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October 6, 2011
This is the Elwha dam, which will be removed from a river on the Olympic peninsula.
(Courtesy Photo)
Some are stepping back from dam power
Just over a century ago, when
William Howard Taft was president
and I was a young woman, an
entrepreneur named Thomas
Aldwell started building a dam in
the Northwest woods of the
Olympic peninsula in Washington•
The 108 foot-high Elwha dam
became an early hydroelectric pow-
erhouse, helping to fuel population
and industrial growth related to
activities as varied as forestry and
ship-building.
Over the following decades
more hydro-dams in the West were
built. Mega-dams like Grand
Coulee and Boulder rose across
rivers, and the cost for electricity to
users dropped sharply.
After our original investment in
construction, many dams have
operated at modest cost and gener-
ated electricity while also helping
to control flooding that used to rou-
tinely threaten cities like Portland.
Oregon. Some rivers, such as the
lower Snake and Columbia, have
also been transformed into bodies
of slack-water connected by locks
Roc Doc
By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters
across it, the Elwha River was
home to rich salmon runs. But
because the dams had no fish lad-
ders. they cut off streams in and
near Olympic National Park from
the annual migration of fish moving
inland from the sea. Local tribal
members have long supported
removing the dams as the first step
toward restoring the fish runs. a
central part "of their cultural tradi-
tions.
The federal government actually
agreed to remove the Elwha River
dams back in 1992. but political
that allow ocean-going barges to supporters of the dams blocked
ship goods far inland from the sea. appropriations for removal over
nearly 20 years. Now the money
has been authorized and the work
of breaching the dams started in
September.
The story of the. Fdwha dams
matters to us all because, as we
start to step back from hydroelec-
tric power, we will increase our
reliance on other energy sources.
We haven't built a major dam in
the U.S. for many a year. While
China is going through an orgy of
dmn construction, but we pretty
much filled up our best locations
for hydropower a good while back.
And now we're pivoting around
another corner in history, marking
it by turning off the turbines at the
Elwha Dam and a slightly younger About half our national appetite
for electricity has been satisfied by
burning coal. Coal gives us cheap
energy, but most people don't want
to use more coal to generate elec-
tricity because of its environmental
impacts.
In recent years, we've built
many new power plants that burn
natural gas. But some people argue
sister facility on the same river. The
two dams were taken off-line this
summer as the first step toward
their demolition. Over the next
three years at a cost north of $300
million, a construction firm will
remove the dams, restoring the
free-flow of the Elwha River.
Prior to having dams thrown
we should save our natural gas to
meet more of our transportation
needs, as well as to economically
supply gas to consumers who rely
on it for home heating and cooking.
About a fifth of our national
electricity is generated by nuclear
reactors. Our civilian nuclear
power plants have a good safety
record stretching over many
decades, but after events in Japan
earlier this year, many Americans
are wary of nukes and likely won't
support building new ones.
While we've seen sharp growth
m wind power in recent years, the
total electricity delivered by wind
is small. Some citizens don't want
windmills near them due to what
they term noise and visual pollu-
tion.
But it's a simple fact that our
homes, offices, stores and m anufac-
turing plants are all fueled by elec-
tricity. That's the case because elec-
trictty is the miraculously flexible
energy that can either heat or cool a
space, as well as run devices as var-
ied as a computer or a washing
machine. Soon electricity may
power your cousin's commute to
work
Life is about tradeoft's• We
Americans decide what we are j
~ilth]g to exchange for what when
~{-comes to creating the energy on
which we all depend. We can,
remove dams in-the West. and in ~
some places we'll help salmon runs rV
r
if we do. But we can't usefully~,~
address
our energy needs if all we ~
do is say no to our various power
sources, r
The time for a good public dis- !-
cussion of t.he evolving landscape ~:,~
for electricity is past due.'~e.
,Dr. E. Kirsten Peters. a native ~il
q]: the rural Northwest. was trained L
as a geologist at Princeton and i:
Harvard. J
Standings
NDG&F: Be sure to verify deer licenses ::
The North Dakota Game and
Fish Department urges deer hunters
to find their license and check it for
accuracy.
