What is wrong with you, Sarah Muller?

There is nothing funny about war, much less about a President of the United States lying our nation into one. People died; and we have millions of Afghanistan & Iraq veterans to care for.

This. Is. A. War. Crime. Not. A. Joke.

What is wrong with you, Sarah Muller?

There is nothing funny about war, much less about a President of the United States lying our nation into one. People died; and we have millions of Afghanistan & Iraq veterans to care for.

This. Is. A. War. Crime. Not. A. Joke.

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Full title Respondents Waive the Right to Respond to the Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court for the Kerchner et al v Obama et al Lawsuit ### There is new activity on the U.S. Supreme Court Docket today with an effective date on the docket of 3 Nov 2010. Document HERE.1. The Respondents named in our Petition have waived their right to respond. 2. The Western Center of Journalism has filed a motion for leave to file an Amicus Curiae Brief in support of our petition. To read the Petition to the U.S. Supreme Court filed...

http://puzo1.blogspot.com/2010/11/respondents-waive-right-to-respond-to.html

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Respondents Waive the Right to Respond to the Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court for the Kerchner et al v Obama et al Lawsuit

Respondents (Obama & the other Defendants) Waive the Right to Respond to the Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court for the Kerchner et al v Obama et al Lawsuit

There is new activity on the U.S. Supreme Court Docket today with an effective date on the docket of 3 Nov 2010.

http://www.supremecourt.gov/Search.aspx?FileName=/docketfiles/10-446.htm

1. The Respondents named in our Petition have waived their right to respond.

2. The Western Center for Journalism has filed a motion for leave to file an Amicus Curiae Brief in support of our petition.

To read the Petition to the U.S. Supreme Court filed on 30 Sep 2010 see this link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38506403/Petition-for-Writ-of-Certiorari-filed-with-the-U-S-Supreme-Court-for-Kerchner-v-Obama-Congress

For More Information contact:
Mario Apuzzo, Esq., Jamesburg, New Jersey
http://puzo1.blogspot.com/
Tel: 732-521-1900, Fax: 732-521-3906
Email: apuzzo@erols.com

More information will be posted as we receive it.

Update 1 - 06 Nov 2010:
Copy of Waiver by the Government received in the mail has now been scanned in and uploaded to SCRIBD.com. You can view it at this link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41336760/Waiver-by-Respondents-in-Kerchner-v-Obama-Petition-for-Writ-of-Certiorari-to-U-S-Supreme-Court

Update 2 - 06 Nov 2010:
To read the Amicus Curiae Brief filed for the Western Center for Journalism in support of our Petition for Writ of Certiorari see this link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41345999/Amicus-Curiae-Brief-to-Support-Kerchner-v-Obama-Petition-by-the-Western-Center-for-Journalism-Filed-by-Atty-Kreep

Update 3 - 06 Nov 2010:
Here are the applicable U.S. Supreme Court rules and regs regarding Amicus Curiae Brief filings in support or in opposition to Petitions for Writ of Certiorari:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/41348870/Amicus-Curiae-Briefs-Supporting-or-Opposing-Petitions-for-Certiorari-Supreme-Court-Practice-9th-Edition

For Immediate Release: - 11/01/2010
For Further Information Contact:
Philip J. Berg, Esquire
555 Andorra Glen Court, Suite 12
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-2531
Cell (610) 662-3005
(610) 825-3134
(800) 993-PHIL [7445]
Fax (610) 834-7659

philjberg@obamacrimes.com

Stop Obama Agenda
Vote “Out” the Democrats

The Republicans can hold a Congressional Hearing
and Subpoena and Confirm Obama/Soetoro
is a Fraud, a Phony & an Imposter

(Lafayette Hill, PA – 11/01/10) - Philip J. Berg, Esquire, the first Attorney who filed suit against Barack H. Obama challenging Obama’s lack of “qualifications” to serve as President of the United States stated that “WE THE PEOPLE” by and through Philip J. Berg and Obamacrimes.com says it is vital for all voters to vote out the Democrats to “STOP OBAMA AGENDA”.

Berg said, “When the Republicans take control, they can call Congressional Hearings and Subpoena Obama and his records to confirm that he is ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ to be President and when he cannot, demand that Obama/Soetoro resign from the Office of President that he has held fraudulently as Obama is a phony and an imposter and he has put forth the greatest ‘HOAX’ in the history of ‘our’ United States of America, that being over 234 years.”

Berg continued, “Our Rally at the U.S. Capitol was a tremendous success as supporters came from around the country; our ongoing message was sent around the world by the international press, even though the U.S. Press continues to not report, cover and investigate Obama [what a disgrace they are]; our supporters will be standing at intersections around the country with the message ‘Obama, where is your Birth Certificate ?’; and how about Saturday Night Live with an opening on October 23rd, the night of our Rally, with Senator Reid and President Obama with an exchange with Senator Reid saying, ‘Obama, why don’t you just show your Birth Certificate’ and Obama responding, ‘I guess I should’.”

Berg said, “We will not stop until Obama/Soetoro is exposed ! When all is said and done, Obama/Soetoro, Michelle Obama/Soetoro, Howard Dean [former head of Democratic National Committee], senior members of the Democratic National Committee, senior members of Obama/Soetoro’s Campaign Staff and senior members of Obama/Soetoro’s White House staff must be subjected to our Criminal Justice System, tried and those convicted must go to prison and Obama/Soetoro should be deported because he is an ‘illegal alien’.”

Please note a billboard advertising our Rally is located at Exit #42 (Maumelle-Exit) at Maumelle, Arkansas [approx 1/2-way between Little Rock and Conway, Arkansas]. See the Press Release attached for the picture.

Berg continued, “I am representing every citizen in the U.S., over 308 million of you; there is nothing more important than our U.S. Constitution! Obama/Soetoro is laughing at us; he knows he is an Imposter, a Fraud, a Phony, and this is the greatest ‘HOAX’ against ‘our’ country in over 234 years!

Our group, obamacrimes.com is the umbrella for all of us, regardless of your issue. Whatever your issue – healthcare [ObamaCare], taxation, Social Security, Anti-War – the issue to remove Obama/Soetoro is that he is an ‘Usurper’ – an ‘Imposter’ – together, ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ can unite with a PEACEFUL REVOLUTION and DEMAND that Obama/Soetoro resign.

Join with me – I am a lifelong Democrat [I ran for U.S. Senate & Governor in Democratic Primaries in Pennsylvania] that blows the theory that this is a right wing conspiracy.

I am doing this for:
1. the 308 million people in ‘our’ country that deserve to know the truth;
2. ‘Our’ Forefathers – who wrote the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights;
3. the 1.6 million men & women in the military who died defending ‘our’ Constitution;
4. the 1.6 million men & women in the military who were wounded defending ‘our’ Constitution; and
5. the millions of men & women who have served in the past and those that continue to serve in the military protecting ‘our’ Constitution and the rights we enjoy.

Together, ‘WE CAN’ demand that Obama/Soetoro resign.

The crucial issues regarding Obama, the ‘IMPOSTER’, continue to grow. However, the most important issue is Obama not being ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ to be President: 1) not being ‘natural born’, being born in Mombasa, Kenya; and 2) even more important the fact that Obama was ‘adopted’ or legally ‘acknowledged’ by his step-father, Lolo Soetoro, and his school record in Indonesia indicates the ‘Imposter’s’ name is ‘Barry Soetoro’, his nationality being ‘Indonesia’ and his religion being ‘Islam’. Obama, the Imposter’s legal name is ‘Barry Soetoro’. Obama must be stopped ! WE THE PEOPLE can have a ‘Peaceful Revolution’ and force Obama to prove he is ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ or resign from office. YES WE CAN !”

Donate today to help cover our expenses to Defend our Constitution.

You may donate on our web site: obamacrimes.com

For copies of all Press Releases and Court Pleadings, go to:

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For Immediate Release: - 10/20/2010
For Further Information Contact:
Philip J. Berg, Esquire
555 Andorra Glen Court, Suite 12
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-2531
Cell (610) 662-3005
(610) 825-3134
(800) 993-PHIL [7445]
Fax (610) 834-7659

philjberg@obamacrimes.com

Obama Birth Certificate / Eligibility / ObamaCare
Rally in Washington
this Saturday, October 23, 2010
U.S. Capitol – West Front

see billboard

(Lafayette Hill, PA – 10/20/10) - Philip J. Berg, Esquire, the first Attorney who filed suit against Barack H. Obama challenging Obama’s lack of “qualifications” to serve as President of the United States stated that “WE THE PEOPLE” by and through Philip J. Berg and Obamacrimes.com is sponsoring the OBAMA BIRTH CERTIFICATE / ELIGIBILITY / OBAMACARE Rally in Washington this Saturday, October 23, 2010 – 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at U.S. Capitol – West Front.

Berg said, “We have placed a ‘you tube’ video regarding the Rally at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUN8xadBVkI

Also, a billboard advertising the Rally is located at Exit #42 (Maumelle-Exit) at Maumelle, Arkansas [approx 1/2-way between Little Rock and Conway, Arkansas]. See attached.

Berg stated, “This is the most important Rally in history as Obama is an imposter, a fraud, a phony and Obama has put forth the greatest “HOAX” in the history of our country, over 234 years. This is an invitation to all individuals, no matter what your political party is or what group, Democrats, Republicans, Independents and/or Tea Party individuals to join with me on October 23, 2010 at the U.S. Capitol – West Front for a Rally to demand Obama/Soetoro prove he is ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ to be President and if not demand that Obama/Soetoro resign from office.”

Berg continued, “I am excited at the positive response we have received. I am representing every citizen in the U.S., over 308 million of you; there is nothing more important than our U.S. Constitution! Obama/Soetoro is laughing at us; he knows he is an Imposter, a Fraud, a Phony, and this is the greatest ‘HOAX’ against ‘our’ country in over 234 years!

Our group, obamacrimes.com is the umbrella for all of us, regardless of your issue. Whatever your issue – healthcare [ObamaCare], taxation, Social Security, Anti-War – the issue to remove Obama/Soetoro is that he is an ‘Usurper’ – an ‘Imposter’ – together, ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ can unite with a huge PEACEFUL REVOLUTION RALLY and DEMAND that Obama/Soetoro resign.

Join with me – I am a lifelong Democrat [I ran for U.S. Senate & Governor in Democratic Primaries in Pennsylvania] that blows the theory that this is a right wing conspiracy.

I am doing this for:

1. the 308 million people in ‘our’ country that deserve to know the truth;
2. ‘Our’ Forefathers – who wrote the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights;
3. the 1.6 million men & women in the military who died defending ‘our’ Constitution;
4. the 1.6 million men & women in the military who were wounded defending ‘our’ Constitution; and
5. the millions of men & women who have served in the past and those that continue to serve in the military protecting ‘our’ Constitution and the rights we enjoy.

Together, ‘WE CAN’ demand that Obama/Soetoro resign.

The OBAMA BIRTH CERTIFICATE / ELIGIBILITY / OBAMACARE Rally in Washington, D.C. is for the purpose of exposing Soetoro/Obama and demanding that he proves that he is ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ to be President, or resign from office.

All individuals participating are requested to bring a copy of their Birth Certificate so all can hold them in the air; while Obama/Soetoro who recently said he cannot keep wearing his Birth Certificate on his forehead when responding to a question by NBC Brian Williams, although Obama/Soetoro has spent over $1.6 million in fighting all lawsuits regarding his status and not producing his Birth Certificate.

The crucial issues regarding Obama, the ‘IMPOSTER’, continue to grow. However, the most important issue is Obama not being ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ to be President: 1) not being ‘natural born’, being born in Mombasa, Kenya; and 2) even more important the fact that Obama was ‘adopted’ or legally ‘acknowledged’ by his step-father, Lolo Soetoro, and his school record in Indonesia indicates the ‘Imposter’s’ name is ‘Barry Soetoro’, his nationality being ‘Indonesia’ and his religion being ‘Islam’. Obama, the Imposter’s legal name is ‘Barry Soetoro’. Obama must be stopped ! WE THE PEOPLE can, by way of the largest Rally ever in Washington, DC, have a ‘Peaceful Revolution’ and force Obama to prove he is ‘Constitutionally Eligible’ or resign from office. YES WE CAN !”

Berg continued, “The cost of the Rally in Washington is expensive. We must raise additional money to cover the cost of this Rally.

Donate today to help cover the expenses of this Rally and Defend our Constitution. You may donate on our web site: obamacrimes.com

An updated flyer regarding our Rally is attached. Please spread the word to as many people as you can and stay tuned to obamacrimes.com.”

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D.C. rally boldly blasts Obama as 'fraud'

Eligibility attorney Berg motivates crowd to ask, 'Where's birth certificate?'

Posted: October 23, 2010
7:00 pm Eastern

By Drew Zahn
© 2010 WorldNetDaily

Oct. 23 eligibility rally (Photo credit: Dwain Currier)

A rally today at the U.S. Capitol pulled no punches in declaring President Barack Obama an "imposter" and "fraud" who should resign before a constitutional crisis of his own making rips apart the nation.

The rally was called by Philip Berg, a Pennsylvania attorney who runs the ObamaCrimes.com website and was the first to sue over allegations Obama is constitutionally ineligible to occupy the Oval Office.

"The main thrust of the rally," Berg told WND, "was to get out the continuing message that Obama is a phony, a fraud, an imposter, and [his eligibility to serve as president] is the biggest hoax committed against the U.S. in 234 years."

Berg believes there is enough evidence, both hard and circumstantial, to justify an investigation into whether or not Obama is a "natural-born citizen" as required by the Constitution to serve as president. Berg is looking for a court with "the guts" to demand Obama provide proof of his eligibility.

Berg told WND that though the crowd, which he estimated at a couple of hundred, was smaller than anticipated, he still considered the event a success – in part, because of what he hopes it will inspire.

"The feedback we received was that the attendees are going to go back and spread the word," he said. "Groups of six or so are planning to get together at intersections with signs that read, 'Where's the birth certificate?' At rush hour, those six people can get the message out to thousands."

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"I think it was successful to that degree," he continued. "It was a step in the right direction."

Berg told WND he isn't pushing for Obama's resignation out of some right-wing venom – he's a life-long Democrat – or racism or hatred, but out of dedication to preserving the U.S. Constitution and out of concern about what will happen to the country if Obama continues his presidency and is discovered ineligible years down the road.

Philip Berg (Photo credit: Dwain Currier)

"My goal is to have a peaceful revolution before something worse breaks out," Berg said. "The sooner the better."

He continued, "Obama is walking all over the Constitution, destroying the Constitution through holding office while ineligible, through a health-care plan that is clearly unconstitutional, and he has plans for more unconstitutional actions. I'm doing this because nothing is more important to the U.S. than its Constitution."

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Berg's initial emergency appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court when Obama first took office, like those of a number of other attorneys, were not accepted by the panel. He has one case pending, and it is being prepared for presentation to the high court now.

It alleges that, based on Obama's status as a student in Indonesia and the complete absence of documentation that he ever returned to the U.S. as a citizen, it is unlikely he is a "natural born citizen" as the Constitution requires of the president. Obama was registered in school as an Indonesian Muslim by his stepfather, Lolo Soetoro.

Berg's case alleges further that without documentation that Obama preserved or regained his U.S. citizenship after being registered as an Indonesian as a student at school, he may not even be a "naturalized" citizen.

"Therefore, his term as a U.S. senator was a fraud. His salary and benefits should be returned to the U.S.," he told WND.

He says that if it weren't for the U.S. media, Obama would already have been exposed and removed from office.

"The media gave him a free ride," he said.

Oct. 23 eligibility rally (Photo credit: Dwain Currier)

"I'm hoping we can bring to the attention of the national media and the Congress the seriousness of this. The positive result I would like to see is that if the national media would cover this and Congress would pay attention, we could force Obama out of office," Berg said.

