Community teams considering marine reserves off the Oregon Coast will be developing their final recommendations and soliciting public comment at a series of meetings in early November.
There will be meetings in Florence, Newport and Astoria to consider three possible marine reserve sites:
Cape Perpetua, Monday, Nov. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw Fire Dept., 2625 Hwy. 101 N, Florence, Ore.
Cascade Head, Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oregon Coast Community College, 400 SE College Way, Newport, Ore.
Cape Falcon, Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington, Ave., Astoria, Ore.
While the community teams will be deciding on their final recommendations in November, which could include a recommendation to not create one or more of the proposed reserves, these meetings will not be the last step in the designation of marine reserves, nor the last opportunity for the public to have input.
According to Cristen Don, ODFW marine reserve staff, ODFW will consult with the Ocean Policy Advisory Council in December prior to taking the community team recommendations to the Oregon Legislature. The Legislature is expected to provide further direction on marine reserves implementation and funding before any sites are designated.
“While there will be additional opportunities for public comment in future stages of this process, this will be the last chance the public has to have input prior to the community teams’ recommendations,” Don said.
At the direction of the 2009 Oregon State Legislature, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has been evaluating the three potential marine reserve sites. A local community team was formed for each site to consider the biological, social and economic characteristics of their site, and to submit a marine reserve recommendation to ODFW this fall.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Astoria Rumor escalates to "bomb scare"
At about 9:30 Thursday morning the Astoria Police Department received a telephone call reporting a loud noise, believed to be an explosion, in the area of 8th and Commercial. Responding officers searched nearby parking lots, basements side streets and the entire surrounding area, and were unable to find any sign of an explosion or any damage. Officer Joe Symonds contacted four people that reporting hearing the noise, three of them reporting that it was loud enough to “rattle windows.” Other than the one phone report, there were no other calls of reports. There has been speculation that the noise could have been a sonic boom, seal bomb or other large firework item, however the source of the noise remains undetermined.
The report of this noise set off a reaction that quickly spread to areas outside of Astoria, and by early afternoon the Astoria Police Department had received numerous calls from other law enforcement, the media and the military inquiring about a report that a bomb may have gone off in Astoria. Inquiries were received from as far away as Seattle, Portland and Salem. All of the inquiries were quickly responded to, with the assurance that there was no bomb reported. Officers were amazed at how quickly this report of an unidentified noise changed to a report of a bomb, and how far reaching that information was.
Thursday's incident demonstrated how quickly fear and panic can set in when incorrect information gets passed along without verification. The police department reminds citizens to always be alert to their surroundings and vigilant to things that appear out of the ordinary. When any extraordinary event occurs citizens are urged to remain calm, be sure of their facts and avoid passing along information that is based on assumptions, rumor, innuendo and speculation.
The report of this noise set off a reaction that quickly spread to areas outside of Astoria, and by early afternoon the Astoria Police Department had received numerous calls from other law enforcement, the media and the military inquiring about a report that a bomb may have gone off in Astoria. Inquiries were received from as far away as Seattle, Portland and Salem. All of the inquiries were quickly responded to, with the assurance that there was no bomb reported. Officers were amazed at how quickly this report of an unidentified noise changed to a report of a bomb, and how far reaching that information was.
Thursday's incident demonstrated how quickly fear and panic can set in when incorrect information gets passed along without verification. The police department reminds citizens to always be alert to their surroundings and vigilant to things that appear out of the ordinary. When any extraordinary event occurs citizens are urged to remain calm, be sure of their facts and avoid passing along information that is based on assumptions, rumor, innuendo and speculation.
Friday, October 22, 2010
CLATSOP COMMISSIONERS CONTINUE PIPELINE APPEALS HEARING TO OCT. 27
The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners will continue Wednesday’s public hearing on two appeals filed against the Oregon Pipeline LLC land use application to its next regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St., Astoria.
Oregon Pipeline, LLC has applied for conditional use permits and other approvals to build 41 miles of natural gas pipeline to serve the proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at the Skipanon Peninsula in Warrenton. On Aug. 23 a hearings officer approved the application with conditions, but both the applicant and project opponents led by Columbia Riverkeeper appealed the decision.
The board of commissioners elected to hold a public hearing on the appeals but limit testimony to information not reasonably available during the hearings officer’s review.
The entire record for the application, including appeals documents, is available on the Clatsop County website, www.co.clatsop.or.us under “Oregon LNG.”
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St., Astoria.