In addition, landowners interest-
ing in applying for a gratis license
are encouraged to submit the appli-
cation early. It is not possible to
process the application the same
day; applications are processed in
the order received and the license
will be mailed out the next day.
Every year the Game and Fish
Deparl;ment's. licensing section
receives last-minute inquiries from
hunters who can't find their license.
When that happens, it's difficult to
try to get a replacement license in
time for the season opener.
Another reason to check the
license now is to make sure the unit
and species is what you thought it
should be.
Deer hunters in need of a
replacement license can print out a
duplicate (replacementl license
application from the Game and Fish
website, gf.nd.gov, or can call (701
328-6300 to have an application
mailed or faxed.
The forvn must be completely
filled out and notarized, and sent
back in to the department with a fee.
Antlerless deer licenses are still
available in units 2D, 3F1.3F2 and
4F. Hunters should access the Game
and Fish website to apply online or
for an updated list of licenses avail-
able. There is no limit to the number
of deer licenses a hunter can
receive.
Racing News
Put Your Money I
Where Your House Is~
eco~ independent ~ 43-~;:;D strengt~ our
~P~ses are ~ ~ commut*~ty
Target Logistics
says its easing
community impact
Racing Trivia
TIOGA - Target Loglsncs is
installing a $3 million wastewater
treatment facility on the site of its
Tioga Lodge. which, when com-
pleted in November. will handle in
excess of 180,000 gallons a day.
This capacity will accommodate
the waste generated by the 1.300
people soon to be living on the
expanded Tioga site. and will be
sized to provide waste treatment
services to others in need in
Williams County and the area. The
treated water from the facility will
be able to be reused in the oil fields
for the drilling process, according
to Target Logistics.
Available
Hello,
The Interact is a Wonderful tool.
You can check the markets, rues-
sage friends, shop for parts, buy
fertilizer~, and, from what I under-
stand, it has replaced National
Geographic as a young boys first
• sex edudation magazine•
You can buy or sell a horse, buy
or sell cattle, and find a truck to use
in the hay field: i have recipes
marked for making dinner, and won
an argument on what cut of meat
"filet mignon" comes from.
I have a souped up financial
statement for my banker and scores
of other fictional tales. You can
book a motel room, buy drugs, and
find out how to treat your puppy for
VCOrlns.
But last week, a guy discovered
a new use of this medium. He
advertised his wife for sale• Really.
I saw it. In fact I placed a bid or
two. Because of this simple ad. I
may have to use the recipe site a lit-
tle more often. I am cooking for
myself•
Here is how it happened,
I was checking this ebay deal
out for a used semi-tractor to haul
hay. And somehow or other. I found
this advertisement this guy had
posted to trade his wife off. Well,
being the curious sort. I inquired
about some kind of trade. I was
thinking, what with Shirley having
to work so hard, maybe we could
get a little help here.
I was thinking I could trade the
old mower-conditiOner oft'. Or per-
haps the classic Cadillac that sits in
the shop. But, alas. Shirley was
watching over my shoulder as I
inquired about a trade. And she
wrongfully assumed I was dis-
cussing trading her.
I was messaging back and forth
with this guy when Shirley started
watching. Shirley missed the part
about the car being my trading
stock. She started rubbering as I
was discussing the Cadillac. The
guy had asked what kind of shape
the car was in. I replied "her body
is in tough shape, but she runs pret-
ty good if you warm her up." I felt
a cold chill enter the room.
The guy asked if I ever took her
to a car show. I replied "that I had,
but she was too big to haul around
much, and she didn't like gravel
roads, so I usually just left her
home". The .chili seemed to get
worse.
He asked how long I'd had her. I
replied that "I'd gotten her in the
early seventies, but I was thinking
of getting rid of hei: and getting a
newer model with fewer miles". By
now. it was damn cold in the office.
He asked if I thought she would
last a couple more years. I said '(if
you gave her a wax job, and kei)t
her inside, she might"• Icicles were
forming on my coffee cup.