He said those who come to the rally are being asked to bring a copy of their own birth certificates. He described the assembly as a "Yes, We Can" event to empower the people to once again make determinations about their nation's future.

The problems with the issues Obama has addressed and the campaigns he's launched are important, Berg said.

"However, the most important issue is Obama not being 'constitutionally eligible' to be president," he said.

http://www.thepostemail.com/2010/10/12/why-bho-cannot-be-a-legal-president/

Why BHO Cannot be a Legal President

STATE QUALIFICATION LAWS WERE NOT ENFORCED IN 2008

by Cynthia Wilson

Why was this candidate for President of the United States not asked for any documentation proving his eligibility?

(Oct. 12, 2010) — This editorial is pragmatic: Barack Hussein Obama has never provided any court-vetted probative contemporaneous birth documents**. If he had, we would know. We do not know factually who BHO’s parents are, what his real name is, where he was born, nor when. Obama once said, “The only people who don’t want to disclose the truth are people with something to hide.”

Obama also said, “I can’t spend all my time with my birth certificate plastered to my forehead.” This statement is true, since he does not have a court-vetted U.S. birth certificate and it’s also a good distraction from his Article II ineligibility and failed 20th amendment qualifying.”

His birthplace is not the only question regarding his constitutional eligibility to serve.

We know McCain showed documents during the campaign to demonstrate his constitutional eligibility, which had been challenged before. BHO had never been vetted, and because he has failed to demonstrate any evidence of eligibility, the 20th amendment should have precluded him from assuming the presidency.

In many states, proof of eligibility is required for various offices, including the presidency. Since this documentation does not exist for BHO, the various state agencies responsible for balloting presidential candidates where specific proof of constitutional eligibility is required have failed to uphold their respective state laws. They have also failed the citizens of their states and the nation.

Others have reported that states have no requirement to qualify candidates for the office of President.

Below are several state laws which were not upheld in the case of BHO. In Hawaii, South Carolina and Texas, state laws require the Party to certify constitutional eligibility. In Texas and South Carolina, this was apparently done without any court-vetted documents. In Hawaii, it appears that the state Democratic Party refused to certify constitutional eligibility; therefore, Nancy Pelosi, as representative of the Democrat National Committee, signed a nomination form stating that Obama and Biden were qualified. However, that document was filed only in Hawaii; the other 49 states received a nomination form which did not contain the “constitutionally-eligible” language. It appears that Pelosi signed the Hawaii form without any court-vetted documents.

In Alabama, the Secretary of State certified the names of presidential candidates from all parties for the general election, but the form she signed mentioned nothing about eligibility. However, a 2007 certification form from the Alabama Democrat Party listed all of the Democrat presidential primary contenders, states that the candidates “filed qualifications:”

2007 Alabama Democratic Party Primary Nomination Form

The body of the document reads:

Pursuant to Section 17-13-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, I hereby certify that the persons whose names appear below and on the following schedules filed qualifications with me for the February 5, 2008 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Election as candidates for the offices indicated.

President of the United States
Joe Biden
Hillary Clinton
Christopher J. Dodd
John Edwards
Barack Obama
Bill Richardson

This certification is subject to such disqualifications or corrective action as hereafter may appropriately be made.

Alabama Statute 17-13-5 is here.

In Arizona, the state statute requires proof of eligibility to be filed along with Nomination Papers, but there is no evidence that it was ever done.

1. Arizona: BHO Signed a Notarized Affidavit But Provided No Proof of Eligibility

Arizona: 16-311. Nomination papers; filing; definitions

All persons desiring to become a candidate shall file with the nomination paper provided for in subsection A an affidavit which shall be printed in a form prescribed by the secretary of state. The affidavit shall include facts sufficient to show that, other than the residency requirement provided in subsection A, the candidate will be qualified at the time of election to hold the office the person seeks.

On November 30, 2007, Obama signed an affidavit (pictured below) of constitutional eligibility, but according to recent research, did not include proof that he met constitutional requirements to serve. State Rep. Judy Burges’s recently-proposed bill to require proof of eligibility is not necessary, as Arizona already has eligibility requirements. That proposal, which did not pass the Arizona legislature in April 2010, states:

The national political party committee for a candidate for president for a party that is entitled to continued representation on the ballot shall provide to the secretary of state written notice of that political party’s nomination of its candidates for president and vice‑president. Within ten days after submittal of the names of the candidates, the national political party committee shall submit an affidavit of the presidential candidate in which the presidential candidate states the candidate’s citizenship and age and shall append to the affidavit documents that prove that the candidate is a natural born citizen, prove the candidate’s age and prove that the candidate meets the residency requirements for President of the United States as prescribed in article II, section 1, Constitution of the United States.

C. The secretary of state shall review the affidavit and other documents submitted by the national political party committee and, if the secretary of state has reasonable cause to believe that the candidate does not meet the citizenship, age and residency requirements prescribed by law, the secretary of state shall not place that candidate’s name on the ballot.

On September 27, 2010, a researcher contacted the Arizona Secretary of State at (602) 542-4285‎ and asked, “What documents were used to fulfill state statute 16-311 in regard to the presidential election in 2008?”

An eight-minute hold ensued, after which the researcher was told, “There was an affidavit that was filed.” The researcher asked, “By Barack Obama?” The answer was “Yes.”

The researcher then asked, “Was that all?” and the clerk answered, “Yes. If there was anything else it is across the street. It’s been two years; I can’t remember. Are you asking about some birth certificate? The media person, Matt Benson, will have to call.”

On September 28, 2010, Matt Benson called the researcher and left a message. The researcher returned the call at (602) 350-2834 and left a message. On September 30, Mr. Benson left a message, saying “I’m confused as to what documents (you’d) be looking for.” (Note: The AZ statute requires “facts sufficient to show that…the candidate will be qualified…”; “facts” require evidentiary support, and none was provided.)

On October 7, 2010, the researcher called Mr. Benson as a follow-up and asked, “Can we get specific information about the evidentiary support for ‘facts’ for 16-311? A person can’t attest to something they cannot witness, so they cannot swear an affidavit for place of their own birth as a ‘fact.’” Mr. Benson answered, “No other documents were provided besides Mr. Obama’s affadavit; candidates for office can self-attest to their eligibility by Arizona law.” The researcher asked where this was written. He then said, “I’ll have to talk to our attorney, and I will get back to you.”

Later that day the researcher received a letter from Mr. Benson to which was attached Mr. Obama’s sworn affidavit.

Page 1 of notarized, signed statement from BHO attesting that he met the constitutional qualifications to run for president

Page 2 of signed, notarized statement from BHO

Mr. Benson wrote a letter stating that the applicable statute in this instance was:

ARS 16-242 Qualifications for ballot; nomination paper
A. A person seeking nomination as a candidate for the office of president of the United States shall sign and cause to be filed with the secretary of state a nomination paper that contains the following information:
1. The name, residence address and mailing address of the candidate.
2. The name of the recognized political party from which the person seeks nomination.
3. The name and address of the chairman of the candidate’s state committee.
4. The exact manner for printing the candidate’s name on the presidential preference ballot pursuant to section 16-311.
B. The nomination paper shall be filed not less than fifty days nor more than seventy days before the presidential preference election and not later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.
C. Section 16-351 does not apply to a nomination paper filed pursuant to this section.
D. Within seventy-two hours after the close of filing the secretary of state shall certify to the officer in charge of elections the names of the candidates who are qualified for the presidential preference election ballot.

Mr. Benson wrote: “As I indicated when we last spoke, Arizona law requires that candidates for local, state and federal office self-attest to their eligibility. I’ve attached the form that Mr. Obama submitted prior to Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election. Following the Democratic National Convention, the party filed additional forms with our office identifying Mr. Obama as the Democratic nominee for president.”

The researcher wrote to Mr. Benson about the omission of 16-311 for facts to be filed along with the nomination paper prescribed by 16-242, and a summary statement: “For my take-away, you’re (Mr. Benson) stating per ARS 16-311 that Barack Obama never provided to the Arizona Secretary of State any “facts sufficient to show…the candidate will be qualified at the time of election to hold the office the person seeks; he presented only the personal affidavit portion. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thank-you.”

The researcher did not receive any correction from the Arizona Secretary of State’s office to this take-away statement. Apparently the Arizona Secretary of State, by tacet admission, agreed that ARS 16-311 was never upheld. No 16-311 Subsection A affidavit with sufficient proof of eligibility was ever provided, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

The 205 Arizona Code Revised, Statute 16-351, allows for challenges to eligibility of any candidate to be placed on the state ballot.

2. Hawaii Democratic Committee Failed to Certify Constitutional Eligibility; but the DNC did. What evidence did Nancy Pelosi use to sign the document?

Hawaii statute §11-113, Presidential ballots.

(c) All candidates for president and vice president of the United States shall be qualified for inclusion on the general election ballot under either of the following procedures:

(1) In the case of candidates of political parties which have been qualified to place candidates on the primary and general election ballots, the appropriate official of those parties shall file a sworn application with the chief election officer not later than 4:30 p.m. on the sixtieth day prior to the general election, which shall include:
(A) The name and address of each of the two candidates;
(B) A statement that each candidate is legally qualified to serve under the provisions of the United States Constitution;
(C) A statement that the candidates are the duly chosen candidates of both the state and the national party, giving the time, place, and manner of the selection.

As opposed to all former Democratic candidates such as Gore and Kerry, the Hawaii Democratic Committee changed its customary wording in 2008 as required by Hawaii law in order to be placed on the ballot. Instead, they attested to his being chosen by acclamation (popularity). The attorney for the Hawaii Democratic Party is William H. Gilardy, Jr., who was also the attorney for Stanley Ann Soetoro in her divorce from Lolo Soetoro. Therefore, Mr. Gilardy might know the exact birth circumstances of BHO (it has been reported that key pages of the Soetoro divorce documents were redacted).

A letter from the Hawaii Elections Office states that Obama was qualified to run for the office of President and shows a state Democrat Party nomination form which alleges that Obama and Biden were “legally qualified to serve under the under the provisions of the national Democratic Parties balloting at the Presidential Preference Poll.” There is no mention of constitutional eligibility. However, a letter from an elections official in Hawaii dated December 18, 2008 does mention the U.S. Constitution:

PEACE AND GOD BLESS

This is not spam,,,,Please Read the Facts.
Schools are violating your 4th Amendment with you are personal paying them to WATCH you in your homes in the name of public safety..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrATS4mthX4&feature=player_embedded

Federal court decision

http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/opinions/view_subpage.php?pk_id=0000010134

Please copy and sign and send to To Senator Ted Ferrioli it is your responsibility protect your family.

Read American Citizen rule book
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Obama link below show to the children,
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Home schooling

Please right him Ted Ferrioli your freedom time in critical.

Please right him

Administration laws and rules our for Elected and public employee's and private cooperation,," Not for a free Legal Americans ONLY"

Senator Ted Ferrioli
Party: R District: 30
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1950
District Phone: 541-490-6528
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE., S-323, Salem, OR, 97301
District Office Address: 111 Skyline Drive, John Day, OR, 97845
Email: sen.tedferrioli@state.or.us
Website: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ferrioli

78th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2011 Regular Session

NOTE: Matter within { + braces and plus signs + } in an amended section is new. Matter within { - braces and minus signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within
{ + braces and plus signs + } .

Senate Bill ____

A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to the inclusion cameras in computers given to students to take home

WHEREAS, ABC Good Morning America has reported on Feb. 22, 2010 that the FBI is investigating the Harriton High School of the Lower Merion School District in Pennsylvania for including a spy camera in a computer that the school gave 15-year-old Blake Robbins, after his parents alleged their son's privacy was violated; and

WHEREAS that high school’s school district has hired a lawyer to respond to the allegations; and

WHEREAS whatever the outcome of the FBI investigation into the violation of Blake Robbins’ privacy and whatever the outcome of any lawsuit that may be brought by the parents of the student, such spying is morally wrong; and

WHEREAS any such spying on a student like Blake Robbins and an undisclosed number of other students from that high school presumptively violates the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment clause against “unreasonable search and seizures; and

WHEREAS the school district’s defense--that perhaps it should have disclosed the presence of the camera and then all would be have been legally and ethically fine—may or may not prevail in responding to either a lawsuit by the parents or charges by the FBI; and

WHEREAS it is conceivable that a school or school district might attempt in Oregon to similarly place spy cameras within the bedroom, living room and home in general of students, with or without notice to the student or parents; and

WHEREAS students may not understand the constitutional and ethical implications of such an attempt, nor communicate it to their parents; and

WHEREAS the parents may not understand the constitutional and ethical implications of such an attempt, NOW THEREFORE

Section 336.189 is hereby created

{336,189 PROHIBITION OF COMPUTER SPYING ON STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

{ + (1) No teacher, teacher’s aide, instructional facilitator or other instructional staff person, nor any administrator or any other person employed by or serving as an agent of any public school in Oregon, including all charter schools chartered by the State of Oregon (hereinafter, school entity) shall give to any student a computer so equipped with a camera or other spying device that it can view the student and/or his or her surroundings and/or family. This prohibition cannot be overcome or overridden by any claim of the school entity of necessity to track the whereabouts of computers, or any other claim of cause or reason. (2) Any person who violates this prohibition shall be subject to suspension for one full semester of school and/or a fine of up to $5,000. (3) The giving or providing of a computer so equipped to more than one student shall in the instance of each student constitute a separate count and each count shall be punishable as
described in subsection (2) above. (4) If the offender is subject to supervision by a school principal or vice principal (hereinafter, an administrator), that administrator shall take action as specified herein. (5) If the offender is a school district board, then the District Attorney of the county in which the involved school is located shall prosecute the case. If a school administrator cannot or will not prosecute the case, then the District Attorney of the county in which the involved school is located shall prosecute the case. + }

Schools are violating your 4th Amendment with you are personal paying them to WATCH you in your homes for public safety..

Public Safety is the new "marshal law"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writ_of_assistance

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

It says "the people." It does not exclude young people, students or their parents. While the computer eye looking into a student's bedroom, or family living room, is not a "seizure" it is clearly a modern day "search." All the arguments in the article itself, about what the school disclosed and when, and if the school owns the property are misdirected. Without getting a warrant, based on probably cause, the school cannot "search" the student's bedroom or home by viewing it with a camera eye instead of a human eye. And since there is a human eye behind the camera, watching, the argument does not need to be too complex. The only case the school can make is that the parents and kids given consent by accepting the laptop. But not (a) if the school did not disclose the spying capability, and not (b) without understanding what they were consenting to, even if there was school disclosure. Few would really understand that the computers a way a spy in their home,
hence any claim oif "consent" asserted by the school should not stand. It would not be "informed" consent.

My solution By county's Protection real born Americans.

http://humanservicescomplaints.blogspot.com/

I Started and finish the recalled on Lincoln County school board in 2002.

I would like to say if I had children in public schools at any age, I would home school immediately..

Also to my understanding that they our still doing surveys on children in schools. They ask about drugs including pharmaceuticals in your family home personal even personal questions like how dose you family members get along, about family, friends, firearms,

Bruce Goldberg, M.D., Now Director of DHS in 2001 spoke against my Senate bill 26.
The parents right to know act

Please call`Dr Goldburg at his office at Phone: 503-945-5944 Fax: 503-378-2897 TTY: 503-945-6214 or email at dhs.info@state.or.us or mail a letter at Department of Human Services
500 Summer St. NE
Salem 97301
ASP
Tell him and our public employees to end the surveys "please" and to stay out of your homes. .

Read your rights.

http://www.oregontrackers.com/Civil_Rights.html

http://www.patriotnetwork.info/Citizens_rule_book.htm
Its your responsibility to protect our American family's. Not pay them to destroy American born family's for their own personal gain.

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School Improvement Surveys for Students, Parents and Staff
The survey instruments presented below were developed, adapted, and/or revised by Oregon classroom teachers in the Albany and Ontario school districts.
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Please read my salutions..Please

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gadgetblips.dailyradar.com/story/school-used-student-laptop-webcam...

