SPENCER CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT EARNS FEDERAL APPROVAL
CORVALLIS -- The Federal Highway Administration has signed the Record of Decision for the Spencer Creek Bridge project, clearing the way for the critically needed upgrade to enter its final design stage.
The project is located about 5 miles north of Newport on US 101, adjacent to Beverly Beach State Park. The project will replace a temporary detour bridge built in 1999 and the original 1947 bridge, which was taken out of service seven years ago due to structural instability. The new bridge will be constructed in about the same location as the 1947 bridge. Due to funding constraints, the project is planned for construction in two units. Unit 1 would be constructed beginning in later this year. Unit 2 is not yet scheduled for construction.
Unit 1, which is the section of highway immediately adjacent to Beverly Beach State Park, will involve constructing a new bridge and bridge approach roads from about 1,000 feet north of Spencer Creek to N.E. 123rd Street.
Unit 2 will include construction south of N.E. 123rd Street, to just north of Wade Creek. This second phase would shift US 101 (inside the project area) to the east about 50 feet in order to limit ocean erosion impacts currently impacting the highway. This unit will involve constructing a large retaining wall west of the houses on the bluff. The eastward shift of the highway will require the relocation of the NE Beverly Drive access to N.E. 123 Street about 75 feet east of the existing location.
Federal approval of the Record of Decision completes the National Environmental Policy Act process for the project. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was released in July 2004, and a public hearing was held in September 2004. A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published in March 2006.2004, and a public hearing was held in September 2004. A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published in March 2006.
Copies of the Record of Decision and previous supporting documents are available at the ODOT District 4 office in Corvallis. They are also available online at the ODOT Region 2 web site http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/spencercreek.shtml.
For more information or copies of the Record of Decision, contact Duane James Liner, Consultant Project Manager, ODOT, 37000 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis OR 97333 (541-757-4158 or e-mail Duane.J.Liner@odot.state.or.us)
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "Ron Nesen
5/30/2006 5:58:47 AM
'Nobody believes the official spokesman... but everybody trusts an unidentified source.'"
5/30/2006 5:58:47 AM
'Nobody believes the official spokesman... but everybody trusts an unidentified source.'"
Monday, May 29, 2006
http://todayspictures.slate.com/20060529/?GT1=8199
We have put our flags away for this Memorial Holiday to honor the vets, now click on the above to go back and see about my fellow vets. I say thank you to my fellow vets out there. Thank You!
GO TO THE LINK CITY ON THE LEFT AND THEN CLICK ON THE ELECTRONIC BUTTENTIN BOARD AND THE BOTTOM RIGHT PARK LISTINGS ...... TO CHECK OUT THE NEW ITEMS FOR SALE..........
ITS EASY......IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SALE...TAKE A PICTURE AND THEN SEND TO RON OR CHARLES WITH THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ITEM TO BE POSTED......
How Many Miles to the Bushel? - New York Times
How Many Miles to the Bushel? - New York Times: "How Many Miles to the Bushel?
By PAUL B. BROWN
Published: May 27, 2006
TOO often, discussions of alternative energy take place in an alternative universe where prices do not matter,' Popular Mechanics reports.
To remedy that, the magazine set out to figure out what it would cost to drive from New York to California using seven types of fuel.
It was not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. Because there was not one automobile that could handle all types of fuel, the magazine tried to match the cars as closely as possible in size and weight. And the price it used for gasoline — $2.34 a gallon — is about 20 percent less than most people are now paying at the pump."
By PAUL B. BROWN
Published: May 27, 2006
TOO often, discussions of alternative energy take place in an alternative universe where prices do not matter,' Popular Mechanics reports.
To remedy that, the magazine set out to figure out what it would cost to drive from New York to California using seven types of fuel.
It was not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. Because there was not one automobile that could handle all types of fuel, the magazine tried to match the cars as closely as possible in size and weight. And the price it used for gasoline — $2.34 a gallon — is about 20 percent less than most people are now paying at the pump."