Oregon Pipeline, LLC has applied for conditional use permits and other approvals to build 41 miles of natural gas pipeline to serve the proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at the Skipanon Peninsula in Warrenton. On Aug. 23 a hearings officer approved the application with conditions, but both the applicant and project opponents led by Columbia Riverkeeper appealed the decision.
The board of commissioners elected to hold a public hearing on the appeals but limit testimony to information not reasonably available during the hearings officer’s review.
The entire record for the application, including appeals documents, is available on the Clatsop County website, www.co.clatsop.or.us under “Oregon LNG.”
TILLAMOOK Flu Clinic Schedule
TILLAMOOK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2010 – 2011 REVISED FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
Monday, October 25
Lunes, 25 de Octubre
Noon - 3 pm
Tillamook County Health Department
801 Pacific, Tillamook
Tuesday, October 26
Martes, 26 de Octubre
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Cape Kiwanda Community Center
34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Cedar Creek Child Care
30720 Hwy 101 S, Cloverdale
Thursday, October 28
Jueves, 28 de Octubre
9 am - Noon
Tillamook County Library
1716 Third St, Tillamook
Friday, October 29
Viernes, 29 de Octubre
2 pm - 4 pm
Tillamook County Health Department
801 Pacific, Tillamook
Tuesday, November 2
Martes, 2 de Noviembre
1 pm - 4 pm
Cloverdale Clinic
34335 Hwy 101, Cloverdale
Wednesday, November 3
Miércoles, 3 de Noviembre
Noon - 3 pm
Godfrey's Garibaldi Pharmacy
510 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi
Tuesday, November 9
Martes, 9 de Noviembre
1 pm - 4 pm
Cloverdale Clinic
34335 Hwy 101, Cloverdale
For Flu vaccine, we are able to bill Medicare, Oregon Health Plan, ODS, and Regence Blue Cross of Oregon ONLY (this does not include federal employees or out-of-state Blue Cross). For Pneumonia vaccine, we only bill Medicare or Oregon Health Plan.
$30 for Flu
$50 for Pneumovax
High-Dose Fluzone is available for age 65 and older
Flu Pool Vaccine is available for those who are uninsured/underinsured with a $15 administration fee. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
$15 administration fee for FluMist
2010 – 2011 REVISED FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
Monday, October 25
Lunes, 25 de Octubre
Noon - 3 pm
Tillamook County Health Department
801 Pacific, Tillamook
Tuesday, October 26
Martes, 26 de Octubre
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Cape Kiwanda Community Center
34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Cedar Creek Child Care
30720 Hwy 101 S, Cloverdale
Thursday, October 28
Jueves, 28 de Octubre
9 am - Noon
Tillamook County Library
1716 Third St, Tillamook
Friday, October 29
Viernes, 29 de Octubre
2 pm - 4 pm
Tillamook County Health Department
801 Pacific, Tillamook
Tuesday, November 2
Martes, 2 de Noviembre
1 pm - 4 pm
Cloverdale Clinic
34335 Hwy 101, Cloverdale
Wednesday, November 3
Miércoles, 3 de Noviembre
Noon - 3 pm
Godfrey's Garibaldi Pharmacy
510 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi
Tuesday, November 9
Martes, 9 de Noviembre
1 pm - 4 pm
Cloverdale Clinic
34335 Hwy 101, Cloverdale
For Flu vaccine, we are able to bill Medicare, Oregon Health Plan, ODS, and Regence Blue Cross of Oregon ONLY (this does not include federal employees or out-of-state Blue Cross). For Pneumonia vaccine, we only bill Medicare or Oregon Health Plan.
$30 for Flu
$50 for Pneumovax
High-Dose Fluzone is available for age 65 and older
Flu Pool Vaccine is available for those who are uninsured/underinsured with a $15 administration fee. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
$15 administration fee for FluMist
Thursday, October 21, 2010
ODFW seeks candidates for Fish Passage Task Force
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking three members to represent water users, fishing and conservation interests and the public-at-large on the state’s Fish Passage Task Force.
The Task Force advises the Director and the Department on fish passage matters in Oregon, including cost sharing and priority setting. The nine volunteer members of the Fish Passage Task Force are appointed by the ODFW Director and are eligible to serve two four-year consecutive terms. Task Force members represent water users, fisheries and conservation interests, and the general public.
“The Task Force is instrumental in the successful implementation of Oregon’s Fish Passage Statutes,” said Greg Apke, ODFW Statewide Fish Passage Program Coordinator. “Their role in bringing myriad perspectives into the fish passage arena creates a program that is responsive to both native migratory fish and societal needs.”