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2001 SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Ed Johnston. Citizen. Toledo, Oregon. Testifies in favor of the bill. ... Says that perhaps Mr. Johnston's problems with his school district require local ...
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as I recalled Lincoln County school board in 2002.

Salem-News.com schools articles
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Senate Bill 449

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SB 449 By Senator BRYANT; Representative SCHRADER (at the request of Safe Schools Alliance of Central Oregon) -- Relating to records.
02/04 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/05 (S) Referred to Judiciary.
03/03 (S) Public Hearing held.
03/22 (S) Work Session held.
04/02 (S) Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
04/05 (S) Second reading.
04/06 (S) Third Reading. Carried by Bryant. Passed.
04/07 (H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
04/07 (H) Referred to Judiciary - Civil Law.
05/04 (H) Public Hearing held.
05/27 (H) Work Session held.
06/03 (H) Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
06/07 (H) Second reading.
06/08 (H) Third reading. Carried by Williams. Passed.
06/11 (S) Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
07/02 (S) President signed.
07/06 (H) Speaker signed.
07/12 (S) Governor signed.
07/12 (S) Chapter 620, 1999 Laws.
07/12 (S) Effective date, October 23, 1999.

No disrespect to any one but I have to say.SB 449 1999 is the same as in my opinion.
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/opinions/view_subpage.php?pk_id=0000010134
This is one of the reason Lincoln County School board was recalled

To my understand this happen to The Jews,

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Senate Bill 26

Introduced ( html )

SB 26 Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28. (at the request of Senator Gary George for Edward Johnston) -- Relating to school surveys.
01/08 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
01/09 (S) Referred to Education.
02/13 (S) Public Hearing held.
07/07 (S) In committee upon adjournment.

Senate Bill 804

Introduced ( html | pdf )

SB 804 By Senator GEORGE; Senators KRUSE, C STARR, VERGER, Representatives AVAKIAN, BROWN, BUCKLEY, GARRARD, GREENLICK, HOLVEY, KROPF, ROBLAN, ROSENBAUM (at the request of Ed Johnston) -- Relating to workers' compensation claims records of injured workers.
02/21 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/24 (S) Referred to Commerce.
08/05 (S) In committee upon adjournment.

Senate Bill 803

Introduced ( html | pdf )

SB 803 By Senator GEORGE; Senators KRUSE, VERGER, Representatives BROWN, GARRARD, KROPF, ROBLAN (at the request of Ed Johnston) -- Relating to groundfish. your American rights to feed one self
02/21 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/24 (S) Referred to Environment and Land Use.
08/05 (S) In committee upon adjournment.

http://fishwildliferights.blogspot.com/
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Senate Bill 805

Introduced ( html | pdf )

SB 805 By Senator GEORGE; Senators KRUSE, VERGER, Representatives BROWN, GARRARD, HUNT, KROPF, ROBLAN (at the request of Ed Johnston) -- Relating to Pacific marine management plans.
02/21 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/24 (S) Referred to Environment and Land Use.
03/28 (S) Public Hearing held.
08/05 (S) In committee upon adjournment.

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http://www.oregontrackers.com/FishFees.html

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Senate Bill 917

Introduced ( html | pdf )

SB 917 By Senator G GEORGE; Senators AVAKIAN, METSGER, MONROE, STARR, WALKER, Representatives JENSON, KRIEGER, KRUMMEL, NELSON, THATCHER (at the request of Ed Johnston) (at the request of Ed Johnston) -- Relating to workers' compensation claims records of injured workers.
03/07 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
03/12 (S) Referred to Commerce.
04/16 (S) Public Hearing held.
06/28 (S) In committee upon adjournment.

http://www.oregontrackers.com/Federal%20and%20Oregon%20Workers%20Comp/index.html

http://www.oregontrackers.com/working_for_true.htm

SAMPLE BALLOT • SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION LINCOLN COUNTY
YES NO SAMPLE BALLOT • SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON • NOVEMBER 22, 2002 ... We, the undersigned, are recalling Doug Hunt of the Lincoln County School Board For: ...
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I
Edward M Johnston Started The Lincoln county school board recalled and followed it trough with the help from the OSEA union. its all in the oregon history books.

http://www.clevelandtour.com/teachers/teachersboard/Thousands%20favor%20school%20board%20recall.htm

Workers, unions and community succeed in recalling Lincoln County
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Thousands favor school board recall
By Kelly Moyer-Wade
Of the News-Times
Efforts to oust four members of the Lincoln County School District Board of Directors stepped up Wednesday night with the announcement that the recall initiative is backed by more than 5,800 Lincoln County voters.
Ten thousand and seven hundred signatures - 2,675 for each board member - are needed by Oct. 6 in order to place the recall on the ballot, but recall organizers hope to have more than enough signatures by the end of this month.
"We want to have enough signatures by the end of this month to qualify for the September election," said Oregon School Employees Association organizer Patrick Melendy. "We want to put pressure on the school board to reopen Eddyville School, stop the contracting-out of school services, and stop slashing services."
Dozens of community members, including several classified and certified employees of the Lincoln County School District, have formed a group known as the Lincoln County School Board Recall Committee.
With some help from the OSEA, the group hopes to recall four members of the school board, Jim Kennison, Val Moore, Doug Hunt and Jannette Macpherson - the fifth board member, Jay Fineman, resigned before recall efforts began - and reverse the board's recent decision to cut $2.4 million from the school district's 2002-2003 budget by closing Eddyville School, contracting out for transportation and food services, and slashing several school programs.
Two weeks into their recall attempt, the group's support continues to snowball.
"There were only eight or nine people at the first meeting and there must be about 200 here tonight," commented Ed Johnston of Toledo, the first proponent of the recall effort. "I think that people needed to have a place to go where they could realize that they aren't the only ones involved with this."
Melendy added that dozens of local business owners are in support of the recall efforts and are collecting signatures at their places of business.
The crowd donned orange and yellow "recall the school board" pins Wednesday night and filled seven rows of bleachers at Newport Middle School to listen to speakers from the Forest Grove and Hermiston School Districts, the former employers of LCSD's Superintendent Irv Nikolai (Forest Grove) and Business Services Manager Chuck Rhoads (Hermiston).
Dana Mercer, an employee of the Hermiston School District, said the first thing that Rhoads did after coming to her district was contract out for transportation and food service.
Mercer said the contracting out of services has had negative impacts on the school district, the students and the community of Hermiston, and said some bus drivers have even left students behind.
"The most recent one left four students at a McDonald's in Troutdale," she told the crowd of recall supporters. "This (contracting out of services) is very detrimental to have happen in your district."
Jerry Maasdan, a certified employee of the Forest Grove School District, said he was glad to see Nikolai retire from his position as Forest Grove superintendent three years ago.
Under Nikolai's administration, said Madden, the administration offices were remodeled and 35 new employees were added to the administrative payroll. "That was the biggest thing he did," said Madden.
Nikolai, who was hired by the school board in December after serving as interim superintendent, has also been targeted by the recall committee as a negative influence on the school district and the community. In one week, more than 1,000 persons have signed a petition of no confidence regarding the superintendent.
The petition states that the superintendent has "violated the public trust and failed to act in the best interests of the Lincoln County School District by promoting actions that are adversely impacting the students and staff of the LCSD and citizens of Lincoln County."
Nina Hammond is one of four people named on the recall petition as a member of the recall committee. A classified employee of LCSD for 21 years, Hammond said she is convinced that Lincoln County has enough "well-educated, intelligent and responsible people" to take over the duties of the LCSD Board of Directors.
"I've talked to several people who have come up with alternative plans (which don't include contracting out services and closing community schools), if only the school board would listen," said Hammond.
Recall petitions are circulating throughout Lincoln County, and recall committee members hope to have a presence at both the Nesika Illahee Pow Wow and this weekend's Toledo Summer Festival.
For more information about the efforts to recall the LCSD Board of Directors or about the "no confidence" petition against LCSD Superintendent Irv Nikolai, call the Oregon School Employees Association at 1-800-252-6732.

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READ PLEASE
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http://www.familyrightsassociation.com/
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They did not know better this was for public safety they claim??
or Marshall law.
Your citizen rule book
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I read this book call Dived and concur at my school library as a freshman By.

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Now liberals have been announce in Lincoln county oregon as a visiting centers, Not for reference papers American history.
If we go paperless what a way to wrap out our American history.

it's not in our library's anymore I'm still looking for one,
So it came be preserved.
Remember goerge Orwells 1984 books and movies pulled out of library's

I'm disabled worker with 17 blown dices and a crushed lower back, an other medical. Ask Rep Cowan she knows why????? Is About Lincoln county??..
Because I stood up for your Constitutional rights and MINE.

An I'm denied medical and dental coverage and I paid in to the system that the money went to who and why,

Just a thought.
For god sake send illegals back to their country and reduce the federal and state budgets by thirty percent. Just a thought..

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Maters of money

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Remember what Adolf Hitler is it possible that we could be
doing the same as he did to the JEWS,
So whats the deference,
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The United States of America and her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of ... The present treaty shall be ratified by the President of the United States, by and with ...
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The Admission act of Feb 14 1859 with Democracy.
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Abraham Lincoln the first Republican fought for your TAX freedom The Civil war of above treaty. USA IS A Republic.

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This is not spam Please read and pass on what Democracy has done to oregon
Why I Edward Johnston am Against Marine Reserves. Generic Salomon. Conditional use of rivers, forest and any public lands use.
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In My Opinion
As I have witnessing, the facts

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Only support legal Oregonians two or more generations Should be the only Legal Americans allowed in Marine reserves , Should be allowed for subsistence , fisheries ,, Should be including The Elderly and disabled Should;d be allowed free tags , Life liberty , and happiness.

Once not so long ago Newport Oregon and Cos bay as well other bay that had fish plant that were on the west coast bays once was plentiful our fish and crustacean in the bays were Abundant with food that brought in tourist for the local business and most of all the Residents had plenty of free food resources until 2000,,,
Then the fish plants and bay fronts were a smelly business and polluted the bay as environmental NON— PROFIT agency's who have no legal rights to do so and select non-profits paid for by the taxpayer, Lets not for the people who wonted change you know them they have TV and radio ads you know who took your freedom away to pay them the taxpayers, They claim pollution and closed down our fish plants. Destroying our local subsistence fisheries also our local economy's.Why was their not simple plans put in place to protect local coastal economy and Constitutional rights to feed one's legal American Family's is going,
One point that could have Fishing boats going out could have dump fish waste in the ocean to keep our human and ocean food production local.
<LEGAL Oregonians food resource>

At lest back then lest then twenty tears ago , It was a free market of Forest workers,Restaurants ,Tavern Family business to be pass on to their children, Boat owners and deck hands, And others coastl service related industry's. had workers comp; Insurance and most important unemployment insurance. Free open market for all to do business with out most permits Or A Permission slip from the State,< The Elected and public employees, Educational groups will determine who will be allowed in our public land's,, < Is this not what our for-father gave us. under the Unites States Constitution, Treaty of 1846 and the Administration act of Feb 14 1859> ,,
An Most important of all the Legal American Constitution and The Federalist Papers.

http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/
Remember this has bankrupted California,, why do this to Oregonians

facts To best explain,, It is very long,, Letters that you ask for,, Genetically modified food,,, Sometime we have to say NO, it should be base on real science ,Case by case,, We don't throw the baby out with the bath water
Also I spoke against oil drilling on the west cost so we don't lose our food resources from an accident,since 1992 to present
Also where's our compensation of the lost of our constitutional American born rights.

Why I am Against Marine Reserves. Generic Salomon. Conditional river use.
http://www.patriotnetwork.info/Citizens_rule_book.htm

Against Generic Salmon Science.
Is attempt to eliminate Oregon Proven Hatcheries programs once we run by local city and county Governments agency's and the public volunteers that had abundances of salmon once know world wide..
Lets not forget the state on our, oregon universities clean our river in streams in 1970's for more housing development and growth , At the lost of historical fish runs after the hatcheries programs work so well to give Oregonians their food resources since the 1900's
In California this was done in the early 1930's-40's the same for housing development.
To my understanding of the federal law of the 1900's, One could not build on public land that had legal American food resources on it
Remember the Elected and public employees unions have to make a crises like Salmon shortages and other declining free legal American public food resources on public lands. .

Also until 2002 in Oregon A license was not mandatory to subsistence fishers become an Legal Oregonians was allowed to subsistence hunt and fish.
Last know case dismiss in Lincoln county Oregon

Marine Reserves the Great lost to Oregonians as proposed this would give Oregon State universality the Apparent ownership on FREE Oregonians public use lands.
As I understand hb 3906 in give the state the ability to to lease out marine reserves.
I also won't to and
This woulds allow Scientists and public owned employees agency's and private company's an the selected few to use this outline areas.
Leasing to companies to raise genitally altered salmon pens for market.
They twice as much a native salmon that god gave use for our food resources.

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I would be in favor if it was reserved for all legal Oregonians fishing open 10 month yearly only

I am not an Attorney I have attended public hearing and personal knowledge,and have read a lot on this subject.

In My opinion .

ALL Legal Americans Oregonians our not get reimburse our compensated for their lost of Their Constitutional public land free rights on way ownerships.
Change you can believe in it .Lost of your constitutional born rights for Elected and public employees debt.

DNA STUDIES OF HUMANS GIVE HINT WHY HATCHERY FISH ARE FINE

Recent studies of the human DNA system have come to an illuminating
conclusion: all of us are not only descended from proto-humans who
lived in East Africa several million years ago; we may actually all be

