http://ignoregon.com/rss/astoria Aggregated Blog Posts From Astoria Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:28:34 +0000 en http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/oregon-department-of-fish-and-wildlife.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/oregon-department-of-fish-and-wildlife.html Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:51:00 +0000 ODFW Link To Sturgeon Rules http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/oregon-public-health-department-reminds.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/oregon-public-health-department-reminds.html Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:35:00 +0000 Clatsop County Community RelationsThe following is from the Oregon Public Health Department:The Oregon Immunization Program wants to remind parents that just two weeks remain until the deadline to make sure kids’ vaccination records are complete. State law requires that all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities have up-to-date http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/all-too-familiar-story-lng-battle.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/all-too-familiar-story-lng-battle.html Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:10:00 +0000 The Proposed Kitimat B.C. LNG Terminal(Phot0:Apache Canada Ltd. - Calgary Herald) February 3, 2012Larry Pynn - Vancouver Sun Liquefied natural gas may not pose the same risk as an oil spill, but it does threaten human safety and the environment �" to the point the Canadian government has opposed a U.S. proposal to ship LNG on the East Coast. And while natural gas is seen as a cleaner fossil http://coastwatch.blogspot.com/2012/02/senior-debt-growing-issue.html http://coastwatch.blogspot.com/2012/02/senior-debt-growing-issue.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:20:00 +0000 It wasn't so long ago that retirement for most people was an opportunity to do some travel, maybe get more involved in personal interests and hobbies that have nothing to do with collecting a paycheck. You might have envisioned a time when you wouldn't have to answer to anyone and life would become simple.  The reality is that as you grow older life becomes more complicated, not less.I don't know of too many seniors that don't spend a considerable amount of time in worry.  Dealing with health issues, the cost of prescriptions, trying to jump through all the hurtles over Medicare, Medicaid, prescription coverage, gap coverage, rising property taxes, rising grocery costs..etcThen the economy tanked at a time when the millions born during the post war baby boom are just entering retirement age.  The money they had been putting away in IRA's and 401K plans just melted away.  Many had to find work if they are still able.  Many can't because the opportunities to work just aren't there.  Those circumstances have led seniors to chose between paying the grocery bill or buying medicine.  Those who have the option to use up available credit have amassed large debt that they simply can't repay.Then the phone calls and letters start.  The same institutions that participated in the destruction of pensions and the obliteration of  retirement income now want their money.  They are relentless.  They hire agencies that  will say anything to a senior to get that money.  They threaten jail. They threaten to call friends and relatives to embarrass the senior into paying what they can't pay.  The collectors threaten to take away Social Security money.  The fact is they can't do any of those things because seniors and the disabled are protected.  There are no work houses or debtor prisons in this country.  That doesn't stop the lies those bill collectors tell.There is a way to put a stop to it.  If you are a protected senior or disabled person all you need is a lawyer.  Once you have legal representation those phone calls and letters stop coming to you and go to your lawyer.Of course, since most seniors believe in paying their obligations, if you have the money to retain a lawyer that means you probably have the money to pay your bills.  If only that were true.Enter Portland bankruptcy attorney Eric Olson who says seniors often end up filing bankruptcy when it really doesn't make sense to do that.  Olson thinks seniors should be protected from the collection agencies and the blatant lies they tell.  He has formed a non-profit organization called HELPS that, for a very small fee, and a very small monthly service charge will make the letters and phone calls stop.  He says there are millions of Americans facing this issue.Monday February 6th Olson will be my guest on KAST 1370 at 8:30am and will explain how this works. In the meantime there is a web site where you can get more information http://helpsishere.org/ http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-8-2012-clatsop-county-board-of.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-8-2012-clatsop-county-board-of.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +0000 Read Full CCBofC February 8, 2012 Agenda Packet http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-vote.html http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-vote.