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Jun 14th Report of a multi vehicle accident on 20th St in Reedsport prompted a response from Reedsport Fire and hindered south bound traffic on Hwy 101 Tuesday afternoon. One juvenile was examined by medical personal. Case number issued.
Jun 4th 2022
A report that a debris fire got out of control in the Umpqua Mobile Village on the 1400 block of Hawthorn Ave in Reedsport Saturday afternoon and fully engulfed the trailer next to it. Flames could be seen as far away as Schofield Bridge and spectators gathered along the Levee to watch. Reedsport Fire was on scene very quickly and no injuries were reported. Trailer is believed to be a total loss and Red Cross was notified.
A report that a debris fire got out of control in the Umpqua Mobile Village on the 1400 block of Hawthorn Ave in Reedsport Saturday afternoon and fully engulfed the trailer next to it. Flames could be seen as far away as Schofield Bridge and spectators gathered along the Levee to watch. Reedsport Fire was on scene very quickly and no injuries were reported. Trailer is believed to be a total loss and Red Cross was notified.
Sun May 15th, 7:12 Report of a vehicle in the fence between Hwy 101 and Lions Park in Reedsport. PD on scene. Driver complained of knee pain and medical was requested. No transport. Unknown cause of accident. No immediate evidence of intoxicants. Vehicle is non-operational and next-up tow was requested.
Sand Master Park-Sandboarding represented with criminal activity.
Saturday afternoon Jan 8th at approximately 13:00 while I was visiting/touring Florence businesses and photographing them for google maps, I was accosted by an individual purporting to represent the owner of Sand Master Park- Sandboarding located off State Hwy 101 in north Florence. The adult male individual insisted I was trespassing and forbidden from photographing without the owner's permission. The representative than stalked, harassed, and threatened me halfway to the State Police Station before fleeing back towards Sand Master Park- Sandboarding. 911 services may have been employed.
The crime committed against me by this business's representative was that of 'criminal coercion' ORS 163.275 (c), (d) and he needs to be prosecuted for this class C felony punishable by 5 years in prison and $125,000 fine.
I was engaged in lawful behavior and this business' representative tried to prevent my lawful behavior with: saying he was going to post my likeness; alleging I was peeping in windows then photographing me with his phone (or at least mimicking to), calling me a "pussy", shouting that I was trespassing, threatening to call the police, and demanding my personal information as he stalked me up Hwy 101 to within two blocks of the Florence Police Station before fleeing. This individual's actions prevented me from photographing/reviewing all three businesses in the area of this intersection.
I now have a screen shot from the owner confirming complicacy between the business and perpetrator stating a police complaint against me has been initiated on their behalf.
I have filed a criminal complaint against this individual alleging criminal 'coercion' and a case number has been assigned according to Officer Walker of the Florence Police Department.
The case complaints have been forwarded to the prosecutor.
more to come...
Saturday afternoon Jan 8th at approximately 13:00 while I was visiting/touring Florence businesses and photographing them for google maps, I was accosted by an individual purporting to represent the owner of Sand Master Park- Sandboarding located off State Hwy 101 in north Florence. The adult male individual insisted I was trespassing and forbidden from photographing without the owner's permission. The representative than stalked, harassed, and threatened me halfway to the State Police Station before fleeing back towards Sand Master Park- Sandboarding. 911 services may have been employed.
The crime committed against me by this business's representative was that of 'criminal coercion' ORS 163.275 (c), (d) and he needs to be prosecuted for this class C felony punishable by 5 years in prison and $125,000 fine.
I was engaged in lawful behavior and this business' representative tried to prevent my lawful behavior with: saying he was going to post my likeness; alleging I was peeping in windows then photographing me with his phone (or at least mimicking to), calling me a "pussy", shouting that I was trespassing, threatening to call the police, and demanding my personal information as he stalked me up Hwy 101 to within two blocks of the Florence Police Station before fleeing. This individual's actions prevented me from photographing/reviewing all three businesses in the area of this intersection.
I now have a screen shot from the owner confirming complicacy between the business and perpetrator stating a police complaint against me has been initiated on their behalf.
I have filed a criminal complaint against this individual alleging criminal 'coercion' and a case number has been assigned according to Officer Walker of the Florence Police Department.
The case complaints have been forwarded to the prosecutor.
more to come...
Discovered Jan 5th in the spam file...
Today, Saturday November 20th, we were denied service at Bedrock's in Winchester Bay and at the Reedsport Liquor store, where my sibling was belittled for not putting on a mask correctly so that she was "hands free".
Also, on November First American Title in Florence would not allow my husband and I to sign papers without a mask while the woman sat behind a plexiglass window!
The police were not involved in any instance. We simply left!
JM
Have you been denied service in Reedsport and trespassed for not wearing a mask? Were you born with a mask? Reedsport.com wants to hear your story.
Who was the fascist that unconstitutionally denied you a public service or trespassed you? When/where did this fascist activity take place? Why did you tolerate this fascist activity? Were the Reedsport Police involved?
Email your succinct story to ajblackman@reedsport.com so: these fascist unamerican activities can be publicized, these enemies of the US Constitution can be identified, and those responsible can be held to account for their actions by the public.
