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Hood River News : Hood River News

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:06:41 +0000

Mosier is a good place for these protester. Keeps them away from the much more populated areas where they can't interfere with the good citizens. "What Jobs" well its kinda hard to find one if you don't look. Here is a few. HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOOD RIVER VALLEY MID COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S COUNCIL PEER SUPPORT COORDINATOR THE FRUIT COMPANY CAREGIVER DENTAL ASSISTANT HRVHS ATTENDANCE SECRETARY RECEPTIONIST If you did some research you'd know that Walmart does contribute to the community.

Hood River News : Ludwig announces plans to sue the city

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:22:54 +0000

Seems like the City don't know how to manage employees. City Manager and mayor need to be replaced along with a few others. I think this will be the second time the city is sued for something similar.

Hood River News : Fire toasts abandoned Odell house

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:44:01 +0000

I can see why you become defensive. I would too if I was told I wasn't doing a job that I was paid for or volunteered for. Sounds like to many Chiefs and not enough Indians. I'm reminded of a quote which says " The world is full of willing people; some willing to work , the rest willing to let them". I don't make you sound lousy. I call it like its seen. I don't know if you burned the marshmallows but I'm sure you can try on the next fire. Instead of singing Cubaya here is a new one for you ; ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQlNrn90pdg I bow my head to those that are humble and do what they do not for recognition, but for commitment to a duty.

Hood River News : Fire toasts abandoned Odell house

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:28:17 +0000

What I want ,like most people is if your going to call yourself a Fire fighter. Be one and not be a glory hound as it seems. Don't do the deed for the title of fire fighter for community recognition. Im in no way bitter and I don't mind paying taxes to support you, but Geez seems like most house fires end up burning to ground. The same outcome could have been accomplished with $3.00 buckets and a tank of water. The left over funds utilized to purchased all those trucks and equipment could have gone to another organization. (Not the library LOL) Its not enough to do your best; YOU must know what to do, and THEN do your best. -Edwards Deming

Hood River News : Fire toasts abandoned Odell house

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:52:35 +0000

Were not talking about where you came from. It's the here and now where we do pay taxes and the equipment is there. What's the point of wasting money, getting the equipment just to look good for the community. WOW! Ellen I'm not sure what your thought is regarding a firefighters risk, but I got news for you, fire fighting is dangerous and there are inherent risks.Thats why there are those that do and those that don't. The funniest thing about your statement is if I will pay your hospital bills. Will I wont have to because there is still insurance involved along with community and 2nd you wont get hurt saving my foundation, so please let it burn it will be cheaper. Give the tax $ many back to the citizens.

Hood River News : Fire toasts abandoned Odell house

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:38:47 +0000

Well this is not the first time they, the 38+ "firefighters" have managed to save a foundation. I expect that if they, the 38+ "firefighters" volunteer or paid are given the title "firefighter" they should do just that fight the fire. There was enough of them to hold hands, circle the house and sing Cumbayá and I'm sure there would have been an extra body to roast marshmallows. You must think because they are volunteer, there is no cost to the tax payer. If you own a home you may want to look at your tax statement. There is the hundreds of thousands in equipment. I.E. trucks, hoses, turn out gear, etc. You say I should do it, well I have, but got tired of being a parade "firefighter".

Hood River News : Fire toasts abandoned Odell house

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 00:28:17 +0000

38 firefighters two hour fight and the building still a total loss. WOW!

Hood River News : Library groups work toward July opening

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:13:31 +0000

What a waste of tax payer money.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Marion County Sheriff Cracks Down On Traffic Violations - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:53:37 +0000

No they are seen as putting others at risk.

Hood River News : Warm Springs to temporarily move casino to Hwy. 26, "continue to pursue" Cascade Locks site

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:16:44 +0000

Unfortunately there are people in the local government like Arthur Babitz. I don't think he has his nose in it, but people like him in have no business in government.

