tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:35:59 +0000<center><b>A grassroots movement (often referenced in the context of a political movement) is one driven by the constituents of a community. GRP simply presents the issues as read here but, it does not necessarily mean we condone or support them.</b> <br> <i>"Go for the million circulation and when you've got it, turn the minds and the votes of your readers one way or the other at critical moments."</i>...Joseph Pulitzer</center>http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)Blogger639125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-303199301150660831Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 +00002009-11-21T09:58:36.982-08:00Federal fish biologists question Columbia River LNG projectBy Scott Learn - The OregonianNovember 21, 2009, 7:00AMThe National Marine Fisheries Service submitted a lengthy list of questions and concerns about the proposed Bradwood Landingliquefied natural gas terminal this week, posing additional hurdles for the Columbia River project.Full Detailshttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/federal-fish-biologists-question-lng-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-7107044643926669974Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:58:00 +00002009-11-22T11:25:51.079-08:00Committee for County Prosperity ID: 13954( Nature of Committee:support good works of commissioners asking community to retain) Orestar Transactions show at least $6,000 in cash contrbutions from Bradwood Landing LLC funneled through this organization and intended for Samuelson, Hazen and RobertsOregonians to Maintain Community Standards ID: 1579 Lists Samuelson and Hazen on their roster of http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/527-groups.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-8165631735909193428Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 +00002009-11-20T09:00:26.125-08:007:00Am - 8:00Am WeekdaysAstoria Citizens Journal http://acj.homestead.com is attempting to offer a morning chat for those interested in discussing issues that involve us here on The Lower Columbia River.Please feel free on weekday mornings to chime in and yes, for those that wish to stay anonymous, a provision has been provided for that right as well but, I encourage you all to not be afraid to http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/acj-interactive-morning-chat-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-2150259266484334899Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:56:00 +00002009-11-19T13:00:52.352-08:00Oregon LNG wins two battles over Port of Astoria lease By Scott Learn - The OregonianNovember 18, 2009, 5:45PMThe liquefied natural gas company Oregon LNG has gotten two important thumbs up on its controversial lease with the Port of Astoria, boosting prospects for its plans to build a terminal on 92 acres near Youngs Bay.Full Detailshttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/oregon-lng-clears-two-hurdles-on-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-2189119816946142524Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:00 +00002009-11-18T14:49:08.211-08:00The City of Astoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1095 Duane Street, Astoria. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following requests:2. Astoria Astor-East Urban Renewal Plan Amendment - The Astoria Planning Commission will discuss the draft Astor-East Urban Renewal Plan Amendment and make a http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/city-of-astoria-planning-commission-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-5458777027436135487Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:07:00 +00002009-11-18T09:11:49.803-08:00 The Proper Way To Hold Onto A Safety Rail While In Transit(That would be the gentleman standing at the door is the example you want to follow)http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/public-transit-safety-tip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-4437577853301482992Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:00 +00002009-11-18T07:30:20.783-08:00Astoriafloyd holcomoregon division of state landspier 11Captain of the Port of AstoriaGRP Note:The public comment period for these draft rules has been extended. The new deadline is 5 PM, Thursday, December 24, 2009. We hope to take these rules to the Land Board for its consideration at the Board’s February 2010 meeting.What is This Notice About?The Department of State Lands (DSL) has for some time had rules governing the management of, and issuing of authorizations to place http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/oregon-dsl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-2568023833610531874Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:38:00 +00002009-11-17T06:41:53.902-08:00Check Weather Warning Information For North Coasthttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/north-weather-service-north-coast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-5529841307384262228Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:32:00 +00002009-11-16T15:19:56.839-08:00November 24, 2009Astoria, ORAward-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host of the daily, grassroots, global, radio/TV news hour Democracy Now!, is on a national speaking tour to mark DN!'s 13th anniversary and launch her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier.WHEN: 8-9 AM WHERE: The Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St, (corner of 16th and Franklin) Astoria.DESCRIPTION: Coffee http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/amy-goodman-host-of-democray-now-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-6813836764726541459Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-11-17T07:44:08.845-08:00oregonianu.s. attorneydoug batesClatsop CountyJosh Marquisbarack obamaoregon coastDistrict AttorneyThe truth About Tough-On-Crime Josh MarquisBy Doug Bates, The OregonianNovember 14, 2009, 10:37AMAll three finalists for Oregon's U.S. attorney have impressive resumés, and I'm sure that whoever among them is appointed by President Barack Obama will do an excellent job.Personally, however, I'm pulling for Josh Marquis, the outspoken and sometimes controversial Clatsop County district attorney. ..http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/truth-about-tough-on-crime-josh-marquis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-6230170331003864210Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:08:00 +00002009-11-12T07:12:47.766-08:00From Jeff Hazen's BlogThese Three ThingsFirst of all, I would like to thank all of those that voted to keep me in office during the recent recall attempt. I will forever be grateful to those that supported me through this time. I am proud to serve District 1 and the entire county and will continue to work hard for everyone.Secondly, it saddens me that Ann was recalled by just 4 votes. Many peoplehttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/clatsop-county-commissioner-jeff-hazen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-5663908203370829898Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +00002009-11-12T20:16:02.073-08:00 Remember November, 2004, The big announcement that Calpine Energy Group had signed, what many thought was a ridiculous piece of paper calle d a potential 65 year irrevokeable lease with The Port of Astoria?Shortly after, Martin Nygaard announced his own possible deal for an LNG Facility on historic Tansey Point he is somehow, still, leasing from The City of Warrenton, a piece of land bequethed http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/oregon-lngcalpine-look-back-how-easily.