PS: If anyone is questioned by a non-medical service provider as to vaccination status, Reedsport.com would also like to hear from you.
Are cats the the silent intermediate host in this COVID epidemic?
For two year 'science' has known that: 1) People can transmit COVID to other people. 2)People can pass COVID to cats. & 3)Cats can pass COVID to other Cats. So why is it so unbelievable among the liberal left medical workers, that perhaps cats are passing COVID to humans?
When asked about this issue, why do medical care workers in Reedsport deny that that "cat to human" COVID transmission is even a concern? Why do medical workers suddenly develop a 'retard gene' and ignore historical science (and common sense) about the possibility that the virus cats develop and carry are being transmitted to humans?
A quick google search shed little light on the topic, however a quick search with DUCKDUCKGO showed many links demonstrating the obvious scientist likelihood that is not being examined in the US. Could it be that Google and liberal leftist medical worker are conspiring to further mislead US citizens by hiding facts and lying about COVID?
Perhaps moronic medical workers should take there own advise by asking these sorts of questions, keeping an open mind to scientific FACTS before mandating life changing decisions.
Tourist attraction or Attractive nuisance?
Has it been two years since this fishing vessel sank in the federally recognized waterway that is Schofield Creek? Is it time to put this wreck's site on the map, so the world will better know of it's disposition?
Located just upstream from the kayak launch site at Champion Park off Juniper St in Reedsport, the craft has caught the attention of many. The ship offers a backdrop for photo opportunities, but does show signs that is haunted (or at least visited) as it appears to be boardable from the shoreline at low tide. Who is responsible?
Until someone is injured, I'm calling it a tourist attraction. Lets promote this wreck until the mystery is solved! SCARY!!
Has it been two years since this fishing vessel sank in the federally recognized waterway that is Schofield Creek? Is it time to put this wreck's site on the map, so the world will better know of it's disposition?
Located just upstream from the kayak launch site at Champion Park off Juniper St in Reedsport, the craft has caught the attention of many. The ship offers a backdrop for photo opportunities, but does show signs that is haunted (or at least visited) as it appears to be boardable from the shoreline at low tide. Who is responsible?
Until someone is injured, I'm calling it a tourist attraction. Lets promote this wreck until the mystery is solved! SCARY!!
FRESH TUNA AVAILABLE IN WINCHESTER BAY
Sept 23rd, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
Whole and/or filleted fish available.
Call James Lee @ 541-707-0662
Sept 23rd, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
Whole and/or filleted fish available.
Call James Lee @ 541-707-0662
IT IS UNLAWFUL IN THE STATE OF OREGON TO REQUIRE IMMUNIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT UNLESS REQUIRED UNDER LAW!
ORS 433.416(3)
A worker shall not be required as a condition of work to be immunized under this section, unless such immunization is otherwise required by federal or state law, rule or regulation. [1989 c.949 §3]
Specifically included in this group are:employees of a health care facility, as well as firefighters, law enforcement officers, corrections officers...
Queen Kate cannot change this law. Employers who deny employment while breaking this law should be treated as if the were threatening your livelihood and the lives of those who depend on such employment. Employers who obey the word of Queen Kate instead of Oregon Law must be held personally accountable.
Let's shut down the the business's and run these owners out of town!
River Bend is not open to commercial traffic and use of GAS tax monies to maintain this private driveway is Unlawful....
...Will this matter to the Mayor who ran on misappropriating gas tax monies to levee maintenance or the other council members who live in the private community of River Bend? I doubt it, or this blatant violation of Oregon State Statutes wouldn't have made it onto the Aug 2nd Reedsport City Council Agenda (https://www.cityofreedsport.org/vertical/sites/%7B6971DF3C-6EDF-4E48-B355-C823C5A2E331%7D/uploads/210802AMENDCouncilAgenda_(8).pdf). I seriously doubt these private driveways were build to code to begin with, I know the water lines were not. Driveway maintenance it the responsibility of the property owners and the renters of this private community, NOT the City! Would there even be a quorum once the Mayor, and the council-members who live there (and would benefit financially) remove themselves from the discussion because of the clear conflict of interest?
Call City Hall and the Mayor to demand that Oregon law is followed and for River Bend to be responsible for their problems. (541) 271-3603
Queen Kate's latest proclamation
Queen Kate proclaimed on national television this weekend that Oregonians have the 'right' to live free on gun violence.
I looked at the Oregon Constitution and failed to see that right enumerated anywhere...
So now We get to expect the retarded DNC masses of Oregon spouting on about this "right", as they are too mentally slow to recognize Queen Kate lied to them. I find it very immoral (and cult-like) the way the DNC uses it's mentally defective members to promote Unconstitutional agendas in this way. Just because these members seem to be mentally incapable of believing their leader could/would deceive them does not mean Kate is Queen of Oregon capable of granting new rights.
Kate Brown is not a Monarch who can change/override Our real rights as enumerated in the US and State Constitution; to believe so is to be literally retarded. Why Queen Brown willfully chooses to mislead the masses with these unlawful platitudes/proclamations, and why the voters of Oregon endorse it baffles me.
The Constitution must be defended from this insect, lest it be devoured by Monarch Kate's Marxist offspring!
