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Ambre Energy withdraws Texas plans, appeals planned for Port Westward BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

Proposed developments at the Port of St. Helens’ Port Westward property are once again in the news following recent announcements involving Australia-based Ambre Energy and environmental group Columbia Riverkeeper. Stating it didn’t believe the project was viable, Ambre announced earlier this week that it was abandoning plans to build a coal export terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Agenda minutes from a port commission meeting on Dec. 10 stated, “Wind and solar power driven by regulatory incentives have created additional pressure on coal. The enthusiasm for export terminals among coal producers has diminished.” Ambre Energy North America Inc. entered into the $2.5 million lease in 2011 and will now pay a one-time fee to cancel that lease. This marks the fourth time this year that plans for a coal export terminal have been brought to a halt. Here in the Pacific Northwest, Kinder Morgan announced last May it was dropping its plans to build a rail-based coal terminal at Port Westward that would have shipped as much as 30 million tons of coal from the Powder River basin in Montana and Wyoming to Asia. Another proposed terminal in Coos Bay was shelved in April after the project’s financial backers pulled out. With questions about the viability of coal terminals brought to the forefront, some are left wondering if the company is still optimistic about the Port Morrow project, which has its terminus at Port Westward. “Absolutely. The changes at Ambre are in keeping with our clear focus: to establish a U.S. coal export business through the Pacific Northwest, and to do so as quickly as possible,” said Ambre spokesperson Liz Fuller, of ­­­­ See AMBRE, Page A4

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Kip Beebe and Josh Keller inspect the 1995 Ford Escort the two are working to get ready for auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to the school’s daycare program.

Spirit of giving runs student to student BY SHARI PHIEL news@thechronicleonline.com

The holiday season is also the season of giving. At this time of year, it’s not exactly unusual to find charitable organizations providing food, clothing and toys to families in need, for a business and its employees to make a donation, or for a school to have a food drive. But it’s not often you find high school students thinking about raising funds for the school’s daycare program. Yet that’s exactly what Mike Herdrich’s automotive skills students are doing. Herdrich’s students are working to raise funds for the always-in-need, often on the chopping block Cubs Corner daycare

program. “I’m trying to get them thinking about something outside of their own narrow, self-interests,” said Herdrich. “It’s almost a community service kind of concept.” Students in the automotive technology classes are repairing and donating a 1995 Ford Escort to be auctioned off to raise funds for the childcare program. For the next few months, the students will be checking each and every part of the car, making repairs and replacing parts – from bumper to bumper – to make sure it is clean, dependable and reliable. The idea to support Cubs Corner was the result of several discussions between students Josh

Keller and Kip Beebe, and Herdrich. “I went to Mr. Herdrich and told him I had an idea for a senior project to repair the car and donate it,” said Keller. “I really wanted to do something that would help the community,” said Beebe. “I’d say Cubs Corner is just as essential as the auto shop. There are a lot teen moms and teachers who rely on this.” The list of parts and features to be checked off runs several pages long. “It should take a month and half, maybe two,” Keller added. Along with the car auction, students are working to raise funds through an upcoming Arts & Craft Fair, arranged to have a portion of proceeds from

sales at Yo Place Frozen Yogurt donated, and are in talks with Burgerville for a similar fundraiser. The Arts and Crafts Fair will be in the high school commons on Dec. 14. It’s all part of establishing a culture of “paying it forward,” the teacher said. “It’s thinking about making a difference for others in need.” The pay-it-forward idea began several years ago with the students installing four electric lifts (replacing the existing 35-year-old units) to be used by future classes. Last year, the class donated a car to the Hillboro High School auto tech program, which had been in danger of closing. Herdrich’s prior students even raised $9,000 to purchase

and install an alignment hoist that brought in additional equipment donations from Les Schwab and Hunter Equipment worth more than $20,000. The spirit of giving isn’t just for the automotive classes. Herdrich said students in the building construction program are helping the horticulture, athletic and automotive programs, while learning real job skills like running heavy equipment, surveying, and site preparation. “Joe Mauck’s Building Construction students are preparing the site and building a storage facility as part of a remodeling project underway at the high school. And all of it at no cost to the district or taxpayers!” Herdrich added.

Snow and ice play havoc with Speed, road conditions are drivers and local schools BY SHARI PHIEL The Chronicle

Bitter cold temperatures and falling snow seen across most of Columbia County since last Friday created treacherous road conditions, kept police and firefighters busy and left schools in the area closed for days. All school districts in the county were closed on Friday. However, most reopened on Monday, with Scappoose being the exception. On Tuesday though, schools throughout the county were again closed after additional snowfall and more icing on the roadways made travel difficult. But dangerous road conditions weren’t the only contributing factor to the Scappoose district’s closing. A water leak at Scappoose High School on Friday was also partially responsible. “We have heaters that are above the T-bar ceiling that are basically radiators. Hot water is piped through them and they radiate heat. The freeze on Friday night froze some aspect of them and blew a heater in A Wing and a heater in B Wing,” said District Superintendent Stephen Jupe. “Luckily a couple of people were cleaning up when B Wing blew and were able to get to it quickly.” Jupe said firefighters from Scappoose Fire District were

also instrumental in getting the leak shut down. Staff members and volunteers spent the weekend cleaning up the water, which only caused minimal damage. Jupe said that because

the water leak was in the hallway, there was no damage to any of the electronic equipment in the classrooms even though

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Firefighters from Scappoose Fire District were at Scappoose High School Friday, responding to a call of a water leak. After helping fix the leak the crew then pitched in to help with clean up at the school.

possible factors in fatal crash CLATSKANIE — Oregon State Police is continuing its investigation into a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred last Friday on U.S. Highway 30 near Clatskanie. The lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased and the crash closed the highway for about an hour. According to Sergeant Jason Linland, shortly before 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 6, a 2003 Chevrolet pickup driven by David Glatfelter, 39, of Portland was eastbound on Highway 30 near milepost 66. Glatfelter attempted to pass an eastbound commercial truck but lost control of the pickup. Glatfelter’s vehicle traveled across the oncoming lane and into a ditch, where it then rolled onto its top and came to rest in a small creek or stream. Several bystanders stopped after the crash occurred and were able to assist Glatfelter from his vehicle. However, after he was assisted from the pickup, Glatfelter collapsed. Bystanders and first responders performed life-saving measures on Glatfelter without success and he was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS. Investigators believe speed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. Glatfelter was reportedly wearing safety restraints at the time of the crash. Road conditions included snow and ice with some dry patches. OSP troopers from the St. Helens Work Site are continuing the investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene by Oregon Department of Transportation, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Clatskanie Police Department and Clatskanie Fire Department.

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Mobile home sustains heavy damage in St. Helens fire ST. HELENS — Crews from Columbia River Fire & Rescue and Scappoose Fire responded to a report of a fire in the Crestwood Mobile Home Park at 2154 Oregon St., No. 63, at around 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 5. According to Fire Chief Jay Tappan, firefighters arrived to find a single-story manufactured home with smoke showing through the roof vents at the back part of the home. Firefighting efforts concentrated on the attic and roof areas of the residence. The fire was officially declared under control after about 30 minutes, but personnel remained on scene for another two hours to ensure all of the hot spots were extinguished. The home suffered significant fire and smoke damage and the residents were sent

to a local hotel to await assistance from the American Red Cross. The home is owned by Earl and Elizabeth Murphy who, along with their daughter, were able to escape without injury. Earl Murphy said his wife had observed problems with circuit breakers tripping earlier in the afternoon and later, when he returned home from work, they smelled smoke and heard popping and crackling noises in the attic above the bathroom area of the home. Upon investigation he determined there was a significant fire in the attic and called 9-1-1 for help. The specific cause of the fire is under investigation. However, Tappan said he thought an electrical arc was the probable cause and noted that the recent extreme cold weather was a factor in the

fire and overloaded electrical circuits were suspected as having been a contributing factor. Damage is estimated to be about $10,000 for the home and another $1,000 for the contents, but Tappan noted these numbers were only preliminary assessments. CRF&R and Scappoose Fire responded with three fire engines, a medical unit, and several support vehicles. A total of 30 fire personnel were on scene with no reported injuries. Tappan urges all residents to be very careful with their heating appliances during the winter season and to be sure to not place too large a load on any one electrical circuit. Also, he cautioned everyone to not place combustible items such as clothing, furniture, or paper items too close to sources of heat.

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A St. Helens mobile home sustained heavy damage from a Dec. 5 fire.

Mid-week fire guts Yankton house, cause under investigation

A Dec. 4 fire caused significant damage to this Yankton home.

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Police Reports Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 29 – A suicide threat was made in the 50000 block of Columbia River Highway. Nov. 29 – A suicide threat was made in the 34000 block of Berg Road. Nov. 29 – A theft was reported in the 77000 block of Point Adams Road. Nov. 29 – Deputies responded to a hit-and-run in the 2100 block of Gable Road. Nov. 29 – Drug activity was reported in progress in the 20000 block of Ilmari Road. Nov. 30 – A stolen vehicle was reported in the 33000 block of Tarbell Road.

Nov. 30 – An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 30 near Larson Road. Dec. 1 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 58000 block of Nehalem Highway S. Dec. 1 – A theft was reported in progress in the 73000 block of Debast Road. Dec. 1 – CCSO responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 35000 block of Six Dees Lane. Dec. 1 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 50000 block of Cowens Road. Dec. 2 – A prowler was reported in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Three calls came in about this between 4:09 a.m. and 4:39 a.m. Dec. 2 – Deputies respond-

YANKTON — Fire crews from Columbia River Fire & Rescue and Scappoose Fire responded to a report of a fire at 32685 Pittsburg Road in the Yankton area shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Crews arrived to find a single-story residence with heavy flames at the back part of the home. Firefighters quickly went to work on the fire and were able to confine it to the building of origin. However, the home suffered extensive fire and smoke damage. The fire was officially declared under control after about 40 minutes of fire-

fighting, but fire personnel remained on scene for another two hours to ensure all the hot spots were extinguished. The home is owned by Thomas Weber who, along with three other occupants was able to escape without injury. One of the occupants was treated for minor smoke inhalation at the scene. Weber said he smelled smoke and subsequently was alerted by his smoke detection alarm system as well. He discovered a growing fire in one of the bedrooms and attempted to use his fire extinguishers to put it out, but said he quickly realized the

fire had grown too large so he evacuated the residence. CRF&R Chief Jay Tappan credited Weber’s quick actions and his working smoke alarm system for preventing any serious injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage is estimated to be about $150,000 for the home and another $50,000 for the contents. CRF&R and Scappoose responded with three fire engines, a medical unit, and several support vehicles. A total of 19 fire personnel were on scene with no reported injuries.

Fire Reports ed to a juvenile situation in the 33000 block of Wikstrom Road. Dec. 2 – A theft was reported in the 30000 block of Barker Road. Dec. 2 – Criminal mischief was reported at Canaan and Merrill Creek roads. Dec. 2 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 500 block of N. Vernonia Road. Dec. 2 – A burglary was reported in the 14000 block of Colvin Road. Dec. 2 – Criminal mischief was reported in the 31000 block of Canaan Road. Dec. 2 – Fraudulent activity was reported in the 65000 block of Meissner Road. Dec. 2 – Deputies investi-

gated a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 74000 block of Doan Road. Dec. 2 – A theft was reported in the 34000 block of E. Kappler Road. Dec. 3 – A fight was reported in progress in the 35000 block of Jackson Way. Dec. 3 – Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up in the 58000 block of S. Bachelor Flat Road. Dec. 3 – A theft was reported in the 34000 block of Johnsons Landing Road. MORE ONLINE Read more Fire Reports at thechronicleonline.com

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Scappoose Fire District Dec. 2-6 – Scappoose Fire provided 11 medical transports to hospitals and five medical assessments without transport. Dec. 2 – Personnel provided public assistance to a resident on Goss Way. Dec. 3 – Personnel provided public assistance to a resident on SE West Lake Drive.

