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Scappoose High students walk out openly trans, openly pan and I am physically a woman,” one student said. “I haven’t had to deal with people picking on me because for the most part I’m not different,” another student said. “But I met someone … and I learned that being different is beautiful, that being different is a gift, not something that should be pushed and shoved into a corner.” Another student spoke about the importance of positivity. “I think that at times like these it’s most apparent that we need to come together and spread love and don’t let the hate overcome what is happening,” the student said. One Native American and openly pansexual student referred to the tension felt at home that was exasperated by the election. The student said the charge that the walk out was futile was unfounded. “I saw a post this morning saying, ‘It’s not going to make a difference.’ Well, it made a difference to me. So, if anyone ever says that to you, tell them they’re wrong because this kind of stuff is what saves lives.” Jones said the day after the election there were reports of harassment. A Latino student reported another student made racially derogatory statements while referencing President-elect Trump. The student received a three-day suspension, which is standard for

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A group of approximately 15 Scappoose High School students walked out of class on Nov. 18 in protest of Donald Trump’s election and what they see as an increase in harassment. Principal Jim Jones said the students would receive the normal disciplinary action for skipping class, which is typically a Saturday detention. The students discussed the walkout with the principal beforehand and were aware of the consequences. Jones said he respects and appreciates the students’ right to freedom of speech and assembly. Additionally, he said many students have spoken with him during the week about their concerns and desires to protest after the election. The protestors are associated with the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization at the high school. They carried signs with slogans such as: “Apathy is not an option; The real (US)A; Women & People of Color & LGBT & Muslims, I stand with you.” The group’s president, who is openly transgender, decided to change schools, citing an unsafe feeling at the school post-election. Gathered on the bleachers at the football field, the students took turns standing up and speaking. “When I found out that Trump won the election, I was honestly terrified for my life because I am ­­­­

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A sign held by a Scappoose High student during a protest on Friday.

Teaching the election

about those issues, and maybe make a reference to the news,” cakins@countrymedia.net | @claude_akins Meeuwsen said. “You try to say, ‘Treating women as objects is probably In what may well have not what we’re trying to do been a watershed year in in this country. We’re trying American politics, norms to make equality, and work and values were both toward equal rights for all.’ reworked and erased. Keith But you can’t tell somebody, Meeuwsen, who teaches ‘you’re wrong and you’re government at St. Helens ideas are dumb.’ I don’t think High School, dealt with this it’s my job to force my views issue first hand. upon them but at least to have Meeuwsen has been that healthy conversation.” teaching government for This was the first year roughly twenty years, or, as Columbia County voted Rehe put it, “five good elecpublican in at least 60 years, tions.” One of the differbut it is hard to project what ences between 2016 and CLAUDE AKINS/The Chronicle this young electorate will 2012 was the degree of negative feeling toward each Kieth Meeuwsen stands in front of a map of the United States do in the future. Last spring, on the back wall of his classroom. for instance, the school was candidate. overwhelmingly in support of “You got candidates who problem of fake news. We’ve also Bernie Sanders. have never been like this before,” seen formerly fringe news groups And the class, Meeuwsen said, Meeuwsen said. “You know we’ve enter the mainstream, despite their generally embraces diversity. The had people who didn’t like Bush often counterfactual claims. young women, however, were not or didn’t like Obama or Dukakis Meeuwsen said that when he particularly excited about Clinton or all these other ones, but it was had to contend with ideas on the being the first female president. never like this - the tone was so far left or far right, making an Why? Meeuwsen believes this negative.” impact on students’ thinking was generation has already embraced a “The kids, a lot of them, really difficult. future with diverse leadership. looked at both candidates and had “No matter what I say, if they’re “They’ve had Hillary try to run real questions about both candioff on the edges, you don’t make before,” Meeuwsen said. “I think dates, just like the population in a lot of movement with them,” these guys and girls expect that general,” Meeuwsen said. Meeuwsen said. to happen. You’re going to have In fact, the class reflected the “I think we really are a microall types of people be president in country pretty accurately, with cosm of society in general. You got their lifetime.” Donald Trump wining the school people who hear it – that’s how it With regards to the discussion vote, 218-178. And the issues that is. ‘You can give me all this inforof racism that has been held on a the country attended to, so did the mation, not changing my mind,’ on national scale this election season, students – and so did Meeuwsen. the students, Meeuwsen said, are Recently, Facebook and Google both sides.” Media, Meeuwsen admits, is aware that racism occurs across announced they would take on the a real factor in what information their country and at their school. students have, and what informaThe majority felt they did their tion they believe to be true. best to combat racism where they “I think information is the encountered it. thing,” Meeuwsen said. “They’re But despite that, Meeuwsen has watching everything. They’re seen troublesome signs. listening to podcasts, they’re on “I have a couple of Latino Twitter; they’re on all kinds of dif- students, and they feel they were ferent news sources.” already discriminated against The government teacher also before the election. And this has said that sexist comments made just added more of that, and it’s by the President-elect were often concerning,” Meeuwsen said. difficult to talk about in class. The principal’s office was not “It’s difficult. It really is difficult. available for comment at the time I don’t want to offend people in of publication. the class. But you do have to talk BY CLAUDE AKINS

Scappoose man arrested for downloading child pornography The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Scappoose police arrested a local man for allegedly downloading child pornography, charging him with 76 counts of encouraging child abuse. Scappoose Police Department (SPD), special agents of the FBI and Port of Portland police took Curtis Cronin Curtis Cronin into custody as he exited his flight at Portland International Airport on Nov. 6. On Nov. 1, the FBI contacted SPD Officer Chris Cowen and provided information stemming from an online investigation that found an individual in Scappoose was downloading child pornogra-

phy. Cowen and Detective Phil Packineau were able to gather the information with the help of the FBI, which resulted in a search warrant being written. On the morning of Nov. 4, members of the Scappoose Police Department, Department of Human Services and special agents from the FBI served a search warrant in the 33000 block of Southeast Dill Place in Scappoose. During the search, several electronics devices were seized for evidence. Cronin was out of the country at the time and due back any day. Cronin was lodged at the Columbia County Jail. His bail was set at $3,040,000.

Candidate disqualified after winning election A Scappoose resident elected to Columbia River People’s Utility District’s Board of Directors will not join the board. Nancy Ward received 62 percent of the vote in the Nov. 8 election, defeating Debbie Reed for the seat. But when she attended the Tuesday board meeting as a member of the audience, the PUD attorney announced she would not be allowed on the board. Ward said she was surprised and shocked. In a press release dated Nov. 16, the PUD said Ward had been disqualified from holding the board position due to a technicality. Ward doesn’t live in the subdivision she was elected to.

Ward resides in a floating home on Multnomah Channel. While she buys electricity from CRPUD, her home is just outside the legal boundary of the district. The boundary of the district, the PUD maintains, is at water’s edge. Since Ward’s home is floating, it lies just outside the boundary. County Clerk Elizabeth Huser seems to agree with the PUD. Huser’s office is charged with determining if candidates qualify for the position they are running for. Don Clack of county elections sent a letter to Ward on Oct. 17 stating she may not qualify for the position.

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SHHS student awarded $10,000 scholarship BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

A St. Helens High School student was one of three people to receive a scholarship that had more than 200 applicants in Oregon. Mackenzie Jerome received a $10,000 Beat the Odds scholarship from Stand for Children Oregon. The award provides assistance to students who succeed in the face of hardships such as poverty, disability, or personal tragedy. Due to her upbringing, Jerome did not attend school until she was 15 years old, and in a short time she has proven herself to be an exceptional student. As a success story, Stand for Children produced an emotionally-moving video about Jerome. In the video, she said her birth parents did not accept society and felt public school was meant to brainwash children. Jerome’s foster mother, Tammy Harrison, said Jerome’s parents claimed to be home schooling their children, but were not. Without formal educa-

tion, Jerome struggled with mathematics. At 13, she said she realized what she was experiencing was not normal. The Department of Human Service eventually intervened, placing Jerome and her siblings in foster care in St. Helens. “School seemed like a scary monster that I’ve been told to hide from for my entire life; looking back now it was the best thing that ever happened to me,” Jerome said. “The people in my life who made me feel supported and made me feel like I could achieve something, they’ve all been teachers.” Still socially withdrawn, in the video Jerome said a friend introduced her to the drama club. Having never seen a play, she planned to work backstage, but instead landed a role in the cast. Since then she has grown as actress and gained regional acclaim, according to drama director Ron Barnett. In the video, Jerome said she would love to teach theater in the future. Language arts teacher Naomi Reedy encouraged

Jerome to apply, and Barnett, language arts, theater and photography teacher, wrote a recommendation letter for Jerome. After the initial round of application sorting, the committee then narrowed the group to eight finalists and called on those who wrote recommendation letters. Jerome was among the three students finally selected to receive a scholarship. The Beat the Odds scholarship program was designed to highlight the accomplishments of students and to address the barriers that might prevent young people from reaching their potential. “Behind every Beat the Odds scholarship winner is a team of outstanding teachers, administrators, and mentors,” Toya Fick, executive director of Stand for Children Oregon, said. “We need to put the right tools and outstanding leadership in front of all students, so everyone has an opportunity to excel.”

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Mackenzie Jerome was one of three people to receive a $10,000 scholarship. Teacher Ron Barnett (left) wrote a recommendation letter for Jerome.

Fall leaves make great art Kid’s Craft Day at the Columbia City Community Library continues to grow in popularity. And, as always, the kids found more ways to make their crafts than the

organizers even considered. The organizers thought bookmarks, but the kids created Thanksgiving cards for their parents, wall and window hangings as well.

Savanah Rose LaRue, Jordyn Gillespie and Shawna Culver.

The next Kid’s Craft Day will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 10. As always, it will be a free event. You supply the kids and they’ll bring everything else.

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St. Helens moving forward with voter-approved bond BY CODY MANN cmann@countrymedia.net

Measure 5-263 passed with 56 percent of the vote. The $49.6 million bond will fund repairs, construction, renovation, classroom upgrades and improvements to security infrastructure for St. Helens schools. The district also was awarded a $4 million matchingfunds grant from the state for improvements to the high school The focus of the bond came out of community listening sessions hosted by the district. District staff, students, parents and community leaders participated in the sessions. It was decided to replace St. Helens Middle School with a new building, replace the portable buildings that constitute Columbia County Education Campus (CCEC) with a permanent structure, and to bring up the quality of science labs at the high school to meet current technology standards. Safety upgrades will include redesigning the entrances of secondary schools to include a security vestibule, more cameras and designs to improve visibility for the front office staff. “I think you really need to listen to your community,” Superintendent Scott Stockwell said. “I think that is something our board did a fantastic job with.”

Building a new middle school and CCEC will be the most costly construction projects the bond will address. “The middle school is outdated and well out of current fire codes. You could not build that building under today’s standards,” school board member Kellie Smith said. “It is laden with asbestos in the walls, floor tiles and ceiling tiles, rendering it impossible to repair while students are in the building.” Stockwell said one of the issues with the old middle school was the design. It was originally a junior high school and designed to introduce the comprehensive learning experience that follows in upper grades. The middle school concept is a more focused approach. Students are separated into groups, called houses, and the building is designed to pull the students together and facilitate the development of teamwork skills for both students and teachers. “It’s more of a collaborative concept than what we currently have,” Stockwell said. CCEC is the district’s alternative high school. In addition to the curriculum, the students learn communication skills, assertiveness training and conflict resolution, among other life skills. The portables the school operates from are out of date, have dry-rot, leakage problems and lack essential infrastructure such as a library and kitchen. School board member Jeff

Howell emphasized the importance of the CCEC upgrades. “We’re almost saving lives with CCEC,” Howell said. “These are kids that the traditional high school doesn’t fit.” He said CCEC and Columbia River Youth Corp represent a crucial social safety net for young people who want to pursue their educations. St. Helens School District Superintendent Scot Stockwell said the process of hiring an architect, project managers and contractors had begun to move forward. With that done, the district will offer community design meetings to gather further public insight. Stockwell said he and the school board were thankful to see the bond pass. “We’re just really grateful that our community saw the need to support this type of work for our kids – it’s going to make a huge difference.” Smith added a thank you to City Councilor Susan Conn and Marit Nelson, finance director of Columbia River Fire & Rescue, for the instrumental roles they played in the bond measure campaign. Howell said the bond’s approval resulted in a direct boost to morale throughout the school system. He said the good feelings spread through the teachers and students, and there is uplifted sense of spirit at the schools. Graphics courtesy of St. Helens School District

Court of Appeals reverses decision against county sheriff On Nov. 16, the Oregon Court of Appeals found that a local judge’s ruling in a lawsuit brought against the county for an arrest made five years ago should be reversed. The court concluded the arrest of Samantha Miller for charges of menacing and pointing a firearm at another was supported by probable cause. Miller sued Columbia County for false arrest and malicious prosecution after she was arrested in 2010. On Nov. 16, 2010, Miller claimed Phil Werner, a neighbor, threatened her with a rifle during a dispute over her dogs. She said Werner had also shot at her house. Werner alleged Miller was the one who did the threatening after she pointed a pistol at him. Columbia County Sheriff David Peabody found a gun in Miller’s home with a hol-

ster that matched a description given by Werner, and Miller was arrested, but not convicted on any charges. The court decided because Peabody, who is still serving with CCSO, had probable cause to make the arrest, a previous verdict in Miller’s favor should be overturned. According to a statement from Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson, the trial court erred in denying county motions for a directed verdict, wherein the court should have dismissed the case against the county by declining to answer those legal questions and, instead, treating them as fact questions for the jury. The county asked for a directed verdict from the court on questions of law (i.e., “what is probable cause?”) because government agents acting under color of authority are shielded from false ar-

rest claims if they can show they acted in good faith with probable cause for arrest. Oregon law says probable cause means there is a substantial objective basis

formed the objective belief based on evidence seized and statements from the victim that probable cause existed for Miller’s arrest. “This is a win for all law

“We have believed all along that we had probable cause – according to well-established court decisions – to make the arrest in this case, and I am heartened by the appeals court’s ruling that show that our deputy acted in good faith with his mission to keep the peace in our county,” Sheriff Jeff Dickerson said. for believing that more likely than not an offense has been committed and a person to be arrested has committed it. A law enforcement officer cannot be found to have made a false arrest if the officer can demonstrate that there is probable cause to believe the crime had been committed. Prior to making the arrest, the deputy obtained a search warrant, found evidence and

enforcement’s role as peace keepers in the communities where we serve, and for the County as a whole,” Dickerson said.