descended from one mother. Thus does science give, at times, support
to the Biblical view of the world. And thus, too, does one science
illuminate why another allegedly scientific view of things—the
opposition to salmon stock rebuilding via hatcheries—may be faulty.
Here in Oregon, for two decades, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife
Department has been engaged in a program of “extirpating” hatchery
salmon, on the theory that these fish are genetically too similar, too
lacking in the gene diversity and variability, to allow them to
survive the ups and downs of an anadromous life, especially in
changing water conditions, with shifting food populations, and the
need for migration into new, or previously lost, areas. For a long
time, the debate has raged, are hatcheries good or bad for the
salmon? Good that is why we had so many salmon for 100 years
Although it has long been science—or at least, some scientists--that
said the hatchery fish are genetically inferior and hence a threat to
wild fish, it is now science that comes to their rescue.
Human beings—homo sapiens--began in a relatively small area in and
around the East African Rift Valley. Nobody disputes this. But that
means our species began with a small gene pool and little genetic
diversity. The species may well, in now turns out, have begun with
only ONE mother, a proto-human Eve. This would mean that our species
began with a gene pool of ONE mom, and one or a few fathers, with
virtually no genetic diversity. Yet somehow, from that single womb,
there arose the ancestors of white Aryans, Black Congolese, yellow
Chinese and Red Apache. God bless diversity. E Unum Pluribus—out of
one, many. God is creative. And if nature—or evolution—or God (take
your pick) can create such immense diversity out of one East African
proto-human womb, why shouldn’t it (or He) be able to do so with
salmon diversity?
One may respond that it took a very long time to create the diversity
among Homo sapiens, and that we do not have that much time to salvage
the salmon. Yet the lessons of East Africa suggest that extirpating
millions of fish we don’t like can only further reduce the potential
gene pool, not expand it. And while we do not have millions or even
thousands of years to save the salmon, we do not need them to be
divided into whole new sub-species—races, in human terms—to keep the
salmon alive. We already have several species of salmon, and the goal
is not to generate yet more, but to preserve the ones we already have.
And that, unlike the division into races among humans, need not take
long at all, if we do not keep shooting ourselves in the fin by
destroying millions of hatchery fish and closing the hatcheries. It
is, after all, out of a larger pool of individuals that the higher
number of mutations may arise. If the fish do need to mutate to
survive changing ocean conditions, then having more fish chromosomes
available within which the mutations may arise must help, not hinder,
our hopes.
Although it is promising—and although the East African Origins theory
is now all but accepted fact--the Mitochondrial DNA science of Eve is
as yet, according to a report in US News and World Report, not yet
certain. (See the Freeman Institute Web site, or go to the Web site
Salon. It offers an analysis of the technique and some of its
implications at
http://dir.salon.com/story/tech/feature/2005/04/29/dna_ancestry/index.html
Still, as Darwin himself wrote, evolution occurs in one individual at
a time. Mutation changes an individual (fish, monkey, hominid, etc.)
and natural selection determines if that change will die out or become
widespread, or even a new species. But if this is the case—and where
Darwin and Salon agree, what environmentalist could disagree?—then the
extermination of hundreds of thousands of healthy salmon is madness.
What is really going on, it seems, is that environmentalists are
concerned that if the salmon are saved via hatcheries, the pressure
will be off for habitat protection.
And they are right, in this. We should not, must not, set up a regime
in which we can harm the fish and their habitat as much as we
want—destroy spawning grounds, dam rivers, heat up streams, poison
them with pesticides and herbicides, silt up their water and their
gills with forest road runoff—and then declare it okay because we can
produce millions of salmon at hatcheries. The Endangered Species Act
wisely protects the habitat of endangered species as well as the
critters themselves. We should not let hatcheries become an end run
around the ESA.
This, one suspects, is the basis for the faulty logic that many
environmentalists, and ODFW, employ to justify the destruction of
hatchery salmon runs.
It is crucial that we restore and maintain healthy habitats for the
salmon (not just for them, but for all aquatic life, and ultimately,
for ourselves). And it is equally crucial that the environmentalists
(who see themselves, at times with good cause) as the good guys, do
not resort to lies or distortion to support their position.
The entire direction of our understanding of evolution, including
specifically human evolution, conflicts with the environmentalist
distaste for hatchery-raised fish. Hatcheries are not clean, clear,
cool, free-flowing wild rivers. But neither are they the source of
genetically deficient, evolutionarily inadequate fish. We are all
better off if we all admit the various truths here—that hatchery fish
are no less genetically fit than was the mother or mothers of our
entire species; AND that poisoning our rivers and streams with
dangerous chemicals, excess heat by logging near them
, and silt and dirt damages not just
the fish but also other life and ourselves. We should admit both these
truths, and move forward to a sane policy on hatchery fish and on
salmon restoration for Oregonians food resources and use of our forest for
camping and other free activities without administration rules,, Because we have a Constitution, to a free society.
Administration rules or for Elected and public employees. Not Legal Constitutional
Americans

Genetically modified food v. World hunger

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Future Tense - 3 days ago
If they compete against real salmon, they may win hands down. We should not let this genie out of the bottle. We may never get it back in! ...

Sport groundfish season to close Friday
By Steve Card Of the News-Times
Charter boats from Newport Tradewinds prepare to
depart from Yaquina Bay early Tuesday morning on what
will be some of the last bottom fishing trips of the
year. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
announced late Monday the sport fishery for major
groundfish species will close on Friday, much earlier
than expected. (Photo by Steve Card)
Charter boat operators face big loss in revenue

The Labor Day holiday weekend is generally a very busy
time for charter boat operators along the central
Oregon coast, but news released Monday by the Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife has dealt a major
financial blow to those businesses.
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ODFW announced that on Friday, the sport fishery for
major groundfish species will close in all saltwater
areas - including fishing from shore, in estuaries and
the ocean. This closure comes much earlier than had
been anticipated, and it is the first time the sport
rockfish fishery will not be open the entire year.

This closure includes all species of rockfish, lingcod
and greenling. Fishing for cabezon closed in August.
Any retention of these fish is prohibited.

Officials at the ODFW office in South Beach met at 10
a.m. Monday to discuss the pending closure. Although
this wasn't an official, public meeting, attempts were
made to notify local charter companies, and
representatives of several were in attendance, either
in person or via telephone conference call.

Don Bodenmiller, ODFW's project leader for marine
recreation groundfish fisheries, explained the
predicament the agency found itself in last week.
Federal regulations place a cap on the black rockfish
catch at 342 metric tons. At the end of July, about
100 metric tons remained in the quota, and it was
thought at the time that this would carry the fishery
at least well into September.

However the following month, the fishing conditions
improved, "and we saw quite a catch during August,"
Bodenmiller said. When the numbers were tallied a week
ago, the total catch stood at 322 metric tons. Rough
estimates from the weekend added another 10 metric
tons, and Bodenmiller said at the present catch rate,
"we would not make it through this entire week. Our
dilemma is now we're basically out of black rockfish.

"We did not react strongly at the end of July because
we still had 100 metric tons left to go," added
Bodenmiller. "But when we looked at it last week after
three weeks of August fishing ... we realized we had a
problem."

This is the second year of dealing with the caps on
the sport groundfish fishery. Last year, the quota of
black rockfish (345 metric tons) was not reached. Some
believe the reason for this year's early closure is
that charters have been prohibited from fishing for
groundfish outside of the 40-fathom line from June 1
through Sept. 30. This area was closed to sport
fishing in an effort to reduce bycatch of overfished
species. But that resulted in fishing being
concentrated in nearshore waters, where anglers were
more likely to hook a black rockfish than some other
species of groundfish.

Bodenmiller agrees there were more nearshore fishing
trips. "Bottom fish trips combined in all areas
through July this year is about 15 percent higher than
it was last year," he said. "I think that's a big
source of why we have a problem this year." He added
the catch per angler this year is up, and the average
size of the black rockfish being caught is also up.

The problem is the fishery is managed by pounds, not
numbers of fish caught, Bodenmiller said. He told
those gathered on Monday, "If we were counting fish,
and it wasn't pounds, we probably wouldn't be here."

Possible options discussed

Patty Burke, manager of ODFW's Marine Resources
Program, said that at Monday's meeting, "a number of
options were discussed for extending the fishery or
opening up other sport-fishing opportunities. But
because of concerns about the mortality of released
fish, safety and Oregon State Police enforcement
considerations, we had to rule out some suggested
options. We are still looking into expanding salmon
and halibut opportunities where quota remains, if
rules allow."

The possibility was discussed of allowing anglers to
fish for groundfish beyond the 30-fathom line - where
the odds of hooking a black rockfish are greatly
reduced. And if a prohibited fish were hooked, it
would be released. The problem with that, said
Bodenmiller, is that because of the depth at which the
fish are caught beyond 20 fathoms, "they assume half
of the fish survive. At 10 (fathoms), they assume all
of them survive."

One charter operator suggested then that they allow
groundfish trips within the 10-fathom line and close
everything beyond that.

"You wouldn't be able to keep blacks, and you wouldn't
be able to keep lingcod, and cabezon is already
closed," Bodenmiller said. "It would basically be a
hook and release fishery. Is that what people would
want to do? Catch and release?"

"It's better than nothing," was the response. "Our
preference is not closing it at all, because there's
such an abundance ... but what we're selling is
opportunity. At least that would be something for us
to sell."

ODFW officials were asked if it would be possible to
extend the coho season (which closed Aug. 31) to make
up for the loss of the groundfish trips. Eric
Shindler, an ODFW salmon biologist, said this salmon
season is structured by season date or quota. "We're
at 63 percent of the quota," he said Monday morning,
"but we're at 98 percent of the season. The season
will end on Aug. 31. The salmon framework plan does
not allow for a season extension."

Chinook, tuna seasons still open

The charter companies will still be able to run
fishing trips for chinook salmon. That season runs
through Oct. 31. Tuna trips are also an option, as
long was the weather permits, and there are several
open dates for halibut fishing scheduled in September
and October. Some also offer bay crabbing excursions
and whale watching trips.

But many of those going out on charter boats prefer
bottom fishing. After ODFW's announcement Monday of
the groundfish closure, charter operators began making
telephone calls to people who had booked those trips.
Although these clients are being offered the chance to
go out on a different type of fishing trip, many are
opting simply to cancel.

These cancellations mean the loss of hundreds of
thousands of dollars in charter boat business. And
charter operators said the news of the groundfish
closure comes to them just as they have reached the
point in the year where the bills are all paid, and
they will start to stick money away to get them
through the winter.

But the sport groundfish closure will also affect
business at local motels, restaurants and retail
shops. Lincoln County Commissioner Terry Thompson, who
attended Monday's ODFW meeting, said, "One time I
heard a statistic that fisheries generate anywhere
from four to seven times whatever the dollar is. I
heard one guy say (the closure) will cost him $100,000
(at the charter office), so multiply that, and it
would be anywhere from $400,000 to $700,000 for just
that office. Then multiply it by the number of
offices. It's a lot."

Thompson places a lot of the blame for this current
problem on the fact that quotas are set based on the
amount of fish caught, not the numbers swimming in the
ocean. "When you have a model that's basically landing
data driven, you're going to run into trouble if you
have good ocean conditions and fish do better than
normal, or if the number of fishermen increase.

"Nobody's done anything wrong," continued Thompson.
< 1999 hb 3656 He's bill to states all your marine life belongs
to the commercial fisherman fund and state police>
"It's just that this is one of those inevitable things
... the stocks increase and you're going to run up
against quotas." The problem is compounded, he said,
by the fact that it will be two or three years before
another stock assessment is done. "It's going to get
worse next year. They'll have to look at some way of
reducing their catch ... to stretch (the season) out."

Thompson said he has a lot of faith in fishermen.
"When adversity faces them, they'll adapt, and this
charter fishery will do the same thing. The overall
loss to the local economy, though, is big."

Friday's closure of the sport groundfish fishery does
not affect the commercial nearshore groundfish
fishery. However, the trip limit of black rockfish for
the commercial fishermen was cut in half in July in
order to prevent an early closure of that season.
Other commercial fisheries are not affected by the
closure of the sport groundfish season.

Lets not forget the agency's has raised fee's and put us in further DEBT
to all of us today,
House hearing in 2005 on ODFW buget. former Rep
Jeff Krop stated that their are not off the hook for
the damages that they caused to the legal taxpayers .
.Of what I testified and stated the similar statement.
Remember Don Bodenmiller was sick when Patty burke
made a guesstimate to closed down oregon coast fisheries and the
damage was off by 100 tons. ILLEGALLY Closing YOU CONSTITUTIONAL
FOOD RIGHTS
Lost of business and tax revenue Also responsible for
increasing domestic violent s..
They ODFW have fail the Possession pass

http://www.oregontrackers.com/Evolution_of_ODFW.html
http://fishwildliferights.blogspot.com/
http://www.oregontrackers.com/This_Petition_is_to_allow_your_voice_to_be_heard.html

ODFW "Recreational"Groundfish Management
Issues and Closure,As an American born off two or more
generations it's our Constitutional Rights to FEED
ourselves and not to rely on hand outs,I'm a
Subsidence Fisher Person.

Status

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (OFWC) has
closed the sport fishery for major groundfish species
in all saltwater areas (including fishing from shore,
in estuaries and the ocean) effective Friday,
September 3, 2004. This closure includes all
rockfishes, lingcod and greenling.
OFWC closed the cabezon sport harvest August 18
because the harvest cap was reached. Cabezon have good
survival rates when released (because they do not have
airbladders), which allowed the Commission to impose
non-retention for cabezon without affecting other
fisheries.
When a rockfish species attains its harvest target,
however, non-retention is not an option. Most rockfish
will suffer embolisms (because they have airbladders),
and will not survive landing and release. Therefore,
when the black rockfish cap was reached, a full
closure was necessary because most black rockfish
caught inadvertently with other groundfish species
would not survive.
Federal and state harvest management

State and federal harvest limits are set for both
commercial and recreational fisheries.
Harvest caps result from the formal federal stock
assessment of each species.
The Oregon sport groundfish fishery has operated under
federally imposed impact limits for several species
designated as “overfished” during recent years. This
includes lingcod, canary and yelloweye rockfish.
Harvest caps for these species are developed through
the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). The
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (OFWC) adopts
these caps for state waters (three miles from shore)
and may impose more restrictive (but not less
restrictive) conditions.
OFWC also sets management measures for nearshore
species and sets harvest caps for these species, which
include cabezon, greenling, “other nearshore
rockfish,” and black rockfish and blue rockfish
combined.
Harvest Targets for 2004

The allocation for black rockfish in Oregon is 76%
recreational and 24% commercial.
The 2004 Oregon recreational targets for these species
are as follows. (The harvest as of August 22, 2004, is
in bold.) black rockfish (342 metric tons/322 mt),
canary rockfish (6.8 mt/3.0 mt), yelloweye (3.2 mt/2.1
mt), lingcod (110 mt/108 mt), cabezon (15.8 mt/ 17.2
mt closed 8-18-04), greenling (5.2 mt/4.3 mt) and
other nearshore rockfish (11.4 mt/6.5 mt).
Plus LETS NOT FORGET WE HAD 100mt to go,ODFW admitted
that they closed it down when it didn't need to be closed.
As the publicly apologized.
So why are legal Oregonians punished for their failure.
.

Recent history of recreational harvest management

2003

California exceeded the entire West Coast harvest of
lingcod and canary rockfish in its sport fishery. This
caused a late season closure for lingcod and an
offshore closure to protect canary rockfish COASTWIDE.
All three states were subject to this federal closure
in November.
Oregon and Washington sport anglers were strongly
opposed to another state driving closures coastwide.
Approximately 94 percent of the Oregon sport allowable
black rockfish take of 345 metric tons was harvested.
While this was extremely close to the limit, factors
such as weather and a healthy salmon fishery prevented
an early closure.
2004

With the support of the state’s sport fishing
community, Oregon worked with the PFMC to support
separate state stock fishery targets for the limiting
species such as black rockfish, lingcod, canary and
yelloweye.
California imposed severe restrictions on its sport
fishery.
California has closed its black rockfish fishery in
the north most of this summer through December.
New for the 2004 Oregon sport fishery were offshore
closures outside of 40-fathoms during the June through
September period to reduce impacts on canary rockfish
and yelloweye rockfish. This closure shifted fishing
effort closer to shore where more reef black rockfish
and lingcod harvest was likely. ODFW realized this had
the potential to drive early closures in 2004, but
scientific models did not have a way to predict
exactly how the fishery would shift. A strong salmon
year could have mitigated this shift, as occurred in
2003.
Public decision-making

ODFW held a series of coastwide public meetings
beginning in March 2004 to discuss the 2004 fishery
and options for the 2005-2006 fisheries, which were to
be adopted under the federal PFMC process during 2004.
At those meetings the public was informed that the
result of the new offshore closures on angler behavior
was unknown and that catch of black rockfish, the
backbone of the sport groundfish fishery, could be
escalated, which might result in fishery closures as
early as September.
Oregon’s sport monitoring program is extensive. One in
every three sport anglers is interviewed at the
landings, and ocean boat observation provides data on
discards. Data sets are fact-checked and analyzed with
a population model factoring in length, weight and
bycatch estimates. This provides ODFW with the ability
to track the fishery monthly.
Catch levels for black rockfish were evaluated monthly
through July when the catch was approximately 242 of
the 342 metric ton limit. With 100 metric tons
remaining, ODFW staff projected the black rockfish
fishery would sustain through Labor Day and into
September based on the modeling.
As the summer continued, ODFW staff made more frequent
estimates. After the first week in August 2004, the
sport catch was reviewed. Increased catch of black
rockfish was relatively minor as weather had been an
issue. During the next two weeks ocean conditions were
much improved, catch rates increased and the average
size of fish had increased. The poundage/catch impact
for groundfish species is in metric tons, not numbers
of fish, as with salmon.
A review of catch through August 22 resulted in only
20 metric tons remaining of the sport black rockfish
limit. It takes several days after the catch week for
data from the field to be entered, error-checked,
analyzed and catch-estimated, thus it was not until
Friday, August 27, that this black rockfish catch
numbers were established. The numbers made it clear
that an early closure was necessary, but ODFW staff
were not sure if the fishery could be sustained
through Labor Day weekend, which would greatly
mitigate impacts of the closure. It was decided to use
a manual call-in system to estimate the August 28-29
weekend harvest so that staff could establish whether
the fishery could remain open over Labor Day.
An informal emergency meeting with sport anglers,
charters, ports and community leaders and the Newport
media was set for Monday, August 30, at 10 a.m. at the
Marine Resources Program office in Newport. Others
along the coast joined in the discussion through a
conference call (approximately 40 individuals
participated )< I Attended myself Most of them who we
publicly employed paid>
. By 10 a.m., staff had hand-analyzed the
weekend sampling data, which showed that the harvest
exceeded12 metric tons (of the remaining 20 mt), with
some ports still not reporting. It was clear that a
closure before Labor Day would be necessary. Within 30
minutes staff shared this information at the public
meeting. A number of options were discussed for
extending the fishery (hook and release in shallower
water, for example) or opening up other sport fishing
opportunities (salmon, halibut or yellowtail rockfish
in the deeper closed area), but because of enforcement
concerns and the risk of additional mortality, most
suggestions had to be ruled out and the black rockfish
fishery had to be closed in order not to exceed
federally adopted limits. Expanding sport halibut and
salmon opportunities are still being pursued.
Staff analyzed public options, briefed the
department’s leadership and prepared a final position
by 4 p.m. Monday, August 30. A news release was
distributed by 5 p.m. At 7 p.m. a previously scheduled
halibut management public meeting provided further
opportunity to share this information and discuss
public concerns.
Continuing sportfishing opportunities

This closure does not limit all marine recreational
fishing opportunities. Anglers still may fish for
salmon, tuna, flounder, sole, sand dabs, perch,
herring, anchovy, striped bass and other offshore
pelagic species.
Commercial groundfish fishery

Commercial harvest of these species also is being
closely monitored. Projections are made on a biweekly
basis using fish ticket landings. Black rockfish were
projected to be harvested at a rate that would close
that fishery early, so the bimonthly trip limits were
severely reduced by an OFWC temporary rule in July.
All commercial fisheries for nearshore species
currently are projected to be sustained to October 31
through trip limit controls.