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 Being an unaffiliated voter I am the target of both Republicans and Democrats who want to sway me to vote for their candidates. If you are in the party leadership I think you should know that I throw all of your mail away without reading it (as does everyone else) and I keep track of who phoned me most often and every phone call I get on behalf of a candidate makes me less likely to vote for them. Rob Cornilles' campaign bothered me with 7 calls, one of which was a robo call from a former commissioner, who I saw recently and asked if he had lost his mind...Look, I don't care what your campaign people tell you but a lawn sign has never convinced me to vote for someone. A direct mail campaign has never changed my mind and most of all phone calls make me run in another direction. I find it ironic that a candidate that wants less government intrusion feels free to intrude in my life via the telephone.Trust me, I know what you stand for and against. I know what you said in your debates. I read the voter pamphlet. If you want to impress me don't waste money on lawn signs, mailings surveys and phone banks. Take your campaign funds and donate them to a food bank or to a non profit clinic or to schools in your district. This would tell voters that your heart is really in the causes you believe in and getting elected will be a benefit of your charity. http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/voting-results-in-clatsop-county-for-1st-congressional-district-seat/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/voting-results-in-clatsop-county-for-1st-congressional-district-seat/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:35:00 +0000 FIRST UNOFFICIAL SUMMARY SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION JANUARY 31, 2012 CLATSOP COUNTY, OREGON RUN DATE: 01/31/12 08:00 PM VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 33) . . . . . 33 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 20,224 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . . . 6,401 VOTER TURNOUT – TOTAL [...] http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com/2012/01/worst-coffee-ever.html http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com/2012/01/worst-coffee-ever.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:27:00 +0000 At this minute I am drinking possibly the worst cup of coffee I've ever had. I have no one but me and my laziness to blame. First let me state that I do know the difference between a good cup of coffee and mediocre coffee and bad coffee. My taste in coffee is pedestrian compared to people who spend $10+ dollars a day on their habit. I like to use half and half and sugar. I find it brings out some of the hidden complexity of the better coffees.I know bad coffee, like the coffee that is offered in hotel rooms and aluminum pot catering hall coffee, most restaurant coffee...however I think I've topped them all.I did mention that I am lazy about coffee. I rarely ever grind coffee and I normally buy the big bag of Pleasant Hill coffee from Costco. I set it up in our coffee maker and set the timer so the coffee is waiting for me when I wake up at 5AM.A couple weeks ago my wife cleaned our coffee maker and I think it was submerged. The clock and timer stopped working, so I unplugged it and let it dry. After that point I got the clock working again, and the timer was difficult to set but I was able to wrangle it into submission, but the time was set in stone and I have been unable to change it since.So last night I set it up as usual, but somehow at midnight the smell of freshly brewed coffee was wafting up-stairs. I thought it was just a dream, but I got up before 5 and found a tepid carafe awaiting me. The timer now turns on to brew randomly. Too lazy to brew a fresh pot; I had bad coffee. For my second cup I realized I ran out of half and half (too lazy to go shopping)so I used my wife's sugar-free french vanilla creamer... Even though I microwaved the coffee it was absolutely bad and chemical in nature. I'm writing off the coffee today. Lets hope for a better tomorrow. http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/application-for-vacancy-on-countys-recreational-lands-planning-advisory-committee/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/application-for-vacancy-on-countys-recreational-lands-planning-advisory-committee/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:12:00 +0000 Clatsop County is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Recreational Lands Planning Advisory Committee. The citizen committee assists in developing long-range plans for county parks, and formulating amendments to the recreation lands element of the county’s comprehensive land-use plan. The committee meets once a month. The opening is for a term ending in February [...] http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/portland-police-looking-for-endangered-female-who-may-have-ties-to-hammond-area/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/portland-police-looking-for-endangered-female-who-may-have-ties-to-hammond-area/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:08:00 +0000 The Portland Police Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Hailee Helligso, who left her court-ordered residential housing in Northeast Portland, on Thursday evening, January 26th. According to the Portland Police press release, although Helligso is 18 years of age Hailee is not her own legal guardian, is considered [...] http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/warrenton-ask-for-help-in-costco-parking-lot-armed-robbery-investigation/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/31/warrenton-ask-for-help-in-costco-parking-lot-armed-robbery-investigation/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:58:00 +0000 Warrenton, OR �" Warrenton Police report that on Friday, January 27th, at approximately 5:00pm a man, armed with a handgun, took cash from a customer in the Costco parking lot. The man then fled the scene in a vehicle. No one was injured. The man was described as 6’00″ tall, medium build, dark hair, wearing [...] http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/recreational-lands-planning-advisory.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/recreational-lands-planning-advisory.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:12:00 +0000 Monday, January 30, 2011Clatsop County Community RelationsClatsop County is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Recreational Lands Planning Advisory Committee.The citizen committee assists in developing long-range plans for county parks, and formulating amendments to the recreation lands element of the county’s comprehensive land-use plan. The committee meets once a month.The opening is for a http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/30/time-running-out-for-11872-voters-in-clatsop-county-to-cast-their-ballot/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/30/time-running-out-for-11872-voters-in-clatsop-county-to-cast-their-ballot/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:58:00 +0000 Time is running out to return ballots for the Jan. 31st special election for the 1st Congressional seat left empty since Representative David Wu resigned following a sex scandal and concern by his staff over his erratic behavior.  