Plan would test rental units for drug contaminationSome say the proposal unfairly targets property owners Nov 13, 2009
The rental association is meeting for dinner Wednesday and invited City Manager Jeff Ball and Klamath Falls Police Department Chief Jim Hunter to attend. The city should require every tenant to provide an inspection for the landlord so the landlord knows he s getting the property back in the same condition, Fondi said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tracking crime data Oct 18, 2009
Police Chief Jim Hunter said educating constituents goes a long way in the department s efforts to be proactive. They are our eyes, Hunter said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
NASCAR Hall taps Frances, Earnhardt, Petty, Johnson Oct 15, 2009
NASCAR executive vice president of corporate communications Jim Hunter said NASCAR considered creating separate classes for drivers, car owners, crew chiefs and track officials but decided the voting process should be "under one umbrella" to be more reflective of its history. "It's very difficult when you have 25 nominees who are all deserving and it comes down to picking five, it's not easy," said Hunter, a South Carolina native who admitted Pearson ("he won the only three years he ran for the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Wheeler is grand mashal for ARCA finale at Rockingham Oct 8, 2009
DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 27: Humpy Wheeler and NASCAR Vice President of Communications Jim Hunter speak with fans during the Darlington Historic Racing Festival on September 27, 2009 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images) Getty Images. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Web comments Sep 26, 2009
Carl wrote on Sep 25, 2009 5:28 PM:" Lets see, the question is "what should the police be doing that their not doing"? Answer- Thier JOB. The city police cheif said this Klamath Falls Police Chief Jim Hunter said the city has an ordinance against camping on public land, but only enforces it when citizens complain.Most of the violence that has occurred in the area transpires between the campers, Hunter said. So, as the police chief admits, an ordinance is being broken, and crimes are being... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Simple strategy has fans filling seats Sep 24, 2009
"The guys in this day are much more aware of how to sell tickets and how to sell sponsor products than they were way back," said NASCAR vice president Jim Hunter, who's been in the sport for more than 40 years. "The drivers in the old days, all they did was drive the car. Most of them were shy and didn't talk a lot. It's totally different today. "The drivers this year have been very cooperative in helping us do promotional things, and there are lot more demands on them today than there was back... (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR now mostly embraces Chase Sep 20, 2009
It was actually Brian France s idea, said Jim Hunter, NASCAR s vice president of corporate communications, referring to NASCAR s chairman and CEO. He and Mark Dyer, who was working for us at the time, were at dinner one night and they were talking about different scenarios of some sort of playoff system. And Brian sort of said, How about if we did this. (Boston Globe)
UPDATED: Body found in Link River near bridgeAuthorities say white male had been dead 2-5 days Sep 17, 2009
Klamath Falls City Police Chief Jim Hunter said authorities believe the man had been dead two to five days. He estimated the age of the victim at between 25 and 30. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Police to change policy on chasesDepartment will allow pursuits if appropriate Sep 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009 9:07 AM PDT The Klamath Falls Police Department is changing its rules to allow officers to pursue suspects by car, bringing its policy in line with other law enforcement agencies, Chief Jim Hunter said. Within the next 30 days, Hunter hopes to have a policy in place that requires officers to weigh public safety, but also allows them to engage suspects in chases. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Mills park safety worries neighbors Aug 28, 2009
Mike Britton, a board member of the Hispanic Advisory Board, said he would contact Klamath Falls Police Chief Jim Hunter to discuss starting up a neighborhood watch program. It takes ownership from all of us, Britton said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Concern over economy leads to rise in concealed-weapons permits Aug 24, 2009
Jim Hunter wrote on Aug 23, 2009 7:10 PM:" It was Rep Coburn (R) OK who added the amendment to the credit card bill.Friday, March 20, 2009; Page A09A federal judge yesterday blocked a last-minute rule enacted by President George W. Bush allowing visitors to national parks to carry concealed weapons.U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by gun-control advocates and environmental groups. ". Jim Hunter wrote on Aug 23, 2009 7:05 PM:" There... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Safe cars lead to wild racing Aug 14, 2009
NASCAR Vice President for Communications Jim Hunter, responding through a spokesman, downplayed Waltrip's comments. "From a sanctioning body standpoint, there is no more reckless driving now than there was before," he said. (Florida Today)
Gangs on the rise Aug 9, 2009
Klamath Falls City Police Chief Jim Hunter attended, as did Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger. Representatives from the juvenile department, the corrections department and Oregon State Police took seats at the table. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Column: What a season it's been Jul 3, 2009
Jeremy Mayfield, NASCAR s communications vice president Jim Hunter said, before explaining what he did. NASCAR suspended Mayfield indefinitely pending completion of a drug-treatment program. (Longview Daily News, WA)
GM making 'NASCAR-wide' cuts in support Jun 16, 2009