Sunday, May 28, 2006
NEWPORT POLICE MEDIA
NEWPORT POLICE MEDIA RELEASE 5/27/2006 1:56 PM
Incident: Newport Community Emergency Response Team Graduates second class after final drill Saturday
Location: Old City Hall
Date/Time: 5-27-06 9:00 AM
Details:
Newport’s second class of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) conducted its final drill and examination today. Fifteen community volunteers who attended a drill at the old city hall were faced with several disaster scenarios, such as locating victims, providing first aid, recognizing hazardous materials, and triaging patients. The Newport Fire and Rescue, Newport Volunteer Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance, Oregon National Guard, and the Newport Police Department participated in the training.
The Community Emergency Response Teams were first established in Los Angeles in 1987 as a result of several earthquakes. CERT teams are organized to train individuals to be their own first responders in the event of a major emergency. People will have to rely on each other for help in a major emergency as fire, police, and EMT’s will be busy attending the most serious situations.
The CERT program goals are to promote emergency preparedness; develop skills to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster, and develop neighborhood self-sufficiency before, during and after a natural or man-made disaster. Topics taught and completed by the participants included Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, Terrorism, Disaster Psychology, CERT Organization, and the Final Drill.
Citizens interested in future CERT training courses may obtain further information by calling Sgt. Dean Sawyer of the Newport Police Department at 574-0633, or by visiting the Newport CERT website at http://certlvh.blogspot.com , or the Newport Fire Department website at www.newportfire.net .
# # #
Information Released By: Sgt. Dean Sawyer, 574-0633
Incident: Newport Community Emergency Response Team Graduates second class after final drill Saturday
Location: Old City Hall
Date/Time: 5-27-06 9:00 AM
Details:
Newport’s second class of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) conducted its final drill and examination today. Fifteen community volunteers who attended a drill at the old city hall were faced with several disaster scenarios, such as locating victims, providing first aid, recognizing hazardous materials, and triaging patients. The Newport Fire and Rescue, Newport Volunteer Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance, Oregon National Guard, and the Newport Police Department participated in the training.
The Community Emergency Response Teams were first established in Los Angeles in 1987 as a result of several earthquakes. CERT teams are organized to train individuals to be their own first responders in the event of a major emergency. People will have to rely on each other for help in a major emergency as fire, police, and EMT’s will be busy attending the most serious situations.
The CERT program goals are to promote emergency preparedness; develop skills to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster, and develop neighborhood self-sufficiency before, during and after a natural or man-made disaster. Topics taught and completed by the participants included Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, Terrorism, Disaster Psychology, CERT Organization, and the Final Drill.
Citizens interested in future CERT training courses may obtain further information by calling Sgt. Dean Sawyer of the Newport Police Department at 574-0633, or by visiting the Newport CERT website at http://certlvh.blogspot.com , or the Newport Fire Department website at www.newportfire.net .
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Information Released By: Sgt. Dean Sawyer, 574-0633
And we remember them
And we remember them: "And we remember them
From Indian battles in the 1800s to Humvee blasts in Iraq, more than 5,800 Oregonians have died in wars . . .
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Mike Francis
O n the page, the names are bloodless lines of type: a name, a rank, a branch of service, a date of death, maybe a hint of the circumstances. 'Smith, Donald L,' reads one of the 269 lines on a list of Oregon's Korean War casualties. 'PFC Army Hood River, Oregon 02 Nov 1950, Died While Missing.'"
From Indian battles in the 1800s to Humvee blasts in Iraq, more than 5,800 Oregonians have died in wars . . .
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Mike Francis
O n the page, the names are bloodless lines of type: a name, a rank, a branch of service, a date of death, maybe a hint of the circumstances. 'Smith, Donald L,' reads one of the 269 lines on a list of Oregon's Korean War casualties. 'PFC Army Hood River, Oregon 02 Nov 1950, Died While Missing.'"