Dec. 3 – Scappoose Fire provided mutual aid with CRF&R for a structure fire on Pittsburg Road. Scappoose Fire sent one engine with four crew and one support vehicle. Dec. 6 – Personnel responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash on Columbia River Highway in Warren. The crash was caused by ice. Scappoose Fire responded to multiple calls of this nature.

St. Helens man charged with rape, sex abuse of a minor A St. Helens man was arrested on Dec. 9 and charged with committing sex crimes against a minor. Zachary Ryan Wilhite, 23, was taken into custody by St. Helens police and charged with 18 counts of thirddegree sodomy, 18 counts of third-degree rape and 31 counts of third-degree sex abuse, according to Police Chief Terry Moss. Investigating officers charged in a report that Wilhite had sexual relations with the victim, a female under the age of 15, over a period of three months. Investigators said both the victim and

Wilhite lived in St. Helens and were neighbors. Moss said the investigating officers were dispatched to a residence in St. Helens after the mother of the victim filed a complaint. Police took Wilhite into custody after interviewing him, the victim and her mother. He is currently being lodged in the Columbia County Jail and is being held on $121,000 bail. Columbia County Rider director Janet Wright confirmed that Wilhite is employed by First Transit, which provides contract drivers and dispatchers to CC Rider.

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Annual event raises nearly $15,000 for MDA This year’s annual Fill the Boot event was a definite success. The event was held in Rainier and St. Helens on Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and was hosted by St. Helens Professional Firefighters

Local 3215 and volunteers from Columbia River Fire & Rescue. This year approximately 30 firefighters and friends asked motorists on U.S. Highway 30 to “Fill their Boot” with spare

change to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event ran from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. and collected a record $14,298.47, a significant increase from last year’s total of $10,600. Local 3215

and CRF&R volunteers were grateful for those gave generously, as well as Hometown Pizza in Rainier and Sunshine Pizza in St. Helens who helped feed all of the hungry firefighters.

Port Westward power plant draws $4,000 in fines CLATSKANIE — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a $4,000 fine to Portland General Electric Co. for exceeding nitrogen oxide emission limits at its Port Westward power plant last April. On April 23, 2013, Portland General notified DEQ that the plant at 80997 Kallunki Road had

exceeded its three-hour rolling average of nitrogen oxide emissions from the plant, from approximately noon–3 p.m. Plant emission readings for nitrogen oxides exceeded the allowable limit of 2.5 parts per million by volume, with hourly readings of 2.6, 2.7 and 2.6 parts per million for the period.

DEQ issued the penalty because the power plant violated federal air quality standards set to protect public health and the air shed from degradation. Nitrogen oxides can irritate the lungs, cause bronchitis and pneumonia, and lower resistance to respiratory infections. They are associated with the formation of ozone and acid rain, and may affect both land and aquatic ecosystems. Portland General Electric Co. had until Dec. 4 to appeal the penalty and request an informal meeting with DEQ to discuss the matter further, or pay the penalty in full. Since 1998, PGE has been fined three times for DEQ violations. Along with this most recent penalty, PGE was fined $2,250 for failing to make a complete and accurate hazardous waste determination in regards to a June

OREGON CITY — Samantha Dodson, the 13-year-old missing since last Wednesday morning, was found on Saturday, Dec. 7, in a wooded area outside of the mobile home park where Dodson lives. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the girl is in good condition, although she was transported to a nearby hospital so doctors could examine her. Kelsey “Patrick” McCune, 40, was arrested on a warrant for kidnapping. McCune was described in earlier releases as a white male, age 40, 6 feet tall and 170 lbs., with a glass eye and salt-and-pepper hair. McCune, who is homeless, was also described as a friend of the Dodson family with no known permanent address. Law enforcement officials had been searching for the two since Dodson was discovered missing on Dec. 4 when a family member went to wake her up for school. She had last been seen the previous night. Family members believed McCune and the 13-yearold had gone camping. A SWAT team searched the Newell Creek canyon in Oregon City on Thursday

but found no signs of the two. Homeless campers reportedly often gather at the heavily wooded area. An arrest warrant was issued for McCune on Friday. Deputies said Kelsey McCune they received a tip from someone walking a dog in the area who spotted two people matching the description of McCune and Dodson on the missing flyers. The tipster saw the two in a wooded park area at the north end of the Country Village Mobile Home Park. The Clackamas County SWAT Team contacted the two and took them into custody without incident shortly after 4 p.m. McCune is being interviewed by detectives from the sheriff’s office. McCune was arrested and booked into the Clackamas County Jail on charges that include kidnapping, rape, sexual abuse and custodial interference.

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some of the water leaked through under the doors. The broken units were removed from the building on Monday and taken in for repairs. They were expected to be replaced on Tuesday. “We should be up and running, but that isn’t our only consideration for closing the schools,” Jupe added. “The city roads were just as terrible as the roads in the hills around us,” he said. “We’ve had no real thaw and now there’s the promise of freezing rain.” Jupe said he couldn’t predict what would happen during the rest of the week and would have to wait until the morning to decide on any further closings. With the school closings came some last minute changes for parents as well. How are they handling it? “Team work! Mom took Friday off, I (dad) took yesterday off, and today it’s grandparent’s day!” said Columbia County Undersheriff Andy Moyer. On the road Commuter and others driving along U.S. Highway 30 woke on Friday morning to find that roadway covered with a layer of snowpack on top of another layer of ice. Although the Oregon Department of Transportation, which is responsible for the highway,

did snowplow the road, it did not keep areas of thick snowpack and ice from forming. Side streets and county roads fared little better. County road crews began de-icing on Tuesday, long before the snow even began but ultimately had little effect. “Scappoose was it’s own little snow world. There’s still three or four inches there, too. We did have a few issues up on Dutch Canyon Road,” said Lonnie Welter from the Columbia County Roads Department. “Even in the cities, they had some slick roads – and still do.” While the snowfall totals for most of the county hovered between an inch or two, Scappoose was much harder hit with snowfall in that city totaling several inches. How do road crews decide where to start? “Typically, the arterial roads get the attention first. Our arterial roads are Apiary Road and ScappooseVernonia Highway. Once we’ve gotten those fairly well trafficable, then we’ll start working on the collector roads. And once we get those done, we will look at all other roads,” Welter added. Collector roads – which move traffic from local roads to arterial roads – aren’t automatically given attention. The road department also takes into

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Snow and ice made for tricky driving on Columbia Boulevard in St. Helens on Tuesday. Several days of below freezing temperatures combined with snow had far reaching impacts.

consideration key points like slope and altitude to determine if that roadway needs sanding or de-icing. “Usually it’s as needed. When it snows, it doesn’t snow in the same place every time. And we’re glad it happens that way. When it does snow everywhere, like it did back in 2007, where

do you start?” said Welter. Thankfully, the weather forecast for the rest of the week does not include new snow, although some rain is expected at the end of the week. High temperatures for the week are expected to be in the low to mid 40s, with lows hovering in the mid-30s.

Coldest temperature ever recorded Think it’s cold here in the Pacific Northwest? Well, it’s really cold in Antarctica (although that’s not really a surprise). Researchers recently documented the coldest temperature ever recorded on earth – a frosty -94.7C (that’s -135.8F) – on Aug. 10. The old record had been -89.2C (-128.6F). Because the readings were taken by satellite, and not from thermometers, the record-setting temperatures won’t be in the Guinness Book of World Records.

United Way enriching lives through ‘HELP’ fund Jace is an ambitious and energetic young man who has set many personal and professional goals that represent his talents and skills. He’s a hard worker and is compelled to help others while doing his own job. Jace currently receives employment support at Community Access Services in St.Helens. As Community Access Services Fundraiser Coordinator, one of Jace’s missions is to contribute to and build CAS’ HELP Fund. The HELP fund, which stands for “Helping to Enrich the Lives of People,” was established to assist people with disabilities who may be in need of financial support

for medical care or supplies, personal items such as clothing, and additional funds to meet unexpected expenses and personal goals. Jace works very hard to collect donations from local businesses and also partners with businesses to raise contributions to the HELP Fund. Jace has also chosen to turn his love of creating crafts into an opportunity to become a small business owner. Jace began by making potholders and then decided he would like to create items on a much larger scale such as rugs and other textile wares by using a loom. Recently, Jace went to a local fair where he discovered

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in need of assistance to learn how to use and maintain his loom. “He would be very grateful if someone would be willing to spend some time with him and his support staff to teach the mechanics and workings of the loom,” said CAS Supervisor Betty Bundy. “He is looking forward to using his loom to make quality products that he can sell with pride!” Anyone who has experience with a loom and would like to support Jace in learning and mastering his new craft, is asked to contact Bundy at 503-366-0381 or send an email to bbundy@ cas-dd.org.

voted in favor of two proposals to give Resource Capital Funds, a Denver private equity firm, an additional stake in the company. RCF’s stake in Ambre will increase to 26.5 percent, with the ability to convert debt to equity and increase up to a 55 percent stake at any time. Also during the annual meeting, Edek Choros, founder of Ambre Energy, stepped down as the CEO and managing director, in addition to the retirement of four existing board members. Everett King, who has been CEO for Ambre Energy North America since May 2011, will continue in that role in addition to

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that he could work a loom and has had his mind set on purchasing a loom ever since. This is a very lofty dream, as looms are very expensive. United Way heard about Jace’s desire to find a loom and stepped in to help. Kathye Beck and her team from United Way went on the hunt to find an affordable loom for Jace to purchase. Thanks to their help and with the support of CAS’ St. Helens Employment program, Jace was fortunate enough to have a very generous couple from the community donate a loom to him. Jace has since learned that a loom is a very intricate piece of equipment. Jace is

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Letters The expense of many I am writing in regards to the statement that Ms. DeShazer said a few weeks ago concerning the train traffic they want to add to our towns saying that if one didn’t like it they could move. I should have written right then as before that statement I always kind of admired Ms. DeShazer, but after what she said then I could tell what her real interests were in. And it wasn’t for the people. So she won’t get my vote when election time comes up, that’s for sure. I felt that for a person that was elected by the people that was about the worst thing she could have said. In the first place, even if a person wanted to sell out with the housing market the way it has been it would be some time before that would ever happen. And even in a good housing market who would want to buy a place that would be so affected by the train traffic. I am sure her statement didn’t settle well with many. That is the first point. The second is being tied up at the crossings from trains that clog them up for 30-45 minutes at a time. I volunteer to drive children to and from our child development center to the various schools and find it is difficult even under ideal conditions to get them at the different schools on time since both McBride School and Lewis and Clark School start and end at the same time. So there is very little leeway getting from one school to the other. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, I set out to get a child to Lewis and Clark school by 7:30 a.m., which by the way isn’t the first time this has happened. Well, there was a train clogging up both crossings at Columbia Blvd. and St. Helens Street and just sitting there. Luckily I was able to see which way the train was headed so was able to get around it by going several miles out of my way in the process. I didn’t get over to Lewis and Clark school until