Dickerson added that the community needed to know that deputies operate under the rule of established law and the courts would be consistent in their rulings regarding what makes an arrest valid. “We have believed all along that we had probable cause – according to well-established court decisions – to make the arrest in this case, and I am heartened by the appeals court’s ruling that show that our deputy acted in good faith with his mission to keep the peace in our county,” Dickerson said. The case now goes back to Columbia County Circuit

Court for the directed verdict to be entered. The net effect will be the reversal of the damages awarded in this case, with the county released from the order to pay the plaintiff $51,770. “I will also take note that this was the first case we were sued over, but a second case was brought later by the plaintiff on similar complaints of false arrest with a different deputy, but that case was later withdrawn after a federal judge overruled the plaintiff along the same lines as did the Oregon Court of Appeals in today’s ruling,” Dickerson said.

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Opinion Our thoughts on the reaction to the Scappoose High walk out Last Friday, when a group of Scappoose High students walked out of class in protest of the election of Donald Trump and a perceived rise in harassment at their school, they were met - unsurprisingly - with backlash. Likely, they were teased or worse by some of their peers. What was most troubling, however, was the way some adults vented their frustration with the student protest on social media, including on The Chronicle’s Facebook page. “Jump on the stupid train,” one commenter wrote.

“Expel them and move on,” of the consequences. They wrote another. were not whining - they were And then there were speaking about their beliefs. several comments referring These students were not foolto the perceived immaturity ing around or skipping class, of the students. “So much life they were organizing and atexperience high schoolers tempting to start a dialogue. have. I wish I was back in It is fair to disagree with high school when I knew evthe beliefs of others, but to erything!” And also, “More question the students’ intenwww.thechiefnews.com children seeking attention.” tions or maturity is shameful. Frankly, these students These young people should were exercising their right be respected and heard, to speech and assembly and especially by the adults in they did so with foresight the community who have a and judiciousness. They responsibility to act as role spoke with the principal models and support their beforehand and were aware growth. Let us not forget that

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the energy and creativity of young people is a tremendous resource and gift. One commenter wrote, “The school should force them to write an essay on how a democracy works.” Clearly, that person did not see the irony of their statement. Things escalated. One of the students posted on their page they had received threatening messages. Someone who is legally an adult threatened to come to the school. On a personal note,

statements. It is important to remember that regardless of personal political values, the support of young people is - or should be - a universal value. We may report on topics that are upsetting at The Chronicle. As journalists, these types of unintended consequences are part of the job. We aim to be a democratic institution - and we hope our readers put in the hard, thoughtful work of being civil and considerate citizens.

Abenaki tribe that resided, in what we now know as Maine. He was also the was first tested Native The substance American Contact and foundtotomake be meth, and with Pilgrims was the later logged of andPlymouth placed Colony. into evidence. On March 16,– 1621, 05/28/2015 Police Samoset entered encamptook a report of the a possible ment at Plymouth, greeted the suicidal female. After makcolonists in English, asked ing contact with theand subject, for spending the shebeer… agreedAfter to voluntarily night with the Pilgrims, he left, be transported to St. Johns toMedical return with fivefor others who Center assessbrought ment. deer-skins to trade. On March 22, SamoIn addition to 1621, the above set came back withthe Squanto, referenced cases, Clatswho was able Department to speak much kanie Police better English. Squanto responded to 113 other calls arranged a meeting during the past twowith weeks. Massasoit, the leader of the Wampanoag Confederacy. Squanto remained with the Plymouth colony, helped them, grow food, make peace with surrounding tribes and survive CCMH.in their new land. The Plymouth 5/28/15Colony Brush,had barkmany reasons to S. beColumbia thankful because dust fire: ofRiver the help that Squanto gave Highway, St. Helens them. This was a small 2 foot by Dr. Ralph Wilson wrote, in 2 foot barkdust fire outan article titled special side of the Best“God’s Western Hotel. Probably started by a discarded cigarette butt. No spread to structures or vehicles and no injuries. 5/30/15 Structure fire: 29451 Old Rainier Road, Rainier. This was a significant structure fire involving a metal barn, approximately 40x50 in size. The barn was forgiven raisingwhile chickens isused being at school. (chicks),take storage including SBHCs authority away a 1978 Chevycreate Camaro, and from parents, a wedge legal marijuana growing. between parent/child relationThe cause of the fire was ships and may discriminate assigned to a heating lamp against certain family’s moral system used to incubate and values. warm chicks. There was Thisthe SBHC decision no extension to the the home was made, despite fact thatSSB is located closewere by. Loss that members not is assigned at about $20,000 elected nor the Superintenbut may depending dent hiredbetomore make health on insurance care decisionsestimates. for students

Indian:” Squanto lived for another two years with the people of Plymouth when he contracted a “raging fever” while scouting east of Plymouth. Pilgrim leader William Bradford knelt at his bedside. “Pray for me Governor” Squanto whispered, “That I might go to the Englishmen’s God in heaven.” And then he died. In the USA we celebrate Thanksgiving. We enjoy family and friends. We gorge ourselves with food and saturate our minds with football, and other sports. We often forget how people like Squanto, were responsible for the Thanksgiving that we now enjoy. Wishing you all these words of Thanksgiving:

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Slany sent him back to Degree, a Class C Misdewanted to turn in a container something about the Pilgrims ered to be the basis for our Hunt took Squanto and a London andappeared Gorges gave meanor. Scales transported of what to behim coming to America in 1620. Thanksgiving holiday. number NativeCounty Ameri-Jailpermission to leave his which employ to of theother Columbia methamphetamine, After all, they came looking Fewer people know the cans towhere Malaga, Spain, to be and andwas return home. he was booked found in the parking lot. for freedom from oppression. story of Squanto, who he was sold as slaves. Squanto returned home in Most of us have read about and how he came about to help Squanto was fortunate. A 1619. He returned home only the disastrous winter where the settlers. group of Franciscan friars disto find empty huts. His family almost half of the Plymouth Squanto was born somecovered what Hunt was planand most of his friends had colony died from starvation time between 1585 and 1592 ning and helped him and other died the year before from a and disease. into the Patuxet tribe close to Native Americans escape. plague. 1620 was a bad year, but what later became Plymouth While living with the FranSquanto the mill Clatskanie Rural Fire just southwandered of the Boise 1621 was better. Massachusetts. Squanto (or ciscans, Squanto appreciated in grief. Protection District report forests property. It appears that A Native American named Tisquantum) was not the name their simple lifeMay and 23 their kindHe finally went to live with From through a fire was set either delibTisquantum (Often called ness. Because of the FrancisJune 2, Clatskanie RFPD his friend eratelySamoset. or accidentally on Squanto) made 1621 better. He he was born with, but rather it was given to him later in can’s influence, According to Wikipedia, respondedhe to converted 11 calls for the small wood dock by an taught them how to survive. life. According to Wikipedia, to Christianity. was person. a sagamore medical assistance, 3 fire- Samoset unknown The (subfire He showed the Pilgrims how It means “Divine rage” or The Friars helped Squanto ordinate chief) of an Eastern related calls, and answered 5 was extremely small and did to plant crops and helped them other calls for service. not cause any appreciable May 27, there was an ildamage to the dock. The legal burn reported. fire was consistent with a May 28, there was a mocigarette-caused fire. A tor vehicle crash. small, unauthorized campfire May 30, there was a ring was also located near structure fire on Old Rainier the dock and was still warm Road. from prior use. Contact the May 31, there was an Port of St. Helens for further illegal burn. The homeowner information. extinguished the their fire. 5/28/15 Structure fire: to place to discuss this SBHC who will be touching have unprecedented access Chronicle Guest Opinion by Matzen St.,and St. Helens. decision and have left, quite child, what will be inserted your735 child’s mind body. LORI PORTER This came like in asany a structure frankly, many residents with or injected Columbia into theirRiver child,Fire They operate other and Rescue report fire must but was actually a stove more questions due to confusprescribed, referred or recomclinic, follow HIPAA On July 1, 2016, the Scap- ing and conflicting answers There was a 78% emerissue. The residentsHealth had mended to their child while at laws and the Oregon poose School Board (SSB) medical rateleave for all Authority’s started the stoveRights: cleaning they are being given. school.gency A SBHC would Minor suddenly voted (6:1) to allow calls this School past week. cycleand andConsent this caused a good The bottom-line questhe Scappoose District Access to Health Health (nana’s) Center house you a School-Based our mother’s Berg dropped for all your help. 5/25/15 Dumpster/outside deal of smoke and fumes tion is: Once off at (SSD) complicit in not honorCare, tying the hands of dis(SBHC) beon placed on school May 23. Special thanks Tomand & Claire fire: OnorPort-managed to a stove that had not school, are parents guard-Wilcox ing a parent guardian’s land trictdue leaders. district property, a decision ke to thank to Sheriff Goodwin; youians willin charge of their Tom & Kelly Wilcox at endand of Railroad Avenue, been cleaned recently. All child’s legal right responsibility Absent extreme situations, which give anin outRescue crewswould be forever our hearts for Matt & Amanda Wilcox St. and Helens. This was a fire no parent/guardian residents evacuated and be health care or are strangers? to guide direct the health should side easyher access to to NickScappoose parents/ to a fire outbusiness saving life, also Rainier on a smallofdock therefrom wereknowing no injuries. care decisions theirmoored child. barred whatThis children. More recently, four in theCertified Scappoose Bay area medical a group home operated by guardians deserve to know Oregon SBHCS treatment their child public meetings have taken

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as journalists who cover Columbia County, we are consistently impressed by the maturity and poise of the young people with whom we work. We understand that the majority of the community does not flood to social media to vent their petty frustrations and, in fact, there Friday, June 5, were 2015 several people who defended the students. “Good. Let them stand up for what they believe.” Or, “These young people need support. They have every right to use their voice.” The Chronicle stands with these

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For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reconsider Scappoose’s school-based health center

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Dear Sally –

(ORS 322.072). The SSD surely does not need the added burden of possible safety, health and liability issues a SBHC could bring. SBHCs are businesses operating within a school district with no accountability to the school board, administration, parents or the community. The Scappoose School Board would be wise to reconsider this decision.