The final blow came, when the
guy said he guessed he wasn't
interested. Said it sounded like
mine was pretty well wore out and
he didn't want to trade his wife for
some wore out old piece of j unk. :l.
thinking of that old Caddy, just
agreed and said "if I couldn't get
anything for mine, I'd just push her
in a washout, or trade her to some
drunk in a bar".
I kind of saw the fist coming out
of the comer of my eye. That eye :is
starting to open a little today. And I
am posting a bit of advice. Kind of
like Wild Bill Hickock should have
used. Always sit with your back to
the wall. And never, never, criticize
your Cadillac.
Later. Dean
te issues vaccination reminder
BISMARCK - The North
Dakota Department of Health is
reminding all North Dakotans of
the importance of getting vaccinat-
ed against the flu. according to
Molly Sander, immunization pro-
gram manager for the Department
of Health•
"There is plenty of flu x~accine
this year, so we are urging every-
one to get vaccinated to. avoid
influenza, regardless of age or
health status," Sander said.
"Getting vaccinated is the easiest
and most effective way to protect
yourself and your loved ones from
the flu. Even if you don't feel the
need to "be vaccinated to protect
yourself, everyone is close to
someone who is at high risk for
complications due to influenza, so
you still should be vaccinated•"
"Influenza is much more seri-
ous than a cold. Each year, more
than 400 North Dakotans die as a
result of complications from
influenza and pneugnonia and hun-
dreds more are hospitalized." said
Michelle Feist. an epidemiologist
with the Department of Health. "In
North Dakota, the flu season typi-
cally does not peak until after the
New Year but can come as soon,as
the fall. so the best time to get vac-
cinated is as soon as possible."
In order to highlight the impor-
tance of everyone receiving flu
vaccine. Robert Feist Michelle
Feist's dad - received his flu shot
for the first time ever today at the
news conference held at Bismarck
Burleigh Public Health. He used to
refuse to get his flu shot. because
"he never gets sick." but last year
he fell ill with influenza and defi-
nitely learned his lesson
"Last year I was really sick for
about a week.'" Robert Feist said.
"Even though I am healthy. I still
"had a fever of about 103 degrees'.
cough, sore throat and body aches•
My doctor almost admitted me to
the hospital. 1 don't ever want to
get sick with influenza again."
The U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention recom-
mends that everyone age 6 months
and older be vaccinated against the
• flu,-especially ~th~ follov~]ng peo-
~le at higfi'-risk for cc/ml~licafiofls:
..... -'All childiaen ages"6 mbnths
through 4 years
- All adults 50 and older
- Residents of long-term care
facil ities
- People of any age who have
long-term health problems, such
as"
- Heart disease, lung disease.
kidney disease, diabetes, asthma.
anemia.
Weakened immune systems
due to HIV/AIDS and cancer treat-
ments.
Breathing problems due "to
neuromuscular disorders.
- Pregnant women
American Indians/Alaska
Natives
People who are morbidly
obese
The flu shot is available to all
people age 6 months and older.
The nasal flu vaccine is approved
for healthy people ages 2 to 49
who are not pregnant.
People who could spread the
disease to those at high risk such
as health-care workers, out-of-
home caregivers, parents and care-
givers of infants younger than 6
months and household contacts -
alsoshould be vaccinated.
"CJTffie's are being planned by
local public health units "hcrbOss the
state and are available from many
doctors and pharmacists.
Residents are encouraged to con-
tact their local public health unit.
doctor or pharmacist for informa-
tion about vaccine availability in
their area.
• Racing News, Stats & Trivia
Hollywood Casino 400
Oct, 9th, 2:00 pm ESPN
Kansas Speedway
Track Details
Location: Kansas City,,Kan.
