It is a sad commentary that today we face a choice between having schools that are a monument to our past - or schools that will be the lifeblood of our future. But since that is our choice, let us resolve to choose wisely.

The power to shape Oregon's future remains where it has always been - in our collective hands.

Whatever you focus on overwhelms you. Whether that be past or present, friend or foe, love or hate, problem or GOD. Let GOD be your choice of overwhelm.

Whoever wins the presidential election will have no choice but to meet us to discuss the peace process since the conflict involves us. So with this in mind, we are ready to meet any party that comes to power.

Frankly, it wasn't a conscious choice to go after big leaguers. They became available to us and they're good guys who can play well. One of the things that we've always done here I've always built a team for playoffs in April. Part of that is having players with experience and the guile to get it done when it's (crunch) time. That's what we're looking for.

Consumers are telling us they want another choice, and they haven't been getting it until now.