...Will this matter to the Mayor who ran on misappropriating gas tax monies to levee maintenance or the other council members who live in the private community of River Bend? I doubt it, or this blatant violation of Oregon State Statutes wouldn't have made it onto the Aug 2nd Reedsport City Council Agenda (https://www.cityofreedsport.org/vertical/sites/%7B6971DF3C-6EDF-4E48-B355-C823C5A2E331%7D/uploads/210802AMENDCouncilAgenda_(8).pdf). I seriously doubt these private driveways were build to code to begin with, I know the water lines were not. Driveway maintenance it the responsibility of the property owners and the renters of this private community, NOT the City! Would there even be a quorum once the Mayor, and the council-members who live there (and would benefit financially) remove themselves from the discussion because of the clear conflict of interest?
Call City Hall and the Mayor to demand that Oregon law is followed and for River Bend to be responsible for their problems. (541) 271-3603
Queen Kate's latest proclamation
Queen Kate proclaimed on national television this weekend that Oregonians have the 'right' to live free on gun violence.
I looked at the Oregon Constitution and failed to see that right enumerated anywhere...
So now We get to expect the retarded DNC masses of Oregon spouting on about this "right", as they are too mentally slow to recognize Queen Kate lied to them. I find it very immoral (and cult-like) the way the DNC uses it's mentally defective members to promote Unconstitutional agendas in this way. Just because these members seem to be mentally incapable of believing their leader could/would deceive them does not mean Kate is Queen of Oregon capable of granting new rights.
Kate Brown is not a Monarch who can change/override Our real rights as enumerated in the US and State Constitution; to believe so is to be literally retarded. Why Queen Brown willfully chooses to mislead the masses with these unlawful platitudes/proclamations, and why the voters of Oregon endorse it baffles me.
The Constitution must be defended from this insect, lest it be devoured by Monarch Kate's Marxist offspring!
Reedpsort PD PRESS RELEASE
Jun 30th, 2021
On 06/25/21, The Reedsport Police Department took a call for a Burglary and Theft from a local business building. During the investigation two subjects and a vehicle were identified as being involved in the crimes.
Subsequent interviews and evidence lead to the preparation of a search warrant for the properties and vehicles at the North / East corner of 9th Street and Greenwood Avenue where James Mathew Thornton is illegally residing. Thornton had been served a lawful eviction on March 17th, 2021 and has chosen to ignore the notice.
On 06/29/21 at about 1840 hours, seven members of the Reedsport Police Department and one Douglas County Deputy executed the warrant. James Thornton was taken into custody with a minimal amount of force needed and transported directly to Douglas County Jail awaiting arraignment on the charges of Burglary in the first degree, Theft in the first degree and Criminal Mischief in the third degree.
During the execution of the search warrant a number of stolen items were recovered from the residence, outbuildings and vehicles on the property.
One vehicle used in the commission of the crimes was seized and towed from the area. The vehicle was also blocking the sidewalk obstructing pedestrian traffic.
A female dog (Wendy) was taken into protective custody and is in the care of shelter volunteers. She is being pampered and well cared for.
As always we are grateful for the community support and it is our pleasure to serve.
Sincerely,
Chief Matt Smart
Reedsport Police Department
Jun 30th, 2021
On 06/25/21, The Reedsport Police Department took a call for a Burglary and Theft from a local business building. During the investigation two subjects and a vehicle were identified as being involved in the crimes.
Subsequent interviews and evidence lead to the preparation of a search warrant for the properties and vehicles at the North / East corner of 9th Street and Greenwood Avenue where James Mathew Thornton is illegally residing. Thornton had been served a lawful eviction on March 17th, 2021 and has chosen to ignore the notice.
On 06/29/21 at about 1840 hours, seven members of the Reedsport Police Department and one Douglas County Deputy executed the warrant. James Thornton was taken into custody with a minimal amount of force needed and transported directly to Douglas County Jail awaiting arraignment on the charges of Burglary in the first degree, Theft in the first degree and Criminal Mischief in the third degree.
During the execution of the search warrant a number of stolen items were recovered from the residence, outbuildings and vehicles on the property.
One vehicle used in the commission of the crimes was seized and towed from the area. The vehicle was also blocking the sidewalk obstructing pedestrian traffic.
A female dog (Wendy) was taken into protective custody and is in the care of shelter volunteers. She is being pampered and well cared for.
As always we are grateful for the community support and it is our pleasure to serve.
Sincerely,
Chief Matt Smart
Reedsport Police Department
On Jun 26, 2021, a -2.5 tide at 8:15, unusually large waves, and the sudden appearance of dense fog at approximately 11am, made the mouth of the Umpqua and exciting pale to be.
Reedsport Mayor non-compliant with State Laws?
As a city located within the boundaries of the State of Oregon, Reedsport City Mayor swore an oath (to God) to uphold the laws of the State of Oregon, including ORS 221.110, 221.120, 221.130 and 221.917; So how and why is the Reedsport Council operating under a City Charter in violation of these Statutes?