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8:35 a.m., which would still have been enough time to get back to McBride before the last bell. But wouldn’t you know it, the train was still parked at the two intersections without a hint of moving. So again I had to go several miles out of my way to get over to the other school. By that time it was past 8:45 a.m., so the children were late getting to school. Fortunately, many other children were also late that day. I am sure Ms. DeShazer will say to start out earlier but that isn’t possible either. The school doors don’t open till 7:30 a.m., and since I am responsible for those children, I’m not about to leave them to fend for themselves unless I see a teacher out there watching over them. And that doesn’t happen until close to 7:30 a.m. So what I am saying is, if we are tied up trying to get the children to school, what will it be like when the ambulance or other emergency equipment needs to get across those tracks in a hurry with a long train clogging up the crossings. It will only get worse with the addition of 15-20 more trains a month. I just hope that doesn’t happen when Ms. DeShazer has an emergency health problem and needs an ambulance in a hurry only to find out it can’t get to the highway. Maybe – since she feels people should move if they don’t like living by the train tracks – she could find out a way to move the schools so they won’t be interrupted by the trains, as well. Sorry, but my vote will go next time to someone who truly cares about the people in our town. Yes, we could use more jobs but not at the expense of many. Arnold Baumfalk, St. Helens Arguments refuted In the Dec. 4 Letters to the Editor, Chris Brumbles argued in favor of the recent repeal of the employee gun ban for the St. Helens school District, stating that it is common

sense, state law, their inherent right, and duty as citizens. He claims that the ban was contrary to OR 166.370, however that law states that anyone possessing a firearm in a public building, with the exception of holders of a concealed carry permit is guilty of a class C felony. The ban did not make it a crime, it made a policy where employees in violation of that policy would be subject to disciplinary action. He may have intended to reference OR 166.170, which states that only the state legislature can regulate possession of firearms, however it was determined in Doe vs. Medford School District 549C that school policy is not the regulation of firearms and therefore the banning of firearms of school employees is not contrary to any Oregon law. He goes on to state that “The Constitution limits government, tells them what they can’t touch and puts checks in place, it doesn’t give you rights.” Our Constitution was written to strengthen the federal government when the Articles of Confederation proved too weak. It does place limits on the federal government, but it also does much more. It sets up the structure of a representative style government, it gives power to the courts in “all cases of Law and Equity arising under this Constitution.” It also establishes a process to amend the Constitution incorporating these amendments into the Constitution. The rights established under these Amendments give us our Constitutional Rights. It might also be noted, that the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that the Second Amendment is not an absolute right, and government can place some restrictions such as banning firearms from school buildings. In his argument for common sense he asks “Isn’t it a good idea to let teachers train, get licensed and carry a concealed weapon if they choose, no matter how small

the chance of a school attack.” While I would concede that employees trained with firearms to handle emergency situations would be a good idea, however this is not the case. A concealed carry permit does not require the holder to actually demonstrate firing the weapon let alone any training in an emergency situation. Untrained personnel with firearms could possibly be more dangerous in the unlikely event of a school attack. Combine that with the possibilities of accidents or misuse and it seems that common sense would dictate the opposite. As for Mr. Brumbles’ choice of beverages for increasing one’s I.Q., I do not

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believe he made a case for tea. Mike Herron, St. Helens Taxes will hurt the needy I, as many of you, have read writings giving reasons why so many came to these United States from Europe. The reason – they were paying taxes without representation. Coming to the new world they could build for themselves a way of life. This being said, I ask you, “Do you see this taking place in today’s way of life?” I have these thoughts for those that seemed to have run out of tax revenue. The needy will have a larger want if adding on a larger gas tax. This tax will not only help care for the nation’s highways but

take away from the needy and elderly as well. Without having our young working, to receive worthwhile wage; an 8 percent gas tax will force a need on the state services to the needy. I’m just sure you know this. Of course there is this idea of robbing more from state’s retirees. It seems the retirees in their youth paid for these highways now it’s time to pay for the repairs. I don’t see this as being very funny. I do however think this statement of; representation without taxation Earl Blumenauer over looked. More people should be writing their governor and/or government about this don’t you think? Dean D. Ebert, St. Helens

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Christmas is a time for receiving, not giving BY JOE BURKHARDT Ascension Lutheran Church

Oh wait…that’s not right! Christmas is a time for GIVING! Well…at least that is what we have been told. But is “giving” the real essence of Christmas? In many ways, the Christmas celebrated by many today falls into the category of gift exchange. For the most part, we give and we then get in return. That is not “real giving.” So, I would like to propose a radical thought: Christmas is a time for receiving, not giving. However, the “Christ-

mas” of which I speak is the Christ-Mass of the word of God and the recognition and belief that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. At Christmas, God is the giver. God then wants us to receive this gift in faith. You be the judge; is this really the Christmas celebrated by many in our country today? Is it truly the “Christmas” you celebrate? Someone might object, “But the Magi (Wise men) brought gifts to Jesus and this is what we emulate at Christmas.” However, the bringing of gifts to the Christ-child at Bethlehem

was an act of faith on the part of the Magi. It was their faith response to what God had first given to them in the promise of a Savior from sin, death and hell. The Magi believed the promise recorded in the Scripture and so traveled many miles from “the east” because they longed to see the promise of the Savior fulfilled as the Scriptures said. The true “celebration” of Christmas has nothing to do with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, shopping Malls, or Santa Claus. Yes, yes, I know that this challenges the very economic fabric of our nation epitomized in the

term “Black Friday.” But economics notwithstanding, God has something so much better for us that is free. That free gift which God gives and means for us to receive is Christ Jesus himself. You see, the Law of God (summarized in the Ten Commandments) demands that we fear, love and trust in God above all things (and that means perfectly) and in turn show that love in the way we treat our neighbor. And who is our neighbor? Our neighbor is everyone whom God places into our lives. Yet, if we look at our lives are they not filled with love of self rather than love

up again, especially on the Day of Judgment. You might be now asking, “How can I receive this great and gracious gift that God wants me to have?” We receive the death of Jesus in Baptism for St. Paul says that we are baptized into the death of Christ. And being baptized into Jesus’ death means that we will also rise with Him on the Day of Judgment as inheritors of His glorious heaven. So, you see, Christmas is a time of receiving and your Savior wants you to receive this gift for he says to you, “Whoever comes to Me, I will never, ever turn away.”

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Obituaries Delores F. Nickelson Delores “Dee” Fern Nickelson, 82, of St. Helens, entered into the arms of the Lord on Dec. 3, 2013, at the Prestige Health Care Facility in Camas, Wash. She was born in “Dee” Nickelson Delta, Calif., on March 30, 1931, to Paul V. and Velma Z. Miller. She was married to Ralph A. Nickelson on Aug. 19, 1950. Delores was active in the local Jr. Women’s Club and the PTA. Her hobbies included knitting, reading, word search puzzles and crafting. She also enjoyed camping, travel, antique shopping and especially enjoyed going to casinos to win… which she did! She is survived by her husband, Ralph and her children: Sandra Lee Nickelson of Hazel Dell, Wash., Bonnie Kay Webberley of Camas, David Ralph Nickelson of Creswell, Ore., Terri Lynne Nickelson-Williams of St. Helens and Cathie Ann Scrivner of St. Helens. She has 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Marian Pearson of Burney, Calif., Pauline Stedman of MacArthur, Calif. and Billie Parker, also of Burney. She was interred at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose. With the festive season upon us, please consider donating to the Columbia Food Bank or the local Toy and Joy. Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Home. Laurence Robert Kennedy Laurence “Larry” Robert Kennedy, the oldest of six children, was born on Sept. 24, 1943, in Oakland, Calif., to Thomas and Shirley Kennedy. He passed away on Dec. 5, at the age of 70, at home. He lived in the Scappoose / St. Helens area since 1949. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, going

bowling and attending Riverside Training Centers. Larry treasured the various Special Olympic medals he earned over the years. Larry was quite the fashionista. He, himself, was always well dressed, usually with a tie and hat. Laurence Kennedy But he was also full of compliments of others, often stating, “You look beautiful.” Larry is survived by his mother, Shirley Kennedy; sisters Kerry Kelly and Colleen Kennedy; and brothers Mike (Beth) Kennedy and Brian (Linda) Kennedy. He is also survived by his nieces Stacey (Bill) Wilson and Diane Kennedy; and nephews Steve (Eileen) Kelly, Shaun (Teresa) Kennedy, Daniel Kennedy and Ken Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Shannon Kennedy. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 1p.m. at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens. Mark Homer Gift Mark Homer Gift, 75, of Scappoose, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, surrounded by his family. Mark was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Portland, the son of Donald and Nellie Markm Gift Gift. He married Marlene Jean Heimuller on May 29, 1957. Survivors also include two sons, Mark A. Gift and Martin Gift both of Scappoose; two daughters Mary Tate of Oakville, Wash., and Marie McGuire of Scappoose; his brother Stephen Gift of Scappoose; sister Donna Espelien of Scappoose; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death

by his father and mother, his brother and two nephews. Mark owned his own business for the majority of his life. He built roads, logged and drove a truck. He was the dad that helped us all; the grandpa that loved and spoiled (well loved as he would say). Words cannot begin to express the hole that is left in our hearts. He will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Warren Community Fellowship, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren. The family requests that any flowers please be sent to Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens. Mildred Probst Together Again. Mildred Probst will be missed. The young red haired Millie Taylor, who was renowned for her ability to dance on Mildred Probst skates, did not know that she was about to meet her future husband in a most unusual way. The young, dashing Voris Probst had been watching Millie skate for some time. He did not know how to skate but assumed he could do anything and rented some skates at the rink so he could ask Millie to dance. Unfortunately skating was not one of his talents. He slid up to Millie to speak with her and immediately locked his skate with hers causing them both to fall. Really fall. Millie was stunned. She never fell while skating – and who was this guy who ran into her? It took more than a year for Millie and Voris to fall in love and elope. Unfortunately this was just the time when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Their agreement was that Voris would enlist in the U.S. Navy and Millie would go to work in the shipyards. Voris and Millie worked out a code in their letters so that she would know if he had been injured or seen action.