October 30, 2004

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lindsay Ball, director
3406 Cherry Ave.
Salem OR 97303
Dear Mr. Ball:

I am writing to present the recommendations of the
Lincoln County PAC for the upcoming sport/charter
groundfish season. A large number of ideas have been
presented, and the job is to work through them to
select the best, or best combination.

1. If we have to reduce the catch and/or effort in
sport groundfishing, the best time to do it is during
the winter. These months are the period when many
groundfish species are giving birth to young, and
therefore is the time they and their offspring are
weakest and most need protection. Happily, this period
is also the time when there is already very little
groundfish fishing going on at the coast due to the
weather conditions. It is true that, over the years,
coastal businesses have struggled to bring business
into the coast in the winter. But that business is
still pretty small - far less than, say, the Labor Day
weekend. And it is not only the tiny groundfish sport
fishery that brings wintertime visitors. People come
to Newport and the rest of the Oregon coast for the
Seafood & Wine and similar festivals, and to enjoy
watching stormy seas from safe hotel rooms overlooking
the ocean. If we have to cut the groundfish charters,
the dead of winter is better than the high point of
summer or Labor Day - times when, many charter fishers
say, a cut in catch levels could hurt them at least as
much as a cut in winter sport catch. If we want to
protect weak species, closing the tiny winter season
is probably the best way to do it.

2. Also, many commercial fishers said that we should
allow a higher commercial trip limit, so as to have
fewer trips, while not changing total catch allowed.
This will save on gas and other costs without cutting
the revenues brought in. If we allow higher trip
limits - or at least don't cut them - in the summer,
we can to some extent make up for winter losses to the
broader coastal economy if we stop wintertime
groundfish sport catch.

3. It is a continuing scandal that we force fishers
to throw back large quantities of fish that are dead
or will, in many cases, die anyway - either because
their air bladders burst or because they are otherwise
injured or because they become weak and are easily
eaten by predators. We should find ways to use these
fish - other countries already commercially use many
species we do not - instead of killing them and
wasting them. For example, batfish can be used for cat
food processing, instead of just thrown out. As it is
now, lower dollar value fish get thrown back, like bat
fish, so fishers can get the extra volume of higher
value fish. If we had the fishers retain what they
catch, they could still make money, spend less time
out there (and less on gas and other costs) and not
wreck species not now used as commercial catch.
Here's a way to make ecological sense at minimal
economic cost.

We need the environmentalists and the fishers to work
together for all our children's future. These are ways
to do so.

Sincerely,

Ed Johnston

ODFW Recreational Groundfish Management
Issues and Closure

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/public/NewsArc/2004news/sept/090104news.html

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/Comm/schedule.htm

DNA STUDIES OF HUMANS GIVE HINT WHY HATCHERY FISH ARE FINE

Recent studies of the human DNA system have come to an illuminating
conclusion: all of us are not only descended from proto-humans who
lived in East Africa several million years ago; we may actually all be
descended from one mother. Thus does science give, at times, support
to the Biblical view of the world. And thus, too, does one science
illuminate why another allegedly scientific view of things—the
opposition to salmon stock rebuilding via hatcheries—may be faulty.
Here in Oregon, for two decades, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife
Department has been engaged in a program of “extirpating” hatchery
salmon, on the theory that these fish are genetically too similar, too
lacking in the gene diversity and variability, to allow them to
survive the ups and downs of an anadromous life, especially in
changing water conditions, with shifting food populations, and the
need for migration into new, or previously lost, areas. For a long
time, the debate has raged, are hatcheries good or bad for the
salmon?
Although it has long been science—or at least, some scientists--that
said the hatchery fish are genetically inferior and hence a threat to
wild fish, it is now science that comes to their rescue.
Human beings—homo sapiens--began in a relatively small area in and
around the East African Rift Valley. Nobody disputes this. But that
means our species began with a small gene pool and little genetic
diversity. The species may well, in now turns out, have begun with
only ONE mother, a proto-human Eve. This would mean that our species
began with a gene pool of ONE mom, and one or a few fathers, with
virtually no genetic diversity. Yet somehow, from that single womb,
there arose the ancestors of white Aryans, Black Congolese, yellow
Chinese and Red Apache. God bless diversity. E Unum Pluribus—out of
one, many. God is creative. And if nature—or evolution—or God (take
your pick) can create such immense diversity out of one East African
proto-human womb, why shouldn’t it (or He) be able to do so with
salmon diversity?
One may respond that it took a very long time to create the diversity
among Homo sapiens, and that we do not have that much time to salvage
the salmon. Yet the lessons of East Africa suggest that extirpating
millions of fish we don’t like can only further reduce the potential
gene pool, not expand it. And while we do not have millions or even
thousands of years to save the salmon, we do not need them to be
divided into whole new sub-species—races, in human terms—to keep the
salmon alive. We already have several species of salmon, and the goal
is not to generate yet more, but to preserve the ones we already have.
And that, unlike the division into races among humans, need not take
long at all, if we do not keep shooting ourselves in the fin by
destroying millions of hatchery fish and closing the hatcheries. It
is, after all, out of a larger pool of individuals that the higher
number of mutations may arise. If the fish do need to mutate to
survive changing ocean conditions, then having more fish chromosomes
available within which the mutations may arise must help, not hinder,
our hopes.
Although it is promising—and although the East African Origins theory
is now all but accepted fact--the Mitochondrial DNA science of Eve is
as yet, according to a report in US News and World Report, not yet
certain. (See the Freeman Institute Web site, or go to the Web site
Salon. It offers an analysis of the technique and some of its
implications at
http://dir.salon.com/story/tech/feature/2005/04/29/dna_ancestry/index.html
Still, as Darwin himself wrote, evolution occurs in one individual at
a time. Mutation changes an individual (fish, monkey, hominid, etc.)
and natural selection determines if that change will die out or become
widespread, or even a new species. But if this is the case—and where
Darwin and Salon agree, what environmentalist could disagree?—then the
extermination of hundreds of thousands of healthy salmon is madness.
What is really going on, it seems, is that environmentalists are
concerned that if the salmon are saved via hatcheries, the pressure
will be off for habitat protection.
And they are right, in this. We should not, must not, set up a regime
in which we can harm the fish and their habitat as much as we
want—destroy spawning grounds, dam rivers, heat up streams, poison
them with pesticides and herbicides, silt up their water and their
gills with forest road runoff—and then declare it okay because we can
produce millions of salmon at hatcheries. The Endangered Species Act
wisely protects the habitat of endangered species as well as the
critters themselves. We should not let hatcheries become an end run
around the ESA.
This, one suspects, is the basis for the faulty logic that many
environmentalists, and ODFW, employ to justify the destruction of
hatchery salmon runs.
It is crucial that we restore and maintain healthy habitats for the
salmon (not just for them, but for all aquatic life, and ultimately,
for ourselves). And it is equally crucial that the environmentalists
(who see themselves, at times with good cause) as the good guys, do
not resort to lies or distortion to support their position.
The entire direction of our understanding of evolution, including
specifically human evolution, conflicts with the environmentalist
distaste for hatchery-raised fish. Hatcheries are not clean, clear,
cool, free-flowing wild rivers. But neither are they the source of
genetically deficient, evolutionarily inadequate fish. We are all
better off if we all admit the various truths here—that hatchery fish
are no less genetically fit than was the mother or mothers of our
entire species; AND that poisoning our rivers and streams with
dangerous chemicals, excess heat, and silt and dirt damages not just
the fish but also other life and ourselves. We should admit both these
truths, and move forward to a sane policy on hatchery fish and on
salmon restoration.

Fwd:Honorable Rep.Jean Cowan,Marine Reserves, ODFW, Oregon state parks,OSU our Stealing our Americans Rights...

Ed Johnston

1540 N. Nye St.
Toledo, OR 97391
541-336-1233

Feb. 20, 2008

Honorable Rep.Jean Cowan
and All Members of he Oregon State Legislature:
:

I am writing in response to HB 3609 and any other BILLS that destroys Oregon's FREEDOM. There are many
provisions in it that I MAY agree with and Possibly
will totally support. But there is one that is a
"ringer."

How BIG are the "only nine" marine reserves going to
be? If they are relatively small, then perhaps they
can be arranged to not damage the local economy, allow
for the local counties to participate in their
control, let people feed legal Oregonians feed themselves free
off thier(like myself To keep my Dignity)and not block our
access to any part and use of our Oregon Ocean. If they are too
big then they will be a disaster. Further, I would add, there
no should be no access fee's at all to the ocean , the
reserves and to walking and Fish on any beach out to
the one mile line.

I think the approach this bill takes is deceitful and
therefore shameful. The bill should expressly state
the maximum size of the reserves or the maximum size
of their total ocean acreage. Without that, it is
asking us to buy the classic pig-in-a-poke.(Attempt in
claiming our Constitutional Born Rights to use our
public land)

Another point worth noting is that there may be a
prohibition of beach use off these reserves. That
would, of courts, violate the spirit and letter of
Tom McCall's guarantee of the Oregon Coast beaches for
Oregonians to use and enjoy. It would also impair the
ability of elderly, ill and disabled Oregonians to use
and enjoy the beach as part of their physical ad
personal therapy. I believe you are now head of the
committee that has jurisdiction over services to, and
maintenance of the independence of, seniors and the
disabled. Isn't there a conflict between your duties
as head of that committee to the elderly an disabled,
and a program of exclusion from the Oregon Coast
beaches?

Finally, I want to suggest that if the reserves do not
begin to show A Real measurable benefits to the ocean
ecosystem, the fisheries(Oregonian legal respondents who Public
owned And Commercial) or to the local economies, Lets say, five or ten years,
their continued status as reserves should be put up
for a vote of the people of Oregon Coast.(Sunset it to YEA OR NAY)
If the reserves produces measurable benefits, great;
if not, how about letting the people decide if they
wish to continue their existence and Finical burden?

"Please lets not forget you took a Constitutional OTHA
to Protect United states constitutional rights for Legal Americans "

http://oregontrackers.com/Evolution_of_ODFW.html

No disrespect to anyone,"BUT"We cannot give are rights
to a Universities and Colleges for their JOB security
only.At the Expense of the private citizen assets and REAL
property of the Taxpayers.

Thank You For you time and understand in this manner
of Your FREEDOM to use Your Public Lands ,Not to take
it away from public OWNERSHIP OF FREE use. Not tax or user fees

For their own Elected and Public Employees personal PRIVATE Concessions stands ,OSU and ODFW stated Newport public meeting. An what they have propsoed.
Including off shore penned salmon fishiers , Their waste will more then liklyto desrory the sea floor and change the ecosystem.
This is why Hatcheries should be in all river and creeks to keep Legal American Oregonians food resources and free access to our public lands
<In My opinion this is reasonable to what god gave us, With out genetically alterations

Genetically modified food v. World hunger

‎
Future Tense - 3 days ago
If they compete against real salmon, they may win hands down. We should not let this genie out of the bottle. We may never get it back in! ...

http://times.org/READ

AT the price of YOUR FREEDOM and PROPERTY, FOR their personal gain.

http://www.ccrh.org/comm/river/docs/or treaty.htm

http://www.pbs.org/weta/the west/resources/archives/two/oretreat.htm

Please READ

The Oregon Treaty
The Oregon Treaty. Treaty of Washington (1846) ... In
June 1846, the Treaty of Washington was signed between
Britain and the United ...
www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1029.html - 16k - Cached

Sincerely,

Edward Johnston

www.oregontrackers.com

Forest Practices on Non-Federal Lands
and Pacific Salmon Conservation

Project Team Leader: Jeff Lockwood1

Project Team Members: Steve Keller2, Don Anderson3,
and Rick Edwards3

Habitat Conservation Division
Northwest Region
January, 2005

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for
biologists working on development or review of
proposals for management of non-federal forest lands
in Idaho, Oregon or Washington states. These
proposals could involve habitat conservation plans,
harvests on tribal lands, state forest practice rules,
or
individuals that wish their private lands harvest to
be covered under ESA section 7 road use permits. The
scientific information included in this document about
functions and processes of forested landscapes,
effects of forest practices on habitat processes and
functions, and considerations for developing
conservation measures also should prove valuable to
biologists working on forest management proposals
on Federal lands. For more information on Federal
lands, refer to the online guidance for this subject.

2.0. Introduction

Habitat degradation has been associated with many of
the documented extinctions or declines of
anadromous and resident salmonid fishes in the Pacific
Northwest (Nehlsen et al. 1991, FEMAT 1993,
Henjum et al. 1994, Botkin et al. 1995, Independent
Scientific Group 1996 and 2000, National Research
Council 1996, Lee et al. 1997). Twenty-six populations
of salmon and steelhead (Pacific salmon) are
listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA) in Idaho, Oregon,
Washington, and California. This paper provides
guidance for review of state forest practice programs
and for ESA consultations on non-federal forest
management proposals (e.g.., tribal harvests), and
also
provides information that should be useful in the
development and review of habitat conservation plans
and other conservation agreements with non-federal
landowners.

The effects of forest management are among the effects
of land and water use over the past century that
collectively have greatly altered the functioning and
biological productivity of river basins in the Pacific
Northwest (FEMAT 1993, Henjum et al. 1994, Wissmar et
al. 1994, Botkin et al. 1995, Independent
Scientific Group 1996 and 2000, National Research
Council 1996, Lee et al. 1997).

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA
Fisheries) is involved with forest practices because
it
is responsible for protecting listed salmon and
steelhead on all land ownerships, and because forest
lands
provide some of the best remaining habitat for
anadromous fish populations. The ESA requires
nonfederal
landowners only to avoid unauthorized “take” (killing
or harming4) of listed species. NOAA Fisheries
encourages
additional protective measures on non-federal lands
that will help ensure the long-term survival of listed
species
through habitat conservation planning and voluntary
recovery efforts, while allowing forest landowners
sufficient
management options to discourage conversion of forest
lands to other uses. NOAA Fisheries has cooperated
with state-based Pacific salmon recovery efforts in
Washington and Oregon.