The two candidates for the seat are Republican Rob Cornilles and Democrat Suzanne Bonamici. According to the [...] http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/last-minute-straw-poll-on-oregon.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/last-minute-straw-poll-on-oregon.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:00 +0000 OK! The Ballots Are On The Way And Tuesday, 01/31/2012 Is The Big Day. Who DidYou Vote For In Oregon District One U.S. House Race?Look for the poll in the left sidebar and cast your vote. Also, get those ballots in right away http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/view-clatsop-county-draft-strategic.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/view-clatsop-county-draft-strategic.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:47:00 +0000 View The Clatsop County Draft Strategic Plan And Please Feel Fee To Commnent And We Will Forward To County Commission http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/oregon-gopreally.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/oregon-gopreally.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:13:00 +0000 A high-dollar, four color process, mass mailer just to call the opposition names?Really?Does Oregon GOP really want to stoop that low in this campaign and expect to win.....in Oregon?....in District One? http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/clatsop-county-board-of-commissioners.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/clatsop-county-board-of-commissioners.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:15:00 +0000 PHOTO: Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Chair Peter Huhtala (left) presents Glenn Ahrens a plaque expressing thanks for his work as Staff Chair of the county office of the Oregon State University Extension Service.Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012Clatsop County Community RelationsThe Clatsop County Board of Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the work of Glenn Ahrens, outgoing Staff Chair http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/clatsop-board-of-commissioners-uphold.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/clatsop-board-of-commissioners-uphold.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:42:00 +0000 Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012Clatsop County Community RelationsThe Clatsop County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday upheld a citation issued against the owner of a mobile home park for multiple county code violations.The board voted unanimously to deny an appeal by Ken Hick and Resources Northwest Inc., owners of the Sunset Lake Resort and RV Park, filed against an order issued in December by a http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/audio-minutes-of-january-25-2012.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/audio-minutes-of-january-25-2012.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000 Audio Transcript Of January 25, 2012 CCBofC Work SessionAudio Transcript Of January 25, 2012 CCBofC Regular Meeting http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/clatsop-county-budget-committees-seek.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/clatsop-county-budget-committees-seek.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:44:00 +0000 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012Clatsop County Community RelationsClatsop County is inviting citizens to serve on local budget committees.These citizen committees review the proposed budgets and make recommendations to the county commissioners. Each committee is made up of five county commissioners and five other local residents they appoint. The committees generally meet in May to review the proposed http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/25/flashalertportland-press-releases/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/25/flashalertportland-press-releases/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:52:00 +0000 Three suspects were arrested after their van was pulled over on Highway 26 on Tuesday to serve a search warrant that had been issued Monday, January 23rd, signed by a Clatsop County Circuit Court judge. The search warrant was signed by Judge Nelson pursuant to information received regarding two wanted subjects out of Tennessee. Members [...] http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/senators-seek-state-control-of-federal.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/senators-seek-state-control-of-federal.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:00 +0000 January 24, 2012 By SARAH ROSS - Oregon Capital NewsSALEM, Ore.- Two legislators want to bring control of federal railroad lands back into the hands of the state with a new bill proposed for February’s session.State Senators Fred Girod, R-Lyons, and Jason Atkinson, R-Central Point, have proposed a bill requesting that the federal government give “full management authority” of the Oregon and http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/marion-county-judge-rejects-city-of.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/marion-county-judge-rejects-city-of.