What the State of Oregon requires:
221.110 City officers; eligibility. The officers of a city created under ORS 221.010 to 221.100 shall be five councilors, a municipal judge and such other officers as the council deems necessary. Any resident of a city shall be eligible to hold an office of the city. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §101]
221.120 City council; terms; vacancies; powers; meetings. Concerning the council of a city created under ORS 221.010 to 221.100:
(1) Three councilors shall be elected biennially.
(2) At an election for electing councilors, the candidates who receive the three highest numbers of votes shall be deemed elected, and of these three the ones receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall hold office for four years and the remaining one shall hold office for two years.
(3) A councilor's term of office shall begin at the first council meeting in the year immediately ensuing the year of the election of the councilor.
(4) The council shall fill by appointment vacancies in its membership.
(5) The term of office of an appointee to an office of councilor shall be the remainder of the term of office of the immediate predecessor of the appointee in the office.
(6) The powers of the city shall be vested in the council.
(7) A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for action by the council.
(8) No action by the council shall have legal effect unless concurred in by a majority of the council.
(9) The council shall meet publicly at least once each month. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §102]
221.130 Mayor; term; functions. Concerning the mayor of a city created under ORS 221.010 to 221.100:
(1) Only councilors shall be eligible to serve as mayor.
(2) The council shall appoint a mayor at its first meeting of each odd-numbered year.
(3) The mayor’s term of office shall be two years.
(4) The mayor shall be presiding officer of the council and shall authenticate with the signature of the mayor all ordinances which the council passes. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §103]
Reedsport's standard
Section 7. Council. The Council consists of a Mayor and six Councilors nominated and elected from the City at large.
Section 8. Numbered Positions. Councilors shall be assigned numbered positions one through six and serve a term of four years. Three Councilors are elected at each biennial general election. At the general election occurring in 2008 and every fourth year thereafter, Councilors for Positions 1, 2 and 3 shall be elected. At the general election occurring in 2010 and every fourth year thereafter, Councilors for Positions 4, 5 and 6 shall be elected.
Section 9. Mayor. At each biennial general election a Mayor shall be elected for a term of two years. The Mayor serves as the political head of the City Government.
Section 16. Mayor's Functions at Council Meetings. The Mayor shall preside over the Council and its deliberations. The Mayor shall have a vote on all questions before it and shall have authority to preserve order, enforce the rules of the Council, and determine the order of business under the rules of the Council and shall co-sign all orders on the treasury with the City Recorder.
Section 19. Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint the committees provided by the rules of the Council. The Mayor shall sign all approved records of the proceedings of the Council. The Mayor shall have no veto power and shall sign all ordinances passed by the Council. After the Council approves a bond of a City officer or a bond for a license, contract, or proposal, the Mayor shall endorse the bond.
The Reedsport City Council is operating under an unlawful City Charter as it violates Oregon State laws. Sections 7, 8, and 9 do not comply with before mentioned ORS's. The Mayor is fraudulently holding her title and position. The Mayor should resign, the inconsistencies between the City Charter and State laws must be rectified, and those responsible should be held publicly accountable. Who wrote this?
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As a city located within the boundaries of the State of Oregon, Reedsport City Mayor swore an oath (to God) to uphold the laws of the State of Oregon, including ORS 221.110, 221.120, 221.130 and 221.917; So how and why is the Reedsport Council operating under a City Charter in violation of these Statutes?
What the State of Oregon requires:
221.110 City officers; eligibility. The officers of a city created under ORS 221.010 to 221.100 shall be five councilors, a municipal judge and such other officers as the council deems necessary. Any resident of a city shall be eligible to hold an office of the city. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §101]
221.120 City council; terms; vacancies; powers; meetings. Concerning the council of a city created under ORS 221.010 to 221.100:
(1) Three councilors shall be elected biennially.
(2) At an election for electing councilors, the candidates who receive the three highest numbers of votes shall be deemed elected, and of these three the ones receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall hold office for four years and the remaining one shall hold office for two years.
(3) A councilor's term of office shall begin at the first council meeting in the year immediately ensuing the year of the election of the councilor.
(4) The council shall fill by appointment vacancies in its membership.
(5) The term of office of an appointee to an office of councilor shall be the remainder of the term of office of the immediate predecessor of the appointee in the office.
(6) The powers of the city shall be vested in the council.
(7) A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum for action by the council.
(8) No action by the council shall have legal effect unless concurred in by a majority of the council.
(9) The council shall meet publicly at least once each month. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §102]
221.130 Mayor; term; functions. Concerning the mayor of a city created under ORS 221.010 to 221.100:
(1) Only councilors shall be eligible to serve as mayor.
(2) The council shall appoint a mayor at its first meeting of each odd-numbered year.
(3) The mayor’s term of office shall be two years.
(4) The mayor shall be presiding officer of the council and shall authenticate with the signature of the mayor all ordinances which the council passes. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §103]
Reedsport's standard
Section 7. Council. The Council consists of a Mayor and six Councilors nominated and elected from the City at large.
Section 8. Numbered Positions. Councilors shall be assigned numbered positions one through six and serve a term of four years. Three Councilors are elected at each biennial general election. At the general election occurring in 2008 and every fourth year thereafter, Councilors for Positions 1, 2 and 3 shall be elected. At the general election occurring in 2010 and every fourth year thereafter, Councilors for Positions 4, 5 and 6 shall be elected.