State law requires landowners and operators to provide passage for adult and juvenile native migratory fish whenever there is new construction, major replacement, a permit change or abandonment. Providing fish safe and effective access to historic habitat is one of the best ways to conserve and restore Oregon’s native migratory fish populations.
Qualified individuals interested in serving on the Task Force can visit Oregon Fish Passage Task Force or can request additional information or an application from Greg Apke, at (503) 947-6228. He also can be reached by e-mail at greg.d.apke@state.or.us .
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 1, 2010.
The Task Force advises the Director and the Department on fish passage matters in Oregon, including cost sharing and priority setting. The nine volunteer members of the Fish Passage Task Force are appointed by the ODFW Director and are eligible to serve two four-year consecutive terms. Task Force members represent water users, fisheries and conservation interests, and the general public.
“The Task Force is instrumental in the successful implementation of Oregon’s Fish Passage Statutes,” said Greg Apke, ODFW Statewide Fish Passage Program Coordinator. “Their role in bringing myriad perspectives into the fish passage arena creates a program that is responsive to both native migratory fish and societal needs.”
State law requires landowners and operators to provide passage for adult and juvenile native migratory fish whenever there is new construction, major replacement, a permit change or abandonment. Providing fish safe and effective access to historic habitat is one of the best ways to conserve and restore Oregon’s native migratory fish populations.
Qualified individuals interested in serving on the Task Force can visit Oregon Fish Passage Task Force or can request additional information or an application from Greg Apke, at (503) 947-6228. He also can be reached by e-mail at greg.d.apke@state.or.us .
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 1, 2010.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Oregon LNG's Opponents Renew Call For Pipeline Emergency Response Plan
This week, opponents of the proposed Oregon LNG terminal and pipeline renewed their request for Clatsop County to require an emergency response plan before Clatsop County Commissioners vote on the proposed project. In the wake of the San Bruno pipeline explosion and fire, Clatsop residents are alarmed that Clatsop County commissioners are considering approving the project next week without having any details about emergency response along the pipeline route.
Brett VandenHeuvel, executive director of Columbia Riverkeeper, explained the decision facing the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners. The Board cannot in good conscience approve the largest pipeline ever constructed in Clatsop County without reviewing an Emergency Response Plan. The proposed Oregon LNG pipeline is larger, would have higher pressure, and would lack the odorization of the San Bruno PG&E pipeline. Given what happened in San Bruno, and the revelation that most agencies don?t even have copies of these plans, the Board needs to ask tough questions about the safety of this proposal.
On Tuesday, Columbia Riverkeeper and partners submitted a blunt five-page letter that detailed the omissions in Oregon LNG's proposal for protecting public safety.
Laurie Caplan, a Clatsop resident who appealed the project along with local group Columbia-Pacific Common Sense, stated, It makes no sense to propose a pipeline with over 19 miles between block valves. It's unsafe, and it's an insult to the residents of our County. We are asking the Commissioners to step in and not allow Oregon LNG to rush ahead with this unneeded pipeline project by cutting corners."
Added Caplan, "The valve for the San Bruno pipeline was less than a mile away from that explosion and fire. It's hard to imagine what would happen if Oregon LNG's pipeline erupted, and we shouldn't wait to ask for answers until after the decision is made."
Brett VandenHeuvel, executive director of Columbia Riverkeeper, explained the decision facing the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners. The Board cannot in good conscience approve the largest pipeline ever constructed in Clatsop County without reviewing an Emergency Response Plan. The proposed Oregon LNG pipeline is larger, would have higher pressure, and would lack the odorization of the San Bruno PG&E pipeline. Given what happened in San Bruno, and the revelation that most agencies don?t even have copies of these plans, the Board needs to ask tough questions about the safety of this proposal.
On Tuesday, Columbia Riverkeeper and partners submitted a blunt five-page letter that detailed the omissions in Oregon LNG's proposal for protecting public safety.
Laurie Caplan, a Clatsop resident who appealed the project along with local group Columbia-Pacific Common Sense, stated, It makes no sense to propose a pipeline with over 19 miles between block valves. It's unsafe, and it's an insult to the residents of our County. We are asking the Commissioners to step in and not allow Oregon LNG to rush ahead with this unneeded pipeline project by cutting corners."
