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M ISSION — After several years of b u m p ing along without stable leadership, American L egion St. Denis Post 140 is hoping to br i n g more veterans underneath a revival tent to save its state charter. "We haven't really been functioning for years," said Toni Cordett, the new Post 140 Commander. "We've been told by the • tate eommander we're on the verge of losing our charter. We need to get our membership up and our dues paid." The fact that the Post has been "dormant" doesn't mean members have not attempted to play an active role in the community. Longtime members like Bill Burke and Antone Minthorn have long participated in community events, most prominently in parades or as flag bearers. But it's younger participants Cordell hopes to recruit. "When you think of veterans you think of Antone and Bill, men in their 70's," she said. "You don't think of yourself as a veteran when you first come out. Young people don't understand they are a vet and have services and we're here to help them with benefits and transfer to civilian life." Through an American Legion Post, Cordell said, veterans can have access to myriad services. With their charter intact the St. Denis post would be able to send youth to Boys and Girls
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M ISSION — A record r e t ur n o f Pacific lamprey to the Umatilla River has fish managers optimistic that their restoration efforts are working, but it isn't stopping them from embarking on an artificial propagation program that would be the first of its kind in
the United States. This year, the Umatilla River recorded a return of 404 adult lampreys, breaking last year's mark of 319. In 2012, a total of 104 adults returned to the river. Prior to those years, the returns weren't more than a handful. In addition to r e p air ing h abitat throughout the Umatilla River system,
Seahawk fans were ready The Seattle Seahawks came up one play short of a second Superbowl title Feb. 1. Employees at the Nixyaawii Governance Centergathered Friday, Jan. 30, for a pre-Superbowl party that included salsa competition, a dance contest, raffle prizes, fantasy football, a kicking contest, photo opportunities, free food and a questionairre contest. *
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