Section 9. Mayor. At each biennial general election a Mayor shall be elected for a term of two years. The Mayor serves as the political head of the City Government.
Section 16. Mayor's Functions at Council Meetings. The Mayor shall preside over the Council and its deliberations. The Mayor shall have a vote on all questions before it and shall have authority to preserve order, enforce the rules of the Council, and determine the order of business under the rules of the Council and shall co-sign all orders on the treasury with the City Recorder.
Section 19. Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint the committees provided by the rules of the Council. The Mayor shall sign all approved records of the proceedings of the Council. The Mayor shall have no veto power and shall sign all ordinances passed by the Council. After the Council approves a bond of a City officer or a bond for a license, contract, or proposal, the Mayor shall endorse the bond.
The Reedsport City Council is operating under an unlawful City Charter as it violates Oregon State laws. Sections 7, 8, and 9 do not comply with before mentioned ORS's. The Mayor is fraudulently holding her title and position. The Mayor should resign, the inconsistencies between the City Charter and State laws must be rectified, and those responsible should be held publicly accountable. Who wrote this?
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Malachi Cabrera (pictured here at the grave of the unknown soldier in Reedsport's Masonic Cemetery) was out bright and early Memorial Day 2021 to honor those who have died in this nations' wars and also relatives who served in the military.
Port Directors? Not in this County Dan...
So I perused ORS 777 and noticed, There is no such thing as a "Port Director" here. The Port is a commission under state law and 'commissioners' are elected, not directors. (Directors are appointed and salaried)
Then I looked at the official ballot and couldn't help but notice Keith Tymchuk's name. Coincidence? I think not.
This is yet another example of Mr. Tymchuk's involvement in convoluting and misleading the citizens. The Tymchuks have a history of this sort of deception going back to his father who ignored the city charter, changing Reedsport from the 'council' form of government to the 'city manager' form of government by simply proclaiming the then 'city recorder' as 'manager' (but he was Canadian, so such proclamation are considered acceptable by the family). The unlawful change and all the problems it created in the city are evident to this day.
DO NOT ENCOUAGE OR SUPPORT THIS VIOLATION OF OREGON LAW. Electing 'directors' is unlawful and it's time to remind these immigrant families, like the Tymchuks, that this is not Canada. Demand the vote be invalidated at the County level (See PS), and remind Mr. Tymchuk verbally and loudly (so he hears and remembers) that He should know better than to mislead to the people about elected public positions.
PS: There are no elected 'Port Director' positions in Douglas County; Demand the County Clerk invalidate this unlawful election.
Contact County Clerk
Dan Loomis
PH 541-440-4325
Let's make Reedsport a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary City.
The US Constitution is pretty clear to anyone one who can read and comprehend at an 8th grade level, but in many places (like Oregon) a majority of the population find this level of study too challenging. Add to this: corrupt Democrats, education unions who prefer to convolute and mislead the challenged masses rather than educate, City leadership lacking the 8th grade gift of discernment required of their office, and suddenly... a petition restricting the city's involvement in infringing on citizen Constitutionally guaranteed rights becomes necessary.
Let's, as a City, all get behind and show our support of the US Constitution and 2nd Amendment rights it guarantees by making Reedsport a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary City where travelers can rest assured that the Reedsport Police will not infringe on Constitutional rights! Support a petition requiring Reedsport to adhere to the US Constitution and restrict the use of City resources to infringe on the Constitutional rights of citizens.
The US Constitution is pretty clear to anyone one who can read and comprehend at an 8th grade level, but in many places (like Oregon) a majority of the population find this level of study too challenging. Add to this: corrupt Democrats, education unions who prefer to convolute and mislead the challenged masses rather than educate, City leadership lacking the 8th grade gift of discernment required of their office, and suddenly... a petition restricting the city's involvement in infringing on citizen Constitutionally guaranteed rights becomes necessary.
Let's, as a City, all get behind and show our support of the US Constitution and 2nd Amendment rights it guarantees by making Reedsport a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary City where travelers can rest assured that the Reedsport Police will not infringe on Constitutional rights! Support a petition requiring Reedsport to adhere to the US Constitution and restrict the use of City resources to infringe on the Constitutional rights of citizens.
Smoke and hot water coming from the Bi-centennial Park pump station around Noon on March 20th. Smoke is not uncommon but the steaming hot water spilling into the parking lot and nearby stream, less so. Leakage does not appear to be sewage. Electric Company on seen.
Nefarious goings on in Gardiner?
The recent arrivals of truckloads of 'FEMA' like trailers onto the old IP property in Gardiner have the local pot shops a buzz in perplexed speculation as to what may be in the works across the river.
Why the approx. three dozen trailers are there is un-clear; but Reedsport Councilman Mark Bedard assured Dennis Swartz that he didn't think anything 'nefarious' was going on out there and that there was nothing wrong with the trailers being stored on the property.
The accumulation can be seen on the Umpqua River side of Hwy 101 in the old IP property of Gardiner.
'Jim Crow' Joe Biden shows his true colors
Not even 30 days in to his term and already his long standing white supremist sympathy is front and center.
With-in days of taking office Biden began funding the abortion of Mexico's next generation of citizens with US tax payer money.