Added Caplan, "The valve for the San Bruno pipeline was less than a mile away from that explosion and fire. It's hard to imagine what would happen if Oregon LNG's pipeline erupted, and we shouldn't wait to ask for answers until after the decision is made."
Pacific County Sheriff John Didion Presents Commendation
At the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency meeting held October 12, 2010 in South Bend, Sheriff John Didion presented Jackie Sheldon a Commendation for volunteer service in recognition of her efforts in organizing the Eye of the Storm Pacific County Community Disaster Preparedness Fair, held September 25, 2010 at the Ocean Park Elementary School and in recognition of her work in response to the December 2007 windstorm. The Commendation read “Jackie Sheldon is hereby recognized for outstanding service and dedication to her community as an advocate for preparedness. In the advent of any disaster situation many lives will be saved as a result of her consistent and hard working efforts.”
In July 2010 the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency staff and Sheriff Didion nominated Jackie Sheldon for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Citizen Corp Individual Achievement Award. The Individual Achievement Award nomination and the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office Commendation illustrate how citizens can take action and do their part to be prepared. The public is a valuable resource in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Every day citizens like Jackie take part in community emergency planning and problem solving, model programs for use by other individuals, and show how individuals can take action to make a difference in their community.
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is grateful for citizens like Jackie, who are involved and willing to demonstrate and forward a personal emergency preparedness message and program throughout the year.
Clatsop Election Ballots out Tues, October 19th
Ballots for the Nov. 2nd General Election will be mailed out to all Clatsop County voters starting next Tuesday, October 19th.
Voters will notice that some candidates on the ballot are identified with more than one political party. This is the result of changes adopted by the 2009 Oregon Legislature creating a new process for political parties to nominate their respective candidates called “Cross Nomination.” This new process allows candidates to receive the nomination of up to three parties and to have those nominations printed on the ballot by the candidates’ names.
Ballots can be tracked on the web on the site “Oregon Votes dot org”. From this site you can find out whether you are registered to vote, and after you have mailed or dropped off your ballot, confirm that your county elections office received your ballot.
Voters will notice that some candidates on the ballot are identified with more than one political party. This is the result of changes adopted by the 2009 Oregon Legislature creating a new process for political parties to nominate their respective candidates called “Cross Nomination.” This new process allows candidates to receive the nomination of up to three parties and to have those nominations printed on the ballot by the candidates’ names.
Ballots can be tracked on the web on the site “Oregon Votes dot org”. From this site you can find out whether you are registered to vote, and after you have mailed or dropped off your ballot, confirm that your county elections office received your ballot.
States reopen lower Columbia chinook season
Chinook salmon fishing will reopen on the lower Columbia River downstream of the Lewis River from Oct. 15 through the end of the year.
In a joint hearing this week, the Oregon and Washington departments of fish and wildlife decided to reopen recreational chinook salmon fishing on the Columbia from Buoy 10 upstream approximately 88 miles to the mouth of the Lewis River.
This section had been closed for chinook since Sept. 12 to reduce impacts to federally-listed wild “tule”-stock chinook salmon destined for several lower Columbia River tributaries. Tules are a stock of chinook that spawn primarily in the lower Columbia tributaries. They exhibit a different life-history than “bright”-stock fall chinook, which typically spawn later and migrate farther up the Columbia.
“The tule chinook have moved into the tributaries, so we are able to reopen this area to allow fishing access to other chinook stocks,” said Chris Kern, assistant fisheries manager for ODFW’s Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Program. “The chinook run is definitely winding down and we don’t expect many to be caught from here on out but there are still some upriver brights available.”
Under the rule change, the entire Columbia is open to chinook, coho and steelhead fishing through Dec. 31. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon and steelhead in any combination. Steelhead must be adipose fin-clipped in order to be retained, as must coho in all areas downstream of the Hood River. Chinook may be retained whether they are fin-clipped or not.
“Essentially, this change will bring the entire Columbia River back under permanent Oregon fishing regulations for salmon and steelhead, as outlined in the 2010 fishing pamphlet,” said Kern.
In a joint hearing this week, the Oregon and Washington departments of fish and wildlife decided to reopen recreational chinook salmon fishing on the Columbia from Buoy 10 upstream approximately 88 miles to the mouth of the Lewis River.
This section had been closed for chinook since Sept. 12 to reduce impacts to federally-listed wild “tule”-stock chinook salmon destined for several lower Columbia River tributaries. Tules are a stock of chinook that spawn primarily in the lower Columbia tributaries. They exhibit a different life-history than “bright”-stock fall chinook, which typically spawn later and migrate farther up the Columbia.