On Federal forest lands, anadromous fish generally are
relatively well-protected due to the Northwest
Forest Plan (west of the Cascades crest) and the
Pacfish strategy (east of the Cascades crest), but the
distribution of Federal lands is not always optimal
for the conservation of anadromous fish. In some
areas, Federal lands are concentrated in the headwater
areas of watersheds, and lower gradient river
reaches that were historically important for certain
species, such as coho salmon, have largely been
developed to the detriment of these species. In other
areas, Federal lands (particularly those owned by the
Bureau of Land Management) are distributed in a
checkerboard fashion, resulting in fragmented
landscapes that make it difficult to restore watershed
functions and salmon habitat based solely on Federal
land management.

Spence et al. (1996) discussed the need to consider
ecological linkages across lands under multiple
ownership:
The success of salmonid populations depends
on the availability of high-quality habitats
needed during each life stage . . . A
strategy for non-federal lands should build upon
existing conservation plans by
re-establishing connectivity between habitat on
Federal
and non-federal lands, and by working towards
protection of habitats that are poorly
represented in Federal ownership,
particularly the lower-elevation streams and habitats
for resident species, including nongame
fishes.

The National Research Council (1996) noted the tension
between the need to implement river-basin scale
conservation and private property rights:
. . . there is little doubt that over the
last century land and water uses on many privately
owned lands have continued to degrade in
aquatic habitat and resulted in loss of the
natural production capacity of these waters
(Lichatowich 1989, Thomas et al. 1993,
Moyle and Yoshiyama 1994). Uniform and
consistently applied habitat-conservation
strategies are not practiced on the scale of
river basins, the scale most relevant to the
metapopulation structure of Pacific salmon.
The dilemma is clear. How can private
property rights be respected while adequate
habitat is provided for salmon across the
landscape?

The Council described several elements of a possible
solution to this dilemma:
The committee believes that progress toward
solving the dilemma is possible and
recommends that attention be given to
developing a more equitable and more uniform
system of habitat-protection requirements on
private ownerships across all land uses,
establishing joint planning groups for entire
river basins (or subbasins), where private
landowners can participate in land-use policy
decisions, investigating various incentives
for landowners to practice improved
environmental stewardship, and expanding programs
that involve the public in monitoring and
habitat-conservation projects. Those steps
would benefit not only salmon but virtually
all public values associated with aquaticriparian
ecosystems (emphasis as in original).

OREGON STATE CONSITUTION

Section 1b.
Ships exempt from taxation until 1935. All
ships and vessels of fifty tons or more capacity
engaged in either passenger or freight coasting or
foreign trade, whose home ports of registration are in
the State of Oregon, shall be and are hereby exempted
from all taxes of every kind whatsoever, excepting
taxes for State purposes, until the first day of
January, 1935. [Created through S.J.R. 18, 1915, and
adopted by the people Nov. 7, 1916]

Dear Oregon state Senators and Representatives:

As you may know, I am fighting for my rights, as an
injured worker, who was injured on the job, to receive
a fair compensation from Oregon Workers Compensation.

I have been in this fight for several years; a little
guy, an injured worker, against a powerful, and
well-financed state agency and against a huge and
well-financed insurance company, Liberty Northwest. As
I research the background to my nightmare, I see that
it is really part of the larger process by which this
country has come closer and closer to the edge of
fascism/communism - in a word, tyranny, whichever side
you look at it from.

My family goes back, way back, with a heritage in
America of 160 years or more just in the Northwest
alone. We, and I, qualify as pretty much natives by
now, and we and I have paid our legal taxes, our workers
compensation deductions and all the rest for over 160
years. I'd like to say differently, but I think it
has become - it now is - often a corrupt, dishonest
game that I have been up against. Because in my
opinion, Senate and House Bills and now Administration rules
get overlooked because not enough accurate information and or time on
is spent on how they would impact Oregon Residents. It
would be nice if the senate and house spent half
their time, determining if laws that have been passed
before were truly working for all legal Americans that
live in the state of Oregon, and most important,
native-born (more then two generations in the state of
Oregon) Oregonians first.

Is it too far out their to link this pinball game,
that me, my health and my workman's compensation
benefits have become to the ongoing threat in this
state? Part of my fight has been Private, but part of
it public - fighting workers compensation. (The public
Employee's at this agency are doing a great job but
not for the injured worker, and Liberty Northwest is
too. I am fighting for myself but also for all the
injured workers of Oregon , an even in this country.
And the insurance game is part of the larger finance
game, and that, I believe is at the heart of the New
World Order that President Bush, Sr., talked about. It
goes way back. In 1913, President Wilson signed the
Banking Act of 1913, and centralized a huge amount of
power over the economy - that means over people's
lives - in the Federal Reserve system, and by
separating that from most Public control government,
and the voters' control, created a banking system that
was largely free to do what it wanted. Wilson said at
the time he was afraid he was destroying this country,
the U S A, but he signed it anyway. Now we have record
numbers of bankruptcies, no national savings anymore,
and a federal government in hock for billions and
billions of dollars.( "give me control of a NATION'S
money supply,and I care not who makes its laws." Mayer
Rothschild's,Private Banker.)

Somebody is winning in this game, but it is not me or
my family and friends and
neighbors, and I frankly doubt it is even most of you
in the legislature.

In fact, the whole thing may be unlawful. There is a
quote - "if you...examined (the 16th Amendment)
carefully, you would find that a sufficient number of
states never ratified that amendment."
U S District court Judge. James C Fox 2003.
(And Oregon shouldn't ratify it, in my opinion.)

But the game goes on, and insurance companies, and
much of the banking system behind it, is insulated by
the Federal Reserve, Americans get taxed, especially
if you're middle or working class, and the system is
ever more stacked against the middle and working
families and individuals. And that definitely includes
the Oregon workers compensation system, with which I
have had more experience than I'd wish on anybody.

Now we face, in 2008, a federal law requirement for
what comes down to a national identification card,
that could have your fingerprints, retinal scans,
microchips with all sorts of data on each one of us.
Doesn't this scare you? Doesn't this sound like,
forgive me, something out of the mind of Adolph
Hitler? What better way to control the American people
- those good, bad, ordinary, extraordinary, everybody
you meet on the street people, most of whom, if they
knew that this was coming down would be horrified. You
guys (and gals) can help stop it. Maine has come out
opposing the Real ID Act, or anyway its provisions
requiring new drivers' licenses in all the states that
would all be linked up into one national database, on
everyone - including you, your family, your friends.
And Montana is in the process of deciding to refuse to
implement this law. Other states have legislation
opposing the Real ID Act in their hoppers. Why doesn't
Oregon ???

Whatever happened to personal freedom? We do not have
to give it up to protect ourselves. And we do not give
up personal responsibility, either; that comes with
our freedom. Two sides to the same coin - one that was
not minted by the Federal Reserve. And whatever
happened to the idea of, as Teddy Roosevelt called it,
a Fair Deal?

I ask you to support and pass Senate Bill 804 (2005)
(now LC 3545 2007) reforming a few small parts of
Oregon Workman's Compensation, and to consider
legislation like Maine or Montana has, to oppose the
monstrous national identity card.

Also I ask your to support and pass Senate Bill 803
(2005) (now LC 3652 2007) ensuring Oregon state
residents rights to feed themselves. So we don't
experience what the state of Louisiana went though not
long ago. See We can protect our Families and
ourselves with out giving Remember "Katrina" Residents were stop by
national guard in the attempted to feed them selves.In
a national disaster.up your `and our rights to feed ones self.
We should add mother nature, With fish hatcheries and other ways to raise
our food resources.

Thank You For your time.
An your Support

Sincerely

Edward M Johnston

1540 N Nye St Toledo Oregon
541 336 1233

ODFW Recreational Groundfish Management
Issues and Closure

Status

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (OFWC) has
closed the sport fishery for major groundfish species
in all saltwater areas (including fishing from shore,
in estuaries and the ocean) effective Friday,
September 3, 2004. This closure includes all
rockfishes, lingcod and greenling.
OFWC closed the cabezon sport harvest August 18
because the harvest cap was reached. Cabezon have good
survival rates when released (because they do not have
airbladders), which allowed the Commission to impose
non-retention for cabezon without affecting other
fisheries.
When a rockfish species attains its harvest target,
however, non-retention is not an option. Most rockfish
will suffer embolisms (because they have airbladders),
and will not survive landing and release. Therefore,
when the black rockfish cap was reached, a full
closure was necessary because most black rockfish
caught inadvertently with other groundfish species
would not survive.
Federal and state harvest management

State and federal harvest limits are set for both
commercial and recreational fisheries.
Harvest caps result from the formal federal stock
assessment of each species.
The Oregon sport groundfish fishery has operated under
federally imposed impact limits for several species
designated as “overfished” during recent years. This
includes lingcod, canary and yelloweye rockfish.
Harvest caps for these species are developed through
the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). The
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (OFWC) adopts
these caps for state waters (three miles from shore)
and may impose more restrictive (but not less
restrictive) conditions.
OFWC also sets management measures for nearshore
species and sets harvest caps for these species, which
include cabezon, greenling, “other nearshore
rockfish,” and black rockfish and blue rockfish
combined.
Harvest Targets for 2004

The allocation for black rockfish in Oregon is 76%
recreational and 24% commercial.
The 2004 Oregon recreational targets for these species
are as follows. (The harvest as of August 22, 2004, is
in bold.) black rockfish (342 metric tons/322 mt),
canary rockfish (6.8 mt/3.0 mt), yelloweye (3.2 mt/2.1
mt), lingcod (110 mt/108 mt), cabezon (15.8 mt/ 17.2
mt closed 8-18-04), greenling (5.2 mt/4.3 mt) and
other nearshore rockfish (11.4 mt/6.5 mt).

Recent history of recreational harvest management

2003

California exceeded the entire West Coast harvest of
lingcod and canary rockfish in its sport fishery. This
caused a late season closure for lingcod and an
offshore closure to protect canary rockfish COASTWIDE.
All three states were subject to this federal closure
in November.
Oregon and Washington sport anglers were strongly
opposed to another state driving closures coastwide.
Approximately 94 percent of the Oregon sport allowable
black rockfish take of 345 metric tons was harvested.
While this was extremely close to the limit, factors
such as weather and a healthy salmon fishery prevented
an early closure.
2004

With the support of the state’s sport fishing
community, Oregon worked with the PFMC to support
separate state stock fishery targets for the limiting
species such as black rockfish, lingcod, canary and
yelloweye.
California imposed severe restrictions on its sport
fishery.
California has closed its black rockfish fishery in
the north most of this summer through December.
New for the 2004 Oregon sport fishery were offshore
closures outside of 40-fathoms during the June through
September period to reduce impacts on canary rockfish
and yelloweye rockfish. This closure shifted fishing
effort closer to shore where more reef black rockfish
and lingcod harvest was likely. ODFW realized this had
the potential to drive early closures in 2004, but
scientific models did not have a way to predict
exactly how the fishery would shift. A strong salmon
year could have mitigated this shift, as occurred in
2003.
Public decision-making

ODFW held a series of coastwide public meetings
beginning in March 2004 to discuss the 2004 fishery
and options for the 2005-2006 fisheries, which were to
be adopted under the federal PFMC process during 2004.
At those meetings the public was informed that the
result of the new offshore closures on angler behavior
was unknown and that catch of black rockfish, the
backbone of the sport groundfish fishery, could be
escalated, which might result in fishery closures as
early as September.
Oregon’s sport monitoring program is extensive. One in
every three sport anglers is interviewed at the
landings, and ocean boat observation provides data on
discards. Data sets are fact-checked and analyzed with
a population model factoring in length, weight and
bycatch estimates. This provides ODFW with the ability
to track the fishery monthly.
Catch levels for black rockfish were evaluated monthly
through July when the catch was approximately 242 of
the 342 metric ton limit. With 100 metric tons
remaining, ODFW staff projected the black rockfish
fishery would sustain through Labor Day and into
September based on the modeling.
As the summer continued, ODFW staff made more frequent
estimates. After the first week in August 2004, the
sport catch was reviewed. Increased catch of black
rockfish was relatively minor as weather had been an
issue. During the next two weeks ocean conditions were
much improved, catch rates increased and the average
size of fish had increased. The poundage/catch impact
for groundfish species is in metric tons, not numbers
of fish, as with salmon.
A review of catch through August 22 resulted in only
20 metric tons remaining of the sport black rockfish
limit. It takes several days after the catch week for
data from the field to be entered, error-checked,
analyzed and catch-estimated, thus it was not until
Friday, August 27, that this black rockfish catch
numbers were established. The numbers made it clear
that an early closure was necessary, but ODFW staff
were not sure if the fishery could be sustained
through Labor Day weekend, which would greatly
mitigate impacts of the closure. It was decided to use
a manual call-in system to estimate the August 28-29
weekend harvest so that staff could establish whether
the fishery could remain open over Labor Day.
An informal emergency meeting with sport anglers,
charters, ports and community leaders and the Newport
media was set for Monday, August 30, at 10 a.m. at the
Marine Resources Program office in Newport. Others
along the coast joined in the discussion through a
conference call (approximately 40 individuals
participated). By 10 a.m., staff had hand-analyzed the
weekend sampling data, which showed that the harvest
exceeded12 metric tons (of the remaining 20 mt), with
some ports still not reporting. It was clear that a
closure before Labor Day would be necessary. Within 30
minutes staff shared this information at the public
meeting. A number of options were discussed for
extending the fishery (hook and release in shallower
water, for example) or opening up other sport fishing
opportunities (salmon, halibut or yellowtail rockfish
in the deeper closed area), but because of enforcement
concerns and the risk of additional mortality, most
suggestions had to be ruled out and the black rockfish
fishery had to be closed in order not to exceed
federally adopted limits. Expanding sport halibut and
salmon opportunities are still being pursued.
Staff analyzed public options, briefed the
department’s leadership and prepared a final position
by 4 p.m. Monday, August 30. A news release was
distributed by 5 p.m. At 7 p.m. a previously scheduled
halibut management public meeting provided further
opportunity to share this information and discuss
public concerns.
Continuing sportfishing opportunities

This closure does not limit all marine recreational
fishing opportunities. Anglers still may fish for
salmon, tuna, flounder, sole, sand dabs, perch,
herring, anchovy, striped bass and other offshore
pelagic species.
Commercial groundfish fishery

Commercial harvest of these species also is being
closely monitored. Projections are made on a biweekly
basis using fish ticket landings. Black rockfish were
projected to be harvested at a rate that would close
that fishery early, so the bimonthly trip limits were
severely reduced by an OFWC temporary rule in July.
All commercial fisheries for nearshore species
currently are projected to be sustained to October 31
through trip limit controls.

October 30, 2004

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lindsay Ball, director
3406 Cherry Ave.
Salem OR 97303
Dear Mr. Ball:

I am writing to present the recommendations of the
Lincoln County PAC for the upcoming sport/charter
groundfish season. A large number of ideas have been
presented, and the job is to work through them to
select the best, or best combination.

1. If we have to reduce the catch and/or effort in
sport groundfishing, the best time to do it is during
the winter. These months are the period when many
groundfish species are giving birth to young, and
therefore is the time they and their offspring are
weakest and most need protection. Happily, this period
is also the time when there is already very little
groundfish fishing going on at the coast due to the
weather conditions. It is true that, over the years,
coastal businesses have struggled to bring business
into the coast in the winter. But that business is
still pretty small - far less than, say, the Labor Day
weekend. And it is not only the tiny groundfish sport
fishery that brings wintertime visitors. People come
to Newport and the rest of the Oregon coast for the
Seafood & Wine and similar festivals, and to enjoy
watching stormy seas from safe hotel rooms overlooking
the ocean. If we have to cut the groundfish charters,
the dead of winter is better than the high point of
summer or Labor Day - times when, many charter fishers
say, a cut in catch levels could hurt them at least as
much as a cut in winter sport catch. If we want to
protect weak species, closing the tiny winter season
is probably the best way to do it.