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She followed the fleet, back and forth, across the country to meet Voris whenever he came to a U.S. port. This was the way they began their marriage, which would last for more than 60 years. After the war Millie and Voris began their adventures in the timber industry – living in remote places in a trailer Voris built. They had made a plan. They were going to build a home and a family. The family started first so the home was an important priority. Voris and his father built a home to Millie’s design in Corvallis. The family expanded so Millie and Voris moved into the unfinished house before they expected to do so. Eventually the home was completed with a knotty pine kitchen with all pink appliances, a black and blue bathroom, a patio shaped like a grand piano and a fireplace of stone that covered one wall. It was the good life of the ‘50s. Their adventures continued. Eventually Millie and Voris bought a plane and they both became pilots. This allowed them to hopscotch across the hundreds of miles between work and home. They did have one hairraising experience with their plane. On an afternoon trip to Madras from Corvallis, a factory defect caused a complete shut down of their engine. They were forced to land in a forest – which was impossible. Fortunately Voris saw a reflection of the Metolis River and was able to maneuver the plane onto the water – which was three feet deep. Millie said he landed just like a duck. Once they were down all they could do was laugh. The photo and story was picked up on the wire services and spread across the country and armed services newspapers around the world. Millie developed another talent. She could make wedding cakes like skyscrapers. On occasion they had champagne fountains incorporated into them. They were breathtaking to behold. She volunteered at the Red Cross – bringing in people with special blood types for immediate surgeries. And,

she was invited to join the Women’s Club where she accomplished many fundraisers for causes the club had chosen to support. Her photo was often in the local papers and she enjoyed the service to the community. Amazingly Millie and Voris decided to move to Livingston, Montana, where an opportunity in the timber industry was an offer they could not refuse. This may have been one of the most playful downright western towns they had ever lived in. They did everything. They trekked with mules to a place Millie and Voris had seen from the air that was an undiscovered petrified forest. They contributed to a prank that included moving a standing frozen cow onto a friend’s front yard – he got them back by serving a steak to them from the cow at the following summer’s barbeque. They mined sapphires and gold, which they made into jewelry. They had a huge number of friends who they camped, fished, and hunted with. It was a good place for them to be at the time. And, then another call of change came. Voris was called to run the sawmill in St. Helens. Boise wanted him to upgrade and computerize the mill while never shutting down the plant all while continuing to make a profit. A big challenge, but Millie and Voris had a plan. They wanted to build another home and that is just what they did. They found some forestland on the ridgeline above Columbia City and began building their dream. A road had to be built, water found, a house site decided upon, and then a home built. Once again Millie planned her dream house. She chose everything – top to bottom – except for Voris’s automatic flushing urinal. That was his first stop when showing people around the house. Millie loved her new home. She grew orchids, collected rolling pins and cookbooks, as well as other collections of her favorite things. What we all remember is that she made the best pies on the planet – and she could do it in high heels, just like Donna Reed. We

all loved to play pranks on her because she would scream bloody murder when she found a fake head in her turkey pan at 5 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning; it is impossible not to laugh again while remembering all the pranks that were played on her. Secretly, we think she liked them. Both Millie and Voris involved themselves in many service activities. Voris was chosen as First Citizen for Columbia County at one point – and although he deserved it, what we all know is that behind every man of achievement is a good woman and he always gave credit to his redhead. During this time Millie and Voris traveled internationally which included Europe and Asia. They continued working on the development of their land in order to sell a few parcels to others who would like to build a home. It was their Shangri-La. The road to their home is Miloris – a combination of their names. After over 60 years and many adventures together, Voris passed on May 3, 2006. Millie enjoyed seven more years in their beautiful home that they built together with it’s breathtaking views of the Columbia River. Now, Millie and Voris are together again. Mildred C. Probst (Taylor) was born on April 3, 1921. She passed away on Sept. 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Voris D. Probst; her father, John L. Taylor; her mother, Adeline Taylor (Ellison), and six of her seven siblings. Millie is survived by her daughter, Alana Probst of St. Helens; son Brad Probst of Hoskins, Ore.; granddaughter Ashley Probst-Smith of Monroe, Ore.; her elder sister, Ann Domogalla, residing in California; several sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews and their children, as well as her best friend, Loretta Wallace, who skated with Millie before she even met Voris. In lieu of flowers any offerings can be made to the Humane Society or Meals on Wheels in her name. Millie Probst will be missed by many.

Free child safety seat Time for emergency preparedness check-up Thursday Safe Kids Columbia County will hold a Safe Kids Buckle Up event in St. Helens, on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4–6 p.m. The free child car safety seat check-up event will be held at the Columbia River Fire & Rescue fire station at 105 S. 12th St., in St. Helens. A certified technician will check to ensure your child has the right seat and that it is installed correctly. They will also check for recalled or expired seats. Safe Kids Columbia County can provide low-cost and no-cost child safety seats to families in need.

Child safety seats and safety belts can prevent injuries and save lives when installed and used properly. In fact, a young child restrained in a child safety seat reduces risk of death by 71 percent. Safe Kids Columbia County has been hosting car seat events since 2006. The mission of Safe Kids Columbia County is to reduce unintentional childhood injuries and death. For more information about child injury prevention or this or any other car seat event, call the Commission on Children and Families at 503-397-7211.

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you will need. We all know to have extra food, batteries, flashlights, drinking water and maybe even emergency candles in your kit, but have you thought about your daily medications? According to the state emergency preparedness plan, emergency kits should include anywhere from a 3 to 30-day supply of any prescription medications you need. While it’s easy enough to get those over-the-counter medications in your kit,

prescription medications can present a problem. Be advised though that many health insurance providers, including Oregon Health Plan, will only cover prescriptions for 30 days at a time. The only way to have this surplus of your medications is to have your health care provider write your prescriptions for 90 days, instead of having three refills. Pharmacy laws in each state are very specific as to how prescriptions can be written, so check with your doctor

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Saturday, Dec. 14 Holiday Bazaar To benefit Columbia County Toy & Joy

Columbia City Community Hall (1850 Second St., Columbia City) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a wonderful holiday bazaar with fabulous homemade and baked goods. Find that “hard to find” gift for that some-

one special. Contact Tricia 503438-4106

Cubs Corner Child Care & Little Lions Day School Are putting on the St. Helens High School Art & Craft Fair at the St. Helens High School Commons. The fair will be held from8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Proceeds will go to Cubs Corner Childcare.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Holiday Bazaar To benefit Columbia County Toy & Joy

Columbia City Community Hall (1850 Second St., Columbia City) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and enjoy a wonderful holiday bazaar with fabulous homemade and baked goods. Find that “hard to find” gift for that some-

one special. Don’t miss out on your picture with Santa he will be visiting from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A $2 donation is requested but not required. Contact Tricia 503438-4106

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Join in the Fun! Be part of the bazaar at Rework Restore. Contact Diane at 503-369-7886 about renting a table for this holiday event.

Public Meetings Wednesday, Dec. 11 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens board of commissioners meets in the port office commissioners meeting room, in Columbia City. 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. Thursday, Dec. 12 1 p.m. – South Columbia Family School board meeting. 7 p.m. – Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District regular board meeting at the Scappoose Fire Station, 52751 Columbia River Hwy. For more information, call 503-543-5026. 7 p.m. – City of Scappoose planning commission meets in council chambers.

Monday, Dec. 16 4 p.m. – City of St. Helens Parks Commission meets in city council chambers. 5 p.m. – Greater St. Helens Parks & Recreation District board meeting in the Eisenschmidt Pool basement. 7 p.m. – Constitution Party of Columbia County meets at CRPUD Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy. 7 p.m. – Scappoose City Council regular meeting in council chambers. Tuesday, Dec. 17 12:30 p.m. – Public Health Foundation Board Meeting, 2370 Gable Road, in St. Helens. 6 p.m. – Columbia River PUD Board Meeting in the CRPUD Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., Deer Island.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 1 p.m. – St. Helens City Council work session in city council chambers. 5 p.m. – Port of St. Helens board of commissioners meets at the district office, 100 E. Street, in Columbia City. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District board of directors regular meeting in the district office boardroom, 474 N. 16th St. 7 p.m. – St. Helens City Council regular session in city council chambers. 7:30 p.m. – Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District board meeting at Columbia SWCD office.

Thursday, Dec 19 6 p.m. – The city council for the City of Columbia City will hold a public hearing to accept public testimony about proposed drinking water protection strategies for the city’s water system at city hall. Wednesday, Dec. 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. **CANCELED** Thursday, Dec. 26 5:30 p.m. – The Columbia County Commission on Children and Families public meeting at the OSU Extension Office, 505 N. Columbia River Hwy., St. Helens.

Community Calendar Thursday, Dec. 12 · Scappoose Public Library presents kids’ hour at the library 4 p.m. “Christmas Craft and story time” for grades K–6, free, no registration. Friday, Dec. 13 · Scappoose Public Library teen craft from 4-5:30 p.m. “Make Christmas Ornaments” for grades 6–12. Refreshments provided, free, no registration. Saturday, Dec. 14 · St. Helens High School holiday craft fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the high school commons, 2375 Gable Road. Free admission. Local vendors, handmade gifts, and pictures with Santa. Proceeds go to the Cubs Corner daycare program at the high school. · Donut Day at the St. Helens Police Department from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Get one Krispy Kreme

donut for each non-perishable food item donated. Listen to live music, get a picture Santa, enjoy some hot chocolate or coffee courtesy of Dutch Bros. all to benefit the Columbia Pacific Food Bank. The St. Helens Police Department is at 150 S. 13th St. · Kid’s Night Out at Eisenschmidt Pool – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sponsored by: SHHS Sr’s Celebrating Success. $7 if registered before 4 p.m. $8.50 after 4 p.m. Parents must register children in person and must sign out children upon leaving.Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the water, parents can swim free. Full Supervised, Certified Lifeguards on duty. Slide, Polar Bear Swim, Free Games and Prizes. · Join Willapa Hills Audubon and the Longview Parks Dept., for the monthly second-Saturday Lake Sacajawea Bird Walk. Meet at 8 a.m. at the playground near Hemlock and Kessler Blvd., in Longview. The wall will not exceed 1.5 hours. The walk is free and open to the public. Wednesday, Dec. 18

Food and book donations The City of St. Helens is supporting the St. Helens Holiday Hope and Toy ‘n Joy program this year by hosting food barrels. This program provides food and toys to needy families in the St. Helens area during the holidays. Last year, the program provided food and toys to over 300 families and 850 children. Festively decorated food barrels have already arrived and from now through Dec, 13, area resi-

dents can drop off canned food donations at one of four locations: the main entrance at City Hall, the water department at City Hall, the St. Helens Public Library or St. Helens City Shops The library is also a drop-off spot for new and gently used books for children and teens. Book donations will be added to St. Helens Holiday Hope baskets. Book donations need to be brought in by Saturday, Dec. 14.

· Scappoose Public Library presents story time for ages 0–5 at 10:30 a.m. The theme and craft is polar bears. Thursday, Dec. 19 · Messiah Sing-Along. 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Boulevard, St. Helens. All are welcome, music scores available. Canned food donation. Saturday, Dec. 21 · Columbia Choral of Oregon winter concert “Winter Songs” at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Boulevard, in St. Helens. Free program. Wednesday, Jan. 8 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. Wednesday, Feb. 5 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River

Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. Wednesday, March 5 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. Wednesday, April 2 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. Wednesday, May 7 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join. Wednesday, June 4 · The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 51737 Columbia River Highway, in Scappoose. Guest quilters are welcome to join.

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with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Rudolph the Reindeer, live music from 8–9:30 a.m., with the St. Helens High School Choir playing from 9–9:30 a.m. Plus, you can buy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate from Dutch Bros., which will be onsite. Dutch Bros. will be donating some of the proceeds to the food bank. And last but not least, KOHI radio will be giving out OSU Beavers merchandise as prizes.

Tuesdays • 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 the Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road. For more information, call Trish Andersen at 503-366-0130. • Kiwanis Daybreakers meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village Inn). Call 503-397-2696. • Warren Community Fellowship – Job Club, 10–11 a.m. room 201, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren. Free and open to the public. • St. Helens Public Library holds baby lapsit story time for 6 months to 2 years at 10:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Overeaters Anonymous at the St. Helens Alano Club, 215 N. 6th St. St. Helens, 5:45–7 p.m. Call Sheri at 503369-4607. No dues or fees. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. • The VFW Ladies Auxillary meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call 503-397-2147 for information. Wednesdays • Scappoose Public Library – storytime for ages 5 and under at 10:30 a.m. No registration necessary, 503-543-7123 or go online to scappooselibrary.org. • St. Helens public library holds storytime for toddlers ages 2–3 at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each months from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road.