Shape: D-shaped Oval
Distance: 1.5 miles
Turns/Front I Back: 15° / 10.4° / 5°
Qualifying Record: Jason Leffier 176.499 --2001
Race Record: Mark Martin 137,774 - 2005
Hollywood Casino 400 Preview
In 2001, NASCAR and Indy Racing League
announced that they would bnng events to the
Kansas Speedway for its inaugural racing
season. Kansas Speedway is a 1 1/2-mile
track, state-of-the-art facility, which was a response to the
growing interest for motomports in the Midwest. The
speedway is strat~cjically located at the intersection of 1-
435 and 1-70 in Kansas City, Kan., about 15 miles west of
downtown Kansas City. It seats heady 82,000 spectators
in ~ grandstands, but will eventually expand to 150,000
upon completion of its final phase. On a NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series race weekend, the Kansas Speedway
n state of Kansas.
Through Oct. 2, 2011
2011 Sprint Cup Series
1) Kevin Harvick
Points: 2122
Wins: 4 Top 5:8 Top 10:15
2) Carl Edwards
Points: 2122
Wins: 1 Top 5:14 Top 10:20
3) Tony Stewart
Points: 2113
Wins: 2 TOP 5:5 TOO 10:13
4) Kurt Busch
Points: 2113
Wins: 2 Top 5:8 Top 10:16
5) Jimmie Johnson
Points: 2109
Wins: 1 TOO 5:12 Top 10:19
6) Brad Keselowski
Points: 2108
Wins: 3 Top 5:8 Too 10:12
7) Matt Kenseth
~oints: 2108 .....
Wins: 2 To!o 5:8 Top 10:16
8) Kyle Busch
Points: 2107
Wins: 4 Top 5:13 Top 10:17
9) Jeff Gordon
Points: 2103
Wins: 3 Top 5:11 Top 10:15
10) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Points: 2088
Wins: 0 Top 5:4 Too 10:10
11) Ryan Newman
Points: 2081
Wins: 1 Too 5:8 Top 10:14
12) Denny Hamlin
Points: 2054
Wins: 1 Top 5:4 Top 10:10
2011 Nationwide Series
Driver Points
1) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 1025
2) Elliott Sadler 1003
3) Reed Somnson 976
4) Anc Almimla 951
5) Justin AIIgaier 939
6) Jason Leffier 884
7) Kenny Wallace 841
8) Steve Wallace 815
9) Brian Scott 811
10) Michael Annett 804
Travis Pastrana said he's
committed to running for
Michael Wallrip Raring next
season and has no plan to
return to the X Games. He was scheduled
to make his Nationwide Series start this
season until, he broke his right-ankle and
foot in the Best Trick competition in late July
in Los Angeles. Pastrana has won 16 gold
medals at the X Games, multiple super-
cross, motocross and rally championships
and has become a fan favorite with his
motorcycle and automobile jumps.
Who was the first two-time
champion in NASCAR history?
a) Bill Rexfordc) Herb Thomas
b) Red Byron d) Lee Petty
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Last Week's Race: AAA 40(
Finish ~ Kurt Busch celebrated his second victory of the season
Kurt Busch 2 1 47/1
Jimmie Johnson 6 2 44/2
Cad Edwards 4 3 42/1
Kasey Kahne 9 4 40/0
Matt Kenseth 18 5 40/1
Kyle Busch 5 6 3911
A.J. AIImendinger 7 7 38/1
Ctint Bowyer 27 8 36/0
Marcos Ambrose 12 9 35/0
Kevin Harvick 22 10 35/1
and the 24th of his career in V~cto~ Lane at Sunday% AAA
400 at Dover International Speedway. Screw-ups by
Jimmla Johnson and Cad Edwards put Busch in a position
to win. Johnson stumbled oh the last two restarts of the
race. allowing Busch to take and retain a lead he held for
the final 42 laps. Edwards trashed his own winning
chances by speeding on pit road in a timed section he and
crew chief Bob Osborne had discussed specifically before
the race. After the race Kurt said, "1 couldn't be happier
right now. To win a Sprint Cup race in the Chase, this is
what it's all about." Tony Stewart finished 25th.
Driver of the Week
Kurt Busch #22
Cup Position: 4th
Born: Aug. 4, 1978
Crew Chief: Steve Addington
Car: Dodge
Year ]ffg!~ T~ los ~
This Season 2 16 12.6
Career 24 169 16.8
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