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Bosworth Update - Calls to Tip Line from `all over`

Tips coming in from “all over” to help find Mark Bosworth, while push for national attention continues

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - he Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says it is receiving calls into its tip line about Mark Bosworth from “all over.” Calls have come in from throughout Oregon, Washington, California and as far away as Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Mark went missing on the night of September 16 in Riddle, Oregon while volunteering with Cycle Oregon. He had been disoriented in the weeks before, and the night of, his disappearance. A medical condition related to previous cancers he’s battled is likely to blame for his confusion.

Greg Lemond helps in search for Mark Bosworth

Friends, family, volunteers and people who never even met Mark are posting fliers wherever they can - anyone with information about Mark’s disappearance is asked to call the tip line: 541-957-2099.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Three-time Tour De France winner Greg Lemond showed his support today for the search efforts to find Mark Bosworth, a Cycle Oregon volunteer who disappeared Friday, September 16 in Riddle, Oregon.

Justin Houck, a close friend and co-worker of Mark's, met Lemond today at a cycling event in Hood River, Oregon called the Echelon Gan Fondo.

Bosworth update-Family returns to Portland

Immediate family of Mark Bosworth heads to Portland, other relatives arrive in Southern Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The wife and daughters of Mark Bosworth are returning to Portland while other relatives arrive in Southern Oregon to keep canvassing the area and search for Mark.

Mark, age 54, disappeared late Friday, September 16 in Riddle, Oregon, after volunteering with Cycle Oregon. In the days before and the night of his disappearance, Mark appeared confused and not always sure just where he was.

Find Mark campaign: Family and friends canvass small towns in Southern Oregon

Mark disappeared late on the night of Friday, September 16 in Riddle, Oregon, after volunteering with Cycle Oregon. Mark has battled cancer in the past and appeared confused on the night he went missing, as well as in the days prior.

(SUTHERLIN, Ore.) - While search efforts go nationwide to bring Mark Bosworth home, Mark’s daughters and wife are taking to the streets of Sutherlin to raise awareness about his disappearance.

The Amber Alert has Become a Government Money Tool

I suggest we reinvent this idea.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I've known for some time that I needed to express my accumulation of not-so-positive thoughts on the Amber Alert system and the horrific joke is has become in our society.

One after another, almost every single time with few exceptions, these alerts are issued only when one or more of the parties are tied to public welfare support. In other words, the system isn't about reclaiming kids, it is about being sure deadbeat parents are arrested because the respective state governments have money on the line.

Caylee Searchers Sue; Padilla Vows to Target Attorney Baez

“The organization is considering bringing claims against any person that might be civilly liable for the damages it suffered in expending a tremendous amount of monetary- and human resources on a search that, unfortunately, was unnecessary,” - Plaintiffs’ attorney Marc Wites

(SACRAMENTO) - A search-and-rescue group this week filed a lawsuit in Florida amid claims it spent over $100,000 looking for two-year-old Caylee Anthony in intensive but futile efforts in 2008.

Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery (TES) alleges unjust enrichment by Caylee’s mother, Casey Anthony.

Dallas Man Missing on Willamette River

(Dallas, Oregon) - Today at approximately 11:52 am the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a water rescue call on the Willamette River approximately one mile south of the Buena Vista Ferry. Also on scene during the initial response were Marion County Sheriff's Office, Salem Fire, Polk 1 Fire, Jefferson Fire, Albany Fire and the Oregon State Police.

The Search Continues for Lori Blaylock at Detroit Lake

Searchers may return to the area if new information or evidence is developed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Approximately 115 volunteers and public safety personnel participated in Saturday's search for the body of Lori Blaylock.

Lori Blaylock was last seen in October 28, 2010 when she was reported missing from her residence in Bend, Oregon. Some of her clothing was found along the Santiam River. Her husband, Steven Blaylock, has been arrested and is pending trial for her murder.

UPDATE: Missing Jefferson Woman FOUND

Lori Smith was missing for over three days, and has been FOUND.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - UPDATE:
Police say Lori Lee Smith was located Saturday evening by an Officer with the Albany Police Department. She was in good condition and told the Officer that she left Jefferson voluntarily. She was asked to contact her family, but she didn't wish to have further contact with them at this time.

Family members were contacted and updated by deputies.

AMBER Alert Canceled for Missing 4-Year Old in Chehalis

The child was located.

(CHEHALIS, Wash.) - Officials in Washington have canceled an AMBER Alert for an abducted child in Chehalis, WA Lewis County.

Washington State Police in Vancouver were looking for a child who was last seen at 1251 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis, WA and was believed to be in danger. The child was a 4-year old white male.