• 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 information. Thursdays • St. Helens public library holds story time for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-651-6000 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • Columbian Toastmasters meets from 12:05–1:05 p.m. at the Village Inn in St. Helens. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Designed for people of all fitness levels. Call Cheryl Capwell, independent beachbody fitness coach at 503-396-2834, or send an email to jppfitness@yahoo. com. • The St. Helens Economic Development Corp. (SHEDCO) meets the last Thursday of each month beginning at p.m. Meetings are held at the Kozy Korner, in St. Helens. • 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. • Adult community bible study with Dr. Barbara Handt, at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7–8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 10. No registration or fee required. For more information, call 503-397-2691. 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 the America’s Best Value Inn (Village Inn), 535 S. Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens from 8–10:30 a.m. Call 503-369-1313 for more information. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 800-651-6000 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • The Columbia County Fair board holds workshops every Saturday until the fair begins, at the fairgrounds office. 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 503-3971473 or 503-366-0667 for more information.

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Donut day this Saturday Get ready for some sugary, gooey goodness. The 11th annual Donut Day is Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trade in your non-perishable food items for delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts at the St. Helens Police Department, at 150 S. 13th St. All canned food and cash donations benefit Columbia Pacific Food Bank. Police Chief Terry Moss has promised an extra-special event this year with a visit

Mondays • Columbia City Community Library – 11 a.m., story time for preschoolers. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village Inn). Call 503-397-0407 for information. • 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 503-543-2517. • 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 503-556-9135. • TOPS (Taking Pounds Off Sensibly) Chapter OR 0642, a weight loss support groups, meets at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road, each week. Weigh-in is 5–5:45 p.m., followed by a meeting. For information, call 503-3974660 or email mickyscholl@ hotmail.com.

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›› “Meet the Browns” (2008, Comedy-Drama) Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett. (DVS)

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Once Upon a Time “Going Home” (N) Survivor “It’s My Night” (Season Finale) (N)

Revenge “Exodus” (N)

(:01) Betrayal Jack moves forward with Sara. Survivor “Reunion” (N Same-day Tape)

KATU News at 11 (N) (:35) Castle KOIN Local 6 at 11 (:35) Raw Travel

Treehouse Masters “Treetop Taphouse” Treehouse Masters (5:20) NFL Football Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers. (N) (Live) Outdoor Idaho Antiques Roadshow “Des Moines”

Treehouse Masters “Santa’s Workshop” (N) Sports Sunday Masterpiece Classic (DVS)

Alaska: The Last Frontier Paid Program Masterpiece Classic (DVS)

(:01) Dude, You’re Screwed (N) Dateline NBC Masterpiece Classic (DVS)

(:02) Alaska: The Last Frontier NewsChannel 8 at 11 Grants Getaways The Ambassador “Innocent Passage”

Burn Notice A thug displaces landowners. (5:30) 30 for 30

The Simpsons (N) Bob’s Burgers (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

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American Dad (N) 10 O’Clock News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live)

Oregon Sports Final Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter

Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (2011) Bridgit Mendler. Shake It Up! A.N.T. Farm Good Luck Charlie Good Luck Charlie I Austin & Ally The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The First Family Mr. Box Office The Closer “Death Warrant” The Closer The Baylor family offers to settle. Oregon Sports Final Tim McCarver Show Q CSI: Miami “Open Water” ›› “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) Tyler Perry. Eight married friends grapple with commitment and betrayal. ›› “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?” (2010) (DVS) W ›› “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo. A reunion at the holidays tests family ties.

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Access Hollywood , 6 O’Clock News (N) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder. (N) (5:40) ››› “The Princess and the Frog” (2009)

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Naked and Afraid “Double Jeopardy” Strangers must work together to survive. Fast N’ Loud Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) The Sing-Off “Party Anthems” Nine groups perform party anthems. (N)

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Dog With a Blog Liv & Maddie ››› “The Princess and the Frog” (2009, Comedy) Wander Over Yonder (:10) Dog With a Blog (:35) Jessie Austin & Ally I Good Luck Charlie Jessie House “The Social Contract” House Nursing home worker feigns illness. The Simpsons Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Seinfeld “The Letter” Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Ground Floor (N) The Big Bang Theory Conan (N) W Seinfeld “The Limo” Seinfeld

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Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune (N) The Middle (N) Back in the Game (N) Modern Family (N) (:31) Super Fun Night Nashville Juliette headlines Teddy’s festival. Entertainment ’Night Extra (N) Survivor “Out on a Limb” (N) Criminal Minds “Bully” (N) (DVS) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (N)

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NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors. From Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. (N) (Live) C (5:00) NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks. (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Jessie Dog With a Blog Austin & Ally Jessie “The Ultimate Christmas Present” (2000) Hallee Hirsh. I Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Tomorrow” Q Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N)

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Prep- Landing Prep & Landing The Great Christmas Light Fight Families compete decorating their homes. (N) How I Met/Mother 2 Broke Girls (N) Mike & Molly (N) Mom (N) Hostages “Fight or Flight” (N) Fast N’ Loud (N) Street Outlaws “Sonoma Mr. Nice Guy” (N) The Voice “Live Final Performances” The artists perform for the coaches. (:01) The Sing-Off “My Generation” (N) Antiques Roadshow “Junk in the Trunk” Oregon Experience Oregon Experience Christmas at Luther: Tidings of Comfort

KATU News at 11 (N) Jimmy Kimmel Live KOIN Local 6 at 11 Late Show Letterman Fast N’ Loud NewsChannel 8 at 11 Jay Leno Independent Lens Two young playwrights.

Almost Human “Arrhythmia” (N) Ice Age: Christmas Dragons: Gift SportsCenter (N) (Live) Jessie Good Luck Charlie Phineas and Ferb (:45) Fish Hooks FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Waste” Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy The Big Bang Theory

11 O’Clock News (N) Everybody-Raymond SportsCenter (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Jessie The Simpsons Community Conan (N)

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(:01) The Goldbergs (:31) Trophy Wife NCIS: Los Angeles “Merry Evasion” (N) Moonshiners (N)

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What Would You Do? (N) (:01) Person of Interest “Lethe” (N) Porter Ridge

NewsChannel 8 News Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) The Biggest Loser (N) The Voice “Live Finale” (Season Finale) The winner is revealed. (N Same-day Tape) Ask This Old House Nightly Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) Pioneers of Television “Crime Dramas” How Sherlock Changed the World Methods of character Sherlock Holmes. 6 O’Clock News (N) Access Hollywood TMZ (N) Dads (DVS) Brooklyn Nine-Nine New Girl “Nerd” The Mindy Project 10 O’Clock News (N) College Basketball Jimmy V Classic -- Florida vs. Memphis. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Good Luck Charlie Jessie “101 Lizards” Good Luck Charlie Jessie ›› “Santa Buddies” (2009, Comedy) George Wendt. (:40) A.N.T. Farm Good Luck Charlie Gravity Falls Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory FOX 12’s 8 O’Clock News on PDX-TV (N) Bones A train wreck leads to mystery. Bones Booth struggles with his ex-wife. Seinfeld Seinfeld Family Guy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Trust Me, I’m Trust Me, I’m W Seinfeld

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Misc Services !!WANTED!! IN COLUMBIA CO. Dead or alive CASH reward for cars, trucks and larger equipment. **Titles NOT required** Free removal of all other scrap metal 503-397-3481

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Yard Work Juan’s Yard Maintenance Quality Work, Hedging, Edging, Mowing, Clean Gutters, Lay Bark Dust, Clean-up & Hauling. Licensed & Free Est. 503-396-7828

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Cleaning Services Lili’s Housekeeping 503-438-0449 we clean anything homeowner requests Lic., bonded, insured lilihouse7@yahoo.com Maria’s House Cleaning Licensed, Professional cleaning. Insured & Bonded. Natural cleaning materials. $20/hr. Will clean the whole house, doors, windows (inside), bottom base boards, fridges, cabinets, blinds, ovens. Free estimates. Refs avail. Call anytime Cell: 503-396-3857 Hme 503-397-9821

$I PAY CASH$ FOR ALL CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, or any large amounts of scrap metal. We’ll load it and haul it off and pay you CASH on the spot. Call 503-369-8186 or 503438-6099

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 eBay Consignment! Let me sell your $50/ higher valued items for you or teach you how to sell on eBay! Clothing, vehicles, equipment, antiques, collections. Classes for individuals or classes for 3+ students/business. movermsolutionsllc. com for details or call Genell Grow at 503-438-0328

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Construction Services Artisan Concrete All types of concrete work. “Many Happy Customers” 503-396-6196 CCB#183456

Gen Const/Repair Remodeling, garages, decks, siding, windows, kitchen & bathroom Over 35 yrs exp. CCB# 132165 Millennial Enterprises (503)543-4838 Interior, affordable, quality PAINTING. 30% off during December & January. Call Arthur, 503-704-7188 cell or 503-366-4003

Paul’s Tree Service No bush too small, no tree to tall call Paul. Specialized in danger trees, take downs, pruning Lace Leafed Maples & ornamental shrubberies, chipping, senior discount, free estimates. LLC#169770. Lic., Bonded & Insured. 543-8274 or cell 503440-0723 paulstreecarenw.com TOP CASH PAID. CARS, TRUCKS, FARM EQUIP. CALL ME LAST, I PAY MORE. 503-780-7670

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Day Care *SCAPPOOSE* Melissa’s House Day Care has 1 Full-Time opening. Huge fenced back yard w/large play structure, ride-ons, giant sandbox etc. Many toys, books and fun. Day Care is open M-F 6:30am6:00pm. For more info/ appt call Melissa @ 503543-7924, and go to Melissa’s House Day Care FB page.

(ORS 701) requires all businesses that advertise repair, remodeling, home improvement, new construction or home inspections services need to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board. An active license means a contractor has a bond and insurance. Verify a contractor’s license at www.ccb.state.or.us or 503-378-4621

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Personals AL-ANON 503-397-5859, 543-7191, 369-1195

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Craft Classes ABC FOR LIFE TRAINING CENTER CPR-AED First Aid Basic Life Support NRA HANDGUN SAFETY Concealed Handgun Permit Class OR, FL, AZ, ME, NH, VA. On-site or Off-site Individual or Group abcforlifetraining.net (503)709-1878 GUITAR LESSONS Full Time Instructor Limited Availability guitar4u@mac.com Call Now 503-367-8728

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Help Wanted 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District (C911CD) is conducting a hiring process for fulltime Communications Specialists. Log on to www.columbia911.com and click on ‘Hiring’ or information will be mailed by calling 503-397-7255 ext. 2221 and leaving name and mailing address. Columbia River Mandrel Bending is adding a fulltime office staff position. Only organized, detailoriented individuals need apply. Office staff positions entail providing support with a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, data entry, filing, book-keeping and phone work. Position pays $10.50/hr. Drop off resume at 195 S. 15th St. St Helens OR 97051. Drivers-Whether you have experience or need

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training, we offer unbeatable career opportunities. Trainee, Company Driver, LEASE OPERATOR, LEASE TRAINERS. 877-369-7104 www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com

See district website for details & On-line Application www.sthelens.k12.or.us An equal opportunity employer

DRIVERS: It’s a great time to change! Haney Truck Line seeks topquality, professional truck drivers for regional work! Earn up to $.375/mile. CDL A required. 1-888414-4467 Apply online: www.gohaney.com Gordon Trucking, Inc. CDL-A Solos & Team Truck Drivers. Up to $5,000 Sign-On-Bonus & $.54 CPM. Consistent Miles, Benefits, 401k, EOE. Call 7 days/week 866-435-8590 McNulty Water People’s Utility District General Manager Position

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Boats & Motors Boat top repairs; drop curtains, upholstery snaps, zippers, etc. Suzi (503)396-1548

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McNulty Water People’s Utility District, St. Helens, Oregon, a groundwater utility with 900 customer connections, is seeking qualified candidates for the General Manager position. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 5 years water distribution experience and Oregon WD II certification and Cross Connection Control Specialist certification.