“The tule chinook have moved into the tributaries, so we are able to reopen this area to allow fishing access to other chinook stocks,” said Chris Kern, assistant fisheries manager for ODFW’s Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Program. “The chinook run is definitely winding down and we don’t expect many to be caught from here on out but there are still some upriver brights available.”
Under the rule change, the entire Columbia is open to chinook, coho and steelhead fishing through Dec. 31. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon and steelhead in any combination. Steelhead must be adipose fin-clipped in order to be retained, as must coho in all areas downstream of the Hood River. Chinook may be retained whether they are fin-clipped or not.
“Essentially, this change will bring the entire Columbia River back under permanent Oregon fishing regulations for salmon and steelhead, as outlined in the 2010 fishing pamphlet,” said Kern.
Monday, October 11, 2010
AAUW Candidates Forum Thursday Night in Astoria
Oregon State Representative Brad Witt and his challenger Ed DeCoste have announced that they will be participating in a forum sponsored by the Astoria Chapter of the American Association of University Women and Clatsop Community College.
The Forum will take place Thursday, October 14th at 7pm, at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 16th and Franklin, in Astoria.
Other speakers at the forum will include State Senator Betsy Johnson and her challenger Bob Horning, State Reporesentative Deborah Boone and her challenger Lew Barnes, Astoria Mayer Willis Van Dusen, and Astoria City Council candidates Blair Henningsgaard, Arline Lamear and Karen Mellin. Mr. Ron Howard has also been invited.
The speakers will give an opening statement and then answer brief, written questions submitted by the audience. Questions for the candidates will be taken at the door. Additional questions will be accepted during the forum.
The Forum will take place Thursday, October 14th at 7pm, at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 16th and Franklin, in Astoria.
Other speakers at the forum will include State Senator Betsy Johnson and her challenger Bob Horning, State Reporesentative Deborah Boone and her challenger Lew Barnes, Astoria Mayer Willis Van Dusen, and Astoria City Council candidates Blair Henningsgaard, Arline Lamear and Karen Mellin. Mr. Ron Howard has also been invited.
The speakers will give an opening statement and then answer brief, written questions submitted by the audience. Questions for the candidates will be taken at the door. Additional questions will be accepted during the forum.
Coast Guard suspends search for man overboard in the Columbia River
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who fell overboard from his sailing vessel, near Kelley, Ore., at approximately 10 p.m., Sunday.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., and a 47-foot motor lifeboat crew, from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment, Ilwaco, Wash., worked with a Kelly Fire Department rescue vessel and Wahkiakum County Sheriff vessel searching the area for over four hours.
Coast Guard vessels and aircraft have suspended the search pending further developments.
The 46-year-old male was on board the 65-foot sailing vessel Bad Dog when he fell overboard into the Columbia River at approximately 4 p.m., Sunday. The three remaining people on board reported that he was not wearing a life jacket.
For more information contact the Thirteenth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (206) 220-7237.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., and a 47-foot motor lifeboat crew, from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment, Ilwaco, Wash., worked with a Kelly Fire Department rescue vessel and Wahkiakum County Sheriff vessel searching the area for over four hours.
Coast Guard vessels and aircraft have suspended the search pending further developments.
The 46-year-old male was on board the 65-foot sailing vessel Bad Dog when he fell overboard into the Columbia River at approximately 4 p.m., Sunday. The three remaining people on board reported that he was not wearing a life jacket.
For more information contact the Thirteenth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (206) 220-7237.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
COUNTY CONSIDERS SALE OF DARIGOLD BUILDING
Clatsop County is entertaining a proposal to sell the former Darigold building in downtown Astoria to a group eying the site for a non-profit health and social services complex.
The project is being led by Coastal Family Health Center, which proposes to replace the existing cinderblock structure with a new “green” facility housing its own clinic as well as offices for Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare and other social service agencies.
The Darigold building, located at Ninth and Duane streets, was built in 1947 and was in use until the 1960s. Clatsop County acquired the property through tax foreclosure in 1992, and leased the building to the Columbia River Maritime Museum from 1993 to 2006. The county currently uses the building for storage.
According to Coastal Family Health Center, the new health services facility would be a three-story, 40,000-square-foot structure with parking underneath. The building would take advantage of new environmentally-friendly design and construction methods.
“Our vision is to create a facility where non-profit medical care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment and other community services are offered,” Coastal Family Health Director Jim Coffee said in a letter to the county. “We see this as a fiscal value to the agencies and an opportunity to better coordinate delivery of services to our clients.”