Obviously, Chevrolet has millions of fans, and they want see Chevrolets on the track, NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said. At this time, we don t have any reason to believe that that won t be the case, at least in the short term. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR won't reveal substance in Mayfield test May 16, 2009
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter will not reveal what banned drug Mayfield used. Hunter said it was not an alcohol-related offense. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin takes wreck filled Southern 500 May 11, 2009
"There is no place for substance abuse in our sport," NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said. Seems like there's always a place for Martin, who considered driving away for good a few years ago but re-upped with Hendrick Motorsports for 2010 earlier this week. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR driver fails drug test May 11, 2009
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter wouldn't reveal what banned drug Mayfield had allegedly used but said it was not an alcohol-related offence. Mayfield, the first driver suspended under NASCAR's new substance abuse policy, failed to qualify for Saturday's Southern 500. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NASCAR Suspends Mayfield For Failed Drug Test May 11, 2009
"NASCAR has one of the toughest substance abuse policies in all of sports," Jim Hunter, NASCAR's vice president of corporate communications, said. "It's all about safety and competition. And a positive result means an indefinite suspension from all competition." NASCAR does not have an appeal process for its policy. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR driver Mayfield fails drug test May 10, 2009
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter would not reveal what banned substance Mayfield used, but Hunter said it was not an alcohol-related offense. "There is no place for substance abuse in our sport," Hunter said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Motors: Martin turns back clock again May 10, 2009
There is no place for substance abuse in our sport, NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said. Seems like Martins place is back in Victory Lane. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Edwards speaks out following dramatic wreck Apr 30, 2009
Instead, NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter shifted responsibility for Sunday s near calamity to the drivers involved, saying on a conference call that officials may start penalizing drivers who blatantly block and abuse the bump-drafting rules. Edwards s No. 99 Ford spun sideways on the last lap Sunday after getting nudged by Brad Keselowski, running second. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR won't make changes to Talladega surface Apr 29, 2009
Nothing is bullet proof, NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said Monday. The retaining fence did what it's supposed to do. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
NASCAR content on safety Apr 28, 2009
"One of our primary goals over the years is to build a retaining fence that keeps the cars and parts and pieces out of the spectator areas. Nothing is bullet proof," NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said Monday. "The retaining fence did what it's supposed to do. There was some debris that went into the grandstand that fortunately did not invoke serious injury.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
DETAILS: Talladega recap Apr 28, 2009
" Vice president of corporate communications Jim Hunter said NASCAR would analyze Edwards' crash "to see if there's anything we can do. We're always looking at ways to make racing safer. (USA Today -- Sports)
7 NASCAR Fans Injured At Talladega Apr 28, 2009
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter, sitting near a pile of twisted metal that came off Edwards' car, said his first thought when he saw it headed toward the fence was, "I hope nobody's hurt.". "No. 1, Carl. No. 2, the spectators. It was a sigh of relief when the car came back on the (track)," Hunter said. (CBS News -- US)
7 NASCAR fans hurt as car flies into fence Apr 28, 2009
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said the sanctioning body will analyze the accident, as well as the safety fence, to determine if anything can be improved. If there were something that we felt we could do today to make it safer, it would be done, Hunter said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Edwards' roof flaps worked properly Apr 28, 2009
Vice president of corporate communications Jim Hunter said NASCAR might be more aggressive in penalizing those who blatantly block and abuse bump drafting, the practice in which drivers slam rear bumpers to maintain momentum. Bump drafting is commonplace at Talladega and Daytona International Speedway, the two mammoth tracks where NASCAR uses restrictor plates on carburetors to choke airflow to the engine and reduce horsepower. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ambrose takes flight … as does car No.99 Apr 28, 2009
Ambrose takes flight as does car No.99 - Motorsport - Sport - smh. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NASCAR Notebook: Track owner hoping to move season-ending race Mar 8, 2009
"We think Homestead-Miami is an excellent venue for NASCAR's Ford Championship Weekend," Jim Hunter, the vice president of corporate communications, said in a statement. Jeff Gordon, the current Sprint Cup points leader, also defended the Florida track as a worthy site to crown a champion. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Smith calls on NASCAR to move season-ending race Mar 7, 2009
"Wouldn't it be better off holding the race where you can draw 175,000 people.''NASCAR officials shrugged off Smith's complaints and disputed his claims that attendance was poor, saying last year's race was sold out."We think Homestead-Miami is an excellent venue for NASCAR's Ford Championship Weekend,'' Jim Hunter, the vice president of corporate communications, said in a statement. Jeff Gordon, the current Sprint Cup points leader, also defended the Florida track as a worthy site to crown a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