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station at the John Kleger place shows. Ralph Kleger, coon the road and over the grade. The car was driven by Oliver operative observer for the U.S. weather bureau, reports that Schnoover and with him in the front seat were his brother, the mean temperature for the month was 54.13 degrees while Martin and Emily Mustola. The driver received a dislocated maximumcandidate temperature was 78 (on May 20th) and the shoulder and severe abrasions believed possible. We have had of the face and scalp. Martin Two party system at end of best vice the presidential In Liberty, minimum was 33 (on May 24th). The total rainfall was .53 Schnoover, who was transported to Emanuel Hospital a constant barrage of attacks New sheriff in town, usefulness was; Mike Pence. Chris in Brumbles inches. Eighteen days of the month were clear, seven partly Portland on Sunday was the most seriously injured with a er from Clatskanie’s Past... on our unalienable natural born President Trump I grew up in Oregon at a Personally I am tired of Columbia County Coordicloudy and six cloudy. The heaviest rainfall occurred on knee cap torn loose and the knee dislocated, serious head On a fine day in November rights and a government that time in which the voting and hearing the far right conservathe 16th and 17th. There was a light frost on the 2nd of the lacerations, the bones of the forehead being exposed with nator drinking age was twenty-one, tives and tea partiers thump the American people reafhas traveled far beyond theEmily Mustola received Oath Keepers and OFF month and far more unusual a killing frost on the 24th. The the brow was lacerated. bad face egon which resulted in me serving their bibles and progressive firmed We rescope and itsthe powers Coordinator, prevailing wind of the month wastheir fromLiberty. the northwest. andintended head injuries, skin and flesh beingCo-State badly scraped nineteen months and eight days liberal socialist commie demojected . surface of the highway. The passengers Oregon Oath Keepers More sheep have arrived in St.institutionalized Helens the pasttyranny, week to be delegated by the hard in the pastured on Columbia cutover land. back had lesser civil injuries; in Vietnam before I could buy crats shove their sexual per- County globalization, andApproximately the status Weseat have averted war the group was brought in to ions to Mrs. 16,000 sheep from the mountains arelawlessnow crazing in andthe Clatskanie Hospital where theyCRPUD were cared for. With the verse same sex marriage andeast of quo. We rejected possibly world war three election concerns Route an 1, alcoholic drink or vote for thedown county. P. lies. & S.We agricultural agent, forexception of Martin all were dismissed during the LGBT crap myKenneth throat. C. Miller, ness,S.and refused the the moment, only toSchnoover witWhen the Columbia o waspresident. recently This year I turned four sheepmen town Tuesday conferring with W. ness night thethrowing hospital. paid America and is a nation of laws, were inenslavement of our posterity. the from tantrum River People’s Utility District’s ificatesixty of five and can proudly say Evenson some on the Benson Timber Marxists Thecommitting drum and bugle corps, the American and underT.the currentrelative elec- to placing We dismissed thought crimes, crimes all sponsored Board ofby Directors said that ment no by matter Better where in the world Company holdings. Legion left this morning on the train for Portland where they toral collegeArvid system President forced inclusiveness, PC over our nation and in our State they would seat Nancy Ward rdensthe forarmy her sent me or what Mattson, who is charged with assault with intent to will compete and march in the floral parade this afternoon. ke. The Donald J.kill, Trump will be sworn and cultural Marxism. The partcertifiof Oregon I have lived without consequence. Shout it if she was elected they lied following the shootings of Sergeant Kenneth Healea and The boys will be taken to the Multnomah Hotel for lunch to ngs national into officeCal onE. January 20th. establishment was against in since my discharge I have world, theirThey customers in Subdivision Throne, stateIfofficers at Astoria, about three weeks to the at noon andthis to isn’t dressthe forend, the parade. go by bus to the Mrs. never Sirniomissed is us, the media, Hollywood an opportunity anyone wants to protest; it isstadium only thewhere beginning. Brexit,assemble. 1 either deceit or ignoago, will enter ago defense pleading insanity, according, to the paraders A through large number r Homes and foreign governments were in exercising my constitutional down to their hall and get Bundy’s winning their case, They knew there wordcity from Astoria. of parents and friends planned torance. accompany the boys to was a o distinguished Deliveries fish at Astoria showed big increase on the train. S. P. &possible S madelegal a special against us, thea UN was against right to vote. a protest permit, followoftheir Mr.Portland Trump becoming ourThe new issueround with Nancy pass its testing Wednesday, indicating June runasofthey Chinook asto trip rateand of $1.30 adults and half fareeligibility for children with a and even all tried As a right centrist political chosen route, carry their legal thatusthe President; morefor to come. Ward’s in September for dependstarted entering the Columbia. Fishermen operating near the Thethree-day return limit. gerrymander their desired outsized signs, and yell their vile type I have voted for democrats world will follow, and the and gave their legal counsel nce of taste of the river were getting 400 andthe 500great pounds elites The national convention Finnish Apostolic Luthercomebetween of the election, crap; but mouth do it legally. George dream of global socialismof theuntil November to sort it out. fulness. Mrs. McGovern and Jimmy per boat. an Church will be held in Clatskanie this coming week with people of the greatest country The two party political sysCarter, republican Ronald Reawill fail. Either they knew they had follows: Disaster threatened the big Benson Timber Company log sessions beginning Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and closing Mrs. Anna Sirnio thatwhen has ever been, flipped thethe reached A wordevening. to the snowflakes a legal out to not seat Cake gan, and even independent can- tem in America raft latehas Sunday nearthe Astoria the towing drum on Thursday Four years ago the convention was her alsoif at all them proving once end of itstug usefulness because Rosssugar; Perot4and therehere in delusion land;together we won or they from had no ening;didates 1 ½ cups eggAllen yolks, beaten; Roosevelt, whichitwas bird to take theofraft to San Diego, was outheld and brought ashe large gathering theclue that every history Keyes. Luckily a disabled longerdisabled addresses theafter needsthe tugagain areMidwest a republic under the rule what legal answer was. te; 3 tablespoons hot as water; 1 cup milk; 1notsp. soon had crossed out time frominthe river and the West. At that time onthe Sunday noon 2600 that the people stood veteran I am4 on of a diverse population. a mob and of a crowd If they ignorant ; ¼ tsp. salt and egganti-depressant whites, stiffly beaten. entrance. After In six hours work assisted byhave another tug, the of law, werenot fedruled at theby meeting of were almosttruly equal size of up forand liberty… has near crybabies andsoft, anti-anxiety medications between or bythis men. You notinNancy Ward er until then gradually add the sugarEurope and countries Roosevelthave returned to the river the raftliberty was beached is expected year. Allbetsessionswhether will be or held the high ming until smooth. Add the egg yolks, Flavel. Repairs are now being completed on the tug’s towing ter school gymnasium. cookhousewas 16 by 16 ft.and has unable been to prevailed. which have greatly helped me which five to seven political parties figure that out soon,Abecause eligible en until andthe lemon the have engine and together. the raft is now expected be on of itsthis waycounsafely there erected nearsheriff the building and theget basement of the school The to patriots getthick through 2016colored. electionStir in which to work is a new in town, a legal answer beforewill the ch hasprocess. been mixed to a smooth past in the hot by the middle of next week. It contains about 5,000,000 feet be used as a dining room. Three meals will be served try have had to endure unreThe process started There is also the problem with and his name is President election, they should daily have said e the with milk great and vanilla (combined) with the of logs. 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Place in 2 greased andtofloured near tragedy last Saturday night when several findthea safe townspeople and those surrounding happenedyoung to thepeople constitutional president hates everything mouthoven reality show hostdegrees) a binky.invited We have begun until they received a legal ke in afoul moderate (350 to 375 were badly injured in who an auto accident near the with cordially to attend. and a past state icinggovernment of the people, by group, thiswhich country has ever stood for. to takeHope our country back and and could inutes. Cool andsecretary ice with of 7-minute and Karvonen home. The included Emily Mustola, all is well with you andopinion yours, write soon!set a special We have stress and who committed acts of treason the people andDraper, for the people? ourLove, State though challenging, is election or they should have oconut. Cora Elsie Hill, Walter Dalyendured of Clatskanie, and witnessed corruption that ourwent next. and espionage. I finally Turner Liberty is our birthright, given Nancy Ward’s supporters was kind enough to share hermade recipe at a Frances Hill,Joe Martin and Oliver Schnoover of Kalama Alice meeting; am so excited to give a try! for a rideColumbia and failedCity to make the curve at the scene of the Framers would never have my Idecision based on who itthe and we choose to keep it. the opportunity to organize a ot only a cool month, but it was also a month accident. The car skidded some distance before turning over (In last week’s edition we had the incorrect year listed for l, the report of Clatskanie’s new weather on the highway. Several of the occupants were thrown out Dear Sally, the year should have been 1989.)

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write-in campaign for another candidate. Now the people need to ask and receive an answer from the board, what is the rush to appoint a successor to Dave Baker? How long will the appointed, not elected, board member hold their seat? Will it be for the duration of the term or just until a special election can be held so the people maintain their voice in who sits on the board? And to the board we should say, if you are thinking you will just appoint Debbie Reed you should think again because that would be a slap in the face to the people; a loud statement that the board does not respect their vote/voice. The People voted not just for Nancy Ward but against Debbie Reed 61% to 37%. Barbara Fail Scappoose Mathers thanks supporters A good deal of thanks is owed to those who encouraged & supported me in seeking the position of Subdivision Three Director on the Columbia River PUD board. This was a voluntary effort Continued on PAGE A5

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Letters, continued by friends & neighbors, with special help and guidance from my wife (Ann), my campaign manager (Vincent DeFazio), and others. It affords me the opportunity & privilege to be of more meaningful service to those in Subdivision 3 and to all CRPUD customers. The ‘baton of responsibility’ being passed from Dick Simpson, a thoroughly good man who’s ably served the CRPUD as director since 1989, will be carried forward to the best of my ability. I believe there are good things ahead for this trusted community-owned utility and for the wider community it was formed and is committed to serve. Rob Mathers St. Helens/Yankton Can’t keep quiet on the issues OK - I just can’t keep quiet on these issues. I don’t even apologize for it I know of a man who calls women dogs, pigs, fat - who jokes about forcing sexual advances on them and grabbing them by the ‘pussy’ (not vaginal or private area but ‘pussy’) - who talks about their menstrual cycle on national television - who makes fun of people with handicaps.This man teamed up

with another fellow who believes all homosexual persons can be ‘prayed’ and ‘trained’ into being normal. Myriads of disgusting and frightening comments can be contributed to these two. On November 8, 2016 the first man was elected as our next president and the second man was elected as our next vice-president of the United States of America. If you are not scared as hell, you should be. Now let’s talk about the Peoples’s Utility District. Nancy Ward was elected by a huge margin to Subdivision 1 as a representative on the PUD board. Not long before the election, she was informed by Betty Huser, county clerk, that people who live on floating homes, no matter if they pay PUD utility bills, are disenfranchised from voting in the PUD election.In two separate letters - I believe in 1999 and in 2004 - the PUD asked Betty Huser to correct this substantial error. Their request was ignored. Again, before the election, Ms. Ward appeared before the PUD board asking for their opinion on this situation. The PUD board voted unanimously that Ms. Ward would be seated if fairly elected.

Clatsop County as well. Margaret’s many years of service on the budget committee though unglamorous and tedious gives her insight into the heavy lifting required ahead to sustain Oregon PERS while looking for dollars to provide county services and road care. I’d like to thank my wife Susan, My Mother Geneva, my brother and grown children for their most gracious and generous support. To my team of six that labored tirelessly every Tuesday night, thank you so much. Your thoughtful, helpful direction and advice brought us close to victory. To those who wrote letters, gave financially, and helped walk the neighborhoods of Columbia County in the rain with only a donut as a reward, you’re the toughest. Columbia County: land with still waters. Wayne Mayo

voters of Columbia County for electing me County Commissioner. I am honored and humbled that you have placed your trust in me. It has been encouraging to meet so many people and to know that I have your support. During my campaign travels, I met both longtime residents and new residents. Their expressed common goals are for protecting and promoting our way of life. The support I felt on Election Day, and continue to feel, is incredible and I owe it to you, the citizens of Columbia County. With your trust and support, I will work tirelessly on your behalf to help address challenges, and to secure sustainable and meaningful solutions for county government. I promise to listen to everyone’s points of view and to do my best. Thank you again, for the opportunity to serve as County Commissioner and thank you to the volunteers and staff who work for the common good of us all. May you, and yours, have a truly blessed holiday season. Alex Tardif

Well, guess what? The PUD board has changed their minds. They now will not seat Ms. Ward and will appoint a new member to the board. I will assume the board will use the excuse of just following the rules which, of course, they conveniently threw out the window a year or so ago. Here’s an idea. Why don’t we all stop paying our utility bill for two months in order to create a huge deficit for the PUD? The following was taken directly from the Columbia River PUD website: “Billing Terms and Conditions You will receive a bill once a month.Payments are due within 15 days of the billing date unless otherwise specified on the bill. Any balance not paid in full and carried forward to the next month will be assessed a late fee of $5 or 1.5%, whichever is greater. If you receive a bill and are unable to pay all of it on time, please contact Customer Accounts at at (503) 397-0590 or info@ crpud.org to discuss payment arrangements. If your bill is not paid or you do not meet the payment arrangement, your power may be disconnected. We will at-

tempt to contact you prior to disconnection.” Think about the impact we could make. It would definitely get the attention of the PUD to let them know we found their actions reprehensible and we will not let them get away with it. If 500 or 1,000 or 2,000 customers do not pay their utility bill, that many and more would have to be contacted to see if they actually are a part of the group withholding payment in opposition to the PUD board’s actions. We can do this. Put my name on the top of the list. Nancy Whitney St. Helens

of St. Helens was arrested for warrant in the 500 block of South 9th Street. Nov. 9 – During a traffic stop, Tyler Simpson, 24, of Damascus, Ore. was arrested for probation violation at Highway 30 and Nicolai Road. Nov. 9 – Joshua Wolford, 34, of St. Helens was arrested for

trespass and resisting arrest in the 58000 block of Columbia River Highway. Nov. 13 – A reported assault in progress led to the arrest of Marshall Morrill, 32, of Scappoose for parole violation in the 32000 block of James Street. Nov. 16 – Robyn Waite, 33, of

Scappoose was arrested for probation violation at North 16th Street and Wyeth Street. Nov. 17 – Trevor Brooks, 33, of Scappoose was arrested for hit-and-run, reckless driving and tampering with evidence.

Rainier Police Department Nov. 3 – A vehicle parked on West A Loop was vandalized. Nov. 3 – An officer responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury crash on Highway 30. Nov. 5 – A vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on East 5th Street.

was turned over to police. Nov. 16 – Firefighters from the St. Helens station were dispatched to motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Sykes Road and West Kappler Road, where a passenger car had lost control and ended up stuck in the grass. There was no injuries or significant damage to the vehicle. Oregon State Police, St. Helens PD and Columbia County Sherriff’s Deputies arrived

to investigate the incident. Nov. 19 – An engine from the St. Helens station and a medic from the Fairgrounds station responded to a reported injury motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Raasee Lane and Church Road. The vehicle had hit and broken a telecommunications pole. After assessing the vehicle occupants it was determined there were no injuries. CenturyLink was advised

of the broken pole and the need for repair. Nov. 20 – Rainier firefighters responded to the Rainier Hill for a reported vehicle crash on the

southbound side of the highway. On arrival a single occupant was out of the vehicle who stated he was not injured.

Congratulations to Margaret Magruder I want to extend my congratulations to Margaret Magruder on her win. Campaigning is a risk that Ms. Magruder entered into with a personal and financial commitment that took the county and me by surprise. I knew I had a battle on my hands when she beat me in the primaries. Her late brother Dick, her family, her name, are respected not only in our county but in

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Thank You Supporters As the holiday season approaches and I reflect on this past year and what is to come, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I would like to take this opportunity to express my whole-hearted thanks to the

Police Reports Columbia County Sherriff’s Office Nov. 7 – Chad Haderly, 30, of Scappoose was arrested for felon in possession of firearm following the report of a suspicious person at Cater Road and Brooks Road. Nov. 7 – Columbia County Sheriff’s Office executed a warrant

service in the 66000 block of Bishop Creek Road. The following people were arrested for warrants: James Brewer, 46, of Deer Island; Randall Schwirse, 42, of Deer Island; Mark Davis, 52, of Rainier; and Kevin Loomis, 34, of Deer Island. Nov. 7 – Shelley Edwards, 38,

Fire Reports Columbia River Fire & Rescue Nov. 14 – Firefighters from the fairgrounds station responded to a reported motor vehicle crash in the 100 block of North 17th Street St. Helens. Four people involved in the crash were evaluated on scene but did not need transport to a hospital. At about the same time as the motor vehicle crash, a call was received for CPR in progress in the 500 block of North Columbia River Highway in St. Helens. Both an engine and medic responded from the St. Helens station. A medic unit from the Rainier Station

was moved to St. Helens for coverage. A third call for a fall patient in the 200 block of Strand Street in St. Helens also was dispatched while crews were on the car crash and CPR calls. A Scappoose unit was dispatched to respond to this incident while CRFR crews were tied up on other calls. Firefighters from the Fairgrounds Station then responded to a reported motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Gable Road and Columbia Boulevard. Two people were involved in the crash, but they did not have any injuries. The incident

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Obituaries Ruth Ann Oester November 18, 1935 ~ November 20, 2016 Former Columbia City resident Ruth Ann Oester, 81, died Sunday, November 20, at her home in Orchards, Washington. Ruth was born on November 18, 1935, in Independence, Missouri to John and Fern Herring. She was the middle of five children. The family moved from the Midwest to Clearfield, Utah, where John worked at a Navy base during World War II. After the war, the family moved to Oregon, living in the Yamhill and McMinnville areas. Ruth met and married the love of her life and best friend, Bruce Oester; they have been married 66 years. The couple eventually settled in Columbia City and had five children together, Deborah (husband Oscar Cerrillo), Dale, Michael

