Protect Canyon County: PUBLIC USE STAYS ON PUBLIC LAND: VERY IMPORTANT MEETING

Friday, May 15, 2009

VERY IMPORTANT MEETING

The Payette Planning @ Zoning will have their public meeting on Langley Gulch on Monday May 18th at 10:15 to consider an application for the rezoning for the power plant. The Planning and Zoning already approved the zone change, and at this meeting, they will make the final approval. This would be a great meeting to attend.

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WRITE A LETTER

Suggestions on Preparing an Effective Letter
We are encouraging Parma residents to send letters immediately to a variety of parties who need to know more about our concerns regarding the Idaho Power transmission line and its impacts on Parma’s area of impact.
1. Letters to the editor of local newspapers
2. Email, telephone or regular mail contact with the U.S. Congressional Delegation and Idaho State Legislators who represent Parma
3. Direct contact with Idaho Power Company
4. Written communication with the Bureau of Land Management, the federal agency managing the environmental impact statement for the portion of the proposed transmission line that is planned on private land.

Possible points to make in your letters
1. Parma’s impact area & Canyon County need to be protected for future residential and commercial development.
2. Idaho Power has alternatives, including public land that won’t impact dozens of private property owners.
3. Idaho Power hasn’t involved the people who will be most impacted by the proposed route.
4. Identify your particular concern or issue and use your own words to tell your story.

Letters to the Editor
Limited page space requires that letters be succinct and to the point, so write a brief letter and make your point quickly. All submissions must include your full name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters without this information will not be accepted. Keep in mind all letters are subject to editing for clarity, libel and good taste. Most letters are edited for newspaper style and length. We suggest you tell your personal story in your own words. Remember to be polite and stick to the facts.

Where to Submit a Letter to the Editor
Requirements for letters to the editor are listed below. Please notice each newspaper has its own length requirement.
The Idaho Statesman: Boise Letters to the editor must be less than 250 words; Submit your letter to the editor via: Online:https://forms.idahostatesman.com/lettertoeditor; Fax: (208) 377-6449; E-mail: editorial@idahostatesman.com ; Mail: (all envelopes must have a visible return address) Letters to the EditorThe Idaho StatesmanP.O. Box 40Boise, ID 83707

Idaho Press Tribune – Nampa Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words
Submit your letter to the editor via: Fax: (208) 467-9562; E-mail: op-ed@idahopress.com; Mail: (all envelopes must have a visible return address)Letters to the EditorP.O. Box 9399Nampa, ID 83652
Argus Observer- OntarioLetters to the editor must be less than 300 words
Submit your letter to the editor online:http://www.argusobserver.com/opinion/; Go to the URL listed above and click on “Click Here To Send A Letter To The Editor”Enter your personal information and type your letter in the “Comments” sectionClick “Submit” when finished

Owyhee Avalanche- HomedaleLetters to the editor must be less than 300 words
Submit your letter to the editor via:Fax: (208) 337-4867; E-mail: jon@owyhee.com; Mail: (all envelopes must have a visible return address)P.O. Box 97Homedale, ID 83628
Western Canyon Chronicle- Parma letters to the editor must be less than 300 words
Submit your letter to the editor via email: wcchronicle1@yahoo.com

Contact Your Elected Officials
The same suggestions apply to communication with elected officials – be polite, brief, stick to the facts and make your e-mail, letter or phone call personal. Be sure to note that you live in Parma or the Parma area and whether or not you supported the elected official in their election campaign – let them know. Generally, letters have more impact than phone calls, and the most impact comes from doing both. If you can, call and leave a message for the elected officials then follow up with a letter and/or email.
How to Contact Your United States Congressional Delegation
Senator Mike CrapoMail: Idaho State Office251 E. Front St.Suite 205Boise, ID 83702Phone: (208) 334-1776

Senator Jim RischMail: 350 N. 9th St.Suite 302Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: (208) 342-7985Fax: (208) 343-2458

Congressman Walt MinnickMail: 33 E. Broadway Ave. Suite 251Meridian, ID 83642Phone: (208) 888-3188Fax: (208) 888-0894

How to Contact Your Legislators
Sen. Melinda SmyserE-mail:msmyser@senate.idaho.govMail: 26298 Lee Lane, Parma, ID 83660Phone: (208) 722-6658

Rep. Carlos Bilbao E-mail: cbilbao@house.idaho.gov Mail: 2062 Corral Rd., Emmett, ID 83617Phone: (208) 365-9438

Rep. Steve ThaynE-mail: sthayn@house.idaho.govMail: 5655 Hillview Rd., Emmett, ID 83617Phone: (208) 365-6614

Canyon County Commission
Commissioner David FerdinandE-mail: dferdinand@canyonco.orgMail: 1115 Albany Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605Phone: (208) 454-7507

Commissioner Kathy AlderE-mail: kalder@canyonco.orgMail: 1115 Albany Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605Phone: (208) 454-7507

Commissioner Steve RuleE-mail: srule@canyonco.orgMail: 1115 Albany Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605Phone: (208) 454-7507

Idaho Power Company
President and CEOLaMont KeenIdaho Power CompanyMail: P.O. Box 70Boise, ID 83707-0070

Eric Hackett, P.E.Project LeaderIdaho Power CompanyE-mail: EHackett@idahopower.comMail: P.O. Box 70, Boise, ID 837071221 West Idaho St.Boise, ID 83702

U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management
Lucas LuceroBureau of Land Management 100 Oregon St.Vale, OR 97918

SIGN A PETITION

We, the undersigned, as concerned citizens of Canyon County, Idaho, request Idaho Power to reroute its proposed 500 KV transmission corridors out of exclusive private property, including farm use land in Canyon County, in order to protect productive farmland, scenic and historic view sheds, and local and state income and tax revenue from the unnecessary intrusion and deleterious impact of heavy power lines.

If you would like to electronically sign the
PROTECT CANYON COUNTY petition, please send an email with your first and last name, address, city and state to connie@protectcanyoncounty.org or acweber66@frontiernet.net

Protect Canyon County: PUBLIC USE STAYS ON PUBLIC LAND

Friday, May 15, 2009

VERY IMPORTANT MEETING

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