Next He put Kamala in her place by ignoring what she called "human right violations" and reopened facilities wanting to keep non-citizen children in cages like unclaimed livestock.
Who exactly is he representing with these Executive Dictates? Could it be the historically racist and repressive DNC that cultivated 'Jim Crow' Joe during his' formattable years as a politician?
I say YES!
The DNC has not changed. It was founded on repressing nonwhites, and this founding principle is alive and well in the Presidential dictates of 'Jim Crow' Joe as he funds the killing and caging of non-white children at taxpayer expense.
Not even 30 days in to his term and already his long standing white supremist sympathy is front and center.
With-in days of taking office Biden began funding the abortion of Mexico's next generation of citizens with US tax payer money.
Next He put Kamala in her place by ignoring what she called "human right violations" and reopened facilities wanting to keep non-citizen children in cages like unclaimed livestock.
Who exactly is he representing with these Executive Dictates? Could it be the historically racist and repressive DNC that cultivated 'Jim Crow' Joe during his' formattable years as a politician?
I say YES!
The DNC has not changed. It was founded on repressing nonwhites, and this founding principle is alive and well in the Presidential dictates of 'Jim Crow' Joe as he funds the killing and caging of non-white children at taxpayer expense.
Violence is a frequent and foreseeable solution...
If you are like me, you are already sick of the retards proclaiming "violence is never the answer." The fact is that violence is a frequent and foreseeable solution the Founding Fathers anticipated. So foreseeable is violence as a solution, the Founders established, instituted, and trained individuals sworn to "defend the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic". These trainees can often be heard chanting "Kill, Kill, Kill without mercy!" That institution is the US military and 3% of the US population have sworn this oath.
While many might believe that a soldier's job is to preform acts of violence against; women, children, journalists, and civilians in far away lands for little money; The fact is the are employed and trained by "the people" to 'defend the US Constitution' with violence when needed.
The Constitution needs defending. Passively ignoring those who openly laugh at the Constitution, violate it's requirements, and deprive individuals of their rights can no longer be tolerated. Cowardice is not the solution when the nations foundation is under open attack.
To be clear, defending the US Constitution sometimes requires violence against it's domestic enemies as well as it's foreign ones. So make note of 'leaders' who would spew propaganda and lies to strip us of our Constitutionally guaranteed rights. Make note of unlawful dictates, and ridiculous calls for passivity these 'leaders' employ against us. These 'leaders' are the enemy and they must be removed with extreme prejudice if the US Constitution is to endure.
Queen Brown Proclaimates again...
"OregonGov. Kate Brown announced Nov. 13 a two-week "freeze" for the state that will take effect starting Nov. 18. Restaurants and bars will have to go back to take-out service only — previously they were allowed to have limited indoor seating — and indoor recreation centers like gyms, museums and theaters will close again, as will zoos and gardens. Grocery stores will be limited to 75% capacity, and Brown is encouraging curbside pickup when possible." USA TODAY
Mandates are legal (free speech and all); but penalties for violating mandates are unconstitutional unless passed by the legislature.
To sidestep the unconstitutionality issues in places like Reedsport, Chiefs turn to 'disorderly conduct laws' to impose these fascist decrees. All that is required is three tory loyalists to create a scene and complain about an individual's non-compliance to an ignorant/sympatric law enforcement officer. If the individual refuses to conform or questions the "law" , individuals are threatened/arrested for disorderly conduct.
If you are like me, you are already sick of the retards proclaiming "violence is never the answer." The fact is that violence is a frequent and foreseeable solution the Founding Fathers anticipated. So foreseeable is violence as a solution, the Founders established, instituted, and trained individuals sworn to "defend the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic". These trainees can often be heard chanting "Kill, Kill, Kill without mercy!" That institution is the US military and 3% of the US population have sworn this oath.
While many might believe that a soldier's job is to preform acts of violence against; women, children, journalists, and civilians in far away lands for little money; The fact is the are employed and trained by "the people" to 'defend the US Constitution' with violence when needed.
The Constitution needs defending. Passively ignoring those who openly laugh at the Constitution, violate it's requirements, and deprive individuals of their rights can no longer be tolerated. Cowardice is not the solution when the nations foundation is under open attack.
To be clear, defending the US Constitution sometimes requires violence against it's domestic enemies as well as it's foreign ones. So make note of 'leaders' who would spew propaganda and lies to strip us of our Constitutionally guaranteed rights. Make note of unlawful dictates, and ridiculous calls for passivity these 'leaders' employ against us. These 'leaders' are the enemy and they must be removed with extreme prejudice if the US Constitution is to endure.
Queen Brown Proclaimates again...
"OregonGov. Kate Brown announced Nov. 13 a two-week "freeze" for the state that will take effect starting Nov. 18. Restaurants and bars will have to go back to take-out service only — previously they were allowed to have limited indoor seating — and indoor recreation centers like gyms, museums and theaters will close again, as will zoos and gardens. Grocery stores will be limited to 75% capacity, and Brown is encouraging curbside pickup when possible." USA TODAY
Mandates are legal (free speech and all); but penalties for violating mandates are unconstitutional unless passed by the legislature.