(wife Kellie Leighton), Tracy (husband Doug Beck) and Lynnette (husband Joe Turner). Jose Baccan, a student from Brazil hosted by the family in 1976, remained a lifelong family member. At the time of her death Ruth had 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, she was a devoted mother and was very proud of all of her children. Ruth took an active interest in her children’s schooling and extracurricular activities, volunteering as a room mother, leading Cub Scouts and Girl Scout groups, baking copious amounts of cookies and cupcakes as needed throughout the years. She worked as

a dispatcher for a number of years for both the Saint Helens police department and the Oregon State police. She was active in her community, holding elected positions with the City Council of Columbia City and the Saint Helens District Fire Board. Ruth was also an accomplished homemaker, enjoy canning and freezing the produce from Bruce’s gardens, sewing clothes for her daughters, and later in life gardening and bird watching. She was an avid reader and self-educator all of her life. Instilling a love of reading and learning in her children that has continued to benefit her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. After Bruce

Marjory Jean Nunn Romiti January 31, 1928 ~ November 17, 2016 Marjory Romiti was born January 31, 1928, in Woodland, Washington. She passed away November 17, 2016, in Columbia City, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving children. She was survived by: her son, Daniel Romiti, of St. Helens, and daughter, Janice Romiti, of Reno,

Nevada. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Lino

Romiti, of 45 years, and son, Samuel Romiti. Marjory enjoyed her years as a postal clerk in St. Helens, loved reading, working crossword puzzles, playing scrabble with friends and traveling to Hawaii. The family will have a private memorial. Mom will be missed.

retired they became snowbirds for a time, traveling south to winter in California, Arizona and Nevada. Eventually, wishing to be closer to their children, Ruth and Bruce moved from Columbia City to Orchards, Wash. They lived there until her death from pulmonary fibrosis on November 20, 2016. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and her older sister, Rosemary Hinchman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Frederic’s Catholic Church, in St. Helens. A reception will follow. Arrangements are being handled through Columbia Funeral Home.

Phillip “Philly” H. Webb February 14, 1980 ~ October 27, 2016 Phillip “Philly” H. Webb, 36, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away on October 27, 2016. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the Salvation Army, 473 SE 194th Ave., Portland, OR 97233.

Columbia City Community Library receives Libri grant

The new books have arrived. For the second time, Columbia City Community Library was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Libri Foundation and the Junior Library Guild to help purchase books for children and young adults. Additionally, a Young Scientist award from the Libri Foundation will add a new juvenile science book to the library every month. In all, the library will be adding 155 new books to its catalog in genres ranging from read-aloud to young adult age groups. The Libri Foundation supports the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age continue to read throughout their lives. The books donated through this award

Legion Auxiliary seeks public help for care packages BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 of Clatskanie wants to make sure local military members stationed overseas have a joyous Christmas. watching for potential impacts The Auxiliary is seeking to post-Thanksgiving travel as the names and addresses well. If you have travel plans dur- of local service men and women overseas so that the ing the holiday period be sure Auxiliary can send them to monitor thechronicleonline. gift packages from Clatscom for the latest forecasts for kanie. developments on this very ac“It is a service to the tive period of winter weather. military men or women from this area that started with the Iraq conflict,” Auxiliary coordinator Virginia Elliott said. “Now we are hoping to reach all the men and women overseas from this area.” The Auxiliary invites the public to make donations to fill the care packagers. in January call 503-366“Puzzle books, paper3546. backs, magazines, playing River City Singers and cards, toiletries, wool socks River City Children’s Choir and nonperishable food are sponsored by Columsnacks, such as jerky, are bia Chorale of Oregon, a always very much apprecinon-profit organization promoting the performance ated,” Elliott said. “One year I just sent a cake to and appreciation of choral music in Columbia County. everybody. There is a certain kind of cake that you can make that lasts forever. They wrote back and said it was delicious when it got there.” The Auxiliary pays the shipping costs to get the care packages from Clatskanie to the service men

Holiday weather may include heavy rain A statement from the National Weather Service said and windy conditions with snow in the cascades will affect travel in southwest Washington and northwest Oregon during the Thanksgiving holiday period. At lower elevations, rain will begin Tuesday, Nov. 22, and may be heavy at times. The

heaviest inland rain period is expected to occur Thursday, Nov. 24. Heavy rain may cause some rivers to rise up to near or just above flood stage. Heavy rain may also cause some minor urban flooding. High winds are possible. Inland conditions will be notice-

ably windy as well, but at this point it appears they will have less impact than coastal winds. Downed trees are possible due to highly saturated soils during the period from Wednesday, Nov. 23 evening to Friday, Nov. 25. Additional systems through the weekend will warrant

River City Singers and Children’s Choir present “Christmas through the ages” The River City Singers and River City Children’s Choir will perform a joint concert of seasonal music at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the First United Methodist Church, located at 560 Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens. “Christmas through the Ages: a Musicologi-

cal Journey” will inspire you with sacred music of Christmas, and bring a smile with some lighter pieces, including “A Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas.” One of the Children’s Choir’s songs will be “Carols Around (and a Round). The performance

will end with an audience sing-along of a few familiar carols. All are welcome. The group suggests a donation of $10 to help support quality vocal music in the community. For more information about this concert or how to join one of these non-audition groups

Brajcich ready to become Clatskanie’s new mayor BY JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

“It will take a while for me to get use to this title,” Clatskanie Mayor-Elect Bob Brajcich said about his new leadership role in the community. As Columbia County Election officials certified the election results this week to confirm that the majority of write-in votes in the Clatskanie mayor’s race went to Brajcich over incumbent Mayor Diane Pohl, Brajcich met with The Chief for a wide-ranging exclusive one-on-one interview. Brajcich, a retired mechanic and long-time Clatskanie resident, revealed his philosophy as mayor, his top priorities as city leader and why everyone should follow the same rules. He also acknowledged that he faces a learning curve as city mayor. “Yes, I have a lot to learn,” he said. Just one day after the Nov. 8 election, Brajcich met with Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman to talk about the transition

and city issues. “I told Greg I am going to need some help and I want to know a little bit of what’s going on and the procedures by the time I take office,” he said. Brajcich Bob Brajcich will be sworn in as the new city mayor at the January public meeting of the Clatskanie City Council. “There were many things that Diane was working on,” he said. “She put more work into being mayor. She transformed the mayor’s office. So, I will be working on that and getting to know all the staff and the city council. I know most of them personally.” Brajcich said he realizes the job of mayor is one of a consensus builder at city council sessions. “I know them all personally,” he said. “The are all good people. So it won’t be the mayor’s way, or their way, it will be the right way. It’s not about me. I am not that kind of person. I don’t like a lot of attention.

I always like to be below the radar. So I think we will be below the radar doing our job.” When it comes to economic development, Brajcich said Clatskanie should look for new development at Port Westward as its stabilizing factor. “We really need some industry out there and new jobs,” he said. “My job is to make that happen.” Brajcich said he will be quite involved in city issues, especially issues involving local youth. “I care about the kids of Clatskanie, their safety and the opportunities they have,” he said. “Helping them, the city and the community. There isn’t anything better in the kids going off to get educated and being successful in life and coming back to the community they live in to work here. That is the strength of our community. When people leave and don’t come back, that’s a dying community. We’ve brought back some great people to

Clatskanie.” Brajcich said he will carry on the tradition that Pohl established by taking a lead in city issues at the county and state levels. “Diane was involved in everything,” he said. “She put a lot of work into it and I knew coming into this that I would have to step up to the plate to carry that on. I am not afraid of rolling up my sleeves and getting involved.” Brajcich also promised to continue to move the city forward and away from controversies that have diverted the city council’s attention to the day-to-day issues. “We will start that from day one,” he said. “So this is a fresh, new start. If we all follow the same rules, we will play well together.” Playing by the rules is Brajcich philosophy. “We have the rules and I think when you start bending or breaking the rules and you start playing favorites is when you get into trouble,” he said. “So starting out that will be what we will go by. People have faith in me, so I can’t let them down.”

are used for storytelling, toddler, preschool and after-school programs, summer reading programs, book buddy programs in which older children read to younger children, holiday programs, teacher check-out and curriculum support, early childhood development programs, school projects and to just provide children with a good read. The Columbia City Community Library is a free library that is open to all of the residents of Columbia County. It has more than 13,000 volumes on the shelves to be checked out, and another 10,000 volumes in the Second Hand Prose bookstore. Please come in and have a look around.

and women. “Sometimes the Clatskanie American Legion helps us pay for the shipping,” Elliott said. “Last year we sent out just three boxes. In previous years we’ve sent out as many as14 boxes. It all depends on how many names we get. So we are asking for addresses of the local service men and women from family and friends.” According to Elliott, it will take about a month for the care packages to arrive once they are mailed. “The Auxiliary hopes to start putting the care packages together as soon as possible so we can get them to the service men and women by Christmas,” she said. Contact Elliott at 503728-4487 to provide the names and addresses of local service men and women. Donations for the care packages can be dropped off from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday nights at The Clatskanie American Legion Hall located at 930 NE 5th Street in Clatskanie and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Piercing Arrow Private School located at 175 N Nehalem Street in Clatskanie.

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Community Calendar Friday, Nov. 25 • Krispy Kremes and Coffee, all proceeds benefit Rainier Junior/ Senior High School Class of 2019 to be used for Junior Prom, at the Home and Garden entrance at the Fred Meyer in Longview. Prices $1 for one doughnut, $10 for a 1/dozen box and $1 per cup of coffee. • Afternoon Tea at Caples House Museum, 2-4 p.m. – 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www.capleshouse.com. Serving tea and sweets, $5 per person, proceeds benefit the museum. • Bingo, Scappoose Senior Center, 6 p.m. – 33342 S. W. Meadow Drive, $12-$15. Food available for purchase.

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Weekly Meetings Mondays • Al-Anon Meetings, held weekly on Mondays (baby sitting offered) and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information visit: www. al-anonportlandoregon.org or call 503-369-1195 or 504-543-7191. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information call Susan at 503-5432517. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn. Call 503-397-0407 for more information. • Columbia County Fair Board meets the second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building at Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Road, St. Helens. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Teri at 503556-9135. Tuesdays • Kiwanis Daybreak meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn. Call 503-397-2696. • Toastmaster Meetings, 6:30-8 p.m., at Columbia Foursquare Church, 555 Commons Way, St. Helens. For more information contact Ronda Holdridge at 503369-1195. • Columbia Community Mental

Health Board of Director’s Meeting, 4 p.m., on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Creekside Center – 58646 McNulty Way, St. Helens. • McNulty Water People’s Utility District Board meeting 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 34240 Millard Road, in Warren. • Northwest Regional Spinners Association invites knitters, crocheters and spinners to informally meet and share their craft on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-9 p.m. at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road. For more information, call Trish Anderson at 503-366-0130. • Columbia River PUD Board Meeting, 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month in the Columbia River PUD Community Room – 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island. • Cub Scouts Monthly Pack Meeting, 6:30 p.m., every month on the third Tuesday, through May 16, 2017, at St. Helens Middle School. Cub Scouts is open to boys in first-fifth grade. Pack 250 focuses on family activities. Registration is open year round, for more information contact Francis Brownell, 503-369-5426 or fjbrownell@gmail. com. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens, meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call 503-320-2050.

Wednesdays • LeTip of Columbia County, 7-8:30 a.m., at the Warren Country Inn. Return Trip Return Tripnetworking LeTip is a professional

Saturday, Nov. 26 • Small Business Saturday – Show Love, #ShopSmall • Learn to Play the Ukulele presented by St. Helens Library, 10-11 a.m. - beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon continuing learners - 375 S. 18th St. Learn to play the ukulele from members of the Cowlitz Ukulele Association. For more details and to register call the library at 503397-4544. • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5 p.m., 1925 First St., Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www.capleshouse.com. Sunday, Nov. 27 • Caples House Museum Tours, 1-5 p.m., 1925 First St.,

group that focuses on passing business tips/referrals to other members. For more information contact Tal Carbone 503-5433624. • Rotary Club of Columbia County – St. Helens, noon, at the Elks Lodge, 350 Belton Road. For more information call 503-397-2341. • Columbia County Board of Commissioner board meeting 10 a.m., in room 308 at Columbia County Courthouse. Staff meeting at 1 p.m. in room 331. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road in St. Helens, for more information contact Jenny Hicks at 503-366-8070. • Port of St. Helens Commission meets for regular session 8:30 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3-4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503-366-8070 for more information. • St. Helens School District Board work session, second Wednesday of the month – work session, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, in the Board Room at 474 N. 16th St. • Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District Board meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Columbia SWCD office, 35285 Millard Road. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets every fourth

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Columbia City, for details call 503-397-5390 or www.capleshouse.com. • Cribbage, 6 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Monday, Nov. 28 • Bingo, 6:30-9 p.m., $12-15, at the Scappoose Senior Center, 33342 S.W. Meadow Drive. Food available for purchase. Tuesday, Nov. 29 • Chess Club, 6 p.m., upstairs at the Scappoose Library, 52469 SE Second St. For more details email: sgarydinkersii@ netscape.net. • Bingo, 6:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Contact Jenny Hicks for more information 503-366-8070. • Port of St. Helens Commission work session 5 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at the port office, 100 E Street, Columbia City. • Trying to quit smoking? Come to Sunset Park Community Church, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 174 Sunset Blvd., for more information call 503-9979878 or drop in. Thursdays • Be a guest at Columbian Toastmasters at America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, from 12:05-1:05 p.m., every Thursday. Contact Natasha Parvey 850-377-7867 or natashaparvey@ gmail.com. For more information view http://6421.toastmastersclubs. org/ • Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets at noon at the Elks Club. For more information call 503-397-6503. • Al-Anon Meetings, held weekly on Mondays (baby sitting offered) and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 360 Wyeth St., St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information visit: www. al-anonportlandoregon.org or call 503-369-1195 or 504-543-7191. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • The VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each

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• Scappoose Library Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m., 52469 S.E. Second St. In the meeting room, stories, songs and crafts for children ages 5 years and younger. • St. Helens Library Family Storytime, 11:15 a.m., 375 S. 18th St., in the children’s room. Join other families for stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets and more. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. • Columbia County Historic Courthouse Museum, noon-4 p.m., 230 Strand St. Thursday, Dec. 1 • Northwest Oregon Housing Authority NOHA regular board meeting, 10 a.m., at the Owens

month at the senior center. Call 503-397-2147 for more information. • River City Singers meets for rehearsals. New singers are always welcome, for more information call 503-875-4611. • The St. Helens Economic Development Corp. (SHEDCO) meets the last Thursday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Kozy Korner in St. Helens. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner, at 7 a.m., every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at America’s Best Value Inn, 535 S. Columbia Highway, St. Helens. The meetings are held in the meeting room behind the lounge. Meetings start at 8 a.m. • Republicans Meet Up, every second Friday of the month at the Village Inn, 535 S. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., for more details visit: www. columbiagop.org. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace

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Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues. Meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30-6:30 p.m., every Sunday is open discussion. Call 503-397-1473 or 503-366-0667 for more information. • Worship service at Calvary Lutheran Church (LCMS), 10:30 a.m., 58251 S. Division Road, in St. Helens, for more information call 503-397-1739.