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:31:00 +0000 Read And Follow Daily Astorian's Report http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/25/forest-land-owners-urged-to-assess-damages/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/25/forest-land-owners-urged-to-assess-damages/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:56:00 +0000 Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) officials are urging forest landowners in NW Oregon to assess damage to trees and natural hazards created from the most recent storm. Thirty-five percent of the state’s 30,500,000 forest acres are in private ownership. Storm cleanup and damage assessment for forest landowners is focused on four key areas: • Downed [...] http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/25/coastal-hazard-message-for-wednesday-jan-25th/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/25/coastal-hazard-message-for-wednesday-jan-25th/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:41:00 +0000 NORTH OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST- 1201 AM PST WED JAN 25 2012 …HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PST WEDNESDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PORTLAND HAS UPGRADED THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY TO A WARNING. THE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PST WEDNESDAY. * SEAS: [...] http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/24/mcminville-city-council-sings-economic-blues/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/24/mcminville-city-council-sings-economic-blues/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:53:00 +0000 McMinnville City Councilors Tuesday night were reminded that despite the city’s history of conservative spending and maintaining healthy financial reserves, the recession, along with required increased set-asides for the city’s retirement obligations, are taking its toll on the city’s budget. If the economy doesn’t start picking up, the city’s healthy reserves will be drawn down [...] http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/24/obituary-notice-tracy-taylor/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/24/obituary-notice-tracy-taylor/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:54:00 +0000 Husband, Father, Grandfather, Armed Forces Died Jan. 18, 2012 in San Jose, CA. Born February 26th, 1967, in Yuma, Arizona, to Jessie Leader and Ronald Taylor, who survive him. Also survived by his wife of 24 years, Shelley Taylor, son Benjamin, daughter Karen and grandson Riley, all of Vancouver. Raised in Astoria, Tracy graduated from [...] http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/mitch-daniels-republican-response-to.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/mitch-daniels-republican-response-to.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Governor Daniels’ State of the Union Text Response on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------FULL TEXT: Republican Address to the Nation INDIANAPOLIS, IN �" Following is the full text of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ Republican Address to the Nation, as prepared for delivery: “The status of ‘loyal opposition’ imposes on those out of power http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/full-text-of-2012-state-of-union.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/full-text-of-2012-state-of-union.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:20:00 +0000 State of the Union 2012: The full textAssociated Press | Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:45 pm Text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as provided by the White House: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/houston-based-kellog-brown-and-root.html http://grassrootspeople.blogspot.com/2012/01/houston-based-kellog-brown-and-root.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:09:00 +0000 Monday, January 23, 2012Last Update: 9:53 AM PTCourthouse News.ComU.S. Nets $54 Million Fine for Overseas BriberyHOUSTON (CN) - Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. will pay $54.6 million to resolve federal charges that it bribed Nigerian government officials for a decade to get engineering, procurement and construction contracts. In a deferred-prosecution agreement and criminal information, http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com/2012/01/three-graces.html http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com/2012/01/three-graces.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000 Tonight I was the guest of honor of The Three Graces. It was Guy Appreciation Night. I have three women friends. Each of us are close for different reasons and we are all friends with one another. All of our demographics are very different, but we are all oddly tied together somehow is a strong friendship.In Greek mythology The Three Graces are goddesses of such things as charm, beauty, and creativity. One of the Graces is and artist who I met because of this blog. I am a collector of her art; three pieces is a collection. One Grace is a cowgirl who I've ridden with often and we rely on one another to care for each others horses. The third Grace is a very stylish pillar of the community ; ) She has a strong moral compass. I appreciate her honesty and her quick reaction when someone does something evil. She is the champion of those who have been wronged.It was an honor to be in the presence of these Three Graces for an hour this evening. It was great that they treated to a wonderful dinner. http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/23/washington-county-sheriffs-off/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/23/washington-county-sheriffs-off/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:29:00 +0000 News Yamhill County – On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at about 3:15 p.m., Sheriff‚s deputies responded to the “Lil‚ Brick Deli” located at 16735 SW Pacific Highway near King City, in unincorporated Washington County. The clerk at the store reported she had just been robbed by a man who had a knife.   Deputies converged [...] http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/23/high-wind-warning-for-tuesday/ http://www.northcoastoregon.com/2012/01/23/high-wind-warning-for-tuesday/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:15:00 +0000 HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON COASTS. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PORTLAND HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. * WINDS: SOUTH [...]