To sidestep the unconstitutionality issues in places like Reedsport, Chiefs turn to 'disorderly conduct laws' to impose these fascist decrees. All that is required is three tory loyalists to create a scene and complain about an individual's non-compliance to an ignorant/sympatric law enforcement officer. If the individual refuses to conform or questions the "law" , individuals are threatened/arrested for disorderly conduct.
Bicentennial Park sign tagged.
The sign, donated by REEDSPORT.COM a few years ago to mark the location of Reedsport's newly installed 9 hole disc golf course, was tagged with spray paint on or about Oct 2nd and will be removed. The sign had been this hidden gem's only marker. A speed sign near 22nd and Greenwood was also damaged.
Highlights of Aug 31st 2020 City Council Meeting
The September Reedsport City Council meeting was held early due to the Labor Day Holiday. Mask and social distancing protocols were followed, and made for a capacity crowd while still granting a forum for all who wished to be heard. The comment period of the meeting was focused on police activity in the area of 19th St in uptown Reedsport. Most supported and praised the Departments' activity; but opposition to police overreach, clashed with the will of the masses, and resulted in at least one individual storming out after many interruptions.
The mayor then took an opportunity to proclaim citizens should inventory their belongings and speak with an insurance agent.
First item on the agenda, and sole reason for my attendance, concerned solid waste management agreements. The issue was tabled for a month, so I left...
Harassment or Free Speech?
On July 13th individual(s) claiming to represent the Masonic Temple and downtown Reedsport posted a YouTube video (click link) advising 'Reedsport Legal' to "get out of town", informing him his platform was going to be taken down, proclaiming a recently deceased Reedsport resident a 'democrat', and encouraging factual correctness*.
While no individual was named in the clip, photo-shopped images of activist and part-time legal counsel in Reedsport's non-court of record, Denny Swartz, were prominently displayed over a copyrighted video with audio of distorted and perhaps unlawful speech added.
Shortly after this story was published the original video was removed, but a 2nd generation is available to view at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECReuMbvjZI.
While this video doesn't seem to violate any Oregon State laws, it does look like it might violate Title 10 Section 875 paragraph (d) of US Federal Law which is punishable by fine and imprisonment for up to 2 years. Additional 'fair use' and other copyright laws were likely violated and can result in up to 180 days of imprisonment and fines.
Representatives of downtown Reedsport and the Masons have neither denied involvement, nor condemned the act.
*Friends of the deceased knew him to be a Ron Paul Republican.
Racism on Reedsport's Ranch Road
Vandals tagged the Hwy 101 underpass at Ranch road on the night of the May 8th. ODOT has been notified and a case for criminal mischief has been opened.
Free Speech or Offensive Littering?
Feb 26th 2020
Sometime in the last few days a 'care package' of sorts was dropped in Bi-Centennial Park, off of 22nd St in Reedsport. Why this collection of refuse was placed in this City park is a mystery. The trash doesn't seem to have any connection to the park prior to it's placement.
Keeping in mind that Oregon has the most liberal free speech rights in the U.S., the State of Oregon says this 'expression' violates ORS 164.805 by 'detracting from the natural cleanliness of property'; which is a class C misdemeanor punishable with up to 30 days in jail and/or up to a $1250 fine. More importantly, it also violates ORS 164.775 'discarding rubbish within 100 yards of waters of the state'; which is a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or up to a $2500 fine.
An attempt to contact the City regarding the matter was unsuccessful.
A nearby resident suspects kids.
Feb 26th 2020
Sometime in the last few days a 'care package' of sorts was dropped in Bi-Centennial Park, off of 22nd St in Reedsport. Why this collection of refuse was placed in this City park is a mystery. The trash doesn't seem to have any connection to the park prior to it's placement.
Keeping in mind that Oregon has the most liberal free speech rights in the U.S., the State of Oregon says this 'expression' violates ORS 164.805 by 'detracting from the natural cleanliness of property'; which is a class C misdemeanor punishable with up to 30 days in jail and/or up to a $1250 fine. More importantly, it also violates ORS 164.775 'discarding rubbish within 100 yards of waters of the state'; which is a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or up to a $2500 fine.
An attempt to contact the City regarding the matter was unsuccessful.
A nearby resident suspects kids.
Leakage at end of Frontage Court was sewage.
Jan 3rd 2020
What was first attributed to storm water runoff now appears to be sewage pouring into Bi-Centennial park and will definitely effect the Providence Creek fish run. Attempts to alert the City of Reedsport had been unsuccessful. The issue is at least on it's third day. The event can be seen from the main entrance off 22nd in the dip.
Reedsport Public Works personnel were on site and aware of the situation at approximately 11:30 this Friday morning, and began bringing in equipment to address the problem. Workers had "no comment" according to bystanders, and appeared to still be assessing the situation.
Warning signs posted in the park advise to avoid contact with the spillage and to contact 541-271-4313 for more information.
A around 15:30 22nd St was closed between Greenwood and Ridgeway as repairs continue. Pipe is being laid from Bicentennial Park's pump house to approximately 20th and Greenwood.
At approximately 13:30 Saturday afternoon Reedsport Public Works workers had reached a stopping point and reopened 22nd street through the dip.