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-8474799737175373603Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +00002009-11-10T13:47:23.177-08:00 Read The Detailshttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/samuelson-recall-confirmed-recount.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-2171407644525829884Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:13:00 +00002009-11-10T08:32:10.259-08:00Lease deal for proposed LNG terminal site in Astoria draws fireBy Scott Learn, The Oregonian - Oregonlive.comNovember 07, 2009, 10:02PMOpponents of a proposed liquid natural gas terminal near Astoria are asking Gov. Ted Kulongoski for an investigation into a lease of public land to Oregon LNG to build the plant. They question the lease deal, negotiated in 2004 by the Port of Astoria's since-firedhttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/columbia-river-business-alliance-asks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-4393274321453228647Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:00 +00002009-11-06T09:12:49.745-08:00Read Details and View Videohttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/kgw-newsastoria-red-lion-deck-collapses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-2875271912250006325Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:03:00 +00002009-11-05T08:10:50.577-08:00Volume 4: Issue 11 - 11/01/2009By Susan Trabucco - Coast River Business JournalAttorney General John Kroger must be older than he looks. Or maybe, under the tutelage of Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis, he’s just a student of early 1970’s political history. Because the recent media assault on former Port of Astoria executive director Peter Gearin and me looks like something straight http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/susan-trabuccos-oped-on-oregon-dojs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-6619073724719910138Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:00 +00002009-11-04T12:02:09.001-08:00Asked the question: Should The Clatsop County Recall Elections Be Successful, Which Would You Prefer As The Process For Replacing "The Recalled"?Total Participants: 60A District Vote By Ballot In A Special Election43 (71%)Replacement By Selection Of A Quorum Of County Commissioners17 (28%)http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/grp-straw-poll-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-6100434258745757401Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:47:00 +00002009-11-03T10:43:03.466-08:00From Oregonlive.comBreaking News, Business, Environment, Oregon CoastLNG developers push back plans to 2011 for North Spit of Coos BayBy The Associated Press - Oregonlive.comOctober 31, 2009, 8:37PM COOS BAY -- Developers hoping to build a liquefied natural gas terminal on the North Spit of Coos Bay have pushed back plans to start construction until spring 2011.Read ArticleAnd Here? Broadwater http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/11/coos-bay-oregon-jordan-cove-developers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-5405938947803679375Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:20:00 +00002009-10-30T17:25:07.954-07:00Wind energy's success creates a power grid challengeBy Matthew Preusch, The OregonianOctober 29, 2009, 8:40PMThe rows of white turbines spinning over wheat fields and ridgelines in eastern Oregon are ample evidence that renewable energy from wind is real and growing. So much so that the aging network of transmission lines and power stations that carries energy around the region is loaded to its http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/wind-energy-success-puts-pressure-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-9079123393132144748Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:37:00 +00002009-10-29T13:21:25.753-07:00Not The District Attorney! Not The Sheriff! Not The Board Of Commissioners! Why, It's Us Isn't It? So now, here we are faced with choosing the possible replacement for one of two of those County Commssioners that just faced a "Recall Election" and a third Commissioner facing, yet, another "Recall Election" sometime in early December and we, the one's these five serve, are going to be witness to http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/clatsop-county-whos-at-top.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-8319034016581898857Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-10-28T06:49:09.709-07:00Apathy Maybe?PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 13) . . . . . 13 100.00%REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL . . . . . 8,396BALLOTS COUNTED - TOTAL. . . . . . . 4,254VOTER TURNOUT - TOTAL . . . . . . 50.67Recall of Jeff Hazen,COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . 978 43.90No. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 56.10Total . . . . . . . . . 2,228Recall of Ann Samuelson,COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 5Yes . . . . . . . .http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/recall-october-27-2009-and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-4551059924214449067Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:52:00 +00002009-10-27T19:00:30.485-07:00White HouseClatsop CountySenator Jeff MerkleySenator Ron WydenJustice DepartmentDistric AttorneyJosh MarwuisU.S. Marshalpresident ObamaNews Release. . .U.S. Senator Ron WydenFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 27, 2009CONTACT: Tom Towslee, 503-326-7525Wyden Forwards U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Finalists to President ObamaPortland, OR – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden forwarded to President Obama today the names of the finalists chosen by a selection committee for U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal for the State of Oregon.The 13-member selection http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/clatsop-county-district-attorney-josh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-7459544132150148156Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:37:00 +00002009-10-26T14:43:01.446-07:00Daily chartEurope's first president and who's in the runningOct 26th 2009From - Economist.comWho is tipped to become the first president of Europe?THE Czech Republic is the only nation left of the 27 member states of the EU yet to ratify the Lisbon treaty but it may do so this week. The treaty creates a new permanent president.Read Articlehttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/president-of-europe-yes-indeedy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-5241381189896482730Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:08:00 +00002009-10-26T13:14:19.122-07:00First U.S. Tsunami Shelter Planned as Earthquake LoomsRichard A. Lovett for National Geographic NewsOctober 23, 2009When a major earthquake triggers a giant tsunami in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, as experts predict, one coastal town will be ready.Residents of the small Oregon town of Cannon Beach are preparing to build the first tsunami-resistant shelter in the U.S. (Get tsunami facts.)Read http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/first-us-tsunami-shelter-to-be-built-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135626.post-6150211459553372562Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:06:00 +00002009-10-26T09:09:21.889-07:00Pres. Obama declares national emergency for swine flu08:40 AM PDT on Sunday, October 25, 2009KGW News - Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) -- The swine flu outbreak is more prevalent than ever and vaccine production is running behind, and that's helped prompt President Barack Obama to declare a national emergency.Read Full Detailshttp://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/obama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Patrick McGee)0