KIMA - Yakima, WA : Police: Man Stabbed 159 Times, Attacker Shot Dead | KIMA CBS 29 - News, Weather and Sports - Yakima,

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 23:53:03 +0000

your a tool.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Officer-Involved Shooting In Gresham - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:13:13 +0000

I'm sure they will try to blame the Officer somehow.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Wash. Trooper Shooting Trial Continues - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:53:34 +0000

Quit wasting time and money. Burn him at the steak POS

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Hundreds Gather For Officer\'s Candlelight Vigil - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:17:35 +0000

I call upon everyone to organize your families, your neighbors, your communities. And, don’t do so just once – keep up the pressure – keep up the momentum – until this is effectively dealt with. Identify and act upon meaningful solutions to show meaningful support for Law Enforcement personnel BEFORE someone else gets killed. Organize to ensure that people who will put public safety and the safety of public safety professionals at the top of the list get elected to city, county and state government positions. Organize to get more funding. Organize in support of more personnel. Organize to instill respect for others, especially those who have chosen to protect us. Organize to get the media to focus on the successes of Law Enforcement. Organize to properly fund mental health programs. Organize to make sure everyone in your community knows that crime is unacceptable. Organize to put an end to these assassinations. We have enough money in your town, your county, your state to solve this problem. What we have is a distribution problem. It’s YOUR money … DEMAND that those with whom we have entrusted those dollars properly invest them so these assassinations cease.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Hundreds Gather For Officer\'s Candlelight Vigil - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:17:21 +0000

While the Congress is deadlocked in partisan infighting and other adolescent behaviors – wasting BILLIONS of our hard-earned tax dollars, Police Officers are getting killed. While your City Council is dinking around with proving how “right” they are, playing political football with your tax dollars … and your mayor or city administrator thinks he or she “runs” the Police Department, Police Officers are getting killed. While your County Commissioners are trying to “control” your Sheriff by commandeering, screwing around with, cutting his/her budget, Police Officers are getting killed. While your state legislators can pat themselves on the back with their token, “tougher sentencing”, “unfunded mandates” and other sleight-of-hand silliness, Police Officers are getting killed.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Hundreds Gather For Officer\'s Candlelight Vigil - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:17:04 +0000

Right now, dedicated Law Enforcement professionals, their children, their parents, their spouses and co-workers are paying too dear a price for our hand-wringing, addiction to political correctness, unwillingness to hold others accountable and an absolute lack of cohesive, meaningful problem-solving at the city, county and state levels. C’mon, people, while I understand and appreciate the unspeakable emotion behind the sentiment, “Rest In Peace” it just sounds hollow after awhile.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Hundreds Gather For Officer\'s Candlelight Vigil - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:16:48 +0000

Who do the Police call upon? They MUST rely upon you, me, and their communities to put an end to this. Now, dear reader, they probably wouldn’t ask, but, I have no such restraint. This is your problem; it is your family’s problem; it is your neighbor’s problem; it is your community’s problem; it is your county and your state’s problem. Putting token “tougher laws” in place hasn’t worked. “Stiffer penalties” have not worked and will not work. Gun control is NOT an answer. And folks, standing by, being aghast is, by itself, no longer acceptable. I am out of words in my attempts to express my sorrow to their families, friends and co-workers. There is no longer anything I can say that would not sound like an apology to them. We must identify the real problems and solve them no matter what the cost.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Hundreds Gather For Officer\'s Candlelight Vigil - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:16:15 +0000

I AM pissed about this – and you should be as well! And, the day before that, it was another one in another state. And the day before that, it was another one in another state. And, the day before that, it was another one … My apologies to this officer and his family, his friends and his co-workers. I apologize because, due to my complacency as an American, I allowed this horrible thing to happen to you. If doctors, nurses, judges, teachers, attorneys, legislators, city council members, county commissioners, children, ministers or any other group of people were being assassinated at the rate that Law Enforcement professionals are, the community would be up-at-arms, demanding that it cease. And they would call upon Law Enforcement to do something about it.

Hood River News : Letters to the editor for Jan. 19, 2011

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:23:22 +0000

To Mr. Farmer and Mr. Lane Very well said. Some people are just to quick to point the finger at the guns and not the fanatics or mentally ill. Controlling of guns is not the answer. Look at Mexico. The only ones to have guns are criminals. As one can see, thats really worked out great for them with over 34k dead in the last 4 yrs. I bet if guns were legal, that number would be much lower as dirt bags would think twice. Control of guns could be compared to the control of illegal drugs. They are illegal but that doesn't stop people from getting them. HMMM.

Portland News, Oregon News and Local Weather from KPTV FOX 12 News : Memorial Service Planned For Rainier Police Chief - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:01:48 +0000

City of Hood River Government would be rejoicing the loss of an officer. Rest in Peace Chief