For the past few years three species of salmonid have been documented spawning in the park's creek during the months of January and February, some approaching 24" in length. Check back for updates...
Jan 3rd 2020
What was first attributed to storm water runoff now appears to be sewage pouring into Bi-Centennial park and will definitely effect the Providence Creek fish run. Attempts to alert the City of Reedsport had been unsuccessful. The issue is at least on it's third day. The event can be seen from the main entrance off 22nd in the dip.
Reedsport Public Works personnel were on site and aware of the situation at approximately 11:30 this Friday morning, and began bringing in equipment to address the problem. Workers had "no comment" according to bystanders, and appeared to still be assessing the situation.
Warning signs posted in the park advise to avoid contact with the spillage and to contact 541-271-4313 for more information.
A around 15:30 22nd St was closed between Greenwood and Ridgeway as repairs continue. Pipe is being laid from Bicentennial Park's pump house to approximately 20th and Greenwood.
At approximately 13:30 Saturday afternoon Reedsport Public Works workers had reached a stopping point and reopened 22nd street through the dip.
For the past few years three species of salmonid have been documented spawning in the park's creek during the months of January and February, some approaching 24" in length. Check back for updates...
Police Corporal Brent Snyder was sworn in by
the Mayor during the November Reedsport City Council meeting.
Approximately five dozen citizens crowded the Council Chambers to see Police Corporal Brent Snyder sworn in and pinned. Corporal Snyder is Chief Matt Smart's first hire as Chief of Police; but not the last Snyder He intends to place on the City's force.
Following the ceremony a few dozen remained for an Abatement Hearing. The City Manager appeared well prepared and City Attorney Steve Miller stayed busy serving opposing Council a plethora of evidence as to her client's responsibility. A viable defense seemed unlikely, so I left...
Following my departure, the Council discussed: outsourcing utility billing, designating the alley between 19th and 20th as ONE WAY, and a Community Training Program.
Highlights of the Sept 9th Reedsport City Council meeting.
Following the heavy congestion of the Labor Day weekend and related calls to the City, the best portion of the meeting was spent with representatives of ODOT deflecting complaints, running interference, and explaining decisions regarding the Highway construction taking place on Highways 38 and 101.
The high congestion recently experienced is expected to decrease now that summer has ended and while the reduction from four lanes to three in uptown Reedsport will cause traffic to back up to Winchester Bay from time to time, that was also the case before the reduction. Most of changes are safety related and expected to reduce serious accidents along the highways as they pass through Reedsport.
Citizens are reminded that the Final Pedestrian Safety Study, which was part of the basis of these changes, is available on-line from the City's website. https://www.cityofreedsport.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={18514399-9C10-43B5-872C-B6050D241877}&DE={31444F77-849F-4848-B614-F63CDBF72F18}
Once the construction in uptown is completed the issues at the intersection of 22nd and Hwy 101 will be resolved as well as the problems of entering Hwy 101 from: 18th, 20th, and 21th. Residents are reminded that there are traffic lights at 19th that may make travel quicker in the meantime.
During the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting, resident attorney general Dennis Swartz addressed the Council with his concerns about how proper procedure was not followed in the hiring of Matt Smart as Chief of Police.
Port Commission Vacancy
August 2019
The Port of Umpqua is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Port’s Board of Commissioners.
This is a volunteer position, appointees will not receive compensation.
To be eligible for appointment, applicant:
- Must live within the Port District includes: Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Ash Valley, Scottsburg, Elkton, parts of Smith River area and other rural areas within Western Douglas County; and
- Must be a registered voter in the Port District.
Highlights of the July 1st Reedsport City Council meeting.
Approximately two dozen citizens attended the swearing in ceremony of the Interim Police Cheif Robert Gross at the Monday night meeting. Prior to the new Chief taking his oath, which was performed by City attorney Steve Miller, the new Public Works Director was available for a meet and greet. During the Public comments portion of the meeting, a representative citizens living on Winchester Ave complained about speeding and asked that the City's speed monitor be placed near 10th street during the week of Dune Fest. Local Counsel Denny Swartz served the Councilmembers with documents regarding: the Constitutional "right to counsel" being denied in Municipal court, the right to record public officials, and a list of 10 Maxims of Commerce.
Highlights of the June 3rd Reedsport City Council meeting.
Approximately 55 people attended the Monday night meeting. Most were there in support of a local business striped of it's license in April when a local resident complained about the leaf featured on a sign which could be seen in the window. Citizens from as far away as Bandon spoke in support of "free speech" in advertising regarding this issue, others pointed out the violation of 'due process' in revoking the business's license, while other showed concern with the effects on the other four or five similar shop now open or planning to open soon. One Woman asked the council to "Keep the city Reedsport, not Weedsport". Other concerns brought up included the poor water quality for the second Memorial Day weekend in a row, and police behavior.
James Graham from the 2020 census gave a presentation concerning the upcoming population count. Points of interest included Reedsports 25% housing vacancy, the negative economic effects the city may face if the population drops below 2000 residents, and that a population of over 3000 would have more positive economic effects. Hiring for the 2020 census is beginning and local are needed for $14 plus and hour jobs. Apply on-line at 2020census.gov/jobs.