Popular painkiller can be a killer itself
Popular painkiller can be a killer itself: "Just twice that maximum dose increases your risk of liver failure. The daily maximum equals eight Extra Strength Tylenols, so using 15 pills a day can be dangerous -- even once. The maximum doesn't change if you mix products. Doctors worry some overdoses stem from people who combine several of the 600-plus acetaminophen drugs and don't realize how much they're ingesting."
One smile begins a friendship...
One hand clasp lifts a soul
One star can guide a ship at sea ...
One word can frame the goal
One vote can change a nation...
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness...
One laugh will conquer gloom
One step must start each journey...
One word must start each prayer
One hope will raise our spirits...
One touch can show you care
One voice can speak with wisdom...
One heart can know what's true
One life can make the difference....
I'm glad that I know you!
I just stop and think if this might work for us here on the hill from neighbor to neighbor, see if it would spread. Wouldn't it be great!
One hand clasp lifts a soul
One star can guide a ship at sea ...
One word can frame the goal
One vote can change a nation...
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness...
One laugh will conquer gloom
One step must start each journey...
One word must start each prayer
One hope will raise our spirits...
One touch can show you care
One voice can speak with wisdom...
One heart can know what's true
One life can make the difference....
I'm glad that I know you!
I just stop and think if this might work for us here on the hill from neighbor to neighbor, see if it would spread. Wouldn't it be great!
Saturday, May 27, 2006
SUNDAY NIGHT LVH'S POOL NIGHT...........7PM
Be at the Club House at 7pm for a fun night of pool playing with some of the other residents here on the hill. The picture above is when they were just a bit younger. Not saying that have gotten better with age, but you need to come on by and find out for yourself. Ladies remember you are always welcomed. Enjoy!! If you just want to watch and get a few laughs, then this is the place to be...........see you there.
Mexican Train Dominoes...............
(picture by Charles Burke)
On Friday late afternoon I walked into the LVH's Club House and came upon a group of residents playing a dominoe game and so I inquired what game they were playing, in which they advised me it was Mexican Dominoes. Seems they get together this time of the week and invited anyone who might be interested to come and join in with them, to me it look like a fun game.
A LITTLE INTRO...........
Mexican Train
The previous version of this page was based partly on a misunderstanding of the rules. This revised version has been produced with the help of clarifications on Joe Celko's Mexican Train page.
Introduction
Equipment and Preparation
The Play
First Turn - Subsequent Turns - Doubles
The Scoring
Variations
Other Train WWW Pages
(picture by Charles Burke)
On Friday late afternoon I walked into the LVH's Club House and came upon a group of residents playing a dominoe game and so I inquired what game they were playing, in which they advised me it was Mexican Dominoes. Seems they get together this time of the week and invited anyone who might be interested to come and join in with them, to me it look like a fun game.
A LITTLE INTRO...........
Mexican Train
The previous version of this page was based partly on a misunderstanding of the rules. This revised version has been produced with the help of clarifications on Joe Celko's Mexican Train page.
Introduction
Equipment and Preparation
The Play
First Turn - Subsequent Turns - Doubles
The Scoring
Variations
Other Train WWW Pages
Newport News-Times: Oregon Coast Aquarium has 'CLAWS!':
By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times
Jim Burke, assistant curator of fishes and invertebrate, and Cindy Hanson, public relations manager, take a look at a Golden King Crab, one of the newest residents of the CLAWS! exhibit, opening Saturday, May 27 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
(Photo by Barton Grover Howe)
Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days
Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days: "Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The Web's free and wireless in Hood River, for at least the next 90 days.
Embarq Corp., which was the local phone division of Sprint Nextel Corp. until it was spun off last week, has built a free Wi-Fi network covering Hood River's three square miles."
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The Web's free and wireless in Hood River, for at least the next 90 days.