1988 Yukon 24, sleeps 6. $3000 make offer. 503-396-8384

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Wanted Autos !!COLUMBIA COUNTY’S!! Top CASH for junk cars, trucks and larger

Experience with project management, employee supervision, customers and PR; Board of Directors, budgeting, accounting and Oregon drinking water standards. This is a salaried and exempt position with 24/7 on call duties. Annual salary $45k $50k, DOE. Drug screen/background check required. A cover letter, resume and references must be received at the address below by 4:00 pm on December 18, 2013. Detailed information concerning the position maybe obtained by contacting: Richard Lager, Board Chair McNulty Water PUD 57915 N. Morse Road Warren, Oregon 97053 Email: lagere@centurylink.net St. Helens SD is seeking applictions for the following positions: #2013-54 (2) Instructional Asst 3.75 hrs @ LC #2013-55 (2) Instructional Asst 3.75 hrs @ McB #2013-56 (2) Instructional Asst 3.75 hrs @ McB

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Garage Sales Huge Garage Sale 34492 Berg Rd, space #22, Warren. Fri & Sat Dec 13 & 14, 7 am -5pm.

Join in the Fun! Be a part of the bazaar at Rework Restore on December 21, 2013 Contact Diane 503-369-7886 about Renting a table.

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Feed & Supplies Excellent grass hay. $5.00 in barn, $6.00 delivered. Budget hay $3.00 bale.Deer Island. 503-397-7198

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SUPER CUTE! 3bd, 1ba + storage. Garbage & yard care pd. 414 N. 6th $700 GREAT VALUE! 2bd, 1.5 ba townhouse w/garage. W,S and yard care paid. 2420 Gable Rd. “B” $850 EXTRA NICE! 3bd, 2.5ba, townhouse + garage. 34887 Burt Rd. $900

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U CUT/PRE CUT Douglas Fir $20 Grand Fir $25 Noble Fire $30 Nordman Fir $30 From Hwy. 30 in Warren. Go west on Church Rd. Take a right on Hazen Rd., then left on Stone Rd. 1.3 miles to farm. Watch for signs. 32750 Stone Rd., Warren Open Daily 503-397-1054 Nastrom Needles Christmas Tree Farm is open for the 2013 season.U-cut trees and wreaths. Open 7 days/ week, M-F 10am-dusk and S-S 9am-dusk. Watch for signs on Church Road in Warren. 503-397-5997

TRENHOLM TREE FARM 503-397-3369 U-CUT NOBLE FIR XMAS TREES Hand Pruned Natural Look From St. Helens: Pittsburg Rd to Yankton School, stay on Pittsburg, follow signs 7 mi. to Trenholm Valley, right on S. Canaan, 200 yds on left. From Deer Island: Canaan Rd 7 mi., 1st left after Pinkney Rd on S. Canaan, 2.5 mi on right. OPEN Nov 27th - Dec 18th M-F noon-dark Weekends 9am-dark

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Heavy Equipment 2006 John Deere 5525 asking $9700, has cab heat air, 91HP, FWD, 540 PTO. kessger7@outlook.com 541-414-4912

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Misc For Sale Woodstove: Regency, medium, gold door, gd cond., EPA approved $400. Lrg Blaze King $200. 503-397-0586.

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Misc Wanted Wanted used lawn mowers running or not. Will P/U free. Ashley or Ariel 503-410-4527

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Apts Unfurnished Studio in Scappoose. Comes w/range, fridge. W/S/G & elec pd. Laundry on site. $510/mth, $510 sec. dep., $20 app fee. Call 503-396-0800.

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Houses Unfurnished 2 bdrm house w/garage. Heat/Air cond in Col. City w/mountain & river view. NOHA accepted. No pets. $950/mth, 1st, last & sec. dep. 503-705-3688

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Mobile/Manuf. Homes Nice 1995 S/Wide. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, new interior paint exterior. Looks very nice. Shed, deck, new carpet, stove, refrig, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Move in ready. $21,950 - 15% down. Payment $240.50 OAC, Sp rent $300. Call Bill 503-366-1417

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Public Notices CH13-2093 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JANUARY 21, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office LOBBY at 901 Port Avenue, St. Helens, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 66377 Bishop Creek Road, Deer Island, Oregon 97054. The court case number is 12-2425, where Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is plaintiff, and Randall S. Schwirse; Heather R. Schwirse; Ray Klein, Inc. dba Professional Credit Service; GE Capital Retail Bank; and Occupants of the Premises is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: w w w. o r e g o n s h e r i f f s . com/sales.htm CH13-2092 COLUMBIA RIVER PUD PUBLIC NOTICE 2014 Operating and Capital Budget

The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on December 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Columbia River PUD Headquarters in Deer Island, Oregon, to receive public testimony regarding the proposed 2014 Operating and Capital Budget. Interested parties may get more information by contacting the PUD office, either by telephone or in person. All interested parties are invited to attend. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for further accommodations should be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the PUD at 397-1844. The PUD Board meetings are conducted pursuant to the public meeting laws of the State of Oregon and anyone wishing to attend is welcome. By: Kevin P. Owens, P.E. General Manager

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ous attorney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Columbia Juvenile Department at 244 The Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051, phone number (503) 397-0275, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONERS ATTORNEY Patrick G. Ward Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 1515 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 410 Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (971) 673-1880 ISSUED this 20th day of November, 2013 Issued by: Patrick G. Ward #02478 Assistant Attorney General

Juvenile Department In the Matter of GAVIN AUSTIN SLDE DUNKIN, A Child. TO: Robert Brian Wright Case No. 10151J PUBLISHED SUMMONS IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE THE Columbia County Court at 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon 97051, on the 6th day of January, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. to admit or deny the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent courtordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM ON THE DATE AND AT THE TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE, THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated September 25, 2013. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Columbia County. Date of first publication: December 4, 2013 Date of last publication: December 18, 2013 NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT C O U RT- O R D E R E D HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THIS SUMMONS OR ON A FUTURE DATE, and may make such orders and take such actions as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. IF you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previ-

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CONTACT the Columbia Juvenile Department at 244 The Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051, phone number (503) 397-0275, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONERS ATTORNEY Patrick G. Ward Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 1515 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 410 Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (971) 673-1880 ISSUED this 20th day of November, 2013 Issued by: Patrick G. Ward #02478 Assistant Attorney General

line of the second parcel described in deed from Adolph Kochanek and wife to School District No. 2, recorded October 1, 1946 in Book 89, Page 105, Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly line of Tract 6 of MILTON PARK, that is Southerly 60 feet from the point of intersection of the Easterly line of Tract 6 and the Southerly line of the H.C. Urie tract described in Book 29, Page 373 Deed Records of Columbia County, Oregon; Thence Westerly and parallel with the Southerly line of the H.C. Urie tract a distance of 200 feet, more or less, to a point in the Westerly line of Tract 6 of MILTON PARK; Thence Northerly along the Westerly line of Tract 6 of MILTON PARK, a distance of 60 feet to the Southwest corner of the H.C. Urie Tract; Thence Easterly along the Southerly line of the H.C. Urie tract a distance of 200 feet, more or less, to a point on the Easterly line of Tract 6 of MILTON PARK; Thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Tract 6 a distance of 60 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, being a part of Tract 6 of MILTON PARK, Columbia County, Oregon. 3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: September 22, 2011 Recording No. 2011006981 Official Records of Columbia County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly payments in the amount of $729.39 each, due the twenty-second of each month, for the months of January 2013 through August 2013; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest. 5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $73,000.00; plus interest at the rate of 11.990% per annum from December 16, 2012; plus late charges of $291.76; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Columbia County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE. Date: February 6, 2014 Time: 11:00 a.m.

Place: Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.753 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.753. You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636 or you may visit its website at www.osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http://www.oregonlawhelp.org Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS#32209.00012). DATED: September 17, 2013. /s/ Nancy K. Cary Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee Hershner Hunter, LLP P.O. Box 1475 Eugene, OR 97440

CH13-2087 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.745, the following information is provided: 1. PARTES: Grantor: ALICE K. WARNER Trustee: AMERITITLE Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: THOMAS M. CARLSON, TRUSTEE OF THE THOMAS M. CARLSON 1989 LIVING TRUST 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: All that part of the following described tract lying West of the West

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CH13-2085 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On JANUARY 2, 2014 at the hour of 10:15 A.M. at the COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LOBBY, 901 Port Avenue, St. Helens, OR 97051, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as 34724 SNOW ST., ST HELENS, OR 97051. The court case number is 12-2751#, where WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, is plaintiff and David Buchanan aka David Richard Buchanan; Penny Buchanan aka Penny Lynn aka Penny Lyn Buchanan; Mortgage Electronic Systems, Inc., Solely as Nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender; Ridgecrest Homeowners Association; and Occupants of the Premises, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to COLUMBIA County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffs.

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CH13-2084 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JANUARY 2, 2014 at the hour of 10:15 A.M. at the Columbia County Sheriffs Office Lobby at 901 Port Avenue, St. Helens, OR 97051, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 174 SHORE DRIVE, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051. The court case number is 12-2876, where OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, is plaintiff, and JEFFREY A. FREESE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM (MERS); PATRICIA LYNN FREESE; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 174 SHORE DRIVE, ST. HELENS, OREGON 97051 is defendant. The sale is a public auction

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Reference is made to a Trust Deed (referred to in this Notice of Sale as the Trust Deed) made by Barb Molinaro, as the Grantor, Fidelity National Title, as the Trustee, and Luis Valera and Pamela Valera, husband and wife, as the Beneficiary, dated November 9, 2012 and recorded November 15, 2012, as Document Number 2012-008876 in the Deed Records of Columbia County Oregon, covering the following described real property: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter, Section 30, which point is South 84°7’ West, 1,866 feet from the East quarter corner of Section

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Public Notices era and Pamela Valera, has appointed Andrew M. Rich as successor trustee, and his mailing address is PO Box 487, Hillsboro, OR 97123. The appointment of successor trustee was by instrument recorded in the deed records of Columbia County on October 22, 2013 as Document Number 2013-008609. The beneficiary, Luis Valera and Pamela Valera, and the successor trustee, Andrew M. Rich, have elected to foreclose the Trust Deed and sell the real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Notice of Default and Election to Sell was recorded pursuant to ORS 86.735(3) on November 5, 2013 as Document Number 2013-008931 in the deed records of Columbia County. The default for which foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly installments for September 2013 and October 2013 in the total amount of $2,227.30 plus interest on those payments at the