2. Also, many commercial fishers said that we should
allow a higher commercial trip limit, so as to have
slightly fewer trips, while not changing total catch
allowed. This will save on gas and other costs without
cutting the revenues brought in. If we allow higher
trip limits - or at least don't cut them - in the
summer, we can to some extent make up for winter
losses to the broader coastal economy if we stop
wintertime groundfish sport catch. This, however,
should not lead to the idea that we should do just one
limit, for the whole season. That leads to all the
fishers competing to get as much as possible on deck
on a too-small number of trips - and to over-weighted
boats going under.

3. It is a continuing scandal that we force fishers
to throw back large quantities of fish that are dead
or will, in many cases, die anyway - either because
their air bladders burst or because they are otherwise
injured or because they become weak and are easily
eaten by predators. We should find ways to use these
fish - other countries already commercially use many
species we do not - instead of killing them and
wasting them. For example, batfish can be used for cat
food processing, instead of just thrown out. As it is
now, lower dollar value fish get thrown back, like bat
fish, so fishers can get the extra volume of higher
value fish. If we had the fishers retain what they
catch, they could still make money, spend less time
out there (and less on gas and other costs) and not
wreck species not now used as commercial catch.
Here's a way to make ecological sense at minimal
economic cost.

We need the fishers who survive off the food resources to work
together for all our children's future so they don't have to pay the privilege to
feed their children.. Hatcheries our the proven and the best way to feed our
subsistence Residents .

We have To start by our present Elected and public employees today an by looking at the one that have done the worst damage By restricting public rights and access, for personal recognition,,
Since Some of your Elected and Public unions have teamed up with NON-PROFIT agency's that have come in to Oregon Lincoln County and other county's that our further tax debt. Most Important the taxpayers are Refused access to our public and bank records, without suing the taxpayers and creating further debt that have become a further burden on the taxpayers.of Oregon Family's
,NON-PROFIT AGENCY have NO authority So don't listen to them Anther None legal agency that may attempt to put further burdens on your family;s..
< I Beleive their is something wrong here, Please request Lincoln County DA Order 2010-03 Edward Johnston city of Toledo>

History of Fishing in Oregon
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Thousands of years BP
Native Americans inhabit the region we define as Oregon today.
Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest coast and the Columbia River
rely on salmon as major food source, a foundation for life, culture,
economy, and spirituality.

Pre-1800s
Estimated annual runs of salmon and steelhead are 10-16 million fish.
The Northwest Power Planning Council estimate of aboriginal harvest is
42 million pounds annually for all species.

1792
Captain Robert Gray enters the river we now call the Columbia, and
names it after his ship, the Columbia Rediviva.

1802
Congress establishes the US Army Corps of Engineers.

1804-1806
Captains Lewis and Clark travel with their party from Missouri to the
mouth of the Columbia River.

1800s
Oregons streams, rivers, and lakes teem with beaver, and commerce in
beaver pelts attracts explorers, trappers, and traders to the region.

1807-1812
David Thompson, a British explorer and fur trader, is the first
European to travel the length of the Columbia River.

1811
The Pacific Fur Company is established where Astoria is today.

1823
The first commercial harvest of salmon by Euro-American settlers is made.

1843
Civil government is established in the Oregon Country. Major
immigration to Oregon begins along the Oregon Trail.

1848
The Oregon Territory is organized. Gold is discovered in California.

1851-1852 Gold is found along Jackson Creek in southern Oregon.

1853
Joel Palmer becomes superintendent of Indian affairs; he later
initiates the reservation system in Oregon.

1855
Treaties are signed with the Columbia River tribes. The tribes cede
most of their lands, but reserve exclusive rights to fish within their
reservations and rights to fish at all usual and accustomed places...

About this time, the era of cattle drives begins.

1859
Congress ratifies the Oregon State Constitution, and the state accepts
the congressional proposal to be admitted to the Union.

The first irrigation project in the Columbia River Basin is implemented.

1862
Congress passes the Homestead Act, allowing 160 acres to those who
would live on and work the land. Gold is discovered in eastern Oregon,
in Baker and Grant counties.

1867 The first salmon cannery on the lower Columbia begins production.

1868
John West establishes a cannery at Westport between Portland and
Astoria. Many canneries open over the next 12 years.

1870
There are 173 sawmills in Oregon, 138 of which use water power.

1877
Chief Joseph leads the Nez Perce from Oregon to Canada.

1878
Salmon canning increases from 10,000 cases in 1869 to 450,000 cases in
1878. Salmon becomes the leading export after wheat and flour. Oregon
begins limiting the duration of the fishing season.

1879
The first fish wheel is built on the Columbia River.

1880s
Heavy logging occurs in the Blue Mountains.

1883
The transcontinental railroad is established.

The non-Indian chinook catch is 43 million pounds; 55 canneries are in
operation at or near the Columbia River.

1887
The first Pacific Northwest salmon hatchery is established in Oregon.

1888
The US Fish Commission commits to salmon propagation on the Columbia River.

1890
The relative importance of the Oregon salmon fishery declines for the
next 30 years from impacts related to overfishing, irrigation, and
pollution.

1899
There are 76 fish wheels in use on the Columbia. Joint Oregon/
Washington fishery management begins.

1900-1910
A period of large-scale logging occurs in the Columbia River Basin.

1917
The United States enters World War I..

1922
Purse seines are outlawed on the Columbia River.

1927
Fish wheels are outlawed by the Oregon legislature.

1929
The Great Depression begins.

1933
Rock Island Dam, the first of the dams on the Columbia River Mainstem,
is completed.

1934
Washington state outlaws fish wheels on the Columbia River.

1935
Oregon fisheries yield over $242 million, 75% from salmon.

1936
Early development of the commercial crabbing industry occurs.

1938
Bonneville Dam, the furthest downstream of the mainstem dams on the
Columbia, is completed. This site now delineates the treaty fishing
area, upstream from the dam, from the nontreaty commercial fishing
area downstream.

1941
Grand Coulee Dam is completed, and blocks salmon access to
approximately 1,100 river miles of chinook, sockeye, and steelhead
habitat, including the majority of that used by sockeye in the upper
Basin.

The United States2 enters World War II.

1948
Oregon fisheries increase over five-fold in value. About this time,
traps and seines are outlawed in the Columbia River.

Mid 1950s
The shrimp industry develops in Oregon.

1950-1975
Oregon fishers adopt trolling; the amount of fish landed at Oregon
ports increases significantly.

1956
Gillnetters are run out by anglers, except in Tillamook Bay and the
Columbia River downstream from The Dalles.

1957
The Dalles Dam, which floods the major Indian fishing area on the
Columbia Celilo Falls, is completed.

1958
Brownlee Dam and other upstream barriers block 1,600 river miles of
upper Snake River fish habitat.

1967
Hells Canyon Dam is completed, and ends salmon runs to the upper Snake
River Basin.

1968
Barging of juvenile salmon around the lower Snake River dams to
preserve Idaho's anadromous fish runs begins.

1970
The National Environmental Policy Act is enacted.

1970s
Court cases clarify tribal fishing rights.

1973
Statewide land use planning is approved. Congress passes the
Endangered Species Act.

The trawl fishery begins in Oregon.

1975
Congress deauthorizes Asotin Dam, and designates the Hells Canyon
National Recreation Area.

1976
The Forest Management Act passes, thus providing for harvest practices
which preserve biological diversity and meet multiple-use objectives.

The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act asserts exclusive
US management authority 200 miles out from the coast, and establishes
regional management councils.

1980
The last Columbia River cannery closes. Congress passes the Pacific
Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act, which aims to
give anadromous fish equal consideration with hydropower development
and operation on the Columbia and Snake rivers; the act forms the
Northwest Power Planning Council.

1985
The United States-Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty is signed and later
ratified by Congress, and sets up a process for managing ocean salmon
fisheries for conservation and equity.

1990
Oregon has 6,200 commercial fishers. Fishers begin to harvest large
volumes of Pacific whiting. Senator Mark Hatfield calls a Salmon
Summit.

1991
Sockeye from the Columbias largest tributary, the Snake, are listed as
endangered by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

1992
Snake River spring and summer chinook are combined and together with
fall chinook are listed as threatened. The American Rivers Council
lists the Columbia as the most endangered river in America.

1994
The Columbia River is closed to commercial salmon fishing by
non-Indians. Snake River chinook are reclassified as endangered.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that greater than
two-thirds of ocean fish stocks are in decline, fished to capacity, or
recovering as a result of reduced fishing pressure.

1995
Commercial fishing yields 240 million pounds of product, and more than
$7million at harvest level.

1996
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature adds 118 marine
species to its list of threatened species.

Present
The first major discussions about altering dams occur. The Pacific
Fishery Management Council discusses cuts in commercial fishing for
snapper, black cod, lingcod, Dover sole, and other West Coast
groundfish suspected of overexploitation. The National Marine
Fisheries Service lists some stocks of Columbia River steelhead and
proposes listing coastal coho under the Endangered Species Act3.

Fish and wildlife users generate their greatest economic impact in
Oregon through sport fishing; the remainder is divided among
commercial fishing, sport hunting, and wildlife viewing4.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adapted from Wilkinson (1992), Martin (1994), Dietrich (1995),
Petersen (1995), Taylor (1996), the video program, The Oregon Story:
Fishing, and the following: Dicken and Dicken (1979, Two Centuries of
Oregon Geography. I. The Making of Oregon: A Study in Historical
Geography, Oregon Historical Society), Dicken and Dicken (1982, Two
Centuries of Oregon Geography. II. Oregon Divided: A Regional
Geography, Oregon Historical Society), Dodds (1977, Oregon: A
Bicentennial History, W. W. Norton and Company), Jackson and Kimerling
(1993, Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon State University Press),
ODonnell (1988, That Balance So Rare: The Story of Oregon, Oregon
Historical Society), Warren and Ishikawa (1991, Oregon Handbook, Moon
Publications), and Wills (1995, A Historical Album of Oregon, The
Millbrook Press).
2Dick Russell. 1995. Fishing down the food chain. The Amicus Journal
17(3):16-24.

3It's likely that no wild coho remain in the Columbia River Basin.

4Columbia, as well as every county with a coastlineClatsop, Coos,
Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, and Tillamook, list fishing as a
principal industry.
Sincerely,

Ed Johnston
PEACE AND GOD BLESS

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This Bill S 3194 will give the Elected and public employees unions the rights to come into your home an take your personal passions for their pay.
WITH OUT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL DO PROCESS RIGHTS

Alsea Stewardship Contracting Project participants,

Perhaps this is not news for some of you but, an
excellent NOAA Fisheries review of forest practices on
non-federal lands,< This privte property we you live,>
was brought to my attention. Some folks within the
Alsea Stewardship Contracting Project process may find
it of use regarding restoration
planning. If nothing else the document contains an
great bibliography. If anyone would like a copy -
write back and I'll send it as
a pdf file attachment. Total length is 44 pages.

I've placed the introductory portion of the document
below.

Forest Practices on Non-Federal Lands
and Pacific Salmon Conservation

Project Team Leader: Jeff Lockwood1

Project Team Members: Steve Keller2, Don Anderson3,
and Rick Edwards3

Habitat Conservation Division
Northwest Region
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

January, 2005

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for
biologists working on development or review of
proposals for management of non-federal forest lands
in Idaho, Oregon or Washington states. These
proposals could involve habitat conservation plans,
harvests on tribal lands, state forest practice rules,
or
individuals that wish their private lands harvest to
be covered under ESA section 7 road use permits. The
scientific information included in this document about
functions and processes of forested landscapes,
effects of forest practices on habitat processes and
functions, and considerations for developing
conservation measures also should prove valuable to
biologists working on forest management proposals
on Federal lands. For more information on Federal
lands, refer to the online guidance for this subject.

2.0. Introduction

Habitat degradation has been associated with many of
the documented extinctions or declines of
anadromous and resident salmonid fishes in the Pacific
Northwest (Nehlsen et al. 1991, FEMAT 1993,
Henjum et al. 1994, Botkin et al. 1995, Independent
Scientific Group 1996 and 2000, National Research
Council 1996, Lee et al. 1997). Twenty-six populations
of salmon and steelhead (Pacific salmon) are
listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA) in Idaho, Oregon,
Washington, and California. This paper provides
guidance for review of state forest practice programs
and for ESA consultations on non-federal forest
management proposals (e.g.., tribal harvests), and
also
provides information that should be useful in the
development and review of habitat conservation plans
and other conservation agreements with non-federal
landowners.

The effects of forest management are among the effects
of land and water use over the past century that
collectively have greatly altered the functioning and
biological productivity of river basins in the Pacific
Northwest (FEMAT 1993, Henjum et al. 1994, Wissmar et
al. 1994, Botkin et al. 1995, Independent
Scientific Group 1996 and 2000, National Research
Council 1996, Lee et al. 1997).

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA
Fisheries) is involved with forest practices because
it
is responsible for protecting listed salmon and
steelhead on all land ownerships, and because forest
lands
provide some of the best remaining habitat for
anadromous fish populations. The ESA requires
nonfederal
landowners only to avoid unauthorized “take” (killing
or harming4) of listed species. NOAA Fisheries
encourages
additional protective measures on non-federal lands
that will help ensure the long-term survival of listed
species
through habitat conservation planning and voluntary
recovery efforts, while allowing forest landowners
sufficient
management options to discourage conversion of forest
lands to other uses. NOAA Fisheries has cooperated
with state-based Pacific salmon recovery efforts in
Washington and Oregon.

On Federal forest lands, anadromous fish generally are
relatively well-protected due to the Northwest
Forest Plan (west of the Cascades crest) and the
Pacfish strategy (east of the Cascades crest), but the
distribution of Federal lands is not always optimal
for the conservation of anadromous fish. In some
areas, Federal lands are concentrated in the headwater
areas of watersheds, and lower gradient river
reaches that were historically important for certain
species, such as coho salmon, have largely been
developed to the detriment of these species. In other
areas, Federal lands (particularly those owned by the
Bureau of Land Management) are distributed in a
checkerboard fashion, resulting in fragmented
landscapes that make it difficult to restore watershed
functions and salmon habitat based solely on Federal
land management.

Spence et al. (1996) discussed the need to consider
ecological linkages across lands under multiple
ownership:
The success of salmonid populations depends
on the availability of high-quality habitats
needed during each life stage . . . A
strategy for non-federal lands should build upon
existing conservation plans by
re-establishing connectivity between habitat on
Federal
and non-federal lands, and by working towards
protection of habitats that are poorly
represented in Federal ownership,
particularly the lower-elevation streams and habitats
for resident species, including nongame
fishes.

The National Research Council (1996) noted the tension
between the need to implement river-basin scale
conservation and private property rights:
. . . there is little doubt that over the
last century land and water uses on many privately
owned lands have continued to degrade in
aquatic habitat and resulted in loss of the
natural production capacity of these waters
(Lichatowich 1989, Thomas et al. 1993,
Moyle and Yoshiyama 1994). Uniform and
consistently applied habitat-conservation
strategies are not practiced on the scale of
river basins, the scale most relevant to the
metapopulation structure of Pacific salmon.
The dilemma is clear. How can private
property rights be respected while adequate
habitat is provided for salmon across the
landscape?

The Council described several elements of a possible
solution to this dilemma:
The committee believes that progress toward
solving the dilemma is possible and
recommends that attention be given to
developing a more equitable and more uniform
system of habitat-protection requirements on
private ownerships across all land uses,
establishing joint planning groups for entire
river basins (or subbasins), where private
landowners can participate in land-use policy
decisions, investigating various incentives
for landowners to practice improved
environmental stewardship, and expanding programs
that involve the public in monitoring and
habitat-conservation projects. Those steps
would benefit not only salmon but virtually
all public values associated with aquaticriparian
ecosystems (emphasis as in original).

