Saturday, September 27, 2008

Friday, September 26, 2008

Columbia Riverkeepers To Take The LNG Debate To Olympia!


Fri 9/26/08 7:01 PM

From: Olivia Schmidt - Columbia RiverKeeper


Hello All:This is an official notice that we are holding a RALLY AGAINST LNG!NO LNG on the Columbia River!October 6th 11am-2pm at the capitol buildingOlympia, Washington.

This is a very important event and we hope any and all of you can attend!

This is the first event we've planned for the Washington capitol and it is absolutely necessary to have an impressive turn-out.

Washington has the power to stop LNG development on the Columbia River and has the responsibility of protecting landowners that would be impacted by LNG facilities and related pipelines.

Come to the event and tell Governor Gregoire: "We want renewables -- NOT LNG."

"Washington has the power to protect the Lower Columbia" and help hold her accountable for promises to require Washington State permits for Columbia River LNG projects.

Washington residents made the trip down to Salem for our rally in February and now it is time to offer them support in their efforts to have their state exercise it's authority over LNG in the Pacific Northwest!

Please plan to carpool or catch a free ride on the "cool bus"The Bus Named Cool will be picking folks up from two locations -- contact Olivia at oliviariver@gmail.com to reserve a seat!

Pick-up times/locations:

Portland, Oregon at the Daily Grind Parking lot (SE 41st & Hawthorne) leaving at 8:10 sharp.

Kelso, Washington at the Safeway on Three Rivers Drive (411 Three Rivers Dr.) leaving at 9:30 sharp.

Please plan to arrive ten minutes prior to departure time and be sure to reserve a seat in advance!

This is an important event to make a statement to the State of Washington and to empower residents and agencies in the fight against fossil fuel development on the Columbia River.

Now is the time to act and have our voices heard!

Please invite a friend.]

Everybody will make a difference at this event!

Olivia Schmidt - Columbia Riverkeeper - (971)533-2390 oliviariver@gmail.com

New Interim County Manager, Anderson, Seems To Have Had Some Issues In Medford As Well

Unrest over Anderson began months ago

By DANI DODGE - Mail Tribune - Medford, Oregon

The rumblings started months ago: whispered comments at an out-of-town convention, a closed council session and in recent weeks small, secret gatherings. Some Medford City Council members wanted City Manager Harold "Andy" Anderson out.
And although the full council never met to make a formal decision, on Friday a council majority took action.
At 11 a.m. Anderson received an unsigned letter: resign and leave with a generous severance package, or be fired at Thursday's council meeting. Anderson handed in his resignation before the end of the day.....For Complete Article, Click On Thread Title Above.

Commissioner Hazen's Own, Candid, Account Of "The Washington Trip"

Sunday, September 21, 2008

FERC meeting in Washington DC

As most of you are aware, Commissioner Samuelson and I traveled to Washington DC to attend the September 18th FERC meeting. The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to have both of us represent Clatsop County at the meeting.....For Complete Report, Click On Thread Title Above.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

From Roberts(Patricia) For Clatsop;CCBofC Land Use Code Revision Project

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Land Use Code Revision Project

Over a year ago the County Board of Commissioners asked for a review of Clatsop County Land and Water Development and Use Ordinance (LWDUO) #80-14. The existing LWDUO was adopted September 30, 1980 and though it had been revised several times during its 28-year history, it was in need of a complete rewrite. ....For Complete Piece, Click On Thread Title Above

From The Daily Astorian; New Interim County Manager Announced

9/24/2008 8:45:00 PM

Interim county manager chosen

By JOE GAMM - The Daily Astorian

The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners named its interim county Manager tonight during its regular session.Harold Anderson, who was Bend city manager until this past December, will begin his service to the county Sept. 8, working with outgoing County Manager Scott Derickson.Derickson accepted the job of Woodburn city administrator Aug. 27.His last day, and Anderson's first day as manager pro tem, is to be Oct. 13, Columbus Day.....Click On Thread Title Above For Complete Article

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Walmart In Clatsop County; The Guessing Game.

Where do you think it's going to go and why?

Why won't the ByPass argument die?

Natural Gas Quality Ratings; What Comes To Your House Ain't What's Necessarily In Those Pipelines

Natural gas, as it is used by consumers, is much different from the natural gas that is brought from underground up to the wellhead. Although the processing of natural gas is in many respects less complicated than the processing and refining of crude oil, it is equally as necessary before its use by end users.....For Full Story Click On Thread Title Above

Go Green!; Buy A Used Car Over A New Hybrid!

As Matt Power notes in this month's issue of Wired, hybrids get great gas mileage but it takes 113 million BTUs of energy to make a Toyota Prius. Because there are about 113,000 BTUs of energy in a gallon of gasoline, the Prius has consumed the equivalent of 1,000 gallons of gasoline before it reaches the showroom. Think of it as a carbon debt -- one you won't pay off until the Prius has turned over 46,000 miles or so.....For Complete Article, Click On Thread Title Above

We Headed For A Showdown At Today's CCBofC Meeting?

And now, another Commissioner, announces a Work Session today for a socalled "Land Use Revision Project", revising Clatsop County Land and Water Development Use Ordinance and then a "First Reading at 5:00pm?

The same ordinance they took so many libeteries with that spawned Measure 4-131?

Action Alerts?

Commissioner screaming over local Talk Radio about her own persecution?

The first County Board of Commissioners meeting after "The 4-131 Vote, is it?

Accusations still flying all over the place?

5:00pm Wednesday at Boyington Hall, Downtown Astoria.

Should be good entertainment and a chance to have your say.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

From The Daily Astorian; Help For Homebuyers Forum!!!!

9/22/2008 11:29:00 AM

Housing forum offers keys to home buying

By NANCY MCCARTHYThe Daily Astorian

First-time homebuyers take heart: No matter what the headlines say about a national economic crisis, it's the best time ever to buy a house.At least that was the message repeated continually by mortgage lenders, bankers and representatives from nonprofit housing agencies speaking at the Housing Solutions forum on Saturday in Astoria.....Click On Thread Title Above For Full Article

Monday, September 22, 2008

Hydro-Energy Update

This is an overview of some hydro-energy projects that are showing much promise as alternative, sustainable energy resources on a large scale.

This may help in developing your thinking on this particular energy resource.