Embarq Corp., which was the local phone division of Sprint Nextel Corp. until it was spun off last week, has built a free Wi-Fi network covering Hood River's three square miles."
Friday, May 26, 2006
Will Rogers,
who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably
the greatest political sage this country has ever known. Enjoy the following:
1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.
2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works.
4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
5. Always drink upstream from the herd.
6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back
in your pocket.
8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few
who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
fence and find out for themselves.
9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment.
10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and
then to make sure it's still there.
11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.
12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started
roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral:
When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
ABOUT GROWING OLDER...
First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your
age and start bragging about it.
Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line
for.
Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people
to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some
of the roads weren't paved.
Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth,
think of Algebra.
Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or
leaks.
Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.
Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it
is such a nice change from being young.
Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Tenth ~ Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft. Today it's called golf
And finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything
to laugh at when you are old
who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably
the greatest political sage this country has ever known. Enjoy the following:
1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.
2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works.
4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
5. Always drink upstream from the herd.
6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back
in your pocket.
8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few
who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
fence and find out for themselves.
9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment.
10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and
then to make sure it's still there.
11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.
12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started
roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral:
When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
ABOUT GROWING OLDER...
First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your
age and start bragging about it.
Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line
for.
Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people
to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some
of the roads weren't paved.
Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth,
think of Algebra.
Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or
leaks.
Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.
Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it
is such a nice change from being young.
Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.
Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Tenth ~ Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft. Today it's called golf
And finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything
to laugh at when you are old
"Claws"
"Claws": "'Claws'
Friday, May 26, 2006
He'd make a nifty sci-fi horror flick lead character: a colossal spiny 'monster' crawls from the deep to take revenge on humans for thousands of years of culinary torture. He's a 10-legged arthropod with a bad attitude and nasty claws -- and he's looking for you! Meet Homarus americanus, the lobster. The Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest exhibit explores the adaptation and remarkable diversity of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles, isopods and copepods (these last two are the smaller crustaceans mostly eaten by large fish and whales). The wide variety of crustaceans offers plenty to see and do at the aquarium. Interactive displays will explain movement, claw strength and how shrimp 'see.' Others talk about growth, the molting cycle and the uses of the exoskeleton. Colorful graphics and audiovisual media will help visitors understand the importance of these invertebrates to humans -- crabbing is an especially important industry in Newport -- and to the marine food chain. Opening-day events include crafts, face-painting, a live remote broadcast by Radio Disney and crab-dance lessons. Opens 9 a.m. Saturday, through summer 2007, during aquarium hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (through Labor Day), 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road, Newport; $7-$12; www.aquarium.org, 541-867-3474.
-- Rosemarie Stein"
Friday, May 26, 2006
He'd make a nifty sci-fi horror flick lead character: a colossal spiny 'monster' crawls from the deep to take revenge on humans for thousands of years of culinary torture. He's a 10-legged arthropod with a bad attitude and nasty claws -- and he's looking for you! Meet Homarus americanus, the lobster. The Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest exhibit explores the adaptation and remarkable diversity of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles, isopods and copepods (these last two are the smaller crustaceans mostly eaten by large fish and whales). The wide variety of crustaceans offers plenty to see and do at the aquarium. Interactive displays will explain movement, claw strength and how shrimp 'see.' Others talk about growth, the molting cycle and the uses of the exoskeleton. Colorful graphics and audiovisual media will help visitors understand the importance of these invertebrates to humans -- crabbing is an especially important industry in Newport -- and to the marine food chain. Opening-day events include crafts, face-painting, a live remote broadcast by Radio Disney and crab-dance lessons. Opens 9 a.m. Saturday, through summer 2007, during aquarium hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (through Labor Day), 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road, Newport; $7-$12; www.aquarium.org, 541-867-3474.
-- Rosemarie Stein"
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "Thomas Berger
5/26/2006 2:01:17 AM
'Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.'"
5/26/2006 2:01:17 AM
'Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.'"
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