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The Amani Center hosts its Second Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Scappoose High School Cafeteria 9 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Children and Adults can enjoy a pancake breakfast with sausage, eggs, juice and hot cocoa bar. Santa’s Village includes a small gift shop for the kids, face painting, coloring & crafts area, balloon making and a bake sale. Santa’s elves will be entertaining kids as they wait to see Santa. Bring your camera and take a photo of your kids with Santa. Cost is $5 for kids and $8 for adults.

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Good Morning America (N) KATU News This Morning - Sun (N) KOIN 6 News at 6am (N) CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Paid Program The Key of David (N) Paid Program Amazing Facts KGW News at Sunrise (N) Peg Plus Cat (EI) Edison’s Secret Lab FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Kate and Mim-Mim Goldie & Bear Makeup! Paid Program Married... With Seinfeld

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Wilderness Vet Journey-Dreyer Naturally, Danny Seo KGW News at 5 (N) Woodwright’s Shop Woodsmith Shop Ask This Old House This Old House NewsHour Wk Top Kitchen! FOX College Football Pregame (N) College Football Utah at Colorado. (N) Football Scoreboard Football Scoreboard College Football South Carolina at Clemson. (N) (Live) (:20) “Descendants” (2015, Comedy) Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth. The Little Rascals

Paid Program Best Pan Ever! Paid Program The Green Economy Next Stop Trout TV Nip&Tuck Top Cooker ››› “Shrek 2” (2004, Comedy) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. (DVS) ›› “Shrek the Third” (2007, Comedy) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. (DVS)

Mike & Molly 2 Broke Girls

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Moonshiners Moonshiners Tim Smith trains his son JT. Moonshiners “Take Me to the River” The Voyager English Premier League Soccer Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC. (N) (Live) Prem Goal Zone Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas Victory Garden’s Garden Home Sewing With Nancy Quilting Arts Coffee Great Big World Teen Kids News (N) Xploration Space The Young Icons American Athlete

Skiing USSA Women’s World Cup. ISU Grand Prix: Russia Recap ISU Grand Prix: France Recap Paid Program Love of Quilting It’s Sew Easy Cook’s Country Test Kitchen Martha Bakes A Chef’s Life MotorWeek (N) Missing (N) Top Cooker Nip&Tuck ››› “My Mom’s New Boyfriend” (2008) Antonio Banderas, Meg Ryan, Colin Hanks. Football Scoreboard College Football Michigan State at Penn State. From Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. (N) (Live) Austin & Ally Austin & Ally Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie (2:55) Liv and Maddie

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College Football Kentucky at Louisville. From Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (N) (Live)

Doc McStuffins: Toy Mickey Mouse Live Life and Win! Career Day Seinfeld Seinfeld

College Football College Football Auburn at Alabama. From Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (N) (Live) Misfit Garage: Richard vs. the Misfits Misfit Garage: Richard vs. the Misfits Misfit Garage: Richard vs. the Misfits

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College Football Michigan at Ohio State. From Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (N) (Live) Hidden Heroes (N) The Open Road Paid Program Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series

College Football Notre Dame at USC. From Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (N) (Live)

Mister Rogers Arthur (DVS) Good Day Oregon Sunday (N) NFL Insiders: Sunday Edition (N) Doc McStuffins: Toy Mickey Mouse Awesome Planet Animal Rescue Seinfeld Friends

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Your Voice Sharyl Attkisson The NFL Today (N) (Live) Gold Rush “No Crane, No Gain” Meet the Press (N)

Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Simon Bricker returns to Downton. FOX NFL Sunday (N) Sunday NFL Countdown (N) (Live) The Lion Guard Sofia the First Elena of Avalor FOX NFL Kickoff (N) (Live) Jack Van Impe Friends Friends Friends

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This Week With George Stephanopoulos (N) Jack Hanna Ocean Treks NFL Football San Diego Chargers at Houston Texans. (N) (Live) Gold Rush Tony’s dredge is in disaster. Edge of Alaska “Fight for McCarthy” To Be Announced Red Bull Signature Series From Pomona, Calif. (N)

(:43) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (DVS) (10:56) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (Live) Can You Clean It? Nip&Tuck Heroes of War: Attack on Pearl Harbor Who’s In? College Basketball AdvoCare Invitational, Final: Teams TBA. (N) Star Darlings (N) Milo Murphy’s Law Milo Murphy’s Law (10:50) Bizaardvark (:40) Bizaardvark ››› “To Catch a Thief” (1955) Cary Grant. A former thief is suspected when crime plagues the Riviera. ››› “The Muppets” (2011, Comedy) Jason Segel, Amy Adams. (DVS) Muppets Most

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Sea Rescue (EI) The Wildlife Docs World of X Games To Be Announced Family Skating Tribute Skaters and their children perform. (N) (10:00) NFL Football San Diego Chargers at Houston Texans. (N) (:25) NFL Football Carolina Panthers at Oakland Raiders. (N) (Live) Edge of Alaska “Devil’s Bargain” Edge of Alaska “The Stranger” Edge of Alaska “Thaw & Order” Edge of Alaska “The Cave In” Skiing USSA Women’s World Cup. Figure Skating ISU Grand Prix: NHK Trophy. From Sapporo, Japan. (N Same-day Tape) Paid Program Green Tea

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NOVEMBER 27, 2016 5:00

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Outback Adventures KATU News at 5 (N) World News The Insider (N) Face the Nation (N) KOIN 6 News Alaska: The Last Frontier “Stranded” Alaska: The Last Frontier “Killer Repairs” Football Night in America (N) (Live) NFL Football

(:08) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (DVS) (:21) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (:35) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Violet furthers her scheme. (3:48) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (4:59) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece FOX College Football Playoff Preview (N) NFL Football Seattle Seahawks at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Best Pan Ever! Paid Program Next Stop College Basketball Who’s In? MLS Soccer Seattle Sounders FC at Colorado Rapids. Seattle takes on Colorado in the second leg. (N) (Live) DRL Drone Racing (Taped) SportsCenter (N) (Live) College Basketball (:05) K.C. Undercover K.C. tries to deal. (:05) K.C. Undercover K.C. Undercover (1:55) MECH-X4 “Let’s Call It MECH-X4!” (2:55) MECH-X4 (:45) ›› “The Little Rascals” (1994, Comedy) Travis Tedford, Bug Hall. Arthur Christmas Paid Program Makeup! ››› “Zathura: A Space Adventure” (2005, Adventure) Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo. › “The Next Best Thing” (2000, Comedy-Drama) Rupert Everett, Madonna. Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement (11:30) ››› “Muppets Most Wanted” (2014) Ricky Gervais. (:45) › “Surviving Christmas” (2004, Comedy) Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini. (DVS) (:45) ›› “Home Alone 4” (2002, Comedy) French Stewart, Mike Weinberg. The Wizard of Oz

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KATU News at 6 (N) America’s Funniest Home Videos Once Upon a Time “The Changelings” (N) KOIN 6 News CBS Weekend News 60 Minutes (N) NCIS: Los Angeles “Sirens” (N) Alaska: The Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier Exposed “Giving Thanks” It’s Thanksgiving with the Kilchers. (5:20) NFL Football Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos. (N) (Live) Sports Sunday (4:59) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (6:50) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Edith is torn over hiding her past. (DVS) 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls Ice Age: Christmas Bob’s Burgers (N) The Simpsons Son of Zorn (5:30) College Basketball Wooden Legacy, Final: Teams TBA. (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (5:20) ››› “Arthur Christmas” (2011) A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration Bizaardvark MECH-X4 (N) Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Rookie Blue Andy and Sam return to work. (5:45) ›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Judy Garland, Frank Morgan. (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News at 6 (N) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Street Outlaws “It’s A Promod Party” Street Outlaws “OH-HI-NO” KGW News at 6 (N) Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud Family Feud (5:15) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles. (N) (Live) L & M: Cali Style L & M: Cali Style The Great Christmas Light Fight Mike & Molly “Pilot” Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy

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College GameDay From Columbus, Ohio. (N) (Live)

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Master Life Again Paid Program Henry Repeating KGW News at Sunrise (N) Wild Kratts (:45) Splash and Bubbles Premiere Good Day Oregon Saturday (N)

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KATU News This Morning - Sat (N) Lucky Dog “Luna” Dr. Chris: Pet Vet (N) Innovation Nation

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Good Morning America (N) KOIN Local 6 at 6am (N)

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KATU News: Everyday Heroes Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Shark Tank (DVS) (:01) 20/20 KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Frosty the Snowman (:32) Frosty Returns (:01) MacGyver “Awl” Blue Bloods “Friends in Need” KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert Gold Rush “Mutiny” Gold Rush “Misery on the Mountain” Gold Rush: Pay Dirt “No Crane, No Gain” Gold Rush Tony’s dredge is in disaster. (N) (:01) Treasure Quest: Snake Island (N) (:02) Gold Rush Tony’s dredge is in disaster. KGW News at 6 (N) Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) Dr. Seuss’ Grinch Murray-Xmas (:05) Dateline NBC (N) KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show Travelscope Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Washington Week BBC Newsnight (N) Hinterland Murder of Idris Williams. (9:51) Hinterland (:37) Indian Summers on Masterpiece (:34) On Story 6 O’Clock News (N) Timbers Special Lethal Weapon “Spilt Milk” (DVS) Lucifer A stand-in actress is murdered. 10 O’Clock News (N) FOX 12 News 2 Broke Girls Football Scoreboard College Football Arizona State at Arizona. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) “Descendants” (2015, Comedy) Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Sarah Jeffery. A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration L & M: Cali Style The Lodge K.C. Undercover Bizaardvark Girl Meets World L & M: Cali Style Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory ››› “My Mom’s New Boyfriend” (2008) Antonio Banderas, Meg Ryan, Colin Hanks. Family Guy Family Guy American Dad The Cleveland Show (5:43) ›››› “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. (:17) ››› “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. (DVS) Search Party (N) Search Party

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Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (N) Extra (N) Ent. Tonight The Big Bang Theory The Great Indoors (:01) Mom (N) Life in Pieces (N) Alaska: The Last Frontier “Killer Repairs” Alaska: The Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier “One Man Short”

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(5:30) NFL Football Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts. (N) (Live) The Durrells in Corfu Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) FOX 12 News FOX 12 News Family Feud (4:30) College Football LSU at Texas A&M. (N) (Live) (5:15) ››› “Despicable Me” (2010) Stuck in the Middle Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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(5:50) “Elena and the Secret of Avalor” ››› “Despicable Me” (2010) Voices of Steve Carell. Milo Murphy’s Law Milo Murphy’s Law Milo Murphy’s Law Stuck in the Middle Stuck in the Middle Stuck in the Middle Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) FOX 12’s 9 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Family Guy Family Guy American Dad Seinfeld “The Maid” Seinfeld “The Finale” Seinfeld “The Finale” Seinfeld The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Search Party (N)

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KATU News at 6 (N) Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Modern Family (:31) blackish 20/20 Real-life designated survivors. (N) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Survivor “Million Dollar Gamble” Gen X castaways turn on each other. (N) Code Black The doctors treat cult members. Alaskan Bush People “Dead In The Water” Alaskan Bush People Alaskan Bush People “Bush Heart” Alaskan Bush People: Bushcraft Chronicles (:01) Legend of Croc Gold “Rivers of Gold” KGW News at 6 (N) Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) Macy’s 90th Thanksgiving Day Parade Saturday Night Live “SNL Thanksgiving 2016” A compilation of holiday sketches. (N) Splash and Bubbles Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Pearl Harbor -- USS Oklahoma-Final Pearl Harbor -- Into the Arizona (N) Soundbreaking Listening formats. (N) 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud (N) Family Feud (N) Lethal Weapon (DVS) Empire “Light in Darkness” (DVS) 10 O’Clock News (N) NBA Basketball NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

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KATU News at 6 (N) KOIN 6 News at 6 (N) Moonshiners KGW News at 6 (N) Ask This Old House 6 O’Clock News (N) College Basketball K.C. Undercover Mike & Molly Seinfeld

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Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) CBS Evening News Extra (N) Ent. Tonight Moonshiners Tim Smith trains his son JT. Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Family Feud Family Feud College Basketball Michigan State at Duke. (N) (Live) K.C. Undercover The Great Christmas Light Fight Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Seinfeld Seinfeld “The Wink” Seinfeld