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rate of 4.95% and, insurance premiums in the amount of $235.25. As a result of the default of grantor, the beneficiary, Luis Valera and Pamela Valera, and the successor trustee, Andrew M. Rich, have declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The current balance of payments now due is all principal owed on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed in the amount of $153,966.31 as of August 15, 2013 plus accrued interest plus the further sum of $235.25 for insurance premiums. All right, title, and interest in the above described real property which the grantor had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantor or her successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed, the expenses of sale including the

costs of title searches, the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorney. The sale shall occur at the following designated place: front steps of the Columbia County Circuit Court, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.753 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due and in addition to paying said sums by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.753. The mailing address of the success trustee is: Andrew M. Rich, P.O. Box 487, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123, and the telephone number for the successor trustee is 503648-3193. In construing

this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest. Actual payoff and or reinstatement amounts may change on a daily basis and therefore any payoff reinstatement is therefore subject to the Trustee’s final review and confirmation. Dated: November 13, 2013 Andrew M. Rich, Successor Trustee

est will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as 35182 HA LANE, ST. HELENS, OREGON 97051. The court case number is 122312#]. Where NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC is plaintiff, and JOSEPH M. CALDWELL AND UNHYUN R. CALDWELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE; CHARTER ONE BANK; OAK RIDGE ESTATES PHASE II HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; JOHN AND JANE DOES I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; AND ALL OTHERS PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN, OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: w w w. o r e g o n s h e r i ff s . com/sales.htm

CH13-2077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On DECEMBER 26, 2013 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE LOBBY, 901 PORT AVENUE, ST. HELENS, OR 97051, the defendant’s inter-

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SCAPPOOSE — Through one quarter of play, South Columbia County rivals Scappoose (1-0) and St. Helens (0-1) looked pretty even on the basketball court. In the second quarter though, the Indian girls held the Lions scoreless then pulled away in the second half for a 53-24 Seven Mile War victory on Dec. 5. The chemistry of Scappoose’s senior-heavy roster was evident, as the Indians assisted on 11 of their 16 field goals. “In what we say in old school basketball, you give up a good shot for a better shot. It doesn’t matter who scores the basket because it’s a team game. When teams are good that get great, they don’t care who gets the glory. I’m very proud of the way they shared the basketball tonight,” said David Spirlin, who picked up a win in his coaching debut at SHS. All five Scappoose starters scored at least four points, led by 19 from senior Abby Kessi. She added five rebounds. This was the third Seven Mile War for the senior. St. Helens and Scappoose had split the previous two, and the rubber match had her excited in the weeks heading up to the game. “It’s totally more fun because we have this group of great senior girls who’ve been playing together forever. This is what we’ve been playing for is to finally come out here and beat St. Helens because we’re rivals,” Kessi said. “We’ve been working really hard in practice for these two weeks. It’s kinda the pushing, grinding work. It really paid off.” In the first quarter, it looked as

Seven Mile Revival This was the third consecutive edition of the Seven Mile War after being put on pause when St. Helens left the Cowapa League. Here’s a recap of the previous two games. 2012 Nicole Harcourt’s lay-in in the final 30 seconds gives St. Helens a 2726 win over Scappoose. Harcourt finished with six points while Michelle Sass scored 16 and had seven rebounds. Abby Kessi had six points and nine rebounds for Scappoose. Brittany Catlow had 10 points and seven rebounds. 2011 Behind 17 points from Brittany Catlow, Scappoose takes a 54-43 victory. Shaylee McGuire and Zoey Hendryx each scored seven. St. Helens was led by 10 points from Jillian Ross and eight from Mariah Mulcahy. though this game might come down to the wire. The Indians took an early lead, but the Lions tied the game at 9-9 on junior Rianne Tupper’s second 3-pointer of the quarter. “Once she got her legs and caught her rhythm, she was on fire,” said St. Helens coach Billy McKinney. Unfortunately for the Lions, that 3-pointer with 1:29 left in the first quarter would be the last bucket for St. Helens until the second half. “We didn’t execute offensively. We were flat,” McKinney said. “Defensively we had some missed kyle boggs / The Chronicle

See seven mile, Page A14 Scappoose senior Abby Kessi had a game-high 19 points against Rianne Tupper and the St. Helens Lions last week.

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The St. Helens High School swim team started its season with an exhibition meet at Eisenschmidt Pool on Dec. 5. The deck at the pool was crowded with spectators and swimmers alike, as more than half of the eight Northwest Oregon Conference schools showed up to the competition. Unlike some preseason events in other sports, this one wasn’t meant to count in the overall standings. “It was more of an icebreaker to get first-year swimmers the chance to perform without counting,” said St. Helens coach Bill Rash. That meant Rash and crew did not keep official results for the myriad different events that took place – most of which are never seen

freestyle more online distance See more medleys photos from and just this meet at about any type thechronicleonof relay line.com. one could think of in the pool. Much of the credit for putting this meet together goes to SHHS senior Tori Edwards, who organized it for her senior project. While the opposing coaches aren’t necessarily part of her grading panel, they appeared to give her passing marks. “The NWOC coaches really seemed to like it,” Rash said. “It gave us a chance to kyle boggs / The Chronicle get some splits while having fun.” St. Helens senior Tori Edwards waits for a teammate during an The Lions have their first NWOC relay meet on Dec. 5. Edwards organized the meet for her official meet of the season senior project. on Dec. 19, when they host throughout the course of a ed in co-ed relays, 100-yard- the Wilsonville Wildcats at season. The schools compet- medley relays, sprint relays, 4 p.m. at Eisenschmidt Pool.

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Finding inspiration from four local runners young, I went to the 5Ks and the 10Ks with my dad. I won more from the afterrace drawings than I did for speed. It was a good part of You probably had a chance this last weekend my life and fun. I guess that to run into those attending makes me a ‘Fun Run’ kind of guy,” Thomas said. the Reindeer Run. Well, not literally. It was mighty Goals for Paul mean jogging, playing on the cold out there and while court and staying slim and it seemed saner to huddle up indoors, eat breakfast healthy. When asked about a and pray for the warmth of marathon in the future – the spring, still there is some“arrival” for most runners – he stated, “I won’t rule it thing about those runners. out just yet, but it is a bit This is a snapshot of four of them. Careful, they may down on the list.” His wife inspire you to lace up your Kate has a 5K or two under shoes and see what getting her belt and walking and outside in the winter can do running together is a good communication time. for your body, your mind and your spirit. Ben Rich started jogging Paul Thomas is not around the neighborhood avid about mileage. “I run to stay healthy; then came new shoes, new shorts and because it helps me on the job and it helps me be just a new Ts, then a run-friendly little quicker on the racquet- watch. Time and distance ball court. Oh yeah, there is soon reared their heads. The the weight control thing too; problem sometimes with running is that it does not jogging definitely takes off the pounds. I have family all get easier. “You either run around me who are runners, faster on the familiar routes but it is not the end game for or you choose a new route and a new distance longer me. I simply like the benefits it brings. When I was than before,” Rich said.

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Health is Ben’s biggest reason for running and then there is the satisfaction of being fit. “I want to set a healthy example for our children,” he says. “I’ve also had a marathon goal since I was 18. There is a sense of accomplishment for having done a 5K or a 10K or knocking off 10 miles in the morning before most people even get out of bed. It carries through in all you do.” Ben not only continues to run farther and faster, he just polished off the Portland Marathon in October. “After that, I feel like I can do anything. The marathon is the Holy Grail of running. Crossing the St. Johns Bridge is where I knew I had a lock on my first marathon finish line.” Yes, there is another marathon in Ben’s future and walking with the family is always fun. You can keep up with the kids, push a stroller full of groceries and children and just be lighthearted because you are outdoors. Outdoors is the cake. Family is the frosting. “Jen, my wife, and I want

to instill activity into our children’s lives; we are their example. Just get outside and enjoy this wonderful Northwest. I used to say that I wasn’t a runner. Lots of people say those same words. I found that if I had a decent pair of shoes and kept at it, the little pudge melted away and I became a runner,” he said. Megan Cox is a runner. She looks the part and she fits the part. Her family history is athletics and apparently running is in her blood. Megan’s regimen is up at 3:30 and on the road by 4:00. Yes, that’s a.m. She attests, “The best time to run is before the sun comes up and if you catch a glimpse of that event, your day is perfect.” Megan thinks the best place to run is Warren with the quiet roads and the big hills. “They all make for a beautiful run,” is her mantra. In finding the time separated from her family is “easy.” They’re all asleep See run, Page A14

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RIDGEFIELD — Despite a double-double from junior Chase Johnson, the Scappoose Indians (0-1) couldn’t pull out a win in the final two minutes against the host Ridgefield (Wash.) Spudders (2-0) on Dec. 4. It was a one-point game with two minutes to play before the Spudders pulled away for a 65-53 victory. “We missed some open looks and they made some open looks. If we could have eliminated some of the mistakes earlier in the game, then I think we would have been ahead at that point and approached the last two minutes differently,” said Scappoose coach Rahim Tufts. “I made some coaching mistakes as well. Rust I guess.” Johnson, a 6-4 post, finished with a game-high 19 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Mitch Davis scored 10 points off the bench for the Tribe.

Scappoose received a well-rounded performance from senior Taylor Loss, who finished with four points, five rebounds and four assists. “Last night we did a lot of things really well, just made too many mistakes and didn’t hit some shots down the stretch,” Tufts said. “Overall, we played hard and competed. Ridgefield had already played in a jamboree and played a game Monday night and it showed. They were more comfortable on the floor and didn’t have the ‘first-game jitters.’” The Indians’ next game is a Seven Mile War battle at St. Helens High School on Dec. 12. Game time is set for 7:15 p.m. (See related story on this page for more.) The Tribe goes to Wilsonville High School (1-0) on Dec. 13 for a 7:15 p.m. game. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SHS 7 22 10 14 53 RHS 13 13 16 23 65 SCAPPOOSE: Johnson 19, Scruggs 4, Wendelschafer, Loss 4, Marcantonio 2, Backus 7, McNabb 3, Ford 4, Davis 10, O’Brien, Margheim.

Snow postpones Seven Mile War, other events For the third straight season, the St. Helens and Scappoose high school boys basketball teams will square off in the Seven Mile War. The date of that game – and several others – has changed. The game was originally slated for Dec. 6, but was postponed because of school closures from the wintry weather. Now, the two teams will play at St. Helens High School at 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 12. For three St. Helens Lions, this will be their third showdown against the Indians. Seniors Tanner Long, Gage Bumgardner and Corey West all played as sophomores and juniors in the Seven Mile War. The Lions and Indians split those two games. Scappoose took a 70-52 win in 2011 and St. Helens won the 2012 edition 49-37. Long finished the ’12 Sev-

en Mile War with six steals and four points. That came on the heels of a nine-point outing during his sophomore season. Scappoose senior Taylor Loss scored six in last year’s loss. No current SHS players saw action during the varsity game in 2011, when Scappoose made 11 3-pointers and was led by a 21-point outburst from Blake Updike. St. Helens will head to The Dalles the next night for a 7 p.m. game against TDHS (01). Scappoose plays at Wilsonville (1-0) at 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 13. A handful of other events were postponed because of the weather as well. Both the Scappoose High School wrestling and swimming team had Dec. 7 competitions cancelled. The swim See snow, Page A13