Oregon Department of Fish And Wildlife maneges Alsea
Stewardship Contracting Project participants,

Perhaps this is not news for some of you but, an
excellent NOAA Fisheries review of forest practices on
non-federal lands
was brought to my attention. Some folks within the
Alsea Stewardship Contracting Project process may find
it of use regarding restoration
planning. If nothing else the document contains an
great bibliography. If anyone would like a copy -
write back and I'll send it as
a pdf file attachment. Total length is 44 pages.

I've placed the introductory portion of the document
below.

Forest Practices on Non-Federal Lands
and Pacific Salmon Conservation

Project Team Leader: Jeff Lockwood1

Project Team Members: Steve Keller2, Don Anderson3,
and Rick Edwards3

Habitat Conservation Division
Northwest Region
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

I can't believe it, I really can't - every time I hear Jean Cowan talk, she says her legislative background makes her well prepared to tackle the difficult budgetary challenges that lay ahead. Who is she kidding? She is on the Joint Ways and Means Committee - they are ones who approve all fee increases, they are the ones who hold the budgetary purse strings, and it's $3 billion in the hole now. Oregon law forbids the carrying over of a deficit from one year to the next. Yet, our state legislator has left us $3 billion in the red thanks to all the new programs and government expansions she voted for without giving a second thought as to how they would be funded, knowing we have one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, they have grown spending 40 percent in the last four years, and the tax revenues have been shrinking for eight straight quarters. This is not what I call intelligent decision making. Yes, she's got lots of experience spending our tax dollars, and I don't see any evidence of her ability to stop.

Becky Lemler will put an end to uncontrolled government growth and an end to frivolous spending of our hard earned tax money. Please join me in voting for Becky Lemler. Becky will represent the people, not special interest groups.

Laurie Whitaker

Otis

January, 2005

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for
biologists working on development or review of
proposals for management of non-federal forest lands
in Idaho, Oregon or Washington states. These
proposals could involve habitat conservation plans,
harvests on tribal lands, state forest practice rules,
or
individuals that wish their private lands harvest to
be covered under ESA section 7 road use permits. The
scientific information included in this document about
functions and processes of forested landscapes,
effects of forest practices on habitat processes and
functions, and considerations for developing
conservation measures also should prove valuable to
biologists working on forest management proposals
on Federal lands. For more information on Federal
lands, refer to the online guidance for this subject.

2.0. Introduction

Habitat degradation has been associated with many of
the documented extinctions or declines of
anadromous and resident salmonid fishes in the Pacific
Northwest (Nehlsen et al. 1991, FEMAT 1993,
Henjum et al. 1994, Botkin et al. 1995, Independent
Scientific Group 1996 and 2000, National Research
Council 1996, Lee et al. 1997). Twenty-six populations
of salmon and steelhead (Pacific salmon) are
listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA) in Idaho, Oregon,
Washington, and California. This paper provides
guidance for review of state forest practice programs
and for ESA consultations on non-federal forest
management proposals (e.g.., tribal harvests), and
also
provides information that should be useful in the
development and review of habitat conservation plans
and other conservation agreements with non-federal
landowners.

The effects of forest management are among the effects
of land and water use over the past century that
collectively have greatly altered the functioning and
biological productivity of river basins in the Pacific
Northwest (FEMAT 1993, Henjum et al. 1994, Wissmar et
al. 1994, Botkin et al. 1995, Independent
Scientific Group 1996 and 2000, National Research
Council 1996, Lee et al. 1997).

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA
Fisheries) is involved with forest practices because
it
is responsible for protecting listed salmon and
steelhead on all land ownerships, and because forest
lands
provide some of the best remaining habitat for
anadromous fish populations. The ESA requires
nonfederal
landowners only to avoid unauthorized “take” (killing
or harming4) of listed species. NOAA Fisheries
encourages
additional protective measures on non-federal lands
that will help ensure the long-term survival of listed
species
through habitat conservation planning and voluntary
recovery efforts, while allowing forest landowners
sufficient
management options to discourage conversion of forest
lands to other uses. NOAA Fisheries has cooperated
with state-based Pacific salmon recovery efforts in
Washington and Oregon.

On Federal forest lands, anadromous fish generally are
relatively well-protected due to the Northwest
Forest Plan (west of the Cascades crest) and the
Pacfish strategy (east of the Cascades crest), but the
distribution of Federal lands is not always optimal
for the conservation of anadromous fish. In some
areas, Federal lands are concentrated in the headwater
areas of watersheds, and lower gradient river
reaches that were historically important for certain
species, such as coho salmon, have largely been
developed to the detriment of these species. In other
areas, Federal lands (particularly those owned by the
Bureau of Land Management) are distributed in a
checkerboard fashion, resulting in fragmented
landscapes that make it difficult to restore watershed
functions and salmon habitat based solely on Federal
land management.

Spence et al. (1996) discussed the need to consider
ecological linkages across lands under multiple
ownership:
The success of salmonid populations depends
on the availability of high-quality habitats
needed during each life stage . . . A
strategy for non-federal lands should build upon
existing conservation plans by
re-establishing connectivity between habitat on
Federal
and non-federal lands, and by working towards
protection of habitats that are poorly
represented in Federal ownership,
particularly the lower-elevation streams and habitats
for resident species, including nongame
fishes.

The National Research Council (1996) noted the tension
between the need to implement river-basin scale
conservation and private property rights:
. . . there is little doubt that over the
last century land and water uses on many privately
owned lands have continued to degrade in
aquatic habitat and resulted in loss of the
natural production capacity of these waters
(Lichatowich 1989, Thomas et al. 1993,
Moyle and Yoshiyama 1994). Uniform and
consistently applied habitat-conservation
strategies are not practiced on the scale of
river basins, the scale most relevant to the
metapopulation structure of Pacific salmon.
The dilemma is clear. How can private
property rights be respected while adequate
habitat is provided for salmon across the
landscape?

The Council described several elements of a possible
solution to this dilemma:
The committee believes that progress toward
solving the dilemma is possible and
recommends that attention be given to
developing a more equitable and more uniform
system of habitat-protection requirements on
private ownerships across all land uses,
establishing joint planning groups for entire
river basins (or subbasins), where private
landowners can participate in land-use policy
decisions, investigating various incentives
for landowners to practice improved
environmental stewardship, and expanding programs
that involve the public in monitoring and
habitat-conservation projects. Those steps
would benefit not only salmon but virtually
all public values associated with aquaticriparian
ecosystems (emphasis as in original).
Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife Manages People.
"NOT FISH" < Or Guesstimates in 2004 that coast the Oregon coast business and tax revenue>.How can some take Agency take created for
what "GOD Dose".Man Should assist in raising our food
resources as their 1899= 1921 Job description STATE of Oregon ODFW

http://oregontrackers.com/Evolution_of_ODFW.html

Sincerely,
Presented to you by

Ed Johnston
www.oregontrackers.com
PEACE AND GOD BLESS

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Josephine County Planning Dept.
Ignores Oregon Constitution

By John Taft
Investigative Reporter

GRANTS PASS, Oregon – (Nov. 7, 05) Private property rights are again under siege in Josephine County. Black hearted buccaneers have sailed up the rivers and streams of this county and are firing broadsides of cannon into private property rights. Piratical public employees from Oregon’s LCDC, DEQ, Fish and Wildlife, the Agriculture Department, the state legislature and many more agencies are sharpening their cutlasses in order to slit the throats of stupid private property owners. The pudden-heads who own private property can’t be trusted to manage their riparian lands; it must be done by the state’s well- paid, elite public employees with volumes of rules and a Thousand Friends of Oregon. Any dolt who dares to pick a flower or move a rock along a riparian setback on streams and rivers will be subject to the state’s wrath. The State of Oregon has been hijacked by the cutthroat socialist environmentalist crowd. These same people continue to steal and loot private property rights to carry out their 19 goals in Senate Bill 100. [1]

Regional Problem Solving Authority a Hoax

Mandated river and stream setbacks are on the docket. The riparian setbacks are designed to enhance and protect wildlife habitat. The state of Oregon gives the county two choices, the state’s so-called “Safe Harbors” plan or the county’s own plan. In the case of Josephine County, the Regional Problem Solving Authority recommends greater setbacks than the state mandates for the county. (It appears to be a socialist type of organization ready to loot property control rights from the owners.) Under either option the property owner will be unable to improve or protect his property within the setbacks. Dead trees are untouchable along with blackberries, debris that clogs streams and can cause land erosion, etc. The property owner still gets to pay the land taxes. The state does not have the funds for maintaining the thousands of miles of stream and river properties in Oregon. Most individuals take care of their stream and river properties, and the county and state have not documented in their arguments for riparian setbacks any instances where there has been a problem. The piratical state and its hoard of buccaneers make laws and attempt to compel counties to endorse these rules or laws. The JoCo Planning Office under the banner of the Jolly Roger has been complicit in this scam on private property rights. Josephine County Planning Dept. Director Michael Snider (pictured right) has been the ramrod pushing this measure before the commissioners. He did not publicly inform the county commissioners on Nov. 2nd that goal 5 (riparian setbacks) of Senate Bill 100 is in conflict with the Oregon Constitution. No provisions by the state or county have been made for compensation to land owners when the riparian setbacks are enacted.

David Lommel Explains Fifth Amendment to Commissioners

The second reading of the riparian setbacks occurred on Wednesday morning, Nov. 2nd, and is to be continued later this month and into December. During the portion of the meeting allowing public input, those in favor completely ignored the issue of taking of private property that Measure 37 addresses in Oregon. The pros were all quite willing for the state to take control of land surrounding streams and rivers in the county. As one speaker expressed it, “Some people confuse ownership of their property with control. Ownership is not taken away; they are just told what to do that is right because the neighbors are affected …” There are already laws on the books that prevent logging in streams or any activity that increases the turbidity of the water. It’s illegal to dump pollutants in a waterway. Laws are already on the books that hold people responsible who cause problems for others. Even many of those speaking against riparian setbacks were more concerned with the technicalities of the setbacks. Few mentioned the Fifth Amendment. The first speaker, David Lommel, a concerned property owner, did and read the portion of the Fifth Amendment into the public record “… nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.” Kenneth Florer, a senior citizen, made a couple of comments worth repeating regarding the taking of private property. “It seems that somebody turned their thinkin’ off.” And he’s absolutely right; the state, local officials, and the Regional Problem Solving Authority have not only turned off their thinkin’, they have also turned off their hearing aids regarding the Fifth Amendment. Florer described the creation of additional laws as, “A constant crawl, every day, every year, one more regulation, we got enough of them.” What he said struck a responsive cord with the audience which gave him an enthusiastic round of applause.

Oregon Constitution Requires Compensation

To give the reader documentation of why the taking of private property is wrong we cite the summary given for the explanation for Measure 37 which also applies to the riparian setbacks for streams and rivers. “SUMMARY: Currently, Oregon Constitution requires government(s) to pay owner "just compensation" when condemning private property or taking it by other action, including laws precluding all substantial beneficial or economically viable use. Measure enacts statute requiring that when state, city, county, metropolitan service district enacts or enforces land use regulation that restricts use of private real property or interest thereon, government must pay owner reduction in fair market value of affected property interest, or forgo enforcement. Governments may repeal, change, or not apply restrictions in lieu of payment; if compensation not timely paid, owner not subject to restrictions.” State employees who wish to steal private property without paying under the guise of governmental action also have to circumvent the following constitutional restraints:

1. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. [2]
2. Section 18, Article I and Section 4, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. [3]

Thieves Steal Private Property Rights

The only conclusion I can come to is that the state of Oregon and its minions are pirates and thieves, by mandating without paying for what is wanted. It uses the same technique that all tyrants use to avoid payment and to gain compliance from its victims; they use force. Once the county signs and adopts these riparian rules they will be enforced by police with loaded guns, arrest warrants, the courts, fines, and possible jail time for the violators. So far the promoters of the riparian setbacks have been mute on the penalties for violating the setbacks. This is done for strategic purposes in order not to frighten the prey and gain support for an illegal act. We do know the penalties will be severe to set an example for those hesitant to be obedient to the mandates of the state. These are the actions of a totalitarian state, it uses theft and force to gain its objectives.

This riparian setback is another step into the confiscation of private property. Measure 37 [4], now placed in limbo by a judge’s ruling, corrected some of the earlier thefts of private property under Senate Bill 100 started in 1973. This latest attack by public officials on private land is a slap in the face to the voters who supported Measure 37, which intended that persons could develop property that was held in their family prior to land use restrictions put into effect by Senate Bill 100.

Not all Thieves are in Jail

The US Observer regards the taking or diminished use of private property without “just compensation” brazen theft. The US Constitution calls for “just compensation,” as does the Oregon Constitution. Thus, the proposals before the county commissioners on riparian setbacks presented by the Director of the Planning Department Michael Snider are illegal and unethical, without “just compensation”, and are a part of a political plan designed to seize control of private property to be incorporated into an environmental agenda on land control. The Observer must regard state and all county employees who have worked on the riparian setback rules for streams and rivers and have failed to speak out against this ordinance as being in conflict with the Oregon Constitution.

They will certainly be held accountable for their actions. Those actions are aiding and abetting the theft of private property without “just compensation.”

Harelson and Rich Show
Anti-property Rights Side

In addition to the taking of private property the Observer recently published an article on the accelerated foreclosure of property in tax default. County Treasurer/ Tax Collector John Harelson (pictured left) brought this anti-property ordinance to the county Legal Counsel Steve Rich and together they made a sneaky plan attempting to run this ordinance by the commissioners. Commissioner Jim Raffenburg tackled this anti-property ordinance, and the other two commissioners agreed with him after they heard from an outraged public. This exposed both Harelson and Rich to a humiliating public defeat. Michael Snider, John Renz (former planning dept. and now with DEQ), John Harelson, and Steve Rich all carry the label of antiproperty rights and certainly should be removed from public employment and replaced with constitutionally friendly public employees.

Prediction and What the Commissioners
Should Do

The Observer predicts that the environmentalists, along with state agencies, at this time are plotting how to steal and control all private land outside of contained urban growth boundaries. This means they intend that all rural areas are to fall under state mandates every bit as repressive as the riparian setbacks, and the rules are already in effect on most of the state’s 19 goals contained in Senate Bill 100. The state rural areas will be tightly controlled under county ordinances, Oregon Revised Statutes, and Oregon Administrative Rules created by environmentalists most of whom are on the public payroll. They will control all water, air, vegetation and land which will be tightly regulated. Private property ownership in Oregon will be a farce as you will be allowed to live on the land at the pleasure of the state and have no personal control over the land. Some will say this is very good as people are too stupid to manage their own land. This is the contempt environmentalists hold for the Oregon and US Constitutions and the property owner.

Josephine County commissioners should refuse to approve this ordinance unless the riparian setbacks comply with the Oregon Constitution. Without compensation for loss of land use, the proposed riparian ordinance can’t legally be enforced according to the Oregon Constitution. If the commissioners willingly comply with the state’s riparian setbacks for Josephine County, the commissioners become co-conspirators in the taking (theft) of private property rights.

Editor’s Note: Remember Josephine County Voters, many of you witnessed our current commissioners swear an oath to uphold the Constitution when they were sworn into office. If they violate that oath it becomes the duty of every prudent and responsible citizen to see that they are held accountable. Commissioners: Don’t allow the State of Oregon to steal any of our property, not even fifty feet. If you take the value from our land, pay for it. Follow both our state and federal constitutions…period.

[1] History of Senate Bill 100

[2] US Constitution, Bill of Rights

[3] Oregon Constitution

[4] Measure 37 Ballot Title

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