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Secrets and Lies “The Racket” (N) Quantico “ODENVY” (N) Madam Secretary “Breakout Capacity” (N) Elementary “How the Sausage Is Made” (N) Alaska: The Last Frontier (N) (:01) Edge of Alaska “Deadwood Forest” (N) Inside Edition Dateline NBC (:10) Poldark on Masterpiece (:15) Inside Poldark Themes in “Poldark.” Family Guy Last Man-Earth 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Bunk’d “Fog’d In” L & M: Cali Style The Lodge The Lodge Blue Bloods “The Bullitt Mustang” Blue Bloods “A Night on the Town” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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CMA Country Christmas Music stars perform holiday songs. (N) (:01) Conviction “Bad Deals” (N) The Big Bang Theory Kevin Can Wait Man With a Plan The Odd Couple (N) Scorpion “The Old College Try” Street Outlaws: Full Throttle (N) Street Outlaws “I Will Follow” (N) (:02) Fast N’ Loud: Demolition Theater (N) The Voice “Live Top 10 Performances” The top 10 artists perform; Maroon 5. (:01) Timeless “Space Race” (N) Age Reversed With Miranda Esmonde-White This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) Gotham (N) (DVS) (:01) Lucifer “Quid Pro Ho” (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) (:20) SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL PrimeTime The Great Christmas Light Fight K.C. Undercover Bizaardvark The Lodge Stuck in the Middle FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) FOX 12’s 9 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad (N) People of Earth (N) (:31) Family Guy (:01) Family Guy Full Frontal

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The Middle (N) American Housewife Fresh Off the Boat The Real O’Neals (N) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (:01) NCIS Ducky is attacked. (DVS) Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts (N) Moonshiners “Hard Start” (N) The Voice Votes determine who advances. This Is Us “The Trip” (N) Trains Around North America America’s railroad history. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (:31) New Girl (N) (:01) Scream Queens “The Hand” (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration L & M: Cali Style K.C. Undercover FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) FOX 12’s 9 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (N) Bull Bull and the team tackle jury bias. (:01) Homicide Hunter: The Kenda Files (N) Chicago Fire “Lift Each Other” (N) The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) The Lodge Stuck in the Middle Family Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Castle KOIN 6 News at 11 Game On! (:03) Alaska: The Last Frontier KGW News at 11 (N) Grant’s Getaways Oregon Sports Final Graham Bensinger SportsCenter Bizaardvark MECH-X4 Rizzoli & Isles “Love Taps” People of Earth People of Earth

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KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert (:04) Street Outlaws “I Will Follow” KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show Ken Burns: The Civil War 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) 2 Broke Girls SportsCenter Liv and Maddie Best Friends American Dad The Cleveland Show Conan Actor Joel McHale; actor Kate Mara.

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KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN 6 News at 11 Late Show-Colbert (:02) Moonshiners “Hard Start” KGW News at 11 (N) Tonight Show I Miss Downton 11 O’Clock News (N) (:35) 2 Broke Girls SportsCenter (N) (Live) Liv and Maddie Best Friends American Dad The Cleveland Show Conan Senator Bernie Sanders. (N)

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HERY’S HOUSEKEEPING Honest, Reliable & Friendly Service 360-846-5604 or email: hery1@gmail.com

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DIVORCE $155. Complete preparation. Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division. No court appearances. Divorced in 1-5 weeks possible. 503-772-5295. www. paralegalalternatives. com legalalt@msn.com Do you owe over $10,000 in back taxes? We help people resolve tax debt. $50 cash back upon sign-up. BBB Accredited. Call for a free consultation 1-800-956-6048 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-918-1105 Lung Cancer? 60 or Older? If So, You and Your Family may Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 800-4135730 To Learn More. No Risk, No Money Out of Pocket. Paul’s Tree Service Inc. No bush too small, no tree too tall Call Paul! Specialized in danger trees, take downs, STORM CLEAN-UP, pruning Lace Leafed Maples & ornamental shrubberies, chipping, senior or veterans discount, free estimates. CCB# 210779 Lic., Bonded & Insured. 503-543-8274 or 503-440-0723 Spectrum Triple Play TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. We buy your existing contract up to $500! 1-800718-0153 ULTIMATE BUNDLE from DIRECTV & AT&T. 2-Year Price Guarantee -Just $89.99/ month (TV/fast internet/ phone) FREE WholeHome Genie HD-DVR Upgrade. New Customers Only. Call Today 1-800-243-0916

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Alcoholics Anonymous Info-line, (503) 366-0667 www.oregonaadistrict18.org

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Personals ALCOHOL & DRUG, also co-dependents Overcomer Outreach Monday 7 pm 503-543-3028 or 503-369-0337 Christian 12-step (No Preaching) grandmascountryrental.com

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Classes Drum Lessons, learn to play or play better all ages accepted. 503-397-4268

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Piano/Keyboard Lessons St. Helens in my home studio 5 years old through adults welcome $20 per lesson Call Pam 503-476-5027 pammj1@comcast.net

Drive with Uber. No experience is required, but you’ll need a Smartphone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 1-800-819-1182

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Sat Nov 12 Free Women’s Self-Defense Class then another one on Nov 19th in case you couldn’t make the first one. Missed them both? Contact me if you’re interested and we’ll start figuring out when the next one is! Fri Nov 25th Shaun’s Birthday Sword Fight Proceeds benefit the Clason Family I want everyone there! I don’t care if you don’t know me, more people means more fun! Don’t want to sword fight? Just come to watch! Tue Nov 29 Community Night at Burgerville 10% of Sales Benefit C.A.T.

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RN’s upto $45/hr! LPN’s upto $37.50/hr! CNA’s upto $22.50/hr. Free gas, weekly pay! $2000 Bonus! AACO Nursing Agency 800-656-4414 x1 THE PORT OF ST. HELENS Executive Director The Port is seeking a talented chief executive to provide strategic leadership and promote the Port’s vision and mission through economic development and job growth. To learn more, please visit our website: www. portsh.org Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Helens Kung Fu Club Calendar of Events for November 2016 http://facebook.com/ sthelenskungfu 503-397-2717 231 S First Street Second Level

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Estate Sales

If you have house cleaning or industrial cleaning experience we want you. Spanish welcome! Very little english welcome! Must be able to handle strong odors, work with chemical cleaners and work outdoors partly. Must be able to work independently with little direction. Work is fairly physical so must be able to work continuously for 6 hours. Must be able to follow directions. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm. More hours available depending on performance. Must have own transportation and be 100% reliable in coming to work daily. call 503-543-7626

Wayne Martin Floor Covering is seeking a person for full-time position, must have a driver’s license, be drug-free and be able to pass a background check, hourly wage is negotiable based on experience. Experience is preferred, but will train a motivated apprentice that wants to learn a flooring trade, this position is open immediately. Please bring a resume to 234 N. Columbia River Highway, St. Helens, OR 97051. 503-397-4117.

ESTATE SALE HELP LET US DO THE WORK FOR YOU. 30 YEARS EXP., WITH REF’s. WE CLEAN, PRICE & SELL YOUR ITEMS FOR YOU. ALSO BUYING COSTUME JEWELRY. CALL FOR INFO DAN and DARLENE. 503-308-2764 503-308-2759 503-728-3654

COLUMBIA RIVER PUD Energy Specialist I/II Salary: $27.13 $43.46/ Hour DOQ Deadline: Open Until Filled

THE PORT OF ST.HELENS Finance Manager The Port is seeking a broad based individual to lead the Port’s budgetary, audit, compliance, and business finance activities. Excellent Salary and Benefits. To learn more and apply, please visit our website www.portsh.org Equal Opportunity Employer

ATTENTION COLUMBIA COUNTY VENDORS Are you looking for an event where you can sell your goods? Why not try the Master Gardners Spring Fair at St Helens High School on April 29? Contact me for further details. Wes Bevans weszig@centurytel.net 503-543-3725

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If you are interested in becoming a part of the Columbia River PUD team, please visit our website at www.crpud. net to view and apply for open positions or call our job line at (503) 397-8159 to have an application packet mailed to you.

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Handyman Wanted Must have your own tools and transportation. Must be drug-free. Wage D.O.E. Call 503-3968439 or 503-366-1417. Immediate Opening Order Desk part-time. Mon-Thu, apply in person, 33550 SE Santosh Street, Scappoose, Ore. RN’s up to $45/hr, LPN’s up to $37.50/hr, CNA’s up to $22.50/hr. Free gas/weekly pay. $2000 Bonus. AACO Nursing Agency 1-800-656-4414 Ext. 9

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Bazaars Holiday Bazaar Avamere at St Helens 2400 Gable Rd, St Helens 503-366-8070 Saturday Dec. 3rd 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Free Gift to 50 people through door Variety of Vendors Also**** Vendors Wanted***** ST. FREDERIC’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Buccini Hall 165 S 13th St. St. Helens, OR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd 9 am-2 pm Lunch Available ************ Fresh Swags, Jams & Jellies, Back Goods, Surprise Packages, Multiple Raffles, Handmade Crafts.

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Boarding for Dogs at Big Meadow Farm. 503-366-3565

Linens, China, Christmas & Holiday Decor, Beautiful Clothing, Furniture, Vintage Silver-plate, Jewelry. Packed Full House. Cash only. No list/earlies. Do not disturb family on site.

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Livestock/Supplies Horse Blankets washed, waterproofed and repaired. Reasonable Suzi 503-396-1548.

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Public Notices for Respondents, available at www.courts.oregon.gov. If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636, or go to www.oregonstatebar.org. Appendix D - Statutory Restraining Order [Attach to Summons per ORS 109.103(5)] NOTICE OF STATUTORY RESTRAINING ORDER PREVENTING THE DISSIPATION OF ASSETS IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTIONS BETWEEN UNMARRIED PARENTS REVIEW THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. BOTH PARTIES MUST OBEY EACH PROVISION OF THIS ORDER TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW. SEE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING BELOW TO THE PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT: Under ORS109.103(5) and UTCR 8.080, neither Petitioner nor Respondent may: Insurance Policies (1) Cancel, modify, terminate, or allow to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance that one party maintains to provide coverage for the other party or a minor child of the parties, or any life insurance policy that names either of the parties or a minor child of the parties as a beneficiary. Insurance Beneficiaries (2) Change beneficiaries or covered parties under any policy of health insurance that one party maintains to provide coverage for a minor child of the parties, or any life insurance policy. EFFECTIVE DATE: The above provisions are in effect immediately upon service of the Petition and Summons on the respondent. They remain in effect until a final judgment is issued, until the petition is dismissed or until further order of the court. RIGHT TO REQUEST A HEARING Either Petitioner or Respondent may request a hearing to modify or revoke one or more terms of this restraining order by filing with the court the Request for Hearing re: Statutory Restraining Order form specified in Form 8.080.3 in the UTCR Appendix of Forms.

CH16-0556 IN THE COURT OF THE CH16-0555 NOTICE OF DEFAULT STATE OF OREGON AND ELECTION TO FOR THE COUNTY OF SELL; TRUSTEE’S COLUMBIA NOTICE OF SALE Case No. 16OR10794 Reference is made to that certain trust deed SUMMONS FOR given by PAUL B. JOE FAMILY LAW CASE (“Grantor”) as grantor, to Unmarried & UnregisTicor Title Company, as tered trustee for the benefit of Robert Atherton, HAMPTON HEIGHTS, Petitioner LLC, an Oregon limited and liability company (“BenAmiliana Jeffries, eficiary”), as beneficiary. Respondent The trust deed was recorded on June 17, 2010 To: Amiliana Jeffries Your spouse, partner, or as document no. 2010child’s parent has filed a 004977, Records of Columbia County, Oregon. Petition asking for: Child Support, custody, The trust deed was amended by Amendment or parenting time. to Trust Deed, recorded on April 6, 2015 as docuNOTICE TO RESPONDENT: READ ment no. 2015-002365, Records of Columbia THESE PAPERS County, Oregon. The CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this trust deed and amendcase or the other side ment of trust deed colwill win automatically. To lectively referred to as “appear,” you must file a “Trust Deed”. The Trust legal paper called a “Re- Deed covered real propsponse” or a motion. Re- erty in the City of St. Helsponse forms are avail- ens, Columbia County, able through the court Oregon located generally at the address above or in and about the Posey online at www.courts.or- Williams Donation Land egon.gov. Talk to a law- Claim No. 47 and the yer for information about John McNulty Donation Land Claim No. 50, and appearing by motion. Your Response must be is more particularly defiled with the court clerk scribed as follows: PARat the court listed above CEL 1: Beginning at a within 30 days of the day point which is South 25 you received this Sum- degrees 44’ East 527.7 mons, along with the feet and North 20 derequired filing fee (go to grees 10’ East 237.85 www.courts.oregon.gov feet and North 25 defor fee information). It grees 44’ West 13.92 feet must be in proper form from that corner of the and you must show that John McNulty Donation the Petitioner’s lawyer (or Land Claim No. 50 that is the Petitioner if he or she also the Northwest cordoes not have a lawyer) ner of the Posey Williams was formally served with Donation land Claim No. a copy of the Response 47 in Section 8, Townaccording to the service ship 4 North, Range 1 rules. Service rules are West, Willamette Meridincluded in Instructions ian, Columbia County,

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herein described; thence Northerly along said right of way line a distance of 25.0 feet; thence Westerly perpendicular to said right of way line a distance of 30 feet more or less to the Westerly line of said Hughes tract; thence South 26 degrees 27’ East a distance of 35 feet more or less. By document recorded on December 14, 2011 as document no. 2011009294, Records of Columbia County, Oregon, Beneficiary appointed Dean N. Alterman as successor trustee of the trust deed. There is a default in the obligation secured by the Trust Deed, which consists of the failure to pay property taxes when due and to pay the principal balance of $1,243,583.31, together with accrued interest, on the maturity date of July 1, 2016. By reason of this default, Beneficiary has declared the entire unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Trust Deed to be due and payable and has elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligation. The principal amount owing is $1,243,583.31. In addition to the principal amount, $90,622.68 in unpaid interest is owing as of October 12, 2016. Additional interest is accruing on the principal at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from October 12, 2016 until paid. In addition to these amounts, attorney fees, real property taxes, and other costs of collection, including the cost of a foreclosure guarantee from a title insurance company, are owing as permitted by law. WHEREFORE, the undersigned Successor Trustee will sell the interest in the property which the Grantor had the power to convey at the time of execution by Grantor of the Trust Deed, by public auction at 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2017 outside the main entrance of the Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, in the city of St. Helens, Columbia County, Oregon. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Grantor, the Grantor’s successors in interest to all or any part of the property, any beneficiary under a subordinate trust deed, and any person having a subordinate lien or encumbrance of record on the property, have the right under ORS 86.753 to have the proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment of the entire amount then due, together with costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees as permitted by law, and by curing any other default complained of in the notice of default, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. DATED: October 31, 2016. Dean N. Alterman, Successor Trustee, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 470, Portland, Oregon 97205

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at: Olsen, Horn LLC, 1510 St. Helens Street, Suite B, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and first published this: November 23, 2016

CH16-0552 City of St. Helens Notice of Council Public Hearing Building Department Fees Changes

automatically. To “appear” you must file with the Court a legal document called a “Motion” or “Answer”. The “Motion” or “Answer” must be given to the Court Clerk or Administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Petitioner’s attorney or, if the Petitioner does not have an attorney, proof of service on the Petitioner. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. DATED and first published this: November 23, 2016.