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Simon says: don’t let misconceptions affect you I came across an article the other day about how the fitness industry is in turmoil, and how it desperately needs a Simon Date makeover. The irony was not lost on the emphasis of the word ‘makeover,’ as for most people that is what they are actually trying to achieve. It is easy to criticize what we do and the methods we use, and it is also hard to make smart choices with all the different things out there to choose from! The defense of those that criticize the fitness industry, however, is the industry as a whole has absolutely saturated the market in terms of what is offered to people who are searching for a solution to their fitness needs. You think the Smartphone market is

overwhelmed by choices… you should take a look at the fitness DVDs on offer! In order to look at our own industry objectively, I think we have to be critical of ourselves in terms of what we have done to saturate the market with ideas: Some great, some good, and a lot of just plain awful ideas. There are a lot of critics out there who are very keen to point out the errors and what’s wrong, and very few who offer solutions to a problem. It’s pretty simple to get a personal training degree nowadays from some crazy acronym-place that offers it up. Our industry is not regulated by the Department of Education, so almost anyone can create a course online and offer ‘degrees’ from them. In order to make things clearer, here are a few things that I agree with that should be changed in the fitness

PREP CALENDAR ST. HELENS wednesday basketball • Girls vs. Hood River 7pm • Boys at Madison 7:30pm thursday basketball • Boys vs. Scappoose 7:15pm friday basketball • Girls at The Dalles 5:30pm • Boys at The Dalles 7pm wrestling • At Milwaukie tba tuesday basketball • Girls vs. Hillsboro 7:15pm

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SCAPPOOSE wednesday Basketball • Girls at Roosevelt 7pm thursday basketball • Boys at St. Helens 7:15pm friday swimming • River City Invitational 4pm basketball • Boys at Wilsonville 7pm • Girls at Gladstone 7pm wrestling • At La Grande Tourn. tba saturday basketball • Girls at Gladstone 7pm wrestling • At La Grande Tourn. tba monday Basketball • Girls at Cascade 7pm TUESDAY Basketball • Boys at Kelso 7pm

industry, and the way things are perceived: Staying the Course! Everything is labeled in terms of time-span now! Lose 10 pounds in a week! 24-Day Challenge. P90X even (the ‘90’ implies days!). It’s all get fit quick! Well, honestly, fitness takes time. If you are 40-50 pounds overweight, then yes, it is going to take some time to get that off! It is also going to take some major changes. I’m not saying there aren’t methods out there that won’t make an impact (P90X for example is very good!), but the old cliché that exercise is a journey holds true. THERE IS NO GET FIT QUICK SCHEME OUT THERE! You put in the hours, the effort, and make some changes, and you’ll get there! You are the Problem! Yikes! Did that sting a bit? Tough love coming your way! I don’t wish to sound

harsh, but if there are things you don’t want to do, or don’t want to give up, then it will hinder your journey. I have had clients who haven’t made it to where they are going simply because they didn’t want to change their lifestyle, and most importantly, their diet. If you are out every day eating fast food, or love a beer with dinner each night, or cannot bear to substitute your cinnamon white chocolate mocha with something a little better, then your results will take longer! It is not your trainer’s fault. It is your fault. Now, let me be specific… this is not a judgment by me on how you choose to live at all. I am in no position to decide how you live your life, but I know how to get someone fit, and how to make them strong and healthy. If your goal is to lose 40 pounds, training for an hour a week and a few boot camps or other classes won’t get it done if that’s all

SNOW: is altering competition dates From PAGE A12 team’s meet at Tillamook was cancelled by the weather, as was the wrestling team’s tournament at Estacada. Both the swimming and wrestling teams are looking for makeup competitions. The boys and girls basketball teams at Scappoose both had games scheduled on Dec. 9 against Roosevelt. The girls’ game has been rescheduled for Dec. 11 at Roosevelt; the boys’ game has been postponed until Jan. 15. The boys play Roosevelt at home.

St. Helens had a pair of basketball games scheduled for Dec. 10 that were both postponed. The boys were supposed to play at Madison High School in Portland while the girls were to host Hood River Valley. Both of those games have been rescheduled for Dec. 11. The boys varsity game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The girls are set for a 7 p.m. tip-off. Visit thechronicleonline. com for news of more cancellations or makeup dates as they are announced. – Kyle Boggs

Oregon Trail Lanes Bakers Dozen Team Through Dec. 3 Cupcakes 37 19 Ho-Hos 36 20 Spice Tarts 34 22 The Rolling Pins 32 24 The Crumpets 31 25 Snickerdoodles 27 29 Treehouse Sweets 26 30

Angel Cakes 25.5 30.5 Cinnamon Rolls 22 34 Chips Ahoy 4.5 11.5 Top Scores: ScG – Mary Trapp 214, Micky Scholl 197, Judy Pickens 176. ScS – Micky Scholl 638, Mary Trapp 605, Judy Pickens 472. HG – Mary Trapp 269, Judy Pickens 239, Micky Scholl 239. HS – Mary Trapp 670, Micky Scholl 661, Judy Pickens 661.

you’re doing. You need to be realistic in the manner you choose to live in relation to the goals you set. Daily Sweat Going along with the point above, make it your goal to sweat every day! It’s that simple. It might not be at the gym, but you need to get sweaty other ways. Hey look, it’s snowing outside right now. How’s your driveway look? Snowy? Live outside of Scappoose? Give me a call, there’s plenty of snow in my driveway! Come on over! Seriously… sweat! Eat Well I cannot over-emphasize this enough. If you don’t eat good food, and lots of it, then you will fail in your goals. Let me be more clear — You will absolutely fail! Diet is a massive part of your fitness goal. In fact, it’s so important, that for most people, you could never go to the gym, and STILL lose weight if you

made changes to your diet. Weight Watchers is one of the most successful products out there. Why? It customizes your food for you. I’m not endorsing it, and I think it has a few issues, but it has built its deserved reputation on changing people’s diets alone! Eat well, and you will lose weight. Eat often, too. These are just a few of the things that are incredibly important to the fitness industry and some misconceptions about it. If you make these changes and make them right away, you’ll be successful. If you don’t you won’t. There are no shortcuts in life, so goes the saying, but there are even fewer in the fitness industry! Simon Date is a personal trainer and co-owner at NW Premier Fitness in Scappoose. You can reach him at 503-381-3528, info@nwpremierfitness.com or facebook. com/NWPremierFitness.

Dance camp set at SHHS The St. Helens High School Pride dance team hosts a Pride Dancer for a Day dance camp on Jan. 11 in the SHHS cafeteria. The camp is open to all interested students in grades K-12. Check-in for the oneday camp is at 8:45 a.m. and parents will pick their children up at 11:30 a.m. Cost for the camp is $30 per participant. The fee

covers instruction at the camp and a T-shirt. Camp attendees will also perform at halftime of the Jan. 14 varsity boys basketball game against Liberty High School. To learn more about the event or to register, contact St. Helens High School dance coach Errin Caudle at 971-409-5263 or email her at shdcoach@gmail. com.

Kids Night Out will be at Eisenschmidt Pool Saturday The St. Helens High School Seniors Celebrating Success are hosting a “Kids Night Out” on Dec. 14 from 6-10 p.m. The Kids Night Out includes waterslides, climbing walls, games, prizes and the polar bear swim. The event is fully supervised with certified lifeguards on duty. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent in the water. Parents can

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KYLE BOGGS / The Chronicle St. Helens’ Zach Shawgo takes down James Poland during the Lions’ Winter Preview last week.

Lions have preview The St. Helens High School teams treated their fans to a preview of what they can expect this season. Each of the Lion winter sports teams competed in an intrasquad scrimmage, beginning at Eisenschmidt Pool with the swim team. From there, the event moved to the high school, where spectators got a

glimpse of the wrestling, basketball and cheer squads. Throughout the Dec. 3 event, the St. Helens Sports Boosters Club served up pizza and drinks to the players and their parents. Read more about this event and see additional photos at thechronicleonline.com.

The Scappoose Soccer Club held its annual general meeting last week. Brent Gonrowski was elected president after Simon Date decided not to run again, citing a desire to focus his attention on county-wide development of soccer fields. Shannon Preston was elected to continue her term as secretary. The board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Scappoose High School conference room. The following is a message from outgoing president Simon Date on the state of soccer in Scappoose (edited for brevity): First and foremost, we cannot possibly begin a review of the state of soccer in Scappoose without mentioning our boys and girls high school teams. Wow! What a year for both teams. The girls, under first year head coach Nick Heffernan stormed to the 4A state championship title this year, in one of the most exciting seasons they’ve ever had. A shaky start and rough

preseason saw them go 0-3 as they played some of the tougher teams in the state. But after that it became win after win after win, all the way to Liberty High School where local residents packed the 4,200-seat stadium to cheer on the Lady Indians to a state title. Our boys team, under second-year head coach Scott Stanton, reached the playoffs for the first time in years. An incredible turnaround where Scott brought them together as a team with one single goal and made it happen. Obviously and understandably the boys team was somewhat overshadowed this year by the girls’ success, but they have been quietly and steadily improving, and as they continue in the same direction they will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming season. Our club coaches have done an incredible job with the kids this year. We have seen a record number achieve their national licensing under a new program. Coaches are reimbursed for

their successful passing of the National ‘E’ license from the United States Soccer Federation. In the summer, that coaching went even further when we held a professional coaches’ course in Scappoose. For three hours a night for a week, we had international ‘A’ licensed coaches at the middle school holding clinics on various topics. We will do this again in 2014. Our numbers swelled to 514 kids. The energy, camaraderie and passion our kids bring to the sport is unrivaled and we feel truly blessed to have a sport in town that is so well supported. Our field situation is the only thorn in our side right now. We have a good relationship with the school district and they have done a fantastic job allowing us access their fields on a limited basis. With all the access, however, it is simply not enough. We are rapidly outgrowing our demand for fields. We simply need more fields now.

Which brings me to the point I made earlier. I find it absolutely incredible in this day and age that kids in Scappoose do not have a turf surface to play on in ANY sport. I am not blind to the fact that historically we have been a football and baseball town, and deservedly so. Times are changing now and a new crop of kids is growing up placing soccer as their No. 1 sport now. We are outgrowing what we currently have. Money is obviously a huge factor. Turf fields run north of $800,000 per field, and Columbia County doesn’t have that kind of money floating around. Our kids will not get better unless we provide quality coaches, quality time and, just as important, quality fields to play on. I stepped down as club president because I want to channel my energy – countywide – to get turf soccer fields for our kids to play on. Read Date’s message in its entirety at thechronicleonline.com.

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assignments, they got some lay-ups. But they’re things we can fix.” Scappoose’s pressure defense sparked a lot of those lay-ups. The Tribe came up with 16 steals in the game, led by seven from senior Lacey Updike. “The whole two weeks [of practice] our main focus has been defense and jumping to the ball. Because, like coach says, it all starts with defense. Once they don’t score and you start scoring, that’s how you win,” Kessi said. The scoring was pretty balanced for the Tribe. Updike scored 10 points. Senior Jenny Vardanega had seven points and six rebounds. Senior Brittany Catlow finished with five points, four rebounds and three assists. St. Helens, on the other hand, was reliant on Tupper for much of its offense. She added two more threes in the fourth quarter to finish with a team-high 12 points. Senior Nicole Harcourt handed out four assists to go along with four steals and three points. Sophomore Lydia Reardon had a team-high six rebounds as well as four points.

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SHHS 9 0 6 9 24 SHS 11 6 17 19 53 ST. HELENS: Tupper 12, Harcourt 3, Reardon 4, Roth, Bingaman 2, KyleMilward, Amick, Nollette, Hembree, Bartolomucci 3, Lalangan, Cochran, Capelle, Perry. SCAPPOOSE: Kessi 19, Wight 4, Catlow 5, Updike 10, Vardanega 7, Raya 4, Tinning, Lang, Sykes 3, Bailey, Kopra 1.

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