Friday night near Philomath. The house was destroyed by the fire.
Summit resident Qui-Jon Taylor watches and enjoys the sights and sounds of the festival from the steps of the Community Center.
Robert Conniff tries out the new U-Scan self check out with the help of clerk Mark Dimick Friday at Fred Meyer in Corvallis. The store is one the first Fred Meyer stores outside of Portland to add the new self serve scanner.
Senator Ron Wyden talks with a reporter before the start of a town hall meeting at the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Forty people came out to talk with the Senator about issues and concerns.
Shelley Willis gets congratulated by her team mates after scoring a run early in the championship. Willis' team came back from a 10-1 deficit to win the game 32-12.
Steven Smith 11, inline skates at the the new skate park in Philomath. The skate park officially opens Thursday.
Glenn Clark, Forrest Gathercoal, Charles Carpenter and Tom Evans sing "The Retired Men's Song". Clark wrote the song for the group that meets Tuesdays at Sam's Station.
Tyler Storie looks over a good luck card with Kirby Barnhart, 12, Blaire Barnhart, 9, and Brian Lorenz, 11, during a send off party for Storie last week. Storie was competing in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Olympic Trials in Indianapolis.
Heather Niemie, left, looks over some papers while riding to work Monday morning while Joel Palmer, Carol J. Hellerin enjoy the ride in the new van pool between Corvallis and Salem. Seven have given up the daily commute, and now ride together between the cities.
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