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In the Matter of the Estate of DONALD ODELL CODDINGTON, Deceased.

CH16-0558 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON In the Matter of the Sale of Certain Real Property Acquired by Columbia County

CH16-0550 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of ARCHIE D. LAPPING, Deceased. No. 16PB06812 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office of VanNatta & Petersen, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published: November 23, 2016. Date of final publication: December 7, 2016. Vicki Renee Krenz and Jacqueline Rae Melcher Personal Representatives 298 Sunset Blvd. St. Helens, Oregon 97051 VanNatta & Petersen Attorneys for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 748 St. Helens, OR 97051 CH16-0554 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Department of Probate In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN WILLIAM HEINO, JR., Deceased. NO. 16PB05323 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE

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Gregory L. Heino Personal Representative Address: 3017 SE Brookwood Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123 James C. Horn, Attorney OSB #822815 1510 St. Helens Street, Suite B St. Helens, OR 97051 CH16-0553 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of St. Helens Planning Commission on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at (or after) 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall building at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR. Access into City Hall for this hearing will be from the plaza side entrance. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application as follows: File No: Variance V.9.16 Applicant: Jeffrey Trinklein Request: Variance for increased lot coverage and setback reduction Location: 325 N. 4th Street Map No: 5N1W33DD-700 Testimony from the public in both oral or written form is invited. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with those procedures found in the City Development Code (SHMC Title 17) Chapter 17.24 and any rules of procedure adopted by the City Council. The Planning Commission is authorized to approve, deny, or approve this application with conditions, based on the following criteria: SHMC 17.100.040 (1) (a)-(f): (a) The site size and dimensions provide adequate area for the needs of the proposed use; (b) The characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed use considering size, shape, location, topography, and natural features; (c) All required public facilities have adequate capacity to serve the proposal; (d) The applicable requirements of the zoning district are met except as modified by this chapter; (e) The supplementary requirements set forth in Chapter 17.88 SHMC, Signs; and Chapter 17.96 SHMC, Site Development Review, if applicable, are met; and (f) The use will comply with the applicable policies of the comprehensive plan. Failure to raise an issue, including constitutional or other issues relating to any proposed conditions of approval, in this hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the approving authority an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the applicable appellate jurisdiction (e.g., the Land Use Board of Appeals, LUBA) on that issue, and precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application file is located at City Hall (265 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR) and all documents in the file are available for inspection. A copy of the staff report will be available for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing. There is no cost to inspect the file or staff report; copies are available at a reasonable cost. Questions should be directed to the City Planning Department by phone: 503-397-6272, e-mail: jacobg@ci.sthelens.or.us, mail: PO Box 278, St. Helens, OR 97051, or in person at City Hall.

As per ORS 294.160, the St. Helens City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, beginning at 6:45 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to review proposed building department fees changes and receive citizen input. A copy of those changes is available on the City’s website, www.ci.st-helens. or.us/building, or at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens. If you wish to submit written comments, please address them as follows: John Walsh, City Administrator City of St. Helens P.O. Box 278 265 Strand Street St. Helens, Oregon 97051 Written comments must be received by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016, to be considered. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, Plaza Entrance, St. Helens, OR 97051. The facility is handicap accessible. If you need special accommodation, please contact City Hall at (503)3976272, at least 48 hours before the hearing. CH16-0551 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID VOLTAGE REGULATORS COLUMBIA RIVER PUD Notice is hereby given that Columbia River People’s Utility District (PUD) will receive sealed bids for voltage regulators. Bids will be received by the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054 until 3:00 p.m., pacific prevailing time, on November 30, 2016, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. The bids will be available for public inspection at the PUD office after the bid opening. The bid documents may be examined at the office of the PUD, 64001 Columbia River Highway, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. Electronic copies of the bid documents may be obtained by sending a written request to bstaehely@crpud.org or by calling (503) 3663244. Columbia River PUD reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in compliance with the bid documents and prescribed public bidding procedures and to reject, for good cause, any or all bids upon a finding by the PUD that it is in the public interest to do so. Dated: November 16, 2016 at Columbia River People’s Utility District. Published: Chronicle: November 23, 2016 CH16-0557 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of the Marriage of TERRANCE E. WAYMIRE, Petitioner, and TRUDY H. WAYMIRE, Respondent. NO. 02-3043 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CORRECTED GENERAL JUDGMENT (PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED AS A DECREE) OF DISSOLUTION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED TO: TRUDY H. WAYMIRE BASED UPON Petitioner’s Motion why a Corrected General Judgment should not be granted herein, in order to effectively grant Petitioner control over his PERS benefits, pursuant to ORCP 71(A), and the Court having reviewed the Affidavit of Petitioner herein in support of said Motion, and the Court being aware of the need for a correction in the General Judgment, now, therefore; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Respondent shall show cause within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication herein why Petitioner’s Motion for a Corrected General Judgment (previously designated as Decree) of Dissolution should not be granted.

NOTICE TO Anyone needing special RESPONDENT assistance should conTRUDY H. WAYMIRE: tact City Hall at least 72 READ THESE PAPERS hours in advance to enCAREFULLY sure the necessary assistance is available. The You must “appear” and Council Chambers are show cause in this case fully accessible. or the other side will win

CH16-0543 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES EUGENE BENTON, Deceased. No. 16PB07277 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the office of VanNatta & Petersen, P.O. Box 748, St. Helens, Oregon; and if not so presented, they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the OLSEN, HORN L.L.C. proceedings may obJames C. Horn, OSB tain additional informa#822815 tion from the records of Attorney for Petitioner the Court, the personal 1510 St. Helens Street, representative or the atSuite B torneys for the personal St. Helens, Oregon representative. 97051 Dated and first published: Telephone: (503) 397November 9, 2016. 4222 Date of final publication: Facsimile: (503) 397November 23, 2016. 4224 E-mail: olsenhrn@opus- Catherine Galbraith Personal Representative net.com P.O. Box 602 Scappoose, OR 97056 CH16-0548 VanNatta & Petersen IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE Attorneys for the Personal Representative OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF P.O. Box 748 St. Helens, OR 97051 COLUMBIA PROBATE DEPARTMENT

Case No. 16PB06964 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims, with vouchers attached, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the personal representative at 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE Pursuant to ORS 275.225, the Board of County Commissioners for Columbia County, Oregon, proposes to sell certain property in the vicinity of Scappoose, Oregon, with the property commonly referred to as Tax Map ID No. 3N2W13-AD-04501 and Tax Account No. 432014. The property is approximately 3,600 square feet in size and is a platted access tract, providing access to the buyer’s adjacent property

The property has a real market value of less than $15,000 on the assessment roll, and is unsuited for construction or placement of a dwelling DATED and first pubunder applicable zoning lished, November 18, ordinances and building 2016. codes. Columbia County intends to sell the propKathleen Coddington, erty to the adjacent propPersonal Representative erty owner for $500.00, 33049 Stone Rd. plus an administrative Warren, OR 97053 fee of $145.00, for total 503-560-7280 consideration of $645.00 Clarke Griffin, LLC Michael T. Clarke, OSB# 05136 52490 SE 2nd St., Ste. 100 Scappoose, OR 97056 Phone: 503-543-4800 Fax: 888-543-4806 Mike@ClarkeGriffin.com

Other interest in the property, if any, must be communicated in writing to the County within fifteen days of this notice. In the event of competitive interest in this property, the Board of County Commissioners will review the competing proposals CH16-0545 and proceed in a manIN THE CIRCUIT ner that best serves the COURT OF THE STATE County. Written interest OF OREGON in the property is to be FOR THE COUNTY OF sent to the Board Office COLUMBIA Administrator, ColumPROBATE bia County, 230 Strand DEPARTMENT Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. In the Matter of the Estate of If you need further inforRICHARD ALFRED mation about the propGILSTRAP, erty being sold, or this Deceased. notice, please contact Case No. 16PB05775 Steve Planchon, property NOTICE TO administration contractor INTERESTED for Columbia County, at PERSONS 503.467.8699 or steve@ planchonconsulting.com. NOTICE IS HEREBY Dated this 16th day of GIVEN that the under- November, 2016. signed has been appointed personal repre- BOARD OF COUNTY sentative of this estate. COMMISSIONERS All persons having FOR COLUMBIA COUNclaims against the estate TY, OREGON are required to present By: their claims, with vouch- Anthony Hyde, Chair ers attached, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the personal representative at 52490 SE 2nd Street, Suite 100, Scappoose, OR 97056, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative. DATED and first published, November 9, 2016.

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Why are millipedes or centipedes (those legs are hard to count) trying to get into my house? To start off, let’s look at the difference between centipedes and millipedes. First, centipedes have a series body segments with one strong, jointed leg on each segment side that point outwards. With 30 segments you would have 60 legs plus two longer legs coming off the end of a centipede that look like antennae but aren’t. There are true antennae on the front end. Centipedes are built for speed. They are predators of insects and other small invertebrates. They kill by injecting poison through their fangs. There is no evidence that our species have mouths wide enough to bite humans but that isn’t true for tropical centipedes. When you go looking for centipedes, you might start by turning up decaying logs. Often there is good insect hunting for them there. But you need to look fast because they have a high escape velocity. There are rarely large numbers of them in one place. Every once in a while, you might see one of the woodland centipedes in your house. Usually you bring them in with firewood stored outside. Centipedes can live and reproduce in damp

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basements and/or crawl spaces but need a supply of insects to stay alive. The solution is to fix the moisture problem. The only centipede found regularly in houses is the house centipede, Scutigera. It moves across floor with incredible speed. The house centipede is flattened with very long and jointed legs that make it look almost spider-like. They live on insects and small spiders. What useful creatures! I used to see them a lot when our offices were in the Courthouse. Apparently, we didn’t bring any to our new office when we moved in 2001.

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Millipedes feed on organic matter, decayed or fresh. They also like bacteria and fungi that are part of the decomposition process. They may eat produce like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries in direct contact to the soil (they can’t climb). Rarely, they will eat very young seedlings. Often you find them curled up feeding and or digesting. But generally, they cause an insignificant amount of damage compared to the slugs that like the same environment (and can climb). Millipedes are very important for nutrient recycling in forests. Millipedes get their name because they have lots more legs than centipedes. They have two legs per side per segment and usually lots of segments. Their numerous (leg counts

are usually between 200 and 400) softer legs hang straight down and are not jointed. Compared to a centipede, they are plodders. They wander slowly over the landscape looking for juicy bits to eat. Their numbers can be amazingly high during extended rainy periods like this fall. The

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to defrost a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave oven. Thawing food in the refrigerator is the safest method because the turkey will defrost at a consistent, safe temperature. It will take 24 hours for every 5 pounds of weight for a turkey to thaw in the refrigerator. To thaw in cold water, submerge the bird in its original wrapper in cold tap water, changing the water every 30 minutes. For instructions on microwave defrosting, refer to your microwave’s owner’s manual. Cold water and microwave thawing can also be used if your bird did not entirely defrost in the refrigerator.

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and they can breed several times while the weather is favorable. Millipedes may wander into your house or, more commonly, your garage in large quanti-ties. They can wriggle their way through sliding door frames or under regular doors. This is not a good life choice for them. They dry out amazingly fast inside houses and die curled up into a circle. They leave their calcium rich exoskeleton behind for you to sweep up. We have a spectacular woodland species known as the yellow spotted millipede. It is large and mostly black colored with bright yellow spots where the legs join the segments. Yellow is a warning to predators that this millipede is not to be fooled with. It will emit hydrogen cyanide, which smells like almond extract and is toxic to some of its predators. They have been very active this fall but are mostly found in forests rather than gardens or garages. For more information on millipedes and centipedes go to http://extension. uidaho.edu/clearwater/ files/2014/11/HomeownerGuide-to-Centipedes-andMillipedes3.pdf Picture source: Wikimedia https://upload. wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ commons/thumb/d/dd/Harpaphe_haydeniana_0446. JPG/1280px-Harpaphe_ haydeniana_0446.JPG photo credit Walter Seigmund

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Take excess produce to the food bank, senior centers, or community meals programs. Cash donations to buy food are also greatly appreciated. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people. Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County 505 N. Columbia River Highway (across from the Legacy clinic) St. Helens, OR 97051 503 397-3462 Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu 2017 OSU Master Gardener ™ class will be held in Vernonia The Columbia County/ OSU Master Gardener™ training will be held in Vernonia on ten consecutive Tuesdays from about 9:30 am to 3:30 pm starting on February 21, 2017. If you think you might be interested, call the OSU Extension office in St. Helens at 503 397-3462 or email either myself ( chip. bubl@oregonstate.edu ) or Vicki Krenz (vicki.krenz@ oregonstate.edu) to get on a mailing list for the classes when the informational packets and applications are sent out starting in October. The class will be held at the new health building and space is somewhat limited. Cost of the class is $80 and there are a few scholarships available.