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is the county’s contracted provider of substance abuse treatment and mental health services.
The deal may involve a three-way transaction in which the county would acquire two other properties ? the former Morris Glass building at Seventh and Duane streets owned by Randy Stemper, and an adjacent vacant lot owned by David Lum.
Coastal Family Health Center has retained the local business development consulting firm NoLoveNoFish LLC to assist with the project. NoLoveNoFish’s partners include Peter Huhtala, commissioner-elect for District 3 on the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners.
The project is being led by Coastal Family Health Center, which proposes to replace the existing cinderblock structure with a new “green” facility housing its own clinic as well as offices for Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare and other social service agencies.
The Darigold building, located at Ninth and Duane streets, was built in 1947 and was in use until the 1960s. Clatsop County acquired the property through tax foreclosure in 1992, and leased the building to the Columbia River Maritime Museum from 1993 to 2006. The county currently uses the building for storage.
According to Coastal Family Health Center, the new health services facility would be a three-story, 40,000-square-foot structure with parking underneath. The building would take advantage of new environmentally-friendly design and construction methods.
“Our vision is to create a facility where non-profit medical care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment and other community services are offered,” Coastal Family Health Director Jim Coffee said in a letter to the county. “We see this as a fiscal value to the agencies and an opportunity to better coordinate delivery of services to our clients.”
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is the county’s contracted provider of substance abuse treatment and mental health services.
The deal may involve a three-way transaction in which the county would acquire two other properties ? the former Morris Glass building at Seventh and Duane streets owned by Randy Stemper, and an adjacent vacant lot owned by David Lum.
Coastal Family Health Center has retained the local business development consulting firm NoLoveNoFish LLC to assist with the project. NoLoveNoFish’s partners include Peter Huhtala, commissioner-elect for District 3 on the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners.
Mayor Willis Van Dusen proclaims Oregon Days of Culture in Astoria, tonight at 7 PM.
Astoria proclaims Oregon Days of Culture
1095 Duane St. 2nd floor council chambers, Astoria
check out the Oregon Cultural Trust's website at www.oregondaysofculture.org. It lists nearly 600 events and lots of fascinating cultural confessions.
1095 Duane St. 2nd floor council chambers, Astoria
check out the Oregon Cultural Trust's website at www.oregondaysofculture.org. It lists nearly 600 events and lots of fascinating cultural confessions.
Funds available for Oregon school infrastructure projects
The ‘Safe Routes to School’ program offers $2.2 million in federal funds
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Transportation is accepting applications for
approximately $2.2 million in federal funds for projects that improve safety around Oregon
schools. Safe Routes to School’s infrastructure program provides funding for projects that
increase the opportunity for children to walk and bicycle safely to and from school. Eligible
projects must be located within a two-mile radius of a qualified K-8 school facility.
Applicants may include school districts, qualified K-8 schools, and state and local government
units in cooperation with a qualified school or school district. Nonprofit organizations may also
apply, but only in partnership with a qualified school, school district, or state/local government
unit. The project submission process includes two required deadlines:
1) Notice of Intent - Action Plan due: November 16, 2010
2) Application due: January 14, 2011
Projects will also have to meet the requirement that they can be designed and advance to
construction in 2012 and 2013. Project awards will be announced in May 2011.
Projects chosen for funding will be selected through a statewide competitive process based on
written applications and field review. Local matching funds are not required to receive an award.
Applications and information are available at http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/srts.shtml.
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Transportation is accepting applications for
approximately $2.2 million in federal funds for projects that improve safety around Oregon
schools. Safe Routes to School’s infrastructure program provides funding for projects that
increase the opportunity for children to walk and bicycle safely to and from school. Eligible
projects must be located within a two-mile radius of a qualified K-8 school facility.
Applicants may include school districts, qualified K-8 schools, and state and local government
units in cooperation with a qualified school or school district. Nonprofit organizations may also
apply, but only in partnership with a qualified school, school district, or state/local government
unit. The project submission process includes two required deadlines:
1) Notice of Intent - Action Plan due: November 16, 2010
2) Application due: January 14, 2011
Projects will also have to meet the requirement that they can be designed and advance to
construction in 2012 and 2013. Project awards will be announced in May 2011.
Projects chosen for funding will be selected through a statewide competitive process based on
written applications and field review. Local matching funds are not required to receive an award.
Applications and information are available at http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/srts.shtml.
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