Breaking News: Protesters Stop Logging at Fiddler Timber Sale This Morning

oso, 09.03.2005 07:19

Reports from the field indicate that four people have locked down to the Green Bridge, blocking access to the Fiddler Timber Sale.

Several Forest Service law enforcement vehicles were escorting loggers to the sale this morning when one person locked down to the lead law enforcement vehicle while it was crossing the bridge.

Three additional people then locked down, to what it is unclear. The bridge has been cleared and roped off as a 'crime scene.' At least one arrest has already been made. Please stay tuned for further updates as more information comes in from the field.

In other news regarding Biscuit timber sales, Federal District Judge Michael Hogan will hear a motion for a temporary restraining order this morning that would halt all logging at 9:30 am in Eugene.

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thank you and good luck 09.03.2005 - 11:30 just a quick shout out to all of those participating in one way or another; thank you so much for your bravery, organizing, steadfastness, determination, love, and skills. thank you thank you thank you... Good job! To whomever locked down to the Law Enforcement Vehicle - my goodness, what tenacity. Love from the North, see you soon from Bellingham> 11 arrests 09.03.2005 - 11:51 Eleven arrests were made on charges of interferring with an agricultural operation, and the bridge was cleared before 9am. Logging was avoided for more than 3 hours. Reports of excessive police force against arrestees are coming in from the scene, waiting for their arrival at the jail for details. One man's shoulder was dislocated by law officers on Monday after being pushed into a vehicle. update> jail support 09.03.2005 - 12:19 Please be prepared to go to Grants Pass tomorrow with signs and banners for a jail vigil. supporter> update 09.03.2005 - 13:21 the man's shoulder wasn't dislocated, like the jail doctors told him. He went to the hospital after release and was told that his shoulder muscle was torn after he was handled roughly on the way into the paddy wagon. margaret> Solidarity 09.03.2005 - 14:22 To the brave women and men taking a stand against this flagrant violation of our public lands, I say God bless you and thank you. You are true partiots and the American people are honored by dignified acts of non-violent civil disobedience. Together we will continue to expose corporate greed poorly disguised as fore$t policy! Salem> Another 11 - JAIL SOLIDARITY VIGIL 09.03.2005 - 17:30 A total of eleven protesters were arrested at the bridge lockdown this morning. Charges are interfering with an agricultural operation, interfering with governmental administration and interfering with a police officer. Those re-arrested after their release yesterday got bonus charges of violating their release agreements. Bail for each is set at $7500. One woman, Leah Carnine,is in lockdown due to "unruly" behavior and "discipline problems." Five men are still in the holding cell because they refuse to cooperate with booking procedures. They are Eric Doe, Ryan Doe, Peter Doe, John Doe, Schreiber, and James Dutton. Laura Beaton, Holly Christiansen, Patrick Schubert, and George Sexton are all in general population. There will be a jail solidarity vigil at noon, sharp at the Josephine County Adult Jail, 1901 NE F st (right across from Wal-Mart). We will then head to the courthouse for arraignments, scheduled for 1pm. legal support> directions to courthouse 09.03.2005 - 18:34 Courthouse is at 500 NW 6th st in Grants Pass. From I5 exit onto 199 south, turn right on NE Est, Redwood Hwy spur. Turn right on NE 7th, left on NE Bst, then left on NW 6th. legal> what happened with hogan 09.03.2005 - 21:42 "In other news regarding Biscuit timber sales, Federal District Judge Michael Hogan will hear a motion for a temporary restraining order this morning that would halt all logging at 9:30 am in Eugene." what happened with this? anyone hear how he ruled on it? defender> still waiting 10.03.2005 - 00:41 We expect a decision from Judge Hogan by Friday afternoon. This is also an excellent time to place another call to Wyden. legal> What do you care? 10.03.2005 - 10:39 You guys are, apparently, above the law. If you don't care about following the law yourselves, why are you so worried about the FS keeping things legit? CantIchtMyAssInCuffs> updates? 10.03.2005 - 12:37 whats happening today? how did the jail solidarity vigil go? how were the arraignments? I hope Leah is out of lockdown. what about at the bridge? were there any actions today? or did the loggers just drive through undisturbed? any updates at all! defender> Dear Itch 11.03.2005 - 17:02 hey itch, you should read some history. civil disobendience is a long tradition in this country and around the world (remember the tea party - all you patriots should remember that the US was founded by people who broke laws). breaking the law to shine light on a greater crime, and thus affect positive change, is the highest act someone can give to the the world and society. social and ecological progress has never been made without people who are willing to break unjust laws. also remember that the majority of americans DO NOT support old-growth logging on public lands. yet our government continues to do it. bless the people willing to put themselves between the will of the people and the crimes of the goverment. never quit> This Ain't no Tea Party 11.03.2005 - 18:21 So you're comparing blocking roads to stop the Biscuit fire restoration to the Boston tea party? Let's see ... The 'tea partiers' had no representation in their government. You do. The 'tea partiers' had no forum to voice their opinion. You guys can't seem to shut the *#&$ up. The 'tea partiers' didn't have the option of taking their government to court. You do, and you exercise that option every single chance you get. I could go on ... So you voted ... your guy lost. You've whined about anything and everything ... people got sick of hearing it. You filed lawsuits ... you got denied. So now you coerce a bunch of kids who just want to be 'someone' into threatening to take their own lives if you don't get your way, apparently for the sole purpose of causing a media sensation. If there's a place for you in the history books, it's not among the ranks of the Boston Tea Party participants. Prohibitionists comes to mind. Zealots with too much time on their hands, who know that they're right and anyone who disagrees is doomed to spend eternity in hell. See what you've done? Now I'm starting to rant like one of you! Scratchy> Locals 15.03.2005 - 11:48 I am a local, I live here, make my living here, raise my family here. Most of the people arrested yesterday were local women, most who have families. A couple of the women arrested are in their 70's. These are not "kids." These trees are in a designated late succession reserve, which is legally off limits to logging. The case is still in court and the goverment is pushing the cutting of the trees before the court case is heard. So when the case gets decided it may be a mote point, because the trees will be cut down already. We are just trying to slow down the cutting of the trees so maybe some of them will be left when the illegality of the logging is upheld. And the arguement over whether Bush was actually elected is a whole 'nother issue which deserves its own comment thread. Suz> LSR 15.03.2005 - 13:46 LSR's are not off limits to commercial management (logging). The Northwest Forest Plan very specifically allows for logging in LSR's following a fire, as long as doing so is neutral or beneficial to the environment. Harvesting less than 5% of the burned area is VERY conservative, and WILL benefit the environment. readin' time>