As most

       As most of you know, I've been very outspoken

in my criticism of this gigantic cable company. As a

30 + year Blazermaniac living in Medford, few things

over the years have taken priority over the Blazer TV schedule,

outside of the Blazer express to 6-12 home games yearly.

The 06-07 was fantastic, as I subscribed to NBA

League Pass and watched 75 + Blazer games.

With the new season looming and the blackout still in place,

I was suprised when I recieved a message from Comcast

Sports NW. They were inquiring about billboard space

in the Southern Oregon area, for the purpose of

featuring the Blazers & Ducks in an advertising campaign.

When I returned the call, the represenative explained that

they wanted satellite & cable customers to " Ask your sattelite

or cable company to add Comcast Sports NW to the channel

lineup".

     Being that Charter Communications is our only available

cable company, I believe we may be able to use this opportunity

to push them to add CSNW in a special sports tier. I don't care

what the cost; BRING BACK OUR BLAZERS ! Now is the time

to increase the pressure.  I found BE in the fall of 2006 and

I know my fellow Blazermaniacs from the "Edge" will help us

in our mission.  Call list follows.

Chuck Cushman-"Blazer Fan Action Coalition- (360) 687-2505

Don Brissler -"Bring our Blazers back" - (360) 687-8125

Sen. Gordon Smith - (202) 224-3753 - (202) 228-3997 - Fax

Sen Ron Wyden - (202) 224-5244 - (202) 228-2717 - Fax

Congressman Greg Walden - (202) 225-6730 - (202) 225-5774 - Fax

Congressman Peter DeFazio - (202) 225-6416 - (202) 225-0032 - Fax

Congresswoman Darlene Hooley - (202) 225-5711 - (202) 225-5699 - Fax

FCC - Chairman Kevin Martin (Sactown?) (202) 418-1000- Kevin.martin@fcc.gov

Commissioner Jonathon Adelstein - (202) 418-2300 - jonathon.adelstein@fcc.gov

Commissioner Micheal Copps - (202) 418-2000 - Micheal.copps@fcc.gov

Commissioner Robert McDowell - (202) 418-2200 - Robert.mcdowell@fcc.gov

Charter Communications - 1-800-936-1479 - DIRECTV - (888) 866-3008

Dish Network - (800) 200-2043  - Comcast Sports NW -(800) 870-0465