USDA: Five tips for a food safe thanksgiving This season millions of people gather with family and friends around the dinner table. For those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time, and for many it will be the largest meal they cook during the year, leaving room for mistakes that could cause food-borne illness. “Unsafe handling and undercooking of food can lead to serious food-borne illness,” said Al Almanza, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Turkeys may contain Salmonella and Campylobacter, harmful pathogens that are only destroyed by properly preparing and cooking the turkey.” Almanza said, “Similarly, leaving leftovers out for too long, or not taking care to properly clean cooking and serving surfaces, can lead to other types of illness. ” To avoid untimely illness, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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Tip 1: Don’t Wash That Turkey. According to the most recent Food Safety Survey conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, 68 percent of the public washes whole turkey before cooking it. USDA does not recommend washing raw meat and poultry before cooking. Washing raw meat and poultry can cause bacteria to spread up to three feet away. Cooking (baking, broiling, boiling, frying or grilling) meat and poultry to the right temperature kills any bacteria that may be present, so washing meat and poultry is not necessary. Tip 2: Use the refrigerator, the cold-water method or the microwave to defrost a frozen turkey. There are three safe ways

Tip 3: Use a meat thermometer. The only way to determine if a turkey (or any meat, poultry or seafood) is cooked is to check its internal temperature with a food

thermometer. A whole turkey should be checked in three locations: the innermost part of the thigh, the innermost part of the wing and the thickest part of the breast. Your thermometer should register 165°F in all three of these places. The juices rarely run clear at this temperature, and when they do the bird is often overcooked. Using the food thermometer is the best way to ensure your turkey is cooked, but not overdone. Tip 4: Don’t store food outside, even if it’s cold.

Storing food outside is not food safe for two reasons. The first is that animals, both wild and domesticated, can get into food stored outside, consuming it or contaminating it. The second is temperature variation. Just like your car gets warm in the summer, a plastic food storage container in the sun can heat up and climb into the danger zone

(above 40°F). The best way to keep that extra Thanksgiving food at a safe temperature (below 40°F) is in a cooler with ice. Tip 5: Leftovers are good in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Cut the turkey off the bone and refrigerate it as soon as you can, within 2 hours of the turkey coming out of the oven. Leftovers will last for four days in the refrigerator, so if you know you won’t use them right away, pack them into freezer bags or airtight containers and freeze. For best quality, use your leftover turkey within four months. After that, the leftovers will still be safe, but can dry out or lose flavor. Want additional food safety tips? If you have questions about your Thanksgiving

dinner, you can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) to talk to a food safety expert. This past November, they answered more than 3,000 calls about Thanksgiving dinner. You can also chat live with a food safety expert at AskKaren. gov, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, in English and Spanish.

If you need help on Thanksgiving Day, the Meat and Poultry Hotline is available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Consumers with food safety questions can visit FoodSafety.gov to learn more about how to safely select, thaw and prepare a turkey. For more Thanksgiving food safety tips, follow FSIS on Twitter, @USDAFoodSafety, or on Facebook, at Facebook. com/FoodSafety.gov.

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The Rainier School Board is expected to reveal comments at its December meeting concerning its evaluation of Superintendent Michael Carter during an executive session on Monday night, Nov. 14, following the board’s regular public meeting. Rainier School Board Chair Darren Vaughn said he would make a statement about the evaluation at the next public school board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 12. The school board also is expected to discuss results of its own evaluation during that meeting. JEREMY C. RUARK/The Chronicle “It is how we feel as a The Rainier School Board has completed its evaluation of Superintendent Michael Carter and is expected to comment on the evaluation during the board’s board on how we’ve done,” Vaughn said. next public meeting on Dec. 12.

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The discovery Ward may not qualify came too late and her name was on ballots sent to most subdivision one voters. On Oct. 20, the day before ballots were mailed, Huser’s office also sent a letter to residents, explaining why some PUD customers in subdivision one would not get a chance to vote for director. “The boundary excluded area beyond the low water line on Multnomah Channel, thereby excluding floating homes in the Multnomah Channel,” the release said. The PUD insists it is bound by the law and cannot

legally seat Ward. Board President Jake Carter said he anticipates the board will fulfill its legal obligation and appoint a successor for the subdivision one director. “This is a lack of respect for the voter,” Ward said. Ward, who has never held public office, said she was encouraged to run for the position by friends and neighbors who are concerned about what is going on at the PUD. She has been critical of the current board, questioning why the PUD has not hired a permanent general manager and what she calls a lack of transparency. “Maybe it’s time for me to step up to the plate and be a positive contributor,” she said she thought at the time.

According to PUD spokesperson, Libby Calnon, the board will likely certify the election results at the December board meeting. They will probably disqualify Ward, then declare a vacancy and set a process to accept applicants and appoint someone to the vacant position after the first of the year. Ward said she doesn’t believe the board can simply ignore the results of a vote of the people. “It never occurred to me they would have the ability to make this kind of determination,” she told The Chronicle. Ward said she is considering hiring an attorney to fight for the seat she feels she legitimately won, “What are my options? How much do I need to invest to have justice

During the regular public session on Nov. 14, the school board discussed a review of the possibility of retaining a new district lawyer. The district contracts its legal services with Portland lawyer Nancy Hungerford. “I don’t feel that we received very good advice connected to some of the events over the past year,” board member Rod Harding said. “I am not happy with some issues related to the attorney and happy with others,” Carter said. “This review should be something we are doing for a real reason and not for retribution,” board member Bill Scholten said. The school board also approved a resolution supporting the Oregon School Boards Association’s (OSBA) legislative policies

prevail?” Fixing the technicality that caused Ward to be disqualified is harder. The State of Oregon owns the land under the waterways in Oregon. The moorage and floating homes lease from the state and any action to annex the property would most likely require state participation. A similar situation during the 2012 election was left unresolved by the board. “Board President Jake Carter is committed to leading the Board in taking appropriate actions in an effort to resolve this issue for future elections,” CRPUD’s statement said. At least for this election, however, it doesn’t look like it will be Ward.

and priorities, which include supporting student achievement; promoting legislation to increase state and federal funding for the public school system to ensure adequate and stable funding for each school district and education service district; retain local control by school boards to make decisions in the best interests of their students and communities. The OSBA’s priorities also include opposing any federal or state imposed mandate that does not lead to increased academic achievement for students and is not accompanied with the necessary additional funding to implement the mandate. “This is something our district should go along with,” Carter said. “The Oregon School Board’s legislative policies and priorities makes sense

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harassment. Jones was surprised by the reports and considers Scappoose High School to be an inclusive and safe school. He also said all reports of harassment are taken very seriously by the administration and disciplinary action is mobilized as swiftly as possible. In an email to parents, the

and are good for Oregon,” Vaughn said. Carter requested that the board approve $65,000 from a contingency fund to hire an advanced math teacher and rehire four instructional assistants who were laid off several months ago due to budget limitations. The board agreed to Carter’s request. Carter also told the board the Rainier School District will host a delegation from China in 2018. During the Nov. 14 meeting, the school board also recognized Rainier Jr./Sr. High School teacher Andrew Demko, who was recently named Oregon History Teacher of The Year by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The board also received an award for the school district’s wellness programs.

Scappoose School District wrote: “A safe, secure, thriving and fulfilled future for our students clearly implies one that is stable, tolerant and driven by civil rules of law and order.” The district went on to cite Title VI, writing that they do not “discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, or sex in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities and programs.”

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Emotions ran high with tears and laughter as the entire student body from Clatskanie Middle/ High School took part in Challenge Day. The threeday event from Nov. 14 to 17, took place at the Clatskanie Middle School gym. The California-based Challenge Day teams travel from school to school across the nation to conduct the interactive sessions, which include games, songs, and listening sessions with the students. “The most interesting thing is that no matter where we are at, it is the same type of drama that the students are dealing with,” Challenge Day co-leader Tim Freeburg said. “Whether it is the bullying, the stuff they get on social media that they send one another, or sexism, or racism or the other isms. We are trying to make sure they are treating each other with respect, love and kindness. By the end of the day it is amazing how we start to celebrate our differences and come together as one big group, kind of like a family.”

The Challenge Day Mission is to provide youth and their communities with experiential programs that demonstrate the possibility of love and connection through the celebration of diversity, truth, and full expression. Clatskanie Middle/High School first participated in Challenge Day in March 2014. “The school board wanted a different atmosphere and culture here,” Clatskanie Middle/High School Principal Amy McNeil said. “We applied for a grant to conduct Challenge Day at the school with the entire staff and student body participating. And instantly we saw a different and a change in the culture like the next day. It was amazing. There was a lot of positivity. Kids supporting each other.” McNeil said the students recognized that others might be experiencing similar struggles or challenges that they are facing. “It bonded the student body a lot,” she said. “For the last two and a half years we have been keeping that mentality and the culture here has been amazing.” McNeil said the results have staff and students excited about school and

enrollment has gone up. “We promised to bring Challenge Day back every three years so every student can go through it twice,” McNeil said. Clatskanie School Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Hartley said this year’s Challenge Day cost $15,000 and was funded through the district’s general fund.

“The core principals we talked about, love, compassion, understanding, connection, that is not something anybody really needs to be taught,” Healey said. “We have that naturally, so it is coming back to those basic principals of appreciating each other, loving each other, having patience with one another and also to recognize our own power and strength.” The Challenge Day sessions began with the students, school staff and parent volunteers gathered in a large circle in the middle school gym then they broke up intro smaller groups to conduct personal discussions. One session involved students crossing a line with their personal story. “We make sure that anything we ask them to do, we do first,” Freeburg said. “Whether it is sharing our own personal story, or just having fun with them and playing games, we make it safe enough for them to talk about what’s real for them. The more fun we have, the

Dancing, Singing, Encouragement As you watch Challenge Day co-leader Katie Healey interact with the group, singing, dancing and constantly encouraging the students, you might think she was a television show host. Healey said it is her way to connect with the students. “The passion that I have for this job just comes out,” she said. “We are so much about authenticity, so when we are doing fun stuff I am allowing myself to have fun and in the more serious stuff I am allowing myself to get into that space as well. It is role modeling. I don’t really think of it as putting on a show. Whatever I want happening in the room, I am going to be that as well.” During her wrap up session, Healey told the students the session was not a teaching moment, it was a reminder for them.

more real we are and the more they are likely to follow that lead.” Student Reaction The Nov. 15 session was the first time Clatskanie Middle/High School Senior Allie Farr participated in Challenge Day. “It was very emotional,” Farr said. “I also learned a lot about different people, who in the past, I had not gotten along with.” Farr hopes what she learned at Challenge Day will help her make positive changes in her life and at her school. “I heard in the past this program did help change people’s actions and the way they treat each other and I hope it will again,” she said. “I would very much like to see that.” It was the second time Gregory Palm, a junior at Clatskanie, experienced Challenge Day having taken it three years ago when he was a middle school student “I didn’t really take much

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from it then because I wasn’t too responsible for myself,” Parr said. “Now, it is a whole different story. This time it made me sad, but it also makes me look into people’s lives more and realize people know what I go through and I can know what other people go through now. It really makes you feel good about your self and making other people’s lives better.” “Challenge Day is important because it helps people become aware of what’s going on and to recognize that we are not alone and there are people around us that are going though similar experiences and are there to support us,” Freeburg said. “Throughout the day we encourage students to know they have the power to change their lives, their school and their community. We challenge them to keep this alive.” Following the three-day event, Clatskanie teachers will incorporate a yearlong curriculum based on the Challenge Day principals in their instructions.

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Nestled in the basement of Rainier High School, the newly formed Rainier Aquatic Club meets for their regularly scheduled practice. Head coach, CEO and owner of the club, Monica Feigert, keeps her swimmers in shape – and Tyler Smith, who is a sophomore at Mark Morris in Longview, says he would not be where he is without her coaching. He points to the large clock hanging on the wall: “You start the set at the top of that clock right there. And she expects you to be at that wall before it hits the 60 again, and as soon as it hits the 60 - you go again.” Smith, along with Woodland freshmen Jake Laes and Rainier eighth-grader Will Blair, joined the Aquatic Club with hopes of one day competing at the collegiate level. Blair and Laes, like Smith, point to the coaching of Feigert to explain their passion and success. “Her practice methods – she really coaches towards an Olympic style,” Laes said. “As opposed to a lot of high school and club coaches who like to throw yards at us and make us swim and swim and swim, she really likes to get in and do technical, shorter distances. Sprinting and more technique and that’s what helps us.” “She’s helped me drop six seconds on a 50 freestyle in six months,” Smith said. Most of the swimmers at the Aquatic Club came from the Killer Whales club in Longview. The swimmers, however, come from all over the region: Longview, Castle Rock, Woodland, Kelso, Rainier, Clatskanie, and Westport. The club officially registered on Oct. 7 and Feigert hopes to triple her membership numbers by the end of the year. Her business model, she said, which begins and ends with her

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From left to right: Will Blair, Tyler Smith, and Jake Laes pose in front of the Mt. Hood Community College pool, where they competed at a regional meet hosting swimmers from all over the western United States.

as the owner, CEO and coach, allows her flexibility and opportunity. “I do 99 per cent of what a swim team or a parent volunteer organization would do,” Feigert said. And the Rainier location, Feigert said, is a great resource for her club. “Rainier is special in the way the school is set up, and the way the pool facility is set up, attached to the Jr./Sr. High School and the elementary school is just a rock’s throw away,” Feigert said. “So they have a lesson program that feeds right through the school, the only thing they’re missing is a USA swimming registered age group team.” Smith found Feigert nearly a year ago and said her coaching is a huge part of why he wants to continue. He is a freestyle swimmer, along with Blair, while Laes competes in the individual medley. “It never really clicked, but once I had a coach that started getting me better, I was like, ‘Wow, this is actually getting

more fun now that I’m able to win,’” Smith said. Smith and Laes have not formally started the college application process but are confident in their ability to compete at the collegiate level. Feigert, in addition, believes they are on track to reach that goal. The recruitment of swimming is fairly straightforward unlike other sports. Coaches and recruiters simply look at times to inform their decisions. In the past they have competed at large meets, including the regional meet held at Mt. Hood Community College – the largest pool in Oregon. Blair was one of the youngest swimmers at the meet. “I barely qualified because I was 13 and there were only two other 13 year-olds there,” Blair said. The eighth-grader will compete for Rainier High next season. The founding of the Aquatic Club appears to have launched a new era of swimming in Columbia County.

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Congratulations to senior Haley Schimmel, who has officially signed on to play softball for Portland State next season.